C.E Prep School End-Of-Term test 2 Name: ….…………………………………..

Miss Sana Frayjia Date: 17/03/2023 Classes: 9b1-2

 I-Reading comprehension: (6 marks)
 Read the text and answer the following questions:
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Land pollution is a serious problem that affects humans, animals, and the earth. Without taking
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measures now to reduce pollution levels, permanent changes to the land can occur. The adverse
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 environment due to land pollution are small, but the problem is much bigger than it
changes to the
appears. 
There areseveral known causes of land pollution but the most important one is litter. The
garbage found at landfills is filled with toxins that eventually seep into the earth, which harm the
 water . As the population grows, the amount of garbage filling landfills also grows.
agriculture and
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The impact of land pollution is not limited just to the earth and animals. Humans can also
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experience negative consequences that can influence quality of life and health. Some of the
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potential consequences include birth defects, the development of breathing disorders, skin diseases,
and cancer. 
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 consequences of land pollution can be greatly reduced with the cooperation of
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everyone. By making a conscious effort to contribute to a safer environment, the health and well-
 be protected. Land Pollution: Causes, Effects, And Solutions For The Future (conservationinstitute.org)
being of all can
1- Tick the suitable title for the text. (1 mark)
a- Online shopping. b- Smoking. c- Land pollution.
2- Answer the following questions: (1 mark)
A. What is the main cause of land pollution? (paragraph 2)
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3- Answer with “yes” or “no” and justify your answer (1 mark)
A. Is the impact of land pollution limited only to earth and animals? “.......” (p3)
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4- Find the synonym of the following word: (1 mark)

Effects: (paragraph 4) …………………
5- What does the underlined word in the text refer to? (1 mark)
• “It” (paragraph 1) refers to ………………………
6- What can we do to save the Earth? Express your own opinion. (1 mrk
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 II-Language : (8 marks)
1- Put the words in the right tense or form. (2.5 marks)
My parents don't let me have a mobile phone. They say that I don’t need one. Moreover, they
1) Fill in the blanks with words from the list. Be careful there are 2 extra words. (3 pts)
think that cell phones are (1) ------------- (harm) to children’s health because of the radiation that
might cause brain cancer.
prices They
- which – as believe
a result –that if I –get
better a mobile
it results in –I afford
(2) -----------------
– access – who(spend) all the day
(3) ------------- (chat) with my friends and my school results will suffer. I (4) ---------------------------
(already/ use) a mobile .My friends lend me theirs from time to time but (5) ---------------- (have)
my own cell phone is my dream. I see no harm in that.
 2- Fill in the blanks with words from the list. There are two extra words. (2.5 marks)
because / expensive / money / safe / cheap / transport / allow
E Every day, many people travel to other places by sea, by air, by train or by bus. Preferring a means
of of 1-………………to others depends mainly on the amount of 2-……………and time a person has
at on his/her disposal. Personally, I prefer travelling by the plane. It is the most rapid and comfortable
fo For me, it’s the most convenient 3- ……………it helps me save time especially if I want to travel
fo for long distances.

H However, the plane has some disadvantages .It’s the most 4-……………... Besides, it’s
Al not always secure. That’s why, some people are afraid of using it.
Finally, the plane doesn’t 5-…………… sightseeing. You can’t see anything especially if you
5 take an aisle seat.
3- Circle the correct alternative: (3 marks)
Italy is a beautiful country that is popular with tourists from all over the world. Some of the top
tourist 1-(destinations – information – transportation) in Italy include Rome. It is the capital city
of Italy. It is known for 2-(hers-its-theirs) ancient ruins, historic monuments, and beautiful
architecture. Some of the 3-(more – most – less) popular attractions in Rome include the
Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican City.
Venice is a city built on water and is known for its canals, gondolas, and beautiful architecture.
Some of the top 4-(attractions – attract – attracted) in Venice include St. Mark's Basilica and the
Rialto Bridge. These are just a few of the many 5-(amazing – boring – unexciting) destinations to
visit in Italy. Whether you are 6-(have interested –interested – interest) in history, art, food, or
simply soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach, Italy has something for everyone
III. Writing : ( 6 marks )
You've recently noticed that tourism in your country is facing more problems and that fewer
and fewer tourists are visiting Tunisia. As a reaction to the situation, you decided to write a post in
your blog called “ I love Tunisia “ in which you describe the beauty of Tunisia, tell your foreign
friends about the places they can visit , the things they can do and encourage them to visit it .

I love Tunisia
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 Adherence to task & content adequacy: …. / 3
 Grammar accuracy & lexical accuracy: …. / 2
 Mechanical accuracy (Spelling & punctuation):. / 1
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