Baccalaureate English National Exam Sciences July 2022

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

1. False. “His passion for science started… with a fascination for geology.” (paragraph 1)
2. True. “Around 95% of batteries produced globally use Yazami’s technology.” (paragraph 3)
3. True. “He is currently the Principal Scientist at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.” (paragraph 5)

B. Answer these questions. (3 pts)

1. His discovery that lithium can be stored into graphite was a turning point in battery history; it led to the lithium-graphite anode used in rechargeable batteries.
2. It took more than a decade.
3. Because Yazami did not get a copyright (the French government did not consider the invention as a major one).

C. Complete the following sentences with information from the text. (2 pts)

1. …last for up to ten years instead of five (and be charged in 10 minutes).
2. …he is 67 years old.

D. Pick out from the text phrases or sentences which show that (2 pts)

1. “His professors were very supportive.”
2. “The equivalent of a Nobel Prize for engineers.”

E. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as (3 pts)

1. key
2. ameliorating
3. dedicated

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

1. (Yazami’s) invention
2. Singapore

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

treatment · moral

B. Fill in the gaps with the right words from the list. (2 pts)

launch · foreign

C. Rewrite the sentences as indicated. (4 pts)

1. The book did not sell well in spite of being cheap.
2. The room will be cleaned after the party.
3. The neighbor wanted to know if Amina had called the doctor.
4. The journal wouldn’t have rejected Amal’s article if she hadn’t used impolite language.

D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. (3 pts)

broke · will have painted · joining

E. Match each expression with its appropriate function. (2 pts)

1. e. Asking for opinion
2. d. Making a request
3. b. Asking for clarification
4. c. Giving advice

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

1. I’ve just passed my driving test! / I got the highest mark in the exam!
2. Why don’t we spend the weekend in Essaouira? / How about going to Essaouira this weekend?

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

There are many things I would like my school administration to change. First, I would like them to build a bigger library with computers, because the present one is too small. Second, they should repair the playground and buy sports equipment so that students can practise more activities. Moreover, I think they should organize more clubs, such as theatre and English clubs. Finally, the school should provide healthier food in the canteen. If these changes happen, our school will be a better place to learn.

Task 2: Write a short article for a travel blog about your choice. (6 pts)

Travelling with Friends or Family?

Many people wonder whether it is better to travel with friends or with family. Personally, I prefer to travel with my friends.

First of all, friends share the same interests, so we can choose activities that we all enjoy, such as hiking or visiting museums. Moreover, travelling with friends is more fun because we laugh a lot and make unforgettable memories. Another reason is that we have more freedom: we can wake up late, change our plans and try new things without asking permission. In addition, sharing the costs makes the trip cheaper.

However, I also enjoy trips with my family from time to time. In conclusion, travelling with friends is the best choice for me because it is exciting and full of freedom.