Baccalaureate English National Exam Arts July 2021: practise the full Moroccan national English exam for the Arts stream, session July 2021, with interactive questions, instant checking, an answer key and a free PDF with answers. For official information about national exams, visit the Moroccan Ministry of National Education.
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Baccalaureate English National Exam Arts July 2021: Interactive Practice
English National Exam — Arts July 2021
Interactive practice: Reading (15 pts) · Language (15 pts) · Writing (10 pts)
[1] The year 2020 was a school year like no other. Because of COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students and thousands of classes moved to online learning. This shift was not easy as teachers and students faced technical and logistical difficulties. Despite these challenges, students and teachers have found opportunities for innovation, social connection and growth.
[2] Minnesota Virtual Academy in USA is entirely online since 1999, The academy is a public school that serves about 2,800 students. Shelley Gates, assistant principal, said that the academy is unique because many students can avoid bullying, misbehavior, lack of concentration and any other barriers that can prevent learning. “We have noticed that this online experience is successful. When students eliminate outside distractions from their learning environment, they focus more and do well,” she added.
[3] Ted is now a student at the academy. “In my previous school, I found it hard to stay engaged and I didn’t feel supported by my teachers. My family and I knew we had to do something about it. My sister had already joined Minnesota Virtual Academy, and she was doing well academically and mentally throughout the pandemic. So, I decided to move to the same school. It’s been great so far. I feel secure, healthy and I’m learning better.” he said.
[4] Indiana Digital Learning School (IDLS) is another online public school, serving primary and secondary school students. This year, an additional 2,000 students enrolled because of COVID-19. “Our students have a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday and they attend a minimum of five classes a day,” said Lewis, the school principal. The school also provides students with all the supplies they need to ensure they learn at no cost. All students get a laptop, a printer, books and a science kit. Diana, a university teacher, has just moved her daughter Ann to the school. Ann was uncomfortable wearing a mask all day, sometimes even developing a rash on her face. Things have changed a lot for her. “I like it more because I learn better,” said Ann.
[5] Steven Morris, a math teacher at IDLS, has started his own YouTube channel to offer online lessons to his students. In an interview with Fox TV, Morris said he created the channel shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I remember how lost I was when I first started online learning. Thanks to our teacher’s channel, things are different now. My friends and I enjoy online learning a lot. It’s more autonomous, flexible and fun,” said Tom, one of Steven’s students.
A. Choose the right answer. (1 pt)
The text is about:
B. Are these sentences true or false? Justify. (3 pts)
1. Students at Minnesota Virtual Academy study both online and face-to-face during the pandemic.
2. The number of students joining Indiana Digital Learning School increased during the pandemic.
3. Students at Indiana Digital Learning School study the whole week.
C. Answer the following questions. (3 pts)
1. What difficulties did Ted face in his previous school?
2. Why does Indiana Digital Learning School offer students school supplies?
3. What does Tom like about online learning?
D. Complete the sentences with information from the text. (2 pts)
1. … are some problems students can avoid by joining Minnesota Virtual Academy.
2. Steven Morris created a YouTube channel because he wanted to …
E. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as: (3 pts)
1. distance (paragraph 2):
2. safe (paragraph 3):
3. organize (paragraph 4):
F. What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (3 pts)
1. this shift (paragraph 1):
2. the academy (paragraph 3):
3. her (paragraph 4):
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the lists. (2 pts)
1. Bill managed to climb the mountain his old age.
2. It’s very cold today. Do you think it snow?
3. Nancy her mother. They look exactly the same.
4. What did you do with the money I gave you?
B. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list. (2 pts)
equal · gender · generation · civil · high
1. Misunderstanding between old and young people is often due to gap.
2. Encouraging small businesses is a priority for the ministry of finance.
C. Put the words in brackets in the correct form. (2 pts)
1. The presentation was about management and (leader) skills.
2. The number of (unemployment) people has increased all over the world due to COVID-19.
D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (2 pts)
1. Peter (write) the report when the boss (call) him for an urgent meeting yesterday.
2. Lina: I (just / receive) a message from Kate. She’s on the plane. We need to hurry up.
Ted: Don’t worry, by the time her plane lands we (arrive) at the airport.
E. Rewrite the sentences as suggested. (3 pts)
Computer engineers are designing more sophisticated robots.
More sophisticated robots
“The number of foreign students in Morocco has increased,” said the minister.
The minister said
Alberto is saving money. He wants to buy a new car.
Alberto is saving money so that
F. Match each expression to its appropriate function. (2 pts)
1. “You’re right! I was wrong about it. Sorry.”
2. “What do you think about experimenting on animals?”
3. “Why don’t you consult a lawyer about this problem?”
4. “Would you mind opening the window, please?”
G. What would you say in the following situations? (2 pts)
1. You are in a conference room. The person next to you is talking aloud on the phone.
You: (complain about it) …
2. Your friend cannot decide on what to buy for his brother’s birthday.
You: (make a suggestion) …
Task 1: Complete the following paragraph. (4 pts)
There are a lot of things I like to share with my friends on WhatsApp …
Task 2: Write an article about fast food. (6 pts)
Nowadays, fast food is becoming more and more popular. Write a short article for your school magazine explaining why many people prefer to eat fast food. Give your opinion about this eating habit.
Answer key: Reading, Language and Writing
Reading
A. Choose the right answer. (1 pt)
c. people’s experiences with online learning.
Ted, Ann and Tom tell how they experienced online learning.
B. Are these sentences true or false? Justify. (3 pts)
- False. “Minnesota Virtual Academy in USA is entirely online since 1999.” (paragraph 2)
- True. “This year, an additional 2,000 students enrolled because of COVID-19.” (paragraph 4)
- True. “Our students have a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.” (paragraph 4)
C. Answer the following questions. (3 pts)
- He found it hard to stay engaged and he didn’t feel supported by his teachers.
- To ensure that they learn at no cost.
- He likes that it is more autonomous, flexible and fun.
D. Complete the sentences with information from the text. (2 pts)
- Bullying, misbehavior and lack of concentration (and any other barriers that prevent learning)
- offer online lessons to his students.
E. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as: (3 pts)
- online (virtual)
- secure
- schedule
F. What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (3 pts)
- Moving to online learning
- Minnesota Virtual Academy
- Ann (Diana’s daughter)
Language
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the lists. (2 pts)
- in spite of
- will
- takes after
- which
B. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list. (2 pts)
- generation
- high
C. Put the words in brackets in the correct form. (2 pts)
leadership · unemployed
D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (2 pts)
was writing · called · have just received · will have arrived
E. Rewrite the sentences as suggested. (3 pts)
- More sophisticated robots are being designed by computer engineers.
- The minister said (that) the number of foreign students in Morocco had increased.
- Alberto is saving money so that he can buy a new car.
F. Match each expression to its appropriate function. (2 pts)
- apologizing
- asking for opinion
- giving advice
- making a request
G. What would you say in the following situations? (2 pts)
- Excuse me, could you please talk more quietly? You’re disturbing everybody.
- Why don’t you buy him a book or a football shirt?
Writing
Task 1: Complete the following paragraph. (4 pts)
There are a lot of things I like to share with my friends on WhatsApp. First, I share photos and videos of funny moments. Second, I send them useful information about our lessons and homework. Moreover, we organize outings and talk about our plans for the weekend. Finally, I share good news and encourage my friends when they feel sad.
Task 2: Write an article about fast food. (6 pts)
Why Do People Prefer Fast Food?
Fast food is becoming more and more popular all over the world. There are several reasons for this.
First, it is quick: people with busy lives do not have time to cook. Second, it is cheap and available everywhere. Moreover, many young people like its taste and enjoy eating it with their friends.
In my opinion, fast food is not a good habit because it contains a lot of fat and sugar and can cause obesity. We should eat it only from time to time and prefer healthy home-made meals.
Download the full exam (Reading, Language and Writing) with the answers as a PDF.
Source: Moroccan Baccalaureate English National Exam, Arts, July 2021 session. The score counts only the questions that can be checked automatically; open answers (chart, sentences, dialogues, writing) are for self-checking against the model answers. More than one correct answer is often possible.
Exam Tips and Key Vocabulary
What this exam tests
The reading text of the July 2021 Arts exam is about people’s experiences with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper tests Reading, Language and Writing, so read the text twice before answering and base every answer on the text.
Key vocabulary from the text
- online learning: التعلم عن بعد
- pandemic: جائحة
- logistical: لوجستي
- barrier: عائق
- distraction: تشتيت
- engaged: منخرط
- enrolled: سجل
- supplies: لوازم
- autonomous: مستقل
- secure: آمن
Grammar points in this exam
- In spite of, will and relative pronouns
- Phrasal verbs (take after)
- Word formation (leadership, unemployed)
- Past continuous, present perfect and future perfect
- Passive progressive, reported speech and so that
- Language functions
Revise these structures: the Language section of this exam is built on them.
Writing tips
The writing paper has two tasks. In task 1, continue the paragraph about what you share on WhatsApp. In task 2, write an article explaining why people prefer fast food and give your opinion.
FAQ
Where can I download this exam with answers?
Use the download button under the exam: the PDF contains the original exam pages and a one-page answer key.
Are the answers on this page official?
No. They are model answers written for practice; any appropriate answer is accepted.
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