شرح قواعد انجليزي
طبیب عالم ریاضیات ھندسة عالم كیمیاء متعدد الثقافة حساب فیلسوفPhilosopher – arithmetic – Polymath – chemist – geometry – Mathematician – physician 1. My father teaches Maths. He's a ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 You must not take in medicine without consulting a --------------------------------------------------
3 We learn about shapes, lines and angles when we study ----------------------------------------------
4 Mr Shahin is a true , working in all kinds of creative and scientific fields--------------------------
5 Ramzi is very good with numbers and calculations. He always scores high in --------------------
6 A is someone who thinks and writes about the meaning of life---------------------------------------
Answers : 1- mathematician 2- physician 3- geometry 4- polymath 5- arithmetic 6- philosopher
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نفایات بیولوجیة انبعاث الكربون نمو اقتصادي اثار سلبیة تخطیط عمراني نقل عام
Public transport - Urban planning - Negative effect - Economic growth - Carbon footprint - Biological waste
1. When people talk about _____________________, they can mean either an improvement in the average
standard of living, or an increase in the value of a country’s products.
2. Pollution has some serious __________ on the environment, such as the death of wildlife and plant life.
3. We can all work hard to reduce our ______________ by living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
4. If we take _________ more often, there will be fewer cars on the roads, which will result in cleaner air in our cities.
5. Hospitals need to dispose of a lot of __________ , and it should be carefully managed because it can be dangerous.
6. The need for more effective ___________ is evident when we consider modern day problems like traffic.
Answers: 1. economic growth 2. negative effects 3. carbon footprint 4. public transport 5. biological waste 6. urban planning
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نفایات متجدد طاقة مشاة محاید صدیق خالي انبعاث مزارع فائدة
benefit – farms – footprint – free – friendly – neutral – pedestrian – power – renewable – waste 1. In hot countries, solar------------------------- is an important source of energy.
2. Green projects are environmentally ------------------------
3. Wind -------------------------- are an example of --------------------------------------- energy.
4. If a city recycles everything and doesn't throw anything away, it is zero ----------------------
5. We burn carbon whenever we use oil, coal or gas. This is known as our carbon ----------------------
6. If we replace as much carbon as we burn, we are carbon----------------------------.
7. A place where no cars are allowed is a car ---------------zone, and it is -------------------- friendly.
Answers : 1 power 2 friendly 3 farms; renewable 4 waste 5 footprint 6 neutral 7 free; pedestrian
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صناعي وفیات طبیب اجھزة استدامة
( sustainability - apparatus - physician - mortality - prosthetic )
1. After our science lesson in the laboratory, we always help the teacher to put the ----------------- away.
2. The nature reserve uses recycled water, which help the -------------------- of the environment.
3. Athletes with ------------------- legs can take part in the Paralympics.
4. Professor Badari, aged 67, is the hospital's leading --------------------- specializing in cancer care.
Answers : apparatus - sustainability - prosthetic - physician
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بطلاقة اختیاري درس دولة متطورة متناقض اجباري
compulsory - contradictory - developed nation - tuition - optional - fluently
1. A wealthy country is a country that is economically and socially advanced. developed nation
2. Is Maths a subject that you have to do ? compulsory
3. You don't have to stay after school for the chess club – It's your choice. optional
4. Do you have Music lessons at the weekend ? tuition
5. Those statements are on different sides of the argument. contradictory
6. In Jordan , pre-school and kindergarten is optional, while basic education is free and compulsory. (2016)
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كفاءة متزاید فرصة / فكرة عالمي طول العمر في الخارج
Abroad - lifelong - global - prospects - increasingly - proficiency
If you do a degree in Medicine or Law, you will find that your job --------------------- are better than
if you do a more general degree. However, language ---------------------- is becoming ------------------
- important for anyone who wants to travel or work ----------------------- for a large --------------------
- company or organisation . Remember, it is never too late to study or change career direction.
Studying is a ---------------- activity- you're never too old to start.
Answers : prospects – proficiency – increasingly – abroad – global - lifelong
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تغذیة جفاف غذاء مفید تركیز ذاكرة دورة دمویة
( circulation - memory - concentration - beneficial - diet - dehydration - nutrition )
1. I used to eat too much junk food, but now I have a much healthier -----------------------------.
2. It’s---------------------------- to take regular breaks when revising.
3. It’s important to drink a lot of water in order to avoid----------------------------------------------.
4. Don’t sit still for too long – move around frequently to increase your----------------------------.
5. Zainab listens to music while she’s working. It helps her------------------------------------------.
6. Adnan never forgets anything! He’s got an amazing------------------------------------------------.
Answers: 1 diet 2 beneficial 3 dehydration 4 circulation 5 concentration 6 memory
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مھني التعلیم العالي المرحة الجامعیة الاولى اكادیمي
( academic - undergraduate - postgraduate - vocational ) 1. After Naser completes his first degree, he's hoping to do a ------------------------ degree.
2. Mariam is an excellent student. She gets top marks in ------------ subjects like History, Arabic and Maths.
3. My brother has just left school. Now he's a university ----------------------------.
4. My cousin is an electrician. Instead of going to university, he did a ------------- course at a local training college.
Answers : 1. postgraduate 2. academic 3. undergraduate 4. vocational
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سجل الداء سابق مستعد صبور یفاوض خلاف یحل الخلاف
( compromise - conflict - negotiate - patient - prepared - previous - track record ) 1. When you talk about business and try to do a deal, you _____________.
2. When you are ready for something, you are _____________ for it.
3. When you can prove that you have experience, you have a _____________.
4. When two sides disagree and argue, there is _____________.
5. When each side changes their position a little so that they can agree, they have managed to__________.
6. When you stay calm and take your time, you are being _____________.
Answers : 1 negotiate 2 prepared 3 track record 4 conflict 5. compromise 6. patient
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ترجمة مجزي اقلیمي ندوة یترجم فوري سماعات مھنة
( career - headphones - interpret - seminar - regional - rewarding - translation )
1. Please listen to the music through ____________________, so that you don’t disturb anybody.
2. I have just read a ___________________ of a book by a Japanese author.
3. In the UK, there is a central government, but there are also ______________ councils around the country.
4. My uncle is fluent in several languages. He is often able to ________ for us during conversations with foreigners.
5. Nada made a successful presentation at a__________________ in Irbid last month.
6. Doing volunteer work can be a very___________________ experience.
Answers : 1. headphones 2. translation 3. regional 4. interpret 5. seminar 6. rewarding
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اجتماع اتفاق مھنة مسؤول ناجح مجزي امن ارتیاح یاخذ
( taking - satisfaction - secure - rewarding - successful - responsible - job - agreement - meeting )
1. Ali is thinking of _______________ a course in Agriculture.
2. I get a feeling of __________________ after a hard day’s work.
3. Make sure your online passwords are ____________________.
4. In order to work in fi nance, you need to be a very __________________ person.
5. My friend has just got a ___________________ at our local bank.
6. After a long __________________ , we managed to do a deal.
Answers : 1. taking 2. satisfaction 3. secure 4. responsible 5. job 6. meeting
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Banking and Finance Linguistics Fine Arts History Physics Law
1. You should study ------------------- if you are interested in learning about the legal system.
2. Studying --------------------- lets me focus on my love of language in an analytical way.
3. Maths has always been my strongest subject, and I feel that by studying --------------------- I can use my strength to
solve practical problems.
4. ---------------------- is a subject that I've always been interested in. Learning about modern and ancient
civilization is fascinating.
5. Economics and the global market have always interested me, but I wanted to study a subject with a clear career
path, so I chose -------------. After I graduate, I want to begin a career in investment.
Answers : 1. Law 2. Linguistics 3. Physics 4. History 5. Banking and Finance
Comprehension
1. Write down two . / Mention two . / There are two ……………. . Write them down .
2. Write down two . / Mention two . / There are two ……………. . Write them down .
3. Quote the sentence which indicates (shows / states / tells) that ---------- . Write down the sentence……..
4. Find a word / a phrasal verb which means ……………. . / which have the same meaning of …………
5. What does the underlined pronoun "it" / he / they …… refer to ?
6. ………………………. . Explain this statement , and in two sentences, write down your point of view.
Answer : I think ------------------------------------------ because + S + V ------------------------------------------------------ .
Also , -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
7. Suggest three--------- / Mention three --------------- ( reasons / results / advantages / disadvantages / ways …. )
I suggest :
- Increasing awareness - Developing skills - Developing abilities - Using social media - Decreasing --------------
- Saving time and effort - Preparing - Trying hard - Keeping trying - Doing ------------- -
- Being careful - Helping ---------- - Increasing ------------ - Making ------------ - Developing -------------
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كلمات مھمة في القطع
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The Pronouns
ضمائر الملكیة ضمائر المفعول بھ ضمائر الفاعل
I me my
he him his
she her her
we us our
They them their
You + V V + you Your + N
Rewrite the sentences by replacing the words in bol d with the correct pronouns .
( her – him – it – them )
1. The class looked at Omar in admiration when he gave a speech . him 2. How did you come up with the plan ? it 3. Did you leave Fatima out ? Remember, she's invited . her 4. I'll look up the train times on line. them 5. Farid and I are going to carry out the class survey . it 6. We'll look into your complaints. them 7. Fatima pointed her sister out to us and introduced us to her. her 8. I don't think the robbers will get away with the crime. it
9. When Omar gave a speech, the class looked at ------------------- in admiration. 2018
( he , his , him , them )
ways طرق methods طرق reasons اسباب causes اسباب advantages disadvantages
results نتائج solutions حلول factors عوامل suggestions اقتراح differences اختلاف facilities منشات
difficulties صعوبات problems مشاكل punishments عقاب achievements انجازات skills مھارات changes تغیرات
features میزات qualities ص ف ا ت aims اھداف characteristics میزات ideas افكار aspects مجالات
troubles ظروف مشاكل conditions examples امثلة kinds انواع types انواع consequences
objectives اھداف goals / purposes describe یصف influence یؤثر effects / impact reasons / causes
text نص paragraph فقرة word كلمة find اوجد quote اقتبس indicate یشیر الى
tell یخبر show یبین state تبین prefer یفضل sentence جملة underlined تحتھ خط
write down اكتب justify علل suggest اقترح mention اذكر according وفقا ل following التالي
describe اوصف mean یعني steps خطوات view نظرة
The History of computers When you are using a computer, think about the technology that is needed for it (the computer) to work. People
have been using types of computers for thousands of years. A metal machine was found on the seabed in
Greece that was more than 2,000 years old. It is believed that this was the first ever computer.
1. The first ever computer in the world = A metal machine.
2. How old was the first ever computer in the world ? = 2000 years old
3. Where was it found ? = On the seabed in Greece.
4. How old have people been using computers ? = For thousands of years
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In the 1940s, ( 40 – 49 ) technology had developed enough for inventors to make ( the first generation of
modern computers;) one such model was so large that it needed a room that was 167 square meters to
accommodate it. During that decade, ( 40 – 49 ) scientists in England developed ( the first computer
program.) It took 25 minutes to complete one calculation. (slow ) In 1958 CE, the computer ship was
developed.
1. Mention two inventions in 1940s .
a. The first generation of modern computers : disadvantage = large : evidence = it needed a room ……
b. The first computer program : disadvantage = slow : evidence = it took 25………. …..
2. In 1958 = a computer chip
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The first computer game was produced in 1962CE, followed two years later by the computer mouse. In
1971 CE, the floppy disk was invented, which meant that information could be shared between computers.
The first PC (personal computer) was produced in 1974CE, so people could by computers to use at home.
1. Mention two inventions in 1960s .
- 1962 = The first computer game - 1964 = The computer mouse
2. Mention two inventions in 1970s .
- 1971 : the floppy disk : aim / goal / purpose = information could be shared between computers - 1974 : The first PC . ( reason …………,so …………..result )
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In 1983 CE, people could buy a laptop for the first time. Then, in 1990 CE, the British scientist Tim
Berners-Lee developed the World Wide Web. It was not until 2007 CE that the first smartphone appeared.
Today most people used their mobile phones every day.
1. In 1983 CE, = a laptop / In 1990 CE, = the World Wide Web. / In 2007 CE , = the first Smartphone
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What will happen in the future? You can already buy watches which can do the same as mobile phones.
Scientists have also developed glasses that are capable of doing even more than this.
1. Two modern inventions :
a. watches b. glasses
What is the difference between watches and glasses ?
Watches can do the same as mobile phones / glasses can do more than mobile phones . )
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Life is going to see further changes in computer technology. It is likely that all aspects of everyday
life will rely on a computer program, from how we travel to how our homes are heated.
1. Two aspects will rely on a computer program in the future =
1. how we travel 2. how our homes are heated
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Word Meaning in English Word Meaning in English
access to find information PC A personal computer
blog an online diary floppy disk A piece of plastic used to store information
calculation Using Maths to work out numbers program Instructions making a computer work
computer chip A small piece found inside a computer rely on To have trust in something or someone
smartphone A mobile phone that connects to the internet World Wide Web the internet
Using Technology in Class
Young people love learning, but they like learning even more if they are presented with information in an interesting
and challenging way. Today, I am going to give a talk about how you can use technology in Jordanian classrooms. 1. Two characteristics for the way of presenting information : a. interesting b. challenging
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Many classrooms now use a whiteboard as a computer screen. As a consequence, teachers can show
websites on the board in front of the class. Teachers can then use the internet to show educational
programmes, play educational games, music, recording of languages, and so on.
1. Reason : Using a whiteboard Result : Teachers can show websites on the board in front of the class
2. How do teachers use the whiteboard ? 1. Show websites 2: Use the internet
3. Mention the consequences = results = benefits = purposes of using the internet on the whiteboard at schools ?
= 1. show educational programmes 2. play educational games. 3. play music 4. recording of languages
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In some countries, tablet computers are available for students to use in class. Therefore, students can use
the tablets to tasks such as showing photographs, researching information, recording interviews, and
creating diagrams. Tablets are ideal for pair and group work.
1. Mention the benefits of using tablet computer : ( tasks )
1. showing photographs 2. researching information 3. recording interviews 4. creating diagrams. 2. Tablets are ideal for two things : 1. pair work 2. group work.
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Teachers can perhaps ask their students to start writing a blog ( an online diary), either about their own lives
or as if they were someone famous. They can also create a website for the classroom. Students can
contribute to the website, so for example they can post work, photos and messages.
1. Students can write a blog about two things : 1. Their own lives 2. As if they were someone famous.
2. The benefits of creating a website : 1. Post work 2. Post photos 3. Post messages
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Most young people communicate through social media, but which they send each other photos and
messages via the internet. Some students like to send messages that are under 140 letters for anyone to read.
Teachers can ask students to summarise information about what they have learnt in class in the same way. If
students learn to summerise quickly, they will be able to use this skill in the future.
1. Benefits of using social media by young people : / Ways of using social media by young people:
1. send each other photos 2. Send each other messages via the internet.
2. Benefits of summarizing quickly by students : result : They will be able to use this skill in the future.
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We all like to send emails, don't we ? Email exchanges are very useful in the classroom. Teachers can ask
students to email what they have learnt to students of a similar age at another school. They could even email
students in another country. As a result, students can then share information and help each other with tasks.
1. Benefits (results ) of using email exchange in the process of learning : 1. share information 2.help each other with tasks.
2. Where can email exchange be useful ? 1. at another school 2. in another country
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Another way of communicating with other schools is talking to people over the computer. Most computers
have cameras, so you can also see the people you are talking to. In this way, students who are studying
English in Jordan can see what students in England are doing in the classroom while they are speaking to
them. You can also use this system to invite guest speakers to give talks over a computer. For example,
scientists or teachers from another country could give a lesson to the class. If you had this type of lesson, the
students would be very excited.
1. Two ways of communicating with other schools : 1. Email exchange 2. talking to people over the computer
2. What is the result of taking a lesson by teacher from another country :The students would be very excited.
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Students often use computers at home if they have them. Students can use social media on their computer to
help them with their studies, including asking other students to check and compare their work, asking
questions and sharing ideas. The teacher must be part of the group, too, to monitor what is happening.
Thank you for listening . Does any one have any questions ?
1. The benefits of using social media by students :
1. check and compare their work 2. asking questions 3. sharing ideas.
2. The role of the teacher when students use social media : They must be part of the group to monitor what is happening.
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
blog A personal website or web page, ( an online diary ) سجل شخصي
email exchange A series of emails between two or more people تبادل الایمیلات
post To put a message on the internet یرسل
social media Social interaction between people and communities on websites or blogs وسائل الاعلام
tablet computer A mobile computer, with a touch screen كمبیوتر لوحي
white board A touch screen computer السبورة
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The Internet of Things
Everyone knows that the internet connects people, but now it does more than thatit
connects objects, too. These days, computers often communicate with each other, for example, your TV
automatically downloads your favourite TV show, or your 'sat nav' system tells you where you are. This is
known as the 'Internet of Things', and there's a lot more to come.
1. The internet connects two things . Mention them. 1. People 2. Objects
2. Examples : 1. TV automatically downloads your favourite TV shows.
2. 'Sat nav' system tells you where you are.
3. Find a word in the paragraph which means "speak to " . Communicate
4. What does 'The internet of Things' mean ? The connections between different computers.
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In just a few years' time, experts say that billions of machines will be connected to each other and to the
internet. As a consequence, computers will increasingly run our lives for us. For example, your fridge will
know when you need more milk and add it to your online shopping list; your window will close if it is
likely to rain; your watch will record your heart rate and email your doctor; and your sofa will tell you
when you need to stand up and get some exercise.
1. Reason : billions of machines will be connected to each other and to the internet
Result : computers will increasingly run our lives for us
2. Examples about the Internet of Things in the future :
1. your fridge : will know when you need more milk and add it to your online shopping list
2. your window : will close if it is likely to rain
3. your watch : will record your heart rate and email your doctor
4. your sofa : will tell you when you need to stand up and get some exercise.
3. 3. How will the 'Internet of Things' help you to keep fit, according to the text ?
The sofa will tell you when to get some exercise.
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Many people are excited about the ' Internet of Things' . For them, a dream is coming true. They say that
our lives will be easier and more comfortable. However, others are not so sure. They want to keep control
of their own lives and their own things. In addition, they wonder what would happen if criminals managed
to access their passwords and security settings. The dream could easily become a nightmare!
1. Many people are excited / satisfied / sure about the Internet of Things. Why ? Explain.
They say that our lives will be easier and more comfortable.
2. Other people are not excited / not satisfied /not sure about the Internet of Things . Why ?
1. They want to keep control of their own lives and their own things.
2. They wonder what would happen if criminals managed to access their passwords and security settings .
3. The word "others" means : Other people
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Complementary Medicine
Most doctors used to be sceptical about the validity of homoeopathy, acupuncture and other forms of
complementary medicine. If patients wanted to receive this kind of non-conventional treatment, they used
to have to consult a private practitioner who was likely not to have a medical degree. However, in recent
years, the perception of this type of treatment has changed. These days, many family doctors study
complementary medicine alongside conventional treatment, and many complementary medicine consultants
also have medical degrees.
1. Mention two kinds = forms = types of complementary medicine . 1. homoeopathy 2. acupuncture
2. Two evidences that the perception of this type of treatment ( complemantary medicine ) has changed .
a- Many family doctors study complementary medicine alongside conventional treatment.
b- Many complementary medicine consultants also have medical degrees.
3. Two kinds of doctors patients consult them receive complementary treatment .
a- A private practitioner who was likely not to have a medical degree. ( in the past )
b- Complementary medicine consultants who have medical degrees. ( in recent years )
4. complementary medicine = non-conventional treatment
conventional treatment = modern medicine
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Whereas critics used to say that there was not scientific evidence that non-conventional treatments actually
worked, now it is more common for medical experts to recognize that conventional medicine may not
always be the only way to treat an ailment .
1. Critics opinions about complementary medicine in the past (used to ) and in the present (now) :
- In the past : They say that there was not scientific evidence that non-conventional treatments actually worked.
- In the present : It is more common for medical experts to recognize that conventional medicine may not always be
the only way to treat an ailment .
- ailments = medical complaints = medical conditions = illnesses = diseases
- Why did medical experts change their opinion about complementary medicine ?
Because they recognized that conventional medicine may not always be the only way to treat an ailment .
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At a surgery in London, 70% of patients who were offered the choice between a herbal or a conventional
medicine for common complaints such as insomnia, arthritis and migraines chose the herbal remedy. Fifty
percent said that the treatment helped. One doctor said, " I now consider homoeopathy to be a viable option
for many different conditions, including anxiety, depression and certain allergies. It provides another option
when conventional medicine does not address the problem adequately."
1. Two choices were offered to patients to be treated :
1. Herbal 2. Conventional medicine (modern medicine)
2. Mention six complaints = conditions = ailments :
(insomnia , arthritis , migraines , anxiety , depression and certain allergies. )
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However, complementary medicine cannot be used for all medical treatments. It can never substitute for
immunizations as it will not produce the antibodies needed to protect against childhood diseases. It also
cannot be used to protect against malaria .
1. Why cannot complementary medicine be used for all medical treatments ? Two reasons :
A - It can never substitute for immunizations . ( inefficient )
Why ? As it will not produce the antibodies needed to protect against childhood diseases.
B - It also cannot be used to protect against malaria .
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One doctor said, " I will always turn to conventional treatment first to ensure that no underlying condition is
missed. However, the idea of complementary treatments is no longer an alien concept. In my opinion, it
should work alongside modern medicine, and not against it."
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
A system of complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points. الوخز بالابر
( Medicine which uses needles )
acupuncture
ailment illness مرض- اعتلال
allergy A reaction of the immune system when it is sensitive to something. ( sneezing ) حساسیة
arthritis A disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints . التھاب المفاصل
herbal remedy Amixture of a plant used to prevent or cure disease . العلاج بالاعشاب
العلاجات
المكملة ( اعشاب)
a system of complementary medicine in which illnesses are treated by minute doses of
herbs and other natural substances ( alternative medicine )
homoeopathy
The process in which an individual's immune system becomes protected against illness التحصین - تلقیح
( using drugs to protect against illness )
immunisation
malaria A dangerous disease transmitted by mosquitoes . ملاریا
migraine A very bad headache الصداع النصفي
Are happier people healthier – and, If so, why ?
It's normal to feel a bit blue from time to time. However, studies show that negative emotions can harm the body
1. What is the effect of negative emotions on health ? Negative emotions can harm the body
2. Quote the sentence which indicates that it is natural for people to feel sad.
It's normal to feel a bit blue from time to time.
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Anger can also have harmful effects on health. When you see red, your blood pressure is raised and you
suffer from headaches, sleep problems and digestive problems. However, what about positive feelings and
attitudes? Until recently, scientists had not investigated whether there is a link between positive feelings and
good health.
1. Mention some examples about negative emotions . a. anger b. see red c. feel a bit blue
2. Mention four effects ( symptoms ) of anger and stress (see red ) on health :
a. Your blood pressure is raised b. You suffer from headaches. c. sleep problems d. digestive problems
3. What is the opposite of positive feelings and attitude ? Negative emotions
4. Write down the sentence that shows there is no relationship between positive feelings and good health.
"Until recently, scientists had not investigated whether there is a link between positive feelings and good health."
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Then, in a study that followed more than 6000 men and women aged 25 – 74 for 20 years , researchers
found the positivity reduced the risk of heart disease. Other factors influencing health included
a supportive network of family and friends, and an optimistic outlook on life.
1. What is the result of positivity on health ? Positivity reduced the risk of heart disease.
2. Mention three factors (reasons ) that influencing health positively .
- Positivity - A supportive network of family and friends - An optimistic outlook on life.
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The research showed that children who were more able to stay focused on a task, and who had a more
positive attitude to life at age seven, were usually in better health 30 years later.
1. Mention two reasons that make children in better health 30 years later according to the research :
- Children who were more able to stay focused on a task
- Children who had a more positive attitude to life at age seven
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The study has been controversial. Some health professionals believe that bad lifestyle choices, such as
smoking or lack of exercise, are the reason for heart disease and other illnesses, and not individual's attitude.
The researchers, while agreeing, raise the question: why are people making bad lifestyle decisions ? Do
more optimistic people make better and healthier lifestyle choices ?
1. Mention two examples of bad lifestyle choices a- smoking: b- lack of exercise
2. Give two reasons for heart disease and other illnesses. a- smoking b- lack of exercise
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The researchers appreciate that not everyone's personal circumstances and environment make it possible to
live without worry. However, they believe that if we teach children to develop positive thinking, and to
'bounce back' after a setback, these qualities will improve their (children ) overall health in the future. 1. What will improve children's overall health in the future ? Mention two qualities .
a- Teaching children to develop positive thinking.
b- Teaching children to 'bounce back' after a setback.
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Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
optimistic believing that good things will happen in the future. متفائل
to direct your attention or effort at something specific. یركز على
focus on
a question to bring up a problem یسال - یرفع
raise
to start to be successful again after a difficult time. نھوض بعد الفشل
bounce back
a problem that delays or stops progress فشل - اخفاق
set back
Health in Jordan : A report Health conditions in Jordan are among the best in the Middle East. This is largely due to the country’s
commitment to making healthcare for all a top priority. Advances in education, economic conditions,
sanitation, clean water, diet and housing have made our community healthier.
1. What is the result of the country’s commitment to making healthcare for all a top priority? = reason
Health conditions in Jordan are among the best in the Middle East. = result
2. Mention the (sectors ) things that made our community ( Jordan ) healthier :
a. Advances in education b. economic conditions c. sanitation d. clean water e. diet f. housing ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Healthcare Centres : ( Healthcare centres = primary healthcare facilities )
As a result of careful planning, the number of healthcare services has been increasing rapidly over the past
years. More than 800 different kinds of healthcare centres have been built as well as 188 dental clinics. In
2012 CE, 98 percent of Jordanian children were fully immunised, thanks to immunisation teams that had
been working towards this goal for several years. Although there were remote areas of the country where
people had been without consistent access to electricity and safe water, almost 99 percent of the country’s
population now has access.
1. What is the result of the careful planning ?
The number of healthcare services has been increasing rapidly over the past years. =
2. There were two disadvantages in remote areas in Jordan. Mention them. a. lack of electricity and water
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Hospitals : ( Hospitals = advanced medical facilities )
Although the country has been focusing mainly on improving its primary healthcare facilities, it has not
neglected its advanced medical facilities. The reputation of Jordanian doctors has spread in the region, and
now many more patients come to Jordan for open heart surgery. In Jordan, the open heart surgery programme
started in 1970 CE in Amman.
1. Mention two facilities that Jordan focuses on to improve healthcare .
a. primary healthcare facilities. b. advanced medical facilities.
2. What is the result of the good reputation of Jordanian doctors ?
Many more patients come to Jordan for open heart surgery.
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The life expectancy figures show that Jordan's healthcare system is successful. In 1965 CE, the average
Jordanian's life expectancy was age 50. In 2012 CE, this average life expectancy had risen to 73.5.
According to UNICEF statistics, between 1981 CE and 1991 CE, Jordan’s infant mortality rates declined
more rapidly than anywhere else in the world – from 70 deaths per 1,000 births in 1981 CE to only 32
deaths per 1,000 births in 2014 CE.
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The low infant mortality rate, as well as the excellent healthcare system, have been contributing factors to
Jordan’s healthy population growth, which will result in a strong work force with economic benefits for the
whole country. 1. There are two factors that have been contributing to Jordan’s healthy population growth. Mention them.
a. The low infant mortality rate b. The excellent healthcare system
2. What is the result of healthy population growth ? ( positive consequences )
A strong work force with economic benefits for the whole country.
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
commitment a promise to do something التزام
healthcare treatment of illness by doctors رعایة صحیة
life expectancy the length of time that a person or animal is expected to live. متوسط العمر المتوقع
mortality death الوفیات
reputation the common opinion that people have about someone or something. ( fame ) السمعة
sanitation the system which deal with human water waste الصرف الصحي
dental relating to treating teeth طب اسنان
immunisation prevention against diseases by giving treatments by needles. التحصین
Infant mortality death among babies معدل وفیات الرضع
Get moving!
A growing problem :
In many countries, an increasing number of young people and adults are overweight or even obese. One
reason for this is the growing popularity of fast food, which didn‘t use to be as common as it is now. 1. The problem : People are overweight or even obese (obesity)
2. The reason : The growing popularity of fast food
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Another big factor is lack of exercise .
People would often walk to school or work, but these days many more of us drive. Modern technology has
also played its part; we spend more and more time focusing on computer screens. Before the Internet was
invented, nobody had dreamt of online shopping, but now we can buy almost anything without leaving the sofa.
1. Mention two reasons for obesity . 1. Lack of exercise 2. Modern technology
2. Quote the sentence which indicates that you can buy things while lying on the coach .
"Before the Internet was invented, nobody had dreamt of online shopping, but now we can buy almost anything."
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Time to listen :
Health experts have been warning about this trend for years, and their advice is clear. Adults should aim to
exercise for at least two and a half hours every week; for children and teenagers the target should be at least
an hour a day. This might not sound very much. However, recent research shows that less than 50% of the
British population manages this. School children are less physically active than they used to be. Girls in
particular often dislike PE. This can lead to serious health problems.
1. Mention two advice of health experts .
1. Adults should aim to exercise for at least two and a half hours every week.
2. children and teenagers should exercise at least an hour a day.
2. Quote the sentence which indicates that most British people don't get enough exercise .
" However, recent research shows that less than 50% of the British population manages this."
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It's good for you :
Experts recommend a mixture of activities. These should include moderate exercise, such as fast walking,
and more strenuous exercise, like running. They also advise exercise that strengthens the muscles, for
example sit-ups. The more muscle we build, the more calories we burn, and the fitter we become. In
addition, exercise is a great way to cope with stress. In a recent study, patients who had been suffering from
depression reported a great improvement after increased physical activity.
1. Three kinds of activity recommended by experts :
a. Moderate exercise b. Strenuous exercise c. Exercise that strengthens the muscles
2. Two results for building muscles :
a. The more calories we burn b. The fitter we become
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Useful Tips :
Of course this raises a question: how can I manage to fit in all this extra exercise? The best way is to build it
into our daily lives so that it becomes a routine. It doesn’t have to take much extra time .You could get off
the bus one stop earlier than usual, or stand up when you‘re on the phone! Most importantly, we should find
a sport that we enjoy doing. That way, we will all become fitter, healthier and happier.
1. Mention three ways that can help you to manage to fit in all this extra exercise :
a. To build it into our daily lives so that it becomes a routine.
b. It doesn’t have to take much extra time .
c. We should find a sport that we enjoy doing.
2. Two ways of including exercise in our daily lives :
a. You could get off the bus one stop earlier than usual.
b. Stand up when you‘re on the phone!
obese extremely fat وزن مفرط
cope with to deal ( handle ) with a situation. یتعامل مع / یتكیف مع
strenuous Requiring a lot of effort اكثر جھد
Young Emirati inventor is going to travel the world
Ten-year-old Adeeb al-Balooshi, from Dubai, is going to travel to seven countries on a tour which has been
organised and funded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad, Crown Prince of Dubai. The boy caught Sheikh
Hamdan’s attention with his invention – a prosthetic limb for his father.
1. Who organized and funded Adeeb's tour ? the supporter? (fund = sponsor)
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad, Crown Prince of Dubai.
2. What caught Sheikh Hamdan's attention ?
Because of the boy's invention – a prosthetic limb for his father. (prosthetic = artificial)
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The Sheikh has taken a special interest in the boy, and hopes the tour that he is sponsoring for Adeeb will
give the young inventor more self-confidence and inspire other young Emirati inventors. Adeeb got the
idea for a special kind of prosthetic leg while he was at the beach with his family.
Why did he offer Adeeb the gift of a world tour?
a. The tour will give the young inventor more self-confidence.
b. The tour will inspire other young Emirati inventors.
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His father, who wears an artificial leg, could not swim in the sea as he could not risk getting his leg wet.
This inspired Adeeb to invent a waterproof prosthetic leg. Adeeb is going to visit the USA, France, the UK,
Ireland, Belgium, Italy and Germany, where he will be staying with relatives. However, while he is in
Germany, Adeeb will not be spending all his time sightseeing.
1. Why couldn't Adeeb's father swim in the sea ? As he could not risk getting his leg wet.
2. Where will Adeeb stay in Germany ? What will he do there ?
With his relatives. He will not be spending all his time sightseeing.
3. Quote the sentence which indicates that Adeeb isn't visiting Germany for tourism.
However, while he is in Germany, Adeeb will not be spending all his time sightseeing.
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He will be working with a specialist doctor to build the appendage. He will also be attending a course on
prosthetics and learning about different kinds of medical apparatus.
1. Mention three things (activities ) that Adeeb will be doing in Germany ?
a. He will be working with a specialist doctor to build the appendage.
b. He will also be attending a course on prosthetics
c. He will be learning about different kinds of medical apparatus.
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Adeeb has invented several other devices, including a tiny cleaning robot and a heart monitor, which is
attached to a car seat belt. In the case of an emergency, rescue services and the driver’s family will be
automatically connected with the driver through this special checking device. He has also invented a
fireproof helmet. This special equipment, which has a built-in camera system, will help rescue workers in
emergencies. It is for these reasons that Adeeb rightly deserves his reputation as one of the youngest
inventors in the world.
1. Mention three other inventions (devices ) for Adeeb .
a. A tiny cleaning robot b. A heart monitor c. A fireproof helmet. e. a waterproof prosthetic leg
2. What is the benefit of the fireproof helmet ? It will help rescue workers in emergencies.
3. What does the suffix ( -proof ) mean ? To monitor those with a heart problems in the car.
4. Find the synonyms for the following words : artificial - appendage - apparatus .
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
apparatus equipment or machinery جھاز
appendage a body part, such as an arm or a leg, طرف
artificial made by human beings (man-made) صناعي
limb arm or leg of a person طرف
prosthetic artificial بدیل - صناعي
sponsor to financially support a person or an event – / fund – pay for یدعم
Medical Advances
We will be able to have an operation to increase our intelligence. 2018
Scientists have already developed brain implants that improve vision or allow disabled people to use their
thoughts in order to control prosthetic limbs like arms, legs or hands, or operate a wheel chair. In 2012 CE,
research on monkeys showed that a brain implant improved their decision-making abilities. How will
humans benefit from this research? Scientists hope to develop a similar device to help people who have
been affected by brain damage, which could be caused by dementia , a stroke or other brain injuries.
1. There are two benefits for developing brain implants. Mention them . ( their = disabled people )
a. improve vision b. allow disabled people to use their thoughts. 2. Brain implants helps disabled people to use their thoughts in two ways :
a. To control prosthetic limbs like arms, legs or hands b. To operate a wheel chair 3. There are many reasons (factors) for brain damage. Mention two of them.
a. dementia b. a stroke c. other brain injuries.
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Doctors will be able to communicate with people in a coma.
In 2010 CE, neuroscientists confirmed that it was possible to communicate with some patients in a coma, by
using a special brain scanner called an MRI. They suggested that, in the future, more meaningful dialogue
with patients in a coma would be possible. Two years later, it has finally happened. The scanner, used on a
man who has been in a coma for more than twelve years, proves that he has a conscious, thinking mind – a
fact that had previously been disputed by many. Doctors plan to use similar brain-scanning techniques in the
future to find out whether patients are in pain, or what they would like to be done in order to improve their
quality of life.
1. How did neuroscientists confirm that it was possible to communicate with some patients in a coma in 2010 ?
By using a special brain scanner called an MRI.
3. Doctors plan to use similar brain-scanning techniques in the future. Mention two reasons.
a. To find out whether patients are in pain.
b. To find out what they would like to be done in order to improve their quality of life.
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A new drug will help to treat certain types of cancer almost instantly.
A new cancer drug is being trialed in Plymouth, UK, which doctors hope will extend the lives of cancer
patients and reduce their symptoms overnight. It is taken as a single pill every morning, and so far patients
have shown none of the usual side effects such as the sickness and hair loss that are experienced when
undergoing other forms of cancer treatment. The new treatment works by blocking a protein which causes
cancerous cells to grow. It will improve patients’ life expectancy and quality of life much more quickly than
any other treatment. The patients were interviewed a year after starting the treatment and are fit and well,
saying that they are definitely going to continue the trial. They have every reason to believe the new drug is
going to work. Doctors at Plymouth Hospital hope that it will help patients from all over the world. 1. Mention two benefits for the new cancer drug for patients .
a. It will extend the lives of cancer patients b. It will reduce patients' symptoms overnight 2. Mention two side effects that are experienced when undergoing other forms of cancer treatment.
a. sickness b. hair loss
3. Quote the sentence which shows the way in which the new cancer drug work.
" The new treatment works by blocking a protein which causes cancerous cells to grow."
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
coma an unconsciousness state غیبوبة
dementia a mental illness with memory جنون - خرف
drug a medicine دواء - عقار
Implant object implanted in the body. زراعة عضو
medical trial Trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications – special test تجریبي
pill a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed – tablet قرص
scanner a medical instrument that uses radiography to produce images of the inside body جھاز تخطیط
side effects Effects of medicine on your body اثار جانبیة
Stroke an illness when a blood tube in your brain burst or blocked سكتة دماغیة
symptoms signs of illness اعراض
inoculation an injection to protect you from a disease تلقیح
The King Hussein Cancer Center
The King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) is Jordan’s only comprehensive cancer treatment centre. It (KHCC)
treats both adult and paediatric patients. As the population of the country increases, more and more families
will rely on the hospital for cancer treatment. Patients come not only from Jordan but also from other
countries in the region, as they (patients) are attracted by its excellent reputation, lower costs, and cultural
and language similarities.
1. Mention three reasons (factors) why patients from other countries visit the centre.
a. excellent reputation b. lower costs c. cultural and language similarities. 2. Why do patients come from Jordan and other countries in the region to the centre ?
As they are attracted by its excellent reputation, lower costs, and cultural and language similarities.
3. Why does the hospital need to expand? Because there is more demand for treatment,
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In order to cope with the increase in demand for treatment, the KHCC has begun an expansion programme.
Building started in 2011 CE . The hospital will have more than doubled its capacity by 2016 CE, increasing
space for new cancer cases from 3,500 per year to 9,000. By then, they will have added 182 extra beds,
along with bigger units for different departments, including radiotherapy. New adult and pediatric wards
will have opened. Additionally, they will have built a special ten-floor outpatients’ building, with an
education centre which will include teaching rooms and a library.
1. The expansion programme for the hospital has two aims. What are they ?
a. In order to cope with the increase in demand for treatment.
b. The hospital will have more than doubled its capacity by 2016 CE.
2. Mention two things that the education centre will include . a. Teaching rooms b. A library.
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Many cancer patients live far away from Amman, where the KHCC is located, and the journey to and from
the hospital is often difficult. For this reason, there are plans to extend cancer care facilities to other parts of
Jordan. In the near future, King Abdullah University Hospital in Irbid hopes to set up radiotherapy
machines, so that cancer patients from northern Jordan will not have to go to Amman for radiotherapy treatment.
1. Mention the disadvantages of the KHCC for patients who live far from Amman?
The journey to and from the hospital is often difficult.
2. Quote the sentence that indicates the reason to build other parts of The King Hussein Cancer Center .
The journey to and from the hospital is often difficult.
3. What plans are there for increasing cancer care facilities in other parts of Jordan?
King Abdullah University Hospital in Irbid hopes to set up radiotherapy machines.
4. What is the result for set up radiotherapy machines in Irbid in the future ?
Cancer patients from northern Jordan will not have to go to Amman for radiotherapy treatment.
Key Word Meaning in English Arabic
pediatrics children, the opposite of adults اطفال
reputation fame سمعة
radiotherapy Using radiation to treat disease , especially cancer علاج اشعاعي
outpatient someone who goes to a hospital for treatment but does not stay for the night مریض غیر مقیم
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Key Word The Internet of Things Arabic
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