GRADE-12
Unit: 7
Steps: 1&2
1. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
a. According to you, how can the elderly ensure mental and physical fitness?
*By reading books and the holy Quran.
* By solving puzzles.
* By doing exercises like walking and running.
b. In your opinion, the youth can show gratitude and respect to the elderly by…..
* listening to their advice.
* offering them our friendship and time.
* standing up when they enter the room.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.’ Family values are an integral part of Middle Eastern lifestyles and provide a
basis for living.’
a. What is meant by ‘geriatric homes’?
* They are special homes for the elderly away from their family.
b. What are the Islamic teachings regarding the treatment of parents by children?
* Islam teaches children to honour and respect their parents.
* It urges children to show compassion to their parents in their old age.
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Sample Set book Questions
Grade: 12
Unit: 7 Step: 3
1. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”
a. The amount of sleep we need depends on several factors like……………
* age, *quality of sleep, *daily routine, *the genetic make up
b. How do you feel when you don’t get enough sleep?
* I can’t concentrate in the class.
*I find it difficult to get up in the morning.
* I am moody and irritable.
2. “Developing good sleeping habits is very important for a healthy lifestyle.”
a. How far do you agree with the above statement? Justify your answer.
* It is very essential for health and well-being.
* It helps the brain to retain new information.
b. What are the consequences of lack of proper sleep?
* Sleep loss may lead to mistakes and accidents.
* Chronic sleep deprivation alters the immune system.
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Sample Set book Questions
Grade: 12
Unit:7 Steps: 7&8
1. “An aging population means there are more elderly people than ever before, all
of whom deserve our admiration and respect.”
1. Why has life expectancy increased in the modern world?
* Many ailments that used to be fatal can now be easily cured and this has
increased the life expectancy.
2. Mention any two practical ways by which you can show respect to the elderly?
* By offering them our friendship.
* By holding doors open for them.
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ِAnswers of set book questions
Unit 8(1-2)
Grade: 12
"When large numbers of people move from their homes in country areas to find
better –paid jobs in towns and cities, the villages and farms they once lived in are
often left vacant".
1-Living in the city has many disadvantages. Mention some of them
a)overcrowding in the cities.
b) pollution and noise
2-From your point of view why are many of the inhabitants of the villages' elderly
people?
Most of the young people have left for work in the cities leaving only old people
who are already retired.
L(3WB)
''Madinate Al-Harrier which is to be built in Subiya,north of Kuwait City, will be
a unique city because its layout has been completely and meticulously planned
from its inception"
1-Why do you think the city is being built?
a)To establish Kuwait's status as a commercial hub of the world.
b)To create new jobs opportunities.
2-The crown jewel of Madinate Al –Harrier will be Burj Mubark Al-Kabir.Do
you agree? Justify your answer.
Yes, I agree because:
It has an awesome design consisting of 1001 meters and 200 storeys high and seven
vertical villages.
L: 7&8
"I know you have been complaining about the noise in your current apartment, so
the location of the new one would be A great improvement. It's quiet and calm and
there's picturesque park just over the road."
1-Everyone has a different imagination about the place he /she would like to live
in. What are the characteristics you are looking forward to when choosing a place
to live in?
a)the area should be green.
b)There should be residents' parking.
c)It should have expansive rooms .
2-It's said "If you want to be known among people ,it’s better to live in a village; if
you would know ,and not to be known, live in city." comment
Life in the village has certain features that can't be found in the city life as people
know each other , strong ties and close relations ,but you can't learn about life .on
the other hand If you want to gain a lot of experiences and acquire knowledge you
but not to be known by others have to live in the city.
Unit9 lesson(1-2)
1-'Pastimes and leisure activities have changed in the modern world" Do you
agree? Justify your answer with reference to leisure activities in the past.
‫ إ‬Yes, I agree as nowadays people spend their free time in different things such as
playing computer games, chatting on the net or going to the cinema whereas in the
past people used to tell stories ,talk ,to read and do some handicrafts as leisure
activities.
L (3wb)
"Bayt Lothan is an old house serving new purposes. It is located in
Salmiyah,several kilometers south of the centre of Kuwait City"
1-Mention some new purposes that Bayt Lothan serve.
a)an art gallery which teaches art.
b)It offers space for workshops for arts and crafts.
c)it exhibits work of artists and craftsmen.
ُExplain."2-"Bayt Lothan is more than just a coffee house
It serves different purposes as workshops and art lessons are taught there, it
provides exhibitions for artists and craftsmen and people can meet and socialize in
a tranquil open garden there.
L(7-8)
"Massouma Al-Mubarak was born in Kuwait and grew up there.In 1971 she
graduated from Kuwait University with a degree in political science."
"Massouma Al _Mubarak is a pride to all the Kuwaitis especially the Kuwaiti
women.Give reason
a)She 's Kuwait's first female minister.
b)She won seats in Kuwait's parliamentary elections.
Unit(10)L(1-2)
1-"It's not the mountain that we conquer but ourselves" what are the qualities
needed to conquer all the difficulties and push the limits
a) strong will
b)determination
c)perseverance
2-'Zeddy'sfirst attempt at Everest had almost ended in calamity and a member of
his team had to carry him down the mountain and save his life"
If you were a mountain climber what difficulties may face you?
a)dizzying heights
b)exhaustion
c)frost bite
L(3)WB
1-Steve Fossett was pleased with his successful round- the-world journey as it was
his sixth attempt. His first attempt had been six years earlier. In August 1998 his
attempt had almost ended in disaster when his balloon was sucked into a
thunderstorm off Australia's Northeast coast.
ُ Suggest some pros and cons of record breaking attempts
Pros: amazing achievements –fame-proving abilities
Cons: exposure to death-extremely dangerous
2-From your point of view ,why do people push themselves to extreme limits?
a)To gain fame.
b)to satisfy their love for adventure.
c)To prove themselves
L(7-8).
1-'Omar and Nader are driving across the Kuwaiti desert when a sandstorm
blows up.Unfortunatelly, sand engulfs the car and gets into the engine. The engine
will not start, so they are forced to abandon the car and continue the journey on
foot. They have room in their bags for three items ."
If you were in their shoes what are the items you should take.
Or
Suggest some essential items needed while going on an expedition.
b)a mobile phone
c)a first-aid kit
2-What can be learned from expeditions of challenges?
a)patience
b)courage
c)gaining experience
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Grade: 12
Unit: 11 Steps: 1&2
1. “People have always wanted to find out everything about their world. Space is
the final frontier that man wants to know more about.”
a. Mention the aims of the International Space Station.
* It aims to conduct experiments that are not possible on earth.
b. Space exploration helps us to progress on Earth. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement. Why?
* I agree because there are many spin offs from these space explorations that
has made our life better on earth.
Unit:11 Step:3
1.” Venus is the brightest object in the sky with the exception of the Sun and the
Moon.”
a. Mention the epithets used to describe Venus.
* They are- ‘morning star’ and ‘evening star’.
b. What is the earth called?
* It is called the ‘blue planet’.
2. “Some people contend that Venus is the Earth’s sister planet because there are
many similarities between the two.
a. Mention any two points of similarities between the planet Earth and Venus.
*They are similar in size.
* They are approximately the same age.
b. Do you think life is possible on the planet Venus? Justify your answer.
* I think it is not possible as Venus has a very heavy atmosphere and is devoid of
oceans.
Unit: 11 Steps:7&8
1. “Advances in technology designed specifically for space have enabled people to
revolutionise their lives on Earth.”
a. What do you understand by the term ‘spin-offs’?
*It refers to items used in space that improve our lives on earth, example- solar
power.
b. Mention any two ways in which space technology has helped aircraft
technology.
* It has made aircraft lighter, faster and more economical.
2. “The extreme conditions of space have required man to create more advanced
and more durable technologies. Many of these advances have produced ‘spinoffs’.”
a. How has wireless technology helped in the field of medicine?
* To monitor heart activity and to alert of any abnormal activity there.
b . Mention any two ‘spin-offs’ in our daily life that have resulted from space
technology.
*They are* mobile phones, *GPS systems, *weather forecasting, *satellite television.
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Sample Set book Questions
Grade: 12
Unit: 12 Steps: 1&2
1. “A child prodigy is a person who has an outstanding talent or skill at a very
early age.”
a. Mention the names of any two child prodigies.
*Shakuntala Devi
* Mozart
b. What are the pros and cons of being a child prodigy?
Pros
Cons
Being famous.
Not having friends of their age.
Being admired by others.
Not being treated as a child.
c. Do you think child prodigies should be treated as special cases by their parents
and teachers?
In my opinion, parents should treat their child normally so that they can enjoy
their childhood but at the same time they should nurture their special gifts.
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Sample Set book Questions
Grade: 12
Unit:12 Step: 3
1. “Wisdom is the power to put our time and knowledge to proper use.”
a. Do you think new inventions are still important in the modern world? Why?
* They are important because we want our lives to become better for this newer
inventions are important.
b. Which according to you are the two most important inventions of the modern
world?
*They are the computer and the telephone.
c. Write the names of any two Kuwaiti inventors.
*Ahmed Al Shamlan
* Sadeq Ahmad Al Qassem.
Unit: 12 Steps: 4&5
1. “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety -nine percent perspiration.”
a. How can we encourage and appreciate geniuses?
*By giving them awards and respect.
* By providing them with all the facilities they need.
b. How do geniuses affect the society?
* Their inventions and discoveries improve the quality of our lives and help to
fight poverty and diseases.