FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST
Part One: Reading. (15 Points)
A- Comprehension: (8 pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21st September. The
General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and
among all nations and peoples.
The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and
dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes and those leaving in search of a better life. TOGETHER
unites the 193 Member States of the UNO in support of diversity, non-discrimination and acceptance of
refugees and migrants. It was initiated during the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants on
September19th, 2016.
This year, the International Day of Peace focuses on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the
world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages are shared with communities hosting
refugees, as well as people concerned that refugees may bring insecurity to their lives. “Together, let us
stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear
into hope.” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The Day highlights solidarity with refugees the shared benefits of migration to economies
and nations. Ultimately, it is about bringing people together and reminding them of their common
humanity.
Adapted From the Internet
*refugee: person forced to leave their country, especially because of political or religious beliefs.
1. Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer.(1pt)
The text is taken from: a. a book b. a newspaper c. a website
2. Say whether the following statements are true or false according to the text. (1,5pts)
a) The General Assembly has declared the International Day of Peace to promote the ideals of peace
among all people and nations.
b) The term ‘’TOGETHER’’ leads to conflicts and disputes.
c) The International Day of Peace aims to show support for refugees and migrants.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text. (3pts)
a) Why did the General Assembly declare the International Day of Peace?
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b) What did the term ‘‘TOGETHER’’ aim to?
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c) What is the reason behind people’s anxiety about the refugees?
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4. What or who do the underlined words in the text refer to? (1,5pts)
a) that (§2) b) their (§3) ........... c) it(4§) .......
5. Choose the right answer. The text is about: (1pt)
a) Human’s rights b) International day of peace c) United nations peacekeeping efforts
B- Text Exploration: (07 pts)
1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following. (1,5pts)
a) announced (§1) = ...... b) security (§2) = ...... c) profits (§4) = ......
2. Complete the following chart as shown in the example. (1,5pts)
Verb | Noun | Adjective
To organize | Organization | Organized
...............| ...............| free
...............| safety| ...............
To hope| ............... |...............
3. Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a). (2pts)
1/ a) The UN was able to bring harmony and peace in some regions of the world.
b) The UN .........................................................
2/ a) It’s obligatory to make peace in the world.
b) We ...............................................................
4)Complete the following sentences with (2pts)
(Has not been able to – could – will be able to –can -were able to)
a)He.................. join the anti- war association soon.
b) The UNO................. put an end to the Middle East crisis ,yet.
c) Nowadays , we.............. exchange ideas and opinions in peaceful dialogue.
d)Yesterday , the students ................. solve the problem easily.
4. Written Expression (5pts)
Fill in the gaps with the following words:
(respect - encouraging - other - absence - harmony)
Peace is more than the ............ of war. It is a state of being in balance and ............ Peace is
about community, about ............ and helping each other to live better. Most of all, peace is about
respect, ............ for ourselves, for each ....... and for the planet we share.
Best of Luck