2^ème Bac. S.H | May 2015

1. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given.        {5 points}
   1. Although he has money, he never helps the poor.
      In spite of
      Answer In spite of all his money, he never helps the poor.In spite of the fact that he has money, he never helps the poor.In spite of having money, he never helps the poor

   2. They used to visit us on weekends.
      We
      Answer We used to be visited us on weekends.

   3. I sold all my furniture.
      If only
      Answer If only I had not sold all my furniture.

   4. We didn't go out because it was raining.
      Owing to
      Answer Owing to the rain, we didn't go out. Owing to the fact that it was raining, we didn't go out.

   5. "Don't stay up late at night!" She told her son.
      She advised him
      Answer She advised him not to stay up late at night

   
   

2. Put the verbs between brackets in the correct tense or form.        {3 points}
   1. I handed in the application form as soon as I [sign] it.    Answer had signed
   2. By 5 this afternoon, we [have] three tests.     Answer will have had
   3. He was sorry for [not / be] able to help us..     Answer not being
   4. Don't just make your parents [feel] worthless!.    Answer feel
   5. I don't know how [deal] with complicated situations.     Answer to deal
   6. We are used to [do] quizzes like this one.     Answer doing

   
   

3. Choose the most appropriate modal verb to fill in the blank        {2 points}
   1. They (will / have to) probably set up a new hospital in the region.    Answer will
   2. You (can't / needn't) worry about everything.    Answer needn't

   
   

4. Put the words between brackets in the correct form.        {2 points}
   1. WHO and FAO are [national] organizations.     Answer international
   2. Poor farmers need [empower] to achieve food self-sufficiency.     Answer empowerment
   3. Where can I look for further [inform] on this organisation?    Answer information
   4. Farmers from developing countries need more [assist] .     Answer assistance

   
   

5. Match the words that go together to make collocations:        {2 points}

   	a. diversity
   1. civic	b. education	1.	1. Answer civic education
   2. cultural	c. shock	2.	2. Answer cultural diversity
   	d. society

   
   
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6. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words or expressions from the list.        {1 point}

   who

   whom

   whose

   which

   where

   why

   1. I don't know the person is insisting on meeting you.    Answer who
   2. This is the person wife is appointed the manager of our firm.     Answer whose
   3. This is the reason I must keep revising my English lessons.    Answer why

   
   

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

   a. asking for clarification

   b. apologizing

   c. advice

   d. regret

   e. complaining

   f. certainty

   1. You ought to make more efforts.	1.	Answer c. advice
   2. I'm sorry. I didn't get the last part.	2.	Answer a. clarification
   3. I'm sorry for making you angry!	3.	Answer b. apologizing
   4. I oughtn't to have wasted my time on Facebook.	4.	Answer d. regret

   All functions