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Evaluación de Competencias Comunicativas - Educación Secundaria - Año 2016

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NIVEL A - ACTIVIDADES DE LECTO-COMPRENSION

A1. Read the text and solve the exercises below.

(from Champions Starter, Student’s Book, p. 26)

a. COMPLETE the chart:

Number of children

Have they got grandchildren?

COMPLETE: Famous …

Paul

McCartney

4 8 He can sing Rock star / singer

Meryl

Streep

4 - She can sing / act Actor / actress

Marge 3 - She is a mum Mum in the Simpsons

Johnny

Depp

2 - He is an actor For Pirates in the

Caribbean / actor

Daniel

Ratcliffe

- - He hasn’t got

brothers or sisters

Actor

Selena

Gomez

- - She likes music Actor and singer



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b. ANSWER the questions in a COMPLETE way:

a- How many grandchildren has Paul McCartney got?

…He’s got 8 (grandchildren).…

b- Is Meryl Streep a grandma in real life?

…No, she isn’t.…

c- What colour hair has Marge got?

…She’s got blue hair.…

d- Has Harry Potter got brothers or sisters?

…No, he hasn’t.…

e- Is Selena Gomez Argentinian?

…No, she isn’t.…

f- Can Selena sing?

…Yes, she can.…

A2. Read the text and solve the exercises below.

(from Champions 2, Student’s Book, p. 18)



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FOOD DRINK

ARGENTINA Medialuna or croissant

Bread. Cheese. Ham.

Coffee / tea

SCOTLAND Porridge (sugar / salt)

egg, bacon, bubble and squeak

Tea (milk)

JAPAN Rice, fish, vegetables.

Miso soup with tofu.

Raw egg

Coffee, green tea

b. CIRCLE the correct answer:

a- Gaspar always drinks some / no tea for breakfast.

b- Alex puts some sugar / salt on his porridge.

c- A lot of / Some people in Japan eat Miso soup with tofu for breakfast.

d- Misaki does not drink / drinks coffee for breakfast.

c. ANSWER the questions in a COMPLETE way:

a- What does Cecilia have for breakfast?

...She has coffee and croissant....

b- Does Gaspar eat sweet things?

...No, he doesn’t....

c- Where does Alex live?

...He lives in Aberdeen / Scotland....

d- What do a lot of Scottish people put on their porridge?

...They put salt (on their porridge)....

e- How do you make bubble and squeak?

...I / We cook potatoes and green vegetables in hot oil....

f- What is Misaki’s favourite breakfast?

...It is a raw egg with warm rice....



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A3. Read about The Problem with the Weather and solve the exercises

below.

December 2013 was an incredibly hot month in Argentina and produced some

of the country’s highest temperatures on record. Temperatures climbed to

45°C in the north of the country and in Santiago del Estero, at least seven

people died.

Australia also experienced a heatwave. On 16th January 2014 Adelaide

became the hottest city in the world with temperatures of 44°C and the

country’s animals suffered in the extreme heat.

In the US, things were very different. In early January 2014, freezing cold

weather travelled south from the Arctic, bringing snow, wind, and freezing

temperatures. In large parts of the country, temperatures fell below freezing

and Minnesota recorded a low of -36°C.

At the same time across the Atlantic, the UK was affected by violent storms.

In the country’s wettest December and January on record, winds of 100 miles

per hour hit some areas and water destroyed homes, buildings, and transport

systems.

Why are these extreme weather events happening? And if they are bad

now, can they get worse? The experts have very different opinions!

Climatologist Wendy Oliver believes global warming is responsible and says,

‘Heatwaves and other extreme weather patterns may become more common in

the future.’ So, do we have to slow down global warming to stop these weather

events? Scientist Taylor Hughes thinks not. ‘Global warming doesn’t cause

extreme weather,’ he says. ‘The weather always surprises us. That’s what

makes it so interesting!’ (adapted from Champions 2, Student’s Book, p. 63)


Temperatures Consequences

December 2013, Argentina 45 ° C 7 people died

January 2014, Australia 44 ° C The country’s animals

suffered.

January 2014, United States -36 ° C Snow / wind / freezing

temperatures



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b. ANSWER these questions:

1. What were the temperatures like in Argentina in December 2013?

(They were) very high. / Some of the highest temperaturas on record.

2. Where in Argentina did temperatures reach 45°C?

In Santiago del Estero (the temperatures reached 45°C).

3. Why were the animals in Australia so uncomfortable?

Because they suffered in the extreme heat. / Because it was too hot.

4. Where did the cold weather come from in the US?

(It came) from the Arctic.

5. What did the cold weather bring to the US?

(It brought) snow, wind and freezing temperatures.

6. How strong were the winds in the UK?

(They were) 100 miles per hour.

7. Why was it difficult to travel in some parts of the UK?

Because the winds destroyed (homes, buildings and) transport systems.

8. Which scientist believes that global warming is responsible for climate

change?

Wendy Oliver.

c. MATCH these words from the text with their corresponding

meanings:

1. heatwave (__2__) turned into

2. became (__4__) affected severely

3. freezing (__1__) a period of continuous abnormally hot

weather

4. hit (__5__) reduce the progress of

5. slow down (__3__) extremely cold



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NIVEL A - ACTIVIDADES DE PRODUCCIÓN ESCRITA

A1

Part 1

a. MATCH the questions with the answers:

1. Where is your pencil case? a. 8 and 14.

2. Do you like tea with milk? b. Yes, of course.

3. Can I open the window? I’m hot. c. In my school bag.

4. Can you write in French? d. Yes, he has.

5. Hello, Dana! e. No, it’s horrible.

6. What are your favourite numbers? f. Eat a sandwich!

7. Has your grandpa got a car? g. No, I can’t.

8. I’m hungry! h. Hi, Alfred!

1. __c___ 2. ___e__ 3. __b___ 4. __g__ 5. ___h__ 6. __a___ 7. __d___ 8.__f___

b. CHOOSE and CIRCLE the correct option:

1. My hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . football and sailing.

a. is b. are c. like

2. I play football . . . . . . . . . . . . the evenings after school.

a. at b. on c. in

3. I want to play football today, but I . . . . . . . . . . . . because I’m ill.

a. can b. can’t c. am not

4. We can see dolphins in the sea. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . dolphins and whales.

a. want b. come c. like

5. There . . . . . . . . . . . . . four people in my family: my mum, dad, brother and me.

a. is b. have c. are

6. And we . . . . . . . . . . . . . a dog. She’s white and black.

a. are got b. have got c. has got

7. My friends and I like swimming. ……………… love the sea!

a. They b. We c. He



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Part 2: Read the following description.

Look at this caricature and WRITE a description. Write 20-30 words.

Look at Woody! He …………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………

A2 Part 1

a. CIRCLE the correct option:

1. My father ……………… to work on Tuesday.

A. drives B. is driving C. drive

2. What nationality is your grandma?

A. She’s Italian. B. In Italy C. From Italy

3. How much is an ice-cream?

A. It’s vanilla. B. It’s $ 30. C. Thanks, I don’t like it.

B B. B.

4. I have got ……………… new pencils in my pencil-case.

A. one B. some C. any

5. You have to get up early tomorrow. You ……………… go to bed.

A. have to B. can C. must (any could be accepted)

6. It is very ……………… in summer.

A. hot B. warm C. cold

Look at Liza! She’s got big blue

eyes and a short nose. She’s got a

very big mouth and square face.

She’s got small ears and long hair.

She’s tall and thin.



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7. How often do you have PE at school?

A. Usually B. At 6:00. C. In the club.

8. Look at the shopwindow! I love ……………… shoes!

A. this B. those C. that

b. COMPLETE the sentences with the comparative or superlative

form of the adjectives:

1. Chicago is …bigger… (big) than Boston.

2. Travelling by bus in South America is …better… (good) than

travelling by train.

3. Elephants are the …heaviest… (heavy) animals in this zoo!

4. Everest is the …highest… (high) mountain in the world.

5. Hawaii is …hotter… (hot) than Alaska.

Part 2

A friend of yours from another town wants to know about you and your school.

Write an e-mail explaining what you must and mustn’t do at school, and

about your activities after school. Write between 40 and 50 words.

Dear …………………,

I can tell you about me! And my school!

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

.......……………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

.......……………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………

A3



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Part 1

a. CIRCLE the best option:

1. May I open the door?

A. No, you can’t. B. No, it’s cold. C. No, you mustn’t.

2. Would you like to have a cup of coffee?

A. Yes, I like. B. Yes, please. C. Yes, I do.

3. Tom finished studying late. ………………, he had lunch.

A. The next day B. When C. After that

4. - Can you tell me the way to the train station?

- Yes, go ………………this street and turn left.

A. towards B. along C. over

5. Barcelona is the ………………… city in Spain.

A. more beautiful B. most beautiful C. beautiful

6. What did you have for breakfast?

A. I’m having coffee B. I had coffee. C. I like coffee.

7. Did she ………………… all the questions?

A. answer B. answered C. answers

8. Sam ………………… a uniform at the hospital.

A. has to wearing B. have to wear C. has to wear

b. COMPLETE the text with the correct form of the verbs in

brackets:

On 1st May I …went… (go) to a concert because it …was… (be) my friend’s

sixteenth birthday. Four of us …bought… (buy) tickets to see the Kings of Leon in

Oxford. There …were… (be) a lot of people at the concert, so we …did not / could

not see… (not/see) a lot. After the concert we ……waited… (wait) because my

friend …wanted… (want) to take a photo of the band. They …did not / didn’t come…

(not/come) out of the front door, so we …left… (leave) after half an hour because

I …needed… (need) to catch my bus. My friend …wasn’t / was not… (not/be) happy,

because she is a really big fan of the Kings of Leon.

(adapted from Champions. Student’s book, p. 26)



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c. Look at the map and COMPLETE the directions:

-Excuse me. How do I get to the church

from the shopping centre?

-Well, go out of the shopping centre.

Then go along Clarence St. and …turn…

right into Morris Rd. Turn …left … at

Long St. and go …along… this street.

At the roundabout …turn… right and the

church is …on… your right, …opposite…

the park.

-Oh, I see. And where is the bank?

It’s …next to… the post office, near the

…bus station… .

-Thanks!

(adapted from Champions. Student’s book, p. 81)

Part 2

You went on school trip in the winter. Use the notes you made to WRITE A

PARAGRAPH about your experience (between 50 and 80 words). Include

information about: place and weather, wake up time, breakfast, morning and

afternoon activities, dinner, entertainment, things you liked best.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….......

...………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………..….

……………………………………………………………………………………………..….

……………………………………………………………………..………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………...

…..…………………………………………………………………………………………….

…..…………………………………………………………………………………………….



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NIVEL A - ACTIVIDADES DE COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA

A1

PART 1. Listen to the first part of a radio programme about dangerous animals

and ANSWER these questions:

1. What country is the man in?

Australia.

2. What animals does he mention?

Redback spider / blue ring octopus / tai pei snake

3. Where exactly is he?

At a friend’s garden.

4. What does he want to see?

A redback spider.

PART 2. Listen to the next part of the programme and COMPLETE these

sentences:

1. These spiders have got a red back.

2. They are very small.

3. You can find them in your house.

4. They like to climb into the bed or into shoes.

5. This spider can bite you! Go to the doctor’s / hospital.

(Taken from What’s Up 1, page 32)



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A2

PART 1. Listen and MATCH the speakers with the topics:

1. Alex C

2. Frank D

3. Gina B

4. Martha A

a. Work 4

b. Food 3

c. free time 1

d. daily routine 2

PART 2. Listen again and CIRCLE T (True) or F (False):

1. Alex sometimes watches DVD at Jack’s house. T / F

2. Frank goes shopping but he doesn’t like it. T / F

3. Gina usually eats sandwiches and chocolate at work. T / F

4. She often has dinner at about 7 pm. T / F

5. Martha has got a computer at home. T / F

(Adapted from Real Life Elementary, Teacher’s book)



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A3

Listen to a conversation between Sarah and Nick. CIRCLE the correct answer:

1. Nick came back from New Zealand ________ days ago.

A two B three C four

2. Nick travelled to New Zealand by _________ .

A car B plane C ship

3. Nick spent ________ hours on the plane.

A ten B twelve C twenty

4. There are two main _________ in New Zealand.

A rivers B lakes C islands

5. What type of holiday did Nick have in New Zealand?

A camping B walking C climbing

6. The weather in New Zealand was __________ .

A rainy and windy B warm and windy C warm and sunny

7. Nick didn’t use _________ to travel in New Zealand.

A a mountain bike B a kayak C a car

8. The worst moment for Nick was when he _________ .

A went climbing. B went kayaking. C arrived at a campsite at night.

9. How many rainy days were there?

A one B three C five

10. Nick wants to go to New Zealand again

A in two years. B next year. C in three years.

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