Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón Pruebas unificadas de certificación de idiomas INGLÉS NIVEL BÁSICO COMPRENSIÓN DE LECTURA Instrucciones 1. Esta prueba se compone de tres tareas. 2. Siga las instrucciones correspondientes a cada una de las tareas. 3. Utilice bolígrafo azul o negro. No escriba en las zonas sombreadas. 4. Las respuestas erróneas no se penalizarán. Duración máxima de la prueba: 40 minutos Puntuación máxima: 20 puntos Puntuación mínima para superar la prueba: 10 puntos Apellidos Nombre DNI Puntuación obtenida / 20 4 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO PUNTUACIÓN /8 TASK ONE (1 x 8 = 8 marks) Read the following text and check if the statements in the table below correspond to the information given. Question 0 has been completed as an example. A Queen's Homecoming Archaeologists identify the mummy of a lost Egyptian queen By Melissa Kong Egyptian archaeologists announced on Wednesday that they have identified a mummy discovered in 1903 as that of Queen Hatshepsut (hat-shep-soot), Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh. The mummy was originally found in the Valley of the Kings, a sacred burial site for kings and powerful nobles located on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt. Although the mummy was discovered more than a century ago, it remained in a tomb until this past spring, when it was brought to the Cairo Museum for testing. A Powerful Ruler's Legacy Queen Hatshepsut was the only woman to rule ancient Egypt while the kingdom was at the height of its wealth and power, from about 1502 to 1482 B.C. Of all the female pharaohs--including Cleopatra and Nefertiti--Hatshepsut's reign was the longest and most successful. While in power, she established trade routes and built hundreds of monuments and temples throughout Egypt. Despite her prosperous reign, both her mummy and her legacy were virtually erased from Egyptian history. Many historians believe that Tuthmose III, Hatshepsut's stepson, destroyed records and monuments bearing her name. It may have AMR NABIL—AP PHOTO been his revenge. It is believed that she stole the throne from him. Finding the mummy of this powerful queen may The mummy of Queen Hatshepsut on display at a museum in Cairo, Egypt provide details about an important part of Egyptian history. Decide which statements are TRUE or FALSE and put a tick √ in the correct box. T Example: 0. They know that the mummy’s name was Hatshepsut √ T 1. The mummy was found in Egypt on Wednesday. 2. Hatshepsut’s mummy was found near the River Nile. 3. The mummy has been in a museum since it was discovered. 4. She was the only queen of Egypt. 5. She built all her temples in the Valley of the Kings. 6. Historians don’t know many things about her. 7. Tuthmose III killed the queen. 8. Her mummy may help historians to understand what happened. 5 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO F F PUNTUACIÓN /7 TASK TWO (1 x 7 = 7 marks) You are travelling to San Francisco next month. Read the following extract from Traveler Magazine. San Francisco: The Basics Planning: Entry Requirements: International travelers from 27 countries may enter the U.S. without a visa through the Visa Waiver Program. When to Go: The weather in San Francisco's many microclimates can be unpredictable. Rainfall peaks in the winter, and the city's famous fog invades during the summer. Locals look forward to the sunny, mild days of spring and autumn. Getting Around: Driving San Francisco's steep hills and scavenging for parking can be challenging. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), an underground train system with stops throughout the city and the Bay Area, offers a convenient alternative. The San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) runs the city's buses, streetcars, and famous cable cars. Checklist: Walking shoes: "It really is a walking city," says Tom Downs, author of Walking San Francisco. The combination of the city's steep hills, busy traffic, and limited parking often make driving impractical. Wear comfortable shoes. Sweater or fleece: Always carry a sweater or fleece, even if it's sunny when you walk out the door. Umbrella: San Francisco's average annual rainfall is 21 inches; most of it comes down between November and April. Keep dry with an umbrella or rain jacket. T-shirts, shorts or skirt: "If you're coming in August or September, bring some shorts because it could be hot," says Ray Riegert. Temperatures can climb above 90°F in the summer. Ear plugs: If you hail from a big city, you probably won't be bothered by the city's nighttime noise; otherwise, you may sleep more soundly with ear plugs. Dress clothes: "Put a jacket on for dinner”, says Paula Tevis, author of San Francisco for Dummies. A nice shirt, and a jacket for a man or a stylish outfit for a woman will help you fit in with the city's trendy locals, especially when you go out at night. Look at the questions and the pictures, then decide which picture answers each question. For questions 1 - 7, write the letter A, B or C in the box on the right (ONLY ONE). Question 0 has been completed as an example. Example: 0. What do you need to enter the U.S. if you don’t belong to the Visa Waiver Program? A B C 1. What season would be the best to visit San Francisco? A B C 6 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO B 2. Which is the best means of transport around San Francisco? A B C 3. Which kind of shoes should you wear? A B C 4. Which item of clothing should you always have with you? A B C 5. Which item of clothing should you have with you between autumn and spring? A B C 6. What should you use in bed if you want to sleep more soundly? A B C 7. What kind of clothes should you wear at night? A B C 7 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO PUNTUACIÓN /5 TASK THREE (1 x 5 = 5 marks) Read about the benefits of the nuts below. Which nut would you recommend to each of these people? Match each person with a nut, using the list provided at the end of the page. Each nut can only be used once. Question 0 has been completed as an example. A CASHEWS B C BRAZILS D A study from the University of Illinois suggests brazils might help prevent breast cancer, thanks to their high selenium content. They give you an energy buzz, too. E MACADAMIAS PISTACHIOS Tony Blair’s favourite, these cut cholesterol and are rich in vitamins B and E – great for glowing skin. Gold-medal winning Olympic sprinter Kelly Holmes says she ate a bag of these wonder nuts after every race to help her recover. They’re packed with zinc – brilliant for your immune system. ALMONDS These are real heart savers, as they are rich in a form of vitamin E called alphatocopherol, which lowers your risk of cardiac disease. F University of Hawaii found that people who ate high-fat macadamias had the same cholesterol levels as those on a low-fat diet. WALNUTS If you are worried about diabetes or cholesterol you should stock up on walnuts. They are full of alpha linoleic acid, which boosts your “good” cholesterol and stops fatty deposits from sticking to arteries. PEOPLE NUTS 0 A diabetic. F 1 A woman who feels tired all the time. 2 A teenager who has acne problems. 3 A fat executive who has had a heart attack. 4 A thin person who has cholesterol problems. 5 Someone who catches all the viruses around. 8 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón Pruebas unificadas de certificación de idiomas INGLÉS NIVEL BÁSICO COMPRENSIÓN ORAL Instrucciones 1. Esta prueba se compone de varios textos orales. 2. Cada texto se escuchará DOS VECES. 3. Dispone de 2 minutos al principio de cada tarea para leer las instrucciones y las preguntas. Después de escuchar el texto por primera vez dispondrá de 1 minuto para realizar la tarea. Tras escuchar el texto por segunda vez dispondrá de 1 minuto para completar la tarea. 4. Siga las instrucciones que se indican en cada texto para realizar las tareas. 5. Utilice bolígrafo azul o negro. No escriba en las zonas sombreadas. 6. Las respuestas erróneas no se penalizarán. Duración máxima de la prueba: 30 minutos Puntuación máxima: 20 puntos Puntuación mínima para superar la prueba: 10 puntos Apellidos Nombre DNI Puntuación obtenida / 20 9 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO PUNTUACIÓN /7 TASK ONE (1 x 7 = 7 marks) In this radio programme Yvonne talks about English food and she interviews two people, Digby Anderson and Allegra McEvedy, who have written books about the topic. Read through sentences 1 to 7. Decide which statements are TRUE or FALSE, and put a tick √ in the correct box. Question 0 has been completed as an example. You will hear the information twice. ENGLISH FOOD Example: 0. Now many restaurants in London serve delicious English food 1. Digby Anderson used to be Director of Britain’s Social Affairs Unit. 2. Everyday English food can be found at hospitals, schools and airport, according to Digby Anderson. 3. Many English people eat their meals on the sofa. 4. Digby thinks that English mothers should spend more time buying food in the supermarket. 5. Allegra McEvedy thinks that we need a lot of time to eat well at home. 6. Allegra thinks that people should cook their meals every day. 7. Digby and Allegra have similar opinions about cooking. 10 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO T √ F T F PUNTUACIÓN TASK TWO (1 x 6 = 6 marks) You will hear a biography of a famous person, Vivienne Westwood. Read through questions 1 to 6. Listen carefully and fill in the gaps with ONLY ONE word. Question 0 has been completed as an example. You will hear the information twice. VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Example: 0. Her family moved to London when she was ……………………... SIXTEEN/ 16 1. Malcolm Edwards was a (n) ……………………… student. 2. What changed their life was Malcolm’s idea to sell 1950’s rock’n’ roll ………….…… and clothes. 3. In 1976 Vivienne created the punk ……………………… . 4. By 1981 Vivienne was ……………………… enough to design her first collection. 5. The following years brought new collections, and great success but also ……………………… . 6. Vivienne thinks that we must research the ……………………… to be original in the present. 11 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO /6 PUNTUACIÓN TASK THREE (1 x 7 = 7 marks) You will hear part of a radio programme about Mahamat Ahmed Adamou, from Chad. Read through sentences 1 - 7. Choose the option (A, B or C) which best corresponds to the information that you hear. Question 0 has been completed as an example. You will hear the information twice. MAHAMAT ADAMOU Example: 0. Mahamat’s mother tongue is… A Arabic B English C French 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The two official languages in Chad are… A Chaddian and Arabic B English and Arabic C French and Arabic Chad is… A the same size as Britain B bigger than Britain C smaller than Britain The South part of Chad is… A desert B savannah C half savannah, half desert Mahamat started to study journalism… A in Chad B in Cameroon C the United States He went to the United States because… A he preferred that country B he didn’t like Chad C Chad was dangerous for him Now he works in… A Chad B England C the United States As a contribution to Chad he wants… A to create jobs B to help his family and friends C to help journalists 12 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO /7 13 INGLÉS. NIVEL BÁSICO. COMPRESIÓN DE LECTURA. CUESTIONARIO