Baccalaureate English National Exam Arts June 2026

I. Comprehension · A. Choose the best answer. (1 pt)

c. tell the story of an ambitious young Moroccan artisan.
The text follows Khalid from his apprenticeship in Taroudant to his workshop in Los Angeles. His emigration is only one part of the story.

B. Complete the chart with information from the text. (2 pts)

2015 → The year Khalid moved to Los Angeles.
60 → The surface of Khalid’s workshop in square meters (60 square meters).

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

1. False. He learned his craft in his hometown: “At the age of 14, Khalid began apprenticeship in his hometown with different shoemakers.” (paragraph 2)
2. False. He set up his own workshop: “Khalid managed to set up his workshop in a historic area of Los Angeles.” (paragraph 4)
3. True. “The new space had previously housed other cobblers, and Khalid became the 4th artisan to work there.” (paragraph 4)

D. Answer these questions. (3 pts)

1. He cleaned tools, maintained the workshop and bought cobbling materials.
2. He appreciated that students can study and work at the same time: he practised his craft during the day and attended classes in the evening.
3. He is making special pieces that celebrate the event and show Morocco’s rich artisanal legacy and craftsmanship to the world.

E. Complete the sentences with ideas from the text. (2 pts)

1. …patience, respect for elders and hard work.
2. …share his knowledge and promote the value of learning traditional crafts.

F. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as… (2 pts)

1. seeking
2. legacy

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

1. Khalid’s journey
2. Morocco hosting the 2030 World Cup

A. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the lists. (2 pts)

1. to pursue
   hope + to-infinitive.
2. get over
   To get over stress means to overcome it.

B. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list. (1 pt)

boost · loans

C. Put the words in brackets in the correct form. (2 pts)

independence · prosperous

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

1. had taken (past perfect: an action finished before another past action).
2. will have developed (future perfect: by 2030).

E. Rewrite the sentences as suggested. (4 pts)

1. Many historical monuments have been renovated by the government in the city.
2. The official promised (that) the government would make significant investments in green energies.
3. If Meriem had updated the anti-virus, her computer wouldn’t have crashed.
4. Despite facing many challenges in business, women manage to succeed. (Also accepted: Despite the many challenges they face in business, women manage to succeed.)

F. Choose the appropriate responses. (2 pts)

1. b. I am sorry to hear that!
   We show sympathy when we hear bad news.
2. c. My apologies!
   An agent apologises when a customer complains.

G. Complete the following exchange. (2 pts)

You: In my opinion, using AI to do class assignments is not a good idea because students stop thinking for themselves.
Your friend: I see your point, but AI can be useful if we use it to understand our lessons, not to copy answers.

Task 1: Complete the following paragraph. (4 pts)

Social media users often do many things that I find unacceptable. First, some people use bad language in their posts and comments, which offends others and spoils the online atmosphere. Second, many users share false news without checking it, so rumours spread very quickly. Moreover, some people post private photos of others without their permission, and this is a serious lack of respect. Finally, others bully and insult people online while hiding behind fake accounts. I think everyone should be polite and responsible on the Internet.

Task 2: Write an article for your school website. (6 pts)

Problems Students Face at School and How to Solve Them

Many students face difficulties at school that affect their results and their well-being. In this article, I will talk about three of them and suggest solutions.

First of all, stress is a major problem. Heavy timetables, homework and the fear of exams make students anxious and tired. To solve it, teachers should spread tests over the term, and students should organise their time and take regular breaks.

Another problem is bullying. Some students are insulted or excluded by their classmates, so they lose confidence and sometimes drop out. The administration should punish bullies and create a trusted counsellor that victims can talk to.

Finally, conflicts between students are common, especially because of rumours and misunderstandings. Organising mediation sessions and clubs where students work together can help them respect each other.

To conclude, if students, teachers and parents cooperate, our school can become a safer and happier place for everyone.