PART ONE: READING COMPREHENSION (15pts)
A. COMPREHENSION (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Each of the civilizations of the past contributed in one way or another to enhance the cultural and technical side of human communities. They all had achievements that gradually transformed the destiny of nations and turn them into highly organised groups having in their hands more efficient means that enabled them to develop a better capacity in the fight for survival and therefore to lead a more comfortable life.
The Chinese, for example, were the first to show to the others how to combine intelligence and discipline in order to construct a dynamic society able to offer its inhabitants prosperity and security. The Egyptians in their turn managed to bring considerable improvements in the branches of farming, architecture, medicine, writing and religion. Despite the hostile environment where they evolved, they succeeded to impose their will-power and perseverance so as to gain their neighbours’ respect and immortalize their name in history.
As for the Babylonians, they devoted their skills to further the spheres of astronomy, law-making, building, cattle breeding and land-working. The Phoenicians, too, helped in accomplishing exceptional advances in matters connected to ship-building, international trade and sailing across seas. When the Greeks arrived, they promoted mathematics, philosophy and democracy. They also gave a strong impetus to scientific research, rational thinking, mythology and artistic creations. In their wisdom, they went as far as using sport as a channel through which to consolidate peace and harmony among tribes and races. The Romans, as well, devoted themselves to elevate the fate of the human race. They dedicated their talent for the pursuit of arts, the construction of towns and public works, the laying of rules and political bodies, the expansion of commerce and the introduction of more effective strategies in the military field.
1 . Choose the answer that best completes each of the following sentences.
A . The civilizations of the past raised human………….…greatly.
a. feelings b. culture c. race.
B . The Egyptians like the Chinese could create……….…..nations.
a. secure b. weak c. trading
C . The Phoenicians were experts at ………………..
a. sciences b. farming c. ship building.
2 . Re-order the following sentences according to their occurrence in the text
a. Games were used to set up friendly relations among tribes.
b. The accomplishments of the ancient civilizations helped in the progress of societies in various fields.
c. It is by being skilful and obedient to their laws that people succeeded to turn into powerful nations.
d. They brought to mankind logical reasoning.
e. Their contribution to the improvement of human affairs involves the advances they made in things connected with warfare.
f. Their strong determination to overcome the geological hardships of nature served as an example for the other nations.
3 . Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. What did the Chinese teach to other nations?
b. How did the Greeks improve the life of societies?
B) Text exploration. (08pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a. build (§2) b. were able to (§2) c. in spite of (§2) d. improvements (§3 )
2. Form nouns by adding the following suffix” –in”g or “-ment”
Agree – feel – manage – mean – achieve
3. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
After the Pharaohs ( succeed ) to unify Egypt, their nation ( become ) stable and ( gain ) respect from their neighbours
4. Classify the words below according to the pronunciation of their final “s”
groups – means – advances – seas – branches.
/s/ /z/ /iz/
5. Complete the following dialogue.
A: …………………...............................................
B: Yes, I enjoy reading about ancient civilizations.
A: …………………..........................................................................
B: Well, I learn about their life style, their myths and their beliefs.
A: …………………...................................................................................................
B: No, books are not the only source for me in this field. Museums, ruins and even the Internet supply useful facts to enrich my knowledge about history.
A: …………………......................................................................................................
B: The main thing that fascinates me about them is the success they realised despite the difficulties they met.
PART TWO : Written Expression (05pts)
Choose one of the following topics
Topic 1.
In what ways can the study of ancient civilisations help human beings in their present life?
The following notes can be used to help you:
learning - strengths of a nation - causes of collapse of any civilization - avoid mistakes of past nations - build a strong nation and keep it strong.
Topic 2.
Write a composition explaining in what way today ‘s civilizations are different from those of the past.
A. COMPREHENSION (07pts)
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Each of the civilizations of the past contributed in one way or another to enhance the cultural and technical side of human communities. They all had achievements that gradually transformed the destiny of nations and turn them into highly organised groups having in their hands more efficient means that enabled them to develop a better capacity in the fight for survival and therefore to lead a more comfortable life.
The Chinese, for example, were the first to show to the others how to combine intelligence and discipline in order to construct a dynamic society able to offer its inhabitants prosperity and security. The Egyptians in their turn managed to bring considerable improvements in the branches of farming, architecture, medicine, writing and religion. Despite the hostile environment where they evolved, they succeeded to impose their will-power and perseverance so as to gain their neighbours’ respect and immortalize their name in history.
As for the Babylonians, they devoted their skills to further the spheres of astronomy, law-making, building, cattle breeding and land-working. The Phoenicians, too, helped in accomplishing exceptional advances in matters connected to ship-building, international trade and sailing across seas. When the Greeks arrived, they promoted mathematics, philosophy and democracy. They also gave a strong impetus to scientific research, rational thinking, mythology and artistic creations. In their wisdom, they went as far as using sport as a channel through which to consolidate peace and harmony among tribes and races. The Romans, as well, devoted themselves to elevate the fate of the human race. They dedicated their talent for the pursuit of arts, the construction of towns and public works, the laying of rules and political bodies, the expansion of commerce and the introduction of more effective strategies in the military field.
1 . Choose the answer that best completes each of the following sentences.
A . The civilizations of the past raised human………….…greatly.
a. feelings b. culture c. race.
B . The Egyptians like the Chinese could create……….…..nations.
a. secure b. weak c. trading
C . The Phoenicians were experts at ………………..
a. sciences b. farming c. ship building.
2 . Re-order the following sentences according to their occurrence in the text
a. Games were used to set up friendly relations among tribes.
b. The accomplishments of the ancient civilizations helped in the progress of societies in various fields.
c. It is by being skilful and obedient to their laws that people succeeded to turn into powerful nations.
d. They brought to mankind logical reasoning.
e. Their contribution to the improvement of human affairs involves the advances they made in things connected with warfare.
f. Their strong determination to overcome the geological hardships of nature served as an example for the other nations.
3 . Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. What did the Chinese teach to other nations?
b. How did the Greeks improve the life of societies?
B) Text exploration. (08pts)
1. Find in the text words closest in meaning to the following.
a. build (§2) b. were able to (§2) c. in spite of (§2) d. improvements (§3 )
2. Form nouns by adding the following suffix” –in”g or “-ment”
Agree – feel – manage – mean – achieve
3. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
After the Pharaohs ( succeed ) to unify Egypt, their nation ( become ) stable and ( gain ) respect from their neighbours
4. Classify the words below according to the pronunciation of their final “s”
groups – means – advances – seas – branches.
/s/ /z/ /iz/
5. Complete the following dialogue.
A: …………………...............................................
B: Yes, I enjoy reading about ancient civilizations.
A: …………………..........................................................................
B: Well, I learn about their life style, their myths and their beliefs.
A: …………………...................................................................................................
B: No, books are not the only source for me in this field. Museums, ruins and even the Internet supply useful facts to enrich my knowledge about history.
A: …………………......................................................................................................
B: The main thing that fascinates me about them is the success they realised despite the difficulties they met.
PART TWO : Written Expression (05pts)
Choose one of the following topics
Topic 1.
In what ways can the study of ancient civilisations help human beings in their present life?
The following notes can be used to help you:
learning - strengths of a nation - causes of collapse of any civilization - avoid mistakes of past nations - build a strong nation and keep it strong.
Topic 2.
Write a composition explaining in what way today ‘s civilizations are different from those of the past.
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