République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire
Ministère de l’ Education Nationale
Brevet d’Enseignement Moyen ( a suggested sample)
Matière: Anglais ( durée : 1h 30 )
Sample of the BEM Paper
There are so many cars on the roads nowadays that driving in big towns is not pleasant at all.
Some time ago, a friend who works in a part of the city I do not know very well, invited me. It took me hours to get there and find a place to park. As I was late, I hurried off on foot, thinking that these days it is much easier to walk than to drive. At , just as I was leaving my friend’s office, I suddenly realised that I had no idea where I had parked my car. I walked down street after street, examining each car closely but without any result. Feeling quite tired, I gave up the search and went off for lunch. Some time later, I left the restaurant and walked slowly down the street. I turned the corner, and there was my car, right in front of me but on the window was a little ticket. It was a fine for bad parking.
Next time I visit my friend, I’ll take a taxi.
From “Pass your Exam” by A. Djazouli
Soche Press
Part One (14pts)
Section One : Reading Comprehension (7pts)
Activity one : What do the underlined words refer to in the text (1pt)
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there
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it
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Activity two : Copy the table on your answer sheet and match one question in column (A) with one answer in column (B) (4pts)
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B
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When did he stop looking for his car?
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In his friend’s office.
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Where was the writer just before ?
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There are too many cars.
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Why did he intend to go by taxi next time?
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There is a serious parking problem.
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Why did it take him a long time to park his car?
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At lunch time.
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Activity three :Lexis (2pts)
The following words or sentences appear in the text. Of the four explanations suggested, only one is correct in the context. Copy it down on your answer sheet.
1- I gave up the search.
a) I continued to search.
b) I was successful in my search.
c) I stopped the search.
2- A fine.
a) a penalty.
b) an invitation.
c) an advert.
Section Two : Mastery of Language (7pts)
Activity one : (2pts) Write one word which can be derived from :
1- friend.
2- know.
3- examine
4- search
Activity two : Copy the table on your answer sheet. Classify the following words according to the number of their syllables. (2pts)
pleasant - suddenly - quite - tired
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One syllable
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Two syllables
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Three syllables
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Activity three : Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (3pts)
As soon as I (read) the ticket, I (drive) to the police station. While I (talk ) to the policeman, an old
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friend of mine (enter).I asked him :” what (do) you here?” He answered :”somebody (steal) my car! “
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1- / 2- / 3- / 4- / 5- / 6-
PART TWO ( 6pts)
Your neighbour / friend lost his car. Write a composition of about six to ten lines saying what happened.
Here are a few hints to help you :
- describe the car.
- Where did s/he go for help?
- Did he finally find his/her car? How?
- What was his /her reactions?