Baccalaureate English National Exam Humanities July 2021

A. Choose the right answer. (1 pt)

b. a successful woman with Down syndrome.
The text tells the inspiring story of Megan, who graduated from college and works as a teacher.

B. Answer these questions. (3 pts)

1. She specialized in education.
2. Because she graduated with a degree in education that year.
3. How to face challenges.

C. Are these statements true or false? Justify. (3 pts)

1. True. “Megan is 31 years old and the youngest of six siblings.” (paragraph 1)
2. False. She attended public schools “where she was included in regular classes.” (paragraph 2)
3. True. The principal “is determined to make sure that I am successful.” (paragraph 3)

D. Complete the following sentences. (2 pts)

1. …help children in the same way her teachers helped her.
2. …she serves as an advocate for health and inclusion programs for people with intellectual disabilities (and she contributes and gives back).

E. Pick out from the text phrases or expressions which show that: (2 pts)

1. “Her parents and siblings never treated her like she had a disability.”
2. “She is training hard for the Special Olympics swimming competition.”

F. Find in the text words which mean the same as: (2 pts)

1. accomplishment
2. advocate

G. What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 pts)

1. Employment
2. Nancy (Megan’s sister)

A. Fill in the blanks with the right words from the list. (2 pts)

log on · stand for

B. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (2 pts)

dangerous · reaction

C. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the lists. (2 pts)

1. who
2. can

D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (2 pts)

had changed · will have disappeared

E. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given. (3 pts)

1. Bill is looking for a part-time job so as to save some money for his vacation.
2. A new logo was designed by us for our product.
3. The manager said that Nadia had made considerable progress in her new job.

F. Choose the most appropriate response. (2 pts)

1. c. It’s not a problem.
   Lucy accepts the apology.
2. b. Good idea!
   The wife accepts the suggestion.

G. Complete the following exchanges appropriately. (2 pts)

1. You should see a doctor. You’d better not carry heavy things.
2. I disagree. In my opinion, pocket money teaches children how to manage money.

Task 1: Complete the paragraph. (4 pts)

I think that a good teacher should have several qualities. First, he or she should be patient and kind with students. Second, a good teacher should explain the lessons clearly and use different methods. In addition, he or she should be fair and respect everybody. Finally, a good teacher should motivate students to love learning.

Task 2: Write an article about fast food. (6 pts)

Why Is Fast Food So Popular?

Nowadays, many people eat fast food every day. There are several reasons for this. First, it is quick, so people with busy schedules do not have to cook. Second, it is cheap and available everywhere. Moreover, young people like the taste and the friendly atmosphere of fast food restaurants.

In my opinion, this eating habit is dangerous. Fast food contains too much fat, sugar and salt, and it can cause obesity and heart problems. I think we should eat it only occasionally and choose healthy meals most of the time.