University of M’sila Department of Letters and English Language

Second Year Classes (G2) Duration: 01 hour and 30 minutes/ Teacher :Berkani
Name :…………………………………………. Group:…………………

Written Expression Second Test

Exercise 1: Read the text below carefully and answer the questions (15 pts)

Text:

Everyone has some imaginary place where he or she hides from the real-world troubles and
worries. Some go back to that place before they go to sleep just to dream about something
pleasant and release their mind from stress. Others visit that place when they meditate –
exercise their mind by consciously controlling feelings and emotions. I like meditating as well
and find this practice extremely helpful for my emotional well-being. One of the exercises I
typically perform is going to my imaginary place where I feel calm, relaxed, and comfortable
and where I can get rid of negative emotions and obtrusive thoughts.

I have enjoyed nature since my childhood, so my imaginary place is the wildlife located far away
from cities and people. It has everything I like – high mountains with snow peaks, green hills,
meadows, and woods. It resembles the Yosemite national park, Swiss Alps, and English
countryside at the same time. My imaginary place has much fresh air that is filled with rich
smells of wood and flowers. It is always sunny there, so one does not need to wear jackets and
hats. There is no one else except for me and wild animals and birds in this perfect place of
peace and calm.

When I come to this place, I walk different paths. One day, I like climbing the hill to reach the
cliff from which I can see the whole plane at my feet. The air in this place is especially fresh and
cool, but it is not cold here since the sun always shines at me from the deep blue sky. I like this
place because I can watch the clouds come and go, but they never bother me because they are
small and puffy like cream. I like to imagine that these are my thoughts that I can control when I
need to or simply watch them passing by when I want to let my mind be completely free. This
place is good to visit when I feel stressed and need to escape negative emotions and thoughts
that bother me.

Another place I like to visit is the riverbank with green grass, flowers, and large wide-branching
trees where I can sit and watch the water flowing calmly. This place is for a long, relaxed
meditation. Here, I can walk barefoot on the warm grass, lie in it and watch the sky above, or
stroll along the river bank. Sometimes, I go to my favorite tree that grows on the meadow
nearby. It has many leaves that shuffle when the mild wind touches them, and this sound is
extremely relaxing. The tree has a large dark brown body with strong roots on which I love to
seat. I like watching the shades on the grass and listen to the birds singing above my head. I am
not alone in this place, as there is also a horse eating grass on the meadow. When I need to

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clear my head, I ride that horse fast. I love this experience because when I imagine myself to be
an experienced rider, I feel confident and free.

Finally, there is a location in my imaginary place that I visit only on special occasions. I love
feeling comfortable and warm, but sometimes, I need to step out of my comfort zone and try
something challenging. So, I climb high to the mountains and slow peaks, leaving behind the
calm and peace of sunny forests and meadows. This place is both spectacular and dangerous at
the same time. It has steep cliffs and sheer drops, so I should be focused and attentive. When I
reach the snow peak, there is nothing except the blue sky, blinding sunlight, and snow. Being in
such a place allows me to remember that challenges are an integral part of my life and that I
should embrace them to develop personally and emotionally. To
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1.What is the controlling idea of this text ?

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2.What type of texts / essays is this one ? Justify ......................................................................................................................

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3.Write another thesis statement for this text

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4.Give : a. Synonyms of :to hide =……………………., extremely =....................................,calm (n)=................................

b.Opposites to :real ≠ …………………….… ,experienced ≠ ……………………., dangerous≠...........................

5.Put the words " the meadow and except" in two different sentences of your own

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6.Do you like this text ? Why or why not ? ......................................................................................................................................

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7.Complete the missing part in the text

♣Good luck ♣
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