Unit 1 ,
• Questions and answers :
1- Where was Dr El-Baz born and educated?
He was born in Zagazig, in Egypt and was educated at Ain Shams University.
2- What does Dr El-Baz do?
He is a space scientist and a geologist.
3- What's his job at Boston University? He is the Director of Remote Sensing.
4- What is he an expert in?
He is the world's greatest expert in remote sensing.
5- What is remote sensing?
It is the use of Satellites to take pictures of the earth from far away. These pictures help countries find water, oil and metals under the desert.
6- How long did Dr El-Baz work on the American Apollo Space Project? He worked on that project from 1967 to 1973.
7- How did Dr El-Baz advise astronauts who landed on the moon? He gave them advice on where to land and how to collect rocks and soil on the moon.
8- How did Dr El-Baz help us in Egypt?
His photographs which he took from satellites helped us find a huge quantity of water under the Western Desert and Sinai.
9- What do you think of Dr El-Baz?
He is loyal to his homeland, Egypt. Although he works in America, he never forgets Egypt.
10- How can scientists like Dr El-Baz change lives of people?
They can help people find water, oil and metals under deserts. Water will change the deserts into green land. Oil and metals are important for industry.
11- What qualities can make such great scientists like Dr El-Baz?
A successful scientist must be hard-working, intelligent, clever, careful and knowledgeable.
12- Can these qualities make sports stars like Ramy Ahour, as well?
Yes. A sports star must be hard working, clever, intelligent, patient, careful and train hard every day.
13- What can great scientists and sports stars give back to their countries?
First, their countries are proud of them. They set examples to young people. And they can help their countries each in his field.
Exercises
Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1- Naguib Mahfouz is one of the most.......... Arab writers.
a) young b) famous c) junior d) remote
2- The government gives great care to girls' .................
a) education b) songs c) fashion d) jewellery
3- What are you going to ........... a quiz on?
a) make b)take c)do d)play
4- A person who studies buildings and tools from the past is a/an
a) engineer b) mechanic c) professor d) archaeologist
5- The police managed to bring all the stolen things .............. .
a) front b)back c)side d)over
6-............. is made of gold, diamonds and other expensive metals.
a) Furniture b) Jewellery c) Machinery d) Clothing
7- Archaeologists from all over the world visit Egypt to study the Pyramids and other ......... buildings.
a) new b) modern c) ancient d)low
8- The ......... of my daughter's school is a very clever woman.
a) singer b) actress c) headmistress d) professor
9- There are wonderful............ at the Temple of Karnak.
a) statues b) houses c) schools d) classes
10-He ............. about his father with great respect and pride.
a) listens b) talks c) knows d)says
11-Dr Zewail.......... the femtosecond.
a) invented b) invited c) discovered d)made
12-The femtosecond is .......... of one billionth of a second.
a) a million b) one million c) one millionth d) millions
13- I enjoy watching European football matches ......... TV.
a) in b)on c)at d)by
14-Adel Imam is famous .......... his great comedies.
a) for b)by c)to d)on
15-Dr Zahi Hawass writes ............ a magazine called "Egypt Today".
a) in b)at c)on d)by
16-Have you ............ about the new invention?
a)smelled b)seen c) heard d)felt
17-He is an expert in ............ photographs.
a) doing b) taking c) making d) drawing
18-Dr El-Baz .................. astronauts advice on where they should land on the moon.
a) took b)gave c)did d)had
19- ........... his help, I got high marks.
a) Because b)As c) Thanks to d) Although
20-He travelled abroad for the first time at the ....... of 20.
a) height b) weight c)age d) length
21- Dr Zewail became a/an ........ at the University of California.
a) stronaut b) professor c) student d) archaeologist
22- I was …………... at Ain Shams University.
a) born b) educated c) studied d) called
23- My father has…………….me a lot. I do just like him.
a) talked b) spoken c) influenced d) completed
24- When the spaceship on the moon, the .......... came out to collect rocks and soil.
a) travelers p) passengers c) astronauts d) geologists
25-Huge ........ of water are found under the sand of the Western Desert.
a) numbers b) litres c) quantities d) bottles
26-A great............ was held to celebrate his success.
a) quiz b) project c) museum d) ceremony
27-Remote sensing is the use of.......... to take pictures of the earth.
a) magazines b) satellites c) stones d) televisions
28-Dr El-Baz worked on many ........... projects.
a) air b) atmosphere c) space d) soil
29-Ramy Ashour is a famous ......... player.
a) tennis b) football c) squash d) volleyball
30-Children take part in ............... championships.
a) major b) junior c) senior d) Olympic
31- ............ my advice and you'll get a high score.
a) Do b) Take d) Make d) Listen
32-The Nile plays a .......... part in the lives of the Egyptians.
a) small b) minor c). major d) tiny
33-Countries that have no rivers depend on .......... water for farming.
a) underneath b) underground c) low d) hidden
34-Can you ......... photographs with this modern camera?
a) give b) take c) make d) paint
35-Mido ........... a decisive goal in the last minute of the game.
a) kicked b) scored c) won d) got
36-Egypt............... the Cup of African Nations in 2008.
a) scored b) won c) gave d) bought
37-Dr El-Baz is an expert in ........... sensing.
a) far b) distant c) long d) remote
38-Footballers are now ............ not amateurs. Football is their job.
a) professionals b) craftsmen c) artists d) actors
39-The Egyptian army .............. a great victory on October 6th 1973.
a) took b) gave c) got d) won
40-She answered all the questions .............. so she got the full mark.
a) good b) badly c) correctly d) wrong
41-Shall we ............ the problem to solve it?
a) complete b) discuss c) talk d) speak
42-After a long flight, the plane ............. safely.
a)fell b) landed c) crashed d)sank
43-Dr Zewail.............. scientists find new medicines.
a) helps b) likes c) works d) calls
44-Rain rarely .............. in the Western Desert.
a)fills b)feels Of alls d)flies
45-With the help of remote sensing, a lot of water was ............ under the Western Desert.
a) completed b) found c) brought d) given
46-Her voice is too weak to ................. .
a) listen b)feel c)hear d)see
47-The ............. of our flight to London was so clever.
a)astronaut b) pilot c) archaeologist d) expert
48-More than one Egyptian won the Nobel.......... .
a) re ward b)quiz c)Prize d)game
49-The Suez Canal is ........... important.
a) hardly b) slightly c) correctly d) internationally
50-Education is the only way to help the Egyptian ........... develop
a)world b)society c) quantity d)photography
2- Read the text below, then write the word which best fits each space:
- Nabawiya Musa was the first famous Egyptian woman to go to high school. She helped other women to succeed in ....(1)... and work. She became the ...(2)... of a girls' school.
- Dr. Zahi Hawass is also famous as an ....(3).... He talks about the ....(4)..... on television. He is interested in bringing ...(5)... things back to Egypt. He wants to bring kinds of things like statues, ....(6).... and the Rosetta Stone.
Answers:
1- education 2- headmistress 3- archaeologist
4-Pyramids 5- ancient 6- jewellery
3- Read the text below, then write the word which best fits each space:
- Dr El-Baz is the world's greatest expert in remote sensing. He used remote ....(1)..... to find water under deserts. .....(2)..... water was found under the Western Desert and Sinai, thanks to the .......(3)...... which he took from satellites. From 1967 to 1973, he worked on the American Apollo Space ....(4).... He gave ...(5)...on where the astronauts should land and told them how to collect ...(6).... and soil on the moon.
4- Answer the following questions:
1- How often does it rain in the Western Desert?
2- How did a huge quantity of water collect under the Western Desert?
3- Does Egypt need this water now? Why?
4- How can Dr El-Baz influence university students in Egypt?
5- Has Dr El-Baz given something back to his country?
6- Why do we have to thank Dr El-Baz?
7- Which American project did Dr El-Baz work on?
8- How were the photographs of Dr El-Baz helpful to Egypt?
9- What makes Ramy Ashour a great sports star?
10-What do Dr El-Baz and Ramy Ashour have in common?
Exercises
1- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1- How often .......... it rain in the Western Desert?
a) had b)does c)is d)was
2- Two million years ago, very heavy rain ......... in the Western Desert.
a) fall b)fell c) fallen d) falling
3- Dr El-Baz ........ men who landed on the moon on how to collect rocks and soil.
a) spoke b)said c) advised d) talked
4- Dr El-Baz ........ in Zagazig in 1938.
a) bear b)bore c)born d) was born
5- El Khateeb ............ one of the most famous football players in the Arab World.
a) was b)has c)had d)were
6- Egyptian people ........ ancient things if they are in other countries.
a) doesn't see b) didn't see c) don't see d) aren't see
7-........ Nabawiya Musa write books? - Yes.
a) Does b)Did c) Doesn't d) Hasn't
8- He .......... goes to the cinema. He goes once a year.
a) sometimes b) often c) rarely d) never
9- How ........ do you go to the library? - Once a week.
a) often b) long c) far d) many
10-We are ......... ready to help you. Don't worry.
a) always b) hardly c) never d) rarely
11- ........... Ali usually late for school? - Yes, sir. He hardly comes early.
a) Is b)Does c)Was d)Has
12-My room is always dirty. I......... it well.
a) am cleaned b) am not cleaned c) clean d) don't clean
13-My sister has a mobile phone, but she .......... lets me use it.
a) don't b) doesn't c) never d) didn't
14-Turn off the lights when you .......... the room.
a) leave b) leaves c) were leaving d) had left
15- I usually go to school by bus, but I........... take a taxi.
a) always b) sometimes c) often d) regularly
16-Switch off TV's and computers when you ........ using them.
a) finishes b) finish c) finished d) had finished
17-He ....... hard when he was at school.
a) studies b) has studied c) studied d) had studied
18- I............ TV for two hours every day.
a) watched b) am watching c) have watched d) watch
19-We often ............ breakfast at 7 o'clock.
a) is having b) has had c) have d) has had
20-What time ......... you usually arrive at school in the morning?
a) did b)do dare d)will
21-The earth ............... round the sun.
a) moves b) is moving c) moved d) has moved
22- ............. you ever get up late?
a) Are b)Have c)Do d)will
23-We ......... an interesting film on TV yesterday.
a) watch b) will watch c) watched d) have watched
24-Ahmed ............. gets up early.
a) doesn't b) didn't c) never d) hadn't
25-The sports club ........ at 8 o'clock every day.
a) open b) is opening c) opening d) opens
26-Water .......... at 100 degrees centigrade.
a) boiled b) is boiling c) will oil d) boils
27-Soha often ............ skiing at the weekend.
a) go b) is going c)goes d) going
28-How often .......... to the dentist?
a) do you go b) were you going c) have you gone d) you go
29-In 1999, Dr Zewail......... the Nobel Prize for chemistry.
a) get b)got c) is getting d) would get
30-Which university ......... Dr Zewail go to?
a) does b)did c) had d) has
31-Dr Hawass ............ to bring ancient things back to Egypt from museums in other countries.
a) want b) wanting c) wants d) is wanting
32-Where ............ the summer vacation?
a) you spent b) you did spend c) did you spend d) you spending
33-The thief ............... and taken to prison.
a) arrested b) was arresting c) was arrested d) has arrested
34-My father used to ......... footabll as a boy.
a) playing b) played c)play d) plays
35-When he returned, he .......... find his bag.
a) hasn't b) hadn't c) doesn't d) didn't
36-What time ................ you usually get up?
a) have b) do c) had d) are
37- .................. Egypt win the Cup of African Nations in 2006?
a) Do b)Does c) Did d)Has
38-The story ............ long ago.
a) wrote b) was written c) is written d) was writing
39-The man ......... come late.
a) doesn't b) never c) isn't d) don't
40-The players ............... happy when they won the cup.
a) was b) were c) are d) have
2- Rewrite the following sentences using the word (s) in brackets to give the same meaning:
1-He always comes late. (is)
2- He never conies early. (doesn't)
3- He is used to taking exercise in the morning. (usually)
4- When did you finish your homework? (How long)
5- He started playing football at 4 o'clock. Now it is 6. (ago)
6- When I was young, I swam in the sea. (used)
7- I always go to bed late. (never)
8- It is my habit to get up early. (usually)
9- I have a friend who was in the habit of smoking but he doesn't smoke now. (used)
10-How long ago did you start playing squash? (When)
11-Taking exercise is part of my daily routine. (take)
12-My mother cleaned all the rooms. (were)
13-Do you like watching football? (interested in)
3- Correct the underlined mistakes in the following paragraph:
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. What
else does you know about him? He lands on the moon in 1969.1 don't remembered the name of the man who was with him, but I thought Buzz Aldrin was the man.
4- Write a paragraph of seven (7) sentences about: One of the most important Egyptians in history
Exercises
1- Finish the dialogue between Ali and Ibrahim about a famous Egyptian football player:
Ali : I hear that Hossam Hassan is the best Egyptian football player.
Ibrahim : ...............(1).................?
Ali : Because he has played in many international matches and scored more goals than any other player.
Ibrahim : .................(2)................?
Ali : He was born in Cairo in August 1966.
Ibrahim :.................(3)....................... ?
Ali : It was the National Club.
Ibrahim :.................(4)......................?
Ali : His twin brother also played over 100 matches for the Egyptian national team.
2- Write what you would say in each of the following situations:
1- A friend of yours asks you who the person you like most is.
2- You admire your English teacher and a friend asks your opinion about him.
3- Your teacher asks you what your father does.
4- Your neighbour asks you when your grandfather was born.
5- A friend asks you how your father has influenced you.
6- Your school mate asks you why you love your mother.
7- Your brother asks you about the person who has influenced you.
8- Someone asks your opinion of Mahatma Gandhi.
9- Someone asks you why you like Abu Treika.
10-A friend asks you what your science teacher is like.
11-Your brother asks you how scientists like Dr El-Baz influence young people.
12-Your best friend asks you about the job you would like to do and why you prefer it.
3- Write a paragraph of seven (7) sentences about:
A person you know who has influenced you
Translation
4- A) Translate into Arabic:
1- Nabawiya Musa was the first Egyptian woman to go to high school.
2- Dr Zahi Hawass is a famous archaeologist who writes in a magazine called "Egypt Today".
3- Dr Zewail won the Benjamin Franklin Prize because he discovered the femtosecond in 1997.
4- Dr El- Baz is a space scientist and a geologist who used remote sensing to discovered underground water in Sinai and the Western Desert.
5- Ramy Ashour is a famous Egyptian squash player who won an important championship in Canada in 2007.
6- What would you do if you had the chance to be successful and famous in your country?
B) Translate Into English:
1- كتبت نبوية موسى كتابا مشهورا عن تعليم البنات
2- يتطلع الدكتور زاهى حواس لاسترجاع الأشياء الأثرية مثل حجر رشيد من المتاحف التى فى البلاد الأخرى
3- لقد استطاع نيل أرمسترونج أن يمشى على القمر عام 1969
4- مُنح دكتور أحمد زويل جائزة نوبل فى الكيمياء وهو الآن يساعد فى صنع أدوية جديدة
5- عمل دكتور فاروق الباز فى مشروع أبوللو الأمريكى للفضاء
6- لعب حسام حسن الكثير من المباريات الدولية وأحرز أهدافاً أكثر من أى لاعب آخر
7- ما هى الصفات التى تجعل نجماً مثل رامى عاشور ناجحاً؟
8- أعطى دكتور الباز نصائح لرجال الفضاء عن مكان الهبوط وكيفية جمع الصخور والتربة على القمر
Test 1
A- Language Functions
1- Finish the following dialogue:
Salma and Fatma are talking about Naguib Mahfouz.
Salma : What are you reading?
Fatma : It's a very nice novel.
Salma : Really? ..........(1)...........?
Fatma : Naguib Mahfouz.
Salma : ..............(2)............?
Fatma : Yes, he wrote many other novels.
Salma : It sounds he's a great writer.
Fatma : Of course. ..............(3)............... .
Salma : Nobel Prize! ..............(4).....................?
Fatma : OK. When I have finished it, I'll lend it to you.
2- Write what you would say in each of the following situations:
1- You express your admiration of your favourite singer.
2- You describe a famous scientist to your friend.
3- You tell a friend your opinion of Nelson Mandella.
4- You express how you were influenced by the writer of a book you've read.
B- Vocabulary and Structure
3- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1- There are very big ................. of the pharaohs at Luxor.
a) pyramids b) geologists c) statues c) rocks
2- She .................... playing the piano yesterday.
a) played b) enjoyed c)took d)gave
3- The young men want to give up their jobs and become……….....footballers, but they are not good enough.
a) expert b) professional c) junior d) major
4- When she was 16, my cousin won the .................. tennis championship.
a) junior b) major c) professional d) athlete
5- Plants grow very quickly in the .................. of our garden.
a) space b) underground c) floor d)soil
6- We did a ......... at school today. I answered all the questions correctly.
a) race b) sail c) quiz d) play
7- Nabawiya Mousa .................. other women to succeed in education.
a) called b) helped c) discussed d) collected
8- Egyptian people ................... our ancient statues if they are in other countries.
a) doesn't see b) see c) don't see d) hasn't seen
9- Dr Hawass sometimes .................. in the 'magazine "Egypt Today".
a) writes b) will write c) write d) has written
10-Who .................. with when you visited the- museum yesterday?
a) have you gone b) did you go c) do you go d) you went
4- Rewrite the following sentences, using the word(s) in brackets, to give the same meaning:
1- He never speaks on the radio and television. (doesn't)
2- She helped other women to succeed in education. (used to)
3- I always go to bed late. (never)
4- When did you start learning English? (How long)
5- Read the text below, then write the word which best fits each space:
It only rains every 20 - 50 years in the Western Desert. However, two million .......(1)...... ago, very heavy ...(2).... fell there and a huge quantity of ....... (3) ...... collected under the desert sand. Today, we need this water. We have to thank Dr Farouk El-Baz, one of Egypt's most ........(4) ........ men, for fining it. He is a space scientist and a .......(5)....... and the world's greatest expert in ......(6)...... sensing.
(C) Reading Comprehension and Set Books
6- Read the following passage, then answer the questions:
Dr. Aisha Abd El Rahman is one of the most famous writers in Egyptian and Arab culture, She wrote many books and articles on cultural and religious matters. She also wrote poetry and for 50 years, she wrote regularly in the newspaper, Al Ahram. People admired Dr Aisha for her courage in promoting women's rights.
Dr Aisha was born in 1913. Her father was a well - known sheikh. Aisha used to go with him to religious meetings, where she learned to read and write. Her father was against the education of women and her mother couldn't read or write. Her mother and grandfather persuaded Dr Aisha's father to let her go to school.
Later she wrote under the pen-name of Bint El Shatei. People considered it wrong for women to write in the press or take part in public life. The pen-name Bint El- Shatei was taken by Dr Aisha as a sign of respect to her father.
Dr Aisha worked at Cairo University as a research assistant in the faculty of Arts. People today still read Dr. Aisha's books.
A-Answer the following questions:
1- What was Dr-Aisha famous for?
2- Who was responsible for her being educated?
3- Why did she write under the pen-name Bint El -Shatei?
4- Do you think that men and women should be treated equally in education? Why/ Why not?
B- Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d :
5- People adimred Dr. Aisha for ................ .
a) attacking men
b) promoting women's rights
c) writing in the newspapers
d) considering it unnecessary to educate women
6- Dr. Aisha wrote books on .............. .
a) science and technology
b) information technology
c) cultural and religious matters
d) newspapers and magazines
7- Dr. Aisha was ................ .
a) a famous writer worldwide.
b) well known in Europe and the Arab world
c) a leading Egyptian diplomat
d) known only in Egypt
7- Answer only Four (4) of the following questions :
1- When did heavy rain fall in the Western Desert?
2- Why did people use to find water under the desert?
3- Where does Dr El-Baz work now?
4- Do you think remote sensing so important in Egypt and other countries nowadays? Why / Why not?
5- Scientists like Dr El-Baz can change our lives now and in the future. Do you agree or not? Give a reason.
6- What do you think of Ramy Ashour?
D- The Novel (An Artist's Story)
8- (A) Answer the following questions :
E- Writing
9- Write a paragraph of seven (7) sentences about:
A person you like who is famous or who you know well. He/ She
can be alive or from history.
F- Translation
10- A- Translate into Arabic:
1- Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon and collect rocks and soil.
2- Thanks to the photographs which Dr El Baz took from satellites, we found underground water in the Western Desert and Sinai.
B- Translate into English:
تفخر مصر بأبنائها العظماء مثل دكتور أحمد زويل والكاتب العالمى نجيب محفوظ اللذين حصلا على جائزة نوبل