Level: 3rd Year SC / M / TM / GE Duration: 2 hours

First Term English Exam

PART 1: READING (15 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Running a business ethically is good for business. However, “business ethics” if properly
interpreted means the standards of conduct of individual business people, not necessarily the standards
of business as a whole.
Applying ethics in business makes good sense. A business that behaves ethically induces other
business associates to behave ethically as well. If a company (or a manager) exercises particular care
in meeting all responsibilities to employees, customers and suppliers, it is usually awarded with a high
degree of loyalty, honesty and productivity. For example, employees who are treated ethically will
more likely behave ethically themselves in dealing with customers and business associates. Besides,
a company that refuses to discriminate against older or handicapped employees often discovers that
they are fiercely loyal, hard working and productive.
The best way to promote ethical behaviour is by setting a good personal example. Teaching
an employee ethics is not always effective. One can explain and define ethics to an adult, but
understanding ethics does not necessarily result in behaving ethically. Personal values and ethical
behaviour are taught at an early age by parents and educators.
Ethics are important not only in business but in all aspects of life because it is an essential part
of the foundation on which a civilized society is built. A business or society that lacks ethical
principles is bound to fail sooner or later.

A) COMPREHENSION: (07 points)

1- The text is about:
a) The advantages of ethics in business.
b) Ethics and ethical behaviour in business.
2- Say whether the following statements are true or false?
a) Ethical behaviour raises the degree of productivity.
b) Discriminating against the elderly is morally accepted.
c) Ethical behaviour is best transmitted through exemplification.
d) The neglect of ethical virtues can lead to failure.
3- Identify the paragraphs in which the following ideas are mentioned.
a) The good effects of ethics in business.
b) The threat of neglecting ethical values in business and society.
4- Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) List two advantages of practising ethics in business.
b) How can a company or society support ethical comportment?
c) Who are the first responsible of teaching moral principles?
 5- What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to?
a) themselves (§2) b) which (§4)

B) TEXT EXPLORATION: (08 points)

1- Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following:
a) encourages (§2) b) standards (§3) c) indispensable (§4)
2- Complete the following chart:
Verbs Nouns Adjectives
……………. productivity …………......
to necessitate …………….. ……………..
……………… …………….. advisable

3- Connect each pair of sentences with one of the given connectors. Make any necessary changes
such...that - provided that - because - so...that
a) Public authorities stop smuggling drugs. They set stricter laws.
b) They are honest. Their customers feel confident with them.
c) He is a famous person. He attracts a large buying public.
4- Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
1- (a) Some managers are setting a good personal example.
(b) A good ...........................................................................
2- (a) We should respect ethics in managing public funds.
(b) It’s high time...................................................................
3- (a) Some employees didn’t behave ethically.
(b) Some employees wish ...................................................
5- Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”.
standards - ethics - practices - employees
/iz/ /z/ /s/

6- Reorder these sentences to get a coherent paragraph.

a) such as business, medical, political, environmental, religious, or personal ethics.
b) Ethics is a moral code involving a clear understanding of right and wrong.
c) When people talk about ethics, they may be focused on one specific area,
d) Another word for ethics is values.

PART 2: WRITTEN EXPRESSION (05 points)

Choose one of the following topics.
Topic 1: Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 on the following topic.
Some people think that bribe-taking is the best way to get what they want. This is a totally
mistaken claim. Justify.
 Giving a bad reputation / image to the country.
 It is an illegal / unethical practice that we should fight now.
 People should complain about bribe-taking since there are honest servants and strict laws.
 If it were useful, it wouldn't be forbidden by law.
Topic 2: Though cheating is an unethical practice, the number of pupils trying to cheat in exams
is increasing. What do you think the causes of this unethical phenomenon are and how can we put an
end to it?
Best of Luck
Your Teachers 

2015 / 2014
ArdjounMaamerSecondarySchool
Duration : Level: 3rdYear Literary Streams
SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAMINATION

Part One : Reading (15pts)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Bribery is the crime of giving or receiving something of value to influence official action. Both the person
giving and the person receiving the bribe are guilty of bribery. Bribery is illegal for two reasons. First, it usually
involves a public official using his or her office for personal gain. Second, it can cause officials to make unfair
decisions that affect citizens.
Usually, a person who bribes a public official is paying to get special treatment. This special treatment
can come in many forms. For example, a company might bribe an official to win a government contract.
Bribing a public official is the most common type of bribery. In the United States, officials convicted of bribery
may be fired, removed from office, and sent to prison for up to 20 years. Commercial bribery, the bribery of
owners or employees of private companies, is also illegal in many places, but it is less commonly punished.
No one knows how often people commit bribery, but many experts believe that most people who bribe
officials are never caught. Bribery is more common in some countries or parts of countries than in others. Many
countries have made it illegal to bribe officials from other countries. Bribery and similar illegal transactions in
the political sphere alone cost the world an estimated one trillion dollars every year. Poor nations have been
found to be particularly exposed to bribery and other corrupt activities, though even the wealthiest nations are
not safe.
(Adapted from” NEW YORK TIMES”, Nov2007)

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is: a - a letter b - a report c - a newspaper article

2. Are the following statements True or False according to the text?

a. Only the person who takes a bribe is guilty of bribery.
b. Bribery is associated to modern society.
c. Officials convicted to bribery are punished.
d. Only few people who commit bribery are caught.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a. Whatisbribery?
b. Whyisbriberyillegal?
c. Are all bribery practices punished?

4. In which paragraph is it mentioned that corrupt people are rarely punished?

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a. it(§1) b. that(§1)
B/ Text Exploration: (08pts)

1. Match each word with its definition.

Definitions Words
a) against the law 1. guilty
b) having done something wrong 2. contract
c) a legal agreement 3. fined
d) punished by paying money 4. illegal

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
to imitate imitation imitated / imitative
……………………. ………………………… lost
……………………. corruption ………………………....
to counterfeit ………………………… …………………………

3. Join each pair of sentences with one of the connectors from the list. Make any necessary changes.
although – provided that – so … that
a. Bribery is common in third world countries. People cannot do anything without bribery.
b. Third world countries will over come their crises. They will fight bribery, nepotism and embezzlement.

4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”.
owners- officials - ethics- practices - parts - chances

/iz/ /z/ /s/

5. Fill in each gap with one wordfrom the listbelow:

bribe - corruption - illegal - corrupt
Bribery is the……..….payment made to a person in order to persuade him/her to do you a favour.
To……..…a civil servant is to corrupt him/her. Anyone who accepts bribery is .……...... and is involved
in………... .

Part Two: Written Expression (05pts)

Choose one of the following topics:

Topic One: Our country is witnessing unethical behaviours in different fields. If you are elected head of the
nation, what measures will you take in order to eradicate this kind of behaviours?
The followingideasmay help you:
- punish dishonest (corrupted) people …
- appoint honest civil servants …
- pass strict laws …
- fight tax evasion …

TopicTwo: Do you think that ethics are important in teaching? Explain using arguments.
 ‫الشعبية‬
‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫ثانويةالشهيد عرجون معمر‬ ‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
Level: 3 Year Scientific Streams
rd
Duration: 02 Hours Date: 04 / 12 / 2017

FIRST TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (08pts)
Read the textcarefullythen do the activities.

Corruption in the health sector can mean the difference between life and death. Poor people are the most
affected. Medical staff can charge unofficial fees to attend to patients. They may demand bribes for medication
which should be free. Corruption also costs lives when fake adulterated medications are sold to health services.
Without governmental control, public funds can easily disappear. World Bank surveys show that in some
countries up to 80 percent of non-salary health funds never reach local facilities. Ministers and hospital
administrators who embezzle millions of dollars from health budgets, or accept bribes give bad reputation to
qualified medical staff. Stolen funds also hamper efforts to beat major health challenges, such as Malaria and
HIV/ AIDS.
Governments need to publish detailed health budgets and financial information to be understood. As a result,
we can truck funds and prevent them from being stolen. Health workers need adequate pay and guarantees that
salaries will reach them on time. Governments need to tackle counterfeit drugs at source.
At the local level, we all have an important role to play. We must demand accountability from health
professionals and administrators. We can scrutinize clinic or hospital budgets. Or make sure we are aware of
official charges for free services. We must also demand public consultations over health services, and to
ensure equal opportunities.
http://www.transparency.org/topic/detail/health

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is taken from:
a) a web site b) a book c) a newspaper report

2. Say whether the following statements are true or false.

a) Corruption affects the poor the most.
b) People can be asked for a bribe inorder to have health care.
c) Governments can’t fight funds disappearance.
d) We don’t have to know about hospitals budget to ensure good health care.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that health workers should be well paid inorder to stop bribery?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What unethical behaviours are committed by the medical staff?
b) How can governments fight funds disappearance?
c) Is it possible for people to improve health services at the local level?
 5. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) They(§1) b) who(§2) c) We(§4)

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B/Text Exploration:(07pts)

1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following.
a) genuine (§1) ………… b) hide (§2) ………… c) insufficient (§3) …………

2. Complete the chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
e.g.: to corrupt corruption corrupt
to need ……………… ………………
……………… ……………… qualified
……………… difference ………………

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make the necessary changes.
such…that - providing that - in order to - so…that
a) Corruption is widespread. It is hard to eradicate corruption.
b) We stop corruption. We cooperate with the government.
c) Corruption is a dangerous phenomenon. It undermines the development in economy.

4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”.
bribes - services - threats - funds - fakes - challenges

/s/ /z/ /iz/

5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) For example, the illegal act implying money
b) Corruption threatens people and their governments.
c) which is called bribery remains a danger
d) because it destroys both faith and state.

Part Two: Written Expression

(05pts)
Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.

Either topic one: Fighting corruption is not the duty of government only. It is the duty of citizens as well.
 Write composition in which you say how you can, as a citizen, fight corruption.
 Use the following notes:
- Keep your probity and integrity.
- Not to be involved in corrupt affairs.
- Be an honest citizen and servant.
- Join anti-corruption organizations.

Or topic two: Technology has reached its highest development to the point that it has become a threat to the
modern civilization. Do you agree?
 Where there is a will, there is a way

Best of luck!

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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬

‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫ثانويةالشهيد عرجون معمر‬ ‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
Level: 3 Year Scientific Streams
rd
Duration: 02 Hours Date: 03 / 12 / 2018

FIRST TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (08pts)
Read the textcarefullythen do the activities.

Tax evasion is the illegal evasion of taxes by individuals, companies and trusts. Tax evasion often entails
taxpayers deliberately misrepresenting the true state of their affairs to tax authorities to reduce their tax
liability and includes dishonest text reporting such as declaring less income profits or gains than the amount
actually earned or overstating deductions.

Tax evasion is an activity commonly associated with the informal economy. One measure of the extent of tax
evasion ( the tax gap) is the amount of unreported income, which is the difference between the amount of income
that should be reported to the tax authorities and the actual amount reported.

In contrast, tax avoidance is the legal use of tax laws to reduce one’s tax burden. Both tax evasion and
avoidance can be viewed as forms of tax noncompliance, as they describe a range activities that intend to subvert
a state’s system, although such classification of tax avoidance is not indisputable given that avoidance is lawfull,
within self-creating systems.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/taxevasion )

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is taken from:
a) a web site b) a book c) a newspaper report

2. Say whether the following statements are true or false.

a) Tax evasion is legal business.
b) The tax gap is the difference between the reported and the real income.
c) Tax avoidance is the illegal use of laws.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that health workers should be well paid inorder to stop bribery?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What is tax evasion?
b) Is tax evasion linked to official economy?
c) Is tax avoidance legal to increase one’s burden?
 5. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) Their(§1) b) One measure(§2) c) They(§3)

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B/Text Exploration:(07pts)

1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following.
a) Normally (§1) ………… b) quantity (§2) ………… c) decrease (§3) …………

2. Complete the chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
e.g.: to corrupt corruption corrupt
to consume ……………… ………………
……………… ……………… qualified
……………… advertisement ………………

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a)

1-a)I regret having bought that counterfeit product.
b)I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………
2-a)Your business will continue to prosper as long as you keep your probity.
b)Providing that……………………………………………………………………………

4.Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “ed”.
started- advertised - finished - called - needed - helped

/t/ /d/ /id/

5.Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) For example, the illegal act implying money
b) Corruption threatens people and their governments.
c) which is called bribery remains a danger
d) because it destroys both faith and state.

Part Two: Written Expression

(05pts)
Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.

Either topic one: Using the following notes, write a composition of about 70 to 80 words.
You are a person who knows the importance of being a responsible citizen in society. Help your generation
be aware of that. Address them and write your SPEECH.
The notes:
- responsibility/necessity.
- Serious/honest/ethical.
- Help/needy.
- Care/environment.
- Preserve/public property.
Or topic two:What should be done to stop children from working?

Where there is a will, there is a way

Best of luck!


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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬

‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫ثانويةالشهيد عرجون معمر‬ ‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
Level: 3 Year Foreign Languages Stream
rd
Duration: 03Hours Date: 28 / 02 / 2016

THE SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (14 points)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Computers have become so necessary to modern living that it is difficult to believe that they are
a relatively recent invention. Undoubtedly, they have proved to be of great value, but they also have their
disadvantages. For one thing, they have added to our already large number of crimes.

Hacking was the first computer crime that most of us became aware of. By using their computing
expertise, people known as hackers can gain unauthorized access to someone else’s computer and make use of the
data which they find there. They may, for example, get hold of lists of the names of their competitors’ clients
and use these to build up their own businesses, or they may use hacking as a form of industrial espionage to find
out a rival company’s plans. Other hacking activities may be more obviously criminal, in that hackers may log on to
financial data in someone else’s computer and either alter it illegally or use it for fraudulent purposes.

The possibility of serious financial fraud has been greatly increased by the modern practice of purchasing
goods though the Internet. Apparently, the use of credit cards to pay for such purchases has led to record
levels of fraud with a great many people being swindled out of a great deal of money. Banks are working hard to
improve online security and to provide safeguards for customers, but fraudsters are working just as hard to
improve their fraudulent techniques.

Many computer users worry in case their systems are affected by computer viruses. The people who
introduce such bugs into other people’s computer programs may not intentionally be committing a crime, but may
be doing so as an act of mischief or spite. The motive does not really matter to the people whose data has been
deleted or altered or whose files have been corrupted.

Computers are part of a highly technical method of working, in which there are constantly new
developments. Unfortunately, there is also a constant stream of new developments in the fraud industry
associated with them. All computer users must be on their guard.

1. Choose the most appropriate title to the text.

a) Computer Crimeb) The Importance of the Computer c) Children and Computers

2. Fill in the table with information from the text.

Acts What for
Hackers - -
 - -
- -

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) How can hackers access to people’spersonal computers?
b) Is creditcardpaymentsafe to buygoods? Explain.
c) Why are virusesdangerouswhenthey affect computers?
d) Whatadvicedoes the authorgive to people whoworkwith computers?

4. In which paragraph is it mentioned that hackers are doing their best to better their skills?

B/Text Exploration:(07pts)

1. Find in the text words whose definitions follow.

a) a high level of knowledge or skill (§2)
b) to connect a computer to a computer system by typing your name, so that you can start working (§2)
c) a reason for doing something (§4)

2. Classify the following words in the table.

undoubtedly - competitors
prefix root suffix

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make the necessary changes.
unless - while - consequently - as soon as
a) Many banks have bad security systems. They are victims of hackers who access people’s accounts.
b) Your computer may be affected by viruses. You use a powerful antivirus.

4. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

After scientists (invent) the computer, they (develop) all sorts of software to help people in their work.
Nowadays, a lot of people (use) their computers to entertain themselves or learn different subjects.The
computer (transform) the life of the coming generations.

5. Underline the silent letters in the following words.

purpose - through - undoubtedly - foreign

6. Complete the following dialogue.

A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes, that’s true. Our web site has been attacked by hackers recently.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: They stole our name of domain and could block our site.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes, we were. We could restore it thanks to the contribution of all the authorities, our engineers and our
internet provider too.
A: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
B: Yes of course we have. Our website is the first to be visited in the Arab world so we have taken
measures for a better online security, and we will certainly sue the hackers in justice.

Part Two: Written Expression (06pts)

Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.
Topic One: You are appointed Director of computing network security in your country. Tell what measures would
you take to discourage hackers and reinforce computer security.
Use the following notes:
- Voting laws so as hacking becomes a crime in your country
- Organizing campaigns to increase people’s awareness about cyber criminality
 - Encouraging people to denounce hackers and their accomplices
- Reinforcing security systems by providing powerful and affordable software
- Investing money to develop computing security projects

Topic two:Fraud and corruption are unethical old practices in which our society is getting more and more
involved. What actions must the government and individuals take to deal with the situation?

PART ONE: Reading (14 points)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Nepotism or as we usually call it here, “les épaules”, (shoulders) is a wrecking and widespread phenomenon
in the Algerian society. Nepotism has become the golden key by which people can open up success doors, and it is
that big gate through which they can find the castle of happiness. Recently, the final results of competitions
and exams lead the Algerians to look for those standards that officials are following in choosing the winners.
The Algerian people have a very interesting view of nepotism, as they have become proudly boastful of being part
of it and having the clout needed for placing family members in positions of power.
Even if nepotism is the most dreadful thing which must be deeply cut off from any society, it has been seen
as the only way which may help people get what they want and reach a position of influence at the expense of
those poor unlucky individuals who are truly qualified, and willing and able to perform the job.
This form of corruption has strong potentials to destroy the country since there are thousands of people
who should not be in their roles, and that surely harms the economy of our country. Obviously, some key positions
are filled with incompetent individuals who do not do their jobs in the right way since their educational level, for
instance, does not fit the necessities of their work resulting in them showing low production, and low quality
of work.
The government must serve all people equally and fairly and should not create a family atmosphere which is
built upon the officials’ relatives and friends. Let’s try to form a society that is based on competence, potential,
honesty and talent, not on clout, and hopefully make a change for the better.

1. Are these statements True or False? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the
statement.
a) Nepotism is inexistent in Algeria.
b) People use nepotism to get important positions and jobs.
c) This behavior has no effect on the country’s economy.
d) Privileged selected workers have the full competency to achieve the required jobs.

2. In which paragraph is it mentioned that nepotism is the unique road to get important status?

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) How do Algerians view nepotism?
b) What are the results of choosing incompetent individuals for jobs?
c) Do you think that nepotism is ethical? Justify.

4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) which (§1) b) it (§2) c) who (§3) d) that (§4)

5. Give a title to the text.

B/Text Exploration: (07pts)

1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) perspective (§1) b) ruin (§3) c) justly (§4)

2. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.

competition - degenerate - unlucky
Prefix Root Suffix

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

A- a) Different forms of corruption are affecting societies in a bad way.
b) Societies ……………………………………………………………………………………
B- a) Authorities should make sure that any winners’ conquest aren’t the fruit of favoritism.
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………
C- a) The government didn’t deal with the problem of nepotism seriously.
b) I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words.

perform - competition - powerful - honesty

5. Fill in the gaps with only FOUR words from the list below.
impression - promote - concern - work - relative
The basic …………… about nepotism in business is that it contradicts typical customs in employment to hire and
…………… the most qualified candidate for a job. Even when a …………… is most qualified, hiring him may give the
…………… of nepotism.

Part Two: Written Expression (06points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One: You are soon to become a town mayor thanks to nepotism. Yet, you don’t feel proud about it and you
want to give up and denounce how unfair and illegal, it would be to take over that position. Using the following
notes, write a composition of about 80-100 words in which you depict the serious effects of nepotism, and taking
advantage of those standards, on our community.
The following notes may help you:
- Employee morale decreases
- Reduction of organizational productivity
- Destruction of Peers relations
- Lack of balance between authority and responsibility

Topic Two: Write a composition of 80 to 100 words on the following topic:

Some learners do not start hard work until the exams approach. What would you advise them to do?
 Be strong as you fight your way to success
The difficulty you face is nothing compared to the joy of success

‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬

‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫ثانويةالشهيد عرجون معمر‬ ‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
Level: 3rdYear Literary & Philosophy Stream Duration: 03Hours Date : 28 / 02 / 2016

THE SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Unethical behaviours in the workplace can be defined as any action that does not confirm with the
standards of conduct established by the organization. Unethical behaviours can occur in the relationships between
employees, in the way an employee goes about his business or how he uses company resources. Unethical behaviours
can even break the law in some situations.

Employees may use company computers to engage in unethical behaviours. For example, an employee who is
not permitted to use the Internet for personal reasons commits an unethical act by shopping online while working.
Random Internet surfing takes away from the time he spends on work related activities. Employees sometimes use
company’s email to spread inappropriate websites or videos to colleagues, some of which could be considered
disrespectful by the recipients.

Unethical behaviours can include “stealing” time from the company, as it is paying its employees and
receiving no productivity in return. In addition to time spent on aimless Internet surfing, time misuse can consist
of extending breaks beyond the allotted time, falsifying time sheets, coming into work late and leaving early and
running personal matters while travelling on company business.

Some unethical acts can also be illegal when a bookkeeper or an accountant commits embezzlement by
having access to the company’s financial records. As well as an employee dealing with personal files, uses Social
Security number to raid bank accounts or fraudulently obtain credit cards.
Adapted from Internet

1. Are the following statements true or false?

a) Using company resources is ethical.
b) At work, personal use of Internet is allowed.
c) Arriving late and leaving work early is considered as a theft.

2. In which paragraph is it mentioned that

a) Ethical behaviours at work consist in respecting the company’s code of ethics ?
b) Employees should respect their work time to deserve their salaries ?

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) When can an electronic address of a company be misused ?
b) List the different ways of stealing time from a company.
 c) How can an employee get extra financial gains unethically ?

4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) his (§1) b) it (§3)

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5. Choose the general idea of the text.
a) All workers behave ethically in their work place.
b) Morally unacceptable behaviours may occur at work.
c) Employees exchange websites and videos via Internet.

B/Text Exploration:(08pts)

1. Match the words with their definitions.

1. illegal a. one’s attitude or manner, the way a person acts.
2. embezzle b. steal money placed in one’s care.
3. behaviour c. contrary to or forbidden by law.

2. Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
a) moral b) fair c) responsible d) behave

3. Combine the following pairs of sentences with the connectors given. Make changes where necessary.
a) Your business prospers. You behave ethically. (as long as)
b) Corruption is widespread. It is hard to eradicate corruption. (so…that)
c) The employees stopped misusing the Internet. The company’s productivity increased. (after)

4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ‘s’.
practices - bahaviours - takes - manages
/s/ /z/ /iz/

5. Fill in the gaps with words from the list so that the text makes sense.
integrity - if - fight - time
It’s our responsibility to ……………… fraud and other unethical practices. It’s high ……………… we worked hand in
hand so as to put an end to immoral behaviour.……………… we all cooperate and keep our probity and ……………… , we can
succeed.

Part Two: Written Expression (05pts)

Write a composition of about 100 words on one of the following topics.
Topic One:
Many companies suffer from a decrease in their productivity because of some of their employees’ unethical
practices. Write a composition of 100 to 120 words suggesting how these employees should behave to be more
responsible and thus more productive.
Use the following notes:
- Respect the company’s code of ethics
- Be aware of the necessity of hard work
- Respect work time
- Use the company’s resources ethically
- Keep the company’s secret information safe
Topic Two:
Most Algerian companies look for profit but don’t care about ethics in business.
If you were appointed manager of one of those companies, how would you fight unethical practices?

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‫الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية‬
‫وزارة التربية الوطنية‬
‫ثانويةالشهيد عرجون معمر‬ ‫مديرية التربية لوالية الشلف‬
Level: 3rd Year Literary & Philosophy Stream Duration: 02 hours

SECOND TERM ENGLISH EXAM

PART ONE: Reading (15 points)

A/Comprehension: (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Corruption is a menace to civil society. It is the use of official position, rank or status by an office bearer
for a personal benefit. Following from this definition, examples of corrupt behaviors would include: bribery, fraud,
embezzlement, nepotism, and appropriation of public assets and property for private use. In this list of corrupt
behaviors, activities such as fraud and embezzlement can be undertaken by an official alone and without
involvement of a second party. While others such as bribery involves two parties: the giver and the taker in
a corrupt deal.
Corruption is widely spread in developing countries, due to their poverty, low salaries, the weak legislative
and judicial system, and the poorly developed principles of ethics as well as the political instability. The effects of
corruption can be summarized in three main points. First, there will be lower investments including direct foreign
investments. Second, the economic growth will be reduced. Third, the country will be exposed to currency crisis.
No country is entirely free of corruption. Corruption takes such proportion that it can hinder economic
growth and undermine efforts to establish good governance; it leads to the general degeneration of the social and
economic fabric. Thus, any attempts to reduce corruption should be based on creating an anti-corruption culture
and the rationalization of the role of the government in the economy.
Adapted from global–economic.com

1. Choose the right answer.

The text is: a) a book extract b) a website article c) a newspaper article

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) Bribery can be undertaken by one person alone.
b) Every country in nowadays world is threatened by corruption.
c) Corruption encourages the development of the economy.
d) An anti- corruption programme is the ultimate solution to fight against corruption.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned how to minimize and reduce the phenomenon of corruption?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What are the main causes of corruption in developing countries?
 b) What are the results of corruption?
c) Are the developed countries free from corruption? Justify.

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) it (§1) b) their (§2)

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B/Text Exploration: (08pts)

1. Find in the text words or phrases that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) honest (§1) b) prosperity (§2) c) to increase (§3)

2. Divide the following words into roots and affixes.

embezzlement - undertake - degeneration
Prefix Root Suffix

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors in brackets. Make the necessary changes.
a) Your economic situation will change. You will work hard and avoid bribery. (providing that)
b) This businessman is corrupt. He was arrested many times. (so…that)
c) The government stopped corruption. The economy increased. (after)

4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ‘s’.
behaviours - efforts - activities - practices
/s/ /z/ /iz/

5. Fill in the gaps with only FOUR words from the list below.
unfair - teaching – determines – relationships – ethical
Ethics is a set of moral values. It ……………… what is right and what is wrong. It touches all professions:
………………, journalism, business, medicine etc... It establishes ……………… codes of behaviour for each one of
them. These values are essential for better ………………… within society.

Part Two: Written Expression (05points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One: Corruption is an evil that must be fought now. What should be done to fight this crime?
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 70 to 80 words.
- sensitize people on the dangerous effects of corruption
- organize anti-corruption associations
- employ honest civil servants
- punish corrupt people
- pass strict and severe laws to fight corruption

Topic Two: Write a composition of 70 to 80 words on the following topic:

Some learners do not start hard work until the exams approach. What would you advise them to do?
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PART ONE : Reading (15points)

A/ Comprehension (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Child labour involves the regular working of children in their childhood at very young age from five
to fourteen years. Children in many developing countries are forced to work hard for full day against their
will at very low pay for their survival. They want to go to school, play with their friends and need love and
care by their parents like other children living in rich houses. But unfortunately, they are forced to do
something against their will.
In developing countries, the rate of the child labour is high because of poverty, low level awareness
for education and poor schooling opportunities. Most of the children of age group 5 to 14 are found
to be involved in agriculture by their parents in the rural areas. In most cases, parents of those children are
jobless or having low financial income. They send their children to work under inhuman conditions. Poverty
and lack of schools are the primary reasons of child labour in any developing country all across the world.
Childhood is considered as the happiest and vital experience in the life of everyone as childhood
is the most important and friendly period of learning. Children have full rights to get proper attention from
their parents, love and care, proper schooling, guidance, playing with friends and other happy moments.
Child labour is corrupting the lives of many precious children every day. It is the high level of illegal act for
which one should be punished but because of the ineffective rules and regulations it is going side by side.
Adapted from www.indicelebrating.com

1. Are the following statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the statement then
correct the false one (s).
a) Children from poor families are deprived from schooling in many developing countries.
b) Rich parents often send their children to work at early age.
c) Cases of child labour are found mainly in rural areas especially in agriculture.
d) Child labour is spoiling the lives of many precious children every day.

2. In which paragraph is it mentioned that

a) the government had better set tough laws against child labour?
b) most children are working forcefully?

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What does ‘child labour’ mean?
b) What are the main reasons of child labour?
c) List four (4) children’s rights mentioned in the text.

4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) their (§1) b) they (§2) c) it (§3)

5. Copy the title you think is the most appropriate.

a) Children’s rights
b) Children and exploitative work
c) The child and labour organization
 B/ Text Exploration (08 pts)

1. Find in the text words that are opposites in meaning to the following :
a) death (§1) b) urban (§2) c) hostile (§3)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
Example to labour labour labouring
………………………. abuse ……………………
to exploit ……………………… ……………………
…………………... ………………….. different

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1/ a) Poor parents send their children to work. Rich parents don’t send their children to work.
b) Unlike …………………………………………….………………….
2/ a) All the governments should protect children’s rights.
b) It’s high time ………………………………………………………….
3/ a) Children are forced to work hard in many developing countries.
b) They ……………………………………………………………..……
4/ a) I have a strong desire that the government will solve the problem of child labour soon.
b) I wish ………………………………………………………………….

4. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words.

labour - education - poverty - involve

5. Fill in the gaps with only FOUR words from the list given.
illegal - think - poverty - know - moral - due to
Child labour is a worldwide issue. It is …1…. overpopulation, unemployment and especially to …2…. Parents
have to send their children doing …3…. works rather than studying. If they …4…. that this brings them happiness, they
are mistaken.

PART TWO : Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One:
Child labour is causing concern to all governments. Write a composition of about 80 to 100 words showing
how to deal with this problem or the solutions proposed to eradicate it.
The following notes may help you:
 fight poverty and unemployment
 provide care and protection for children
 support poor families to educate their children
 impose strict regulations to ban child labour
 sensitize families of the dangers of child labour, etc.

Topic Two:
 Write a composition of about 80 to 100 words on the following topic :
If you had the opportunity to change your school? What would you change? What would be your ideal school?
(classrooms – teachers – subjects – classmates – timetable – leisure time – exams…)

Be strong as you fight your way to success

The difficulty you face is nothing compared to the joy of success
Best of Luck
J

PART ONE : Reading (14 points)

A/Comprehension (07 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Over the past decade, social auditing has taken on an important new role in the monitoring of labour and
environmental standards. It has grown rapidly in recent years, involving various companies, consulting firms,
labour unions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in industries such as forestry, agriculture, clothing
and footwear, and textiles. The combined pressure of campaigns by trade unions and NGOs, negative media
attention and an increasingly vocal public concern about working conditions have prompted some companies to
have theirfactories audited. Concern about the credibility of such audits has been a major issue in the public
debate about corporate social responsibility.
Auditing, inspection and monitoring are three terms used interchangeably to refer to the practice of
evaluating a company’s compliance with a set of standards. However, they represent distinct elements of this
evaluation and thus provide a useful framework for the analysis of auditing a standard.
A social audit is undertaken by a company to evaluate the working conditions existing in a facility or
supply chain. Unlike monitoring, it lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and involves a number of
steps, each one theoretically used in combination with the others. The performance of a social audit tends to
involve three related processes: the document review, the site inspection and interviews with workers,
management and third-party stakeholders. An auditor or team of auditors generally conducts the document
review, site inspection and interviews. Social auditing does not involve continuous monitoring, although
follow-up procedures are not uncommon.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is about …
a) The labour standards in different fields of industry.
b) Social auditing as a great role in daily business.

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) The media haven’t succeeded in their campaigns for social audit.
b) All the companies had their factories audited.
c) The company is responsible for the evaluation of the working conditions.
d) The social audit involves three related processes.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

a) Audit's credibility is a major concern for public debate?
b) All the steps of the social audit are related to each other?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) Why does a company undertake a social audit?
b) What have prompted some companies to audit their factories?
c) What are the three parts of a social audit?
 5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) it (§1) b) their (§1)

B/ Text Exploration (07 points)

1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) a period of ten years (§1) b) parts (§2)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
Example to organize organization organized
………………………. need ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… unified
to account ………………….. ……………………

3. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) It’s high time governments (to give) more importance to social auditing.
b) Now, many companies (to use) child labour to gain money.
c) I wish our children (to eradicate) corruption someday.
d) Children had better (to work) and (to give) importance to their health and education.

4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

audit–terms – evaluating –negative
One syllable Twosyllables ThreeSyllables Four syllables

5. Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

conducts – an – document – auditor – and – processes – the – other – review

PART TWO : Written Expression (06 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic one:
Child labour is one of many threats facing the children's life. Write a letter to the bureau of UNICEF in
Algiers exposing the effects of it on children and asking for a real prevention for them by giving more
importance to education and social auditing.
You may use these ideas:
Child labour / unethical / education important / make children aware / give importance / auditing /
punish companies / pass laws…

Topic two:
Do you think that Algerian companies respect labour standards (working conditions)?
Justify your answer by giving some examples.
 Your English teacher wishes you all the best in your Baccalaureate Exam

PART ONE : Reading (14 points)

A/ Comprehension (07 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

In many parts of the world, people do not hesitate to engage in activities that do not comply with the basic
patterns of ethics. The absence of legal structures to control their businesses and the spread of poverty and illiteracy in
their land encourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices. The illegal means they handle enable them to acquire vast
fortunes and hold immense influence over their communities.
In Asia and in Africa but also in South America, the widespread usage of child labour by merciless employers and
the expanding trade in drugs and narcotics dominated by powerful groups are vivid examples of the barbarous features
that take grip of human societies. Other misdeeds that are practised on a large scale involve the obligation made to girls
and women to perform immoral acts in return to low gains, and the extending manufacture of all sorts of forged and
imitated goods without any respect either to the statutes protecting the products and their inventors or the regulations
required for their safe use.
We also find that bribery and embezzlement of public funds by unscrupulous individuals take alarming
proportions in many nations. At the same time the unauthorised sale of fire arms and the marketing of suspicious
medicaments have become intensive. In addition, many operations are carried out by international organisations that no
authority is able to check and to penalize.
All these transgressions to law and morality weaken the resources of the state and impair the social condition of
the inhabitants because of the tax evasion they generate in every country. Worse than that, they enable their authors to
handle the clever strategy of laundering their billions of dollars through lawful channels where no suspicion will be raised
about the cruelty through which they have amassed and even the death of thousands of defenceless creatures they have
caused.

1. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) Wrong-doers have much control over the fellows in their communities.
b) Secured treatments and medicines are given to poor patients.
c) Big sums of money get deviated from their legal destination.
d) Legal business will reduce the incomes of the governments and states.

2. Read the text and put the following sentences in order they appear in the text.
a) The violation of the law endangers the existence of the state.
b) Some people become wealthy through illegal actions and activities.
c) Some inventions are illegally reproduced and sold in the world.
d) Some groups deviate public funds for their own interests.

3. Answer the following questions according to the text.

d) What do poverty and illiteracy engender in modern societies?
e) What attitude do wrong-doers have toward the law?
f) Is tax evasion harmful to the economy of the state?
g) Do people sometimes acquire fire arms illegally?

4. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

 a) their (§1) b)they (§4) b) c) which (§4)

5. Is the text
a) argumentative? b) expository? c) narrative?

B/ Text Exploration (07 points)

1. Match each word with its definition.

definitions words
1) punish for breaking law a) merciless
2) wrong or illegal actions b) misdeeds
3) showing no pity to people who suffer c) unscrupulous
4) without moral principles d) penalize

2. Which adjectives can be derived from the following nouns?

illiteracy - ethics - influence - cruelty

3. Ask the questions about the underlined words.

a)Poverty and illiteracyencourage the birth of all sorts of unlawful practices.
b) Money laundering is done through lawful channels.

4. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1) a-Many operations are carried out by international organisations.
b- International organizations ……………………………………..
2) a- “Honest people don’t take bribery”, he said.
b- He saidthat …………….………………………………………

5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a)a lack of specialised bodies to investigate foreign bribery
b) for several reasons, including: budget cuts in enforcement agencies,
c) Countries fail to enforce foreign bribery rules
d) and a failure to take advantage of existing defensive measures.

6. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final “s”.
ethics– practices – products – businesses – communities- drugs.
/s/ /z/ /iz/

PART TWO : Written Expression (06 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic one:
Child labour is one of many threats facing the children's life. Write a letter to the bureau of UNICEF in Algiers
exposing the effects of it on children and asking for a real prevention for them by giving more importance to education
and social auditing.
You may use these ideas:
Child labour / unethical / education important / make children aware / give importance / auditing / punish companies /
pass laws…

Topic two:
You are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics in business, but he/she seems to disagree with you.
Try to convince him/her with arguments. Write the dialogue.
 I am not going to wish you good luck. Awesome students like you
never need luck to be by their sides – they create their own destiny. Go
for it.

PART ONE : Reading (14 points)

A/ Comprehension (07 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

The media have begun to write about the loss of ethics in today's business world. Many people believe
that there are no absolute standards in ethics. Honesty in business doesn't seem to be in minds. The biggest
victim of this ethical decline is trust. Loss of trust can start between the employees and make its way up to the
supervisor and also between divisions of the companies. When this decline occurs, employees productivity
falls and employees theft begins to appear. Eventually, the trust between the company and its customers
decreases.
Why has an important topic as business ethic gone unnoticed and ignored?
The biggest reason is that ethics is misunderstood. Ethical behaviour conducted with honesty and
integrity, has recently become mixed up with political or moral concem.
Ethical behaviour is a personal matter which requires that a person be honest and truthful in all business
dealings. It starts at the top within its own employees and top management. Ethical behaviour led by the leaders
of an organisation will inevitably set the tone for the rest of the company - values will remain consistent.
Further,a well-communicated commitment to ethics sends a powerful message that ethical behaviour is
considered to be a business imperative.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is about:
a) The victims of unethical behaviour
b) Ethics in business
c) The employees' duty

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
e) There have been articles about ethicaldecline in business.
f) Loss of trust is between workers only.
g) People fail to understand the real meaning of ethics.
h) Ethical behaviour is expected from employees only.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that much is said about the absence of ethics in business?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

h) Which problem is today's business world facing?
i) What are the consequencesof ethical deterioration?

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

b) this decline (§1) b)it (§4)

B/ Text Exploration (07 points)

1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following
a)deterioration (§1) b)happens (§1) c)confused (§3) d) necessity (§4)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

 Verb Noun Adjective
Example to complete completion complete
………………………. product ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… ignorant
to believe ………………….. ……………………

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make changes where necessary.
provided that - although - in order to - such … that
a) Governments have made a lot of efforts. They have been unable to stop unethical practices.
b) Business ethics is an important question. It can't be ignored.
c) Local authorities are encouraging citizens. They want them to be more active.

4. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables.

ethics - trust - honesty - business
Three syllables Two syllables One syllable

5. Imagine what A says and complete the following dialogue.

A: ………………………………………………………………… ?
B:Yes, youcan. Any question youwant.
A: ………………………………………………………………… ?
B:I have about one hundredworkers.
A:………………………………………………………………… ?
B:Ithinkmysuccessis due to the priorityI place on relationships.
A:………………………………………………………………… ?
B: Imeanmyway to deal witheverycustomer and everyemployee.

PART TWO : Written Expression (06 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic one:
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 on the following topic.
Some people think that bribe-taking is the best way to get what they want. This is a totally mistaken claim. Justify.
- Giving a bad reputation / image to the country.
- It is an illegal / unethical practice that we should fight now.
- People should complain about bribe-taking since there are honest servants and strict laws.
- If it were useful, it wouldn't be forbidden by law.

Topic two:
You are discussing with your friend about the importance of ethics in business, but he/she seems to disagree with
you. Try to convince him/her with arguments. Write the dialogue.
PART ONE: Reading (15 points)
A/Comprehension (07 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Corruption occurs when organisations or individuals profit improperly through their position in an
activity, and thereby cause damage or loss. Corruption can be found in all countries but is particularly
widespread in states where the legal system, mass media and the public administration are weak and
undeveloped. Three levels of corruption are usually referred to: petty corruption (bureaucratic corruption),
grand corruption (political corruption) and state capture (corruption which affects the entire state apparatus).
Corruption is more or less widespread in all countries. These countries are often young states that are at
a stage where important social functions are still undeveloped or weak. In recent years there has been an
increase in corruption in many countries. However, it has also been given more attention and is being combated
both internationally and nationally
There are several degrees of corruption. The lowest degree is called petty corruption. Petty corruption is
when a public servant, for example a customs officer, doctor or policeman, extracts illegal fees from the general
public The second degree is characterised by the involvement of high politicians and senior civil servants who
take advantage of their positions to enrich themselves in order to stay in power. At its highest level, this form of
corruption, known as grand corruption, often involves large international bribes and secret bank accounts in
foreign banks. The third level of corruption, state capture, arises when weak states allow businessmen and other
powerful people in the country to exert an influence on legislation, regulations etc, with the effect that
competition in the private sector is distorted. Corruption always means that money is paid upward. It is the
poorest groups that are most severely affected by corruption. For example, it can be difficult enough for poor
people to afford to go to a doctor when they have to. If the doctor must also be given a bribe to do his job, poor
people might just not have enough money.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is about:a) The fight against corruption b)Corruption and its different kinds

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) Corruption is an international phenomenon.
b) All the governments are combating corruption.
c) Corruption has no effects on the society.
d) Corruption is a properway to gain profits.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that…

a) the society isinfluenced by corruption?
b) many countries take serious measures to fight against corruption?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) What are the three kinds of corruption?
b) Who are influenced by the corruption?
c) Where is corruption particularly spread?

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) their(§1) b)it (§2)
B/ Text Exploration (08 points)

1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a) strong(§1) b) few (§3)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective

Example to influence influence influential
………………………. corruption ……………………
…………..……… ……………………… different
to engage ………………….. ……………………

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make changes where necessary.
providedthat - although - to - such … that
a) Governments have made a lot of efforts. They have been unable to stop unethical practices.
b) Corruption has a negative impact. We must fight corruption.
c) Local authorities are encouragingcitizens. Theywantthem to be more active.

4. Classify the following words according to their stressed syllable.

affect - mathematics - honest - corruption
1st syllable 2nd syllable 3rd syllable

5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) For example, the illegal act implying money
b) Corruption threatens people and their governments.
c) which is called bribery remains a danger
d) because it destroys both faith and state.

PART TWO : Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One:Corruption is an evil that must be fought now. What should be done to fight this crime?
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 to 150 words.
- sensitize people on the dangerouseffects of corruption
- organize anti-corruption associations
- employhonest civil servants
- punishcorrupt people
- pass strict and severelaws to fight corruption

Topic Two: “Some people think that the world of business is a jungle and that ethics has nothing to do with”.
Write a composition of about 100 words stating your arguments for or against this point of view.
PART ONE : Reading (15points)
A/ Comprehension (07points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Nepotism is favouritism granted to relatives or friends, with no regard to merit. Nepotism can happen at home,
school, college, politics and even in workplace. Workplace Nepotism is hard to tolerate. Remember at school or college,
your class teacher or lecturer who gives preferences to his/ her favorite student. Political Nepotism is also common, where
their relations and friends are given importance when it comes to play a powerful role in politics. Similar is the case of
Workplace Nepotism or favoritism. Every employee wants to be appreciated for his/her work and performance.

In the workplace, when someone or perhaps a group of people appears to be treated better than others and not
necessarily for reasons related to superior work performance it is referred to as nepotism. It can also be seen in cases
where the supervisor is favouring a relative at the workplace and providing the particular person with more facilities than
the other employees working in the same office. It is a demoralizing factor for an employee who is part of the
organization.

Nepotism is a threat to an organization and needs to be dealt consciously before letting it creep into the system. In
present times, this subject has become a very sensitive issue causing a lot of stress leading to a drop in level of the
employees, dissatisfaction in the company and ultimate decision to move on from the present company.

1. Choose the right answer.

The text is:a)argumentative b)narrative c) expository

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
a) A person merit is well considered in nepotism.
b) Work performance is the reason of favoritism.
c) The employees are threatened by nepotism.

3. Classify the following ideas according to their occurrence in the text.

a) Nepotism makes employees change their workplace.
b) Nepotism is favor and facilities granted by the responsible.
c) Students may also experience nepotism.

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a) Do only workplaces suffer from nepotism?
b) Which fields are concerned with nepotism?
c) What are the consequences of nepotism?

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

a) his/her(§1) b) others(§2) c) it(§3)

6. Choose a suitable title for the text.

a) Nepotism is unethical.
b) Nepotism at School.
c) Nepotism in life.
B/ Text Exploration (08 points)

1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a) given (§1) b) boss (§2) c) menace (§3)

2. Give the opposites of the following words keeping the same root.
aware-appear - responsible -moral

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1) a-Some companies are violating the rights of the child.
b-The rights of the child ……………………………………
2) a-“ Counterfeiting has become a global phenomenon”, he said.
b-He saidthat ….. ………………………………………….
3) a-The managers should respect the code of ethics.
b-It’shigh time ….. ………………………………………..
4)a-If I were you ,I would check the expiry date.
b-You………………………………………………………..

4. Reorder the following words to make a coherent sentence.

a)a lack of specialised bodies to investigate foreign bribery
b)for several reasons, including: budget cuts in enforcement agencies,
c)Countries fail to enforce foreign bribery rules
d)and a failure to take advantage of existing defensive measures.

5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final “s”.
bribes - preferences - ethics - relations
/s/ /z/ /iz/

PART TWO : Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic One: Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 on the following topic.
Some people think that bribe-taking is the best way to get what they want. This is a totally mistaken claim. Justify.
- Giving a bad reputation / image to the country.
- It is an illegal / unethical practice that we should fight now.
- People should complain about bribe-taking since there are honest servants and strict laws.
- If it were useful, it wouldn't be forbidden by law.

Topic Two: Write a composition of about 100 to 120words on the following topic.
If you had the opportunity to change your school? What would you change? What would be your ideal school?
(classrooms – teachers – subjects – classmates – timetable – leisure time – exams…)
 Your teacher wishes you the best in your Baccalaureate Exam

PART ONE : Reading (15points)

A/ Comprehension (07points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

The media have begun to write about the loss of ethics in today's business world. Many people believe
that there are no absolute standards in ethics. Honesty in business doesn't seem to be in minds. The biggest
victim of this ethical decline is trust. Loss of trust can start between the employees and make its way up to the
supervisor and also between divisions of the companies. When this decline occurs, employees productivity
falls and employees theft begins to appear. Eventually, the trust between the company and its customers
decreases.
Why has an important topic as business ethic gone unnoticed and ignored?
The biggest reason is that ethics is misunderstood. Ethical behaviour conducted with honesty and
integrity, has recently become mixed up with political or moral concem.
Ethical behaviour is a personal matter which requires that a person be honest and truthful in all business
dealings. It starts at the top within its own employees and top management. Ethical behaviour led by the leaders
of an organisation will inevitably set the tone for the rest of the company - values will remain consistent.
Further,a well-communicated commitment to ethics sends a powerful message that ethical behaviour is
considered to be a business imperative.

1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.

The text is about:
a) The victims of unethical behaviour
b) Ethics in business
c) The employees' duty

2. Say whether the following statements are True or False according to the text.
i) There have been articles about ethical dec1ine in business.
j) Loss of trust is between workers only.
k) People fail to understand the real meaning of ethics.
l) Ethical behaviour is expected from employees only.

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that much is said about the absence of ethics in business?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

j) Which problem is today's business world facing?
k) What are the consequences of ethical deterioration?

5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?

c) this decline (§1) b) it (§4)

B/ Text Exploration (08 points)

1. Find in the textwordsthat are closest in meaning to the following

a)happens (§1) b) confused (§3) c) necessity (§4)

2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example.

Verb Noun Adjective
Example to complete completion complete
 ………………………. corruption ……………………
to produce ……………………… ……………………
…………………... ………………….. believable

3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors provided. Make changes where necessary.
such … that - to - although
a) Governments have made a lot of efforts. They have been unable to stop unethical practices.
b) Business ethics is an important question. It can't be ignored.
c) Local authorities are encouraging citizens. They want them to be more active.

4. Classify the followingverbsaccording to the pronunciation of their final "s".

minds - employees - practices - starts - decreases - ethics
/s/ /z/ /iz/

5. Reorder the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) For example, the illegalactimplying money
b) Corruption threatens people and theirgovernments.
c) whichiscalledbriberyremains a danger
d) becauseit destroys bothfaith and state.

PART TWO : Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic one:
Corruption is an evil that must be fought now. What should be done to fight this crime?
Use the following notes to write a composition of about 120 to 150 words.
- sensitize people on the dangerouseffects of corruption
- organize anti-corruption associations
- employhonest civil servants
- punishcorrupt people
- pass strict and severelaws to fight corruption

Topic two:
Do youthinkthatthereisloss of ethics in today 's business world? If yes, whatisit due to ? Whatcanbedone to change the
situation?
 Your teacher wishes you all the best in your Baccalaureate Exam

PART ONE : Reading (15 points)

A/ Comprehension (08 pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.

Ethics means a set of moral principles which govern a person’s behaviour or how the activity is
conducted. Advertising means a mode of communication between a seller and buyers. Thus, ethics in
advertising means a set of well-defined principles which govern the ways of communication taking place
between the seller and the buyer. Ethics is the most important feature of the advertising industry. Though there
are many benefits of advertising, there are then some points which don’t match the ethical norms of advertising.
Nowadays, ads are more exaggerated and a lot of puffing issued. It seems like the advertisers lack
knowledge of ethical norms and principles. They just don’t understand and are unable to decide what is correct
and what is wrong.
The main interest of advertisers is to increase their sales, gain more and more customers, and increase
the demand for the product by presenting a well decorated and colourful ad. They claim that their product is the
best, having unique qualities than the competitors, more cost effective, and more beneficial. But most of these
ads are found to be fake, misleading customers and unethical. The best example of these types of ads is the one
which shows attractive to the consumers who are watching the ads on television and convince them to buy the
product withoutgiving a second thought.
From the Net

1. Choose the right answer.

The text is : a) an extract from a book b) a web article c) a newspaper article

2. Write the letterthat corresponds to the right answer.

a) Advertising is a form of communication between ……………
A. the family members. B. a seller and a customer. C. an employee and his employee.
b) Ethicsis …………… in the advertising industry.
A.unnecessary B.required C.useless
c) Advertising has ……………. advantages.
A. no B.some C. lots of
d) Advertisers main purpose is to ……………products.
A.sell B. manufacture C.fake

3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that advertisements can be fake and unethical?

4. Answer the following questions according to the text.

l) What does ethics in advertising mean?
m) How do advertisers augment their sales?
n) Do adverts always tell the truth? Justify.
 5. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text?
d) which (§1) b)They (§2) c) who (§3)

B/ Text Exploration (07 pts)

1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:
a)advantages (§1) b)raise (§3)

2. Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root.
a)moral b) behave c) regulate d)without

3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).

1) a-Advertisers lack knowledge of ethical norms.
b- Knowledge of ethical norms ………………………………….…
2) a-“There are manybenefits of advertising”, hesaid.
b- He said that ………………………………………………………

4. Give the correct form of the verbs between brackets.

a) It’s high time advertisers (follow) ethical norms and principles.
b) After I (watch) an attractive advertisement, I bought the product.

5. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of their final ‘ed’.
decorated - convinced - advertised - decided
/ɪd/ /d/ /t/

6. Re-order the following sentences to make a coherent paragraph.

a) People also say that the influence of advertising is too great
b)partly because it adds to the cost of the products.
c) Many people are against advertising,
d)and that the children want every product they see advertised.

PART TWO : Written Expression (05 points)

Choose ONE of the following topics.

Topic one:You are a dynamic and active responsible in the marketing service of yourcompany.Write about
efficient modern advertising techniques usednowadays.
Make use of the following notes:
- use the mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet...etc)
- sponsor teams of sport and educational programmes
- create a well-designedwebsite for yourcampany
- create and print brochures containingprices and pictures of products
- put advertisements in manyauthorized public places
Topic two:Do you think that the budget devoted to advertising is wasted money? Give your reasons.

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