Sample of the BEM Paper

There are so many cars on the roads nowadays that driving in big towns is not pleasant at all.
Some time ago, a friend who works in a part of the city I do not know very well, invited me. It took me hours to get there and find a place to park. As I was late, I hurried off on foot, thinking that these days it is much easier to walk than to drive. At noon, just as I was leaving my friend’s office, I suddenly realised that I had no idea where I had parked my car. I walked down street after street, examining each car closely but without any result. Feeling quite tired, I gave up the search and went off for lunch. Some time later, I left the restaurant and walked slowly down the street. I turned the corner, and there was my car, right in front of me but on the window was a little ticket. It was a fine for bad parking.
Next time I visit my friend, I’ll take a taxi.
From “Pass your Exam” by A. Djazouli
Soche Press

Part One (14pts)

Section One : Reading Comprehension (7pts)

Activity one : What do the underlined words refer to in the text (1pt)


there
it


Activity two : Copy the table on your answer sheet and match one question in column (A) with one answer in column (B) (4pts)

A B
When did he stop looking for his car? In his friend’s office.
Where was the writer just before noon? There are too many cars.
Why did he intend to go by taxi next time? There is a serious parking problem.
Why did it take him a long time to park his car? At lunch time.

Activity three :Lexis (2pts)

The following words or sentences appear in the text. Of the four explanations suggested, only one is correct in the context. Copy it down on your answer sheet.
1- I gave up the search.
a) I continued to search.
b) I was successful in my search.
c) I stopped the search.
2- A fine.
a) a penalty.
b) an invitation.
c) an advert.
Section Two : Mastery of Language (7pts)
Activity one : (2pts) Write one word which can be derived from :
1- friend.
2- know.
3- examine
4- search
Activity two : Copy the table on your answer sheet. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables. (2pts)
pleasant - suddenly - quite - tired

One syllable Two syllables Three syllables


Activity three : Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (3pts)

As soon as I (read) the ticket, I (drive) to the police station. While I (talk ) to the policeman, an old
1 2 3
friend of mine (enter).I asked him :” what (do) you here?” He answered :”somebody (steal) my car! “
4 5 6
1- / 2- / 3- / 4- / 5- / 6-
PART TWO ( 6pts)

Your neighbour / friend lost his car. Write a composition of about six to ten lines saying what happened.
Here are a few hints to help you :

- describe the car.
- Where did s/he go for help?
- Did he finally find his/her car? How?
- What was his /her reactions?

République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire
Ministère de l’ Education Nationale

Brevet d’Enseignement Moyen ( a suggested sample)
Matière: Anglais ( durée : 1h 30 )

Part 1 : ( 14 pts )
Read the text carefully then answer the questions .

When you eat , you should hold the knife firmly in one hand and the fork in the other .
You should cut your food with the knife . You should push the food onto your fork with the knife .You should put the food into your mouth with the fork and not with the knife .

You must chew food very slowly . You must keep your mouth closed while chewing . You must never speak while you have food in your mouth . You mustn’t put too much food in your mouth at a time . You must take small bites only .

You should put the napkin on your lap . When you have finished eating , you should wipe your mouth with your napkin and place it neatly on the plate . You should put your knife and fork together on the plate . You shouldn’t put them on the table cloth .

( from “ On The Move” p: 23 , by S.A . Arab and B. Riche )

A – Reading Comprehension ( 07 pts )
a- Match each statement with the corresponding paragraph ( 05 pts )

statement paragraph
I am eating 1
I have just finished eating 2
I am going to eat 3

b- Lexis : ( 02 pts )=
1- Find in the text words , phrases or expressions that are closest in meaning
to the following .
to take = _____________ to put = _________________

2- Find in the text words , phrases or expressions that are opposite in meaning to the following .
quickly =/= ___________________ separately =/= _____________________

B- Grammar ( 07 pts )

a- Turn into the negative form .
- People must smoke while eating .
- People should speak when drinking .
- Muslims can drink and eat during the day , in Ramadhan .
- the children start eating before their parents

b – Combine the following statements to make a new one . Use the linkers between brackets .
- The boy is very hungry . He must chew food very slowly . ( although )
- People will not put on weight . They go on a diet . ( if )

-1-
c- Pronunciation
- Read the text and pick out words that have the sounds / ai / and /ei /

/ ai / / ei /



Part 2 : ( 06 pts )
One of your classmates is very fat .He / She is suffering from over weight . You are very sensitive to his / her problem .
- Talk to him /her.
- Put down notes about what you’re going to suggest as advice, .to help him / her lose weight .
- Write a leaflet containing recommendations for a healthy diet.

Criteria of evaluation

Criteria Indicators Max.Mastery Mim.Mastery Partial Mastery No Mastery

1-pertinence:
this criterion is achieved when the pupil’s production goes in accordance with the prescribed task. The pupil does the work according to the instruction using the appropriate vocabulary 2 1.5 1 0
2-syntactic coherence:
this criterion is achieved when the pupil’s production respects the grammar rules and conventions set in the syllabus Word order is correct. Sentences show correct cohesion.
The pupil writes/uses grammar appropriately within the situation of communication. 2 1.5 1 0
3-Semantic coherence:
this criterion is achieved when the pupil’s production is meaningful and related to the situation of communication The sentences written or produced by the pupil deal the same subject matter. The pupil shows a logical development and uses cohesive devices 2 1.5 1 0

*The Perfection criterion is to be introduced

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