Haouari Boumediene Level : 3M.S Middle School School Year : 2014- 2015

Timing : 1 h 30 min

The Second English Exam Hi Hanane! I’m writing to you from London.I’ve been here for 10 days and I found this city very beautiful and attractive.My husband and I are staying in a hotel.We’ve got a spectacular view of the Thames from our flat!Everyday,we discover a resort.In the afternoon,we usually go shopping at Harrods.At the moment,we are admiring the London Eye.The views are fabulous from here!We are really excited! Tomorrow, we are travelling to Edinburgh,the capital of Scotland.We are going to tour there for about a week.We are going to visit the main sights such as: Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile,The Palace of Holyroodhouse, The National Gallery of Scotland,...etc.Then,on August 12th , we are flying back to Algeria. Write back and tell me about your holiday plans. Love, Amal

Part One: Reading comprehension: (12 pts)

A / Read the text (e-mail) carefully and answer the following questions : ( 4 pts)

1. Who is the sender of the e-mail?

2. Where is s/he now?

3. How long is Amal going to tour in Scotland?

4. Is she travelling to Algeria by plane ?

B / Read the text more carefully and answer the following questions : ( 4 pts)

1. How many sentences are there in the 1st paragraph ? : (1 pts)

2. What do the underlined words refer to in the text? (1 pts)

We refers to : …………………

here refers to: …………………

3.Which time does the present continuous refer to in the following sentences? Justify . (2 pts)

a / we are admiring the London Eye. (past - present –future) §1

b / we are travelling to Edinburgh. (past - present –future) §2

C / Lexis: (2 pts)

1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to :

nice = travel =

2. Find in the text words opposite in meaning to :

unhappy ≠ landing ≠

Syntax: (2 pts)

Correct the verbs between brackets in:the present continuous tense / the going to form or in the future simple tense :

Part Two : (8 pts)

A/ Make the following dialogues sound more polite/formal : (2pts)

Dialogue 1: ( an offer ) A: Do you want some water ?

B: No.

Dialogue 2: ( a request ) A: Show me your passeport .

B: Take.

B / Karim has made his next holiday plan .His friend Salim is curious to know about it.Find Salim’s questions: (6 pts)

Salim: .................................to spend your next holiday,Karim?

Karim: I’m going to spend it in Annaba.

Salim: ................................... this destination?

Karim:I have chosen it becaue this town has many tourist resorts.

Salim: ...........................................?

Karim:I’m going to travel by car.

Salim: ...............................................?

Karim:I’m staying there for about a week.

Salim: ............................................there?

Karim:I’m going to visit the main sights,take photos,...etc.

Salim : .............................................?

Karim:I will return back on July 31st.

My friends and I (to go) on an excursion to Guelma next week.

We (to stay) there for three days.Our teachers (not to be) with us.

How about you?Where you (to spend) your holidays?