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Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education

Jidhafs Secondary Girls School English Department

Prepared by Mrs. Ahlam Yusuf & Ms. Ameera Khalaf

Principal Assistant School Principal

Mrs. Ghaniah Al- Nashaba Mrs. Asadyah Al-Khalow

.لتدريبا و أمناذج املواضيع لإلطالع

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Module One: Life style: (Describing a place)

There are many places to visit to spend your time round Bahrain such as

markets, cinemas, forts and restaurants. But my favorite place among them all is

Dana mall.

Dana mall is one of the famous malls in Bahrain. It is very big and modern

and it consists of two floors . It’s located in Sanabis . I think that everybody likes to

go shopping there because there are almost everything like clothes, shoes, toys,

restaurants and about ten cinemas.

I usually go there with my family at the weekends. I also go shopping there

with my friends. It is a very nice place to celebrate special occasions like birthdays

and you can go there to see a movie. I love shopping there because you can find

everything. Also, I like playing in Fotoon World, having a meal in the mall or

hanging about with my friends.

I have a lot of fun in Dana Mall and I think you should go there as you will

have a great time. I think you will like it as well.

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A. Read about Dana Mall and

match a heading to each

paragraph.

A. Description B. Opinion & Feelings C. General Information D. Things to see & Do

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Module One: Life style: (A friendly letter)

Dear Nancy,

Hi, how are you? Sorry I didn't write earlier because I was really

busy last week. So I am sending you this letter to tell you all

about my routine and to update you with my recent news.

Guess what? I've got a new job, I work as a reporter in "The

Teens Magazine". I usually start my work at 6 am, and finish at 5

pm. After work I often go to my grandma's house and gather with

my relatives, and we really have fun together. Then around 8 pm

I go back home and sometimes I do some work and then sleep at

10.

These days I'm doing a report about the tourist sites here in

Bahrain. It's my first report, therefore I'm working really hard in

gathering information, photographing, and making interviews.

My friends at work are so friendly and kind. This weekend they

are inviting me for dinner as I'm a new mate in the magazine.

I have to stop now because I have to finish the report and hand it

in tomorrow morning. Write me back and tell me about your

latest news.

With love Jean

A. Read the letter and match a heading to each paragraph.

A. Routine activities B. Activities now C. Closing D. Reasons for writing E. Future plans

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Module Two: Heroes: (Describing a hero/ favourite person)

I’ve got three brothers but my favourite one is Harry. He’s the oldest:

he’s twenty-six and he’s in his last year at university. He’s studying

aeronautical engineering because he loves aeroplanes. Whenever he sees

one in the sky stops and tells me what type it is. His two dreams are to

make aeroplanes for a large company and to fly his own plane.

I think he’s very attractive but he’s very shy with. He’s quite tall,

about 1 metre 90. He’s not very strong or athletic. He’s got big dark eyes

and curly brown hair like my mother. He’s got big hands and long fingers.

He could be a great pianist or even a basketball player. I really like his

smile-it’s one of his nicest features. He wears casual clothes-jeans, a shirt

and a jumper. He doesn’t like to wear trainers, he likes comfortable shoes.

What I really like about him is that he is patient and generous. He

always helps me with my homework even if he has an important exam the

next day. I know I sometimes get on his nerves because I’m a bit slow with

Maths but he never shouts or gets angry. Although he’s a bit shy, he’s easy-

going and fun to be with. He loves taking our dog for a walk early in the

morning.

He loves reading and going to the cinema. He spends a lot of time

reading science-fiction novels and every Saturday he goes to the cinema

with his friends. He also likes sports but he is not a fanatic like my other

brothers who watch every football match there is on TV. He hasn’t got a

many friends. I love my other brothers too, but Harry is somebody really

special to me.

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A. Read about Harry and match a

heading to each paragraph.

A. Personality and habits B. Physical description C. Likes and interests D. Personal information

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Module Two: Heroes: (Story)

Our lives are filled with ups and downs and unexpected events happy, sad

or scary. Last week I went to a restaurant to have dinner with my friends. The

weather was great and the restaurant was near my house so we decided to walk!

But things did not go as we have planned for.

While we were walking in the street , we suddenly heard someone

screaming “help me!". There was a man trapped in a burning house and the

people were staring at him while he was shouting in a state of a shock. The smoke

was thick like big black clouds with huge flames of the fire. We felt very afraid. I

shouted : “move on call the emergency services!”. My friend took her mobile and

called the fire fighters and the ambulance. Meanwhile I asked some men to bring

a ladder. When they brought it a man climbed and rescue the man who was

shouting all the time! It was an unforgettable scary moment, but end up with a

happy ending.

Finally the fire fighters arrived and the ambulance took the man to the

hospital. Yesterday we visited him and he was fine with no serious injuries. He

thanked us for our actions to help him.

A. Read about the rescue story and match a heading to

each paragraph. Note there is one extra heading.

A. After the rescue B. Background C. The restaurant D. Events & details

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Module Three: Celebrations: (Describe Events: Festival)

My favourite festival is Eid-ul-Fitr, which comes after Ramadan and

marks the 1st day of Shawal-the 10th month in Hijra Calendar. Ramadan is

the month when we Muslims fast. That means we try not to have anything

to eat or drink from dawn till sunset. Grownups and older children try to do

the whole month.

Preparations start days before the Eid comes. First, new clothes are

bought for everyone in the family. Men and boys prefer to get traditional

clothes: Thoub and Ghetra while women mostly like to buy jalabiah as Eid

dress. One night before the Eid, women and specially little girls have their

hand designed with henna. Besides, nuts and sweets are bought for the Eid.

When it is Eid day, men have to attend the Eid prayer in the mosque.

Meanwhile, women and little girls dress up with colorful clothes. Visiting

relatives and giving away some money are some traditions done on the Eid

day. Most Muslim families get together for a big lunch with a range of

different foods like Machboos or Biryani.

The Eid lasts for 3-4 days and always leave us with unforgettable

memories. The best part of Eid is the gathering of families and their

relatives but for the kids is the amount of money they receive as ‘Eidyah’.

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A. Read about the Eid and match a heading to

each paragraph.

A. Opinion & feelings B. On the Eid day C. Preparations

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Module Three: Celebrations: (Describe Events: Ceremony)

One of my best ceremonies are birthday parties. Last year in December, we had a big class after school gathering to celebrate our classmate’s-Sara- birthday party. We held it at a fast food restaurant and invited all the students in our class and some of our teachers. Sara’s parents and some of her relatives came as well.

Before hands, we met to plan for the birthday party. Each one of us has something to do. Someone had to buy the cake and order the sweets. Another one had to design and send the invitation cards. Our class leader had to collect money for the big gift and to reserve the place. Then came my role to buy the present and order some flowers Our classroom teacher helped us book the restaurant.

On the day of the birthday party, we were the first to arrive- the class leader and I to make sure everything is ready. The restaurant staff decorated the place with balloons and hanging lights. Once Sara arrived, the lights were switched off . A big clown brought the cake and we lit the candles. Then Sara had to blow the candles out. One could hear the sound of clapping and our voices singing “Happy Birthday to You” song from a distance outside the restaurant hall. Later, the guests meal was served and Sara’s mother gave us our portions from the delicious birthday fruit cake. After that, we passed our time playing games such as puzzles, tongue twisters and chasing. My best part was when we all danced upon listening to some of our favourite Arabic songs.

The celebration lasted till very late at night. Our parents who were waiting for us in the parks joined us as well. It was the most enjoyable party I have ever been to. We all felt very happy all through the party. Of course, Sara was the happiest girl on earth because she received tens of presents.

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A. Read about the Eid and match a heading to each

paragraph.

A. Preparations for the party B. Reason for celebrating

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Module Four: Money: (Advertisement for a gadget)

A. Read about the advertisement and match a heading to each paragraph.

Note there is one extra heading.

A. How to use “iTalk”

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