GRUPO A — Texto: "'There's something here': teen discovers new planet" (The Telegraph, January 2.020)

1. Say whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the text. COPY the evidence from the text. No marks will be given without the evidence. (1.5 points)

a) Wolf Cukier had been checking solar eclipses.

b) Scientists saw clearly from the very start that Wolf Cukier had found a new planet.

c) Mr Cukier already has the qualifications he needs to become an astronomer.

2. ANSWER the questions below. COPY no more than 10 words and/or a number from the text to answer each question. (1.5 points)

a) How long had Wolf Cukier been at his internship before he made his discovery?

b) Apart from size, what distinguishes the new planet from the Earth?

c) What is the best way to make discoveries like Mr. Cukier's?

3. WRITE a synonym (=), an opposite (≠), a definition or a sentence for each of the following words to show that you understand their meaning in the text. Use your own words. (1 point)

a) to spot (line 7)

b) significant (line 18)

c) extremely (line 22)

d) field (line 25)

4. READ this conversation and COMPLETE your part. Write the numbers (1-6) and complete each sentence on your exam paper. (1.5 points)

Ordering a pizza on the phone

Employee: Hello, Pizza Express, can I take your order?
You: (1) ______________ a pepperoni and bacon pizza.
Employee: I'm sorry, we don't have any pizza with those ingredients.
You: (2) _____________ and it had all the ingredients I said.
Employee: Well, we have one with pepperoni, bacon and mushrooms. Would you like that one?
You: OK. (3) _________________ ?
Employee: The medium is 9,5€ and the large one is 15€.
You: OK, I think (4) _______________
Employee: Do you want delivery for 3€ more?
You: What do you mean, 3€ more? (5) _____________ last week!
Employee: Maybe you are not calling the same pizza restaurant, we have always had these terms.
You: Express Pizza, (6) _____________________ ?
Employee: I'm sorry, but this is Pizza Express.

5. Read the following situations and WRITE what you would say in each one to show that you understand the context of the situation. Write between 10 and 25 words. (1.5 points)

a) Two classmates are arguing about the best universities in Spain. You interrupt to give your point of view.

b) Your mother complains because your room is untidy. Offer an explanation.

c) Your family wants to go to Seville in summer, but you don't. Express your preferences.

6. WRITE a composition of about 120-150 words on the following topic (3 points):

What are the pros and cons of doing an internship?

GRUPO B — Texto: "Five not-so-great things about TikTok" (CBC Kids News, February 2.020)

1. Say whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the text. COPY the evidence from the text. No marks will be given without the evidence. (1.5 points)

a) During the last year, the video-sharing app TikTok has been criticised for its presumed bad practice.

b) Feroza Aziz's shared video was intended to show teens how to make up.

c) TikTok has introduced new measures to avoid the harassment of under-18s.

2. ANSWER the questions below. COPY no more than 10 words and/or a number from the text to answer each question. (1.5 points)

a) What type of content is forbidden by TikTok?

b) According to TikTok, why was Feroza Aziz's video momentarily hidden?

c) Why was TikTok fined?

3. WRITE a synonym (=), an opposite (≠), a definition or a sentence for each of the following words to show that you understand their meaning in the text. Use your own words. (1 point)

a) guideline (line 9)

b) to claim (line 14)

c) overweight (line 18)

d) policy (line 21)

4. READ this conversation and COMPLETE your part. Write the numbers (1-6) and complete each sentence on your exam paper. (1.5 points)

You are talking to the new exchange student in your school after class

You: Hi. You are the new exchange student, aren't you? (1) ______________?
Student: I'll be here from October till June.
You: Wow, that's a long time. (2) ___________________________________?
Student: Well, I'm Dutch, so, apart from learning Spanish, I wanted some nice weather.
You: That's a good reason! (3) _____________________________________
Student: At the moment, I'm staying in a student residence, but I'm looking for a flat to share.
You: I think I might be able to help you with that. I can introduce you to my friend who (4) _______________________________________________________
Student: Oh! That would be great. Thanks.
You: (5) _______________________________________________________
Student: How about right now? I don't have any more classes today.
You: OK, I'll call my friend and we could (6) _________________________
Student: That's a good way of getting to know each other!

5. Read the following situations and WRITE what you would say in each one to show that you understand the context of the situation. Write between 10 and 25 words. (1.5 points)

a) Your parents have chosen the university where they want you to study next year. Express your disappointment and convince them to let you choose by yourself.

b) You are going out for lunch and your mother says. "Why don't we eat at the new Chinese restaurant?" Respond to her suggestion.

c) Sound notifications from your roommate's WhatsApp are stopping you from sleeping well at night. Complain about it.

6. WRITE a composition of about 120-150 words on the following topic (3 points):

Why do people feel the need to share videos on public platforms? Give your opinion.