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    The document summarizes some of the joys of winter in Lebanon in 3 paragraphs: 1) Although it snows in the mountains, winter weather varies across Lebanon. Some areas experience storms while others have sunny skies. Rain is seen positively as bringing good harvest. 2) Locals enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating and swimming after storms end. They also go on walks along the coast or mountains. 3) For a real winter experience, the author recommends exploring snowy mountains either for skiing or visiting mountain towns with fireplaces. Historic coastal cities also make pleasant winter destinations when sites have fewer visitors.

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    Winter in Lebanon

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    The document summarizes some of the joys of winter in Lebanon in 3 paragraphs: 1) Although it snows in the mountains, winter weather varies across Lebanon. Some areas experience storms while others have sunny skies. Rain is seen positively as bringing good harvest. 2) Locals enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating and swimming after storms end. They also go on walks along the coast or mountains. 3) For a real winter experience, the author recommends exploring snowy mountains either for skiing or visiting mountain towns with fireplaces. Historic coastal cities also make pleasant winter destinations when sites have fewer visitors.

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    The document summarizes some of the joys of winter in Lebanon in 3 paragraphs: 1) Although it snows in the mountains, winter weather varies across Lebanon. Some areas experience storms while others have sunny skies. Rain is seen positively as bringing good harvest. 2) Locals enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating and swimming after storms end. They also go on walks along the coast or mountains. 3) For a real winter experience, the author recommends exploring snowy mountains either for skiing or visiting mountain towns with fireplaces. Historic coastal cities also make pleasant winter destinations when sites have fewer visitors.

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    Winter in Lebanon

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    The document summarizes some of the joys of winter in Lebanon in 3 paragraphs: 1) Although it snows in the mountains, winter weather varies across Lebanon. Some areas experience storms while others have sunny skies. Rain is seen positively as bringing good harvest. 2) Locals enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating and swimming after storms end. They also go on walks along the coast or mountains. 3) For a real winter experience, the author recommends exploring snowy mountains either for skiing or visiting mountain towns with fireplaces. Historic coastal cities also make pleasant winter destinations when sites have fewer visitors.

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    The Delights of Winter in Lebanon

    In my home town, winter can be a pretty dull and depressing season outside the
    traditional winter resorts. Lebanon, on the other hand, makes the most of the
    Mediterranean climate and high mountains to provide a truly unique display of
    entertainment for the winter months _ often set against a blue, sunny sky. Here we examine
    some of the joys that make up a Lebanese winter.
    Although it snows in high mountains and sometimes the white stuff creeps towards
    the coastal line, in most locations it is not really winter. January and February, with their
    dramatic storms, do take the winter season seriously, but even then, you will see plenty of
    blue sky. As for the rain itself, most Lebanese people actually look forward to it. I certainly
    do. Rain means good harvest, a sign of changing seasons, and something that injects the
    subtropical climate with a little excitement. So when a storm comes up, I often head to the
    nearest fireplace or warm stove, relax and enjoy it. Sometimes, I watch from a high balcony
    as the pale-colored Mediterranean goes suddenly deep blue-green and waves rise up over
    the sea walls.
    After a storm, expect sunny weather. The Lebanese do; they fish, go boating, swim in
    the sea, or go on picnics to nearby picturesque places, enjoying the balmy warm sun of
    winter. When the rain stops, I like to round up friends for a walk along the sea side while
    the clouds are still rushing through the sky. Other people are out there too, dodging sea
    spray and wondering at the clarity of the mountains. Often on these walks, we run across
    an enterprising vendor selling roasted chestnuts from a pushcart, or sometimes it is a cart
    seller offering kidney beans spiced with cumin.
    To get real taste of winter in Lebanon, I enjoy exploring the mountains. The most
    beautiful time to go is just after a storm has cleared and fresh snow covers the peaks.
    Rooms are dominated by a huge stove. All the activities in the house are now centered in
    this room.
    Try someone downhill skiing at one of Lebanon's six winter resorts. The high
    mountains are covered with meters of snow every year between December and April, and
    they are well equipped with ski lifts, hotels and restaurants. Weekends can be a little hectic,
    both on the slopes and at the other facilities, so if you prefer a slower pace, try these
    resorts during this week.
    And simplest of all, don't let winter stop you from exploring Lebanon. A winter
    weekday is a good time to visit the great coastal cities of history_ Tripoli, Byblos, Sidon and
    Tyre,_ or even the snow-bound Roman temples of the mountains. Not only does the winter
    sky add drama to old stones, but these sites can be pretty hot on the summer day, and the
    mild winter temperatures can make a sightseeing tour through ruins more enjoyable.
    I- Comprehension Questions

    A- Answer the following questions using your own language.

    1- Skim paragraph 1 then pick two different opinions towards winter in Lebanon.
    (2pts)
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________

    2- What are the positive effects of rain? (1pt)


    _________________________________________________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    3- What activities do Lebanese people do after a storm ends? (1pt)


    _________________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    B- These sentences are wrong. Correct them. (2pts)
    1- The historical sites are mild in summer. _______________________________
    2- The writer likes to stay at home when the rain stops. __________________________________
    3- The sky is always black in winter. _______________________________________________________
    4- When the storm comes the writer goes for a walk on the shore. ________________________

    C- Complete the table with what the write likes to do during a storm and after it.
    (1.5)

    D- During a storm After a storm

    1- 1-

    2-

    Find the words to which the bold typed pronouns refer to. (0,5)
    a- It (paragraph 2) ______________ b- we (paragraph 3) ______________

    E- Pick from the text words that mean the following: (2pts)
    a- A place where people go for relaxation (par 1) ____________________
    b- Scenic (par 3) _______________
    c- Merchant (par 3) _________________
    d- Busy (par 5) ____________________
    II- Grammar
    1- Write in the correct form of the verb in parentheses. (3pts)
    a) I wanted to be the first to tell her the news but I was too late. Someone (already, tell)
    ___________________ her.
    b) Hi, how are you? I (see)________________ you for ages.
    c) I (get) _________________ soaked before I (reach)____________________ home.
    d) While John (clean)___________________the flat, Jane (make) _________________ the dinner.

    2-Tell the function of the underlined parts in the sentence. (2pts)


    a) I can take care of the kids. ________________________________
    b) I must not eat the junk food. _________________________________
    c) He kept thinking about them. _________________________________
    d) He spoke about bothering issues. _______________________________

    3-Change from quoted to reported speech. (5pts)


    a) Dana told Fadia, "You can read all the required materials with me tomorrow."
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    b) My mother asked me, "Did you get your evaluation report this morning?"
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    c) I told him, "Tell the supervisor where you are going."
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    d) I asked, "How does the photocopier work?"
    _________________________________________________________________________________
    e) The teacher said, "I will come to the meeting but I can't attend because my
    membership is invalid now."
    __________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________
    4- Form questions so that the answer is the underlined part. Then tell the type of
    the adverb. (5pts)
    a. I met the assistant in the park. _____________________________________________________
    b. The game starts at 9:00 a.m. _______________________________________________________
    c. I can drive quickly. __________________________________________________________________
    d. I love my brother very much. ________________________________________________________

    Type of Adverbs: a- _______________ b- ________________


    c- _______________ d- ________________

    5- Form Question tags. (1pt)


    a. She is not coming, ________________________________?
    b. You won't be late, _________________________________?
    c. They haven’t replied yet, ____________________________?
    d. She eats meat, _________________________________?

    6- Complete the table. (3pts)


    Noun Verb Adjective Adverb
    Negate
    Powerful

    7- Complete with the correct form of the comparative or superlative adjective. (1pt)
    a. He is (bad) ______________football player.
    b. Lebanon is (good) __________________country.
    c. His standard of living is (high) ___________________mine.
    d. This scene is (beautiful) ____________________scene I have ever seen.

    III-Writing
    A- Tell the figure of speech in each sentence. (2pts)
    a- Can I see you for a second? ______________________
    b- The sun is smiling. ________________________

    B- Write a classification paragraph in which you classify the activities that you can
    do in summer. Provide an outline. (8pts)

    Good Work

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