Examen de Inglés Intermedio B1 (Threshold) Name & surnames: DNI: Signature: Curso 2011-2012 ACLES exam Read the instructions carefully. Write ALL your answers on the separate answer sheets. Part 1: Reading (25%) Instructions: This part of exam consists of two texts (60 minutes). Please read the two texts carefully. Transfer all your answers to the answer sheet. Anything written on a different piece of paper will not be graded. Task 1 (10 marks) Text 1: The following text is about the safety of slow cookers. A slow cooker is an electrical cooker that cooks food slowly over a period of 3-8 hours. Read the text and answer the questions that follow. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is Slow-Cooker Food Safe to Eat? The facts about bacteria growth and slow-cooked meals. by Elisa Huang The idea of slow-cooking food for eight hours in your kitchen might cause fears of bacteria and other unwelcome food invaders. But according to Mark Tamplin, M.D., a USDA microbiologist and food-safety specialist, it's not a problem: "You won t see growth of harmful organisms in a slow cooker." According to FDA guidelines, cooking food at temperatures above 140º F ensures "significant destruction of bacteria." Slow cookers operate at temperatures between 170º F and 300º F, well above the FDA recommendation. But bacteria can develop and grow at what the FDA calls the "danger zone" 40º F to 140º F and can multiply rapidly in food left at room 1
temperature for long periods, so it's better to let your cooker cook on low until you get home than to set the automatic timer to turn it off in the early afternoon. To reheat leftovers properly, you should heat food until it's very hot. If you leave food in a slow cooker that's been turned off, Tamplin warns, "try not to leave it out for more than four hours." And make sure that the cooker is on the "warming" function if you leave food in it during a meal and immediately refrigerate any leftovers in airtight containers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Text 1 Questions (10 points) Section A: Decide if the each statement below is true (T) or false (F) and write the correct answer on the answer sheet. 1. This text is from the instructions to a slow-cooker T F 2. The article talks about the possibility of bacteria growth on food when using slow-cookers. T F 3. The writer of this article talks about studies she has personally performed on slow cookers. T F 4. According to the text, slow cookers cook food at safe temperatures. T F 5. According to the text, bacteria might grow on food left at room temperature. T F Section B: Find the words in the text that mean the following: 6. Something that is unwanted (adjective) (paragraph 1)-- 7. Something that might hurt humans (adjective) (paragraph 1)-- 8. Rules (noun) (paragraph 2)-- 9. Remaining food that can be eaten at a later time (noun) (paragraph 3)-- 10. Does not allow air in (adjective) (paragraph 3)-- Task 2 (15 marks) Text 2: Travel Authorization to the United States. Read the following information taken from a United States Customs and Border Protection website and answer the questions that follow. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Welcome to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization Web Site. International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are now subject to enhanced security requirements and will be required to pay an administrative fee. All eligible travelers who wish to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization and then pay the fee using the following process: Please refer to the Help link at the top of each Web page if you have questions. Before you begin this application, make sure that you have a valid passport and credit card available. This application will only accept the following credit cards: MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover (JCB, Diners Club). Pleas provide all responses in English. Mandatory fields are indicated by an asterisk (*). Choose one of the following options: Option A: Apply for and Authorization to travel to the United States Select this option if: You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa. Your trip is for 90 days or less. You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. Option B: Update or Check the Status of a Previously Submitted Authorization to Travel to the United States Select this option if: You previously submitted and application for an electronic travel authorization and you want to perform one of the following: Determine the status of your travel authorization application. Update your travel authorization application. You saved your application information and want to return to it to pay your fee. Applicant information: Birth Date* Passport Number* Work Telephone 3
Text 2 Questions: Multiple Choice (15 points) Choose the best answer for each of the questions and write the letter on your answer sheet. 1. The text in "Reading 1" is from A. an official government website B. a travel agency website C. a website that gives advice to travelers 2. This website is designed to help travelers A. apply for a visa to get into the U.S. B. apply for a passport to get into the U.S. C. apply for permission to enter the U.S. without a visa. 3. Applicants must A. complete their application before paying. B. make their payment before filling in the application form C. record their application number before completing their application 4. Which of the following is NOT necessary to apply for authorization: A. U.S. citizenship B. a valid passport C. a credit card 5. Applicants are can pay for authorization A. in cash B. with a money order C. with a Diners Club credit card 4
6. Applicants must fill in the application form A. in black ink. B. at least one year before traveling C. in English 7. The Visa Waiver Program is NOT designed for A. tourists wishing to visit Disney World. B. salespeople who work for mult-national companies doing business in the U.S. C. people wishing to immigrate to the United States. 8. Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required for applicants? A. Birth Date B. Passport Number C. Work Telephone Number 9. A person should choose Option A if she A. has already applied for the Visa Waiver Program and is checking on her status. B. is only planning to visit the U.S. for a short period of time. C. has filled in the proper information and only needs to pay the fee. 10. A person should choose Option B if he A. has already applied for the Visa Waiver Program. B. wants to stay longer than 90 days in the U.S. C. doesn't have a credit card. 5
Part 2: Listening (25%) Instructions: This part of exam consists of two Listenings. Please read the questions first. Transfer all your answers to the answer sheet. Anything written on a different piece of paper will not be graded. Listening comprehension task 1 (15 marks) Listen to the interview and answer the questions TRUE or FALSE. (5 points) 1 The modern form of solar cooking was invented 70 years ago 2 There is more than one reason why solar power is a good way to cook 3 There are several different types of solar oven 4 It is not easy to use a solar oven 5 Solar cooking is becoming popular in different parts of the world Listen again and answer the following questions. (10 points) 6) What are the advantages of solar cooking?. 7) She says that using trees for firewood is not good for the environment. Why not? It s a major cause of 6
8) In Kenya, who usually has to find the wood to cook with?. 9) Do solar ovens require any kind of sophisticated technology? 10) Are cooking temperatures the same as with traditional cooking? 11) She says that the use of solar ovens is spreading to other parts of the developing world. Where?.... Listening comprehension task 2 (10 marks) Listen to a lecture by a university professor about Emotional Intelligence and answer the questions. You will hear the recording twice. (10 points) 1) According to the professor, the first step is to say things like. 2) Name two of the adjectives he mentions to describe feelings:- 3) He says that we should take more.. for our feelings 4) Another important point is 5) When we turn our anger into energy, what kind of action should we take?.. action 6) To conclude, he gives 2 pieces of advice. What advice does he give? Don t criticize, or lecture others. Just and in a nonjudgemental way. 7) How should you behave with people who invalidate you?. them 7
Part 3: Writing (25%) Instructions: This part of exam consists of one question dealing with the use of English and two pieces of writing. Please read the instructions carefully. Transfer all your answers to the answer sheet. Anything written on a different piece of paper will not be graded. You must answer all of the questions. Instructions for your writing the letter and the composition: Use language structures and vocabulary appropriate to the B1 level. Use language which is appropriate in terms of reader, style and formality. Use punctuation which will facilitate ease of comprehension. Writing task 1: Use of English (5 marks) 1. Vocabulary & grammar questions. Rephrase the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first. Where there is a word in brackets included in the second sentence, you must use it. (Use three words maximum, and conjugate verbs even the ones in the brackets!). Example: We broke up six years ago We split up (up) six years ago. 1.1. When I told her what I did, she got angry. When I told her what I did, she (lose) 1.2. My sister and I have a good relationship. My sister and I (well) 1.3. She knew the subject very well. She knew the subject (inside) 1.4. I need to revise Maths in order to do this exercise. I need to (brush) Maths in order to do this exercise. 8
1.5. Can you lend me $6? Could I $6. 1.6. I usually go sightseeing when travelling. I usually visit the main when travelling. 1.7. I used to go to the swimming pool every day in the summer when I was ten. I go to the swimming pool every day in the summer when I was ten. 1.8. Joanne Rowling has written the Harry Potter saga. The Harry Potter saga by Joanne Rowling. 1.9. Marlon, who is a lawyer, has a brother who works with ex-criminals. Marlon is a lawyer brother works with excriminals 1.10. She said (to me): Be quiet! She be quiet. Writing task 2 (10 marks) 2. Write a letter to a friend of yours describing a city you know well. Don t forget to mention some aspects of the city such as landmarks, places of entertainment, history, how to get around and customs (at least 100 words). Bear in mind that you must write it in the form of a letter. Writing task 3 (10 marks) 3. Write about the different mass media giving your opinions about the written press, TV and the Internet and why you have those opinions (100-120 words). 9
1. Listenings audio scripts 1.1. Solar cooking audio script Presenter: And now here is another in our series of reports, Africa in the 21st century. This week our correspondent found herself in Kenya with a small, but significant story. Tell us all about it, Kate Correspondent: Yes, I ve been investigating solar cooking. Presenter: Cooking using the heat of the sun? Correspondent: That s right Presenter: Well, I must admit to my shame that I ve never heard of it Correspondent: It s an idea that s been around in its modern form at least since the 1970s. Presenter: But why solar cooking? Correspondent: It s clean, free and in many parts of the world an abundant form of energy. It s become popular in countries near the equator because it comes as a very simple alternative to the traditional method of cooking using trees for firewood. Presenter: Which is not good for the environment Correspondent: Yes, it s a major cause of deforestation, it puts more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and it puts more pressure on already poor families. In Kenya it s usually the women and children who have to find wood to cook their one meal of the day, and have to walk greater and greater distances to get it. Presenter: So what does a solar oven look like? Correspondent: Well, there are basically three types you either have a box, a foldout panel or a parabolic dish and each is covered in a shiny material or mirrors that reflect the sun s rays onto a black pot in which the food is cooked. Presenter: Sounds simple Correspondent: They are and that s the point. Anyone could make one from everyday materials. For the reflector you could use aluminium foil, for example. Obviously they ve gone through many prototypes, but the idea is that this is a simple, reproducible technology for people in developing countries to cook their everyday meals. Presenter: And is it safer than an open fire? 10
Correspondent: Yes, because you re using a reflector not a flame, although the cooking temperatures you get are similar. Presenter: And the test, presumably, is not just can local people in Kenya use it and teach others how to use it, but are they still being used a year later? Correspondent: Exactly, and that s what we ve found. This isn t a solution imposed from outside that is discarded as soon as the aid agency turns its back. They are spreading all over the developing world, not only in Africa where I ve seen them in action, but in Asia, the Caribbean, South America Presenter: So even I could use one when I next take the family camping? Correspondent: Why not! 1.2. Emotional intelligence audio script Now let s take a look at some ways in which we can increase the levels of our own emotional intelligence so that employers will be fighting over us! [laughter] The first step is to label our own feelings rather than labelling situations or other people. We should say things like I feel angry instead of this is a ridiculous situation. Secondly, it is very important to know the difference between a thought and a feeling. In terms of language we express thoughts by saying I feel like or I feel as if but for feelings we say I feel and then a feeling word, an adjective - happy, angry, frustrated. Next and this is a crucial point we should take more responsibility for our feelings. Instead of saying you are making me jealous we ought to say I feel jealous. After this we need to learn how to use our feelings to help us make decisions. Ask yourselves How will I feel if I do this? or How will I feel if I don t? Another important issue here is respect. We have to respect the feelings of others. We should ask ourselves questions like How will this person feel if I do this? And of course it isn t enough to just respect the feelings of others. We have to show others that we care. We do this through empathy and understanding. And we should accept people s feelings. They are as just as valid as our own. Then we come to energy. We need to turn anger into energy and use it to take action productive action that it. Finally, after getting used to understanding and analysing our emotions, we should practise getting a positive value from them. Ask yourselves How do I feel and what 11
could help me feel better? and don t forget those around you how do you feel? and what would help you feel better? To sum up I am going to leave you with two pieces of advice. Don t criticize, advise, control or lecture others. Just listen with empathy and in a non-judgemental way. And, what about people who invalidate you? Easy avoid them. And when it isn t possible to avoid them altogether, try to spend less time with them and don t let them get to you. Follow this advice and I am sure that you will soon increase your EQ level. You will feel happier and more positive and hopefully this will rub off on those around you. 2. Key 2.1. Reading (25%) Text 1: Section A 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section B 6. unwelcome 7. harmful 8. guidelines 9. leftovers 10. airtight ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Text 2: 1._A 2._C 3._A 4._A 5._C 6._C 7._C 8._C 9. B_ 10._A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2. Listening (25%) Listening comprehension 1 (5 points 1 for each question) 12
1 -The modern form of solar cooking was invented 70 years ago FALSE 2 - There is more than one reason why solar power is a good way to cook TRUE 3 - There are several different types of solar cooker TRUE 4 - It is not easy to use a solar cooker FALSE 5 - Solar cooking is becoming popular in different parts of the world TRUE Listen again and answer the following questions. (10 points) 6) What are the advantages of solar cooking? CLEAN FREE ABUNDANT (3 points) 7) She says that using trees for firewood is not good for the environment. Why not? It s a major cause of DEFORESTATION (1 point) 8) In Kenya, who usually has to find the wood to cook with? WOMEN AND CHILDREN (2 points) 9) Do solar ovens require any kind of sophisticated technology? NO (0.5 point) 10) Are cooking temperatures the same as with traditional cooking? YES (0.5 point) 11) She says that the use of solar ovens is spreading to other parts of the developing world. Where? ASIA THE CARRIBEAN SOUTH AMERICA (3 points) Listening Comprehension 2 (10 points) 1) According to the professor, the first step is to say things like I FEEL ANGRY (1 point) 13
2) Name two of the adjectives he mentions to describe feelings: HAPPY, ANGRY, FRUSTRATED (1 point) 3) He says that we should take more RESPONSIBILITY for our feelings (1 point) 4) Another important point is RESPECT (1 point) 5) When we turn our anger into energy, what kind of action should we take? PRODUCTIVE action (1 point) 6) To conclude, he gives 2 pieces of advice. What advice does he give? Don t criticize, ADVISE, CONTROL or lecture others. Just LISTEN WITH EMPATHY and in a non-judgemental way. (4 points) 7) How should you behave with people who invalidate you? AVOID them (1 point) 2.3. Writing (25%) Task 1--Use of English (5 points; 0.5 each sentence) 1.1. When I told her what I did, she got angry. When I told her what I did, she LOST (lose) 1.2. My sister and I have a good relationship. My sister and I GET ON WELL (well) 1.3. She knew the subject very well. She knew the subject INSIDE OUT (inside) 1.4. I need to revise Maths in order to do this exercise. I need to BRUSH UP ON (brush) Maths in order to do this exercise. 1.5. Can you lend me $6? Could I BORROW $6. 1.6. I usually go sightseeing when travelling. I usually visit the main LANDMARKS/MONUMENTS when travelling. 14
1.7. I used to go to the swimming pool every day in the summer when I was ten. I WOULD go to the swimming pool every day in the summer when I was ten. 1.8. Joanne Rowling has written the Harry Potter saga. The Harry Potter saga HAS BEEN WRITTEN by Joanne Rowling. 1.9. Marlon, who is a lawyer, has a brother who works with ex-criminals. Marlon is a lawyer WHOSE brother works with ex-criminals 1.10. She said (to me): Be quiet! She TOLD ME TO be quiet. 15