Corruption in the world

PART ONE: Reading and Interpreting (15 points)
Read the text carefully then do the activities

Increasingly, in many parts of the world, companies and governments alike recognize that corruption is dangerously spreading.
Corruption raises the costs and risks of doing business. Both companies and governments are working together to combat this problem and to enhance a good governance and transparency in global economies. Corruption has a harmful impact on both market opportunities overseas and the broader business’ climate; It also distorts prices, and undermines legal and judicial systems. More specifically, corruption is a problem in international business transactions, economic development projects, and government activities.

As a result of the problem and to obtain a competitive advantage of global markets of the 21st century, a growing number of businesses are taking active steps to detect and prevent corruption. Also the United Nations Organization has decided to help solve the problem. In 1999, the UN organized the First Global Forum on fighting corruption, Participants from 90 countries agreed to a final conference declaration calling on governments to adopt principles and effective practices to fight corruption, to promote transparency and good governance and to create ways to assist one another through mutual evaluation. The First Global Forum identified a set of 12 Guiding Principles. These should permit a more efficient fight against corruption.
The more anti-corruption initiatives, the better the world economic and social situation.
Adapted from: “Fighting Global Corruption”
Business risk management 2001 2003
A/ COMPREHENSION / INTERPRETATION. 8 pts

1) Circle the letter that corresponds to the right answer (1 pt)
The text is: a) a letter b) a conversation c) an article

2) In which paragraph is it mentioned that fighting corruption will make life better? (1pt)
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3) Answer the following questions according to the text. (4pts)
a) Does corruption have bad effects on both national and international economy?
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b) In which specific fields is corruption a problem?
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c) Is the First Forum on fighting corruption a good initiative? Say why.
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d) Is corruption everybody’s concern? Why?
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4) What do the underlined words in the text refer to : (2pts)
- It (§1) ……………………………………… - these(§2) …………………………………………
B/ TEXT EXPLORATION. 7 pts
1. a) Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following: (0.5pt)
-admit (§1) ……………………….. - benefit (§3) ……………………………….
b) Find in the text words that are opposites to the following: (0.5pt)
- different (§1) ………………………….. - safe (§2) …………………………………..
2. Complete the chart as shown in the example.( 1pt)
Verb Adjective Noun
To economize economic economy
To prevent …………… ………….
………….. competitive …………

3. Rewrite the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one given.(1.5pts)
a.1- A big number of businesses are taking active steps to prevent corruption.
2- Active steps……………………………………………………………...

b.1- Companies and governments alike recognize that corruption is dangerously spreading.
2-Both……………………………………………………………………..
4. Classify the following words according to the pronunciation of the final “s” (1pt)
bribes - principles -corrupts - businesses.
/ S / / Z / / IZ /

5. Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent paragraph. (2.5pts)
a. which works to curb corruption.
b. Transparency International is a non- profit organization.
c. It encourages national and local governments
d. in international business transactions and other areas.
e. to implement effective anti-corruption laws, policies and programs

PART TWO: Writing ( 5pts )
Choose one of the following topics:
Topic one: Imagine you were elected president, what measures would you take to fight corruption?
- pass stringent laws to punish corrupt persons.
- Fight tax evasion.
- Rehabilitate the value of work.
- Employ honest persons

Topic two: How can moral values (honesty, authenticity, devotion and sacrifice) contribute to build a glorious civilization? Write an essay of about 120 words.