2BAC ENGLISH EXAM LANGUAGE PRACTICE

2BAC ENGLISH EXAM LANGUAGE PRACTICE

GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS.

1-She (study) for four years at university before she got married.

2-The number of Moroccan NGOs (double) by the year 2018.

3-He got a good mark because he (revise) well before.

4-The teacher (start) the lesson before we got in the classroom.

5-She (finish) her homework and then she went to bed.

6-Many illiterate people got enrolled because the ministry of education (launch) a literacy programme.

7-She set up a small enterprise after she (become) an educated woman.

8-By the end of this decade, more women (become) more educated.

9-Last month, he got a prize from the association because he (make) great efforts in assisting illiterate people.

10-Students must keep on (do) well at school.

11-I can't imagine Sally (play) the saxophone.

12-After my aunt (do) a lot of housework yesterday, she went to her literacy class.

13-When I met him yesterday, he told me that he (learn) his lessons for the test.

14-By the end of this decade, young people (regain) confidence in political parties.

15-Paul is fond of (watch) political TV shows.

16-Nadia (never read) such an interesting story before she moved to university in Spain.

17-She felt tired because she (work) a lot all the week.

18-Gifted people are used to (score) best in every competition.

19-He (have) a part-time job for two years before he finished his university studies.

20-By the end of the second decade, Moroccan big cities (be) linked by highway.

21-Developing rural areas (become) a necessity by 2015.

22-By 2017, many youths (start) to take part in political life.

23-Sami is looking forward to (get) the first mark in the Olympiad of Maths organised in Rabat next month.

24-I enjoy (read) novels because I feel transported in the world of imagination.

25-The young athlete was upset about (lose) the race.

26-The young inventors agreed (set up) a worldwide association.

27-Are you thinking of (participate) in the national contest for young entrepreneurs?

28-My parents are looking forward to (celebrate) my success in the baccalaureate examination.

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT LINKING WORD FROM THE LIST

due to / as a result / because of / however / therefore / despite / moreover / as well as / although / in spite / consequently /

1-She gets higher marks studying in difficult conditions.

2-Her parents were illiterate. _, they didn't send her to school when she was young.

3-She couldn't see or hear, , she was able to feel people's hands.

4- of his illiteracy, Jamal is a member in different human rights organisations.

5-Greenpeace is a non-profit organisation, , its work is voluntary.

6- many organisations denounce human right violations, there are still many victims.

7- of spending much time at work, working women are able to perfectly manage their households.

8- globalisation has a positive impact on Moroccan women's situation, there is fear of losing local traditions.

9- being illiterate, some women use the magazine's pictures as resources for dressmaking.

10-Better schools attract families to move to the city, , classes become crowded.

11-City life appears more interesting. , people draw away from rural communities.

12-Educated women look after their houses. They work outside their homes.

13-Moroccan rural women need education health care.

14-Many developing nations are in debt and poverty drought and lack of rain.

15-Educated women have fewer children. , they have better personal life and nutrition.

16-Cities have grown so large the increasing industrialisation.


FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB

to apply for / turned down / handed out / look up / drop in / put off / find out / cut down on / brings about / put up / put off

1-The teacher an article to students about Moroccan and British cultural values.

2-The teacher told the students to the meanings of difficult words in the dictionary.

3-Intolerance dislike and conflicts.

4-They'll probably this year's spiritual Mawazin festival.

5-In France, you can't to a friend's house unless you get his permission.

6-If he doesn't fast food, he will get more obese.

7-He didn't stay in a hotel. Some relatives him .

8-The local cultural festival has been . I didn't until a few days ago.

9-When Jamal went a visa to England, they his application .

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS SUGGESTED

1-"A lot of people participated in the campaign."
He said that

2-"I will participate in a conference on citizenship."
He told the journalists that

3-"How long are you going to stay there?"
He wanted to know

4-"Did you watch yesterday's show about citizenship?
He asked me

5-"Don't underestimate voluntary work."
He told me

6-"Please, bring me a copy of the report."
He begged me

7-"How can I help in sensitising people to become good citizens?"
He asked the audience

8-"Responsibility means being in charge of our choices and our lives."
The teacher explained that

9-My friend didn’t write his report last week but he didn’t have enough time.
If

10-He didn’t connect on the net because he didn’t have the password.
If

11-He couldn't go to the cyber café because he had no money.
If

12-The teacher gave him a bad mark because he didn’t do the homework.
If

13-My friend couldn't call an ambulance because his mobile phone did not work.
If

14-He ate a lot, so he had a terrible stomach-ache.
If

15-Our government opened new schools. They wanted to reduce illiteracy rates.
Our government opened new schools so that

16-Radio and television are used because they wanted to reach people everywhere.
Radio and television are used in order

17-Adults go to literacy classes. They want to learn how to read and write.
Adults go to literacy classes so that

18-They use the media. They want to sensitise people to the advantages of literacy.
They use the media so that

19-Husbands should give a helping hand to housewives.
A helping hand

20-Women direct many associations.
Many associations

21-They gave a Nobel Prize to Marie Curie.
A Nobel Prize

22-People have admired Celin Dion for some decades.
Celin Dion

23-The NGO will grant more micro credits to unskilled women.
More micro credits

24-A women association has recently honoured many women.
Many women

25-The Moroccan woman's associations support maid servants.
Maid servants

26-People shouldn't consider as inferior.
Women

27-The Prime Minister is going to present a new economic plan to the Parliament.
A new economic plan

28-Said Naciri will open a new morning talk show on 2M.
A new morning talk show

29-They have translated her books into many languages.
Her books

30-Society must offer women more opportunities.
More opportunities

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT MODAL

had to / must / must have / can't

1-The audience has been watching Mr. Bean's film for more than two hours. The film be interesting.

2-I want to watch Mr. Beans' film but the CD player isn't working. The children damaged it.

3-If Brahim doesn't have a password, he have access to the humorous web sites.

4-Yesterday, Brahim and Ann stay late to watch the film.

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT RELATIVE PRONOUN

which / who / whose / who

1-One of the problems the Arab countries suffer from is brain drain.

2-My uncle, got his university degree, emigrated to Canada to continue his studies.

3-India, highly skilled labour is IT engineers, has remarkably succeeded in reversing brain drain lo brain gain.

4-Experts came from around 50 African countries were given a special reception at the hotel.

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT COLLOCATION

common good / culture shock / family code / sustainable development / civil society / rural areas / renewable energies / boarding school /

1- is concerned with society's needs and well being in the short, medium and long term.

2-Non-governmental, non-profit organisations and voluntary associations make up what is referred to as .

3-One way to sustain development is to link with urban ones.

4-A person may experience when he moves to a cultural environment which is different from his own.

5-Thanks to the new Moroccan , the status of women has noticeably changed.

6- are forms of energy that are renewed as quickly as they are used (ex. solar energy, wind, etc) .

7-As our family used to live in the countryside, I had to go to a live and study.

8-A good citizen always works for the of his community.

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT WORD

skilled / tempting / invest / donations / campaigns / charter / bilateral / conference / equality / ignorance / inferiority / associations / emancipation / stereotypes / non-governmental / literacy / compulsory / dropouts / partnership / abstract / skills / eclectic / motivated

1-Countries should settle conflicts by peaceful means and shouldn’t resort to war.

2-Gifted youths are able to understand concepts and ideas.

3-Our government signed a with many NGOs to work together to combat illiteracy.

4-All over the world, women have always had a continuous struggle for their .

5-The fourth world about women took place in China in 1995.

6-Talented professionals immigrate to developed countries to earn wages and secure a better future.

7-The World Bank urged countries to in education to develop economy and combat poverty effectively.

8-To keep their independence from governmental influence, NGOs are financed by and benevolent contributions.

9-Amnesty International is an independent pressure group which for the release of imprisoned or maltreated people.

10-According to the United Nations , member states shouldn’t use force against other member states.

11-Many human rights associations call for between men and women in public and political life.

12-Women's illiteracy and are linked together.

13-Women feel a complex of . They are as equal as others.

14-1,000,000 of highly professionals entered the American labour market between 1990 and 2000.

15-The ministry of education launched a programme in order to encourage adults to be educated.

16-In Morocco, there are many human rights that combat violence against women.

17-Primary education in Morocco is ; parents must send their children to school.

18-Gifted youths are highly as they show great willingness to learn new things and examine unusual ideas.

19-Negative are obstacles that hinder women's advancement in different domains.

20-Gifted youths commonly learn basic quickly, and with little practice.

21-More efforts should be made to encourage to return to school.

22-Greenpeace is a organisation that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species.

23-Gifted youths are in their way of thinking. They select the things that are suitable and appropriate to them.