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    State of Palestine ‫دولة فلسطين‬

    Ministry of Education & Higher Education ‫وزارة التربية والتعليم العالي‬


    Directorate of Education / Southern Hebron ‫جنوب الخليل‬/ ‫مديرية التربية والتعليم‬
    Al-Rehiyya Secondary School ‫مدرسة ذكور الريحية الثانوية‬

    Name---------------------------------- midterm exam Date: 20/ 10/2015

    Text A (10 pts)

    Education Ministers who are hoping to improve their school system soften look at Finland and Taiwan.
    The first is a small country in northern Europe with a cold climate and a language hardly anyone else
    speaks; the second is a very small island that until fairly recently had high levels of poverty and
    population. Yet today both of these countries come out at or near the top in international surveys of
    economic success. Year after year, they also score highly in educational results. Can this be an accident, or
    is there a connection?
    Finnish Education Minister Tuula Hattingen certainly believes there is. ‘In Finland, we believe we
    have to invest in education,’ she says. One reason she offers for Finland’s success is that students don’t
    begin ‘real’ school until they are 7, and all students between 7 and 16 get the same education. ‘We don’t
    divide at an early stage between students who do well and those that don’t manage so well,’ she explains.
    ‘Studies show that it is dangerous to divide too early into different educational paths.
    Like Finland, Taiwan has nine years of compulsory education, after which (in both countries), students
    choose either an academic or vocational path. Very few choose to leave school in either country. One
    important difference, however, is in national tests, which are very important in Taiwan but much less so in
    Finland.
    Can other countries learn from the Finnish and Taiwanese experience? There are surely some lessons
    that can be learnt as long as we remember that just applying one country’s system to another isn’t a simple
    solution to all problems.

    A. Answer the following questions: (4 pts)


    1- What are education ministers hoping to?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………
    2- According to the writer, is there a connection between education and economic success ?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………
    3- What is the difference between Finland and Taiwan in education?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………
    4- Why doesn’t the Finnish Education Minister divide at an early stage between students?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………
    B. Decide whether these sentences are True or False: (1.5 pts)
    1. The writer believes there is a connection between education and economic success. ( )
    2. Tuula Haatainen thinks clever students should have special lessons. ( )
    3. Both Finland and Taiwan has nine years of compulsory education. ( )
    C. Say what or who these words refer to: (2 pts)
    1. “the first” : ( line 2 ) ……………………………..…………….…….………
    2. “the second” ( line 3 )………………………………….…………….….…....
    3. “they” : ( line 5 ) ……………………………..……………………….………
    4. “few” : ( line 13) ……………………………………………………………
    D. Find words in the passage that have almost meaning: (1.5 pts)
    a. wish : …………..…. b. an answer: ……….........…...… c. put in different groups: ………………… ..
    E. Find words in the passage that have the opposite: (1 pt)
    a. optional : ……………….…. b. similar : …………………
    Text B (10 pts)

    Visual learners prefer learning by seeing, either through reading or with pictures and other images. Aural
    learners learn best by hearing words or music, while physical learners tend to use their bodies and sense of
    touch (‘learning by doing’). No matter which of the three basic groups you are in, you may work best
    either on your own or with others, but obviously it’s impossible to be both a social and a solitary learner.
    In reality, though, a person’s own learning style is neither simple nor fixed. Each of us has a mixture of
    learning styles. Many people find that they have one style that suits them best, while others use different
    styles according to what they are studying. Also, you can make efforts to improve your learning in styles
    that you are less good at.

    A. Answer the following questions (4 pts)


    1-What are the groups of learners that the text mentioned?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    2- How do Aural learners learn ?
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    3- How do people choose their learning style?
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    4- Is it possible to be social and solitary learner at the same time ?
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B. Which learning styles are most suitable for these students? (1 pt)

    1. I often draw diagrams to help me understand ideas. …………………………………


    2. I’d rather show you how to do it than explain it. ……………………….
    C. Complete the sentences to show which type of learner they are referring to: (2 pts)

    1. ………………………….: learners prefer studying alone.


    2. ………………………….: learners learn best by being active.
    3. …………………………..: learners learn by looking at things.
    4. ………………………….: learners prefer studying in pairs or groups.
    D. Complete the following sentences: (1 pt)
    1. You can’t be both a solitary learner and a social learner because ………………………….
    2. A person's leaning style is not fixed because ………………………………………………
    E. Find words that mean the same as: (1 pt)
    a. clearly ……………………… b. get better ………………………
    F. Find words that are the opposite of: (1 pt)
    a. worst ……………………… b. social …………………………
    Text C
    The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education was first established and took responsibility
    in 1994. The MOEHE has a responsibility for the whole education sector from pre-primary to higher
    education and for training teachers as well.
    There are three types of schools from perspective of gender in Palestine: boys’ schools ,girls’ schools ,
    and co-educational schools .
    In Palestine education system, compulsory basic education includes Grades 1 to 10 and this is divided
    into the preparatory stage (Grades 1 to 4) and the empowerment stage (Grades 5 to 10). Secondary
    education covers Grades 11 and 12.
    The first refugee camp schools for were established by the Red Cross in 1949. UNRWA schools offer
    Grades 1 to 10 and do not provide secondary education (Grade 11 and 12). UNRWA’s education provision
    has played a major role in Palestine education since 1967.

    A ) Choose the correct answer : ( 3.5 pts )


    1- In this passage , the writer talks about :
    a-Education in Taiwan b. Education in Palestine c. Education in Finland
    2- In Palestine , compulsory basic education includes :
    a-Grades 1-12 b. Grades 1-10 c. Grades 5-10
    3- There are--------------------------------------types of schools from perspective of gender in Palestine .
    a-2 b. 4 c. 3
    4- The opposite of ‘ minor ’ is :
    a-Policy b. major c. based
    5- co-educational mean:
    a. having male and female students b. primary schools c. secondary schools
    6- The prefix ”pre” in pre-primary means:
    a. before b. used to be c. after
    7- …………………………….: Children/ young people have to attend school by law
    a. Secondary education b. compulsory education c. primary education

    B ) Answer these questions : ( 4.5 pts )


    1. When did The Ministry of Education in Palestine start work ? ……………………………
    2. Who established the first refugee camp schools?......................................................................
    3. What grades don’t UNRWA schools provide?
    ...............................................................................................................................................
    C ) Mark the following sentences with T or F :( 2 pts )
    1- In UNRWA’s schools students can join the 11th and the 12th Grades . ( )
    2- UNRWA’s education has played a main role in the Palestinian education . ( )

    Vocabulary: (25 points)


    A. Write each word next to its meaning from the box below: ( 7.5 pts )
    surveys methods tips conclusion overall
    1.
    ……………………………….. : pieces of advice
    2. ……………………………….. : studies
    3. ……………………………….. : in general
    4. ……………………………….. : ways
    5. ……………………………….. : idea that you arrive at after looking at the facts
    B. Use words from the box below to complete the sentences. ( 7.5 pts )
    encourages details ex-teacher prearranged In my opinion
    1. We met at a……………………………………………. time and place.
    2. A good teacher …………………….students to express their ideas.
    3. ………………….., this is the wrong way to solve the problem.
    4. Shall we look at the general idea first and leave the ……………….till later?
    5. After leaving school I kept in touch with my…………………………

    C.Fill in the blanks with the correct word that goes before the word "attention" ( 3 pts )

    distract , focus , pay , hold

    1- This is very important , please …………….. attention .


    2- The story is very interesting . It will ………………. your attention .
    3- The noise outside will ……………..our attention .

    D. Fill in the table with the correct words( 3 pts )

    duty exercise change mistake decision housework


    Make Do

    E. Decide which meaning of the following sentences is literal and which is non-literal. Write L (literal)
    or NL (non-literal) beside each sentence. ( 4 pts )

    1- I turned into a side street. …………….


    2- When I just read written notes, the information won’t go in. ……………..
    3 - Thieves sometimes break into houses. ……………..
    3- While my parents were away, my grandparents took me in. ……………..

    Language ( 25 pts )
    A- Rewrite the following sentences as one sentence , using both …. and , either ..or or neither ….. nor
    (6 pts)

    1- We can stop and have a break . Or we can keep working . ( either .. or )


    …………………………………………………………………….
    2- This way of learning is useful . It’s also fun . ( both …. and )
    …………………………………………………………………………………..
    3- Students don't like the new system . Their parents agree with them. ( neither. . nor )
    ……………………………………………………………………………………..
    B- Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (8 pts)

    1- I hope I …………………………….. (get ) the highest mark .

    2- She hopes …………………………… ( study ) English .

    3- I wish I ………………… ( can ) play tennis .

    4- I wish I ………………(be) so bad at maths.

    C- Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. (6 pts)


    1. You can borrow the book but you have to promise to return it next week. (as long as)
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………
    2. The college will offer me a place on one condition: I have to pass the interview. (provided that)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    3. If we don’t invest in education, we’ll never solve our economic problems. (unless)
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    D- Correct the mistakes. There is one mistake in each sentence. (5 pts)


    1- Either his parents nor his teachers say anything about him. ………………………………….
    2- I needed help so I asked him to make me a favour. ………………………..

    Writing ( 10 pts )
    Do the following to write your own CV:

     Write your own basic information

     Order the following information below to complete your CV .

     Currently: consultant at Palestine Ministry of Culture, Ramallah.

     2005: one year Mater’s degree in modern Arabic poetry, Bristol University

     1993- 2004: Al-Hashimi School, Jordan, good grades.

     2004: assistant in a bookshop, Amman

     2005: tutor for UNRWA, teaching English to Palestinian refugees

     2004: BA in Comparative Literature, University College, London

     Write your personal statement (write something about what you are interested in and what you hope to do in
    future)

     Write your skills and Qualifications ( invent some information)


    Name : ……………………………………………………

    Date and place of birth : ……………………………………………

    Address : ……………………………………………………

    Telephone: ………………………………………………

    Email : ……………………………………………………..

    Personal statement

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Education

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Employment

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Other skills and Qualifications

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Best Wishes

    By: Lu’ay AL-Darawish &Sanaa Al Sharif

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