Level: 3SE Time: 2H.30
The Third English Exam
Part one :Reading (15pts)
A/ comprehension
Read the text carefully then do the activities:
Most of us would like to live a long and healthy life .Increasingly ,doctors are telling us that ,in order to do so ,we must eat a healthy diet .Too often we ignore the advice .
In most countries of the developed world there is no shortage of food , but their inhabitants could be suffering from a form of malnutrition. This is something that we are accustomed to associate with poor countries which regularly suffer from famine ,caused by primitive agricultural methods and overpopulation.
The problem in developed countries is that too many of us are eating food which is far from being nutritious and which is lacking in many of the vitamins essential to health. Because of our busy way of life ,we rely too much on convenience foods, not taking the time to prepare a nourishing meal for ourselves .Instead ,we grab something from the supermarket shelves or freezer and put it in the microwave .Even when we decide to eat in a restaurant ,many of us decide that we have very little time and that our food must be served instantly .It’s for this reason that there are, in many countries, so many restaurants that specialize in serving fast food .Unfortunately, much of this food is also junk food ,and even more unfortunately many children have become addicted to this, refusing to eat healthier alternatives.
In general, we are eating too much processed food and not enough whole food. Ideally, we should eat more cereal products in order to increase our intake in fiber ,since there is some evidence that this reduces the risk of certain cancers .Antioxidants, too, are thought to have some effect in preventing cancer and these are found in significant quantities in fruit and vegetables. Formerly, it was considered important to eat plenty of eggs and dairy products to remain healthy .Such foods are now known to be high in cholesterol ,which can be a contributory factor in heart disease. Fashions in healthy eating may have changed ,but the message remains the same. Watch what you eat!
1.Choose the best title to the text:
a- Our modern eating habits b- Eating habits and health c- Junk food and children
2.Choose the answer that best completes the following statements:
A- In developed countries most people eat food which is:
a- very nutritious b- of a very bad quality c- poor in necessary nutrients
B-In most under developed countries there is :
a- no shortage of food b- lack of food causing malnutrition c-an over production of food
C- Consuming a lot of eggs and dairy products are considered to be now:
a-good for our health b-not essential and poor in vitamins c- a source of health problems
3.Are these statements true or false?
a- When eating ,people pay a lot of attention to doctors’ advice.
b- Nowadays people don’t have time to prepare balanced meals.
c- Much of the food served in fast food restaurants is nutritious .
d- Eggs and diary are known to contain antioxidants.
4. Answer the following questions according to the text:
a- Why are people in the developed countries suffering from malnutrition?
b- How do children react to the consumption of balanced food?
c- Why is the number of fast food restaurants important in certain countries?
5. What do the underlined words refer to in the text?- to do so (§1) / this (§2)
B/ Text exploration :
1.Find in the text words that correspond to the following definitions:
a- When there is not enough of something ( §1/b- to take hold of something suddenly and quickly (§ 2) /c- describes food which has been treated with chemicals that preserve it(§3)
2. Find in the text opposites to: know (§1) / insignificant (§ 2) / reduce(§3)
3-Copmlete the following table:
Verb Noun adjective
To associate ……………. ………….
……………… ……………. processed
3. Rewrite sentence B so that it means the same as sentence A
A- You will lose weight on the condition that you go on diet. B- If …………………..
A- GMFs might harm our health. B- Our health…………. 4.Join the two sentences using the link words between brackets. Make any change.
a- Many people suffer from tricky health problems. They consume too much junk food (due to)
b - Children are addicted to fast food and sweets . There are many advertisements shown on TV. ( As a consequence of)
6- Fill in the gaps with the words that convey the meaning of this paragraph.
Obesity is becoming a real problem in most developed societies because of the kind of food people are consuming: …….1…….is caused mainly by a loss of ……2…..balance provoked by the effect of TV. adverts .It’s high time our governments ….3……laws to limit the impact of……4……food advertising campaigns.
7- Classify these verbs in the table: accustomed – developed – addicted - processed
/t/ /d/ /id/
Part two: Writing (5pts)
Choose one topic only :
1- Answering the given questions ,write a composition about obesity.
-What is obesity? How does a person become obese? What damage does it cause to people’s health and to the government? What measures should the government take to limit obesity? What advice would you give to obese people ?
2-Do you like eating in fast food restaurants or at home? Give your reasons.
Best of luck
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