موضوع الإنجليزية — مناظرة التاسعة، دورة 2021

Le sujet comporte 4 pages numérotées de 1/4 à 4/4.

I. READING COMPREHENSION 6 marks

Read the text then answer the questions.

THE TEXT

① Last week, I dropped my mobile phone face-down on the floor and the screen broke into pieces. I picked it up crying and all in tears. This meant I would have to replace the screen and be without my dear cell phone for a moment. I didn't have anybody's phone numbers memorized. Besides, without my iPhone, how would I know I got an e-mail or a notification on Facebook?

② As the day went on, I started to enjoy my mobile-free experience. I took the time to enjoy watching my boys play. Together, we blew bubbles and played games without being stopped by incoming calls and text messages. I also enjoyed the sweet chirp of the birds and the pleasant smell of our neighbour's freshly baked cake. I did all the house chores in record time, because I wasn't stopping to check my phone every time I heard a beep.

③ The morning I gave up my mobile, I was anxious. But once my husband brought it home, my feelings were mixed. I was excited to have it back and felt no need to use it again. I asked my boys, "Who wants to take a bike ride?" They both jumped up yelling, "I do! I do!" This sounded more inviting than a strong Wi-Fi signal. Off we went to explore the beautiful world, a world that is worth connecting to daily.

Adapted from
www.huffpost.com (April 15, 2015)

Comprehension questions

1. Tick ( ✓ ) the right option. (1 mark)
   The most suitable title for the text is:
   a. A badly-damaged mobile
   b. A great experience outdoors
   c. A day without my mobile

2. Are the following statements true or false? Tick ( ✓ ) the right box. (2 marks)

3. Find a word in paragraph 3 meaning nearly the same as: (1 mark)

worried (paragraph 3): …………

4. What does the underlined word in the text refer to? (1 mark)

"we" (paragraph 2) refers to: …………

5. Give a personal justified answer to the following question. (1 mark)

Do you prefer to spend more time on your mobile or with your family? Why? Why not?

I ………… because …………

Voir suite au verso ☞

II. LANGUAGE 8 marks

1. Fill in the blanks with six (6) words from the box below. (0.5 x 6 = 3 marks)

Online shopping is a glorious invention which allows people to buy things from the comfort of their homes. In fact, people do not have to stand in long ______________ at the checkout counter. The quick growth of electronic commerce has ______________ changed the way we shop for the better. But ______________ everything else, the world of online shopping is not all roses. There are a few problems that customers face while shopping online. The ______________ one is that you have no guarantee of a product's quality. Next, the issue of getting the correct size ______________ a serious drawback when shopping for clothes and footwear online. Besides, ______________ e-commerce sites are not secure, your personal data is at risk of falling into the wrong hands.

2. Circle the right option. (0.5 X 6 = 3 marks)

There are obvious health benefits of cycling. Some extra movement as part (for / from / of) your daily routine can help you keep fit and healthy. Cycling on your way to work (besides / also / too) makes you feel full of energy in the mornings. Importantly, cycling helps to (ruin / waste / reduce) air pollution. While cars pollute the environment, bikes are petrol-free. They are (cheaper / cheapest / cheap) to run, buy and fix than cars. Even if you don't have a car, a bike can pay for (yourself / itself / herself) when compared to the price of bus tickets. However, be careful (why / where / when) cycling! Always wear a helmet, pay attention to other traffic and don't forget your lights at night.

3. Match the sentence parts in column A with those in column B to get a coherent paragraph. There is an extra part in column B. Write your answers in the space provided. (0.5 X 4 = 2 marks)

Answers: 1 + ………… 2 + ………… 3 + ………… 4 + …………

⁦III⁩. ⁦WRITING 6 marks⁩

⁦On Earth Day⁩, ⁦the headmaster asked all the pupils to collect rubbish and plant trees in your school⁩. ⁦However⁩, ⁦some of your classmates didn't like to join in⁩.
⁦Write a 10-line article for your school magazine to convince them to take part in this voluntary work⁩.

⁦DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME⁩. ⁦DO NOT MENTION YOUR SCHOOL⁩.

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