The University of the State of New York

REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

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HEBREW

Friday, June 15, 2007 — 1:15 to 4:15 p.m., only

This booklet contains Parts 2 through 4 (76 credits) of this examination. Yourperformance on Part 1, Speaking (24 credits), has been evaluated prior to the date ofthis written examination.

The answers to the questions on this examination are to be written in the answerbooklet, which is stapled in the center of this examination booklet. Open theexamination booklet, carefully remove the answer booklet, and then close theexamination booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on your answer booklet.

When you have completed the examination, you must sign the statement printedat the end of the answer booklet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge ofthe questions or answers prior to the examination and that you have neither given norreceived assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination. Youranswer booklet cannot be accepted if you fail to sign this declaration.

The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking thisexamination. If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, yourexamination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.

DO NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN.

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1 What is so unusual about this intersection inJerusalem?(1) Traffic flows continuously and pedestrians

use an overpass to get across.(2) Pedestrians are permitted to cross only

twice a day during morning and eveningrush hours.

(3) Pedestrians cross in twelve directions atonce with all traffic at a standstill.

(4) All vehicles must take a detour around thisintersection to allow free pedestrianmovement.

2 What question does Tzvi ask?(1) Can a player jump into the stands to catch a

ball?(2) Can a player give the ball to a spectator as a

gift?(3) Can a spectator bring a ball to be signed by

a player?(4) Can a spectator catch a ball that was hit into

the stands and keep it?

3 What does Lavie need?(1) a driver’s license (3) a passport(2) a car (4) a computer

4 What is the problem with this dog?(1) He jumps on people.(2) He eats too much.(3) He sleeps all day.(4) He chews on furniture.

5 What is a disadvantage of this oil?(1) It costs too much.(2) It is dirtier than regular oil.(3) It damages the motor.(4) It has a strong odor.

6 What is the new homework system?(1) Students have three days to complete home-

work assignments.(2) Students must do homework on the computer.(3) Students check each other’s homework.(4) Students must keep all their assignments in

a folder.

7 What subject is the guidance counselordiscussing?(1) physical education (3) foreign languages(2) mathematics (4) economics

8 Why do people come to the Bialik Museum?(1) to see paintings(2) to read poems(3) to learn how to draw(4) to listen to music

9 What did Prime Minister Olmert of Israeldiscuss with President Putin of Russia?(1) the establishment of a cultural exchange

program(2) the building of an international sports

stadium(3) improvement of airline safety procedures(4) the sale of military supplies to other

countries

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Part 2

Answer all questions in Part 2 according to the directions for a and b. [30]

a Directions (1–9): For each question, you will hear some background information in English once. Then youwill hear a passage in Hebrew twice and a question in English once. After you have heard the question, theteacher will pause while you read the question and the four suggested answers in your test booklet. Choosethe best suggested answer and write its number in the space provided in your answer booklet. Base youranswer on the content of the passage, only. [18]

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b Directions (10–15): For each question, you will hear some background information in English once. Then youwill hear a passage in Hebrew twice and a question in Hebrew once. After you have heard the question, theteacher will pause while you read the question and the four suggested answers in your test booklet. Choosethe best suggested answer and write its number in the space provided in your answer booklet. Base youranswer on the content of the passage, only. [12]

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Part 3

Answer all questions in Part 3 according to the directions for a, b, and c. [30]

a Directions (16–20): After the following passage, there are five questions or incomplete statements. For each,choose the word or expression that best answers the question or completes the statement according to themeaning of the passage, and write its number in the space provided in your answer booklet. [10]

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The University of the State of New YorkREGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

ANSWER BOOKLETFOR

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONIN HEBREW

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Converted Score (Credit for this question from Conversion Chart) Max. Credit: 8

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Converted Score (Credit for this question from Conversion Chart) Max. Credit: 8

Part 4 Credit Add credit (converted scores) for both questions in Part 4 Total:

I do hereby affirm, at the close of this examination, that I had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior tothe examination and that I have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination.

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b Directions (21–25): Below each of the following selections, there is either a question or an incompletestatement. For each, choose the word or expression that best answers the question or completes thestatement according to the meaning of the selection, and write its number in the space provided in youranswer booklet. [10]

21 On which day of the week does this folk dance session take place?(1) Sunday (3) Tuesday(2) Monday (4) Wednesday

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22 What special service does this restaurant offer?(1) an Internet connection (3) free delivery(2) a children’s menu (4) coffee refills

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23 In this crossword puzzle, clue 23 Across is about(1) writing utensils (3) cooking utensils(2) musical instruments (4) automotive tools

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24 According to the advertisement, what does this bookstore offer?(1) free shipping of merchandise(2) a ten percent discount on orders over $100(3) the largest selection of books in the city(4) the lowest prices in the city

25 According to this article, when will the rain stop?(1) on Sunday evening (3) at the middle of next week(2) on Monday evening (4) at the beginning of next week

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c Directions (26–30): After the following passage, there are five questions or incomplete statements in English.For each, choose the word or expression that best answers the question or completes the statement accordingto the meaning of the passage, and write its number in the space provided in your answer booklet. [10]

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26 What was Simon Wiesenthal’s profession beforethe second world war (World War II)?(1) teacher (3) architect(2) physician (4) lawyer

27 How did Simon Wiesenthal’s wife survive duringthe war?(1) She changed her identity.(2) She joined the resistance.(3) She received help from her uncle.(4) She fled to the United States.

28 How did Simon Wiesenthal help the Americanarmy after the war?(1) He helped the American army by enlisting

as a soldier.(2) He helped in teaching German to the

soldiers in the American army.(3) He helped in building a new military base in

Germany for the American army.(4) He helped the American army in capturing

Nazi criminals.

29 According to the passage, which Nazi criminalwas captured and brought to Israel for trial?(1) Josef Mengele (3) Adolf Eichmann(2) Hermann Goering (4) John Demjanjuk

30 In which American city is the Simon WiesenthalCenter located?(1) New York (3) Chicago(2) Los Angeles (4) Philadelphia

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Part 4

Write your answers to Part 4 according to the directions. Your answers must be written in yourown words; no credit will be given for a response that is copied or substantially the same as materialfrom other parts of this examination. [16]

Directions (31–33): Choose two of the three writing tasks provided below. In your answerbooklet, write your response to the two writing tasks you have chosen.

For each question you have chosen, your answer should be written entirely in Hebrew andshould contain a minimum of 100 words.

Place names and brand names written in Hebrew count as one word. Contractions are alsocounted as one word. Salutations and closings, as well as commonly used abbreviations inHebrew, are included in the word count. Numbers, unless written as words, and names ofpeople are not counted as words.

You must satisfy the purpose of the task. Be sure to organize your response and to include abeginning, middle, and ending. The sentence structure and/or expressions used should beconnected logically and should demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary with minimal repetition.

31 The Hebrew Language Club in your school has decided to organize a surprise birthdayparty for one of the Hebrew teachers. In Hebrew, write a letter to the president of thelanguage club suggesting some ideas for the party. You may wish to include:• the name of the teacher• why you think that this is a good idea• the date and time of the party• the location of the party• who will be invited• refreshments• musical entertainment• games

32 You are going to be an exchange student in Israel next year. In Hebrew, write a letter toyour host brother/sister introducing yourself. You may wish to include:• information about you and your family• information about your personal interests and hobbies• what you would like to do and learn in Israel• why you want to be an exchange student• questions about the host family• questions about the host school• questions about what you should take with you to Israel

33 In Hebrew, write a story about the situation shown in the picture below. It must be a storyrelating to the picture, not a description of the picture. Do not write a dialogue.

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— Hank Ketcham, “Dennis the Menace” (adapted)

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