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    2nd Trimester English Exam Class: 2As.

    FL March/2024

    Part One: Reading (15 points) A. Comprehension (07 points)


    Read the text carefully then do the following activities:

    Muslims have made significant contributions to the field of astronomy throughout history. One of their
    greatest achievements was the development of precise instruments for observing the stars and planets. Muslim
    scholars like Al-Battani and Al-Zarqali improved upon earlier Greek and Indian astronomical theories, and their
    work laid the foundation for modern astronomy.

    In addition to developing new instruments, Muslim astronomers also made important discoveries about the
    motion of celestial bodies. They accurately calculated the positions of stars and planets, which helped sailors
    navigate the seas and traders conduct business across vast distances. Muslim astronomers also made significant
    contributions to the study of eclipses, comets, and the phases of the moon.

    Furthermore, Muslim scholars played a key role in preserving and translating ancient Greek and Roman
    texts on astronomy. During the Islamic Golden Age, scholars in places like Baghdad and Cordoba translated
    works by Ptolemy, Aristotle, and other ancient astronomers into Arabic. These translations were later reintroduced
    to Europe during the Renaissance, where they had a profound impact on the development of Western astronomy.

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    A/ Comprehension (07 points)


    1- Say whether the following statements are True or False.
    - Muslims have made significant contributions to the field of economy.
    - Greeks accurately calculated the positions of stars and planets.
    -Muslim scholars translated works by Ptolemy, Aristotle.
    2- Answer the following questions according to the text.
    a) What was Muslims’ greatest achievements?
    b) Why sailors were interesting in the positions of stars and moon?
    c) What did Muslim scholar do during the Islamic Golden Age?

    3- Find what or who the underlined words in the text refer to.

    a) their …………(§1) b) they………. (§3)

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    B/ Text Exploration (08 pts)

    1. From the text, give the synonyms of the following.

    - important ₌ …………. ₌
    Scientists …………

    2. From the text, give the opposites of the following.


    - narrow ≠……………… modern ≠……………
    3. Put the verb between brackets in the appropriate tense.

    a) If it (not /to be) so late, we (go) for a walk in the park. (Conditional 2).
    b) If it (rain), we stay indoors. (Conditional 3)

    4) Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final ‘ed’
    conquered - marked - included – played

    /t/ /d/ /Id/

    5. Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent passage.


    a) Then, through the centuries, overgrazing and tree cutting had contributed to the desertification
    b) and the Sahara region began to turn into a desert.
    c) until the Sahara became what it is now.
    d) About 4000 BC, the African climate became drier

    Part two: Written expression (05 points)


    The Islamic Golden Age, was a remarkable period of cultural, scientific, and intellectual flourishing for more
    than six centuries. Write a paragraph of about 80 to 100 words for one of the greatest figures of the golden age.

    Good Luck

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