اللغة الإنجليزية 8 فصل ثاني

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LESSON 2A READING AND VOCABULARY


The Amman International Book Fair is a renowned event which people visit from across the world. The event is organised by the Jordan Publishers Union with the Ministry of Culture and usually takes place at the Jordan International Exhibition
Centre. The Centre has the capacity to have exhibits from around 4,000 publishers and around 150,000 people have visited the two-week event in recent years


The prestigious event shows how important the publishing industry is to the country and how it can help improve society, as well as being able to make an international audience aware of Jordan’s achievements in publishing. It also allows visitors to learn about the books and culture of around 20 other countries whose publishers take part in the Fair. The countries are from all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, the USA, Canada, Italy, China and India.

At the Fair, you can see Arabic and international books on many different subjects, including children’s books and poetry. Previous events have also included exhibitions on Islamic writing and works of art from different countries. There are also events for children such as storytelling and classes in calligraphy.

The Fair also remembers Mustafa Wahbi Al Tal, whose legacy is the beautiful poetry that Jordanians still enjoy today, around 120 years after he was born.
 

Matilda: I volunteered at a book fair last year. It was an awesome experience and I made a lot of

interesting new friends.
Fred: There are so many brilliant books to buy. I save up to buy a ticket every year!
 Habib: I went one year and it was very interesting, but too crowded.

Ali: I’m sorry it was too crowded for you. It’s true you have to queue a lot at a book fair, but it doesn’t have to be boring.
 

There are so many fascinating people to talk to.
 

1. Who organizes the Amman International Book Fair?

The event is organized by the Jordan Publishers Union in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture.

 

2. Where is the book fair usually held?

It typically takes place at the Jordan International Exhibition Centre.

 

3. What is the capacity of the exhibition centre in terms of publishers?

The centre has the capacity to host exhibits from around 4,000 publishers.

 

4. How many people have attended the event in recent years?

Around 150,000 people have visited the two-week event.

 

5. Why is this event important for Jordan’s international image?

It makes an international audience aware of Jordan’s achievements in publishing and shows how the industry helps improve society.

 

6. Which countries are mentioned as participants in the fair?

The text mentions around 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, the USA, Canada, Italy, China, and India.

 

7. What specific subjects or genres of books can visitors find there?


Visitors can find Arabic and international books on many subjects, including children’s books, poetry, and Islamic writing.
 

8. What kind of interactive events are available for children?

Children can participate in storytelling sessions and calligraphy classes.

 

9. Whose legacy does the fair honor, and what was his profession?

The fair remembers Mustafa Wahbi Al Tal, who was a famous poet.

 

10. What did the different visitors (Matilda, Fred, Habib, and Ali) say about their experiences?
 

  • Matilda loved volunteering and making friends.

  • Fred saves up every year to buy books.

  • Habib found it too crowded.

  • Ali acknowledged the queues but noted that talking to fascinating people makes it interesting.





 

Word

Meaning In English

Meaning In Arabic

Example

Renowned

Famous, Well Known

مشهور

The City Is Renowned For Its Ancient Ruins.

Event

Something That Happens, Usually Planned

حدث

The Event Attracted Thousands Of Visitors.

Publishers

Companies Or People Who Produce Books

ناشرون

The Publishers Released A New Children’s Book.

Exhibition

Public Display Of Items

معرض

The Art Exhibition Opens Tomorrow.

Capacity

The Maximum Amount That Can Be Held

السعة

The Hall Has A Capacity Of 2,000 Seats.

Exhibitors

People Or Companies Showing Items

عارضون

Exhibitors Came From Around The World.

Prestigious

Respected And Admired

مرموق

She Won A Prestigious Writing Award.

Industry

A Business Area

صناعة

The Publishing Industry Is Growing Fast.

Achievements

Successes Or Accomplishments

إنجازات

He Was Awarded For His Achievements In Science.

Culture

Beliefs, Arts, And Customs Of A Society

ثقافة

Jordan Has A Rich Culture.

Countries

Nations

بلدان

Many Countries Participated In The Event.

Poetry

Poems; Literary Art

شعر

She Loves Reading Arabic Poetry.

Exhibitions

Displays Of Art Or Products

معارض

The Museum Holds Exhibitions Every Month.

Storytelling

Telling Stories

سرد القصص

Storytelling Is An Important Tradition.

Calligraphy

Decorative Handwriting

الخط العربي

He Practices Arabic Calligraphy Daily.

Legacy

Something Left Behind By Someone

إرث

His Legacy Continues To Inspire Artists.

Born

Brought Into Life

وُلد

He Was Born In 1901.

Volunteer

Someone Who Works Without Payment

متطوع

She Volunteered At The Festival Last Year.

Awesome

Extremely Good

رائع

The Show Was Awesome!

Experience

Something That Happened To You

تجربة

Working Abroad Was An Unforgettable Experience.

Interesting

Enjoyable; Catching Attention

ممتع / مثير للاهتمام

The Documentary Was Very Interesting.

Brilliant

Excellent

رائع / ممتاز

He Had A Brilliant Idea.

Crowded

Too Full Of People

مزدحم

The Market Was Crowded Today.

Boring

Not Interesting

ممل

The Class Was Boring.

Fascinating

Extremely Interesting

ساحر / جذاب

Space Exploration Is Fascinating.

International

Involving Different Countries

عالمي

It’s An International Event.

Visitors

People Who Come To See A Place

زوار

Visitors Arrived Early To See The Fair.

Aware

Knowing About Something

على علم بـ

People Should Be Aware Of The Rules.

Improve

To Make Better

يحسن

Reading Every Day Will Improve Your Vocabulary.

Society

A Group Of People Living Together

مجتمع

Education Strengthens Society.

Learn

Gain Knowledge

يتعلم

Students Learn New Skills Daily.

Including

Containing; Having As Part

بما في ذلك

Many Countries, Including Jordan, Attended.

Subjects

Topics

مواضيع

The School Offers Many Subjects.

Previous

Earlier

سابق

The Previous Event Was Bigger.

Works

Pieces Of Art Or Writing

أعمال

The Gallery Displays Works By Local Artists.

Beautiful

Very Pleasing

جميل

The Sunset Was Beautiful.

Still

Continuing Until Now

ما زال

He Still Lives In The Same House.

Enjoy

Take Pleasure In

يستمتع

They Enjoy Reading.

Around

Approximately

حوالي

Around 500 People Joined The Competition.

Ticket

Pass For Entry

تذكرة

I Bought A Ticket For The Show.

Year

12-Month Period

سنة

He Travels Every Year.

Queue

Wait In Line

يقف في الطابور

We Had To Queue For Two Hours.

Fair

Public Gathering

معرض

The City Fair Is Very Popular.

Book

Written Work

كتاب

I Borrowed A Book From The Library.

Centre

A Main Place Or Building

مركز

The Event Is Held At The Exhibition Centre.

People

Humans

ناس

Many People Visited The Fair.

Help

Make Something Easier

يساعد

He Helped His Friend With Homework.

Important

Very Significant

مهم

It Is Important To Study.

Take Part

Participate

يشارك

Many Teams Take Part In The Contest.

Different

Not The Same

مختلف

People From Different Cultures Attended.

Children

Young People

أطفال

The Park Is Full Of Children.

Art

Creative Work

فن

She Studies Art At University.

Learn About

Get Information On

يتعلم عن

We Learn About History At School.

Improve

Make Better

يحسن

Reading Improves Your Writing.

Enjoy

Like; Take Pleasure In

يستمتع

They Enjoy Visiting Fairs.

Crowded

Full Of People

مزدحم

The Street Was Crowded.

Publishers

People Who Publish Books

ناشرون

The Publishers Released New Titles This Year.

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