English | Scientific Tawjihi cheat sheet 2026

Reading and comprehension

A strategic guide to mastering reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and thematic analysis of 'A New Start' and 'Comfort Zone' texts.

Vocabulary in Context

• Optional extra ← Not compulsory
• Like-minded ← With similar attitudes
• Participate ← Take part (in)
• Field ← Area of interest

Language and vocabulary study

A comprehensive guide to mastering verb tenses and distinguishing between stative and action verbs for academic proficiency.

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

• Present Simple: Regular/repeated actions + frequency adverbs (always, often, etc.) ← General truths.
• Present Continuous: Actions in progress at/around the time of speaking ← Continuous change.

Reading and comprehension

A strategic guide to mastering time management techniques and analyzing social survey data for academic excellence.

Time Management Toolkit (Unit 2)

• Tip 1 (Prioritize) ← Use 'to-do' lists + rank by importance.
• Tip 2 (Procrastination) ← Identify excuses + start now.
• Tip 3 (Breakdown) ← Divide large tasks into smaller parts.
• Tip 4 (Perseverance) ← If you 'hit a wall', persevere or take a short break.

Language and vocabulary study

A comprehensive guide to mastering verb patterns (Infinitive vs. -ing), prepositional phrases (on + noun), and semantic shifts in verb usage.

The 'On + Noun' Phrases

• On arrival: When arriving.
• On duty: Working/on shift.
• On business: For work purposes.
• On time: Punctual.

Integrated skills

A strategic framework for crafting a professional, structured, and authentic personal statement for university applications.

The 'DON'T' Pitfalls (Common Errors)

• Avoid vague statements ← Be specific about your interests
• No unsubstantiated claims ← Don't claim skills without evidence
• Avoid famous quotes ← Universities want your voice, not Shakespeare's
• Don't use informal formatting ← No bold type or excessive emphasis

Reading and comprehension

A strategic guide to analyzing narrative structures, scientific explanations of coincidences, and mastering contextual vocabulary and phrasal verbs.

Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs Mastery

• Kept in touch ← Stayed in contact.
• Turn out ← To be discovered/revealed as a result.
• Put up ← To provide accommodation for someone.
• Catch up ← To exchange news/events with someone.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering the interplay of past tenses for storytelling and applying prefixes to modify word meanings.

Visualizing the Timeline

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Reading and comprehension

A critical analysis of the digital age, balancing parental concerns regarding technology addiction against the socio-economic benefits of global connectivity.

Text A vs. Text B: Perspectives

• Text A: Parental anxiety ← focus on time-wasting, potential addiction, and loss of real-world social skills.
• Text B: Research-based view ← technology is a tool; young people are capable of distinguishing between online/offline contexts.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering the degrees of certainty and the specific functional uses of future forms to ensure precision in English communication.

4. Negative Forms & Adverb Placement

• Will + probably ← Positive (Adverb after will)
• Probably + won't ← Negative (Adverb before won't)
• May/Might/Could + well ← Increases certainty
• Cannot use 'could' for negative possibility ← Use 'may not' or 'might not' instead.

Integrated skills

Mastering the systematic process of planning, drafting, and interpreting survey data to extract meaningful research conclusions.

The Questionnaire Lifecycle

• Plan ← Define objectives + Identify target audience
• Design ← Logical order (General → Particular)
• Refine ← Ensure clarity + Simplicity + Accessibility
• Test ← Pilot phase to identify necessary changes

Reading and comprehension

A comprehensive analysis of how the Internet reshapes friendship, the psychological limits of social groups, and practical strategies for building lasting relationships.

Top 5 Tips for Lasting Friendships

• 1. Be Interested ← Ask questions + Listen + Remember answers.
• 2. Handle Mistakes ← Honest apology + Effort not to repeat error.
• 3. The Middle Way ← Don't be too demanding (inflexible) OR too passive (whatever you want).
• 4. Don't Try Too Hard ← Avoid boasting about achievements; don't take yourself too seriously.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering the distinction between active/passive adjectives, phrasal verb particles, and the art of reducing relative clauses for concise English.

1. Participles as Adjectives

• Verb + -ing → Active Meaning (The thing/person doing the action) | e.g., 'demanding person', 'lasting friend'.
• Past Participle (V3) → Passive Meaning (The thing/person receiving the action) | e.g., 'broken window', 'tried and tested advice'.

Integrated skills

Mastering the comparison between modern digital communication and traditional letters while refining informal writing and proofreading skills.

Digital vs. Traditional Communication

• Emails/Texts ← Fast + Cheap (no stamps) + Global reach.
• Social Media ← Ideal for organizing events + Quick updates.
• Social Media Risks ← Lack of privacy + Impulsive messaging (no thinking first).
• Letters ← Best for serious/personal topics (e.g., sympathy) + More personal touch.

Reading and comprehension

A comprehensive guide to the reality of 'dream jobs', educational career preparation, and the strategic choice between Arts and Sciences for future employment.

Education & Career Prep (Milton School)

• Early Start: Informal interviews before joining + emphasis in first 2 years.
• Work Experience: 1 day (Year 3) → 1 full week (Year 5).
• Professional Advice: Costs £30,000/year because teachers aren't trained advisers.
• Goal: Co-ordinated programme → Awareness of employment options.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering the mechanics of reported questions, subject/object inquiries, emotional negative questions, and precise word-preposition pairings.

2. Subject vs. Object Questions

• Subject Question: Who/What refers to the DOER ← Use normal sentence order (Subject + Verb).
• Object Question: Who/What refers to the RECEIVER ← Use question order (do/did + subject + infinitive).
• Example (Subject): 'Who phoned Ahmed?' → 'Jamal' (Jamal did the action).
• Example (Object): 'Who did Jamal phone?' → 'Ahmed' (Ahmed received the call).

Integrated skills

Mastering the art of securing work opportunities through formal enquiry letters, personal networking, and understanding the hidden job market.

1. Arranging Work Experience: The Checklist

• Research ← Find local companies via Internet or school lists.
• Letter of Intent ← Explain who you are + why you are writing.
• Logistics ← Provide clear dates for the work experience week.
• Academic Profile ← Mention current or next year's main school subjects.

Reading and comprehension

A comprehensive guide to the ICT sector in Palestine, the seven-step business startup process, and expert advice from young entrepreneurs.

The 7 Steps to Starting a Business

• 1. Have an idea: Something helpful people will pay for.
• 2. Take advice: Use friends, family, or the Internet.
• 3. Do your research: Check competitors and market demand.
• 4. Develop your product: Make the idea a reality.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering reported advice, causative structures, and business-specific vocabulary for professional communication.

Phrasal Verbs to Nouns

• Take over (get control) → Takeover
• Cut back (reduce spending) → Cutback
• Break down (stop working) → Breakdown
• Take off (leave ground) → Take-off

Integrated skills

Mastering the flow of business communication from initial enquiry to order placement, payment follow-up, and professional apologies.

The Apology & Explanation Sequence

• 1. Acknowledge: 'Thanks for your message.'
• 2. Apologize: 'I’m very sorry that you haven’t received payment yet.'
• 3. Investigate: 'I’ve made some enquiries and found the explanation.'
• 4. Explain: 'It seems there was a misunderstanding with the bank.'

Reading and comprehension

An exploration of the high-stakes world of professional sports, focusing on the reality of high salaries versus career risks, and the criteria for Olympic sport selection.

Vocabulary: The 'Power Words' of Unit 9

• Astonishing = Very surprising.
• Infuriated = Made very angry.
• Promising = Having future possibilities.
• Trial = A test (e.g., for a football club).

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering past regrets, criticisms, and prefix-based word formation to evaluate past actions and decisions.

1. Expressing Regret: Wish vs. Regret

• Wish + Past Perfect (had/hadn't + V3) ← To talk about things we did wrong in the past.
• Regret + -ing form ← Expresses the same idea of past remorse.
• Negative Wish: Wish + hadn't + V3.
• Negative Regret: Regret + not + -ing.

Integrated skills

A comprehensive guide to mastering football terminology, distinguishing facts from opinions in sports reports, and structuring professional emails and match reviews.

1. Essential Football Lexicon

• Referee → Person controlling the game.
• Striker → Goal-scoring specialist.
• Equaliser → Goal that levels the score.
• Challenge → Attempt to take the ball from an opponent.

Reading and comprehension

A comprehensive analysis of how personal identity is shaped by internal and external factors, and how products build identities through branding and consumer perception.

2. The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

• Nature (Biology/Genetics) → Being 'born a certain way'.
• Nurture (Experience/Upbringing) → How we are raised, childcare, and education.
• Expert Consensus → Identity = Genetics + Upbringing (a combination).
• Implication → Just because you are born a certain way doesn't mean you can't change.

Language and vocabulary study

A comprehensive guide to noun classification, countability nuances, and the precise application of English articles based on context and category.

The Countability Matrix

• Countable → Singular/Plural forms + use 'a/an' + use 'many'.
• Uncountable → Singular verb only + NO 'a/an' + use 'much'.
• Dual Meaning → Some nouns change based on context: Paper (Material = Uncountable | Newspaper = Countable).

Integrated skills

Mastering the art of effective revision and professional interview preparation by focusing on core information and strategic summarization.

The Golden Rules of Revision

• Timetable: Create a schedule + Keep to it ← Essential for coverage.
• Environment: Work in the same 'Work Space' ← Easier to start working.
• Health: Take short breaks + Get enough sleep ← Tiredness prevents proper work.

Reading and comprehension

An exploration of how migration impacts identity, the psychological struggle of 'clinging to culture', and the deep-rooted connection between language and one's sense of self.

1. Case Study: Palestinian Family in NY (1948)

• The Writer (Child) → Saw it as an adventure (despite missing home).
• The Brother → Anger + Hated everything about America.
• The Uncle → Managed well + Fluent in English + Had a job.
• The Aunt → Refused to adapt + Clung to traditional ways + No English.

Language and vocabulary study

Mastering the distinction between infinitives and gerunds, the dual nature of 'to', and the temporal shifts in modal verbs for deduction and advice.

Modals: Present vs. Past Deduction

• Must have + V3 ← Logical conclusion about the past.
• Should have + V3 ← Advice/Regret about a past action that didn't happen.
• Could have + V3 ← Past possibility that didn't happen.

Integrated skills

Mastering the art of storytelling by combining personal memories with precise linking words and a structured four-paragraph narrative framework.

1. The Narrative Structure (The 4-Paragraph Rule)

• Para 1: Introduction + Background (Setting the scene).
• Para 2: The Beginning (How the experience started).
• Para 3: The Development (What happened during the rest of the time).
• Para 4: Conclusion (Reflection: What do you think about it now?).

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