IA DAKAR – INSPECTION DE L’EDUCATION ET DE LA FORMATION DE DAKAR PLATEAU

FIRST SEMESTER – UPPER SIXTH ARTS (TL) – YEAR 2023-2024- Mr. BIAYE
REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAM AND THIRD TEST.
SECTION A: LINKING WORDS
ACTIVITY 1: Use the following linking words to complete the passage below
- However – because of – so as to – unless – As long as – therefore – would rather – to
The African continent is so rich in terms of resources and a young skilled population. But
…………………….1 we continue suffering from certain problems that cause political instability, our
development will be put at stake. 2……………………………, finding good policies for our social, political,
and economic growth is a must. The people 3………………………. differences between political parties
didn’t put at stake peace and hormony 4…………… they are the backbone of a growing nation.
5…………………………. benefit more from a stable society it is important we promote good leadership in the
detriment of personal interest and nepotism. Nobody should prefer these plagues 6…………………….the
assets of a well-being society. 7……………….., after all we need to be fed by the culture of a meritocracy
society and patriotism.
ACTIVITY 2: Correspond statements in Column A to those in Column B
Column A Column B
1/ Although we have very talented youngsters, a/despite tribalism the former nurtured.
2/The new leader was able to bring the people b/hadn’t the UN involved by meeting the different
united parties
4/Citizens would prefer to enjoy a peaceful nation c/ it is important knowing the reasons behind this
persistence.
5/They would not have known cease fire d/rather than to live in a turbulent country.
6/Since they are not ready to stop their protest, e/most of them are fleeing away to escape from
tension

SECTION B: VERBS TENSES AND FORMS

Activiy 3: Use the following time markers to complete statements
After – Currently – recently – since – before – until – so far – when – forthcoming
The 1………………….elections will be held the 25th February 2024 in Senegal. The civil society and other
NGOs are2……………....meeting government officials to make sure a fair and stable election is organized.
3………………..many countries took senegal as a benchmark in terms of free and transparent elections. It is
years 4……………..we gained this credit. It has been preserved 5………………… and it needs to be
continued. However, many people have been 6…………worrying if the country will not break up with this
tradition. Because 7……………some officials were selecting candidates, certain thought it was not done in
the proper way. 8……………….. two months back, certain people had been doubting the credibility of those
in charge of selecting candidates. Anyway the population will be the only winner 9………… the final result
from the ballots are given. Polling stations are the only places to express our choice. There is no need to
create tension.
Activity 4: Write verbs in their correct tenses or forms
(organize) ……………………..elctions is the best way of (to select) ………………….a leader of a country. The
ballots (just / to put) ……………………………..in place by nations to decide whose political agenda fits the
most the people. As a result, cheating in the polls (not / to indicate) ………………………….any sign of
transparency or honesty. In the past many leaders (to step) …………………….into power through coups.
That political break up often (to refrain) ……………………..development. If this system of coming to power
is not lessened, many third world countries (to lag)………………………behind developped ones. It is high
time we (to find) ……………………………….agreements, in Africa, that will never support coups but
condemn them.

SECTION C: DIALOGUE COMPLETION WITH QUESTIONS – TAGS – PHRASAL VERBS –

NOTOIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Activity 5: Complete the following dialogue appropriately.
Journalist: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
Elections expert: For the upcoming elections I believe there will be lots of things at stake.
Journalist: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Elections expert: because those in power wants to maintain their position while the radical opposition
wishes to win the polls to break up with the old system. So the pre-election period won’t be even easy,
……….?
Journalist: Alright I can see.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Elections expert: Giving predictions about the winner will be something hard. Each candidate has their
own region which they dominate. But the final result (to depend) ………………………on who wins dakar.
Journalist: So you mean …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Elections expert: That is it. Dakar is the most populated region. So if you win it, you are on power,
…………?
Journalist: But previously, many candidates didn’t win in dakar and they came to power,………………….?
Elections expert: Yes but those are rare cases.
Journalist: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..?
Elections expert: Just three hours after polling stations are closed. Immediately after that you will know
who the winner is. Everything will be fine. Don’t be so worried, ………………………………?
Journalist: .................................................................................................................................................?
Elections expert: By referring to past elections, one can know that it will be free and fair elections.
Journalist: That is your say. Thank you ………………………………………………………………………..
Elections expert: The pleasure is mine.

Activity 6: Fill in the blanks with the adequate propositions

On – of – off – back – at – from – up – in – to – for

To avoid getting …………..to the old days of struggling, we should care ……………….mainting social
cohesion. Putting ……….any idea that can bring division in our country is vital. We will be responsible ……
any social turmoil in this country. We need to remember that we are accountable ……our kids. They rely
………us to step …………governing this nation safely rather than ……….chaos. They are looking ……us as
supervisors. So let’s spare our country ……………all kinds of malpractices and keep good policies ………the
best policies social tranquility.

Activity 7: Correspond each notion to a fuction

Functions Notions
1/ Lack of Necessity a/ I doubt if these leaders will hand over power without chaos.
2/ Pas habit b/Perhaps we will elect a leader who will fight for the interest of the people.
3/Certainty c/Besides transparency, we need a ballot free from tension
4/ Consequence d/ There is no worth wasting our time with leaders who bribes to vote for
them
5/Concession e/He respects the population; hence their loyalty towards him
6/Opposition f/She would rather a female candidate was elected by senegalese.
7/Additional information g/He looks so smart but he is not a charismatic politician.
8/Uncertainty h/ They used to be in charge of the electoral commission
9/Probability i/ They are moderate politicians while their fellows are too radical.
10/Preference j/ She can’t be our favorite candidate as she doesn’t care about youth
employment.

“Where there is a will, there is a way”