UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA

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Duracin de la prueba: 1 hora y 30 minutos.
BRITISH TELEVISION
Fawlty Towers is one of the finest situation comedies British television has ever seen.
The concept for Fawlty Towers was born in the Gleneagles Hotel in 1971. John Cleese was
staying at this hotel, while filming a programme. The hotelier at that time was a man of
infinite rudeness called Donald Sinclair. There was a case of mistaken identity with a
customers bag. Eric Idle left his bag by the front door of the hotel. When he returned later
that day, he could not find it. Idle asked Sinclair if he had seen the missing bag and Sinclair
responded that it was not his business.
Fascinated by Sinclair and his furious dislike of guests, John Cleese decided to stay on
at the Gleneagles and even invited his wife, the actress Connie Booth, to stay with him. The
pair of them observed Sinclairs unusual behaviour. Three years later, John and Connie
decided to draw upon their experience at the Gleneagles, and Fawlty Towers was created for
the BBC channel.
Although Fawlty Towers is now considered one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, the
initial reactions received from the press and public were mediocre. However, by the time the
last episode had been broadcast the show had become immensely popular.
Adapted from FAWLTY TOWERS DVD. BBC 2

QUESTIONS
I. READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer)
Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer.
NO marks are given for only true or false.
1. Fawlty Towers is the most popular quiz show on English Television.
2. The person who managed the Gleneagles Hotel was rude to his guests.
3. Eric Idle left his luggage in the garden of the hotel as there was no room in the hall.
4. John Cleese was married to Connie Booth.
II. EXPRESSING THE MAIN IDEAS. (1 POINT) (0.5 points for each correct answer)
Answer the following questions according to the information given in the text. Where
possible, use your own words.
1. From where did the creator of this English series take the idea?
2. Did the critics love the series at the beginning?

III. LEXICON/ PHONETICS. (1 POINT). Choose ONLY ONE of the options.

A. LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points
for each correct answer)

B. PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points

for each correct answer)

Find words or phrases in the text that mean

the same as these given.
(a) Lack of respect for other people.
(b) Very interested.
(c) People who are staying in a hotel.
(d) Not very good, of only average
standard.

(a) Write two words from the text that include

the same vowel sound as "corn" /:/.
(Underline the part of the word which
contains the sound) (0.5)
(b) Write two words from the text that include
the same sound as "responded" /Id/.
(Underline the part of the word which
contains the sound) (0.5)

IV. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 for each correct answer)

Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given.
1. She hasnt enjoyed herself so much for years.
It is years .................................................................................
2. Im going to the theatre tomorrow, and Im really looking forward to it.
Im really looking ..............................................................................
3. Shes getting someone to mend the windows.
Shes having ........................................................................................
4. I thought it would be better than that.
Its not .................................................................................
5. Mary said to us Dont be late.
She told ............................................................................................
6. She made a lot of mistakes because she didnt study hard for the exam.
If she.
V. COMPOSITION. (3 POINTS)
Write a composition of between 100 and 125 words on ONE of the following topics.
Specify your option.
What is your favourite programme on TV? Do you like reality shows such as Big
Brother? Why?
Would you like to become a famous actor / actress? Justify your answer. Think about
the advantages and disadvantages of being popular.