Krim Belkacem Secondary School, Draa Ben Khedda School Year: 2017/2018

Level 3rd Year Scientific stream/ GE/ TM Duration: 2 h 30 m

BAC SIMULATION EXAM OF ENGLISH

Choose only ONE subject of the following:

Subject 1:

Online commerce has been growing rapidly since the 1990s, and nearly every company of any size has a
website for the sale of its goods. With the anonymity of the Internet, however, it's difficult for a buyer to
really know and trust the seller. If you're getting involved in e-business, keep in mind some basic business
ethics.

It's not hard for computer hackers to access personal information online. Many customers carry out
transactions by filling in forms with personal data. Since customers can't use cash online, and writing or
sending a check is impractical, they use credit cards over the Internet, where it is vulnerable to theft. A debit
card number and expiration can provide direct access to a bank account, although the unauthorized user in
most cases would also need a PIN. To avoid these issues, e-commerce sites need to use updated security
software to encrypt personal information.

Online sellers can sell damaged or counterfeit goods to customers. They may refuse returns or fail to give
credit to the customer who returns the purchase. They may fail to protect goods and refuse to take any
responsibility when the goods are damaged. Unresponsiveness is another common complaint in the e-
commerce world; websites may offer a customer help line but never answer calls or divert the customer to
the wrong number. The ability to create websites within minutes allows unethical people to accept orders,
and money, and then disappear, only to reappear later with the same goods under a different business name
and website.

by Tom Streissguth
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/ethical-problems-ebusiness-62037.html

A) Comprehension and Interpretation: (8 pts)

1. Are the following statements true or false according to the text?Write T or F next to the letter
corresponding to the statement. (2 pts)

A. Online trading has dropped in the last decades.

B. It’s easy to know the business partners online.
C. Computer hackers access personal information using their personal data.
D. Online shoppers can sometimes find the goods they bought damaged.

2. Answer the questions below according to the text. (3.5 pts)

A. Why is it difficult for a buyer to know or trust the seller online?

B. Do hackers find it easy to access personal information? Justify from the text.
C. Mention two common tricks that online sellers use to deceive their clients.

3. Who or what do the words in bold refer to in the text? (1.5 pt)

its §1 where §2 they §3

4. Copy the correct answer. (1 pt)

The text above is: a- expository b- narrative c- argumentative

B) Text Exploration: ( 7 pts)
1. Find in the text words or phrases which are closest in meaning to: (1.5 pt)

a. quickly § 1 b. private § 2 c. imitated § 3

2. Complete the chart as shown in the example. (1.5 pt)

Verb Noun Adjective

to access access accessible
information
to sell
different

3. Rewrite sentence ‘b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’. ( 2 pts)

1. a. Computer hackers can access personal information.

b. Personal information ...........................................

2. a. A seller regretting having deceived his internet clients.

b. I wish .................................................................

4. Re-order the sentences below to get a coherent paragraph. (2 pts)

A. Deceptive advertising refers to the use of confusing or untrue promises

B. It is generally done purposely and intended to take advantage of consumers.
C. by an advertiser in order to mislead the consumer.
D. However, this type of fraud is actionable under legislation.

Part Two: Writing (5 pts)

Choose only ONE of the following topics.

Topic 1: Advertisement online has grown considerably due to the rise of social media. Write a composition
in about 100 words in which you state the advantages and disadvantages of adverts online. Use the notes
below:
- Advantages: You can shop in a click/ use credit cards online/ home delivery / saves time and money ....
- Disadvantages: anonymity of the seller and buyer/ deceptive advertisement/ stealing your personal data ..

Topic 2: Scientists say that dinausors disappeared after a comet collision. As a curious student in astronomy, write a
composition of about 100 words to inform your classmates about the possible impacts of a collision with a comet on
our planet.

GOOD LUCK