YAHIA BOUAZIZ SECONDARY SCHOOL 2nd year Sc. / TM / GE Time allowed: 2 hours First Term English Exam Full name: …………………………………….. Class: ……… Part One: Reading A/ Comprehension: Read the text carefully and do the activities: (15 pts) (8 pts) In the early 90s, Algeria had an internal crisis, and it was really hard for its people. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the former President of Algeria (1999-2019), played a crucial role in restoring peace to his country after a devastating civil war, known as the black decade that sacrificed the lives of over 200,000 people. (§1) Bouteflika prioritized national reconciliation and healing, initiating a series of measures which aimed at ending the conflict and fostering unity among Algerians. His commitment to dialogue and inclusivity was evident as he engaged in negotiations with various political and social groups. His leadership style fostered an atmosphere of reconciliation, encouraging former adversaries to come to the negotiating table. This paved the way for the Algiers Accord in 2006 “Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation” a significant agreement that marked a turning point in Algeria's journey towards peace. (§2) Bouteflika's legacy as a peacemaker is undeniable. He guided Algeria through a tumultuous period, transforming a nation scarred by conflict into a country embracing reconciliation and progress. His unwavering dedication to peace left an indelible mark on Algeria's history, ensuring a brighter future for its citizens. (§3) Adapted from: ChatGPT and Google Bard 1. Say whether the following statements are True or False: (2 pts) a) b) c) d) Abdelaziz Bouteflika was the President of Algeria during all the black decade → … Bouteflika's priority during his leadership was to divide the nation further → … Bouteflika used power and force to bring peace to his people → … The Algiers Accord changed positively the nation → … 2. Identify the paragraphs in which the following ideas are mentioned: (1 pt) i. ii. People of Algeria lived a very hard period → …… The transformation of the nation → …… 3. Answer the following questions according to the text: (3 pts) a) Did people die during the black decade? ……………..………………………………………………… b) When and where did the agreement take place? ……..…………………………………………………… c) How is Bouteflika’s legacy described? Why? ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Find what or who do the underlined words refer to in the text: (2 pts) • • His (§1) = …………………………….. Which (§2) = ………………………… • • This (§2) = …………………………………. Its (§3) = …………………………………… www.dzexams.com B/ Text Exploration: (7 pts) 1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following: (1 pt) - important (§1) = ........................ - encouraged (§2) = ........................ 2. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a): (3 pts) i. a. There was a devastating civil war however Bouteflika prioritized national reconciliation. → b. Though ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ii. a. People have to stop violence. → b. People ………………………………………………………………………………………………. iii. a. Bouteflika could restore peace in Algeria. → b. During his governance, he ………………………………….………………………………………. 3. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final /ed/: (1pt) Guided - marked – sacrificed – paved /t/ /d/ /id/ 4. Imagine what A or B says and complete the following dialogue: (2 pts) A: Hey, what's your idea of peace? B: Peace? It's ……………………………………………………………………………………………… A: I get that. It's like ………………………………………………………………………………………. B: Exactly. What about you? A: Peace for me is …………………………………………………………………………………………. B: Hum! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part Two: Written Expression (5 pts) Choose one of the following topics and write a composition. Topic 1: There are a lot of people all over the world suffering from starvation, illnesses, illiteracy, unemployment ... etc. Do you think that one day their problems will be solved and that fairness and justice will prevail? If yes, how? Topic 2: Write a composition about positive and negative aspects of scientific progress, using the following clues: - Positive aspects: more comfortable life / less diseases / lower death rates - Negative aspects: pollution / unemployment / overpopulation / mechanical life I choose topic … Believe in your hard work and shine ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………........ www.dzexams.com YAHIA BOUAZIZ SECONDARY SCHOOL 2nd year Sc. / TM / GE Time allowed: 2 hours First Term English Exam- Typical Answer Score Answers Parts Total Detailed 15 pts 08 pts 2 1 3 0,5 x 4 0,5 x 2 1x3 2 0,5 x 4 07 pts 2 1x2 3 1x3 1 0,25 x 4 2 0,5 x 4 5 Part One: Reading A. Comprehension: 1. True or False statements : a. F b. F c. F d. T 2. Identifying paragraphs: i. §1 ii. §3 3. Answering questions: a. Yes, they did. b. The agreement took place in 2006 in Algiers. c. Undeniable because he guided his nation through a hard period to reconciliation and progress. 4. Cohesive markers: - His (§1) = Bouteflika - Which (§2) = measures - This (§2) = encouraging former adversaries to come to the negotiating table. - Its (§3) = Algeria. B. Text Exploration: 1. Words closest in meaning: - Important (§1) = crucial - Encouraged (§2) = fostered 2. Sentence completion: i. Though there was a devastating civil war, Bouteflika prioritized national reconciliation. ii. People must stop violence iii. During his governance, he was able to restore peace in Algeria. 3. Final /ed/: /t/ /d/ /id/ Marked Paved Guided Sacrificed 4. Dialogue completion: (Many possible answers) Part Two: Written Expression: Criteria Relevance Semantic coherence S. 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