Baccalaureate National Exam 2017 July Arts

Baccalaureate National Exam 2017 July Arts

[1] The winner of the 2016 Global Teacher Award is a Palestinian teacher called Hanan Al Hroub. She grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp near Bethlehem and she teaches refugee pupils herself. She specializes in supporting children who have suffered from violence. She
was awarded the Global Teacher Prize for her excellent contribution to the teaching profession. The finalists for this prize included teachers from India, Kenya, Finland, and the United States. The award was announced at an awards ceremony in Dubai, with a video message of congratulations sent by Prince William. He spoke of the great responsibility of teachers and how they could influence and shape a young person’s life for the better.

[2] Pope Francis announced via a video conference that Hanan had won the $1 million teaching award. I would like to congratulate the teacher Hanan A1 Hroub for winning this prestigious prize because of the importance that she gave to the role of play in a child’s education. A child has the right to play. Part of education is to teach children how to play because they learn how to be social through games as well as learn the joy of life, Pope Francis said.

[3] Hanan became a teacher after her children and husband were shot at on their way home from school. This incident had a negative impact on her children s behavior and personality. She was left alone to support them. With no help from the educational authorities, she started inventing games at home and inviting the neighbors’ children to participate. Gradually, the children’s behavior and grades began to improve. Now she teaches using play at school to help pupils reject violence and tension. In her speech at the ceremony, she told the audience that teachers could change the world.

[4] I’m proud to be a Palestinian female teacher standing on this stage. I accept this as a win for all teachers in general and Palestinian teachers in particular. I tell all teachers that our job is humane and its goals are noble. We must teach our children that our only weapon is knowledge and education,” she said after receiving the award. She says she will spend the prize money on supporting her students by creating scholarships to encourage excellent ones to be teachers.

[5] The award was created by the Varkey Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Dubai-based education entrepreneur Sunny Varkey. It aims at improving the standards of education for underprivileged children throughout the world. “ I hope that this teacher‘s story would inspire those looking to enter the teaching profession. My hope is that children from around the world will watch-this ceremony and think about what their own teachers do for them, said Mr. Varkej

I. COMPREHENSION (15 POINTS)

A. ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY. (3 pts)

1. The candidates for the 2016 Global Teacher Award were from different countries.
   . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Pope Francis was present at the awards ceremony.
   . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Hanan received support from the educational authorities.
   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. (3 pts)

1. How much money did Hanan get as a prize?
   . . . . . . . . . . .
2. How do children benefit from play according to Pope Francis?
   . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. What will Hanan do with the prize money?
   . . . . . . . . . . .

C. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH INFORMATION FROM THE TEXT. (3 pts)

1. To congratulate Hanan, Prince William . . . . . . .
2. While Hanan’s husband and children were walking back home, . . . . . .
3. The main objective of Varkey Foundation is to . . . . . . .

D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS THAT MEAN ALMOST THE SAME AS: (3 pts)

1. helping (paragraph 1) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. influence (paragraph 3) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. motivate (paragraph 5) : . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (3 pts)

1. them (paragraph 3): . . . . . .
2. ones (paragraph 4): . . . . . . . . . . .
3. this teacher (paragraph 5): . . . . .

II. LANGUAGE (15 POINTS)

A. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERBS FROM THE LISTS. (2 pts)

1. Ahmed’s mother . . . . . . . . . his children when he and his wife were in Mecca.
   looked into – looked up – looked after
2. The teacher gave his students another test because he. . . . . . . . that most of them got low marks in the previous one.
   turned down – found out – checked in

B. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SENTENCES. (3 pts)
1.
a. Leila would have come if you had invited her.
b. Leila would have come if you invite her.
The correct sentence is: . . . . . . .
2.
a. By the end of July, all students will be finished their exams.
b. By the end of July, all students will have finished their exams.
The correct sentence is: . . . . . .
3.
a. Ali left the meeting quickly. He must have received an urgent call.
b. Ali left the meeting quickly. He must receive an urgent call.
The correct sentence is: . . . . . . . . . . .

C. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM. (2 pts)
When the old lady (return) . . . . . . . . to her apartment, she discovered that burglars (break) . . .. . . . . . into her house during her absence

D. REPLACE THE UNDERLINED PHRASES WITH THE RIGHT COLLOCATIONS FROM THE LIST. (2 pts)
adult illiteracy – brain drain – primary education – brain gain – adult literacy

1. Many African countries suffer from the emigration of skilled workers.
   Many African countries suffer from. . . . . .
2. Morocco is investing a lot in teaching adults to read and write.
   Morocco is investing a lot in . . . . . . . .

E. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LISTS. (2 pts)

1. I know a good restaurant . . . . . . we can try Mexican food.
   that – who – where
2. I can’t find my mobile phone. I . . . . . . have left it at home.
   might – will – need

F. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER. (2 pts)

1. It’s a sunny day. You and your friend are bored. What would you say to him/ her?
   a. Many thanks for your advice.
   b. Why don’t we go swimming?
   c. Have a nice day.
   The appropriate answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Your classmate got 20/20 on a math test. What would you say to him/ her?
   a. I’m awfully sorry for this mark.
   b. Thank you for your mark.
   c. Congratulations on getting the top mark.
   The appropriate answer is. . . . . . .

G. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EXCHANGES AS INDICATED. (2 pts)

1. Ahmed is in the museum. He asks a man to take a photo of him.
   Ahmed: (Make a request)………………
2. Eric has just watched a new film.
   Emma: (Ask for opinion)…………………
   Eric: It was great but a bit long

III. WRITING (10 POINTS) DO TASKS 1 AND 2.

TASK 1: Complete the following paragraph. (4 pts)
Many children leave their homes to live on the streets. There are many causes to this problem. First, . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TASK 2: Write an e-mail to your American friend, Jane, telling her about some cultural aspects (food, clothes, music, etc…) in your area. (6 pts)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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