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AVALUACIÓ DE QUART D’ESO

COMPETÈNCIA COMUNICATIVA LINGÜÍSTICA:

LLENGUA ESTRANGERA - ANGLÈS

MODELS DE PROVA ORIENTATIUS (Departament Ensenyament 27.06.2011)

MODELS DE PROVA ORIENTATIUS (Departament Llengües Estrangeres SIN Pla Marcell Gener 2012)

El tipus de prova i d‟ítems són semblants als de la prova definitiva, però no hi ha una correspondència exacta entre els models proposats i la prova definitiva. A la prova definitiva hi haurà: - dos textos orals amb preguntes de resposta tancada, que mesuraran la comprensió oral en dos apartats: a) obtenció d‟informació i b) interpretació - dos textos escrits de tipologia diversa amb preguntes de resposta

tancada, que mesuraran la comprensió lectora en dos apartats: obtenció

d‟informació i b) interpretació

- dues redaccions breus

Laia Martin Borobia 4tC

English Language Jesús Cerdà

13/02/2012

READING COMPREHENSION: TEXT 1

Read this text carefully and answer the questions.

Fifty years of television

My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course it was black and

white. She said she only watched it in the evenings, when all the family sat together in the living room. She doesn't remember ever

watching it in the morning or early afternoon. Remote controls did not exist and there were only two channels. So whenever they

wanted to change the channel they had to get up and press the button on the television set. What a nuisance!

When I was young we had only about 4 or 5 different channels. I think they were channels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. My bothers and sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to watch. But we usually enjoyed the same shows.

Nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on TV. I can't believe it! There are channels with only old movies, and channels with only cooking, and channels with only fishing. It's amazing! There is a channel for everything. I wonder how much my brothers and sisters and I would fight if we had hundreds of channels when we were children. Of course we had only one television set. These days I notice families with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes. I guess it stops people from arguing over which channel to choose from.

Adapted from http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan30.htm

1. The text is about… a) how TV has become part of our daily life. b) the history of an invention. c) the changes TV has undergone in 50 years.

2. What was a nuisance? a) Having only a black and white TV. b) Having to get up to change the channel. c) Having no TV in the mornings or early afternoons.

3. According to the text most people can enjoy TV today because … a) everyone can have a choice . b) there is colour TV. c) it is a great entertainment.

4. A remote control is something used to… a) switch on the TV at home from the office. b) control the TV set from a distance . c) keep the TV set clean.

5. When the author says “It’s amazing” he means he can’t believe… a) the level of perfection of TV. b) the number of TV channels today . c) how many movies TV is offering us.

6. Which is the correct order of the following facts in the text? The author The author tells The author writes The author thinks about TV us about his about his childhood remembers that

channels mother’s days and adolescence when he was a child

nowadays there was only one

TV set in his house

A B C D

a) B – C – A – D. b) A – D – C – B. c) C – D – B – A.

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Welcome to Vancouver!

If you are here on business, to visit friends, or to enjoy the city’s

natural wonders and sights, anytime is a wonderful time to visit

Vancouver, a city set between the Strait of Georgia and the North

Shore mountains.

You’ll soon find that Vancouver is alive with energy, day and

night, with outdoor activities always available at the city’s best-

known entertainment and shopping zones.

Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city, after Toronto and

Montreal. It is also home to almost a fourth of the ancient

temperate rain forests left in the world. Surrounded by its natural

beauty and mild year-round climate, Vancouverites have a

healthy, outdoor life-style. Events: If you are here just for one

night or you plan to stay for an extended visit, Vancouver offers a

multitude of events to make your stay memorable. Take

advantage of our extensive performing arts events, visit any of

Greater Vancouver’s green parks or tour the city’s museums and

art galleries.

Attractions: The most famous downtown hotels are Gastown, and

Yaletown, you can also take a five-minute boat ride from the end

of Thurlow Street to the market at Granville Island.

Shopping: Shopping in Vancouver is fabulous. Robson Street, also

the best place to eat, is a must, with the main shopping area

starting at Burrand Street and going west towards Stanley Park.

This area is home to many of the world’s most famous designers.

Throughout the downtown area you will find kitchen shops,

bookstores and fashion stores. (249 words)

Adapted from: http://www.wikipedia.com

1. What is the best time to visit Vancouver? a) Summer. b) The whole year. c) Winter.

2. The geographical situation of Vancouver is explained in the… a) first paragraph. b) second paragraph.

c) third paragraph.

3. “Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city after Toronto and Montreal” means that… a) Toronto and Montreal are larger than Vancouver.

b) Vancouver is larger than Toronto and Montreal.

c) Toronto and Montreal are as large as Vancouver.

4. A “mild climate” is one in which… a) the temperature is pleasant. b) winters are cold and summers are hot. c) it rains very often.

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5. “Vancouverites” are people who…

a) often go to Vancouver. b) are from Vancouver. c) like Vancouver.

6. Which are the two most famous downtown hotels:

Gastown and Yaletown 7. How long is the boat ride from Thurlow Street to the market at Granville Island? a) Less than five minutes. b) More than five minutes. c) Only five minutes.

8. This text is from…

a) a geography book.

b) a tourist leaflet.

c) an online encyclopedia.

9. The objective of this text is… a) to inform people about Vancouver. b) to describe the geographical situation of Vancouver. c) to advertise about shopping in Vancouver.



The Yeti: Myth or Reality?

The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is a monster who lives in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, India and Tibet. People have believed in the Yeti for thousands of years and it is part of the Himalayan history and mythology.

The first person who saw the Yeti was a German photographer in

1925, but many Nepalese people affirm having seen the Yeti as

well. Mountaineers also say having seen large footprints in the

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snow. In 1970, British mountaineer Don Whillans announced to

have seen a strange creature when climbing Annapurna.

According to Whillans, he heard some strange screams. His Sherpa

guide believed to be a Yeti's call. That night, he saw a dark shape

moving near his camp. The next day, he observed some human-

like footprints in the snow, and that evening, viewed with

binoculars a creature that was searching for food not far from his

camp. However, expeditions to find the Yeti have failed, perhaps

because of the difficult weather conditions in the Himalayas, thus

there is no scientific evidence about its existence. The Nepalese describe the Yeti as a nocturnal creature, which kills animals, but which is not necessarily dangerous to humans. It is approximately 1’82m tall, has human characteristics, and is covered with short brown hair and has white spots on his chest. He has a broad face, a large mouth and long teeth. His arms are very long and reach almost to his knees. It stands up when it attacks. When Tibetans are asked what animal looks like the Yeti, they choose the orangutan.

The idea of an ancient species surviving for millions of years hidden from humans is difficult to believe but fascinating as shown by other existing myths such as the Loch Ness monster or the Coelacanth fish. However, if the Yeti does exist and wants to remain unknown to us, the frozen landscape of the Himalayas is one of the safest places for him to be.

Adapted from: http://fun.familyeducation.com/hobbies-and-interests/mythology/35246.html#ixzz1NqUZZoOc and

http://www.wikipedia.com

1. Who was the first person who claimed to have seen the Yeti?

A German photographer

2. The mountaineer Don Whillans is... a) German. b) British. c) Nepalese.

3. Don Whillans... a) took a photograph of the Yeti b) saw the footprints of his Sherpa guide in the snow. c) found footprints in the snow and saw a strange creature

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4. Most of the characteristics of the Yeti are described in the…

a) second paragraph. b) third paragraph. c) last paragraph.

5. How tall is the Yeti?

It is 1’82 metres

6. According to the text the Yeti is... a) a human being capable of surviving in frozen landscapes. b) a tiny, cute pet which lives in cold places. c) a big creature not always dangerous to humans.

7. The Abominable Snowman looks like... a) an orangutan. b) the Loch Ness monster. c) the Coleacanth fish.

8. True or false? The Yeti...

True False

a) can scream X

b) has his chest covered with long white hair X

c) has no teeth X

d) has small feet X

e) is dangerous to animals X

9. The frozen landscape is ideal for the Yeti because...

a) he can attack the mountaineer’s camps very easily.

b) the weather conditions make it easy for him to hide

himself.

c) if he gets lost he can get home by following his

footprints in the snow.

10. The text... a) gives evidence of the existence of the Yeti. b) proves the non existence of the Yeti. c) explains that the Yeti’s existence cannot be confirmed.

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A. Read the text quickly and answer the questions.

1. How many musical instruments can you see at the Horniman

Museum? You can see 1600 musical instruments there.

2. How many seats are in the Little Angel Theatre? There are 100

seats.

3. How many animals can you see at Mudchute Park and Farm?

You can see 200 animals.

Free time activities in London.

What is there to do in London for kids in their free time? Time out – a

weekly magazine which gives information about what is on London –

presents five ideas.

Mile End Climbing Wall

This is a specially prepared wall for climbing - a good, safe place to

start climbing as a hobby. At the weekend there are climbing lessons

for beginners. Classes are for children between the ages of 8 and 16.

Birthday parties and other special events are held here too.

Little Angel Theatre

This is a tiny puppet theatre which puts on puppet shows by visiting

companies. Inside the theatre there are 100 seats and a workshop

where puppets are made. On Saturdays there is a puppet club, with a

workshop and a chance to invent a puppet show.

Horniman Museum

This anthropological museum has a natural history gallery with

stuffed animals from all over the world and an aquarium where you

can see creatures from British ponds as well as exotic fish, including

an amazing fish with four eyes. There is section with 1,600 musical

instruments, and visitors are allowed to play some of them. There is

also a nature trail for kids, which includes a visit to a beehive.

B. Read the text again and circle the correct word in these sentences.

1. ‘Time out’ comes out once a week / month.

2. There is a display of living / dead animals at the Horniman Museum.

3. The nature trail is for adults / children.

4. Children can do / watch toy making at the V & A Museum.

5. At the Little Angel Theatre children are able to act in / write a puppet show.

6. At Mile End Climbing Wall there are classes for people who know / don’t

know how to climb.

7. Mudchute Park and Farm is near / in London.

8. You have to / don’t have to pay to get into Mudchute Park and Farm.

Mudchute Park and Farm

This is a farm in the middle of London, situated on the Isle of Dogs

near the Canary Wharf. There are over 200 animals to see, as well as

areas growing vegetables and other plants. There are educational

projects for children and an excellent place to eat called the

Mudchute Kitchen Café. Admission is free.

V&A Museum of Childhood

This is one of the biggest collections in the world of children‟s toys,

doll‟s houses, games and costumes. There are hands-on activities for

kids, with toy making and toy repair workshops. There are special

events at weekends and school holidays.

READING OBSERVATION: TEXT 5 A. Read the text about a healthy diet. Highlight the words your

teacher says.

1. People with a healthy diet eat a balance of ….

2. People with a healthy diet eat very little ….

A healthy diet

As the rhyme says, „Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat‟.

Whether we eat a goose for Christmas dinner or any other traditional

dish, what‟s clear is that we‟ll probably eat far more than we need to eat

over the festive season. And no Christmas is complete without sweets,

pastries, cakes, chocolates and other less-than-healthy treats. But

Christmas is traditionally a time of excesses. If we keep to a healthy diet

the rest of the year, we can break a few rules at Christmas. So, what is a

healthy diet?

For a healthy diet it is important to follow certain guidelines.

Eat at least three meals a day.

Eat a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and

fats.

Don‟t eat too many fatty foods, junk food, processed foods and

sugary snacks.

Breakfast

„It‟s the most important meal of the day‟ you often hear people say. And

it is probably true. You need energy to start the day so a bowl of cereals

and a glass of fruit juice or toast and jam and a glass of milk is ideal.

Lunch at school

If you have lunch in the school canteen, choose something rich in protein

(like meat, chicken, fish, eggs or beans) and one starchy food (bread,

potatoes rice or pasta). Add a portion of salad or vegetables and for

dessert eat fruit or yoghurt.

Snacks

If you get hungry between meals, avoid crisps, chocolate and sugary

cakes and biscuits. These are bad for your health because they contain

lots of fats and sugar but very few vitamins and minerals. Instead, eat

fruit, homemade biscuits or healthy sandwiches.

Drinks

Don‟t drink too many soft drinks like cola or fizzy orange. These drinks

contain lots of sugar and artificial flavouring and colouring. Instead mix

fruit juice with sparkling water or make your own fruit milkshakes and

smoothies.

B. Read the text again and circle the correct words.

1. A goose is/isn’t a traditional Christmas dish.

2. People traditionally eat not enough/more at Christmas.

3. We should eat only/at least three meals a day.

4. It is/isn’t possible to eat a healthy school lunch.

5. Crisps are healthy/unhealthy.

6. Fruit juice/A fizzy drink contains lots of artificial flavouring.


1. Look at these words. Use a dictionary to look up any words

you don’t know.

athletic sports – Olympic Games

chariot races (carrera de caruatjes) – public baths

jousting - tournaments

bandstand – steam-powered roundabouts

2. Match each of the words and expressions above to one of

these four eras in history:

Ancient Greece – athletic sports and Olympic Games

Roman Times – chariot races and public baths

The Middle Ages – jousting and tournaments

Victorian Britain – bandstand and steam-powered roundabouts

3. Now quickly read the texts. Find the words and check your

answers.

The History of Leisure

4. Answer these questions about the text.

a) Which three texts mention animals? What animals are mentioned?

In texts B, D and C. Are mentioned horses, dogs, bears, monkeys and

zoo animals.

b) Which three texts mention sports? Which sports are mentioned?

In texts A, B and C. Are mentioned Olympic Games, chariot races,

football, cricket and hunting.

c) Which two texts mention the theatres? What could you see there?

In texts B and D. You could see comedies, tragedies and popular

songs.

d) Which text speaks about technology changing people‟s way of life?

The text which speaks about this is D.

e) Which two texts talk about the lives of different social classes? How

are they different?

In text B, rich people have dinner in their homes with music and

dancing. In text C, poor people played board games and rich people

loved hunting.

f) Which text mentions religion in some way?

In text A.

g) Which are the most violent or cruel leisure activities in all these texts?

The most violent leisure activity is hunting.


1. Complete these sentences with the words in the box.

Then read the text to check your answers.

1. Charles Dickens is a famous writer.

2. Oliver Twist is the name of a book.

3. Ebenezer Scrooge is a character in „A Christmas Carol‟.

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the best known novelists in the world. His novels

about social injustices in the Victorian era have been widely read all over the world, and lots of his stories have been made into plays, films, TV

serials and even musicals. Some of his most famous novels are Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and, perhaps his best known book,

A Christmas Carol (See below).

Facts about Charles Dickens

He was born in Portsmouth in 1812.

When he was 12 years old, his father was put in prison for not paying his

debts. Charles had to work in a factory to help his family survive. This

experience had a profound effect on him, and probably influenced all his later work.

Charles Dickens was responsible for reviving Christmas traditions in the UK and the USA. Christmas had been in decline for hundreds of years, but

Dickens helped to revive customs like the family Christmas dinner, the giving of presents, the sending of Christmas cards and decorating the

Christmas tree. It was his novel A Christmas Carol which had the most profound effect on Victorian society, with its message that Christmas is a

time for people to get together and think about things that really matter, like family and friends.

Oliver Twist Ebenezer Scrooge Charles Dickens

A brief summary of A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who cares nothing for the people around him.

For him, people exist only for the money that can be made from them through exploitation and intimidation. He hates Christmas which he sees as

'a time for finding yourself a year older, and not an hour richer'.

Scrooge is visited, on Christmas Eve, by the ghost of his former partner

Jacob Marley who died seven Christmas Eves ago. Marley, a miser like Scrooge, is suffering the consequences of his miserable life in the afterlife.

He hopes to help Scrooge avoid his fate.

He tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three

spirits. These three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, succeed in showing

Scrooge the error of his ways. He changes his ways immediately and on the next day (Christmas

morning) he sends a Christmas turkey to his poor

clerk, Bob Cratchit, who earns so little that he can‟t afford to buy special food for Christmas.

Scrooge raises Cratchit's salary and promises to help his family, which

includes Bob's crippled son, Tiny Tim. In the end Scrooge became 'as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew'

Adapted from a text at:

http://www.fidnet.com/~dap1955/dickens/christmas.html

2. Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. What did Dickens write about? He wrote about social injustices

in the Victorian era.

2. What is Dickens‟ most famous book? A book called “A Christmas

Carol”

3. What two things happened to Dickens as a child that changed

his life? His father was put in a prison and he had to work to help his

family.

4. How did „A Christmas Carol‟ change society in the UK and the

USA? With this book.

5. What does Scrooge love most? He loves the money.

6. Who is responsible for Scrooge changing his ways? A ghost of

his friend.

http://www.fidnet.com/~dap1955/dickens/christmas.html

EXPRESSIÓ ESCRITA

Write 80-90 words on the following topics:

1. WRITING 1. You will be 17 next week and you want to celebrate it with your friends. Write an invitation telling them where you are

going to meet, what time, what are your plans for that day, what they have to bring, how many people you have invited, etc.

Hello friends!

Next week I will be 17 and I want to celebrate it with all of you. I‟m going to explain you what my idea is. We can meet at the shopping

centre at 4 o‟clock. Is this time okay? My plans are that we can go shopping in the shopping centre and then we can go home and have

dinner. And if you want, we can go on a sleepover! You don‟t have to

bring anything, because my mum will cook an excellent dinner for us! Hope to see you at my party!

Kisses, Laia

2. WRITING 2. Write a short text for a brochure about your town (or a place you know well): explaining, for example, situation, number of people who live there, places to visit, things to do...

I live in a town called Cardedeu. It‟s a beautiful town which is situated 45km from Barcelona. In the last few years, the town has grown very

fast, and now, there are 17,241 people who live there. It‟s not a big town, but there are many beautiful and interesting things to visit. For

example, “la capella de Sant Corneli” is a little church which is downtown, or the many farmhouses which are in the countryside.

Finally, if you want to eat something delicious you have to go to a restaurant called “Torre Rossa”.

Come to Cardedeu and enjoy this small but wonderful town.

3. WRITING 3. Write a piece of news for the school magazine that has surprised you: what happened, where, when, who was involved, etc. Begin like this: That was a fantastic surprise…

That was a fantastic surprise...As every day, we were on our break for

breakfast, but on Thursday, something special was going to happen.

We heard a lot of voices on the other side of the school and we went

there to see what happened, and there was my favourite singer!

At first, I couldn‟t believe it, she couldn‟t be there. It had to be a

dream. But everything was true. She had come because my friends have asked her to come, because that day it was my 16th birthday and

they want something very special for me. Rihanna came to me and sang the birthday song only for me and then my friends and I spent

the day with her.

I think that it was the best day of my life...

4. WRITING 4. You are on holiday with your friends. Write an e-mail or a postcard to your family describing the place where you are and telling them what you are doing there.

Dear family,

I‟m writing to you here from a café situated in the centre of Dubai. We arrived here two days ago and everything is okay. When we were

waiting for a taxi, we felt a little bit scared because anyone there

understood us, but when we were relaxed in the hotel everything was fantastic!

The weather is good and it‟s too hot, but this is not a problem to Liss and me. Yesterday, we visited the beach and the centre of the city. If

you were here you would love the city, it‟s incredible! There are a lot of luxury shops like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin,... And so

many excellent restaurants. This morning the famous “Sail hotel”, it‟s amazing! And now we are in a café, having a delicious cup of tea.

I will write to you as soon as I can, Kisses,

Liss and Laia

5. WRITING 5. You have a new English-speaking penpal. Write an email telling him/her what your favourite sport is and why, where you practise it, when, who with, etc.

Dear Carl,

How are you? I hope everything is going well there. Today, I‟m going to answer the e-mail that you sent to me last week about the sports.

I don‟t like sport very much, but if I had to choose one, I would choose volleyball. I like this sport because I think that is one of the sports that

you can play with your friends anywhere and without any special thing,

you only need a volleyball ball. My friends and I created a team and normally we practise it at the

sport centre or when the weather is good we practise volleyball on the beach. We meet at the sport centre of our town twice a week after the

school and we play volleyball four hours a week. Do you like volleyball? If you ever come here, I will show you this sport

and I will introduce my team to you.

Kisses,

Laia 6. WRITING 6. You work for an international music magazine. Write an article on your favourite band so that the magazine readers get to know this band: band name, origin, type of music, band members, band history, etc.

There are a lot of bands in the world, but I want to talk about my

favourite one. It‟s called Black Eyed Peas and it‟s an American band. It‟s a hip-hop,

R&B and pop band born in 1995 in Los Angeles. They have won a Grammy award six times and they are known by many people. The

band is formed by 4 people; Will.i.am, Fergie, Apl.de.ap and Taboo.

They are famous because they are an innovate band. In 2003 they released their third album “Elephunk”, and with it, they

became one of the best bands in the world. With songs like “Shut up” or “Let‟s get it started” they won some

Grammy awards and their songs were on the first positions of the world lists.

Now, people say they are going to split up, but I hope in the future they sing together again.

7. WRITING 7. Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about one book that you have read lately: title, author, characters, plot and if you would recommend this book or not and why.

Dear Kathy,

I‟m writing to you to explain the last book I have read. During the last month I have been reading a book called “Caída Libre”.

The author who wrote this book is a British woman called Melanie Rose. In this book, a girl called Michaella is the main character. One day, she

goes with the people who works with her on a parachute jump. At first

she is a little bit afraid but when she is on the plane to jump she is excited. But when she finally jumps, something happens and when she

arrives to the ground, the time has gone by 6 years of her life. Her parents, her boyfriend Callum and her daughter Abbey are very

concerned. I recommend this book to you, because I know that you like mystery

and love, and in this book you will find these two things. I‟m going to send you the book with this letter and when you finish it, you can tell

me what you think.

Love,

Laia 8. WRITING 8. You collaborate with an international science magazine and the magazine director has asked you to write an article about the type of diet that people in your country have and whether it is a healthy diet or not.

There are a lot of countries around the world and each one has his own culture, his own language and his own type of diet.

Spain, a European country, has one of the most delicious and healthiest diet. People in this country have an equilibrate diet based on

bread, pasta, salads, meat... The routine here is to have five meals a day. The first when we wake

up, the second at mid-morning, the third at lunchtime, the fourth in the afternoon and the last in the evening.

We always eat the food that we cultivate in our orchards and we look after healthy things. Spain has a healthy diet with very good food for

our bodies.

Come here and enjoy our food.

9. WRITING 9. You work for the Vallès Oriental tourist information centre. Write a text explaining the different free time and leisure activities that tourists can do during their stay in this area. If you are thinking of coming to the region of Vallès Oriental, stop thinking and come! The Vallès Ortiental is a beautiful region of

Catalonia and its capital city is Granollers. Here you will find a lot of different free time and leisure activities to do during your stay here.

We are lucky to have “Els Pirineus”, one of the most famous mountains in Catalonia. In the area you will find a lot of activities to do, some of

the best restaurants in the region and nice hotels. If you don‟t like the

mountains, and you prefer the city, the capital of the region is an interesting place to go shopping and there are a lot of museums. And

finally if you like speed, you have to go to the famous circuit of Montmeló.

Come here and enjoy with you family this spectacular region!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS AND LINKING WORDS

To express personal opinion:

• In my opinion

E.g. In my opinion, that decision was a mistake.

• I think/ I don't think (that)...

E.g. I think that learning a foreign language is essential nowadays.

E.g. I don't think that it is going to work.

• I believe that....

E.g. I believe that everything happens for a reason.

• It is clear to me that....

E.g. It is clear to me that we can and must do more for developing countries.

• As I see it, ...

E.g. As I see it, it is one of the most important pieces of work done this year.

To compare or contrast

• On the one hand............on the other hand......

E.g. On the one hand, I'd like more money, but on the other hand, I'm not prepared to work

the extra hours in order to get it.

• Although

E.g. Although he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.

• However

E.g. I am not interested in painting. However, I will go to the exhibition

• Whereas

E.g. There were four categories before, whereas now there are only two.

• Nevertheless

E.g. Peter didn't study much last year. Nevertheless, he managed to pass all the exams.

To indicate an example

• For example

E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, for example, the flute, the guitar, and the

piano.

• Such as

E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, such as the flute, the guitar, and the piano.

• For instance

E.g. I can play quite a few musical instruments, for instance, the flute, the guitar, and the

piano.

To indicate more information

• First, second, third... finally

E.g. This is our plan: first, we call the hotel and book the rooms; second, you take your

father’s car; third, we meet up at the petrol station next to my house and finally, we escape.

• In addition

E.g. You must complete this essay by 5 p.m. In addition, you must do the exercises on page

47.

• Moreover

E.g. Cheating is dishonest. Moreover, it hinders students from learning.

• Furthermore

E.g. Students should be on time. Furthermore, they must be prepared.

To indicate a cause or reason

• Because

E.g. I am not going to that concert because I don't like that band.

• Because of

E.g. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.

• Due to

E.g. The cancellation was due to the heavy rain.

To indicate a result or an effect

• Therefore

E.g. Sue is not feeling well. Therefore, she will not be here today.

• Consequently

E.g. Tina lost her keys. Consequently, she could not drive home.

To conclude

• To sum up

E.g. To sum up, we can argue that.......

• In conclusion

E.g. In conclusion, living abroad has different advantages.........

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 1

Listen to Sandy inviting Paul for brunch and answer the

questions:

1. Sandy is inviting Paul to have brunch on...

a) Sunday morning.

b) Sunday afternoon. c) Saturday morning.

2. What are Paul and Sandy going to have for brunch?

a) Eggs, pancakes, marmalade and sausages.

b) Eggs, hamburger, fresh fruit and cakes. c) Chicken, sausages, fresh fruit and pancakes.

3. What are “has browns”?

a) fried potatoes.

b) boiled potatoes. c) grilled potatoes.

4. Paul is going to Sandy's house earlier so he can help...

a) setting the table. b) cooking.

c) cutting the bread.

5. Each person will eat...

a) 12 pancakes. b) 4 pancakes.

c) 3 pancakes.

6. Sandy thinks making pancakes is...

a) a lot of work.

b) very easy. c) quite difficult.


Listen to Annie and Ben. They are talking about Ben’s hobby. After listening answer the questions: 1. Ben enjoys painting and...

a) jogging. b) drawing. c) writing. 2. When did he learn to paint? a) When he was a little boy. b) He took art classes at school. c) When he was outdoors. 3. Where does Ben paint? a) In the country. b) In museums. c) In art classes. 4. What does he like to paint? a) Portraits. b) Abstract paintings. c) Landscapes. 5. Ben was in Paris in... a) spring. b) summer. c) autumn.


Long-lost brothers meet by chance

Two brothers who had never met before accidentally found each other. Listen to their story and answer the questions:

1. Where did the two brothers meet? a) in Hawaii. b) in England. c) in New York. 2. When the two brothers met, Joe... a) was working in England. b) was on holiday in New York. c) was living in Hawaii. 3. Joe and Rick... a) had the same father and the same mother. b) had the same father but different mothers. c) had the same mother but different fathers. 4. You have listened to... a) a conversation between Joe and Rick. b) a piece of news. c) the weather forecast.

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 4 – Free Time

A. Listen to this person talking about different kinds of

football. Complete each sentence with a number.

1. The game of rugby was first played in the 1840s. In rugby

league there are 13 players on each side.

2. In rugby union there are 15 players on each side.

3. In the USA 100.000.000 people watch the Super Bowl each

February.

4. In Australia, they play a game of football with 18 players on

each side.

5. In association football there are only 17

rules.

6. A team can usually use 3 substitutes in a

game.

B. Listen again and complete the sentences with a word from

the box.

substitute name rugby catch school

throw

1. The name rugby comes from a school in England.

2. The Super Bowl is the name of the National Football league in

the USA.

3. American football uses a similar ball to a rugby ball.

4. In Gaelic football the players can catch the ball but they can‟t

throw it.

5. If a player is hurt a substitute replaces him.

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 5 – London Underground Listen to Paula talking about a tour of the London Underground. Then decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). 1. Michael had been on a tour of the London Underground T 2. The underground in Paris is older than the London Underground F 3. The first route on the London Underground was six kilometres long T

4. A return ticket on the first London Underground cost three pennies F 5. Michael is going on a boat ride later T

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 6 – A News Report Listen to the news report. Then choose the correct answer. 1. The fire began in.... a) someone's home b) a forest c) a city centre

2. Several firefighters were ill from.... a) the strong wind b) the flames c) the smoke 3. Forest fires often kill young.... a) birds b) rabbits c) deer 4. There are often fires in Los Angeles because... a) it's got a lot of crime b) it's dry there c) it's windy there 5. This fire was probably started by … a) several people b) natural causes c) a teenager

London Underground

Los Angeles Skyline

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 7 – A Radio Interview Listen to the radio interview. Then choose the correct answer. 1. John Christopher is a thief/a victim/an author. 2. Alan Golder chose his victims in jewellery shops/at parties/in famous clubs. 3. He often robbed people when they were eating/were sleeping/were out. 4. Golder was already stealing jewllery at the age of 10/15/21.

5. The police finally arrested Golder in Belgium/Spain/the UK.

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 8 – Santorini Listen to the conversation between Jeff and Anita about Santorini. Then complete the sentences. 1. To visit the volcano, you must go by …................. . 2. The volcano erupted …............... ago. 3. The village of Akrotiri was discovered in …............ . 4. Santorini has got beautiful beaches, with sand of many different …................... . 5. Anita thought that someone ….............. her passport in a club, but she was wrong. ORAL COMPRHENSION: LISTENING 9 Listen to the conversation between Philip and Brenda. Then choose the correct answer. 1. Brenda is going to participate in a competition in... a) her school b) the UK c) the USA 2. The International Science and Engineering Fair is for... a) young scientists b) scientists of all ages c) adults interested in science 3.The participants in the International Fair come from... a) six countries b) 1,500 countries c) 60 countries

4. Brenda wants to meet young people who are interested in … a) her invention b) science c) doing research 5. The first prize in the International Fair is … a) $4 million b) $50,000 c) $75,000

ORAL COMPREHENSION: LISTENING 10 – Vincent van Gogh. Listen to a radio programme about the artist Vincent van Gogh. Then complete the sentences. 1. Vincent van Gogh had many ….............. . 2. We can learn about Vincent van Gogh's life from his ….......... to Theo. 3. Theo often sent Vincent ….............. to help him. 4. Vincent shot himself when he was …........... years old. 5. Vincent painted …............... and portraits of simple people.

Van Gogh's self-

portrait

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