Second term exam - Harun Al Rachid

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Harun ElRachid

Harun El Rachid was born in 766 in Iran and died in 809. He was the son of Almahdi, who was the third Caliph of the Abbasids dynasty of Baghdad as you know. His mother was of Berber stock. Harun El Rachid married his cousin in 782.
In 786, he became Caliph. He was a man who was very fond of music, science and literature. He gave his protection of many scientists
and writers during his reign. Harun El Rachid had many friends. Among these friends were Khalid El Barmak, Fadl, Djaffar and Yahia. One of his pen-friends was Charlemagne, Who was the king of the Franks. Harun El Rachid was generous with him. He sent silk robes, chess game, a clock and an elephant to Charlemagne to show him his friendship.

What he disliked most was dishonesty. He was a famous hero. Harun El Rachid was portrayed as a man walking in the streets of Baghdad,
where he disguised at nights.

Part one

Section one: Reading comprehension : ( 07 Pts )

A) What do the underlined words refer to in the text: (01 pt)

1- who = ……………………………… 2- where = ………………………………

B) Copy the table on your answer sheet then much each question with it answer: (04 pts)

Questions	Answers
1- When was Harun El Rachid born? 2- How was he? 3- What did he like most? 4- Did he die in 800?	a- very generous. b- No, in 809. c- in 766. d- music, science and literature.

C) 1- Find in the text synonyms to the followings: (01 pt)

hate = ……………………….. well known = …………………………….

2- Find in the text antonyms to the followings: (01 pt)

died ≠……………………… received ≠ ……………………………….

Section two: Mastery of Language ( 07 Pts )

A) Put the verbs between brackets in the right form: (03 pts)

El Khawarizmi (to write) …..a book on Algebra, which (to be) …….based to some extent on Hindu sources. The name Algebra is of Arabic origin. It (to come) ……… from Al Jebr, which means " the union of broken parts".

B) Connect with these links:(who – which – where ) (02 pts)

1- Rhazes published a book, ………….summed up medicines of Greeks.

2- Lionardo educated in Bejaia, …………his father was a shopkeeper.

3- In India, there is a white building, ……….is called Taj Mahal.

4- This is the Caliph,…………….ruled Baghdad in 8^th century.

C) Pick out words that have these diphthong: (02 pts)

/ ai/	/ ei/	/ eu/	/ au/

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A very useful text, thank you sir

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Thank you Mr. Mohamed

It's perfect!

I think we need this text for famous people exam. Thank you