DIRECCIÓ GENERAL DE FORMACIÓ

PROFESSIONAL
IN_NA_CO_MA_13
I ENSENYANCES DE RÈGIM ESPECIAL
ESCOLES OFICIALS D’IDIOMES
PROVES DE CERTIFICACIÓ
2012-2013

COGNOMS / APELLIDOS:
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NOM / NOMBRE:
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DNI o PASSAPORT / DNI o PASAPORTE:
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Núm. EXPEDIENT / Nº EXPEDIENTE:
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LLOC D’EXAMEN / LUGAR DE EXAMEN: EOI
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PROVA PER A L’OBTENCIÓ DEL / PRUEBA PARA LA OBTENCIÓN DEL

CERTIFICAT DE NIVELL AVANÇAT – IDIOMA ANGLÉS

CERTIFICADO DE NIVEL AVANZADO – IDIOMA INGLÉS

DELS ENSENYAMENTS OFICIALS D’IDIOMES/DE LAS ENSEÑANZAS OFICIALES DE

IDIOMAS

No escrigueu en les zones ombrejades / No escriba en las zonas sombreadas

2. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
DURADA/
DURACIÓN:
PUNTUACIÓ/PUNTUACIÓN TOTAL: 30
45 min.
60% = 18 50% = 15

NOTA: ______

APTE / NO APTE/NO APTO NO APTE / NO APTO

APTO CONDICIONAL
Corrector/a

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 DIRECCIÓ GENERAL DE FORMACIÓ
PROFESSIONAL
IN_NA_CO_MA_13
I ENSENYANCES DE RÈGIM ESPECIAL
ESCOLES OFICIALS D’IDIOMES
PROVES DE CERTIFICACIÓ
2012-2013

TASK 1
You will listen to several bits of news reports. For questions 1 to 5 choose option A, B,
or C. Write your answers in the box below. The first one is given as an example. You will
hear the recording twice. You have one and a half minutes to read the questions.
EXAMPLE
0. Food is wasted due to inaccurate techniques, diseases and climate conditions in
A) developing countries.
B) richer countries.
C) both of them.

1.- In World Snail Racing Championships

a) all snails are treated like bulls.

b) all snails must reach the red circle.
c) the first snail to get to the edge of the table doesn´t automatically win.

2.- The syphoning off of oil in Nigeria

a) is being dealt with using sophisticated tracking devices.

b) is mostly done by foreigners.
c) has been allowed by Nigeria’s Industry minister.

3.- An international research team in Antarctica

a) believes the seeds will contribute positively to Antarctica’s ecosystem.

b) found out how seeds were carried onto the continent.
c) makes scientists and tourists the sole responsible for ruining Antarctica’s habitat.

4.- Dreaming at night

a) always makes you wake up feeling positive and full of energy.

b) may boost creativity.
c) has definitely proved to be successful in treating depression.
5.- According to the news report
a) Mr Glenn moonlanded with Neil Amstrong.
b) Mr Glenn recently greeted some astronauts while he was orbiting the Earth.
c) Mr Glenn has been to the space at least twice.

Text 0 1 2 3 4 5 Adapted from BBC

podcasts “6 Minute
Answer A English”:

Teacher √
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/

TOTAL (5 x 2 marks)________ /10 marks

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 DIRECCIÓ GENERAL DE FORMACIÓ
PROFESSIONAL
IN_NA_CO_MA_13
I ENSENYANCES DE RÈGIM ESPECIAL
ESCOLES OFICIALS D’IDIOMES
PROVES DE CERTIFICACIÓ
2012-2013

TASK 2
You will hear a report on Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin. Decide whether the
following sentences are true or false according to the text, and write a cross in the right
column. The first one is given as an example. You will hear the recording twice. You
have one and a half minutes to read the statements.

T F

EXAMPLE
X 
0. Sir Richard Branson had problems with words.

1. Despite being dyslexic, he was a studious pupil and rarely got into trouble.

2. He set up a business as soon as he left school.

3. Apparently there are many dyslexics among businessmen.

4. It seems being dyslexic makes you see things in a more complex way.

5. A director explained some mathematical concepts to him using a metaphor.

6. Being good with numbers is not important for being a successful businessman.

7. The interviewer says legacy is a problem in many American companies.

8. American airline companies should imitate Virgin America’s style.

9. All airlines imitated Virgin’s approach to business.

10. Some years ago he suggested investing in low emission fuels.

Adapted from npr.org:

http://www.npr.org/2012/10/10/162587389/virgins-richard-branson-bares-his-business-secrets

TOTAL (10 x 1 mark)_______ /10 marks

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 DIRECCIÓ GENERAL DE FORMACIÓ
PROFESSIONAL
IN_NA_CO_MA_13
I ENSENYANCES DE RÈGIM ESPECIAL
ESCOLES OFICIALS D’IDIOMES
PROVES DE CERTIFICACIÓ
2012-2013

TASK 3

You will listen to different speakers giving tips (dos and don’ts) to succeed in a job
interview. Choose the statements which best match what each speaker says. There are
two extra statements which do not match any of the speakers’ opinions. The first one is
given as an example. You will hear the recording twice. You have one and a half
minutes to read the statements.

Example
Write your answers here: Teacher
Feeling at ease
A
A 
0 Speaker 0
B How to justify your lack of ambition
C Make up for your lack of experience
1 Speaker 1
D Find out about income possibilities
E How to sound natural through practice
2 Speaker 2
F Talk about yourself briefly
G How to justify changing jobs
3 Speaker 3
H Focus on negative aspects

4 Speaker 4

5 Speaker 5

Adapted from youtube.com and jobdig.com

TOTAL (5x 2 marks)________ /10 marks

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