2016.

S19

Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit

State Examinations Commission
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2016

 
SPANISH - ORDINARY LEVEL 
(320 marks)

TUESDAY, 21 JUNE - MORNING, 9.30 to 12.00

CENTRE STAMP

EXAMINATION NUMBER

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PART SECTION MARK

1. Total of end of page totals A

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2. Aggregate total of all disallowed questions
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3. Total mark awarded (1 minus 2)
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Note: The mark in row 3 must equal the mark in the Total III B
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are three parts in this paper: Part I is a Listening Comprehension Test (instructions on pages 2
and 5 of this booklet); Part II is a Reading Comprehension Test; Part III is a Written Expression Test.
2. Candidates should attempt all sections in the three parts of the paper and write their answers in the spaces
provided on the Examination Paper. (Extra paper is available if required.)
3. Pay careful attention to the specific instructions given on the Examination Paper.
4. When you have finished PART I, proceed immediately to attempt the remaining parts.
5. Make sure you write your EXAMINATION NUMBER in the space provided above.

N.B. The instructions for the LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST are given on this Question/Answer
Booklet.

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 PART I: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (140 MARKS)

If you have difficulty hearing the recording, raise your hand now to indicate to the Superintendent that
the sound should be adjusted. Once the test proper has started you must not interrupt.

The test consists of four sections: - Section A: Dialogues; Section B: Announcements;

Section C: News Item; Section D: Descriptive Passages.

SECTIONS A, B AND C
You will hear each item in these Sections three times. The first recording is to give you a general idea of
the content and it is suggested that you listen carefully and do not write the answers. At the end of this
recording you will hear two pips. At the end of the second reading you will hear two pips and this will be
followed by a long pause during which you should write the answers in English to the written questions in
the spaces provided on the examination paper. The third recording is to give you an opportunity to revise
your answers. It will be followed by a continuous tone which signals the end of the test on that particular
item. There will be a short pause between items.

A. DIÁLOGOS
1. Pidiendo direcciones
Asking for directions

(a) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)

The woman is looking for the:

□ swimming pool □ bank □ market

(b) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)
To walk there will take:

□ 15 minutes □ 30 minutes □ 5 minutes

2. En la estación de autobuses
At the bus station
(a) Does the woman buy single or return tickets?

________________________________________________________________________

(b) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)

The bus is going to:

□ Madrid □ Seville □ Segovia

(c) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct)
What does the woman want to buy?

□ some fruit □ water □ crisps

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3. En el cine
In the cinema

(a) What is the name of the film in English?

_________________________________________________________________________

(b) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)

This film is suitable for:

□over 18 year olds □over 12 year olds □everyone

(c) How much does the man pay in total? _________________________________________

4. En la oficina de la jefa de estudios

In the Year Head’s office

(a) Give one reason why Emilio’s teachers are complaining about him.

________________________________________________________________________

(b) When can he collect his phone?

________________________________________________________________________

B. UNOS ANUNCIOS

1. Anuncios de la Directora del Colegio

Principal’s announcements

(a) Which team won the league? ________________________________________________

(b) What will the school buy with the money raised from the no-uniform day?

________________________________________________________________________

(c) Name one extracurricular activity which will be taking place that afternoon.

________________________________________________________________________

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2. El tiempo
The weather

(a) Give the date mentioned in this weather forecast.

________________________________________________________________________

(b) What will the weather be like in Murcia? (Give one detail)

________________________________________________________________________

(c) What minimum temperature is forecast for Alicante? _____________________________

3. En el supermercado
At the supermarket

(a) Mention one product on special offer in the meat and fish sections.

________________________________________________________________________

(b) Which of these items is on offer at 40% discount?

□ olive oil □ eggs □ bananas

(c) When does the offer end? (Give one detail)

________________________________________________________________________

4. Huelga de transporte urbano

Public transport strike

(a) When is this strike taking place? ______________________________________________

(b) Who wants better pay and conditions? (Give one detail)

______________________________________________________

C. UNA NOTICIA
1. Conciertos de Los Locos
Los Locos Concerts

(a) When will the concert in Valencia take place? (Give full details)

________________________________________________________________________

(b) Name three cities, apart from Valencia, where Los Locos will be giving concerts.

(i) ____________________ (ii) ___________________ (iii) _____________________

(c) Who is Pepe Ramón?

________________________________________________________________________

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 D. DESCRIPTIVO

You will hear each of the passages three times. The first and third recordings will be uninterrupted; during
the second recording, there will be two long pauses, the first internal and the second at the end of the
recording. These pauses will allow you to answer the relevant questions. The continuous tone which follows
the third recording of the second passage signals the end of the Listening Comprehension Test.

1. Segovia, ciudad histórica

Segovia, historic city

(a) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)

Where is Segovia?

□ in Castilla y León □ in Castilla la Mancha □ in Aragón

(b) What can tourists visit in Segovia? (Give one detail)

_________________________________________________________________________

*PAUSE
(c) Why did the Royal family go to La Granja de San Ildefonso?

_________________________________________________________________________

(d) How much does it cost to visit the Palace and gardens?

_________________________________________________________________________

2. La Familia Real Española

The Spanish Royal Family

(a) Give two details about King Felipe’s appearance.

(i)_________________________________(ii)___________________________________

(b) Mention one sport that he enjoys. ____________________________________________

*PAUSE

(c) How many children do the King and Queen have? _______________________________

(d) Name two countries that the King and Queen have visited.

(i)_________________________________(ii)__________________________________

*PAUSE
*N.B. Long pause during second recording only.
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 PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (120 MARKS)
SECTION A (10 MARKS)
Answer each of the following, 1 – 5, by placing a tick (√) in the appropriate box.

1. Which of the following would you find in your bedroom?

LA COCINA EL MICROONDAS

LA LAVADORA LA CAMA

2. Where would you go to buy fish in Spain?

LA FARMACIA LA CARNICERÍA

LA PESCADERÍA LA FERRETERÍA

3. How do you say I don’t know in Spanish?

NO LO SÉ HASTA LA VISTA

LO SIENTO NO ENTIENDO

4. MI ABUELO is:

MY UNCLE MY FATHER

MY GRANDFATHER MY COUSIN

5. UN GATO is:

A DOG A CAT

A RABBIT A MOUSE

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 SECTION B (45 MARKS)
Read the following items, 1 to 6, and answer the questions in English.
1. Read the following profile and answer the questions in English.

Se busca corresponsal 
Hola,  me  llamo  María.  Tengo  17  años  y  busco  a  una  amiga  de 
intercambio para este verano. Me encanta la música. 
Toco la guitarra y me gusta también bailar y salir con mis amigos 
los fines de semana.  Tengo dos hermanos menores que yo. Vivo 
en Badajoz en el oeste de España.   

(a) When does María want to do the exchange? _____________________________________

(b) What does she like to do? (Give two details)

(i)__________________________________(ii)__________________________________

(c) Where in Spain is Badajoz? __________________________________________________

2. Read the following article about a famous cyclist and answer the questions in English.

Campeón de Ciclismo

Alberto Contador es un ciclista español que ha ganado siete

victorias durante su larga carrera deportiva.
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Nació en Madrid, en 1982. Aficionado al deporte, practicó
el fútbol y el atletismo antes de interesarse por el ciclismo,
por influencia de su hermano mayor.

Le gustan los animales, y cuando era pequeño se dedicó a

criar canarios en casa. Alberto dice que, de no haber sido
ciclista profesional, habría sido veterinario.

(a) What sports did Alberto Contador play before he became a cyclist? (Give two details)

(i) _________________________________(ii) __________________________________

(b) Who first encouraged him to take up cycling? ___________________________________

(c) Tick the correct box. (Only one answer is correct.)

If he hadn’t been a cyclist, Alberto would have been a:

□vet □ sports commentator □farmer

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3. Read the following announcement and answer the questions in English.

Bienvenidos al Festival Internacional de

Música y Danza de Granada
Les ofrecemos doscientos espectáculos durante el
festival.
Las entradas se pondrán a la venta el miércoles
cuatro de abril a las diez de la mañana.

Si van en taxi para llegar al Palacio, es aconsejable

llegar al menos treinta minutos antes del inicio de los
conciertos.

(a) How many events are there during the festival? __________________________________

(b) When will the tickets for this festival go on sale? _________________________________

(c) What advice is given if you are going by taxi?

________________________________________________________________________

4. Read the following advertisement and answer the questions in English.

Hotel céntrico y a precio razonable

 El Hotel Parque Central está situado en el centro de
 Valencia, a quince minutos a pie de la estación de
trenes y del casco antiguo.
 
 Las habitaciones del Hotel Parque Central tienen aire
acondicionado, caja fuerte, teléfono y canales vía
 
satélite.
La playa Las Arenas y el puerto de Valencia se encuentran a 5 km del hotel. Además, los autobuses
públicos de línea paran con frecuencia justo al lado del hotel. Hay numerosas tiendas y bares en las
calles de los alrededores.

(a) Where is the Hotel Parque Central located? (Give one detail)

_________________________________________________________________________

(b) Give two details about the hotel bedrooms.

(i) __________________________________(ii)__________________________________

(c) What is located five kilometres from the hotel? (Give one detail)

_________________________________________________________________________

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5. Read the following article about actor Chris Hemsworth and answer the questions in English.

Chris Hemsworth, actor que interpreta ‘Thor’ 
‘THOR’ APRENDE ESPAÑOL en la serie de películas Avengers, vive ahora 
en Australia con su familia.  
 
Casado con la actriz y modelo española Elsa 
Pataky  desde  2010,  la  pareja  tiene  una  hija 
de tres años y gemelos de un año y medio, 
Tristan y Sasha.  
 
Chris  dice  que  aprende  más  español 
hablando  con  su  hija  India,  que  con  su 
mujer.    Explica  ‘mi  hija  habla  mucho  más 
despacio,  y  por  eso  entiendo  más.  Es  más 
fácil para mí entender lo que dice.’ 

(a) What is Elsa Pataky’s occupation? (Give one detail)

__________________________________________________________________________
(b) Give two details about their children.

(i)________________________________________________________________________

(ii)________________________________________________________________________
(c) Why does Chris prefer to speak Spanish with his daughter? (Give one detail)

__________________________________________________________________________

6. Read this article about ‘smart shoes’ and answer the questions in English.

‘SMART SHOES’
Una empresa en Lituania ha desarrollado
unos zapatos con la capacidad de cambiar
de color y de diseño.

Estos zapatos ‘inteligentes’ se comunican

con tu móvil a través de una aplicación
especial.

Estos Smartshoes estarán a la venta a un

precio de cuatrocientos cuarenta euros.

(a) What is special about these shoes?

________________________________________________________________________
(b) How do they work?

________________________________________________________________________

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 SECTION C (35 MARKS)
         
1. Read the following items, 1 to 4, and answer the questions in English.

Reinas del Mar

“Cada año se ven más medusas,” es uno de los comentarios
frecuentes entre los turistas que acuden cada verano a las playas en
el este de España.

El aumento de las poblaciones de medusas se explica por el

aumento de la temperatura del agua del mar.

Se calcula que las medusas aparecieron en nuestro planeta hace más de quinientos millones de
años.

Según una encuesta reciente, es probable que a mediados del siglo las medusas superen en número
a los peces en muchos mares y océanos. Las regiones analizadas en la encuesta pertenecen a
zonas submarinas que incluyen las de Japón, Reino Unido, España y Estados Unidos.

(a) Where in Spain are most jellyfish found? ____________________________________

(b) What reason is given for the increase in the number of jellyfish?

_____________________________________________________________________

(c) How long ago did jellyfish first appear? _____________________________________

(d) Name two countries that took part in the recent study.

(i)_______________________________ (ii)__________________________________

2.
La Isla Española
La Isla Española, o la Isla de la Hispaniola, fue descubierta por Cristóbal Colón, en los días
finales de su primer viaje a "las indias”.
Hoy en día, la isla está ocupada por las naciones de Haití (de habla francesa) y República
Dominicana, cuyos ciudadanos hablan español.
Tras el terremoto devastador que sufrió Haití en febrero 2010, La República Dominicana fue
el primer país a ayudar a su vecino. La República Dominicana donó comida en latas, agua,
ropa, medicina y equipos médicos, así como diez cocinas móviles en autobuses.

(a) When did Christopher Colombus discover the island of Hispaniola?

________________________________________________________________________

(b) What two languages do they speak on the island?

(i)_______________________________ (ii)____________________________________
(c) Name two types of aid that Haiti received from the Dominican Republic after the
earthquake.

(i)_______________________________ (ii)____________________________________

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4.
3.
Figo – un perro guía muy leal 
Figo, como tantas veces, salía con su dueña Audrey Stone que 
tiene cincuenta y cinco años y es ciega.  Los dos se dirigían a 
cruzar la calle por un paso de peatones en Nueva York.
 

El  perro  guía  vio  que  un  autobús  escolar  se  dirigía 
directamente a ellos, porque el conductor no se había notado 
que estaban cruzando la calle. Figo se lanzó contra el autobús 
para impedir que Audrey recibiera lo más duro del impacto 
con el vehículo. 
 

Gracias a su heroica acción, Audrey ahora se está recuperando en el hospital. Tiene fracturas en 
el brazo, el codo y el tobillo.  Le ha dado a Figo un hueso grande, su favorito.

(a) Give one detail about the dog’s owner. _________________________________________

(b) What was the dog’s heroic action? (Give full details)

___________________________________________________________________________

(c) What did Figo receive from his owner? (Tick one answer)

□ a bone □ a hug □ a new collar

5. Erupción del volcán Villarrica

El volcán Villarrica en Chile ha presentado más actividad de lo normal
en los últimos días. Unos fuertes estruendos a las tres de la madrugada
despertaron a la población que comenzó de inmediato la evacuación de
los habitantes de Villarrica.

Ayer, lunes, la alerta de las autoridades cambió de amarilla a naranja –

que significa una erupción probable. En las últimas horas, se elevó al máximo la alerta. Michelle
Bachelet, la Presidenta, está viajando a la zona afectada junto a los ministros de Minería, Defensa
y Agricultura.

(a) What did the population of Villarrica do when they felt the strong tremors from the
volcano?

_________________________________________________________________________

(b) What does an orange alert mean in this context?

_________________________________________________________________________

(c) What is the President doing?

_________________________________________________________________________

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 SECTION D (30 MARKS)
Read the Dialogue, 1, and the Passage, 2, and answer the accompanying questions in English.

1. Juan and Pedro talk about going to a water park

Juan: Oye, Pedro ¿te apetece ir al parque acuático mañana?

Pedro: Sí, me gustaría mucho. Fui el junio pasado con mi tío. Lo pasamos fenomenal.

Juan: ¿Sabes dónde está el parque exactamente?

Pedro: No está muy lejos. Podemos coger el autobús número catorce, o mi madre nos puede llevar
en coche porque no trabaja los miércoles.

Juan: Muy bien. ¿Llevamos bocadillos con nosotros? Vamos a tener hambre a mediodía
después de subir en los toboganes.

Pedro: Creo que sería mejor comprar comida en la cafetería del parque. Sirven
hamburguesas, patatas fritas, bocadillos, así como helados y refrescos.

Juan: Fenomenal. También podemos compartir los gastos de una taquilla – para dejar
las chaquetas con nuestros móviles y las llaves.

Pedro: Muy bien. ¿Quedamos mañana a las diez en la parada de autobús cerca de tu casa?

Juan: Vale.

(a) When and with whom did Pedro last go to the water park?

When: ___________________________________________________________________

With whom: ___________________________________________________________________

(b) If they don’t catch the number 14 bus, how will they get to the water park?

________________________________________________________________________________

(c) What food can be bought at the waterpark? (Give two details)

(i) _____________________________________ (ii) ____________________________________

(d) Name one item they can leave in the locker. __________________________________________

(e) Where are they going to meet tomorrow? ___________________________________________

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2.
 
 
  IBIZA: una isla de dos caras
 
Situada  en  el  mar  mediterráneo,  a  sólo  80 
kilómetros de la costa este de España, Ibiza se 
hizo famosa en los años sesenta, por ser sede 
de  los  ‘hippys’.    Ahora más  de  ciento  veinte 
mil personas viven en la isla. 
 
En las últimas décadas, Ibiza tiene fama por su 
vida  nocturna,  sus  discotecas,  sus  tiendas  y 
sus terrazas de moda. 

Sin embargo, Ibiza tiene una historia muy rica y ofrece una amplia gama de monumentos y 
murallas, museos y edificios históricos como la catedral, el palacio episcopal, el ayuntamiento 
y el castillo. 

La isla tiene un clima muy agradable, con más de 2.750 horas de sol anualmente.  Los meses 
más calurosos son julio y agosto, con temperaturas medias de veintiséis grados.  
 
El día 5 de agosto se celebra la fiesta de Santa María, patrona de la isla de Ibiza, ocasión de 
mucha alegría entre la población. 

(a) When did Ibiza first become popular with holidaymakers?

_____________________________________________________
(b) In recent decades, what has Ibiza become famous for? (Give two details)

(i)____________________________________(ii)______________________________________

(c) There are many historical sites on Ibiza. Name two of these.

(i) __________________________________________________________________________

(ii) __________________________________________________________________________

(d) What is said about the weather in Ibiza? (Give two details)

(i)______________________________________(ii)_____________________________________

(e) Why is Santa María mentioned? (Give one detail)

______________________________________________________________________________

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 PART III: WRITTEN EXPRESSION (60 MARKS)

SECTION A (10 MARKS)

Write the Spanish words for the numbers in each of the following:

Example: 12 coches: doce coches

(a) el 11 de marzo ______________________________________________________

(b) 70 chicas ______________________________________________________

(c) a las 6.30 ______________________________________________________

(d) el 2o colegio ______________________________________________________

(e) el año 2001 ______________________________________________________

SECTION B (25 MARKS)

Write what you would say in Spanish in each of the following cases:

(a) Ask your friend when is his birthday.

__________________________________________________________________________

(b) Say you have blue eyes.

__________________________________________________________________________

(c) Say you went to school at 8 o’clock.

__________________________________________________________________________

(d) Say you are going to go to the swimming pool.

__________________________________________________________________________

(e) Say that there are four bedrooms in your house.

__________________________________________________________________________

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 SECTION C (25 MARKS)
Your Spanish exchange student, Marta, has written to you.
Write a reply in Spanish including four of the following points in your letter or e-mail.

- Thank her for her letter/e-mail.

- Give her two details about where you live.
- Mention two subjects you like at school and why.
- Tell her two details about the weather in Ireland.
- Say two things you did last weekend.
- Tell her about your plans for the summer. (Give two details)

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