الامتحان الوطني الموحد للبكالوريا – الدورة الاستدراكية 2024
⏱ Duration2h
✖ Coefficient2
🔖 CodeRS 12
📝 Marked out of20
All Science, Technical and Original tracks
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
1Water scarcity is a serious problem affecting millions of people around the world. According to UN, about 3 billion people live in countries where there is less water. More than 80% of people affected by water scarcity live in Africa. Climate change is making things worse for people who already have difficulty getting clean water. Natural disasters such as droughts and floods damage water sources and spread diseases.
2Like most people in Malawi, Belita depends on Lake Chilwa. It is the second biggest lake in Malawi. Belita and her community depend on this lake for their drinking water, transport, fishing and doing business. However, the lake is affected by changing weather. Sometimes it suffers from extreme floods. Other times, it gets completely dry. “Due to the drought last year, I was not able to produce enough food for my family. However, to save my life and that of my children, I decided to grow vegetables in a small garden,” Belita said.
3Teodora, an old woman from Tanzania, is also affected by extreme weather changes. “I was a farmer but now I don’t have any job because of the floods. There has never been much rain like these days,” she said. The floods have destroyed water sources, leaving the community with no clean water. In other countries like Niger and Somalia, water scarcity is catastrophic. Severe droughts have destroyed crops and animals. Families are obliged to travel long distances to get drinking water. Their journey is not always safe.
4In Morocco, water scarcity has become a serious problem because of long periods of drought. In the last 30 years, drought occurs in Morocco every 3 years. Consequently, there is less water in barrages and less groundwater. The growing population and agricultural activities are making water resources lower and lower. Agriculture alone uses 88% of water in the country. Morocco’s agriculture ministry has put strict laws on the production of crops which need a lot of water such as avocado, watermelon, and oranges.
1. Water scarcity: ندرة المياه
2. Drought: جفاف
3. Lake: بحيرة
Adapted from: wateraid.org
A. Choose the right answer.
1 pt
The best title for the text is:
💡 Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 are all about African countries (Malawi, Tanzania, Niger, Somalia and Morocco). The text is not only about floods, and Morocco is only one part of it.
B. Are these statements true or false? Justify.
3 pts
The majority of people in Africa find it difficult to get water.
Model answer“More than 80% of people affected by water scarcity live in Africa.”
In Tanzania, there isn’t enough rain these days.
Model answer“There has never been much rain like these days.” (There are floods: too much rain, not too little.)
In Niger and Somalia, looking for water can be dangerous.
Model answer“Their journey is not always safe.”
C. Answer the following questions.
4 pts
What do people in Malawi use Lake Chilwa for?
Model answerFor drinking water, transport, fishing and doing business.
Why couldn’t Belita support her family last year?
Model answerBecause of the drought, she was not able to produce enough food for her family.
How often do droughts happen in Morocco?
Model answerEvery 3 years.
How does drought affect water resources in Morocco?
Model answerThere is less water in barrages and less groundwater.
D. Complete the sentences with information from the text.
3 pts
Belita grows vegetables because she wants to …
Model answersave her life and that of her children.
88% of water in Morocco is consumed by …
Model answeragriculture.
To protect water supplies, Morocco’s agriculture ministry …
Model answerhas put strict laws on the production of crops which need a lot of water (such as avocado, watermelon and oranges).
E. Find in the text words that mean almost the same as:
2 pts
destroy (paragraph 1):
disastrous (paragraph 3):
F. What do the underlined words in the text refer to?
2 pts
it (paragraph 2):
the country (paragraph 4):
II
✏️ Language
15 points
A. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the lists.
3 pts
Some farmers avoid chemicals in agriculture.
💡 “Avoid” is followed by an -ing form.
Adil karate at a young age and now he’s an expert.
💡 “Took up” = started a hobby or sport.
The police needed information could help identify the criminal.
💡 “That” refers to a thing (information); “who” is for people.
B. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the list.
2 pts
advice
accessible
measures
effect
talent
Lina showed considerable artistic
at an early age and joined a big art school.
The government has implemented some
to ensure the preservation of forests in the country.
C. Put the words in brackets in the correct form.
1 pt
The vaccination program has contributed to the (improve)
of health conditions.
💡 After “the” you need a noun: improve → improvement.
Rita spends a lot of money on buying (fashion)
clothes and accessories.
💡 Before “clothes” you need an adjective: fashion → fashionable.
D. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.
2 pts
Last summer, I (travel)
to Spain and met my old friends there.
💡 “Last summer” is a finished time → simple past.
Leila has just joined the university. In three years’ time, she (graduate)
.
💡 A future time (“in three years’ time”) → future.
E. Rewrite the sentences as suggested.
3 pts
Write the complete new sentence.
The computer company launched a new website. A new website …
Model answerA new website was launched by the computer company.
💡 Passive voice, simple past: was/were + past participle.
“We should reduce plastic usage to save our oceans,” Najib said. Najib suggested …
Model answerNajib suggested that they should reduce plastic usage to save their oceans. (Also correct: Najib suggested reducing plastic usage to save the oceans.)
💡 “Suggest” + that-clause (with should) or + -ing; pronouns change in reported speech.
Najat’s cholesterol level increased. She didn’t follow the doctor’s advice. Because Najat …
Model answerBecause Najat didn’t follow the doctor’s advice, her cholesterol level increased.
💡 “Because” introduces the reason, so it goes with the second sentence (the cause).
F. Choose the right responses.
2 pts
Driss: Do you mind if I open the window to let in fresh air? Sara:
💡 “Do you mind if…?” → “Of course not” = “Go ahead, I don’t mind.”
Hakim: Artificial intelligence is harmful. You:
💡 The natural reply to an opinion you disagree with.
G. What would you say in the following situation?
2 pts
Many answers are possible. Write yours, then compare it with the model.
You: (Complain about the quality of service in the restaurant.) …
Model answerExcuse me, the service in this restaurant is really poor. We have been waiting for our food for an hour!
Waiter: (Apologizes) …
Model answerI’m very sorry, sir. I’ll take care of it right away.
III
✍️ Writing
Do tasks 1 and 2.
10 points
Task 1
4 pts
Complete the following paragraph.
I think it's important to know people from different cultures. First, …
0 wordsSaved on this device
Model answer
I think it’s important to know people from different cultures. First, it helps us understand other ways of life and avoid stereotypes. Second, we can learn new languages and traditions, which makes us more open-minded. Third, meeting people from all over the world can help us make friends and find better opportunities in studies and work. In short, knowing people from other cultures makes us richer and more tolerant.
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.
… I’m thinking of joining a sports club during the summer vacation but I’m not sure which sport to choose. What do you think? I’m waiting for your advice. — Anis
DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME OR SIGN THE EMAIL.
Hi Anis, …
0 wordsSuggested: about 100–120 wordsSaved on this device
Model answer
Hi Anis,
Thanks for your email. Joining a sports club this summer is a great idea!
In my opinion, you should choose swimming. First, it is perfect in hot weather and it keeps the whole body fit. Second, it is easy to start even if you are a beginner. If you prefer team games, you could also try football or basketball: they are great for making new friends.
Whatever you choose, make sure the club is close to your home and practise regularly. Let me know what you decide!
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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