Test Number 13 Answer Key

I- COMPREHENSION: 15 POINTS

A- Skim the three texts and match the numbers with the letters: (3 pts)

  • 1- C (Working toward Urban renewal)
  • 2- B (A home for the homeless)
  • 3- A (Living with climate change)

B- Read the texts A and B and complete this chart: (3 pts; 0.5 pt each)

NameProblem FacedCause of ProblemEffect of problem
FrancescoPoor soil, droughtClimate change, poor farmingIncreased water usage
WiseSpeech difficultiesEmotional stress, mistreatmentSadness, loneliness

C- Are these statements TRUE or FALSE? JUSTIFY (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. FALSE – His speech difficulties were due to emotional stress and mistreatment.
  2. FALSE – They get water from a dam, not wells.
  3. TRUE – They withheld support until an agreement was reached.

D- What do the underlined words in the text refer to (1.5 pts; 0.5 pt each)

  1. it – Climate change
  2. They – The host family
  3. Work – Construction of toilet facilities

E – Find in the text words or expressions that mean the same as: (1.5 pts; 0.5 each)

  1. Wither
  2. Due to
  3. Caved in

F- Answer these questions in your own words: (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. By avoiding middlemen and selling directly in local markets.
  2. He gained confidence, self-esteem, and better social skills.
  3. The women’s group (mahila mandal) helped build the facilities.

II- LANGUAGE: 15 POINTS

A) Choose the appropriate answers to complete the sentences below (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. b) citizenship
  2. c) despite
  3. d) off

B) Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list below (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. civic
  2. elimination
  3. renewable

C) Give the correct form of the verbs between brackets (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. dropped
  2. working
  3. expired

D) Rewrite these sentences as suggested: (3 pts; 1 pt each)

  1. Our environment must be preserved.
  2. My colleagues advised me to accept the offer.
  3. The urban company shouldn’t have cut down all the trees.

E) Give the correct form of the words between brackets (1.5 pts; 0.5 each)

  1. feminism
  2. movement
  3. establish

F) Communication (3 pts) a) Match the functions with their labels (2 pts)

  1. d) Complaint
  2. a) Apology

b) What would you say in this situation? (1 pt) I need the credit to start a small business.

III- WRITING: 10 POINTS

Suggested Writing Task Idea: Title: “A Report on the Marrakech Cinema Festival”

  • Introduction: Introduce the event, its organizers, and its purpose.
  • Main Body:
    1. Date and venue.
    2. Participants.
    3. Activities: Watching films, evaluating them, awarding winners.
    4. Key points: Positive and negative impacts of cinema on tourism, economy, and youth.
  • Conclusion:
    • Overall success and outcomes.
    • Participant satisfaction and reactions.

Sample Opening Sentence: “The Marrakech Cinema Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture, took place on May 20th at the Town Hall conference room, bringing together actors, directors, critics, and cinema enthusiasts.”

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Structure and organization
  • Clear and coherent ideas
  • Use of appropriate vocabulary
  • Grammar and spelling accuracy

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