Remedial Exercises Second Period 2010/ 2011 · PDF fileIbn Al- Ameed Sec. School Grade 11 Module ( 2 ) ( Communication) Units ( 4,5,6 ) 3 ( A ) Fill in the spaces with words from the

Ibn Al- Ameed Sec. School Grade 11 Module ( 2 ) ( Communication) Units ( 4,5,6 ) 1

Farwaniya Educational Area English Language Department Ibn Al –Ameed Sec. School for boys

Remedial Exercises

Second Period

2010/ 2011

الصف الحادي عشر


Unit ( 4 ) Vocabulary list No Word Definition Meaning 1-2 empathy n. The ability to understand and share the feelings تعاطف

1-2 adjustment n. A change in the way that someone behaves تعديل 1-2 interlocutor n. A person who takes part in a dialogue مشارك يف احلوار

1-2 assumption n. A thing that is accepted as true ضافرتا 1-2 distraction n. Something that takes attention away from something else شيء يشغل البال

1-2 block out ph.verb to prevent light from reaching something حيجز الضوء 1-2 capacity n. The ability to do an experience سعة 1-2 defensiveness n. The state of behaving in a way that shows you feel that other

people are criticising you الدفاعية

1-2 enhance v. To intensify, improve or increase the quality of something حيسن

1-2 non-verbal adj Not involving or using words or speech غري لفظي

3 transcribe v. To put data into written form ينسخ 3 integrate v. To combine something with another so that they become a

whole يتكامل

3 lifeline n. A thing that is essential for the survival of someone عصب احلياة

3 mailbag n. A large sack or bag for carrying mail الرسائل كيس

3 Chime n. A sound made by a bell صوت اجلرس 3 illiteracy n. Inability to read or write األمية

3 inaccessible adj. Unreachable – out of reach يف غري ادلتناول

4 courteous adj. Polite- respectful مهذب 4 Deem v. To regard or consider in specified way يعترب–يعتقد 4 Accountant n. A person whose job is to keep financial accounts حماسب 5 Annual adj. Occurring once every year سنوي 5 continent n. Like Africa –Asia ) قارة 5 diva n. A famous female opera singer مغنية األوبرا 5 flattering adj. Full of praise and compliments تدليل

5 harshly adv. Cruelly or severely بعنف

5 Owe v. To be under a moral obligation to give someone gratitude يدين

5 Pane n. A single sheet of glass in a window or door لوح زجاجي

5 demand n The desire of consumers for a particular service or item حاجة-طلب 5 meticulously adv Very carefully and precisely بعناية

5 mountain range n. A line of mountains connected by high ground سلسلة من اجلبال

5 insult n. A disrespectful remark or action إىانة 7 cardiac adj. Relating to the heart متعلق بالقلب 7 doctorate n. The highest degree awarded by a graduate school دكتوراة 7 enclose v. To place in an envelope together with a letter يرفق

7 extensive adj. Containing a lot of information and details واسع

7 attestation n. A legal statement made by someone to say that something is true

شهادة

7 in advance phrase Ahead of time مقدما

7 reference n. A source of information that proves that is something is reliable مرجع


( A ) Fill in the spaces with words from the list :

( capacity / empathy / enhance / interlocutor / blocks out / adjustment )

1. I think that he is the best ………………..I met , he has a good experience. 2. This curtain …………………the light. Can you remove it ? 3. Do you think he has the…………………. for achieving this task? 4. It's important to develop the ………………….. between dogs and their handlers . 5. These bad actions will not …………………… the organization's reputation.

( B ) From a, b, c, and d choose the correct answer : 28. She made a few minor…………………….. to the focus of her camera. a. empathies b. adjustments c. distractions d. capacities 29. They’ve made ……………..………..about the populations’ rate growth recently. a. assumptions b. chime c. capacity d. references 30. The skillful lecturer should be aware of the potential for ……………………. a. distraction b. lifeline c. diva d. demand 31. …………….…….. communication needs a lot of skills. a. Capacity b. Non-verbal c. Empathy d. Distraction

: ) Choose the correct definition for the underlined wordC

sang wonderful songs . divaThe 38. a- a person who keeps an inspects financial accounts

b- a famous female opera singer c- polite , respectful d- big expansion of land

. interlocutorIt's impolite to interrupt your 39.

a- a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation

a change in the way someone behaves or thinks b- c- the ability or power to do something

d- containing a lot of details . There is a great demand for its good products . capacityThe factory is working at full 40.

a- something that interferes with

b- a thing that is accepted as true and certain to happen c- the ability or power to do something d- sharing feelings of others

your chances of getting a job . enhancePassing the examination should 41.

a- to prevent light from reaching something from being seen or heard b- not using words or speech c- happening once every year d- to improve the quality , value or strength


D) Put the following words in meaningful sentences : ( accountant – enhance – block out )

51. ………………………………………………………………………………… 52. ………………………………………………………………………………… 53. …………………………………………………………………………………

Grammar

*Do as shown between brackets : 1. He is very poor. He is happy. ( Although )

………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. He walked slowly. He arrived in time. ( but )

………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. He worked hard. He didn’t earn a lot of money. ( In spite of )

……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. They played well. They didn’t win the match. ( However )

……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. He had graduated.He couldn’t find a good job. ( Although )

……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. Although the traffic was heavy, I went to work. ( In spite of )

…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. In spite of losing her job, she didn’t get depressed. ( Although )

…………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. Although it is very cold, she is only wearing a T-shirt. ( but )

…………………………………………………………………………………………. 9- He didn't have enough time , so he didn't write to his family . ( Complete ) If ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10- Although the weather was extremely hot , they went jogging or running in the park. ( Begin with :In spite of )

…………………………………………………………………………………………

11- Ahmed is clever . Ali is clever , too . ( Use: Both ……… and ) ………………………………………………………………………………………

12- I don't speak French . I don't speak Spanish ,too . ( Use : either …. or ) ………………………………………………………………………………………

13- He didn't sleep . He didn't go out with his friends ,too. ( Use : neither … nor ) ………………………………………………………………………………………

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

C)What would you say in the following situations :

1-Your friend asks you about the film you watched last night . __________________________________________________________________ 2- Your brother doesn't know how to operate a camera .

___________________________________________________________________ 3- Your friend asks you about your plans for the future. ___________________________________________________________________ 4- You broke your friend's camera . __________________________________________________________________


Set Book Questions

1. " Communication leads to community , that is , to understanding ,intimacy and mutual valuing ." A: What is the most common communication problem? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… B. What is the meaning of ‘listening between the lines’? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… C: In your opinion , what are the characteristics of a good listener ? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2." Being a good and patient listener helps you not only to solve many problems , but also to see the world through the eyes of others. " A: What are the four barriers to effective communication? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... B. What four factors cause poor listening skills to develop? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... C. Mention some steps of effective listening. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... D. Why is empathy an essential factor for healthy communication? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E. To have good communication you should ……………… a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3. "Communicating effectively involves a number of specific strength , especially listening skills ." A. Communication is of great importance because …………………………. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... B. Good listening leads to ……………………………. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...


C. In your opinion ,what affects listening badly? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 4. Mention pieces of information mentioned in an application form. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 5. To get a job, there are some steps. Mention them. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 6. What differentiate the letter of application from other types of letters. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 7. What are the characters of the Indian mail runners ? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 8. What are the responsbilities of the mail runners ? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Unit ( 5 )Vocabulary list No Word Definition Meaning

1 cuneiform(n.) Relating to the ancient writings systems of Mesopotamia اخلط ادلسماري 1 Hieroglyphics(n.) Incomprehensible symbols or writing اذلريوغليفية 1 Character (n.) A printed or written letter or symbol رمز -حرف 1 Pictogram (n.) A pictorial symbol for a word or phrase كتابة بالصور و النقش 2 BCE Before Common Era قبل ادليالد 2 Ameliorated(adj) Made better حمسن–معدل 2 Quotidian (adj.) Occurring every day – daily يومي 2 Reed n. A tall plant of the grass family that grows in water القصب -البوص 2 Practical (adj) Concerned with the actual doing of something عملي 2 Precious (adj) Of great value مثني 2 financial(adj) Economic activity relating to finance مايل 2 Gradually(adv) Slowly تدرجييا 2 Empire (n.) A group of states under a single supreme authority وريةإمرباط 2 Throughout(pre.) All the way through يف كل مكان 2 Inscribe (v.) To write or carve on something حيفر-ينقش 2 Scribe (n.) A person who copies out documents ناسخ-كاتب 3 Reliable (adj.). Good in quality or performance(able to be trusted) ماد عليوديكن االعت 3 mechanism (n.) Established process by which something takes place آلية العمل 3 socket (n.) A natural or artificial hollow into which something fits فتحة-جتويف 3 industrial design (n.) Design related to industry تصميم صناعي


4 Publish (v.) To prepare and issue for public sale ينشر 4 Literacy (n.) The ability to read and write القدرة علي القراءة و

الكتابة4 writer's block (n.) The condition of being unable to think of what to write ادلانع الكتايب 4 pride and joy (exp) The main source of satisfaction and happiness فخر و هبجة 5 Acquire (v) To learn or develop يكتسب 5 amateur(n.) A person who engages in a pursuit ىاو 5 call-in (n.) A telephone conversation that is broadcast اتصال ىاتفي بربنامج 5 Tryout (n.) A test of the potential of someone or something اختبار العمل قبل تقدديو 5 Ballpoint (n.) A pen with a tiny ball as its writing point قلم جاف 5 Fall off (n.) A decrease in something تناقص 7 Mainly (adv) More than anything else أساسي 7 Impact (n.) The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with

another تأثري

7 dominate (v.) To have a commanding influence on يسيطر 7 economic(adj) Relating to economics اقتصادي 8 Contribution(n.) A gift or payment to a common fund or collection مسامهة 8 Honorary PhD (n.) A doctorate given as an honour دكتوراة فخرية 8 Wordsmith (n.) A skilled user of words كاتب بارع

A)Fill in the blanks with words from the list : ( financial – gradually – throughout – ameliorated – impact - inscribed)

1.The old man is still mourning for his wife's death, she was faithful to him ………………… their long life . 2.Don't you think that TV has a great …………………. on children ? 3.My father's having a lot of …………….. problems .He got a loan and he can't pay it back. 4. …………………….., she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth. 5. This old ring is a family heirloom . My grandmother's name is ……………… on it .

B)From a, b ,c and d choose the correct word : 6. ……………………………….is a system of writing that was used in ancient Egypt . A) Sockets b) Hieroglyphics c) Scribes d) Reeds 7. Some newspapers ……………………… outrageous stories to attract readers. a) dominate b) inscribe c) publish d) acquire 8.Einstein was awarded the Noble Prize for his…………………. to Quantum Theory. a) socket b) cuneiform c) literacy d) contribution 9. He received the ………………… in recognition of his work for homeless . a) honorary PhD b) industrial design c) fall off d) writer's block

C)Choose the correct definition for the underlined word: 10.The letter was written in Japanese characters.

a) a person who engages in a pursuit . b. a printed or written letter or symbol b) design related to industry . d. a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase .


11.The museum is full of rare and precious objects . a) of or occurring everyday ; daily . b. made better . b) of great value . d. relating to economics .

12.The weather will gradually get warmer in a few days .

a) slowly . b. more than anything else . b) cruelly or severely . d. very carefully and precisely .

D) Put the following words in meaningful sentences : ( gradually – precious – publish )

31. ………………………………………………………………………………… 32. ………………………………………………………………………………… 33. …………………………………………………………………………………

Grammar

Correct the verbs in brackets : 1. The bus hasn’t arrived yet. I ( wait )……………………………. for ages. 2. Our teacher ( teach ) ………………………..us English since 1987. 3. She ( work ) …………………………....with us since last May. 4. We ( learn)………………………..……English for seven years now. 5. The two armies ( fight ) ……………………………….all last month. 6. The guard ( stand )……………………………………… there all day.

Change into passive

7- The maid cleans my room every other day . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. 8- Many people visit the pyramids every year . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. 9- Doctors give medicine to cure sick people . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. 10- Oil slicks are ruining the beaches . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. 11- Rashid painted these chairs yesterday . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. 12- The earthquake destroyed the town . -……………………………………………………………………………….……. Change into reported speech 13- "I am going out now , but I will be in by nine." - He said ………………………………………………………………..


14- "I am working in a restaurant, and do not much care for it.". - She said ……………………………………………………………….. 15- "I cannot live on my basic salary. I will have to do overtime." - Peter said ………………………………………………………………..

Choose the correct answers from a, b , c, or d : 16. Siham and Maryam are good at English but ………….. of them is good at Arabic . a. neither b. nor c. both d. any 17.………………… she is not fat, she goes on a diet to keep fit and healthy a. But b. In spite of c. However d. Although 18. Has she told you ………….. is worrying her ? a. whose b. which c. where d. what 19.Be careful and don’t drive ………………. fast. It's dangerous.

a. very b. too c. much d. such 20.A friend of ……….…. suggests a second hand computer.

a. my b. me c. mine d. I 21.Brilliant as ever !The thieves couldn’t find …………... to go. The police surrounded the robber’s house

a. anywhere b. anyhow c. nowhere d. anyone 22. I can't hang this painting. I’m not tall ……………….. to do that.

a. too b. so c. very d. enough 23. Thanks to the countries …………….. support the negotiation with Israel . a. who b. which c. whose d. where 24. Ahmed tried to make a speech defending himself , ……..….. no one listened to him

a. despite b. however c. because d. in spite of

Language Functions

1.Your friend asks you to close the A/C because she feels cold.

-……………………………………………………………………………….……. 2.Your father works a lot he has no free time and he looks tired.

-……………………………………………………………………………….……. 3.Your classmate wants you to give him your ruler.

-……………………………………………………………………………….……. 4.Someone said that all T.V programs are boring and mindless.

-……………………………………………………………………………….……. 5.Your friends had a surprise party to your birthday.

-……………………………………………………………………………….……. Unit 5

A) Answer the following questions:

1-(Human beings have been writing for over five thousand years. The story started in

Mesopotamia in about 3000 BCE)


A)Why did human being invent writing? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

B)- Imagine a world without writing. How would it look like? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C) What does "writing" mean? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

D) Arabic is different from the Roman Alphabet . Explain . a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

E)There are different kinds of writing . Mention some . a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

2-(The most important part of a ballpoint pen is the ball. As it moves across a piece of paper.) A) Why was the first ball point pen produced? . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

B) Ball point pens are useful for many reasons Mention some. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C)Do you think the pen is important for you? Why? …………………………………………………………………………………. D) How do you think the development of computers will affect people's use of pens , pencils and papers ? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3-(Gradually, these pictures became a system of cuneiform symbols which were inscribed on blocks of clay with reeds. ) A).Mention the differences between the ancient forms of writings and the modern ones. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

B) How could people know about their history before writing it? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C)Which language dominates the communication and business world nowadays ? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

D)Why do you think Chinese writing system very difficult? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

E) What were pictograms mainly used for ?

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


Unit ( 6 ) Lesson

Word Definition Meaning 1-2 Agenda n. A list of items of business to be discussed at a meeting جدول أعمال 1-2 a great deal of phr. Much or a lot عدد كبري من 1-2 lately adv. Recently-not long ago مؤخرا 1-2 Miscellaneous adj Of various types or from different sources متنوع 1-2 Function v. To work or operate in a proper way يوظف 1-2 browse v. To survey objects يتصفح-يستعرض 1-2 calendar n. A chart of pages showing the days , weeks and months تقومي 1-2 . cell phone n A telephone which can be used over wide area without connection to a net

work ىاتف خلوي

1-2 complement n. A thing that completes or brings to perfection تكملو 1-2 Customise v. To modify يعدل 1-2 notepad n. A pad of blank or ruled pages for writing notes on ورق مالحظات 1-2 Dominant adj. Most important –powerful مسيطر 1-2 teleputer n. Used to describeadvanced mobile phones يفون مزود خبدمة التلفازتل 1-2 tend v. To regularly behave in a particular way خيدم -دييل يل 1-2 theme n. A subject of artistic representation موضوع 1-2 Via prep. By way of-by means of بواسطة 1-2 weblog n. A website on which an indvidual or group of users produces an

ongoing narrative مدونة

1-2 rely on v. To depend on يعتمد علي 1-2 reminder n. A thing that causes someone to remember something مذكرة 1-2 necessity n. The fact of being required ضرورة 3 bin v. To place something in a receptacle القمامةيرمي يف 3 reclaim v. To retrieve or recover something previously lost يسرتد 3 pass on v. Togive something to someone else ينقل 3 sibling n. A brother or sister أخ أو أخت 3 disposable adj Intended to be used once and then thrown away احدةلالستعمال مرة و

4-5 notify v. To inform someone of something يبلغ-يعلم 4-5 hike v. To walk for a long distance ( in the wood ) يتنزه دلسافة طويلة 4-5 mountainous adj Having many mountains جبلي 4-5 recognise v. to know again يتعرف علي 4-5 security n. Freedom from risk or danger -safety سالمة-أمان 4-5 Usher n A person who shows people to their seats I a theatre ادلرشد يف ادلسرح 7-8 don't tell a soul exp. Keep it a secret ال خترب أحدا 7-8 Modem n. A combined device for modulation and demodulation مودم 7-8 Bookmark n. A record of the address of a file to enable quick access by a user قائمة عناوين 7-8 GPRS abb. General Packet Radio Services 7-8 Beforehand adv. Before an action or event ---in advance مقدما 7-8 paste v. To insert into a document يلصق


7-8 phone book n. A telephone directory دليل اذلاتف 7-8 press v. To exert continuous physical force on something يضغط

A-Fill in the blanks with the right words from the list:

(agenda a great deal of browse calendar cell phone)

1. The first point in the .............................. of today’s meeting is domestic pollution.

2. The Gregorian .............................. has 365 days in each normal year.

3. I’m very busy today. I have ................................................. work to finish today.

4. The ........................................... made it easy for people to communicate.

B -Choose the right answers from a, b, c, and d.

5. There is a family service centre next to the co-op. They sell ……… items and tools.

a. dominant b. miscellaneous c. economic d. honorary

6. Water is a vital …………………… . No one can survive long without it.

a. necessity b. theme c. agenda d. literacy

7. We have an on-line ……………… . You can join any time and post your remarks.

a. notepad b. teleputer c. weblog d. agenda

8. I need your support during the elections, shall I ……………………… you.

a. browse b. rely on c. tend d. acquire

9. I’ll send you a message as a ……………………….. so as not to forget the CDs.

a. ballpoint b. amateur c. writer’s block d. reminder

10. We arrived late at the cinema and the .................................guided us.

a. accountant b. usher c. amateur d. teleputer

Grammar Add question Tags to the following sentences: 1. There isn't time for another game. -----------------------------------? 2. Something is wrong, -----------------------------------? 3. Somebody had made a mistake, -----------------------------------? 4. The office was hardly empty, -----------------------------------? 5. You didn't do it, -----------------------------------? 6. Nagi rarely felt hungry, -----------------------------------? 7. I'll see you tomorrow, -----------------------------------? 8. Don't do it again, -----------------------------------?

Do as shown in brackets.

9. I didn't wear a coat although it was quite cold (in spite of)

....…………………………………………………………………………………………..

10. Although I had never seen him before, I recognized him from a photograph (despite)

....…………………………………………………………………………………………..

11. He was late, although he had promised to be on time. (in spite of)

....…………………………………………………………………………………………..


Language Functions: What would you say in the following situations? 1. You want your sister to turn the TV down. ................................................................................................................................ 2. You don’t know the way to the post office. ................................................................................................................................. 3. Your classmate asks you which university you intend to join.

..................................................................................................................................... 4. You want to use your friend's mobile phone.

..................................................................................................................................... 5. You feel tired and you want to leave school.

.....................................................................................................................................

Set book questions

1-(Mobile phones have become a necessity for people of miscellaneous ages and

occupations)

A) What are the most common uses of mobile phones for people in business? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

B) Why do parents use mobile phones? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C)- Mention two general functions of mobile phones? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

2-(It becomes possible to make the mobile phone a window to one's computer.) A) What do you predict mobile phones will be like in the future? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

B) A mobile phone is a useful tool. Discuss. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3-(Phone is simply binned as rubbish, can end up in landfill) A) Why is it a good idea to recycle old mobile phones? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

B) What does the word "teleputers" signify? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C) What are the advantages of the third generation phones? a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

D) Sheikha Suad Al Sabah is a good example of modern women. Explain. a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Remedial Exercises Second Period 2010/ 2011 · PDF fileIbn Al- Ameed Sec. School Grade 11 Module ( 2 ) ( Communication) Units ( 4,5,6 ) 3 ( A ) Fill in the spaces with words from the