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Lea los siguientes textos y responda a las siguientes preguntas. Para recibir la mencin Apto deber obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas. TEXTO 1 : SAVING TIME (1) Whats wrong? Why is everyone staring at me when I walk into class? Weve been waiting nearly two hours!, they tell me. Where have you been? Oh no I put my clock back instead of forward, again! Im so sorry! (2) Believe me, I wont be the only one getting embarrassed around this time of year. In fact, in March people in over 70 countries across the world are going through the awkward annual ritual of putting the clock forward for spring or back for autumn. The period in between is known as Daylight Saving, because an hour of daylight (in some places, two) is considered to have been saved by being moved from the early morning, when most people are sleeping, to the evening when they can enjoy it. (3) Why bother changing the clocks at all, when it causes such confusion and inconvenience? Especially to farmers, who are busy enough on spring mornings without having to work in the dark! And how do you explain to a cow that theyll have to wait another hour to be milked, just because those stupid humans have reset their clocks! (4) Sorry cows Daylight Saving is here to stay, for economic reasons, if nothing else. Extra daylight in the evening means that more work gets done and less energy is used up on lighting etc. During the oil crisis in the 1970s, for instance, a two-month extension in Daylight Saving is thought to have resulted in energy savings equivalent to 600,000 barrels of oil in the United States alone. And in New Zealand, Daylight saving is estimated to reduce power usage by 3.5% every year. (5) Daylight saving has some interesting knock-on effects too. For instance, the lighter evenings encourage people to go out more. As a result, they tend to be more active, which improves their health and reduces medical bills. The extra spending of those who choose to spend their longer evenings shopping has been found to have a positive impact on the national economy. The longer evenings are also said to make the streets safer, because the improved visibility deters crime and reduces traffic accidents.

(6) Thats all very well and good. But how do I make sure I get the change right next year? Easy-peasy! Spring means to jump and fall is the American word for autumn. So, next time, just remember: Spring Forward and Fall Back. Its foolproof TAREA 1: Qu prrafo corresponde a cada uno de estos temas? (Hay dos temas que sobran) 1 Main argument for Daylight Saving _____ 2 Additional arguments for Daylight Saving _____ 3 Origin of Daylight Saving ____ 4 The downside to Daylight Saving _____ 5 Practical advice _____ 6 Introductory anecdote _____ 7 The effects of Daylight Saving on health _____ 8 What is Daylight Saving? _____ TAREA 2: Elige la respuesta correcta (a, b, c): 1. Daylight Saving a) increases the hours of daylight in the summer b) decreases the hours of daylight in the summer c) doesn't affect the number of daylight hours in the summer 2. Over 70 countries a) put their clocks forward in March b) put their clock backwards in March c) it depends on the country 3. Daylight saving a) causes problems for both farmers and farm animals b) causes problems only for farmers c) causes problems only for animals 4. Daylight saving a) has no economic impact b) has positive environmental and social effects c) increases the number of crimes

5. Daylight saving a) discourages people from driving in the evening b) makes driving safer e) increases the number of road incidents TAREA 3: Encuentra una palabra en el texto para cada definicin: 1. Sure to work PARAGRAPH 6 ____________________ 2. Take trouble PARAGRAPH 3 ____________________ 3. Difficult to deal with and often embarrassing PARAGRAPH 2 _____________________ 4. Very simple (colloquial) PARAGRAPH 6______________________ 5. Something we do regularly and in the same way PARAGRAPH 2 ______________________ 6. To change a machine or instrument back to its original state PARAGRAPH 3 _______________ 7. Discourage (people from doing bad things) PARAGRAPH 5 __________________ 8. Indirect PARAGRAPH 5 ______________________ 9. The amount of money you have to pay for something PARAGRAPH 5 ____________________ 10. Effect or influence PARAGRAPH 5 ______________________

TEXTO 2: NUCLEAR DEBATE (1) One of the consequences of the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11 March was, of course, a leak of radiation at the Fukushima nuclear power station on the countrys east coast. Soon afterwards, all the people living within twenty kilometres of the plant were told to leave because of the danger from the radiation. (2) All around the world, everyone watching the Fukushima situation on TV can only hope it will not be as serious as the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine in 1986, when tens of thousands of people had to leave their homes permanently, and estimates of the eventual number of deaths from radiation-related illnesses range from 4,000 to more than 100,000. (3) The pros and cons of nuclear power always come up in debates about how the world should produce the energy it needs. Those who think the risks are too great can obviously use Chernobyl and now Fukushima in their argument, while also pointing out that nuclear waste stays radioactive for hundreds of years, and asking what might happen if terrorists ever chose to attack a nuclear power plant. Those who support nuclear power point out that a very small amount of nuclear fuel can create a huge amount of energy, and that unlike the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas, nuclear power stations dont contribute to global warming by pushing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. (4) Most of the worlds energy currently comes from fossil fuels, but this cant go on forever. As well as the problem of global warming there is the simple fact that the Earth has a limited amount of these resources. They will eventually run out although there is a lot of disagreement about when that might be. (5) Apart from nuclear power, which currently provides less than 10% of the worlds energy, the other alternative is energy from renewable sources. These include hydropower, biofuels (made mostly from crops), wind power and solar power, and together they currently provide around 15% of the worlds energy.

(6) Some scientists think renewable energy is the great hope for the future not only because it wont run out but also because it is less risky than nuclear power and produces far fewer greenhouse gases than burning fossil fuels. (7) Other scientists, however, believe we will never produce enough renewable energy to fill the gap when fossil fuels begin to run out. That is why, even while watching the very worrying events in Japan, they argue that nuclear power will always have to be part of the solution to the worlds energy problems. TAREA 1: Decide si estas frases son Verdaderas (V) o Falsas (F): 1. Half the worlds energy currently comes from fossil fuels. 2. The Chernobyl nuclear plant was in Russia. 3. Renewable sources currently provide more energy than nuclear power. 4. After the Chernobyl accident, everyone who had to leave their home was able to return a few years afterwards. 5. The Earth has a limited amount of oil and coal. 6. More than 10,000 people live near the Fukushima nuclear plant. 7. Biofuels have a natural origin. 8. It's necessary a huge amount of nuclear power to create a lot of energy. TAREA 2: Encuentra una palabra en el texto para cada definicin: 1. A sudden shaking movement of the ground PARAGRAPH 1 ______________________ 2. The slow increase in the temperature of the Earth (2 words) PARAGRAPH 3 ___________________ 3. A factory that produces power or processes chemicals PARAGRAPH 3 ________________ 4. An amount of liquid or gas that comes out of a hole or crack in something PARAGRAPH 1 _____________________ 5. Something that replaces itself by natural processes and never runs out (adj) PARAGRAPH 5 _____________________ 6. Dangerous substances that remain after nuclear energy has been produced (2 words) PARAGRAPH 3 ____________________

HOJA DE RESPUESTAS DAYLIGHT SAVING TAREA 1: Qu prrafo corresponde a cada uno de estos temas? 1. 4 2. 5 3. x 4. 3 5. 6 6. 1 7. x 8. 2 TAREA 2: Elige la respuesta correcta: 1. c 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b TAREA 3: Find a word in the text for each definition: 1. foolproof 2. bother 3. awkward 4. easy-peasy 5. ritual 6. reset 7. deter 8. knock-on 9. bill 10. impact

THE NUCLEAR DEBATE TAREA 1: Decide whether these statements about the Nuclear Debate are true (T) or false (F) 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. F TAREA 2: Find a word in the text for each definition: 1. earthquake 2. global warming 3. plant 4. leak 5. renewable 6. nuclear waste

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Escuche las siguientes audiciones DOS VECES. Para poder recibir la mencin Apto deber obtener un 60 % de respuestas correctas. TAREA 1 D si las siguientes frases son Verdaderas (V) o Falsas (F): 1. 50 million people die every year because of smoking. 2. The ban on smoking in public places in England starts on 31 July. 3. After the ban people can still smoke at home. 4. Scotland is the last country to introduce a non-smoking ban in the UK 5. The Republic of Ireland ban started in 2004. 6. Before the ban in Ireland, businesses were worried about losing money. 7. After the non-smoking ban, Irish people have stopped going to pubs. 8. You can still smoke on buses in Ireland. TAREA 2 OFFICE RULES D si las siguientes frases son Verdaderas (V) o Falsas (F): SPEAKER 1 11. Working hours aren't flexible. 12. Women aren't allowed to wear trousers. 13. You can smoke in the cafeteria. 14. You are allowed to have your lunch at your desk. SPEAKER 2 15. You have to go to the canteen if you are thirsty. 16. You should have a break every two hours. 17. Smoking is not allowed in the office. 18. You can wear jeans. SPEAKER 3 19. You don't have to dress smartly. 20. You can't smoke in the building. 21. You are supposed to start work at 8 o'clock. 22. If you want a coffee, you have to go to the caf next door.

HOJA DE RESPUESTAS SMOKING 1. F (5 million people) 2. F (1st July) 3. T 4. F (England) 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. F OFFICE RULES 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. F T F F F T T F T T F F

EXPRESIN E INTERACCIN ESCRITA

Lea atentamente los siguientes enunciados y realice las tareas de comprensin escrita. Para poder recibir la mencin de Apto deber obtener un 60% de respuestas correctas. TAREA 1: PRODUCCIN ESCRITA Escriba sobre el siguiente tema: Advantages and disadvantages of living in a small town (Ventajas y desventajas de vivir en una ciudad pequea). (125 palabras) TAREA 2: INTERACCIN ESCRITA Un amigo irlands va a venir a visitar tu pas durante seis semanas. Lee su e-mail y escribe una respuesta. Incluye la informacin que te pide en su e-mail. (75 palabras).

Hi, there! Im looking forward to seeing you again! Is it OK if I stay with you and your family for about a week? After that I want to travel around the country a bit, and see some cities and sites and, you know me, I want to spend some days on the beach too. As you know, Ive never been abroad before!! What are the best places to visit? Whats the best way to travel around? Im not sure about accommodation or prices either! And what will the weather be like? Sorry for all these questions Hope to hear from you soon, and cant wait to see you in May! Take care, Joe

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En esta tarea deber hablar sobre los temas que se le proponen. Deber obtener un 60% de competencia oral. TAREA 1: INTERACCIN ORAL Formule y responda las siguientes preguntas: What kind / food / like? What / last eat out? Be / the diet in your country healthy? How often / do / sport? /do any sport / this weekend? TAREA 2: EXPRESIN ORAL Talk about what you usually do to stay healthy. Are people too obsessed with health nowadays? Why / why not?