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* Asma Secondary School
* Asma Secondary School
Level: First year.
Level: First year.
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* Ain Beida
* Ain Beida
* November 2010*
* November 2010*
* Time: 02hours*
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Part one:Reading And Interpreting:(15pts)
From: Brian
To:American Electronics
Object: Application for the job.
Washington Avenue,26
Boston,Massachusetts
17th July2010
,The Staff Manager
Davies Electronics Ltd
,The Ring Way

Manchester21
Re: Assistant-engineer
,Dear Sir
I would like to apply for the temporary post of « Assistant-engineer »
.which was advertised in the “Evening News” of Saturday 9th May
I am 26 years old and single. I am an Algerian post-graduate student in the
department of Physics of Manchester University, where I have been studying
electronics for the last three years. Before that, I was a student in Physics and
Electronics at Algiers’ University for three years where I graduated four years
.ago
While I was studying in Algiers, I had some compulsory industrial experience
every year with Algerian firms. Before coming to Manchester I worked for 9
months, from January to September in a computer institute in Algiers , where I
improved my knowledge of Electronics. Last year, at Manchester, I visited various
.Electronics firms as part of my studies
If there are any other details which you require I shall be glad to supply them.
Yours faithfully,
Rachid Benrabah

A-Comprehension:(8pts)
1-Choose the correct answer: (1pt)
The above passage is:
a-an informal letter b-an e-mail application c-a formal letter
(Are these statements True or False? (2pts -2
.a-Rachid wants to work in Algiers

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.b- He holds two degrees from Algiers and Manchester Universities
.c- In order to do researches, he visited Electronics firms at Manchester
.d- Rachid is writing to apply for a post in a computer institute
(Answer the following questions according to the text:(3.5pts -3
? a- How did Rachid know about the job
?b-How long has he been studying in Manchester University
?c-Where has he worked before
?d- Do you think that Rachid has a chance to get the job? Why
(What do the words in bold type refer to in the text?(1.5pts -4
(B-Text Exploration (7pts
(Find in the text words whose definitions are: (1.5pt - 1
(a-To ask for a job (§1) b- Not married (§2) c- need something or somebody(§1
(Rewrite the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one given : (2pts -2
.A-a-It’s necessary for pupils to put on pinafores at school
…………………………………………………b-Pupils
.B-a-You are not obliged to study music in a language school
……………………………………………………b-You
.C-a-I sent her a message .My purpose was to congratulate her
.………………………………………………b-I sent her
.D-a-Rachid isn’t a pilot. He isn’t an engineer
..………………………………………b- Rachid
Classify the following words according to the stressed syllable: (1.5pts -3
improve- supply- letter – invite- virus-student
Stress on the first syllable
Stress on the second syllable
(Fill in the gaps with one word from the list: (2pst -9
pay - places –hard- fees-job –money-business- find
In your life, you will need to look for a job . Sometimes a…….. can be really…….. to

find. If you need help, there are …….. that you can go to . One of these places is an
employment agency. This is a business that helps you find a job. Because it is a…….., you
will have to …….. to get help. The fee can be a lot of…….. . When you go to an agency,
. ..…… .you should ask if they charge
(PART TWO : Written Expression(5pts
:Choose only One topic
Topic 01:
Write a reply to Rachid Benrabeh’s letter (accept / refuse).Lay out your
.letter correctly
.”Topic02: Write a letter to apply for the job advertised on the “Evening News

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I will always be wishing you a very good luck!


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* School: Abdelkader BOUALKA / Tsabit - Adrar. * School year: 2007/2008.
* School: Abdelkader BOUALKA / Tsabit - Adrar. * School year: 2007/2008.
.Level: First years.
* Wednesday, November 18th,th2008*
.Level: First years.
* Wednesday, November 18

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).Streams: Literary Streams.
* Time: 01hour. (14:00hrshrs
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* Time: 01hour. (14:00 /15:00 *

Activity One: Choice of the best answer that completes the statements.
1) The text is an e –mail.
2) “” is an electronic address
3) The e-mail is about an invitation for friendship.
4) Melinda Griffefth wrote the letter in an informal style.
 Activity two: Answering the questions.
a) Melinda Griffifth is the sender of the letter. Kaddour Bennraberh will receive
it.
b) No, he is not. He is a carpenter.
c) Melinda is Polish.
d) Her mother always takes Ted to the nursery.
e) Melinda described herself. She said that she is/was tall with long hair and
blue eyes.
 Activity three: Writing correct sentences using the words given.
1/a) – Kaddour usually sends his friends e-mails. / sends his friends e-mails.
2/a) – Melinda does not often chat with her keypals.
3/a) – Why do you rarely go to the cybercafé?
Activity four: Choose the correct answer and copy it on your answer sheet. (04 pts)


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Teacher: Mr.Ahmed GUEBBOUH