Kritli Mokhtar High School Scholar Year: 2024/2025

Level: 1st year - Literary Stream Duration: 1 hour

Full Name: ...………………………………

Part One : Reading

A/ Comprehension
Read the text carefully, then do the activities

Dear Ihsan,
I found your email through an international exchange program, and I saw that you're from Morocco.
I'm really excited to know someone from such a beautiful country! My name is Emily, and I’m from
Vancouver, Canada. I’m 15 years old, and I live with my dad and my twin brother, James. In my free time, I
enjoy photography, skateboarding, and baking cookies.
Our home is near a beautiful park, where I often go to take pictures. I love nature, especially the forests
and mountains that surround our city. On weekends, my family and I like to go hiking or take short trips to
nearby lakes. Vancouver is close to the Pacific Ocean, so sometimes we even go sailing!
I’m in my second year of high school. I like studying English and geography, but I’m not a big fan of
chemistry—it’s too complicated! After school, I usually volunteer at an animal shelter. It’s such a rewarding
experience to help care for dogs and cats.
In the evenings, I usually spend time listening to music, or hanging out with James. We often challenge
each other to video games, though he usually wins! During holidays, we sometimes visit my cousins in
Toronto, and we always have a great time together.
I’d love to know more about your life and interests! I’ll attach some photos from my latest trip in my
next email. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Bests,
Emily

1. Identify the type of the reading passage:

The text is: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... a) An informal letter b) An invitation letter c)A formal letter

2. Say whether the following statements are True of False according to the text.
a. Emily lives in Quebec in Canada. →. . . . . .
b. She lives with her parents and her brother. →. . . . . .
c. Emily finds chemistry difficult to understand. →. . . . . .
d. She rarely visits her cousins in Toronto. →. . . . . .
3. Answer the following questions according to the
text. a- What is the name and nationality of the receiver?
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b- What are Emily’s favorite hobbies?
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c- What does Emily do after school?
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 4. Say who or what the underlined words refer to in the text.
a-Your (§1) → . . . . . . . . . . b- We (§2) → . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c- He (§4) → . . . . . . . . . . . .

B/ Text Exploration
1. Find in the text words that are opposites in meaning to the following.
a- simple (3§) ≠ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b- never (4§) ≠. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Match the following words with their definitions.
Word Definition
1. Baking (1§) a) A place that provides protection or refuge for people or animals in need.
2. Sailing (2§) b) To cook food by dry heat, typically in an oven.
3. Shelter (3§) c) the activity of traveling in a boat, especially as a sport or hobby.

3. Fill in the gaps with the right word from the list given.
sometimes / punctual / extremely / in order to
a. Emily joined the photography club.....................................improve her skills with cameras.
b. She..................................helps her brother with his homework after school.
c. Her dog is...................................friendly and loves meeting new people.
d. Emily is more......................................than her classmates as she always arrives on time.
4. Classify the following words according to the number of the stressed syllable.
program – improve – cousin – attach

1st Syllable 2nd syllable

5. Reorder the following parts, to get a well-structured email reply.

Thanks for your email! I hope you’re doing well. I’m so sorry for not replying sooner! I’ve been caught up

TB.P. 234, Avenue Hassan II Rabat, Morocco I promise to send you a longer email soon to tell you more about life h

Dear Emily,
Best wishes, Ihsan
Subject: apology letter
 Typical Correction
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Level: 1st Year – Literary Stream Teacher: Miss.

Partial Full
Parts Answers
Mark Mark
1. Type of the text: a) an informal letter 1*1 1
2. True / False Statements
0.5*4 2
a. False b. False c. True d. False
A/ Comprehension (8 pts)

3. Comprehension Questions:
a. The email receiver is Ihsan. She is Moroccan.
b. Emily’s favorite hobbies are photography, skateboarding, and 1*2+1.5 3.5
baking cookies.
c. After school, she volunteers at an animal shelter.
4. Cohesive Markers
a) you (§1): b) we (§2): c) He (4§): 0.5*3 1.5
Ihsan my family and I James

1. Antonyms
a) long (§2) ≠ b) always (§4) ≠ 0.5*2 1
short never
B/ Text Exploration (8.5 pts)

2. Lexis
1. → c 2. → a 3. → b 0.5*3 1.5
3. Grammar
a. in order to
b. sometimes
c. Extremely 1*4 4
d. punctual
4. Phonology
1st Syllable 2nd Syllable 0.5*4 2
Cousin attach
program enjoy

I’m so sorry for not replying

sooner! Thanks for your email! I 4 I’ve been caught up with school
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and hope you’re doing well. family things, but I really enjoyed
reading your email.
Dear Emily, 3
I promise to send you a longer 0.5*7 3.5
email TB.P. 234, Avenue Hassan II 1 soon to tell you more about life here in
Rabat, Morocco 6
Morocco. Thanks for your patience!

Subject: apology letter 2

Best wishes, 7
Ihsan