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            If we could just answer the question about the exact role of school in our life! We all understand that school is very important, but only a few of us can tell how. When little Jenny was asked why she went to school, she replied, "Because my dad and mom want me to go there". Kids go to school without a defined goal. Most of them hate it because of that; but later on, when they grow old, they get aware that school is the most precious present their parents have ever offered them. It is the window through which children can observe and identify with the world around them. School prepares the children for tomorrow. It teaches them how to think positively and inventively. It also teaches them good manners. Moreover, it trains them to solve tough problems because life is full of them. School is a fantastic place to make friends and to train for sociability and discipline so as to be a good citizen. In brief, school is the basis of all the fundamental ingredients of a successful life.

            A.     Answer these question                 [4 pts]

1. Give a title to the text.    

2. Why do children hate school?
   

3. What is the best gift can parents offer their children?
   

4. What is school compared to in the text?
   

            B.     Are these sentences True or False? Justify                  [5 pts]

1. We all know how important school is.
   

2. Jenny knows why she goes to school.
   

3. At school children get ready for the future.
   

4. School represents a small community.
   

5. Success in life starts at school.
   

            C.     What do the underlined words in the text refer to ?                  [2 pts]

1. " it " (line 4)  
2. " they " (line 4)  
3. " them " (line 5)  
4. " them " (line 8)  

            D.    Find in the text words or phrases which mean the same as.                  [2 pts]

1. purpose  

2. valuable

3. imaginatively  

4. friendliness

            E.    Pick out from the text a sentence expressing purpose.                  [1 pts]

1.      Purpose Clauses

II.     WRITING   

            Write about only one Topic.              [6 pts]

1. Write a paragraph about the reasons why learning English is important.   
2. Why do some students drop out of school? Write a paragraph showing the causes.   
3. Do you prefer to live in a city or in a village? Write a paragraph giving solid reasons.
   

   Writing C

   Village : Show Example

               I don't understand why many people insist on living in the city despite all its problems which they know perfectly well such as, crimes, thefts, heavy traffic, pollution, dirt and so on. As for me, living in a village is far better for several reasons such as security, serenity, clean fresh air and kind people. In the village you feel secure because the rate of criminality is null or at least very low. Besides, it is only in the village life that you can feel tranquil and have peace of mind thanks to the beautiful nature where you can enjoy the green vast landscape and the singing birds. Moreover, the air is pure and so is the water. The village is known for its cleanliness as there are no factories, no cars and almost no rubbish. Finally, the villagers are friendly, generous, welcoming and helpful, they never let you down. Owing to all these reasons; I firmly think the village qualities are absolutely non-existent in the city, don't you?.

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   City : Show Examples

               Life in the village is awfully dull, that’s why I prefer to live in the city, and I have solid reasons for this choice. To begin with, the city is not monotonous at all, everyday there are new things to see and new exciting activities to experience, new people to meet and share ideas with. Besides, the city offers lots of opportunities to find the most suitable job for my competences and I can ever do some part time jobs. Furthermore, it is only in the city that I can enrich my knowledge as there are numerous colleges, universities, museums and diverse cultural centres. Most importantly, the city is full of decent hospitals where I can get high quality service; in addition, of course, to the variety of clubs, cinemas, theatres and much more. For these reasons life in the city is more exciting and enjoyable, don't you think so?

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