Student’s name: ……………………………… / N°:….

Temsamane High School Term: 1 / Global Test

Class: 2nd year Bac. Humanities …. Mr. Younes Abajtit Units: 1+2+3+4+5
Mark: …………../20 Date: …/01/2025 Duration: 1H
I. COMPREHENSION (7.5 POINTS)
READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
[1] Maryam Amjoun, from Morocco, captured hearts all around the Arab
world, when she was crowned the champion of the 2018 Arab Reading
Challenge. Nine years old at the time, the young girl stunned the world
with her head-turning confidence, her eloquence in classical Arabic and
her profound thought. Tears of joy streamed down her face upon her
triumph on stage, prompting His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, to embrace her warmly. Maryam’s emotional win has proven that
the Arabic language is in good hands, and that MBRGI’s immense efforts
to promote the Arabic literature through the Arab Reading Challenge is
touching millions of young lives.
[2] Today, at 11 years old, Maryam is an exceptional 6th grader, expanding her knowledge by studying different
languages and mathematics. Her parents, who are both teachers, fully guide and support her. She has become a
role model and an icon to young people in Morocco since she was named the Arab Reading Champion. As a
reading ambassador, Maryam’s schedule is busy with school visits,
where she shares her experience with students and encourages them to
read, build their knowledge base early, refine their talents and learn
about other cultures. She also appears in various TV shows to help raise
awareness on road safety. With the onset of the global pandemic,
Maryam used her position in the public eye to raise awareness, through
interactive videos for children, about the precautions and safety
measures necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19. UNICEF has also
elected her as an advocate for children’s rights in the Middle East and
North Africa region.
[3] Maryam still has much to look forward to, and every day presents an opportunity for her to learn something
new. She remains committed to the wise words she once said: “Reading feeds the mind and is a treasure chest of
knowledge. Those who pursue it will thrive, and those who neglect it will fall behind.”
Adapted from: www.almaktouminitiatives.org
A. MATCH EACH MAIN IDEA TO THE CORRESPONDING PARAGRAPH. (1.5 pts)
Main Idea Paragraph
Maryam’s efforts as a children’s advocate ……….
How Maryam inspires young people ……….
Maryam’s triumph in the Arab Reading Challenge ……….
B. ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS. (2 pts)
1. Maryam was 11 years old when she won the Arab Reading Challenge.
o ......................................................................................................................................
2. Maryam encourages children to read and learn about other cultures.
o ......................................................................................................................................
C. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. (2 pts)
1. Why did Maryam’s win show that Arabic is “in good hands”?
o ......................................................................................................................................
2. What did UNICEF appoint Maryam to do?
o ......................................................................................................................................
D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS: (1 pt)
1. Happiness (Paragraph 1): ……………………………………………………………………
2. Gifts (Paragraph 2): ………………………………………………………………………….
E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (1 pt)
1. the young girl (Paragraph 1): ………………………………………………………….........
2. who (Paragraph 2): ……………………………………………………………………..........
II. LANGUAGE (7.5 POINTS)
A. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE LIST. (1 pt)
ambitious - humorous - family code - joke - social justice
1. She is very ....... and always aims to achieve her goals.
2. The new Moroccan ....... has brought significant changes to women’s rights in Morocco.
B. PUT THE WORDS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM. (1 pt)
1. Many ............................. (illiteracy) people in rural areas cannot access education.
2. Renewable energy is key to sustainable ............................................... (develop).
C. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD FROM THE LIST. (1 pt)
1. Yesterday, she ……………… finish her project before the deadline. had to – can - should
2. He enjoys …………………. football with his friends after school. play - to play - playing
D. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.
(1.5 pts)
1. When the meeting ……………… (start), Maryam ........................................... (finish) her
presentation.
2. By next year, they ...................................................... (build) more schools in rural areas.
E. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS INDICATED. (3 pts)
1. The teacher gave the students a new assignment.
o A new assignment ………………………………………………………………….
2. She studies hard. She wants to pass the exam. (so as to)
o ....................................................................................................................................
3. He is very talented, but he rarely practices. (Although)
o ...................................................................................................................................
F. MATCH THE EXPRESSIONS WITH THEIR FUNCTIONS. (1 pt)
Expressions Functions
1. “I completely agree with you” i. Asking for clarification
2. “In my opinion, reading is essential for success” ii. Expressing opinion
3. “Can you explain again?” iii. Making a request
4. “Could you please lend me your book?” iv. Agreeing
1. ………. 2. ………. 3. ………. 4. ……….
III. WRITING (5 POINTS)
Complete the following paragraph describing your best friend:
My best friend is someone who means a lot to me for many reasons.
First,…………………….……………………….………………………………………………………..
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Good luck!