IHSSANE SCHOOLS

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HIGH SCHOOL IHSSANE 1
- School year: 2022/2023.
- The level: common core classes.
- The time: 1h30.

Many people who want to lose weight or become fitter and healthier often choose to go on a
diet. But is this really the best method? With celebrities speaking in magazines and on television
about new diets that have helped them slim down, it is not surprising that more and more people are
turning to dieting. Shops and supermarkets have noticed this trend and are stocking their shelves full
of diet products such as diet milkshakes, snack bars and even diet pills in the hope of getting
consumers to spend more money. But, such products and the diets they are associated with are often
found to be extremely unhealthy and some are even dangerous.

Most of these popular diets work by cutting out a certain nutrient from your food intake. For
example, there are diets that work by cutting out carbohydrates. This means the body must use its fat
reserves for energy. But while this might be an effective way to lose weight, there have been some
negative effects associated with such methods. By cutting a particular food group out of your diet,
you are starving your body of a nutrient that it needs, which could leave you feeling weak, tired or
even grumpy. Furthermore, these diets are often unsuccessful in the long run and most people who
follow them eventually put the weight they lost back on.

Generally, following a strict diet or cutting out a particular food group is not an effective way
to lose weight. The most effective way is to reduce your calorie intake. The recommended calorie in-
take for an adult male is 2,500. If a man consumes more than 2,500 calories each day, then he is
likely to gain weight. However, if he consumes less, then he is likely to lose weight, especially if he
exercises.

So, instead of spending money on trendy diet pills or special weight loss foods, try to eat
healthy balanced meals containing foods from all the food groups. Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vita-
mins and minerals all play an important role in staying healthy, which is why they all should be in -
cluded in your meals each day. Of course, some foods should be eaten in moderation as an occasional
snack. For example, a bar of chocolate every once in a while, won’t cause you any problems. So, next
time a friend of yours tells you that they are going on a diet, let them know that eating a healthy bal-
anced diet is a much better choice

COMPREHENSION: (7 points).
A- Are these sentences true or false? Justify 3pts
1- The writer’s statement about popular diets is that they are often promoted by celebrities.
……….…………………………………………………………………………………………
2- According to the writer, the best way to lose weight is by cutting down on the calories you
consume.
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3- In order to keep healthy diet pills are the best option to promote.
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
B- Answer these questions 2pts

1- Why are more people deciding to go on diets?

- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2- What advice is given about calorie intake?

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1.C- Find in the text words meaning the same as: 1pt

1- Tablets (paragraph1) :……………………….
2- Lessen (paragraph 3) :……………………….

D- What are these words refer to: 1pt

1- This trend (paragraph1) :……………………….
2- Its (paragraph2) :……………………….

LANGUAGE 7 pts .

A- Put the verbs in brackets into the correct PAST forms. 3 pts

1 Liam …………………….. (try) to book his ticket online for half an hour before Jason
……………….(show) him how to do it.
2 I ……………………….(watch) TV for an hour when I …………. …….(remember) I had for-
gotten to call my friend.
3 They ………………..(look) around the attic when suddenly they ……………(hear) a loud cry.

B- Give the correct form of the words between brackets 2 pts

1. Hattie suffered a painful ………………… when she fell from the tree. (INJURE)
2. All company ………………must make sure to use their swipe cards whenever they leave the
building (EMPLOY)
3. The sound of the ................................was heard over 10 miles. (EXPLODE)
4. Our ................................. from the port was delayed because of a dangerous storm. (DE-
PART).

C- Fill in the gaps with the right preposition: 2 pts

away off up back from with in on

1. You should put ………………… a coat. It’s freezing outside

2. The boss was very satisfied ……………. her staff’s efforts during the sale.
3 I hope the weather improves soon. I can’t put …………… with this rain much longer!
4. The two teenagers escaped .............................. the burning building without any injuries.

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WRITING: 6 pts.

You have seen an advert for a part-time waiting position in a popular

restaurant. Write an email (120-180 words) applying for the job
including your experience and interests.

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