Devoir de Contrôle 2 Anglais 1ère AS

Enfidha 2 Secondary School. School year: 2016 – 2017. Mid – term English Test N° 2. Teacher: Mrs. Imen A.Z. […]

Enfidha 2 Secondary School. School year: 2016 – 2017.

Mid – term English

Test N° 2.

Teacher: Mrs. Imen A.Z. Level: 1^st year.

Name: ……………………………………………………… Class: 1 S…… Number: ……..

Language: (12 marks)

Put the bracketed ( ) words in the right tense or (4 marks)

Last year, for the first time ever, a nine-year-old girl won a place at Oxford University. She is Ruth Lawrence and she (come)……………………………………………………………. from Huddersfield in the north of England.

Ruth (be) ………………………………… interested in math since she was three years old. She was skilled at (solve) ………………………………… difficult problems in math and she enjoys (collect)………………………………… math books. She has been using computers since she was four. “She can (surf)……………………………………………………… and chat with people from all over the world. She would

rather stay alone with a computer than speak with (we)…………………………………”, her mother said. Her father, Harry, works with computers and he (quick)………………………………………………………. saw that

Ruth was no ordinary girl. The surprising thing is that Ruth has never been to school. The father taught

(she)…………………………………………….. at home with the help of private teachers.

Circle the right (4 marks)

Bill and Simone Butler left Miami one summer weekend on their annual sailing holiday in their boat, Siboney. They wanted (to sail – sail – sailing) round the Caribbean Sea for two weeks.

(During – While – In) their holiday, they saw a large group of whales. Bill and Simone were very (excite – excited – exciting). Unfortunately, while they were watching them, the whales began to hit the side of the boat. Suddenly, water started (flood – flooded – flooding) in, and they realized that they were in trouble. They quickly (jumped at – jumped into – jumped down) the lifeboat while the boat was sinking, and watched it disappear under the sea.

Fortunately, they (have – are having – had) enough food and water for twenty days. They saw about twenty ships, but although Bill waved and shouted while they (were passing – was passing – had passed), nobody saw them. They were becoming weaker and (weak – weaker – weakest). Then, just as they lost hope, a fishing boat rescued them. Their disastrous holiday was over.

Complete the following paragraph with 8 words from the (4 marks)

Seal’s life dream was to become a rich and famous singer. He left Africa for England

………………………………… the age of sixteen and started to……………………………………………… great

songs and produce splendid albums. Three years later, he made it to the …………………………………

and achieved his dream by reaching number two in the Top Ten………………………………………………. , he was

not really happy. In an interview with Tom Parkinson, he said “I don’t want to be famous. I really don’t. I don’t believe people should know every detail of your……………………………………………………… ”. He also said that

he ………………………………… know from the beginning that fame could have such a destructive effect on his life! He even said that, because of……………………………………………………………. , he might end his career

and quit singing. His great dream now is to live ………………………………… with his family in his country house.

Writing: (8 marks)

Your new penfriend would like to know more things about you (your life at school and at home, your studies, your ambitions and your dreams for the future, your favourite leisure activities…)

Write him/her a letter in which you introduce yourself. (8 marks)

Dear…………………………………. ,

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

…………………………

Adherence to content: ……..……../3 – language accuracy: ………..….…./3 – mechanics………………… /2

Enfidha 2 Secondary School. School year: 2016 – 2017.

Mid – term English

Test N° 2.

Teacher: Mrs. Imen A.Z. Level: 1^st year.

Name: ……………………………………………………… Class: 1 S…… Number: ……..

Language: (12 marks)

1* Complete the following paragraph with 8 words from the box. (4 marks)

Seal’s life dream was to become a rich and famous singer. He left Africa for England

………………………………… the age of sixteen and started to……………………………………………… great

songs and produce splendid albums. Three years later, he made it to the …………………………………

and achieved his dream by reaching number two in the Top Ten………………………………………………. , he was

and quit singing. His great dream now is to live ………………………………… with his family in his country house.

2* Put the bracketed ( ) words in the right tense or form. (4 marks)

Ruth was no ordinary girl. The surprising thing is that Ruth has never been to school. The father taught

(she)…………………………………………….. at home with the help of private teachers.

3* Circle the right alternative. (4 marks)

Bill and Simone Butler left Miami one summer weekend on their annual sailing holiday in their boat, Siboney. They wanted (to sail – sail – sailing) round the Caribbean Sea for two weeks.

(While – During – In) their holiday, they saw a large group of whales. Bill and Simone were very (excite – exciting – excited). Unfortunately, while they were watching them, the whales began to hit the side of the boat. Suddenly, water started (flooding – flood – flooded) in, and they realized that they were in trouble. They quickly (jumped into – jumped at – jumped down) the lifeboat while the boat was sinking, and watched it disappear under the sea.

Fortunately, they (had – have – are having) enough food and water for twenty days. They saw about twenty ships, but although Bill waved and shouted while they (was passing – were passing – had passed), nobody saw them. They were becoming weaker and (weaker – weak – weakest). Then, just as they lost hope, a fishing boat

rescued them. Their disastrous holiday was over.

Writing: (8 marks)

Your new penfriend would like to know more things about you (your life at school and at home, your studies, your ambitions and your dreams for the future, your favourite leisure activities…) Write him/her a letter in which you introduce a letter in which you introduce yourself. (8 marks)

Dear…………………………………. ,

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………

Adherence to content: …………../3 – language accuracy: ……….….…./3 – mechanics………………… /2

Enfidha 2 Secondary School. School year: 2016 – 2017.

Mid – term English

Test N° 2.

Teacher: Mrs. Imen A.Z. Level: 1^st year.

Name: ……………………………………………………… Class: 1 S…… Number: ……..

Language: (12 marks)

1/ Complete the following paragraph with 7 words from the box. (3.5 marks)

Seal’s life dream was to become a rich and famous singer. He left Africa for England

……………………………… the age of sixteen and started to………………………………………….. great songs

and produce splendid albums. Three years later, he made it to the…………………………………………… and

achieved his dream by reaching number two in the Top Ten. ………………………………, he was not really happy. In an interview with Tom Parkinson, he said “I don’t want to be famous. I really don’t. I don’t believe people should know every detail of your life”. He also said that he

……………………………… know from the beginning that fame could have such a destructive effect on his life! He even said that, because of ………………………………, he might end his career and quit singing. His great dream now is to live……………………………………………………………………. with his family in his small house.

2/ Circle the right alternative. (3 marks)

Bill and Simone Butler left Miami one summer weekend on their annual sailing holiday in their boat, Siboney. They wanted (to sail – sail – sailing) round the Caribbean Sea for two weeks.

(During – While – In) their holiday, they saw a large group of whales. Bill and Simone were very (excite – excited – exciting). Unfortunately, while they were watching them, the whales began to hit the side of the boat. Suddenly, water started (flood – flooded – flooding) in. They quickly jumped into the lifeboat while the boat was sinking, and watched it disappear under the sea.

Fortunately, they (have – are having – had) enough food and water for twenty days. They saw about twenty ships, but nobody saw them. They were becoming weaker and (weak – weaker – weakest). Then, just as they lost hope, a fishing boat rescued them. Their disastrous holiday was over.

3/ Put the bracketed ( ) words in the right tense or form. (3.5 marks)

“She can (surf)……………………………………………… and chat with people from all over the world. She would

Ruth was no ordinary girl. The surprising thing is that Ruth has never been to school. The father taught her at home with the help of private teachers.

4/ Match the questions in column A with their corresponding answers in column B. be careful! There is an extra answer in B. (2 marks)

Answers:

1) John: How often do you get pocket money?

2) John: What do you want to spend it on?

3) John: Are you satisfied with the money your parents give?

4) John: do you want to get a rise?

a) Liza: No, I don’t want to get a rise.

b) Liza: No, I don’t think that getting pocket money is a right, but it’s helpful as you can buy what you want.

c) Liza: I get pocket money twice a week.

d) Liza: I usually buy CDs or also clothes.

e) Liza: I’m satisfied with the money my parents give me.

1) +…

2) +…

4) +…

5) +…

Writing: (8 marks)

Your new penfriend would like to know more things about you (your friends, your studies, your ambitions and your dreams for the future, your favourite leisure activities…)

Write him/her a letter in which you introduce yourself. (8 marks)

Dear…………………………………. ,

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………..

Adherence to content: ……………../3 – language accuracy: ……….….…./3 – mechanics……………….. /2

Enfidha 2 Secondary School. School year: 2016 – 2017.

Mid – term English

Test N° 2.

Teacher: Mrs. Imen A.Z. Level: 1^st year.

Name: ……………………………………………………… Class: 1 S…… Number: ……..

Language: (12 marks)

1/ Match the questions in column A with their corresponding answers in column B. be careful! There is an extra answer in B. (2 marks)

Answers:

1. John: How often do you get pocket money?

2. John: What do you want to spend it on?

3. John: Are you satisfied with the money your parents give?

4. John: do you want to get a rise?

a. Liza: No, I don’t want to get a rise.

b. Liza: No, I don’t think that getting pocket money is a right, but it’s helpful as you can buy what you want.

c. Liza: I get pocket money twice a week.

d. Liza: I usually buy CDs or also clothes.

e. Liza: I’m satisfied with the money my parents give me.

1. +…

2. +…

3. +…

4. +…

2/ Circle the right alternative. (3 marks)

Bill and Simone Butler left Miami one summer weekend on their annual sailing holiday in their boat, Siboney. They wanted (to sail – sailing – sail) round the Caribbean Sea for two weeks.

(While – During – In) their holiday, they saw a large group of whales. Bill and Simone were very (excite – exciting – excited). Unfortunately, while they were watching them, the whales began to hit the side of the boat. Suddenly, water started (flooding – flooded – flood) in. They quickly jumped into the lifeboat while the boat was sinking, and watched it disappear under the sea.

Fortunately, they (had – are having – have) enough food and water for twenty days. They saw about twenty ships, but nobody saw them. They were becoming weaker and (weak – weakest – weaker). Then, just as they lost hope, a fishing boat rescued them. Their disastrous holiday was over.

3/ Put the bracketed ( ) words in the right tense or form. (3.5 marks)

Ruth was no ordinary girl. The surprising thing is that Ruth has never been to school. The father taught her at home with the help of private teachers.

4/ Complete the following paragraph with 7 words from the box. (3.5 marks)

Seal’s life dream was to become a rich and famous singer. He left Africa for England

……………………………… the age of sixteen and started to………………………………………….. great songs

and produce splendid albums. Three years later, he made it to the…………………………………………… and

Writing: (8 marks)

Your new penfriend would like to know more things about you (your friends, your studies, your ambitions and your dreams for the future, your favourite leisure activities…)

Write him/her a letter in which you introduce yourself. (8 marks)

Dear…………………………………. ,

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

…………………………………..

Adherence to content: ……………../3 – language accuracy: ……….….…./3 – mechanics……………….. /2

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