Epreuve BFEM 2006

Examen du B.F.E.M.- 2006- Epreuve D'Anglais LV1- Durée: 2H-Coef.:2
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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.