B. Put the words in brackets in the correct form ( 3 pts ).

Much has been said about how anti-social the internet and mobile phones are. The truth is however, according to new research, communication technology is bringing people closer together. A study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found family members were keeping in regular contact today more than ever before. And this is all thanks to e-mail, chat, our cell phones and SMS messaging.

It makes sense. Years ago, it took a long time to write a letter, then find an envelope and go to the post office to buy a stamp and post it. Today we write mails while we wait for our change in the convenience store and they are sent in an instant. Having free Internet telephone calls also helps us to stay in touch more often and for longer. Everyone is at it, from five-year-olds to tech-seventy grandparents.

According to the Pew survey, technology has a very positive effect on communication within families. Researchers asked 2,252 adults whether new technologies had increased the quality of communication with their family. Fifty-three per cent said it increased communication with family members they did not live with; two per cent said technology decreased this. Numbers were similar for those living in the same house as their family.

The project director Lee Rainey said: «There’s a new kind of connectedness being built inside of families with these technologies." Survey co-author Barry Wellman agreed: «It used to be that husbands went off to work, wives went off to a different job or else stayed home… and the kids went off to school … and not until 5.30, or 6 o’clock they did ever connect," He said.

I/ COMPREHENSION ( 15 points ) BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT

Answer the following questions ( 4 pts ).

Find a suitable title to the text: ……………………………………………….................................................
Why are people getting closer together than before? .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
How many people were questioned during the survey? ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................B. Are these statements true or false? Justify ( 4 pts ).
Communication technology is reuniting people ………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
More than half of the participants in the survey said that technology is negative ……………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
In the past it took time to send letters …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Barry thinks that family members need a lot of time to get connected ………………………………………………………………… ………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Complete the following sentences ( 2pts).

Research has shown that technology ......................................................................................................................................................
Only two per cent of the interviewees said that technology......................................................................................................................
D. Find in the text words or phrases that mean the same as ( 3pts).

1. survey (paragraph one): ……………….

2. quickly: (paragraph two) : …………………..

3. linking : ( paragraph four) : ………………

E. What do the underlined words in the text mean? ( 2 pts) this…………………. they…………………………….

/LANGUAGE ( 15 pts ).

A- Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word or expression from from the list: (3pts)
although – in spite of – however – therefore – so as to -

________________ Aisha Echchanna’s association has alleviated the situation of single mothers; they are still rejected by society.
Skilled professionals emigrate to Canada_______________________________benefit from higher wages and better way of life.
Hassan has graduated from university many years since_____________________________________ he still can’t find a job.

B. Put the words in brackets in the correct form ( 3 pts ).

“Don’t forget to (signature) ....................... your application form before sending it” , my teacher said.
This project concerns the (improve) ....................... of life in rural areas.
“Moussems are important (culture) ........................ events in Morocco.

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