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    adventure millennium

    architecture-

    modern

    attack morals

    attend novelist

    castle occasion

    central on the night of

    century - pharaoh

    ceremony poems

    chase politics

    classical popular with

    classics predictcoronation prisoncountry prisoner

    couple protect from

    debate - publication

    decade publish

    die quantitydiscover queen

    duties

    radio program

    education realize

    escapism - reduce -excitedly regular

    fall off remain

    fictional story replace

    for ever rescueforest rest -

    form solve

    free - specific global warming successful

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    hero surprise identical suspect individuals Take his place

    interested in take place invent take turns kidnap the public kind / sort the right to king town lawyer twins leader university

    locked in wealthy make a visit well educated

    Classics The study of ancient Greece and Rome , especially the language ,

    literature and history .

    Couple Two or a few people .

    Debate

    Discussion or argument about a subject.

    Escapism

    Entertainment or imagination that helps you to forget your worries,problems , work .etc.

    Alike Similar , exactly the same

    Attend To go to an event , a school , church etc.

    Castle

    A large, strong building with towers and high walls to protect peopleinside from being attacked.

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    Coronation

    A ceremony at which someone is officially made a king or queen.

    Have the right to dosthg Morally allowed to do something.

    Occasion An important event or ceremony.

    on occasion = sometimes

    LeakWealth

    Rich , having had a lot of money .publication -

    Printing (U) when a book , newspaper ,etc is printed and sold

    Book (c) a book , newspaper , or a magazine

    A monthly / weekly publication.

    Well-educated

    Having had a good education.

    Fictional Not real, invented by a writer.

    Expressions & Prepositionsbe about to Take (sbdys )place escape from Hear of /aboutwell known for find outinterested in based onpay for Put .. down popular with On the night of Fall off Locked in Famous for Decide to + verbAt night Decide on + noun

    ..

    Fiction (n.) Fictional ( adj. )

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    What is the best selling children's fiction title?James Bond is a fictional character. Science fiction

    Publish (v.) Publicity (n.)-

    public (adj.)(n)

    The public have the right to know about this. I shouldnt behave like that in public. The president had made a good publicity campaign. His novel was published yesterday.

    Escape (v.)(n.)- -

    escaped (adj.)

    The two killers escaped from the prison last night. The name of her book escapes me at the moment. They had a very narrow escape.This building has a defect. It has no fire escape.

    educate (v.) educated - Education(n.)

    This is part of a campaign to educate people about the dangers of smoking She is a well-educated person.More money should be spent on education. Our educational system needs a lot of reforms. My uncle is a very clever educator.classic (adj.)

    classic(n.) - classical (adj.)

    I have watched the classic film "Gone with the wind". Dan is a classic example of a child who is clever and lazy. Do you prefer classical music or pop music? He is a classically trained actor.Couple

    a couple of (cars, people, horses , buses.etc.)Pair A pair of (shoes , glasses, shorts, pantsetc) .

    DebateDebate (n.)

    Debate ( v.) =discuss , decide

    aheated debate

    There has been a lot of public debate on the safety of food. These issues need to be debated openly. I am still debating whether to go out tonight or not.

    imprison (v.) - Imprisonment Prisoner (n.)

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    (n.) Taylor was imprisoned for killing a child. Israeli forces tortured the Egyptian prisoners of war.

    Hear of /

    about

    Hear from

    I have never heard of her.Have you heard from Hossam yesterday?

    identical (adj.) identity (n)-

    identity card

    We should keep our national identity. They are identical twins. The police have caught him as he hasnt got an identity card.

    take place=occur=happen Take the placeof(v.) take part in

    1- The earthquake took place early yesterday morning.2- I took my fathers place when he went abroad.3- It is the high light of the athlete to take part in the Olympics.

    Hope: The Prisoner ofZendaPresenter: In todays Book Program, were going to hear about the lifeand work the writer Anthony Hope. In the studio we have ProfessorDavid Lyons from the University of South London. Professor Lyons,

    Anthony Hope is well known for his adventure novels, but what sort of a

    man was he? Was he like his heroes?Professor Lyons: Not in the least. Anthony Hope was a well-educatedEnglish lawyerwho started writing in his free time.Presenter: Could you tell us something about his early life?

    Professor Lyons: Yes, of course. Anthony Hope was born near Londonin 1863. After finishing school, he went to Oxford University, where hestudied classics. He was interested in politics and was a good speakerin university debates. After Oxford, he trained as a lawyer and started

    working in London in 1887. Presenter: So how did you start writing?

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    Professor Lyons: Well, as in those days have plenty of free time - soHope wrote short stories for magazines. He wrote his first novel, a Manof Mark, in 1890, but had to pay forthe publication himself.

    Presenter: How about his most famous book, The Prisoner of Zenda?

    Did he pay for that?Professor Lyons: No. By then, he was already a successful novelist.The amazing thing about this book was how quickly he wrote it. He firsthad the idea in late 1893 and the book was published in April 1894. Itwas immediately successful.Presenter: What was so special about The Prisoner of Zenda?

    Professor lines: Well, its a very exciting adventure story which takesplace in a fictional European country. I think it was so popular becauseits not about everyday lives- people like escapism.Presenter: Did Hope marry?

    Professor Lyons: Yes, he did. In 1903, he went on a speaking tour toother countries and met Betty Somerville. The couple were married laterthat year, then came back to England, where they had two sons and adaughter.Presenter: And did he continue writing?

    Professor Lyons: yes, in all he wrote thirty-two works of fiction, but ThePrisoner of Zenda was always his most popularstory. It made him a lotofmoney. A lot of firms have been based on the story, and the publicstill enjoy reading it today.

    Presenter: Thank you, Professor Lyons - that was mostinteresting. If you havent read The Prisoner of Zenda yet, borrow itfrom your local library. Its one of those books you just can't put it down.

    .

    Readi

    ng

    The prisoner of

    Zenda

    The story takes place in nineteenth-

    century Europe. Rudolf Rassendyll, aea l thyEnglishman, if the cousin of Rudolf Elphberg,

    who is about to become the new king of

    Ruritania, a i c t i ona lcountry in centralEurope. Rudolf Rassendyll decides to travelto Ruritania toat tend the coronation of

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    his cousin, who he has not met before.

    Soon after he arrives, he is walking through

    a forest where he meets the future king. The two menare surprised todiscover that they are so l ike: they are almost identical twins. Thecousins talk excitedly about theorona t i on.However, on the night before the greatccas ion, Rudolf Elphberg iskidnapped by his younger brother Michael and locked in theast le in thetown of Zenda. Although Michael does notave the r i gh t tobe the nextking of the country, he is popular with some of the people of Ruritania. Hewants to stop the coronation so that he can become the next king himself.

    Rudolf Rassendyll solves the problem by taking his cousin place. Becausethe two men look so alike, nobody realizes what is happening and the

    coronation takes place as planned. While Rudolf Elphberg remains in thecastle, Rudolf Rassendyll lives the life of the king and spends time with hiscousins friends. At the same time, he realizes that he cannot remain theking of Ruritania forever. He decides to rescue Rudolf Elphberg.

    The story ends happily for Elphberg when he finally becomes the newking. Michael dies. Rassendyll says goodbye to his friends and leaves thecountry. The people of Ruritania never find out what has really happened.

    1- Respond to each of the following situations :

    1-Your friend asks you if you would like to be a leader. You say yesand tell him why.

    2-Your friend says," Tutankhamun became Pharaoh when he was onlynine years old."3-You tell your friend why you choose Ali as a leader of the team.4-You look at the sky and predict the weather of tomorrow.

    2- Mention the place , the speakers and the language eachof the following two min-dialogues :

    1-A: why are you late? B: the metro has broken down.A: but you are always late for the first lesson.

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    B: I am really sorry, sir2- A: Excuse me. How can I go to the pyramids? B: You can take the bus No. 31

    A: thank you very much ,sir.3-Choose the correct answer from a , b , c or d :

    Listening Ex l1.Were going to ..the life and work of the writer Anthony Hope.

    a- hearfrom

    b- hear c- hearabout

    d- hear to

    2.Professor Lyons, Anthony Hope is ..for his adventure novels

    a- good-known b- wellknown c- best-known d- highlyknown3.Anthony Hope was a well-educated English .

    a- lower b- lawyer c- law d- judge4.He went to Oxford University, where he studied

    a-classifications

    b- classical c- classic d- classics

    5.He was interested in .and was a good speaker in universitydebates.

    a- policy b- politics c-politicians

    d-political

    6.He wrote his first novel, a Man of Mark, in 1890, but had to pay forthe .himself.

    a-publication

    b-publicity

    c- public d-publicizing

    7.Anthony Hope was already a successful..

    a- novel b-novelist

    c- talebearer

    d- poet

    8.The Prisoner of Zenda in April 1894.a- was

    publicized

    b- was

    published

    c-

    published

    d-

    publicised

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    9.Its a very exciting adventure story which takes place in a.European country.

    a- fact b- factual c- fiction d- fictional10. The couple, Anthony and Betty Somerville in 1903.

    a- weremarried b- wasmarried c- getmarried d- havemarriedS.B Exercise11. The story ..in 19th century Europe in a fictional country inEurope.

    a- takesplace

    b- takespart

    c- taketurns

    d- takealoof

    12. He decides to travel to ..the coronation of his cousin as a king .

    a- attend b- intend c- pretend d- tend13. The two men are surprised to discover that they areso..: they are almost identical twins.

    a- like b- unlike c- alike d- dislike14. On the night before the great occasion, Rudolf Elphberg is.by his younger brother Michael.

    a-slaughtered

    b-assassinated

    c- hi jacked d-kidnapped

    15. He is .the castle in the town of Zenda.

    a- locked in b- looked in c- lookedup in

    d- lookedat

    16. Although Michael does not..the right to be the next kingof the country, he is popular with some people.

    a- do b- have c- get d- make

    17. He is a very man. He has got a lot of property and money.a- wealth b- healthy c- worthy d- wealthy18. He left the place after he had .his cousin.

    a- freed b- fled c- fleet d- fleeW.B Exercise19. ..is the study of the language and history of the greatancient Greeks and Romans. .

    a- classic b-

    classical

    c-

    classics

    d- class

    20. A Formal organized discussion is called a ..

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    a- debate b-deviate

    c- donate d- predicate

    21. ..is entertainment to help people forget their worries.

    a-

    Escaping

    b-

    Escapist

    c- Escape d-

    Escapism22. My brother is very .He went to Cairo University and thenoxford.

    a- good-educated

    b- well-educated

    c- well-education

    d- better-educated

    23. We are having a at school next week about ways ofreducing global warming.

    a- depart b- debut c- tribute d- debate24. For some people reading and watching films are forms of...

    a- entertain b- escapism c- fleeing d- eloping25. In the past, many English children studied .at school .Now most schools teach modern languages.

    a- classes b-classical

    c- classics d- classic

    26. Oliver Twist is the ..hero of one of Charles Dickens mostfamous novels.

    a- Fictional b- factual c- fabulous d- fiction27. The prisoner of Zenda was ready for ..a few months after

    Anthony Hope thought of the idea.

    a-publicizing

    b- publicity c-publication

    d-qualifying

    28. Novels are usually works of ..but they are often based on real

    life.a- fiction b- fictional c- factious d- factional

    29. His first novel was ..in 1890.

    a-published

    b-publicized

    c-publication

    d- public

    30. Films and books can sometimes help people to ..from theirworries.

    a-

    escapism

    b- escape c- escapee d- escapist

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    31. My brother had a good .. he went to one of the bestuniversities.

    a- educate b-education

    c- educated d- educator

    32. You can see a lot of architecture in Greece and Rome.a- classic b- classics c- classical d-

    classicalism

    33. Although everyone in my family works very hard , we arent a.family .

    a- wealth b- filth c- wealthy d- filthy34. In Britain , children ..primary school between the ages of 5

    &11.a- go b- intend c- come d- attend

    35. The ..of Queen Elizabeth II took place in 1952.Itwas a fantastic.millions of people went to London towatch.

    a- crooner b-coronation

    c- crony d- coronial

    a- occasion b-occasions

    c- time d- era

    36. No body has the to steal things from other people.

    a- rite b- rot c- right d- permit37. Some twins are more ..than others.

    a- like b- alike c- same d- laky38. ..were usually made from stones to stop attackers from breaking

    in.a- Tunnels b- Watchtowers

    c- Barracks d- Castles

    4-Correct the mistakes in these sentences: ( based on vocabulary)1. Many people went to London to watch the corony of Queen Elizabeth.2. They did the right to know about this crucial issue.3. The children intend school from the ages of 6 to 12 in Egypt.4. He had to pay to his first novel.5. He was fond of listening to the classical of Mozart and Beethoven.6. The newly married pair are very happy.

    5-Correct the mistakes in these sentences: ( based on vocabulary)

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    1. The book was publicated so many could know about it.

    2. I hadnt heard from Anthony Hope until last week.3. They are identical twins. They are like.

    4. She is very popular for a lot of people here.

    5. Rudolf Elphberg ishijacked by his younger brother Michael.6. He was a good education man who went to Oxford University.

    6-Translate into Arabic:Everyone who has travelled in space has described the magic

    feeling of looking down on the Earth as it spins. It is impossible to go fora walk. However, you can do exercises.

    7-Translate into English:1-

    2-.

    Countable & Uncountable nouns Countable nouns

    Nouns in countable uses can be singular or plural: He went to a school in Cairo.There are hundreds ofschools in Cairo. The Prisoner of Zenda is a novel.I read three novels last weekIn countable uses, singular nouns can be used with these words:

    (A/ an / the / one)

    I've just seen a train/an accident.Where's the book I lent you?There are 60 seconds in oneminute.Plural nouns can be used with these words and phrases.

    (Any / some / a few/ few many / How many? The, two , three, 1-Were there any mistakes in your homework?2-Some children are having a picnic in the park.3-There aren't many cars on the road this morning.4-How many students are there in your class?5-The apples were in my shopping bag.

    6-There are six CDs and four DVDs on the table. Uncountable nouns34

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    Uncountable nouns cannot be made plural, used with(A / an) or with a number

    Could I have some water, please?It isn't a good idea to borrow money.

    Uncountable nouns can be used with the following words andphrases.(The / any / some/ a little / little/ much / How much?)1-The waterin the river is very clean.2-Have we got any bread?3-We have some bread, but we don't have any butter.4-We don't have much time left.5-How much food do we need for ten people?

    Most nouns which refer to groups can be used with singular orplural verbs

    When we think of the group as a whole, we use a singular verb.1-The Egyptian team is going to play in the finals.When we think of the members of the group, we use a plural verb.2-The Egyptian team are going to play in the finals.

    NotesPolice and people (plural of persons) always take plural verbs.The police have caught the robbers soon after the robbery.Other group nouns that can take singular or plural verbs include(Army, company, Couple, crew crowd, gang, group, navy,

    population.-staff, university)

    The couple was happy.Nouns which look pluralQuantities and amounts look plural but are used withsingular verbs.1- Ten million poundsis a lot of money.2- Fifty litres of petrolfills my car.3- Five kilometres is a long way to walk if you're carrying a heavy bag.4- Forty minuteswas a long time to wait for a bus.

    .Some nouns ending in -s are always used with singular verbs.(Sports school subjects, sciences, other words like: news, etc)1- Physics is my favourite subject.

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    2- Athletics is my favourite sport.3-Politics was my best subject at university.

    a- Would you like an orange? (C.) Fruitb- I dont like orange , I prefer red. (U.) colour

    a- Would you like a coffee? (C.) a cup of coffeeb- Coffee can stop you sleeping. (U.) a hot brown drink

    a- I have got a hair in my mouth. (C.) a thread of hairb- There's hair on the floor. (U.) thin threads

    growing onhead

    a- Do you like chicken? (U.) meat of chickensb- Do you like chickens? (C.) farm birds, poultry

    Expressing Interest & SurprisePhrases showing interest Phrases showing surprise

    How interesting!

    Thats very interesting!

    Are you?- Is he? Are they?

    - Really?

    How amazing!

    Thats unbelievable!

    Good Heavens!

    -Wow!Phrases showing lack ofinterest

    Phrases showing lack ofsurprise

    I'm not interested in.

    .leaves me cold.

    Thats hardly surprising.

    I'm not surprised..1-A Tutankhamun became Pharaoh when he was only nine years old.B Did he?2-A -Yes, and he married soon after that.B -Really?3-A- He was only about 19 years when he died.

    B- How sad!36

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    1- Mention the place , the speakers and the language eachof the following two min-dialogues :

    1- A: May I see your ticket, please? B: Here you are. A : Seat 23A. Thats this row here. B: Thank you .What time does it start? A :The programme starts at 7.00. The film is at

    7.15.

    2- A: Hello! Can I help you , sir? B: Yes, I would like to have a single room .

    A : with or without a bathroom? B : with a bathroom, please . S.B

    2.-Choose the correct answer from a, b ,c or d

    1. Two hours .a long time to wait.

    a- is b- are c- havebeen

    d- were

    2. A group of people ..the film.

    a- iswatching

    b- arewatching

    c-watching

    d- watched

    3. Two million pounds ..a lot of money.

    a- are c- is being

    b- are being d- is4. Ten minutes .enough to reach Cairo.a- arebeing

    b- isbeing

    c- are d- is

    5. Athletics ..your body fit.

    a- arekeeping

    b- keep c- keeps d- kept

    6. The bag of money .last night.

    a- werestolen b- isstolen c- werestolen d- arestolen

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    7. This basketball team ..to win the match.

    a- are going b- is going c- am going d- going8. The team tonight to their next match..

    a- is

    travelling

    b- are

    travelling

    c- travels d- travelled

    9. Are there ------------biscuits left?

    a- any b- some c- much d- toomuch

    10. The trousers you bought for me ------- fit me.

    a- dont b-doesnt

    c- isnt d- arent

    11. The pair of trousers you bought for me ------- fit me.

    a- doesnt b- dont c- isnt d- arent12. Fortunately the news ----------- as bad as we expected.

    a- is being b- arent c- is d- isnt13. I don't have --------- furniture.

    a- many b- much c- some d- a14. Can you bring me .water ,please?

    a- any b- some c- many d- a lot

    W.B3-Choose the correct answer from a, b ,c or d15. ..coffee have you drunk today?

    a- howmany

    b- howmuch

    c- how d- how long

    16. Do you have ..rice left?

    a- a b- any c- some d- many17. money do you need for your holiday?

    a- how far b- howmany

    c- howmuch

    d- how long

    18. Fifty degrees .a very high temperature.

    a- are b- is being c- were d- is19. Athletics ..my father s favourite sport.

    a- is b- are c- were d- havebeen

    20.

    .The team usually ..very well.a- plays b- hasplayed

    c- haveplayed

    d- plays

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    21. How .seconds are there in an hour?

    a-much b- long c- high d- many22. Ten kilometres .is a long way to run.

    a- are b- have

    been

    c- is d- be

    23. Would you like .cup of tea?

    a- a b- any c- some d- an24. One of the players in the blue team very tall.

    a- are b- is c- be d- is being4-Correct the mistakes in these sentences:( Based on Grammar)a) How much coffees have you drink today?b) Do we have a rice left?C) How many money do you need for your holiday?d) Fifty degrees are a very high temperaturee) Athletics were my father's favourite sportf )The team usually plays very well.5-Correct the mistakes in these sentences:( Based on Grammar)

    1) After left university, he worked as a lawyer.2) Our luggage are searched carefully.3) They are nice person.4) Much people don't have enough to eat.5) This socks are fine.6) Athletics are important.7) She has got a little books.

    8) How much clothes have you bought?9) He went to a schools in the village.10) The Egyptian teams is very clever.

    6-Translate into Arabic:Anthony Hope wrote thirty-two works of fiction, but The Prisoner of

    Zenda was always his most popular story. It made him a lot of money. Alot of firms have been based on the story, and the public still enjoyreading it today.7- Translate into English:

    1. -

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    2-.

    Test on unit 2A- Language Functions1. Respond to each of the following situations :1. Your friend has joined a reading group .You want to know the number ofpeople in the group.2. Someone tells you that Anthony Hope wrote The Prisoner of Zenda. Youare very surprised by this.3. You are told that Anthony Hope paid for the publication of his first novel

    himself .You are interested in this information.4. Some one tells you that Anthony Hope wrote 37 works of fiction altogether .You areinterested but not surprised by this.

    2- Mention the place , the speakers and the language eachof the following two min-dialogues :

    1.: Can I help you? B : Yes, please I want to buy a new suit.A : Please, have a look at the shop window

    to choose the style you like.

    2. A : Have you repaired my watch?B : Sorry, we haven't finished repairingit. You can collect it tomorrow.

    B- Vocabulary and structure3. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

    1. How ---------- people are there in the team?

    a- many b- much c- often d- long2.Thirty pounds --------- a lot of money for a five year old wallet.

    a- are b- is c- were d- have been3. Can I borrow your scissors ? Mine ------ sharp enough.

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    .a- isn't b- arent c- dont d-doesnt

    4. I can't find my binoculars . Do you know where -------?

    a- it is b- they

    are

    c- was it d- it was

    5. There are too ------------ people on the ship , it is going to sink.

    .a- few b-much

    c- many d- little

    6.Do you think the people --------- happy with the government?.

    a- is b- was c- are d- havebeen

    7. Money ----------- the root of all evils.

    a- is b- are c- havebeen

    d- has be

    8. I have a new ------------------ of shoes.

    a- couple b- peer c- double d- pair9. The story is not true , it is -------------------

    .a- real b- fiction c-fictional

    d-factious

    10. Escapism is a kind of ----- that helps people to forget theirworries.

    a- fight b-discussion

    c-information

    d-entertainment

    11. He went to as he committed a crime.

    a- jail b- castle c- citadel d-station

    12. You can still see a lot of ------ architecture in Greece andRome.

    a- classic b- classics c- classified d- classes13. After finishing school , he went to Oxford University-------- hestudied classics.

    .a- when b- which c- where d- that14. He was interested in--------- and was a good speaker.

    a- policy b- political c- politics d-

    politiciana15. The police ---------- chased the suspect

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    a- has b- were c- are d- have16. He died after he fell ------------- his horse.

    .a- in b- for c- of d- off4. Correct the underlined mistakes in the

    following sentences1. How much coffees have you drunk today?2. Rice are very little.3 .How many money do you need?4. Athletics keep us fit.5. My pair of glasses were lost yesterday.6. Fifty litres of petrol fill my car.C- Reading

    5. Read the following passage then answer thequestionsIn the winter, many animals and birds travel hundreds of kilometres

    to places with a warmer climate and more food. This incredible journeytakes place every year at about the same time. It is common to see birdssitting on walls or telephone wires waiting to travel the long distancebetween the places where they spend their summers and their winters.

    Scientists do not know exactly how theyfind their way to and fromtheir winter homes. It is thought that there are different ways, for

    example, using the sun and stars for navigation.Some people believe that birds depend on their senses, includingtheir sense of smell, to help them find the way. Some animals and birdstravel thousands of kilometres. Blue whales have been known to travel upto 20,000 kilometres.

    A-Answer the following questions:1- Why do some birds and animals spend their winters andsummers in different places?2- How do birds and animals use the sun and stars?

    3- What is surprising about the blue whale?B- choose the correct answer from a , b , c ,or d

    4- Why are the journeys birds and animals make incredible?a- They take place at exactly the same time everyyear.b- They are very long.c- The birds and animals do not know where they aregoing

    d- they take place in winter.5- Who does the word they refer to in the phrase they findtheir way?

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    a- scientists b- Winter homes c- Birds and animals d- The sun and stars

    6. Read the following passage then answerthe questions

    Mexico is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the worldwith a wide variety of landscapes and ecosystems groups of plants andliving creatures interacting with each other and with their surroundings.Mexico has it all: deserts, swamps, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes,tropical forests and even deserted beaches. The traditions of dozens ofcultures still remain in Mexico making it an exciting holiday destination.

    There is something for everyone from ancient ruins to luxury

    hotels. Mexico is pleasant at any time of the year, but the most populartime to visit is between May and October. Whatever time of year youdecide to visit, get ready to enjoy one of the most memorable holidays ofyour life.The tour begins in Mexico city. It is the capital and was built on the ruinsof Tenochtichian, dating back to Aztec times. In the center of the city liesthe Plaza de la Constitution, which was built from stones taken fromthis ancient city. A short walk will take you to the Alameda, one of thelargest parks in Mexico City. If you want a quick bite to eat, streetvendors can be found everywhere selling good food at reasonable prices.If you are ready for a night out of the town, you can enjoy livelyperformances of traditional music and dance.

    Puerto Vallarta is situated at the foot of the Sierra MadreMountains. This romantic city is little more than an hours flight awayfrom the capital. You will fall in love with the charm of the Mexico villageatmosphere, fine old buildings and beautiful squares. Puerto Vallartaswhite sandy beaches stretch for over a hundred miles of unspoiled

    coastline, so youll certainly find a peaceful spot to relax.A. Answer the following questions;1- Why is Mexico an exciting holiday destination?2- When was Tenochtichian built?3- What is the capital of Mexico?

    B. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c, or d ;4- The prices of food sold by street vendors in the Alameda are. .

    a- expensive b- too expensive c- rather cheap d- extremely cheap5-Puerto Vallarta is a- a valley b- a capital c- an inland village d- a coastal village

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    D- The Mask of Gold7. Answer the following questions :

    .E - Writing

    8. Write a paragraph about 100 words about

    "Theimportance of the role young people can play in eradicatingilliteracy."

    9.a) Translate into Arabic :

    Gesture is a form ofnon-verbal communication in which visiblebodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place ofspeech or together and in parallel with spoken words. Gestures includemovement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gesturesallow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts,from contempt and hostility to hostility and affection, often together withbody language in addition to words when they speak.b) Translate into English :

    1. -2-.

    Vocabularyparallelnon-verbalindividualsvisiblehostilitycontempt

    Oil leakaffectionApproachDiscardViolenceHatred

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-verbal_communicationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speechhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_bodyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_languagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wordhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speechhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_bodyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_languagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wordhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-verbal_communication