Answer key

I- Reading Comprehension:
In the past, the choice of entertainment was very limited. But nowadays, there are different
means of entertainment. One of them is television.
Television has already transformed our daily life by changing different traditional routines
and ways of dressing, eating, thinking and communicating. Thus, it has become the most
powerful means of communication since practically every family has a TV set at home. It keeps
us informed about the world news, and broadens our horizons by enriching our knowledge of
other nations' cultures, history, sciences and arts. Moreover, TV provides a lot of entertainment to
people of different ages.
However, TV has dominated all our free time by replacing traditional entertainment and
pastime activities such as reading and playing social games. It has even destroyed family
interaction as there is no time left for family gathering.
It is time we controlled the dominance of the magic box on our daily life. We should not
allow it to kill our children's physical and mental development.
A- Are these sentences true or false? Justify:
1. Our grandparents had a large choice in means of entertainment.

False

In the past, the choice of entertainment was very limited.

2. Television is a means of entertainment for only children.

False

TV provides a lot of entertainment to people of different ages.

3. Television has replaced the classical free time activities.

True

TV has dominated all our free time by replacing traditional entertainment and pastime activities

B- WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO?

1- "them" (paragraph 1) : means of entertainment
2- "the magic box" (paragraph 4) : TV , a TV set
C- Find in the text words or expressions which mean the same as:
1- In addition (parag 2) : Moreover

2- Leisure time (parag 3): free time / pastime

D- Answer these questions according to the text:

1- What are some good things about watching TV?
- It keeps us informed about the world news
- Also, it broadens our horizons by enriching our knowledge of other nations' cultures, history, sciences
and arts.
- Moreover, it provides a lot of entertainment to people of different ages.

2- TV has affected the family relations in a negative way. How?

- It has destroyed family interaction as there is no time left for family gathering.

3- What effect does TV have on children?

- TV has a negative effect on children: If it dominates their lives, TV can kill our children's physical
and mental development.

II- Language questions:

A- Change these sentences from active to passive:
1) Everyone must respect the road code.
The road code must be respected by everyone

2) She hasnt cleaned this room yet.

This room hasnt been cleaned yet

3) The police captured all the terrorists.

All the terrorists were captured by the police

B- Choose the most appropriate adjective from the choices given:

1) My mother always get worried if I come home too late. excited worried frustrated
2) I feel confused when I have a lot of lessons to revise. lonely confused shy
3) He has been working all day long. Lets let him relax. He must be exhausted now.
exhausted nervous bored
4) I feel disgusted if I hear anyone saying dirty words
Jealous disgusted embarrassed
C- Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list:

3 pts

celebration opportunity festival dowry hospitality ceremonies feasts

1- In Morocco, marriage ceremonies differ from tribe to tribe and from region to another.
2- Offering tea is one symbol of Moroccan hospitality
3- In Islam there are only two feasts: Eid Al-Firt and Eid Al-Adha.
4- Imilchil festival is a traditional celebration which takes place in the Atlas mountains every year.
Its an opportunity for many people to get married. It is also an occasion for trading and
amusement.
D- Fill in the gaps with the correct phrasal verb from the list below.
(Pay attention to the verb tense)

2 pts

put off rely on look for take off give up

1- The plane will take off from Casa at 7:00 and will land in Cairo at about 9:00
2- As the proverb goes: Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

3- A: What are you doing, mom?

B: Im looking for my purse! Have you seen it anywhere?
4- As you know, smoking is so dangerous to health. You should give up this bad habit before its
too late!
E- Fill in the gaps with the right relative pronoun or adverb from the list. 2 pts
Who whose which where when
1- Ramadan is the month when all Muslims in all over the world fast.
2- The man whose cell phone was ringing in the Mosque got so embarrassed
3- The book which you have lent me is really so interesting.
4- A: What do you call someone who can speak many languages B: A polyglot
F- Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form:

3 pts

1- Im quite sure he will forgive you if you say sorry to him.

2- When your brother comes back home, tell him to call me back.
4- If I were in your shoes, I wouldnt buy this smartphone.
G- Join each pair of sentences using a suitable relative pronoun: 3 pts
1- Algeria is one of the countries. These countries export oil.
Algeria is one of the countries which export oil

2- This is the man. He used to teach me English at high school.

This is the man who used to teach me English at high school.

3- Thats the factory. My father works in that factory.

Thats the factory where my father works

H- What would you say in the following situations?

(Many possible correct answers)

2 pts

1- You promised your friend to visit him/ her but you didnt as you forgot.
Apologize to him/ her:
Please forgive me, my dear friend for not visiting you yesterday! I really forgot.
( = Im terribly sorry, I didnt mean to break my promise)

2- They will find a cure to AIDS by the year 2020.

Express possibility :
Maybe they will find a cure to AIDS by the year 2020.
( = perhaps ) ( = They may find . ) ( = It is likely that they will .) ( = Probably, they will .)
( = They could find . )
A cure to AIDS may be found by the year 2020.

J- Match the expressions with the functions they express: 3 pts

The expressions
1- It could rain tomorrow in Morocco.
2- I cant tell you how sorry I am
3- Could you show me the way to Makkah
pharmacy, please?
4- May I use my mobile phone, please teacher?
My mom is calling!
5- You should apologize to your sister and Im
sure she will forgive you wholeheartedly.
6- Shall we meet at the caf this evening?
7- Please, forgive me! I didnt mean to hurt
you!

Their functions
a- A polite request
b- asking for permission
c- Giving advice
d- Possibility/ probability
e- Apologizing
f- Suggesting
g- Asking for opinion

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

d
e
a
b
c
f
e

I- Match the parts of sentences in column A with those in B to make complete sentences: 2 pts
A
1- I would forgive him
2- If you have any questions,
3- If you mix yellow and blue colours,
4- When the cat is away

B
a- you get green colour
b- mice play
c- If I were you
d- you can ask me

C- Fill in the gaps with the right relative pronoun or adverb from the list.
Who whose which where when
1- This is the neighbourhood where I used to live when I was still a kid.
2- A carpenter is someone who makes and repairs wooden objects.
3- A man whose wife is dead is called a widower
4- Ramadan is the month when all Muslims in all over the world fast.

D- Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form:

3 pts

1- When your brother comes back home, tell him to call me back.
2- If I were in your shoes, I would apologize to her.
3- If you succeed this year, I will buy you a motorbike.

2 pts

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2-

3-

4-