الامتحان الوطني الموحد للبكالوريا – الدورة العادية 2023 – شعبة الآداب والعلوم الإنسانية: مسلك العلوم الإنسانية
⏱ Duration3h
✖ Coefficient3
🔖 CodeNS 11
📝 Marked out of20
Literature and Humanities track — Humanities stream
The full national exam, rebuilt exactly as it was set: read the text, answer every task, then check your score. Writing is self-checked against a model answer.
I
📖 Comprehension
Base all your answers on the text.
15 points
📖 Read the text
1Tuesday, December 20, 2022 was a historic day for all Moroccans. Morocco’s national football team received a hero’s welcome upon their return home after finishing fourth at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This achievement seemed to be impossible at the beginning of the tournament. However, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history after becoming the first one in the region to reach the semifinals of a World Cup.
2After their plane landed at Rabat airport, the players rode an open-top bus through the major streets of the capital accompanied by dozens of police cars and motorbikes with flashing lights. More than 8,000 police officers secured the roads that the bus took. Thousands of joyous fans lined up along the streets. They waved flags, set off fireworks, danced to the beat of drums and greeted the players. Smiling players and their coach Walid Regragui waved, blew kisses and took selfies with the fans.
3His majesty, King Mohammed VI, received the national football team with their mothers at the royal palace in Rabat to celebrate their historic accomplishment. The country’s national news agency MAP reported that mothers were received in recognition of their efforts to “instill in their children the values of patriotism, sacrifice and national belonging”. The king awarded all team members the “Order of the Throne”, a national Wissam.
4During this event, Morocco defeated big teams such as Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Along the way, the Atlas Lions earned plenty of respect and admiration for their artistic skills, energy, strong defense and attack. In addition to that, the football team showed the whole world values of motherhood, family ties and cultural identity. Players waved the Moroccan and Palestinian flags, did Sajdah, and danced with their mothers and children after their wins.
5Political leaders, sports stars and celebrities used social media to congratulate Morocco for its achievement. “Proud of the lions! Proud of the performance!” wrote Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of Dubai. Entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter to celebrate the Atlas Lions’ victory. “Congrats Morocco!” he wrote. The Colombian singer Shakira greeted Morocco’s latest World Cup performance. “This time for Africa,” she tweeted, referring to her famous South Africa World Cup 2010 song “WakaWaka”. Samuel Eto’o, the former Cameroon striker and current president of the country’s football federation, said on Twitter: “Incredible! …The entire continent is rooting for you.”
Adapted from: www.middleeasteye.net
A. Are these statements true or false? Justify.
3 pts
The Moroccan football team was expected to reach the semifinals.
Model answer“This achievement seemed to be impossible at the beginning of the tournament.”
Many famous people congratulated Morocco for its success in the World Cup.
Model answer“Political leaders, sports stars and celebrities used social media to congratulate Morocco for its achievement.”
Shakira sang the “Waka Waka” song during Qatar World Cup.
Model answer“WakaWaka” was her famous song for the South Africa World Cup 2010.
B. Answer the following questions.
3 pts
How did the fans celebrate the arrival of the Moroccan national team in Rabat?
Model answerThey lined up along the streets, waved flags, set off fireworks and danced to the beat of drums. (Any one is accepted.)
Why did the king receive the mothers of the players?
Model answerTo recognize their efforts in instilling in their children the values of patriotism, sacrifice and national belonging.
How did the Moroccan players celebrate their victories in matches?
Model answerThey waved the Moroccan and Palestinian flags, did Sajdah and danced with their mothers and children. (Any one is accepted.)
C. Complete the sentences with information from the text.
2 pts
The players greeted the fans by …
Model answerwaving, blowing kisses and taking selfies with the fans. (Any one is accepted.)
To recognize the players’ achievement, the king awarded them …
Model answerthe “Order of the Throne”, a national Wissam.
D. Pick out from the text sentences or phrases which show that:
2 pts
High security measures were taken to receive the national team in Rabat (paragraph 2):
Model answer“More than 8,000 police officers secured the roads that the bus took.” / “accompanied by dozens of police cars and motorbikes with flashing lights”
The Moroccan football players are talented (paragraph 4):
Model answer“their artistic skills, energy, strong defense and attack”
E. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as:
2 pts
competition (paragraph 1):
happy (paragraph 2):
F. What do the underlined words in the text refer to?
2 pts
one (paragraph 1):
the country (paragraph 5):
G. Choose the best answer.
1 pt
The purpose of the text is to …
💡 The text describes the welcome, the royal reception and the congratulations that celebrate Morocco’s World Cup success.
II
✏️ Language
15 points
A. Fill in the gaps with the right collocation from the list.
2 pts
adult literacy
social changes
deadly virus
energy production
fossil fuels
Covid-19 is no longer a
thanks to the use of effective vaccines.
Morocco is making great progress in its economic development. Clean
is one of its priorities.
B. Put the words between brackets in the correct form.
2 pts
As a software (develop)
, Rachid earns a lot of money.
💡 After “a software” you need a noun for a person: develop → developer.
The situation of women in our society is better now. They have more (comfort)
living conditions compared to the past.
💡 Before “living conditions” you need an adjective: comfort → comfortable.
C. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
2 pts
I don’t mind (help)
my classmates with their homework.
💡 “Mind” is followed by an -ing form.
I wish I (have)
a bigger house. My apartment is very small.
💡 “I wish” + past simple for an unreal present situation.
When we moved to this place in 2015, I (already/start)
my new job.
💡 Past perfect: the job started before the move.
I haven’t seen my friend Rachid since he (change)
school a year ago.
💡 “Since” + past simple.
D. Fill in the blanks with the right words from the lists.
2 pts
Adam is already overweight. , he eats more fatty food.
💡 “Yet” shows contrast (he is overweight, and still eats fatty food).
The hotel we stayed is a real piece of art.
💡 “Where” refers to a place.
E. Rewrite the sentences as indicated.
3 pts
Write the complete new sentence.
“I have cancelled the meeting,” said the manager. The manager informed the employees that …
Model answerThe manager informed the employees that he had cancelled the meeting.
💡 Reported speech: present perfect → past perfect, and “I” → he/she.
As soon as I opened the email, my computer was hacked. My computer wouldn’t have been hacked if …
Model answerMy computer wouldn’t have been hacked if I hadn’t opened the email.
💡 Third conditional: if + past perfect.
Some electronic newspapers invent stories to influence the public. Stories … to influence the public.
Model answerStories are invented by some electronic newspapers to influence the public.
💡 Passive voice, present simple: am/is/are + past participle.
F. Choose the most appropriate response.
2 pts
Andrew: Please turn up the music a bit. I really love the tunes. Rob: …
💡 When someone asks you to do something, “With pleasure” is the polite way to accept.
Teacher: You are always late for class. I can’t stand it anymore! Student: …
💡 The teacher is complaining, so you apologize.
G. Complete the following exchanges appropriately.
2 pts
Many answers are possible. Write yours, then compare it with the model.
Olivia: I’m excited. We’ll have a vacation soon. Carla: (Reacts to this) …
Model answerThat’s great! Where are you planning to go?
Bob: My friends and I are visiting Morocco this summer. Where do you suggest we could go? Sam: (Responds) …
Model answerI suggest you visit Marrakech and Chefchaouen. You could also spend a few days on the beach in Essaouira.
III
✍️ Writing
Do tasks 1 and 2.
10 points
Task 1
4 pts
Complete the following paragraph.
I have benefited a lot from my high school experience. First, I have made a lot of friends. …
0 wordsSaved on this device
Model answer
I have benefited a lot from my high school experience. First, I have made a lot of friends. We study together, help each other and share good moments, and I am sure some of them will stay my friends for life. Second, I have improved my English and other skills thanks to my dedicated teachers. Besides, I have learned to be more responsible and organized because I have to manage my time between homework and exams. Finally, high school has helped me discover my talents and decide what I want to study at university. In short, these years have prepared me for my future.
Self-check — be honest
/ 4
Writing can't be scored automatically. Your own mark is only an estimate.
Task 2
6 pts
Write a reply to the following email.
We are planning to spend our summer vacation in a camp in the mountains. What advice and suggestions would you give us to have an enjoyable vacation? — Bob
Hi Bob, …
0 wordsSuggested: about 100–120 wordsSaved on this device
Model answer
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your email. A summer camp in the mountains sounds like a great idea!
First of all, you should check the weather forecast and pack warm clothes, because nights in the mountains can be cold. You should also bring a first-aid kit, a torch and enough water. I suggest you plan some activities such as hiking, cycling or visiting local villages, so that you never get bored. In addition, you could try the local food and talk to the people there to learn about their culture. Finally, don’t forget to respect nature and keep the camp clean.
I’m sure you will have an unforgettable vacation. Enjoy yourselves!
Best wishes
Self-check — be honest
/ 6
Writing can't be scored automatically. Your own mark is only an estimate.
0/ 20
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