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ENGLISH
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Total
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

Marks given

Part 1: 5

I. Reading Comprehension
Part 2: 5
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Part 3: 5
Part 1: 5

II. Listening Comprehension

Part 2: 5
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Part 3: 5

IV. Writing
TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12

Part 1: 10
Part 2: 10

Minimum mark for each examination paper 60%

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ENGLISH
SEPTEMBER 0000 A

WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

I. Reading

Comprehension

TOTAL: 15 marks / PASS MARK: 9

Duration: 35 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

This paper has three parts.

Read the instructions at the beginning of each part and carry out the
corresponding task.

Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Use a black or blue pen. Papers written in pencil will not be marked.

The use of a dictionary and any other reference material is not permitted.

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READING COMPREHENSION
PART 1 (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
You are going to read a number of answers to the question "Do you keep a diary?". For
questions 1-5 match each answer to the sentence (AH) that best summarises it, as in the
example (0-A). There are two extra sentences you do not need to use.

Vox Pop Do you keep a diary?

INTERVIEWEES ANSWERS
0 Example: Matthew Whittaker (Student) As Im travelling, I keep a diary. I can see the
attraction of blogs, to update friends, but I dont read them if I dont know the author.
1 Andy Howden (TV Producer) I havent time to keep track of things on paper, and blogs dont
appeal. If Im going through a period of change, I record my thoughts but its not consistent.
2 Sarah Whitworh (Student) I write all my thoughts and feelings in a diary. It goes on for
pages, and its a great way of tracking how you change. I shout about the arguments Ive had.
3 Rio Takanashi (Student) Blogs are a great way of conveying your thoughts and experiences. I
dont keep a diary, but I like to read about what others have done.
4 Maxine Johnson (Teacher/Lecturer) I use an organiser and record things Ive gone through
with my students, as well as appointments and meetings. Without one Id be lost.
5 Barbara Wood (Patient advocate) My appointments diary allows me to manage what I am
doing. Emails are a good way of revising plans, but I generally prefer to keep a record on paper.
(from Charlotte Philby The Independent on Sunday 11th march 2007)

STATEMENTS
This person
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.

uses a diary when he/she is on a trip.

does not regularly keep a diary.
doesnt think he/she has a good enough memory for keeping diaries.
is highly dependent on his/her professional diary.
is enthusiastic about e-diaries.
keeps a very personal record of his/her life.
makes arrangements through a social networking site.
would rather use more traditional diary.

Answer

Statement

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PART 2 (5 x 1 = 5)
You are going to read a leaflet about a Royal Mail product. For questions 6-10, answer the
questions about the text with a maximum of 6 words, as in the example.

Overview
If you're going away for a short while, Keepsafe helps you avoid that tell-tale pile of
unopened mail on your doormat. We can hold your mail for up to two months, and deliver it
when you ask us to. All we need from you is a week's notice to set up the service, the names
of all the people in the house whose mail you want holding, and a small fee - for example, 2 weeks use of
Keepsafe costs just 5.70.
Key features
One fee per household, as long as you give us all the names and signatures of everyone at the
address who wants their mail held - at the same time
If you return early from your trip, just send us a written cancellation note and your mail will arrive
with the next delivery
Also available to sole traders working from home*
Product instructions
Just give us a week's notice, together with the names and signatures of everyone in your household whose
mail you want us to keep. We'll need parents or guardians to sign for any children under 16. We're sorry but
we won't keep mail for anyone without an actual name, for example, 'To the Occupier' - unless you state on
the application form that you want the service to cover 'all individuals who receive mail at this address'.
*If you're a business customer or a school, Business Keepsafe is the service for you.Click here for details.
What it costs
Maximum time away Charges per household
Up to 17 days

5.70

Up to 24 days

9.10

Up to 31 days

11.40

Up to 66 days

17.15

What to do next
Order Keepsafe today. Open the PDF application form 73 KB ( WARNING: this download will
open in a new window ) and fill it in on-screen. Then, simply print and post it to us at the address
given below
Related products
Moving home? Find out about our Redirections service.
Document Library
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Royal Mail products you use for business. Use the table
below to download specific product information, from user guides to rate cards.
All the documents are available to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you dont already have it you
can download the free Acrobat Reader.
Enter the first part of your postcode (e.g. SW1) to obtain the correct address to send to.
Search Reset
(from http://www.postoffice.co.uk)

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QUESTIONS
0.

What does Keepsafe do for you?

_____hold your mail____________________

6.

How long does Keepsafe need to start the service?

________________________________________

7.

Does the price chance according to the number of people in the house?
________________________________________

8.

Is Keepsafe available for shops or offices?

________________________________________

9.

How much do you have to pay for three weeks?

________________________________________

10.

What do you need to find out where to send the application form?
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PART 3 (5 x 1 = 5)
You are going to read a newspaper article about Denmark in which some sentences are
missing. For questions 11 15 choose the sentence from the list (AH) that best fits in each
gap (15) in the text, as in the example (0-H). There are two extra sentences that you do not
need to use.

Denmark,theworldsoldestkingdom
Once the home of marauding Vikings, Denmark is now prosperous and orderly, and Danes enjoy one of the
world's most enviable lifestyles. The Danish people (0) _________________ - are friendly and forwardthinking, proud of their country's success story. They favour "hygge", (11) _____________.
Copenhagen, the capital, is a very modern, international city that has remained accessible and compact.
Filled with restaurants, nightclubs, convivial bars, museums, art galleries, fashionable boutiques and other
cultural attractions, Copenhagen offers a lot of appeal in a relatively small package.
Denmark's other cities have exceptional charm as well, including the country's second-largest city, Aarhus,
on Jutland's east coast, (12) _____________. It offers a mix of old-world charm, a vibrant social life and
gorgeous scenery.
(13) _____________, known as "the land of light" for its special light- that has attracted artists for
generations.
The Danish countryside features castles, ancient churches, elegant manor houses and small fishing villages,
and every region of this small country has its own special charms. Visitors will find pristine beaches, rugged
fjords and unspoilt forests, (14) _____________. Sports enthusiasts can fish, hike, practice all types of water
sports, play golf or bicycle down well-maintained country lanes.
Denmark has several picturesque islands, like Bornholm in the Baltic Sea with its mild microclimate.
Throughout the country visitors will find all types of accommodations, (15) _____________, and business
travellers are well served with the latest facilities and services. Demark is also particularly family-friendly,
with many attractions to appeal to children and their parents alike.
This fairytale kingdom, ease reached from the UK, has much to offer visitors.
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A.

A DIFFERENT TYPE OF CHARM IS FOUND IN THE IDYLLIC OLD FISHING VILLAGE OF

SKAGEN IN NORTH JUTLAND

B.

AN IDEAL CHOICE FOR A CITY-BREAK WEEKEND

C.

DENMARK HAS A FAIRLY MILD CLIMATE ALL YEAR

D.

FROM LUXURY RESORTS TO COMFORTABLE BED-AND-BREAKFAST ROOMS

E.

MAKING DENMARK AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR NATURE-LOVERS

F.

THE ADMIRAL HOTEL IS A FULLY- RESTORED LISTED BUILDING, A WAREHOUSE

DATING BACK TO THE 1780s

G.

WHICH MEANS SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN A

RELAXED ATMOSPHERE

H.

WHO ARE GENERALLY MULTILINGUAL (EXAMPLE)

Write your answers here:

Example

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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

II. Listening

Comprehension

TOTAL: 15 marks / PASS MARK: 9

Duration: 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

This paper has three parts.

You will hear each recording twice.

Read the instructions at the beginning of each part and carry out the
corresponding task.

Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Use a black or blue pen. Papers written in pencil will not be marked.

The use of a dictionary and any other reference material is not permitted.

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION

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PART 1 (5x1=5 marks)

You are going to listen to five short advertisements. For questions 1-5, match
each advertisement wi th one of the situations, as in the example ( 0-A). There
are two extra situations. You will hear the recording TWICE.

LISTEN
ADVERTISING
Situations
A

You want a place for a night out. (example)

You want a place for your wedding reception.

You want help to find a job.

You want to buy a new car.

You want to find a gardener.

You want to have whiter teeth.

You want to invest some money.

You want to take up a sport.

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PART 2 (5x1=5 marks)

You are going to listen to part of a presentation on teleworking. For questions 610, choose the option (a, b or c) that best completes the sentence, as in t he
example. You will hear the recording twice.

LISTEN

TELEWORKING
0. The majority of teleworkers
a.
b.
c.

are forced to work at home.

belong to the information sector.
bring more profits to their employers.

6. The main advantage of teleworking is that

a. it is more profitable.
b. it reduces stress.
c. you have more free time.
7. Another advantage is that you
a. can choose when to have a rest.
b. do not need to get dressed.
c. your boss does not control your work.
8. Teleworking affects the choice of your residence because you
a. can afford more expensive housing.
b. can live out of town.
c. will be spending most of your time at home.
9. People with disabilities
a. are usually accustomed to teleworking.
b. can enjoy the benefits of teleworking.
c. need somebody else to be at home with them.
10. The main disadvantage of teleworking is that
a. the electricity bill goes up considerably.
b. the expenses involved are often high.
c. teleworkers need a spare bedroom.

Adapted from Study Listening, CUP

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Part 3: (5x1=5 marks)

You are going to listen to the begi nning of a story about a detective agency. For
questions 11-15, answ er the questions w ith a maximum of 4 w ords, as in the
example. You will hear the recording twice.

LISTEN

THE No. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE

AGENCY
0. Which vehicle does Mma Ramotswe have?

a van

11. How many people work for the agency?

_______________________________
12. What characteristic is important for a private detective as well as intelligence?
_______________________________
13. According to the sign outside the agency, what is the agency for?
_______________________________
14. What was Mma Ramotswe asked to tell in the radio interview?
_______________________________
15. Which personal matter is Mma Ramotswe usually consulted about?
_______________________________

Adapted from The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, by A. McCall Smith (Audio book)

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ENGLISH

Gobierno de Navarra
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JUNE 0000 - A

Nafarroako Gobernua
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I. READING COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

PART 1 (5 x 1= 5)

PART 2 (5 x 1= 5)

Example 0
1
2
3
4
5

Example 0
6
7
8
9
10

TOTAL

TOTAL

PART 3 (5 x 1= 5)
Example
11___________________
12___________________
13___________________
14___________________
15___________________
TOTAL

II. LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

PART 1 (5 x 1= 5)

PART 2 (5 x 1= 5)

Example 0
1
2
3
4
5

Example
6
7
8
9
10

TOTAL

TOTAL

PART 3 (5 x 1= 5)
Example
11___________________
12___________________
13___________________
14___________________
15___________________
TOTAL

a
a
a
a
a
a

b
b
b
b
b
b

c
c
c
c
c
c

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CLAVE DE RESPUESTAS
READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)
Part 1: (5x1=5 marks)
1 B
2 F
3 E
4 D
5 H

Part 2: (5x1=5 marks)

6 One week
7 No
8 No
9 9.10
10 (The first part of)
your postcode

Part 3: (5x1=5 marks)

11 G
12 B
13 A
14 E
15 D

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)

Part 1: (5x1=5 marks)
1 H
2 G
3 F
4 C
5 D

Part 2: (5x1=5 marks)

6 c
7 a
8 b
9 b
10 b

Part 3: (5x1=5 marks)

11. Two
12. (Human) intuition
13. Confidential matters (and inquiries)
14. Her qualifications
15. Missing husbands
(only husbands=no marks)

WRITING (20 MARKS)

Part 1: (10 marks)

Part 2: (10 marks)

Task requirements:
Formal style
Greeting and signing off
Paragraphs required:
Purpose for writing
Varied structures for asking for information
Closing sentence
Date is not required
Contractions, abbreviated forms (CU) and
emoticons not allowed

Task requirements:
Informal style
Greeting and signing off
No paragraphs required
Closing sentence
Contractions allowed
Descriptive vocabulary

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SCRIPTS
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Example
After a great meal upstairs, Paddy Oakwoodly invites you to venture downstairs to our
exciting dance floor. DJ entertainments adds excitement to the atmosphere. Thursday
through Saturday nights and drinks flow freely with a bar located on both floors of our
restaurant. Speaking of drinks, join us for our happy hour Monday through Friday from 2 to
6 p.m. when we offer half price appetizers. Also domestic draws and domestic wells for
just 2 dollars.
Extract 1
Learning the ABCs of golf is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with St Andrew's Comprehensive Golf
Schools. Taught by PGA certified instructors our three-tiered programme is design for all
skill levels from true beginner to the more advanced player. Lessons include a basic
understanding of the rules of golf, short game practice and swing analysis with both irons
and woods.
Extract 2
We have six convenient branches, 9 ATMs and offer full service banking at every location
from CDs, money market accounts and credit cards to loans Bed wire service, checking
and savings accounts and much more. Many of our personnel have been with us for 10,
15 or more years and are dedicated to providing the personal service you deserve.
Extract 3
With over 30 years combined experience and private practice, doctors Hicks and Richards
provide a variety of comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services. Both doctors are members
of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Association of
Cosmetic Dentistry and the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation.
Extract 4
Our unique career management approach allows you to work with your own professional
career advisor to conduct a personalised career campaign. Receive valuable assistance in
reviewing and assessing job offers; salary negotiations and fringe benefits; and develop
and advance your career with skills that will last a lifetime.
Extract 5
When you are ready to purchase your next vehicle, remember this: the service and
support you get after the sale is just as important as the purchase itself. At Bankston Auto
you can always rest assured you've got a winning team on your side for as long as you
own your vehicle.

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TELEWORKING

Study Listening, CUP

RON HOWARD

There's been a rapid increase in the number of teleworkers and telestudents over the last
ten years or so. Naturally, this growth in the number of teleworkers affects only certain
occupations; workers involved include those in the information sector especially but also
business professionals and scientists, and also teachers. In some cases people are being
persuaded or even forced to become telecommuters, but often they choose to do so
themselves. Why do people choose to work at home? Well there are a number of
advantages for the worker and also for the people who employ them and for society in
general. Let's look at these.
First of all, what are the advantages for the worker? I would say the main advantage is
that less time is spent commuting; that is, travelling to and from work. Someone working in
a big city like London can easily spend an hour or more travelling to work and the same
amount of time returning home. Two or three hours a day can therefore be saved and this
is time that can be spent in more profitable ways than sitting in a train or car. Commuting is
quite stressful and teleworking eliminates that stress. Not having to travel saves not only
time but also money, bus or train fares can amount to hundreds of pounds a year;
motoring costs are also high.
Working at home can be more convenient than working in an office. Work time can be
scheduled to suit the worker rather than the boss, breaks can be taken as and when
needed rather than according to fixed schedules and it's generally pleasanter working in
the comfort of your own home. There's no need to dress up and so on.
The choice of a place to live no longer depends an nearness to the office. Less expensive
and more attractive areas far from the city now become a possibility. Finally people who
can't leave home for any reason can work as telecommuters; for example, those with
disabilities or the need to look after small children or elderly parents.
Recent surveys have shown that 68% of people who telecommute want to continue but /
32% want to return to central office working, why? What are the disadvantages? For one
thing the worker may have to equip his home at his own expense, this means buying a
computer and peripherals such as a printer and perhaps also a fax machine. Heating and
lighting bills are likely to be higher, and there's also the question of insurance. These
costs have to be set off against the savings from not having to travel. Even if the employer
pays for the equipment, home working makes a demand on space, a spare bedroom may
have to be converted into an office.

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THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY

(pp 1-5)

Mma Ramotswe had a detective agency in Africa, at the foot of Kgale Hill. These were its
assets: a tiny white van, two desks, two chairs, a telephone, and an old typewriter. Then
there was a teapot, in which Mma Ramotswe - the only lady private detective in Botswana
brewed redbush tea. And three mugs - one for herself, one for her secretary, and one for
the client. What else does a detective agency really need? Detective agencies rely on
human intuition and intelligence, both of which Mma Ramotswe had in abundance. No
inventory would ever include those, of course.
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She had a sign painted in bright colours, which was then set up just off the Lobatse Road,
on the edge of town, pointing to the small building she had purchased: THE NO. 1
LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY. FOR ALL CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS AND ENQUIRIES.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FOR ALL PARTIES. UNDER PERSONAL
MANAGEMENT.
There was considerable public interest in the setting up of her agency. There was an
interview on Radio Botswana, in which she thought she was rather rudely pressed to
reveal her qualifications, and a rather more satisfactory article in The Botswana News,
which drew attention to the fact that she was the only lady private detective in the country.
This article was cut out, copied, and placed prominently on a small board beside the front
door of the agency.
After a slow start, she was rather surprised to find that her services were in considerable
demand. She was consulted about missing husbands, about the creditworthiness of
potential business partners, and about suspected fraud by employees. In almost every
case, she was able to come up with at least some information for the client; when she
could not, she waived her fee, which meant that virtually nobody who consulted her was
dissatisfied.

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ENGLISH

Gobierno de Navarra
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JUNE 2008 - A

Nafarroako Gobernua
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

III. Writing
TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12

PART 1

PART 2

TOTAL: 10 marks

TOTAL: 10 marks

Duration: 60 minutes
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PART 1
Write a text using no more than 100 120 words following the instructions below. (10
marks).
Browsing the web you have seen the following advertisement:

Ultimate Library 10,000 books on CD Rom

Publisher: Ultimate Library
Platform:PC-CD
Availability: Can ship in 24-48 hours.
List Price: $199.99 You pay: $29.99
LOOK LISTEN LEARN
Includes the Greatest Literary
Works Ever.

Write an e-mail of about 100 120 words to find out about the following:
the types of books available
the nationality of the narrators
how to pay
And ask for:
a catalogue

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PART 2
Write a text in about 150 180 words following the instructions below. (10 marks).
Last week you were at Davids wedding. The following day you received an e-mail from a good
friend:

Hi!
Sorry I cant visit you as promised.
How was the wedding? Let me know everything (if you are still able!)

Write a letter to your friend answering the following questions:

Who was the bride?

Where was the marriage ceremony and the party?
What about the guests?
What was the party like?

And also describing a mutual friend you hadnt seen for a long time.

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EJEMPLOS DE REDACCIONES CALIFICADAS Y COMENTADAS

NIVEL INTERMEDIO
TAREA:
Part 1: Write a text in between 100 and 120 words following the instructions below. (10 marks)
You have seen the advertisement below in a magazine. Write an e-mail to ask for more
information on:

prices
dates
how to book

Ejemplo 1:

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La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 6 sobre 10 (3 en el

apratado de tarea y 3 en el apartado de lengua). La tarea se lleva a cabo la tarea de manera
suficientemente satisfactoria, hay algn error de formato ("Dear Sir" en vez de Sir or Madam o
"Yours faithfully" tras punto y seguido en vez de en linea aparte) y registro ("I need to know").
Cubre todos los puntos de la consigna aunque con alguna digresin (en vez de perguntar por las
fechas, expone ya su plan de viaje). En cuanto al uso de la lengua, demuestra un control
aceptable pero poco ambicioso en cuanto a estructuras y vocabulario con errores aunque estos no
impiden la comunicacin. Tambin se observa cierta falta de cohesin entre las frases.

Ejemplo 2:

La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 4 sobre 10 (2 en el

apratado de tarea y 2 en el apartado de lengua). La tarea se lleva a cabo de manera poco
satisfactoria, no existe un saludo ni una despedida adecuadas y el estilo es demasiado imperativo
("if we agree with your conditions we will phone you"). Omite un elemento de la consigna (how to
book) y los otros dos los menciona pero no los desarrolla. En cuanto al uso de la lengua, el
repertorio lingstico es bastante limitado y con errores que entorpecen la comuniccin (" the
advertisement that you had published last Sunday", "I would have had the next holiday...").

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Ejemplo 3:

La puntuacin asigna da por un e quipo de c orrectores a esta redaccin es de 8 sobre 10 (4

en el apratado de tarea y 4 en el apartado de lengua) . La tarea se lleva a cab o de manera
satisfactoria aunque le falta un s aludo y hay algunos elementos informales como el uso de
contracciones o " I'm looking forward" en v ez de "I lo ok forw ard". En cuanto al uso d e la
lengua, se observa una adecuada variedad de estructuras con pocos errores que en ningn
momento entorpecen la comun icacin. Si n embargo la organi zacin del discurso en
prrafos no es del tod o adecuada. Debera haber punto y aparte despus de New Zealand y
despus de Internet?.

Part 2: Write a text in between 150 and 180 words following the instructions below. (10 marks)

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Last week you were at David's wedding. The following week you received an email for
a good friend asking you to tell him/her evrything about the wedding. Write back to
him and tell him:

who the bride was.

where was the marriage ceremony and the party.
what the guests were like.
what the party was like.
about a mutual friend you hadn't seen for a long time.

Ejemplo 1:

Hello John! What are you doing!

I'm sorry that you couldn't came at David's wedding. It was very funny
and I meet David's wife Jenny. She's a beautifull girl; I have knew that
she's American and she's stading medicine at Navarra University with
your brother Peter. She's very young, but I think that she's apropiate to
David.
The marriage ceremony was in San Saturnino Church at Twelve
o'clock. The wheater was very could, and I was dressed with a summer
dress, so I was freezy oll day.
It was a happy ceremony, with a clasical coral and finally, David told us
some words to thanks to the guests.
The party was in Gorraiz castle. Do you remember? It is the same
restaurant when I made my wedding. It is a marvellois place and the
food is fantastic. We started to eat at half past three and we finished at
seven o'clock!
In the wedding there were a hundred and twenty guests, and the
mayority of them were loves and friends to David and Jenny. People
were very happy and we danced a lot.
At nine o'clock, the waiters served us a lot of food to dinner and the
Party finished at twelve o'clock at night.
I meet with Paul. Do you remember? He's working in London and He's
amrried with a English girl cold Mary. We went speaking about the
band all night and he gave me loves to you.
I see you!
Blanca
La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 6 sobre 10 (3 en el
apartado de Tarea y 3 en el apartado de Lengua). Lleva a cabo la tarea de manera
suficientemente satisfactoria cubriendo todos los puntos de la consigna, aunque en algunos
momentos los errores de ortografa (studing; wheater; cold for called; cold for could) y
gramtica (couldnt came; friends to Diana; meet en vez de met) requieran un esfuerzo por parte
del lector.

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Ejemplo 2:

Dear David,
I am sad because you can't visit me but I talked to Peter and as soon
as we could we are going to travel to London and we'll visit you.
About the wedding, I enjoyed a lot with people who didn't see for a long
time. I spent much time talk to Peter and we decided to do a travel
together.
The marriage ceremony was in the garden of a very beautiful
house.which was in a small village called White River.
The bride was really pretty, Carol came from Italy and she has dark
hair.
The Italian guests were very nice and they danced a lot in the party.
The food was delicious, there was some typical food from Italy and I
love it.
At the end of the party, the people had drunk very much so we had
problems to get a place in the cars.
I took many photos, so I send a few of them with this letter. When I'll
visit you, I carry more photos.
See you,
Ana
La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 5 sobre 10
(2 en el apartado de Tarea y 3 en el apartado de Lengua). Tarea poco satisfactoria, omite un
elemento de la consigna (no menciona el amigo mutuo) y los dems no los desarrolla demasiado;
a veces requiere algn esfuerzo para entender. En cuanto a la lengua, hay bastante control
aunque haya errores como la falta de un sujeto; falta el complemento del verbo enjoy;
marcadores del discurso about the wedding y la organizacin del texto falla en algunos casos (I
spent much time talk to Petertravel together).

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Ejemplo 3:

Hello Greg!!!
Where the fuck were you yesterday? ya bawbac?
I don't know if you remember but there was a wedding in Manchester.
Why didn't you come?
You missed the best wedding you'll see in your whole life.
You know David was getting married last nite and the name of the
bride was Fiona. Oh man, she's gorgeous.
We had to go from London to Manchester for the wedding cuz Fiona
wanted to celebrate it in her village cuz her grannys are old and they
cannot travel.
The ceremony was in the council and after we went to a good
restaurant for the dinner.
We didn't enjoy very much with the most of the guests cuz all her
cousins were stupid, we didn't connect with them, even her brothers,
but we had a very good night cuz I was with all my friends and we sat
in a different table very far from the family.
The lunch was fantastic, I'll let you know what we ate. After we went to
the best nightclub in town.
Before the nightclub, David and Fiona made the first dance for all of
us. It was very nice to see them dancing together.
And after, my girlfriend started to throw up in the middle of the
dancefloor. What a shame!! I was already very drunk but I had to drive
her home and put her in bed. I decided to stay with her cuz I was tired
as well.
I hope to see you soon, mate!!
And tell me why you didn't come???
David
La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 7 sobre 10 (3 en el
apartado de Tarea y 4 en el apartado de Lengua). Lleva a cabo la tarea de manera
suficientemente satisfactoria aunque desarrolla los puntos de la consigna de manera desigual: por
un lado hay demasiadas disgresiones (ha escrito ms de 250 palabras) y por otro omite un
elemento de la consigna (el amigo comn). No requiere esfuerzo por parte del lector. En cuanto a
lengua, demuestra bastante control con algunos fallos puntuales (council, enjoy + complement).
En cuanto al uso de tacos, se puede entender que en este caso, entra en el registro informal entre
dos amigos de mucha confianza.

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ENGLISH

Gobierno de Navarra
Prueba Unificada de Nivel Bsico de EE OO II

JUNE 2008 - A

Nafarroako Gobernua
Hezkuntza Departamentua
HEO-etako Oinarrizko Maila Proba Bateratua

IV. ORAL EXPRESSION

TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12

tiempo total 15

NMERO PLICA

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SPEAKING TASK 1

MONOLOGUE SPORT

Can you see yourself in any of these situations? Why? Why not?
Why, do you think, people do / don't do sport?
When was the last time you saw a sports event? How was the
experience?
If you could be a professional sportsperson, which sport would you like
to do? Why?

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SPEAKING TASK 2

DIALOGUE

A. CAMPING HOLIDAY

CANDIDATE A (You start the conversation)

1. You would like to go to the Pyrenes.
2. You have a rucksack, but no tent or sleeping bag.
3. Discuss:

when to go

how long

food

..

B. CAMPING HOLIDAY

CANDIDATE B

(A starts)

1. You would like to go to the Pyrenes.

2. You have a sleeping bag but no rucksack or tent.
3. Discuss:

how to go

what to do

other equipment

4. End the conversation

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