Read the following text and do the tasks below The modern world is defined by IT, or Information Technology. The term ‘Information Technology’ emerged in the 1970s, but it can in fact be traced back to World War II, when the military and early computer specialists worked together to develop electronics, computers and information theory. Information Technology has a broad remit encompassing the design, development, implementation and management of computer-based information systems; particularly software applications and computer hardware. In short, IT deals with the use of computers and computer software to convert, store, process, transmit and retrieve information securely. IT comprises various disciplines: Data Management, Computer Networking, Software and Computer Engineering are all crucial components. In recent years, the field has ballooned through advances in computer applications and the Internet, to include mobile telephones, computer games and video technology as well as new ways of sharing, processing and storing information electronically. The abbreviation ICT – Information and Communication Technology – which refers explicitly to electronic communication, is thus an increasingly familiar term. In a matter of decades, computers have developed from large, bulky machines to highly sophisticated devices that fit in the palm of your hand. Computers are evolving as rapidly as the ways in which people use them; one electronics company is developing a refrigerator that, when it is empty, emails a shopping list to the nearest supermarket! Choose the correct answer a, b, or c 8-A computer can fit in the palm of your hand means: a. it is as big as the palm of the hand b. it can make your hand fit. c. it is as tall as a palm tree. 9-One crucial component of IT is ……. a. a computer b. engineering c. software Match the underlined words from the text to the definitions below: 10- periods of ten years 11-the inner side of the hand Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 12- Thanks to the IT, people could have highly sophisticated devices instead of ………….. 13-The military and early computer specialists worked together during World War II to ………….………. complete the following sentences using clauses 29- In comparison with city life,………………….. 30- If you break the law,……………………… ………………………………………………………………………………. Choose the correct words in brackets: 31- Scientists frequently (do-make) experiments to test their ideas. 32- Deir ez-Zour is an area of great (nature-natural) beauty. 33- The importance of crossing the road safely is drummed (into-for) children when they are very young. . ……………………………………………………… Correct the verbs in brackets 34- Government buildings ………..(often know) as administrative buildings. 35- If I ………….(make) a mistake now, I could do a lot of damage to a lot of people 36- He didnt service his car himself. He had it ………..( service) …………………………………………………….. Translation: Translate the following sentence into Arabic: 37-Virtual reality will allow people to live, work and interact with others in an electronic world. Translate the following sentence into English: 38-تعلم القيم التقليدية الأبناء و البنات أن يبجلوا آباءهم و أمهاتهم …………………………………………………… Composition: (50 marks) Write a composition of no less than 80 words on the following topic: Write about how to live a healthy life, what you do to keep healthy and how you can improve your health. Read the following text and do the tasks below The capital city of a country is very often its greatest city, with the largest population and the most important administrative buildings. Capital cities house government offices, as well as embassies from other countries. They are also financial centres, containing national and international banks and other financial institutions. Damascus is no different from other capital cities in this respect − it is the seat of government and the economic and cultural centre of Syria. With a population of around 5 million people, Damascus is the biggest city in Syria. The city has a rich history, and is considered the oldest city in the world. It has been continually inhabited for thousands of years. The commercial and administrative centre of the city is located in the modern part of the city, outside the ancient walls Answer the following questions: 1-Where is the commercial and administrative centre of Damascus located? 2-How is Damascus similar to other capital cities? 3-What do capital cities include? Find words in the text which mean the following 4- organizations with important roles in the country. 5- the offices of the representative of a foreign country Rewrite these sentences about the text to correct the information 6-Government offices are characteristics of small towns. 7- Capital cities are financial centres because they house government offices. Complete the following sentences by filling in the gaps: 14- I tidied my office the other day and found all kinds of ………. and ends on my desk. 15- The doctor told my grandmother she’d have to learn to do…………. Sugar. 16- I asked him ………….. he remembered his wedding day. ………………………………………………………………………………. Fill in the spaces with words from list. Use each word once only (among-data-storage-control-refers) 17-The management of ……….. is crucial to the IT 18-industry and……….. to the analysis, organization 19-and ………….. of information within 20- a computer, or ………… a group of electronic devices. ………………………………………………………. Complete the following dialogue by writing suitable questions or answers 21-A:…………………………………………….? B: Im working for a large travel agency. 22-A: Was it easy to find work? B:………………………………………… 23-A:…………………………………….. B: I start work at seven oclock in the morning. 24-A:…………………………………………….? B: I left my village to work in the city. …………………………………………………… Rewrite the following sentences as required between brackets 25- How long have you been married? (Report with she asked) 26- City people shops in supermarkets. Village people grow their own vegetables. (On the other hand) 27- Brides rarely make their own wedding dresses. (causative verb) 28- Hiba said she was enjoying her new job. (direct speech)
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