2^ème Bac. S.H | May 2016

1. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given.        {6 points}
   1. "Let's start the test now!" He said
      He suggested

   2. They used to call her "Mammy".
      She

   3. "I'm sorry, but I can't help."
      I wish

   4. "Don't push this button"
      He warned us

   5. The food was disgusting, so they didn't consume it.
      If

   6. Although the test is difficult, it is clear.
      a. In spite of
      b. In spite of
      c. In spite of

   
   

2. Put the verbs between brackets in the correct tense or form.        {3 points}
   1. We are used to [use] technology for learning.
   2. He turned around as soon as he [notice] the police.
   3. I don't know why she has suddenly stopped [chat] with me.
   4. We[receive] an invitation by the end of May.
   5. You'd better [begin] the exam preparations now. Time is running out.
   6. I'd like [thank] you for your cooperation.

   
   

3. Join the following pairs of sentences with the words given        {3 points}
   1. My cousin got a loan from the bank. He wanted to set up a project. (so as to)
      

   2. The kids couldn't enter the room. It was dark. (because of)
      a.
      b.
      c.
      d.

   3. They ignored the answers. They ignored the questions. (not only ... but .. also)
      a.
      b.

   
   

4. Put the words between brackets in the correct form.        {2 points}
   1. We really appreciate your precious [collaborate] .
   2. She was such an [innovation] little girl!
   3. Critical thinking skills are [vitality] for students today.
   4. [Competence] people are the most likely to find well-paid jobs.

   
   

5. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words or expressions from the list.        {2 points}

   culture

   cultural

   priority

   alleviation

   values

   moral

   opportunity

   1. We should all promote poverty programmes in rural areas.
   2. It is a for the government to get young people involved in political parties.
   3. All the citizens should have obligations to their community.
   4. People from areas rich in diversity are generally open-minded.

   
   

6. Match each sentence with its appropriate function.        {4 points}

   a. cause & effect

   b. request

   c. complaint

   d. addition

   e. asking for clarification

   f. apology

   1. Would you mind repeating that, please?	1.
   2. Would you mind putting the car keys on the TV set, please?	2.
   3. I'm sorry to say this, but your kids have ruined my garden.	3.
   4. I'm sorry, but I promise this incident will never occur again.	4.

   All functions

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