University: Mohamed Cherif Messaadia-Souk-Ahras- Duration:1hour&30minutesDepartment:Science & Technology Level:Second Year Academic Year: 2013/2014.

The English Examination

Part One:Reading &Interpreting:Read the text carefully then do the following activities: When cell phones first came into the market in the 1990s, they were heavy hand-held gadgets that could simply make and receive calls. The mobile phones of today have come a long way since then and can perform a lot of tasks, giving them the tag of Smartphone. With the advent of this device, the whole cell phone market has been revolutionized. The massive popularity of Apples iPhone has increased the demand for smart phones, and every cell phone brand is coming up with their best ideas. As in the case of any technology, smart phones have their own benefits and drawbacks too. Probably the best plus point of a smartphone is its information exchanging tools. A majority of todays smart phones have the capacity to exchange emails; some of them also have the facility of web-based instant texting.

1)-Say if the following statements are True or False: (3pts) a) - Twenty years ago, cell phones were used to receive calls and texts. b) - Smartphones only have advantages as a technological innovation. c) - It is mentioned that Smartphone facilitate smart communication.2) - Find in the text synonyms to the following words:(1.5pts) Intelligent= ability=3)- Extract a connector from the text, then say what type of connector is?(1.5pts)

Part Two: Mastery of Language1) Join the simple sentences with the correct relative pronoun: (2pts)a) The man forgot the book. His father is a professor.b) The student used to cheat each exam. He does not succeed. 2) Change the form of the sentence so that you keep the same meaning: from active to passive or from passive to active: ( 3pts)a)- Students didnt get the ideas.b)- How was the objective changed?c) The cake is eaten by children.3)- Underline the silent letter in each word of these: ( 2pts)Government, knowledge, Christmas, folk4)- Ask questions about the underlined words: ( 3pts)a) -Sana taught English in China before.b) -The man drives too fast, today.c) -They went to London to improve their language.

Part Three: Written Expression .(4pts) Write a short paragraph in which you show negatives or disadvantages of the Smartphone. (6 lines at maximum)

Good Luck