tf Rapeandl dy sll SAL pall gply AL | 2004 ass 30 Rpm se abas ahsinsdt by | 4 all nll AM gasy | ragtime | | 44 allt gg Balt Part One Reading Comprehension [1] : ( 10 marks ) A, Read the text! on page 2. As you read, answer the following questions. 1 fbr de as of he va 2. How did the author become a teacher? | 3. What reasons dots she give for her choosiig to become a teacher? 4. Why does dhe make repeated ute of the word ‘the spares? 5, What languages does che speak? 6. Why doss che take pride in her students? 7, How has the author had the best of both worlds) ! 8. What is the effect of the three suspension points in ‘I feel. full of sparks.’ (lines 3637) B, Now reread the text. As you do 30, decide who/what (1-4) below refer to. 1. “‘Thae’s always the fret and best ching thet comes so mind.’ (line: 54) | 2.then (line 13) | 53, The litte flame (line 15) 4. Ge (line 18) " By lnsetna Orta Crawford, Source: htp/enww rerutingtoashors. org10 20 25 30 35 Bagaall Lysall Lull oly Ayla “yal aD 2004 pus 30 dyye coal sally LM oy A aay gl ay yy his TAA eta ® Z salulall guhgll 52 yall ws eu “The Sparks Every time my studeats get excited about learning something new, I sce sparks shooting from their cyes. And though I could fill a book with everything I have wo say about the rewards of teaching, and the chance to do something meaningful and fulfilling with my life, whenever I'm asked why I became a teacher, that's always the first and best thing thet ‘comes to mind, The sparks. Passion for Learning [Even though I did not start out to be a teacher, I have always had some aifisity for reaching and a passion for learning. In the schools of my native Venezuela, I had excellent teachers—wonderful individuals who loved to teach and challenge as they passed the torch of knowledge to us, their students. To this day, any time a teacher in Venezuela enters a assroom, all of the students stand up, out of respect for el maestro. My father was 2 teacher, and knew, back thea, that someday I would become one, too. Later, 1 moved to the US. and all I heard was "Those who can’c teach,” aid "But Ira, you can do better than that." $0, after college Lwent to work at a university research lab. The litte flame, that ove for sharing, didn't die, bur ic was pushed to the background, [fel like an island, totally disconnected, fearful and yer hopeful that someday T would have the courage to go forit,no matter what anyone said or thought. On to Teaching ‘One night after a dreadful, boring day at work, {was watching TV and saw an ad froma ‘group called Recruiting New Teachers flash on the screen, A voice tol. viewers: “Reach, for the power to wake up young minds. Teach.” I know it sounds crazy, but from that ‘moment on, I knew what todo. Teaching is the best job I've ever bad. As one of just two bilingual biology specialiss ia my district, I created new curriculum materials for my. English as a second language (ESL) kids, and launched a college-bound ESI. club that was jus as rewarding for me as it was for its members. The Best of Both Worlds Truly have had the best of both worlds: a good school system tha: supports its teachers ( least those who stand up for what they need in order to teach well), anda chance to make a difference in the lives of young people. I have had the opportunity to return 10 education ‘what received from my owa teachers and mentors. Ie's not easy work, In fact, I will say that it is the most challenging work I have ever done. Thave to be there with my students in body and soul, day in and day out. It can be draining, and it car sometimes secin like a battleground. But how do I feel at the end of each day? I feel proud of my students. feel more Knowledgeable about living, tesching, and learning, I feel lucky to be a teacher. | feel .. full ‘of spatks. je “e2004 pts 30 dyn lll apleally Aybigll by pill tplyy gall Ainly SAM gages sAahallaysll eho all gill pd alt mls) Losl ea cle [ie : Part Two: Use of English: (12 marks ) A. Vocabulary: what do these words mean? . fulfilling (line 4) . affinity (Line 8) hopeful (line 17) draining (line 34) aes B, Structure 2) For each of the sentences below, wtite a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning tothe original one, but using the word in brackets this word mast nor be altered in any way. 1. [don’t think Irasema is likely 10 change jobs again, (likelihood) 2. Whea the teach entered the classroom, the students stood typ out of ceepeer for her, (accustomed) 3. What are the chances of Irma's becoming a principal? ( might) ») Finish each of the following sentences in sich a way as it means the same ae the sentence printed before it, 1. The high cost of private education is not a deterrent. Some people are not put 2.-A motivated sradent will learn any foreign language, no matter how old s/he is Irrespective. ©) Complete sentences (1-4) I lrasema were still « laboratory assistant, she Since she’s fiaishod word:processing the article, it's about time she. Ever since she became a bilingual biology specialist, she ........ a good job. No tuition fees.. i sep Rgyeaall day pall 52 pall gly aL ya yyy alt 1 |Aygaall ayy ssll p21 all ggly RL lye pal abt 2004 usd 30 Eyam wall shelly ak By ull Ls, dalek agp LM gigig pla lhayyalt gala alilagall gilagll 52 yall die D, Language functions (Choose from functions (A-H) those that are expressed through sentences (1-4) 1. *Reach for the power to wake up young minds, Teach” A. Expressing opinion 2. Thave had the opportunizy to return to education B.Ability what I received from my own teachers andmemors, —_C, Intention 3. Tecan be draining, and it can sometimes D. Obligation seem like a baitleground. E. Talking about experience 4. It’s not easy work, . F. Expressing probability 5, [ul you can do better than that, G. Persuading 6.Thave to be with my students day in and day out. Hi. Willingness Reading Comprehension [2] : (8 marks) Below are two parts of an article. Read them. As you do so, complete the gaps. 1. One of the reasons for teaching gender-neutral language is that language is «reflection of ‘culture, and cultural awareness can facilitate communication, act only between non-native ad native English speakers, but also among (1) English speakers. Applied linguists argue thatthe forefgn language. Q)isa place in which a...) culture can emerge, or ............(4)along with the (poulture of the learners and He snes (6) Of the foreign language. [..] 2. It sooms reasonable to say that students who develop the ability to speech atid behaviour t0 avoid oe. cultural settings they may enter | .. P) eboie | wn(8) language will be better able toadaptto << YU? | the future. |a Sppanl yall 52 Lall aly BUSH Ayaan : 2004 sas 30 By gist ndetly Aes VAT AIT gad ally BML otir ash Ans th C8 saliasal gah gl 9d lt Part Three Writing (20 soars] ‘Wiite one ofthe following stays (1) the other “learned professions", ror during whieh insights Te developed thet allow the teacher (o understand the world of the at to dat work effectively and susesst 6 1. “Teaching is one ofthe most difisalt endeavors Like Tenet teach successtlly requires Year 0 trial and et and practices a ‘lasseoom in great depth and \ 2. Deseeibe your fest impression, or your ASIN iiprossions, of « language course YOu hhave attended. +5, Gord teachers and students learn beter ane ‘contribute to the development of thelr countries. per