الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 1: Get the message
In England during the 1800s, many people came to the cities to work. There were places called workhouses where the poorest people could live, work and eat to make ends meet. But life in the workhouses was not easy. One night, a woman arrived at a workhouse. She gave birth to a baby but then sadly died. A nurse called the baby Oliver Twist. He was sent to a house for orphans until he was nine. Although the boys lived hand-to-mouth, they had a sense of belonging at the house and looked after each other.
According to the text, what was life like in workhouses in England?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 1: Get the message
In England during the 1800s, many people came to the cities to work. There were places called workhouses where the poorest people could live, work and eat to make ends meet. But life in the workhouses was not easy. One night, a woman arrived at a workhouse. She gave birth to a baby but then sadly died. A nurse called the baby Oliver Twist. He was sent to a house for orphans until he was nine. Although the boys lived hand-to-mouth, they had a sense of belonging at the house and looked after each other.
The word 'where' in 'places called workhouses where the poorest people could live' refers to .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 1: Get the message
In England during the 1800s, many people came to the cities to work. There were places called workhouses where the poorest people could live, work and eat to make ends meet. But life in the workhouses was not easy. One night, a woman arrived at a workhouse. She gave birth to a baby but then sadly died. A nurse called the baby Oliver Twist. He was sent to a house for orphans until he was nine. Although the boys lived hand-to-mouth, they had a sense of belonging at the house and looked after each other.
Which word in the text means 'children whose parents have died'?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 1: Get the message
In England during the 1800s, many people came to the cities to work. There were places called workhouses where the poorest people could live, work and eat to make ends meet. But life in the workhouses was not easy. One night, a woman arrived at a workhouse. She gave birth to a baby but then sadly died. A nurse called the baby Oliver Twist. He was sent to a house for orphans until he was nine. Although the boys lived hand-to-mouth, they had a sense of belonging at the house and looked after each other.
The phrase 'lived hand-to-mouth' means that the boys .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 2: Looking ahead
Firstly, the idea that fish, and especially goldfish, have a memory of just a few seconds is something people seem to remember, but ought to forget. Experiments suggest a fish's memory is much better than that, and can be counted in months rather than seconds. Sharks, though often solitary hunters with poor eyesight, do have a highly developed sense of smell.
The word 'solitary' in 'solitary hunters' means .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 3: Influences
Like many people who later became successful writers, Charles Dickens grew up in a nice house and received a good education. However, this was to change when he was only 12 years old. In 1824, his father found that he owed people a lot of money and he was sent to prison. Charles had to stop going to school, live alone and get a job to make ends meet. He worked in a factory, putting labels onto bottles. He was paid very little and he loathed every minute of it.
What happened to Charles Dickens when he was 12?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 3: Influences
Like many people who later became successful writers, Charles Dickens grew up in a nice house and received a good education. However, this was to change when he was only 12 years old. In 1824, his father found that he owed people a lot of money and he was sent to prison. Charles had to stop going to school, live alone and get a job to make ends meet. He worked in a factory, putting labels onto bottles. He was paid very little and he loathed every minute of it.
The phrase 'make ends meet' means .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 3: Influences
Like many people who later became successful writers, Charles Dickens grew up in a nice house and received a good education. However, this was to change when he was only 12 years old. In 1824, his father found that he owed people a lot of money and he was sent to prison. Charles had to stop going to school, live alone and get a job to make ends meet. He worked in a factory, putting labels onto bottles. He was paid very little and he loathed every minute of it.
The word 'loathed' in 'he loathed every minute of it' means .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 3: Influences
Dickens certainly empathised with the poor, but he also believed that being poor often led to a life of crime. We can see this in the character Fagin in Oliver Twist, who makes poor children work for him as thieves. For Dickens, the best escape from poverty was through education. He later helped to support the so-called Ragged Schools, where children of the poorest families in the country could get a good education.
According to Dickens, what was the best escape from poverty?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 3: Influences
Dickens certainly empathised with the poor, but he also believed that being poor often led to a life of crime. We can see this in the character Fagin in Oliver Twist, who makes poor children work for him as thieves. For Dickens, the best escape from poverty was through education. He later helped to support the so-called Ragged Schools, where children of the poorest families in the country could get a good education.
The word 'who' in 'the character Fagin in Oliver Twist, who makes poor children work for him' refers to .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 4: Inside story
With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body, the blobfish is far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally.
Why isn't the blobfish crushed by the pressure deep in the ocean?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 4: Inside story
With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body, the blobfish is far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally.
Two characteristics of the blobfish are .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 4: Inside story
The threat faced by the pangolin, however, is far from accidental. They are more often targeted by poachers than any other animal in the world. Unique among mammals, it is covered in scales, like a reptile. These scales are highly prized in traditional medicine, which has caused the population of pangolins to fall by around 90% since the 1960s. Take the aye aye for example. It is the world's largest nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night.
Why has the number of pangolins fallen dramatically?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 4: Inside story
The threat faced by the pangolin, however, is far from accidental. They are more often targeted by poachers than any other animal in the world. Unique among mammals, it is covered in scales, like a reptile. These scales are highly prized in traditional medicine, which has caused the population of pangolins to fall by around 90% since the 1960s. Take the aye aye for example. It is the world's largest nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night.
The word 'they' in 'During the day they sleep in nests in the trees' refers to .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 4: Inside story
The threat faced by the pangolin, however, is far from accidental. They are more often targeted by poachers than any other animal in the world. Unique among mammals, it is covered in scales, like a reptile. These scales are highly prized in traditional medicine, which has caused the population of pangolins to fall by around 90% since the 1960s. Take the aye aye for example. It is the world's largest nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night.
Which sentence shows that the aye aye is active at night?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Could you live in a home that is only 37 square metres in size? That is the size of a so-called 'tiny home', which has become a big craze in some parts of the world, giving rise to a new social trend: the 'tiny house movement'. For some, it's the only way to afford a home, but for others it's a lifestyle choice, offering a way of living more ecologically and less wastefully. Living in a small space means that you have to get rid of your excess possessions. It also forces you to go out and engage with the rest of the world.
According to the text, why do some people choose to live in a tiny home?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Could you live in a home that is only 37 square metres in size? That is the size of a so-called 'tiny home', which has become a big craze in some parts of the world, giving rise to a new social trend: the 'tiny house movement'. For some, it's the only way to afford a home, but for others it's a lifestyle choice, offering a way of living more ecologically and less wastefully. Living in a small space means that you have to get rid of your excess possessions. It also forces you to go out and engage with the rest of the world.
The word 'which' in 'a so-called tiny home, which has become a big craze' refers to .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Could you live in a home that is only 37 square metres in size? That is the size of a so-called 'tiny home', which has become a big craze in some parts of the world, giving rise to a new social trend: the 'tiny house movement'. For some, it's the only way to afford a home, but for others it's a lifestyle choice, offering a way of living more ecologically and less wastefully. Living in a small space means that you have to get rid of your excess possessions. It also forces you to go out and engage with the rest of the world.
The word 'craze' in the text means .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Living small requires careful planning and who better to turn to for inspiration than the Japanese, the masters in the art of saving space. In densely populated cities like Tokyo, many people live in apartments smaller than ten square metres. They have managed to come up with ingenious space-saving solutions to make the apartments feel less cramped, such as the use of deep wardrobes and cupboards for storage. In this way, bedding can be folded and put away every day.
How do people in Tokyo make small apartments feel less cramped?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Professor Ellen Pader, who has published research on the impact of space on relationships, believes a major benefit of sharing space with others is that you learn respect for other people, and you also learn to negotiate with people, instead of just withdrawing when things get difficult. In many western countries, there is an assumption that we all need privacy, but this is not a universally shared belief. In Mexico, for example, people often prefer to share bedrooms because being alone feels like a punishment.
According to Professor Pader, what is a major benefit of sharing space with others?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابUnit 6: Where we live
Professor Ellen Pader, who has published research on the impact of space on relationships, believes a major benefit of sharing space with others is that you learn respect for other people, and you also learn to negotiate with people, instead of just withdrawing when things get difficult. In many western countries, there is an assumption that we all need privacy, but this is not a universally shared belief. In Mexico, for example, people often prefer to share bedrooms because being alone feels like a punishment.
Why do people in Mexico often prefer to share bedrooms?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy in which the King is the main authority. Jordan's government is ruled by a prime minister who is appointed by the King. The prime minister also chooses the cabinet, subject to parliamentary approval. A constitutional monarchy means that the monarch follows the constitution and shares power with the government.
Who appoints Jordan's prime minister?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy in which the King is the main authority. Jordan's government is ruled by a prime minister who is appointed by the King. The prime minister also chooses the cabinet, subject to parliamentary approval. A constitutional monarchy means that the monarch follows the constitution and shares power with the government.
What is a constitutional monarchy, according to the text?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy in which the King is the main authority. Jordan's government is ruled by a prime minister who is appointed by the King. The prime minister also chooses the cabinet, subject to parliamentary approval. A constitutional monarchy means that the monarch follows the constitution and shares power with the government.
The word 'who' in 'a prime minister who is appointed by the King' refers to .......... .
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan's National Assembly consists of a Senate as its upper house and a House of Deputies as its lower house. The 40 members of the Senate are given four-year terms by the King. Senators must be over 40 years of age and must have worked in important positions in government. The 80 members of the House of Deputies are elected every four years. If a bill is passed by more than two thirds of the Senate and House of Deputies, it becomes an Act of Parliament, or, in other words, a new law.
How many members are there in the Senate?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan's National Assembly consists of a Senate as its upper house and a House of Deputies as its lower house. The 40 members of the Senate are given four-year terms by the King. Senators must be over 40 years of age and must have worked in important positions in government. The 80 members of the House of Deputies are elected every four years. If a bill is passed by more than two thirds of the Senate and House of Deputies, it becomes an Act of Parliament, or, in other words, a new law.
What are the conditions for becoming a senator?
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الصف الحادي عشرقراءة واستيعابCulture Spot
Jordan's National Assembly consists of a Senate as its upper house and a House of Deputies as its lower house. The 40 members of the Senate are given four-year terms by the King. Senators must be over 40 years of age and must have worked in important positions in government. The 80 members of the House of Deputies are elected every four years. If a bill is passed by more than two thirds of the Senate and House of Deputies, it becomes an Act of Parliament, or, in other words, a new law.
When does a bill become an Act of Parliament?
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Dolphins use whistles to recognise each other. Each dolphin has its own special whistle, which works like a name. Scientists have found that dolphins can remember the whistles of old friends even after twenty years apart.
According to the text, a dolphin's special whistle works like .......... .