Exam 1
Read the text carefully, then do the activities
Reading is better
Do you want to be a better reader? Turn off the television! A recent study found that kids younger than 6 spend about two hours a day watching TV, playing video games, or using computers. That is about the same amount of time they spend with a book! The study which was released on Tuesday included more than 1,000 parents of kids between the ages of 6 months and 6 years.§1
Spending a lot of time on the computer, watching TV or playing video games can make it hard to get better at reading. Kids who live in homes where the TV is on “most of the time” will find difficulty in reading when they are 6 years old.§2
Reading is still popular, though. Almost 80 percent of kids under 6 are exposed to books. In fact researchers say kids spend an average of 49 minutes a day with a book. And what is the average amount of time spent in front of the TV or computer? About 2 hours and 22 minutes!§3
Victoria Rideout, a researcher for the study, said kids who watch TV, use computers, and play video games will have an advantage in their lives. She says media can help their learning, but there are disadvantages, too.§4
Dr. Henry Shapiro studies kids’ development and behavior. He says reading, playing with toys, and talking with others is much better for kids’ learning than watching TV. He also says there is a good side of TV, computers and video games. “Kids are home, safe, they are learning things.”§5
Adapted from www.timeforkids.com. Oct 31st 2004
Choisir la réponse correcte de la liste
Choose the right answer (1.5pts)
1. This document is: ****
2. It is about: ****
3. This document wants: ****
Choisir la réponse correcte de la liste
Say if the following statements are true or false. (2pts)
a. Children spend less time watching TV than reading. ****
b. Children do not read anymore. ****
c. TV doesn't help children learn at all.****
d. Dr. Shapiro is totally convinced TV is bad. ****
Answer the following questions according to the text (3pts)
a. When was the case study released? 00. 5
b. How many parents were involved in the case study? 00. 5
c. What was the age of their children? 00. 5
d. What is the advantage of media for children? 1.5
a. It was released on October 31st 2004.
b. More than one thousand parents were involved in the study.
c. They were aged between 6 months and 6 years.
d. The advantage of the media is safety when learning things.
5. In which paragraph is it mentioned that reading is much better for children’s learning than watching TV.(00.5)
“Reading is much better for children’s learning than watching TV.” This idea is mentioned in paragraph 5.(00.5)
Remplir les vides
1. Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following (1)
a. children (§1) =
b. difficult (§2) =
2. Find in the text words opposite in meaning to the following (1)
a. older (§1) #
b. in danger (§5) #
Remplir les vides
Complete sence ‘b’ so that it means the same as sentence ‘a’ (3pts)
1. a. Dr. Henry Shapiro says that there is a good side of TV, computers and video games .
b.” ,’Dr .Henry Shapiro says .
2. a. “Do you have an e-mail account?” she asked me.
b. She asked me
3. a.”Don’t pick your nose!”parents tell kids.
b.Parents tell kids
Cliquer et glisser les réponses dans les cases correspondantes parmi les mots possibles ci-dessous
Complete the following paragraph with the appropriate word from the following list (2pts)
Anne is a cordial receptionist. She welcomes guests . Tom is a worker, but he talks to customers . of them are hard workers.
5 .Pronunciation: Underline the stressed syllable in each word (1p)
Headline - success - football - useful
Headline - success - football - useful
Choose one topic only
Either topic 1:
Report the following interview:
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Fatima: My name’s Fatima Chennab. I’m doing a survey on people’s leisure time activities. Can I ask you a few questions ? Said: Yes, you can. Fatima: What do you like doing in your leisure time? Said: Well, the activity I enjoy most is taking part in team sports. Fatima: Which team sport do you play? Said: I like playing football. Fatima: What other activity do you enjoy doing? Said: It’s listening to music. I like pop music. Fatima: I thank you for answering my questions. |
Start like this:
The reporter said that her name was Fatima Chennab, and that she was doing a survey on people’s leisure time activities. She asked Said if……………….
Topic 2: Do you prefer reading books or using the computer and watching TV? Write a composition (essay) of about 80 words stating your reasons.
Written Expression (5pts) Form:2.5pts + content: 2.5pts)
Topic 2:
The first time I discovered a book I was 4 years old. I was at nursey school. Of course, I couldn’t read but I was fascinated by my teacher holding a big book full of illustrations and reading its story.
Now at the age of 16, I read from time to time but not regularly .It is not because I ‘m not very fond of reading, but simply because I’m a bit lazy. It is easier for me to read articles on the Internet for my school project and to select information that helps me learn my lessons and do my homework.
I would rather use the computer so as to read e-books. Using the computer instead of buying books is easier ,less expensive and time- saving.
All in all, I definitely prefer using a computer or an electronic tablet in order to do all kinds of activities including reading.
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