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MARKTASK 1 (12 marks)

Write about 100-120 words following the instructions.

The recommended time for this task is: 30 minutes.

Today you attended a job interview. As you arrive home you see this note from your flatmate:

Write the note dealing with:

the interviewers

the questions the impression you think you made

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How did it go!!??Ive gone to the cinema. I dont think Ill be back

before you goto bed.PLEASE, leave mea note telling me ALL about it!!


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TASK 2

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MARKTASK 2 (13 marks)

Write about 150-180 words following the instructions

The recommended time for this task is: 45 minutes.

You are attending a computer course but you are not very happy with the way the teacherorganises the classes. After talking to your classmates about it you have decided to send yourteacher an e-mail. Include the following points:

positive aspects of his/her classes

disadvantages caused by his/her organisation ideas and suggestions


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MARKTASK 4 (6 x 1 mark = 6 marks)

This task is divided into 2 parts. There is a time limit for this task. Thetotal time is 15 minutes. You do not need to read the text in detail butfind the information required to answer each question. Write theanswers in the spaces provided. Question 0 in section 1 has beencompleted as an example.

You are in the following situation:

You are going to do a course at Lancaster University. You are having a look atdifferent brochures because you are interested in the free time activities theuniversity organizes and you are also considering your transport options around thecity.

Atencin: no comience esta tarea hasta que se leindique.

Please, do not start doing this task until you aretold to do so.


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PART 1: UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

0 How can you attend the summer programme? On a daily basis or asRESIDENTS______________________________________________

20 Closing time for the activities organised for a 9-year-old child: _____________

21 How do you pay for the social events? ________________________________

22 Places for childrens activities: Local attractions and _____________________

SUMMER PROGRAMMEWELCOME

Welcome to the Summer Programme 2009

Come and join us for one or two weeks of relaxation and activity, learning andcreativity, enjoyment and friendship a holiday with a real difference. Whilemany people attend as residents, staying in our superior student residences,you are equally welcome to attend on a daily basis.

Wide choice of courses

The wide choice of courses includes arts, crafts, writing, music, walking,history, literature, sports, hobbies, languages and much more. There are

many exciting new activities this year including North West Gourmet Tour,Parapsychology and Haunted Houses, Botanic Illustration, Walking the Wainwrights, Indian textiles andmore besides!Many of our courses, such as architecture, archaeology, ecology and the environment, and discovering thechurches, will take you out and about in the area around Lancaster and the Lake District.

Summer Evenings

It is not only your days which are filled with interest and activity on the Summer Programme each eveninga free programme of social activities is open to you. There will be plenty to do and plenty of choice.All social events are included in your course fee. All course participants are welcome to attend these events,whether or not you are staying on campus.Evening events include: Salsa dancing, wine tasting, African drumming workshop, country drive, debate,slideshow, concert, film, play reading, guided walks around historic Lancaster and amazing Morecambe, as

well as along the canal to a nearby traditional pub.Fun for children and young people too!

Activities for children and young people combine action-packed days on campus with trips to localattractions. There is also a separately organised and supervised social programme for children and youngpeople, so that you and your children can each enjoy your own interests during the evenings. We run it till8.30pm for the under 11s and 10pm for those up to 14 years.

The Lancaster Experience

Here at Lancaster we are renowned for the warmth of our welcome, the quality of the courses and theenthusiasm of the tutors. The welcome starts as soon as you arrive (including being transported from therailway station on Sunday or having your bags carried from your car). Summer Programme staff are alwaysavailable to help, advise or deal with requests and problems. Nothing is too much trouble and each yearcustomers commend the staff for their efficiency, courtesy and friendliness.


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PART 2: TRANSPORT INFORMATION (on pages 9 and 10)

23 People in charge of the lunchtime walks: ______________________________

24 Place to go if you havent cycled for some time and want to start now:

_______________________________________________________________

25 Name of the programme that offers cheap bike rental:

_______________________________________________________________

Getit

more oftenBy using all the methods of transport available to us in a sensible manner we can help to reduce the

congestion on our roads. We all know how easy it is to fall into the trap of using the car for every journey.

The concept ofit has been developed by Lancashire County Council to reinforce the TravelWisemessage.

itis a programme that encourages people to make better use of cars and promotes the use of publictransport, cycling and walking. Why not think before you use your car? For some journeys it may beessential to use a car. However for others, you might be able to use public transport, cycle or walk.

Look out for advertising on the sides of local buses and on posters at bus shelters Take it moreoften! So keep your eyes open!

walk itWalking has many health benefits, and can also generate an overall feeling of well being, relax you and

stimulate your thinking.In heavy traffic jams, the air quality inside a car can be poorer than outside. Car users suffer up to 3

times more pollution than pedestrians. Walking reduces traffic congestion. 25% of car trips are less than2 miles and the majority of trips under one mile are on foot, but the proportion is gradually decreasing asmore people take to their cars for short trips. The consequence is ever more local congestion, and evermore challenging conditions for walking.

Join in with one of the lunchtime walks led by rangers from Lancaster County Councils CountrysideService which will be happening every Tuesday. So why not take a break, take part and keep fit? See BePart of Itfor further details.

share itLift sharing ride sharing car sharing or car pooling all come down to the same thing two or

more people sharing a car to get them from A to B rather than driving alone. The benefits are numerousboth for yourself, your family, your community and the environment.

Many companies in the area already encourage workers to car share if everyone who drives on theirown to work every day was to share a lift with someone just once a week, the commuting car journeyswould be reduced by 25%.

If you would like Business TravelWise advice why not contact our Business Travelplan Co-ordinator on017720532451, or visit our website.


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bike itStaying healthy whilst leading a busy lifestyle helps you to maintain a healthy heart. On

average an adult needs to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days per week, and less than30% of us in the UK achieve this.

Cycling to work or the shops is an excellent way to do this, as only a 15-minute journey (approx3 miles or less) twice a day is enough. Cycling at about 10mph burns about 400 to 500 caloriesand will save you money that you would spend on petrol getting about or keeping fit at the gym.

Lancaster makes an ideal base for a days cycling. Cycling helps you to keep fit, can save timeby cutting through congested traffic, and is fun!

If you havent cycled for a while, and want to get back on your bike, pay a visit to Cycle Pointand hire a bike. Based in central Lancaster, at the heart of a network of off-road and on-roadcycling routes, Cycle Point can provide support for the more experienced enthusiast. There are

some great cycle ways from Lancaster to Morecambe, to the university and alongside the RiverLune. Also, look out for Cycle Point Budgie Bikes scheme offering low cost cycle hire fromselected outlets across the area. You can pick up a bike at one outlet and leave it at another.

For further information about cycling contact one of Lancashire County Councils cyclingoffices on 01772 534609.

For bike hire, contact Cycle Point, Lancashire Station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster.www.cyclepoint.co.uk or ring 01524 389410

Adapted from Lancaster University and GetIt Lancashire brochure


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MARKTASK 1 (7 x 1 mark = 7 marks)Read the following texts and match them to the most suitable headingfrom the list supplied. Each heading can only be used ONCE. There arethree headings you will not need. Text 0 has been matched to itsheading as an example.

eBAY TIPS FOR SELLING SUCCESSFULLY

These are selling tips from eBay Inc., which is an American Internet company that manages eBay.com. Theyorganize public sales in which the person who offers the highest price gets the item. Here is some advice to sell

your stuff successfully.

TEXT 0By using the Whats It Worth? tool you will find useful information about your item such as theaverage selling price, average starting price, and volume of recently sold items. You can also findgreat information on pricing, features, and key words that attract buyers by browsing CompletedListings.

TEXT 1Getting that first bid is critical, as buyers are more likely to jump in if there are already bids onauction. Buyers may lose interest if they assume an item is overpriced. Many successful sellersset a low opening bid to jumpstart bidding and increase their final selling price.

TEXT 2Specifying reasonable shipping and handling costs in your listing is essential for smart selling.eBay's free Shipping Calculator provides real-time shipping costs to buyers all over the world, soyou can increase your chances of success. Remember that a long wait can be both boring andfrustrating for customers.

TEXT 3Maximizing your item title is a must if you want to sell your product. Be sure to include key words

that buyers will search for, such as unique or descriptive attributes, and always check yourspelling. Your item title is critical in helping users find your items, so use each character wisely.

TEXT 4A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. Create bold section headlines,bulleted lists, and be sure to include item style/type, brand, condition, and other attributes. Thinkabout your listing from the buyer's perspective the more information you provide, the morelikely buyers are to place a bid.

TEXT 5A picture really is worth more than a thousand words! Use clear, well-lit photos from a variety ofangles to accurately showcase your item. Use good lighting and an uncluttered background toget the most out of your photo. Add additional photos to showcase details and unique featuresof your item.


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TEXT 6Always respond quickly to any buyer questions. Include extras or a handwritten note in the boxto really surprise and delight your customers. Make sure to leave feedback for your buyer sotheyll do the same for you. Successful communication is one of the keys to successful business.

TEXT 7

After the sale make sure that you pay for shipping, print labels on your home printer, andschedule free carrier pick-up-all online and at no additional charge so you can save money,time, and a trip to the post office! We make it easy for you, so please make it easy for us.

Adapted from e-Bay.Inc

eBAY TIPS FOR SELLING SUCCESSFULLY

A A modest start is more intelligent

B A well-planned explanation can attract buyers

C Attractive and correct descriptions are essential

D Delivery prices can help you sell

E Exchanging messages will help you sell

F Important characteristics you want to know about

G Once you sell a product follow the procedures

H Put your photographs in the background

I Request your buyers opinion

J Reserving a product can be difficult

K Show what it looks like

TEXT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD ROAD SIGN?

Many road signs are bizarre when thought about logically. Just what is one meant to do if there is adanger of falling rocks? And if the road is slippery, will your car tyres really cross like the alarming skidmarks seen on the sign?

But even if some symbols do not stand up to scrutiny, they convey a message that is quickly

recognised. Or at least, that's the hope. Out of 500 drivers surveyed last year, none was able tocorrectly identify 12 road signs and only one sign - the speed camera - was known to them all. Areview of signs has been launched by the Department for Transport, looking at ways to reduce thenumber of signs and introduce more technology. So what makes a good sign? "The most importantthing is that it works," says Michael Wolff, chairman of The Sign Design Society.

Not only do modern drivers travel faster than before, they are also listening to the radio, chatting ontheir hands-free phone and trying to get children in the back under control. Distractions areeverywhere. With so much competition for a driver's attention, a good sign must be clear and simple sothat it can be seen, read and understood in an instant. The red no-entry sign is one that, even withoutwords or pictures, conveys its message.

But others don't. Many drivers are unable to recognise the "no stopping" sign. And former police driving

instructor Chris Walker says the "give way to oncoming traffic" sign is hotly debated at driving schoolbecause it is illogical and takes too long to work out.

The symbols on signs should not be interpreted too literally - the roadworks warning is often comparedto a man opening an umbrella, while some of the most recognisable signs evoke memories of the pre-motoring age. A 19th century-style bellows camera is used, with great success, to warn of theimminent danger of racking up a speeding fine and rail enthusiasts' hearts must race at the symbol of asteam train before level crossings. "Symbols don't have to be accurate; they are there to convey anidea and be understood," Mr Wolff says. Some widely used signs have attracted criticism for beingoutdated. The image of stooped elderly people crossing a road has been branded as "insulting" by Helpthe Aged. It originates from a children's competition in 1981.

Different colours provoke very different reactions in the human mind, says Dr David Cowell, who

specialises in the psychology of colour. The brain is very sensitive to the level of energy in the light thatpasses through your eyes, with different colours of light carrying different amounts of energy. "Blue[the colour of motorway signage] suggests harmony and relaxation," says Dr Cowell. "It is the colour ofnature in relaxed form. It encourages social communication and consideration of others." Orange andyellow "suggest a positive future", he says, the point being that the colour of signs surroundingroadworks is clearly meant to encourage frustrated drivers to think beyond the current delays.

Different shaped signs also create different psychological reactions, suggests Dr Cowell. "A triangularsign has points and represents danger," which is why the shape is used for warning signs. "Rectangularsigns are the same shape as a book and therefore give information. Round signs are instructional. Theylook like the end of a pointing finger giving you an instruction."

While the fundamental design of the country's road signs has remained unchanged for almost half acentury, the number of signs seems to be multiplying. Today British roads can seem crammed withsymbols warning drivers of every foreseeable danger, from falling rocks to passing deer. As well asfuelling fears, the streetscape is being damaged, and the proliferation of signs reduces their

MARKTASK TWO (6 x 1 marks = 6 marks)

Read the following text and choose the option (a, b or c) which fits bestaccording to the text. Then write it in the corresponding white box of the

questionnaire provided on the next page. Item 0 is an example.


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effectiveness. "Drivers now face a system overload," says Mr Walker. "Signs are duplicated, in somecases triplicated, leaving little time for the information to be seen and processed."

Even the most well-designed road sign will be of little use if nobody can make it out.

Adapted from Dominic Koole, BBC News 2008

WHAT MAKES A GOOD ROAD SIGN?

0. What is important about road signs is that they should bea) easily recognisable.b) logically designed.c) realistic representations.

8. A recent survey has shown thata) drivers should revise the sign system.b) the sign system doesnt work at all.c) the sign system has to be improved.

9. Today it is more necessary than ever thata) distractions be avoided.b) drivers pay attention on the roads.c) signs are well designed.

10.Some signs are very effective even though they maya) depict unrecognisable objects.b) have a controversial origin.c) look old fashioned.

11.The colours around roadworks are intended toa) attract attention.b) encourage patience.c) indicate them clearly.

12.According to Dr Cowell, the shapes of road signs are meant toa) make drivers behave in different ways.b) remind drivers of a code.c) represent different risks.

13.The number of signs on British roads

a) is cause for concern.b) makes drivers feel fear.c) prevents every possible danger.

NUMBER 0 8 9 10 11 12 13

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MARKTASK 3 (6 x 1 mark = 6 marks)

Read the text and complete each gap with ONE suitable word from

the list supplied. Then write your answers in the boxes provided. Eachitem can be used only ONCE. There are six items you will not need.Gap 0 has been completed as an example.

HOW DONATING MONEY CAN MAKE YOU FEEL RICHER

I recently spoke with Lisa Philp, head of philanthropic services at JP Morgan Private Bank, who toldme she has noticed an interesting gender shift in her clients_____[0] _____the past year orso. She used to work primarily with men, but _____ [14]_____ two thirds of her clients arewomen.

She attributes the shift to the growth in the number of women in leadership roles in business, aswell as the fact that women tend to take the reins of family foundations. Today, there's

_____[15]_____ a broader movement in the world of philanthropy to involve and encouragewomen through groups such as Women Moving Millions and the Women's Funding Network. "Thewomen's funding_____[16]_____has grown by leaps and bounds," Philp says.

Giving circles, where a group of people pool their money and then jointly decide where to put it,have also grown in popularity, especially among women, says Philp. She participates in

_____[17]_____ in New York that focuses on supporting Asian-American projects ororganizations led by women. "You end up learning about more organizations than you would onyour own and gain from the collective knowledge of others," Philp explains.

While it may sound like a crazy time to talk about giving money away, with the economic pinchmany of us are feeling, it actually might be the_____[18]_____time. As Brent Kessel, authorof It's Not About the Moneyrecently told me in an interview, acts of generosity can help us feelcontent with what we have. "The irony is...you can't be giving money away and feel like you don'thave enough," he says. "The act itself changes the_____[19]_____you convey to yourself."

What do you think? Have you curtailed your generosity, or are you looking for ways to expand it?

Adapted from Kimberly Palmer. US News & World Report, 2008

AFTER MESSAGE NOW WORSTALMOST MONEY ONE

ALSO MOVEMENT OVER

LEARNING NEITHER PERFECT

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- The main environmental problem- How to take care of the environm- Problems you may have when be

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You have 2 minutes for individual preparation. Then talk for 3-4 minutes. recorded.

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- Things people usually look for

- How the Internet can help students

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CLAVES COMPRENSIN DE LECTURA NIVEL INTERMEDIO

TASK ONE (EBAY TIPS FOR SELLING SUCCESSFULLY):

1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. K 6. E 7. G

TASK TWO (WHAT MAKES A GOOD ROAD SIGN?):

8. C 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. A

TASK THREE (HOW DONATING MONEY CAN MAKE YOU FEEL RICHER):

14. NOW 17. ONE

15. ALSO 18. PERFECT

16. MOVEMENT 19. MESSAGE

TASK FOUR (LANCASTER UNIVERSITY):

20. 8.30 PM 23. RANGERS (from LCCCS)

21. WITH YOUR COURSE FEE 24. CYCLE POINT

22. ON CAMPUS 25. BUDGIE BIKES

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