THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

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‫ عهً نمط أسئهخ انىزارح‬4 ‫أسئهخ مقزردخ نهمسزىي‬
‫إعداد‬
‫يؤنفا كىزض انسظانح‬
‫جالل أثى دشيش‬
&
‫رأفذ أثى فبرس‬
A. READING COMPREHENSION: ‫قطعخ اسزيعبة‬
Read the following text carefully, and then in your ANSWER
BOOKLET answer all the questions that follow. Your answers should
be based on the text.
The end of village life?
When large numbers of people move from their homes in country areas to
find better-paid jobs in towns and cities, the villages and farms they once
lived in are often left empty. No one wants to buy homes there because they
cannot make money out of them. This phenomenon, which is called rural
depopulation, can lead to overcrowding in cities as well as for fewer people
in country areas.
One example of this phenomenon is the Garrigues area of Spain, about
one hour’s drive from Barcelona. The area has a Mediterranean climate, but
because it is high and not close to the sea, winter temperatures are quite low.
The area has an annual rainfall level of 482mm which falls in only 47 days
of the year, during the autumn and spring. Historically, this was a successful
agricultural area; on the higher ground, the farmers grew almonds and vines,
while in the river valleys, wheat, corn, beans and sunflowers were the
traditional crops. The area was particularly well-known for its high-quality
olive oil which was grown mainly for export.
The population of the area was at its highest about 150 years ago, when
a typical village might have 500 inhabitants, whereas now some villages
have as few as 100 permanent inhabitants. But as farming became less and
less profitable, and unemployment grew, the population began to move to
the cities to find work. This trend started in 1860 and has continued to this
day. Now some villages consist mainly of elderly people. The area is
suffering from the effects of depopulation, such as poor public services and
deserted farms.
In some parts of Europe in recent years, however, the move from the
country to the city has been reversed as wealthy people move to the
countryside to escape from the overcrowding, pollution and stress of city
life. Some are moving permanently, but many are buying holiday or
weekend homes which are empty for much of the year.
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Question Number One:
A. Answer the following questions based on the text.
Question Number One (20 points)
A.
1. According to the first paragraph, why are cities being increasingly
overcrowded?
2. According to the second paragraph, Garrigues has some different
characteristics. Write down two of these characteristics.
3. Garrigues used to be a successful agricultural area. Write down two
traditional crops which were grown in the river valleys.
4. According to the third paragraph, the population of Garrigues began to
move to the cities to find work. Why? Write down two reasons.
5. The writer states that the area is suffering from the effects of
depopulation, such as poor public services and deserted farms. Explain
the statement and suggest two things that can stop depopulation.
6. What does the underlined word “which” in paragraph 2 refer to?
7. Find a word in paragraph 2 that means the same as “something that
happens or exists”
8. Write down the sentence which indicates that most of the people who live
in rural areas are old people.
9. Write down two reasons that forced rich people to go back to live in the
countryside.
10. Give two reference words from the text to indicate contrast.
B. Critical Thinking
Depopulation has had bad effects on the cities and the economy of Spain.
Think of the statement and write down your point of view in two sentences.
B. READING COMPREHENSION: ‫قطعخ اسزيعبة‬
Read the following text carefully, then answer the all the questions that
follow. Your answers should be based on the text:
Independence Day, May 25, 2008, was very special. On that day,
Mustafa Salameh Mahmoud became the first Jordanian man to climb Mount
Everest. He has now climbed all seven of the world's highest mountains and
so has joined an elite club. Apart from exhaustion and a little frostbite, Mr
Salameh was in good health and very happy after the 72-day climb. For
much of the climb Mr Mahmoud had been fighting extreme cold, strong
winds, dizzying heights and dangerously low levels of oxygen, but he was
able to reach the top of Mount Everest and plant the Jordanian flag at the
summit. It was very difficult, but he knew he had a great Nepalese guide
supporting him and this helped him to keep going.
Mr Mahmoud had begun the trip at the Everest Base Camp in Tibet and
carried with him heavy climbing equipment, oxygen tanks, food and a
Jordanian flag presented by His Royal Highness Prince Ali. It was his third
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attempt at the summit, and he had been preparing for it for many months.
The first try in 2005 had nearly killed him and the second in 2007 ended
through illness. He knew it would be the hardest thing he had ever done and
was nervous despite the fact that he was an experienced climber.
When asked why he had kept on trying, Mr Salameh told reporters that
he wanted to inspire the next generation of Arab youth to believe in their
"impossible" dreams. His efforts were noticed at home, and King Abdullah
sponsored the expedition and knighted him the High Independence Medal.
This sponsorship had allowed him to give up his job and train for a year to
reach the very high levels of fitness needed to climb the huge mountain.
This is only the latest in a series of achievements for Mr Salameh, who
apart from climbing the world's seven highest peaks has a Master's degree.
He is fluent in English, International Sign language and in Japanese. He is
also fitness instructor life coach.
Question Number One
1. What made Independence Day, May 25, 2008 very special?
2. Write down three difficulties and hardships that Mr Salameh had to cope
with in his successful trip to Everest.
3. What does the underlined “who”, in paragraph 4 refer to?
4. How can you describe Mr Salameh? Write down three qualities that he
has.
5. Find a word in paragraph 3 that means the same as “motivate / make
someone want to do something.”
6. Mr Salameh Mahmoud is a very active and ambitious man. Write down
three of his achievements mentioned in the text.
B. Critical Thinking (5 points)
1. To climb Everest, you should have some qualities and skills. Think of this
statement, and in two sentences, write your point of view.
2. Mr Salameh told reporters that he wanted to inspire the next generation
of Arab youth to believe in their "impossible" dreams. Explain the
statement suggesting three activates that Jordanian youth can do to
increase their abilities and self-confidence.
.)‫ أَشطح ٌعتطٍع انشثاب األزدًَ انقٍاو تها نصٌادج قدزاتهى وثقتهى تأَفعهى‬3 ‫(اقتسح‬
Question Number Two (15 points)
A. Complete the following sentences with the suitable words derived
from the words in brackets and write the answers down in your
ANSWER BOOKLET. ( 8 points)
1. Global warming can occur for a_______of reasons. (vary)
2. Nuclear weapons should be banned because of their_____power. (destroy)
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B. Choose the suitable item from those given in the box to complete the
following sentences and write it down your ANSWER BOOKLET. (8 p)
lifestyle inspire come down profitable alert
1. Prices of oil have______________ sharply lately.
2. Late King Hussein’s character will always __________Jordanians to build
up a developed country.
3. Your life can be better if you have a healthier________ .
4. Some drinks like coffee can help you stay awake and _________.
C. Study the following sentence and answer the question that follows.
Write the answer down in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
(3 points)
1. As we were walking up the mountain, we came across a small camp site.
What does the phrasal verb came across mean?
2. The company has achieved a lot of success since its inception in 2004.
What does the underlined word “inception” mean?
Question Number Three (13 points)
A. Complete each of the following items so that the new item has a
similar meaning to the one before it and write it down in your
ANSWER BOOKLET. (9 points )
1. “I am not responsible for the accident and the damage.”
The man said that------------------------------------------.
2. “Did you find playing tennis interesting?”
Huda asked Kareem-----------------------------------------.
3. You should follow the instructions of your doctor.
The instructions of your doctor---------------------------.
B .Correct the verbs between brackets then write your answer in your
ANSWER BOOKLET. (4 points)
1. Ahmad didn’t build the kitchen himself. He had it------------ (build)
2. They had ----------------for a long time before the contested started.
(not, be, train)
3. A lot of things can be…………….(make) to develop our country.
Question Number Four (7 points)
A. Complete the following mini-dialogue using an expression that shows
contrast and comparison, and write your answer down in your
ANSWER BOOKLET. (3 points)
.‫أكمم انذىار انزبني واسزعمم رعجيرا يىضخ انمقبرنخ وانفرق ثين شيئيين‬
Maha: Where would you prefer to live in the country or the city?
Adnan: ---------------------------------------------------------- .
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B. Read the following mini-dialogue carefully, then and write your
answer down in your ANSWER BOOKLET. (3 points)
.‫ ثم اجت عن انسؤال في األسفم‬،‫اقرأ انذىار انزبني‬
Sami: The main point for building a new bridge is that it can reduce traffic
jams in the city.
Bilal: I believe the plan is very practical.
What is the function of Sami’s statement?..........................
‫مب هي انىظيفخ انهغىيخ في انجمهخ انزي قبنهب سبمي؟‬
C. Use the right word or phrase in the box below each pair of sentences
to make only one meaningful sentence from each pair. (4 points )
1. Majed has got a B.A degree in Physics. His brother has got a B.A in
Chemistry.
whereas, although
2. There are modern and sophisticated equipment in it. The hospital is not
new.
although, while
Question Number Five (15 points)
A. GUIDED WRITING: (4 points)
Read the information in the table below, and then in your ANSWER
BOOKLET, write two sentences about how to communicate effectively.
Use the appropriate a linking words such as : and, moreover, in
addition to etc.
How to communicate effectively ...
- listen carefully to others.
- build on others' ideas.
- pay attention to non-verbal cues.
- think before responding.
B. FREE WRITING: (7 points)
In your ANSWER BOOKLET, write a composition of about 80 words
on ONE of the following:
1. Families must take care of their parents when they become old. Write an
article about the responsibilities of families towards their old parents.
( e.g. keep them socially connected, prepare suitable food for them,
encourage them to read, watch TV.....etc. )
2. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each
year whereas others believe that students should have several short vacations
throughout the year. Write an article discussing the advantages and
disadvantages of each vacation from your point of view .
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C. EDITING: (4 points)
Imagine you are an editor in the Jordan Times. You are asked to edit
the following lines that have four mistakes. Find out these four mistakes
and correct them. Write the correct answers down in your ANSWER
BOOKLET.
jordan's historical importance means that there is a variety of
tradisional krafts practised by skilled local artizans and, despite the
fast pace of modernisation,
- THE END -
‫اإلجبثبد اننمىذجيخ‬
‫) اننمىذجيخ‬A( ‫إجبثبد قطعخ‬
Question Number One:
A.
1. Because large numbers of people move from their homes in country areas
to find better-paid jobs in towns and cities.
2. a. The area has a Mediterranean climate,
b. but because it is high and not close to the sea, winter temperatures are
quite low.
3. a. wheat, b. corn
4. a. as farming became less and less profitable,
b. and unemployment grew
5. The statement means that depopulation has had bad effects on rural areas,
so people leave these areas and move to the cities. Suggestions:
a. The government should support farmers to encourage them stay in their
lands.
b. The government should improve the public services in the countryside.
6. olive oil
7. phenomenon
8. Now some villages consist mainly of elderly people.
9. a. To escape from the overcrowding of cities.
b. To escaper the pollution of cities.
10. however, whereas
B. Critical Thinking
I believe depopulation is a big and serious problem for Spain as many people
have left their lands in the countryside and moved to cities- this resulted in
overcrowding of the cities. Also, Spain has lost the agricultural production
from the rural areas which they used to export, so the economy is getting
worse.
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‫) اننمىذجيخ‬B( ‫إجبثبد قطعخ‬
Question Number One
1. It was a very special Independence Day because on that day, Mustafa
Salameh Mahmoud became the first Jordanian man to climb Mount Everest.
2. a. the extreme cold,
b. strong winds,
c. dizzying heights and dangerously low levels of oxygen
3. Mr Salameh
4. Mr Salameh is (a) an ambitious ‫( طًىح‬b) brave ‫ شجاع‬and
(c) strong-willed ‫ قىي اإلزادج‬Jordanian.
5. inspired
6. ‫ يٍ هرِ انُقاط تعتثس صحٍحح‬3 ‫أي‬
a. He climbed the world's seven highest peaks , b. He has a Master's degree.
c. He is fluent in English, d. International Sign language and in Japanese.
e. He is also fitness instructor life coach.
B. Critical Thinking (5 points)
1. I think climbing Everest is a big challenge. You should not only be
physically fit, but you should also be brave. Moreover, you should train well
before you go on the trip to climb Everest.
ٌ‫ ونكٍ أٌضا عهٍك أٌ تكى‬،‫ عهٍك نٍط فقظ أٌ تكىٌ الئقا جعدٌا‬.‫أعتقد أٌ تعهق افسٌعت تحدي كثٍس‬
.‫ ٌجة أٌ تتدزب جٍدا قثم أٌ ترهة فً زحهح تعهق افسٌعت‬،‫ شد عهى ذنك‬.‫شجاعا‬
2. The statement means Salameh wanted to encourage Arab youth to try to
do their very difficult dreams. Suggestions:
a. Jordanian youth can climb mountains, ‫تعهق انجثال‬
b. they can cross rivers and
‫قطع األَهاز‬
c. jump from high places.
.‫انقفص يٍ أياكٍ عانٍح‬
Question Number Two
A. 1. variety 2.destructive
B. 1. come down 2. inspire 3. lifestyle 4. alert
C. 1. found by chance 2. start or beginning
Question Number Three
A. 1. The man said that he was not responsible for the accident and the
damage
2. Huda asked Kareem if he had found playing tennis interesting.
3. The instructions of your doctor should be followed.
B. 1. built
2. not been training
3. made
Question Number Four
A. Adnan: I would prefer to live in the country because it is cleaner and
quieter than the city.
B. Presenting an argument
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C. 1. Majed has got a B.A degree in Physics, whereas his brother has got
a B.A in Chemistry.
Or Whereas Majed has got a B.A degree in Physics, his brother has got a
B.A in Chemistry.
2. Although the hospital is not new, there are modern and sophisticated
equipment in it.
Or There are modern and sophisticated equipment in the hospital although
it is not new.
Question Number Five (15 points)
A. To be able to communicate effectively you should follow some advice
such as you should listen carefully to others and build on others’ ideas. In
addition, you should pay attention to non-verbal cues, for example facial
expressions as well as you should think before responding to others.
B. Open
C. Editing
1. Jordan’s 2. traditional 3. crafts 4. artisans
‫مع أطيت أمنيبرنب نكم ثبننجبح انجبهر‬
‫إعداد‬
‫جالل أثى دشيش رأفذ أثى فبرس‬