English Test – Unemployment

“English Test – Unemployment” is one among other English Tests that can help learners practice and get used to tests in English. These English Tests cover Reading, Language, and Writing. Take the test, check the answers, and see your level.

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1. High unemployment has become one of the greatest problems in most countries nowadays. In Western Europe, more than twenty million workers are on the dole, and nearly half of them have been out of work for more than a year. In the USA, about nine million people are jobless, and the economy does not seem to recover. For the first time, millions of workers have part-time or temporary jobs that they may lose at any time and in which they have no social guarantees such as health and retirement benefits.

2. The rise in unemployment is partly due to the economic crisis. Because of the competition with Japan and other countries which produce better quality goods at a minimum cost, thousands of factories in America and Europe have been forced to close or reduce the number of their workers. On the other hand, millions of unemployed people are jobless because the work they once did is now necessary or has been made easier and faster by machines: farming, automobile assembly, and banking rely more and more on robots and computers.

3. To fight unemployment, people have to adapt to a fast-changing job market. More importance now is given to information, education, and knowledge. Although workers still use their hands, their work is less physically tiring, but they also have to think and take more important decisions when doing a task. As an expert in economy said: “The future belongs to people who use their heads instead of their hands.” It is estimated that tomorrow’s young qualified worker can expect to change careers six times during his working life. If a worker learns a job today, within ten years or less, this job will probably disappear. The best way for people to prepare for these changes is through continuous training and education while they are looking for a job in their place of work.

I. COMPREHENSION [15 points]

          (BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT)

A. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (3 pts; 1.50 pts each)

1. Why are some Asian countries responsible for unemployment in America and Europe?
2. What are the advantages of using robots and computers in factories?
3. Why can tomorrow’s qualified workers expect to change careers or expect their job to disappear?

B. COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES (3 pts, 1.50 each)

1. Jobs nowadays require the worker to use both……………………
2. Continuous training and education are necessary if a worker……….

C. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH ONE WORD IN EACH BLANK FROM THE TEXT (3pts;1 each)

 Nowadays, firms………………………..on machinery: robots, computers, etc. So to keep a place in a changing job market, one should be armed with………………………….training and education. Otherwise, he/she will run the risk of becoming………………………..

D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS (4 pts; 1 each)

1. Money that the government gives to jobless people (paragraph 1)………………..
2. Pushed (paragraph 2)………………………
3. Exhausting (paragraph 3)………………
4. Throughout (paragraph 3)………………

E. WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO (2pts; 1 each)

1. Them (paragraph 1)………………………………………
2. His  (paragraph 3)………………………………………….

II. LANGUAGE [15 points]

A. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM TEH LIST BELOW (3pts)

challenges – networking – vital – preserve – progress – go up

1. No …………………………will happen if developing countries do not join their efforts in all fields.
2. During Ramadan, the prices of some products………………………..because of the increasing demand for them.
3. Good governance and the involvement of youth and women are ……………………..for our development. 

B. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS BETWEEN BRACKETS (3pts; 1 each)

1. Morocco has made a lot of (improve)…………………………………..in the field of ICT.
2. The TV should have an (education)………………………………..and informative role.
3. Selling drugs like Hashish in schools is entirely (legal)……………..

C. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THEIR CORRECT FORM (3pts; 1 each)

1. You (should/tell)……………………………..your parents that you are coming with us to the party.
2. By the end of the next month, I (learn)……………………………..many useful English idioms.
3. If I (know)……………………………….you would come, I would have gone to the airport to meet you.

D.REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN (4pts)

     1. Although I worked in that company for many years, I was fired a month ago.

           In spite of ……………

     2. It was impossible that Karim failed the exam. He prepared well.

           Karim ………………

    3. ” The government is going to take serious measures to stop the brain drain phenomenon.”

           A minister said……………

    4. You should learn English seriously this year. 

English …………

E. MATCH THE FUNCTIONS (NUMBERS) WITH WHAT THEY EXPRESS (LETTERS) (2 pts)

1. I don’t see eye to eye with you.

2. If only he hasn’t refused that offer.

3. You’ve passed the BAC.”Congratulation!”

4. Do you see what I mean?

a. Responding to good news.

b. Expressing regret.

c. Giving clarification & checking for understanding.

d. Disagreeing.

II.WRITING [10 POINTS]

 “Many students leave school early before they are 16. There are many causes and consequences of students dropping out of school.”

Write a letter to the editor of your school magazine about the causes and consequences of this phenomenon and suggest some measures to reduce its harmful effects.

Answers To English Test – Unemployment

I. COMPREHENSION [15 points]

A. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (3 pts; 1.50 pts each)

1. Some Asian countries are responsible for unemployment in America and Europe because they produce better quality goods at a minimum cost, which leads to competition and forces thousands of factories in America and Europe to close or reduce the number of their workers.
2. The advantages of using robots and computers in factories are that they make work easier and faster, and they can do work that is no longer necessary for humans to do.
3. Tomorrow’s qualified workers can expect to change careers or expect their job to disappear because the job market is fast-changing, and if a worker learns a job today, within ten years or less, this job will probably disappear.

B. COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES (3 pts, 1.50 each)

1. Jobs nowadays require the worker to use both their hands and their heads.
2. Continuous training and education are necessary if a worker wants to prepare for changes in the job market and adapt to a fast-changing job market.

C. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH ONE WORD IN EACH BLANK FROM THE TEXT (3pts;1 each)

 Nowadays, firms rely on machinery: robots, computers, etc. So to keep a place in a changing job market, one should be armed with continuous training and education. Otherwise, he/she will run the risk of becoming unemployed.

D. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS THAT MEAN THE SAME AS (4 pts; 1 each)

• On the dole.
• Forced
• Physically tiring.
• During

E. WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO (2pts; 1 each)

• (more than twenty million) workers.
• Young qualified worker.

I. COMPREHENSION [15 points]

A. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM TEH LIST BELOW (3pts)

1. No progress will happen if developing countries do not join their efforts in all fields.
2. During Ramadan, the prices of some products go up because of the increasing demand for them.
3. Good governance and the involvement of youth and women are vital for our development.

B. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS BETWEEN BRACKETS (3pts; 1 each)

1. Morocco has made a lot of improvements in the field of ICT.
2. The TV should have an educational and informative role.
3. Selling drugs like Hashish in schools is entirely illegal.

C. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THEIR CORRECT FORM (3pts; 1 each)

1. You should tell your parents that you are coming with us to the party.
2. By the end of the next month, I will have learned many useful English idioms.
3. If I had known you would come, I would have gone to the airport to meet you.

D.REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN (4pts)

1. In spite of working in that company for many years, I was fired a month ago.
2. Karim couldn’t have failed the exam. He prepared well.
3. A minister said that the government was going to take serious measures to stop the brain drain phenomenon.”
4. English should be learned seriously this year.

E. MATCH THE FUNCTIONS (NUMBERS) WITH WHAT THEY EXPRESS (LETTERS) (2 pts)

1. d. Disagreeing.
2. b. Expressing regret.
3. a. Responding to good news.
4. c. Giving Clarification & checking for understanding.

II.WRITING [10 points]

Dear Editor,

I am writing to address the issue of early school dropout among students before the age of 16. This problem has various causes and consequences that need attention.

The reasons behind students leaving their schools are multifaceted. Some students face financial challenges that make it difficult for them to continue with their studies. Others lack the necessary family support or struggle academically, leading to frustration and a sense of hopelessness. Additionally, some students may simply feel disconnected from the learning environment and lose interest in their studies. Whatever the reason, dropping out of school can have serious long-term consequences, limiting opportunities and exacerbating social inequalities.

Proactive measures can be taken to reduce the harmful effects of early school dropout. Financial assistance and scholarships can alleviate financial burdens. Creating a supportive and inclusive school environment with personalized academic support and counseling can address individual challenges. Engaging curriculum content and partnerships with local communities and businesses can offer vocational training programs and mentorship opportunities. Lastly, raising awareness among parents, educators, and students about the long-term benefits of education is crucial.

By addressing the causes and implementing these measures, we can strive for equal opportunities and a brighter future for all students.

Sincerely Yours

[Your Name]