First term second test

Mekni Ramdane Middle School

The Second Test of the First Term

Level : 20AM

Text:

Charles Dickens was born in 1812. Very early, he enjoyed reading a lot,
walking and going to the theatre. His father was very nice but he
always had very serious problems with money. So, in 1824, Charles had
to stop going to school and he worked in a factory for 3 months. He has
never forgotten this terrible experience. But soon, his father's
situation became better and Charles went back to school. He left school
at the age of 15 and worked as a journalist.
He got married in
1836. During the following 20 years, he wrote 20 famous books, such as:
"David Copperfield" and "Oliver Twist". He died rich and famous in 1870.

PART ONE: 14 pts

Section One: Reading Comprehension ( 07 Pts)
A) Read the text and answer the following questions ( 05 Pts)
1- When was Charles Dickens born?
2- Did he like reading?
3- When did he leave school?
4- How long ago did Charles Dickens get married?
5- Whose book is "Oliver Twist"?
B) Lexis.: (02pts)
1- Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following:

well-known = ………………………. liked = …………………….

2- Find in the text words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to the following:

always ≠ ……………………………. died ≠ ……………………….

Section Two: Mastery of ******** ( 07 Pts)
A) Complete the table ( 02 Pts )

INFINITIVE

SIMPLE PAST

to …………….

was / were

to go

…………………

to …………….

became

to play

………………….

B) Ask questions on the underlined words . ( 03 pts)
Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist in 1838.
He died 139 years ago.
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in England.
C)Classify the following words according to their final "ED"(02 pts)
ended – died – worked – stopped

/ T /

/ D /

/ ID /

…………

…………

…………

PART TWO: Integration Phase (written expression) ( 06 Pts)
Your
English teacher asked you to make a project about one of the Algerian
writers. You and your friends chose Mohammed Dib. Use the following
card and write a short biography.
Surname: Dib Occupation: famous writer.
First name: Mohamed Nationality: Algerian
Date of birth: 21st July 1920 books : “L’incendie” – “La grande Maison”
Place of birth: Telemcen Date of death : 2003.

Active Member

Thank you dear sister Radia. Very well structured paper. May Allah protect you

Active Member

Thank you dear sir.But,I think that it is too long to be a test.

Honour Member

Is it? It may appear so. Thank you Mrs. Radia