Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Education
Level: 03 AM First Term English Examination
Text: John Wilson
John Wilson is a painter. He likes his job very much. He doesn't live with his family
because he always travels away for a long time. He has a small house in the country where he
works. John doesn't like travelling by plane. He prefers to go by boat or by train. Every year, he
visits a new country in Europe: France, England, Germany, etc…
Eating in a restaurant is his favourite hobby. He's fond of taking photos and paintings.
He doesn't like writing at all.
PART ONE: ( 14 pts )
Section One: Reading Comprehension ( 07 pts )
A ) Read the text and answer the questions ( 03 Pts)
1- What is John Smith fond of ?
2- Where does he go every year ?
3- What is his favourite hobby ?
B ) Choose the best answer. ( 02 pts )
1- John Smith is a : A- doctor B- photographer C- painter
2- John prefers travelling A- by boat B- by plane C- on foot
C ) Lexis : 1- Find in the text words that are closest in the meaning to : ( 02 pts )
occupation = …………….. dislike = ………………….
2- Find in the text words that are opposite in the meaning to :
big ≠ ……………… short ≠ ………………
Section Two: Mastery of Language ( 07 Pts )
A ) Choose the right word to fill in . ( 02 pts )
1- John isn't interested in ….at all. ( write – writing – writes )
2- May I …you a drink ? ( give – shall – offer )
3- Shall we go …? ( shopping – drive – paint )
B ) Identify these sentences : ( suggestion – request – offer ) ( 02 pts )
1- Shall I get you an aspirin ? …
2- Would you mind turning the radio off . …
3- Let's have lunch at Mc Donald's restaurant. …
C ) Classify these words according to the number of syllables. ( 02 pts )
family – live – by – travelling
1 syllable 2 syllables 3 syllables

PART TWO: Integration Phase (written expression) ( 06 Pts )

Complete the following dialogue.
 John : Why don't we go for a trip tomorrow ?
 Mary : ………………………………………
 John : …………………………………. 8 am.
 Mary : Sorry, ………………………………..
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