Escoles Oficials d’Idiomes de les Illes Balears

MOSTRA
PROVA DE CERTIFICACIÓ
NIVELL BÀSIC A2
ANGLÈS

Prova escrita

CTE COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ESCRITS 60 minuts aprox.

CTO COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ORALS 30 minuts aprox.
PCTE PRODUCCIÓ I COPRODUCCIÓ DE TEXTOS ESCRITS 45 minuts aprox.
ML MEDIACIÓ LINGÜÍSTICA 35 minuts aprox.

Prova oral

PCTOPRODUCCIÓ I COPRODUCCIÓ DE TEXTOS ORALS

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CTE COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ESCRITS 60 minuts aprox.

PART 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following e-mail from Gregor to Samia. Choose the
most appropriate option (A, B or C). The activity begins with an example (0). Write your
answers on the ANSWER SHEET.

An e-mail to a friend
Hi Samia,
Just a quick email to say that sounds like a great idea. Saturday is better for me because I'm
meeting my parents on Sunday. So if that's still good for you, why don't you come here? Then
you can see my new place and all the work we've done on the kitchen since we moved in. We
can eat at home and then have a drink at a pub which is in the park across the road. It's going
to be so good to catch up finally. I want to hear all about your new job!
Our address is 52 Charles Road, but it's a bit difficult to find because the house numbers are
really strange here. If you turn left at the post office and keep going past the big white house
on Charles Road, there's a small side street behind it with the houses 50–56 in. Don't ask me
why the side street doesn't have a different name! But call me if you get lost and I'll come and
get you.
Let me know if there's anything you don't like to eat. Really looking forward to seeing you!
See you soon!
Gregor Source: text adapted from learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

0. Samia and Gregor are seeing each other...

A. on Saturday and Sunday.
B. on Saturday.
C. on Sunday.

1. Gregor and Samia are planning to...

A. meet at Samia’s town.
B. live together.
C. spend some time together.

2. They are going to eat...

A. with Gregor’s parents.
B. at Gregor’s house.
C. in a pub.

3. Samia...
A. is going to meet Gregor’s parents.
B. has a new job.
C. has a new house.

4. Gregor’s house is...

A. near a Post Office.
B. big and white.
C. on a large street.

5. Which is TRUE?
A. Samia's life has changed recently.
B. The street and the house are easy to find.
C. Samia phoned Gregor because she got lost.
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PART 2. GAP FILLING. VERB TENSES. Read the following text about a story called The
Alchemist and fill in the blanks 1-5 with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. The
activity begins with an example (0). Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.

A story

The Alchemist is my favourite book: an easy story with a deep message. It (0. be) is about a
young man named Santiago who left his country and his job to find a treasure. Santiago lived
in Spain and (1. work) as a shepherd. He really liked his job, but he (2. find) it very tiring.

One day, he begins to have strange dreams so he (3. decide) to see a Gypsy to find out what
they mean. The Gypsy tells him to go to the Egyptian pyramids to find his treasure. At the
beginning, Santiago (4. not believe) her, but later he meets another person who tells him the
same thing. At last Santiago leaves his job to find his treasure.

The Alchemist was originally written in Portuguese by Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian author. It has
been translated into many languages, including English. It is a good book for people who are
learning English because most of the sentences are short and the vocabulary is not difficult.
So... with a little patience and study I am sure you (5. enjoy) the book!

Source: text adapted from 5minuteenglish.com

PART 3. MULTIPLE CHOICE LEXICAL CLOZE. Read the following text and then decide
which of the words (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. The activity begins with an
example (0). Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.

Irish tourism

Millions of Irish people travel to (0) _C_ countries on holiday each year. Many tourists choose
package holidays with travel companies because they can arrange (1) ___ for you. The
company books your train, plane or bus (2) ___ and finds you a hotel or a flat. In summer,
Irish people usually go to places where the weather is (3) ___ because they want to swim and
sunbathe on the beach. Skiing holidays are very popular in winter. Some Irish people travel to
countries such as Austria, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Canada to (4) ___ skiing and
snowboarding. Others prefer more adventurous holidays, like wildlife safaris (5) ___ Africa.

Source: text adapted from englishrevealed.co.uk

0. A. stranger B. tourist C. foreign

1. A. everything B. nothing C. everybody
2. A. drivers B. prices C. tickets
3. A. cold B. warm C. cloudy
4. A. go B. make C. play
5. A. out B. in C. at
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PART 4. MULTIPLE MATCHING. You are going to read five texts about different topics.
Read sentences A–H and match the texts 1-5 with the corresponding sentences. There
are TWO EXTRA sentences you do not need. The activity begins with an example (0).
Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.

0 H Mummy of a lost Egyptian Queen

0. It was originally found in the Valley of the Kings, a sacred burial site for kings and powerful
nobles, more than a century ago. It remained in a tomb until last spring.

1. There are periods of time when people buy a lot, usually near holidays. Christmas is
probably the biggest. Another important period is after summer, when children go back to
school and need clothes, shoes, books, pencils, notebooks, and lots of other things. The sales
are very popular, as items are reduced from 10% up to 70%, and people can get cheap winter
or summer clothes to wear the following year. The sales usually last a few weeks, even
months!

2. “We could stay in a hostel. But there are also some nice apartments with 3 bedrooms,
showers and cooking facilities. The minimum stay is a week. I think it’s the cheapest option.
But we need to book soon. The problem is, it’s 5 miles from the beach”.

3. You should consider that:

- It’s a good idea to go somewhere you speak the language.
- Hotels are comfortable but very lonely. Try to rent a room in an apartment. This will give you
a connection with local residents and they can give you ideas about what you can do, places to
visit, best restaurants, etc.
- Ask for directions in the street, or ask about the place, the culture or the customs. You will be
surprised how much people like to talk about their town or their culture.

4. The living room, dining room and kitchen are on the top floor where the owners can benefit
from the light and views, and energy efficiency can be maximised. The bedrooms are on the
ground floor as the garden gives the owners more privacy, and a cool temperature is
maintained day and night. There are wide stairs from the ground floor to the first floor with
some extra space for a stair lift in case it is necessary when the owners get older.

5. It has become a big day in many countries. From this day until Christmas, this is the season
when businesses make nearly 25 per cent of what they earn in a year. Some people sleep in
tents on the streets a day or two before the doors open. They patiently queue in front of the
shops to get cheap clothes and other products at a low price.

Source: text adapted from test-english.com and wikipedia.org

A. Tips for travelling alone E. Shopping seasons

B. Learning English is difficult! F. Accommodation
C. Black Friday G. Welcome to the home of the future
D. Summer is here! H. Mummy of a lost Egyptian Queen
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CTE ANSWER SHEET

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WRITE IN THE SHADED AREAS

PART 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE

An e-mail to a friend

0. B 2. 4.

1. 3. 5.

Part 1 ___ / 5

PART 2. GAP FILLING. VERB TENSES

A story
0. is

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Part 2 ___ / 5

PART 3. MULTIPLE CHOICE LEXICAL CLOZE

Irish tourism

0. C 2. 4.

1. 3. 5.

Part 3 ___ / 5

PART 4. MULTIPLE MATCHING

0. H 2. 4.

1. 3. 5.

Part 4 ___ / 5
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CTO COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ORALS 30 minuts aprox.

PART 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE. You will hear three different dialogues. For each question,
choose the correct answer (A, B or C) according to what you hear. You will hear the
recording TWICE. You have ONE AND A HALF minutes to read the questions. The activity
begins with an example (0). Dialogue 1 is the example.

3 dialogues

DIALOGUE 1. AT SCHOOL

0. The boy cannot be in the class project group with the girl because...
A. they always work together.
B. he arrived late.
C. they don’t want him in the group.

DIALOGUE 2. AT THE MUSEUM

1. The woman wasn’t able to look at the Mona Lisa because...

A. there were a lot of people.

B. the Mona Lisa room was closed.
C. only photographers could go in.

2. The woman thinks that when you travel...

A. it’s impossible to photograph everything you see.

B. you are too tired to take good photos.
C. it is a bad idea to take photos.

DIALOGUE 3. A PHOTOGRAPH

3. A man and a woman are looking at a photo. In the photo...

A. the man and the woman are sitting on a sofa.

B. the man is watching TV.
C. the woman is eating.

4. In this photo...

A. the man and the woman are smiling.

B. the woman is young, but the man isn’t.
C. the woman and the man have long hair.

5. Who took the photo?

A. The woman’s ex-boyfriend.

B. The man, when he was seventeen.
C. Their father.
Source: audio adapted from learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
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PART 2. SENTENCE SELECTION. You are going to listen to a teacher talking to their
students. Decide which sentences are TRUE (✓) and which are FALSE (X) according to
what you hear. You will hear the recording TWICE. You have ONE minute to read the
sentences. The activity begins with an example (0).

First day at school

TRUE FALSE
✓ X

0. This is an English language class. ✓

1. The teacher’s name is Lindsay.

2. The classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at half past four.

3. If students have questions, they can talk to the teacher on Fridays.

4. The first day of the course is March 30th.

5. The teacher tells the students to get a copy of the teacher’s book.

Source: audio adapted from learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

PART 3. SENTENCE COMPLETION. You are going to listen to some TV news. Fill in each
space with a word you will hear in the recording. You will hear the recording TWICE. You
have ONE minute to read the sentences. The activity begins with an example (0).

TV News

0. A study states that environmental (0) __ pollution __ kills more than war.

1. Two women invented a (1) ______________ way for children to wash their hands.

2. According to Forbes magazine, the richest person in the world is a (2) ___________
woman.

3. Vanilla, a very expensive flavouring, costs about (3) _______________ dollars a kilo.

4. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is filled with coral, (4) _______________ and many
other species.

5. The capital of Egypt, Cairo, is one of the world’s (5) ______________ populated cities, with
a lot of traffic, pollution and stray dogs.

Source: audio adapted from voanews.com

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PCTE PRODUCCIÓ I COPRODUCCIÓ DE TEXTOS ESCRITS 45 minuts aprox.

Choose one of the options, A or B, and write a composition exercise. Please follow the
instructions for the task carefully and include all the information required. You will lose
marks if you write a very long or a very short composition.

Write about ONE of the following topics (approximately 100 words).

OPTION A

Last week you had a party with your friends. Your friend Emma could not come to the party.
You missed her very much and you decided to write to her.

Write an email to your friend Emma to tell her about the party. Include the following
information:

• who went to the party

• when and where it was
• what you did
• what you liked most

OPTION B

You spent last weekend on a beautiful island with your best friend. Back at school, Nora, the
editor of the school blog, asked you to write about your trip.

Write about your trip and stay on the island for your school blog. Include the
following information:

• why you went there

• where and what it was like: landscape, weather,...
• how you got there (means of transport)
• activities you did
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ML MEDIACIÓ LINGÜÍSTICA 35 minuts aprox.

TASK 1

You are the boss of a real estate agency.

You ask your employee Laura, to meet a very important client, Hans.
Send Laura a message with what she needs to know about the client. (60 words approx.)

Name: Hans Weber

From: Germany
Staying at: Grand Hotel, Eivissa
Languages: German and English
Type of property wanted: a house
Working hours: 8 am - 2 pm
Mobile: 666557830

TASK 2

Hans sent you a picture of his ideal home last week.

Write a description of the house for Laura, so she has an idea of what Hans is looking for.
(60 words approx.)
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TOPIC 3: EVERYDAY LIFE

Answer the questions below.

Your examiner will ask you some extra questions while you are speaking or at the end of the
examination.

1. Choose a picture.
Talk about the similarities and differences between the photo you chose and your life.
2. What is your everyday routine? What do you do on a normal day?
3. What did you do when you were a child? What were your favourite games?
Did you have a computer or a mobile phone?
4. What do you like most about your job/studies?
5. When was the last time you had a family celebration? Where was it? What did you do?
6. Are you planning to change jobs or study something new next year?
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FULL DE RESPOSTES

CTE COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ESCRITS

PART 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE: An e-mail to a friend

0. B 2. B 4. A

1. C 3. B 5. A

PART 2. GAP FILLING. VERB TENSES: A story

0. is
1. worked
2. found
3. decides
4. does not believe/ doesn't believe
5. will enjoy/ 'll enjoy

PART 3. MULTIPLE CHOICE LEXICAL CLOZE: Irish tourism

0. C 2. C 4. A

1. A 3. B 5. B

PART 4. MULTIPLE MATCHING

0. H 2. F 4. G

1. E 3. A 5. C

CTO COMPRENSIÓ DE TEXTOS ORALS

PART 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE: 3 Dialogues

0. B
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A

PART 2. SENTENCE SELECTION: First day at school

0. ✓
1. ✓
2. ✓
3. ✓
4. X
5. X

PART 3. SENTENCE COMPLETION: TV news

0. pollution 1. fun 2. French 3. 530/five hundred and thirty 4. fish 5. most