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Lastly, what can we do as individuals? Firstly, I believe we should all be prepared to make changes to our lifestyles. Secondly, we can protest against companies responsible for pollution by making our opinions known and hitting them in the pocket. For example, if the public boycotted products such as aerosols, which damage the ozone layer, then manufacturers would have to change their packaging policies. §3 To sum up. I have tried to show that there are steps that can be taken in the fight against pollution. The problem can be solved if there is commitment. However, only by acting as individuals first. Can we expect governments to act in their turn? §4

A/ Part One : Reading Comprehension : (7pts)

1) Underline the right answer : (0.5pt) The danger of pollution: a) Is limited to some places. b) Can be solved only by governments. c) Must be every body’s concern at all levels. 2) Say if the sentences are true or false : (2pts) a) The recent disasters illustrated the great danger of pollution. b) Individuals can have an important role to stop pollution. c) Aerosols are harmless. d) The writer thinks that governments are very active in the fight against pollution. 3) Answer the following questions : (3pts) a) What are the dangers of pollution mentioned in the text? b) How can factories reduce air pollution? c) How can individuals contribute in the fight against pollution? 4) In which paragraph does the writer give his negative opinion about the role of government? (0.5pt) 5) What do the underlined words refer to ? (1pt) a) Two examples of disasters : … b) Which : … c) I : … B/ Part two : Mastery of language : (8pts) 1) Find in the text the words that are closest in meaning to : (1 pt) a) Producers (2§) = … b) gases ejected from cars (2§) = … c) combat (4§) = … 2) Find in the text opposites : (1 pt) a) ancient (1§) ≠ … b) increased (§2) ≠ … 3) Complete the table : (2pts) Verb Noun Adjective known pollution reduced believe 4) Fill in the gaps with words from the list : (2pts) damaged / destructive / protects / veil High above the Earth’s atmosphere, there is a thin … in the stratosphere called the ozone layer which … the Earth from the … sun’s ultraviolet rays. This protective layer is being …by chemicals known a Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFCs). 5) Underline the silent letters :(1pt) known / fight / what / firstly 6) Transform the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first : (1pt) a) He asked the scientist : “How can we save the environment ?” ⟹ He asked the scientist … b) Scientists say: “Toxic chemicals contaminate water” ⟹ Scientists say … Written expression: Choose only one the topics Topic 1: pollution is one of the serious problems facing humanity. Write a paragraph giving the main causes of pollution (use these notes to help you) - Fumes coming from cars / factories. Fertilizers in agricultures/ e very days’ wastes everywhere/ Industries pour toxic chemicals into rivers. Topic 2: You are a member of a school magazine.You contribute to enrich this magazine.