English First Exam.

Chergui Ben Ahmed High School. Date: Thursday, December 6th, 12.

Classes: 2 LPh 1+2. Allocated Time: 2Hours.

PART ONE: Reading. (15 points)

A. Comprehension (07 points)
Read the text carefully then do the following activities.
Islam created a society more free from cruelty and social injustice than any society that has ever been in
the world before. A good society can be developed in the atmosphere of peace. Islam does not permit
violence. Prayer itself is completed with the announcement of peace, once to the right and once to the left.
Islam teaches the Muslims that peace is achieved through tolerance, forgiveness, responding to evil with
good and making good deeds that bring happiness to others. Islam also gives a special system of human
love, which relates to the dealings of Muslims with the whole world. In this regard, the Quran says: “The
believers are brothers to each other”. Even the Holy Prophet; MUHAMMED; (peace be upon him) was
described as “mercy for the two worlds.” In his conduct, he was tolerant, ever merciful and forgiving. He
signed treaties of peace with the Jews and the Infidels, although they treated him very bad. He said: “O
people! Have mercy on the people on the earth and the Merciful of the skies will have mercy on you.”
It is evident that the West and other countries are concerned about the growth of terrorism which
unfortunately disfigured Islam and its sacredness. That’s why the lives of Muslims should represent true
essence of Islam that they can connect with the rest of the world in a way that promote peace for all.
1. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F next to the corresponding statement.

a. Muslims are not allowed to deal with Jews.

b. Islam failed in making a successful society.
c. Islam ordered us to treat even our enemies well.
d. Muslims have to be cruel with infidels.

2. Answer the following questions according to the text.

a. How do Muslims finish their prayers?
b. Why do non-Muslims have wrong idea about Islam?
c. What did the writer suggest to solve this problem?
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that:
a. The teachings of Islam.
b. The cause of the conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims.

4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?

5. Give a title to the text.

B. Text Exploration (08
Points)

1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
a. War (§ 1) b. Fairness (§ 1) c. Hatred (§ 2) d. East (§ 3)
2. Complete the chart as shown in the example.
Verb. Noun. Adjective.
Example To tolerate. Tolerance. Tolerant.
………….. Violence. ……………..
To love. ……………….. ……………..

3. Supply the correct form to the verbs between brackets.

a. Muslims (to be able) to establish a great civilization.
b. Western countries (to be able) to understand the reality of Islam yet.
c. As Muslims, we should have (to be) more tolerant with the others.
d. One day, the world (to be able) to know the greatness and reality of Islam.

4. Ask questions on the underlined words.

a. The prophet Mohamed is considered as the greatest man in the history.
b. Muslims have to show the greatness of Islam.
5. Complete the following passage with the right words.
harmony - mercy - code - humans - life - peaceful
In a world where many races and cultures are living together, there is nothing better than a
……. to make them live in peace and…….. .Islam with its teachings can provide ……… with that
code and guarantee for them the ……… they want.
PART TWO: Written Expression (05
points)
Choose ONE of the following topics.
Topic One:
Using the notes below write a composition of 100 words on the following topic:
The western world believes that Islam doesn’t respect the human rights as it should be. If
you had the chance to talk to someone of them what would you say?
 Islam teachings are about mercy and tolerance.
 There is no difference between all the races and colors of people.
 The aggression on the others’ rights is punished severely.
 Non-Muslims are respected and protected even in the Islamic countries.
Topic Two:
Write a composition of 100 words on the following topic:
As a Muslim you have to respect your duties and then start thinking about your rights. Do
you think that there is a balance between your rights and duties at this age?
PART ONE: Reading. (15
points)
A. Comprehension (07
points)
1. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F next to the corresponding statement.
(0.25 × 4)
a. Muslims are not allowed to deal with Jews. (F)
b. Islam failed in making a successful society. (F)
c. Islam ordered us to treat even our enemies well. (T)
d. Muslims have to be cruel with infidels. (F)
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
(01 × 3)
a. They finish their prayers with the announcement of peace.
b. Because of the growth of terrorism.
c. He suggested that Muslims’ lives should represent the true essence of Islam by connecting
with the rest of the world in a way that promote peace for all.
3. In which paragraph is it mentioned that: (0.5
× 2)
a. The teachings of Islam. (§ 2)
b. The cause of the conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims. (§ 3)
4. What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text? (0.25
×4)
a. his (§ 2) The Prophet. b. they (§ 2) Jews and Infidels.
c. its (§ 3) Islam. d. they (§ 3) Muslims.
5. Give a title to the text. “Peace in Islam” (01 pt)
B. Text Exploration (08
Points)

1. Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
(0.25 × 4)
a. War ≠ Peace . b. Fairness ≠ Injustice. c. Hatred ≠ Love. d. East ≠ West.
2. Complete the chart as shown in the example: (0.25
× 4)
Verb. Noun. Adjective.
Example. To tolerate. Tolerance. Tolerant.
To violate. Violence. Violent.
To love. Love. Lovely/Loveable.

3. Supply the correct form to the verbs between brackets. (1pt

× 4)
a. Muslims were able to establish a great civilization.
b. Western countries haven’t been able to understand the reality of Islam yet.
 c. As Muslims, we should have been more tolerant with the others.
d. One day, the world will be able to know the greatness and reality of Islam.

4. Ask questions on the underlined words.

a. Who is considered as the greatest man in the history? (0.5
× 2)
b. What do Muslims have to show?

5. Complete the following passage with the right words. (0.25

× 4)
harmony - mercy - code - humans - life - peaceful
In a world where many races and cultures are living together, there is nothing better than a
code to make them live in peace and harmony. Islam with its teachings can provide humans with
that code and guarantee for them the life they want.