GLOBAL TEST / S 2

A
Name : ……………………………………………..……..……….…. N: ….. 1 BS…. DATE : 7/5/2017 / 20

The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us
wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views. Of course, not all newspapers
and TV programmes report the events objectively, but serious journalists and TV reporters try to be fair and provide us with reliable information. It is
true that the world today is full of dramatic events and most news seems to be bad news. But people aren’t interested in ordinary events. That is why
there are so many programmes and articles about natural disasters, plane crashes, wars, murders and robberies. Good news doesn’t usually make
headlines. Bad news does. Some people say that journalists are given too much freedom. They often intrude on people’s private lives. They follow
celebrities and print sensational stories about them which are untrue or half-true. They take photos of them in their most intimate moments. The
question is - should this be allowed?
The main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. And that’s an important
A. ReadSeeing,
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Besides, onmore
it’s much it. difficult for politicians to lie in front of the cameras than on the pages of newspapers. 4 pts
1. Find in the text a word which means the same as : tell = ......................................... ; the opposite of : real # .....................................
2. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE ? Justify.
- Mass media give us news only. [ ........... ] .........................................................................................................................................
4. List one positive thing and one negative thing mentioned in the text about journalist ?
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

B. Tick  the right item. 4 pts C. Express “hope” and “wish”. 1 pt

1. No doubt, mass media influence _____ opinion. 1. I don’t live in a clean and safe city.
 special - I wish ................................................................................................................... .
 public 2. I want to get the best grade in the exam.
 press - I hope ................................................................................................................... .
2. On Valentine’s Day lovers ______ gifts and postcards. D. Put the words in brackets in the correct form. 3 pt
 honor 1. If I .........................( have) time , I .........................(take ) you out for dinner.
 celebrate 2. If you .......................... ( kill ) a person , you .........................( go ) to prison.
 exchange 3. Water .......................... ( boil ) if you .........................(heat ) it to 100 degrees.
3. Many Moroccans still wear______ clothes on special days.
E. Report the following statements. 3 pts
 traditional
 material 1. “I have visited this country many times,” he told us .
 cultural ...............................................................................................................................
4. The Internet has become a major source of useful______. 2. “ The weather is great today,” he said .
 newspapers ...............................................................................................................................
 information
3. “ I will sell my car tomorrow,” she confirmed .
 celebrities
5.. Equality before the law is one of our basic ______rights . ...............................................................................................................................
 freedom F. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs. 1.5 pts
 civil grow up - take off - take after - get on - get along with - give up
 material 1. Please ............................... your shoes before you enter the mousque.
6. In undemocratic countries , ______of speech is still an issue .
2. Hurry up ! ..............................the train ! It’s departing.
 freedom
3. When I ..............................., I want to become a famous football player.
 right
 human
7. Heritage is all we have ______from our ancestors over time . G. Write a short opinion pararaph about your favorite
 given celebration. Use these cues to help you write the paragraph. 4 pts
- Name the celebration.
 inherited
- Why you think it’s the best celebration
 celebrated
8. Labor Day is a time when _______ . - When and where you celebrate it
 mothers are honored - What you do during the celebration
 prophets are honored - What you wear / eat
 workers are honored Use the back of your exam-sheet to write the paraarph.
Ibrahim Mously High School GLOBAL TEST / S 2 Mr. Abdelkarim Foulfoula
B
Name : ……………………………………………..……..……….…. N: ….. 1 BS…. DATE : 7/5/2017 / 20

The mass media play an important part in our lives. Newspapers, radio and especially TV inform us of what is going on in this world and give us
wonderful possibilities for education and entertainment. They also influence the way we see the world and shape our views. Of course, not all newspapers
and TV programmes report the events objectively, but serious journalists and TV reporters try to be fair and provide us with reliable information. It is
true that the world today is full of dramatic events and most news seems to be bad news. But people aren’t interested in ordinary events. That is why
there are so many programmes and articles about natural disasters, plane crashes, wars, murders and robberies. Good news doesn’t usually make
headlines. Bad news does. Some people say that journalists are given too much freedom. They often intrude on people’s private lives. They follow
celebrities and print sensational stories about them which are untrue or half-true. They take photos of them in their most intimate moments. The
question is - should this be allowed?
The main source of news for millions of people is television. People like TV news because they can see everything with their own eyes. And that’s an important
A. ReadSeeing,
advantage. the text
as weand
know,base all your
is believing. answers
Besides, onmore
it’s much it. difficult for politicians to lie in front of the cameras than on the pages of newspapers. 4 pts
1. Find in the text a word which means the same as : affect = ........................................ ; the opposite of : authorized # ....................................
2. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE ? Justify.
- We should completely trust our mass media [ ........... ] .........................................................................................................................................
4. What things do people want to hear about other than oridnary events ?
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

B. Tick  the right item. 4 pts C. Express “hope” and “wish”. 1 pt

1. The Internet has become a major source of useful______. 1. I can’t speak many languages.
 newspapers - I wish ................................................................................................................... .
 information 2. I want to become famous someday.
 celebrities - I hope ................................................................................................................... .
2. Christmas a time whenhristians celebrate _______ . D. Put the words in brackets in the correct form. 3 pt
 the day of Christianity 1. If I ................................( finish) early , I .........................(go ) with you.
 the honor of the dead 2. If you .................. ( eat ) healthy food , you .....................( become ) healthy.
 the birth of Christ 3. Water ............................ ( freeze ) if you .....................(put ) it in the fridge.
3. Many Moroccans still wear______ clothes on special days.
 traditional
E. Report the following statements. 3 pts

 material 1. “I lived there last year ,” he told us .

 cultural ...............................................................................................................................
4. No doubt, mass media influence _____ opinion. 2. “ The teacher is explaining now,” he said .
 special
...............................................................................................................................
 public
3. “ I can’t go with you tomorrow,” he informed us .
 press
5.. Equality before the law is one of our basic ______rights . ...............................................................................................................................
 freedom F. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs. 1.5 pts
 civil ran into - take off - take after - put on - looking for
 material 1. Please ............................... your jacket before you go out. It’s freezing there.
6. In undemocratic countries , ______speech is still an issue .
2. I’m ..............................my textbook. Have you seen it ?
 freedom of
 right 3. I .............................. my uncle at the stadium yesterday.
 human
7. Heritage is all we have ______from our ancestors over time . G. Write a short opinion pararaph about your favorite
 given celebration. Use these cues to help you write the paragraph. 4 pts
 inherited - Name the celebration.
 celebrated - Why you think it’s the best celebration
8. On Valentine’s Day lovers ______ gifts and postcards. - When and where you celebrate it
 honor - What you do during the celebration
 celebrate - What you wear / eat
 exchange Use the back of your exam-sheet to write the paraarph.