THIRD TERM EXAM 2em/ LP ; School Meftah

2em/ LP. ***************Tuesday, May 20th, 08.

THIRD TERM EXAM

I) Reading and Interpreting: (15pts)

Read this passage carefully then do the activities:

Charities are independent organizations that help the poor, the homeless, children, old people and animals. They are involved with human rights, education, medical research and conservation of the environment.

In 1997, there were about 180000 charities in Britain, with a total income of £ 18 billion. Many charities that are well-known throughout the world, such as Oxfam and Amnesty International, began in Britain.

Americans are also enthusiastic supporters of charities. In 1995 they gave over $ 116 billion. Oxfam has aid programmes to help poor people overseas, especially the victims of natural disasters. Other well-known charities working in Britain include Barnado’s which helps children, and Age Concern and Help the Aged which support old people. Shelter provides food and a place to stay for the
jobless and the homeless…..



1) Choose the answer (a, b or c) that best completes the following statements: (1pt)
A) This text deals with: a) Natural disasters ; b) Helpful Organizations; c) British schools.
B) The best title to the text is: a) Charities; b) The Homeless; c) Human rights.

2) Match each paragraph with its corresponding idea: (1.5)

Ideas **********************Paragraphs
1)*******The different charities that exist in Britain
2 ******* b) The different charities and their function
3 ****** c) The function of charities in general

3) Answer the following questions according to the text: (2pts)
a) How many charities are there in Britain?
b) Where did many well-known charities begin?
c) Who are the supporters of these charities?
d) Why are there charities everywhere?

4) Fill in this table with the function of the different charities, follow the example: (2pts)

Charities***********Function
Eg: Oxfam *** Shelter Helps the poor overseas especially the victims of disasters
Barnado’s --------------------------------------------------------------
Age Concern --------------------------------------------------------------
Help the Aged --------------------------------------------------------------

5) Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to: (2pts)
a) famous §2; b) calamities §3; c) help §3; d) casualties §3.

6) Use only 3 phrases from the following list to fill in the gaps: (1.5)
Ought to/ should/ had better/ make sure/ if I were you/.
a) There --------be many more organization to help the poor.
b) Governments ------------ make a contribution to charity associations.
c) Rich countries----------help the African people who are constantly dying of malnutrition.

7) Turn the following sentences using the given verbs; follow the example: (2pts)
Eg: “The homeless are also poor,” he declared.
He declared that the homeless were also poor.
1a) “Charities are independent organizations,” the writer said.
b) The writer says--------------------------------------------------.
2a) “Many charities began in Britain,” the writer added.
b) The writer added-----------------------------------------------.

Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence: (1.5)
of different/ The / diamond/ cross/ red/ symbols/ red/ and/ helpful/ red/ the/are/ organizations/
crescent/ the/./

9) Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “ed”: (1.5)
helped/ supported/ followed/ worked/ interviewed/ added.

/t/ /d/ /id/



II) Written Expression: (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics:

Topic One: Using the following notes write a report on the actions that a group of boys and girls
Undertook to help the needy people after a great calamity:
- 10% of the informants said: “we created different organizations.”
- 15% of the informants declared: “We collected money.”
- 20% of the informants added: “We collected food aids, clothes and medicines.”
- 25% of the informants announced: “We helped with medical care.”
- 30% of the informants remarked: “We organised picnics in the forest especially
to comfort the children.”


Topic Two: What possible safety measures/ pieces of advice could you give to a friend before,
during and after a disaster? (An earthquake)