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Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education

Jidhafs Secondary Girls School English Department

ENG 101

Midterm Revision Booklet

2017/2018

Principal Assistant Senior Teacher School Principal

Mrs. Ghaniah Al- Nashaba Mrs. Ahlam Yusuf Mrs. Suha Saleh Hamadah

Prepared & Checked by:

Ms. Marwa AlHaddad, Mrs. Ahlam Yusuf, Mrs. Ruqayah Sharif, Ms. Arafat Ashoor &

Mrs. Kawthar A.Aal.

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Contents:

No. Unit Required Writing

for the mid-term exam

1 Human Planet

1. Describing the climate in your

country.

2. Describing a city.

2 People 3. Describing a determined person.

4. Reflective Personal blog.

3 The Media 5. TV program (series-show-film..etc)

review.

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Reading 1: Read the following Online Guide and answer the questions below:

1. Manchester is a major city in the north-west of England. It’s one of

the biggest cities and it has more than 2 million people living there.

It is known for its good rail and road communications.

2. Manchester has four seasons. In winter, it gets so cold that you

can’t feel your fingertips and toes. The temperature drops low to

25o degrees. It snows a lot and it rarely rains. It becomes very dry. In

summer, it gets a little bit warmer and it rains sometimes. Some

days, it may get a little bit sunny and windy. The temperature

reaches 21o degrees mostly.

3. Things to do and to see:

You have to visit the magnificent Victorian buildings near

Albert Square.

For those who like dangerous activities, you should go white

water rafting on the waterfall and skydiving too.

In the city, you can shop till you drop! There are some lovely

souvenirs for friends and family.

If you are a nature lover, you must go to the countryside to

see the mountains, but be careful! There’s a dangerous cliff.

Do not miss visiting the adorable green forest and have a

barbeque.

4. Manchester is the perfect holiday destination for friends and

families. It won’t cost you a lot, due to its reasonable prices. But I

don’t recommend you visiting it during winter, because it’s so cold.

UNIT 1 -Human planet-

Written by: Fatima A.Aziz (2016)

Manchester

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Q1: Match the headings with the correct paragraph.

A. The climate. Paragraph (1)___________

B. The writer’s opinion. Paragraph (2)___________

C. What to see and what to do. Paragraph (3)___________

D. General information. Paragraph (4)___________

Q2: Complete the table with the suitable information:

Name Manchester

Location

Population

Weather

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Reading 2: Read the following article and answer the questions below:

Norway

Norway has four wonderful seasons and there are places to visit all year round.

Spring When the weather gets warmer after the long winter you can experience the Norwegian Fjords by boat. At this time of the year, the waterfalls are dramatic because the winter snow is melting. The days are warmer, but you need to bring an umbrella!

Summer People think that Norway is a cold country all year round, but in fact the temperatures can reach 25-30 degrees during the summer. This is the ideal time to visit the sandy beaches of southern Norway. There are also many beautiful lakes where you can swim and go sailing.

Autumn This is a quiet time in Norway and it is one of the best times to visit because the countryside is very beautiful. The trees change to wonderful colours when autumn comes. The air is also clear and fresh. This means it is the perfect time to go mountain trekking.

Winter When the temperature drops. Norway becomes an exceptional place to visit. In the mountains areas you can go skiing and snowboarding. It is also the ideal time to visit the north of Norway - the Arctic region. When the weather is right and the nights are long, you can see the spectacular Northern Lights- an unforgettable experience.


Source: Language leader pre-intermediate workbook – Unit 1 (weather) pg. 9

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Q1: Read the statements below and decide whether they are true (√) or false

(X):

1. Norway is known for its cold weather all year long.

2. The melting snow causes strong drifts in the waterfalls.

3. Norway can be really hot in summer.

4. Autumn is the best time to visit Norway.

5. You can see the Northern lights when the nights are long.

Q2: Match the words in the box below with the correct definitions. Note: you

have an extra definition.

1. __________________ A place away from towns and cities.

2. __________________ Very sudden and surprising.

3. __________________ One of a kind.

4. __________________ An area.

5. __________________ The amount of heat in a place.

dramatic - temperatures - countryside- exceptional

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Reading 3: Read the following article and answer the questions below:

Bahrain is a small island in the Arabian Gulf. The weather in Bahrain is hot and

humid in general. The average temperature is 36° degrees.

There are two seasons in my country; summer and winter. Summer starts in April

and lasts till November. It can be really hot in summer and the temperature

reaches 50° degrees. The rainy season starts in December, and it gets really cold

at night.

The weather is changing because of the human use of fuels, which releases

carbon and gases into the air. Also the earth’s spinning round the sun plays a big

role in changing the weather. In the past, winter was freezing with some sleet,

now it is mild and foggy.

People’s lives are affected by the weather. When it is too hot, Bahraini people

go to swimming pools and do sea sports. Also, they tend to wear light and

colorful clothes, like shirts and shorts. During the rainy season, they prefer going

to outdoor cafés and restaurants, as well as going camping in Sakheer. As for

their cloths, they wear jackets and hoodies.

I like the weather in my country. I enjoy sea sports all year long. Also, I can wear

light clothes during both seasons.

Q1: Match the headings with the correct paragraphs.

A. The seasons Paragraph (1)___________

B. The writer’s opinion. Paragraph (2)___________

C. Effects of the weather on people. Paragraph (3)___________

D. General information. Paragraph (4)___________

E. Changes in the weather. Paragraph (5)___________


Weather in Bahrain

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Writing 1: Kingdom of Bahrain is a great holiday destination for many tourists.

Write an essay (120-150 words) describing the climate/ seasons/ weather

there and how it affects people’s lives.


Paragraph 1: Checklist

Topic sentence with the name

of the place.

2 sentences of general

information facts (e.g. Location,

average temperature…etc.)


General Sentence about the

weather in this place

4 sentences describing weather

in all seasons, temperatures, special

types of weather.


A Sentence to tell readers you are

going to talk about the effect of the

weather on people.

4 sentences about how the

weather affects people’s lifestyle,

clothes, food, vacations type (good

and bad points)


To sum up, (write a general

sentence about your feelings)

1 sentences why & what you

like/dislike the weather there


3-4 sentences to tell readers how

the weather changed in the last few

years.

Writing Tip: You have to write well-elaborated sentences with details.

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Writing 2: You love the city where you live or used to live a lot. Write an online

guide (120-150 words) describing the weather there and list places to visit and

things to do.



Topic sentence with the name

of the place.


information facts (e.g. Location,

population…etc.)


General Sentence about the

weather in this place

5 sentences describing weather

in all seasons, temperatures,

special types of weather and what

to wear


3 sentences (List) about

interesting things to see there

3 sentences (List) about

exciting things to do there



sentence about your feelings)

1-2 sentences why & what

you like/dislike the place


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Reading 4: Read the following biography and answer the questions below:

Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) was a French writer and philosopher.

She was born in Paris. Simone was raised in a wealthy family, who

struggled after the World War 1 for losing much of their fortune. Yet,

she and her sister Hélène were sent to prominent schools.

In 1929, when she was studying at the University of the Sorbonne, she

met Jean-Paul Sartre. De Beauvoir and Sartre started a relationship

that lasted for life. Sartre later became the major French philosopher

of the twentieth century.

In the 1930’s and early 1940’s, de Beauvoir was teaching in high schools

in different French cities and at the Sorbonne. All this time, she was

developing her ideas about philosophy and about the position of

women in society. In 1949, she laid the foundation for the modern

feminist movement by launching her first book “The

Second Sex” which became a very important book for

women in the 1970s.

De Beauvoir travelled a lot, often with Sartre and

visited Portugal, Italy, China and the USA. Jean-Paul

Sartre died in 1980. In 1981, de Beauvoir wrote a painful

book about his last years.

UNIT 2 -People-

Source: Language leader pre-intermediate workbook – Unit 2 (People) pg. 13

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne_de_Beauvoir

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Q1: Complete the table with the suitable information.

Name

Date of Birth

Nationality

Job

Achievement

Q2: Answer these questions from the text.

1. In the early 1930’s and 1940’s, where was she teaching?

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Q3: Match each words in the box with the correct definitions.

1. ______________ Try hard to do something.

2. ______________ Important.

3. _______________ The groundwork or basis of something.

4. _______________ Having a lot of money.

5. _______________ Well-known and respected.

Wealthy- struggled- prominent- major- foundation

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Reading 4: Read the following biography and answer the questions

below:

John Smith is a 25-year-old artist. He is from Germany and he lives in Berlin. He

has two brothers and one sister. He is married to a beautiful English teacher and

has one son.

John is a very determined person, nothing stops him. Also, he is a quiet person

who doesn’t talk much and prefer silence. John is a hardworking person. He

works hard to achieve his goals and dreams. In addition to this, John is a creative

person. He painted and sculpted authentic pieces. Besides, he is very sociable

because he enjoys going out with his friends.

John studied in Berlin International Secondary school. Then he went to Paris to

study art and design in Kent University. Later, he continued his master in modern

art. He is an artist and a graphic designer in Denver Art Museum. John has lots

of remarkable achievements. One of his works was displayed at a famous

exhibition. In addition, he built a caring center for cancer survivors.

He is a good example one can follow. He teaches me determination. Also, how

to work hard to achieve my dreams and be optimistic and positive.


A. Writer’s Opinion. Paragraph (1)___________

B. Personality. Paragraph (2)___________

C. General information. Paragraph (3)___________

D. Education, job & Achievement. Paragraph (4)___________

UNIT 2 -People-

Written by: Maram, Ebtisam, Fatima, Ghufran & Batool – 1 Uni 9 (2017)

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Reading 6: Read the following text and answer the questions below:

Post title: Math is Fun! Date: 27/10/2017

Today I had a math exam. I finished first, and I was very happy about my answers. This

was my first time ever finding math easy. I am very thankful to my teacher Zainab.

Because she took time every day, helping me and explaining the lesson. She was patient

and understanding. I learned that if you work hard you will be rewarded. Also, don’t ever

give up on your dreams only because they are difficult.

UNIT 2 -People-

About me:

My name is Sara. I’m a student in Jidhafs Secondary Girls School.

Post title: Worst Birthday EVER. Date: 11/10/2017

Yesterday, I had the worst birthday ever. Many things happened that ruined my day.

First, I was trying to make myself breakfast, but I burnt my sandwich. Later, I was looking

for the dress I wanted to wear for my birthday dinner, but I couldn’t find it. The last thing

was the worst. While my family and I were on our way to my grandma’s house, we had

a car accident. All these horrible things happened on my birthday so I was upset. Yet, I

learned that we all go through bad days but we should always focus on the good and

positive side.

Post title: The day I lost you! Date: 3/10/2017

My uncle was with me in every step in my life and he was the one who kept encouraging

me. I’ve always thought that he used to shout a lot when he spoke to me, so I did not

listen to him whenever he advised me, and I used to hate him. However, when I lost

him, I understood that it was his way of speaking. That’s why it was my hardest day,

because I wasn’t showing him my love. I learned not to judge the person before

understanding him.

Written by: Ebtisam Ali – 1 Uni 9 (2017)

Written by: Maryam AlTuraifi – 1 Uni 2 (2017)

Written by: Maram & Ghufran – 1 Uni 9 (2017)

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Q1: Answer these questions from the text.

1. Who is the writer/blogger?

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2. Where does she study?

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3. Mention three lessons she learned in October?

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Writing 3: Some people make a good role model for determination. Write an essay (120-150 words) about a determined person in your life. Explain why

she/he is determined. Mention her/his studies, job and achievements. And

why you admire him or her.

UNIT 2 -People-


A Sentence to tell readers you

are going to talk about the

person’s personality

5 sentences (for each

sentence use an adjective

supported with an example)



sentence about your feelings

towards that person)

1 sentence giving your opinion

about the person's

achievements.

1-2 sentences why & what you

like most about this person



are going to talk about the

person’s achievements

5 sentences (about his/her

education, job and important

achievements)


General Sentence about

people/importance of

determination


information about the person

(Name, age, nationality,

family..etc.)


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Writing 4: Life is filled with ups and downs. Write a reflective blog (120-150

words) about some different personal issues and what you have learnt from these experiences.

UNIT 2 -People-

Post 1: Checklist

Choose a title for the post

5 sentences: mention the

time, people, place and what

happened.

2 sentences: mention what

you have learned.

Post 2: Checklist




happened.


have you learned.

Post 3: Checklist




happened.


have you learned.


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Post title: Date:

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About me:

My name is _________. I’m ____ years old student in Jidhafs Secondary Girls School.

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Reading 7: Read the following text and answer the questions below:

MasterChef Do you enjoy watching cookery programmes? Do you like cooking? What type of

dishes do you prefer? Master Chef is an Australian competitive cooking reality

show. Broadcasting at 9 p.m. on fox movies. It was produced by Shine Australia

on April 27, 2009. It has 9 seasons so far.

The program is about home Chefs and professional Chefs who take part in a

series of cooking challenges that cause them to face eliminations. At the end of

the season, one of them wins the competition and gets the main prize.

Throughout the episodes the judges taste the food and give feedback or score.

Another interesting thing about the show is the judges, Matt, George and Gary.

They are cheerful and supportive, they push the competitors to do their best.

They are so funny, they spread laughter whenever it’s too tense. Gary has short

black hair and black eyes. He is taller than Matt. George is bald and he is the

shortest.

To finalize, Master Chef is suitable for families even for children, because there

is no violence or bad language. In fact, it would help people learn more recipes.

Don’t miss the chance to watch it if you are a big fan of cooking shows.


A. Writer’s Opinion. Paragraph (1)___________

B. General information. Paragraph (2)___________

C. Short Summary. Paragraph (3)___________

D. Main characters. Paragraph (4)___________

UNIT 3 –The Media-

Written by: Salma, Budoor, Maryam, Zainab & Nebras – 1 Uni 8 (2017)

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Writing 5: You love watching TV. Write a review (120-150 words) about your

favourite TV programme, including the plot of the programme, characters

and stating your opinion.

UNIT 3 –The Media-



are going to tell a short

summary.

5 sentences summarizing the

plot of the program/film/series.



sentence about your feelings

towards that show)

1 sentence giving your

recommendation.



are going to talk about the main

character.

2 sentences about his

appearance.

3 sentences about his

personality (Adj + example)


3 Catchy Questions.

5 Sentences: general

information about the film/

series/ program (Name,

type, nationality,

timing..etc.)


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Q1:

Q2:

Name Manchester

Location North-west of England

Population More than 2 million

Weather

5. Winter: The temperature drops low to -25o degrees. It is cold and it

snows a lot and it rarely rains. It becomes very dry.

6. Summer, it rains sometimes. It may get a little bit sunny and windy. The

temperature reaches 21o degrees mostly.

Activities

1. You have to visit the magnificent Victorian buildings near Albert

Square.

2. For those who like dangerous activities, you should go white water

rafting on the waterfall and skydiving too.

3. In the city, you can shop till you drop! There are some lovely

souvenirs for friends and family.

4. If you are a nature lover, you must go to the countryside to see the

mountains, but be careful! There’s a dangerous cliff.

5. Do not miss visit the adorable green forest and have a barbeque.

Writer’s Opinion

It is the perfect holiday destination for friends and families. It won’t cost a lot,

due to its reasonable prices. But she doesn’t recommend visiting it during

winter, because it’s so cold

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B

Model Answer Reading 1:

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Q1:

Q2: De Beauvoir was teaching in high schools in different French cities and at the Sorbonne.

Q1: Q2:

1. F 1-countryside

2. T 2- Dramatic

3. F 3- exceptional

4. T 4- -

5. T 5- temperatures

Q1:

1. D

2. A

3. E

4. C

5. B

Name Simone de Beauvoir

Date of Birth 1908

Nationality French

Job Writer and philosopher

Achievement She found the modern feminist movement

Lunched a book “The Second Sex”

Q1:

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. A

Q3:

1. Struggled.

2. Major.

3. Foundation.

4. Wealthy.

5. Prominent.

Reading 2:

Reading 3:

Reading 4:

Reading 5:

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Q1:

1. Sara. 2. Jidhafs Secondary Girls School. 3.

She learned that if you work hard you will be rewarded. Also, don’t ever give up on your dreams only because they are difficult

She learned that we all go through bad days but we should always focus on the good and positive side.

She learned not to judge the person before understanding him.

Q1:

1. B

2. C

3. D

4. A

Reading 6:

Reading 7:

All the Best!

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