The document details a trip itinerary of the author, Mr. Samir Bounab, who travels through various cities in Algeria, including Bechar, Algiers, Setif, and Constantine, documenting his experiences at several landmarks. Additionally, it includes tasks related to silent letters and grammar activities focusing on past tense and passive constructions, emphasizing language mastery. The author describes visiting famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Alhambra Palace, highlighting memorable moments from his travels.

1. MS4 : Itinerary & Time sequencers + silent letters
By Mr. Samir Bounab”yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com
Task 1: Read the passage then list the underlined words in bold
Dear Oliver,
I hope you are doing well. I am very happy to tell you about the itinerary
of my trip around Algeria.
First, I moved at 6 p.m. with my family from Bechar to Algiers by car.
When I arrived there, I walked around the city and I visited “Maqam
Echahid”. Then, I continued my trip to Setif. When I was halfway to Setif, I
stopped having lunch in a nice restaurant.. I saw “Ain El Fouara” Fountain.
Next I stopped for 3 days in Setif. Afterthat I travelled to
Constantine.Later, I visited the splendid monument “The Bridge of Sidi
Msid” which was made of steel. This bridge is as famous as Maqam
Echahid Finally, I returned to Bechar after having nice and unforgettable
moments. It was an amazing trip !
Yours,
1)………2)…………3)………4)………5)………6)……
Task 2 : Complete the table
First Then Next Afterthat Later Finally
Task 3 : list the landmarks with their dates of creation
Task 4: Write a paragraph describing the chronology of
these famous landmarks using the times sequencers “first,
then , and, next , later, afterthat, last , finally “ and the passive
Task 5 : Give the right form of the verbs in brackets
Last summer holidays, I (go)………….. for an exciting tour
around some European countries. First, I (fly)………… from
Constantine’s airport to France. I (stay)………… in for three
days. The first place I (visit)…………. there was Eiffel Tower
which (design)…………………. by Gustave Eiffel in 1887. Then, I
(sail)……………… to Italy. And the first town I (visit)…………….
there was Pisa. After two days in Italy, I (take)………….. the
train to Malaga where the famous painter Pablo Picasso was
born. I (visit)……………. his family house, which (to be) ……….
now a museum. After my visit to Malaga, I (travel)………………
to Granada. There, I (visit)……………. one of the most
fascinating landmarks which is Alhambra Palace or ‘Qalat al-
Hamra’.. Finally, I (return)…………… to Algiers .
Silent letters
Silent B - B is not pronounced when following M at the end of a word.
Climb crumb dumb comb
Silent D - D is not pronounced in Handkerchief sandwich
Wednesday
Silent E - E is not pronounced at the end of words
Hope drive gave write site
Silent G - G is not often not pronounced when followed by an N
foreign sign feign
Silent GH - GH is not pronounced before T
Thought through daughter light might right fight weigh
Silent H - H is not pronounced when following W. Some speakers
whisper the H before the W. What when where whether why
Silent H - H is not pronounced at the beginning of many words. Use the
article "an" with unvoiced H. Here are some of the most common:
Hour honest honor heir herb
Silent K - K is not pronounced when followed by N at the beginning of a
word. Knife knee know knock knowledge
Silent L - L is often not pronounced before L, D, F, M, K.
Calm half salmon talk balk would should
Silent P P is not pronounced in "psych" and "pneu".
Psychiatrist pneumonia psychotherapy psychotic
Silent S - S is not pronounced before L in the following words:
Island isle
Silent T - T is not pronounced in these common words:
Castle fasten listen often whistle
Silent U - U is not pronounced before after G and before a vowel.
guess guidance guitar guest
Silent W - W is not pronounced at the beginning of a word followed by
an R. Wrap write wrong
Silent W - W is not pronounced with these three pronouns:
Who whose whom
Task6: Circle the silent letters
Column -Bomb - Wednesday- Knee- Calm- Climb - School-
Breathe -Comb – Biscuit - Age – Sword - Plumber - Monarchy -
Sandwich –Wedge – Fasten- Know – Bridge- Architect- While-
Should- Half – Autumn – Island- Castle – Building – Answer
By Mr Samir Bounab (yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com )

2. Text:
Last summer holidays, I went for an exciting tour around some
European countries. First, I flew from Constantine’s airport to France. I
stayed in for three days. The first place I visited there was Eiffel Tower
which was designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1887. Then, I sailed to Italy.
And the first town I visited there was Pisa. It’s famous for its Leaning
Tower, which is known worldwide. It’s older than Eiffel Tower.
After two days in Italy, I took the train to Malaga where the famous
painter Pablo Picasso was born. I visited his family house, which is now
a museum. After my visit to Malaga, I travelled to Granada. There, I
visited one of the most fascinating landmarks which is Alhambra Palace
or ‘Qalat al-Hamra’. A real wonder! It was built by the Muslims in the 9th
century. This landmark is bigger than Pisa Tower. Also, it is more
beautiful than Eiffel Tower.
Finally, I returned to Algiers after having spent three
unforgettable days in UK. The birthplace of the famous poet and
playwright Shakespeare where, I visited several places and landmarks
such as Big Ben Tower, Buckingham Palace and others.
It was a wonderful trip because I saw and learnt lots of interesting
things.
Read the text carefully then do the following activities
Part One: (14pts)
A/Reading comprehension: (07pts)
Activity One: Read the following statements and write ‘True’,
‘False’ or ‘Not mentioned’ (3pts)
1- The first station of the writer in his trip was Italy.
2- ‘Qalat al-Hamra’ is a Muslims heritage.
3- He bought gifts for his relatives.
Activity Two:Answer the following questions.(2pts)
1- What countries did the writer visit, mention three?
………………………………………………………….
2- Did he use a ship in his trip?
………………………………………………
Activity Three: Lexis (2pts)
A/Find in the text words those are closest in meaning to the
following:
City= ........................ Different= ...................
B/ Find in the text words that are opposite in meaning to the
following:
Left≠...................... Smaller≠......................
B/Mastery of language: (07pts)
Activity 01: Supply the punctuation and the capital letters where
necessary. (2pts)
Ahem sailed to spain.Then, she flew to pisa. later, she moved to
Italy
Activity Two:Turn the following passage into the passive. (3pts)
Burj Khlifa is the world’s tallest building. The tourists all over
the world visited this monument. Arian Smith designed the
building. And Khalifa Bin Zayad built it.
Task : I compare using “as ......as” or “not as ........as”: (3pts)
1/Algeria is 2,381,741 sq/km . The U.S.A. is 9,833,517 sq/km.
.............................................................................................................
2/Maquam Eshahid is 92 m high . The Statue of liberty is 93 m high.
.................................................................................................................
3/Maquam Eshahid was constructed in 1982.The Statue of Liberty was
constructed in 1875.
....................................................................................
Activity two(03pts): Write the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
- Well, let me tell you about my wonderful trip in England. First, we
(visit)…………… the famous monument Big Ben which (
design)………….by Edmund Beckett and Edward Dent.Then we (walk)
…………to London Eye . We(have)……..lunch in a small cafeteria
near it. Finally ,we (visit)………the British Museum. It (be)
………..fantastic trip.
Activity Three::Circle the silent letters in these words ( 2pts)
Climb- Knowledge- Talk- Answer
Part two: Situation of integration. (06 pts)
You have just come back from a trip around Algeria.. Describe
your itinerary and talk about the landmarks you visited and the
outstanding figures in history, literature or arts that you learnt
about during this trip.
Use the following hints
1. Date : winter/spring/summer holidays
2. Mean of transport : car/ bus/ train ….
3. Hotel / hostel / family house …
4. Places to visit : landmarks, markets, parks..
5. Date of home return
By Mr Samir Bounab (yellowdaffodil66@gmail.com )