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OPCIN 1 Read the text and the instructions to the questions very carefully. Answer all the questions in English. One April evening in 2003, Raymond and Pauline Harris were driving home from their holiday along the A3 in West England. Their Peugeot 106 was stacked with duty-free goods and two heavy suitcases. Faced with a car coming towards him on the wrong side of the road, Raymond braked hard, but it was too late to avoid a crash. Both Raymond and Pauline were killed but not as a result of the collision. The cars passenger compartment kept its protective shape, but it was the two heavy cases hurtling forward that crushed the couple to death. On another occasion, near London, two sisters were travelling as passengers. One, in the back, was not wearing her seat-belt. The terrible result of a collision was that one sister killed the other. As people have bought larger cars, carrying more and more things, they have turned them into almost a second home. Mobile phones, coffee cups, tins, umbrellas, personal stereos, laptop computers, bottles, are all regularly on board without any precautions. However many safety features we have, like seat-belts, airbags and anti-lock braking systems, loose objects in a car are potentially deadly. Vehicle testers have simulated crashes with dummies inside loaded cars at just 50kph: the results were horrifying. If a car hits a solid object at 50kph, a ten-kilo weight will continue travelling forward, hitting you with the force of half a ton. In one test, the laptop computer flew forward, striking the driver, who would have been killed by massive brain damage, said David Mosley, a safety expert. One baby buggy cracked into the head of the front-seat passenger, causing serious, possibly fatal injury. Unbelted rear-seat passengers can become a deadly force too, and the backs of car-seats are not designed to withstand loads moving at high speed. Questions 1. Write a title in English which best summarises the text and justify your answer in order to demonstrate that you have understood the global meaning of the text. (minimum 25 words, maximum 40 words, 1.5 points). 2. Explain in English the meaning of the following expressions as used in the text. (1.5 points; 0.75 points each) a) safety features b) potentially deadly 3. Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2 points: 1 point each) a) However many safety features we have, loose objects in a car are potentially deadly. Even if . b) Unbelted rear-seat passengers can become a deadly force too, said David Mosley. David Mosley explained 4. Answer the following questions in your own words. The information must be taken from the text. (2 points: 1 point each) a) What tests were done to prove that loose objects in cars are dangerous? b) Are people generally prepared for and conscious of the danger? 5. What do you think could be done to avoid car accidents? (Minimum 100 words; maximum 120 words; 3 points)

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OPCIN 2 Read the text and the instructions to the questions very carefully. Answer all the questions in English. Bob Marleys widow, Rita Marley, is currently moving forward with plans to exhume her late husbands body in Jamaica and rebury it in Shashemene, Ethiopia. Associated Press reports that no date has been set for the reburial, but that it will most likely follow the month-long celebration of what would have been Marleys sixtieth birthday next month. Rita Marley said, We should bring his remains to Ethiopia. It is part of Bobs own mission. Bobs whole life is about Africa. It is not about Jamaica. He has a right for his remains to be where he would love them to be. This was his mission. Rita Marley, who has the support of the Ethiopian government and church, added, Ethiopia is his spiritual resting place. With the sixtieth anniversary this year, the impact is there and the time is right. Bob Marley was born in Jamaica but later he became an ambassador of reggae music and a worldwide cultural icon. His most famous song, No Woman, No Cry, was number one all over the world for several weeks, and has been continually revived in different versions by other stars. Marley embraced the Rastafarian religion, which viewed Ethiopias last emperor, Haile Selassie, as a living god. Marley died in 1981 at the age of 36 after refusing treatment for cancer because of his religious beliefs. The Rastafarian religion is practised by approximately 700,000 people worldwide. The religion includes a oneness with nature, smoking marijuana as a sacrament, and allowing your hair to remain uncombed. Rita Marley is planning a concert on her late husbands birthday, February 6, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event will benefit poor families in Ethiopia, and will include performances by the Marley family, Baaba Maal, Youssou N Dour, and Angelique Kidjo. Questions 1. Write a title in English which best summarises the text and justify your answer in order to demonstrate that you have understood the global meaning of the text. (minimum 25 words, maximum 40 words, 1.5 points). 2. Explain in English the meaning of the following expressions as used in the text. (1.5 points; 0.75 points each) a) He became an ambassador of reggae music. b) The event will benefit poor families in Ethiopia 3. Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2 points: 1 point each) a) The Rastafarian religion is practised by approximately 700,000 people worldwide. The religion includes a oneness with nature. The Rastafarian religion, which b) Rita Marley said, We should bring his remains to Ethiopia. Rita Marley suggested 4. Answer the following questions in your own words. The information must be taken from the text. (2 points: 1 point each) a) Why does Rita Marley want to move Bob Marleys body to Ethiopia? b) How does the Rastafarian religion affect the way its followers live? 5. Which famous person, alive today, will be remembered for a long time after he/she has died, and why? (Minimum 100 words; maximum 120 words; 3 points)

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Opcin 1: Read the text and the instructions to the questions very carefully. Answer all the questions in English. The New World. How amazing it must have been, centuries ago, to set sail into the unknown! Those explorers, who loved freedom and independence, had to travel on uncomfortable old wooden ships. Unlike those explorers of old, however, you can have the privilege of travelling in absolute comfort aboard Sea Princess, one of Princess Cruises superliners. Princess has its own unique style, perfectly suited to 21st century cruisers. If you enjoy ships with an intimate atmosphere, but a wide range of facilities and activities, you should choose this cruise. Sophistication is backed not only by years of experience but also by an unbeatable range of itineraries worldwide. A cruise such as this is amazing value. Remember, it includes flights, accommodation and entertainment worthy of a Broadway show. Its comparable to the best resorts but with Sea Princess your resort travels with you, taking you from one fascinating place to another. Like a great film, this cruise opens with the Manhattan skyline, as Sea Princess bears you away down the Hudson River after a night in New York. Sea Princess passes the point where the Pilgrim Fathers set foot on American soil, and arrives in the lively city of Boston, where the struggle for national independence began. Bar Harbor, the next port of call, marks a change of mood. Sailing and whale-watching are two of the optional activities here. Approaching Newfoundland, you realise that exploring these northerly regions would be nearly impossible except on a cruise. The voyage ends in the beautiful city of Quebec, the heart of French Canada, whose entire historic centre is a maze of narrow streets. Its a grand finale for this brilliant production. Remember, a discount of 50% will be made for bookings made before November 30th. Questions 1. Write a title in English which best summarises the text and justify your answer in order to demonstrate that you have understood the global meaning of the text. (minimum 25 words, maximum 40 words, 1.5 points). 2. Explain in English the meaning of the following expressions as used in the text: (1.5 points; 0.75 points each) a) Its comparable to the best resorts. b) a discount of 50%. 3. Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2 points: 1 point each) a) They told us: You should choose this cruise. They suggested b) Sailing and whale-watching are two of the optional activities here. If you want to, 4. Answer the following questions in your own words. The information must be taken from the text. (2 points: 1 point each) a) Where do you think the text was taken from? Justify your answer. b) What kind of person do you think would enjoy this cruise? Why? 5. Which foreign destinations would be your choice for a holiday? Give reasons. (Minimum 100 words; maximum 120 words; 3 points)

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Opcin 2: Read the text and the instructions to the questions very carefully. Answer all the questions in English Millions of parents spend their lives chauffeuring their children around. On average they clock up 5,000 miles a year, according to a survey. By the time children reach their 17th birthdays, this adds up to 80,000 miles. According to the findings, the average car-driving parent spends 54% of their driving time on child-related chauffeuring, including school runs, and a mere 12% on their own trips. That has got to be wrong. Living in the country is one thing. You need a car and you need to ferry your children about because of the distances involved and the lack of public transport. But many parents live in urban areas. Obviously, children need to be driven to school until they are old enough to use public transport, and toddlers need to be ferried to the occasional party. The other stuff, though the drama and clarinet lessons, the extra tennis tuition is completely striking. And the ferrying around of children aged 14 or 15 seems silly. Why not just point out that they are, in fact, bipeds and there is a thing called a bus? Numerous people now believe that you have failed as a parent if your child doesnt have at least four activities to be driven to every Saturday. Alarmingly, this breeds parents who welcome a kind of martyrdom, seeing it as a sign of being a good and devoted parent. The more tired they are, the more they have no time to themselves, the better they feel they are doing. The movement that says your child must be stimulated and entertained at all costs (including that of your personal life) has gathered momentum in the past decade and the situation is now out of control.

Questions 1. Write a title in English which best summarises the text and justify your answer in order to demonstrate that you have understood the global meaning of the text. (25 - 40 words; 1.5 points) 2. Explain in English the meaning of the following expressions as used in the text. (1.5 points: 0.75 each) a) ferry your children about b) the past decade 3. Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2 points) a) Toddlers need to be ferried to the occasional party. Parents ... b) People now believe that you have failed as a parent if your child doesnt have at least four activities. People now believe that unless ... 4. Answer the following questions in your own words. The information must be taken from the text. (2 points) a) What does the writer think about chauffeuring your children around? b) Why does the writer say that some parents welcome a kind of martyrdom? 5. Are you in favour of or against children going to extra activities after school? Why /why not? (Minimum 100, maximum 120 words; 3 points)

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Texto1: One April evening in 2003

POSSIBLE ANSWER 1. One title is The dangers of loose objects in a car because the text explains that if the luggage is not safe in a car, it can hit the driver or the passengers and hurt them or perhaps even kill them.

2. a) safety features are extra things like seat belts which make the journey safer in a car. b) potentially deadly means something which can possibly make you die / cause your death.

3. a) However many safety features we have, loose objects in a car are potentially deadly. Even if we have many safety features, loose objects in a car are potentially deadly. b) Unbelted rear-seat passengers can become a deadly force too, said David Mosley.
David Mosley explained that unbelted rear-seat passengers could become a deadly force too.

4. a) They have done tests where cars have crashed with dummies inside at 50 mph. In these tests, the drivers and passengers would have been killed by loose objects like a laptop computer or a baby buggy or a person like a passenger. b) No, people are not prepared for and conscious of the danger. We keep too many things in cars these days, like mobile phones, coffee cups, tins, umbrellas, without any
precautions. Also, passengers in rear seats do not usually wear seat belts.

5. People should always wear their seat belts and put objects in the back of the car. They should not drive so fast, because too much speed makes it more dangerous for yourself and other drivers. If you go slowly, it is safer. I think that the police should stop people on the roads who carry dogs and children in cars without seat belts and precautions and make them pay some money. They should put information on television to tell drivers that if they carry computers, cups or phones in a car, they can hurt passengers if there is an accident. Also, they could give classes in schools to show us how a car works and perhaps practise driving.

Texto 2: Bob Marleys widow

POSSIBLE ANSWER 1. I think the best title for this text is Another Funeral for Bob Marley because it talks about his widow, who want to move his dead body from Jamaica to Ethiopia, and her reasons for doing this. 2. a) He became an ambassador of reggae music means that he became a representative of reggae music and he made reggae music famous all over the world. b) The event will benefit poor families in Ethiopia means that the money from the concert will be used to help poor people in Ethiopia.

3. a) The Rastafarian religion is practised by approximately 700,000 people worldwide. The religion includes a oneness with nature. The Rastafarian religion, which includes a oneness with nature, is practised by approximately 700,000 people worldwide. (or which is practised ., includes) b) Rita Marley said, "We should bring his remains to Ethiopia. Rita Marley suggested bringing his remains to Ethiopia / Rita Marley suggested (that) they should bring his remains to Ethiopia / that his remains should be brought to Ethiopia.

4. a) Rita Marley wants to move Bob Marleys body to Ethiopia because his life was more connected with Africa than Jamaica. He was dedicated to the religion of the Rastafarians, who think the Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was a god, and he considered Ethiopia was his spiritual home. b) Rastafarians are ecologists and do not hurt nature. They do not comb their hair, they smoke marijuana, and they sometimes refuse to take some medicines.

5. I think one person who will be remembered and loved is King Juan Carlos. He has been the king of Spain since Franco died. This was very important because Franco was a dictator but the king who followed him was a democrat, and he helped to defend democracy when Tejero attacked the parliament. He has a good character, in my opinion, loves children, is very popular with ordinary people, and often tells jokes. On the other hand, he can be very serious in funerals and dinners. His son Felipe will be the king when he dies. He is famous all over the world, travels to Europe and America and is a good ambassador for this country.

Texto 3 The New World. How amazing.

POSSIBLE ANSWER 1. The best title for this text is A Cruise in America because it talks about a holiday on a large ship for passengers, where they can visit many places like New York, Boston, and Newfoundland, which are in North America. 2. a) Its comparable to the best resorts means that it is similar to the best (places for a holiday / resorts). b) a discount of 50% means that you have to pay only half the price.

3. a) They told us: You should choose this cruise. They suggested choosing that cruise / (that) we should choose that cruise. b) Sailing and whale-watching are two of the optional activities here. If you want, you can sail and watch (the) whales / you can go / do sailing and whalewatching.

4. a) I think the text was taken from an advertisement, because it seems they are trying to sell the cruise to tourists. The text talks about all the nice attractive things you can see in America. It tells you that you can have a discount, and says the cruise is comfortable, has a unique style, with an intimate atmosphere, has a wide range of facilities and activities, is a brilliant production, and so on. b) I think the person who would enjoy this cruise is a person with a lot of money, because it must be very expensive to go to all of these places in America. They would enjoy it more if they were quite young, beause there are a lot of activities like sailing and whale-watching, and a lot of other entertainment.

5. My first choice for a holiday in a foreign country would be France. I would like to go there because I have never been to another country and I would like the new experience. I have two Spanish friends who live in Paris and I could stay in their house. I can speak a little French, so the language would not be a big problem. France has a lot of famous buildings such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the countryside is beautiful too, with long rivers, pretty beaches, mountains and trees. Also, it is not far from Spain and they use euros, so the holiday would be cheaper than in some other countries.

Texto 4: Millions of parents spend their lives

1. A good title would be Parents who ruin their children because it talks about parents who spend a lot of time taking their children to a lot of activities after school, when they should leave them more free time.

2. a. Ferry your children about means to take the children to a lot of places in your car. b. The past decade means the last ten years.

3. a. Parents need to take toddlers to the occasional party. b. People now believe that unless your child has at least four activities you have failed as a parent.

4. a. The writer thinks that parents take their children in the car too much. If they live in the country it is necessary, but it would be better if the children walked and used the bus more. b. The writer means that people think they are good parents if they are helping their children all the time, and making sacrifices for them.

5. I am against going to extra activities because we have enough occupations with homework from school. I am in favour of doing sports like running and basketball, because you do not need to use your brain, but to learn English or French in classes after school is a mistake, because we are too tired. For example, I have had piano classes since I was nine years old, but last year I had to stop as I had too much homework. But even sports can be dangerous activities. A good friend had to stop his football training because he broke his leg, and now he cannot take this exam.