: ‫االســـم‬
: ‫الرقــــم‬
‫ ساعتان ونصف‬: ‫المــــدة‬
)‫امتحان شهادة الدراسة الثانوية (الفرع العلمي‬
)‫(الصفحة األولى‬
‫اللغة االنكليزية‬
I- Read the following text then do the tasks below:
II-Read the following text then do the tasks below:
A restaurant in Damascus played host to two extreme
guests this week. The world's tallest man, 24- years old
Ghulam Shabeer, who is 255 cm tall, weighs 170kg and
wears a size 95 shoe, enjoyed a meal with the world's
shortest man, Qamar Ali, who is 95 cm tall, weighs 20
kg and is of the same age .They are both from Pakistan.
Both men were delighted to return to Syria for the third
time, and praised the hospitality of the Syrian people.
The restaurant invited the pair to encourage local
tourism, especially for children.
Ghulam Shabeer shared with the press that although he
enjoys occasions like this, everyday life can be difficult
for the world's tallest man. He is unable to travel by
plane and instead must travel in a specially- designed
car. He needs large amounts of food and ten meters of
cloth to make a suit. Qamar Ali said he faces few
difficulties in comparison, and is now popular dancer
on Pakistan television.
Chemically speaking caffeine was first extracted from
plants in its pure form in 1820. But now, it can be made
in the laboratory. Caffeine is an odourless, slightly
bitter solid. Caffeine dissolves in water and alcohol and
has crystals that look like needles. When caffeine is
removed from the source
Answer the following questions:
( 8 marks )
1. Where are the two men from?
plant and reduced to its purest state, it forms a white
powder. This powdered form of caffeine is very bitter,
which is why many drinks containing caffeine also
contain lots of sugar or other sweeteners. Caffeine is
used as a stimulant of the heart and nervous system in
certain disorders and is found in a number of non prescription pain - killing preparation. Caffeine may not
be addictive in the classic sense, but the body build up a
tolerance over time. Some people find it difficult to
function without at least one cup of strong coffee or tea
in the morning. The stimulating effects of caffeine are
caused by a central nervous reaction. The heart rate
increases, blood vessels expand and the brain receives
more oxygen. This effect can last up to an hour.
Choose the correct answer a, b, or c:
( 4 marks )
11. A white powder of caffeine will be formed when….
a. it is made in lab.
3. How must Ghulam Shabeer travel?
b. it is removed from the source plant
c. the heart rate increases.
4. What is everyday life like for Ghulam Shabeer?
12. Caffeine crystals look like needles when it .………
a. is extracted from plants
Find words in the text which mean the following:
b dissolves in water
( 4 marks )
c. contains sugar.
5. friendly and generous reception
Match three of the underlined words from the text
6. where meals are made and served
to the definitions below:
(6 marks )
7. quantities
13. response……………
8. newspapers or journalist
2. Why were they invited to a restaurant in Damascus?
14. removed…………
Rewrite these sentences about the text to correct the
information.
( 4 marks )
15. unpleasant taste………
9. The restaurant invited two men to encourage
international tourism
Complete the following sentences with information
from the text:
( 6 marks )
10. Everyday life can be easy for the world's tallest
man.
16. Sugar is added to caffeinated drinks because….…..
17. Caffeine may not be addictive when…..………
18. The stimulating effects of caffeine can be shown in
….
: ‫االســـم‬
: ‫الرقــــم‬
‫ ساعتان ونصف‬: ‫المــــدة‬
)‫امتحان شهادة الدراسة الثانوية (الفرع العلمي‬
)‫(الصفحة الثانية‬
III- Complete the following paragraph / sentences
by filling in the gaps:
(10 marks )
I decided …19…take up bungee jumping and now
I am into it. When I turned up …20…my first jump,
I was so nervous that I tried to back…21…but my
friends persuaded me to go through …22…it. It is
difficult to get …23…how exciting it is.
IV- Fill in the spaces with words from the list. Use
each word once only.
(10 marks )
machines, station, ships, helped, calls,
The British government …24…Marconi to set up
wireless …25…all along the coast. He also put
some of his …26… on ships. One night during a
bad storm at sea, two…27… were in trouble and
sent out …28… for help. Marconi's wireless station
on the shore received the calls and sent help at once.
V- Complete the following dialogue by writing
suitable questions. (Write at least four words for
each question)
( 12 marks )
29- A: …………………………………….?
B: Well, I think animal testing is necessary.
30- A: ………………………………………?
B: It is necessary because we need to test new
medicine on animal.
31- A: ……………………………………….?
B: Yes, we can do testing on human volunteers
instead.
32- A: ……………………………………….?
B: We have been doing these tests for ten years.
VI- Write the missing parts of the following
exchanges using the function in brackets (6 marks)
A: People have got the right to some privacy.
(express agreement)
33- B: …………………………………………….
A: I don't like violence on TV.
(express your opinion)
34- B: ………………………………………….
‫اللغة االنكليزية‬
VII- Complete the following sentences using
clauses:
( 6 marks )
36. In 1876 man used the first telephone.
The first telephone……………………
37. I am very happy because ………………
VIII- Choose the correct words in brackets:
( 10 marks )
38. The bus (who, which) goes to Sweida leaves at 7.
39. My sister (will, is going to) have a baby.
40. At college we (would, used to) play basketball
every day.
41. The number of people going to school by car has
(taken, gone) down.
42. Please don't be (patience, impatient).
IX- Correct the verbs in brackets:
( 8 marks )
43. He had been a driver before he (become) a
journalist.
44. I felt better after I (take) medicine.
45. Since classes (begin) I haven't had much free
time.
46. It (rains) all the day.
X- Translation:
- Translate the following sentence into Arabic :
( 3 marks )
47- We visited a remarkable museum, one of the most
interesting I have ever seen.
………………………………………………………
- Translate the following sentence into English:
( 3 marks )
48- .‫ كان الطقس سيئا جدا حيث انه كان من المستحيل أن نتابع رحلتنا‬………………………………………………………
XI- composition :
(20 marks)
Write a composition of no more than 80 words on
"Space travel". Is it important or should the
money needed for space exploration be spent on
Earth's problems?
A: Let's go swimming at the week end.
(express disagreement)
35- B: ………………………………………….
The End of Exam
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