mardi 23 novembre 2010
jeudi 18 mars 2010
Epreuve BFEM 2006
Examen du B.F.E.M.- 2006- Epreuve D'Anglais LV1- Durée: 2H-Coef.:2
Ne pas répondre sur cette feille.Répondre sur la feulle d'examen.
I 'm very worried about the effects of television,especially on our children. First, there are a lot of violent programs on TV and on several occasions I have caught my sons copying the actions they see in these programs. Second, the advertising is very bad for them. Children see commmercials for sweets and toys, for example, and always want to go out and buy them. Also, sitting in front of the television set all day is bad for their eyes. All my children wear glasses and I am convinced it is because of the long hours they spend in front of the screen. Finally, watching TV is not creative. I think it is very important for everybody to do something creative such as playing a musical instrument or painting. When I say this to my children,they just do not answer[...]
They are very busy watching TV. I have tried to restrict their viewing hours but this has resulted in a lot of unhappiness. I have therefore decided to sell my television set as this seems to be the only solution.
I. Comprehension
A/ The mother thinks that TV is bad for the children because:
1......................................... 2...................................
B/ Say if these sentences are true or false by refering to the text.
3. The mother believes that TV causes health problems to her children.
4. The advertiement on TV does not affect the children.
5. This mother thinks Tv is a good way of spending free time.
6. The mother says her children watch too much TV.
C/ A good title for the text could be:
a) A worried mother; b) A cruel mother ; c) A suffering mother; D) An angry mother
D/ Vocabulary in Context
7. Find in the text synonyms for: a) many; b) publicity ; c)limit; d) watch
8. Find in the text antonyms for: a) free; b)ask
E.Pronoun reference. What do these pronouns refeer to in the teext?
9.The advertisement is bad for them
10. ...and always want to go out and buy them
II. Linguistic Competence
F./ Write the verbs in brackets correctly
11. Young children enjoy ..........cartoon films.( to watch)
12. School children.............. time for homework if they watched too much TV. (not to have)
13. You should watch TV aafter.............. your exercises.( to do)
14. It's 9 o'clock. We ................... in front of the TV for two hours. (to sit)
G/ Ask the questions that correspond to the underlined words
1. They see violent actions on TV. 2. Awa should stay at school all day.
H/ Transformations
18. "Where were you born?" He asked me ......................................
19. "I 'll see a film when I finish work." Famara said that..................
20.Most Segalese women watch "Rubi" "Rubi"...........................
III/ writing "Choose one topic" ( About 100-120 words)
A/ Should a parent prevent his/her children from watching TV? why or why not?
B/ Imagine you were Abdou or Amy! You are writing to your penfriend John. Tell him about your activities in your free time.
C/ two friends are arguing. One wants to watch a violent film, the other one wants to follow a footbal match. Write the conversation.
Ne pas répondre sur cette feille.Répondre sur la feulle d'examen.
I 'm very worried about the effects of television,especially on our children. First, there are a lot of violent programs on TV and on several occasions I have caught my sons copying the actions they see in these programs. Second, the advertising is very bad for them. Children see commmercials for sweets and toys, for example, and always want to go out and buy them. Also, sitting in front of the television set all day is bad for their eyes. All my children wear glasses and I am convinced it is because of the long hours they spend in front of the screen. Finally, watching TV is not creative. I think it is very important for everybody to do something creative such as playing a musical instrument or painting. When I say this to my children,they just do not answer[...]
They are very busy watching TV. I have tried to restrict their viewing hours but this has resulted in a lot of unhappiness. I have therefore decided to sell my television set as this seems to be the only solution.
I. Comprehension
A/ The mother thinks that TV is bad for the children because:
1......................................... 2...................................
B/ Say if these sentences are true or false by refering to the text.
3. The mother believes that TV causes health problems to her children.
4. The advertiement on TV does not affect the children.
5. This mother thinks Tv is a good way of spending free time.
6. The mother says her children watch too much TV.
C/ A good title for the text could be:
a) A worried mother; b) A cruel mother ; c) A suffering mother; D) An angry mother
D/ Vocabulary in Context
7. Find in the text synonyms for: a) many; b) publicity ; c)limit; d) watch
8. Find in the text antonyms for: a) free; b)ask
E.Pronoun reference. What do these pronouns refeer to in the teext?
9.The advertisement is bad for them
10. ...and always want to go out and buy them
II. Linguistic Competence
F./ Write the verbs in brackets correctly
11. Young children enjoy ..........cartoon films.( to watch)
12. School children.............. time for homework if they watched too much TV. (not to have)
13. You should watch TV aafter.............. your exercises.( to do)
14. It's 9 o'clock. We ................... in front of the TV for two hours. (to sit)
G/ Ask the questions that correspond to the underlined words
1. They see violent actions on TV. 2. Awa should stay at school all day.
H/ Transformations
18. "Where were you born?" He asked me ......................................
19. "I 'll see a film when I finish work." Famara said that..................
20.Most Segalese women watch "Rubi" "Rubi"...........................
III/ writing "Choose one topic" ( About 100-120 words)
A/ Should a parent prevent his/her children from watching TV? why or why not?
B/ Imagine you were Abdou or Amy! You are writing to your penfriend John. Tell him about your activities in your free time.
C/ two friends are arguing. One wants to watch a violent film, the other one wants to follow a footbal match. Write the conversation.
jeudi 11 février 2010
Epreuve B.F.E.M 2009
Examen du B.F.E.M 2009 -EPREUVE D'ANGLAIS LV1-DURREE: 2H-COEF: 2
1. At the age of 25, Aboubacar Bailo Diallo had plans to leave his home town of Bolliwel to look for work in the Guinean capital of Conakry. Like many other young Guineans, who were forced to drop out of school due to a lack of money, rural exodus was the only hope for escaping the poverty in which he grew up.
2. Aboubacar's father convinced him to join a trainig program in chicken-raising, funded by a non-governmental organisation , as an alternative to leaving home. Two years later, Aboubacar says that is the best decision he has ever made, and that he no longer has any intention of leaving his hometown and his family in search of a better life. With his new knowledge of chicken-raising and the installation of his first chicken coop, he was able to create this better life at home. Beginning with 300 chicks, he now has 450 egg-laying hens.
3. Aboubacar is able to contribute greatly to the family's expenses, particularly by paying for medical fees. The income from the chicken farm also pays for the schooling of nine children in his family. Not only is there enough food in Aboubacar's family, but also the babies are well-fed and the children rarely become sick. Now eggs are consumed on a daily basis by each family in the community, whereas just two years ago, eggs were hardly eaten at all. The eggs are even being sold in the nearby villages and shipped to the principal regional centers.
Adapted fromwww.usaid.gov.stories, March 31, 2006.
NB: A chicken scoop is a place where chicken are raised.
I. Comprehension (8points)
1. Choose from the following what you think is the best title for the text. (0.5)
a) Aboubacar's Failure b) Aboubacar's success story c) Aboubacar's exodus
2. Match each of the ideas below with the paragraph it corresponds to.
a) Aboubacar's decision to start a new business paragraph 1
b) The benefits of Aboubacar's business Paragraph 2
c) Aboubacar's decision to move to the city Paragraph 3
3. Circle the right answer, a), b) or c)
i. Aboubacar wanted to go to Conakry to ..............
a) visit the capital b) find a job c) develop his home town
ii. Aboubacar finally started his new business in..........
a) Conakry b) another village c) Boulliwel
iii. With his new business, Aboubacar finallly.................... the living conditions of his family.
a) betters b) aggravates c) cannot change
4. Are the following sentences true or false? Tick and justify from the text.
5. Circle what you think is the best equivalent for the following words. (1.5pts)
i. As an alternative to leaving home(paragraph 2) means:
a) As another way of leaving home. b) as a possibility of staying home. C) as a decision to leave home.
ii. Eggs were hardly eaten all(paragraph 3) means:
a) They ate hard eggs b) they didn't eat many eggs c) all of them ate eggs
iii. The lesson from this text is:
a) You can earn a leaving without leaving your village.
b) You can succeed only in towns.
c)Large families are an obstacles to development.
II) Linguistic Competence (6pts) 6. Complete this short dialog with the questions Aboubacar's father asked his son. (2pts)
Father: Do you really want to go to Conakry?
Aboubacar: Yes, Dad. I 've already made my decision.
Father: ..................................................................................................?
Aboubacar: to look for a job.
Father: ...................................................................................................?
Aboubacar: I 'll be living with uncle Mamadou Woury.
Father: I really wish you stayed here.
7. Aboubacar is thinking about the situation. Underline the best words to make a meaninigful paragraph. (2pts)
" There is nothing/anything/something here. If I stay here, I won't/will/would be able to feed the family. And if I leave, I have no idea what job I 'll do since/unless/because Uncle Mamadou helps me find something. Though life here is more/less/as expensive than in Conakry, I can/have to/used to leave to support the family."
8.Do the underlined words express aptitude/like or dislike/ comparison/ intention? Write your answers in the space provided. (1PT)
i. Like many other young Guineans (line 2):......................................................................
ii. Aboubacar is able to contribute (line 12):.....................................................................
9. Write the numbers in full letters ( 0.5 pt)
450 (egg-laying hens)..........................................................................
III) Writing: Choose one topic and write about 80 to 100 words
Topic 1: Mamadou Saliou, Aboubacar's cousin, has been in Conakry for two years but has not been able to even send money home. Tell his story.
Topic 2: One day, your brother/sister informs you that he/she wants to leave the village and go to town in search for work. Knowing the difficulty to find work in town, you try to convince him/her to stay in the village and create his/her own business activity. Write about your conversation.
Topic 3: Would you like to take risks and leave Senegal on a boat for Spain for a job?
1. At the age of 25, Aboubacar Bailo Diallo had plans to leave his home town of Bolliwel to look for work in the Guinean capital of Conakry. Like many other young Guineans, who were forced to drop out of school due to a lack of money, rural exodus was the only hope for escaping the poverty in which he grew up.
2. Aboubacar's father convinced him to join a trainig program in chicken-raising, funded by a non-governmental organisation , as an alternative to leaving home. Two years later, Aboubacar says that is the best decision he has ever made, and that he no longer has any intention of leaving his hometown and his family in search of a better life. With his new knowledge of chicken-raising and the installation of his first chicken coop, he was able to create this better life at home. Beginning with 300 chicks, he now has 450 egg-laying hens.
3. Aboubacar is able to contribute greatly to the family's expenses, particularly by paying for medical fees. The income from the chicken farm also pays for the schooling of nine children in his family. Not only is there enough food in Aboubacar's family, but also the babies are well-fed and the children rarely become sick. Now eggs are consumed on a daily basis by each family in the community, whereas just two years ago, eggs were hardly eaten at all. The eggs are even being sold in the nearby villages and shipped to the principal regional centers.
Adapted fromwww.usaid.gov.stories, March 31, 2006.
NB: A chicken scoop is a place where chicken are raised.
I. Comprehension (8points)
1. Choose from the following what you think is the best title for the text. (0.5)
a) Aboubacar's Failure b) Aboubacar's success story c) Aboubacar's exodus
2. Match each of the ideas below with the paragraph it corresponds to.
a) Aboubacar's decision to start a new business paragraph 1
b) The benefits of Aboubacar's business Paragraph 2
c) Aboubacar's decision to move to the city Paragraph 3
3. Circle the right answer, a), b) or c)
i. Aboubacar wanted to go to Conakry to ..............
a) visit the capital b) find a job c) develop his home town
ii. Aboubacar finally started his new business in..........
a) Conakry b) another village c) Boulliwel
iii. With his new business, Aboubacar finallly.................... the living conditions of his family.
a) betters b) aggravates c) cannot change
4. Are the following sentences true or false? Tick and justify from the text.
| Statement | | | |
| Aboubacar rejected his father's suggestion | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
5. Circle what you think is the best equivalent for the following words. (1.5pts)
i. As an alternative to leaving home(paragraph 2) means:
a) As another way of leaving home. b) as a possibility of staying home. C) as a decision to leave home.
ii. Eggs were hardly eaten all(paragraph 3) means:
a) They ate hard eggs b) they didn't eat many eggs c) all of them ate eggs
iii. The lesson from this text is:
a) You can earn a leaving without leaving your village.
b) You can succeed only in towns.
c)Large families are an obstacles to development.
II) Linguistic Competence (6pts) 6. Complete this short dialog with the questions Aboubacar's father asked his son. (2pts)
Father: Do you really want to go to Conakry?
Aboubacar: Yes, Dad. I 've already made my decision.
Father: ..................................................................................................?
Aboubacar: to look for a job.
Father: ...................................................................................................?
Aboubacar: I 'll be living with uncle Mamadou Woury.
Father: I really wish you stayed here.
7. Aboubacar is thinking about the situation. Underline the best words to make a meaninigful paragraph. (2pts)
" There is nothing/anything/something here. If I stay here, I won't/will/would be able to feed the family. And if I leave, I have no idea what job I 'll do since/unless/because Uncle Mamadou helps me find something. Though life here is more/less/as expensive than in Conakry, I can/have to/used to leave to support the family."
8.Do the underlined words express aptitude/like or dislike/ comparison/ intention? Write your answers in the space provided. (1PT)
i. Like many other young Guineans (line 2):......................................................................
ii. Aboubacar is able to contribute (line 12):.....................................................................
9. Write the numbers in full letters ( 0.5 pt)
450 (egg-laying hens)..........................................................................
III) Writing: Choose one topic and write about 80 to 100 words
Topic 1: Mamadou Saliou, Aboubacar's cousin, has been in Conakry for two years but has not been able to even send money home. Tell his story.
Topic 2: One day, your brother/sister informs you that he/she wants to leave the village and go to town in search for work. Knowing the difficulty to find work in town, you try to convince him/her to stay in the village and create his/her own business activity. Write about your conversation.
Topic 3: Would you like to take risks and leave Senegal on a boat for Spain for a job?
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