The document is an English exam for third year literature and philosophy students. It contains a reading comprehension passage about the history and construction of the Great Wall of China. It then asks students to answer questions about the passage. The exam also includes a section on written expression where students must choose between two composition topics - preserving culture or describing a situation where they were asked to give a bribe.
The document is an English exam for third year literature and philosophy students. It contains a reading comprehension passage about the history and construction of the Great Wall of China. It then asks students to answer questions about the passage. The exam also includes a section on written expression where students must choose between two composition topics - preserving culture or describing a situation where they were asked to give a bribe.
The document is an English exam for third year literature and philosophy students. It contains a reading comprehension passage about the history and construction of the Great Wall of China. It then asks students to answer questions about the passage. The exam also includes a section on written expression where students must choose between two composition topics - preserving culture or describing a situation where they were asked to give a bribe.
The document is an English exam for third year literature and philosophy students. It contains a reading comprehension passage about the history and construction of the Great Wall of China. It then asks students to answer questions about the passage. The exam also includes a section on written expression where students must choose between two composition topics - preserving culture or describing a situation where they were asked to give a bribe.
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Rafaa Abdelmajid Secondary School Academic year: 2016-2017
Third Term English Exam 3rd year Literature & Philosophy
Topic Two Part one: Reading 15 points A-Comprehension 07 points Read the text then do the following
Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the third century B.C. as a means of preventing invasions from barbarian nomads into the Chinese Empire, the wall is one of the most extensive construction projects ever completed. The best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall was built in the 14th through 17th centuries A.D., during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Though the Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders from entering China, it came to function more as a psychological barrier between Chinese civilization and the world, and remains a powerful symbol of the country’s enduring strength.
Though the beginning of the Great Wall of China can be traced to the third century B.C., many of the fortifications included in the wall date from hundreds of years earlier, when China was divided into a number of individual kingdoms during the so-called Warring States Period. Around 220 B.C., Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, ordered that earlier fortifications between states be removed and a number of existing walls along the northern border be joined into a single system that would extend for more than 10,000 li (a li is about one-third of a mile) and protect China against attacks from the north.
Today, the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history. In 1987, UNESCO designated the Great Wall a World Heritage site, and a popular claim that emerged in the 20th century holds that it is the only manmade structure that is visible from space. Over the years, roadways have been cut through the wall in various points, and many sections have deteriorated after centuries of neglect. The best-known section of the Great Wall of China–Badaling, located 43 miles (70 km) northwest of Beijing–was rebuilt in the late 1950s, and attracts thousands of national and foreign tourists every day.
Adapted from: http://www.history.com/
1. Are the following statements true or false? Write T or F next to the letter corresponding to the statement: a) The Great Wall of China consists of many walls and fortifications b) The Great Wall always prevented invaders from entering China c) China was divided into several individual kingdoms d) After rebuilding the northwest of Beijing, the number of foreign tourists was decreased 1. In which paragraph is it mentioned that the Great Wall of China made Chinese feel stronger? 2. Answer the following questions according to the text: a) Why was the Great Wall of China built? b) When was the best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall built? c) Did UNESCO designate the Great Wall a World Heritage site? 1. Who or what do the underlined words refer to in the text? a- country §1 b- it §3 B-Text Exploration 08points 1. Find in the text words or phrases that are closet in meaning to the following: a) Attacks §1 b) Chosen §3 c) Legacy §3 1. Give the opposite of the following words keeping the same root: Formation – proper – motivate 2. Combine each pairs of sentences with the connectors given between brackets. Make changes where necessary: 1) It is essential to individuals and to society. History should be studied. (because) 2) The study of history provides a window into the past. The study of history provides understanding of the present day. (that) 4. Classify the following words according to the number of the syllables: History – wall– attacks - heritage – date – remove One syllable Two syllables Three syllables … … … 5. Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent passage: a) With the fall of the Sui and the rise of the Tang dynasty (618-907), b) During the Song dynasty (960-1279), the Chinese were forced c) the Great Wall lost its importance as a fortification. d) who took over many areas on both e) sides of the Great Wall. f) to withdraw under threat from the Liao and Jin peoples to the north,
Part one: Written Expression 05 points
Choose one of the following topics Topic 01: Culture is an important factor in every one’s life. It’s the foundation to a prosperous lifetime. How can you preserve it? Using the following notes, write a composition about 80-100 words.
Speak your mother tongue
Learn about your religion Attend your country’s national festivals Teach your own children to practice the traditions
Topic 02: Write a composition about 80-100 words on a situation in which you are asked to give a bribe. What did you do?
