‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form A ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ ................................ ............................................................................................................................................... : ‫االسم‬
2017-2018

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Jordan has a very rich cultural heritage thanks to the support of the Department of Culture and the
Arts, which was founded in 1966 CE. Since then, the department has built up an exciting, ongoing
programme of cultural activities related to all the arts: music, visual arts, performing arts and the
written word.

In 1979 CE, the Royal Society of Fine Arts (RSFA) was established to promote visual arts in Jordan
and other countries in the region. It has links with major art galleries around the world in order to
encourage artists from different cultures to learn from each other.

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is one of the most important art museums in the Middle
East. The collection includes over 2,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs,
installations, textiles and ceramics, by more than 800 artists from 59 countries. In 2013 CE, it held
Jordan’s largest art exhibition called ‘70 Years of Contemporary Jordanian Art’.

Until the 1990s, most Jordanian literature was only available in Arabic. However, thanks to PROTA
(the Project of Translation from Arabic), many Jordanian plays, novels, short stories and poems are
now translated into English, and people all over the world are able to read and appreciate them.

Every year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
chooses a different Arab city as the Arab Cultural Capital. In 2002 CE, the city of Amman was
awarded this title. Jordan has a centuries-old musical heritage. The National Music Conservatory
(NMC) opened in 1986 CE, making it possible for more Jordanian students to study music
seriously.

In 1987 CE, the National Centre for Culture and Arts was created, which showcases theatre and
dance in Jordan and in the region.

Realising the value of art and culture, Jordan decided to offer Jordanians and the world an annual
arts festival. In 1981 CE, the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts was founded. This three-week-
long summer programme is one of the largest cultural activities in the region. It takes place in the
important archaeological site of Jerash, which underlines the close relationship between the arts and
Jordan’s cultural history.

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Question Number One: ( 20 points)
A.
1. The royal society of Fine Arts has two activities which help to support the Jordanian arts.
Write them down. (2 point)
2. The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts has 2000 items of art. Mention four examples of
such an art. (4 points)
3. Find a word that means "emphasizes or highlight". (2 points)
4. Quote the sentence which illustrates the significance of the location of the Jerash Fetival for
Culture and Arts. (3 points)
5. What does the underlined word "them" refer to? (2 points)
6. "Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than
seen." Think of this statement and in two sentences, write down your point of view.
(2 points)
7. It is important for a country to keep producing traditional handicrafts. Suggest three reasons
why a country should preserve traditional handicrafts. (3 points)

B. Literature spot: (2 points)

Read the following lines, from I remember I remember, then answer the question that
follows.
The fir trees dark and high;
I used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky:
It was a childish ignorance,
What was the poet ignorant about when he was a child?

Question Number Two: (15 points)

A. Choose the suitable item from those given in the box to complete each of the following
sentences. There are more words than you need. (8 points)
sustainability / contemporary / carbon footprint / urban planning / cultural
1. We went to a concert yesterday. The music was written by a new young composer, so
it was ……………………………………………………………….
2. The need for more effective is evident when we consider
………………………………………………………………

modern day problems like traffic.

3. Art, music and literature are all part of our life.
……………………………………………………………………………

4. The nature reserve uses recycled water, which helps the of

……………………………………………………………………………

the environment.
B. Study the following sentence and answer the question that follows. (3 points)
My boyfriend and I robbed a store and caught out of the blue.
Replace the underlined colour idiom with the correct one.
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C. Complete the following sentences with the suitable words derived from words in brackets.
(4 points)
1. They say apples clean your teeth, but I'm about that myself. …………………………………………………………..….…

(scepticism / sceptical / sceptically)

2. Doctors often treat infections with antibiotics; that is the approach. …………………………………………………………..…

(conventional / conventionally / convention)

Question Number Three: (12 points)
A. Correct the verbs between brackets. (6 points)
1. In three months' time, my brother will in the USA. (be, work) ......................................................................................

2. If she computer games all day, she won't have time to study. (play)
..............................................................................

3. When we were children, we in that lake. (swim) ....................................................................................................

4. By the end of this year, we ready for the tawjihi exams. (have, be) ......................................................................................

5. Since then, she to her friend. (not, talk)

..............................................................................

6. Salem has for the final match all month. (be, train)
....................................................................................................

B. Complete each of the following items so that the new item has a similar meaning to the
one before it. (6 points)
1. Heat the water to make it evaporate.
If ……………….........................................................................................................……………………..…………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

2. You are not allowed to speak in Arabic during an English lesson.

You ……………….................................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….………………..……………

3. The Olympic Games were held in Korea in 2014.

The event ……………….......................................................................................................................……………………………………………………..….……………………….…………

4. "I really enjoyed watching the match."

Ahmad said ...........................................................................................……………………..…………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

5. Salem had asked the dentist to fill in his tooth.

Salem had ...................................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….………………..……………

6. It's not normal for me to get up early in the morning.

I am ………………………………......................................................................................................................……………………………………………………..….……………………….…………

Question Number Four: (13 points)

A. Choose the correct answer from between brackets. (7 points)
1. Ahmad doing strenuous exercises to strengthen his muscles.
........................................................……………

(used to, is used to, didn't use to)

2. Amman is considered as modern Arab capital city. ........................................................……………

(the, an, a)
3. I helped the old man had been injured in the accident. ........................................................……………

(who's, who, whose)

4. We're going to Aqaba again the summer. ........................................................……………

(on, at, in)

5. We had the computer because it had stopped working. ........................................................……………

(repaired, repairing, repair)

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 6. The rain was very heavy, so Ahmad ........................................................…………… have got very wet.
(must, can't, might)
7. If you want to apply for this job, you should fill ........................................................…………… a form.
(up, out, in)
B. The following sentences are in American English, rewrite them in British English.
(4 points)
1. I think it's time for recess to watch my favorite series.
……………….........................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

2. 'Gosh, she had gotten taller and taller.'

……………….........................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

C. Study the following sentence then answer the question that follows. (2 points)
Conversely, not all women are mothers.
What is the function of conversely in the above sentence?

Question Number Five: (15 points)

A. EDITING (4 points)
Imagine you are an editor in the Jordan Times. You are asked to edit the following
lines that have four mistakes (one grammar mistake, one punctuation mistake and two
spelling mistakes). Find out these four mistakes and correct them.

Most young people communicate through sotial media. Some students write a plog.
Teachers can ask students to summarise information about what they have learnt in
class in the same way: If students learn to summarise quickly, they would be able to
use this skill in future.

B. GUIDED WRITING (4 points)

Read the information below, and write two sentences using the given notes below bout
Ibn Bassal. Use the appropriate linking words.
- Place of birth: Cordoba.
- Profession: in the court of Al Ma'moun.
- Achievements : a book of agriculture and designing water pumps

C. FREE WRITING (7 points)

Write a composition of about 120 words on ONE of the following:

1. Technology has invaded every aspect of our life. Write a three-paragraph essay about
how you or your family uses modern technology.
2. Health conditions in Jordan are among the best in the Middle East. Write a report about
health facilities in Jordan.

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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form A ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ ................................ ............................................................................................................................................... : ‫االسم‬
2017-2018

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It’s normal to feel a bit blue from time to time. However, studies show that negative emotions can
harm the body.

Anger can also have harmful effects on health. When you see red, your blood pressure is raised and
you can suffer from headaches, sleep problems and digestive problems. However, what about
positive feelings and attitudes? Until recently, scientists had not investigated whether there is a link
between positive feelings and good health.

Then, in a study that had followed more than 6,000 men and women aged 25 to 74 for 20 years,
researchers found that positivity reduced the risk of heart disease. Other factors influencing health
included a supportive network of family and friends, and an optimistic outlook on life.

The research showed that children who were more able to stay focused on a task, and who had a
more positive attitude to life at age seven, were usually in better health 30 years later.

The study has been controversial. Some health professionals believe that bad lifestyle choices, such
as smoking or lack of exercise, are the reason for heart disease and other illnesses, and not an
individual’s attitude. The researchers, while agreeing, raise the question: why are people making
bad lifestyle decisions? Do more optimistic people make better and healthier lifestyle choices?

The researchers appreciate that not everyone’s personal circumstances and environment make it
possible to live without worry. However, they believe that if we teach children to develop positive
thinking, and to ‘bounce back’ after a setback, these qualities will improve their overall health in the
future.

Question Number One: ( 20 points)

A.
1. There are two qualities that will improve children's health in the future. Write them down.
(2 point)
2. People are making bad lifestyle decisions which cause heart disease and other illnesses.
Mention two of them. (2 points)
3. Find a colour idiom which expresses sadness. (2 points)
4. Quote the sentence which shows that there is nothing sure about the relationship between
positive emotions and good health. (3 points)

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 5. What does the underlined word "they" refer to? (2 points)
6. Health is a gift that people should take care of. Suggest three ways to keep our bodies
healthy. (3 points)
7. Healthier people are happier than unhealthy people. Think of this statement and in two
sentences, write down your point of view. (2 points)

B. Literature spot: (4 points)

Read the following lines, from All the world's stage, then answer the question that
follows.
At first, the infant,
Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.
Then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel
And shining morning face, creeping like snail
Unwillingly to school. …
1. There are two stages of human's life. Mention them. (2 points)
2. Quote the line which indicates childhood's innocence. (2 points)

Question Number Two: (15 points)

A. Choose the suitable item from those given in the box to complete each of the following
sentences. There are more words than you need. (8 points)
economic growth / calculations / immunisation / urban planning / monitor
1. I need to make a few before I decide how much to spend.
.......................…………………………….…....……………

2. Many serious diseases can be prevented by , which helps the body

……………...............................................………

to build antibodies.
3. When my grandfather had a heart attack, the doctors attached a special to ……………………………………

his chest.
4. When people talk about , they can mean either an
……………………………………………………………………………………………

improvement in the average standard of living, or an increase in the value of a

country's products.

B. Study the following sentence and answer the question that follows. (3 points)
I got this letter from an old friend red-handed.
Replace the underlined colour idiom with the correct one.

C. Complete the following sentences with the suitable words derived from words in brackets.
(4 points)
1. Have you seen Nasser's of postcards? He's got hundreds.
……………................……………………………………

(collect / collective / collection)

2. Many instruments that are still used today in were
……………………………………………………………………………

designed by Arab scholars.

(operations / operate / operational)
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Question Number Three: (12 points)
A. Correct the verbs between brackets. (6 points)
1. In three months' time, my brother will to Australia. (have, emigrate) ......................................................................................

2. I am planning my own business next year. (start)

..............................................................................

3. I hope he all his exams successfully. (pass)

....................................................................................................

4. By the end of this month, we our tawjihi exams. (have, finish) ......................................................................................

5. Next week we my parents' 25 marriage anniversary. (celebrate)

...........................................................................................................

6. We will have our house next Friday. (repaint) ....................................................................................................

B. Complete each of the following items so that the new item has a similar meaning to the
one before it. (6 points)
1. Salma started working in this company in 2015. She is still working in this company.
Salma for three years
……………….........................................................................................................……………………..……………………………..….……………………………

2. It is not necessary for you to write down all these notes.

You ……………….................................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….………………..……………

3. My teachers' efforts have been recognized and appreciated by all students.

The thing ……………….......................................................................................................................……………………………………………………..….……………………….…………

4. No one has helped us in our new project.

We .............................................................................................................................……………………..…………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

5. It is possible that Ibraheem will continue his higher study in Germany.

Ibraheem ...........................................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….………………..……………

6. It's not normal for Omar to play the piano.

Omar ………………………………......................................................................................................................……………………………………………………..….……………………….…………

Question Number Four: (13 points)

A. Choose the correct answer from between brackets. (7 points)
1. Ahmad said that he late for his first class the day before.
........................................................……………

(had been, is, will be)

2. Saleem stopped since 1990. ........................................................……………

(smoked, smoking, to smoke)

3. I always visit my uncle in Germany the summer. ........................................................……………

(on, at, in)

4. My brother is very wet, it have been raining outside. ........................................................……………

(can't, might, must)

5. We can connect people on the Internet.
........................................................……………

(with, out, on)

6. Reema studies Chemistry at the university.
........................................................……………

(X, a, the)
7. She wake up early to make breakfast for her children.
........................................................……………

(is used to, didn't use, used to)

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 B. The following sentences are in British English, rewrite them in American English.
(4 points)
1. In some cold areas, people have cold showers in Fall to fight dangerous diseases.
……………….........................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

2. The price of the gas has fallen down.

……………….........................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………

C. Study the following sentence then answer the question that follows. (2 points)
Ahmad: shopping online is not safe.
Omar: I do not agree with you.
What is the function of Omar's reply?

Question Number Five: (15 points)

A. EDITING (4 points)
Imagine you are an editor in the Jordan Times. You are asked to edit the following
lines that have four mistakes (one grammar mistake, one punctuation mistake and two
spelling mistakes). Find out these four mistakes and correct them.

Masdar City, which was a large megabroject in Abu Dhabi, will be the world’s first
carbon-neutral, zero- waste artificially-created city. It is kriticised because of its negative
effect on the environment. it is expected to house more than 40,000 residents, 50,000
commuters, and 1,500 businesses products..

B. GUIDED WRITING (4 points)

Read the information below, and write two sentences using the given notes below bout
why students like to use modern technology. Use the appropriate linking words.
- Use tablets to do many tasks.
- Record interviews and create diagrams.
- Communicate through social media.
- Invite guest speakers to give talks over a computer.

C. FREE WRITING (7 points)

Write a composition of about 120 words on ONE of the following:

1. A study was done to find out about the number of students who participate in school
journeys. Write an essay students' participation in journeys. Say why most students do
not take part in such an activity and suggest solutions to improve students' participation
in journeys.
2. Write an article discussing the role of technology in communication.

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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form A ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ ................................ ............................................................................................................................................... : ‫االسم‬
2017-2018

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Scientists have already developed brain implants that improve vision or allow disabled people to
use their thoughts in order to control prosthetic limbs like arms, legs or hands, or operate a
wheelchair. In 2012 CE, research on monkeys showed that a brain implant improved their decision-
making abilities. How will humans benefit from this research? Scientists hope to develop a similar
device to help people who have been affected by brain damage, which could be caused by dementia,
a stroke or other brain injuries.

In 2010 CE, neuroscientists confirmed that it was possible to communicate with some patients in a
coma, by using a special brain scanner called an MRI. They suggested that, in the future, more
meaningful dialogue with patients in a coma would be possible. Two years later, it has finally
happened. The scanner, used on a man who has been in a coma for more than twelve years, proves
that he has a conscious, thinking mind – a fact that had previously been disputed by many. Doctors
plan to use similar brain-scanning techniques in the future to find out whether patients are in pain,
or what they would like to be done in order to improve their quality of life.

A new cancer drug is being trialled in Plymouth, UK, which doctors hope will extend the lives of
cancer patients and reduce their symptoms overnight. It is taken as a single pill every morning, and
so far patients have shown none of the usual side effects such as the sickness and hair loss that are
experienced when undergoing other forms of cancer treatment. The new treatment works by
blocking a protein which causes cancerous cells to grow. It will improve patients’ life expectancy
and quality of life much more quickly than any other treatment. The patients were interviewed a
year after starting the treatment and are fit and well, saying that they are definitely going to
continue the trial. They have every reason to believe the new drug is going to work. Doctors at
Plymouth Hospital hope that it will help patients from all over the world.

QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 20 points)

1. There are two symptoms which cancer patients suffer when they undergo other types of
treatments. Mention them. (2 points)
2. There are two things that disabled people can control when they have brain implants. Mention
them. ( 2 points)
3. What does the underlined word "their" refer to? (2 points)

4. Write down the sentence which shows that the new cancer medicine is more effective than other
ways of treatments. (3 points)

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5. What is the synonym of "prosthetic"? ( 2 points)

6. "Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity". Discuss. (2 points)
7. The increase in population will affect Jordan's housing, education and health facilities.
Suggest three solutions to cope with this increase in population. (3 points)

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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form "B" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2017 - 2018

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

Health conditions in Jordan are among the best in the Middle East. This is largely due to the
country’s commitment to making healthcare for all a top priority. Advances in education, economic
conditions, sanitation, clean water, diet and housing have made our community healthier.

As a result of careful planning, the number of healthcare services has been increasing rapidly over
the past years. More than 800 different kinds of healthcare centres have been built, as well as 188
dental clinics. In 2012 CE, 98 per cent of Jordanian children were fully immunised, thanks to
immunisation teams that had been working towards this goal for several years.

Although the country has been focusing mainly on improving its primary healthcare facilities, it has
not neglected its advanced medical facilities. The reputation of Jordanian doctors has spread in the
region, and now many more patients come to Jordan for open heart surgery. In Jordan, the open
heart surgery programme started in 1970 CE in Amman.

The life expectancy figures show that Jordan's healthcare system is successful. In 1965 CE, the
average Jordanian's life expectancy was age 50. In 2012 CE, this average life expectancy had risen
to 73.5.

According to UNICEF statistics, between 1981 CE and 1991 CE, Jordan’s infant mortality rates
declined more rapidly than anywhere else in the world – from 70 deaths per 1,000 births in 1981 CE
to only 32 deaths per 1,000 births in 2014 CE.

The low infant mortality rate, as well as the excellent healthcare system, have been contributing
factors to Jordan’s healthy population growth, which will result in a strong work force with
economic benefits for the whole country.

QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 20 points)

1. There are many contributing factors to Jordan's healthy population growth. Mention two of
them. (2 points)

2. Jordan has many examples of commitment to making healthcare for all a top priority.
Mention four advances. ( 4 points)
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3. What does the underlined word "its" refer to? (2 points)

4. Quote the sentence which shows that people from other countries trust the Jordanian
doctors. (3 points)

5. Find a phrase which means "people who are able to work". ( 2 points)

6. It is important for a country to have a healthy population growth. Suggest three ways to
achieve such a goal. (3 points)

7. Jordan is considered to be one of the best countries in medicine in the Middle East. Think
of this statement and in two sentences, write down your point of view. (2 points)

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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form "B" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2017 - 2018

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

Adnan, a professional craftsman, is at work in his studio. With the oven at 1,400 degrees
Centigrade, 20 hours a day, a glass-making studio isn’t the most comfortable place to be. For
Adnan, however, this is more than just a job.

‘My family has been blowing glass for around 700 years,’ he says. ‘My father learnt the craft from
his father, and he taught it to me when I was a child.’

Adnan is passionate about this ancient craft, and regularly gives demonstrations and workshops to
teach young people the skills of glassblowing.

He strongly believes that unless we interest more young people in learning the craft, nobody will
know how to make hand-blown glass in the future. ‘These days, young people don’t always want to
follow their parents’ professions, and, added to that, glassblowing isn’t an easy job. It has to be an
obsession, as it is for me!’

Adnan still uses the technique that was first developed by the Phoenicians some 2,000 years ago.
First, he pushes a thin metal blowpipe into the boiling hot furnace. Secondly, he lifts out the liquid
sand and lays it on a metal plate. After that, he blows the red-hot glass until it becomes more
flexible. Then he pulls and bends the glass into shape. He has to work extremely quickly because the
liquid sand is already solidifying into glass.

Adnan is making a delicate swan. Through the semi-opaque glass, you can see fine lines of
turquoise, green and blue.

‘The sand gives us transparent, or “white”, glass,’ Adnan explains. ‘We get this beautiful dark,
cobalt blue by adding the metal cobalt to the melted glass. Then, this blue becomes a lighter, sea-
green turquoise after adding copper. Finally, we decorate the glass by hand.’

‘These days we recycle broken glass. We also use commercially produced colours instead of using
natural ingredients as in the past. Apart from that, nothing else about this craft has changed through
the centuries. You can’t use a machine to do this work,’ he says. ‘The old ways are still the best.’

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QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 20 points)

1. There are many natural ingredients that Adnan used to use. Mention two of them. (2 points)

2. There are four steps for making glass. Mention two of them. ( 2 points)

3. What does the underlined word "it" refer to? (2 points)

4. Write down the sentence which shows that glassblowing needs speed to be a perfect job.
(3 points)

5. Find a word which means " clear or thin enough to see through". ( 2 points)

6. It is important for a country to keep producing traditional handicrafts. Suggest three benefits
of producing traditional crafts. (3 points)

7. "Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than
seen". Discuss. (2 points)

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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form "A" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2016 - 2017

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

Young people love learning, but they like learning even more if they are presented with information
in an interesting and challenging way.
Many classrooms now use a whiteboard as a computer screen. As a consequence, teachers can show
websites on the board in front of the class. Teachers can then use the Internet to show educational
programmes, play educational games, music, recordings of languages, and so on.
In some countries, tablet computers are available for students to use in class. Therefore, students
can use the tablets to do tasks such as showing photographs, researching information, recording
interviews and creating diagrams. Tablets are ideal for pair and group work.
Teachers can perhaps ask their students to start writing a blog, either about their own lives or as if
they were someone famous. They can also create a website for the classroom. Students can
contribute to the website, so for example they can post work, photos and messages.
We all like to send emails, don't we? Email exchanges are very useful in the classroom. Teachers
can ask students to email what they have learnt to students of a similar age to another school. They
could even email students in another country.
Another way of communicating with other schools is through talking to people over the computer.
Most computers have cameras, so you can also see the people you are talking to. In this way,
students who are studying English in Jordan can see what students in England are doing in
classroom while they are speaking to them. You can also use this system to invite guest speakers to
give talks over a computer. For example, scientists or teachers from another country could give a
lesson to the class. If you had this type of lesson, the students would be very excited.
Students often use computers at home if they have them. Students can use social media on their
computers to help them with their studies, including asking other students to check and compare
their work, asking questions and sharing ideas. The teacher must be part of the group, too, to
monitor what is happening.
QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 12 points)
1. There are two ways for students to communicate with other schools through using the
computer. Mention two examples. (2 point)
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2. Students can use the tablet to do many tasks. Mention two of them. (2 point)
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3. What does the underlined word "them" refer to? …………………………………………………………..……................................ (1 point)
4. Quote the sentence which shows that students can participate to the website created by the
teacher. (1 point)
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5. Find a word from the text which means “online diary": ............................................................................................................... (1 point)
6. It is believed that computers will replace books one day. Suggest three ways to encourage
people use books instead of computers. (3 points)
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7. Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them,
the teacher is the most important. Think of this statement and in two sentences write down
your point of view. (2 point)
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Quality Form "B" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2017 - 2018

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

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The King Hussein Center (KHCC) is Jordan's only comprehensive cancer treatment center. It treats
both adults and paediatric patients. As the population of the country increases, more and more
families will rely on the hospital for cancer treatment. Patients come not only from Jordan but also
from other countries in the region, as they are attracted by its excellent reputation, lower costs, and
cultural and language similarities.

In order to cope with the increase in demand for treatment, the KHCC has begun an expansion
programme. Building started in 2011CE. The hospital will have more than doubled its capacity by
2016 CE, increasing space for new cancer cases from 3,500 per year to 9,000.

By then, they will have added 182 extra beds, along with bigger units for different departments,
including radiotherapy. New adults and paediatric wards will have opened. Additionally, they will
have built a special ten-floor outpatients' building, with an education centre which will include
teaching rooms and a library.

Many cancer patients live far away from Amman, where the KHCC is located, and the journey to
and from the hospital is often difficult. For this reason, there are plans to extend cancer care
facilities to other parts of Jordan. In the near future, King Abdullah University Hospital in Irbid
hopes to set up radiotherapy machines, so that cancer patients from northern Jordan will not have to
go to Amman for radiotherapy treatment.

QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 12 points)

1. There are two similarities which Jordan share with nearby countries. Mention them. (2 pts)
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2. There are two sections will have opened in the KHCC. Mention them. ( 2 pts)
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3. What does the underlined word "they" refer to? …………………………………………………….…………..….…………………………… (1 pt)

4. Write down the sentence which shows that cancer patients suffer difficulty according to the
location of the KHCC. (1 pt)
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5. Find a word which means " the act of making something bigger": …………………..….…………………………… ( 1 pt)

6. "Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity". Discuss. (2 pts)
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7. The increase in population will affect Jordan's housing, education and health facilities.
Suggest three solutions to cope with this increase in population. (3 pts)
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 ‫منصة جو أكاديمي التعليمية‬

Quality Form "B" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2017 - 2018

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

Ibn Bassal was a writer, a scientist and an engineer who lived in Al-Andalus in the eleventh century
CE. He worked in the court of Al-Ma’mun, who was the King of Toledo. His great passions were
botany, which is the study of plants, and agriculture. Although he was a great scholar, he was also a
practical man and all of his writing came from his own ‘hands-on’ experience of working the land.

One of the many things which Ibn Bassal achieved was A Book of Agriculture. The book consisted
of sixteen chapters which explain how best to grow trees, fruit and vegetables, as well as herbs and
sweet-smelling flowers; perhaps the most famous chapter of all was the one that described how to
treat different types of soil. Ibn Bassal also worked out how to irrigate the land by finding
underground water and digging wells. He designed water pumps and irrigation systems. All of these
things were passed on through his writing.

The influence of Ibn Bassal’s book was enormous. As farmers down the generations followed his
instructions and advice, the land became wonderfully fertile and produced more than enough food
for the fast-growing population. The irrigation systems that he and his followers put in place are
still in evidence in Spain. Although his name is not widely known, Ibn Bassal’s legacy to the world
has been great.

QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 20 points)

1. Ibn Bassal has two achievements. Mention them. (2 points)

2. There are many plants mentioned in the text. Mention two of them. ( 2 points)

3. What does the underlined word "who" refer to? (2 points)

4. Quote the sentence which shows that Ibn Bassal was a polymath. (3 points)

5. Find a phrase which means "supply land with water". ( 2 points)

6. The area of Toledo had a fast-growing population. Suggest three reasons. (3 points)

7. From India to Spain, the brilliant civilization of Islam flourished. Think of this statement
and in two sentences, write down your point of view. (2 points)

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Quality Form "B" ‫نموذج جودة‬

‫اللهم ال سهل إال ما جعلته سهال وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شئت سهال‬
‫الفصل الدراسي االول‬
‫الثاني ثانوي‬: ‫الصف‬ .............................................................................................................................................................. ..................... : ‫االسم‬
2017 - 2018

‫ أجب عن جميع األسئلة‬: ‫ملحوظات‬

Everyone knows that the Internet connects people, but now it does more than that – it connects
objects, too. These days, computers often communicate with each other; for example, your TV
automatically downloads your favourite TV show, or your ‘sat nav’ system tells you where you are.
This is known as the ‘Internet of Things’, and there’s a lot more to come.

In just a few years’ time, experts say that billions of machines will be connected to each other and
to the Internet. As a consequence, computers will increasingly run our lives for us. For example,
your fridge will know when you need more milk and add it to your online shopping list; your
windows will close if it is likely to rain; your watch will record your heart rate and email your
doctor; and your sofa will tell you when you need to stand up and get some exercise!

Many people are excited about the ‘Internet of Things’. For them, a dream is coming true. They say
that our lives will be easier and more comfortable. However, others are not so sure. They want to
keep control of their own lives and their own things. In addition, they wonder what would happen if
criminals managed to access their passwords and security settings. The dream could easily become
a nightmare!

QUESTION NUMBER ONE: ( 20 points)

1. There are many examples of the Internet of things. Mention two of them. (2 points)

2. Life has two features when using the Internet of things according to the text. Mention them.
( 2 points)

3. What does the underlined word "others" refer to? (2 points)

4. Quote the sentence which shows that the Internet can link many things. (3 points)

5. Find a word which means "speak to". ( 2 points)

6. There are many advantages of using modern technology. Suggest three advantages. (3 points)

7. Computer technology will develop further in the future. Think of this statement and in two
sentences, write down your point of view. (2 points)