AVALUACIÓ DE QUART D’ESO COMPETÈNCIA COMUNICATIVA LINGÜÍSTICA: LLENGUA ESTRANGERA - ANGLÈS MODELS DE PROVA ORIENTATIUS (Departament Ensenyament 27.06.2011)
MODELS DE PROVA ORIENTATIUS (Departament Llengües Estrangeres SIN Pla Marcell Gener 2012) El tipus de prova i d’ítems són semblants als de la prova definitiva, però no hi ha una correspondència exacta entre els models proposats i la prova definitiva. A la prova definitiva hi haurà: - dos textos orals amb preguntes de resposta tancada, que mesuraran la comprensió oral en dos apartats: a) obtenció d’informació i b) interpretació - dos textos escrits de tipologia diversa amb preguntes de resposta tancada, que mesuraran la comprensió lectora en dos apartats: obtenció d’informació i b) interpretació - dues redaccions breus
Josep García Fernandez
4t ESO C
12/02/2012
READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 1 Read this text carefully and answer the questions.
Fifty years of television My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course it was black and white. She said she only watched it in the evenings, when all the family sat together in the living room. She doesn't remember ever watching it in the morning or early afternoon. Remote controls did not exist and there were only two channels. So whenever they wanted to change the channel they had to get up and press the button on the television set. What a nuisance!
When I was young we had only about 4 or 5 different channels. I think they were channels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. My bothers and sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to watch. But we usually enjoyed the same shows. Nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on TV. I can't believe it! There are channels with only old movies, and channels with only cooking, and channels with only fishing. It's amazing! There is a channel for everything. I wonder how much my brothers and sisters and I would fight if we had hundreds of channels when we were children. Of course we had only one television set. These days I notice families with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes. I guess it stops people from arguing over which channel to choose from. Adapted
from
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan30.htm
1. The text is about… a) how TV has become part of our daily life. b) the history of an invention. c) the changes TV has undergone in 50 years. 2. What was a nuisance? a) Having only a black and white TV. b) Having to get up to change the channel. c) Having no TV in the mornings or early afternoons.
X
X
3. According to the text most people can enjoy TV today because … X a) everyone can have a choice . b) there is colour TV. c) it is a great entertainment. 4. A remote control is something used to… a) switch on the TV at home from the office. b) control the TV set from a distance .
X
c) keep the TV set clean. 5. When the author says “It’s amazing” he means he can’t believe… a) the level of perfection of TV. X b) the number of TV channels today . c) how many movies TV is offering us.
6. Which is the correct order of the following facts in the text? The author The author tells The author writes thinks about TV us about his about his childhood channels mother’s days and adolescence nowadays A
a) B – C – A – D. b) A – D – C – B. c) C – D – B – A.
B
C
The author remembers that when he was a child there was only one TV set in his house D
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READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 2 Read this text carefully and answer the questions.
Welcome to Vancouver!
If you are here on business, to visit friends, or to enjoy the city’s natural wonders and sights, anytime is a wonderful time to visit Vancouver, a city set between the Strait of Georgia and the North Shore mountains. You’ll soon find that Vancouver is alive with energy, day and night, with outdoor activities always available at the city’s bestknown entertainment and shopping zones. Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city, after Toronto and Montreal. It is also home to almost a fourth of the ancient temperate rain forests left in the world. Surrounded by its natural beauty
and
mild
year-round
climate,
Vancouverites
have
a
healthy, outdoor life-style. Events: If you are here just for one night or you plan to stay for an extended visit, Vancouver offers a
multitude
of
events
to
make
your
stay
memorable.
Take
advantage of our extensive performing arts events, visit any of Greater Vancouver’s green parks or tour the city’s museums and art galleries.
Attractions: The most famous downtown hotels are Gastown, and Yaletown, you can also take a five-minute boat ride from the end of Thurlow Street to the market at Granville Island. Shopping: Shopping in Vancouver is fabulous. Robson Street, also the best place to eat, is a must, with the main shopping area starting at Burrand Street and going west towards Stanley Park. This area is home to many of the world’s most famous designers. Throughout the downtown area you will find kitchen shops, bookstores and fashion stores. (249 words) Adapted from: http://www.wikipedia.com 1. What is the best time to visit Vancouver? a) Summer. b) The whole year. c) Winter.
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2. The geographical situation of Vancouver is explained in the… X a) first paragraph. b) second paragraph. c) third paragraph. 3. “Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city after Toronto and Montreal” means that… X a) Toronto and Montreal are larger than Vancouver. b) Vancouver is larger than Toronto and Montreal. c) Toronto and Montreal are as large as Vancouver.
4. A “mild climate” is one in which… a) the temperature is pleasant. b) winters are cold and summers are hot. c) it rains very often.
X
5. “Vancouverites” are people a) often go to Vancouver. b) are from Vancouver. c) like Vancouver.
who… X
6. Which are the two most famous downtown hotels: The two most famous downtown hotels are Gastown and Yaletown. ....................................................... 7. How long is the boat ride from Thurlow Street to the market at Granville Island? a) Less than five minutes. b) More than five minutes. c) Only five minutes. X 8. This text is from… a) a geography book. b) a tourist leaflet. c) an online encyclopedia.
9. The objective of this text is… a) to inform people about Vancouver. b) to describe the geographical situation of Vancouver. c) to advertise about shopping in Vancouver.
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X
READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 3 Read this text carefully and answer the questions.
The Yeti: Myth or Reality?
The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is a monster who lives in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, India and Tibet. People have believed in the Yeti for thousands of years and it is part of the Himalayan history and mythology. The first person who saw the Yeti was a German photographer in 1925, but many Nepalese people affirm having seen the Yeti as well. Mountaineers also say having seen large footprints in the
snow. In 1970, British mountaineer Don Whillans announced to have seen a strange creature when climbing Annapurna. According to Whillans, he heard some strange screams. His Sherpa guide believed to be a Yeti's call. That night, he saw a dark shape moving near his camp. The next day, he observed some humanlike footprints in the snow, and that evening, viewed with binoculars a creature that was searching for food not far from his camp. However, expeditions to find the Yeti have failed, perhaps because of the difficult weather conditions in the Himalayas, thus there is no scientific evidence about its existence. The Nepalese describe the Yeti as a nocturnal creature, which kills animals, but which is not necessarily dangerous to humans. It is approximately 1’82m tall, has human characteristics, and is covered with short brown hair and has white spots on his chest. He has a broad face, a large mouth and long teeth. His arms are very long and reach almost to his knees. It stands up when it attacks. When Tibetans are asked what animal looks like the Yeti, they choose the orangutan. The idea of an ancient species surviving for millions of years hidden from humans is difficult to believe but fascinating as shown by other existing myths such as the Loch Ness monster or the Coelacanth fish. However, if the Yeti does exist and wants to remain unknown to us, the frozen landscape of the Himalayas is one of the safest places for him to be. Adapted from: http://fun.familyeducation.com/hobbies-andinterests/mythology/35246.html#ixzz1NqUZZoOc and http://www.wikipedia.com
1. Who was the first person who claimed to have seen the Yeti? The first person was a German Photographer. ................................................................................................. 2. The mountaineer Don Whillans is... a) German. b) British. c) Nepalese. 3. a) b) c)
X
Don Whillans... took a photograph of the Yeti saw the footprints of his Sherpa guide in the snow. found footprints in the snow and saw a strange creature.X
4. Most of the characteristics of the Yeti are described in the‌
a) second paragraph. b) third paragraph. c) last paragraph.
X
5. How tall is the Yeti? It's 1,82 meters tall. ................................................................................................... 6. According to the text the Yeti is... a) a human being capable of surviving in frozen landscapes. b) a tiny, cute pet which lives in cold places. X c) a big creature not always dangerous to humans. 7. The Abominable Snowman looks like... a) an orangutan. b) c)
X
the Loch Ness monster. the Coleacanth fish.
8. True or false? The Yeti... True X
a) b) c) d) e)
can scream has his chest covered with long white hair has no teeth has small feet is dangerous to animals
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The frozen landscape is ideal for the Yeti because...
False X X X
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a) he can attack the mountaineer’s camps very easily. the weather conditions make it easy for him to hide b) himself. if he gets lost he can get home by following his c) footprints in the snow.
10. a) b) c)
The text... gives evidence of the existence of the Yeti. proves the non existence of the Yeti. explains that the Yeti’s existence cannot be confirmed.
X
X
READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 4 A. Read the text quickly and answer the questions. 1. How many musical instruments can you see at the Horniman Museum? You can see 1600 musical instruments. 2. How many seats are in the Little Angel Theatre? There are 100 seats. 3. How many animals can you see at Mudchute Park and Farm? You can see over 200 animals. Free time activities in London. What is there to do in London for kids in their free time? Time out – a weekly magazine which gives information about what is on London – presents five ideas.
Horniman Museum This anthropological museum has a natural history gallery with stuffed animals from all over the world and an aquarium where you can see creatures from British ponds as well as exotic fish, including an amazing fish with four eyes. There is section with 1,600 musical instruments, and visitors are allowed to play some of them. There is also a nature trail for kids, which includes a visit to a beehive.
Little Angel Theatre This is a tiny puppet theatre which puts on puppet shows by visiting companies. Inside the theatre there are 100 seats and a workshop where puppets are made. On Saturdays there is a puppet club, with a workshop and a chance to invent a puppet show.
Mile End Climbing Wall This is a specially prepared wall for climbing - a good, safe place to start climbing as a hobby. At the weekend there are climbing lessons for beginners. Classes are for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Birthday parties and other special events are held here too.
Mudchute Park and Farm This is a farm in the middle of London, situated on the Isle of Dogs near the Canary Wharf. There are over 200 animals to see, as well as areas growing vegetables and other plants. There are educational projects for children and an excellent place to eat called the Mudchute Kitchen Café. Admission is free.
V&A Museum of Childhood This is one of the biggest collections in the world of children’s toys, doll’s houses, games and costumes. There are hands-on activities for kids, with toy making and toy repair workshops. There are special events at weekends and school holidays.
B. Read the text again and circle the correct word in these sentences. 1. ‘Time out’ comes out once a week / month. 2. There is a display of living / dead animals at the Horniman Museum. 3. The nature trail is for adults / children. 4. Children can do / watch toy making at the V & A Museum. 5. At the Little Angel Theatre children are able to act in / write a puppet show. 6. At Mile End Climbing Wall there are classes for people who know / don’t
know how to climb. 7. Mudchute Park and Farm is near / in London. 8. You have to / don’t have to pay to get into Mudchute Park and Farm.
READING OBSERVATION: TEXT 5 A. Read the text about a healthy diet. Highlight the words your teacher says. A healthy diet As the rhyme says, ‘Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat’. Whether we eat a goose for Christmas dinner or any other traditional dish, what’s clear is that we’ll probably eat far more than we need to eat over the festive season. And no Christmas is complete without sweets, pastries, cakes, chocolates and other less-than-healthy treats. But Christmas is traditionally a time of excesses. If we keep to a healthy diet the rest of the year, we can break a few rules at Christmas. So, what is a 1. People healthy diet? with a healthy diet eat a balance of …. People diet withit aishealthy diet eat very littleguidelines. …. For2. a healthy important to follow certain Eat at least three meals a day. Eat a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fats. Don’t eat too many fatty foods, junk food, processed foods and sugary snacks. Breakfast ‘It’s the most important meal of the day’ you often hear people say. And it is probably true. You need energy to start the day so a bowl of cereals and a glass of fruit juice or toast and jam and a glass of milk is ideal. Lunch at school If you have lunch in the school canteen, choose something rich in protein (like meat, chicken, fish, eggs or beans) and one starchy food (bread, potatoes rice or pasta). Add a portion of salad or vegetables and for dessert eat fruit or yoghurt. Snacks If you get hungry between meals, avoid crisps, chocolate and sugary cakes and biscuits. These are bad for your health because they contain lots of fats and sugar but very few vitamins and minerals. Instead, eat fruit, homemade biscuits or healthy sandwiches. Drinks Don’t drink too many soft drinks like cola or fizzy orange. These drinks contain lots of sugar and artificial flavouring and colouring. Instead mix fruit juice with sparkling water or make your own fruit milkshakes and smoothies.
B. Read the text again and circle the correct words. 1. A goose is/isn’t a traditional Christmas dish. 2. People traditionally eat not enough/more at Christmas. 3. We should eat only/at least three meals a day. 4. It is/isn’t possible to eat a healthy school lunch. 5. Crisps are healthy/unhealthy. 6. Fruit juice/A fizzy drink contains lots of artificial flavouring.
READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 6 1. Look at these words. Use a dictionary to look up any words you don’t know. athletic sports – Olympic Games chariot races – public baths jousting - tournaments bandstand – steam-powered roundabouts 2. Match each of the words and expressions above to one of these four eras in history: Ancient Greece: athletic sports – Olympic Games Roman Times: chariot races – public baths The Middle Ages: jousting - tournaments Victorian Britain: bandstand – steam-powered roundabouts 3. Now quickly read the texts. Find the words and check your answers. The History of Leisure
4. Answer these questions about the text. a) Which three texts mention animals? What animals are mentioned? Texts C, D, B. Dogs, bears, monkeys. b) Which three texts mention sports? Which sports are mentioned? Texts A, B, C. Athletic sports, cricket, football, chariot races, gladiator fights, haunting, jousting, archery. c) Which two texts mention the theatres? What could you see there? Texts: B, D. You could see comedies, tragedies and music shows. d) Which text speaks about technology changing people’s way of life? Text D.
e) Which two texts talk about the lives of different social classes? How are they different? Texts B, C. Rich people used to eat expensive food and practice better sports. f) Which text mentions religion in some way? Text A. g) Which are the most violent or cruel leisure activities in all these texts? The Gladiator fights, jousting and hunting.
READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 7
1. Complete these sentences with the words in the box. Then read the text to check your answers.
Oliver Twist
Ebenezer Scrooge
Charles Dickens
1. Charles Dickens is a famous writer. 2. Oliver Twist is the name of a book. 3. Ebenezer Scrooge is a character in ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Charles Dickens Charles Dickens is one of the best known novelists in the world. His novels about social injustices in the Victorian era have been widely read all over the world, and lots of his stories have been made into plays, films, TV serials and even musicals. Some of his most famous novels are Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and, perhaps his best known book, A Christmas Carol (See below). Facts about Charles Dickens
He was born in Portsmouth in 1812. When he was 12 years old, his father was put in prison for not paying his debts. Charles had to work in a factory to help his family survive. This experience had a profound effect on him, and probably influenced all his later work. Charles Dickens was responsible for reviving Christmas traditions in the UK and the USA. Christmas had been in decline for hundreds of years, but Dickens helped to revive customs like the family Christmas dinner, the giving of presents, the sending of Christmas cards and decorating the Christmas tree. It was his novel A Christmas Carol which had the most profound effect on Victorian society, with its message that Christmas is a time for people to get together and think about things that really matter, like family and friends. A brief summary of A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who cares nothing for the people around him. For him, people exist only for the money that can be made from them through exploitation and intimidation. He hates Christmas which he sees as 'a time for finding yourself a year older, and not an hour richer'. Scrooge is visited, on Christmas Eve, by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley who died seven Christmas Eves ago. Marley, a miser like Scrooge, is suffering the consequences of his miserable life in the afterlife. He hopes to help Scrooge avoid his fate. He tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits. These three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, succeed in showing Scrooge the error of his ways. He changes his ways immediately and on the next day (Christmas morning) he sends a Christmas turkey to his poor clerk, Bob Cratchit, who earns so little that he can’t afford to buy special food for Christmas. Scrooge raises Cratchit's salary and promises to help his family, which includes Bob's crippled son, Tiny Tim. In the end Scrooge became 'as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew' Adapted from a text at: http://www.fidnet.com/~dap1955/dickens/christmas.html
2. Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What did Dickens write about? Dickens wrote about social injustices in the Victorian era. 2. What is Dickens’ most famous book? Dickens' most famous book is A Christmas Carol. 3. What two things happened to Dickens as a child that changed his life?His father was put in prison for not paying his debts and he had to work in a factory to help his family survive. 4. How did ‘A Christmas Carol’ change society in the UK and the
USA? A Christmas Carol was responsible for reviving Christmas traditions in the UK and the USA with its message that Christmas is a time for people to get together and think about things that really matter, like family and friends. 5. What does Scrooge love most? The thing Scrooge loves most money. 6. Who is responsible for Scrooge changing his ways? The three
spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future
EXPRESSIÓ ESCRITA Write 80-90 words on the following topics: 1. WRITING 1. You will be 17 next week and you want to celebrate it with your friends. Write an invitation telling them where you are going to meet, what time, what are your plans for that day, what they have to bring, how many people you have invited, etc. 2. WRITING 2. Write a short text for a brochure about your town (or a place you know well): explaining, for example, situation, number of people who live there, places to visit, things to do... 3. WRITING 3. Write a piece of news for the school magazine that has surprised you: what happened, where, when, who was involved, etc. Begin like this: That was a fantastic surprise…
4. WRITING 4. You are on holiday with your friends. Write an e-mail or a postcard to your family describing the place where you are and telling them what you are doing there. 5. WRITING 5. You have a new English-speaking penpal. Write an email telling him/her what your favourite sport is and why, where you practise it, when, who with, etc. 6. WRITING 6. You work for an international music magazine. Write an article on your favourite band so that the magazine readers get to know this band: band name, origin, type of music, band members, band history, etc. 7. WRITING 7. Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about one book that you have read lately: title, author, characters, plot and if you would recommend this book or not and why. 8. WRITING 8. You collaborate with an international science magazine and the magazine director has asked you to write an article about the type of diet that people in your country have and whether it is a healthy diet or not. 9. WRITING 9. You work for the Vallès Oriental tourist information centre. Write a text explaining the different free time and leisure activities that tourists can do during their stay in this area.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS AND LINKING WORDS To express personal opinion: •
In my opinion E.g. In my opinion, that decision was a mistake.
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I think/ I don't think (that)... E.g. I think that learning a foreign language is essential nowadays. E.g. I don't think that it is going to work.
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I believe that.... E.g. I believe that everything happens for a reason.
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It is clear to me that.... E.g. It is clear to me that we can and must do more for developing countries.
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As I see it, ... E.g. As I see it, it is one of the most important pieces of work done this year.
To compare or contrast •
On the one hand............on the other hand...... E.g. On the one hand, I'd like more money, but on the other hand, I'm not prepared to work the extra hours in order to get it.
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Although E.g. Although he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.
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However E.g. I am not interested in painting. However, I will go to the exhibition
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Whereas E.g. There were four categories before, whereas now there are only two.
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Nevertheless E.g. Peter didn't study much last year. Nevertheless, he managed to pass all the exams.
To indicate an example •
For example E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, for example, the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
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Such as E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, such as the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
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For instance E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, for instance, the flute, the guitar, and the piano.
To indicate more information •
First, second, third... finally E.g. This is our plan: first, we call the hotel and book the rooms; second, you take your father’s car; third, we meet up at the petrol station next to my house and finally, we escape.
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In addition E.g. You must complete this essay by 5 p.m. In addition, you must do the exercises on page 47.
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Moreover E.g. Cheating is dishonest. Moreover, it hinders students from learning.
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Furthermore E.g. Students should be on time. Furthermore, they must be prepared.
To indicate a cause or reason •
Because E.g. I am not going to that concert because I don't like that band.
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Because of E.g. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
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Due to E.g. The cancellation was due to the heavy rain.
To indicate a result or an effect •
Therefore E.g. Sue is not feeling well. Therefore, she will not be here today.
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Consequently E.g. Tina lost her keys. Consequently, she could not drive home.
To conclude •
To sum up E.g. To sum up, we can argue that.......
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In conclusion E.g. In conclusion, living abroad has different advantages.........
Diagnostic test: writing 1 Hello Ian! As I told you in class I’m going to celebrate my 17th anniversary next Saturday, and I want to invite you and some friends to my party. The party is going to start at seven o’clock at the Ramassar Nord Bowling center. When we finish our Bowling game, at half past eight approximately, I’ll invite you to a dinner in a fast food restaurant. I have chosen the McDonald’s restaurant but, if we want, we can have dinner in a Chinese food Wok. You don’t need to bring anything special to the party, but you’ll need a warm coat! I’m waiting for your confirmation! Your friend, Josep
Writing 2: A brochure about Cànoves and Samalús If you’re visiting Vallès Oriental and you want to have a nice time in the nature, you must stay in Cànoves and Samalús. Cànoves is situated near the Montseny Natural Park, which makes the town a wonderful place for a long field-trip around the mountains. The town, with only 2000 inhabitants, is a quiet place for a long relax holidays. In Cànoves you have a lot of places to visit. The Can Cuch chestnut tree, for example, is one of the biggest trees in Spain. You can also visit the Ermita of Sant Elies or Vallforners dam. If you want to stay for a long time in Cànoves you should have a place to sleep. In Cànoves you can stay in Can Cuch Hotel, a five-star hotel with the best rooms in Vallès Oriental.
Writing 3: School Magazine That was a fantastic surprise when I heard that an important TV programme decided to film a documentary in our high school. All started when Dani and Albert, two students of 4th of ESO, saw an advertisement on Discovery Channel. The producers of this channel were looking for a high school in Barcelona where the students had to use computers every day. When Albert and Dani heard this, they sent a letter to the Discovery Channel’s central in Madrid and proposed SES Pla Marcell for the contest. Two weeks ago, during the holidays, our school received the reply of the producers and the first prize of the contest. Five days later Discovery Channel’s production team called the SES Pla Marcell principal, Antoni Giner, to decide a date to record the documentary. Finally, the date that they chose was the second week of January. The cameras started to record the schoolyard, later they filmed the teacher’s room and the rest of the high school. During this time some curious people went to our school to see what they were doing. The cameras worked very hard to finish their documentary in less time and with the best quality possible but we couldn’t see their results. The documentary will be available in about three weeks, and we will watch it in the school library.
Writing 4: E-Mail Dear Mum and Dad, As you know my friends and I have been travelling arounf Europe for two weeks. During this time we've been to France, Germany and England. In all these countries we've discovered new cultures, new people and new friends. For example, in France, we met a young couple who were travelling from Russia to visit the Eiffel Tower. Now we're visitting from Germany's capital city, Berlin. In my opinion Berlin is the most impressive city in Europe, because there are a lot of historical buildings and museums in every street. I reckon that my favourite building is the Germany Parliament, the Reichstag. I'm waiting to show you my photos! See you soon, Josep
Writing 5: My favourite sport Dear Ian, In your last email you talked to me about your favourite hobbies and sports. Now, I’m going to explain you which is my favourite sport and why Ii practise it with my friends. My favourite sport is a war game called Airsoft. Airsoft is sport practiced since the 1970’s and it consists in two teams with some players who must “kill” the other team. Every player is equipped with a BB gun, protective glasses and military clothes. The BB guns which we use in Airsoft are a kind of gun replicas which shot 6mm plastic balls, for this reason we must wear protective glasses to protect our eyes. I practise it every weekend with my friends Arnau and Pol. We have an Airsoft team called Combat Canoves, and we usually fight versus other teams from other towns. I practise this sport with my friends because I love the military strategy and run around the forests. Your penpal, Josep.
Writing 6: Music Magazine In this article of Music Maniacs we're going to get some information about The Beatles, one of the best bands ever. The Beatles was a famous rock band during the 60's and one of the most famous bands of the world. The Beatles started to play their music in Liverpool, England, in 1962. Their members were four young boys: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. With the time they became more and more famous and started to play they own music around the world. During their career as a band they won 7 Grammy awards, 6 Diamond records and some Platinum records for their music albums. Finally, in the 70's, the band split up and their members started solo music careers. For example, Paul McCartney became a famous guitarist after The Beatles.
Writing 7: A recommended book Dear Anthony, A few days ago I finished reading my new adventure book, and it’s the best book I’ve ever read. My book is titled World of Warcraft: The Shattering and its author is Christie Golden, from the USA. As you imagine this book is about the World of Warcraft fantasy universe and its history. The plot of the novel is situated after the fall of the Lich King, the ruler of the undead, and the cataclysm of Deathwing, the Black Dragon. After this chaos the principal characters: Thrall (Warchief of the Horde), Varian Wrynn (King of Stormwind kingdom), Baine (chief of the Tauren) and Anduin Wrynn (Prince of Stormwind) should find their own way in their live. I would recommend this book because it's a very nice novel about the fantasy universe of World of Warcraft and it reflects very well its history and characters. Your friend, Josep.
Writing 8: Spanish diet People around the world eat a lot of different kind of food and drinks, like Hot-dogs in the USA or Yak milk in Tibet but, what Spanish people eat? Is it a healthy diet? The Spanish diet change depending on the part of the country which we visit. For example, in the south, people used to consume pig meat and fruits, whereas in the north food like fish and milk are much more popular. Moreover Spanish climate allows that people eat a lot of different kinds of meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. To sum up, Spanish people have a varied and healthy Mediterranean diet but, if they don’t control their meals, they will have very serious health troubles in the future.
Writing 9: Tourism in Vallès Oriental If you're an intrepid adventurer or you prefer a relaxing hobby, the different towns of Vallès Oriental can offer you a lot of different activities to do. The area of Vallès Oriental is famous for its sport facilities. For example, in Montmeló, (near Granollers) you can find the Montmeló Speedway. Inside the speedway you can rent a race car and have an exciting time with your friends or your partner. However, if you prefer field sports, you can visit the different Granollers’ sports stadiums. These stadiums can offer you a lot of different sports to practice like: Football, Athletics, Basketball, Archery, etc. Nevertheless, if you prefer cinemas or shopping, in Vallès Orinetal you can find a lot of commercial streets and different leisure areas. One of the most famous shopping centers is La Roca Village, where you can buy all kind of clothes and accessories. Furthermore, in Granollers outskirts, you can visit Ramassar Nord leisure area. In Ramassar Nord area you can have a fun time with your friends in the cinema or in the bowling center.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 1 Listen to Sandy inviting Paul for brunch and answer the questions: 1. Sandy is inviting Paul to have brunch on... a) Sunday morning. b) Sunday afternoon. c) Saturday morning. 2. What are Paul and Sandy going to have for brunch? a) Eggs, pancakes, marmalade and sausages. b) Eggs, hamburger, fresh fruit and cakes. c) Chicken, sausages, fresh fruit and pancakes. 3. What are “has browns�? a) fried potatoes. b) boiled potatoes. c) grilled potatoes. 4. Paul is going to Sandy's house earlier so he can help... a) setting the table. b) cooking. c) cutting the bread. 5. Each person will eat... a) 12 pancakes. b) 4 pancakes. c) 3 pancakes. 6. Sandy thinks making pancakes is... a) a lot of work. b) very easy. c) quite difficult.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 2 Listen to Annie and Ben. They are talking about Ben’s hobby. After listening answer the questions: 1. Ben enjoys painting and... a) jogging. b) drawing. c) writing. 2. When did he learn to paint? a) When he was a little boy. b) He took art classes at school. c) When he was outdoors. 3. Where does Ben paint? a) In the country. b) In museums. c) In art classes. 4. What does he like to paint? a) Portraits. b) Abstract paintings. c) Landscapes. 5. Ben was in Paris in... a) spring. b) summer. c) autumn.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 3 Long-lost brothers meet by chance Two brothers who had never met before accidentally found each other. Listen to their story and answer the questions: 1.
Where did the two brothers meet?
a) in Hawaii. b) in England. c) in New York. 2. When the two brothers met, Joe... a) was working in England. b) was on holiday in New York. c) was living in Hawaii. 3. Joe and Rick... a) had the same father and the same mother. b) had the same father but different mothers. c) had the same mother but different fathers. 4. You have listened to... a) a conversation between Joe and Rick. b) a piece of news. c) the weather forecast.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 4 – Free Time A. Listen to this person talking about different kinds of football. Complete each sentence with a number. 1. The game of rugby was first played in the 1840s. In rugby league there are 13 players on each side. 2. In rugby union there are 15 players on each side. 3. In the USA 100.000.000 people watch the Super Bowl each February. 4. In Australia, they play a game of football with 18 players on each side. 5. In association football there are only 17 rules. 6. A team can usually use 3 substitutes in a
game.
B. Listen again and complete the sentences with a word from the box. substitute
name
rugby throw
catch
school
1. The name rugby comes from a school in England. 2. The Super Bowl is the name of the National Football league in the USA. 3. American football uses a similar ball to a rugby ball. 4. In Gaelic football the players can catch the ball but they can’t throw it. 5. If a player is hurt a substitute replaces him.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 5 – London Underground Listen to Paula talking about a tour of the London Underground. Then decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). 1. Michael had been on a tour of the London Underground T 2. The underground in Paris is older than the London Underground F 3. The first route on the London Underground was six London Underground kilometres long T 4. A return ticket on the first London Underground cost three pennies F 5. Michael is going on a boat ride later T ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 6 – A News Report Listen to the news report. Then choose the correct answer. 1. The fire began in.... a) someone's home
b) a forest
c) a city centre
2. Several firefighters were ill from.... a) the strong wind
b) the flames
c) the smoke
3. Forest fires often kill young.... a) birds
b) rabbits
c) deer
4. There are often fires in Los Angeles because... a) it's got a lot of crime
b) it's dry there c) it's windy there
5. This fire was probably started by … a) several people
b) natural causes c) a teenager
Los Angeles Skyline
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 7 – A Radio Interview Listen to the radio interview. Then choose the correct answer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
John Christopher is a thief/a victim/an author. Alan Golder chose his victims in jewellery shops/at parties/in famous clubs. He often robbed people when they were eating/were sleeping/were out. Golder was already stealing jewllery at the age of 10/15/21. The police finally arrested Golder in Belgium/Spain/the UK.
ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 8 – Santorini Listen to the conversation between Jeff and Anita about Santorini. Then complete the sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
To visit the volcano, you must go by …................. . The volcano erupted …............... ago. The village of Akrotiri was discovered in …............ . Santorini has got beautiful beaches, with sand of many Santorini different …................... . Anita thought that someone ….............. her passport in a club, but she was wrong.
ORAL COMPRHENSION: LISTENING 9 Listen to the conversation between Philip and Brenda. Then choose the correct answer. 1. Brenda is going to participate in a competition in... a) her school b) the UK c) the USA 2. The International Science and Engineering Fair is for... a) young scientists b) scientists of all ages c) adults interested in science 3.The participants in the International Fair come from... a) six countries b) 1,500 countries c) 60 countries
4. Brenda wants to meet young people who are interested in … a) her invention b) science c) doing research 5. The first prize in the International Fair is … a) $4 million b) $50,000 c) $75,000 ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 10 – Vincent van Gogh. Listen to a radio programme about the artist Vincent van Gogh. Then complete the sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Vincent van Gogh had many ….............. . We can learn about Vincent van Gogh's life from his ….......... to Theo. Theo often sent Vincent ….............. to help him. Vincent shot himself when he was …........... years old. Vincent painted …............... and portraits of simple people.
Van Gogh's selfportrait