أسئلة SetBook : الفتره الأولى 11ء ;)

1-‘Festivals are occasions that are set up for different reasons ” Mention two famous festivals in Kuwait.

a -Hala February festival
b- Qurain cultural festival

2- Mention two facts about Kuwait as an arable Gulf country

a- Kuwait city is the capital
b- Kuwaiti dinar is the currency

3- When does Hala February festival take place?

– During spring season

4- When does Qurain cultural festival take place?

– From late November to early December

5- When does cherry blossom festival in Japan take place?

– During spring

6- What does Hala February celebrate?

a- joy
b- Happiness
c- Delight

7- What does Qurain cultural festival celebrate?
– Kuwait artistic culture

8- What does cherry blossom festival in japan celebrate?

– viewing the new blossom on cherry trees

9- Why is Hala February festival a patriotic celebration?

– Because it coincides with the national day and liberation day

10- How does Qurain cultural festival reward and honor artists?

a- appreciation
b- Encouragement
c- Personality of the year

11- What does Hala February festival have to offer its visitors?

a- discounts
b- Sales
c- Arabian hospitality

12- What does Qurain cultural festival have to offer its visitors?

a- films
b- Concerts
c- Exhibitions

13- What activities can nationals and tourists enjoy during Hala February festival?

a- carnivals
b- Contests
c- Raffles

14- What does NCCAL stand for?

– National council for culture, arts and letters

15- Mention two disciplines that are introduced in Qurain cultural festival

a- engraving
b- Short story writing
c- TV direction

16- How can festivals benefit the society?

a- increate the national income
b- Bring joy and delight

17- ” Festivals are a celebration of our relationship with the world we live in ” how?

– People from different countries can come and visit our country

18- Mention some of the preparations needed before the journey of hajj

a- passport
b- Visa
c- White cloth

19- Why are the blossom cherry trees different from any other trees elsewhere in the world?

– Because they do not produce fruit

20- ”Cherry trees can be found in different places in Japan ”. Mention two.

a- parks
b- Gardens
c- School garden

Unit two

1- Families celebrate in different occasions. Mention some celebrations

a- wedding
b- Graduation
c- Dinner parties

2- During celebrations, we can see some different features. Mention two

a- food and drinks
b- New clothes
c- Songs and music

3- ” celebrations are held in different places ” . Mention two places where celebrations are
held

a- hotels
b- Halls
c- Diwaniya

4- Do you think it is important for the members of the families to meet on important occasions? Give reasons.

a- Of course, it is very important.
b- To discuss the family issues.
c- To increase the family ties.

5- ” by the time a person came back from hajj, some preparations had been done.” mention two of these preparations.

a- decorating the house
b- Inviting relatives and friends on meals

6- Hat is meant by the baby shower
a- it is a tradition that means giving gifts to new or expectant parent for the baby.

7- Mention some items that the baby showers include.

a- cribs
b- Prams
c- Toys
d- Clothes

8- Traditionally, the baby shower is a womanly event that men role is neglected ” discuss.

a- it is for mother
b- it is for female relatives and friends

9- Why is the baby shower organized by friends or relatives rather than the expectant parents?

a- to welcome the parents into parenthood
b-to support them

10- What is the purpose of the baby shower?

a- showing support and friendship
b- welcome new parents

11- What is your favorite family celebration in Kuwait? Why

a- graduation
b- I feel proud of myself

Unit three

1- People in Kuwait meet different places for different purposes”. Mention two places where they can meet.

a- hotels
b- Coffee shops
c- Diwaniya

2- Where do business people go these days to find out the latest business news or to keep up to date with the scientific developments?

– They log on to the internet

3- In the past, people used to go to the coffee shops for different reasons ”. Mention two

a- read newspaper
b- Do business
c- Chat with other

4- ” In the past, only men went to the coffee shops ” why

– They thought that coffee was bad for women’s health

5- ” Coffee become very popular as a drink in the Arab world ” Give reasons
a- interesting taste
b- gives more energy

6- ” The servers of important men played an outstanding role in coffee shops ” how?

They went from one coffee house to another passing on the latest news of politicians

7- ” London coffee house were very pleasant places with calm atmosphere.” Mention some facilities in these coffee houses

a- mirrors
b- Bookshelves
c- Pictures

8- Define diwaniya

– a place where people gather to discuss various issues

9- When can a host refilling the cup of the guest with hot and black coffee in a Kuwaiti home

– When the guest tips the empty cup from side to side

10” family diwaniya play a vital in reinforcing strong ties among families.” give reasons

a- vital issues can be discussed
b- business can be done

11- ” people or business people log on to the internet for different reasons.” Mention two

a- To find out the latest news
b- To keep up to date with scientific developments

12- ” the European coffee house of the early 1960s were mainly for special people.” Mention two of them

– Businessmen
– Writers
– Scientists
– Politicians

13- ”Coffee is a popular drink in Kuwait and the Arab world , but there are other beverages.” Mention two

a- fizzy drink
b- fruit juice

14- ”Diwaniya is a place of assembly. It is originated from the world Diwan.” Explain

– Diwan is the office where the Amir talks with his subject

15- ”Diwaniyas in Kuwait serve many different functions.” mention two
a- social
b- political

16-What is the difference between traditional and modern diwaniyas

a- in the past, diwanya was held in a large tent
b- Nowadays, there is a permanent structure

17- ”In diwanya , different occasions can be held .” mention two.

a- Funeral
b- weddings

18- Politicians were and still use diwaniyas for political matters. " mention two political roles of diwaniyas .