MATSEC IM Arabic case studies
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The Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Arabic qualification is one of four examination levels offered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at L-Università ta' Malta, alongside SEC, SEAC and AM. MATSEC describes its syllabi as published by subject and by year, and a syllabus' year is defined as the year in which the final assessment is scheduled; Arabic IM syllabi are listed for years from 2011 through 2029. The MATSEC IM Arabic case studies are 5 cases and about 2,451 words.
1School Circular: Address, Register and Dates
You are producing the Arabic version of a one-page circular for a Maltese secondary school. The English original opens 'Dear Parents/Guardians', announces a parents' evening on Thursday 14 November at 18:00 in the school hall, refers to 'Year 9 students', asks parents to return the attached slip by Monday 11 November, and closes 'We look forward to seeing you.' The audience is mixed: Libyan and Syrian families who have lived in Malta for years and recently arrived families.
524 words, about 3 min2Moderating a Writing Script: Case, Ambiguity and Mark
You are moderating the writing component of a mock IM Arabic paper. A candidate's 120-word essay on 'My town' contains four sentences you must judge: (1) إنّ المدينة جميلةً جدًا.
488 words, about 2 min3Community Iftar Poster: Culture-Specific Food and Pragmatics
You are reviewing the Arabic panel of a bilingual poster for a community iftar in Valletta. The English reads: 'Join us for a community iftar on Saturday 15 March at 7:00 pm.
486 words, about 2 min4Listening Item: Dialect to MSA and Register Marking
You are writing the mark scheme for a listening item in a mock IM Arabic paper. Candidates hear a 35-second clip of a Beirut speaker saying: 'هلّق بدّي روح عالسوق، بس ما معي مصاري.
471 words, about 2 min5Festival Fact Sheet: Number Agreement and Numerals
You are translating a fact sheet for the Arabic cultural festival 'Lingua Franca' in Malta. The English panel reads: 'The festival runs for 3 days and features 12 workshops, 20 volunteers and 1,500 visitors.
482 words, about 2 min