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دولة فلسطين State Of Palestine والتعليم وزارة التربية Ministry of Education قلقيلية/ مديرية التربية و التعليم Directorate of Education / Qalqilia 1st Semester Exam 2015 English Language Date: 20 /12 / 2015 Humanities and Scientific Streams Time: 3:30 hours Paper One Name : ............................................... Total : 90 points فرعي العلمي و العلوم اإلنسانية Part One : Reading (30 points) Text A: Read the following passage then answer the questions below : ( 10 Points ) 1 It isn’t hard to explain why older people in general get so concerned about the negative effects of young people’s use of communications technology. They may be motivated by a wish to protect their children from harm or to control them, but throughout history older generations have always tried to put limits on the behaviour of the young. 5 The only difference now is that the Internet is such a powerful force, and older people generally don’t really understand this new world of social media and instant communication, so they’re unable to control it. And the situation is changing so fast that the gap in their knowledge is widening all the time. In a similar way, governments, even in democratic countries, like to put limits on people’s 10 behaviour. After all, it’s a large part of what governments are about. They may have more technological knowledge than the average parent, but the spread of social media sites and communications apps like Twitter and WhatsApp is making it harder and harder for them to control what their citizens are saying and doing. Clearly, this isn’t always a positive trend, but what we can say for sure is that new 15 information and comunications technologies are a force for social change and economic development, especially in poorer countries without a reliable traditional phone network. The World Bank has calculated that in countries like this, a 10% increase in high-speed Internet connections leads to a 1.3% increase in economic growth. Question Number One :Answer the following questions : 1- What do parents and governments have in common? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2- How are governments different from parents ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3- Why will it be more difficult for parents to control the young people’s use of technology ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4- What makes it difficult for governments to control what their citizens are doing ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question Number Two :What does each of the following refer to ? 1- them: line 3 ………………………………………………………………………………….. 2- their line 7 ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-like this line 17 ………………………………………………………………………………….. 4-1.3% line 18 …………………………………………………………………………………..
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Text B: Read the following passage then answer the questions below :- ( 10 Points ) 1 It used to be thought that friendship was something that ‘just happened’ between people. However, many studies by social scientists have shown that becoming friends with another person is a complex process, but one that can be learnt. Making friends isn’t easy. Here are the top three tips for turning someone you know into a lasting friend. 5 1-Be interested Everyone has acquaintances. To take your relationship further than just discussing the weather, you need to show an interest in their lives. Ask them questions (but don’t get too personal at first). Even more importantly, listen to their answers and remember the information for the next time you meet. 2-Don’t make one mistake be in the way Maybe you made a joke that annoyed your new friend, 10 or forgot to call when you promised to. It’s almost inevitable that something will go wrong at some point, but it’s how you react to the situation that may be more important than the initial error. An honest apology and making the effort not to let it happen again are usually all that’s needed. 3-Be clear but not too demanding When making arrangements, there are two opposite ways of 15 behaving that can harm a friendship. The first is forcing the other person to make all the decisions by saying things like ‘I don’t mind, you choose’ or ‘Whatever you want’. The other is being too particular and inflexible about what you want to happen, or where, or when. Try to find a middle way between the two extremes. Question Number One : Decide whether the statements below are TRUE or FALSE. Write the sentence or phrase from the text that helped you decide. 1- People’s traditional common idea about friendship had scientific explanation. TRUE / FALSE . TEXT: ……………………………………………………………………. 2- While making friends , you can’t avoid making mistakes . TRUE /FALSE . TEXT: …………………………………………………………………… Question Number Two : Complete the following sentences with words or phrases from the text :1-You can show somebody that you are interested in their friendship by (1)………………………. …………………………… But you are warned against (2) ………………………………. . 2- The suitable reaction to a mistake is (3) ……………………………………………….……….. 3-While making arrangements try to find away in between (4)………………………………………. and (5)………………………………………… Question Number Three : A-Find words in the text that mean the same as :1-continuing for a long time ………………………………... 2-people that you know but not friends ………………….……. 3-first …………………………. 4- not wanting to change ………………………. B-Find words in the text that mean the opposites of 1- simple …………………. 2- forget …………………….. Page ( 2 ) Cont./ 3
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Text C: Read the following passage then answer the questions below :- ( 10 Points ) 1 If you don’t earn much and you can barely pay your bills , the idea of saving money might seem laughable . When you only have $5 left at the end of the month why even bother to try saving ? Because everyone has to start somewhere and if you work at it , your financial situation is likely to improve over time .Saving money is worth the effort . It gives you peace of mind ,it 5 gives you options , and the more you save , the easier it becomes to gather additional savings . As you collect your savings , your financial worries should decrease , as long as you are living with your means and not always looking for new things to worry about . If you already have next month rent taken care for by the first week of the current month , if you know you can afford to live even without work for three months ,if you know you have savings for your 10 children’s needs from having money in the bank frees your energy for more enjoyable thoughts and activities . Question Number One : Choose the correct answer :1-According to paragraph one ,…………………….. . a-Saving money is more important than paying bills. b-If you don’t earn more money , your financial situation will never improve. c-It is important for everyone to try to save money even those who don’t earn much. d-Saving money needs much effort. 2-One of the benefits of saving money is ……………….. a-it can take away your peace of mind . b-the more you save , the more difficult it becomes to add further savings . c.-when you save money , you will have more choices d- the more you save , the more you worry . 3-We understand from paragraph two that having money in the bank can ……………… a-be a source of stress in your life b-allow you to enjoy life c-cause you sleep problems d-increase your expenses 4-As long as you live with your means , you ……………………… a-will never need to gather savings b- will always have new things to worry about c-will have less financial worries d-will suffer more financial worries 5-The underlined word barely is closest in meaning to ………….. a-easily b- surely c-never d- hardly 6-If you start saving money , your financial situation will improve ……….. a- gradually b- immediately c- at once d- quickly Question Number Two : Find in the text :1-Examples of expenses that might cause worry to people a-……………………………… b-………………………………… c-……………………….
2-A phrase that means : The state of being not worried …………………………………
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Part Two: Vocabulary ( 25 Points ) Question No. One : Match words in the box with their meaning below : take part / excuse / bold / point / nowadays / bald 1.untrue reason : ………………… 2. purpose : ………………………………. 3. without hair : ………………….. 4.participate : …………………………… 5. around the present time : ………………… Question No. Two : Complete the sentences with the words in the box : patting / reluctant / limits /addicted / borders / via 1. During our journey , we crossed three international …………………….. 2. Most people are …………………….…to answer personal questions . 3. She has made a lot of friends ………………….. the internet . 4. While I was ……………………my friend’s cat , it bit me . 5. Being ……………..……….to something means that you can’t stop doing it . Question No. Three : A: Match words from the two boxes to make fixed phrases : comfort / like / equal / high minded / priority / zone 1.……………………. 2. ………………….. 3. ……….…………. B : Use suitable prepositions to complete the sentences : about / of / in / on / with 1. It wasn’t an accident . I am sure he did it ………………purpose . 2. What are the things that tawjihi students usually worry ………………….. 3. She kept …………….touch with her family by email . 4. People you work ……………..… are called colleagues . Question No Four : A: Fill in the spaces with suitable verbs form the box : hope / realise / believe 1. He says he’s ill , but I’m not sure if I …………………….. him . 2. We ………………… that this problem will be solved very soon . B: Add (on + noun ) to complete the sentences using the given words : time / request / business / the way 1. Please , don’t forget to bring some bread …………………………home . 2. She is punctual . She always arrives ………………………. . 3. We will be pleased to send you more details ………………………… . Question No. Five : A: Complete the table using the given words with ( co) or ( mis ) as prefixes: ( behave / writer / lead / operation ) coMis
B: Use suitable phrasal verbs from the list to complete the sentences : carry on / ran into / put off / turned out / put up 1. She was visiting the town for a few days , so I ………..…..her ………in my flat . 2. I was surprised when I ……………….. an old friend of mine yesterday . 3. I am sorry for interrupting . Please …………………………… Page ( 4 )
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Part Three : Language ( 25 Points ) Section A: Answer All the questions in this section :Question No. One : Circle the correct option to complete the sentence :1- Those people ……………..…. to be arguing , but I can't hear very clearly. a- seems b- seem c- is seeming d- are seeming 2- Please, call me on whenever you ………………… yourself free. a- have found b- found c- find d- has found 3- Everyone ………………… out of the window. a- look b- are looking c- is looking d- looks 4- I …………............... him for nearly ten years. a- knew b- know c-have been knowing d- have known 5- Rice grows in Egypt , but it …………….. in Palestine. a- don't grow b- doesn't grow c- isn't growing d- doesn't grows _______________________________________________________________________________ Question No. Two: Complete the sentences with the –ing or to infinitive form of the verb in brackets :1- Thank you for agreeing …………………. me with this work. ( help) 2- He doesn't like it when people keep …………………. him . ( interrupt) 3- He didn't succeed in ……………. all the duties properly . ( do) 4- Would you like …………… out to the theatre this morning? ( go) 5- I think the rich must stop ………………….. so selfish . ( be) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Question No. Three : A: Complete the sentences with might not / will / could well / won't and the verbs in the box. get , consult , ignore, go through 1- I know you don't like comic stories , but I'm sure you ……………….. this one. 2- I have a terrible toothache. I ……………………… the doctor. 3-He wasn't prepared very well . He ………………….. the job. B: Write full questions using a correct tense :1: How long / you / live in this city ? ………………………………………………………… 2: you / visit / Nablus / last week ? …………………………………………………………….. _______________________________________________________________________________ Section B: Answer TWO questions only from this section : أﺟﺐ ﻋﻦ ﺳﺆاﻟﻴﻦ ﻓﻘﻂ ﻣﻦ ﻫﺬا اﻟﻘﺴﻢ Question No. One : Complete these sentences with a correct tense from the verbs in brackets :1- She took a taxi to the station and ………………. in time. ( arrive) 2- When I went in, the students …………..……….... , probably because someone had just told a joke. ( laugh) 3- I passed the exam easily because I …………………. a long time studying this subject. ( spend) 4- How long ……….. Lana …………….. the piano? (play) 5-When you start work, I …………..(give) you hand. _______________________________________________________________________________ Question No. Two : Circle the correct options. 1-Their son is traveling/ is going to travel to Jordan next week. 2- My partner says he is going to lend / is lending me some cash, but he always refuses. 3- Those bags look heavy. I will help / am helping you carry them if you like. 4- After harvesting the crops, many farmers became disappointing/ disappointed. 5- I think you'll find this is quite a demanding / demanded job. Page ( 5 )
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Question No. Three :A: Re-write these sentences correcting the mistakes they contain :1: I'm not agreeing with you . …………………………………………………….. 2: Ali is so bored . He keeps talking about himself all the time . ……………………………………………………………………… 3: Have you seen the film last night ? ………………………………………………………………………..
B: Change these sentences into reduced relative clauses :1-This is a photo that was taken during the concert …………………………………………………………………………………….. 2- Parents who intend to attend the conference must register their names in the list. …………………………………………………………………………………………… Part Four : Writing ( 10 Points ) Write on ONE of the following topics A- You are going to study Electronics when you get into university. Write a personal statement using good opening and closing sentences and stating the following points: ( Paragraph one ) Why you are applying : reasons for choosing the course / interests /ambitions ( Paragraph two ) What you have done : studied subjects related to the course / and activities ( Paragraph three ) Why you are suitable: evidence / skills (academic and non-academic )
B- The Advantages and Disadvantages of New Communication Technologies Introduction : The wide use of new technologies comparing with letters . Paragraph 1 : Advantages Instant communication / economic development / cheap and limitless / easy and quick . Paragraph 2 : Disadvantages not suitable for all situations / unable to express feelings / users should be aware of them. / old people don't prefer them . Conclusion : different ways of communicating suit different situations .
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