Ras jebal Prep School

February, 2020
Mid-Term Test N 2 Teacher : Mrs.Alia Fessi
Level : 9TH Form

Name : …………………………. Class : 9B……..

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Language: (12 marks)
1/ Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list below. (4marks)
which - kills -recycled - reduce - them - breathe - who - contaminate - landfills - smoky

Every day people throw tons of domestic waste . Some people naturally keep their waste in special
closed plastic bags and put 1. ………………………. in big garbage cans. Garbage collectors come to pick
people’s waste and empty them in big 2. ……………………….. . Some of the discharged materials can be
3. ………………………., the rest is burned .When burned , those substances make 4. ……………………fires that
pollute the air for days. People living around that area find it difficult to 5. …………………………… . Factories
and means of transportations also release gases 6. …………………………. go up into the air and mix with
rain .When rain falls , it 7. ………………………. trees , fish and animals and of course pollutes water. That’s
what we call acid rain .So unless everyone decides to 8. ……………………..the amount of rubbish he
generates, we’ll be all in a seriously big trouble.

2/ Circle the right alternative (3marks)

The giant pandas are everyone’s best friend. They are cute, cuddly and lots of fun. Pandas like to live
in quiet bamboo forests away from ( animals / humans / cities ). But the forest is also wanted
by people to build roads and homes to live. Because of this, their ( tree / family / habitat) is
becoming smaller and there is (more / less / little ) space for pandas to find food and shelter.
Pandas have now been named an ( threatened / hunted / endangered ) species, this means
that there is a chance there could be no more left in the wild if we don’t look (after / for / at )
them. Many pandas now live in nature reserves where they are protected.
These nature reserves are helping pandas to find enough food and shelter to live safely. Thanks to
(their / its / her ) creation, the number of pandas in the wild is slowly increasing and it is hoped
they will continue to grow in number to reach a safe level again.

3/ Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form: (2.5 marks)

There are many problems which threaten the environment and all the living creatures. Pollution is
among the (dangerous) ………………………………………….problems. We can mention global warming and
acid rain . Indeed, our planet is (poison) ………………………….. by factory fumes and cars’ smoke. Since
they have damaged their own environment, individuals have to keep it (save)………………………. and clean
for other generations. In fact, we are responsible for (change)……………………………. our polluted world
into a better place. That’s why, they should find practical (solve) ……………………………… to such
environmental problems.
4/ Match sentence parts to get a coherent paragraph. ( 2.5marks)

A B
1- It’s obvious that smoking a- when they become addicted to it.
2- It leads to many serious b- become heavy smokers at an early age.
3- However, many teenagers have c- You can damage your health.
4- it’s hard for them to give up this habit d- is a well-known health risk.
5- Non-smokers are also in dandger because e- passive smoking is more harmful .
f- diseases such as lung cancer and asthma.

1 + …….. 2 + ……… 3 + ……. 4 + ………. 5 + ……..

Listening Comprehension: (8 marks)

1/ Listen and tick (√) the right option. (2marks)

 Marie was nagging at her brother Andrew because:

a- he was smoking in the bathroom.

b- he was wasting water in the garden .
c- he was wasting water in the shower.

 Andrew was using water for more than :

a- 30 minutes
b- 25 minutes
c- 20 minutes

2/ Listen then write TRUE or FALSE. (2marks)

a- It was Andrew who paid the water bill last month. (………………….)
b- Marie suggested that her brother should shower at their parents’ house. (………………)

 Was Marie thinking only about money? ⟶ ……………………………………………………………

3/ Listen and answer the following YES or NO question. Then justify. (1mark)

JUSTIFICATION: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4/ Spelling: Listen and write the missing words. (1mark)

a- That is more than ………………………………….. water for 10 people.
b- You used at …………………………………….. 60 gallons of water.

5/ Circle the right function of the utterance below. (1mark)

“ Please be careful !” : A/ ADVICE B/ POLITE REQUEST C/ WARNING

6/ Pronunciation: Circle the word that you hear. (1mark)

Our - hour timed - tied

 Ras jebal Prep School
February, 2020
Mid-Term Test N 2 Teacher : Mrs.Alia Fessi
Level : 9TH Form

Name:……………………………………… Class: 9B………

………………... / 20
LANGUAGE ( 12 marks)
1/ Fill in the blanks with 7 words from the list below. (3.5marks)

By - wildlife - most - endangered - smoky - therefore - logging - which - about

There are many organizations that try to protect the environment. The (1) ……………………………famous
one is the “National Audubon Society (2) …………..……………….was founded in 1990. It is dedicated to
protecting (3) ……………………… and their habitats. It campaigns to protect birds against dangers such
as pesticides and (4) ………………………… .
The “World Wildlife Fund” campaigns to preserve (5)………………………………… species especially in rain
forests. It tries to improve the quality of life (6)…………………………. informing the public about how to
protect the environment and (7) ………………………… provide a safe wildlife.

2/ Circle the right alternative. (3.5marks)

We all know about the effects of smoking on the health of smokers and the people they smoke
around that is ( addicted / passive / heavy ) smokers. However, many people are
unaware of the ( harmful / addictive / threatened ) effects of smoking on the
environment. So they ( should / must / ought ) to learn about it. Cigarette smoke contains
approximately 4,000.chemicals The air pollution that results from cigarette smoke is 10 times
(greater / great / the greatest ) than that from car fumes Once in contact with water,
cigarettes leak ( poisoned / toxic / healthy ) substances such as tar as well as nicotine into
the soil and water bodies. This can harm any living creature that encounters the toxins. Tobacco is
grown using many pesticides which ( release / spray / damage ) the ozone layer. Clearly,
the act of smoking and the waste it creates has a negative impact ( to / in / on ) the
environment. By quitting, you are not only making a healthy choice that will save your money, you
will also be protecting the Earth.

3/ Put the bracketed words in the right form. (2.5marks)

In today's society, we are exposed to risky levels of noise whether at home or at work . That’s why we
are all threatened of permanent ¹(deaf) .................................. The good news is that we can prevent
hearing loss by ²(realize) .......................................... the danger of excessive noise and turning the volume
down when ³(possibility) ............................................. . During National Noise Awareness Day, all
Americans and young people ,in particular, are encouraged to learn more about Noise Pollution
Dangers. They have 4 (reduce)………………………………… the levels of noise they experience everyday in
order to protect ⁵(they).............................. and people around them.
A B
 1. Rubbish from homes and factories contain A. collected and recycled, two trees are saved.
2. Recycling saves energy and raw materials. B. and how we can help reduce pollution.
3. For instance, for every tonne of waste paper C. could be saved each year.
4. Today, only 25% of the world’s paper is D. It also reduces the damage to the countryside.
5. If this happens, over 35 million trees E. recycled which can be easily increased to 75%.
F.materials which can be recycled.

1+… 2+ … 3+… 4+ … 5+…

4/ Match sentence parts to get a coherent paragraph. (2.5 marks)

Listening comprehension ( 8 marks)

1/ Listen and tick (√) the right option. (1mark)

The woman went to the doctor because :

a- She was very fat.

b- She was addicted to smoking.
c- She was stressed.
2/ Listen and write TRUE or FALSE. (2marks)
a- The woman got on well with her family. (……………………….)
b- The doctor didn’t prescribe the woman any medicine. (……………………..)
3/ Listen and answer the following WH question. (1mark)
 How did the woman spend her free time ? ⟶ …………………………………………………………………….

4/ Listen and answer the following YES or NO question. Then justify. (1mark)
 Did the doctor advise the woman to go on a diet ?⟶………………………………………………………..
Justification : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5/ Circle the right function of the following utterance. (1mark)

« Can you give me something to make me feel more relaxed? »

A/ Asking Permission B/ Polite request C/ Asking about opinion

6/ Spelling : Listen and write the missing words. (1mark)

a- It just requires change in ………………………
b- Do at least 30 minutes of ……………………..activity

7/ Pronunciation : Circle the word that you hear. (1mark)

watch - wash went - weight

GOOD LUCK !

SCRIPT
Woman: I’ve just been feeling really stressed lately. I’m shouting at my
family, and I start crying at the smallest thing. I’m so tense all the time.
Can you give me something to make me feel more relaxed?
Doctor: Well, I’m not the kind of doctor who will prescribe drugs for
something that just requires a change in lifestyle. What do you do for
pleasure these days?
Woman: I don’t know. I watch some TV in the evenings.
Doctor: Do you get much exercise?
Woman: No. But I watch my weight. I don’t overeat.
Doctor: That’s not the point. Exercise isn’t just about losing weight. It’s
about relaxation, getting some fresh air and being involved in an
activity that you have some control over. It helps you to clear your
mind. So, what I want you to do for the next week is do at least 30
minutes of physical activity every day. It doesn’t matter what. Just so
longs as you’re getting your heart rate up.

https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_listening_health.htm

LISTENING SCRIPT
Marie: Hey, Andrew. Stop wasting water! Turn the shower off!
Andrew: What? I can't hear you! I have the shower running.
Marie: Yes, exactly.
Andrew: What? Oh, okay. I can hear you now. What do you want?
Marie: Listen. You were in the shower for more than half an hour. That is
more than enough water for 10 people. I mean, don't you care about the
planet? You used at least 60 gallons of water. That is a terrible waste.
Andrew: I wasn't in the shower THAT long.
Marie: Yes you were. I timed you.
Andrew: You timed me?
Marie: Yes, yes. I timed you. Our water bill was astronomical last month.
[ Really?], and you don't pay for any of it. It was a hundred and thirteen
dollars ($113). And it's going up. [ Really? ] I . . . I mean, I know you lost your
job, but I am not made of money. Please be careful. I mean, at least, maybe
you could take one of your showers at the gym when you go in the morning.
I . . . I don't know how you can afford gym membership when you can't pay
rent. Please be careful. Okay?
Andrew: Okay, sorry sis.

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/water-conservation-script/