‫المملكة المغربية‬

School : Hassan I Global Test Units : 1-5 Student: ………………………..…..

Teacher: KHATIB Mohammed Type : Language Class : 2 Year Bac Lettres
Date : January 2016 Term: 1 Duration: 2 hours Mark :…………./20

TEXT
[1] We all know that the cell phone is one of the
cheapest means of communication. We can communicate
with our beloved ones, relatives, or any person around the
globe by sending a text message or by making a call.
[2] One important use of the cell phone is to send text
messages. It is an easy way to communicate. We simply type the message, send it and, in just a few
seconds, it will reach another person in any place around the globe. Moreover, with the cell phone, we
can send money, check internet emails, or even watch the news on TV stations.
[3] Technology certainly plays an important role in our daily life but too much use of cell phones
may be harmful. According to some studies, we are exposed to some electromagnetic radiation when we
use cell phones. This radiation can cause biological transformations in the human body affecting the brain
tissues and causing hair loss, skin reddening, memory loss, brain cancer, and sometimes death. Many
researchers warn against the use of cell phones because they think it causes brain cancer. Yet, there is no
scientific evidence so far.
[4] A group of researchers in Europe are trying to determine the risks of using cell phones through
a big project called Cosmos. They are studying the effect of mobile phones on the users’ health. Professor
Lawrie Challis, a member of that group, says: “the study is crucial, but we still don’t know if the use of
cell phones causes cancer or not.” He also remarks that “the balance of evidence suggests that it does not,
but we need to be sure.”
[5] Dr Mirelle Toledano, another investigator in the same project, suggests that the best thing we
can do now is to observe the health of a large number of users over a long period of time to see if, in the
long term, there is any relation between cell phone use and cancer.” The project will last for more than 20
years, and will involve 250.000 cell phone users across five different European countries.
[6] In any case, the excessive use of cell phones may be risky. Cell phones should be used for
emergencies and for long conversations. We need to be cautious; “Prevention is better than cure”, as the
proverb goes.
Adapted from: http://www.biography.com
I-COMPREHENSION (15 POINTS)

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 BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT
A. CHOOSE THE BEST TITLE FOR THE TEXT. (1 Pt)
a. Cell phone use and the internet
b. Cell phone use and health
c. Cell phone use and technology
The best title is: …………………………………………………………………………………...………
B. ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE. JUSTIFY (4 pts)
1. Using cell phones for communication is very expensive.
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2. The Cosmos project will involve cell phone users only from Europe.
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C. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT. (6 Pts)
1. What diseases can be caused by electromagnetic radiation from cell phones?
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2. What do the Cosmos project researchers want to find out?
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3. How long will it take to complete the Cosmos project?
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D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS THAT MEAN ALMOST THE SAME AS: (2 pts)
1. The world (paragraph 1)::…………………………..…………………………
2. Dangerous (paragraph 3):…………………………………………………….
E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (2 pts)
1. It:………………………………………………………………………
2. They:………………………………………………………………..….

II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)

A. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS BETWEEN BRACKETS. (1.5 pts)
1. Students in our class are ambitious, talented, and ……………………………………….. (creativity).
2. Angela Merkel is considered one of the most (power)……….…………….women in the present world.
3. It’s time to think of serious solutions to (job)……………………………….people. They suffer a lot.

B. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB FROM THE LIST. (2 pts)
Looked for- set up- eat out- take down-found out
1. Successful women tend to …………………………………….…..their own business enterprise when
they get a certificate.
2. Students should…………………….….…………..notes when their classmates are giving presentation.
3. He……………………………………………..his glasses all the morning, but he hasn’t found them.
4. I have not ………………………….……………………who stole my mobile phone yet.
C. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE. (2 pts)
1. By next June, I …………………………………………………………….. (get) my Bac certificate.
3. Last night, I …………………………….….(solve) some exercises before I ……………….……(meet)
my friend.
D. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM. (2 pts)
1. Maria intends……………..……………………..(go) abroad to carry on her university studies there.
2. I suggest ……………………….……………….…..(attend) the conference. Its theme is interesting.
3. I am thinking about ………….…………….……………..(spend) the next summer in London. I need to
learn about the British culture.
4. I look forward to ………………….……………….(participate) in a roundtable on ‘women and
power’.
E. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS SUGGESTED. (2 pts)
1. Someone broke the window.
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3. Hardworking students have prepared the assignment.
The assignment………………………………………………………………………………………………
F. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE LINKING WORD. (1.5 pts)
although- because- due to- however- in order to
1. Every year, many students in our school participate in ‘The Hamama Baidae” initiative
………………………..……………………….….help people who are in need.
2. …………………………………..…………….her poverty, Najat decided to emigrate to Canada.
3. ……………………………………….he works hard, Jamal finds it difficult to get good grades.

G. MATCH EACH EXPRESSION WITH ITS RIGHT FUNCITION. (2 pts)

Expressions Functions
1. I am not quite sure I got your point. a. expressing complaint
2. I am sorry to say this, but this is not the book I ordered b. expressing lack of understanding
3. Would you please lend me your textbook. c. responding to apology
4. Never mind! d. making a request

H. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EXCHANGE APPROPRIATELY. (2 pts)

Issam came late to the classroom yesterday. His teacher complained about this.
Issam: (make an apology)…………………………………………………………………………………
The teacher: (respond)……………………………………………………………………………………

III. WRITING (10 POINTS)

Education is important for all women nowadays. Complete the following paragraph about the advantages
of education on women’s life. Use linking words appropriately.

Education has many advantages on the life of any woman. Firstly, an educated woman…………
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