الموضوع النموذجي 4 · الأنقليزية
على نمط امتحان شهادة ختم التعليم الأساسي العام: الحصّة ساعة، الضارب 1، العدد على 20 (Reading comprehension 6 · Language 8 · Writing 6). المحور: Services.
A Guesthouse in the Oasis
1. Ten years ago, Hedi Mansour was a taxi driver in Tozeur. Every day, he drove tourists from the airport to the big hotels and listened to their questions about the oasis, the desert and local life. “Most of them wanted to experience the real Tunisia, not just a swimming pool,” he remembers. So in 2017, he and his wife Zohra decided to turn their old family house into a small guesthouse.
2. Today, “Dar Zohra” has six rooms decorated with traditional carpets and palm wood. Guests eat home-made bread and dates from the family’s garden, and Zohra teaches them how to cook local dishes. The guesthouse has its own website, so visitors from Japan, Canada or Germany can book their rooms online. Hedi also takes them on camel rides at sunset and shows them the old part of the town.
3. The project has brought progress to the whole neighbourhood. Hedi has employed four young people from the area, and local craftsmen sell their baskets and pottery to the guests. “Tourism is not only about big hotels,” Zohra says. “When visitors stay with families, they understand our culture better, and the money stays in the region.” Last year, the couple received a national prize for responsible tourism, and they are now planning to open a second house in Nefta.
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I. Reading comprehension (6 marks)
Q1 · Tick the right option
1 markTick (✓) the right option.
The text is mainly about a couple who
- work as guides in a big hotel in Tozeur. ☐
- opened a traditional guesthouse for tourists. ☐
- sell carpets and pottery online. ☐
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- b- opened a traditional guesthouse for tourists (“to turn their old family house into a small guesthouse”).
Q2 · True or false
2 marksAre the following statements true or false? Tick (✓) the right box.
| Statements | True | False |
|---|---|---|
| a. Hedi used to drive tourists before he opened the guesthouse. (paragraph 1) | ||
| b. Visitors can only book their rooms by phone. (paragraph 2) |
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- a. True: “Hedi Mansour was a taxi driver … he drove tourists from the airport”.
- b. False: “visitors … can book their rooms online”.
Q3 · Pick out a word
1 markPick out a word from paragraph 3 meaning nearly the same as:
people who make useful or beautiful things by hand: ………………
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- craftsmen
Q4 · Reference
1 markWhat does the underlined word in the text refer to?
them (paragraph 2) refers to ………………
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- them = the guests of Dar Zohra.
Q5 · Personal justified answer
1 markGive a personal justified answer to the following question.
On holiday, would you prefer to stay in a big hotel or in a guesthouse like Dar Zohra? Why?
I would prefer ……………… because ………………
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- Any logical answer with a reason. Model: I would prefer a guesthouse like Dar Zohra because I could discover the local food and traditions and meet the people of the region.
II. Language (8 marks)
Language 1 · Fill in the blanks with six words from the box
3 marksFill in the blanks with six (6) words from the box.
Amel is flying to London for the first time. At the check-in desk, the employee says: “(1) ………… I see your passport, please?” Then he gives her a (2) ………… and tells her that her (3) ………… leaves at 10:30. Amel asks him: “Would you (4) ………… giving me a seat near the window? I don’t like (5) ………… seats.” On the plane, a flight attendant asks the passengers to (6) ………… their seat belts because the plane is ready to leave.
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- 1) Could · 2) boarding pass · 3) flight · 4) mind · 5) aisle · 6) fasten
- Extra words: customs, railway.
Language 2 · Circle the right option
3 marksCircle the right option.
In recent years, online shopping (has become / become / becoming) very popular in Tunisia. Many people buy clothes and books from websites (who / which / whom) deliver goods to their homes. It is a (convenience / convenient / conveniently) way of shopping, (but / so / because) it can also be risky. Hackers (can / must / should) steal your bank details if a website is not secure. So, before you order anything, always (check / checks / checked) that the website is safe.
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- 1) has become (present perfect: “in recent years”) · 2) which (relative for things) · 3) convenient (adjective before a noun) · 4) but (contrast) · 5) can (possibility) · 6) check (imperative: warning).
Language 3 · Match A and B (one extra part in B)
2 marksMatch the sentence parts in A with those in B to get a coherent paragraph. There is one extra part in B. Write your answers in the space provided.
| A | B |
|---|---|
| 1. If you take the metro, | a. but it is slower and often crowded. |
| 2. If it rains tomorrow, | b. if you leave home ten minutes earlier. |
| 3. The bus is cheaper than a taxi, | c. which took off three hours ago. |
| 4. You won’t miss the train | d. you will avoid the traffic jams. |
| e. we will stay at home and play board games. |
1 + ……… 2 + ……… 3 + ……… 4 + ………
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- 1 + d · 2 + e · 3 + a · 4 + b
- Extra part: c.
III. Writing (6 marks)
Writing
6 marksYour English e-friend Emma is going to visit your town with her parents next summer. She has asked you for information.
Write a 10-line email to Emma in which you tell her about the means of transport, the places to visit and the local food, and give her some useful advice.
Do not write your name. Do not mention your school.
Answer elements · عناصر الإجابة
- Layout: Dear Emma, … introduction (thank her, express joy) … body … closing (Looking forward to seeing you, Best wishes,) + signature (Your friend).
- Ideas: transport: louage, taxi, bus, renting a car · places: the medina, the beach, the museum, the market · food: couscous, brik, fresh fish, dates · advice: bring a hat and sun cream, book a hotel early, keep your passport safe.
- Useful language: present perfect (I’ve just received…), if + present, will…, should, you can, first, then, also.
- Model: Dear Emma, Thank you for your email. I’m so happy that you are coming to my town next summer! Getting around is easy: taxis are cheap and buses are frequent, but if you want to visit other cities, you can take a louage. There are many places to visit, like the old medina, the fish market and the beautiful beach. You should also try our local food, especially couscous with fish and brik. Be careful, it is very hot in July, so don’t forget your hat and sun cream. If you book your hotel early, it will be cheaper. I’m looking forward to showing you around. Best wishes, Your friend.
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