COMPOSITION DU PREMIER ANNÉE SCOLAIRE :2024-2025
DRE GRAND LOME SEMESTRE CLASSE:TD / C
ÉPREUVE D’ANGLAIS DURÉE: 3H Coef : 2
SECTION ONE: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Text:
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, are becoming
increasingly important as the world seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. These sources of
energy are constantly replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into
the air, making them a crucial part of the solution to the climate crisis.
The transition to renewable energy is driven by several factors, including the decreasing cost of
renewable technologies and the growing awareness of the environmental and health impacts of
fossil fuels. The cost of solar power, for example, has plummeted by 85 percent between 2010 and
2020, making it the cheapest power option in many parts of the world.
The benefits of renewable energy extend beyond environmental protection. Renewable energy
sources create jobs, reduce dependence on foreign energy sources, and improve air quality. The
shift towards renewable energy is not only a necessity for a sustainable future but also a significant
opportunity for economic growth and social progress.
While renewable energy sources offer numerous advantages, they also present challenges. One of
the main challenges is the intermittency of some renewable sources, such as solar and wind energy,
which are dependent on weather conditions. This intermittency can make it difficult to rely solely
on renewable energy for electricity generation, requiring the development of energy storage
solutions and smart grids to ensure a reliable energy supply.
Despite these challenges, the transition to renewable energy is essential for a sustainable future.
The rapid advancements in renewable energy technologies, coupled with government policies and
growing public awareness, are creating a momentum for a cleaner and a more sustainable energy
future.
QUESTIONS: (5pts)
1- Name three renewable energy sources from the text.
2- Renewable energy sources create jobs. True or False?
3- Provide a suitable title for the passage.
4- What are the benefits of renewable energies?
5- In your opinion, what are the risks if people continue using fossil fuels?
SECTION TWO: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE (4pts)
A- VOCABULARY (2 marks)
• Match the following words with their meanings:
1- Sustainable a-) a community of living organisms in a particular area.
2- Ecosystem b-) able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
3- Solar panels c-) renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals
4- Biomass d-) a device that convert sunlight into electricity
• Find verbs from:
5- Discrimination 6-) Enterprise
• Derive adjectives from:
7- To progress 8-) world
B- GRAMMAR (2marks)
• Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.
1- There is a wrong perception that women are less likely to succeed ……. business.
• Put the bracketed verbs into their correct tense.
2- It was three years since the mayor (build) that hospital.
3- If we had understood earlier, we (to go) to school of money.
• Fill in the gap with one of these words: because, however, therefore.
4- Democracy is a very difficult political regime; ---------, many people prefer it to the other
political systems.
• Put into active or passive voice.
5- Someone has put a wrong headline on this report.
• Complete sentence b- of the following pairs to have the same meaning as sentence a-
6- a- It would be advisable to see the managing director now.
b- You’d better………………….……………………….
7- a-Though some women are competent, many people resent their leadership.
b-Despite………………………………………………………………..
• Complete with the appropriate question tag.
8- Villagers hardly use modern technologies on their farm, ……………?
SECTION THREE: TRANSLATION (3 marks)
Translate the following passage into good French.
There are different political systems, but many countries have chosen democracy. They think it is
the best system of governance. It can effectively lead to development because it gives priority to
citizen’s needs and welfare.
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (8marks)
Last week, you and two of your classmates who are members of the Youth Association called
‘MAPUTO’, one of the associations which promotes organic farming in your country, took part in
an important meeting at Sarakawa Hotel. The main objectives of that meeting were to invite all
members of the association, mostly farmers, to think about the use of new practices and techniques
left by modern agriculture, in order to protect human health against some negative and harmful
effects.
1- Write an article of about 10 lines to be published in your school magazine on the importance
of promoting organic farming in your country. You are Ali Alidou, a member of Youth
Association. (4 marks)
2- Write a paragraph of about 10 lines comparing traditional agriculture to modern one in
terms of farming techniques, tools, and productivity. (4 marks)
Marking scheme
1) Relevance: 1.25 Coherence: 1.25 Accuracy: 1 Perfection: 0.5
2) Relevance: 1.25 Coherence: 1.25 Accuracy: 1 Perfection: 0.5
Good luck!
