Al-Azhar al- Sharif
Sector of Al-Azhar Institutes
English Language Counsellor’s Office
Specifications for First Year Secondary Exam 2013 / 2014 – Literary Section
A- Language Functions
1- Dialogue: Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue: [3 Marks]
A dialogue with three spaces is given. The topic of the dialogue should be related to the students everyday life, interests, hobbies, events and the like. Students are asked to fill in the spaces with the appropriate language forms. (One mark each)
2- Situations: Write what you would say in each of the following situations: [ 2 Marks ]
Two situations are described briefly but clearly. Students are asked to write the appropriate language form they would say in each situation. (One mark each)
B- Vocabulary & Structure
3- Choice: Choose the right word(s): [ 2 Marks ]
Four multiple-choice items with four options each based on the Set Books are given. Students are asked to choose the right word(s). (Half a mark each)
4- Rewrite: Rewrite using the words in brackets: [ 2 Marks ]
Students are asked to rewrite four varied sentences using the words in brackets without changing the meaning of the sentences. (Half a mark each)
C- Comprehension
5- Read the following passage, then answer the questions: [ 4 Marks ]
An unseen text is provided. Most vocabulary and all structures should be from the Set Books. Students are asked to answer three open-ended questions and two multiple-choice ones.
(One mark for each open-ended question and half a mark for each multiple-choice one )
D- Islamic Selections
6- Answer the following questions: [ 2 Marks ]
Students are asked to answer two questions about the units taught during the term.
( One mark each )
E- Writing [ 3 Marks ]
7- Paragraph writing: Write a paragraph of not less than (6) lines on: ….
Students are asked to write a paragraph of not less than (6) lines on/about a topic appealing to their age, interests, likes, aspirations, etc. . The title of the paragraph should be easy to understand.
OR
Letter or e-mail writing: Write a letter or an e-mail to…..
Students are asked to write a personal ( friendly or family ) letter or an e-mail. The topic of the letter or the e-mail should be easy to understand.
F- Translation [ 2 Marks ]
8- A- Translate into Arabic: ( One mark )
One meaningful sentence is given. Students are asked to translate it from English into Arabic.
B- Translate into English: ( One mark )
One meaningful sentence is given. Students are asked to translate it from Arabic into English.
NB: Questions confined to the absent and those who failed in the 1st term
ملاحظة: أسئلة خاصة بالمتخلفين والراسبين في الفصل الدراسي الأول
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1- Choice: Choose the right word(s): [ 7 ½ Marks ]
Five multiple-choice items with four options each based on the Set Books are given. Students are asked to choose the right word(s). ( One and a half marks each )
2- Rewrite: Rewrite using the words in brackets: [ 7 ½ Marks ]
Students are asked to rewrite five varied sentences using the words in brackets without changing the meaning of the sentences. ( One and a half marks each )
3- Islamic Selections: Answer the following questions: [ 5 Marks ]
Students are asked to answer two questions about the units taught during the 1st term.
( Two and a half marks each )
