Baccalaureate English National Exam Sciences June 2021

A. Choose the best answer. (1 pt)

a. an invention for the visually-impaired.
The whole text describes a smart suitcase for visually-impaired people.

B. Answer these questions. (3 pts)

1. When she was pushing a suitcase in front of her during a business trip.
2. It will be responsible for the tactile technology.
3. In 2022.

C. Fill in the chart with the right information from the text. (1 pt)

IBM Japan → the Artificial Intelligence integrated into the suitcase.
Shimizu → the navigation system.
Omron → image recognition and detection techniques.

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

1. True. “There are canes and guide dogs to lead them around obstacles.” (paragraph 2)
2. True. “It will also notify users if friends approach.” (paragraph 3)
3. False. Mitsubishi Motors is responsible for automotive technologies; Omron is responsible for image recognition. (paragraph 5)

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

1. …a problem for visually-impaired people.
2. audio system

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

1. independently
2. prototype
3. danger

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

1. (The) canes and (the) guide dogs
2. The smart suitcase

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

1. because
   because introduces the reason.
2. which
   which refers to a thing (the vaccine).

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

management · successful

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

1. humor
   sense of humor is the fixed expression.
2. keep on
   keep on + -ing = continue.

D. Rewrite the sentences as indicated. (3 pts)

1. All the candidates have been interviewed online by the jury.
2. Danny advised his friend to buy a laptop instead of a tablet.
3. In spite of being from a poor background, Saida managed to pursue her higher education.

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

will have served · was working

F. Match each expression to its appropriate function. (2 pts)

1. d. making a suggestion
2. c. disagreeing
3. b. making a request
4. a. asking for opinion

G. Complete the following exchanges. (2 pts)

1. I’m terribly sorry. I’ll check it again and send you a corrected version.
2. You should install a PDF reader. / Why don’t you download a free PDF reader?

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

Many tourists like to visit Morocco for different reasons. First, the country has a beautiful and varied nature, with beaches, mountains and the desert. Second, its historic cities, such as Marrakech and Fez, attract visitors who love culture and architecture. Moreover, Moroccan food is delicious and famous all over the world. Finally, Moroccan people are very friendly and welcoming. For all these reasons, Morocco is an unforgettable destination.

Task 2: Write a short article for your school magazine. (6 pts)

How Technology Has Made My Life Easier

Modern technology has changed our lives in many positive ways. In my own life, it has made many things easier and faster.

First of all, the Internet helps me with my studies. I can search for information in seconds and watch online lessons when I do not understand something. Moreover, my smartphone allows me to keep in touch with my family and friends wherever they are. In addition, I can use apps to translate words, find directions and even learn languages. Technology also saves time: I do not need to go to the bank or to the shops for many things anymore, because I can pay and order online.

In conclusion, modern technology has made my life easier, but we must use it wisely and not spend too much time on screens.