SUBJECT ONE
PART 1: READING (15 ps)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
A. COMPREHENSION (08pts)
Most people buying a fake handbag think they are doing an absolutely reasonable thing. They are purchasing a ‘luxury” item bearing a world-famous brand name. They will be able to show it off to colleagues and friends. They are not bothered at all that everyone knows it’s a fake. A lot of fake products look good.
Experts involved in cases considering intellectual property rights want customers to realize the reverse of the coin. Lawyers and other specialists, who deal with rising customers’ awareness about negative effects caused by fake goods business, try to change the situation. They want shoppers to change the way they think about counterfeit luxury goods. Customers have to realize what kind of activities they involuntarily support. Citizens should be socially responsible enough to give up shopping for counterfeit goods.
Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate manufactures’ considerable loss in profits. As for retailers, they lose not only in profits but also jobs, while the community doesn’t receive proper tax revenues. Moreover, what most people do not realize is the fact that fake goods business is linked to bad working conditions, child labor and crimes. Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all industries, from wallets and DVDs to drugs.
A. Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.
1. People who buy fake products are……..that they are doing an absolutely unreasonable thing.
a) aware b) not aware c) careless
2. The phrase “the reverse of the coin” means:…………………………
a) the other side of the coin.
b) the advantages of fake goods business.
c) the disadvantages of fake goods business.
3. One of the negative effects caused by fake goods business is……………………
a) high revenues.
b) unemployment.
c) customers’ satisfaction.
4. Fake goods business should be………………… by both the government and citizens.
a) fought b) encouraged c) neglected
B. In which paragraph is it mentioned that
a) The government is trying to change people’s attitude about fake products?
b) Fake goods business threatens society?
C. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Give an example of an unethical act from the text.
b) How can citizens be socially responsible?
c) What may happen if the community doesn’t receive proper tax revenues?
D. Choose a suitable title to the text.
a) Fake Goods Business.
b) Customers’ Awareness about Fake Goods Business.
c) The effects of Fake Goods Business.
B. TEXT EXPLORATION
1/ Find in the text.
a) a word opposite in meaning to: genuine (§1)
b) a word closest in meaning to : imitation (§2)
c) a word whose definition follows: a sum of money turned over to the authorities (§3)
2/ Give opposites to the following words keeping the same root.
a) awareness b) involuntarily c) responsible d) legitimate
3/ Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in brackets.
a) Citizens should be socially responsible enough to give up shopping for counterfeit goods. (It’s high time)
b) Bad working conditions are related to fake goods business. Child labor is related to fake goods business. (both…and)
c) A lot of fake products look good. Many people purchase fake products. (so…that)
d) Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate manufactures’ considerable loss in profits. ( due to)
4/ Choose the pairs that rhyme.
5/ Fill in the blanks with words from the list below.
- detectors – counterfeit – bankers – money -
The erosion of the boundaries between …………… and genuine currency was a day-to-day reality of everyone who handled …………. . There was no better symbol of this than the ubiquitous counterfeit …………. found on the desks and counters of merchants, ……………..and storekeepers.
PART 2: Written Expression (05 points)
Choose one of the following topics.
Either Topic 1:
A lawyer is talking to a fake goods businessman, write the conversation using the following notes:
Fake product – not real brand – cheap – cheating on customers - not bothered – showing off – threaten business of real brands- business is business- unemployment- social problems- illegal- taxes- child labour- working conditions- social responsibility…………….
Or Topic 2:
Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all industries, from wallets and DVDs to drugs. How can this be done?
SUBJECT TWO
Part I: Reading (
A/Comprehension (7pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
United Nations Global Compact Advises:
‘’Although children enjoy the same human right as adults, their lack of knowledge, experience and power means that they also have distinct rights by virtue of their age. These right include protection from economic exploitation and work that may be dangerous to their health or morals and that may hinder their development … Employers should not use child labor in ways that are socially unacceptable and that lead to a child losing his or her educational opportunities …. Companies need to address the issue sensitively’’.
A new report lunched today by UNICEF
Company attempts to eliminate child labor have increased greatly in the past decade. International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 182 which addresses the worst
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forms of child labor was passed in 1999 and has been ratified at an unprecedented pace, reaching 132 countries by the beginning of 2003. the first countries to implement time- bound programs include the
On their part, child workers are also acting to stop child labor. Groups such as Child Workers in
Adapted from: worldrevolution.org 2005 &
Businessforsocialresponsibility.org 2007
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1/ The text is about (choose the most appropriate).
Child workers in developing countries.
UNICEF‘s program to stop child Labor.
The world’s positive response to UNICEF’s call.
2/ Say if the following statements are true, false or not mentioned.
a-. Most child workers live in the developed nations
b- The richest countries in the world are already helping poor countries to stop child labor.
c- UNICEF believes that all countries should be committed to fighting child labor.
d-. Children have made associations to stop child labor
3/ In which paragraph does the writer mention.
a) The facts about government’s measure to stop child labor?
b) The United Nation’s advice to businessmen?
c) The child worker’s attempts to solve their problems?
d) The UNICEF’s call to save poor working children in the world?
4/ Read and complete the chart below
Place
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Actions to stop child labor
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5/ Answer the following questions according to the text.
- Are children adults equal in rights according to the UNO? Justify your answer.
- Do child workers accept their situation? Explain.
B/Text Exploration: (7pts)
1/ Find in the words closest in meaning to the following.
a) Work = b) products = c) help =
2/ Find in the words apposite in meaning to the following.
a) Underdeveloped ≠ b) best ≠ c) encourage ≠
3/ Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
On February 6th 2007, SDC (host) a meeting of corruption specialists. What sort of obstacles we (face)? What strategies we (should adopt)? These (be) the main questions raised at the meeting. Participants (share) their opinions and experiences.
4/ Give an advice for each of the following situations.
Child labor is a big obstacle to poor countries’ development.
Many factories employ young children to do hard work.
Child workers generally come from families where the parents can’t earn a living.
5/ Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
Children – young – poverty – developing - this – justice
6/ Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
Fill in the children living … 1… poverty day to day, education …. 2…. Far from a reality. Globally, an estimated 114 million … 3… of primary school age are not enrolled in school. …. 4…. become exposed to exploitation and abuse and miss out on developing the knowledge and employable skills could lift ….5…. and their own children out of the poverty cycle.
Part 2: Written Expression
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic One: Imagine you are Algerian child invited to attend UNICEF’s world meeting about child labor. Complete your interview with UNICEF’s reporter. Focus on Algerian child workers, social life, education, associations, national development programs….
Reporter: Hello and welcome to UNICEF’s world meeting to discuss the issue of child labor.
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Reporter: You are Algerian’s representative of children. Can you tell us about Algerian child workers?
Topics Two: As an African child, you are chosen by the UNICEF to tell the world about children’s harsh life in most African countries. What would you say in your speech?
SUBJECT THREE
Part1. Reading
(15pts)
A. COMPREHENSION
(8pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
My parents have a business and I help them out sometimes when I have free time. One of the jobs I do for them is to go to the bank and deposit the takings. One day about a month ago, when I went to the bank, I got more than I bargained for. I went as usual, with the money. I filled out a deposit slip and stood in the queue reading my book – I always take a book with me as I get bored while waiting in long queues. When my turn finally came, I handed the cashier the money and the deposit slip. She began counting the money when all of a sudden she stopped and started looking very carefully at one of the banknotes. She gave me a very odd look and took a small electrical device out of a drawer and passed it over the note. Then, she spoke to one of her colleagues and I heard the word “police” and became a little worried. It turned out that the note was counterfeit and I had a lot of talking to do to prove my innocence.
From Practise Tests for the Revised FCE Examination 1 (MMPUBLICATIONS 1996)
1- Choose the answer that best completes each of the sentences below.
A. The writer is narrating his experience with
a) his job
b) his parents
c) a counterfeit banknote
B. The writer sometimes goes to the bank in order to
a) deposit his own takings.
b) deposit his parents’ takings
c) get a loan
C. The cashier stopped counting the money because
a) she found a counterfeit banknote
b) the telephone rang
c) she was mistaken
2- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?
a- The writer helps his parents when he has nothing to do.
b- He helps them doing their job.
c- The cashier gave the writer an odd look because the note was counterfeit.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text.
a- What job did the author do for his parents? Why?
b- What did he use to do while waiting in the queues?
c- Why did the cashier call the police?
d- Was the writer innocent? Quote from the text to justify your answer.
4- Choose a title to the text:
a) A Business Experience b)A Shopping Experience c)A Banking Experience
B. TEXT EXPLORATION
(7pts)
1- Match words and their definitions.
1. Deposit a- Made to look exactly like the real thing to deceive people.
2. Cashier b- To put money into a bank account.
3. Counterfeit c- Someone whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank.
1- Combine the following statements with the words between brackets.
a. The banknote was perfectly counterfeited. The cashier found difficulty to detect it. (so…that)
b. You are not arrested. You prove your innocence. (provided that)
2- Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1/ (a) I regret having lived in such a corrupt town.
(b) I wish………………………………………...................
2/ (a) “The banknote is counterfeited,” the cashier said.
(b) The cashier said........................................................
3- Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
deposit – banknote – police – prove
One syllable
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Two syllables
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Three syllables
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4. Fill in the blanks with words from the list.
high time – should – prosper – solve
I think it’s our responsibility to ............... the problems of the workers. We.................not be interested in the increase of productivity. It’s .........we worked hand in hand so that our business will continue to....................
Part Two: Written Expression (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic 1:
You bought a genuine expensive pair of sport shoes. Later, you discovered that it was a counterfeit product. You went to see the shopkeeper and had a discussion with him/ her. Imagine the conversation.
Topic 2:
To make your classmates aware of fake products, write a notice showing the bad effects of counterfeit products and try to advise them not to buy this kind of products.
SUBJECT FOUR
PART ONE: Reading (15pts)
A) Comprehension (7 pts )
Read the text carefully and do the activities:
In many parts of the world, people do not hesitate to engage in activities that do not comply with the basic patterns of ethics. The absence of legal structure to control their business, together with the spread of poverty and illiteracy in their land, encourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices. This illegal means they handle in the context of total impunity enables them to acquire vast fortune and hold immense influence over their communities.
Not only in Asia and Africa , but also in south America, the widespread usage of child labour by merciless employers, and the expanding trade in drugs and narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples of the barbarous features that take grip of human societies. Other misdeeds practiced on a large scale involve the extending manufacture of all sorts of forged and imitated goods without any respect to their inventors or the regulations required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery and the embezzlement of public funds by unscrupulous individuals take alarming proportions in many nations. At the same time, the unauthorized sale of fire arms and the marketing of suspicious medicaments, whose consumption is proved harmful to the sick, have become intensive operations that are carried by international organizations that no authority is able to check and penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the sources of the state and impair the social condition of the inhabitants because of the tax evasion they generate in every country. Worse than that, they enable their authors to handle the clever strategy of laundering their billions of dollars through lawful channels where no suspicion will be raised about cruelty- through which they have been amassed- and even the death of the thousands of defenseless creatures they have caused
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(Adapted from the Daily Mail, March 9, 2005)
1. Write the letter which corresponds to the right answer.
The text is: a) expository b) narrative c) descriptive
2) Are the following statements true or false?
a. Corruption in business is a global phenomenon.
b. Children's rights are violated by their employers.
c. Some international organizations sell arms in a lawful way .
d. Tax evasion helps states to increase their incomes.
3) In which paragraph are the negative effects of fraud and corruption mentioned?
4) Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. Find two causes of the spread of unethical behaviours in business.
b. How do some international organizations contribute to corruption?
5) Read the text and put the following sentences in the order they appear in the text.
a. Some marketed medicines may be dangerous to the patient’s health .
b. Many people get wealthy through illegal practices.
c. Illegal practices in business affect states′ incomes.
d. Imitated products do not comply with safety standards.
B) Text exploration (8pts)
1) Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following
a) societies (§ 1) b. work (§2) c. rules (§2) d. damage (§4)
2) Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root:
a) ethical b) respect c) able d) harmful
3) Join each pair of sentences with one of the appropriate connector. Make changes where necessary.
while - as - therefore - though
a. Their families are poor. Thousands of children have to work.
b. People are still buying imitated goods. They are of poor quality
4) Ask the questions which the underlined words answer.
a. Famous companies employ children.
b. Money laundering is done through lawful channels.
5) Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ״ s ״
funds - parts – patterns – sources
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/z/
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/IZ/
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6) Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
In many parts of the ………., and mainly in developing countries, many children …………. schools to find a job. These children are exploited. They work in very ………. conditions. They spend the whole day ………….. and are not well-fed. Finally they get some coins for their work!
PART TWO : Written Expression (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Either topic 1
You are a newspaper reporter. When visiting a factory, some children working there told you about their difficult working conditions .Write an article on the sufferings of these children. Remember to develop the following ideas:
- Very low wages
- Overworking (working too long and doing hard jobs)
-bad treatment
Or topic 2
What should be done to stop children from working?
SUBJECT FIVE
PART ONE: Reading (15PTS
A. Comprehension (7pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Working children lives are difficult not just because of their work. Their families are poor or they have no families and no resources. Because they have no education, they are condemned to be poor all their lives.
The British charity Save the Children says that it is important to talk to child labourers to find solutions. Not all work is bad or dangerous. In some cases, if children can’t work, they or their families can’t survive. Boycotts of products made using child labour result in the children being forced to do more dangerous work. Save the Children supports projects that give young workers access to education and better working conditions.
For example, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, teenagers from poor families receive some money to start businesses. They can buy products to sell at the market and make some money. Because they are the bosses, they can choose when to work and they have money to pay for school.
Embroiderers like Nancy Nancy says, “Now we know that our products sell very well in Europe . Before, I didn’t know how much money I received. It was written down. I couldn’t read it. I used to think it was a good idea to ban products made by children. But I live in the practical world, and I’m very concerned about my family. For large families, it’s very important for at least one or two children to work. If we don’ work, our families won’t survive.”
Adapted from Easy Going, summer 2003
1. Are the following statements true or false?
a) Working children have bad education.
b) The only reason why children work is that their families are poor.
c) Work is not always dangerous for children.
d) In the Democratic Republic of Congo, all the families with teenagers receive money.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Why is the boycott of products made by children not good for them?
b) Before Save the Children’s help, what wasn’t Nancy
c) Nancy
d) What happens if children do not work?
3. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) Their (§1): b) we (§4):
4. Which title is the most appropriate for the text?
a) Teenagers and Poor Families
b) Working Children
c) Nancy, the Embroider
B. Text exploration (8pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a) Kids: (§1) b) risky: (§2)
2. Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following.
a) problems# (§2) b) to allow# (§4)
3. Ask questions which the underlined words answer.
a. Working children’s lives are difficult.
4. Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives.
a. difficult b. poor c. employ
5. Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in brackets.
a. I believe we must stop exploiting children. (It’s high time)
b. The article on World Day Against Child Labour was interesting. I read it many times. (so…….that)
c. Sam will work at a very early age. He needs money to help his poor family. (as long as)
d. The poor child suffered harsh working conditions. He escaped from bondage. (consequently)
6. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
Important - child - labour - education
1 syllable
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2 syllables
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3 or more syllables
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7. Fill in the gaps with words from the list so that the text makes sense.
like / several / indigenous / mother
An ………………………girl in Panama
“I am 12 years old and my name is Kuna Yala. I am always sad and alone. They call me ‘Indian’ and tell me ……………………bad words. Sometimes, when I cry a lot, they give me 50 cents to call my…………………… who is in San Blas. I would ……………………to be with her instead of working.
PART TWO: Written Expression (5PTS)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic one: In some countries like China and India
Using the following notes, write a short essay on this problem.
causes
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Consequences
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Poor families /orphan children / jobless parents
Failure at school /
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Illiteracy / poverty / working at an early age /
Exploited to the extreme/
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Topic two: You watched a documentary on child labour and how awful these innocent children are exploited. How did you feel, and what would you do if you had the power to denunciate and punish these cruel people.
SUBJECT SIX
Part1 Reading (15 pts )
A/Comprehension (7pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
A counterfeit drug or a counterfeit medicine is a medication which is produced and sold with the intent to deceptively represent its origin or effectiveness. The common street word for counterfeit drug is ‘’bead bag’’. Such a product may not contain a sufficient amount of active ingredients or contains entirely incorrect ones.
People who apply a counterfeit medication may experience a number of dangerous consequence to their health, such as unexpected side effects, allergic reactions or a worsening of their condition. Many counterfeits contain inert substances which do not provide the patient any treatment benefits. On the contrary, they may be hazardous.
It is estimated that upward of 10% of drugs worldwide are counterfeit, and in some countries more than 50% of the drug supply is made up of counterfeit drugs. Furthermore, the World Heath Organization estimates that the annual earning of counterfeit drugs are over $32 billion.
There are several technologies to help combating this problem, such as radio frequency identification which uses electronic devices to identify pharmaceutical products. A new technique, Raman spectroscopy can be used to discover counterfeit drugs while they are still in their packaging.
According to the latest researches, India India , followed by 07 % from Egypt and 06 % from China India
Adapted from: http://www.wikipedia–co.uk/
1. Choose the answer (a, b, c) that best completes the statement .
The aim of the text is: …………..
a) to give opinion b) to discuss a point c) to inform
2. Are the following statements true or false?
a) Counterfeit medicines are effective.
b) Substances in fake drugs can be dangerous.
c) Half of the counterfeit drugs come from India
d) In India
4. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) How is counterfeit drug commonly called?
b) What are the effects of fake drugs on people who use them?
c) What technical methods are used to fight counterfeit medicine?
d) Does India
5. Choose the suitable title for the text.
i) India
j) Counterfeit Medicine
k) Medicine in the World
B/Text Exploration
- Match each word with its definition.
1. side-effects
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a- tools or machines designed to perform a certain task.
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2. earning
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b- undesirable secondary consequences produced by something.
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3. devices
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c- money gained as a profit from employment or investment
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2. Add the right prefix to each of the following words to get their opposites.
a) active b) legal c) honest d) agree
3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) Your medical condition (to improve) provided that you (not to take) fake drugs anymore.
b) It’s high time our government (to stop) importing counterfeit medicine.
4. Underline the silent letters in the following words.
a) honest b) counterfeit c) harmful d) right
5. Fill in the blanks with 4 words from the list.
Bought – make - drugs- for – but - exported – Internet
Many counterfeit ………… sold in the Third World or on the ………….. originate in India
Part2. Written Expression. (5pts)
Write a composition of about 80 words on one of the following topics.
Topic One.
A friend of yours uses counterfeits medication because it is cheaper. She / He also thinks that it has no serious effects.
Write a dialogue in which you try to convince her / him that she / he is wrong.
(You can use information and statistics from the text to persuade her / him).
Topic Two.
An Indian pharmaceutical company wants to open business in Oran
SUBJECT SEVEN
PART ONE: READING (14pts)
A /Comprehension: (7pts)
Read the following text then do the activities.
White Collar Crimes
The illegal acts committed by middle or upper-class people in conjunction with their ordinary occupational pursuits are called White-Collar Crime. The term was first popularized in 1940 by the American criminologist Edwin Sutherland in his classic paper “White-Collar Criminality”. Sutherland argued that important sociological differences exist between conventional crimes such as burglary and murder, which are defined without reference to the social status or occupation of the criminal and white-collar crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, misuse of public funds, and abuse of political power. In general, the latter are committed by people of relatively high social status, and are treated by the authorities more leniently than are conventional crimes
Historically, the chief sanctions against white-collar criminals have been loss of position and public trust, loss of professional licence, and the levying of fines. Jail sentences were rarely imposed. This leniency in prosecution stemmed partly from the perception that a high-status individual implicated in criminal activity was sufficiently punished by the presumed loss of social esteem or occupational prospects; and partly from the fact that most white-collar crimes are victimless offences. Only recently has this attitude begun to change.
White-collar crime has become an increasing problem in the latter part of the 20th century. Authorities in the United States
Adapted from: English step by step 3AS
1. Match the following ideas with their corresponding paragraphs.
Titles
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Paragraphs
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1. Different sorts of sanctions against White-collar criminals.
2. Definition and aspects of White-Collar Crime.
3. White -Collar Crime has increased sharply.
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§ 1
§ 2
§ 3
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2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) What is meant by ‘White-Collar Crime’?
b) Who popularized this term?
c) Why do authorities in the USA
4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?
their (§1) which (§1)
B/ Text Exploration (7pts)
1. Match words with their corresponding definitions.
WORDS
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DEFINITIONS
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1.Burglary
2.Embezzlement
3.levying fines
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a. Crime of breaking into a house to steal.
b. imposing sums of money as a penalty for breaking a law or rule
c. use of money placed in one’s care in a wrong way for one’s own benefit
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- Which nouns can be derived from the following verbs?
VERBS
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NOUNS
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1. Succeed
2. Speak
3. Begin
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1. ………………….
2. ………………….
3.………………......
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3. Complete sentence “b” so that it means the same as sentence “a”.
a) The government encourages whistle-blowing.
b) Whistle blowing ……………………………….
a) The company executive is writing an audit.
b) An audit …………………………………………..
a) The president declared, “We will do everything in our power to fight fraud and corruption.”
b) The president declared that ………………………………………………………
4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
honour – answer - authority – crime
One syllable
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Two syllables
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Three or more syllables
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5. Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
The global anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI) has reported corruption is increasing ……………. the world. A TI press release reports there is serious corruption in ……………… of the world’s countries. TI’s yearly survey questions business people and public officials to find …………… how corrupt a country is. Bangladesh and Chad finished bottom as the most corrupt countries, while Iceland Finland and New Zealand Turkey and Nigeria Russia and Canada
PART TWO: Written Expression (06pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic one: complete the following dialogue.
A: ………………………………………………………….?
B: Oh yes, there are a great many cases of white-collar crimes in Algeria
A: ………………………………………………………….?
B: Bribery is an example of that
A: ………………………………………………………….?
B: Bribery is the illegal payment made to a person in order to persuade her/him to do you a favour.
A: ………………………………………………………….?
B: Yes, of course. It is a practice which is forbidden by law.
A: ………………………………………………………….?
B: We can fight bribery by teaching children early on about ethics and morality.
OR Topic two: Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
The role of whistle-blowing has become important in today’s society. Do you think it is important to denounce illegal practices? How do you think this can make a change in the society?
SUBJECT EIGHT
Part One: Reading (15pts)
A) Comprehension (8pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
In many parts of the world people do not hesitate to engage in unethical activities. This is due mainly to the absence of legal structures to control their business, the spread of illiteracy and poverty. The illegal means used by these people enable them to acquire vast hold immense influence over their communities.
In Asia and in Africa but also in South America the widespread usage of child labour merciless employers and the expanding trade in drugs and narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples of the unlawful practices. Other misdeeds practiced at a large scale is the obligation made to girls and women to perform immoral acts in return for low earnings and the counterfeit of many products without any respect to their inventors or the regulations required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery the embezzlement of public fund by unscrupulous individuals take alarming proportions in many nations. At the same time the unauthorized sale of fire arms the marketing of suspicious medicaments which proved to be harmful for the sick are carried out by international organizations that no power is able to check and penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the resources of the state and impair the social condition of the inhabitants.
1) Say true false or not mentioned according to the text.
a) People become rich and powerful illegal actions.
b) Some suspicious medicines are not risky to the sick.
c) Businesses should pay their taxes to the state.
d) Law is totally absent to check and punish the wrong-doers.
2) Answer the following questions according to the text.
1) What make people engage in unethical practices ?
2) List there illegal practices used in Asia, Africa and South America .
3) What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) Their (§1) b) their (§2) c) which (§3)
4) Choose the general idea that best summarizes the text.
a) The use of moral values in modern societies.
b) Transgressing law and ethics
c) The widespread of child labour
B) Text Exploration (7pts)
1) Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) The copying or the imitation of something in order to deceive (§2)
b) The illegal payment made to a person in order to do you a favour or service (§3)
2) Divide the following words into roots and affixes.
corruption - illegal - morality
3) Complete the second sentence so as it mean the same the first one.
a) Women are performing illegal acts.
b) Illegal.............................................................................
a) ‘Honest people don’t take bribery.’ he says.
b) He says that..................................................................
4) Underline the stressed syllable in each word.
Obligation – Narcotics – educational - penalize.
5) Reorder the following words into a coherent sentence.
punished/ persons/ It is/ the government/ high/ the corrupt/ time
Part Two: written expression (5pts)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic one: Respond to the text by writing a public draft giving your opinion about the people who break and transgress the law or ethical practices. Suggest possible measures to be taken against them.
Topic two: Your are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics in business, but he/she seems to disagree with you. Try to convince him/her with arguments. Write the dialogue.
SUBJECT NINE
Part 1. Reading (14pts)
Read the following text carefully then do the activities.
a) Comprehension ( 7pts)
Anti-Corruption Education
Education is central in preventing corruption. Even clear laws and regulations and well-designed institutions will not be able to prevent corruption, unless citizens actively demand accountability from government and institutions.
The attitudes and expectations of citizens are crucial in building a responsive public administration. Therefore fostering attitudes that do not tolerate corruption is at the core of Transparency International’s (TI’s) work. Ethics education for young people can help break the cycle of corruption, as today’s youth will be potential leaders of tomorrow.
However, anti-corruption education does not work in isolation. The environment in which children grow up plays a decisive role in shaping their attitudes. Ethics education must be part of a broader effort to improve governance and reduce corruption. Within this framework, children must have an appropriate and conducive learning environment that values integrity.
Thus, in order to be credible, anti-corruption teaching must relate to the daily lives of the students and address real life dilemmas, conflicts if interests and corruption cases. Several civil society organisations around the world have played an important role in making anti-corruption education a reality. Though they have approached the topic from different angles, including moral or value education, human rights and civic education, they all have set up a common goal, strengthening young people’s attitudes and demand for accountability, and ultimately, to build trust in government and the public sector.
1. Are the following statements true, false or not mentioned?
a) The citizens’ role is very important to stop corruption.
b) TI’s work is becoming more difficult.
c) Anti-corruption education depends on the environment.
d) Anti-corruption education concerns more the adults.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) What are the conditions that help the anti-corruption education to succeed?
b) According to you, what’s anti-corruption education?
3. What does the first sentence of paragraph 4 express? Replace ‘Thus’ by another word.
4. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) their (§ 3) b) the topic (§4)
B) Text exploration ( 7 pts )
1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following
a) most important (§1) b) stop (§2)
2. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following
a) augment (§3) b) dream (§4)
2. Which nouns can be derived from these words?
a) employ - b) free - c) reduce - d) legal
4. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) He won’t have any problems with his boss as long as his work (to do) correctly.
b) I wish I (to accept) his bribe. ( but I take the bribe)
c) Corruption (must/fight) by every citizen.
5. Combine these pairs of sentences using the given connectors.
a) He was put in prison. He was caught embezzling his employees. ( because of)
b) People trust her a lot. She is an honest woman. ( such …)
c) You don’t like to have problems. You refuse to buy a counterfeit product. ( you’d better …)
6. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final –S.
a) chances
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b) citizens
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c) ethics
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d) cases
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7. Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
Piracy is an …………….. practice. It is not only …………….. to imitate other people’s property but also ………………….. and illegal to do so. I ……………….. with people ……………. approve counterfeiting. It is neither beneficial for the ………… nor for the economy of a country.
Part 2. Written Expression: (6pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
You are a president of a youth association. You are giving a speech to children explaining how to have ethical behaviour. Imagine your speech. The following words might help you:
Wrong - right - honest - loyal - trusty - faithful - doing legal things - advice - helpful - responsible - devoted - dedicated ….
Topic 2.
You bought a genuine expensive pair of sport shoes ‘ NIKE ’. Later, you discovered that it was a counterfeit product. You went to see the shopkeeper and had a discussion with him / her
Imagine the conversation.
SUBJECT TEN
PART ONE: Reading (15 pts )
A. Comprehension (7 pts )
Read the following text carefully then do the activities.
Ethics is a short, two-syllable word of six letters that affects every segment of our life. Ethics is a moral code involving a clear understanding of right and wrong. Another word for ethics is values. When people talk about ethics, they may focus on one specific area, such as business, medical, political, environmental, religious, or personal ethics. Here, we are going to focus on another important area of ethics :
If you have good computer ethics, you will not try to harass or hurt people with your computer, and you will not commit crimes such as information theft or virus creation. The problem that often arises when some of us work on a computer is that we don't see the harm in snooping in another person's private information or trying to figure out password. It seems smart to copy and paste information into a school report and pretend that we wrote it .It was probably public property -which most of it isn't, that would be the crimes committed with hacking or gaming scams that don't seem harmful because the victims lack faces. Flaming (aiming abusive, insulting messages at another person online) seems risk-free since we are anonymous. Indulging in obscenities and other offensive behavior online feels empowering simply because no one knows who we really are. No one is going to come knocking on the door and demand a physical confrontation. However, each one of those activities is a violation of computer ethics.
The Computer Ethics Institute, a nonprofit research and education organization in Washington
1- Are the following statements true or false?
1) Ethics is a short term that is against our values.
2) You will commit crimes such as information theft or virus creation unless you have good computer ethics.
3) There is no risk in insulting message at another person on line because this is anonymous
2-Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) What is ethics?
b) What synonyms can you give to the word ethics?
c) Why does it seem risk –free to commit a crime or insult people through the computer?
3- In which paragraphs are the following ideas mentioned?
a) Definition of ethics.
b) Violation of computer ethics
4- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
- Another (§1) - that(§2) - which (§2)
5- Give a title to the text.
B. Text exploration (8 pts )
1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following
-Particular (§1) -appear (§2)
2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following
-Vague (§1 ) - public (§2)
3- Which nouns can be derived from the following adjectives?
Possible , local , hospitable.
4-Complete the sentences below expressing a wish.
a-I caught cold
b-I wish ...................................
a-She doesn’t feel well
b-She wishes ...................................
5-Link each of the following sentences using the appropriate connector.
a-She didn’t wear her coat / she caught cold.
b-He arrived late to the station /He missed the train
6-Fill in the blanks with words from the list below
unethical, site , interest , illegal .
Many people find it .....1...... to infringe some copyright through the..........2...... . They put the copyright theft in pirate .........3....... in order to swap them with other internet users . so ,it is something ........4........ and harmful.
7- Underline the stressed syllable in each of the following words.
scientific , italics , musical.
PART TWO: Written Expression ( 5 pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
Our country is witnessing unethical behaviours in different fields.
If you are elected head of the nation, what measures will you take in order to eradicate this kind of behaviours?
The following ideas may help you:
-Punish dishonest people (corrupted).
-appoint honest civil servants
-Pass strict laws
-Fight tax evasion…….
Topic 2.
To make your classmates aware of fake products, write a notice showing the bad effects of counterfeit products and try to advise them not to buy this kind of products.
SUBJECT ELEVEN
PART 1: READING (15 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
A. COMPREHENSION (08pts)
The global anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI) has reported corruption is increasing around the world. A TI press release reports there is serious corruption in most of the world’s countries. TI’s yearly survey questions businesspeople and public officials to find out how corrupt a country is. Bangladesh and Chad finished bottom as the most corrupt countries, while Iceland Finland and New Zealand Turkey and Nigeria , but increasing in Russia and Canada
TI chairman Peter Eigen said: “Corruption is a major cause of poverty as well as a barrier to [reducing] it.” He also said corruption and poverty lock people in a “cycle of misery”. Mr. Eigen warned corruption must be reduced to free people from poverty. David Nussbaum, TI’s chief executive, stated: “Corruption isn’t a natural disaster: it is the cold…theft of opportunity from the men, women and children who are least able to protect themselves.” He also said leaders needed to keep their promises to help poor people. The world has made a target to halve extreme poverty by 2015.
1) Are the following statements true or false?
a) Corruption isn’t decreasing around the world.
b) New Zealand
c) Poverty is increasing because of corruption.
d) Corruption is man-made.
2) Answer the following questions according to the reading passage.
a) What is the role of Transparency International?
b) Why does TI’s yearly survey questions businesspeople and public officials?
c) Which country is the most corrupt?
d) How can we free people from poverty?
3) The text is about: (Choose the general idea of the text)
a) Transparency International
b) corruption
c) the widespread of corruption in many countries
4) The text is: (choose the right type)
A) a newspaper article. B) an annual report. C) a public statement.
B. TEXT EXPLORATION (07pts)
1) Find in the text:
a) an opposite to: increasing (§1)
b) a word which means: main (§2)
c) a word whose definition is: lack of integrity or honesty (§1)
2) Which adjective can we derived from each of the following nouns?
Nouns
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Adjectives
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3) Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
b) It was such ……………………………………………………
b) It’s high time………………………………………………….
b) I wish………………………………………………………….
4) Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
a) corruption. b) fraud. c) Transparency. d) survey.
6) Fill in the gaps with words from the list below.
counterfeiters – medicine – die - fake.
The U.N warns that many people will …(1)… as a result of taking the …(2)… drug. The … (3)…very cleverly copy the details on the packaging and labelling of the … (4)… and ensure that all tablets and pills look identical to the real thing.
PART 2: WRITING ( 5 points)
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic one:
You are a journalist interviewing a member of Transparency International; write the interview using the following points:
- The causes of increase in corruption around the world
- The measure that TI has taken to reduce or eradicate corruption
- The countries where TI has got results
- Plans in the future
Topic two:
Next December, there will be an anti-corruption summit in Strasbourg organized by a Group of States against corruption, what would you suggest if you had the opportunity to attend the summit?
Write a paragraph about your suggestions.
SUBJECT TWELVE
Part one: Reading (14pts)
- Comprehension (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities
October 3rd is children’s day. At the United Nations in New York City
Factory directors like to employ children because they can pay them less than adults; and very few children know enough about their legal rights to ask for better pay and working conditions. The parents of working children rarely protest, they need the child’s salary to survive. The problem of child labour is much more serious in the third world, but it also exist in Europe and the United States, where many children have part-time jobs to help their families or just to have some pocket money . Paradoxically, in countries where adults don’t have jobs, a lot of children work.
Is there a solution to the international crime against today’s children and future generation? It is clear that the exploitation of children from very poor families is easy and that it will continue. And because these children are more vulnerable and often less capable of defending themselves; they need special legal protection and assistance from international organisations.
1-In which paragraph is it mentioned that the writer wonders if we can put an end to the problem of child labour?
2- Answer the following questions according to the text.
a- Do children celebrate their day in winter?
b- Are children of more than 15 concerned by the child’s day?
c- What kind of jobs do children do?
d- Why do people prefer to employ children?
e- Is the writer for or against child labour? Justify your answer.
3- What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a- Their (§1) b- it (§2) c- it (§3)
4-Give a suitable title to the text.
B. Text Exploration (07pts)
1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a- Seldom (§2) b- grave (§2) c- help (§3)
2- Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following.
a- Safe (§1) b- hate (§2) c- adults (§3)
3- Rewrite the sentences using the prompts given in brackets.
a) Government should find a solution to fight the spread of child labour. (it’s high time)
b) Children don’t have a special legal protection organization. ( they wish)
c) Factory directors didn’t give the employed child a good salary. ( I wish)
d) Parents are poor, so their children work more than 12 hours a day. ( so / that)
e) Children work rather than giving importance to their health and education. (had better)
4- Form opposites by adding the appropriate a prefix to each of the following words.
Legal ≠……… responsible≠………….
Like≠………... clear≠………….
5- Put a stress mark on the appropriate syllable.
Chemical - statistics - economy
Part two: Written expression (06pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
Suppose you were elected Head of State; write a short public statement saying what you would do to fight child labour.
The following notes might help you: to punish both parents and employers – to teach children more about their rights – organize after school activities – to put companies under control – to engage many social audits - to encourage people to report any fact of child labour – to increase campaigns against child labour.
Topic 2.
Suppose you are a journalist, you met a child working in a factory of shoes more than 12 hours a day. Make a conversation with him.
SUBJECT THIRTEEN
Part 1 Reading
(15pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
A. Comprehension (8 pts )
Ethics in business is the set of moral values that the professionals of any field are expected to respect when they deal either with each other or with the public .In business , ethics represents the attitudes that individuals and firms should comply with in the actions they perform and the decisions they take at every level of their realisations. Such a philosophy does not exist every where because it needs the existence of important conditions to apply it.
In societies where both political and cultural conditions exist for making every one obey this practice , the main principles that those engaged in the economic branches should follow involve a good number of the qualities that have always served as the basis for civilisation. Among them we find the obligation to be honest and lawful in one’s activities. It is also essential to act in conformity with the spirit of fair competition which imposes the acceptance of new comers in one’s sphere and forbids the recourse to the use of monopolisation not only in the spheres of manufacturing and selling goods but also as regards the services which are provided to the community.
Next to these aspects , ethics requires from various members and groups of economic sectors the payment of one’s taxes to the state and the necessity to treat one’s employees with fairness either in the question of salaries or in matters related to the various social benefits they have the right to such as insurance policies , retirement pensions and the protection from professional accidents.
To sum up , the moral values in modern societies necessitate from businessmen and companies alike a strict observance of the different precepts on which the efficiency and the prosperity of the whole community depends.
1-Choose the letter (a, b, c, ) which best completes each sentence.
- Ethics oblige businessmen to be ……………………….
a)- unlawful b)-dishonest c)- fair
B. -Fair competition …………businessmen from using monopolization.
a)- prevents b)- helps c)- facilitates
C. Ethics help employees to obtain all their ………………
a)- duties b)- rights c)- taxes
D. The use of the moral values goes with the efficiency and the …………of the whole community.
a)- progress b)- decline c)- economy
2-In which paragraph are the rights of the workers mentioned?
2- Reorder the following statements according to the text.
a) Businessmen and companies have to take into consideration the development of the whole society.
b) Individuals and companies ought to respect the moral values in business.
c) Fair competition kills the spirit of monopolisation.
d) Moral values in business are very important among the individuals themselves and with the public.
4- Choose the right title.
a- Ethics in Business
b- Competition and Monopolisation in Business
c- The Rights of Workers in Business
B- Text Exploration (07pts)
1) Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a- A set of principles of right conduct (§1)
b- Consistent with rules, logic, or ethics (§2)
c- Regular sum of money an employee receives from an employer. (§3)
d- Enterprises that engage in business (§4)
2) Give the opposite of the words keeping the same root.
obey - fair - efficiency – respect
3) Rephrase the sentences using the prompts given.
a- Individuals should comply with the actions they perform ( it’s high time )
b- Such a philosophy doesn’t exist everywhere ( they wish )
c- Businessmen and companies didn’t give their employees their rights ( I wish)
d- John is a sincere businessman ,so the bank will lend you money ( so / that )
4) Classify the words according the pronunciation of their final “-ed”.
expected - engaged - served - taxed
5) Fill in the gaps with one word so that the text makes sense .
Very often, the businessmen and companies of poor nations …………. enormous difficulties to engage in the sphere of economy whether at the local ……. the international level. The world, in which ……. set foot, is dominated …….. an environment the laws of which surpass greatly their capacities and their experiences.
Part 2 : Written Expression (05 pts )
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
Suppose you are working in a company where the moral values are not respected. Write a letter to the minister in which you describe the situation using the following notes ( child labour , false accounting , no safety measures , unhealthy conditions , bad pay..).
Topic 2.
Suppose you are a successful businessman. Your friend is interested in the job of businessman. Imagine the conversation you had with him / her. Which moral values would you give him / her to succeed in his / her business?
SUBJECT FOURTEEN
Part1: Reading (14points)
Comprehension (7 points)
Read the passage carefully then do the activities.
Anti-corruption education is a vital component of any anti-corruption strategy. Informed citizens are probably more effective in preventing corrupt and unethical behaviour of public servants than the most sophisticated codes of conduct, laws and regulations. Anti-corruption laws and institutions need people who do not tolerate corruption and who actively act against it: Without reports of corruption, corrupt acts cannot be sanctioned, ombudsmen cannot follow up on complaints, and the judiciary cannot prosecute.
The goal of anti-corruption education is to build demand for accountability. Anti-corruption education promotes values, attitudes and expectations that condemn corruption, and skills to resist it. Anti-corruption education develops people's understanding of their rights and responsibilities for preserving the public good. It highlights the damage done by minor acts of corruption: The traffic officer who lets a drunk driver go in exchange for a small bribe, the nurse who denies patients treatment if they are unable to pay 'an additional fee', the customs officer who extorts payments from small traders and enterprise: These acts potentially kill, ruin small enterprises, and deprive people of their human rights to health, education and security.
Anti-corruption education impacts at two levels: First, it aims at strengthening individuals in their ethical decision-making. Value conflicts and ethical dilemmas frequently arise in the daily lives of people, for example when family values, such as loyalty, clash with work ethics, such as impartiality. Ethics education should provide the skill to identify such conflicts, and instill the motivation for solving them in the best interest. Second, it aims at building a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption, through strengthening public awareness and participation in political life, and through mobilizing the public to stand up against corruption.
Anti-corruption education is not an agenda on its own, but should be regarded as part of broader approaches to ethics and citizenship. The latter, aims at strengthening democratic processes and participation in politics, and promotes values such as representation, solidarity, participation, responsibility and pluralism.
So as young people constitute a country’s future political and economic leaders, their education should be an important component of anti-corruption strategies. Anti-corruption education should be integrated in school subjects such as civics or citizenship education, but also history, politics, religion, life skills, peace education, economics or ethics.
When teaching anti-corruption, educationalists should deal with themes that are particularly interesting to youth, for example by linking ethics with sports. On the other hand, they have to focus more on practice rather than theory. Successful methods include students' surveys and polls, role plays to facilitate the understanding of differing interests and to promote the ability for conflict resolution, public debates, and attending parliamentary sessions or visiting public institutions to understand how democracy works. School practice also is itself an important vehicle for transmitting values. The context in which integrity and ethics are taught needs to be free of repression and fear.
1) Are the following statements true or false?
a) Anti-corruption laws get better results than educated citizens.
b) Educated people have the necessary skills to get easily corrupted.
c) Depriving one’s right to health could be caused by a corrupt nurse.
d) The writer suggests more practical methods to teaching anti-corruption education.
2) Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) In what sense can educated citizens resist corruption?
b) In which paragraph are some unethical professional behaviours mentioned?
c) List the school practical anti-corruption methods suggested by the writer.
d) What makes you like or dislike the lesson about ethics you have had with your teacher of English?
3. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) These acts potentially… b) …them in the best interest
c)The latter, aims… d) they have to focus
B- Text Exploration (7points)
1. Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the following.
a. immoral (§1) b. prospects (§2) c) unity (§4) d) constituent (§5)
2. Find in the text words or phrases opposite in meaning to the following.
a. request (§2) b. weakening (§3)
c) unconsciousness (§3) d) dictatorship (§6)
3. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Verb
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Noun
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Adjective
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Example: to act
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action
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active
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to tolerate
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democratic
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4. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1-a) Nurses deny patients treatments if they are unable to pay an ‘ additional fee’.
b) If patients were able to pay an ‘additional fee’, …………………………….
2. a) I hope to live in a corruption-free society, someday.
b) I wish ………………………………………………. .
3. a) The government is taking strict measures to fight corruption.
b) Strict measures ……………………………………………….
4. Fill in the gaps so that the passage makes sense.
Corruption in education is particularly damaging because it endangers a country's social, economic and political future. It is ……….. detrimental than corruption in other sectors because of its long-term effects. Its …………… are particularly harsh for the poor who, without access to education or with no alternative but low-quality education, have little chance to escape a life of ………….. . Corruption is incompatible with one of the major aims of education: producing citizens that ……….. the law and human rights.
6. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.
citizens - ethical - fraud - culture
1 syllable
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2 syllables
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3 syllables
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Part2. Written Expression. (6points)
Choose ONE of the following topics.
Either topic1. Using the guidelines and questions below, write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
Transparency International has announced that corruption is on rise around the world in both rich and poor countries.
1. Define corruption and show its spread in the world
2. What kind of corruption is our country suffering from?
3. How serious is it? Show its impacts. How does it affect the society?
4. What can be done to stamp it out?
5. How could you participate in anti-corruption campaigns? …..
Or topic 2.
Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
As you cannot put up with some people unethical behaviours, you decide to react. You write a letter to the leader of your country or the mayor of your city, and you tell him / her about your concerns and worries. As a good citizen, you give him / her some suggestions to fight corruption and improve people’s life.
SUBJECT FIFTEEEN
Part One: Reading (15pts
- Comprehension (08pts)
Read the following text carefully then do the activities.
Advertisers tend to think big and perhaps this is why they are criticized. Their critics feel angry with them because they have so much money to throw around. “It’s unjust”, they say “that entirely unproductive industry absorbs millions of pounds every year”.
Lots of big companies are making much profit. Why don’t they stop advertising and reduce the price of their goods. The poor consumer would have to pay a great deal more if advertising didn’t create many markets for products. It’s precisely because of heavy advertising that consumer goods are so cheap. But we get the wrong idea if we think that the only purpose of advertising is to sell goods. Another important function is to inform. A great deal of knowledge we have about household goods derive largely from the advertisements we read. They introduce us to new products or remind us of the existence of a few ones we already know.
We mustn’t forget that advertising makes a positive contribution to our pockets. The fact that we pay so little for our daily paper, or enjoy so many broadcast programs is due to the money spent by advertisers. Another thing to remember is the “small adverts” in every newspaper and magazine. What a tremendous useful service they perform for the community. For example, you can find a job, buy or sell a house, announce a birth, marriage or any other event..
From “Collection of Final Exams”
1. Choose the right answer
The text is about:
a) the role of advertising in our society.
b) the bad effect of advertising on the consumer.
c) the different advertising companies.
2. Are the following statements true or false?
a) Critics think that advertising is an unproductive industry.
b) Thanks to advertising, consumer goods are expensive.
c) Advertisers don’t aim at selling goods only.
d) “Small adverts” don’t help the consumer much.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) In what way do “small adverts” help us?
b) What are the functions of advertising?
4. Who or What do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) Their (§1) b) they (§2) c) a few ones (§2) d) our (§3)
B. Text Exploration (7pts)
1. Find in the text words or phrases closest in meaning to the following.
a) disapproved (§1) b) customer (§2)
b) information (§2) d) Owing to (§3)
3. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.
Nouns
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Verbs
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adjectives
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consumption
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to consume
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consumptive
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reproductive
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contribution
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to use
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4. Complete sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1- a) Compared to the advertiser, the consumer doesn’t pay much money.
b) Compared to the advertiser, the consumer pays……………………..
2- a) Poor people can’t buy what they want because goods are expensive.
b) If goods were cheaper, poor people……………………………more.
3- a) “It’s unjust that unproductive companies absorb millions of pounds each year”, he said.
b) He said that………………………………………………………...……………………..
4- a) Lots of big companies are making great profit.
b) Great profit…………………………………....
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”
produces - critics- millions –advertises - companies – advertisements
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5/ Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
a) The former are in need of almost every kind of modern comfort.
b) They are the slaves of fashion, new products which they can’t live without.
c) The impact of publicity is greater on the poor than on the average class.
d) The latter don’t escape the negative effect of publicity too.
Part Two: Written Expression (05pts)
Choose ONE of the following topics.
Either Topic 1.
Use the given notes to write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic
On your way to school, you saw an advertisement on highly sophisticated mobile phones. Your friend told you that he would do anything to buy one. So, you decided to write an article for your English school magazine on the negative impact advertising has on people.
Give an attractive title to your article
State some positive aspects of advertising
Explain how advertising can cause frustration
As a conclusion, give pieces of advice on how not to let advertising have a harmful effect on the individual.
Or Topic2. Write a composition of about 100 words on the following topic.
Poor people are the victims of publicity because they can neither resist its impact nor satisfy their needs.
SUBJECT SIXTEEN
PART ONE: READING (15pts)
A. Comprehension : (8pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Dear Sir / Madam
I feel I must complain about the lunch we had at your restaurant on Thursday 17th May. Unfortunately, both the food and the service were not satisfactory.
To begin with, the dishes we ordered were not tasty because of heavy seasoning. There was also so much salt and pepper on the food that it was impossible to eat the whole meal. Furthermore, your advertisement was misleading as there were only two vegetarian dishes on the menu.
I must also point out that none of the dessert we ordered was fresh. In fact, they smelled bad and the “delicious Italian cakes” were stale. As if this was not bad enough, the prices were far from reasonable and contrary to what was stated in your advertisement; we found everything outrageously priced.
To make matters worse, the air-conditioning was out of order. As a result, we felt hot and extremely uncomfortable.
Finally, when we asked for the bill, we were surprised about the staff’s ignorance of the 10% discount for group bookings. Again, this was something highlighted in your advertisement. We could have made a fuss about it, but we decided not to.
Considering all the above, I believe I am entitled to a partial refund. I am confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
James Kent
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Adapted From Plus MM Publications
1- Circle the answer that best completes each statement.
1) The text is a ... a) speech b) letter c) report
2) It is addressed to ..a) James Kent b) a friend c) the manager of the restaurant
3) The writer is ...a) Complaining b) arguing c) giving his opinion
2- Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?
a- The writer is not satisfied with the food and the service.
b- The food was salty and spicy.
c- The service was satisfactory.
d- The writer and his friends got the 10% discount for group booking.
3- Answer the following questions according to the text.
a- Why did the author write this letter?
b- Was he alone in the restaurant? Quote from the text to justify your answer.
c- Apart from the dishes, what other things made him dissatisfied?
4- What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a- they (§3) b - this (§5)
5- Tick the most appropriate general idea of the text.
a) The writer’s dissatisfaction with food.
b) The writer’s dissatisfaction with food and service.
c) The writer’s dissatisfaction with the restaurant staff.
B. Text Exploration (7pts)
1- Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) To say that you are not satisfied with something. (§1)
b) A short article on radio intended to persuade people to buy something. (§2)
2- Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
satisfied – lead – satisfactory – rational
3- Combine the following pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make any necessary changes.
a) The food was so bad. The service was so bad, too. ( Both...and )
b) He complains about it. He will get a refund. ( If )
4- Classify the following words according to their final “ed” pronunciation.
ordered – stated – priced – surprised
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5- Complete the following dialogue.
A: ................................................?
B: I wrote it because I felt deceived about the restaurant’s bad service.
A: .................................................?
B: I asked for a refund.
A: ...................................................?
B: They have to. I believe it is my right to get a refund.
A: And what if......................................?
B: I will make an advertisement campaign against their services.
PART TWO: WRITING (5pts)
Choose only one topic
Either Topic 01.
You are an advice columnist in a consumer magazine. You have received the letter from one of the consumers. Using the notes on the left, write a reply telling her/ him what s/he should or should not do.
The Letter
I bought a chicken at the local supermarket, but when I got home, it had gone off. I wanted to take it back to the shop, but I never found the time. When I finally took it back two days later, they said it was too late to do anything about it. What should I do?
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Notes:
- Realize / food / go off
- Call / supermarket / immediately
- Read the label / expiry date / package
- Contact them / check other chicken
- Check / before / coming home
Or Topic 02.
You have bought a product that was advertised on TV. When you arrived home you realised the advertisement had deceived you. Write a letter of complaint to the company manufacturing this product showing differences between what was advertised and reality.
SUBJECT SEVENTEEEN
PART 1:READING (15 pts )
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
A. COMPREHENSION (08pts)
Greedy marketing executives have found a new way of selling their products to children. Besides bombarding them on TV, in the streets and at school, the world’s junk food makers are trying to sell their hamburgers, chocolate and soft drinks to children who play games on the Internet.
A new report says more than eighty percent of the world’s food companies are using this clever method. The report was created by America
The report sadly brings a new word into the English vocabulary – the “advergame”. This is an immoral technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun online. In addition, a variety of other marketing tactics are used to get kids to spend long periods of time online. The food companies fill the games with logos and advertisements. They encourage children to e-mail their friends about products and brands. They also recommend children to join special clubs related to the games. Children can increase their chances of winning games by buying the products and typing in special codes found inside the packaging. Ethical concerns are raised about the role food advertising plays in childhood obesity; some specialists warn the reach of online advertising is much deeper than that of television.
A. Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.
1- Food companies try to sell their products to kids when they …………………..
a) play games on the Internet. b) have live chats c) do research for schoolwork
2- A new report says more than…………… of the world’s food companies are using a clever method.
a) 08% b) 18 % c) 80%
3- The advergame is ……………………………………………………………………
a) an ethical technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun online.
b) an unethical technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun online.
c) a safe technique to get kids attracted while they are having fun online.
B. Put the ideas below in the right order according to their occurrence in the text.
a) An analysis has been made on how food companies advertise to children on the web.
b) Childhood obesity is one of the consequences of online food advertisements.
c) Junk food is sold through online advertisements.
C. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) What are the different means that food companies use to sell their products?
b) What conclusion has the report made?
c) How do food companies encourage children to buy more products?
D. Choose a suitable title to the text.
a) Online Marketing
b) Food Advertising
c) Food Companies Targeting Kids Online
B. TEXT EXPLORATION (07pts)
1/ Find in the text.
a) a word opposite in meaning to: consumers (§1)
b) a word closest in meaning to : intelligent (§2)
c) a word whose definition follows: excessive body fat (§3)
2/ Give opposites to the following words keeping the same root.
a) effective b) immoral c) encourage d) increase
3/ Combine the following sentences using the connectors given in brackets.
a)The government should ban food advertisements. (It’s high time)
b) Parents should control their children when they are connected. (had better)
c)Food companies advertise very interesting offers, so children buy more products. (such…that)
d) Many campaigns should be launched against food companies because their advertisements have an effect on children’s health. ( owing to)
4/ Underline the silent letter in each word.
a) hamburgers b) chocolate c) while
5/ Match statements in column A with statements in Column B.
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1- Being obese increases the risk of
2- Makers of junk food are
3- There is a link between
4- There should be restrictions on food
advertisements
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a) advertising and children’s diet.
b) which target children.
c) developing cancer, diabetes and heart diseases.
d) designing websites to catch the attention of children.
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PART 2: Written Expression (05 pts )
choose one of the following topics.
Either Topic 1:
The global epidemic of overweight and obesity - "globesity" - is rapidly becoming a major public health problem in many parts of the world. You are invited to prepare a speech for the World Health Organization Summit, use the following notes to write it:
Immature - eager to try everything new - addicted to online games - easy victims - food companies – tactics - parents – advertisers - junk food makers – responsible – overweight - heart diseases - health education – restrictions - campaigns
Or Topic 2:
“When it comes to reaching their youngest consumers, food companies are not kidding. Their sophisticated advertisements are drawing children into playing hundreds of free Internet games featuring their favourite junk food. ”
What impact does this have on children and what should be done to stop these greedy companies?
SUBJECT EIGHTEEN
Part 1: Reading
Read the text carefully then do the activities:
A) Comprehension:
The marketing of junk food and fast food has become big business—some have called the food industry the next Tobacco. Companies spend top dollar on advertising to make us keenly aware of their products. The aggressive advertising is working, Pepsi spends an estimated $2.1 billion a year on marketing, McDonald’s $1.2 billion, and Coca-Cola is not far behind at $895 million.
The average child watches 10,000 food advertisements per year on television; most are for junk food and fast food—only 2% are for fruits, vegetables, or beans. Advertisements for junk food and fast food can also be seen in magazines, movies (through product placement), stores, the Internet, and even schools. What impact is this having on youth? Recent statistics indicate that 14% of children are now seriously overweight. 60% of overweight children between the ages of 5-10 years of age already have at least one risk factor for heart disease, including elevated blood cholesterol, blood pressure or increased insulin, and type 2 diabetes.
However, today’s youth, particularly girls, get mixed messages from the media. On one hand, they are bombarded daily with advertisements for junk food and fast food on television and magazines, yet the same magazines and television shows that serve up these ads also celebrate the waif look by portraying pencil-thin models. This has created a state of confusion and potential danger for many young women (and men). The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat and between “5-10 million girls and women and 1 million boys and men are struggling with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or borderline conditions.”
1/ In which paragraph is it mentioned that
a) Junk food is as dangerous as smoking?
b) people gain weight at an early age because of food advertisements?
2/ Complete the following table with information from the text.
Food advertisements are
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3/ Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Why do companies spend large sums of money on food advertisements?
b) What impact do food advertisements have on youth?
c) Why are many young women in a state of confusion?
d) Do you find the mixed messages from the media ethical? Why?
4/ What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) their (§1) b) most (§2) c) they (§3)
B) Text Exploration: (07pts)
1/ Find in the text words whose definitions follow.
a) the activity of attracting public attention to a product or business (§1)
b) having excessive fat in the body (§2)
c) a white crystalline substance found in animal tissues and various foods (§2)
d) eating disorder mainly loss of appetite (§3)
2/ Add an appropriate suffix “-tion, or –er, -ment, -ing” to each of the verbs below to form nouns: each suffix can be used once.
a) product b) watch c) consume d) move.
3/ Combine these pairs of sentences using the given connectors.
a) Many children are overweight. Advertisements on food. ( due to )
b) Young women buy any slimming product. Commercials on weight loss are convincing.(so...that)
c) You will get slim. You do exercise regularly. (provided that)
d) You consume an excessive amount of fatty food. You will be overweight. (if)
4/ Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final S.
a) products b) watches c) movies d) stores.
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5/ Complete the following dialogue.
A: Hello, have you heard about the new slimming pills on TV?
B: Sorry ? Slimming pills? …………………………………………………………………………………..
A: But the advertisements have shown real people before and after using them!
B: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….........
A: Oh! I thought I could get slim easily thanks to this new invention, but now I am afraid of using it.
B: Listen, you shoud……………………………………… and ……………………………………….......
A: You are right, I think…………………………………………………………..... Thanks for your advice.
Part 2: Written Expression: (05pts)
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
You are the president of The National Eating Disorders Association and you are giving a speech to children and their parents explaining the impact of food advertisements on their health. Imagine your speech. The following words might help you:
Dangerous – unhealthy – diseases – sport – walk – reading – watching TV – exercise – cooking – diet- water – fresh fruits and vegetables- fish- energy balance- anorexia- obesity-school performance.
Topic 2.
One of your friends was a victim of food poisoning, you went to visit him or her and had a discussion about food safety, imagine the conversation.
SUBJECT NINETEEN
Part 1 Reading 15 pts )
A) Comprehension (08pts)
Read the text carefully and do the activities.
The health time bomb of obesity is exploding. Already one in three UK
A key cause of the obesity crisis is our poor diet. The vast majority of UK
It is no coincidence that children eat the foods they see on advertisements. Marketers spend over £ 300 million on food promotion - almost always unhealthy - on TV before 9 pm, and this money is not wasted. Children and parents both say the constant marketing of funk food is one reason why they consume so much of it. In fact almost three- quarters of parents say that junk food advertising influences their children's food choice. Of course children's diets are the responsibility of their parents. But hard-pressed mums and dads need some help.
To ban junk food advertising before 9pm is the best way to protect children. Over 70 per cent of children's TV viewing is outside the hours of children's TV (when the government's advertising restrictions apply). The commercial TV programmes that children watch most are Ant & Dec, The X Factor and Coronation Street
1. Are the following statements true or false?
a. One of the three children in UK
b. Diabetes, hearth diseases and other health problems are linked to obesity
c. Children eat food they see on TV.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
1) What is the key cause of obesity?
2) How much money do marketers spend on promoting food?
3) What should be done to protect children from consuming junk food?
3. What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a. this (§ 1)
b. they (§3)
c. they (§ 4)
B.Text Exploration (07pts)
1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following.
a. slim (§1) b. healthy (§3) c. inside (§4)
2. Add two more words to each list of words.
consumer
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tasting
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3. Complete sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A.
a. Unless we act now, half of the children will be clinically obese.
b. If we ..............................................................................................
a. He said, ‘we must avoid junk food.’
b. He said that ......................................
a. It is possible to buy and eat fresh food.
b. We ..........................................................
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final S.
advertisers - cooks - diseases - promotes - newspapers - packages
5. Complete the following dialogue.
A: What have we got for lunch, mum?
B: .............................................................
A: But you know that I hate vegetables.
B:. .............................................................
A: Well, you adults always say that.
B: ........................................................
A: In fact, it is so tasty to eat junk food.
B: .............................................................
A: Don’t worry mum, I’m still young.
B: ............................................................
Part 2. Written expression (5 pts )
Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1.
The next decades are likely to bring about radical changes in our life styles. Fast food and junk food are invading our houses.
In a short paragraph, say why this happens and what consequences of such changes are.
Topic 2.
Are you personally concerned about the food you eat?
Name, in a short paragraph, the foods you won’t eat and give the reasons why.
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