RAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
Ministry of Education
General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, 2011
[First Stage] ((By Hassan Shehata))
First Foreign Language: ENGLISH (1) Time: 3 hours
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A – Language Functions (8 Marks)
1- Respond to each of the following situations: (4 Marks)
1-You ask your friend if he took part in the 25th January revolution.
2- Ali asks you about the good qualities of a good president.
3- You recommend a story to your friend and say the reason
4- You advise your friends not to misuse water.
2- Say where each of the following two mini – dialogues take place,
and who the speakers are: : ( 4 Marks )
1-A: So how do you see the protestors at Al- Tahrir Square now?
B: The situation here is dramatic. There are People charged into
the square on horses and camels.
2- A-May I see your ticket, please?
B- Here you are.
A-Seat 20A. The first row.
B- Thank you.. What time does the film start?
A: At 6.30
B- Vocabulary and structure ( 14 marks )
3- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d : (8 marks )
1- Ali is a very ………….person ,he believes that something bad will happen
a- lucky b- optimistic c- pessimistic d- cruel
2. Finally, I............... send the e-mail at 6 o’clock.
a-could b-managed c- succeeded in d- was able to
3- Getting the first prize …….. my day .
a- made b- got c- had d- did
4. I don’t think they made this mistake ,…………?
a- did they b- didn’t they c- do I d- don’t I
5-………….. do their best to prevail world peace.
a- Astrologers b- Diplomats c- Archaeologists d- Astronomers
Place :…....
Speaker A:…....
Speaker B:………
Place :………
Speaker A:………
Speaker B:………
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6- ……………. got his degree, he worked as an engineer.
a- After b- Having c- Before d- No sooner
7- The young girl……………. eyes are blue, is American
a- whose b- who c- whom d- that
8- This CD was a …………… it was less than two pounds.
a- cheap b- bargain c- credit d- value for money
9- Most houses in countries where it rains a lot have ………roofs.
a- straight b- sloping c- flat d- long
10- I'm hoping to study French ……….at university.
a- books c literature c novel d writers
11- Where did you …………..live when you were young?
a- used to b using to c use d use to
12-Basketball and hockey are…………..sports.
a- team b group c individual d pack
13- I'm afraid I can't ………….a holiday this year.
a- buy c afford c pay d earn
14-Thomas Cook arranged the first …………….tour in 1841.
a- packed b- packet c- packing d- package
15- Adham will apply .......... the university next Friday.
a- in b- of c- with d- for
16-It…………….. that people have lived here for centuries.
a- know b- has known c- is known d- known
4- Find the mistake in each of the following sentences then write it
correctly : (6 marks )
1- You needn’t smoke in the hospital
2- Wild animals are keep in cages.
3- During a second world war, Golding was a sailor in the British navy.
4- Omar Samra was the first Egyptian to reach the bottom of Everest.
5- When a volcano disappears, it sends dust into the atmosphere
6- What is the more enjoyable thing about learning English?
C – Reading ( 17 Marks )
5- Read the following passage then answer the questions ( 5 marks )
Egyptology is the science of Egyptian antiquities. Many universities all over the
world teach their students that interesting science. Students who study this science are
interested in searching for the treasures of the Pharaohs. They come to Egypt and
cooperate with the Egyptian universities to choose the important sites.
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They draw maps that help them follow the hidden towns, temples and tombs. Modern
technology is used to make their search safe and fruitful.
Archaeologists are experts who are concerned with the study of ancient
civilization based on objects or parts of buildings that are found in the ground.
Champollion was the French archaeologist who found the key to the ancient Egyptian
language. He was able to read the Egyptian text written on the Rosetta stone.
Champollion came to Egypt with Napoleon in 1799. It was the Rosetta stone that helped
us to learn about our ancient Egyptian grandfathers who were great in the human
history.
A)Give short answers to the following questions :
1- Why do foreign and Egyptian universities cooperate?
2- How was the Rosetta stone helpful to us?
3- What does the underlined pronoun “ he” refer to?
B) Choose the correct answer from a ,b , c , or d :
4-……..… is the science that deals with the Egyptian discoveries.
a) Antiquities b) Egyptology c) Archaeologists d)Rosetta stone
5- Using modern technology is …..…………
a) useless b) helpful c) use d) wasteful
6- Read the following passage then answer the questions ( 5 marks )
The neighbours closest to my house are my favourite people. The man is a retired
army officer and his wife still working for the nearby university. They are very hospitable
and usually invite their friends to lunch. It is particularly enjoyable to wake up a
Friday morning to the sounds of their music playing which are really quite artistic.
However, I also love to hear them laughing when they make a mistake in their music
playing. Besides music, carpentry is still man’s main interest, and most days he is outside
in his work space in the garden, making an artistic piece of furniture.
My neighbours are ideal to live next door, too, because they can be very helpful if I
need them. I respect them as they never interfere in my private life and I behave with
them in the same way. We have helped each other with numerous emergencies such as
fire and car accidents. We also co-operate with each other in little ways such as bringing
the mail, when one of us is away. We sometimes meet when they invite me over for
coffee, with some of their friends who are usually very interesting people: poets,
painters, professors and other lively persons whom I enjoy meeting. Sometimes we go to
the fireworks display. Apart from this, we simply live next door to each other
peacefully, side by side.
A) A)Give short answers to the following questions :
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1- Give one reason why the writer likes his neighbours.
2- What hobbies do the writer’s neighbours practise?
3- Why does the write respect his neighbours?
B) Choose the correct answer from a ,b , c , or d :
4- The underlined word “usually “means -----------------------
a) always b) never c) seldom d) many times
6- At the neighbours’ house, the writer meets ----------------------
a) interesting people b) uninteresting people
c) soldiers and artists only d) officers and professors only
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7( A ) Answer the following questions: ( 3 MARKS )
1-Why was the female spider more dangerous than males ?
2-What made Captain Ahmed insist in destroying the spiders?
Complete the Following Sentences: ( 2 MARKS )
1-Everyone was surprised that Ayman didn’t die as ………………….
2-The ancient Egyptians were so clever as …………………………...
Read the following quotations and then answer the questions (2
MARKS)
“We have a young man’s life in our hands”
1-Who said this to whom ?
2-What difficulties did the team face in Sinai?
D- Writing (11 marks)
8- Write a paragraph about 100 words describing
(What youth can do to change the future of their countries.) (6 MARKS)
Translation (5 marks)
1- – Trnslte into Arbic : (3 Marks )
Tahrir Square is a major public square in Downtown Cairo. The square was
originally called "Midan Ismailia". After the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the
square's name was changed to Midan Tahrir. It has been one the main locations
of the 2011 Egyptian public protest gatherings.
b Translate into English: ( 2 Marks )
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ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
Ministry of Education
General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, 2011
[First Stage] ((By Hassan Shehata))
First Foreign Language: ENGLISH (1) Time: 3 hours
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A – Language Functions (8 Marks)
1- Respond to each of the following situations: (4 Marks)
1-1-Did you take part in the 25th January revolution?
2- He should be fair/honest/wise and brave.
3- I recommend this story to you . It is very interesting………
4- You shouldn't waste misuse water.
2- Say where each of the following two mini – dialogues take place,
and who the speakers are: : ( 4 Marks )
1- Place : TV studio A : Presenter/interviewer Speaker B: reporter
2-1- Place : cinema A : usher Speaker B: cinema goer/an
audience
B- Vocabulary and structure ( 14 marks )
3- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d : (8 marks )
1- b- optimistic 2. d- was able to 3-.a- made 4. a- did they
5-b- Diplomats 6- b- Having 7- a- whose 8- b- bargain
9- b- sloping 10- c literature 11-d use to 12-a- team
13- c afford 14- d- package 15- d- for 16- c- is known
4- Find the mistake in each of the following sentences then write it
correctly : (6 marks )
1- You musn't smoke in the hospital
2- Wild animals are kept in cages.
3- During the second world war, Golding was a sailor in the British navy.
4- Omar Samra was the first Egyptian to reach the top/summit of Everest.
5- When a volcano erupts, it sends dust into the atmosphere
6- What is the most enjoyable thing about learning English?
C – Reading ( 17 Marks )
5- Read the following passage then answer the questions ( 5 marks )
A)Give short answers to the following questions :
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4- They cooperate to choose the important sites.
2-It helped us to learn about our ancient Egyptian grandfathers who were great in the
human history.
3-He refers to Champollion
B) Choose the correct answer from a ,b , c , or d :
4-b) Egyptology 5-b) helpful
6- Read the following passage then answer the questions ( 5 marks )
The neighbours closest to my house are my favourite people. The man is a retired
army officer and his wife still working for the nearby university. They are very hospitable
and usually invite their friends to lunch. It is particularly enjoyable to wake up a
Friday morning to the sounds of their music playing which are really quite artistic.
However, I also love to hear them laughing when they make a mistake in their music
playing. Besides music, carpentry is still man’s main interest, and most days he is outside
in his work space in the garden, making an artistic piece of furniture.
My neighbours are ideal to live next door, too, because they can be very helpful if I
need them. I respect them as they never interfere in my private life and I behave with
them in the same way. We have helped each other with numerous emergencies such as
fire and car accidents. We also co-operate with each other in little ways such as bringing
the mail, when one of us is away. We sometimes meet when they invite me over for
coffee, with some of their friends who are usually very interesting people: poets,
painters, professors and other lively persons whom I enjoy meeting. Sometimes we go to
the fireworks display. Apart from this, we simply live next door to each other
peacefully, side by side.
A) A)Give short answers to the following questions :
4- Because they are very hospitable
2- Music playing / carpentry / making piece of furniture.
3- as they never interfere in his private life .
B) Choose the correct answer from a ,b , c , or d :
4- d) many times 6- a) interesting people
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7( A ) Answer the following questions: ( 3 MARKS )
Because it could produce 2000 spiders and its bite is stronger.
Because his job was to prevent more deaths( ten people had died)
B)Complete the following sentences: ( 2 MARKS )
1-they knew there was no medicine for the bites of the female spiders.
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2-they used Echinacea Negra plants to cure the bites of the black and yellow spiders.
Read the following quotations and then answer the questions (2
MARKS)
“We have a young man’s life in our hands”
1-Wafaa to Captain Osama
2-The road was dangerous ,the weather was bad and they had to cross three wadis.
D- Writing (11 marks)
8- Write a paragraph about 100 words describing
(What youth can do to change the future of their countries.) (6 MARKS)
Translation (5 marks)
2- – Trnslte into Arbic : (3 Marks )
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b Translate into English: ( 2 Marks )
1-The Egyptian businessmen should invest their money in national projects/help/serve/
their society.
2-The people of Egypt are generous , good and well-known for their bravery and love to
live in dignity.
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