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Racial violence in America is rising at an alarming rate. Last month, a black youth was
shot to death in New York City after he and his friends were assaulted by a group of
whites. This event and others similar led our reporter to ask blacks their views on racism.




Sixty percent of the blacks interviewed still find racism affects their daily lives, and
seventy nine per cent believe racial attacks can happen in their towns or cities. Some of
them said it would be dangerous for them as blacks to go into some sections of the town.
Even wealthy blacks revealed that their successes hadn’t protected them from racist
attacks. Having money was no guarantee of equal treatment since they encounter racism
on their business and private lives more often than poorer blacks do.




Most of the blacks interviewed are dissatisfied with the Media. There are a lot of illiterate
people, black and white, but the media makes it sound as if all black people were ignorant.
“Three of four said they’d read, seen or heard biased reports about blacks in publications
on Radio or Television.



Racism is also present when you are looking for a job. “Indirectly, I’ve experienced
prejudice in terms of employment, “said Derrick Summers, a part-time college teacher from
Philadelphia. Despite a Master’s degree and experience, he couldn’t find a full-time
teaching job at a half-dozen colleges. He’s now teaching at the community colleges.
“Some people still are not accustomed to seeing a young black man with the qualifications
I have. Prejudice is all I can see. I would like to think people could be judged on their
ability, not just their colour”




Children are no exception. From a very young age, they are brought up with the idea that
white is good and black is bad”



By understanding each other, the black and the white communities will be able to live
together more peacefully and solve the problem of Racism. “Mutual understanding is the
best hope for eventually destroying the misunderstanding and prejudice resulting from
ignorance and fear,” said Christopher Edley, a law professor at Harvard. “But there is no
doubt that the blacks who are the pioneers in the white world usually experience a hard
time.”






COMPREHENSION

A- Say whether these statements are True or False . Justify your answers from the
text

(3marks)



1- The rich blacks suffer less from racism.

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






2- Very few blacks manage to go to college ion the USA.


………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………......3- Racism is
mostly due to ignorance and fear.

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






B- Complete the following sentences according to the text. ( 2 marks )




1- Although Derrick is………………………, he ………………………………




2- Children have racist attitudes because………………………………………..




C- Give a word that means almost the same as : ( 1 mark )


1- Prejudice ………………………….





D- Find in the text an adjective that means( 1 mark )



1- Prejudiced ..........................................



E- Give a title to the Text : ( 1 Mark )

………………………….



F- Answer these questions fully from the text ( 2 Marks )



1- Why are the blacks dissatisfied with the “Media”?

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


2- How can the blacks and the whites solve the problem of racism?

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




LANGUAGE



A- Join the sentences with “Whose / Who / Which / Where / Why / or When” ( 5
marks )



1. Salim wrote the letter, I‘ve received the letter this morning.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. That’s the park. We play football in it.

…………………………………………………………………………………...

3. The woman called the police. Her son is a famous singer.

…………………………………………………………………………………...

4. I admire the women. Women look forward to their emancipation.

…………………………………………………………………………………...

5. Women look forward to their emancipation. The women are brave.

…………………………………………………………………………………...



B- Put the following sentences in the Passive form ( 5 marks )



1. The Blacks and the Whites can solve the problem of Racism.

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

2. Black people usually experience a hard time.

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

3. The government is making a great effort to overcome the problem of racism in the USA.


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

4. Teachers shouldn’t adopt biased attitudes in their classes.

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

5. Companies didn’t give jobs to black people in the past.

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





C- Fill the blanks with the words in the box. The first letter is given to you ( 5 marks )



1- In Morocco, there are many linguistic groups living together in peace and harmony. It’s
a perfect example of an H……………………………. society.

2- Andalusia is an A…………………………….. region, it has its own government and
parliament though it is an integral part of Spain.

3- Palestinians are ill-treated and suffer daily from the O……………………. of the Israeli
Police and soldiers.

4- Next week the king is paying a visit to Tangiers. The streets are being decorated and
flags are being hung all along the route of the royal P……………………….. from the airport to
his palace in Marshan.

5- It’s a Moroccan C………………………. to celebrate a wedding during three days.






D- Fill the blanks with the correct linking words ( 5 marks )

Although - Besides - Then - For example - Because -

1- Aspirin is an efficient drug for headaches, …………………………. It’s very good for blood
pressure.



2- Tom’s offer for the job was turned down …………………………… he was black.



3- There is much to do on weekends. ……………………………... you can on on a pic-nic or
hiking.



4- ………………………….. Derrik was experienced and qualified. He couldn’t find a full-time
job.



5- First a black youth was shot to death, ……………………..his friends were assaulted and
beaten.





E- Join the sentences with “Whose / Who / Which / Where / Why / or When” ( 5
marks )



1. This is the hotel; I always stay in this hotel.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. My brother has a car. It’s faster than mine.

……………………………………………………………………………………

3. The old man is my neighbour. He has won a gold medal in the city Marathon


………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I really admire that man. He has won the gold medal in the city Marathon.

…………………………………………………………………………………

5. Our neighbour has won a gold medal in the city Marathon. His son a famous athlete.


……………………………………………………………………………………



F- Put the following sentences in the Passive form ( 5 marks )



1- Public schools have spent more than £2 billion on computers and internet connections.


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

2- The British government’s policy on education opens up access to the new technologies.

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

3- The government is providing more basic school equipment such as books and paper.


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

4- Students develop independent learning and study habits.

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

5- Students will find computer skills indispensable when they go to Universities.


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



G- Fill the blanks with the words in the box. ( 5 marks

Autonomous - procession - heterogeneous - implemented - oppression

1. In Morocco, there are many linguistic groups living together in peace and harmony. It’s
a

Perfect example of society

2. Andalusia is an ….. region, it has its own government and parliament though it is an
integral

Part of Spain

3. Palestinians are ill-treated and suffer daily from the ……………………. of the Israeli Police


and soldiers.

4. Next week the king is paying a visit to Tangiers. The streets are being decorated and
flags are

being hung all along the route of the royal ………………….. from the airport to his palace in


Marshan.



5. Learning via computer applications and Internet hasn’t been ………………………in our
school yet.



H- Fill the blanks with the correct linking words ( 5 marks )

Although - Besides - Then - Such as - Because -

1- Teachers have more for one-to-one interaction; ………………………., students co-
operate to help each other more when working on a computer.

2- The new technologies are very important in education nowadays , ……………………
computers and internet.

3- First students should have a library with enough books, …………………….. we can talk
about Computer Aided Learning.

4- ……………………….. Computers are beneficial to studies, they lower social interaction in
the classroom

5- Students must use the World Wide Web…………………………. more and more information
takes place over the Internet

SOLUTION :







Racial violence in America is rising at an alarming rate. Last month, a black youth was shot to death in New York City after he and his friends were assaulted by a group of whites. This event and others similar led our reporter to ask blacks their views on racism.



Sixty percent of the blacks interviewed still find racism affects their daily lives, and seventy nine per cent believe racial attacks can happen in their towns or cities. Some of them said it would be dangerous for them as blacks to go into some sections of the town. Even wealthy blacks revealed that their successes hadn’t protected them from racist attacks. Having money was no guarantee of equal treatment since they encounter racism on their business and private lives more often than poorer blacks do.



Most of the blacks interviewed are dissatisfied with the Media. There are a lot of illiterate people, black and white, but the media makes it sound as if all black people were ignorant. “Three of four said they’d read, seen or heard biased reports about blacks in publications on Radio or Television.



Racism is also present when you are looking for a job. “Indirectly, I’ve experienced prejudice in terms of employment, “said Derrick Summers, a part-time college teacher from Philadelphia. Despite a Master’s degree and experience, he couldn’t find a full-time teaching job at a half-dozen colleges. He’s now teaching at the community colleges. “Some people still are not accustomed to seeing a young black man with the qualifications I have. Prejudice is all I can see. I would like to think people could be judged on their ability, not just their colour”



Children are no exception. From a very young age, they are brought up with the idea that white is good and black is bad”



By understanding each other, the black and the white communities will be able to live together more peacefully and solve the problem of Racism. “Mutual understanding is the best hope for eventually destroying the misunderstanding and prejudice resulting from ignorance and fear,” said Christopher Edley, a law professor at Harvard. “But there is no doubt that the blacks who are the pioneers in the white world usually experience a hard time.”





COMPREHENSION

A- Say whether these statements are True or False . Justify your answers from the text

(3marks)



1- The rich blacks suffer less from racism.

False (Even wealthy blacks revealed that their successes hadn’t protected them from racist attacks. Having money was no guarantee of equal treatment since they encounter racism on their business and private lives more often than poorer blacks do.)



2- Very few blacks manage to go to college in the USA.

False There are a lot of illiterate people, black and white, but the media makes it sound as if all black people were ignorant. “Three of four said they’d read, seen or heard biased reports about blacks in publications on Radio or Television.





3- Racism is mostly due to ignorance and fear.

True Mutual understanding is the best hope for eventually destroying the misunderstanding and prejudice resulting from ignorance and fear





B- Complete the following sentences according to the text. ( 2 marks )



1. Although Derrick is graduated and experienced, he couldn’t find a full-time teaching job at a half-dozen colleges



2. Children have racist attitudes because they are brought up with the idea that white is good and black is bad from a very young age.



C- Give a word that means almost the same as : ( 1 mark )

1- Prejudice : racism





D- Find in the text an adjective that means ( 1 mark )



1- Prejudiced biased



E- Give a title to the Text : ( 1 Mark )

Racism against Black Americans



F- Answer these questions fully from the text ( 2 Marks )



1- Why are the blacks dissatisfied with the “Media”?

Because the media makes it sound as if all black people were ignorant.

2- How can the blacks and the whites solve the problem of racism?

By understanding each other, the black and the white communities will be able to live together more peacefully and solve the problem of Racism.



LANGUAGE



A- Join the sentences with “Whose / Who / Which / Where / Why / or When” ( 5 marks )



1. Salim wrote the letter, I‘ve received the letter this morning.

Salim wrote the letter which I‘ve received this morning.

2. That’s the park. We play football in it.

That’s the park where we play football.

3. The woman called the police. Her son is a famous singer.

The woman whose son is a famous singer called the police.

4. I admire the women. Women look forward to their emancipation.

I admire the women who look forward to their emancipation.

5. Women look forward to their emancipation. The women are brave.

Women who look forward to their emancipation are brave.



B- Put the following sentences in the Passive form ( 5 marks )



1. The Blacks and the Whites can solve the problem of Racism.

The problem of racism can be solved by the blacks and the whites.

2. Black people usually experience a hard time.

A hard time is usually experienced by black people

3. The government is making a great effort to overcome the problem of racism in the USA.

A great effort to overcome the problem of racism is being made in the USA (by the government)

4. Teachers shouldn’t adopt biased attitudes in their classes.

Biased attitudes shouldn’t be adopted by teachers in their classes

5. Companies didn’t give jobs to black people in the past.

Jobs weren’t given to black people in the past (by companies)



C- Fill the blanks with the words in the box. The first letter is given to you ( 5 marks )



1- In Morocco, there are many linguistic groups living together in peace and harmony. It’s a perfect example of a heterogeneous society.

2- Andalusia is an autonomous region; it has its own government and parliament though it is an integral part of Spain.

3- Palestinians are ill-treated and suffer daily from the oppression of the Israeli Police and soldiers.

4- Next week the king is paying a visit to Tangiers. The streets are being decorated and flags are being hung all along the route of the royal procession from the airport to his palace in Marshan.

5- It’s a Moroccan custom to celebrate a wedding during three days.





D- Fill the blanks with the correct linking words ( 5 marks )

Although - Besides - Then - For example - Because -

1- Aspirin is an efficient drug for headaches, besides It’s very good for blood pressure.



2- Tom’s offer for the job was turned down because he was black.



3- There is much to do on weekends. For example you can on a picnic or hiking.



4- Although Derrik was experienced and qualified. He couldn’t find a full-time job.



5- First a black youth was shot to death, then his friends were assaulted and beaten.





E- Join the sentences with “Whose / Who / Which / Where / Why / or When” ( 5 marks )



1. This is the hotel; I always stay in this hotel.

This the hotel where I always stay

2. My brother has a car. It’s faster than mine.

My brother has car which is faster than mine

3. The old man is my neighbour. He has won a gold medal in the city Marathon

The old man who has won a gold medal in the city Marathon is my neighbour

4. I really admire that man. He has won the gold medal in the city Marathon.

I really admire that man who has won the gold medal in the city Marathon.

5. Our neighbour has won a gold medal in the city Marathon. His son is a famous athlete.

Our neighbour whose son is a famous athlete has won a gold medal in the city Marathon.



F- Put the following sentences in the Passive form ( 5 marks )



1- Public schools have spent more than £2 billion on computers and internet connections.

More than £2 billion have been spent on computers and internet connections (by public schools)

3- The British government’s policy on education opens up access to the new technologies.

Access to the new technologies is opened up by the British government’s policy on education.

4- The government is providing more basic school equipment such as books and paper.

More basic school equipment such as books and paper is being provided (by the government)

5- Students develop independent learning and study habits.

Independent learning and study habits are developed by students.

6- Students will find computer skills indispensable when they go to Universities.

Computer skills will be found indispensable by students when they go to universities



G- Fill the blanks with the words in the box. ( 5 marks

Autonomous - procession - heterogeneous - implemented - oppression

1. In Morocco, there are many linguistic groups living together in peace and harmony. It’s a

Perfect example of a heterogeneous society

2. Andalusia is an autonomous region, it has its own government and parliament though it is an integral

Part of Spain

3. Palestinians are ill-treated and suffer daily from the opression of the Israeli Police

and soldiers.

4. Next week the king is paying a visit to Tangiers. The streets are being decorated and flags are

being hung all along the route of the royal procession from the airport to his palace in

Marshan.



5. Learning via computer applications and Internet hasn’t been implemented in our school yet.



H- Fill the blanks with the correct linking words ( 5 marks )

Although - Besides - Then - Such as - Because -

1- Teachers have more for one-to-one interaction; besides, students co-operate to help each other more when working on a computer.

2- The new technologies are very important in education nowadays , such as computers and internet.

3- First students should have a library with enough books, then we can talk about Computer Aided Learning.

4- Although Computers are beneficial to studies, they lower social interaction in the classroom

5- Students must use the World Wide Web because more and more information takes place over the Internet.