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Spanish

GCSE

Reading Practice

Table of contents

Theme 1 Unit 1 Family, friends, and relationships

Theme 1 Unit 2

1. Letter to a cousin

2. Life at home

3. Book review

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Technology in Everyday Life Theme 1 Unit 3

Free time and leisure Theme 1 Unit 4

Customs and festivals Theme 2 Unit 5

Local Area

Theme 2 Unit 6 Social Issues

Theme 2 Unit 7 Global Issues

Theme 2 Unit 8 Travel and Tourism

Theme 3 Units 9 and 10 Studies at School Theme 3 Unit 11

Education Post-16 Theme 3 Unit 12

Jobs, Career Choices, and Ambitions

4. Exchange in Madrid

5. Rosa’s problem page

6. Anna’s boyfriend

7. Relationship between Pepe and his family

8. TV documentaries

9. A problem page letter

10. Personal story in a magazine

11. Carlo’s party

12. Future plans

13. Guti’s friend

14. Some Tweets about future relationships

15. Student Council

16. Celebrity news in Latin America

17. Nati writes about when she was younger

18. Relationships

19. Eleonor’s thoughts on marriage

20. Nacho

21. A reply to Virginia’s letter

22. An interview about mobile phones in school

23. Madrid’s website

24. An online magazine

25. Shopping by mobile phone

26. Clara’s computer skills

27. Nuria helped to organise this Internet day

28. Guti sends you another e-mail

29. Passwords

30. An e-mail from Guti

31. Internet addiction

32. A webpage

33. Downloading from the internet

34. A notice in an internet café

35. Opinions about mobile phones

36. Language abbreviations used in text messages

37. What is Rosa’s opinion about new technology

38. A magazine article

39. Opinions about new technology

40. iPad in lessons

41. Online magazine

42. Advice

43. Magazine content

44. Guti’s problem

45. A school in Madrid

46. Interview about sports

47. Activities in Barcelona

48. Exchange to Madrid

49. Trip to England

50. Plans for this weekend

51. Anna’s friend

52. Credit crunch

53. Guti puts a notice in a campsite shop

54. Santiago answers questions about his town

55. A music festival

56. A signpost in a campsite

57. Replies to health questionnaire

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58. Horror films

59. Opinions about party’s at home

60. Comments on a social networking site

61. How to relax

62. A mountain bike ride

63. Shopping in Otovalo

64. Opinion about last year’s exchange

65. Exchange to Madrid 2

66. Opinion about home and the environment

67. Nuria

68. Life in Otovalo

69. Anna’s house

70. Pepe – a boy from Otovalo

71. A signpost in town

72. Teenagers voted

73. Home and environment

74. Spaniards describe their town

75. Staying healthy

76. Exchange to Madrid 3

77. Anna’s house

78. Doctor Costa gives advice about drink problems

79. Monica is worried about smoking

80. Jamie’s blog about immigrants and work

81. Sanna – a girl from Morocco

82. Characters in a TV soap opera

83. Song writers

84. The Spanish teachers have sent this e-mail

85. A poster about drugs

86. The town council needs volunteers

87. Services at a hostel for the homeless

88. A new shop in town

89. A report from a children’s charity

90. Healthy breakfast

91. Felipe’s fund-raisin

92. Article about smoking

93. Some graffiti

94. Keeping fit

95. A drug poster

96. Opinion about smoking

97. Healthy living

98. A healthy living poster

99. Sport and fashion

100. Obsessions

101. Vera’s diary

102. Tips for a healthy life

103. Ana has filled in this questionnaire about healthy living

104. Children hospital

105. Magazine article

106. Environment in school.

107. Water usage

108. Javier’s family

109. An environmental page

110. Environmental advice

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111. Information in the campsite

112. Ramon

113. Alicia

114. Environment week at school

115. Environmentally friendly

116. Environmental problems

117. Notice

118. Endangers species

119. Views on the environment

120. List of articles to take to Madrid

121. Interview

122. Ana sends you an e-mail

123. Holidays

124. Campsite’s reviews

125. Campsite last year

126. Futur holidays

127. Reservation

128. Camping in spain

129. Skiing trip

130. Tourist brochure

131 A travel review

132 Future plans

133 Last year’s holidays

134 Holiday advice

135 A cartoon

136 Life at uni

137 school uniform

138 School in Madrid

140 Lunch time

141 Bullying in school

142 School magazine

143 School in Barcelona

144 New school

145 School rules

146 Part-time job

147 Blog

148 Blog about school

149 School survey

150 Safety at school

151 Visit to an English school

152 Exam preparation

153 School rules

154 New college courses

155 School

156 Problems at school

157 Exchange to Barcelona

158 Futur plans

159 Voluntary work

160 Extra money

161 Careers convention

162 Future plans

163 Jobs

164 World of work

165 Looking for a job

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166 Different jobs

167 Teenage finances

168 Foreign languages

169 Benjamin

170 Working from home

171 Alicia’s favourite food and drink

172 Cookery book

173 Ramon’s friend

174 Spending habits

175 Internet review

176 Fashion

Q1. Ana shows you a letter from her cousin, Antonia. (Total 4 marks)

(a) Why is Antonia’s wedding in Lorca?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Where will the guests eat?

A In the garden

B In the church hall

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C In the hotel

Write the correct letter in the box.

(c) Who is the bus for?

A People who want to drink

B People who can’t drive

C People who are coming from a long way

Write the correct letter in the box.

(d) How could Ana take part in the ceremony?

___________________________________________________________________

Q2. A letter to a problem page about life at home (Total 2 marks)

What two things can Virginia not do at home?

1. _____________________________________________________________________ (1)

2. _____________________________________________________________________

Q3. A book review Total 4 marks

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

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A ignored E hungry

B normal F exhausted

C sociable G important

D unusual H excited

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) The day Roberto disappeared was …

(b) His dad was …

(c) His mum was …

(d) Roberto felt …

Q4. Exchange in Madrid (Total 4 marks)

In your school you read about an exchange to Madrid.

Choose the most suitable Spanish family for the English students who want to go on the exchange.

Write the correct letter in each box.

English students

Example ‘I am scared of animals.’ Carol

(a) ‘I am nervous about speaking a foreign language.’ David

(b) ‘I am against smoking.’ Susan

(c) ‘I am not very sporty.’ Fiona

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(d) ‘I am vegetarian.’Mike

Spanish families

Q5. Rosa’s problem page (Total 4 marks)

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(a) What does Victoria need to be more independent?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What Spanish custom does Rosa disagree with in the reply?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) According to Rosa, what are the possible results of giving Victoria what she wants? Mention two details.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

Q6. Ana writes about her boyfriend, Ahmed. (Total 4 marks)

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(a) According to Ana’s parents, what is the Internet good for?

A Getting to know people from all over the world

B Sharing photos

C Keeping in touch

D Saving money

Write the correct letters in the box.

(b) Why are Ana’s parents concerned about her relationship with Ahmed? Give two reasons.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

Q7. Relationships between Pepe and his family (Total 3 marks)

En general me llevo muy bien con mi familia pero de vez en cuando hay problemas.

A veces mis abuelos critican a mis amigos.

Mi padre no siempre respeta mis opiniones.

A mi madre le gustaría controlar mi vida.

Mis primos y yo no tenemos los mismos intereses.

Why does Pepe sometimes not get along with these people in his family?

Complete the sentences.

Example His grandparents... criticise his friends.

(a) His dad doesn’t always...

(b) His mum would like to...

(c) His cousins don’t...

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Q8.TV documentaries (Total 3 marks)

What are these TV programmes going to discuss?

A equal opportunities

B Racism

C domestic violence

D Unemployment

E Poverty

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

Muchos europeos viven en condiciones que no son aceptables en el siglo veintiuno. Trabajan, pero el sueldo es muy bajo. La vida es muy cara y a veces sus hijos pasan hambre. Este programa no es apto para niños.

(b)

Este documental presenta a tres parejas modernas y preguntamos: ¿existe la igualdad o hay todavía mucha injusticia en nuestra sociedad? Una de las entrevistas es con la jefa de una empresa internacional y con su marido que cuida a los hijos.

(c)

Un debate sobre los conflictos entre los españoles y los extranjeros que viven aquí y sobre los prejuicios que existen. ¿Por qué es tan difícil ser más abierto y aceptar las costumbres de otra gente?

Q9. A problem page letter (Total 3 marks)

What problems does Javier have in his relationship with Elena? Mention three things. Give full details.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Q10. Personal story in a magazine (Total 4 marks)

(a) What question does the introduction to the story ask about mobile phones?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What happened to Isabel’s mobile phone when it fell on the floor?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What did David overhear about himself?

___________________________________________________________________

(d) How did Isabel feel about the incident in the end?

A Jealous

B Relieved

C Embarrassed

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q11. Carlos’s party (Total 4 marks)

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What do Carlos’s parents think his friends are going to do at his party?

Write the correct letter in each box.

A Disturb the neighbours

B Break the windows

C Trample all over the garden

D Damage the new table

E Start a fire

F Dirty the house

G Spoil the carpets

H Raid the fridge

Q12. Future plans (Total 4 marks)

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

Complete the sentences. Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) Manuela wants to ... A live alone.

B get married.

C live with her parents.

(b) Paulina wants to have a ... A wedding in France.

B civil ceremony.

C church wedding.

(c) Ignacio wants a ... A wife.

B dog.

C baby.

(d) Juan wants to ... A get divorced.

B spend more time with his daughter.

C find a girlfriend.

Q13. You read about Guti's friends on the internet. (Total 4 marks)

Example

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Identify the people. Write: J (Julie) S (Santiago) J + S (Julie + Santiago)

Example Who is English S

(a) Who would like to be able to do more sport at school?

(b) Who would like more education on the dangers of alcohol?

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(c) Who would like to have children?

(d) Who wants a well paid job?

Q14. Some “tweets” about future relationships (Total 4 marks)

Con 28 años no quiero tener ni novia, ni mujer, ni niños. Prefiero ser libre y soltero. El matrimonio no me interesa.

Carlos

Lo ideal es estar casada con un hombre estupendo, ser madre y tener niños a los 28 años. ¿Alguien está interesado?

Susana

Me gustaría vivir en mi propio piso, posiblemente con mi novia. Adoro a mis padres, pero es importante ser independiente a los 28 años.

Raúl

Who says the following? Write C (Carlos) S (Susana) R (Raúl)

Write one letter in each box. You may use a letter more than once.

(a) I want to be happily married. (c) I want to be free and

single.

(b) I want to have my own home. (d) I want to have

children.

Q15. Three students standing for the school council announce their plans. (Total 3 marks)

What do the students want to introduce in their school? Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

Fernando

¿Por qué no sirven desayunos en la cafetería? Todo el mundo sabe que se estudia mejor después de un desayuno sano. Además creo que esas máquinas feas que venden bebidas azucaradas son innecesarias. También aumentaré el número de portátiles en la biblioteca para que más estudiantes tengan acceso a Internet.

A An Internet café and healthy snack machines

B Healthy breakfasts and more laptops

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C A bigger library and drink machines

(b)

Elena

¿Quieres eliminar el racismo? ¿Me ayudarás a aumentar las oportunidades para las mujeres? Tenemos que evaluar nuestras opiniones sobre el matrimonio y la religión también. Lo tradicional es el pasado. Yo soy Elena. Yo soy tu futuro.

A Equal opportunities and racial awareness

B More opportunities for immigrants and the disabled

C Traditional values and more religious education

(c)

Javi

Quiero tener un instituto limpio. Necesitamos instalar contenedores para todo tipo de material que se puede reutilizar. Tiramos demasiado, ¿no? Por otro lado, creo que debemos tener más horas de deporte en los horarios. Es decir, menos basura y más deporte. Así, mejoramos el medio ambiente y nuestra salud.

A Healthy living and energy saving devices

B More opportunities for exercise and recycling

C More rubbish bins and more free periods on the timetable

Q16. Celebrity news in Latin America (Total 6 marks)

Después de 5 años de casados, Carlos Manso y Elena Marugán rompieron, según uno de sus amigos. Tomaron la decisión durante sus recientes vacaciones en una casa de lujo en Chile, después de discutir sobre su futuro. Parece que Carlos quería tener niños y Elena, no.

Ya no se hablan las dos amigas de toda la vida, Caterina García y Lucía Canales. Desde que Caterina empezó a salir con Juan Márquez, Lucía está muy celosa. Como consecuencia, Caterina se ha enfadado con Lucía. ¡Qué complicada es la vida!

José Martín y Luisa Sánchez: esta pareja está viviendo el momento más feliz de su vida. Ayer celebraron su boda en México, pero el lugar preciso es un secreto. Corre el rumor que Luisa va a tener un niño, pero ninguno de sus amigos quiere confirmarlo.

Borja Arrizabalaga y Carolina Hernández anunciaron ayer el nacimiento de Clara Raquel. Nació un mes después de que el matrimonio se mudó de casa al pueblo de San Martín. Así la pequeñita vivirá en el campo cerca de sus abuelos.

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Write the correct letter in each box. You may use each letter more than once.

Which piece of celebrity news talks about ...

(a) a couple who have just had a baby?

(b) some friends who have fallen out over a boyfriend?

(c) a couple who have just split up?

(d) a couple who have just got married?

(e) a couple who have moved house recently?

(f) a celebrity who does not want to have children?

Q17. Nati writes about when she was younger (Total 3 marks)

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a) Mi pasatiempo era bailar.

What was Nati’s hobby?

(b) Los sábados trabajaba en un cine.

Where did Nati work on Saturdays?

(c) Me casé a los veinte años.

How old was Nati when she got married?

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Q18. Relationships (Total 4 marks)

¿Tienes novio o novia?

(a)

Ana

Me gusta un chico de mi clase, pero mis padres dicen que soy demasiado joven para novios y tengo que respetar sus opiniones.

Felipe

Las chicas de mi instituto son tontas y no me interesan nada, pero salgo con una chica muy guapa de mi pueblo desde hace tres meses.

¿Cómo te llevas con tus padres?

(b)

Ana

Mi madre tiene mucho sentido del humor y mi padre me ayuda mucho. Somos muy amigos.

Felipe

Mis padres me critican todo: mi pelo, mis amigos, mi ropa … . Tengo más confianza con mis amigos.

¿Quieres casarte?

(c)

Ana

Quiero tener una boda tradicional en una iglesia con una ceremonia religiosa. Será muy romántico.

Felipe

Quiero casarme y tener hijos, pero primero quiero dedicarme a los estudios. Para mí, el matrimonio es muy importante.

¿Qué vas a hacer a los 65 años?

(d)

Ana

Espero dedicar mi tiempo libre a los nietos. Quiero estar en forma para jugar con ellos y, por eso, me gustaría jubilarme lo más pronto posible.

Felipe

¡Trabajar! Nunca voy a dejar de trabajar. Necesito la compañía de la gente. Pienso seguir trabajando porque, si no, estaría demasiado solo.

Identify the people.

Write A Ana

F Felipe

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A+F Ana + Felipe

(a) Who is in a relationship?

(b) Whose parents are like friends?

(c) Who wants to get married?

(d) Who plans to retire at the earliest opportunity?

19. Eleonor’s thoughts on marriage (Total 4 marks)

(a) What exactly did Eleonor’s parents celebrate?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Why was Carolina the odd one out at the celebration?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What decision has Eleonor made that her parents agree with?

___________________________________________________________________

(d) What would make Eleonor’s parents very angry?

___________________________________________________________________

Q20. Nacho. Write the correct letter in each box. (Total 3 marks)

(a) Por las noches miro el correo electrónico.

What does Nacho check at night?

En febrero mis padres celebraron sus veinticinco años de casados con una fiesta en casa. Magnífico, ¿no? Esto me hizo pensar en el matrimonio. Todos los invitados llevaban muchos años juntos; ningún divorciado, ninguna separación y la única soltera era mi tía Carolina. Es obvio que la generación de mis padres valora mucho el matrimonio. Los jóvenes de mi generación pensamos que vivir juntos está más de moda y afortunadamente mis padres están de acuerdo con mi decisión de compartir un apartamento con mi novio. En eso son comprensivos.

Ahora bien, aunque ellos quieren nietos y mi novio y yo queremos tener familia, estoy totalmente segura que se enfadarían muchísimo si tuviéramos hijos antes de casarnos. Ya veremos. Eleonor

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A His email

B His alarm

C His diary

(b)

No voy a tener hijos.

What is Nacho not going to do?

A Get married

B Have children

C Get divorced

(c)

Estoy preocupado por el medio ambiente.

What is Nacho worried about?

A The environment

B Unemployment

C Money

Q21. You read the reply to Virginia’s letter. (Total 2 marks)

Querida Virginia:

Tienes que ser más positiva. Piensa en la cantidad de ratos agradables que tú y

tus hermanos habéis pasado juntos: vacaciones nadando en el mar, fines de

semana paseando por el campo, tardes jugando a las cartas...

What happy times should Virginia think about? Complete the boxes.

When Activity

Example Holidays Swimming in the sea

(a)

(b)

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Q22. An interview about mobile phones in school (Total 3 marks)

(a) Which student thinks that phones can lead to bullying in school?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Which student thinks that pupils need mobile phones at school?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Which student thinks that teachers are not against mobile phones?

___________________________________________________________________

Q23. You are now in Madrid. (Total 1 mark)

You see this ‘pop-up’ while using a Spanish website.

What does the message warn against?

_______________________________________________________________________

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Q24. An online magazine (Total 1 mark)

What is this online magazine called in English?

Write the correct letter in the box.

A Spanish Food

B Spanish Life

C Spanish Sport

Q25. Shopping by mobile phone (Total 5 marks)

(a) What can you buy by using your mobile? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(b) According to the advert, what two things make shopping by mobile phone easy?

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

A You don’t have to use cash. A You don’t have to go to town.

B You don’t have to queue. B You don’t have to pay postage.

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Q26. Clara’s computer skills (Total 4 marks)

(a) What was the advantage of Clara’s first computer?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Why does she prefer her laptop?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What does she use the internet for most?

___________________________________________________________________

(d) What is she going to learn to do?

___________________________________________________________________

Q27.Nuria helped to organise this Internet Day. (Total 6 marks)

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(a) Who taught whom on the Internet Day?

__________________________________________________________________

(b) What did most people do on the Internet?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What was the hardest thing for the learners to do?

___________________________________________________________________

(d) What exactly was the aim of the Internet Day?

__________________________________________________________________

(e) According to Nuria, why was the Internet Day a great success?

___________________________________________________________________

(f) What did Fernando like best about the Internet Day?

___________________________________________________________________

Q28. Guti sends you another e-mail. (Total 5 marks)

(a) What does Guti say about his recent holidays?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) In the future, how does Guti want to keep in touch with you?_______________________________________________________________

(c) Why is Guti fed up? Give two reasons.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

(d) What is Guti looking forward to doing?_____________________________________________________________

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Q29. Passwords (Total 4 marks)

Las contraseñas

Hasta hace poco teníamos un número para el carnet de conducir y otro para el pasaporte, pero nunca tuvimos que saberlos de memoria.

Hoy día, sin embargo, tengo que recordar la contraseña para acceder a mi cuenta del banco, otra para abrir el correo electrónico y una más para hacer las compras en línea.

Para recordar este montón de números, hice una lista en el ordenador con todas mis contraseñas. Lo malo es que no sé dónde escribí la contraseña para abrir el ordenador.

Tomás

(a) Apart from shopping online, which two other activities does Tomás need a password for nowadays?

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

(b) How has Tomás tried to remember all of his passwords?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Why has this not been successful?___________________________________________________________________

30. An e-mail from Guti (Total 3 marks)

(a) What does Guti say about his recent holidays?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) In the future, how does Guti want to keep in touch with you?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What is Guti looking forward to doing?

___________________________________________________________________

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Q31. Internet addiction (Total 5 marks)

Marta has done a magazine quiz to find out if she is an internet addict. She has chosen these three answers.

Si tus amigos quieren hablar contigo, en lugar de llamarte, se conectan a Internet. ¡Saben que te encuentran allí, seguro!

No puedes aguantar una película completa en casa sin mirar si alguien te ha dejado un mensaje en tu página web.

Sólo en el instituto lees un libro y escribes a mano usando palabras no abreviadas. Siempre buscas información para tus deberes en Internet.

(a) Which of the following statements are true? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Marta’s friends can never get in touch with her.

B Marta spends more time on the computer than the phone.

C Marta has to keep checking her messages on the computer.

D Marta does not like watching films at home.

E Marta only uses the computer for socialising.

F Out of school, Marta does not write words in full.

The results of Marta’s quiz

Resultado

El ordenador es casi tu mejor amigo y chateas mil horas en el ciberespacio. Internet es superútil, pero sólo en dosis pequeñas.

(b) Marta’s results in the quiz show that she uses the internet...

A sensibly.

B too much.

C less than her friends.

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Resumen

Debes dedicarte a otros pasatiempos y estar más con tus compañeros.

(c) What does her summary suggest she should do? Mention one thing.

___________________________________________________________________

Q32. A web page (Total 2 marks)

(a) Why might Spanish people go on this web page?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Which activity can you do on the page?

A Match up the Spanish and English words

B Put the words in the correct order

C Fill in the missing words

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q33. You read an interview about downloading from the Internet. (Total 3 marks)

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¿Estás a favor de las descargas en Internet?

Reportero: ¿Cuáles son tus opiniones sobre descargar música y películas de Internet?

Selma Los artistas deberían adaptarse a los nuevos tiempos y la realidad del mundo de las descargas. Deben dejar de quejarse y empezar a estar orgullosos de que su música sea escuchada por tanta gente.

Pablo Todos estamos hartos de pagar por un disco compacto cuando sólo nos interesan dos o tres canciones. Las descargas ilegales son en parte el resultado del precio que hay que pagar por la música.

Rocío Existen descargas ilegales de películas porque los precios de las entradas al cine son abusivos. En tiempos de crisis con tanto paro, todo lo que sea gratis es bueno.

Juan Las descargas de música y películas causan mucho desempleo entre los artistas. Les quita la oportunidad de ganarse la vida. Si todo el mundo lo hace ilegalmente, terminaremos sin canciones ni películas.

Simón No todas las descargas son ilegales. Yo diría que hay que ser responsable y descargar sólo lo que está permitido.

(a) Who thinks that downloading is acceptable as long as it is legal?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who thinks that downloading from the Internet puts people out of work?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Who thinks that the artists should stop complaining about downloads?

___________________________________________________________________

Q34. A notice in an internet café (Total 2 marks)

What two pieces of advice does the notice give you? Give full details.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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Q35. Opinions about mobile phones, Who thinks mobile phones are not essential? (Total 3 marks)

Write the correct letter in each box.

Q36.Language abbreviations used in text messages (Total 3 marks)

A ¿Por qué? = Por k?

B Adiós = a2

C Al llegar a casa = Alc

D Besos = bbs

E Correo electrónico = e-m

F ¿Qué haces? = K aces?

How would you text the following messages in Spanish? Write the correct letter in each box.

Example Goodbye B

(a) What are you doing?

(b) Kisses

(c) When I get home

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Q37.What is Rosa’s opinion about new technology? (Total 1 mark)

Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P+N (Positive + Negative)

1

Yo pienso que no es fácil utilizar los ordenadores y los móviles. Siempre me enfado cuando tengo que usarlos.

Q38.A magazine article. Write the correct letter in each box. (Total 3 marks)

(a)

Hugo

Tanto la tele como Internet ofrecen grandes posibilidades de aprender cosas nuevas. Por ejemplo, puedes hacer visitas virtuales a los museos y las galerías de arte gracias a la comunicación digital. A veces es peligroso compartir los detalles personales en línea porque hay mucho fraude. Además hay demasiados anuncios en la tele y en Internet, lo que me molesta mucho.

According to Hugo, what are the advantages and disadvantages of new technology?

A You can watch TV on the Internet but at a higher price.

B There are opportunities for cultural education but there is too much advertising.

C You can make bookings online but there are dangers too.

(b)

Elena

Me encanta conectarme y escuchar el último sonido de mis grupos favoritos mientras trabajo en el ordenador en casa. ¡Qué relajante es trabajar en estas condiciones tan agradables! Lo malo es que no tengo dónde guardar los archivos y a veces la banda ancha es muy lenta.

According to Elena, what are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?

A Silent working environment but no storage space.

B Pleasant environment but lots of interruptions.

C Relaxing working environment but problems with the Internet.

(c)

Javi

Al ser humano le gusta la comunicación, pero no hay nada mejor que el contacto humano. Los nuevos medios de comunicación multiplican los contactos con el mundo. Hay gente que no sale de casa porque está comunicándose con amigos en Internet, pero estas amistades no son verdaderas, en mi opinión.

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According to Javi, what are the advantages and disadvantages of social networks?

A Wider friendship base but lack of personal contact.

B More international friendships but no exchange of opinions.

C More friends but there is a risk of cyber bullying.

Q39.Opinions about new technology (Total 3 marks)

Pienso que las nuevas tecnologías forman parte de la vida normal. Las salas de chat son muy populares.

Internet es genial, sobre todo porque me permite estar en contacto con mis hermanos y primos que viven en Argentina.

Los jóvenes nos divertimos comunicándonos por Internet y con los móviles, pero me preocupan las salas de chat porque hay muchos peligros allí.

Las nuevas tecnologías son estupendas para buscar información y me ayudan mucho con mis estudios. Ahora incluso tengo acceso a Internet con el móvil.

Creo que las nuevas tecnologías son muy útiles. En cambio, me molesta ver y escuchar a la gente hablando por móvil todo el rato.

(a) Who says mobile phones are annoying?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who says the internet helps families to keep in touch?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Who warns you about the risks of using the internet?

___________________________________________________________________

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Q40.iPads in lessons (Total 4 marks)

Do these people think that using iPads make lessons better, worse or the same?

Write B (Better)

W (Worse)

S (Same)

A) No veo las ventajas porque los profesores son lentos en solucionar los problemas con los iPads. Perdemos tiempo.

B) En las clases de francés hacemos vídeos y grabamos conversaciones con el iPad y por eso creo que mi pronunciación y mi acento son más naturales.

(c) En mi opinión, me da igual usar un iPad o usar un cuaderno. Con o sin tecnología, me aburro en clase.

(d) Los profesores preparan actividades apropiadas para todos los diferentes niveles de los estudiantes. Con los iPads somos más independientes y así aprendemos más.

Q41. Before logging off from the online magazine (Total 2 marks)

Example Antes de cerrar la session visita

nuestro blog

nuestra tienda

nuestra biblioteca.

What can you visit before logging off? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Blog

B Calendar

C Games

D Library

E Shop

Example

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Q42. Advice (Total 4 marks)

What kind of advice does each journalist write about? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Writing to the council for answers to local problems

B Healthy lifestyles

C Socialising and managing your money

D Technology

E Fashion

F Problems at school

(a)

¿Quieres saber qué llevar para ser el más moderno? Tienes que visitar mis páginas. La ropa es mi especialidad.

(b)

¿Quieres disfrutar del fin de semana? Yo te puedo dar ideas para salir y controlar tu paga al mismo tiempo.

(c)

¿Te molesta el vandalismo en el parque? ¿Quieres escribir al ayuntamiento para buscar soluciones? Yo te ayudaré.

(d)

¿Necesitas un nuevo ordenador? Debes leer mis opiniones sobre lo bueno y lo malo de los últimos teclados y pantallas.

Q43. Magazine contents (Total 4 marks)

What information is in the magazine? Complete the boxes.

Example

Críticas y concursos

Reviews and … competitions

(a) Música y cine

Music and …

(b) Viajes y deportes

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Travel and …

(c) Compras y dinero

Shopping and …

(d) Trabajo y salud

Work and …

Q44. You read about Guti’s problem. (Total 3 marks)

Complete the sentences. Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) Guti likes …

A iceskating.

B rollerblading.

C skateboarding.

(b) Guti has …

A written to the Town Hall.

B received a letter from the Town Hall.

C called the Town Hall.

(c) Guti thinks this hobby is …

A expensive.

B exciting.

C dangerous.

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Q45. The staff at a school in Madrid write their blogs. (Total 4 marks)

Identify the people. Write M (Miguel)

E (Esther)

M + E (Miguel + Esther)

Who...

(a) teaches five year olds?

(b) likes going to the cinema?

(c) has a pet?

(d) wants to go back to Scotland?

Q46. You read an interview about sport. (Total 3 marks)

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(a) Who thinks sport is a good way of socialising?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who thinks sport can cause problems?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Who thinks sport is a good way of losing weight?

___________________________________________________________________

Q47. Activities in Barcelona (Total 3 marks)

What are you going to do in Barcelona?

Watch TV Go shopping Go swimming

Go cycling Play basketball Go bowling

Write the correct letters in the boxes.

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Q48. In your school you read about an exchange to Madrid. (Total 3 marks)

Your exchange partner sends you a text.

Which activities does he mention?

A day...

A … in school. D … at a castle.

B … at a bullfight. E … at a theme park.

C … in the park. F … at the shop.

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

Q49. You read a report about a school trip to England. (Total 4 marks)

(a) How did the classes in England compare to their classes in Spain?

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A Easier than in Spain

B The same as in Spain

C Harder than in Spain

Write the correct letter in the box.

(b) What did they think of High School Musical?

A Childish

B Emotional

C Fantastic

Write the correct letter in the box.

(c) Where was there a problem?

A Haworth

B High School Musical

C York

Write the correct letter in the box.

(d) Which is the best description of the weather in England over the week?

A Sunny and cloudy

B Cloudy and warm

C Warm and rainy

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q50. Plans for this weekend (Total 3 marks)

What are these people going to do this weekend? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a)

A Turn 16.

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B Go for a meal in a restaurant.

C Plan a birthday party.

(b)

A Watch football on the TV.

B Go to a football match.

C Play football with friends.

(c)

A Buy a new videogame.

B Play on the games console.

C Revise for some exams.

Q51. Ana’s friends have filled in their profiles on the Internet. (Total 4 marks)

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Identify the people. Write F (Fátima) R (Raúl)

F + R (Fátima + Raúl)

Example Who likes sports? F + R

(a) Who does things to help the environment?

(b) Who likes winter best?

(c) Who would like to live abroad?

(d) Who thinks good looks are important?

Q52. Opinions on how the credit crunch has affected our leisure activities (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct summary for each paragraph.

A I don’t have time to socialise. D I have started to stay in more at the weekend.

B I go to places that are free to get into.

E I stay in during the week and my friends come round.

C I go to my friend’s house to watch films. F I only go out if someone else pays.

(a)

Como tengo poco dinero, ahora paso mucho tiempo libre en mi casa. Vienen amigos y vemos películas juntos, pero siempre salimos los sábados.

(b)

Yo he buscado alternativas más baratas pero no menos divertidas. Los museos son gratis los domingos, por ejemplo.

c)

Salgo a tomar un café cuando paga mi novio. Todo lo demás ha subido tanto de precio.

(d)

En lugar de salir tres veces en un fin de semana salgo una. Así continúo saliendo con mis amigos y lo aprecio más por ser menos frecuente.

Q53. Guti puts a notice in the campsite shop (Total 5 marks)

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Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) Does Guti get on well with his parents…

A … sometimes?

B … always?

C … never?

(b) What activities does Guti want to do on holiday?

(c) How does Guti feel about girls?

Write: P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + Negative)

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(d) Where would Guti prefer to go tomorrow?

Q54.Santiago answers some questions about his town. (Total 3 marks)

Example

(a)

(b)

(c)

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Example Does Santiago prefer the carnival or the fair?

______________________ The fair _________________________

Why?

____ Because the carnival in his town is for little children. ___

(a) Does Santiago prefer the cinema or DVDs?

___________________________________________________________________

Why?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Does Santiago prefer the market or the shopping centre?

___________________________________________________________________

Why?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Does Santiago prefer to spend the day at the river or the outdoor pool?

___________________________________________________________________

Why?

_________________________________________________________________

Q55.A music festival to celebrate the end of exams (Total 3 marks)

Thinkstock

Voy a repetir la experiencia del festival de música, pero este año voycon mis amigos. Lo pasaré genial. Juan

Todo depende de mis resultados. Si saco buenas notas, voy. Si no, no. Es muy poco probable. Víctor

Cuando fui a la taquilla a comprar entradas con mis amigos ayer no había más. Jazmín

Tengo todo preparado para el festival de música. No voy a perder ni un momento. Amanda

Música en directo, gente supersimpática...Ya tengo la reserve confirmada. Álvaro

Quiero ir al festival de música, pero es el mismo día que el santo de mi padre y tengo que estar con él. ¡Qué mala suerte! Patricia

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Which three students will definitely go to the music festival?

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

Q56.A signpost in the campsite (Total 3 marks)

Where are the following places? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) The toilets

(b) The shop

(c) The games room

Q57. Replies to a health questionnaire (Total 4 marks)

Reportero ¿Llevas una vida sana?

Jaime

Me gustaría comer fruta y verduras todos los días porque es importante. Lo que pasa es que lleva más tiempo preparar este tipo de comida. Por eso opto por la comida rápida y sólo de vez en cuando como platos que preparo yo mismo.

Alejandro

Estoy en forma porque salgo a correr tres veces por semana y también voy al gimnasio. Comencé a hacer deporte en serio hace dos años. Ahora si no hago ejercicio me siento fatal.

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Nerea

Cuando era adolescente hacía mucho deporte y siempre estaba en forma. Ahora es más difícil porque trabajo hasta las ocho y después me siento muy cansada. Debería hacer más esfuerzo.

José

Bueno, soy un vago y ¡ya está! Pienso que hay gente activa y gente inactiva. Los médicos nos mandan hacer ejercicio, pero no todos tenemos que hacerlo y yo siempre lo evito. No estoy gordo y soy feliz.

Berta

No entiendo por qué la comida basura es tan popular. Contiene muchísima grasa, sal y azúcar. Yo sólo consumo alimentos frescos. Tenemos que ser responsables y pensar en nuestra salud.

Clara

Soy vegetariana y para mí comer sano no es un problema. Tienes que planear las comidas para incluir suficiente proteína, pero los platos son deliciosos. Y, claro, siempre está la opción de pedir patatas fritas y pizza si quiero comida rápida.

Write the name of the person who would say:

(a) I feel the need to get fitter.

___________________________________________________________________

(b) I find it hard to eat healthily.

___________________________________________________________________

(c) I do not eat junk food.

___________________________________________________________________

(d) I have never done any regular exercise.

___________________________________________________________________

Q58. Horror films (Total 4 marks)

How do these people describe their feelings about horror films?

Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + Negative)

(a)

Cuando mis amigos me invitan a ver una película de terror siempre busco una excusa para no ir porque me parecen muy tontas. Marisol

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(b)

Algunas películas de terror me aburren. Si mis amigos quieren ver una de terror, voy con ellos porque me fascinan los efectos especiales tan impresionantes. Raúl

(c)

Las películas de terror son muy entretenidas. Para mí las películas de vampiros son las más divertidas. Drácula y Entrevista con el Vampiro son las mejores en mi opinión. Carlos

(d)

Las películas de terror me ponen muy nerviosa. Por eso, si mis amigos van a ver una película de terror, yo nunca voy. Patricia

Q59. Opinions about parties at home (Total 4 marks)

Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + Negative)

(a)

Cuando hago una fiesta en casa, es más barato preparar la comida yo misma. Sé que todos los platos van a estar deliciosos. Además, mis invitados no tienen que pagar las bebidas como en los bares o restaurantes.

(b)

Me encanta hacer fiestas en casa. Es una experiencia muy personal. Lo único es que no puedo invitar a todos mis amigos al mismo tiempo porque mi salón es demasiado pequeño

(c)

Tener una fiesta en casa es demasiado trabajo. Antes hay que organizar miles de cosas y después es necesario arreglar el piso. Prefiero salir con amigos cuando quiero celebrar algo.

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(d)

Cuando haces una fiesta en casa, puedes hablar fácilmente con todo el mundo y eso es lo más importante para mí. Odio las fiestas en clubs donde ponen la música muy alto y no puedes charlar

Q60. Comments on a social networking site What is Isabel commenting on? (Total 4 marks)

A Personality

B Free time

C Physical appearance

D Future job

E A boyfriend

F Family members

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

Q61. How to relax (Total 3 marks)

What activity does each person do to relax? Complete the table.

Example

(a)

(b)

(c)

Example

Person Activity

Rosa Swimming

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(a) Person Activity

Bárbara

(b) Person Activity

Fernando

(c) Person Activity

Roberto

Q62. A mountain bike ride (Total 5 marks)

Ruta en bici por la

Sierra de Guadarrama

Este fin de semana os sugiero un paseo en bici de montaña para estar en contacto con la naturaleza. Escogí esta ruta por la Sierra de Guadarrama por varias razones: la distancia, la dificultad y la facilidad para llegar hasta allí; pero más que nada, la elegí por las vistas. Una vez aparcado el coche podéis coger la bicicleta y vais hacia Buitrago. Entonces giráis a la izquierda y llegáis a Puebla de la Sierra. A partir de este momento se ve un lago espectacular y merece la pena admirarlo. Llegaréis a Montejo, un pueblo conocido por sus pasteles. Recomiendo probarlos. La ruta puede ser difícil para gente que no está en forma. Primero, tiene unos 60 kilómetros, lo que puede ser mucho para la gente desentrenada. Segundo, podéis tardar tres horas y media en hacerla. Tercero, y en mi opinión lo más duro, el camino sube y baja, sube y baja. Sin embargo la disfrutaréis. Benjamín

(a) Why does Benjamín suggest going mountain biking this weekend?

_________________________________________________________________

(b) What is the best thing about the Guadarrama route?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What is it worth doing from the moment you leave Puebla de la Sierra?

___________________________________________________________________

(d) What should you do in Montejo?

___________________________________________________________________

(e) If you are not fit, what is the hardest thing about this route?

___________________________________________________________________

Q63. Shopping in Otovalo (Total 3 marks)

Creo que el nuevo centro comercial necesita

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• bancos • restaurantes • cines

According to Pepe, what sort of facilities does the new shopping centre in Otovalo need?

Write the correct letter in each box.

Q64. What opinion do these Spanish students have about last year’s exchange? (Total 3 marks)

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Write P (Positive)

N (Negative)

P + N (Positive + Negative)

(a) Gregorio

(b) Soledad

(c) Francisco

Q65. In your school you read about an exchange to Madrid. (Total 3 marks)

Which activity does each teacher mention?

A lunes cena de bienvenida

B martes excursión a Toledo

C miércoles museo de arte

D jueves estadio de fútbol

E viernes con familias

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(a)

(b)

(c)

Q66. Opinions about home and the environment (Total 4 marks)

How do these people describe their feelings towards the place where they live?

Write: P (Positive): N (Negative): P+N (Positive + Negative)

(a)

Mi casa está en las afueras del pueblo. Por eso el barrio es tranquilo y me encanta. El inconveniente es el transporte público. No es nada barato. Carlos

(b)

Tengo mi propio dormitorio y cuarto de baño, por eso no tengo que usar el cuarto de baño de mis padres. Como me compré un televisor puedo ver lo que quiero y nadie me molesta. Patricia

(c)

¿Qué es lo bueno de mi pueblo? Pues nada. Me gustaría vivir en un pueblo con más instalaciones interesantes para los jóvenes. Marisol

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(d)

Vivo en la décima planta de un bloque de pisos con unas vistas preciosas. Últimamente no funciona el ascensor y estoy harto de subir las escaleras. Raúl

Q67. Muria (Total 3 marks)

(a) How does Nuria prefer to travel to Madrid?

Write the correct letter in the box.

A by plane

B by train

Give a reason for your answer.

___________________________________________________________________

(b) How could travelling by train be improved? Mention two things.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

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Q68. Life in Otovalo (Total 3 marks)

Los habitantes de Otovalo van al mercado a caballo o en bicicleta. Llevan peras, fresas y plátanos para vender en el mercado.

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a) How do people travel to the market in Otovalo?

(b) What do they sell at the market?

Q69. Ana has filled in this questionnaire about her house and her town. (Total 3 marks)

Example En casa, ¿dónde pasas la mayor parte del día?

En el jardín

En la cocina

En el salon

(a) Qué te gusta más de tu pueblo?

El ambiente

El clima

La gente

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(b) Hacen falta instalaciones deportivas?

Sí, una piscine

Sí, campos de fútbol

Sí, un polideportivo

(c) Te preocupa el vandalismo?

Sí, todo el tiempo

No, no mucho

Sí, a veces

What exactly does Ana say about ...

Complete the boxes.

Example

her house? She spends most of her day in the kitchen.

(a) her town?

(b) the sports facilities?

(c) vandalism?

Q70.Pepe, a boy from Otovalo in Ecuador (Total 1 mark)

What does Pepe say about Otovalo?

_______________________________________________________________________

Q71. A signpost in town (Total 3 marks)

Which three places does the signpost direct you to ? Write the correct letter in each box.

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Q72. Teenagers voted for the best thing about their neighbourhood. (Total 3 marks)

¿Qué es lo mejor de tu barrio? %

La gente 40

El polideportivo 25

El parquet 15

El centro comercial 10

El clima 6

El transporte 4

What % of teenagers voted for the following things? Complete the boxes.

Example

Best thing %

Transport 4

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(a) Shopping centre

(b) Weather

(c) Sports centre

Q73. Home and environment (Total 4 marks)

¿Qué tiempo hace en tu región?

(a)

Ana

Pues, mi región tiene un clima agradable con muchos días de sol y temperaturas altas durante todo el año.

Bernardo

Durante los doce meses del año hace buen tiempo. Los veranos son calurosos y los inviernos también. Tenemos suerte ¿verdad?

¿Cómo es tu casa?

(b)

Ana

Mi casa tiene un salón-comedor grande que es ideal cuando celebramos mi cumpleaños porque puedo invitar a muchos amigos.

Bernardo

Mi casa es pequeña, pero tenemos una terraza grande. Cuando celebramos los cumpleaños salimos a la terraza porque es más cómodo al aire libre.

¿Cómo es tu barrio?

(c)

Ana

En el pasado era muy comercial y tenía muchas tiendas, bancos y oficinas. Ahora hay muy pocas tiendas.

Bernardo

Es muy comercial. Hay tiendas pequeñas de todo tipo y centros comerciales más modernos.

¿Está sucio el pueblo?

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(d)

Ana

La gente de aquí recicla, usa transporte público y cuida mucho el medio ambiente. Por eso, es un pueblo limpio y verde.

Bernardo

La gente de mi pueblo no tira basura, no contamina los ríos y no ensucia los espacios verdes. Respeta mucho el medio ambiente.

Identify the people.

Write: A (Ana) B (Bernardo) A + B (Ana + Bernardo)

(a) Who likes the weather in their region?

(b) Whose house is big enough to host birthday parties indoors?

(c) Whose neighbourhood has lots of shops now?

(d) Who lives in an environmentally friendly town?

Q74. Spaniards describe their towns (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct summary for each paragraph.

Write the correct letter in each box.

A The number of violent crimes has gone down in recent years.

B There was more for me to do in my town when I was younger.

C Unemployment has had a negative effect on my town.

D Lots of houses have been flooded in my town.

E There have been

al improvements in my town.

F The river in my town has dried up due to the lack of rain.

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(a) De pequeña, me encantaba mi pueblo porque iba al parque, a la piscina o al club de tenis y daba paseos con mis padres. Ahora salgo poco de casa porque no hay nada para los adolescentes, y eso me fastidia mucho.

Carolina

(b) Afortunadamente, en mi pueblo nunca hemos tenido problemas con la contaminación. Sin embargo, el año pasado hubo grandes inundaciones. Llovió todo el verano y, como consecuencia de ello, muchas viviendas fueron destruidas.

Tomás

(c) Mi pueblo es muy distinto hoy en día. En el pasado era un pueblo muy limpio y no había nada de violencia. Ahora mucha gente está en paro. Debido a eso, el número de crímenes ha subido y es peligroso salir solo por la noche, sobre todo si eres mujer o mayor.

José Luis

(d) Hace unos años había demasiado tráfico en mi pueblo y yo tenía problemas de pulmón. Recientemente el ayuntamiento ha introducido carriles para bicicletas y los habitantes de mi pueblo han dejado de usar el coche. Por lo tanto, todos respiramos bien.

Marta

Q75. Staying healthy (Total 3 marks)

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

What does Ana have for lunch?

(b)

What does Ana not do?

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(c)

What does Ana do to keep fit?

Q76. In your school you read about an exchange to Madrid. (Total 3 marks)

Details of the visit

(a) How long will the visit last?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What is included in the price? Mention two things.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

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Q77. Ana’s house (Total 3 marks)

(a) How long has Ana lived in Barcelona?

___________________________________________________________________)

(b) Why is she happy with her bedroom?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) When is her neighbourhood most noisy?

___________________________________________________________________

Q78. Doctor Costa gives advice about drink problems. (Total 3 marks)

(a) According to Doctor Costa, if you drink too much alcohol, what is the greatest risk to your health?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) According to the doctor, what specific things do girls find unattractive about boys who drink too much alcohol? Mention one thing.

___________________________________________________________________

(c) How does the doctor reassure readers that they will not lose friends by not drinking?

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___________________________________________________________________

Q79. Mónica is worried about smoking. (Total 1 mark)

¿Cómo puedo decir ‘no’ cuando me ofrecen tabaco?

What exactly is Mónica worried about?

A She can’t give up smoking.

B All her classmates smoke.

C Being tempted to smoke.

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q80. Jaime’s blog about immigrants and work (Total 3 marks)

El trabajo de los inmigrantes

Muchos periodistas escriben desde una oficina con aire acondicionado, pero yo soy diferente. Fui a Ecuador para escribir artículos sobre el trabajo que hacen los inmigrantes bajo un calor horrible.

El trabajo de muchos inmigrantes es cortar lechugas. Cada persona corta cinco mil lechugas al día.

Es un trabajo sucio pero los inmigrantes no protestan porque sus familias necesitan el dinero.

Yo pasé 12 meses allí. Los inmigrantes pasan entre 25 y 30 años cortando lechugas. Los admiro muchísimo.

Jaime

Which of the following statements are true? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Jaime has no sympathy for the immigrants.

D The immigrants’ workplace is cold.

B The immigrants work on a lettuce farm. E The immigrants complain about their work.

C Jaime is a journalist. F Jaime worked in Ecuador for one year.

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Q81. Sanaa, a girl from Morocco (Total 3 marks)

According to Sanaa, which three of the following statements are true? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

A She came to Spain when she was seventeen.

B She left her family behind in Africa.

C She came to Spain to look for work.

D She has changed her religion.

E She likes Spain.

F She thinks Spanish people are helpful.

Q82.Characters in a TV soap opera (Total 5 marks)

(a) What is Bárbara’s job?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What is Patricio’s problem?

_________________________________________________________________

(c) What job does Esperanza want in the hotel?

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___________________________________________________________________

(d) What issues will come up in next week’s episode?

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

A Falling asleep while driving

B Family arguments

C Excessive drinking

D Poor housing conditions

E Sleeping on the streets

F Street violence

Q83.You meet some song writers. What are their lyrics about? Choose the correct theme for each person.

A Homelessness D love

B War E drugs

C Unemployment F street crime

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

Q84. The Spanish teachers have sent this e-mail. (Total 3 marks)

(a) What are the Spanish families worried about above all?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What are the Spanish staff going to tell their students?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Why do the Spanish staff want your teacher’s support?

___________________________________________________________________

____

Q85. A poster about drugs (Total 1 mark)

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What is the main message of this poster?

A Drug addicts are victims of society.

B Drug traffickers are more dangerous than drug addicts.

C Drug taking affects more than just the user.

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q86.The town council needs volunteers. (Total 3 marks)

... plantar jardines orgánicos para proteger los pájaros en peligro de extinción.

... repartir comidas calientes para apoyar a personas mayores.

... organizar conciertos benéficos para ayudar a las víctimas de inundaciones.

... recoger material escolar para mandar a países del Tercer Mundo.

What does the town council need volunteers to do and why? Give full details

Example __plant organic gardens to protect endangered birds_____

1. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Q87.Services at a hostel for the homeless (Total 3 marks)

Refugio de la Cruz

Example 8:00 Ropa nueva

9:00 Ducha caliente

14:00 Comida sana

23:00 Cama limpia

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What services does this hostel offer? Complete the boxes.

Example 8:00 New clothes

(a) 9:00

(b) 14:00

(c) 23:00

Q88. A new shop in town (Total 4 marks)

(a) What exactly is the logo for the new shop?

___________________________________________________________________

Write the correct letter in each box.

(b) What is different about this shop?

A There is always a sale on.

B They raise money for charity.

C You can hire things there.

(c) What do they want to sell more of?

A Electrical items

B Toys.

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C Jewellery

(d) What is the shop organising in the summer?

A A photo shoot for customers

B A photography course

C A photo competition.

Q89.A report from a children’s charity (Total 3 marks)

Niños trabajadores, niños sin infancia

(a) ¿Podrías imaginar una vida trabajando en una fábrica o en el campo en lugar de ir al colegio? Pues, en la India tres millones de niños entre 10 y 14 años se dedican a recolectar té. En los países latinoamericanos es aun peor. Allí utilizan a los muy jóvenes para traficar drogas y en los Estados Unidos hay casos de niños en negocios relacionados con la prostitución.

Where are children working as drug dealers?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) En Cuba se les prohíbe a los menores de 16 años trabajar, pero, según un artículo en la prensa francesa, muchos niños fabrican ropa y zapatos en China para enviar a tiendas en Europa.

Where are some children made to work?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Un menor que tiene que ganarse la vida también puede tener muchos problemas de salud. Con 6.000 millones de dólares se podría conseguir que todos los niños trabajadores recibiesen una buena educación. Parece una gran cantidad pero es menos del 1% de lo que el mundo gasta en armas en un año.

What does the charity want to invest its funds in?

___________________________________________________________________

Q90. Javier’s family have a healthy breakfast. What do they eat? (Total 3 marks)

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Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Q91. Felipe’s fund-raising project (Total 3 marks)

Example

Hola. Soy Felipe. Me gustaría mandar libros a los niños del campo en Ecuador.

(a) Hay mucha pobreza en este país, lejos de las ciudades.

(b) Voy a hacer actividades benéficas en el colegio, por ejemplo: organizar concursos.

(c) Busco a personas trabajadoras.

Write the correct answer in each box.

Example

What does Felipe want to send to Ecuador? Books

(a) What problem does Felipe mention?

(b) What type of charity event is Felipe going to organise?

(c) What type of person is Felipe looking for?

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Q92. You read an article about smoking. Choose the correct summary for each person. (Total 3 marks)

A Tobacco and sport don’t mix.

B More information, please.

C My first cigarettes.

D I smoke because my parents smoke.

E Tobacco is a drug.

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Q93. Some graffiti (Total 1 mark)

According to the graffiti, whose health is more important?

Men’s health

Women’s health

Write the correct letter in the box. Give a reason for your answer.

_______________________________________________________________________

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Q94.Keeping fit (Total 2 marks)

Gustavo

Es importante estar en forma y por eso voy al gimnasio. Tengo que ir temprano, cada día de la semana antes de las clases de la universidad, porque trabajo por la noche. La verdad es que nunca tengo ganas de hacer ejercicio, pero me gusta comer y no quiero estar gordo. Creo que es mejor hacer deporte al aire libre, pero no es práctico para mí en este momento.

What does Gustavo say about himself? Write the correct letter in each box.

A He exercises regularly.

B He enjoys keeping fit.

C He prefers to exercise outdoors.

D He exercises after work.

Q95.A drugs poster (Total 3 marks)

According to the poster, what three things should you do before you go to a party?

Give full details.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

Q96.Opinions about smoking (Total 3 marks)

Choose the correct summary for each opinion. Write the correct letters in the boxes.

A Smoking doesn’t make you attractive.

D Be polite but firm.

B Don’t waste your money on cigarettes.

E Think about the effects on other people.

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C Giving up smoking is hard.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Q97. Healthy living (Total 3 marks)

La vida sana: cambian las opiniones.

La semana pasada nos decían que debíamos consumir dos litros de agua al día. Ahora resulta que sólo hay que hacerlo si tienes sed. ¡Cómo cambian los consejos de los médicos en tan poco tiempo!

¿Cuántas veces has oído que beber demasiado café es poco sano? Pues el consumo de cafeína causa mucho menos estrés que aguantar a un jefe desagradable o, aun peor, encontrarte en un atasco de tráfico.

Ahora se sabe que el consumo de kétchup se relaciona con la prevención de algunas enfermedades aunque, hasta hace poco, era considerado malo para la salud.

(a) What is the new advice on drinking water?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What is it that causes most stress?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) What is the latest information about tomato ketchup?

___________________________________________________________________

Q98. A healthy living poster (Total 3 marks)

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What advice does the poster give? Mention three things.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

Q99. Sport and fashion (Total 4 marks)

La ropa deportiva en las tiendas

En los últimos dos años el deseo de llevar un estilo de vida menos perezoso ha motivado a muchas más personas a hacer ejercicio.

Ana corre diariamente para estar en forma. Según ella, antes era difícil encontrar ropa deportiva de moda. Si no llevaba esos chandales anchos y feos, no había otra cosa. Los fabricantes han respondido positivamente y hoy hay mucha variedad.

La ropa deportiva tiene mayor demanda en el país. Sin embargo, este aumento en la demanda no ha tenido ninguna influencia en los precios; siguen siendo tan caros como antes.

Hoy en día hay zapatillas de deporte para cada especialidad deportiva. Se compran menos las del extranjero porque aquí en España se fabrican zapatillas tan buenas como las de marcas internacionales.

What is happening to these aspects of sport and fashion? Write I (Increasing) S (Same) D (Decreasing)

(a) The number of people doing exercise

(b) The availability of fashionable sportswear

(c) The cost of sportswear

(d) The sale of imported trainers

Q100. Obsessions (Total 3 marks)

What are these people obsessed with? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Healthy food

B Studying

C Losing weight

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D Body building

E Cleanliness

F Socialising

(a) Alejandro se mira continuamente al espejo. Ha abandonado casi todas las actividades

sociales y se dedica exclusivamente al gimnasio, a entrenar y a beber bebidas ricas en proteínas para ponerse más fuerte.

(b) José Luis no come lo que comemos todos. No está a régimen, no pesa demasiado, pero

nunca, nunca prepara platos poco sanos. Necesitamos un trocito de chocolate para motivarnos cuando estudiamos, ¿no? Pues, él, no se lo permite.

(c) Andrés se lava el pelo dos o tres veces al día. Está demasiado cansado para preparar

los exámenes porque se levanta para bañarse durante la noche. Se cambia la ropa incluso si no está sucia porque quiere tener un aspecto físico súper perfecto como los modelos.

(a) Alejandro

(b) José Luis

(c) Andrés

Q101.Vera's diary (Total 3 marks)

Lunes

Según las revistas “las rubias son

tontas.” Yo soy rubia, pero estoy

pensando en cambiar el color de mi

pelo. También quiero adelgazar porque

todo lo que leo dice que ser gorda es

aún peor que ser rubia. ¿Será verdad?

Martes

En clase el profesor discutió el tema de

los estereotipos.

De repente empecé a pensar en mi

intenciones de ayer.

¡Qué equivocada estaba!

Miércoles

Hoy me levanté, me arreglé el pelo rubio y

vi mi figura estupenda, estupenda porque

es la mía y me gusta como soy. Desayuné y

dije adiós a mi madre con un beso. Fui al

colegio para empezar un nuevo día: alegre,

rubia y con mi propia identidad.

Write the correct letter in each box. How did Vera feel on ...

(a) ... Monday?

A Insecure

B Attractive

C Relaxed

(b) ... Tuesday?

A Foolish

B Tired

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C Argumentative

(c) ... Wednesday?

A Unhappy

B Self-assured

C Lacking in confidence

Q102. Tips for a healthy life

Para llevar una vida sana

se debe:

Evitar el alcohol

Comer fruta

Beber agua

Hacer deporte

Dormir 8 horas

Ir de paseo

What are the tips for a healthy life?

Mention four more tips

Example___Avoid alcohol_______

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3______________________________________________________________________

4______________________________________________________________________

Q103.Ana has filled in this questionnaire about healthy living (Total 3 marks)

Example

Con qué frecuencia vas al gimnasio?

Todos los días

Dos veces por semana X

Una vez al mes

(a) ¿Cuándo fumaste tu último cigarrillo?

El año pasado

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Hace dos meses X

Ayer

(b) ¿Comes comida rápida?

No, nunca

Rara vez

De vez en cuando X

(c) ¿Necesitas perder peso?

Sí, un poco X

Sí, mucho

No, nada

Complete the boxes. What exactly does Ana say about …

Example

exercise? She goes to the gym twice a week.

(a) smoking?

(b) her diet?

(c) her appearance?

Q104.A children's hospital helpline in Mexico (Total 3 marks)

Hospital Santa Cruz

Estamos aquí para ayudar. Marca 0052 971 4647 para informarte de nuestros servicios y luego elige entre las siguientes extensiones.

Extensión Servicio

Example 00 discutir temas difíciles con los medicos

01 organizar enseñanza individual para los pacientes

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02 reservar habitaciones familiares para los padres

03 pedir apoyo emocional para los parientes

If you ring these extension numbers, what service do you get? Give full details.

Example

Extension Service

00

Discuss difficult subjects with the doctors.

(a)

01

(b)

02

(c)

03

Q105. Magazine articles: Comer sano es fácil (Total 3 marks)

Artículos

Example: Ideas para saber cómo reconocer productos que no son saludables.

(a) Información para saber cómo seguir una buena dieta.

(b) Ideas para saber cómo preparar platos sanos.

(c) Un pequeño test para saber cómo cambiar los malos hábitos.

What are the articles about. Complete the table.

Example

Article Content

Ideas to find out how to … … recognise unhealthy products.

Article Content

(a) Information to find out how to …

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Article Content

(b) Ideas to find out how to …

Article Content

(c) A test to find out how to …

Q106. Students help the environment in their school. (Total 3 marks)

What has each year group been trying to save? Write the correct letters in the boxes.

A Clothes D Electricity

B Glass E Paper

C Water

(a)

(b)

(c)

Q107. Water usage (Total 3 marks)

How much water do you use in these situations?

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Example

¿Sabías que…?

Para limpiar el suelo de la cocina puedes gastar 5 litros de agua.

Un grifo abierto malgasta 10 litros de agua cada minuto.

Cuando te duchas utilizas 60 litros de agua.

El lavaplatos consume unos 80 litros de agua.

Se pueden usar 200 litros de agua para las plantas en el jardín.

Para lavar el coche hacen falta unos 400 litros de agua.

Complete the boxes.

Example

Activity Litres of water

Leaving the tap running 10

(a) Washing the car

(b) Having a shower

(c) Watering the garden

Q108.You read about Javier’s family in this blog. (Total 4 marks)

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(a) What job does Javier’s mum do?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What does she do on her day off?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) How can you tell Javier’s family are ‘green’?

Mention two things

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

Q109.An environmental page (Total 1 mark)

What is the aim of this environmental programme?

A To give students time to do something about the environment.

B To give students a better understanding of environmental problems.

C To give students the opportunity to talk about environmental problems.

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q110.Environmental advice (Total 3 marks)

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Example

Es mejor llevar todo tipo de cristal a casa. Los animales pueden hacerse daño con el vidrio roto.

(a)

Se debe utilizar la papelera porque el plástico mata los peces. No se debe tirar el plástico ni en la playa ni en el mar.

(b)

No se debe limpiar el coche con detergents cerca del río porque contaminan el agua.

(c)

Está prohibido fumar en el bosque. Si los cigarillos no se apagan bien, causan fuegos.

What is the danger with the following products?

Complete the boxes.

Product Danger

Example Glass Harms animals

(a) Plastic

(b) Detergents

(c) Cigarettes

Q111. Information in the campsite (Total 2 marks)

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How can you be environmentally friendly on this campsite? Write two ways.

Example____________________ Recycle batteries_________________

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

Q112. Ramón writes about a car-free day in Spain. (Total 3 marks)

Complete the sentences.

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

(a) During the car-free day, there was ...

A the same amount of traffic as normal.

B less traffic than normal.

C more traffic than normal.

(b) People in the city are tired of ...

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A road accidents.

B parking problems.

C noisy traffic.

(c) According to Ramón, the best thing about car-free cities would be ...

A employing more people on buses.

B saving money on petrol.

C having cleaner air.

Q113.Alicia’s thoughts on the environment (Total 4 marks)

A Alicia le preocupa mucho el medio ambiente.

Todo lo que come tiene que ser natural y sin aditivos.

En su casa tiene contenedores para separar la basura. No tira nada si se puede reusar.

Es miembro de una sociedad protectora de animales en peligro de extinción.

Apaga las luces y el ordenador cuando sale.

Which of these issues does Alicia feel strongly about?

Write the correct letter in each box.

A Recycling E Organic food

B Clean air F Saving water

C Endangered species G Using public transport

D Saving energy H Reducing noise levels

Q114.Environment Week at school (Total 3 marks)

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La semana “verde” nos da la oportunidad de tener ideas originales para proteger el medio ambiente. Desde hace dos años en nuestro instituto tenemos un buen sistema de reciclar papel, botellas y latas que funciona bien. ¿Por qué no llevar los móviles viejos para reciclarlos?

Otro problema es la cantidad de electricidad que malgastamos en el instituto y en casa. Recomiendo apagar las luces durante la hora de comer. También podemos vender pilas recargables en la recepción. Son cosas sencillas, pero todas son buenas para el medio ambiente.

Alejandro

What new actions does Alejandro recommend for Environment Week?

Write the correct letter in each box.

A sell rechargeable batteries

B switch off lights at lunchtime

C buy recycled paper

D don’t waste paper

E collect empty cans at lunchtime

F recycle mobile phones

Q115.Being environmentally friendly in the local area (Total 3 marks)

What should you recycle in each container? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Tins

B Paper

C Bottles

D Plastic

E Shoes

(a) Contenedor verde para papel

(b) Contenerdor rojo para botellas

(c) Contenerdor azul para zapatos

Q116.Environmental problems (Total 6 marks)

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¿ Qué ocurre? Cada verano, el campo se ensucia con los humos tóxicos de la industria y la contaminación de los ríos. Sin embargo, la mayor amenaza para el campo son los incendios forestales.

(a) What does the article say about forest fires? Give full details.

___________________________________________________________________

¿ Cómo se evita? Cuando salgas al campo ten mucho cuidado: no tires envases de cristal y llévate tu basura a casa.

(b) Mention two ways you should be careful.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

¿ Qué ocurre? Según los científicos es alarmante que el hielo del Polo Sur vaya reduciéndose y que muchos animales se mueran de hambre.

(c) What are scientists alarmed about? Mention one thing

___________________________________________________________________

¿Cómo se evita? El calentamiento del planeta se puede combatir fácilmente, por ejemplo, no utilizando demasiado la calefacción.

(d) In what way can we combat global warming? Give full details.

___________________________________________________________________

¿ Qué ocurre? En los últimos años Ecuador ha sufrido unas sequías tremendas. Sus efectos han sido los peores que ha causado el cambio climático. Han sido incluso más graves que las inundaciones y las tormentas.

(e) What has been the worst environmental problem in Ecuador in recent years?

___________________________________________________________________

Q117.Notice in a youth hostel about helping the environment (Total 3 marks)

What should you do in the youth hostel to help the environment? Write the correct letter in each box.

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A Save water

B Recycle plastic bottles

C Recycle plastic bags

D Sort your rubbish

E Switch off lights

F Do not use the air conditioning

Q118.Endangered species (Total 4 marks)

Choose a word from the list to fill the gaps. Write the correct letter in each box.

A juntos

B durante

C antes

D ya no

E nada

F excepto

G por eso

Example:

Se dice que se encontraban lobos en las montañas de España donde vivía poca gente.

(a) Un lobo y una loba viven toda su vida .

(b) El oso pardo vive en las regiones remotas de España, pero hay muchos.

(d) Hay muy pocos linces en España y está prohibido matarlos para evitar su extinción.

Q119.Views on the environment (Total 3 marks)

Los animales en peligro de extinción en España

El lobo

El oso pardo

El lince

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Desgraciadamente los productos orgánicos son más caros que los que compramos normalmente, porque cultivarlos requiere más trabajo. En cuanto a los productos reciclados, aunque hay muchos, no los compro porque son de mala calidad.

Aunque nevó mucho durante el invierno y el nivel de las reservas es más alto, habrá restricciones hasta el otoño. Por eso, en estos meses de tiempo seco, debemos reducir el uso de ciertos electrodomésticos, como lavadoras y lavaplatos.

Hoy muchos hogares tienen líquidos sin fosfatos para lavar los platos. En casa utilizamos productos de limpieza ‘bio’ que respetan más el medio ambiente porque no contaminan el agua.

Cada persona en España produce unos 310 kilos de basura al año. ¿Sería difícil reciclarla? No creo. Juntos podemos reducir los montones de basura. Con sólo 27 botellas de agua mineral recicladas puedes fabricar un jersey.

Hace diez años era prácticamente imposible encontrar detergentes biodegradables. Ahora se venden en todas partes, pero yo los evito porque son muy caros.

(a) Who uses environmentally friendly cleaning products?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who believes in recycling?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Who thinks we should save water?

___________________________________________________________________

Q120.List of articles to take to Madrid (Total 4 marks)

What should you take on the visit to Madrid and why?

Complete the table.

Article Reason

Example: Gift To make a good impression

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(a) A hat

(b) To change money

(c) To talk about

(d) An exercise book

Q121. An interview with Natasha and David in the Spanish school magazine (Total 5 marks)

(a) What exactly did Natasha most enjoy about the trip to Madrid?

___________________________________________________________________

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b) Which aspect of her Spanish improved the most?

A listening

B speaking

C reading

Write the correct letter in the box.

(c) Do you think Natasha is looking forward to going home? Yes/No ______

Give a reason for your answer.

___________________________________________________________________

(d) Do you think David would like to go back to Madrid? Yes/No ______

Give a reason for your answer.

___________________________________________________________________

(e) What is the overall opinion of David’s parents on exchange visits?

___________________________________________________________________

Q122.Ana sends you an e-mail. (Total 4 marks)

What does Ana think you should bring to Barcelona?

Write the correct letters in the boxes.

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Q123.Holidays, Write the correct letter in the boxes. (Total 3 marks)

(a) Si vas de vacaciones a Benidorm deja tu jersey en casa. Si vas a Irlanda no necesitas las gafas de sol.

(b) No es cómodo llevar un bolso de viaje. La mochila es perfecta.

What is the best type of luggage to take?

(c) Lleva tu pasaporte en la chaqueta y un bolígrafo en tu equipaje de mano para escribir tarjetas.

What should you take in your hand luggage?

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Q124. You decide to go online to read some reviews of the campsite. (Total 4 marks)

What kind of review do these people give of the campsite?

Write: P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive and Negative)

(a) Nuria

(b) Pepe

(c) Antonio

(d) Carmen

Q125. A response to a questionnaire about a holiday at the campsite last year (Total 3 marks)

Example ¿Fueron emocionantes las excursiones?

A a veces

B siempre

C nunca

(a) ¿Hubo variedad de comida?

A mucha

B bastante

C poca

(b) ¿Llovió?

A nunca

B un día

C varias veces

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(c) ¿Fue fácil entender el idioma?

A muy

B bastante

C un poco

What is said about …

Example: the trips? Sometimes they were exciting.

(a) the food?

(b) the weather?

(c) the language?

Q126. Nacho writes about holidays in the future. (Total 3 marks)

(a)

Para algunas personas las excursiones al Círculo Polar Ártico son populares. Es posible que en el futuro las agencias de viaje ofrezcan viajes a otros planetas. Yo estoy seguro de que lo que hoy es ciencia-ficción mañana será una verdadera posibilidad.

What is Nacho certain about?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

(b)

En el futuro para poder disfrutar de los viajes en órbita habrá que estar en forma. Además de hacer gimnasia, debes visitar los parques temáticos donde, aparte de las atracciones típicas, habrá aparatos para tener una experiencia con la falta de gravedad.

Why might you go to a theme park to prepare for space travel?

___________________________________________________________________

(c)

Para los que prefieren pasar las vacaciones en nuestro planeta habrá miles de alternativas. ¿Por qué no disfrutar de un viaje al fondo del océano en un barco que va por debajo de las aguas?

What does this alternative holiday consist of? Give full details.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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Q127. An e-mail about your reservation for 4 people and your dog for 7 nights (Total 2 marks)

(a) What problem will you have at this campsite?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What does the campsite want to know?

___________________________________________________________________

Q128.You are going camping in Spain. (Total 1 mark)

What is the campsite called in English?

_______________________________________________________________________

Q129. Opinions about going on a skiing trip (Total 4 marks)

(a)

Normalmente voy a la playa y después de tres días es un poco aburrido. La idea de esquiar me parece genial. Dime, ¿cómo vamos a viajar y dónde vamos a alojarnos? Juan Luis

(b)

Me encantan los deportes de invierno y quisiera ir a esquiar. Lo único que me preocupa es el dinero. Creo que el alojamiento y alquilar todo el equipo es muy caro. Carolina

(c)

Para mí las vacaciones son para descansar o ir de excursión a sitios de interés. Hacer la misma actividad, por ejemplo esquiar, durante toda la semana es poco entretenido. Marcos

(d)

Ya sabes que me gusta estar al aire libre, pero sólo en verano. También soy bastante deportista, pero esquiar es peligroso y prefiero hacer una actividad distinta. Ainoah

What are these people’s opinions about going on a skiing trip?

Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P+N (Positive and Negative)

(a)

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Juan Luis

(b)

Carolina

(c)

Marcos

(d)

Ainoah

Q130. A tourist brochure Oñate, a town in the Basque Country (Total 4 marks)

What information does the tourist brochure give on each page?

A where to shop

B where to stay

C museums and galleries

D coach trips

E local festivals

F where to eat

Write the correct letter in each box.

Page

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Q131. A travel review (Total 3 marks)

(a) What does Jorge say about the rooms in the hotel “Cielo Azul”?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) What food does he recommend in Porto Petro?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Which kind of transport is best for visiting the island?

___________________________________________________________________

Q132. Future plans (Total 2 marks)

What do Soledad and Guillermo plan to do next year?

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

Soledad

He leído sobre la cultura norteamericana en una guía y el año pasado estudiamos la Guerra Civil en clases de historia. Necesitaré trabajo para pagar el vuelo, pero tengo la intención de pasar el verano allí el año que viene, porque me interesa mucho.

A Study history

B Work as a tour guide

C Visit the USA

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(b)

Guillermo

Voy a visitar Francia el año que viene con mi hermano. Él estuvo en Francia el verano pasado y me va a enseñar sitios. Vamos a pasar unos días haciendo turismo. Luego, yo voy a hacer unas clases de cocina y mi hermano va a visitar a unos amigos que conoció allí el año pasado.

A Teach French

B Visit friends

C Do a cookery course

Q133. Opinions about last year’s holidays (Total 4 marks)

How do these people describe their feelings towards their holidays last year?

Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + Negative)

(a)

Fuimos a la costa. La playa estaba muy limpia y el mar estupendo. Nadie estaba cómodo en su cama por la noche por la falta de aire acondicionado en el hotel. Gonzalo

(b)

Yo fui a las montañas y allí aprendí a esquiar. Ahora sé que no necesito sol y temperaturas altas para pasarlo bien. Fueron unas vacaciones geniales. Lucinda

(c)

Hice un viaje en bicicleta por España con mis amigos. Nos cansamos mucho y nos enfadamos. Regresamos a casa hartos y decepcionados. Francisco

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(d)

Yo fui a Grecia con mis padres. Una vez allí, visitamos tantos monumentos antiguos que me aburrí muchísimo. Nunca volveré. Yolanda

Q134.José gives us some holiday advice (Total 3 marks)

Example

¿Campo o costa?

En mi opinión, el campo es demasiado tranquilo. Tienes que ir a la costa, porque es animada.

(a) ¿Camping o hotel?

Hacer camping siempre es más económico que alojarse en un hotel, pero los hoteles son cómodos. Yo recomiendo un hotel.

(b) ¿Tren o avión?

Yo creo que viajar en tren es relajante comparado con volar. Los aeropuertos son estresantes. Toma el tren.

(c) ¿Tomar el sol o natación?

Tomar el sol es peligroso. No debes hacerlo. Mi recomendación es hacer natación; es sano.

Complete the sentences. What advice does José give us about …

Example … where to go on holiday and why?

_________________The coast because it is lively_____________________________

(a) … where to stay and why?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) … how to travel and why?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) … what to do on holiday and why?

___________________________________________________________________

Q135. A cartoon (Total 1 mark)

What has the teacher not done today?

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A Given homework.

B Punished anyone.

C Arrived on time.

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q136. Beatriz writes about life at university. (Total 3 marks)

Muchas personas dicen que la vida universitaria es una combinación

de fiestas, comidas con otros estudiantes y conciertos. No es así. En

lugar de ir de fiesta, tengo que estudiar mucho y no tengo tiempo

para conciertos ni restaurantes porque trabajo muchas horas en los

laboratorios.

Hay muchas diferencias entre la universidad y el colegio que

encuentro difíciles. Por ejemplo, tengo que cocinar, pero lo más

difícil para mí es mantenerme en forma.

(a) How does Beatriz spend her time at university?

Write the correct letter in each box.

A Going to parties

B Studying hard

C Eating out with other students

D Working in the labs

(b) What is the most difficult aspect of university life for Beatriz?

___________________________________________________________________

Q137. Marta writes about her school uniform. (Total 3 marks)

What colour is each part of the school uniform? Complete the table.

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Clothing Colour

Example: Skirts Blue

(a) Blouses

(b) Tights

(c) Shoes

Q138. At school in Madrid (Total 3 marks)

Horario para el lunes

Inglés Matemáticas Dibujo Ciencias Informática

What classes will you go to on Monday?

A Cookery

B Maths

C Football

D Geography

E Science

F Art

Write the correct letter in the boxes.

Q140. Ana’s friends give their opinions about what they eat at lunch time. (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct summary for each paragraph. Write the correct letters in the boxes.

A I have well-balanced meals at school.

D By having school dinners I have more free time.

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B My school dinners are awful. E My mum is not a good cook.

C I prefer the food at home. F My school dinners are too expensive.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q141. You read an article about bullying in school. (Total 4 marks)

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(a) How did Jaime’s parents react when he said he was ill?

A They let him stay off school.

B They did not believe him.

C They worried.

Write the correct letter in the box.

(b) What was Jaime’s strongest feeling about the situation?

A He felt sad.

B He felt lonely.

C He felt scared.

Write the correct letter in the box.

(c) How was Jaime bullied?

A He had his homework stolen.

B He was hit.

C He was forced to share his sandwiches.

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Write the correct letter in the box.

(d) Who helped Jaime to find a solution to the problem?

A His old friends.

B His teachers.

C His parents.

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q142. Ana sends you a copy of her school magazine. (Total 3 marks)

You read about some new classrooms called aulas de enlace.

(a) What exactly are these new classrooms used for?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who benefits most from these classrooms?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Explain why more of these classrooms might be needed in the future.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Q143. At school in Barcelona (Total 1 mark)

What is Ana’s overall opinion of Mondays at school?

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Write P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + negative)

Q144. A Headteacher has filled in this questionnaire about her new school. (Total 3 marks)

Example ¿Cuáles son tus primeras impresiones de los edificios del instituto?

Muy modernos

Mal cuidados

Un poco sucios

(a) ¿Cuál es tu opinión de las clases que dan los profesores?

Bastante variadas

Interesantísimas

Muy apropiadas

(b) ¿Cuál es tu opinión del comportamiento de los estudiantes?

Sobresaliente

Regular

Fatal

(c) ¿Cuál es tu opinión de las reglas del instituto?

Hacen falta más

Hay suficientes

Se necesitan menos

What exactly does the Headteacher think about …Complete the boxes.

Example the school campus? It has very modern buildings.

(a) the teachers?

(b) the students?

(c) the school?

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Q145. School rules (Total 3 marks)

What are you not allowed to bring to Ana’s school?

Write the correct letters in the boxes.

Q146. Nuria asks about having a part-time job. (Total 3 marks)

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(a) Whose exam results suffered because of working?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Whose shopping habits changed since working?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Whose social skills improved through working?

___________________________________________________________________

Q147. A blog (Total 3 marks)

Alejandro answers some questions about his school.

Me gustan bastante las ciencias y la informática, pero mi asignatura preferida es la geografía. Me encanta aprender cosas sobre el mundo. Creo que los idiomas como el inglés son importantes, aunque para mí la pronunciación no es nada fácil. También saco buenas notas en matemáticas. Lo mejor es que los profesores nos ayudan mucho, sobre todo mi profesora de historia. Además no nos dan demasiados deberes. Alejandro

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a) Which subject does Alejandro like best?

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(b) Which subject does he find difficult?

(c) What does Alejandro say about his teachers?

A His History teacher is strict.

B They help the students a lot.

C They give too much homework.

Q148. Blogs about school (Total 4 marks)

Luis

Estoy harto de sentirme amenazado en clase. No creo que me vayan a golpear, pero las palabras te pueden hacer mucho daño. Siempre he sido buen estudiante y quiero concentrarme en mis estudios. Con este ambiente tan desagradable sé que mis notas van a ser peores este año.

María

Hace un año dejé el instituto sin haber aprobado ni un examen. Me sentía inútil y tenía poco interés en mis estudios. Empecé a tratar mal a todo el mundo a mi alrededor. En septiembre cambié de instituto y es una experiencia completamente diferente. Aquí aprendo mucho y estoy segura de que voy a sacar sobresaliente en todas mis asignaturas.

Identify the people.

Write L (Luis) M (María) L+M (Luis + María)

(a) Who is being bullied?

(b) Who wants to do well at school?

(c) Who is worried about future exam results?

(d) Who, despite everything, is optimistic about the future?

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Q149.Pepe’s friends have filled in a survey about their school. (Total 4 marks)

¿Qué dicen los periódicos sobre los institutos?

(a)

Clara

Según los periódicos, los institutos son lugares violentos. Mi instituto es muy diferente de lo que dicen.

Pedro

En los periódicos dicen que hay estudiantes que venden drogas en el patio, pero no es verdad.

¿Qué opinas de los deberes?

(b)

Clara

Odio hacer los deberes, pero los hago todos los días para sacar buenas notas.

Pedro

Intento terminar los deberes, pero a veces no puedo porque son demasiados.

¿Qué opinas del uniforme?

(c)

Clara

Es verdad que el uniforme es barato, pero lo detesto. En mi clase a nadie le gusta llevarlo.

Pedro

Odio llevar uniforme cuando salgo del instituto, aunque en clase es práctico y cómodo.

¿Has ido de vacaciones con el instituto?

(d)

Clara

Sí, son las experiencias más bonitas de mi vida escolar aparte de las de esquí porque me rompí la pierna.

Pedro

Todas las excursiones escolares fueron fenomenales, pero la mejor fue cuando fuimos a esquiar.

Identify the people. Write: C (Clara) P (Pedro) C+P (Clara + Pedro)

(a) Who disagrees with what newspapers say about schools?

(b) Who always completes the homework?

(c) Who does not mind wearing uniform in class?

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(d) Who loved the ski trip?

Q150. Safety at school (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct summary for each paragraph. Write the correct letter in each box.

A Some students are violent and confrontational towards the staff.

D There is some bullying when the teachers are busy doing other things.

B Some of the bullies are not even students at our school.

E There is the occasional theft.

C The teachers always protect us from bullying.

F I always feel perfectly safe at school.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q151. A Spanish student’s blog about his recent visit to an English school (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct statement. Write the correct letter in each box.

En el instituto inglés los alumnos dicen “señor” y “señora” cuando hablan con los profesores, no como en España donde usamos sus nombres. Así el ambiente es menos amistoso en el instituto inglés, aunque los alumnos no se comportan ni mejor ni peor que en España.

(a) In England...

A students do not behave as well as in Spain.

B there are more male teachers than in Spain.

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C relationships between teachers and students are more formal than in Spain

El instituto inglés tenía muchos espacios verdes y dentro había muchas cosas en las paredes, lo que resultaba muy alegre. Era mucho mejor que nuestro instituto en España, donde los pasillos son como en un hospital.

(b) The English school was more...

A attractive.

B environmentally friendly.

C aware of health issues.

Las clases eran muy animadas y variadas porque los profesores ingleses usaban mucho las pizarras interactivas y los ordenadores. En nuestro instituto español sólo aprendemos de los libros de texto.

(c) In the English school ...

A teaching methods are more up-to-date.

B teachers are more strict.

C lessons are not as varied as in his Spanish school.

En mi instituto en España nuestros profesores nos ponen pruebas cada trimestre, pero no hacemos exámenes al final del curso como en el instituto inglés. Creo que los estudiantes ingleses tendrán mucho más estrés que nosotros.

(d) In the Spanish school ...

A exams are more stressful.

B students do regular tests.

C students do end-of-year exams

Q152.Exam preparation (Total 3 marks)

Example

Reglas de oro para preparar los exámenes

• Organizar pausas regulares para mantener la concentración

• Dormir ocho horas para recargar pilas

• Crear un ambiente tranquilo para ayudar la preparación

• Escribir apuntes detallados para aprender la información

How should you prepare for your exams and why? Give full details.

Example

Organise regular breaks

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1. _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Q153. School rules (Total 4 marks)

What does Alejandro want to be able to do in school? What reason does he give?

Example En Perú los estudiantes tenemos que comprar todo el equipo escolar y no es justo en mi opinión. Además, no podemos tener nuestras cosas electrónicas en el instituto. Creo que es muy útil usar los móviles cuando quieres contactar con tus padres.

(a) Está prohibido fumar en el instituto y eso lo comprendo. Pero no estoy de acuerdo con otras reglas, por ejemplo, la de no comer chicle. Es una tontería. Me ayuda con la concentración. Ayer comí chicle en clase y el profesor me castigó.

(b) Pienso que no es necesario tener uniforme en el instituto. Los profesores dicen que es muy práctico. A mí me gustaría ponerme zapatillas de deporte en lugar de zapatos más formales porque quiero sentirme cómodo en el instituto.

Complete the boxes. Alejandro wants to... Reason

Example use mobile (phone)

contact parents

(a)

(b)

Q154.New college courses (Total 3 marks)

El colegio Pozuelo ofrece cursos nuevos en

➢ Informática

➢ Construcción

➢ Peluquería

Para más información, llámanos al 448 992 473

Which of these students could find a suitable course at this college? Write the correct letter in each box.

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Q155. School (Total 2 marks)

Read these sentences. Which is the right word to complete each sentence? Write the correct letter in each box.

Example: Las instalaciones de mi instituto son . Por eso necesitamos cambiarlas.

A modernas.

B antiguas.

C estupendas.

(a) No me gustan las reglas porque son .

A justas.

B fenomenales.

C estrictas.

(b) No debemos llevar chaqueta cuando tenemos .

A hambre.

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B calor.

C sueño.

Q156. Problems at school (Total 4 marks)

What problem does each student mention? Give full details. Complete the boxes.

Example

Student Problem

Rosa History is awful.

(a)

Student Problem

Bárbara

(b)

Student Problem

Antonio

(c)

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Student Problem

Roberto

(d)

Student Problem

Lucía

Q157. You are going on an exchange to Barcelona. (Total 3 marks)

This is Ana, the person you are going to stay with Ana’s family

(a) How many sisters does Ana have?

A 1

B 2

C 3

Write the correct letter in the box.

(b) What does Ana’s father do for a living?

A A fire fighter

B A doctor

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C A police officer

Write the correct letter in the box.

(c) What pet does Ana have?

A A rabbit

B A fish

C A cat

Write the correct letter in the box.

Q158. You read about the future plans of those who went to England last year. (Total 3 marks)

Choose the statement which best fits each person’s opinion.

Write the letter of the correct statement in each box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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Q159.You read this advert for voluntary work. (Total 3 marks)

Complete the sentence. Write the correct letter in the boxes. Volunteers are needed to work with ...

A the eldery. D the disabled.

B the homeless. E animals.

C alcoholics. F immigrants.

Q160.Earning extra money for your holidays (Total 2 marks)

How can you earn some extra money for your holidays? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

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Q161.A careers convention

Primer día:

Te daremos ideas para saber cómo vestirte para el trabajo, cuánto maquillaje ponerte y cómo llegar al trabajo a tiempo. Luego habrá un debate sobre la importancia de la imagen en el trabajo.

Segundo día:

Aprenderás cómo escribir una carta de solicitud y hacer una llamada para solicitar un empleo. En el aula de informática te enseñaremos a buscar trabajo en Internet. En cuanto a las entrevistas, te ofreceremos consejos para tener éxito.

Tercer día:

Tendrás oportunidades para conseguir experiencia laboral y probar trabajos variados con la ayuda de directores de empresas locales. Participarás en nuestro programa de talleres por la tarde para saber qué hacer en caso de acoso o insultos en el trabajo.

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a) What is the focus of the first day?

A Time management and communication skills

B Punctuality and appearance

C Job hunting and work / life balance

(b) What is the focus of the second day?

A Job applications and interview tips

B ICT skills and getting a good reference

C Interview tips and getting a good reference

(c) What is the focus of the third day?

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A Work experience and health and safety workshops

B Anti-bullying workshops and leadership training

C Work experience and anti-bullying workshops

Q162. You read an interview about future plans. (Total 3 marks)

(a) Who wants to teach languages?

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Who thinks it is too expensive to go to university?

___________________________________________________________________

(c) Who wants to work with computers?

___________________________________________________________________

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Q163. Advantages and disadvantages of different jobs (Total 4 marks)

Which jobs are these people talking about?

A teacher

B flight attendant

C landscape gardener

D soldier

E actor

F doctor

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q164. The world of work (Total 3 marks)

Los profesores de mi instituto nos han dicho que los jefes pueden terminar el contrato de trabajo si faltamos más del veinte por ciento del tiempo dentro de un período de dos meses. Nos contaron que utilizar la red para uso personal está prohibido en la mayoría de las empresas y que incluso durante la hora de comer no debemos mirar nuestra cuenta de correo electrónico. También dijeron que podemos perder el empleo por insultar gravemente a un compañero. Guillermo

According to Guillermo’s teachers, why might you lose your job? Choose three reasons.

Write the correct letter in each box.

A Turning up late

B Having a poor attendance record

C Being very rude towards a colleague

D Missing deadlines

E Eating at your desk

F Checking private email accounts

Q165. Looking for a job (Total 3 marks)

Los anuncios de trabajo prometen mucho, pero al empezar a trabajar la realidad a menudo es muy diferente. Gracias a la página web www.eltrabajoverdadero.com, podemos leer las opiniones de los empleados y tener así una idea más clara del trabajo. Los empleados escriben sus opiniones sinceras sobre las tareas, las ventajas y las desventajas del trabajo y las oportunidades que hay para tener responsabilidad. Desafortunadamente, hasta ahora no sabemos cuánto éxito ha tenido el nuevo sitio web.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Write the correct letter in each box.

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A honest B ignored C incomprehensible D misleading

E strange F unknown

According to the article, ...

(a) job adverts are often ...

(b) the employees’ comments on the website are ...

(c) the success of the website is ...

Q166. Advantages and disadvantages of different jobs (Total 4 marks)

Example

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

What is the advantage of each of the following jobs? Complete the boxes.

Example

Job Advantage

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Teacher Long holidays

(a) Doctor

(b) Flight attendant

(c) Police officer

(d) Musician

Q167.Teenage finances (Total 3 marks)

Me llamo Rafael. No trabajo. Soy estudiante de música. El problema para los adolescentes españoles es que desde que empezó la crisis económica todo cuesta más. Por eso, ahora los adolescentes no tienen dinero para poner en el banco. Un niño de quince años normalmente recibe diez euros por semana de sus padres. Los padres dicen que, con la crisis, en el futuro sólo les van a dar dinero a sus hijos si ayudan en casa y que además van a reducir la cantidad de dinero que les dan.

According to Rafael, which three of the following statements are true? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Spanish teenagers no longer put money in the bank.

B Rafael works in a bank.

C The average pocket money in Spain is fifteen euros a week.

D Spanish teenagers are going to get less pocket money in the future.

E Parents will pay their children only if they help at home.

F Rafael studies economics.

Q168.Foreign languages are necessary at work (Total 3 marks)

Example

Los idiomas extranjeros son necesarios en el trabajo.

Éstas son las estadísticas.

➢ El 80% de los ingleses que trabajan en la exportación no

pueden participar en conferencias comerciales en un idioma extranjero.

➢ Inglaterra pierde el 69% del comercio europeo porque sus

empleados no hablan idiomas extranjeros.

➢ Inglaterra hace el 72% de su trabajo con paises donde no se

habla ingles.

➢ El 32% de los directores ingleses ofrecen mejores sueldos a

los empleados que tienen títulos en idiomas.

➢ Los trabajadores que usan otros idiomas venden un 45% más

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de productos que otros.

➢ El 17% de las empresas inglesas se ven obligadas a organizar

cursos para que sus empleados puedan obtener más conocimientos de idiomas europeos.

Write the correct percentage in each box. hat is the percentage of …

Example

English trade that is with countries that do not speak English? 72

(a) English firms who pay more to employees with advanced language qualifications?

%

%

(b) English companies that have to provide foreign language training?

%

(c) English business people who cannot contribute to meetings in another language?

Q169. Benjamín (Total 1 marks)

Me llamo Benjamín y soy el jefe de la revista La Vida Española. Mis empleados son responsables. Nos apoyamos mucho, sobre todo con las tareas difíciles, y nos comprendemos totalmente.

How would you describe the relationship between Benjamín and his staff?

Write P (Positive)

N (Negative)

P + N (Positive + Negative)

Q170. Working from home; Identify the people (Total 4 marks)

Write A Ana

F Felipe

A + F Ana + Felipe

(a)

Tengo una gran capacidad para la organización y el orden. Siempre necesito

Soy muy eficiente. Planeo bien, me hago un programa de trabajo para cada día y lo

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Ana

controlar el horario. Felipe

termino.

Who is well organised?

(b)

Ana

En mi opinión, trabajar solo significa ser tu propio jefe y ser más independiente. Además, tienes más satisfacción personal.

Felipe

Trabajar solo puede causar problemas. Necesito reunirme con otros colegas para tener éxito en el trabajo.

Who prefers to work in a team?

(c)

Ana

Vendí mi moto porque no la necesitaba para ir al trabajo. Hago lo que puedo para reducir la contaminación.

Felipe

Cuando empecé a trabajar desde casa dejé de tener gastos de transporte. También es más ecológico, que es importante para mí.

Who is environmentally friendly?

(d)

Ana

Si trabajo demasiadas horas hay discusiones en casa porque, para mí, es difícil olvidarme del trabajo.

Felipe

Vivir adicto a tu trabajo significa trabajar continuamente sin parar. Yo no soy así y descanso cuando lo necesito.

Who finds it hard to switch off from work?

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Q171. Alicia’s favourite food and drink (Total 4 marks)

What does Alicia prefer to eat and drink? Complete the table.

Example fast food Chips

(a)

main course

(b)

Fruit

(c)

Drink

(d)

dessert

Q172. You buy this cookery book to take home. (Total 3 marks)

What type of ingredient do you need for the recipes in this book? Write the correct letter in the boxes.

A organic

B tinned

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C bottled

D fresh

E packet

F frozen

Q173. Ramón’s friends ask him a lot of questions. (Total 4 marks)

Which summary best describes the type of questions Ramón’s friends ask? Write the correct letter in each box.

A Asking for directions D Asking for times

B Asking for personal information E Asking for translations

C Asking for prices F Asking for descriptions

(a)

Juan

El año pasado en Inglaterra, Juan tuvo problemas con el idioma. Cada dos minutos me preguntaba, “¿qué significa eso en español?” o “¿qué quiere decir eso en español?” o “¿cómo se dice ...en inglés?”

(b)

Ana

Cuando hablamos por teléfono para salir, Ana me pregunta “¿dónde está?” o “¿por dónde se va allí?” o “¿está lejos?”

(c)

Pedro

Pedro no tiene mucho dinero y por eso me pregunta cosas como, “¿cuánto cuesta?” o “¿cuánto vale?” o “¿es caro?”

(d) How does Ramón describe his relationship with his friends?

Write: P (Positive) N (Negative) P + N (Positive + Negative)

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Ramon: Mis amigos son muy graciosos. Nos llevamos estupendamente.

Q174. Spending habits (Total 3 marks)

Los niños de doce años compran caramelos, bebidas y ropa con su paga. Sin embargo, los chicos

de dieciséis años prefieren gastar su paga en divertirse con amigos, comprar videojuegos y en el

móvil.

What do 16-year olds prefer to spend their pocket money on? Write the correct letter in each box.

Q175 .An internet review of a product Ana has bought (Total 1 marks)

Lo compré hace tres semanas para usarlo los fines de semana porque me gustaba el color y pensaba que sería posible llevarlo con toda la ropa que tengo. Ahora ya no funciona y, como consecuencia, el sábado pasado perdí el tren para ir a Madrid porque llegué tarde a la estación. Estoy muy decepcionada y lo voy a devolver. Ana

What is Ana describing? Write the correct letter in the box.

A a handbag

B a DVD

C a watch

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Q176. Fashion (Total 4 marks)

Choose the correct description for each picture. Write the correct letter in each box.

A Lleva camisa y corbata

B Lleva vestido y zapatos.

C Lleva falda y blusa.

D Lleva vaqueros y jersey.

E Lleva pantalón corto y camiseta.

F Lleva chaqueta y sombrero.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Mark schemes

Q1.(a) It’s where her parents got married / It’s in the same church as where her parents got married Reject: Where Ana’s parents got married

(b) A

(c) C

(d) Read (something) Reject: Make a speech/ Read a speech

[4]

Q2. Any two of Homework; Relax / rest; Concentrate

[2]

Q3. (a) B (b) F (c) C (d) A

[4]

Q4. (a) D (b) E (c) C (d) G

[4]

Q5. (a) She needs her own (bed)room

(b) Not using the biggest room in the house

(c) Any two of – She could become more responsible ; She could keep her bedroom tidy; She could keep her bedroom clean

[4]

Q6.(a) In any order A; C

(b) Any two of She/you can’t know Ahmed by looking at a photo ; Reject: She met him on the internet She has only seen his/a photo; It’s impossible/difficult to have a relationship on the internet ; She/you can’t get to know Ahmed through the Internet / computer;

She’s (too)/(very) young to have a boyfriend

[4]

Q7.(a) Respect his / my opinions Reject: Agree with / have time for / like his opinions

(b) Control his / my life

(c) Have / like / enjoy / do the same / his interests Reject: Don’ t interest him

Share interests Reject: Have no interests [3]

Q8. (a) E (b) A (c) B [3]

Q9. Elena / she wants to get married and he doesn’t / he doesn’t want to get married

Elena / she doesn’t want him to spend time with / see / go out with his friends

Reject: Elena doesn’t let him spend time with his friends

Javier / he doesn’t want to see her as much

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Reject: Javier doesn’t want to see her anymore

Elena / she cries when he asks to see less of her

(Accept any 3) [3]

Q10. (a) Could they / mobile phones spoil / ruin a (personal) relationship?

(b) It rang David / David’s number; The call button was activated Reject: She rang David

(c) Isabel / she liked him (a lot)

(d) C

[4]

Q11. F, E, G, B (in any order)

[4]

Q12. (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) B

[4]

Q13. (a) J (b) J (c) J + S (d) S

[4]

Q14. (a) S (b) R (c) C (d) S [4]

Q15. (a) B (b) A (c) B [3]

Q16. (a) D (b) B (c) A (d) C

(e) D (f) A

[6]

Q17. (a) A (b) C (c) B [3]

Q18. (a) F (b) A (c) A + F (d) A [4]

Q19. (a) Silver / 25th (wedding) anniversary 25 years of marriage

Rejec: Wedding anniversary

(b) She was (the only) single person / she wasn’t married

Reject: References to not having ‘partner’/She was on her own/ References to ‘divorce’.

(c) Share / buy an apartment / house with boyfriend Live / get / move in / out with her boyfriend

Reject: Sharing a flat /Partner for boyfriend

(d) (Eleonor and her boyfriend) having children / family before getting married [4]

Q20. (a) A (b) B (c) A

[3]

Q21. (a) BOTH PARTS REQUIRED

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Reject:

When Activity

Weekends + walking in the country(side) / field(s)

(b) BOTH PARTS REQUIRED

Reject:

When Activity

Evenings / afternoons / nights + playing cards

1

[2]

Q22. (a) Marta (b) Nieves (c) Sergio [3]

Q23. Giving personal details; Accept: Careful whom you chat to

Q24. B [1]

Q25. (a) In any order: D, B, A

(b) In any order: A, C

[5]

Q26. (a) Not having to share it / it’s her own Reject: it’s easy to use

(b) Any one of

Less slow / fast(er)

It’s not as slow

Reject:

When Activity

Weekends + Spending time in / going to the country(side) / field(s)

When Activity

Evenings / afternoons / nights + Cards on its own

Later All references to letters

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memories

It takes up more space (implying size of machine)

(c)

Reject:

messages

blogs

(d)

Reject:

web page

web site

use the web [4]

Q27. (a) Young / grandchildren / pupils taught the old / grandparents

(b) Showed / looked for / downloaded photos of (the town) where they were born

(c) Controlling the mouse

(d) Getting old people / grandparents to lose their fear of new technology

(e) They / grandparents / old people wanted (their family to get them) a computer

(f) Spending / he spent time with his grandson [6]

Q28.(a) Any one of: They were great / He came back from them yesterday Reject: Good

(b) By mobile (phone) messages / text(ing) Reject: By (mobile) phone

(c) Any two of: School is starting on Monday / He has to go to visit his grandparents

Only a weekend of holiday left

(d) Celebrating his / a friend’s birthday Reject: Celebrating his birthday [5]

Q29. (a) Any one of

Online banking / Accessing his bank account Reject: Accessing his bank

Any activity to do with on line banking eg checking / seeing / using + bank account / bank balance / bank details

AND Any one of: E-mailing / Any activity to do with e-mailing eg Opening / checking / sending / seeing + e-mails

Reject: Open an e-mail account

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NBIf candidates use the same verb for both activities award 2 marks

(b) He made / stored / kept / recorded / had a list (them) on his / the computer / laptop

Accept the verbs in the present tense

(c) He doesn’t know / can’t find / doesn’t have where he wrote his password / the one for the computer

Reject: He doesn’t know where to write the password for the computer

He doesn’t know where he wrote them

He can’t remember his password [4]

Q30. (a) Any one of

They were great / He came back from them yesterday

Reject: Good

(b) By mobile (phone) messages / text(ing)

Reject: By (mobile) phone

(c) Celebrating his / a friend’s birthday

Reject: Celebrating his birthday [3]

Q31.

(a) Any order: B,C, F

(b) B

(c) Do other / different hobby / pastime Reject: Spend less time on the internet

Or Spend more time with friends / companions Reject: Go out more

[5]

Q32.(a) Learn / understand songs in English

(b) C [2]

Q33. (a) Simón (b) Juan (c) Selma [3]

Q34. Avoid organizing a meeting with people you don’t know (from chat rooms) Reject: Don’t talk to strangers

Be careful trusting / don’t trust what people tell you [2]

Q35. In any order: C, D, E [3]

Q36. (a) F (b) D (c) C [3]

Q37. N [1]

Q38. (a) B (b) C (c) A [3]

Q39. (a) Sofía (b) Manolo (c) Andrea [3]

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Q40. (a) W (b) B (c) S (d) B [4]

Q41. In any order : D, E [2]

Q42. (a) E (b) C (c) A (d) D [4]

Q43.(a) Cinema(s) / film(s) / movie(s); Reject: videos

(b) Sport(s)

(c) Money; Reject: buying

(d) Health Reject: Healthy eating

[4]

Q44. (a) C (b) A (c) B

[3]

Q45. (a) E (b) M + E (c) E (d) M [4]

Q46. (a) Javier (b) Fernando (c) Marta [3]

Q47. In any order: B, E, D [3]

Q48.In any order: A, B, F [3]

Q49.(a) A (b) C (c) C (d) B [4]

Q50. (a) C (b) B (c) B [3]

Q51.(a) F (b) R (c) R (d) F+R

Q52. (a) E (b) B (c) F (d) D [5]

Q53. (a) A (b) In any order: A, B (c) N (d) B

Q54.(a) DVDs + Any one of: He can comment on the film while he watches it (with his friends); The cinema (only) has one screen ; There are too many cartoons on at his / the cinema

Reject: The cinema has a screen

(b) Shopping centre + Any one of : He likes to try clothes on (before he buys them)

You can get refunds ; You can’t get refunds at the market ; You can’t try clothes on in the market ; He can try things on

(c) Outdoor pool + Any one of : It’s got a better atmosphere ; The people who go there are better behave; It’s dirty by the river ; People throw rubbish in the river ; People listen to their music loudly at the river ;

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It’s noisy by the river ; They play loud music at the river

[3]

Q55. In any order: Juan, Amanda, Álvaro [3]

Q56. (a) E (b) A (c) B

Q57.(a) Nerea (b) Jaime (c) Berta (d) José (accept without accent) [4]

Q58. (a) N (b) P + N (c) P (d) N [4]

Q59. (a) P (b) P + N (c) N (d) P [4]

Q60.(a) C (b) E (c) B (d) D [4]

Q61. (a) Reads/reading, Writing, Reading and writing, Reading/writing

(b) Shopping, Spending money/wages, Earning lots of money

(c) Cooks/cooking, Preparing ‘things’, Preparing food/(fresh)vegetables

Preparing specific things that are not vegetables eg salads/strawberries/fruit [3]

Q62. (a) (To) be (in contact) with nature

Reject: Nature reserve, Environment

(b) The view(s)

Reject The sights

(c) Admire / look at the lake

Reject Go to the lake

(d) Try / eat / test / have cake(s)

Reject: Buy / get cake, Pastries, Sweets, Deserts

(e) It’s undulating / It goes up and down / there is a lot of up and down

Reject: The terrain, It’s hilly, The hills [5]

Q63. F E A (in any order) [3]

Q64.(a) P (1) (b) P + N (1) (c) N (1) [3]

Q65. (a) C (b) A (c) E [3]

Q66. (a) P+N (b) P (c) N (d) P+N [3]

Q67. (a) B + You can work on the train / there is too much waiting around if you go by plane

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(b) Any two of : More frequent service / Downloading tickets on your mobile / Put more trains on [3]

Q68. (a) In any order D, A

(b) B [3]

Q69. (a) She likes the people best / more

Reject she likes the people / she prefers the people

(b) It needs a (swimming) pool / there is no (swimming) pool

Reject they need a new (swimming) pool

(c) She worries (about it) sometimes

Reject she worries about it (a little) [3]

Q70. He likes it / I like it Reject: I like / he likes him [1]

Q71. Any order B D F [3]

Q72. (a) 10 (1) (b) 6 (1) (c) 25 (1) [3]

Q73.(a) A + B (b) A (c) B (d) A + B1 [4]

Q74.a. B / b. D / c. C / d. E [4]

Q75. (a) C (1) (b) B (1) (c) A (1) [3]

Q76. (a) week

(b) Any two of – flight/ excursions/ food

Reject: Excursiones (Spanish word) [3]

Q77. (a) 11 years / since she was 4

Reject:eleven/ Since she was 11

(b) It’s her own / she doesn’t have to share it

Reject: She’s the only person allowed in it/ She owns the room

(c) When (football) matches / games are on / taking place

When something is on at the stadium

Reject: /‘matches’ on its own/ Anything specific other than a match eg parties / concerts / fiestas at the stadium [3]

Q78.(a)

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Reject: Damaging your nervous system

Losing self control

Putting yourself at risk

Any of the above even if they are with the correct answer

(b) Any one of: (They) fight / fighting ; (They) smell (badly) ; Bad breath

Reject: Aggressive / violent/ rude

Little interest

They are less interesting

(c) You can have different opinions and still be friends

NB The differences of opinion must have no effect on the friendship

Reject: You can have different opinions

You can have different interests and still be friends [3]

Q79.C [1]

Q80.In any order BCF [3]

Q81.In any order CEF [3]

Q82. (a) (Spanish) teacher / teaches Spanish

(b) Any one of

Unemployed/can’t get a job Reject: He/she hasn’t done anything

He/she (has gone to) live(s) with his sister

He/she drinks too much

Reject:

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(c) (Head) cook / chef Reject: Chief, Chief, Cooker, Working in a kitchen

(d) In any order C E [5]

Q83. (a) C (b) D (c) A (d) F [4]

Q84. (a) Students getting drunk

(b) Alcohol is not allowed

Accept: Ban alcohol

(c) Because they don’t want (alcohol/getting drunk) it to spoil the activity/exchange/visit [3]

Q85. C [1]

Q86. In any order

Deliver / take / distribute / give out hot / warm meal(s) / lunch(es) / food(s) to (support / help) old people / the elderly.

Reject: Verbs which imply cooking or preparing the food. Reject older people

All 3 elements required.

Organise

Reject: Do

Charity / benefit concerts to / for (help) flood victims

Reject: Charity events / fund raisers

All 3 elements required.

Collect / get / gather / sort out / find

Reject: Verbs which imply sending / donating / recycling

School / educational material / equipment to / for (send to) Third World countries

Reject: References to poor countries.

All 3 elements required. [3]

Q87.(a) Hot / warm shower

(b) Healthy food / meal / lunch / dinner / eating Reject: Healthy breakfast Good food

(c) Clean bed (sheets Reject: Clean the bed [3]

Q88.(a) A red flower

(b) B (c) C (d) C

[4]

Q89. (a) Latin America/South America / Latinoamérica

(b) Any one of: (In) clothes and shoe factories/ (In) clothes and shoe shops (in China)/ (In) China /(In) clothes factories/(In) sweatshops/(In) shoe factories

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(c) (Good/proper/better) education / Finish their education 3]

Q90. (a) D (b) B (c) E

Q91.(a) Poverty / Poverty in the cities

(b) Quiz/quizzes/competition(s)/contest(s)/game shows, Concerts/races

(c) Hardworking/(good) worker [3]

Q92. (a) A (b) C (c) B [3]

Q93.

+ It/Women improves /affect(s) /effect(s) the family health

(both parts needed for the mark)

Because they look after the family

Reject: B on its own. ‘Women improve family’s health’ on its own. [1]

Q94. A, C (any order) [2]

Q95.In any order

Decide that you are going to avoid the temptation to take drugs / Decide not to take drugs

Reject: Decide whether / if you are going to take drugs …

not take drugs

Plan how you are going to react / respond if anyone offers you drugs

Explain your decision to your friend(s) so that they can

[3]

Q96.(a) B (b) D (c) A [3]

Q97. (a) Any one of (Only) drink if you are thirsty / dehydrated; You do not have to drink 2 litres a day (any more); You don’t have to drink as much as they used to say / every day

(b) Traffic jam(s) / Stuck / queuing / waiting in traffic Reject: Being in bad traffic

(c) Any one of: (It is linked to the) prevention of / prevents some illnesses / Is no longer considered bad for your health Reject: It prevents illnesses [3]

Q98.Any three of : Don’t take drugs ; Don’t smoke ;Eat healthily ;Keep fit ; Don’t sun bathe; Sleep 8 hours

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[3]

Q99. (a) I (b) I (c) S (d) D [4]

Q100. (a) D (b) A (c) E [3]

Q101.(a) A (b) A (c) B [3]

Q102. Any four in any order: Eat (more) fruit; Reject: fruit / Drink (more) water; Reject: water / Do / take part in / take up / play sport; Reject: sport / references to exercise without the notion of sport / Sleep 8 hours; Reject: sleep / (Go for a) walk [4]

Q103. a) (She) had her last cigarette 2 months ago/(she) smoked until 2 months ago / (She) stopped smoking 2 months ago

She smoked 2 months ago

(b) (She) sometimes/occasionally/now and again eats fast food/junk food

Often

Always

References to specific occasions eg Wednesdays/once a fortnight.

(c) (She) needs to lose a bit of/a little/some weight

(She) needs to lose weight

(She) wants to lose a bit of weight

(She) thinks she is overweight. [3]

Q104.(a) Organise / arrange

private / individual teaching / tuition / education / classes / lessons for the patients / the sick

(b) Book / reserve

Reject: Familiar room(s)

family

Reject: Homes for room(s)

room(s)

Reject: Relative room(s) for (the) parents

(c) Ask for / request Emotional support for (the) relatives / relations / families

Reject

References to parents [3]

Q105. (a) Follow/have/eat a good/healthy/balanced diet / All references to a better diet / Anything that implies going on a diet

Any answers without a verb

(b) Prepare/cook/make healthy dish(es)/meal(s) / Prepare good meals/dishes / Plates / References to diet(s) / References to specific meals eg lunches/dinners

(c) Change bad habits / Change habits [3]

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Q106. (a) D (b) A (c) C [3]

Q107. (a) 400 (b) 60 (c) 200 [3]

Q108. (a) Nurse (b) Cleans (the house)

(c) 1.They have no car

2. They recycle everything, Accept: Tidies the house, Reject: She’s a cleaner [4]

Q109.B [1]

Q110.(a) Kills fish / Reject:

(b)

Reject: Contamens, Contamins , Contamions

(c)

Reject: Fumes , Smoke , Fog , Catch fire [3]

Q111.Any two of: Separate (the) rubbish / Buy organic products Reject: Eat/use organic products

Use boxes / Don’t use plastic bags Reject: Don’t use plastic

No plastic bags [2]

Q112. (a) A (b) C (c) B [3]

Q113. In any order: E; A; C; D [4]

Q114. Any order: A; B; F [3]

Q115. (a) B (b) C (c) E [3]

Q116. (a) (They are) the biggest / main threat / problem / menace to the countryside

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Reject: Big threat (no mention of countryside

(b) Don’t throw away glass (containers) / glass bottles

Reject: Glass / bottles on own vases

Take your rubbish home / away

(c) One of: Ice (in South Pole) decreasing / reducing melting or Animals dying (of hunger).

(d) Don’t use too much heating

(e) Drought / lack of rain [6]

Q117. E, C, D (any order) [3]

Q118. (a) A (b) D (c) F (d) G [4]

Q119. a) Pablo (b) Rocío (c) Juan [3]

Q120.(a) To avoid sunstroke

(b) Passport. Reject: Pasaporte (Spanish word)

(c) Photos (of the family)

(d) To write new words in Accept: vocabulary [4]

Q121. (a) The welcome from the (Spanish) family

(b) Yes + because she wants to go to her parents’ wedding anniversary

Accept: Yes + because she wants to see all her family

(c) B Accept: Yes + she is going to have a good time at her parents’ wedding anniversary party

(d) Yes+ there are still lots of things he hasn’t seen

Accept: Yes + having a bad experience is not a good reason for not going back to a place

(e) Positive/in favour/they like them [5]

Q122. In any order:D; F; H; A [4]

Q123. (a) B (b) C (c) B [3]

Q124. (a) N (b) P + N (c) P (d) P [4]

Q125. (a) (Was) not very varied / not much variety Reject: A bit varied

(b) It never rained

(c) (Was) quite easy to understand Reject:Easy , Very easy, Quite easy to learn [3]

Q126.(a) (What is) science fiction (today) will be a (true) possibility (tomorrow / in the future)

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Reject: Anything to do with going to other planets / Science fiction mornings

(b) To experience zero gravity / lack of gravity

Reject: Lack of gravity on its own / To experience less gravity

(c) Going / a trip to the bottom of the ocean by boat / in a submarine

Reject: Go underwater in a boat [3]

Q127. (a) No animals (allowed)

(b) What time I am / you are / they are going to arrive [2]

Q128. Beach Reject: Playa [1]

Q129. (a) P (b) P + N (c) N (d) N [4]

Q130.(a) A (b) F (c) B (d) D [4]

Q131. (a) Pretty / nice (b) fish (c) car [3]

Q132. (a) C (b) C [2]

Q133. (a) P + N (b) P (c) N (d) N [4]

Q134. (a) Hotel(s) because it / they is / are comfortable / Hotel because camping is not as comfortable

(b) Train because it is relaxing / it’s not stressful./ Train because flying / airports is / are stressful Reject: tren

(c) Swim(ming) because it is safer / healthy / good for you/ Swim(ming) because sunbathing is unhealthy / dangerous / bad for you Reject: safe [3]

Q135.B [1]

Q136. (a) In any order: B; D

(b) Keep(ing) } Fit / shape / healthy on its own. Maintain(ing) } fit / (in) shape

Keep(ing) / stay(ing) healthy. Stay(ing) }

Reject references to ‘form’, ‘figure’ and ‘weight’ unless linked to ‘fit’.

Cook because she has to keep fit.

Accept references to 'healthy' only if they come with 'fit' or 'in shape. 3]

Q137.(a) Grey (b) Green (c) Brown [3]

Q138. In any order: B; E; F [3]

Q140. (a) D (b) C (c) F (d) A [4]

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Q141. (a) B (b) C (c) B (d) C 4]

Q142. (a) (Learning/teaching) Spanish Reject: Spanish literature; Learning a language

(b) Foreign Students / Immigrants/ People who want to learn Spanish Reject: Language students

(c) Increase in number of /more students who don’t (know how to) speak Spanish Reject: A lot of/more foreign students [3]

Q143. P [1]

Q145. (a)

Reject: ,Interesting lessons, They are very interesting

(b) (Have) excellent behaviour / Behave very well / Very well behaved

(c)

(Has) too many rules Reject: The rules are less necessary; Less rules [3]

Q146. In any order: F; E; C [3]

Q147.(a) Carmen (b) Olga (c) Marta [3]

Q148. (a) B (b) A (c) B [3]

Q149. (a) L (b) L + M (c) L (d) M [4]

Q150. (a) C + P (b) C (c) P (d) P [4]

Q151. (a) D (b) F (c) B (d) E [4]

Q152. (a) C (b) A (c) A (d) B [4]

Q153. (1) Sleep 8 hours to recharge batteries/energy(levels) / Sleep 8 hours to recuperate / refresh / ‘Brains/minds/body’ as alternatives for ‘batteries’

(2) Create/make/get a quiet/calm/relaxing atmosphere/environment/place/area to help preparation/revision / ‘Find/sit in/study/work in/go to’ as alternatives for ‘create’

(3) Write detailed/relevant/all notes/(bullet) points/details to learn/remember information /‘Understand’ as an alternative for ‘learn’ [3]

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Q154.(a) Chew gum / help conversation

Accept help concentration in first box if second box is left blank or contains an answer which does not contradict.

(b) wear trainers / not wear uniform / wear own clothes / feel/be comfortable

Accept feel / be comfortable in first box if second box is left blank or contains an answer which does not contradict. [4]

Q155. A, E, D (in any order) [3]

Q156. (a) C (b) B [2]

Q157.(a) Expensive/dear food/lunch/the price of the food/lunch; Food. The canteen is expensive; The food is delicious/nutritious but expensive. The food is delicious/nutritious and expensive

(b) Strict rules/the rules are (too) strict; Rules. The classes are good/fun but the rules are strict. The classes are good/fun and the rules are strict

(c) Old(fashioned)/outdated library; Library; The books are old. The facilities are modern but the library is old

The facilities are modern and the library is old. References to the reading material rather than the building being old

(d) Difficult/hard homework; (Too much) homework. The teachers are intelligent/nice but the homework is difficult

The teachers are intelligent/nice and the homework is difficult [4]

Q158. (a) B (b) A (c) c

[3]

Q159. (a) B (b) D (c) E

[3]

Q160. A, B, D (in any order) [3]

Q161. A, D (in any order) [2]

Q162. (a) B (b) A (c) C

[3] Q163. (a) Felipe (b) Belen (c) Olga

[3]

Q164.(a) D (b) A [2]

Q165. B, C, F (in any order) [3]

Q166. (a) D (b) A (c) F [3]

Q167. (a) good salary (b) Free flights (c) Flexible hours (d) free mornings [4]

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Q168. A, D, E (in any order) [3]

Q169. (a) 32 (b) 17 (c) 80 [3]

Q170. P [1]

Q171.(a) A+F (b) F (c) A+F (d) A [4]

Q172. (a) chicken (b) oranges (c) water (d) ice cream [4]

Q173. B, C, E (in any order) [3]

Q174. (a) E (b) A (c) C (d) P [4]

Q175. B, D, E (in any order) [3]

Q176.C [1]

Q177. (a) B (b) F (c)A (d)E [4]