Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria
Ministry of Education
Level: 03 AM First Term English Examination
The dialogue : The Crossword Puzzle
Sami : Is it true that you and John took part in the crossword puzzle contest ?
Indira : Yes, that's right.
Sami : Was it John's idea ?
Indira : No, it wasn't. It was mine and we won! We went to Edinburgh last weekend.
Sami : Wow! Did you visit interesting places there ?
Indira : Sure! We visited the castle, which is in the middle of the city, and we walked
through the Royal Mile. We also walked through Princess Street.
Sami : So, you enjoyed your stay there. Didn't you ?
Indira : Yes, of course! And I hope to go there again some day.
PART ONE: ( 15 pts )
Section One: Reading Comprehension ( 07 pts )
A ) Read the text carefully and answer the following questions. ( 05 Pts )
Was the puzzle contest John's idea ?
What did they visit in Edinburgh ?
Did Indira and John Like this journey ?
Where is the castle ?
What does Indira hope ?
B ) Lexis : 1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to : ( 02 pts )
town= …………….. wish = ………………….
2- Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to :
wrong ≠ ……………… next ≠ ………………
Section Two: Mastery of Language ( 08 Pts )
A ) Reorder the following words alphabetically. ( 02 pts )
true – John – castle – street
B ) Put in : ( since – for – ago ) ( 03 pts )
We have been in London ………….a week.
John took part in the crossword puzzle contest a month …………..
They have been in Edinburgh ………..last weekend.
C ) Put the verbs between brackets in the present perfect. ( 03 pts )
Jenny ( to clean ) the house.
He ( not to play ) tennis.
We ( to go ) out ?
PART TWO: Integration Phase (written expression) ( 05 Pts )
Reorder these to get a correct dialogue.
Sami : Look! He has torn my book. What shall I do, madam ?
Teacher : What has he done ?
Teacher : Well, use a piece of scotch.
Sami : I'm angry with Ahmed.
Teacher : What's the matter, Sami ?

Finished Page : 1 / 1 GOOD LUCK