Qaddour Hchachna Secondary

Full Name:………………………..
School,Batna Score:……._/20
Class: ……………………………..
Level: 2nd year G.E
Second Term Exam of English
Part One: Reading
A) Comprehension (8pts)
Read the text carefully to do the following activities.

One of the biggest problems that faces humankind in the next few decades is the problem of
global warming. In the past 150 years, global temperatures have risen approximately 1c. The year
1998 was the warmest year that has ever been recorded. If temperatures continue to rise, the
consequences could be catastrophic. As Earth’s temperature rises, polar ice will melt and the
water level of the oceans will rise. Rising ocean levels, in turn will cause flooding along the
coasts. Global warming will also cause major changes in climate that will affect agriculture. For
example, crops that were previously grown in Guanemala may not do so well because it will
become too hot. (§1)
Because they believe that the increase in carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is the primary
cause of global warming, scientists have urged immediate actions to decrease CO2 levels. They
are asking the world’s government to write an agreement that will control the amount of CO2
that is released into the atmosphere. Brazilians, for example, will have to stop burning their rain
forests, and Americans will have to stop driving their guzzling SUV’s. (§2)

1-Choose the best answer. The text is about: (1pt)

a. Carbon dioxide b- Climate change c- The consequences of global warming.

2- Are the following statements true or false? (2pts)

a. Global temperatures have decreased remarkably during the last 150 years …….
b. Due to global warming, agriculture will flourish. …….
c. Scientists have not raised awareness towards the release of CO2 into the atmosphere ……...
d. Brazilians are obliged to preserve their rainforests ……..
3- Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)
a. What will happen if our planet’s temperature rise?
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b. What did experts do in order to reduce the negative impact of global warming?
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c. Is carbon dioxide the main cause of global warming? Justify
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4- Find what or who the underlined words in the text refer to. (1pts)
a. They (§2) →…........ b.That (§2) →..............
5-In which paragraph it is mentioned the basic cause of the global warming (in §…….) (1pt)
B- TEXT EXPLORATION: (7 pts)
1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following: (1pt)
a. Disastrous (§1)=……………….. b. Experts(§2) =………………

2. Find in the text words or phrases that are opposites in the meaning to the following: (1pt)

a. decreased (§1)≠........................ b. cold (§1)≠......................

3. Complete the Following table: (1.5pt)

verb Noun Adjective

To affect ……………………… ……………………
……………………. suggestion ……………………..
……………………. …………………… Advisable
4. Re-write sentence “B” so that it means the same as sentence “A”: (2.5pt)
1/ A. Trees absorb carbon dioxide.
B. Carbon dioxide…………………………………………………….
2/ A. Nature is destroyed by people.
B. People……………………………………………………………………...
5/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”: (1pt)
Suggests - oceans – temperatures - consequences.

/s/ /z/ /iz/

Part Two: Written Expression: Choose ONE topic only ( 5pts)

Topic One: Pollution is another dangerous phenomenon. It affects both people’s health and environment. If
you were a prime minister, what would you do? Write a short paragraph in which you express your thoughts
about the matter.

Topic Two: We all live on one planet, and we all need many things to stay alive. Thus, people have to
use both renewable and non-renewable resources in a responsible way. Write a short paragraph in which you
suggest how can people preserve these resources. Use the following notes:

Use renewable resources wisely/ Waste can be reduced by people through conservation/ Natural
resources must be efficiently managed/ Replace non-renewable resources by the renewable one.

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.......................................................................................................................…………………………Good Luck!