لولعق يح –
يرحبلا جرب -
رئازجلا
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Part One : Comprehension ( 15pts) A/ Reading (8pts)
When we correspond through e-mail, we usually forget about our good manners than in face to face communication.
In verbal (face to face) communication, we say to our interlocutors what we want, and the way we say the words is very important because our tone of voice indicates our emotions to them and shows if we are pleased, angry, or sad. Moreover, we use gestures and facial expressions in order to lay emphasis on what we say and to show its importance.
Interlocutors can then either check or nod their heads to indicate agreement or disagreement.
On the other hand, it is quite different when we communicate by e-mail. Our correspondent can neither see our gestures nor hear the tone of our voice. Consequently, we tend to be rude and less polite.
As a conclusion, we have to follow what e- aile s all eti uette which is a code of conduct that set the correct form for professional correspondence so as to make e-mailing less rude and more enjoyable.
Adapted from AT THE CROSSROADS textbook 2005-2006
1/ What type of text is the reading passage above? Tick the right answer.
The text is: a- an email b-an invitation c- an article
2/Answer the questions according to the text
a- Two ways of ways communication are mentioned in the first paragraph. What are they?
b- In verbal communication, how we say words is very important. Why?
c- Is communication by e-mail the same as face to face communication?
d- What is the purpose of netiquette?
What or who do the words in bold type refer to in the text?
Them( §2 =……… its §2 =……… hi h §4 =……….
Niveau : TCST December 2013
First Term English Exam Time: 02h
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لولعق يح –
يرحبلا جرب -
رئازجلا
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Text Exploration: (7pts)
1) Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following : Message( §1 =……….. happ §2 = ………
Pen pal (§3 =……….
2) Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the following:
Polite(§4 ≠……….
3) Rewrite the following sentences using the words into brackets:
a) We have to send clear messages/ communicate effectively. (so as to)
……….
b) Nowadays, many people send their messages by e-mail. (often)
………
c) My best friend told me a very funny story. (hilarious)
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4) Fill in each gap with only one word from the list below to complete the following message:
Sincerely- school- Mia –gratitude- dear- subjects- marks- the
………….Mis Cla a,
I a t to e p ess si e e ……….fo all the effo ts ou ha e take du i g this academic year.
I eall app e iate the a i hi h ou helped daughte ……… lea histo hi h as o e of the……….she always disliked. From the day one. Mia has enjoyed each and e e lass of ou s a d used to look fo a d to go to………e e da hi h is su h a surprise from a girl who used to look for reasons for not attending. You not only helped her i getti g good…………i histo , ut also in encouraging her to participate class activities.
I tha k ou agai fo all ………… o de ful o k ou ha e do e a d ish ou all the est fo your future deeds.
………..