CFGS 2004 TEST SOLUCIONES

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Comunidad de MadridCONSEJERA DE EDUCACINDireccin Generalde Ordenacin Acadmica

LENGUA EXTRANJERA - INGLES

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READ THE TEXT AND DO THE TASKS BELOW

AT THE HEART OF THE OCEAN

Fame and wealth came late for Patrick OBrian. He was already 55 in 1970 when he published

Master and Commander, the first of what would be 20 volumes in his irresistible naval saga set in

the time of the Napoleonic wars.

By the time the last volume appeared in 1999, OBrians tale of Captain Jack Aubrey and his

shipmate, Dr Stephen Maturin, had become Harry Potter for grown-ups. Each new book was a

heavily anticipated publishing event. By now 8 million copies have been sold worldwide. And at

Brians death in 2000, William F. Buckley called him the most evocative writer on the sea since

Homer.

Russell Crowes film will expand the OBrian cult. However new readers drawn by the cannon

fire may be surprised to discover how complex the books are. The theme line is the friendship of

Aubrey and Marturin. The books are action adventures but also incomparable novels of 19 th

century life, detailing the social conventions of Regency England.

(From Richard Lacayo, Time Magazine,October, 2003)

QUESTIONS

1. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.1. Why did fame and wealth come late for Patrick OBrian? Paragraph 11.1.Because he was rich and famous very late .1.2. When does the naval saga happen? Paragraph 1

1.2.It happens/is set in the times of the Napoleonic wars.1.3. Who are the most important characters of the saga? Paragraph 21.3.Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin are the main characters.1.4. What did one critic say about OBrian? Paragraph 31.4. Mr Buckley called him the most evocative writer on the sea sinceHomer.1.5. What will new readers be surprised to learn ofMaster and Commander? Paragraph 31.5. They will be surprised to discover how complex the books are.2. SAY WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE

2.1. Patrick OBrian was always rich and famous. FALSE

2.2. Master and Commanderis compared to Harry Potter. TRUE

2.3. Patrick OBrian died in 2000. TRUE

2.4. Russell Crowes film will be beneficial to Patrick OBrian. TRUE

2.5. Master and Commanderis a collection of Greek stories. FALSE


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3. FIND SYNONYMS IN THE TEXT FOR THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

3.1. Any narrative or legend of heroic experiences. Saga.

3.2. People who have reached the age of maturity; an adult. Grown-ups.

3.3. Extending or spread throughout the world.Worldwide.

3.4. Attracted by something. Drawn

3.5. Giving all the facts and information about something. Detailing.

4. TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO THE NEGATIVE

4.1. OBrian published the first volume in 1970 .4.1. OBrian/He did not/didnt publish the first volume in 1970.

4.2. The books were a publishing event.4.2. The books were not/werent a publishing event.

4.3. Eight million copies have been sold.4.3.Eight million copies have not been sold.

4.4. The film will expand the cult.

4.4. The film will not/wont expand the cult.4.5. The books detail the customs of Regency England.4.5. The books do not/dont detail the customs of Regency England.

5. WRITE QUESTIONS ACCORDING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS

5.1. Who wrote Master and Commander?

5.1. Patrick OBrian wrote Master and Commander.5.2. How old was he in 1970?

5.2. He was 55 in 1970.5.3. How many volumes has the saga? /does it have?

5.3. The saga has 20 volumes.5.4.What type/kind/sort of books are they?5.4. The books are action adventures.5.5. Why will Crowes film be important to the OBrian cult?

5.5. Crowes film will be important because it will expand the OBrian cult.

6. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH THE APPROPRIATE VERB TENSES

6.1. When (be) the last time that you read? was

6.2. If she (win) the Nobel Prize for literature I would like to send her a card. won

6.3. I have never (write) a poem in my life. written

6.4. Her books (not protect) by copyright. are not/arent protected

6.5. At this moment she (present) her new novel . is presenting


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7. COMPLETE THIS JOB INTERVIEW

A: Who are you working for at the moment?

B: Im workingfor Sydney Books Publishing CompanyA: How long have you worked there?

B: Since 1999.

A: How many languages can you speak?B: Three: English, Spanish and Portuguese.

8. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

8.1. What do you like doing in your free time?8.1. I like/enjoy dancing, going to the cinema, reading and listening to music.

8.2. How often do you read the newspaper?8.2. I read it every day. /I never read the paper.

8.3. Could you recommend a book by Cervantes?8.3. Yes, I would recommend Don Quixote.

8.4. Do you ever read poems?

8.4.Yes, I do./ Sometimes I read poems./ No, I dont/ No, never./I never read poetry.8.5. How many books did you buy last year?8.5. I did not buy any./ I bought five.

9. IMAGINE YOU ARE CHECKING IN TO THE HOLLYWOOD STUDIO HOTEL. WRITE FIVE

SENTENCES FOR THE FRONT DESK ASSISTANT

9.1. I want a single/double room for 3 nights, please.9.2. Has the room a shower or bathroom?9.3. How much does the single/double room cost?9.4. That is very expensive.9.5. Can I pay by credit card?

10. WRITE A SHORT COMPOSITION ABOUT A PERSON IMPORTANT TO YOU

(60 WORDS AT LEAST)

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CFGS 2004 TEST SOLUCIONES