2 BAC Mock Exam/

PREPARED BY: HICHAM ELOUARDIRHI

TIME 2 HOURS SUBJECT ENGLISH
WEIGHTING 2 MAJOR SCIENCE/ ECONOMICS

1) In a historic victory, Morocco has emerged as the champion

of the 2023 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiads (PAMO). The
prestigious event took place in Kigali, Rwanda, and witnessed the
participation of 32 countries from across the African continent. The
Moroccan team's exceptional performance secured first-place
position, leaving their competitors in awe.

2) Among the outstanding individuals representing Morocco at the Olympiads, Hiba El Farchioui, a
talented Moroccan student. Her remarkable skills and dedication to the field of mathematics earned her the
prestigious title of Math Queen in the girls' category. This incredible achievement has brought immense
pride not only to Farchioui but also to her family, school, and the entire Moroccan education community.

3) As a result of her extraordinary accomplishment, Hiba El Farchioui has been selected to represent the
Souss-Massa Regional Academy of Education and Training in the Moroccan national team. This honor
grants her the opportunity to participate in the upcoming 2023 International Mathematics Olympiad, which
will be held in Japan on July 2. The event will bring together exceptionally talented young mathematicians
from around the world to show their knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

4) Farchioui's selection for the Moroccan national team is an indication to her remarkable skills and
dedication to the field of mathematics. She will now start a new journey, where she will compete on an
international stage against the brightest young minds in the world. “My achievement not only highlights my
individual talent, but I hope it will also serve as an inspiration to future mathematicians throughout Morocco
and the African continent, she said.
5) The Moroccan education system has always emphasized the importance of mathematics, and
Farchioui's success reflects the nation's commitment to nurturing and promoting excellence in this field. As
she prepares to represent her country on the global stage, Hiba El Farchioui
carries the hopes and dreams of an entire nation, and her remarkable journey
serves as a reminder of the limitless possibilities that education and
determination can bring.
Adopted from https://en.hespress.com/64521-pan-african-mathematics-
olympiads-moroccan-student-crowned-queen-of-african-
mathematics.html
I. COMPREHENSION (15 POINTS)
 BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT.
A. ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY. (3 PTS)

1. The 32 countries that participated in the event are from two continents.
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2. Hiba has made everybody proud, including her family, school and country.
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3. The Moroccan educational system values mathematics.
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B. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (3pts)
1. Where did the 2023 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiads event take place?
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2. What award did Hiba receive in the 2023 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiads?
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3. What lesson can we learn from Hiba’s remarkable experience?
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C. PICK OUT FROM THE TEXT SENTENCES THAT MEAN THE SAME AS: (3 pts)
1. Morocco's win in the African Mathematics Olympiads marks a significant achievement.
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2. Hiba embodies the aspirations and ambitions of many Moroccans.
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D. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES: (2pts)
1. The event will unite skilled young mathematicians from ________________________________
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2. Apart from showcasing her talent, Hiba's achievement_________________________________
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F. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS (2pts)
1. Contestants: (paragraph 1) ______________________________
2. Organized : (paragraph 3) ______________________________
WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS REFER TO? (2pts)
1. This incredible achievement : (paragraph 2) ______________________________
2. It: (paragraph 4) ______________________________
II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)
A. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE LIST. ( 2 PTS)
1. The Internet, ________________________is widely used in many aspects of life, may have a negative
impact on teenagers. who – whose – which
2. I don’t feel like ____________________any work this afternoon; I just want to relax. do – to do – doing
B. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERBS. (2 PTS)
go out – turn on – find out – break down – show up
1. If Ahmed doesn’t ______________________________in five minutes, we’ll call him up.
2. The detectives are still trying to ______________________________the person who killed the singer.

C. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE. (3 PTS)

Mike: Have you heard from Jennifer? (She / manage) ______________________________to catch her
train last night?
David: Unfortunately not. When she (get) ______________________________to the station the train
(already / leave)______________________________
D. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. (2 PTS)
A lot of (art) ______________________________and cultural events take place in the Imilchil festival.
The (popular)______________________________of this festival is increasing year after year.
E. REWRITE THE SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN. (2 PTS)
1. We should respect old people.
Old people ____________________________________________________________________________
2. It’s a pity you didn’t take part in the school competition.
I wish you _________________________________________________________________________
F. JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. (2 PTS)
1. Many students are dropping out of school. The school conditions have improved a lot. (Although)
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2. The Jones went to a famous restaurant. They wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary. (in order to)
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G. WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS? (2 PTS)
1. Your friend: I’ve just got my Baccalaureate.
You: (congratulate him or her)
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2. Mr. White: Teenagers are not interested in politics.
You: (express disagreement) _____________________________________________________________
III. WRITING (10 POINTS)
TASK 1: Complete the following paragraph. (4 pts)
Studying mathematics brings many benefits for young people like you. First,-------------------------

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TASK 2: (6 pts) Write an article to be published in your school magazine about the disadvantages of
following some Instagram influencers. Here are some ideas that you might want to use.

Some influencers: a) can be a big waste of our c) can make us spend too much money/
time. / b) affect our school performance/
d) can make us feel unhappy

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