Musterprüfung

Gymnasiale Maturitätsschulen

Name/Vorname: ______________________________

Wohnort: ______________________________

Englisch schriftlich Zeit: 70 Minuten

Aufnahmeprüfung ENGLISCH 2016

ÜBERBLICK / ZEITEINTEILUNG

I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION 10 min 20 pts

II. READING COMPREHENSION 10 min 14 pts

III. GRAMMAR / VOCABULARY 30 min 38 pts

A Sentence Transformation 7 pts B Word Formation 8 pts

C Text Completion 7 pts D Tenses / Verb forms 11 pts

E Gap Text 5 pts

IV. WRITING 20 min 28 pts ___________________

TOTAL 70 min 100 pts

Punktetotal: Die maximale Punktzahl beträgt 100 Punkte. Zeitdauer: Die Prüfungsdauer beträgt 70 Minuten. Notenberechnung: Die Noten lassen sich nach folgender Formel berechnen und werden in Hundertstel angegeben.

erreichte Punktezahl x 5 + 1 100

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I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 pts)

Listen to a radio show about world fusion music.

For each question circle the correct answer a, b, or c. You will hear the interview twice.

(2 pts each)

1. The radio show is called

a. Global Music b. Energetic Track c. Will Black

2. The studio guest Isabella Rey is invited today because

a. she’s very close to Manu Chao b. She mixes influences from different countries c. she knows a lot about world fusion music

3. Manu Chao is a musician

a. his background is Spanish b. he spent his life mostly in Spain c. he was born in France

4. The first artist discussed sings in how many languages?

a. 9 b. 6 c. 7

5. This artist mixes different styles such as

a. punk, blues, folk, ska b. rock, reggae, pop, jazz c. punk, rock, salsa, reggae

6. He is well known in

a. Latin America and Europe b. Canada and this country c. Europe and Arabia

7. To the famous interpreters of world fusion music belong(s)

a. Zulu artists b. Ladysmith Black Mambazo c. Paul Simon

8. WOMAD demonstrates what?

a. that artists worldwide get to know one another and influence each other’s music b. that Peter Gabriel was the founder c. that Youssou N’Dour got more famous through Peter Gabriel

9. What is true about Zap Mama

a. it’s a band from Belize b. it’s a famous song c. their main singer is Marie Daulne

10. And what has happened to this world fusion music since the 80s?

a. not much b. it developed further c. Zap Mama is the only successful band

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II. READING COMPREHENSION (14 pts)

The Island of Jura Read the text:

..F.. The Island of Jura is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets – a beautiful but little known island with a population of about 200 people. The quiet life of Jura would be hard to find anywhere else, and the inhabitants of Jura are proud of that. However, if you want an active holiday, there are many things for you to see and do.

….... If you enjoy walking and hiking, for example, then the hills of Jura, which rise more than 800 meters, should be on your list. As these walks take about seven hours, strong walking boots are recommended and an early start is essential for a safe return before dark.

….... From the moment you get off the Jura ferry boat at Feolin, the chances are that you will see deer happily feeding on sea plants along the shoreline or beautiful birds, seals, golden eagles, etc. In fact, you would do well to have a camera with a flash within easy reach, as there will be many opportunities to get those special once-in-a-lifetime photographs.

….... They are open all year round. Entry is through the main gate, where you will find an information board and a box with maps and short guides to the two garden walks you can do. The beginning of both walks will take you over a small stream. It is here that you turn left to do the longer of the two walks along cliff tops. The views are spectacular and on a clear day you will be able to see as far as Northern Ireland. Back at sea level, do not forget to visit the walled garden. Here you will see native plants mixed with plants from far-away countries.

….... The island has only one large hotel. The Jura Hotel offers visitors a warm and friendly atmosphere and an excellent menu, and their prices are what you would expect to pay in other parts of Scotland. For those who wish to camp on Jura, the hotel field is excellent, with shower facilities at the back of the hotel. Just opposite the hotel is ‘Jura Stores’. From the outside it looks like any other small village shop. However, once inside you will be surprised at the selection of goods on offer – from delicious cakes to waterproofs and sleeping bags. Steve, the owner, has built his own website, so you can email him and have the goods you need delivered to your accommodation for your arrival.

1. Match the headings A – F with the paragraphs. There is one extra. (1 point each 4 pts)

A Hunting on Jura B Where to stay and shop C Climb the hills D Visit the Ardfin Gardens E Enjoy the wildlife

F An unknown part of Scotland

2. Mark the statements as true (T) or false (F). (1 pt each 10 pts) T F

1. The people who live in Jura would like more excitement in their lives.

2. Walkers are advised to start the climbing of a hill in the morning.

3. Visitors can expect to see wild animals as soon as they arrive in Jura.

4. Visitors should avoid the use of a flash when photographing animals.

5. At Ardfin Gardens, a tour guide gives visitors information about walks.

6. The path for the garden walks divides in two before visitors cross the stream.

7. The walled garden has a display of plants from different parts of the world.

8. The Jura Hotel prices are higher than in other similar hotels in Scotland.

9. Visitors are not able to buy camping equipment at Jura Stores.

10. Visitors can order items from Jura Stores before they arrive on the island.

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III. GRAMMAR / VOCABULARY (38 pts) A. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1 pt each 7 pts)

Complete the sentences so that they mean the same. Use the word given but don’t

change it. Write no more than five words.

example: My brother doesn’t like reading. INTERESTED

My brother ........is not interested in ...... reading.

1. Sally is a really good piano player. PLAYS

Sally ..........................................................................................................................

2. The sign says: “No parking here!” NOT

The sign says that …………………………………………..……………………… here.

3. Seeing the dolphins in Wales was an amazing experience for us. WERE

We ……………………………......................…………… to see the dolphins in Wales.

4. I don’t think I’ve ever read a more interesting book. THE

I think this is …………………………………………………………….. I have ever read.

5. We need more time to finish this exercise. NOT

We .................................................................................................. to finish this exercise.

6. The last time I saw Mary was at her birthday. SINCE

I ………………………………………………………………………………….. her birthday.

7. All the other books cost more than this book here. AS

This book here isn’t …..………………………….………………………… all the other books.

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B. WORD FORMATION (1 point each 8 pts)

Change the word in CAPITALS to form a new word for each space in the same line.

example: For a model career a perfect …. appearance …. is necessary. APPEAR

1. According to a recent study the best ………………….… are born, not made. MUSIC

2. .The prisoner climbed out of the window and escaped to ……………….…… FREE

3. The ………………….…… ended with a spectacular firework display. CELEBRATE

4. I hate being around Mary Lou, she is so …………………………. . FRIEND

5. What time does your …………………..…… leave from Zurich Airport? FLY

6. Athens is ……………………….… for its ancient buildings. FAME

7. The test wasn't that hard, ………………………… I could solve most of it. LUCK

8. We had a dress ………………………… for the dance show this morning. REHEARSE

C. TEXT COMPLETION (7 pts)

Complete the following text using ONE suitable word in each space. There is an example given at the beginning (0).

Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Charles Dickens is one of the greatest writers in the English language. He ..wrote…(0) about

the real world of Victorian England and many of his characters were not rich ladies and

gentlemen, but poor and hungry people.

Dickens the Child

Dickens was …...………………. (1) in a small village near Portsmouth on 7th February 1812.

Later they moved to London, where his father worked in an office. It was a good job, but he

always …………………… (2) more money than he earned and he was always in debt. There

were eight children in the family, so life was hard. His father had to go to prison, so Charles

had to work in a factory, where he washed bottles. He worked ten hours …………..…………..

(3) day.

Dickens the Writer

When he was sixteen, he started work for a newspaper He also wrote short stories for

magazines. These were funny descriptions of people …………………………..… (4) he met.

Dickens’ characters were full of colour and life - good people were very, very good and bad

people were horrible. His books became popular in many countries and he spent a lot of

…………………… (5) abroad, in America, Italy, and Switzerland.

Dickens the Man

Dickens had ten children …………………………….. (6) he did not have a happy family life. He

was successful in his work but not at home, and his wife left him. He never stopped writing

and travelling, and he …………………………….. (7) very suddenly in 1870.

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D. TENSES and VERB FORMS (1 point each, 11 pts)

Read the following text. Complete the sentences with a suitable form of the verb in brackets. Use present (simple/continuous), past (simple/continuous), present perfect or future forms. Sometimes more than one tense is possible.

Korean schools

If you think that the Swiss school system is tough, ……………..……. ever ……….………………

(you, hear) what Korean schools are like?

Education is a serious business for high school students in Korea. A typical school day

……………………………….. (last) 16 hours. After school, the students often attend private

courses to boost their marks, and they generally …………………………………….. (not get)

home before midnight. Activities outside school are non-existent. However, in 2010 the school

system ………………………………… (become) a little more flexible. For example, before

2010, students ………………………………. (have to) go to school every Saturday, but now

they only go twice a month.

Yesterday, while I ………………………… (drink) coffee in my favourite café, I

……………………………. (meet) Lou who has lived in Korea for 15 years now. Lou is an

American teacher who ……………………………… (work) in Seoul for the last four years. “At

the beginning, I ……………………………. (find) the culture shock huge and couldn't

understand how students survived, with so little free time."

Teachers are respected, but they can’t stay in the same school for more than five years. So

next year, Lou ………………………….. (leave) her school. Right now, she

…………………………….. (think) about going back to the USA, because she doesn’t want to

start again in a new school.

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E. GAP TEXT (0.5 pt each 5 pts)

Read the following text about the dolphins in Wales. Choose the correct word for each

space and circle A, B, C or D. The first sentence gives you an example.

Dolphins in Wales

I … (0) … in love with the Welsh landscape after … (1) … a television programme about

dolphins off the Welsh coast. I decided to … (2) … a holiday there. The programme … (3)

… the best place to see dolphins was Cardigan Bay and the best … (4) … was late

afternoon.

The first evening I expected a long wait, … (5) … I sat on a bench with some fish and

chips. … (6) … other people were there and after a few minutes we heard a child’s voice

cry out, “There!” The dolphins had arrived and they were playing and … (7) … fun. It was

wonderful to see them as they … (8) … always be – free!

I also … (9) … out that this area has beautiful beaches and fantastic castles to visit. It was

the first time I had been in Wales and it would not be the last. I have returned … (10) …

the same place several times

0 A fell B were C felt D had

1 A watching B looking C appearing D hearing

2 A tour B pass C spend D stay

3 A told B said C talked D spoke

4 A period B hour C part D time

5 A so B since C but D because

6 A Lot B All C Many D Much

7 A feeling B getting C enjoying D having

8 A had B should C have D could

9 A looked B found C learnt D realized

10 A to B for C at D on

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IV. WRITING (7 pts each 28 pts)

Write a text of about 120 words (4 paragraphs). Make sure you use the appropriate tense for

each task. Answer the following questions.

What do you think are typical teenage interests or hobbies today?

Mention at least three points. (about 30 w)

What is your favourite interest or hobby and why is it important to you?

Mention at least two reasons

(about 30 w)

Which new hobby or activity would you like to try out one day and why?

Mention at least two reasons. (about 30 w)

How are teenagers' hobbies different today than when your parents were young? Mention at least two reasons. (about 30 w)

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