Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board

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1 Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board Survival SLP1 French English Base Paper for Reading Task 1 Task 2 Civilian Reading Military Reading Time allowed 15 minutes SLP1 French EBP Reading Page 1 of 3

2 Task 1 Civilian Reading (English Version) Next month my unit will deploy overseas. Now I have two weeks leave. My wife and I are going to visit a lot of friends this week. We will have to travel all over the country. We want to say goodbye to all of them. Marking Guidelines: Accept go for deploy. If the sense and meaning is conveyed the candidate passes. SLP1 French EBP Reading Page 2 of 3

3 Task 2 Military Reading Format: Three signs each containing up to five pieces of information. One question per sign. Total = 3 marks. 1. GENERAL STORE Internet and available Coffee bar and refreshments Local products and souvenirs Newspapers and magazines Open 8 till 8 Can I buy local produce here? Yes / No / Information not given 2. WARNING - KEEP OUT Area closed to the public Danger from unexploded bombs All fences under CCTV surveillance Guard dogs on patrol If you require access, ring Why is this area closed to the public? 3. NEED A HOLIDAY? A small hotel in the country 20 bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms Famous for its traditional breakfast Only ten minutes by car from the sea Reservations necessary in the summer Ring How far is this hotel from the sea? Answers 1. Yes 2. Danger from unexploded bombs minutes by car SLP1 French EBP Reading Page 3 of 3

4 Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board Survival SLP1 French Paper 1 Tapescripts Task 1 Task 2 Military Listening Civilian Listening SLP1 French Tapescripts Page 1 of 5

5 Task 1 Military Listening (English Version) One of our patrols was operating in the east of the city this morning. At about 1030 hours a black vehicle came towards them at great speed. They immediately thought that it was an attack but the vehicle went past them and disappeared. The patrol leader decided that there was no point in trying to find them. The patrol continued down the main street and a little further on saw a small crowd of people outside the bank. They seemed very excited. The reason soon became clear a bank robbery had taken place and the criminals had escaped in a black truck. Questions 1. Where was the patrol operating? a. in the north of the city b. in the east of the city c. in the west of the city d. in the south of the city 2. What did the patrol think when they saw the vehicle? a. that it was dark blue b. that it was very new c. that the occupants had attacked somebody d. that it was an attack 3. What did the vehicle do? a. went faster when it saw the patrol b. stopped when it saw the patrol c. went past and disappeared d. turned down a side street 4. What did the patrol see further down the street? a. injured people lying in the road b. a row of shops and a bank c. a black truck d. a crowd of people 5. What had happened? a. a bank robbery b. a kidnapping c. a murder d. a traffic accident Answers: (1.B) (2.D) (3.C) (4.D) (5.A) SLP1 French Tapescripts Page 2 of 5

6 Task 1 Military Listening (French Version) Ce matin, une de nos patrouilles était en opération dans l'est de la ville. Vers 10h30, un véhicule noir s'est dirigé vers eux à grande vitesse. Ils ont immédiatement pensé que c'était une attaque mais le véhicule est passé et a disparu. Le chef de patrouille a décidé que ce n'était pas la peine d'essayer de les retrouver. La patrouille a continué le long de la rue principale et, un petit peu plus loin, ils ont vu un groupe de gens assemblés devant la banque. Ils semblaient très excités. La patrouille a très vite compris pourquoi : la banque venait d'être cambriolée et les voleurs s'étaient échappés dans une camionette noire. SLP1 French Tapescripts Page 3 of 5

7 Task 2 Civilian Listening (English Version) Hi Jeanne, it s Michelle. Thanks for a really good evening yesterday. The meal was wonderful the restaurant was excellent - and it was so good to see you again. By the way, I lost my wallet. Did you pick it up? I took a taxi to get home but I called the taxi company and they say they haven t got it. Can you call me and let me know? I m out all day, but you can call my mobile. It s I should be home by about 6 tonight. We should do this more often. How about next week? I know a good place near my house. Speak to you soon. Take care. Bye. Questions 1. Yesterday evening the speaker a. went to a restaurant with a friend b. cooked a meal c. stayed in and watched TV d. went to a friend s house 2. Yesterday evening the speaker a. lost her wallet b. picked up Jeanne's wallet c. got lost on the way home d. lost some money 3. The speaker a. took a taxi to get to Jeanne s b. caught the bus home last night c. got a lift home with Jeanne d. took a taxi to get home 4. The speaker a. will be in in the morning b. can be reached on her mobile c. will be back home tomorrow d. will be home after lunch 5. The speaker a. wants to go out with Jeanne next week b. is busy next week c. is offering to cook a meal next week d. wants to go to Jeanne s house Answers: (1.A) (2.A) (3.D) (4.B) (5.A) SLP1 French Tapescripts Page 4 of 5

8 Task 2 Civilian Listening (French Version) Bonjour Jeanne, c'est Michelle. Je te remercie pour la très bonne soirée d'hier. Le repas était délicieux, c'est un restaurant excellent et j'étais vraiment content(e) de te revoir. A propos, j'ai perdu mon portefeuille. Est-ce que tu ne l'as pas pris, par hasard? Je suis rentrée à la maison en taxi hier soir alors ce matin j'ai appelé la compagnie de taxis mais ils m'ont dit qu'ils ne l'avaient pas. Est-ce que tu peux m'appeler s'il te plait et me dire si c'est toi qui l'as? Je serai sortie toute la journée aujourd'hui, mais tu peux m'appeler sur mon portable. C'est le Je devrais être rentrée vers 6h00, ce soir. Est-ce qu'on peut se revoir, la semaine prochaine? Je connais un bon restaurant près de chez moi. Alors, au revoir et à bientôt au téléphone. SLP1 French Tapescripts Page 5 of 5

9 Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board Survival SLP1 Paper 1 Speaking Examiners Pack Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 General Conversation 5 minutes approx. Transacting Business (Social) 7 minutes approx. (incl. preparation) Transacting Business (Military) - 7 minutes approx. (incl. preparation) Time allowed 20 minutes approx. SLP1 Speaking Examiners Pack Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board **/06-07/SUR/Paper 1 Page 1 of 3

10 Task 1 General Conversation (approx 5 minutes) a. Compulsory questions (personal data 2 mins): Name and spelling. Service number. Rank. Specialisation. Age. b. General topics (examiner selects 2 topics from list below and asks 3-4 questions on each topic 3 mins). Sample questions: Family: How many people do you have in your family? What are they called? What does your sister do? Home town: Where do you live? Where is that? What is it like? Education: Where did you go to school? What subjects did you study? What sports/activities did you play/do? Leisure activities, sport: What sports do you play? How often do you (play rugby)? What other things do you do in your spare time? Weather: What is the weather like in summer in the UK? And what is the weather like in summer in (Spain, France, Germany, Italy, etc)? What is the weather like right now? Likes and Dislikes: What do you like to eat? What do you like to drink? Why do you like your job? Daily Routine: What time do you get up? What time do you have breakfast? What do you wear to work? SLP1 Speaking Examiners Pack Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board **/06-07/SUR/Paper 1 Page 2 of 3

11 Task 2 Transacting Business - Social (approx 7 minutes) Candidate s Instructions You have just arrived in the area and you would like to find out information about a local sports centre. Introduce yourself and find out the following information. Then report back the transaction. Examiners Instructions You are a receptionist at a local sports centre. A soldier from the local military base is enquiring about the facilities you offer. You need to know: 1. What kind of sports they do? 2. Do they have classes? 3. What are the opening times? 4. How much does it cost? 5. Is there a special price for families? Your information: 1. You offer many sports. Lots of volleyball, football and a swimming pool. 2. There are classes for all sports. 3. Every day from 0800 to Give suitable price per month. 5. Yes, there is a reduction of 50% for families. Task 3 Transacting Business - Military (approx 7 minutes) Candidate s Instructions There has been an attack on a convoy. You have been sent to interview an eyewitness. Introduce yourself and interview the eyewitness. Then report back the transaction. Examiners Instructions You are an eyewitness to an attack on a convoy. You are going to be interviewed about what you saw. You need to know: 1. When did the attack happen? 2. Where did it happen? 3. How many attackers? (We think there were 5 people). 4. Did the attackers use any vehicles? 5. Did they kill anyone? Your information: 1. Last night at Outside divisional HQ. 3. About 8 attackers. 4. No. They took our vehicles. 5. Two drivers shot dead, some others injured. SLP1 Speaking Examiners Pack Ministry of Defence Languages Examinations Board **/06-07/SUR/Paper 1 Page 3 of 3