امتحان اللغة الإنجليزية الوزاري فلسطين 2023، الدورة الأولى، الأدبي

Question 1

*Read the text and do the tasks below:* 1\. …… In a speech yesterday, the chief of one of the country’s biggest banks said he believed the high bonuses paid to senior bank staff were not excessive. ‘If we want to attract highly experienced and qualified employees,’ he said, ‘we need to be able to offer them a competitive income. Otherwise, they will take their talents elsewhere.’ He added that the introduction of a limit on bonuses paid to top bankers would not improve the position of poorer people in society. 2\. …… The Finance Minister has said that the latest prediction for the future of the country’s economy is ‘extremely good news’. Reacting to the latest industrial production figures and the forecast of 1.5% growth in the coming year, he claimed that it was proof that government spending cuts were working. However, he said that more reductions were still needed. 3\. …… A new study by the Foundation for Economic and Social Research (FESR) has produced evidence that the gap between the richest and poorest in society is still growing. According to the report, the richest 10% of the population now have incomes almost ten times higher than the poorest 10%. One of the report’s authors added: ‘It’s a trend that shows no sign of stopping in the near future.’ 4\. …… Stock markets around the world suffered serious losses yesterday, causing fears that the global economy could be moving towards a new crisis. Experts said that there was no single reason for the fall in share prices. Rather, it seemed to be a reaction to the economic uncertainty caused by various recent events. Choose the correct answer: (However / Whenever) hard she tried, she couldn’t convince him.

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Whenever

Question 2

*Read the text and do the tasks below:* 1\. …… In a speech yesterday, the chief of one of the country’s biggest banks said he believed the high bonuses paid to senior bank staff were not excessive. ‘If we want to attract highly experienced and qualified employees,’ he said, ‘we need to be able to offer them a competitive income. Otherwise, they will take their talents elsewhere.’ He added that the introduction of a limit on bonuses paid to top bankers would not improve the position of poorer people in society. 2\. …… The Finance Minister has said that the latest prediction for the future of the country’s economy is ‘extremely good news’. Reacting to the latest industrial production figures and the forecast of 1.5% growth in the coming year, he claimed that it was proof that government spending cuts were working. However, he said that more reductions were still needed. 3\. …… A new study by the Foundation for Economic and Social Research (FESR) has produced evidence that the gap between the richest and poorest in society is still growing. According to the report, the richest 10% of the population now have incomes almost ten times higher than the poorest 10%. One of the report’s authors added: ‘It’s a trend that shows no sign of stopping in the near future.’ 4\. …… Stock markets around the world suffered serious losses yesterday, causing fears that the global economy could be moving towards a new crisis. Experts said that there was no single reason for the fall in share prices. Rather, it seemed to be a reaction to the economic uncertainty caused by various recent events. Choose the correct answer: It was a (heart-stopping / heart-stop) moment when they rescued the baby from the earthquake in Turkey.

Accepted Answer

heart-stopping

Answer

heart-stop

Question 3

*Read the text and do the tasks below:* For many people in the world, New Year’s is considered at as a time that brings about a feeling of renewal, optimism and luck. That’s why many view the activities that occur on New Year’s Eve and Day to be an important part of securing a successful and healthy New Year. So, in different countries people spend their time making sure that their year starts off right. They engage in certain rituals and activities that are designed to bring luck. Here’s a look at some practices in some countries: Philippines The two most widely celebrated holidays in the Philippines are Christmas and New Year's. Stores and malls get crazy during the Christmas gift-hunting season. As soon as Christmas is over, the attention shifts towards the coming New Year, and the crowds move from the malls to the grocery stores. On New Year’s Eve, families in the Philippines traditionally make sure to serve 12 round fruits, like apples, grapes, and plums. Their shape is believed to symbolize prosperity and coins. Their numbers represent the months of the year. Greece Not only onions are basic vegetables in kitchens, they can also bring you good luck for the new year ahead. In Greece, it’s a tradition to hang an onion outside your door. Believed to symbolize fertility, growth and length of life, the onion is hung on the door after church service on New Year’s Day. Onions are viewed as highly fertile because when they are left too long without being used, it seems to want to put down roots and grow once again. Colombia On New Year’s Eve, Colombian households have a tradition of placing three potatoes under each family member’s bed - one peeled (remove its skin), one not, and the last one only partially. At midnight each person selects one with eyes closed. Depending on the potato they choose, it will represent the financial situation for the upcoming year. The unpeeled potato means you will have a good fortune year, the peeled potato a financial struggle year and the half peeled potato a mix of both. Circle the correct answer: Preparing for New Year in Philippines demands most people to visit …….

Accepted Answer

grocery stores

Answer

malls

Answer

gifts stores

Answer

libraries

Question 4

*Read the text and do the tasks below:* For many people in the world, New Year’s is considered at as a time that brings about a feeling of renewal, optimism and luck. That’s why many view the activities that occur on New Year’s Eve and Day to be an important part of securing a successful and healthy New Year. So, in different countries people spend their time making sure that their year starts off right. They engage in certain rituals and activities that are designed to bring luck. Here’s a look at some practices in some countries: Philippines The two most widely celebrated holidays in the Philippines are Christmas and New Year's. Stores and malls get crazy during the Christmas gift-hunting season. As soon as Christmas is over, the attention shifts towards the coming New Year, and the crowds move from the malls to the grocery stores. On New Year’s Eve, families in the Philippines traditionally make sure to serve 12 round fruits, like apples, grapes, and plums. Their shape is believed to symbolize prosperity and coins. Their numbers represent the months of the year. Greece Not only onions are basic vegetables in kitchens, they can also bring you good luck for the new year ahead. In Greece, it’s a tradition to hang an onion outside your door. Believed to symbolize fertility, growth and length of life, the onion is hung on the door after church service on New Year’s Day. Onions are viewed as highly fertile because when they are left too long without being used, it seems to want to put down roots and grow once again. Colombia On New Year’s Eve, Colombian households have a tradition of placing three potatoes under each family member’s bed - one peeled (remove its skin), one not, and the last one only partially. At midnight each person selects one with eyes closed. Depending on the potato they choose, it will represent the financial situation for the upcoming year. The unpeeled potato means you will have a good fortune year, the peeled potato a financial struggle year and the half peeled potato a mix of both. Circle the correct answer: If parts of the potato’s skin are removed, it will be a…… year according to Colombian beliefs.

Accepted Answer

combination between good and bad

Answer

lucky

Answer

struggling

Answer

long

امتحان اللغة الإنجليزية الوزاري فلسطين 2023، الدورة الأولى، الأدبي

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