- Respond to each of the following situations:
(1)
1. Someone says that space exploration is too expensive. You agree.
2. Someone says that computers are a bad thing. You do not have the same opinion.
3. One of your friends says he thinks walking in space would be very frightening. You think he's right.
4. You hear someone say that all astronauts are very rich. You know this is not true.
(B)
1. A friend asks you your opinion about the importance of the rainforests. Say what you think.
2. A friend who has never visited your country asks for your advice about places to see in Egypt.
3. A friend from another country wants to phone someone from a public phone in Egypt. He/She has never done this before. Tell him/her what to do first.
4. Someone asks what you think about films which have been made from books.
(D)
1. A friend asks how you feel about an important English test you have next week.
2. A friend asks you if you had a good weekend. You enjoyed the weekend, but you think you wasted a lot of time.
3. One of your friends is very busy. You would like to help him or her.
4. A friend asks you what kind of books you enjoy reading.
(E)
1. A friend asks you why you enjoy sport. Name two reasons.
2. Warn your friend who is about to cross the road, because there is a car coming very fast.
3. Your brother is not working hard enough at school. You think he will get very low marks. Warn him.
4. A friend asks you whether you think people will continue to explore space in the future.
P T:(1)
1. Someone says they think magazines are a waste of money. Disagree, giving a reason.
2. A friend from England calls and asks about the weather. You see dark clouds in the sky.
3. One of your friends watched a football match on TV and found it boring. You have a different opinion.
4. You hear someone use a word you do not understand. The word is energy.
(2)
1. A foreign friend wants to know how to make tea the Egyptian way. Tell him/her what to do first.
2. Someone asks what you were doing at eight o'clock this morning.
3. A friend asks you what you think about TV news programmes.
4. A friend wants a job to help poor people. Advise him or her.
(3)
1. You do not understand why it goes dark at night. Ask someone to explain it.
2. A friend suggests that swimming is a good way to keep fit. State another way.
3. A friend suggests that you join a squash club together. Suggest something else.
4. Someone asks where your friend Ali is. You have not seen him for a long time. You are almost certain he is on holiday.
(4)
1. Your brother looks worried. You want to know whether he has a problem.
2. Your mother was very busy yesterday. You regret not helping her.
3. An English friend asks you how you celebrate Sham El-Nessim.
4. You forgot to thank a friend for a present he/she gave you.
(5)
1. Your friend starts to cross a road when you see a car coming. Warn your friend.
2. Someone asks if you think people will ~till have cars in 50 years.
3. You hear the word magnet on the radio. Ask a friend what it means.
4. A friend asks you why you have such an expensive mobile phone. You have two reasons.
(6)
1. You are interviewing someone for a job. Find out about their qualifications and experience.
2. Your friend looks like he/she hasn't been sleeping for days. Advise him/her.
3. An interviewer has asked you why you have applied for a job in a particular company. Give reason.
4. You do not understand what distance learning is. Ask a friend.
2- Mention the place, the speakers and the language function:
1. A: So, John, could you tell our listeners how you started?
B: Certainly. It was when I was seven. I won first prize in a poetry competition.
When I was a student, some of my stories were published in university magazine.
A: And now it’s your full-time job?
B: That’s right. My second novel was published last year.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Could you help me carry the shopping into the house, please, Aisha?
B: OK, Mum. Where shall I put it?
A: Just put the bags on the kitchen floor for the moment.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
3. A: At last we're here. What time does our flight leave, Dad?
B: At midday. We've still got lots of time.
A: Are you sure we have everything we need?
B: Yes, I'm sure. Please stop worrying, Ali!
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
4. A: So, for your homework, I want you all to make a list of all the plants growing in your neighbourhood.
B: Shall we just write the names of the plants?
A: No, write the names and a short description.
B: When is the homework for?
A: Next Thursday, please.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
5. A: Excuse me, sir. The captain has asked everyone to return to their seats.
B: Does that mean we are going to land soon?
A: Yes, in about 15 minutes.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
6. A: Have you seen Tarek?
B: No, sir. He was at his desk on the phone a few minutes ago.
A: Isn't he there now?
B: No, maybe he's gone home already.
A: He can't have gone home. He's preparing a report for me.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
7. A: Is there anything I can do to help, Miss Salma?
B: Could you give these books back to the class after break?
A: Yes, of course. Is that the homework we did last week?
B: Yes, that's right. Your homework was very good.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
8. A: Excuse me. I need to find out about modern farming in Egypt for a university project.
B: All the information on agriculture is on the second floor.
A: Thank you. Can I take any of the books out?
B: Yes. Just bring them to the desk near the entrance.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
9. A: Do you remember what happened?
B: No, I just remember waking up in the road.
A: How do you feel now?
B: Not too bad. Will I have to stay here tonight?
A: We're not sure yet. We'll have to check you have no broken bones.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
10. A: Could you tell us why you would like to study here?
B: Your Biology Department has a very good reputation.
A: And if we accept you, what do you hope to do when you graduate?
B: Well, I'd like to work for a food company.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
B. Vocabulary and Structure
3- Choose the correct answer from a , b, c or d:
(A)
1. Millions of people watched the rocket ................ on TV.
a- start b- launch c- set off d- beginning
2. The medicine I'm taking is wonderful. It has no side ................ .
a- results b- damage c- effects d- problems
3. My brother and I are not twins, but we are very ................ .
a- alike b- same c- like d- correct
4. Coal and oil are two kinds of fossil ................ .
a- petrol b- gas c- energy d- fuels
5. Electricity is produced in a/an ................ station.
a- bus b- railway c- power d- energy
6. I expect ................ you at the weekend.
a- I'm going to see b- I'll see c- I'm seeing d- is going to start
7. The film ................ at 7.30 this evening.
a- starts b- will start c- started d- l see
8. How ................ times have you seen that film?
a- many b- much c- lots d- different
9. The distance from here to Cairo ............... two kilometres.
a- are b- has been c- is d- is being
10. In some places, wood ............... to heat people's homes.
a- are burnt b- burns c- burnt d- is burnt
(B)
1. When I was at school I won a poetry writing ................ .
a- race b- article c- competition d- game
2. She sent me the report as an e-mail ................ .
a- attachment b- letter c- picture d- article
3. The little girl does not want to sing because she is ................ .
a- innocent b- secret c- spy d- shy
4. My favourite musical ................ is the piano.
a- player b- instrument c- tool d- equipment
5. The cover of my book is made of ................ .
a- glass b- rubber c- cardboard d- wood
6. We arrived half an hour late. The film ................ half an hour earlier.
a- began b- was beginning c- had begun d- has begun
7. Agatha Christie’s books ................ into more than 40 languages.
a- have been translated b- have translated
c- translated d- were being translated
8. The Romans ................ Petra nearly two thousand years ago.
a- have captured b- were captured c- captured d-had captured
9. Your train leaves in ten minutes. If you hurry, you ................ it.
a- catch b- will catch c- would catch d-are catching
10. If I am thirsty, ............... water.
a- I will drink b- I would drink c- I am drinking d- I drank
(C)
1. Too much sun can be ................ .
a- respectable b- harmful c- unthinkable d- in conflict
2. We ................ on the door three times, but they did not hear us.
a- visited b- called c- hit d- knocked
3. Nurses are part of the medical ................ .
a- profession b- work c- job d- career
4. I get on well with all my .............. at work, but they are not close friends.
a- people b- workers c- colleagues d- relatives
5. The accident ....... at eight o’clock when everyone was on their way to work.
a- occurred b- took c- came d- caused
6. They ................ left two hours ago, so they arrived by now. It is not far.
a- must b- must have c- have d- can’t have
7. No one is sure where Ali is, but we think he .............. gone to see his uncle.
a- must b- can’t have c- might have d- must have
8. She asked me whether ................ there before.
a- I had been b- I went c- I go d- had I been
9. If ................ for too long, I get a headache.
a- I’ll read b- I read c- I had read d- I would read
10. If you had come ten minutes later, I ................ .
a- would leave b- will leave c- leave d- would have left
(D)
1. I’m sorry, I didn’t ................ you. You look completely different.
a- see b- recognise c- realise d- position
2. Most secondary school teachers ................ in one or two subjects.
a- specialise b- work c- achieve d- concentrate
3. Experiments are used to test scientific ................ .
a- thoughts b- processes c- models d- theories
4. We’re ................ my brother’s birthday next weekend.
a- enjoying b- remembering c-celebrating d- developing
5. My favourite ................ when I play football is goalkeeper.
a- place b- point c- location d- position
6. I wish I ................ what I was doing at the weekend.
a- know b- have known c- knew d-was knowing
7. My sister wishes she ................ harder when she was at school.
a- had worked b- worked c- works d- has worked
8. The children were covered in sand when they got home. They .............. on the beach.
a- were playing b- have been playing c- played d-had been playing
9. By the time we arrived home, we ................ over 500 kilometres.
a- travelled b- had travelled c- have travelled d-are travelling
10. I expect ................ my driving test when I take it next year.
a- pass b- to pass c- passing d- to passing
(E)
1. My parents have always ................ me to keep fit by playing sports.
a- warned b- agreed c- encouraged d- argued
2. When you pass your test, you’ll get a driving ................ .
a- permission b- licence c- paper d- certificate
3. He does not want to live a ...... life. He would prefer excitement and adventure.
a- conventional b- daily c- interesting d- exciting
4. Their television ................ is very dirty.
a- window b- glass c- gadget d- screen
5. ................ books used to be very cheap.
a- Paper b- Paperback c- Cardboard d- Hard
6. Florence Nightingale, ............ was born in Italy, went to school in England.
a- which b- where c- that d- who
7. My uncle went to a school in London, ....... he learned to speak English well.
a- which b- where c- who d- that
8. I went to the bank this morning ............. I needed to take out some money.
a- so b- although c- because d- and
9. I’ve felt really tired today, ................ I went to bed early last night.
a- because b- so c- despite d- although
10. I hope that by the end of next week, our roof will have been ................ .
a- repair b- repairing c- repaired d- repairs
(F)
1. My cousin is very ................ . She loves meeting and talking to new people.
a- well-organised b- conscientious c- sociable d- ambitious
2. People understand what I’m saying when I speak Spanish, but I’m not ................ .
a- fluent b- ideal c- mature d- qualified
3. The girl tried to ................ me to lend her my phone, but I refused.
a- treat b- enroll c- provide d- persuade
4. One of the supermarkets in our town has 25 ................ .
a- employers b- employees c- applicants d- merchants
5. The school ................ every student with books, so you don’t have to buy any yourself.
a- gives b- trains c- provides d- lends
6. Aisha’s parents asked her ................ she had finished her homework.
a- weather b- where c- if d- to
7. My friend’s parents have invited me ........... on holiday with them next year.
a- for b- go c- going d- to go
8. Ali’s doctor advised ................ to stay at home if he was feeling ill.
a- he b- him c- it d- his
9. If it isn’t too hot tomorrow, I ................ go swimming.
a- should b- must c- can’t d- might
10. They ................ be at school by eight o’clock every day. School starts at eight.
a- have to b- should c- might d- can
4- Find the mistakes in each of the following sentences, then write them correctly:
A)1. I've decided that I am doing more exercise in the future.
2. It's a really good film. I'm sure you enjoy it.
3. Thirty kilometres are a long way to walk in hot weather
4. Millions of cars produce by Japanese companies every year
5. In many countries, children take the right to go to school until the age of 16.
6. Electricity is produced in energy stations .
(B)1. My father loves his job. He worked for the same company for 20 years.
2. When I was younger, I use to want to be a pilot.
3. If you kick the ball too hard, you break that window.
4. The Mousetrap written by Agatha Christie.
5. Travelling by plane sometimes makes me a headache.
6. The street where I live is only three metres width.
(C)1. I’m not sure how well I did in the test at school today, but I think I might pass.
2. You can’t have been very thirsty. There’s no orange juice left in the bottle.
3. I asked him where had he been all morning.
4. If it had been too hot, we wouldn’t go to the beach.
5. What about go shopping this afternoon?
6. How in earth is it possible to irrigate the desert?
(D)1. It was nearly midnight by the time he has finished his homework last night.
2. She is very hungry when the rescue team found her. She had eaten nothing for nearly three days.
3. If only they write more quickly.
4. I wish there is something I could do to keep fit.
5. She has decided studying medicine when she goes to university.
6. My sister suggested to go to the zoo at the weekend.
(E)1. Queen Victoria, who husband Albert died in 1861, lived until 1901.
2. The town which I was born is in the northeast of the country.
3. Mustafa was happy despite he came third in the race.
4. On hear the good news, Eman phoned her parents.
5. We won’t be tell the results of the test until the day after tomorrow.
6. Scientists believe that by 2020, a replacement for oil will have found.
(F)1. My friend asked me if had I enjoyed reading the book she had lent me.
2. Parents often warn their children to not cross the road without looking.
3. I don’t expect them arriving yet. They’re often late.
4. You can buying clothes in some supermarkets now.
5. If you couldn’t see what you want in a shop, you should ask an assistant.
6. You must to remember to post this letter. It’s very important.
7- The Novel (The Mask of Gold):
1- Why do you think Samira's talk has a good effect on the liste]ner?
• Because Samira is so funny and so wonderful. You quickly forget you're nervous or worried when you are with her.
2- Dr Hafez put Leila in charge of the team. Do you think it was a wise decision? Give reasons.
• No, because this made Amalia very unfriendly to Leila. Amalia was also angry and jealous because she wanted to be in charge.
3- According to Leila, what problem do Egypt and Peru have in common?
• There are thieves who try to rob ancient tombs and take precious things out of the country.
4- "Beautiful, So interesting and so sad" What did Pablo mean by these words?
• The gold figure of the child Ramon had found was beautiful and interesting, but it reminded them of their ancestors who sacrificed children to please the gods.
5- What kind of relation was there between Amalia and Lander?
• Amalia and her father had known Lander for a long time. He had many contacts in Peru, so he helped Amalia find her first job in archaeology, but eventually he deceived her father and took all his money.
• The first time he took some artefacts, but the second time he took the gold mask.
6- The police came to the site twice. Why did they come each time?
• The first time was because Lander took some artefacts and locked Leila in the cave, but the second time was because the gold mask had been stolen.
7- The team found four gold things in and outside the tomb, but only one of them was stolen. Illustrate.
• Ramon found a gold figure of a child outside the tomb, but inside the tomb, Leila found the gold llama and the gold mask and Amelia found a gold rabbit. The gold mask was stolen.
8- Why did Amalia go to the police station? (Two reasons)
• To explain what she had done to the police in order to set Leila free. • To apologize to Leila and ask for forgiveness.
9- Leila proved to be forgiving متسامحة . Explain how?
• She forgave Amalia for everything bad she had done and did her best to save her after the accident.
10- How was Leila a girl of principles ?
She didn't take her degree at Cairo University as she didn't want people to think Dr Hafez was giving her special treatment . So she did her degree at the Italian Institue of Archaeology . She didn't open the box containing the dating machine and waited until Dr Hafez did to see how the machine worked .
11- Give an example of Leila's gratitude .العرفان بالجميل
She decided to go back to the village near Acomayo to thank the people of the village for helping to save Amalia's life .
12- How was Leila curious ? لديها حب إستطلاع
She went into the cave to know who was down there and to see what he was doing . She also logged onto the internet to find out for sure that Lander was lying when he said he was working for United Mining .
13- How was Leila sympathetic ? عطوفة
She felt sorry for Amalia after hearing what Lander had done to her father. She felt sad when she knew that the Incas killed children to please the gods .of a UNESCO exchange programme
14- Give an example to show Dr Hafez was resourceful. داهية - سريع البديهة
When he suspected Pablo he told him falsely that the police arrested Lander to make him tell the truth
15- Explain Amalia's professional jealousy . غيرة مهنية
She was jealous of Leila because Dr Hafez made Leila his assistant and put her in charge of the team . So she was unfriendly to Leila
16-Prove that Lander was a swindler. نصاب
He persuaded Amalia's father to put up some money for a new silver mine which was not true and her father lost all his money. He tricked Leila into saying a lot about the excavation project. He carried false passports and had false names to be able to avoid being arrested .
17-Martin was corrupt. Explain . فاسد
He offered Pablo a lot of money as a bribe رشوة to make it easy for him to steal the gold mask.
18-What was strange about the Incas ?
They had no writing, however they ruled a huge empire .
19-The Incas didn't value human life . Explain.
They killed women and servants and buried them with the dead king to take care of him in the next world . They also sacrificed children to please the gods .
20- What do you know about the Andes?
They are extremely high mountains in South America. They are more than 3000 meters high. They are always covered with snow though they are not far from the Equator.خط الإستواء
21- What were the papers Leila brought about?
They were about the latest developments in archaeological research.
22-Where did Leila take her degree? Why?
In Rome as she did not want people to say that Dr Hafez gave her special treatment in Cairo University
23. The Ancient Egyptian were more human than the Incas. Discuss.
The Incas sacrificed children to please the gods and killed women and servants to serve their kings in the next world the ancient Egyptians never did that.
24. What were the possible causes of the crack?
Dr. Hafez believed the man might have been killed while Leila believed falling rocks could have broken the skull.
9 – Translation
1- قام المصريون بمظاهرات احتجاجات ضخمة أرغمت الرئيس السابق على التنحى فى الحادى عشر من فبراير 2011
The Egyptians held massive demonstrations and protests that forced the farmer president to step down on February in 2011 .
2- رفع المتظاهرون فى ميدان التحرير شعار (التغيير والحرية والعدالة الاجتماعية)
The demonstrators in Tahrir Square raise the slogan of "change, freedom and social justice".
3- ثورة الخامس والعشرون من ينار هى أول ثورة فى التاريخ استخدمت التكنلوجيا الحديث مثل موقع الفيس بوك وتويتر للاتصالات الاجتماعية.
The January 25 Revolution was the ,first revolution in history that used modern technology such as "facebook and Twitter" websites for social communication.
4- قام المصريون بحراسة بيوتهم ضد البلطجة أثناء الفراغ الأمنى الذى أعقب انسحاب الشرطة وهروب المساجين.
The Egyptians guarded their houses against looters during the security vacuum that followed the withdrawal of the police and the escape of prisoners.
5- بعد ثورة الخامس والعرشين من يناير 2011 يتطلع المصريون إلى بناء دولة ديمقراطية حرة
After the revolution of January 25, the Egyptians are looking forward to building a free democratic state.
6- عادت روح الولاء (الانتماء) إلى المصريين مع ميلاد عصر جديد من الحرية والديمقراطية فى مصر
The spirit of loyalty has come back to the Egyptians with the birth of the new age of freedom and democracy.
7- أثبت الشعب المصرى من خلال ثورتهم أنهم قادرون على حماية ثورتهم وتحقيق أهدافها
The Egyptian people proved through their revolution that they are able to protect it and its goals.
8- ثورة الخامس والعشرون من يناير هى أول ثورة فى التاريخ قامت على استخدام التكنولوجيا الحديثة مثل مواقع الاتصالات الاجتماعية (الفيس بوك وتويتر)
The January 25 Revolution was the first revolution in history launched using modern technology such as social communication websites "Facebook" and "Twitter".
9- ثورة الخامس والعشرون من يناير هى نقطة تحول فى تاريخ مصر فهمى بالتأكيد ستؤدى إلى تغيرات جذرية فى مختلف مجالات الحياة
The January 25 Revolution is a turning point in Egypt's history. It will certainly lead to radical changes in the different fields.
10- الزلازل والبراكين هى كوارث طبيعية تحدث من حين لآخر وتسبب الدمار
Earthquakes and volcanoes are natural catastrophes that occasionally happen and cause destruction.
11- يجب على الدول العربية أن تتحد وتحل النزاعات والخلافات بينها وذلك لمواجهة المخاطر والتحديدات الخارجية لمحيطة بها.
The Arab states have to unite and solve disputes and differences between them to face the external dangers and challenges surrounding them.
12 تتمتع بلادنا بمصادر طبيعية غنية إذا احسن استغلالها سيؤدى ذلك إلى الرفاهية والتقدم الملحوظ.
Our country has rich natural resources, which, if they are made best use of, will lead to welfare and remarkable progress.
القاكم دائما على خير
تمنياتى لكم بالتوفيق والنجاح
