Baccalaureate English National Exam Humanities June 2016: practise the full Moroccan national English exam for the Humanities stream, session June 2016, 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 Humanities June 2016: Interactive Practice
English National Exam — Humanities June 2016
Interactive practice: Reading (15 pts) · Language (15 pts) · Writing (10 pts)
[1] Morocco is the biggest importer of energy in North Africa. With growing energy consumption, Morocco is trying alternative solutions to meet its demands while keeping the environment clean. Moreover, the country aims at becoming a major producer of renewable energy.
[2] Morocco has wind energy production of over 800 megawatts already in operation and has recently inaugurated Africa’s largest wind farm. As for hydroelectric power (energy generated from water), Morocco has programmed a new station of energy transfer by pumping water in the region of Agadir. This station will be operational in 2020.
[3] Yet, the perfect answer to the country’s heavy energy demands is the solar power plants. As world leaders were discussing the effects of climate change in Paris Conference, Morocco had already started a very ambitious clean energy project, named “Noor” in the area of Ouarzazate, taking advantage of the Sahara sunshine. It is the largest solar power production facility in the world.
[4] With a capacity of 580 megawatts, Noor power station is expected to occupy a space as big as the city of Rabat and provide electricity to 1 million homes. It is the fruit of the country’s efforts in recent years to reduce dependence on imported energy. The first phase of the project, Noor 1, is already operating. This first station alone can produce a power equivalent to 160 megawatts and provide energy to 650,000 locals from sunrise until three hours after sunset. Noor 2 and Noor 3 will follow soon. Environmentally, once the three plants are operational, gas emissions should decrease significantly.
[5] Renewable energy in Morocco is also contributing to the development of job creation and the improvement of social services. Noor 1 alone has created around 1,000 jobs in the region of Ouarzazate. Moreover, the millions of dollars spent on importing oil will now be used to finance social services such as building more schools and hospitals.
[6] In order to sustain our development and keep a better future for the coming generations, we need to make our energy sector cleaner. Morocco is a shining example to follow with regards to solar and wind energy in Africa. The 2016 conference on climate change, which is to be hosted in Marrakech, will further highlight Morocco’s efforts to become a leader in the use of renewable energies.
A. Are these statements true or false? Justify. (2 pts)
1. Morocco has a new project to produce energy from water.
2. Noor 1 can provide local people with energy all day and night.
B. Match each main idea with its corresponding paragraph. (3 pts)
a. Social and economic benefits of renewable energy in Morocco:
b. Morocco is a leading example for renewable energy in Africa:
c. Description of Noor project:
C. Answer these questions. (2 pts)
1. Name two types of renewable energy mentioned in the text.
2. What was the aim of Paris Conference?
D. Complete the following sentences. (2 pts)
1. Ouarzazate is an ideal place for Noor project because
2. Morocco will use the money spent on importing oil to
E. What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 pts)
1. the country (paragraph 1):
2. This first station (paragraph 4):
F. Find in the text words or expressions that mean almost the same as: (2 pts)
1. increasing (paragraph 1):
2. the result (paragraph 4):
G. Choose the best answer. (2 pts)
The writer is:
A. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list. (2 pts)
whom · whose · who
1. Not all children have family problems drop out of school.
preparing · prepare · to prepare
2. You’d better well for the interview if you want to get the job.
B. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list. (2 pts)
stability · illiteracy · heritage · mortality · education
1. One of the goals of UNESCO is to protect the cultural in the world.
2. Thanks to vaccination against malaria, child has been reduced in Africa.
C. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. (2 pts)
John: I’m sorry Peter. I couldn’t see you off. When I got to the airport, your plane (already / take off) .
Peter: Don’t worry. I’ll try (meet) you when I come back.
D. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given. (3 pts)
Schools should give music lessons to children.
Music lessons
“I’ll help Ahmed to improve his English,” said the teacher.
The teacher promised
Mark didn’t apply for the job because he didn’t get his diploma on time.
If Mark
E. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. (2 pts)
1. Moroccan (invest) in renewable energy is a leading example in Africa.
2. Governments must (cooperation) to fight the Zika epidemic.
F. Match each expression with its appropriate function. (2 pts)
expressing regret · expressing ability · giving advice · making a suggestion
1. “Shall we take the bus to work, Ted?”
2. “It’s a pity we can’t travel together.”
G. Complete the following exchanges. (2 pts)
1. Your friend: My father has just bought a new apartment.
You: …
2. Your friend: People should use public transport instead of their own cars. What do you think?
You: …
Task 1: Complete the following email. (4 pts)
Hi Jane,
You said you’re looking for a nice place to spend your holiday. Well, I advise you to visit Morocco for the following reasons. First, …
I hope you can make it. You’ll certainly enjoy your stay here.
Take care.
Task 2: Write a thank-you letter to a teacher. (6 pts)
One of your teachers has helped you a lot with your studies. Write a thank-you letter to him/her and explain how he/she has helped you. (Start with: Dear teacher,)
Answer key: Reading, Language and Writing
Reading
A. Are these statements true or false? Justify. (2 pts)
- True. “Morocco has programmed a new station of energy transfer by pumping water in the region of Agadir.” (paragraph 2)
- False. It provides energy “from sunrise until three hours after sunset.” (paragraph 4)
B. Match each main idea with its corresponding paragraph. (3 pts)
- Paragraph 5
- Paragraph 6
- Paragraph 4
C. Answer these questions. (2 pts)
- Wind energy and solar energy (hydroelectric power is also mentioned).
- To discuss the effects of climate change.
D. Complete the following sentences. (2 pts)
- …it allows Morocco to take advantage of the Sahara sunshine.
- …finance social services such as building more schools and hospitals.
E. What do the underlined words in the text refer to? (2 pts)
- Morocco (note: the original exam says “paragraph 3”, but the underlined phrase is in paragraph 1)
- Noor 1
F. Find in the text words or expressions that mean almost the same as: (2 pts)
- growing
- the fruit
G. Choose the best answer. (2 pts)
2. enthusiastic about Noor project.
He calls it ambitious and a shining example to follow.
Language
A. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list. (2 pts)
- who
- prepare
B. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list. (2 pts)
- heritage
- mortality
C. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. (2 pts)
had already taken off · to meet
D. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words given. (3 pts)
- Music lessons should be given to children by schools.
- The teacher promised to help Ahmed to improve his English.
- If Mark had got his diploma on time, he would have applied for the job.
E. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. (2 pts)
investment · cooperate
F. Match each expression with its appropriate function. (2 pts)
- making a suggestion
- expressing regret
G. Complete the following exchanges. (2 pts)
- Congratulations! That’s wonderful news. I’m very happy for him.
- I agree with you. In my opinion, public transport reduces traffic and pollution.
Writing
Task 1: Complete the following email. (4 pts)
First, Morocco has a very nice weather and beautiful beaches where you can swim and relax. Second, there are many historical cities such as Marrakech and Fez, which you will love to visit. Moreover, Moroccans are very friendly and the food is delicious. Finally, it is not expensive, so you can enjoy your holiday without spending a lot of money.
Task 2: Write a thank-you letter to a teacher. (6 pts)
Dear teacher,
I am writing to thank you for everything you have done for me this year. You have helped me a lot with my studies and I will never forget your kindness.
First, your explanations are always clear and simple, so I now understand lessons that I found difficult before. Second, you gave me extra exercises and advice, and you encouraged me when I felt discouraged. Thanks to you, my marks have improved and I have become more confident.
Once again, thank you very much for your patience and support.
Yours sincerely,
Nadia
Download the full exam (Reading, Language and Writing) with the answers as a PDF.
Source: Moroccan Baccalaureate English National Exam, Humanities, June 2016 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 June 2016 Humanities exam is about renewable energy in Morocco and the Noor solar project. 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
- renewable energy: طاقة متجددة
- wind farm: حقل رياح
- solar power plant: محطة طاقة شمسية
- capacity: قدرة
- megawatt: ميغاواط
- emissions: انبعاثات
- dependence: اعتماد
- sustain: يدعم / يحافظ على
- hydroelectric: كهرومائي
- climate change: تغير المناخ
Grammar points in this exam
- Relative pronoun who and the bare infinitive after you’d better
- Vocabulary (heritage, mortality)
- Past perfect and verb patterns
- Passive voice, promise and third conditional
- Word formation (investment, cooperate) and 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 email to Jane with reasons to visit Morocco. In task 2, write a thank-you letter to a teacher and explain how he/she helped you.
FAQ
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No. They are model answers written for practice; any appropriate answer is accepted.
