First Term Exam - Letter

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Text:

Dear Jack ,

Sorry I was not able to attend your party last Sunday. I was quite ready to come and just about to leave when a friend of mine from Algeria on her way to America dropped in. She wanted to spend the night at home. The next morning, she left. This was why I couldn't come, could I ?

Of course, I tried to call, but I couldn't get through .Your number was engaged. I hope you will understand. I know you needed my CD player, but I am sure you all had a good time .

Love ,

Jill

PART ONE:

Section One: Reading Comprehension ( 07 Pts)

A) Read the text carefully and answer these questions : ( 03 Pts)

1) Could Jill attend Jack's party ?

2) Where is Jill ' s friend from ?

3) Where did she travel ?

B) Write '' true '' or '' false '' .Correct the wrong statement : ( 02 Pts )

1) The text is a dialogue . …………………….

2) Jill is the receiver and Jack the sender . ……………………

A) Lexis :

1) Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following : ( 01 Pt )

To phone =………………… I wish = I ………………..

2) Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following : ( 01 Pt )

Bad ≠ ……………………… next ≠ ………………………

Section Two : Mastery of Language ( 7 pts ) .

What do these sentences express ? ability ? inability or permission ?

1) Jack couldn't come to the party . ( ………………………………………. )

2) Can I dance with you ? (…………………………………….. )

3) Jill can sing and dance . (……………………………………. )

B) Reorder these words alphabetically:

attend Algeria about able

1)…………………… 2) …………………… 3)…………………… 4)…………………...

C) Classify these words according to their pronunciation : ( 02 Pts)

Trip leave party need

/ i /	/ i: /

Part Two : Integration Phase ( Written Expression ) ( 6 pts )

Write a letter of apology to a friend of yours .Include an explanation on why you are / were not able to attend the party ( birthday , wedding ………).

Use : could / can ; couldn't / can't or able to . ( from 6 to 8 lines ) .

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Endless thanks Mrs.Mahamed

NOR wrote:: Endless thanks Mrs.Mahamed

Thank you , indeed