Words stress & If type 1 functions & Agony Letter

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2AS : Words stress & If type 1 functions & Agony Letter
By :Mr.Samir Bounab (yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com
Word stress
Rules :
A.Most two syllable-nouns/ adjectives in English are stressed on
the first syllable
B. Most two syllable-verbs in English are stressed on the second
syllable
C.Stress on penultimate syllable (second from the end): Words
ending in ‘ic’ , ‘tion’, and ‘sion
D.Stress on ante-penultimate syllable (third from the end):Words
ending in ‘cy’, ‘ty’, ‘phy’; ‘gy’
Compound words (words with two parts) :
E.If the compound is a noun, the stress goes on the first part : e;G;,
greenhouse , blackbird.
F. If the compound is an adjective, the stress goes on the second
part; e.g., bad-tempered, old-fashioned
G.If the compound is a verb , the stress goes on the second
part, e.g., understand, overlook.
Activity one: Underline the stressed syllable
Absent- to abstract – an accent – to addict – to affect – to affix – an
alloy – to ally – to annex - an augment – to belay – to bombard –
a combat – to combine – to commune –compact - complex – to
H. Words ending with “ic- tion- sion” are stressed on the
syllable second from the end.
Activity two: Underline the stressed syllable
Atomic-artistic-alcoholic-climatic-cyclic-ethic-historic-economic-romantic-
magnetic-episodic-metric-geometric-gastronomic-sympathetic-graphic-
geographic-geologic-astrologicidealistic-Absorption-description-
D - Words ending with “cy-ty-phy- gy -al” are stressed on the
third syllable from the end / Activity three: Underline the
stressed syllable
Directional-additional-accidental-experimental-musical-original-natural-
cultural-agricultural-medicinal-structural-causal-global-bridal-suicidal-
homicidal-facial- refusal-arrival-survival-approval- -efficiency-
Activity five: Underline the stressed syllable
1) Words ending with ”ic” are stressed on the second syllable from
the end
graphic-geograpghic-geologic-astrologic--genetic-gastric-atmospheric-
authentic-arithmetic-archaic-aesthetic-analytic-apologetic-cosmetic-
terrific-tragic-classic-comic-concentric-chronic-cubic-democratic-dilectic-
2) Words ending with “ty-” are stressed on the third syllable from
the end
Community-compatibility-conformity-creativity-cruelty-disnity-disability-
disloyalty-disunity-ability-abnormality-absurdity-acceptability-
accessibility-activity-actuality-adversity-ambiguity-
3) Words ending with “phy-” are stressed on the third syllable from
the end
Autobiography-bibliography-demography-geography-philosophy-
phonography-telegraphy-topography-biography-stenography-
4) Words ending with “gy-” are stressed on the third syllable from
the end
Allergy-analogy-apology-astrology-bacteriology-climatology-energy-
geology-ideology-methodology-pedagogy-phonology-physiology-
psychology-radiology-sociology-technology-terminology-zoology-
5) Words ending with “al are stressed on the third syllable from the
end
Additional-natural-logical-political-radical-sentimental-rational-
commercial-colonial-adverbial-animal-annual-cultural-colonial-
educational-arithemetical-social-astrological-beneficial-conditional-
*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*
Task : Give the right for of the verbs in brackets then match
the pairs , then justify your answer
A: Sentences B: Functions / use
1. If you( buy)…….. two, you (get)…….. one
free.
2. I (help)…………. you do the exercise if you
(want)……………….
3. If you (not stop)………………. making
noise, I (switch off)……………. the TV.
4. He (understand)………… if you just
(explain)……………… why you came late.
5. If you (touch)…………… that electric wire,
you (get)………….an electric shock.
6. If this jacket (be)……… the correct size, it
(fit)………. you.
a) Promise.
b) Offer.
c) Threat.
d) Advice.
e) Warning.
f) Prediction.
Sentences
Functions/use
Justify
Task : Make sentences of your own expressing “ prediction – threat
–promise – offer –warning and advice
December 25th, 2007.
Dear Dr. Wells,
I’m writing to you to seek advice. My name is Omar and I’m a
secondary School student. I can’t make up my mind about a personal
problem.
I’ll sit for the baccalaureate exam soon. I’ll certainly succeed, but
my parents are old and are in need of financial help. I would really like
to help them. However, if I do so, I will have to give up my dream of
becoming a doctor. In short I am in a dilemma. On the one hand, if I
decide to help, I will have to renounce to my registration at the
university. On the other hand, if I don’t, I’ll feel guilty of not helping my
family. I have no one to turn to. What should/can I do?
Sincerely,
Signature:
Task : Read the passage then answer the questions
1)what form of text is it?
2) who is the sender ?
3) Who is the receiver?
4) Why the sender writing this letter ?
Mr.Samir Bounab (yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com

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SECOND TERM ENGLISH TEST
Read the text carefully then do the activities.
Science has provided us with swift means of communication. The
railways have removed all those dangers and difficulties that man had
to face during a journey in the past. In the aero plane, he can fly like
birds. The globe has shrunk and the world has become a small place.
Science has conquered time and space. Still more wonderful is the
invention of the wireless. It is now possible to talk to a person at a
distance of thousands of kilometres.
Additionally, Science has invented many wonderful machines.
Electricity is another wonder of science. It has turned nights into days.
In the winter it heats our rooms and in the summer it cools them. It
moves our fans and other machines. Science has also achieved
wonders in the field of medicine. There is now a cure for all kinds of
illnesses.
It is not possible to enumerate all the wonders of modern
science. Every day we hear of a new wonder. It is hoped that the
peaceful use of every bit of science would bring in an age of prosperity,
that the world has never seen before.
“Adapted from internet”
A/Comprehension:
1. Choose the right answer.
The text is taken from: a) a magazine b) a website c) a newspaper
1. Are the following statements “true” or “false”?
a) Science had a great impact on our life. ………………
b) Many machines have been created by science. ………………
c) One of the amazements of science is electricity. ………………
2. Reorder the following ideas according to their occurrence
in the text.
a) The contribution of science was remarkable in many aspects of our
lives.
b) It is not possible to live without the creations of science.
c) Science has made everything available for our benefit.
3. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a) Would life be possible without the inventions of man?
…………………………………………………………………………………
b) Is it easy to reach someone from far away, nowadays? Justify
………………………………………………………………………………
c) What is the role of electricity in our lives?
………………………………………………………………………………
4.What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) that (§1) ……… b) it (§2) … c) we (§3) ……………………
B/Text Exploration:
A/ Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the
following:
a)devices (§2) = …………… b) accomplished (§2) = ……………………
B/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the
following:
a)slow (§1) ≠ …………………… b) poverty (§3) ≠ ……………………
1. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) If scientists (to invent) ……………………………………… various
machines, the world (to be) ……………………………………… more
developed.
b) If you (to mix) ……………………………………… oxygen with
hydrogen, you (to get) ……………………………………… water.
c) What (to happen) ……………………………………… to you if you (to
touch) ……………………………………… a wire of electricity?
1.Complete the following table:
2.Circle the stressed syllable in the following words:
mathematics - invention - electricity - physical
5.Fill in the gaps with the following words:
moves - happens – energy – flow
Electricity is a type of ……………………………… that can
build up in one place or …………………………… from one place
to another. When electricity gathers in one place it is known as
static electricity. But when it …………………………… it is called
current electricity. Static electricity often
……………………………… when you rub things together.
Written
 Now, imagine you are an agony aunt. Read your
partner's letter and reply by suggesting a solution to
his/her problem. Keep to the following plan:
 Expression of sympathy.
 Analysis of your partner's problem.
 Recommendations / suggestions.
Mr.Samir Bounab (yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com
Verbs Nouns Adjectives
…………………………
To move
creation
……………
addition
………………………………
………………………………
Electric