Houari Boumediene Secondary School 2023/2024

Level : 2nd year M & E Full name……………..………………

First Term English Language Test
Read the text carefully then do the following activities.
The Gaza Strip, is an area on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Egypt
to the south and Israel to the north and east. It is home to over 2 million people, one of the
highest population densities in the world. Gaza has been under Israeli blockade since 2007,
which has had a devastating impact on the economy and living conditions of its people. It
has been a region of longstanding conflict and political instability.
The Gaza Strip has experienced multiple conflicts and disputes involving various parties,
including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There have been periods of violence and military
conflicts, followed by ceasefires and attempts at negotiations.
The situation in Gaza is influenced by a variety of factors, including political, historical, and
geopolitical issues. Achieving a lasting and comprehensive peace in Gaza has been a
challenging and ongoing process, and it depends on the resolution of broader issues within
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Ultimately, peace in Gaza will require a commitment from both Israelis and Palestinians to
resolve the conflict peacefully. This will not be easy, but it is essential for the future of both
peoples.
A/ Comprehension :
1. Choose the letter a, b or c that coresponds to the right answer.
The text is about :
a- Conflicts in the world. b - Gaza conflicts and peace c- UNO efforts in Gaza.
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false.
a- There are only few people living Gaza.
b- Israeli blockade affects Gaza economically.
c- The Israeli and palestinians are living in peace.
d- It’s not easy to maintain peace in Gaza.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a . Where is Gaza located ?.
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b. When did the blockade on Gaza start ?
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c. What has influenced the situation in Gaza ?
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4. What do the words in bold refer to in the text ?
a- It (§1) …………………... b- it (§3) …………………. c- this (§4) ……………….
B/ Text exploration :
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a- Powerful (§1)=………… b- struggles (§2)=……….….. c- affected (§3)=……….
2. Match the definitions in column A with their corresponding abbreviations in column B.

Definition abbreviation
1- It’s an organization that tries to promote the unity and a- UNESCO
solidarity between African states
2- It works to fight diseases and improve health arround the b- OAU
world
3- It works to spread peace arround the world using education, c- WHO
science and culture

3. Rewrite sentence ‘b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’.

1/a) The UN O was able to bring harmony and peace to some parts of the world.
b) ………………………………………………………………………………..

2/a) It’s obligatory to fight all racial discrimination in the world.

b) We……………………………………………………………………………

3/a) They are not allowed to kill innocent people in Gaza.

b) They ……………………………………………………………………………
4. Mark intonation at the end of each sentence. ( ) or ( )
A. Could you tell me who is the current UN Secretary General ?
B. Sure, it’s Antonio Gutteres.
A. What nationality is he ?
B. He is portuguese.
5. Fill in the gaps with words from the list given.
different _ conflict _ disagreement_ party
Conflict is any __________ between two or more people and groups. Whenever two
or more people have _______ interests, values, goals, and understanding conflict arises. It
may be in a person, within people, within groups, or within organizations.
In other words, _______ refers to all kinds of opposition or antagonistic interaction
between or among individuals and groups. It exists whenever one party perceives that
another ________ has hampered or is about to hamper the accomplishment of goals.