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Bachelor Program in English Language Teaching

English Language and Anglophone Culture 3

Second Exam

201410 POTE

Instructions: Write ALL the answers on the Answer Sheet.

READING
A. Read the following article from a magazine and choose the correct phrase, a) or b), to complete
each sentence. Example: 0 a) after they retired b) after university Answer: a)

Although more than 50% of the worlds population now live

in cities, more and more Londoners are abandoning their
urban lives and getting back to nature.

Our reporter Anna Surtis investigates why.

Selling your house in the city and escaping to a new life in the countryside was always something
people traditionally tended to do 0______, when the attractions of an urban lifestyle became less and
less obvious. 1______, however, many younger people professionals in their thirties and forties
have now decided to do the same thing, and are hoping to find a better quality of life closer to nature.
In fact, recent studies have shown that more than 80% of people in towns and cities 2______, and the
biggest group of people moving to the countryside consist of people between 30 and 40. One
property expert told us, It is now common for people who have reached their early 30s to start
wanting a better quality of life. Theyve had a stressful job for ten years or more, 3______, and now
that they have young families they are looking for somewhere to live which is safer, healthier and
often significantly cheaper. I met one young couple, Kim Turner and Rajesh Patel, 4______ and used
the money to buy a much larger house in the village of Lawsley, 40 miles away. Kim and Rajesh admit
that 5______, but they, and thousands of others like them, have reached a point in their lives where
they have realised that there is more to life than parties and fast living.

(Taken from English Unlimited, Pre-intermediate. Teachers DVD-ROM. Achievement Test 2. Reading)

1. a) Attracted by the excitement of city life

2. a) would rather live a quieter, slower life
3. a) theyve made some money
4. a) who have lived in London for over ten years
5. a) there are things they might miss about the city

b) Exhausted and stressed by city life

b) dont mind the pollution and traffic in cities
b) they have a very relaxed lifestyle
b) who have just sold their flat in central London
b) they dont like parties very much

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B. Aneel posted a message on a website which gives work and career advice to young people.
Read his message and write T if the statements below are true and F if they are false.
Example: There are both good and bad aspects to Aneels job. Answer: T

http://www.yourlife.com
Subject: Time to escape?

The problem I have is that my job is very well paid, but I find it really boring.
I work in computers, as a programmer, and Ive had the job since I left
college when I was 19. I had the chance to go to university then, but I saw
an advert for this job and I thought it sounded perfect for me. Ive always
liked working with computers I got my first one when I was nine years old
and at the age of 19 the money they were offering was too good to
ignore, so I applied for the job and got it.
That was three years ago, so Im 22 now and a bit worried because,
although the money is still great, I really dont want to be in the same job, in
the same office, for the rest of my life! I bought a flat last year, when I was
still enjoying my job, but now I think Id like to do something different.
Money isnt a problem because even after buying my flat Ive still got a lot
of savings, so I was thinking about going away for a few months, perhaps
to South America. I dont want to sell my flat, but I could rent it out to
someone while I was travelling. Has anyone else been in a similar situation
to this? I feel like I need some advice.

(Aneel, Nottingham)
Write T if the statements below are true and F if they are false.
6. Aneel was interested in computers before he got his
job. ________
7. Aneels salary is lower now than it was when he
started.
________
8. Aneel feels differently about his job than he did a

year ago. _______

9. Buying a flat used up most of Aneels savings.
_______
10. Aneel doesnt like the idea of someone else living
in his flat. _______

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USE OF LANGUAGE
GRAMMAR
A. COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
Circle the correct option to complete thesentences. (5 marks)
Example: Learning English is a lot more useful / most useful than learning Latin.

1. Excuse me, where is nearer / the nearest bank?

2. Paris and Rome arent cheap cities but London is
more expensive / the most expensive than both of
them.

3. Ive never met anyone as beautiful / more

beautiful as you.
4. You have to be much more careful / the most
careful riding a motorbike than driving a car.
5. Going there on foot is quicker than driving, but
quicker / the quickest way is by bike.

WILL, MIGHT, MAY

Put the words in brackets in order to complete the sentences.
Example: Economy might improve next year.
(next / might / improve / economy / year)

6. I ____________________. (at / many people / ll / dont think / there / be / the concert)

7. Tomorrow morning we _______________. (have / a meeting / the new design project / about /might)
8. Chris _________________ .(late / wont / very near / he lives / because / here / be)
9. The __________________ .(to have / children / pizzas / want / or hamburgers /will probably)
10. It __________________ .(closed / may / the night / snowed / so / be / during /the roads)
B. REAL CONDITIONALS
Put the words in brackets in the correct place to complete the sentences.
Example: If its cold, you might need a jacket. (need / its / might)
11. If _____________ in the summer, the weather ___________good. (be / we / should / go)
12. If _____________me a pay rise, I___________ another job. (look for / give / my boss / might / doesnt)
13. If _____________seafood, you__________ to try Taberna Pedro. (have / you / want to / like / might)
14. We _______________the train if ____________late. (we / miss / might / arrive)
15. I ____________ a new house if ____________ the lottery. (win / buy / I /will)
C. PASSIVE
Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verb in brackets in present or in past.
Example: Tennis is played on a tennis court. (play)
16. The cathedral _________ at the start of the 14th century. (build)
17. Spanish ________ in many South American countries. (speak)

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18. All the goals _________ during the first half of the match. (score)
19. I read today that more than 2,000 new plants ___________ each year! (discover)
20. Every day the BBC World Service __________to by millions of people around the
world. (listen)
D. PRESENT PERFECT GIVING NEWS
Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the verb in brackets.
Example: Have you heard about Penny?
Shes had / She has had a baby boy. (she / have)
21. I dont think I want dessert. _____________ too much already. (I / eat)
22. Have you seen Antonios watch anywhere? _____________it. (he / lose)
23. Mia just phoned to say _____________ down so shes going to be late. (her car / break)
24. Trevor said he cant play today because ______________ his leg. (he / hurt)
25. ____________ the news? Rich is leaving! (you / hear)
26. Your cars fine now. There was a problem with the gears but ____________ it. (we / fix)
27. Look, ___________ the windows. They look much better now. (Terry / clean)
28. __________? She didnt say goodbye. (Jackie / go)
29. ____________ , Ive got a meeting tonight so Ill be late back. (I / just / remember)
30. ___________ us to a barbecue tonight. Do you fancy going? (Lee and Megs / invite)
VOCABULARY
A. EXTREME ADJECTIVES

B. HOTEL FACILITIES

Write the correct extreme adjective to complete the

conversations. Example:

Put the letters in brackets in order to complete the

sentences.

A: Are you coming to the reception after work?

B: No, sorry. Im really exhausted___. Im going to go straight
home to bed.

Example: Good afternoon. Do you have any__twin__

(nwit) rooms available for tonight, please?

1. A: Are you sure the films at 7.30?

B: Im p_____ , yes. So hurry up!

2. A: Would you like something to eat? You look
hungry.

B: Hungry? Im absolutely s______ !

3. A: Was your boss angry when you told him you
couldnt find the report?

B: Yes, he was f_____ . Not surprisingly!

4. A: What was the weather like in Tunisia? Was it
b______ all the time?
B: No, it wasnt too bad really. It was hot, yes,
but

only in the afternoon.

5. A: How is Gracia doing at school? Are you
pleased
with her progress?
B: To be honest were d_______ . Shes doing

much better than we expected.

6. Id like a ______(slegin) room for two

nights,please. From March 17th.
7. ______ (uldrayn) facilities are available. Ask in
Reception for a list of prices.
8. All our rooms have internet access and air
____________ (dongitniconi).
9. All double rooms have ____ -_____ (teniues)
bathrooms with shower and bath.
10. Guests are welcome to use the hotels _____
___(lhetha bulc) at no extra charge.

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LISTENING
Listen to a conversation between an interviewer in the street and Grant, a member of the public.
Circle the correct answer to each question, a), b) or c).
Example: What is the interviewer doing the survey for?
a) a newspaper
b) a TV programme
c) a magazine

1. Where was Grant born?

a) in Calston
b) in France
c) in another part of England
2. When did Grant move back to Calston?
a) last year
b) a couple of years ago
c) more than three years ago

4. What does Grant think about the idea of banning

cars from the town centre?
a) he doesnt think it will happen
b) he thinks its a bad idea
c) he thinks its a great idea

3. What does Grant say about the level of pollution in

the town?
a) it wont be a problem in the future
b) its not as bad as before
c) he hasnt noticed any change

5. In Grants opinion, what will happen if cars have to

pay to enter Calston town centre?
a) the traffic problems wont disappear
b) people will use buses
c) the streets will be cleaner

(Taken from English Unlimited. Achievement Tests. Audio CD 2. Track 53)

WRITING
Read the email below, from your friend Belinda.
Unfortunately you have something important to do on
May 7th.Write a reply to Belinda, explaining why you
cant go to the party and giving her all your news.
Write 80120 words. Write your e-mail on the back of
your answer sheet

Dont forget to:

- Make your e-mail as meaningful and
interesting as possible.
- Use contents and vocabulary learned in
class.
- Use appropriate linking words and
connectors and adverbs.

Writing evaluation criteria

Yes

Partially

1,6 - 2 pts

0.5 -1,5 pts

No
0 pts.

Spelling, punctuation and word order show accurate language use for the level.
A wide variety of both correct structures and appropriate vocabulary is used.
Learner is able to connect ideas clearly and effectively, using basic linkers and devices
appropriate to the level.
Very few errors in use of structures and vocabulary expected at this level
The text has between 80 and 120 words
(Made by Ingrid Bello)

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Hi there,
I just got my exam results I PASSED!!! I cant believe it! I really
thought
I would fail, so I was amazed when I found out. And to celebrate Im
going to have a party and you have to come! Its on May 7th, which is
a Saturday, at my house. Its my sisters birthday on the 6th, so the
party
is for both of us. Therell be a barbecue in the afternoon, and a disco
with
live music at night.
Anyway, whats new with you? I havent heard from you for a few
weeks
what have you been up to? Write back and tell me, and let me know if
you can come to the party.
SPEAKING
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY:

PROCEDURE
1. Read the following rubric to both learners: First I want to ask you some general questions about
yourselves.
2. Ask questions 13 to Learner A.
3. Ask questions 46 to Learner B.
4. Ask questions 712 to either or both learners, as appropriate.
1. What do you do? Do you work or are you a student?
2. Tell us about your job/course. What do you like and dislike about it?
3. either: Whats the best job you have ever had? Tell us about it.
or: Whats the best course you have ever done? Tell us about it.
4. What kinds of things are you interested in?
5. Tell us about a hobby you have, or a hobby you had when you were a child.
6. What new hobbies would you like to try in the future? Why?
7. What kinds of music do you like listening to?
8. What musical instrument would you love to be able to play?
9. Have you ever been to a music concert? [Tell us about a concert you went to.]
10. Where and when did you meet your best friend?
11. When was the last time you met someone interesting? What happened?
12. What suggestions would you give to someone who wanted to meet new people where you live?

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ROLE-PLAY ACTIVITY:

Your teacher will give your specific instructions for this part of the exam. You will be assessed in
terms of:
Use of language (grammar and vocabulary)
Fluency
Pronunciation and intonation
Ability to establish oral interaction
ROLE PLAY
1: INTERVIEWER
ROLE
PLAY : LEARNER A

.
Organising a class meal
It is the end of your English course and you
want to organise a class meal.
Talk to your partner and decide where you
would like to go. You can use these ideas to
helpyou, or use your own ideas.
the number of people who would come
the kinds of food you like
the sort of restaurant you prefer

ROLE PLAY : LEARNER B

.
Organising a class meal
It is the end of your English course and your
partner wants to organise a class meal.
Talk to your partner and decide where you would
like to go. You can use these ideas to help
you, or use your own ideas.
the number of people who would come
the kinds of food you like
the sort of restaurant you prefer

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English Language and Anglophone Culture 3 Second Exam

Answer Sheet
Students full name:

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READING

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USE OF LANGUAGE
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VOCABULARY

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WRITING
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Mechanics and organization
Paragraph structure
LISTENING

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Grammar
Vocabulary
Communicative function

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English Language and Anglophone Culture 3 Second Exam

Answer Key
TOTAL:
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10

READING
1
2
3
4
5

Part A
B) Exhausted and stressed by city life
A) would rather live a quieter, slower life
A) theyve made some money
B) who have just sold their flat in central London
A) there are things they might miss about the city

1
1
1
1
1

1
2
3
4
5

Part B
True
False
True
False
False

1
1
1
1
1

TOTAL
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Vocabulary

USE OF LANGUAGE

14

Grammar
the nearest
16
more expensive
17
as beautiful
18
more careful
19
the quickest
20
dont think therell be
21
many people at the concert
might have a meeting 22
about the new design
project
wont be late because he 23
lives very near here
children will probably
24
want to have pizzas or
hamburgers
snowed during the night so 25
the roads may be closed
we go, should be
26
my boss doesnt give,
27
might look for
you want to have, might
28
like
might miss, we arrive
29

15

will buy, I win

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

30

was built
is spoken
were scored
are discovered
is listened
Ive / I have eaten

0.25

1
2
3
4
5
6

positive
starving
furious
boiling
delighted
Single

0.25

Hes / He has lost

0.25

Laundry

0.25

her cars / car has broken

0.25

conditioning

0.25

hes / he has hurt

0.25

en-suite

0.25

Have you heard

0.25

10

health club

0.25

weve / we have fixed

Terrys / Terry has cleaned

0.25

Has Jackie gone?

0.25

Ive just / I have just remembered

0.25

Lee and
Megs have invited

0.25

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25

0.25

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25