2FL First Test - 2019-2020

Ain Zaouia Secondary School Academic Year: 2019-2020
Level: Second Year Time allocated: 1 hour.

Full Name: …………………………………
The First Term English Test (N°01)
Class: 2FL
 A/Comprehension:
Read the text carefully to do the activities below.
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is hard
to compare the life of the ancient people and the life of the people of the twenty first century because so
many changes have occurred.
To start with, people were not able to travel such long distances in such short period of time. The planes
were not that popular because they used to be a very expensive means of transport. Nowadays, we have
become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars and more people also travel by plane. Moreover, in
the past people had to work much harder as they did not have tools which made their work easier. Today,
most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and other machines. In the past the
conditions of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Many people could not afford household
appliances like fridge, TV set or vacuum cleaner because they used to be luxurious goods. Another
difference between living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays the access to education is much
easier. In the past, there were fewer schools and the quality of the education they provided was much
poorer. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational materials that you need thanks to the
Internet. Another difference is that in the past there were not that many sources of entertainment. Therefore,
people used to spend more time with their friends.
All things considering, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly. It is definitely
much easier now however, it is not easy to decide whether it is also better. The scientific achievements and
technological progress are amazing. We still create new inventions which simplify our lives. On the other
hand, however, life now is much faster and busier than it used to be in the past. Moreover, it has also
become more dangerous. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be discussed whether the
quality
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Interpretation: answer the following question according to the text:
1- Choose the correct answer: The text is:
https://www.bryk.pl/wypracowania/jezyki/angielski/22622-life-in-the-past-and-life-now-comparison.html
1. Say whether the following statements are true or false:

a- It is not easy to compare the ancestor’s life and today’s life ………………….
b- Travelling by plane was a cheap means over the last decade …….....................
c- TV set or vacuum cleaner are considered as luxurious goods today ………………….
d- The author has the firm conviction that today’s life is better than it used to be in the past. ……………
2. Complete the table below with information from the text.

Difference in Before the last decade Over the last decade
Transport …………………………………………. ………………………………………….
………………………………………… …………………………………………..
Work ………………………………………… ………………………………………….
………………………………………… ………………………………………….
Education …………………………………………. ………………………………………….
………………………………………… …………………………………………..
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3. What/ who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a-they …………………………… (2§) - b- it ………………………………. (3§)
4. Give a title to the text: ……………………………………………………………………………….
 B/Text Exploration:
1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following.
a- pleasure = ………………………….. (§2) - b- development = ……………………… (§3)
2. Find in the text words or phrases that are opposites in meaning to the following.
a- similarities = ………………………… (§2) - b- destroy = ………………………… (§3)
3. Complete the following table.
Verb Noun Adjective

………………. invention ………………
………………. ……………… improved
to compare ……………….. ………………..
4. Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

a- It is hard to compare past and present life because many changes have occurred.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
b- Most people used to travel over long distances on foot.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Fill in the blanks with the suitable Relative Pronouns :
John: Hi William! Where did you go on holiday?
William: I went to Greece …………….. I had spent a nice time.
John: Did you visit anything exciting place there?
William: Yes. I went to the Acropolis…………………. is very famous. I also visited the stadium
…………………the first Olympic Games were held.
John: Did you meet anyone there?
William: Yes. I met a girl ……………….. was from England. She knew a Greek family ……………
lived in Athens and she took me to meet them. They were a very rich and kind family ……………….
friendliness made me feel very welcome.
John: It sounds like you enjoyed yourself!
William: Yes, it’s a country ………………. I would like to go back.
THE BEST OF LUCK
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Ain Zaouia Secondary School Academic Year: 2019-2020

Level: Second Year Time allocated: 1 hour.

1. Say whether the following statements are true or false:

2. Complete the table below with information from the text.

4. Give a title to the text: ……………………………………………………………………………….

a- similarities = ………………………… (§2) - b- destroy = ………………………… (§3)

3. Complete the following table.

Verb Noun Adjective

4. Ask questions that the underlined words answer.

5. Fill in the blanks with the suitable Relative Pronouns :

John: Hi William! Where did you go on holiday?

William: I went to Greece …………….. I had spent a nice time.

John: Did you visit anything exciting place there?

John: Did you meet anyone there?

John: It sounds like you enjoyed yourself!

William: Yes, it’s a country ………………. I would like to go back.

THE BEST OF LUCK

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