TEST N° 1 (Units 1 & 2)
India is a melting pot of different faiths and religions. The diverse culture of India
makes it the most unique country in the world. Customs and rituals are
an integral part of the Indian way of life. These customs and rituals
of India are what attract many tourists to this country.
Indians
have various customs and traditions. Right from birth to death, there
is hardly any occasion that does not have an elaborate ceremony. Soon
after the birth of a child, an elaborate ceremony to name the child
takes place, which is marked by chanting of slokas and singing of hymns. Weddings are grand affairs in India, as they follow various customs and rituals. So much so, many foreigners come to India to marry in Indian style. Rahasthan is the place that is most popular for royal weddings in India. Even cremation done according rituals after one passes away.
Taking a heritage tour to India
is one of the best ways to know more about the fascinating aspects of
Indian customs and rituals. Festivals are other important occasions
when one can see different customs and rituals followed by people.
Come on a fascinating journey to the land of different faiths and unique cultures.
COMPREHENSION
A- Choose an appropriate title for the text: (Circle the one you choose)
1- A Passage to India
2-Customs and Rituals in India
3- Marriage in India
B- this text is probably taken from :
1- an encyclopaedia
2- a history book
3- a tourist guide
C- Say whether these statements are true or false. Justify your answer: (2 marks)
1-The Indians have only one national religion.
……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2- foreigners find the Indian marriage style fascinating.
……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
D- find words or expressions in the text which mean almost the same as: (2 marks)
1- wide variety (Para 1):……………………………………………………..
2-famous (Para 2):…………………………………………………………..
3- dies (Para 2):……………………………………………………………….
4- the only one of its kind (Para 3):…………………………………………
LANGUAGE
A- Supply the correct tense of the verbs between brackets: (2 marks)
1- It’s no use (cry:…………………………) now. You should have paid more attention to your kids before the accident.
2- Parents shouldn’t (be:………………………) too lenient and permissive to their children.
3- It’s better to avoid ( sleep:………………………) late before the baccalaureate exams.
4- Amal can run three hours without (stop:…………………………….).
B- Choose the appropriate compound adjective from the list: (2 mark)
Kind –hearted absent –minded well-known ill-educated
1- My father is ……………………..and generous as well. He is so affectionate.
2- Couscous is a ……………………..Moroccan dish. People from everywhere know it.
C- Match the following words so as to make collocates: (1 mark)
1- school
2- equal
a- monuments
b- uniform
c- status
d- education
1- school……………………………
2-equal……………………………..
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