PIONEER PREP SCHOOL GABES Teacher: Mrs Mouna Belazi

MID TERM TEST ONE

ACADEMIC YEAR : 2018-2019 LEVEL:9 th form

NAME: …………………………………………………………………… CLASS: 9p6 & 9p7 SCORE: ………………./20

the audio link :

I/ LANGUAGE (12 pts) https://www.eslfast.com/begin5/b5/b5098.htm

1/ Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form (2.5pts)

Our smallest family members are also our most vulnerable to accidents in the home. Because of their lack of knowledge and
experience, and their natural (curious)①……………………………….., kids want to explore everything- even things that are
dangerous. By taking a few simple steps, you can (great)②…………………………………….reduce the dangers they face. When
babies are first born, they are totally helpless. You’ll need to take extra precautions with infants, and while some of these
safety tips may seem obvious to you, there are others that may not be so. All furniture should be solid as things like end
tables and coffee tables present a serious safety hazard if tipped over. Babies are always climbing, and a table leg that’s a bit
shorter than the others can allow them to pull the entire table over. Also, nothing a baby can fit in its mouth should ever be
on the floor. Not only (to do)③ …………………….this prevent choking but also helps prevent disease from bacteria and
microbes. An infant should never be left in a room (watch)④……………………………… . These safety measures are very
convenient, don’t cost much, and they can really play a big part in (keep)⑤……………………………….your baby safe.

2/ Fill in the blanks with 8 words from the list below (4pts). There are 2 extra words.

much ; harder ; while ; upbringing ; the biggest ; support ; easier ; rearing ; dealing ; huge

The past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structures of families in Britain, and the traditional model is
no longer true in many cases.

①……………………….. change has been caused by divorce. As many as 2 out of 3 marriages now end in divorce.

There has also been a ②………………………rise in the number of mothers who work. The large rise in divorces has meant
many women need to work to ③………………………. themselves and their children. Even when there is no divorce, many
families need both parents to work in order to survive.. In addition, women are no longer happy to stay at
home ④……………………….. children, and many have careers earning as ⑤…………………as or even more than men, the
traditional breadwinners.

However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much ⑥ ………………… to have a career
and good salary. As for children themselves, some argue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature
than in the past. From an early age they have to go to childminders or nurseries, and so they are used to ⑦………………………
with strangers and mixing with other children.

So ⑧…………………………….. the traditional model of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the modern family
continues to raise happy, successful children.

3/ Circle the right alternative (3pts)

Modern teenagers demand parents double their pocket money to an average ₤ 24 a week during school holidays so they
can (afford ; get ; provide) ①a good time, a survey has found.

Parents typically give their children £12.05 a week throughout the year, and add a £9.96 top-up in half term.
But the teenagers insist that this is still not enough. Many parents actually agree with their offspring, and 39 per cent would
like (to save; to increase ; to decrease)②the allowance but cannot afford to do so.
On average a parent spends £756.08 a year (on; in; for)③ each of their adolescent children.
 While almost half teens complain it is not enough to keep them entertained during their ( six-weeks; six-week; six
weeks)④ summer break, other teenagers recognise the importance of earning their own money.
Teenagers are most likely to spend their money on (fashion ; entertainment; socializing)⑤, which was named as the
biggest outlay by 53 per cent, followed by clothes, 41 per cent, then music.
But while they have their days free during the long summer holiday they find it harder to cover all their expenses.
As a result, six in ten teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17 plan to find a part-time job. Parents also anticipate spending a (farther;
further;less)⑥ £166.95 on additional expenses for them during that time.

4/ Match the sentence parts to get a coherent paragraph. There’s an extra part in B (2.5pts)

PART A PART B ANSWERS

1- Everyone recognizes the importance of effective a- rather than because of real differences.
communication in families.
b- But knowing communication is important isn’t 1+……
2- It requires continual effort for each day. Family enough.
members can keep communication channels open 2+……
c- as they talk about common interests, the events or
3- Good communication helps families to resolve activities of the day, Family concerns or personal 3+……
problems.
4- Many of the conflicts that arise are because of 4+……..
misunderstanding, d-the conflicts that are bound to happen.
5+……
5-Through effective communication, family e- and problems generally don’t get resolved, and they
relationships are strengthened, joys can be often get worse.

f- shared, burdens can be lifted and love can be

expressed.

II/ LISTENING ( 8pts)

1/ Write two details from part 1 showing why Justin decided to be a househusband (2pts)

a:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

b:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2/ Answer the following questions (2pts)

a- For Justin, What was the biggest problem with being a stay-at-home dad?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b- When is Justin planning to go back to his job as a teacher?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3/ Circle the adjective that best describes Justin (1pt)

open-minded ; understanding ; supportive ; devoted

4/ Complete with 2 words from the passage (2 pts)

Justin wanted to make sure his kid ……………………………………..right. That’s why he doesn’t feel ……………………….

5/ Write Similar or Different (1 pt) couple - out (………………) both - though (…………………)
KEY

1- curiosity ; greatly ; does ; unwatched ; keeping

2/ the biggest ; huge ; support ; rearing ; much ; easier ; dealing ; while

3/ afford ; to increase ; on ; six-week ; socializing ; further

4/ 1+b/ 2+c/ 3+d / 4+a/ 5+f

THE SCRIPT

Justin was a stay-at-home dad. That means he takes care of the kid and deals with the housework. His wife is the

one who goes out and works. A couple years ago, Justin worked as a teacher. He loved his job. Then, his wife Terri got

pregnant. At first, the couple both wanted to work and get a babysitter.Eventually, Justin thought it was best if he stayed at

home and took care of their kid. He wasn't getting that much money as a teacher. Also, he wanted to have control over how

his kid was going to be raised.

Justin liked being a stay-at-home dad. He loved seeing his kid learn things from him. He wanted to make sure his kid

grew up right. Justin made sure to read to his son, take him to open areas, and give him healthy food. The biggest

problem with being a stay-at-home dad was the comments he got from his guy friends. They made fun of him for doing

housework. At first,the comments bothered him, but they're not a big deal anymore.

Justin does miss teaching though. He is waiting for the day he can teach at school again. He is planning to go back to

the job after his kid turns 13 or so. He thinks that is a good time for his son to do his own thing.