Examination Card 12 Form 11

Task 1 Reading

Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need to use.

BULLYING: HOW TO HELP THE VICTIM

As many as 20% of all children attending school are afraid through much of the school day. Some of these
children avoid lunch, recess, and the bathrooms out of fear that they will be humiliated or picked on by
bullies. These are not children who are teased occasionally or who sometimes get into fights with their peers.
These are children who are targeted over and over again. They cannot defend themselves against stronger,
more powerful peers. This power imbalance is the essence of bullying.

How to Help: Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child

1. Confident children are less likely to become victims. Teach your child how to use
«self-talk», which is a silent pep talk one can use when feeling picked on. The child should select something
good about him- or herself and think about that during difficult moments.

2. There is strength in numbers. Tell your child to walk down the hall, into the
lunchroom, or out to recess with others. Bullies will quickly target a child who is alone. Your child should
stay near others even if they are not close friends. Better yet, your child should make close friends and the
children should protect one another.

3. Skills for making friends include how to share, compromise, change the topic to
avoid conflict, apologise when appropriate, and use a diplomatic approach.

4. Problem-solve difficult social situations and practise diplomatic responses during

the dinner hour. Something that has been practised is easier to use when a difficult moment arises. Social
skill groups are available in many schools today and books for both parents and children can be found in
local libraries and bookstores.

5. A submissive or victim stance may attract bullies. Your child should not have an
intimidated, slouched appearance. Encourage your child to stand up straight and hold his or her head high. If
a bully approaches, your child shouldn't freeze. It is best to walk away and join a group of children.

A Do not encourage attacking the bully physically.

В Teach your child self-respect.

C Develop effective techniques for making friends.

D Build social skills.

E Stress the importance of body language.

F Encourage friendships

G Teach your child protective strategies.

H Let the school know your safety worries.

Task 2 Use of English
For questions 1-12,read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. There
is an example at the beginning (0).

Does the moon affect your behavior?

For thousands of years, the moon has captured our (0)…..C…. . although it can be seen during the
day, it is (1)………..associated with things that come out after (2)……….., like werewolves and witches. For
thousands of years, the moon has been considered to have magical (3)…….and it is still a symbol of the
supernatural.
Despite moon-landing in the second half of this century, the idea that the moon (4)…….our minds
and bodies remains (5)…….. . A number of studies have reported more murders at full moon, more bleeding
during surgery, a greater number of accidents and suicides, and more disturbed (6)……in psychiatric
hospitals. This apparent lunar influence has been called the ‘Transylvania Effect’.
In (7)……., the word lunacy itself promotes this belief. However , Ivan Kelly of the University of
Saskatchewan and James Rotton of Florida International University have put (8)………their belief that the
‘Transylvania Effect’ does not (9)………exist at all. Furthermore, they (10)……… ‘Transylvania Effect’
theories, saying they were scientifically incorrect. Kelly claims moon moods are probably (11)……….by
psychological factors. “ If you believe the moon affects you, you alter your behavior accordingly. There is no
magic (12)……..at all.”

0 A breath B thoughts C imagination D minds

1 A better B best C more D mostly
2 A night B dark C day D light
3 A talents B gifts C powers D strengths
4 A affects B concerns C changes D alters
5 A contemporary B popular C famous D fashionable
6 A manners B ways C actions D behaviour
7 A time B places C fact D order
8 A on B away C forward D up
9 A frequently B hardly C eventually D actually
1 A sacked B rejected C dropped D refused
0
1 A resulted B led C caused D occurred
1
1 A involved B concerned C mixed D included
2

Task 3 Writing

You have seen an advertisement in an English youth magazine. They look for an editor of their newsletter.
Their requirements include good knowledge of English, a driving license, excellent computer and
communication skills. They offer flexible working hours, business trips and a good salary. Write a letter to
the editor of the magazine in which

 explain why you are interested in this position;

 describe your qualifications and experience;
 give reasons why you are suitable candidate.
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal
information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.