First Progressive English Exam Grade: 11(Humanities) Answer Key A.1 The caricature reflects Talleyrand’s ability to occupy and succeed in different positions. He was a powerful man with multi-talents: a bishop, a revolutionist, a diplomat, a minister, an ambassador, and a politician. This shows that he is an extraordinary leader or legend. 2 His political practices were based on his lifestyle. Waking up late and dressing slowly show how skillful he was in making use of time. Playing tricky games shows how witty he was in turning from one political side to another. 3 Talleyrand was considered a controversial figure. He was a shrewd and skilled politician who had a major influence on the fall of regimes. He was known as an opportunist who supported and then stood against the same rulers. Yet, he was considered a devoted politician as he always served France’s interests nationally and internationally in times of crisis. B-1 The opening paragraph presents Talleyrand as a talented person who had a strong ability though he was born physically handicapped. He is shown as gifted in the eyes of news makers and cartoonists. Thus, this paragraph prepares the reader to meet an uncommon strong figure whose critics disregarded his physical weakness to stress his abilities. 2 The relation is that of contrast. Paragraph 4 presents Talleyrand’s enemies’ attitude. His image in this paragraph is negative as it is related to corruption, evil, hypocrisy; “immoral opportunist” whose only interest was his family name. At the end of this paragraph, the writer uses Chateaubriand’s harsh satire where he described Talleyrand beside Napoleon’s former police chief as “corruptive individuals supported on the arm of crime.” In contrast, paragraph 5 presents Talleyrand’s admirers’ attitude: his bright image. He is shown as a man whose name was a sample of “diplomatic prowess” and possessed a “brilliant political mind”. He was a skillful and tireless negotiator for France. 3 The type is narrative. It bears the elements of biography/story from history/realistic story which includes the achievements, political role, successes, mentality and attitudes of Talleyrand. All these details are presented in terms of events and dates. C-1 Year Event 1789 Falling of the Bastille 1814 Restoring Bourbon to power 1932 Publishing a biography on Talleyrand D-1 eminent 2 limping 3 prowess 4 treason E-1 “he” refers to Francois Rene de Chateaubriand 0.25 2 “they” refers to admirers 0.25 3 “him” refers to Talleyrand 0.25 4 “its” refers to France 0.25 Part Two: Writing (Score: 09/20) The culture of peace and non-violence is often more effective and fruitful than that of violence and never – ending tension .To what extent do you find this trend applicable to your country ? Write a persuasive ,250 – 300 - word essay of unified ,coherent, and properly sequenced paragraphs , in which you present and justify your position in this respect .Draft , revise , and proofread your development before you submit your paper. Your writing will be assessed for both content ( ideas , word choice , organization , clarity , unity , etc…...) and form ( language , structure , punctuation , spelling , etc.) ( 5pts for content, 3pts for form , and 1 pt for tidiness and legible handwriting)
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