The first examination

موضوع: The first examination الثلاثاء مارس 09, 2010 5:36 pm

Level: 4^th Grade

01 hour and a half.

) ( The first examination

- of English -

Computer is a new automatic and electronic machine that it is used to help man in his work. Van Newman invented it in 1948.

It is one of the most important inventions of this century. It has a screen, a keyboard, a mouse, a headphone, etc. It contains five parts: Input, memory, arithmetic and logic, control and output.

Computer can write, play games, perform music and do drawings, etc. It can store and give information very quickly; it is able to do the work of hundreds of workers in a very short time.

Nowadays, computers are used in different places: Schools, universities, factories, hospitals and other public services and even at home; they make our life easier and better.

Computer

PART ONE: (14 PTS.)

Section O1: Reading comprehension. (07 Pts.)

A) Read the text carefully and answer these questions: …………………. (03 pts.)

j How many paragraphs are there in the text ?

k Are there 5 parts in the computer ?

l Where are computers used ?

B) Write (true) or (false). Correct the wrong statement. ……………… (02 pts.)

j Newman invented the computer 60 years ago.

k Computers are able to give and store information.

C) Lexis: (02 pts.)

j Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to: …………………… (01 pt.)

modern = …………………… necessary = ……………………………

k Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to: ………………… (01 pt.)

take ≠ …………………… more difficult ≠ ………………………

Turn the page E

Page: 01 / 02

Section 02: Mastery of language. (07 Pts.)

Activity 01: Complete the table correctly. ………………………….………………… (02 pts.)

Opposites	Words
irregular	regular
	justice
	ability
	possibility
	definite

Activity 02: Complete this dialogue using: so / neither. ……………………. (02 pts.)

Hamza: I have a computer at home.

Ahmed: ……………………………………………………

Hamza: I cannot use it.

Ahmed: ……………………………………………………

Activity 03: Reorder the words to get coherent sentences: ……………. (03 pts.)

j / answer / couldn't /. / He / question / this /

k / a / computer / . / need / Perhaps / will / you /

l / able / Are / computer / ? / the / to / use / you /

PART 02: WRITTEN EXPRESSION. (06 Pts.)

Write a paragraph of about 60 to 80 words using the following notes:

- Robots ( intelligent + modern ) machines.

- They / to appear ( America / 1987 ).

- They / present ability : ( hear + speak + smell ).

- Scientists ( future ability: to invent) robots (cook + clean + teach + …)

- They ( future possibility: to invent) robot mechanics.

Finished.

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Good luck.

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