English Test – CoronaVirus Covid-19

English Test CoronaVirus Covid-19

1- Coronavirus (CoV) is a large family of viruses that causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that is not previously identified in humans. The latest version of the family Covid-19

2- Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. 

3- On December 29, 2019, Chinese authorities identified a cluster of similar cases of pneumonia in the city of Wuhan in China. These cases were soon determined to be caused by a novel coronavirus that was later named SARS-CoV-2.3 or COVID-19. The first cases of COVID-19 outside of China were identified on January 13, 2020, in Thailand, and on January 16, 2020, in Japan.

4- The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every six people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illnesses. People with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention

5- Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday, March 2, 2020, that it had confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a Moroccan citizen living in Italy. The second confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Morocco On Thursday, March 5, 2020. The second person infected with coronavirus is also a Moroccan citizen who returned from Italy late Wednesday. Both cases are receiving medical treatment and are currently subject to quarantine at a hospital in Casablanca.

6- Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing and sneezing.

Adapted from several online resources

I. COMPREHENSION (15 points)

A. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT

1. Name some examples of coronavirus from the text.
2. How to know if someone is infected with coronavirus?
3. Where did the confirmed cases of Corona in Morocco come from?
4. What should one do to keep safe from COVID-19?

B. ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER.

1. Coronavirus is a unique virus.
2. The source of coronavirus is humans.
3. The cases identified in Wuhan were of a former coronavirus type
4. The verified cases of COVID-19 in Morocco are left free to move and travel.

 C. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR PHRASES MEANING THE SAME AS.

1. Numerous (paragraph 2): ……………………………..
2. Sick (paragraph 5): ……………………………..

D. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO?

1. That (paragraph 1): ………………
2. It (paragraph 5): ……………………

E. COMPLETE THE TABLE WITH INFORMATION FROM THE TEXT.

Dates	Event
29 December 2019
January 16, 2020
March 5, 2020

II. LANGUAGE (15 points)

A. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST. (2 PT) 

Who – whose – where – which – whom

The United Nations …………………….was established soon after the second world war is an organization ……………. goals are to solve conflicts among nations and keep peace in the world. 

B. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB FROM THE LIST. (2 pts)

set up – write down – grow up – log on – stand for

1. You can’t…………………………… to your Facebook account if you forget your password.
2. Samir wants to ………………………. his own import-export business.

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

1. “Can you pick up the kids at twelve?” the husband asked.

The husband asked his wife ………………

2. The company will test a new data system.

A new data system ……………………

3. “Did you enjoy the party?” Youssef asked Driss.

Youssef wanted to know ………………………………

4. I can’t watch this film because I don’t have a DVD player.

If only ………………………………………………

D. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE: (3pts)

Noura (not/be) ………………… sure when she was going to have the Internet at home. Yesterday, she (have)…………… a delightful surprise. When she got home, her father (already/ connect) …………. her to the Internet.

E. JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. (2 pts)

1. My brother came home early. He wanted to watch the football match. (so as to)
2. ……………………………………………………
3. Jawad read the instructions carefully. He wasn’t able to install the printer. (Although)
4. ……………………………………………………

F. WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS? (2 pts)

1. Your friend: I’ve just bought a new electric guitar.
2. You : (Respond to this good news) ……………………………
3. Your classmate lent you a dictionary, but you lost it.
4. You: (Apologize) ………………………………………

III. WRITING

Technology has undoubtedly changed our daily life.

Please write a short article for your school magazine about a technological invention you think is the most important and explain how it helps you. (Approximately 150 words)

These questions may help you:

• What is the invention? – Why is it important?
• What do you use it for? – How does it help you?
• Why would you recommend it to your schoolmates? etc

Key Answers to English Test – CoronaVirus Covid-19

I. COMPREHENSION (15 points)

A. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS FROM THE TEXT

1. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
2. Fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches, pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea.
3. The confirmed cases of Corona in Morocco came from Italy.
4. Regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing, and thoroughly cooking meat and eggs.

B. ARE THESE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER.

1. FALSE. There are many types of coronavirus mentioned in the text.
2. FALSE. Coronaviruses are zoonotic.
3. FALSE. These cases were soon determined to be caused by a novel coronavirus that was later named SARS-CoV-2.3 or COVID-19.
4. FALSE. Both cases are receiving medical treatment and are currently subject to quarantine at a hospital in Casablanca.

 C. FIND IN THE TEXT WORDS OR PHRASES MEANING THE SAME AS.

1. Numerous (paragraph 2): Several
2. Sick (paragraph 5): Infected

D. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO?

1. That (paragraph 1): A novel coronavirus (nCoV)
2. It (paragraph 5): Morocco’s Ministry of Health

II. LANGUAGE (15 points)

A. FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST. (2 PT) 

Who – whose – where – which – whom

The United Nations which was established soon after the second world war, is an organization whose goals are to solve conflicts among nations and keep peace in the world.

B. FILL IN EACH GAP WITH AN APPROPRIATE PHRASAL VERB FROM THE LIST. (2 pts)

set up – write down – grow up – log on – stand for

1. You can’t log on to your Facebook account if you forget your password.
2. Samir wants to set up his own import-export business.

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

1. The husband asked his wife if she could pick up the kids at twelve.
2. A new data system will be tested by the company.
3. Youssef asked Driss if he had enjoyed the party.
4. If only I had a DVD player, I could watch this film.

D. PUT THE VERBS BETWEEN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE: (3pts)

Noura was not sure when she was going to have the Internet at home. Yesterday, she had a very pleasant surprise. When she got home, her father had already connected her to the Internet.

E. JOIN THE PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. (2 pts)

1. My brother came home early so as to watch the football match.
2. Although Jawad read the instructions carefully, he wasn’t able to install the printer.

F. WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS? (2 pts)

1. Your friend: I’ve just bought a new electric guitar.
You: That’s great! Congratulations on your new electric guitar!

2. Your classmate lent you a dictionary, but you lost it.
You: I’m really sorry. I apologize for losing the dictionary you lent me.