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Class : …………………………………………………………………………2 nd
BAC

Global Test
Reading comprehension:

Fred: (looking at James' garden) I've got to admit you have a beautiful garden James. How do you do it?
James: Well, it does take time and patience. But I've also got a few secrets...
Fred: Please tell me what should I do? You know if I had the money, I'd just hire a gardener.
James: No, no you needn't do that .If I were you I'd never hire a gardener. Working in the garden is the greatest form of
relaxation that I know of!
Fred: You're joking, right?!
James: You see, that's your problem. Right there. Your attitude is all wrong.
Fred: Excuse me. My attitude is wrong? What does attitude have to do with gardening?
James: You've got to love working in the garden - that's my secret!
Fred: Love working in the garden ---What! What kind of secret is that? I expected some special machine for gardening.
James: No, It's all in the mind.
Fred: I can't believe what you're saying. Let me see if I understand this: ...
James: It's very simple ...
Fred: ... all just a simple matter of enjoying myself.
James: Now you understand.

*Read the dialogue and answer the following questions: ( 8 marks)

a)What does Fred like about his neighbor James?

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b) In what way gardening is good for health?
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c) What is the secret to success in the garden?
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d) What kind of secret Fred expected from James?
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Language:
Grammar:

Put the following sentences in the (passive voice) (4marks)

1)My parents speak French , Spanish and English very well.

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2)My friend Khalid will buy a new car next year.
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3)Sarah has prepared a good dinner.
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4)Reda and his friend Morad are watching the film “Avatar”.
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Put the following sentences in the (future perfect) (5marks)

By 10pm tonight………..
1. I ……………………………………………………………(finish) this report.
2. We ………………………………………………………………(have) dinner.
3. She …………………………………………………………………(leave) Paris.
4. John …………………………………………………………………(meet) Lucy.
5. They ………………………………………………………………..(take) the exam.

Choose the ‘past simple’ or ‘past perfect’ (5marks)

01. It ……………………………………………….(not / rain) all summer, so the grass was completely dead.
02. When he …………………………………………………………….(arrive) at the party, Julie had just left.
03. After I arrived home, I realised I ……………………………………………………….(not / buy) any milk.
04. The laundry was wet – it …………………………………………………………………(rain) while I was out.
05. William felt ill last night because he ……………………………………………………..(eat) too many cakes.
Functions:
MATCH EACH EXPRESSION TO ITS APPROPRIATE FUNCTION. (6 marks)

EXPRESSIONS FUNCTIONS
1. I think that Bayern Munich is the best football team in Europe. a. Suggesting
2. If only we hadn’t spoken to him that way. b. asking for advice
3. “What should I do to join literacy classes?” c. expressing opinion
4. I’m sorry to say this, but these are not the printers I ordered. d. expressing disagreement
e. regretting
5. What about eating out together tonight?
f. complaining
6. “I’m afraid I don’t share your view.”

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Writing: ( 6 marks)

Your friend has got a big problem,he is addicted to cigarettes.He is asking for your advice.
Send him an e-mail to give him advice.
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To:…………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Greet your friend)………………………………………………………………..

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(Talk about dangers of smoking)………………………………………………

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(Give advice)………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………(Close your e- mail)