GRUPO A — Reading text: "Ballet dancer, Darcey Bussell, warns teens that social media is an unkind space" (Fragment adapted from The Guardian, February 2.022)

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) The story in the film Coppelia is told entirely without words.
b) In the new version of Coppelia, the villain is a doctor.
c) The famous British ballet dancer uses social media for both personal and professional purposes.

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) Where will the new Coppelia story be seen?
b) How does Bussell view social media?
c) In Bussell's opinion, why is it difficult for youngsters to recognise the negative side of social media?

3. FIND a word or expression in the text that means... (1 point)

a) stress (lines 1-9)
b) combines (lines 1-9)
c) the opposite of brighter (lines 10-21)
d) a tool for creating special effects on an image (lines 22-28)

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

At an animal shelter with your dad

Your dad: Have you eventually chosen the dog you're taking home, honey?
You: Yes, (1) _______
Your dad: Oh, he's lovely! He'll need a good name.
You: Yes, (2) _______ Messi.
Your dad: Messi?! Your passion for football is going too far.
You: Not really, Dad. That's just a name for my champion. By the way, Messi will need some food for dinner.
Your dad: True! Also, a collar and a leash.
You: And (3) _______ toys for him. Puppies love them, especially balls.
Your dad: OK. Let's go to the supermarket then.
You: No, Dad. A pet shop (4) _______
Your dad: Alright. But we can't spend too much money.
You: Don't worry. (5) _______
Your dad: Great. And don't forget Messi will be your responsibility not mine.
You: That won't be a problem and thanks for (6) _______, Dad.

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) You are organising a group project about social issues for the English class. Suggest a topic.
b) You are very late for lunch after school. Explain why.
c) "How was your birthday party?" a classmate asks you. Make a comment.

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

How important is body image? Give your opinion.

GRUPO B — Reading text: "From hippos to hamsters: how Covid is affecting creatures great and small" (Fragment adapted from The Guardian, December 2.021)

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) Zoos have vaccinated their animals against Covid because they are worried that they might die from the disease.
b) The hippos that caught Covid became seriously ill.
c) Household pets are probably the reason why new variants of the virus keep appearing.

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) Where is the current pandemic believed to have started?
b) How long have scientists been concerned about animals becoming infected?
c) If we have pets at home, how can we protect them if we catch Covid?

3. Find a word or expression in the text that means... (1 point)

a) the most recent (lines 1-10)
b) communicated (lines 1-10)
c) ability (lines 11-19)
d) continuing (lines 20-27)

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

Planning a camping trip

Your friend: I got a tent for my birthday! Shall we go camping after the exams?
You: Oh, wow! That sounds like fun. (1) _______?
Your friend: Wherever you like.
You: My cousin told me (2) _______
Your friend: OK. We need to find out whether we need a permit.
You: Fine. (3) _______
Your friend: Alright. I'll organise the equipment, but I've only got one sleeping bag.
You: It doesn't matter, (4) _______
Your friend: Oh good!
You: And I can also look for (5) _______
Your friend: Well that means we have almost everything we need.
You: Fantastic! And don't forget (6) _______

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 dad suggests that you should start taking driving lessons. Say what you think.
b) Your friend has not returned 10€ you lent her the other day. Remind her about it.
c) You left your cousin's bicycle outside a shop and when you came out it was gone. Apologise.

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

Write an email to the director of Antwerp Zoo saying what you think about keeping animals in zoos.