ACTIVATE B1

JUNIORS V
FINAL EXAM 2015 Total: 80 marks
KEY
Listening
Please follow these steps before playing the recording:
1) Go through the instructions with the students.
2) Allow them time to read the statements before they listen. Make sure they understand
what they have to do before starting the activity.
3) Play the recording or read the script twice.

Script:

Presenter: Thank you for joining us in another edition of Live Science. In our studios today we have
Dr. Patterson, who has come to talk to us about the benefits of exercising to music. Dr. Patterson,
welcome.

Dr. Patterson: Good morning, Chloe. Thank you for having me. Running has been gaining popularity
over the last few years. More and more people go running on a regular basis and even lots of them
take part in races. Even if you dont run a race or a marathon, its very important to keep some things
in mind. The first thing, of course, is to warm up properly, at least for 10 minutes. Another thing which
can help runners run better, believe it or not, is the music they run to.

Presenter: So, youre saying that theres a specific kind of music we should listen to while running?

Dr. Patterson: Definitely. In fact, recent studies have shown that theres a strong connection between
our ears and our feet. Many doctors have found three factors that contribute to a songs motivational
qualities: the rhythm, the musicality and the association the runner makes while listening to it. These
factors are related to how the music matches the heartbeat of the runner and how fast he/she intends
to run.

Presenter: I see. So picking the right music can have several benefits, right?

Dr. Patterson: Thats right. In fact, its been discovered that people who ran in time to music they
liked found that they required 7 percent less oxygen to do the same work when compared to running
with music they werent interested in. So, its fundamental to run to music you really like. Besides, that
music can also help block out that little voice in your brain telling you that its time to stop. As a result,
there is a reduction in the effort people perceive while exercising, which helps them continue
exercising longer.

Presenter: Oh, now that I think of it, I usually run longer when Im listening to music. I feel I get
distracted and forget what Im doing.

Dr. Patterson: Im sure you do. The same happens to me as well. Ive been running for almost all my
life and if I ever forget to take my MP3 with me, I run much less than when Im listening to music. In
fact, I get bored and go back home quite soon.

Adapted from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/01/why-exercise-workout-music-playlist_n_4173931.html

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. A 6.C
..12 marks (2 marks each)

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Reading
A) C
..3 marks
B) 1) C 2) C 3) A 4) C 5) B 6) A
..6 marks (1 mark each)
C) 1) C 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) C
..5 marks (1 mark each)
Grammar
A) 1.D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A
...8 marks (1 mark each)
B) 1. e 2. f 3. c 4. h 5. d 6. g
...12 marks (2 marks each)
Vocabulary
A) 1) bossy 2) costumes 3) scent 4) lightning 5) fortnight 6) assertive 7) portable
...7 marks (1 mark each)
B) 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B
...7 marks (1 mark each)

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 Writing
Students must write between 100 and 120 words. If they do not reach the minimum number of
words or exceed the word limit by more than ten words, 2 marks will be deducted from the
score achieved.

Free production:
General impression mark scheme

Band 5 20 18
For a Band 5 to be awarded, the candidates writing has a very positive effect on the target reader. The
content is relevant* and the topic is fully developed. Information and ideas are skillfully organised through
a range of cohesive devices, which are used to good effect. A wide range of complex structures and
vocabulary is used effectively. Errors are minimal, and inaccuracies which do occur have no impact on
communication. Register and format are consistently appropriate to the purpose of the task and the
audience.

Band 4 17 15
For a Band 4 to be awarded, the candidates writing has a positive effect on the target reader. The
content is relevant* and the topic is developed. Information and ideas are clearly organised through the
use of a variety of cohesive devices. A good range of complex structures and vocabulary is used. Some
errors may occur with vocabulary and when complex language is attempted, but these do not cause
difficulty for the reader. Register and format are usually appropriate to the purpose of the task and the
audience.

Band 3 14 12
For a Band 3 to be awarded, the candidates writing has a satisfactory effect on the target reader. The
content is relevant* with some development of the topic. Information and ideas are generally organised
logically, though cohesive devices may not always be used appropriately. A satisfactory range of
structures and vocabulary is used, though word choice may lack precision. Errors which do occur do not
cause difficulty for the reader. Register and format are reasonably appropriate to the purpose of the task
and the audience.

Band 2 11 9
For a Band 2 to be awarded, the candidates writing has a negative effect on the target reader. The
content is not always relevant. Information and ideas are inadequately organised and sometimes
incoherent with inaccurate use of cohesive devices. The range of structures and vocabulary is limited
and/or repetitive, and errors may be basic or cause difficulty for the reader. Register and format are
sometimes inappropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience.

Band 1 8 6
For a Band 1 to be awarded, the candidates writing has a very negative effect on the target reader. The
content is often irrelevant. Information and ideas are poorly organised and there is minimal use cohesive
devices. The range of structures and vocabulary is severely limited and errors frequently cause
considerable difficulty for the reader. Register and format are inappropriate to the purpose of the task and
the audience.

Band 0 5 0
For a Band zero to be awarded, there is either too little language for assessment or the candidates
writing is totally irrelevant or illegible or they did not write anything.

...20 marks

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