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20. demonstrate To clearly show the existence or truth of يبرهن- بوضوح – يثبت-يظهر
21. disappointing Failing to fulfill someone's hopes or expectations خيبة أمل – مخيب لألمل
22. half Either of two equal periods of time into which a النصف
sports game or a performance is divided
23. potential Natural qualities or abilities that may be developed كامن – اإلمكانية-
and lead to future success or usefulness
24. prominent Important ; famous بارز – شهير
25. resident A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a ساكن- مقيم
long-term basis
26. reveal To make ( previously unknown or secret information يظهر- يفشي سرا
) known to others
27. telecommunication Communication over a distance by cable , telegraph , االتصال عن بعد: المواصلة البعيدة
telephone or broadcasting 4)( بالتلغراف أو التليفون
28. teleprinter A device for transmitting and receiving telegraph المبرقة الكاتبة – آلة إلرسال
messages رسائل التليغراف4واستقبال
29. tension The state of being stretched tight توتر- شد
30. transatlantic Of , relating to , or situated on the other side of the عابر األطلسي – واقع وراء األطلسي
Atlantic – ممتد عبر األطلسي
31. victory An act of defeating an enemy in a battle , game or انتصار- نصر
competition
32. zealous Having or showing passionate حماس- متحمس
33. Consume To use up ( a resource ) يستهلك
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34. Electronic device Having or operating with the aid of many small جهاز الكتروني
components , esp. microchips and transistors , that
control and direct an electric current
35. electronics The branch of physics and technology concerned يبحث4 فرع من الفيزياء: 4اإللكترونيات
with the design of circuits using transistors and في ابتعاث اإللكترونيات
microchips, and with the behaviour and movement
of electrons in a semiconductor , conductor , vacuum
or gas
36. portable able to be carried or moved easily; a portable قابل للحمل أو النقل-
computer program can be used on different computer
systems
37. rank To give a place within a grading system based on يصنف – يحتل- يصف – يرتب
quality منزلة
38. Age-appropriate Suitable for a certain age مالئم للعمر
39. Channel-surf To change frequently from one television channel to يغير من قناة تليفزيونية آلخري
another , using a remote control device باستخدام وحدة التحكم عن بعد
40. comedy A play , film or programme that makes one laugh الكوميديا
41. inactivity Idleness , immobility النشاط- الفعالية-الخمول – سكون
42. mentally In one's mind ذهنيا- عقليا
43. Miss out on To not get the chance to do or have something that تفوته الفرصة- يفوت الفرصة
one would enjoy or that would be good for one , esp.
a chance that other people succeed in getting
44. promote To further the progress of ( something,esp.a cause , يرقي – يرفع – يعزز-
venture ,or aim);to support or actively encourage
45. provoke To stimulate or give rise to( a reaction or emotion , يستفز- يحرض- يحث- – يثير
typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone يغضب – يغيز
46. Tune out To stop playing attention to something , esp. because يعدل الجهاز: يفض المؤالفة
one is tired or bored المستقبل بحيث يتخلص من غير
المرغوب فيه – يوقف االستماع أو
االهتمام بشيء
47. Accuracy The quality or state of being correct or precise ضبط- دقة – صحة
48. Core programming The central or most important programme البرمجة الرئيسية – البرنامج
األساسي
49. fractional Relating to the separation of components of a كسري – ضئيل- جزئي
mixture
50. On average Normally ; usually في المعدل-
51. Primarily For the most part ; mainly قبل كل شيء – أوال
52. Prime time The regularly occurring time at which a television or الوقت األساسي لمشاهدة البرامج
radio audience is expected to be greatest , generally التليفزيونية
regarded in the television industry as the hours
between 8 and 11 p.m.
53. Staggering astonishing صاعق- مذهل – مربك
54. Teaching aid Materials and equipment used in teaching وسيلة تعليمية
55. visualise To imagine يتصور – يتخيل-
56. Get behind with To not make as much progress as others يتخلف
57. Get down to To start doing something seriously علي – يبدأ في عمل4يركز التفكير
شيء
58. Get on To have a good relationship with someone – يتقدم- ينسجم أو يتفق مع شخص
ينجح
59. Get over To recover يجتاز- يتعافي من – يتغلب علي
60. Get through To manage to contact someone يصل إلي المكان الذي يقصده – ينجز
– يتم – يتمكن من االتصال
61. occasionally Sometimes ; from time to time أحيانا-
62. Record To set down in writing or some other permanent يسجل- يدون
form for later reference , esp. officially
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63. Tune in To listen to or watch a particular programme on يعدل الجهاز: يؤالف: يوفق
radio or television المستقبل بحيث يسمع ما يريد سماعه
64. Convict To prove or officially announce that someone is يدين – يجرم متهما
guilty of a crime
65. equestrian Of or relating to horse riding فروسي– متعلق بركوب الخيل
66. Evidence The available body of facts or information indicating عالمة- أمارة- دليل
whether a belief or proposition is true
67. Newcomer A person or thing that has recently arrived in a place 4 القادم الجديد-
or joined a group
68. News team Two or more people working together on broadcast فريق أخبار
or published report of news
69. prosecution The institution and conducting of legal proceedings اإلدعاء- إقامة دعوي-مقاضاة
against someone in respect of a criminal charge
70. thriller A novel , play or movie with an exciting plot , رواية أو تمثيلية مثيرة-
typically involving crime
71. Capability Power or ability مقدرة- قدرة
72. consumer The person purchasing goods and services for المستهلك
personal use
73. ENG Electronic News Gathering اجتماع األخبار االلكتروني – جمع
األخبار االلكترونية
74. high-end Denoting the most expensive of a range of products راقي – غالي
75. hydraulic Denoting , relating to or operated by a liquid moving أو4 متعلق بالمياه- هيدروليكي
in a confined space under pressure السوائل المتحركة
76. Motion picture A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of شريط أو فيلم سينمائي-
moving images and shown in a theatre or on
television
77. nowadays At present time ; in contrast with the past في الوقت الحاضر – هذه األيام
78. pedestal The base or support on which a statue or column is أساس- قاعدة التمثال
mounted
79. period drama A play belonging to or characteristic of a past مسرحية تاريخية
historical time
80. stabilising Causing to become stable االستقرار-
81. Anticipation The act of predicting and expecting something حدس- توقع
82. Cast The actors in a play or film فريق الممثلين – شخصيات الرواية أو
المسرحية
83. Everyone's a critic Everyone has a right to express an opinion ( often حق النقد أو التعبير عن الرأي
used in a ironic manner )
84. Soundtrack A recording of the musical accompaniment to a الموسيقي التصويرية
movie
85. Up to scratch Up to standard - وفق المرام أو المستوي المطلوب
في حالة جيدة
86. amicably friendly سلميا- حبيا- 4بالتفاهم
87. audience All the people who listen to a speech or a concert المستمعين – جماعة المشاهدين
88. Beckon away To leave a place because you are drawn to another مكان آلخر4يشير بعيدا – يغادر
89. Bring up To raise children يربي
90. category A class or division of people or things regarded as طبقة – فئة – صنف
having particular shared characteristics
91. characterise To describe the qualities of something or someone in 4يميز – يصف أو يصور خصائص
a particular way
92. cityscape The visual appearance of a city or urban area; a city مشهد المدينة – منظر المدينة
landscape الطبيعي – تضاريس المدينة
93. Commentator A person who comments on events , esp.on المعلق علي األنباء في اإلذاعة أو
television or radio 4التليفزيون
94. court The people ,esp. the judge and the jury , who المحكمة-
examine evidence and decide whether someone is
guilty or not
95. feature A distinctive attribute or aspect of something مقوم- ميزة بارزة
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96. Producer A person responsible for the financial and المنتج
managerial aspects of making of a movie or
broadcast or for staging a play , opera
97. screen To show ( a movie or video ) or broadcast ( a يعرض علي الشاشة
television programme )
98. spotlight A lamp projecting a narrow , intense beam of light ضوء كاشف – ضوء المسرح
directly onto a place or person , esp. a performer on
stage
99. sprawling Spreading out in different directions انتشار- تمدد
100. basically Fundamentally , essentially أساسيا – جوهريا
101. catch To capture or seize – يمسك – يقبض علي – يصطاد
يسحر: يفتن: يأسر
102. congested So crowded with traffic مكتظ- مزدحم-
103. fundamentally Forming a necessary base or core ; of central رئيسيا- أساسا – جوهريا
importance
104. inexpensive Cheap ; low-priced رخيص – معقول الثمن
105. Voice-over A piece of narration in a movie or broadcast , not صوت الراوي بدون صورة
accompanied by an image of the speaker
106. wholeheartedly Sincerely بصدق- بإخالص – من القلب
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Grade 11 Module Three Unit 7
1- What does " broadcasting " mean ?
It stands for communicating by radio or television .
2- There are many useful modern inventions in the field of broadcasting . Mention two
a) Digital TV .
b) Cable television systems .
c) Satellite .
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7- Compare between radio and TV broadcasting in general and in Kuwait .
In General In Kuwait
Radio - Radio first used to send messages - The first radio transmission was in 1951 .
around 1900s . - By 1998 , there were 6 AM , 1 shortwave
- In 1950s , the transistors made and 11 FM radio stations.
radios much smaller . - Radio Kuwait now offers daily informative
programming in four foreign languages .
TV - The first TV system was developed - TV transmission began in 1957 .
in 1926 . - Kuwait Television ( KTV ) presented the
In 1951 , the first colour broadcasts first coloured broadcasts in 1974 .
were made . - By 1997 , 13 television stations existed in
- in 1990s and 2000s , digital TV , Kuwait .
satellites and cable TV system were
introduced to people .
Disadvantages :
a- Media can encourage negative or destructive thinking patterns in the society .
b- It has the power to form and alter opinions .
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10-What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching sport on TV instead of
watching it live ?
Advantages :
a- You will be more relaxed , surrounded by your family and friends .
b- You will enjoy listening to the commentator who gives interesting and encouraging
comments regarding the match .
Disadvantages :
a- You will not be able to share the sport fans .
b- You will miss setting in the stadium and watching the players live .
11- How do you think that the Internet has affected how we consume radio and TV ?
The Internet has affected how people consume radio and TV because people are depending
now on the Internet to watch the latest news , get the updated information , listen to music ,
watch movies , entertain themselves , etc.
13- Digital camera can be used for many purposes other than simply taking photos .
Give examples .( Mention some of the advantages of a digital camera )
15- What are the different scene modes a digital camera can provide ?
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a- Night b- Portrait c- Children d-Landscape
e- Macro e-Text f-Sunset and Dawn
Unit 8)
2- What positive impact does watching television have on the life of teens ?
a- It can encourage good behaviour .
b- It allows them to think about their own life choices .
3-What negative impact does watching television have on the life of teens ?
a-It can give unhealthy , false or negative messages .
b- It may cause them to miss out on real world experiences .
4-We can avoid the negative effects of TV by following some simple rules . Mention
them
a- Make family rules about TV and stick to them .
b-Set limits on TV viewing time .
7 - Mention some of your favourite TV programs and state why you like each of them .
a) Educational programs . They help me with my study .
b) Films (Drama) . I enjoy watching them .
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a- TV series b- Studio programmes
d- Sporting events d- Private ceremonies
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13- Why is Yousif Saleh Alyan considered one of the patriotic sons of Kuwait's
journalism?
a- He founded Kuwait Times .
b- He is one of the founding members of KJA .( Kuwait Journalists Association )
Language Practice
I- Vocabulary
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9- A : It's really …………………when you expect so much and get so little .
B : I know that . Why don't you ask for a promotion ?
a) disappointing b) prominent c) zealous d) inexpensive
10- A) Can you give me a brief report about the newly appointed employee .
B) He’s active and clever, but he hasn’t yet realized his full ………………………
2-A: Why don’t you buy a tape- recorder with a ........................sound system .
B: I’m not comfortable with modern technology. I prefer the traditional ones.
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C) From a, b,c and d choose the correct meaning that fits the underlined word in these
sentences.
1 A: Don't doubt the accuracy of the numbers in the report.
B : I'm sorry, but they seem to be illogical.
4-A: English is currently enjoying a prominent position all over the world.
B: It is very important to learn it.
a. important or famous b. low-priced
c. for the most part , mainly d. at the present time
5- A : Kuwait Television offered the colour broadcasts in 1974 .
B : At present it operates several television channels .
a. a class of people b. a radio or television programme
c. the actors in a play d. the people who listen to a speech .
6- A :I enjoy touring in Kuwait City .
B : So what do you do for entertainment in this city ?
a. relating to horse riding b. the action of providing enjoyment
c. the state of being correct d. the people who listen to a speech
II – Communicative structure
6-A : The student...............has been training well won the grand prize.
B: You can ask the guard …….. is on duty over there.
a- when b- whose c- who d- where
7. A: The man ………… invented the first Television system was John Long.
B: His invention has turned the world into a small village.
a) when b) whose c) who d) which
8. A: When the thief stole my wallet, he thought he could get …….. with it .
B: You're so lucky, the police arrested him in a very short time.
a) down to b) through c) over d) away
16.A: Yesterday, I called over my friends …………… building is across the streets to
watch a football match.
B: I am sure you had a great time.
a. whose b. who c. where d. when
18.A : Who do you think the ……….. football player is in the 21st century?
B: I think, Lionel Messi.
a. good b. better c. worse d. best
19- A :My brother , ...................son is an electrical engineer , can help me .
B: Ok . Give him a call .
a. who b. Whom c. Whose d. That
20- A : The digital camera , ....................... I bought a week ago , is a great worth of money .
B: It keeps your memories fresh and alive .
a. who b. Whom c. Whose d. Which
21- A : 1903 is the year ........................the first transatlantic radio transmission took place .
B:
a) when b) which c) whose d) where
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:22- A An assumption is ……………that we think is true but we’re not sure of.
It’s
almost
false if
not
based
on data
.
:B
a. someone b. somewhere c. something d.. anything
. A: Has ………………… seen the remote control of the Television -23
. B: I haven't seen it since yesterday
a) on b) in c) at d) from
a) on b) in c) at d) during
Get behind with To not make as much progress as others يتخلف عن
Get down to To start doing something seriously يركز التفكير علي – يبدأ
في عمل شيء
Get on To have a good relationship with ينسجم أو يتفق مع شخص
someone يتقدم – ينجح-
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Get over To recover - يتعافي من – يتغلب علي
يجتاز
Get through To manage to contact someone يصل إلي المكان الذي
– يقصده – ينجز – يتم
يتمكن من االتصال
. A : It takes old people a long time to get …………………cold and flu -30
. B : That 's true
a) behind b) through c) over d) on
31- A : If you don't do your homework regularly , you'll get ……….with your study .
B : I always do my homework regularly .
32- A : I don't need much sleep ,so it's easy for me to get ………………. early.
B: You always say the same words .
a) on b) over c) up d) through
33- A: We enjoyed a relaxing holiday , but now it's time to get …………..to work again .
B : I think you are right .
34 – A : My friends say they've tried to phone me but they couldn't get ……………….
B: I think there's something wrong with your phone .
a) behind b) through c) over d) down
36- A : The third period exam will start next week . You should get ……to revise .
B : Thanks for your advice .
B) Correct the verbs in brackets. Write your answers on the dotted lines
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22- a) I (clean) the house since the morning. .............................…….
b) Why don't you take some rest ?
28- a) The ancient Egyptians (build) the pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs .
b) They were great builders . …………………….
29- a) Do you know who broke the window ?
b) Some boys (play) football when I came back home. ......................................
30- a) Hassan had an accident while he (cross) the road. …..............................
b) He never looks where he is going .
31- a) I (lose) my wallet while I was playing football . ………………………
b) Why don't you go back and look for it ?
32- a) While we (drive) on the ring road , we had a flat tyre. ...................................
b) What did you do then ?
33- a) Why were you late for school ?
b) When I got to the bus stop , the bus (left) , so I had to walk . ……………………….
34- a) I watched TV after I (finish) my homework.. ……. ..........................
b) It's good to manage your time .
35- a) By the time Mohammed was 12 , he (learn) three languages. ....................................
b) He is a brilliant boy .
36- a) Before Saad went to London , he (get) a visa. ……. ..........................
b) Sure . You can't travel there without it .
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40- a) We (move) to a new house next July. ........................………
b) Congratulations .
41- a) The space shuttle (take off ) shortly . ………………………
b) Hopefully , it will face no trouble this time .
Do as shown in brackets :
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2- This is the new car . I bought it last week . (Join using: which)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3- The girl is in my class . She broke the window . (Join using: who)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4- This man saw the thieves . They robbed the bank . (Join using: who)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5- Mr. Khalid is our headmaster . His son is a doctor . (Join using: whose)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9- My brother should build many rooms in his new house (Make passive)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. Both Hamad and Ali got full marks in the final exam. ( Negative )
- ………………………………………………………………………………………..
18- Ahmed Zweil is a great scientist . His discovery won him the Nobel Prize . (Join : whose)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
19- The teacher was very pleased with me . He teaches us English . ( Join : who )
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
20- The mansion seems very old . My cousin lives there . ( Join : where )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
21- Companies are selling thousands of computers every day on the Internet . ( Passive )
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
22- Computers have made our lives a lot easier . ( Change focus )
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
23 – People are downloading more and more programs from the Internet . ( Passive )
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
29- " If I were you , I'd record the programme and watch it later . "
Jumana advised me …………………………………………………………… ( Complete )
31- " Don't touch the DVD player . " ( Reported speech )
Ali's father warned him ………………………………………………………………………...
32- " Can you look for the remote control ? "
He wanted me …………………………………………………………… ( Reported speech )
34- " Rewind the video for me ."
He told me …………………………………………………………………..( Complete )
Passive Voice
Present Simple
Change into passive :
1. Many people visit the Kuwait Towers every year.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Doctors give medicine to cure sick people.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Oil slicks ruin the beaches.
The beaches ……………………………………………………………………….…
4- The maid cleans my room every other day .
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Past Simple
Change into passive :
1. The earthquake destroyed the town.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Barry scored the winning goal.
The winning goal ……………………………………………………………………...
3. The Chinese invented writing paper 5000 years ago .
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
4- Rashid painted these chairs yesterday .
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Present Perfect
Change into passive :
1. Ali has seen a strange object in A1-Ahmadi.
A strange object ………………………………………………………………………
2. The government has built many schools in recent years .
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. She has broken the dishes by accident .
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4.We have studied English for 12 years.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Present Continuous
Change into passive :
1. The secretary is typing the letters now.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The students are writing the lesson at the moment .
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The doctor is examining the patients at present .
………………………………………………………………………………………….
4- Ahmed is arranging the books on the shelves .
………………………………………………………………………………………….
A) Match the utterances in "A" with their suitable responses in "B". (4 X 6 = 24)
(A)
(B)
33. The Math project is too difficult to be achieved within that limited time.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
34. Car drivers should have a First Aid Kit in case of emergencies.
………………………………...………………………………………………………..
35. A new park will be opened to serve the whole community in your area.
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………………………………...………………………………………………………..
38. Sister : I've made up my mind to join the AUK. What about you?
You : …………………………………………………………………………….
39. Friend : What's your opinion about extending the school day to 3 o'clock?
You : ………………………………………………………………………………..
40. Mother : Your little brother is still out and it is almost midnight.
You : ………………………………………………………………………………..
21- You need to borrow your friend video camera for your graduation party.
………………………………………………………
22- You want to go camping with your friends but your father refuses.
………………………………………………………
?Where can you spend your free time)17 ?Will you invite me to the party) (
. My birthday is on 4th January)18 .Let's go there in the week end) (
Hajj is an interesting religious occasion)19 .Let's visit my grandfather) (
.Dubai is a wonderful shopping center)20 . It's one of the pillars of Islam) (
. I prefer staying on café ) (
..……………………………………………………………………………………
. Your friend suggests visiting Failaka island ,but you don't agree -22
……………………………………………………………………………………
.
. You want to ask your father about cloning and its advantages -23
.……………………………………………………………………………………
( B )
( ) I think he has got the same feeling .
( ) No problem , just come as soon as possible .
( ) I think, they are very useful and interesting , but a bit difficult .
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( ) They are completely wrong
( ) Certainly , switch it on here . then , press the button .
21. Someone asks you whether you like to watch a football match or not.
……………………………………………………….………………………………..
25. A: Can you tell me what is good about watching sport on TV?
B: ……………………………………………………………………………………
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