קראו את הטקסט הבא וענו על השאלות שלאחר מכן. מבחן בגרות לדוגמא מודול E לתלמידים הלומדים ל4 ו5 יחידות בגרות באנגלית.
I Clara Mitchell lives in the countryside of England. She is a beekeeper. Her job is to take care of bees and produce honey. One day, Clara noticed that the number of bees in her hives was decreasing. She decided to investigate the cause and started to research ways to protect her bees.
II Clara lives in a small village where many farmers use pesticides on their crops. These chemicals can harm bees and reduce their population. As Clara's research progressed, she found out that this was a major reason for the decline in her bees. She decided to talk to the local farmers about using more bee-friendly methods.
III Today, Clara works with the farmers to create a safer environment for bees. They have agreed to use fewer pesticides and plant more flowers around their fields to provide bees with food. Clara also teaches local children about the importance of bees in pollination and the environment. Her efforts have led to a significant increase in the bee population in her area.
IV In recent years, Clara's work has gained attention from other beekeepers and environmentalists. She has been invited to speak at conferences and share her methods. Clara has also started a community garden where people can learn about beekeeping and grow plants that attract bees. The garden has become a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
V Clara believes that protecting bees is essential for the health of the environment. She says that bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which helps produce fruits and vegetables. Clara's journey shows that one person's efforts can make a big difference. She hopes that more people will join her in protecting these important insects.
Answer questions 1–9 in English according to the article. In questions 1, 6, 7, and 9, circle the number of the correct answer. In the other questions, follow the instructions.
1. What do we learn about Clara's job? (paragraph I)
i) She produces honey and sells it.
ii) She is a teacher.
iii) She works in a city office.
iv) She takes care of bees and produces honey.
2. What did Clara notice about her bees? (paragraph I)
ANSWER: ....................................................................... .
3. How did Clara's research help her understand the problem? (paragraph II)
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.
Clara's research helped her understand that ................................................................ .
4. What did Clara do to help the farmers? (paragraph II)
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.
She talked to the farmers about ........................................................ .
5. How has Clara's work impacted the local bee population? (paragraph III)
ANSWER: ............................................................. .
6. What has Clara been invited to do in recent years? (paragraph IV)
i) Start a new business.
ii) Teach at a university.
iii) Speak at conferences.
iv) Travel to other countries.
7. What can people do at Clara's community garden? (paragraph IV)
i) Learn about beekeeping and grow plants.
ii) Buy fresh honey.
iii) Take cooking classes.
iv) Watch movies about bees.
8. According to Clara, why are bees important? (paragraph V)
ANSWER: ................................................................... .
9. What does Clara hope for the future? (paragraph V)
i) More people will buy her honey.
ii) More people will join her in protecting bees.
iii) Bees will become pets.
iv) Bees will not be needed anymore.
