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Its better to watch news on TV than read a

newspaper. (Write your reasons for and

against the statement).

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I think watching news on TV is more relaxingthan reading newspapers. TV news is more

interesting because you can listen to peoplespeaking. In addition to that, you can understandnews better when you see it on TV. However,

newspapers dont have moving pictures. Itsbetter for you to watch news because youdonthave enough time to read a newspaper.

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Reading a newspaper is better than reading

news on the Internet. ( Write your reasons for

or against the statement)

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I think reading a newspaper is better thanreading news on the Internet because it is more

enjoyable. In addition to that, you can readnewspapers anywhere more easily. However,

reading news on the Net needs a computer andcosts much money. Therefore, I prefer the printed

newspapers to the Internet.

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Write about a short traditional folk tale (story)

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Once upon a time there was a poor boy called

Ali Baba. One day, Ali Baba was in the forest andhe saw a group of men near a rock.They saidopen sesame! Suddenly, the rock opened. Whenthe men wentaway, he went into the cave andtook gold rings. The next day his brother wentthere but the men killed him. After that,they wentto Alis house butMurjanah, his slave girl, helpedhim. In the end, he married her. It was an

interesting story.

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Write a story about a day in your life that youwill always remember.

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Ill neverforget the day when I saved a boy. First, I waswalking home with my dog when I saw boys playing in

the street. Suddenly, a boy fell in the deep river. I ran to

the river and jumped into the water. My dog helped me to

take him out. In the end, an ambulance came and took theboy to hospital. It was the happiest day of my life.

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Choose one tourist site in your town or city and

write a about it.

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Bosra is rich in culture and history. It has many

places to visit like Bosra Castle and many ruined

sites. Bosra Castle is a famous place for tourists to

visit. There is a fantastic amphitheater, amarketplace and a great museum with old statues.Nearby there are hotels to stay in and restaurants

to eat in.

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Write an e-mail to a friend. Tell your friend

about something that happened to you, or

someone in yourfamily , recently

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From : Ali@ hotmail. com

To : Maher@ hotmail. comSubject : Story

Ill never forget the day when I saved a boy. First,I was walking home with my dog when I saw

boys playing in the street. Suddenly, a boy fell inthe deep river. I ran to the river and jumped into

the water. My dog helped me to take him out. In

the end, an ambulance came and took the boy to

hospital. It was the happiest day of my life.

:ali@hotmail.com:

maher@hotmail.com:

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Write a website page for tourists about your

town / city: historypopulationsights andfamous

buildingsmuseums and galleriesshopping

entertainmenttransportthings to do.

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Daraa is an old city in the south of Syria. It isabout 950, 000people. Its never boring in Daraa.There are many ancient sights, like Bosra Castle,

Al - Omari Mosque and old caves. Tourists can

see many old objects in Bosra and Daraa

Museum. Shopping is wonderful. You can go tomany parts in Daraa to buy souvenirs by car or onfoot. Daraa is a great place for tourists to visit.

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mailto:ali@hotmail.commailto:maher@hotmail.commailto:maher@hotmail.commailto:maher@hotmail.commailto:ali@hotmail.com

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Write a story about a day out in a town or city.

Write about a journey you have made.

Write about a visit you have made to an

interesting place.

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About two weeks ago, my family went to Palmyra

to know more about it. My father drove us in hiscar. It took about two hours form Damascus. Aswe were walking around, we met tourists and took

some photos with them. They told us they were ona study tour. My father told them about its history.

I remember the Amphitheatre the most. It was aninteresting day out.

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Write about New Zealand

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New Zealand is an island, which is 600 km east of

Australia. It consists of two main islands: theNorth and South Islands. Its capital is Wellington.

The population is about four million people.People speak English, and Maori. Oakland is the

largest city and it has one third of the population.You can find surfing beaches, palm trees, dunes

and three national parks.

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Read this problem and give advice: I want to

be fitter and healthier. What should I do?

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You should have a balanced diet such asvegetables and fruit. You should avoid sweets and

too much sugar. You should doregular exercise atleast three times a week. Its a good idea towalkin the morning and do some sports. You shouldntforget to relax and get enough sleep at night.

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Write a fact file about a tourist sight in Syria. ( .

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Palmyra, bride of the desert.Where : in Syria

Directions : About 250 kilometers , Northeast of

DamascusBackground: From 217274 AD, the city was

rich . It was ruled by Rome. New streets, arches,temples and statues were built. The city had an

exciting period when Zenobia became queen.

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Highlights: Palmyra ruins cover a six-kilometer

area. It requires a full day to see it. This includestemples, the Arch of Triumph, Amphitheatre and

the Great Colonnade.

Entrance fee: free

Hours: from 84 p.m.Facilities: restaurants, hotels and the city museum.

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Write about traffic in your town or your city. (

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One problem is that there are too many cars andlorries in the town centre. The streets are too

crowded and the air is too dirty because of all thetraffic. We recommend that some buses are

replaced with electric ones. So people can leavetheir cars at home. Finally, we think pavements

should be wider and more trees should be planted.

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Write about a famous doctor from the past.

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Al-Razi was one of the greatest thinkers of the

Islamic World. He was a doctor, a philosopherand a scholar. He made many important medical

discoveries and wrote over fifty books and

articles. He was very kind to his patients. Hebased his studies on accurate observation of the

illnesses, and was the first doctor to describe

allergies. He even wrote a medical manual for theordinary person.

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Write a health diary for a week. ( (

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On Monday, I had my breakfast with my family.On Tuesday, I got up early, then ran for an hour.

On Wednesday, I did P.E at school then I had asnack. On Thursday, I got enough sleep because

its good for my body and brain. On Friday andSaturday, I stayed at home to talk and share my

problems. On Sunday, I gave my body and braintime to rest.

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Write about a charity in your country. (

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The Red Cross is a humanitarian charity and the

Red Crescent is the symbol used in Muslim

countries. It aims to protect human life and health

and to encourage respect for human beings. Itprevents and reduces human problems. It treatspeople the same whatever their nationality, race,

religion or politics.

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I have just started a new school and I would

like to make friends quickly. What advice can

you give me?

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When you go to school, you should be polite andfriendly. You should work in pairs or groups. To

be more friendly and outgoing, you have to helpyour friends in the class. You can call them after

school if they are sick. You should be with yourfriends because its very important to talk and

share your problems with them.

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How do you make tea?

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First, put some water in the teapot. Then put it onthe fire until the water boils. After that, put some

tea bags in the teapot. Then switch the fire off.Next, you have to wait five minutes. Finally, pour

it in a cup and add some sugar as you like.

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I would like to take up a new sport. I enjoy ball

games and playing in a team. Which sports

would you like to recommend? Have you got

any adviceabout sport to give me?

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In my opinion, you should take up a football

game. It is played in schools and clubs all over the

world. Doing football is essential for your health.It keeps your fit and its good for your mind. If

you want to play in a team or watch football, you

must know the rules of the game.

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In my opinion, watching TV or listening to music

is more interesting than reading. For example, you

have to concentrate and use your brain when you

read. On the other hand, watching TV is easier

and more relaxing. Finally, a lot of people thinkthat watching TV is more interesting because youcan listen to people speaking.

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Write a letter giving advice to this student.

I am a student preparing for my final exams. I

dont know what type of study timetable I

should plan.

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Dear Maher If I were you, I would start studyingimmediately. You should be able to spend at least

one hour studying every day. In my opinion,studying in the early morning is better than

studying for hours at night. You should work outa timetable; so that you can do all the things you

need to do. Finally, you should relax just beforethe exam and sleep well

Tamer.

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Write about a job of your choice.

Write a paragraph about a job you would like

to do.

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I would like to be a fisherman. Its a dangerousbut interesting job. The fisherman has to work

long hours and get very tired. I must wear water -proof clothes. I have to be strong and careful not

to fall into the sea. The job is exciting and if Icatch many fish, I can earn a lot.

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Write a paragraph about what you enjoy doing

most.

Write a description of a friend of yours.

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My best friend is called Ali. He lives in a flat with his

family. He is short with a round face and blue eyes. I

like him because hes friendly and helpful. After

school, we usually do our homework and play

together. I have known him since I was a child. We

used to spend hours, by the river, swimming and

fishing. I hope we will be good friends forever.

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Describe qualities you think are important in a

good friend. Give your reasons for your

choices.

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I think a good friend should be honest and keep

my secrets. For example, he will keep all my own

ones. He should be faithful because true friendsare never apart. For example, he visits or calls mewhen Im in trouble. He should be fitter and

healthier because its essential for his health. Forexample, he should run for an hour every

morning.

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You are a merchant in the year 1000 CE going

from your hometown to China on the Silky

Road. Write a

diary for a day on your journey.

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One day, I decided to have a journey on the Silky

Road. It took many months because it was verylong. The weather was very hot, but it was

freezing at night. We used camels to carry goodsit was safer to travel in a group called a caravan.

I would experience cold, heat, hunger and thirst,

pass through deserts and climb mountains. The

journey to China was great.

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Write about a famous explorer.( 80(

Roald Amundsen was a very famous explorer. Hewas born in Norway in 1872. He decided to be the

first at the South Pole. He set off with his teamand they used skis as well as sledges. They

arrived on 14 December 1911. He died when hisplane crashed into the Arctic Ocean. Amundsen

was important because he helped us learn about

Polar regions.

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Write a paragraph about what makes you feel

happy.

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87Being happy is good for society and me. The main

sources of happiness are family, friends, enough

money, social life and faith. I feel happy when Imeet up with my friends and do things with them.

Going for swimming makes me feel better. I feelhappy when I pass my exams.

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Write a personal profile about you or someone

you know.

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My name is Sami and Im fifteen years old. I am

tall with long hair. I was born in a family: four

girls and three boys. I live in a flat in Daraa. I likesport a lot, but I dont like computer games. Once,I got a reward at school for a running competition.

I didnt like swimming but now Im so interested.My ambition is to study English and to be a

professional translator in the future.

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Write a paragraph about a medical discovery.

Give your reasons why you think it is

important.

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The discovery of bacteria is very importantbecause it enables people to fight illnesses.

Bacteria were discovered by Louis Pasteur, whowas a French scientist. People now know that

bacteria is the cause for many illnesses and theycan keep away from these illnesses by keeping

clean and not getting close to sick people.

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Write about your life.

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My name is Ali. Im fifteen years old. I was bornin Canada. When I was a child, I went to a school

in Canada. Now I live in Daraa, in Syria. Iminterested in e-mailing my pen friends. I like

reading books about history. In my free time, Iusually surf the Internet.

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Write about life in the past.

Think about how different life was for your

grandparents. Write about it.

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Life in the past was difficult, but people lived

with each other. Before there were not cars,people used to walk from village to

village. People didnt use to have a TV. They

would often sit and tell old stories. But nowadays,they watch TV and play computergames. I hopepeople dont forget the old traditional ways.

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Write about the differences between the city in

the past and now.

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First of all, in the past there didnt use to be many

new buildings.Now there are a lot. There didnt

use to be many cars, but now there are a lot. In

addition to that, the towns and villages are big.There used to be small roads, but now they arewider and busier

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Write a story for an adventure film.

Make notes about your hero and his enemy.

Give them names and including the

information:

nameagefamilyappearancelikes and

dislikespersonality

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One day, there was a friendly short boy called AliBaba. He was from a poor family, but he liked all

people. He saw unfriendly tall men in the forest,who hated people there. They said open

sesame! Suddenly, the rock opened. When themen went away, he went into the cave and took

gold rings. The next day his brother went there

but the men killed him. After that, they went to

Alis house but Murjanah, his slave girl, helpedhim. In the end, he married her. It was an

interesting story.

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Write two paragraphs each describing a city in

Syria. Then compare them in one paragraph.

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Damascus is a big city. It is located in the south of

Syria. It has ancient sights like the Old City andthe Umayyad Mosque. Aleppo is the largest city

in Syria. It lies about 170 kilometers from the sea.

It has Aleppo Citadel and the Old City of Aleppo.

Damascus and Aleppo are the two biggest cities.

They are old and have many ancient buildings.The two cities have mountains, farms and trees.

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Do you have a healthy lifestyle or should you

make somechanges? What do you do to keep

healthy,relaxed and fit?

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First, to have a healthy lifestyle, you should do

regular exercise. It keeps your fit and its good for

your mind. You should eat fruit and vegetablesand avoid sugary drinks. This will help you tofight illnesses. In addition to that, you should go

to bed early and walk every morning. Finally, itsvery important to talk and share your problems

with your friends.

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Teacher: Tamer Abbas

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