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Solutions
Série 1A
GESTIONNAIRES DE COMMERCE DE DETAIL
Examens 2008
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1) Match descriptions 1 – 5 and notices A - H. There are extra notices you don't
need to use. Report A – H into the chart. 2 pts par bonne réponse, max 10 pts
1
2
3
4
5
A
D
E
B
F
2) Read the text about Hong Kong. Choose the best expression for each number
and underline the correct answer. 2 pts par bonne réponse, max 16 pts
1
because
so
that
2
in
from
between
3
very
lot
much
4
high
height
big
5
of
in
by
6
what
who
which
7
He
It
She
8
taller
tallest
most tall
3) Establishing contact at a trade fair. Here are 6 different situations.
Match the sentences 1 - 6 with the responses A - F. Report the solutions into the
chart. 2 pts par bonne réponse, max 12 pts
1
2
3
4
5
6
C
A
F
E
B
D
4) Read this conversation between a shop assistant and a customer. For each
underlined phrase 1 - 6, choose one (A - J) with a similar meaning. Report the
letters into the chart. 2 pts par bonne réponse, max 12 pts
1
2
3
4
5
6
G
I
B
A
D
C
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Solutions
Examens 2008
Série 1A
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5) Read the letter from Dorothy Harley. Fill in the Lost Property Report Form.
2 pts par bonne réponse, max 10 pts
LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM
Name of passenger
Dorothy Harley
Travelling from
Victoria Station
Date of journey
1(st) February (-1 pt si 1nd ou 1th)
Time journey started
8:45
What did you lose?
(a/my) (golden) bracelet
Daytime phone number:
753770
6) Read this note to Paola Armstrong from Mrs Deborah Bundy, the representative
of “The Music Shop”.
You are Paola Armstrong. Write a formal email to Mrs Bundy. (40-60 words)
•
Start the email politely
•
Thank Mrs Bundy
•
Accept / invitation
•
Saturday / 7.30
•
Thai restaurant
•
Find an appropriate conclusion
•
Close the email politely
2 pts par tâche: 1 pt pour l'accomplissement de la tâche (la réponse doit être compréhensible), 0,5
ou 1 pt pour l'expression. Max 14 pts.
- 2 pts sur le total si le nombre de mots est inférieur à 35
Proposition de corrigé :
Dear Mrs Bundy,
Thanks for your email. I would love to have dinner with you this weekend! It’s a great idea! I am
free on Saturday evening after work, at 7.30 for example. There’s a very nice Thai restaurant near
the shop. The food is excellent!
See you on Saturday
Best regards
Paola Armstrong
Examens 2008
Série 1A
GESTIONNAIRES DE COMMERCE DE DÉTAIL
Solutions
Anglais
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7) The children below are meeting famous people who support their projects. There
are descriptions of eight projects. Choose the most suitable project (A - H) for
the following children (1 - 5) and write the correct letter (A - H) in the box. 2 pts
par bonne réponse, max 10 pts
1.
D
2.
Robert, a boy from Cambodia, tells him: “While I was just happily playing in the fields I
suddenly heard a terrible explosion and lost consciousness. Fortunately, my friend John
immediately ran to the village to get help.”
Susan asks: “How much pocket money did your sons get when they were our age?”
E
3.
B
4.
C
5.
F
Ashley and her Girl Scout troop in Oregon told the actress that she had really encouraged
the celebration of National Arbor Day. “Trees produce oxygen for us to breathe, remove
pollution from the air, and provide food and shelter for wildlife.”
Pamela, a college student aged 16, was becoming more and more aware of the human
suffering caused by HIV/AIDS, especially for the children who are orphaned. That’s why she
wrote a letter to ask some famous American pop stars to support a project that tries to fight
poverty in Africa.
Jacquie and Eric watched the election of the new music star. They admire his
environmental concern and invited him to their conference. When they learned that he was
coming, they were delighted.
8) Read the text below. Then decide whether the sentences 1 to 8 are TRUE (T) or
FALSE (F), or if there is not enough information (DS, for "doesn’t say").
2 pts par bonne réponse, max 16 pts
1.
The causes of obesity include genetic and cultural factors.
___DS__
2.
Most young people don't eat in the morning.
___T___
3.
Teenagers like fast food.
___T___
4.
There is a lot of sugar in soft drinks.
___T___
5.
Teenagers don’t have the opportunity to buy fruit.
___F___
6.
A study shows a drop in soft drink consumption.
___F___
7.
Parents can play an active role in providing healthier food.
___T___
8.
Drinking water at home is as expensive as drinking sodas.
___F___