Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit State Examinations

2012. S19
Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
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JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2012
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SPANISH - ORDINARY LEVEL
(320 marks)
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TUESDAY, 19 JUNE - MORNING, 9.30 to 12.00
CENTRE STAMP
EXAMINATION NUMBER
N.B. FOR USE BY EXAMINER ONLY
PART
1. Total of end of page totals
SECTION
MARK
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2. Aggregate total of all disallowed questions
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3. Total mark awarded (1 minus 2)
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Note: The mark in row 3 must equal the mark in the Total
box on the script.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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N.B.
There are three parts in this paper: Part I is a Listening Comprehension Test; Part II is a Reading
Comprehension Test; Part III is a Written Expression Test.
Candidates should attempt all sections in the three parts of the paper and write their answers in the spaces
provided on the Examination Paper. (Extra paper is available if required.)
Pay careful attention to the specific instructions as they are given on the recording and/or on the
Examination Paper.
When you have finished PART I, proceed immediately to attempt the remaining parts.
Make sure you write your EXAMINATION NUMBER in the space provided above.
The instructions for the LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST, as spoken on the
recording, are also given on this Question/Answer Booklet.
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PART I: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (140 MARKS)
If you have difficulty hearing the recording, raise your hand now to indicate to the Superintendent that
the sound should be adjusted. Once the test proper has started you must not interrupt.
The test consists of four sections: - Section A: Dialogues; Section B: Announcements;
Section C: News Item; Section D: Descriptive Passages.
SECTIONS A, B AND C
You will hear each item in these Sections three times. The first recording is to give you a general idea of
the content and it is suggested that you listen carefully and do not write the answers. At the end of this
recording you will hear two pips. At the end of the second recording you will hear two pips and this will
be followed by a forty-second pause during which you should write the answers in English to the
written questions in the spaces provided on the examination paper. The third recording is to give you an
opportunity to revise your answers. It will be followed by a continuous tone which signals the end of
the test on that particular item. There will be a ten-second pause between items.
A. DIÁLOGOS
1.
Pidiendo direcciones.
Asking for directions.
(a)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
The lady is looking for the:
□ Town Hall
(b)
□ police station
□ supermarket.
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
At the end of the street, the lady must:
□ turn left
2.
□ turn right
□ cross the square.
En la clínica.
At the clinic.
(a)
Who does the man want to see?
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(b)
Where is that person on holiday?
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(c)
What time is mentioned?
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3.
En la tintorería.
In the dry cleaner’s.
(a)
What colour is the dress? ………………………………………………………………….
(b)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
How much will the lady pay in total?
€11.70
(c)
€16.50
€ 9.70
What day can she collect her clothes? ……………………………………………………..
4.
En la tienda de regalos.
In the gift shop.
(a)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
The man wants to buy a present for:
his son
his daughter
his wife.
(b)
Name one item the shop assistant suggests he could buy………………………………….
(c)
Where are the hats located? ………………………………………………………………
B. UNOS ANUNCIOS
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El Parque Zoológico.
The Zoo.
(a)
At what time does the zoo open? ………………………………………………………….
(b)
Name two animals you can see in the zoo.
(i)…………………………..……………….(ii)……………...............................................
(c)
For which month is the special offer valid? ………………………………………………
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2.
El tiempo.
The weather.
(a)
What is the weather like in the north of the country? ………………………………………
(b)
From what direction is the wind coming? ………………………………………………….
(c)
What is the minimum temperature for the Canary Islands? ……………………………….
3.
Un nuevo restaurante.
A new restaurant.
(a)
Where did they open the new restaurant? …………………………………………………..
(b)
Apart from the white chocolate tart, mention one thing on the menu..……………………..
(c)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
How much does the white chocolate tart cost?
€4.90
4.
€ 3.40
€ 3.90
En la estación de autobuses.
At the bus station.
(a)
What is forbidden on the bus? ……………………………………………………………...
(b)
Mention one thing passengers can do in Valencia………………………………………….
C. UNA NOTICIA
1.
Inauguración del museo de Dalí
Opening of the Dali museum.
(a)
When did Princess Cristina open the museum? ……………………………………………
(b)
What did Dalí’s sister Ana María do? ……………………………………………………...
(c)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
The museum is designed to withstand:
earthquakes
tsunami
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hurricanes.
D. DESCRIPTIVO
You will hear each of the passages three times. The first and third readings will be uninterrupted; during
the second reading, there will be an internal and final pause, each lasting 40 seconds. These pauses will
allow you to answer the relevant questions. The continuous tone which follows the third reading of the
second passage signals the end of the Listening Comprehension Test.
1.
Los Juegos Olímpicos en Europa.
The Olympic Games in Europe.
(a)
When exactly do the Olympic Games begin in London?…………………………………
(b)
For how long were the Olympic Games suspended in Munich? …………………………
*PAUSE
(c)
Spain won gold medals in several sports. Name one of them……………………………..
(d)
What nationality is Juan Antonio Samaranch? ……………………………………………
2.
El Canal de Panamá.
The Panama Canal.
(a)
Tick the correct box (Only one answer is correct.)
The canal between the Atlantic and the Pacific is described as the:
longest route
shortest route
deepest route.
*PAUSE
(b)
How long is the canal? ……………………………………………………………………..
(c)
Tick the correct box (Only one answer is correct.)
How has the canal benefited remote regions of the world?
increased tourism
better accessibility
economic expansion.
*PAUSE
*N.B. 40 seconds during second reading only.
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PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (120 MARKS)
SECTION A (10 MARKS)
Answer each of the following, 1 – 5, by placing a tick (√) in the appropriate box.
1.
2.
Which of the following would you eat?
MESA
JABÓN
QUESO
FALDA
Where do you usually go to wash your clothes?
LA PANADERÍA
CORREOS
EL ESTADIO
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4.
5.
LA LAVANDERÍA
How do you say I don’t know in Spanish?
NO TENGO
NO ME GUSTA
NO CREO
NO SÉ
UNA REVISTA
is:
A MAGAZINE
A NEWSPAPER
A BOOK
A COPYBOOK
UN PEZ
is:
A CAT
A PARROT
A FISH
A MOUSE
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SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Read the following items, 1 to 6, and answer in English the questions in each case.
1.
Read the following information and answer the questions in English.
Iker Casillas Fernández tiene treinta años. Es
futbolista y juega con Real Madrid. Debutó con
el primer equipo con tan sólo quince años. Tiene
un hermano menor que se llama Unai. Su madre
es peluquera y su padre trabaja en el Ministerio
de Educación. En su tiempo libre le gusta ir al
gimnasio y salir con amigos. También le interesa
la moda y siempre luce un look deportivo. Vive
en un apartamento grande con su perro.
(a)
How old was Iker when he first played for Real Madrid?
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(b)
Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
Iker’s mother is a:
□ hairdresser
(c)
□ pharmacist
□ physiotherapist.
What does he like to do in his spare time? (Give one detail.)
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2.
Read the following article and answer the questions in English.
Oficina de objetos perdidos
La oficina municipal de objetos perdidos de Barcelona recibió un total de cincuenta
mil objetos el año pasado. Se separan y se guardan hasta un año.
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Incluyen:
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ropa
paraguas
móviles
tarjetas de crédito
Name three items left in the Lost and Found. Answer in English.
(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
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3.
Read the following article and answer the questions in English.
Consejos para perder el miedo a volar
El avión es el medio de transporte más seguro del mundo. Sin embargo el miedo a volar
es un problema que tiene mucha gente. Por eso es importante seguir los consejos de los
expertos.
Durante el vuelo es aconsejable:
 Jugar a algún videojuego.
 Escuchar música.
 Ver una película.
 Hablar con otros pasajeros.
 No mirar por la ventanilla.
(a)
Give three pieces of advice to people who are afraid of flying. Answer in English.
(i) __________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _________________________________________________________________________
(iii) _________________________________________________________________________
4.
Read the following advertisement and answer the questions in English.
Cursos Gratuitos para Desempleados  Informática  Inglés Básico  Dibujo  Cocina  Primeros Auxilios. Name three courses offered free to unemployed people. Answer in English.
(i)
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(ii)
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(iii)
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5.
Read the following article and answer the questions in English.
MÉXICO ES EL PAÍS CON MÁS OBESOS DEL MUNDO México ocupa la primera posición del mundo entero en obesidad. Hay cuatro millones de niños mexicanos de 5 a 11 años con sobrepeso. Además, el setenta por ciento no realiza ningún tipo de deporte. En los colegios se ha prohibido la comida rápida. Los alumnos pueden comer ensaladas, arroz y verduras. Para beber se ofrecen zumo de naranja o leche.
(a)
What is said about 70% of Mexican children? ____________________________________
(b)
What has been banned in schools? _____________________________________________
(c)
Which drinks are available in schools?
(i)_________________________________ (ii) _________________________________
6.
Read the following article and answer the questions in English.
El blog de una chica española Durante la semana me despierto a las siete. Después de levantarme me ducho. Me pongo el uniforme escolar que es muy feo. Luego desayuno. Salgo de casa a eso de las ocho y voy al colegio a pie. Al llegar al colegio charlo un poco con mis amigos. Mis clases empiezan a las nueve menos cuarto. Hay un recreo a las once y comemos a las doce y media. Odio las ciencias porque mi profesor es muy aburrido. El instituto termina a las tres y media. En casa hago mis deberes y luego tengo que limpiar mi dormitorio. A las nueve ceno con mi familia. (a)
What does this Spanish girl do before leaving her house? (Give one detail)
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(b)
How does she go to school?
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(c)
What does she do after school? (Give two details)
(i)___________________________________ (ii) _________________________________
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SECTION C (35 MARKS)
Read the following items, 1 to 4, and answer the questions in English.
1.
Descubre Salamanca
Declarada la Capital Europea de la Cultura,
Salamanca posee mucha historia. En realidad es
conocida en todo el mundo por su universidad que
es la más antigua de España.
Es ideal para pasar un fin de semana. A través de
visitas guiadas descubrirás palacios, iglesias y
museos.
Vienen muchos turistas a la ciudad en busca de la actividad cultural. Podrás disfrutar
del arte, de la arquitectura, de las rutas históricas y de la vida nocturna.
(a)
Why is the University of Salamanca famous?
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(b)
What can you discover during a guided tour of Salamanca? (Mention two details)
(i) _______________________________
(c)
(ii) ________________________________
Mention two attractions tourists can enjoy on a visit to Salamanca?
(i) ________________________________ (ii) ________________________________
2.
Los mineros de Chile suben a la realidad
Los mineros pasaron sesenta y nueve días atrapados
bajo tierra.
Después del rescate estos chilenos
afrontaron otros problemas. En la actualidad la mayoría
de los treinta y tres mineros no tiene trabajo.
Algunos tienen puestos inestables. Víctor Zamora vende
frutas y verduras en el mercado. Franklin Lobos entrena
a los jóvenes del club local.
Los superviventes de la mina San José también preparan unos proyectos como la
publicación de un libro y la preparación de una película.
(a)
Name one problem facing the Chilean miners since their rescue?
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(b)
What is Víctor Zamora’s job? _______________________________________________
(c)
What does Franklin Lobos do? ______________________________________________
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3.
El Club de Lectura y Steve Jobs
El club de lectura se reune hoy en La Plaza de España
para compartir impresiones sobre la biografía de Steve
Jobs. El inventor tiene millones de admiradores en
España.
El genio de la tecnología murió a los cincuenta y seis
años. Jobs fundó Apple en el garaje de su casa junto con
su amigo Steve Wozniak.
El empresario estadounidense inventó el primer
ordenador personal El Macintosh y fue el creador del
iPod, iPhone y iPad. Sus ideas revolucionaron los hábitos
de millones de personas durante más de cuatro décadas.
Jobs y Laurene Powell se casaron en 1991. Vivieron en Palo Alto con sus hijos.
(a)
When is the book club meeting? ________________________________________________
(b)
Where exactly was Apple first established? ______________________________________
(c)
What nationality was Steve Jobs? _______________________________________________
(d)
Why is Palo Alto mentioned? __________________________________________________
4.
Hazte Voluntario de la Cruz Roja
La Cruz Roja es un movimiento humanitario que ayuda a las víctimas en situaciones de
conflicto y en los lugares más pobres del mundo. Al mismo tiempo, la organización
realiza programas que apoyan la educación, la salud y la agricultura.
En España es cada vez más popular ser voluntario porque la gente tiene más tiempo
libre para participar en actividades benéficas. Por ejemplo, Jordi, un abogado,
acompaña a Manuel a su sesión de rehabilitación. Silva, un profesor, da clases a los
niños enfermos en el hospital. Maite, una ama de casa, llama por teléfono a una señora
mayor todas las noches.
(a)
Where does the Red Cross work? (Give one detail)
__________________________________________________________________________
(b)
What programs does the Red Cross support? (Give two details)
(i)____________________________________(ii)__________________________________
(c)
In her role as a volunteer, what does the housewife do?
__________________________________________________________________________
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SECTION D (30 MARKS)
Read the Dialogue, 1, and the Passage, 2, and answer the accompanying questions in English.
1.
Rodrigo and Paco Celebrate.
Paco:
¿Dígame?
Rodrigo:
Hola, Paco, soy Rodrigo. ¿Qué tal estás?
Paco:
Hola, Rodrigo, muy bien ¿y tú?
Rodrigo:
Estupendo. Mañana será mi cumpleaños.
Paco:
¡Genial! ¿Cuántos años cumples?
Rodrigo:
Cumpliré diesciséis. Tengo planeado organizar una fiesta en casa este fin de semana.
Paco:
¿Viene María, tu novia ?
Jesús:
Espero que sí. Tiene un exámen de francés a las tres pero viene más tarde.
Paco:
¿Puedo ayudarte en algo?
Jesús:
Muchas gracias. ¿Te apetece ir al supermercado más tarde? Voy a comprar algunos
caramelos, helados y palomitas.
Sara:
Perfecto. Entonces, ¿quedamos a las tres enfrente del ayuntamiento?
(a)
What is happening tomorrow?
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(b)
What is Rodrigo planning to do this weekend?
_______________________________________________________________________________
(c)
Who is María?
_______________________________________________________________________________
(d)
What do they plan to buy at the supermarket? (Give two details)
(i)_____________________________________ (ii)____________________________________
(e)
Where have they arranged to meet? (Give full details)
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2.
BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires, la capital argentina, es una ciudad animada
con muchos edificios modernos. Igualmente, tiene una
larga tradición que data del siglo quince.
La Plaza de Mayo es el sitio del gobierno argentino que
se llama La Casa Rosada. También es el lugar donde se
organizan muchas protestas.
A un par de minutos a pie de la Plaza de Mayo se situa la
Calle Florida. Esta calle es popular porque es la zona de
compras.
Aquí se encuentran muchos centros
comerciales y tiendas.
Una de las calles más famosas de la capital es Caminito, en el barrio de La Boca. Esta
zona está llena de vida gracias a los espectáculos de tango, teatro y música. Se
recomienda también una visita al estadio del Club Atlético Boca Juniors.
Puerto Madero está cerca del centro. Es una zona residencial y de negocios. Es
uno de los barrios más exclusivos de Buenos Aires. Van muchos turistas allí para
sacar fotos de los parques, plazas y puentes.
(a)
Give three details about Buenos Aires?
(i)
________________________________________________________________________
(ii)
________________________________________________________________________
(iii) ________________________________________________________________________
(b) Give one detail about La Plaza de Mayo?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(c)
Why is La Calle Florida popular?
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(d) Why do tourists go to Puerto Madero?
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PART III: WRITTEN EXPRESSION (60 MARKS)
SECTION A (10 MARKS)
Write the Spanish words for the numbers in each of the following:
Example:
10 perros:
diez perros
(a)
El año 2014
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(b)
600 chicos
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(c)
A las 2.15
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(d)
40 libros
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(e)
El 13 de enero
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SECTION B (25 MARKS)
Write what you would say in Spanish in each of the following cases:
(a)
Say that you play football.
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(b)
Say you don’t like school.
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(c)
Say you went to the beach last summer.
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(d)
Ask your sister what time it is.
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(e)
Say you are tall.
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SECTION C (25 MARKS)
Your Spanish pen-pal, Carmen, has written to you.
Write a reply in Spanish including four of the following points in your letter/e-mail.
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Thank her for her letter/e-mail.
Tell her two details about your sister.
Mention two details about your house.
Tell her two details about your favourite television programme.
Give her two details about what you did yesterday.
Tell her two details about what you are going to do next year.
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