Centre Number

Student Number

2012
H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E
E X A M I N AT I O N

German Beginners

Total marks 80

Section I Pages 25
30 marks
Attempt Questions 110
General Instructions
This section should take approximately 40 minutes
Reading time 10 minutes
Working time 2 hours and Section II Pages 915
30 minutes 30 marks
Write using black or blue pen Attempt Questions 1115
Black pen is preferred
Allow about 1 hour for this section
Monolingual and/or bilingual
print dictionaries may be used Section III Pages 1720
Write your Centre Number and
20 marks
Student Number at the top of
this page and pages 9, 17 and 19 This section has two parts, Part A and Part B
Allow about 50 minutes for this section

Part A 10 marks
Attempt Questions 1617

Part B 10 marks
Attempt Question 18
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Section I Listening

30 marks
Attempt Questions 110
This section should take approximately 40 minutes

You will hear TEN texts. Each text will be read twice. The question for each text will be
read once before the first reading of the text. There will be a pause after the first reading in
which you may make notes. However, you may make notes at any time. You will be given
adequate time after the second reading to complete your answer. Answer the questions
in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of
response. In the case of multiple-choice questions, tick the box that corresponds to the correct
response. You may proceed to Section II as soon as you have finished Question 10.

Question 1 (2 marks) Candidates

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Why is Jens doing his homework now? 2
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Question 2 (2 marks)

Complete the list of tasks each person needs to do to prepare for the 2
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Question 3 (3 marks)

What does Markus think about his new neighbour? 3

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(a) To whom is the speaker talking? 1
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Question 5 (3 marks)

Are Sarahs parents likely to approve of her new boyfriend? Justify 3

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Question 6 (3 marks)

Which pet is Tania likely to choose? Justify your answer. 3

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(a) Why would this job appeal to students? 3

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Question 8 (4 marks)

Summarise the main points of this students plans for next year. 4

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What is Olivia planning to do? 1

(A) Go to an art gallery

(B) Join an after-school art activity
(C) Choose Art as an elective subject at school
(D) Buy Christmas presents with her friend Martin

Question 10 (5 marks)

How does Monika try to persuade Leon to consider being on this 5

reality TV show?

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 2012 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION

German Beginners
Centre Number
Section II Reading

30 marks
Attempt Questions 1115 Student Number
Allow about 1 hour for this section

Read the texts, then answer the questions in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces
provide guidance for the expected length of response.

Question 11 (3 marks)

Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

Gitarrenunterricht
Interessierst du dich fr Musik?
Willst du ein Instrument lernen?
Du hast keine Gitarre? Kein Problem! Wir haben alles
hier.
Du lernst in einer kleinen Gruppe.
Es kostet nicht viel: 10 Euro/Stunde
Die Musiklehrerin spielt seit 20 Jahren

Fr Info: Anna.Spielmacher@GitarreLernen.de

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Question 12 (4 marks)

Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

SMS 1 SMS 2

Mama! Ich bin im Zug Nein Stefan! Das Baby

eingeschlafen. Ich stehe schlft jetzt. Ich bereite
jetzt auf dem Bahnsteig das Abendessen vor
in Fernedorf. Kannst du und Vati ist noch im
mich bitte abholen? Es Bro. Der Verkehr auf
ist furchtbar kalt. der Hauptstrae ist
schrecklich. Nimm den
nchsten Zug.

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Question 13 (5 marks)
Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

Naturschutzpark Thailand
Suchen Sie etwas Besonderes, wenn Sie reisen? Wollen Sie etwas mehr
von Ihrem nchsten Urlaub?
Den ganzen Tag nur am Strand liegen: das ist zu langweilig!
Wir bieten:
2 Wochen in einem Naturschutzpark in Thailand.
Als freiwilliger Arbeiter wohnt man kostenlos in einer traditionellen
Htte und man muss nur fr das leckere thailndische Essen bezahlen.
Man arbeitet mit exotischen Tieren wie Elefanten, Tigern oder Affen.
Wenn man will, kann man auch im tropischen Regenwald wandern
oder in den Bergen klettern.
Unsere Gste sagen:
Das war ein tolles Erlebnis: ich habe so viel gelernt und es machte
Spa den Tieren zu helfen (Marta aus Frankfurt)
Das Wandern im Dschungel war fantastisch. Man muss aber fit sein
(Otto aus Wien)
Dieser Urlaub war wirklich anders: ausgezeichnet!(Michael aus
Mnchen)

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Question 14 (8 marks)

Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

22. August
Willkommen zu meinem Blog! Ich bin Tina und schreibe ber mein
Arbeitspraktikum im Sportgeschft Aktivwelt. Glck habe ich gehabt!
Mein Basketballtrainer sagte mir, dass Aktivwelt eine Stelle frei hatte, und
weil ich so sportlich bin, habe ich den Job bekommen. Ich fange morgen an.
Ich hoffe, dass ihr diesen Blog interessant findet.

23. August
Heute war mein erster Tag. Es war super! Die Kollegen sind nicht viel lter
als ich und sehr cool. In der Mittagspause bin ich mit ihnen ins Caf
gegangen. Am Vormittag habe ich in der Schuhabteilung gearbeitet und
danach war ich an der Kasse. Ich habe so viel gelernt. Morgen wird es
bestimmt auch Spa machen. Vielleicht kann ich mit den Basketbllen,
Tennisschlgern und Fitnessmaschinen spielen.

24. August
Ach, ich bin soooooo mde! Jeden Tag so frh aufstehen zu mssen das
kann ich nicht mehr! Und meine Fe! Die tun mir so weh! Ich habe auch
genug von den unfreundlichen Kunden.
Heute kann ich nicht mehr schreiben. Es tut mir leid. Ich gehe ins Bett.

27. August
Hier bin ich wieder. Ich wei, dass ich die letzten Tage nichts geschrieben
habe
Aber heute habe ich etwas Besonderes zu schreiben.
Der Chef war so zufrieden mit mir, weil ich ein teueres Mountainbike
verkauft habe. Als Dank dafr hat er mir das Mittagessen bezahlt.
Danach hatte ich eine groe berraschung. Der olympische Schwimmer
Daniel Wassermann war im Sportgeschft und ich habe ihm geholfen,
Sportschuhe zu finden! Spitze!

Also mein Arbeitspraktikum ist jetzt zu Ende. Danke fr das Lesen!

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Question 14 (continued)

(a) How did Tina get her work experience job? 1

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Question 15 (10 marks)

Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

Kristoff22: Heh Liana.

Li_An_A: Kris! Du bist online. Warum bist du noch wach?
Kristoff22: Ich kann nicht schlafen. So, was luft? Wie gehts? Bist du
noch mit deinem Freund David zusammen?
Li_An_A: Ja, David ist immer noch so nett. Ich bin aber traurig,
weil David nchste Woche zurck nach Hause fliegt. Sein
Austausch ist leider vorbei. Ich werde ihn SO vermissen
und habe Angst, dass er mich vergessen wird. Hoffentlich
findet er keine neue Freundin.
Kristoff22: Du kannst ihn aber in den Ferien besuchen, oder?
Li_An_A: Er hat mich eingeladen, zu ihm zu kommen. Ich wrde ihn
so gern wiedersehen, aber ich habe Angst. Ich war noch nie
im Ausland. Allein so weit im Flugzeug ich wei nicht,
ob ich das machen kann.
Kristoff22: Komm Liana! Das kannst du. Fliegen macht Spa und man
kann Filme anschauen und Musik hren.
Li_An_A: Aber du weit doch wie mein Vati ist. Er ist so streng und
wrde nie ja sagen. Auerdem habe ich ihm versprochen, in
den Ferien in seinem Geschft zu helfen und ohne diesen
Job wei ich nicht, ob ich genug Geld habe.
Kristoff22: Dein Bruder knnte aber im Geschft helfen. Er ist schon
16. Und deine Mutter knnte sie nicht mit deinem Vater
sprechen?
Li_An_A: Vielleicht aber ich kriege Heimweh!
Kristoff22: Heimweh? Nein! Du wirst dann Davids Familie und Freunde
kennenlernen. Weil er so nett ist, hat er sicher auch eine
nette Familie. Du wirst keine Zeit haben, dein Zuhause zu
vermissen. Du wolltest schon immer Los Angeles sehen. Fr
dich wird auch das Shoppen toll sein.
Li_An_A: Ich werde darber nachdenken. Danke Kris.
Kristoff22: Alles wird OK sein. Ich muss aber jetzt schlafen. Tschs.
Li_An_A: Tschau Kris.

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 2012 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION

German Beginners
Centre Number
Section III Writing in German
20 marks
Allow about 50 minutes for this section
Student Number
Part A 10 marks
Attempt Questions 1617

Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected
length of response.

In your answers you will be assessed on how well you:

demonstrate the relevance of information and ideas

write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience

structure and sequence information and ideas

demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in German

Question 16 (4 marks)

You have been given tickets to a concert. Write a message inviting a friend to join you. 4
Write approximately 50 words in GERMAN.

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Question 17 (6 marks)

A school group is coming on exchange from Germany. You are going to speak at your 6
school assembly, encouraging your fellow students to be host families.

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German Beginners
Centre Number
Section III (continued)

Part B 10 marks
Attempt Question 18 Student Number

Answer the question in the space provided. This space provides guidance for the expected
length of response.

In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:

demonstrate the relevance of information and ideas

write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience

structure and sequence information and ideas

demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in German

Question 18 (10 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions. Write approximately 125 words in GERMAN.

(a) Du hast endlich entschieden, was du nchstes Jahr machen willst. Schreib einen 10
Brief an deine Gromutter und erzhle ihr von deinen Plnen.

You have finally decided what you want to do next year. Write a letter to your
grandmother telling her about your plans.

OR

(b) Du freust dich sehr, weil deine Familie in ein neues Haus umzieht. Schreib einen 10
Brief an deinen Freund/deine Freundin und erzhle ihm/ihr davon.

You are very excited because your family is moving to a new house. Write a
letter to your friend telling him/her about it.

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