PRUEBAS DE ACREDITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA UNIVERSIDAD CEU CARDENAL HERRERA ENGLISH B1

PRUEBAS DE ACREDITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA UNIVERSIDAD CEU CARDENAL HERRERA ENGLISH B1 1. READING: 25% 60 Minutes 2. WRITING: 25% 60 Minutes 3. LISTENING: 25% 30 Minutes 4. SPEAKING: 25% 15 Minutes TOTAL DURATION: 2 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES Instrucciones: Nada de lo que esté escrito en la hoja del examen será corregido. Éste puede utilizarse solamente para realizar anotaciones en sucio. Solo se corregirá lo que esté escrito en las Hojas de Respuestas. No se puede sacar del aula del examen ninguno de los materiales de la prueba (el examen mismo u hoja de respuestas). Se dispondrá de un total de 2 horas y 30 minutos para realizar las 3 primeras destrezas del examen. El comité examinador informará a los candidatos sobre el examen oral. Se deberá acudir a la prueba expresión oral con el DNI. El uso de teléfonos móviles durante el examen queda terminantemente prohibido. Los teléfonos deberán estar apagados del todo (no solo en silencio). Si a un candidato le suena el móvil, puede ser expulsado del examen. Un examen será APTO si el resultado de cada una de las 4 partes es un mínimo de 50% y la suma de todo un mínimo de 60%. Los resultados serán enviados por email. El día del examen se informaran de la fecha. Con los resultados, recibirás información relativa a la revisión de examen. Las preguntas no descuentan. SAMPLE TEST

READING 60 MINS 25 MARKS Servicio de Idiomas PART ONE: Read the text and answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. There are ten questions each worth 1 mark (Total of 10 Marks). Problems in the High Street Dear Sir, I am the person who rents the space in your building at 16 High Street, above the shoe shop, and I am writing to you because I am worried by what I hear is going to happen in the next few months. I run a hairdresser s business in the space I rent, and I have been there for over 20 years, which means it is very well known and quite successful. My customers normally walk through the shoe shop to the stairs at the back which lead to the hairdresser s, and this has never been a problem. I get on very well with the owner of the shoe shop downstairs, and he told me a few days ago that he was retiring and leaving his premises. He also mentioned that a fast food chain was going to take his space and sell burgers and chips. I would have liked to rent that space myself but I can t afford it. The problem I am going to face is that my customers come to the hairdresser s to relax and the noise and smells of a burger bar will surely drive them away. Also, they won t like having to walk through a hot, smelly burger bar to reach the stairs, and this means my business will suffer. As you know, I have always paid my rent on time, and you have told me many times in the past that you are happy with me as your tenant, and that you wish me to continue with my business for as long as possible. I believe you own another empty shop on the High Street, and was hoping the burger bar could go there, where it would not affect my business. I am really concerned about this problem and hope you will be able to find a solution that is good for all concerned. I look forward to hearing some good news soon. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Example: 0. Who wrote this letter? a. The owner of a shoe shop b. The owner of the building c. A Hairdresser d. A restaurant owner Answer Sheet: Part One A B C D 0 1 What is the writer s main aim in the letter? A to show why her business is successful B to avoid problems for her business C to complain about the shoe shop downstairs D to ask to change her location 2 Who was the letter sent to? A The owner of the burger bar B The writer s landlord C The local newspaper D The owner of the shoe shop 2

3 How did the writer hear about the possible changes? A The owner of the shoe shop told her B Someone told her C The owner told her D She read it 4 What is her current situation? A She has problems with the shoe shop B She has no problems with the shoe shop C She would like her own entrance D She would like to buy the shoe shop 5 Which of the following is not true? A The shoe shop owner is going on holidays B She likes the owner of the Shoe shop C She would like to rent the space herself D She cannot pay rent for the shoe shop 6 What does the writer think about the burger bar? A The high street is not the place for it B It will make her lose money C It will not be successful D It will improve her business 7 Why is the writer worried about her customers? A The smells will not be pleasant B They do not like eating burgers C They may not be allowed to use the stairs D They will get fat 8 What relationship does the writer have with the owner? A They have a good relationship B They have a bad relationship C They are happy with their business arrangement D They want to change their business arrangement 9 What does the writer want to happen with the other empty shop? A She wants the burger bar to move there B She wants to move there B She wants the shoe shop to move there C She wants no one to move there 10 Which of the following could be part of a reply to the letter? A I am sorry I cannot lend you the money. B I am sorry your business had to close down. C I will talk to the other people but I can make no promises. D I will ask the burger bar to stay as planned. 3

PART 2: Insert sentences A-J into the correct gap 11-20 Each correct match is worth 1 Mark (Total of 10 Marks). If I bounce the ball five times Matthew Syed writes about sporting superstitions 0: Have you noticed how they always ask for three balls instead of two; how they bounce the ball the same number of times before serving, as if any change from their routine might result in disaster? 11:, the ex-world number 1 female tennis player. When she was once asked why she had played so badly at the French Open she answered, I didn t tie my shoe laces right and I didn t bounce the ball five times and I didn t bring my shower sandals to the court with me. 12:. I just knew it was fate; it wasn t going to happen. 13:. Goran Ivaniševic, Wimbledon champion in 2001, was convinced that if he won a match he had to repeat everything he did the previous day, such as eating the same food at the same restaurant, talking to the same people and watching the same TV programmes. 14:. Sometimes it got very boring, he said. 15:. As we were watching British tennis player Andy Murray play the fourth set at Wimbledon, my wife suddenly got up and went to the kitchen. 16:. 17:. Last year, a survey of British football supporters found that 21 per cent had a lucky charm (anything from a scarf to a lucky coin). 18: (like wearing lucky clothes, eating the same food or drink, or watching matches with the same people). 19:. She returned, and he won the fifth. I laughed at her, and then remembered my football team, Spurs**, who were losing 1 0 in the Carling Cup. If I leave the room now, Spurs will score, I told my kids, after 27 minutes of extra time. 20:. Twice. *Teletubbies a British television series for very young children **Spurs Tottenham Hotspur, a London football team Adapted from The Times Example: Answer PART 3 LETTER 0 X X. Tennis players are strange people A. It is not only the players who are superstitious B. I didn t have my extra dress C. A good example is Serena Williams D. One year this meant that he had to watch Teletubbies* every morning during his Wimbledon campaign. E. Superstitions and rituals are very common among fans F. I left the room and they scored. G. He keeps losing games when I m in the room, she said. If I go out now, he ll win. H. After my wife had left the room, Murray lost the fourth set I. While another questionnaire revealed that 70 per cent of Spanish football fans performed pre-match rituals J. The superstitions and rituals are not confined to the court 4

PART 3: Match the people 21-25 to the following texts A-F. There is one text you will not use. Each correct match is worth 1 Mark (Total of 5 Marks). X. The following people all want to attend a course. Read the descriptions of eight courses. Decide which course would be the most suitable for each person. For Questions 1-5, select the best course. A - Form and Colour This is year-long course is perfect for people who want to learn about how to use a camera and who want to take it up as a profession. Students will learn how to use light and shade, colour and different shapes. The course will also teach students to change their work using computer technology. Tips will be given on how best to get started in the profession. B - Practice makes Perfect Learn about how to use computer software to make your work life easier. This course is designed for people who use computers regularly as part of their career, but who feel they are unable to make the most of the technology. Learn about new software for storing documents and photographs and keeping records. This evening class runs for ten weeks from September to December. C - Armchair Explorer This is a series of daytime lectures by people who have lived and worked in wild places. Each of the six talks will focus on a different continent. Lecturers will show photographs of the animals and plants, and explain why they are only found in one area. Lecturers will include Leo Holland, a scientist from the Antarctic project, and Milly Oliphant, who researches birds in the Amazon rainforest. Tea and Biscuits provided. D - Art Starter Are you interested in a career in art? If so, this full-time, eight-week course will be perfect for you. Learn about different methods used by artists, including painting, drawing, photography and computer design. Artists will create work for an exhibition which will be displayed in the Town Hall for one month in September. Top businessmen and women from the design industry will be invited to attend the exhibition, so this could be a great start to your career! E - Wild Design Whether you want a career in art, or you just want to enjoy your hobby, this holiday course is for you. Wild Design is a two-week summer course situated on the wild coast of South Wales. We teach all kinds of art, including photography and painting, and the wild sea, beautiful flowers and great wildlife will definitely give you lots of creative ideas. Even if you already have a good understanding of art, you are sure to learn something new from our team of professional tutors. F - Explore your Imagination Do you want to show your friends a photograph of you beside the Egyptian pyramids or in the jungles of Borneo? Well now you can tell your friends that you have travelled the world without actually leaving the country! Join this evening class and learn how to use 5

the latest technology and software to change photographs to a professional standard. You will also learn how to make your own computer designs using the computer programmes used by professionals. Example: Answer Sheet: Reading Part Two 0. This person wants to know how to do the exercise. Paragraph 0 X 21. Harriet is 71, and is interested in painting and drawing. She would like to go somewhere in the summer where she can learn new tips and paint attractive scenery. 22. Belinda works for a large Art Company and she feels she needs to improve her computer skills. She already has a basic understanding of some common computer programmes, but she wants to learn how to organise her work and store information. 23. Jenny is interested in a career in design, and wants to learn how to create art and change photographs using special computer programmes. She wants a course that will fit into her normal school day. 24. George is unable to travel because he has difficulty walking, but he wants to learn more about the wildlife and scenery in different parts of the world. 25. Chris wants a change in career, so he s looking for a full-time course in which he can learn everything there is to know about photography and how to use computers to change and sell his work. 6

WRITING 60 MINUTES ONLY WHAT IS WRITTEN ON THE ANSWER SHEET WILL BE CORRECTED.YOU MAY USE YOUR EXAM PAPER FOR ROUGHWORK. PART ONE: 100 Words (10 marks) You are on holiday with your parents and you buy a postcard. Write the postcard to your grandparents. In your postcard, you should Describe the holiday Say what you like about your accommodation Mention activities you will do there Arrange to meet them when your home Write your postcard in 100 words. PART TWO: 150 Words (15 marks) Choose either A or B A You have been asked to write a short story for your Summer camps magazine. The winning story must have a happy ending. Your story must be titled; One Summer s Night Write your story in 150 Words. or B You have been asked to write a short story for a competition in a writer s magazine called Words. The winning story must be exciting and include a surprise element. Your story must use the following sentence. I didn t know what to do so I took the cat and ran downstairs. Write your story in 150 Words. 7

LISTENING 30 MINS 25 MARKS PART ONE: Listen to the following 9 conversations and answer questions 1 to 9 by choosing the correct answer a, b or c. Each question is worth 2 Marks (Total of 18 marks). You will hear each recording twice. Example: Answer Sheet: 0. Who is the boy with? PART 1 a. With his Mother b. With his Grandmother A B C D c. With his Grandfather 0 d. With his grandparents Conversation 1: Where will the friends meet? a. in the coffee shop b. in front of the cinema c. at the bus stop Conversation 2: What has the girl forgotten to bring? a. Her pen b. Her keys c. Her essay Conversation 3: Which TV programme is on at 9 o'clock tonight? a. A skiing competition b. A nature programme c. A cooking show Conversation 4: How will the man book tickets for the show? a. Fill out a form b. By telephone c. Online Conversation 5: What will the man do this winter? a. work as a gardener b. work in a supermarket c. work as a builder Conversation 6: How does the man want the woman to help him? a. By cleaning a window b. By driving somewhere c. By carrying something 8

Conversation 7: Which house did the woman stay in? a. A house with balconies but no pool b. A house with a pool and balconies c. A house with a pool and no balconies Servicio de Idiomas Conversation 8: Where are the dictionaries? a. Behind the computers b. By the window c. By the armchairs Conversation 9: Which evening dress code does the woman decide to wear? a. A black dress with long sleeves b. A short sleeved dress with a wide belt c. A black short sleeved dress with flowers PART TWO: Listen to the following interview and answer the questions. Use a maximum of 5 words. Each question is worth 1 mark (Total of 7 Marks). You will hear each recording twice. Example: Answer Sheet: 0. What does Angela do? Reporter 10. Where is Angela working at the moment? 11. Why does Angela like her job? 12. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong? 13. What news does Angela read? 14. What time does Angela's day begin? 15. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend? 16. What does Angela do to relax? 9

ORAL 15 MINUTES 25 Marks PART ONE: 2 minutes x 2 candidates INTRODUCTION What's your name? Can you spell your surname please? Where do you live? How long have you lived there? What do you do in your free time? How often do you go to the cinema? What do you like doing in the evenings? What is your favourite food? PART TWO: MONOLOGUE. (3 minutes X 2 candidates) What can you see in the photo? PART THREE: INTERACTION. (5 minutes) With your partner, discuss: - Your favourite meal - How you prepare/cook this meal - Eating out vs. Eating in 10

Surname: First name: DNI Number: LISTENING (25 MARKS): PART 1 (9x2 marks) A B C D 1 О О О О 2 О О О О 3 О О О О 4 О О О О 5 О О О О 6 О О О О 7 О О О О 8 О О О О 9 О О О О 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART 2 (7x1 mark) READING (25 MARKS): PART 1 A B C D 1 О О О О 2 О О О О 3 О О О О 4 О О О О 5 О О О О 6 О О О О 7 О О О О 8 О О О О 9 О О О О 10 О О О О PART 2 LETTER 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART 3 CIRCLE THE LETTER 21 A B C D E F 22 A B C D E F 23 A B C D E F 24 A B C D E F 25 A B C D E F 11

WRITING 60 MINUTES ONLY WHAT IS WRITTEN ON THE ANSWER SHEET WILL BE CORRECTED.YOU MAY USE YOUR EXAM PAPER FOR ROUGHWORK. PART ONE: 100 Words (10 marks) 12

PART TWO: 150 Words (15 marks) Choose either A or B PLEASE CIRCLE THE QUESTION YOU ARE ANSWERING: A B 13

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Surname: First name: DNI Number: Servicio de Idiomas LISTENING (25 MARKS): PART 1 (9x2 marks) A B C 1 О О О 2 О О О 3 О О О 4 О О О 5 О О О 6 О О О 7 О О О 8 О О О 9 О О О PART 2 (7x1 mark) 10 Britain 11 (seeing) stories develop/ (watching) big news stories 12 Table and chairs 13 The evening news/6pm or 10pm 14 In the morning/ 8:30am 15 In her sister s house 16 Sail/ go on the river READING (25 MARKS): PART 1 A B C D 1 О О О О 2 О О О О 3 О О О О 4 О О О О 5 О О О О 6 О О О О 7 О О О О 8 О О О О 9 О О О О 10 О О О О PART 2 LETTER 11 C 12 B 13 J 14 D 15 A 16 G 17 E 18 I 19 H 20 F PART 3 CIRCLE THE LETTER 21 A B C D E F 22 A B C D E F 23 A B C D E F 24 A B C D E F 25 A B C D E F 15