A Listening Comprehension

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Sekundarschulabschluss für Erwachsene
English B
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Totalzeit: 90 Minuten
Hilfsmittel: Wörterbuch in Buchform Muttersprache – Englisch für Teil D, Schreiben
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A Listening Comprehension
22 points
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Read all the questions carefully before you listen to the text. There are
three parts for this listening exercise.
You are going to listen to a radio programme about people’s first impressions when they
first arrived in England. They are living in England now.
The radio speaker often repeats what the immigrants are saying. So pay special attention to the
speaker.
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You are going to hear each text twice.
Part 1
8 points
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
True
False
The radio programme is called “First sight, First Thoughts”.
The radio programme is from BBC.
The first immigrant says that it was a dream for him to come to
England.
The second immigrant describes the street lights as pretty.
The second immigrant describes her first impression by using
a color.
The third immigrant speaker liked the wind.
The presenter says that we’re going to find out if the immigrant’s first impressions matched their picture of Britain they
had before coming to England.
All the immigrants who are going to be interviewed come from
the same country.
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7 points
Tick off ( ) the correct answer for each question.There is only one correct answer
per question.
1. Where does Rajinder come from?
 Palau
 Jamaica
 India
2. In which month did Rajinder arrive in Britain?
 September
 November
 December
3. Rajinder came to Britain in...
 ... 1977.
 ... 1970.
 ... 1987.
4. Rajinder describes the immigration officers as...
 ... excited.
 ... unfriendly.
 ... friendly.
5. What do we know about the weather by the time Rajinder arrived in London?
 It was very cold.
 It was cloudy.
 It was raining.
6. “Chilly” is a synonym for...
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 ... winter.
 ... weather.
 ... cold.
7. Rajinder’s first impressions were only positive.
Part 3
 That’s true.
 That’s false.
 It’s not clear.
7 points
Answer the questions as exactly as possible.
You don’t have to write full sentences.
Write your answers in English or German.
1. When did Muriel arrive in Britain? (1P)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. What does the radio speaker say about the weather when Muriel arrived? (1P)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
3. Where exactly in Britain did Muriel arrive? (1 P)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. What was disappointing for Muriel? Why? (3 P)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. What did Muriel like? (1P)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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22 points
Read the text carefully.
Emirates A380 departs from Zurich
Finally the day has come: The Emirates flagship now also takes off from Switzerland.
Since 1992 the international airline has been a common sight at Zurich Airport and has
recently celebrated the start of its daily A380 flight, effective on the 1st of January 2014.
Both leisure and business travellers benefit from the airline's decision to operate the
world's largest passenger aircraft on one of its daily flights from Zurich. Emirates provides
ideal connections via Dubai to over 140 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia as
well as in Australia and New Zealand.
To make travel more comfortable in all classes, Emirates offers passengers from Switzerland a variety of innovations in the Airbus A380: Every Emirates A380 comes with an exclusive onboard lounge in the upper deck, including a bar for First Class and Business
Class passengers. At a height of 10’000 metres, passengers relax with a drink and a
snack or canapé. Guests in First Class may enjoy two spacious spa-showers and one of
14 private suites. The seats can be adjusted to a completely flat bed. In all classes the
airline offers its travellers the frequently awarded inflight entertainment system with up to
1600 channels. Thanks to fast Wi-Fi, passengers are provided with an ideal internet access while travelling and are able to phone, write and receive text messages as well as
e-mails at their seat.
Emirates spoils its passengers with a wide variety of dishes created by gourmet chefs as
well as a variety of complimentary beverages. Atmospheric lighting presents a starry sky
on the cabin ceiling in all classes.
To minimise the probability of jetlag, the light is adjusted to the time zone of the particular
destination during the flight.
Passengers in First Class and Business Class may start their journey free of stress with
the complimentary Emirates Chauffeur-Drive Service. A personal driver picks up the
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guests and drives them to the airport. The Service applies within a range of 80 to 90 kilometres around Zurich Airport. The complimentary Emirates Chauffeur-Drive Service is offered at over 55 global destinations.
In the exclusive Emirates lounge at Zurich Airport, First Class and Business Class passengers already enjoy the level of comfort that will await them onboard. So the Emirates
experience already starts before departure. There is a reason why the airline is wellknown for its service and excellent product and has received numerous awards.
(air – magazine, Issue 18/ 2014
Part 1
8 points
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
F
The A380 arrives in Zurich daily.
The A380 flies directly to Australia.
Special about the A380 is a bar for First Class passengers only.
All the passengers can send e-mails from their own seat.
The Chauffeur-Drive Service can be used by all Emirates passengers.
They are trying to minimize jetlag by adjusting the lights to the time
of the destination.
Emirates airline has received numerous awards.
Most of the services offered can be used by all passengers.
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Part 2
14 points
(2 points for each question)
General questions:
Answer the questions as exactly as possible. You don’t have to write full
sentences.
Write your answers in English or German.
a) Since when does Emirates fly to Zurich regularly?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b) To how many places in the world does Emirates fly to?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c) Are there any beds for passenger use on board the A380?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d) Can passengers make phone calls while they are flying on an A380?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
e) How much do lots of beverages cost?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
f) Where is the complimentary Chauffeur–Drive Service offered?
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g) Who can use the Emirates lounge at Zurich airport?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C Grammar
17 points
Exercise 1:
3 points
Complete the sentence with one of the following reflexive pronouns:
herself / myself / himself / itself / ourselves / himself
a) I hurt ………………………………..………………………. playing football.
b) My dad taught ……………………….…………………… to play the piano.
c) They left the baby in the car all by ………………….………………………. .
d) Did she enjoy …………………………………………………… on holiday?
e) We made all the Christmas decorations …………………..……………….. .
f) My brother bought ……………………..………,………………… a new car.
Exercise 2:
4 points
Underline the correct preposition.
a) Don’t worry about / for the washing up. We’ll do it later.
b) Jim paid for / to his holiday with the money he earned last summer.
c) What do you think of / at the concert?
d) Please look at / on me when I’m talking to / for you.
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e) He accused her about / of stealing the money.
f) Don’t argue at / with the teacher or you’ll get into trouble.
g) Do you believe
in / for God?
Exercise 3:
5 points
Look at the two sentences and join them together to form one sentence.
Use a different linking word for each sentence.
because / so / but / as / even though
Example:
It was raining. I took my umbrella.
It was raining, so I took my umbrella.
a) They live in England. They are German.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
b) Peter was sick. He didn’t go to work.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c) I was often late. I lost my job.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d) I failed the exam. I studied many hours for it.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
e) I left the party. I didn’t know anyone.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Exercise 4:
5 points
Complete the sentences with a phrasal verb from the box and put it into the
correct form.
turn down / turn up / cut down / give up / looking after
a) He has many cows and two dogs so he must be good at ……………………………..
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animals!
b) Peter always ………………………..……………………………...……… late for class.
c) Michelle …………………………….. the new job because she doesn’t want to move.
d) We should try to ……………………... our costs otherwise we will become bankrupt.
e) I really should ………………………………...……….. smoking, it’s bad for my health.
D Writing
Korrekturschema:
Weitgehende Erfüllung der Aufgabe
Vielseitiger Wortschatz
Grammatik weitgehend korrekt
Rechtschreibung weitgehend korrekt
Total
18 points
7 Punkte
5 Punkte
3 Punkte
3 Punkte
18 Punkte
Where I live
Describe where and how you live.
The following questions might help you:
Do you live in a house or a flat? What does it look like (inside / outside)?
How is the village / city? What do you (not) like about it?
Do you like living where you live? Why (not)?
Write at least 80 words.
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SAE Lösungen Englisch Leistungsstufe B
English B
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Script and Solutions
A Listening Comprehension
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Students should read the introduction and all the questions on their test sheet before the
listening starts! Give about 8 minutes.
Part 1 Script (00:08 – 01:17)
You’re listening to “First Sight, Second Thoughts” from the BBC World Service,
the series which views life in Britain through the eyes of her immigrant population.
Mushtaq: Everything of course was very new - going to England was such a dream, you
know.
Renate:
Very popular here are these orange street lights and they are actually pretty
dim and dark. (Laughs). So, the impression that I remember of Cardiff is grey,
grey, grey... I'm sorry! (Laughs)
Ana:
Sometimes I couldn't even breathe because the wind was so strong. And I do
still miss the sunshine of Mexico.
Presenter:
Voices of immigrants as they remember their first impressions of Britain.
Today we discover if their ‘first sights’ of Britain matched their expectations.
Immigrants from India, Guyana, Mexico, Germany, Pakistan, Botswana
and Iran tell us about their first impressions.
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Solutions
22 points
There are three parts for this listening exercise.
You are going to listen to a radio programme about people’s first impressions when they
first arrived in England. They are living in England now.
Read all the questions carefully before you listen to the text. You are going to hear
each text twice.
8 points
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
True
X
The radio programme is called “First sight, First Thoughts”.
The radio programme is from BBC.
X
The first immigrant says that it was a dream for him to come to
England.
X
X
The second immigrant describes the street lights as pretty.
The second immigrant describes her first impression by using
a color.
X
X
The third immigrant speaker liked the wind.
The presenter says that we’re going to find out if the immigrant’s first impressions matched their picture of Britain they
had before coming to England.
All the immigrants who are going to be interviewed come from
the same country.
False
X
X
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Part 2 Script (01:17 – 02:10)
Testimony 1
My name is Rajinder Dulai. I came from Punjab in India. I came into Britain on 16th December 1977 and landed at Heathrow Airport terminal 3. Immigration officers weren't that
friendly but the whole excitement (sort of) overcame that unfriendliness from the immigration officer and then we got out of the airport, and it was very chilly…very cold.
Presenter: Although Rajinder clearly remembers the unfriendliness of the immigration
officers, and the chilly winter weather, arriving in Britain was still an exciting
experience for him.
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7 points
Tick off ( ) the correct answer for each question.There is only one correct answer
per question.
1. Where does Rajinder come from?
 Palau
 Jamaica
 India
2. In which month did Rajinder arrive in Britain?
 September
 November
 December
3. Rajinder came to Britain in...
 ... 1977.
 ... 1970.
 ... 1987.
4. Rajinder describes the immigration officers as...
 ... excited.
 ... unfriendly.
 ... friendly.
5. What do we know about the weather by the time Rajinder arrived in London?
 It was very cold.
 It was cloudy.
 It was raining.
6. “Chilly” is a synonym for...
 ... winter.
 ... weather.
 ... cold.
7. Rajinder’s first impressions were only positive.
 That’s true.
 That’s false.
 It’s not clear.
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Part 3 Script (02:10 – 03:12)
Our next speaker arrived during the Spring, when the weather wasn’t quite as cold.
Testimony 2
Coming into London, I was a wee bit disappointed when I saw the buildings. Because I
was not accustomed to such big buildings - looking so brown - everything looked alike. I
was impressed with street traders as I passed. Beautiful flowers, because it was spring.
The Spring everywhere. But the houses...I didn't like the looks of them at all.
Presenter: So Muriel’s first sight of London in the spring was a pleasant experience,
particularly because of the flowers. But the buildings weren’t quite what she
expected! She said they were “a wee bit” disappointing – a little bit disappointing, because she wasn’t “accustomed” to them… She wasn’t used to
seeing so many big, brown buildings. And Muriel certainly wasn’t impressed
by the look of the houses.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/talkaboutenglish/2009/07/090727_tae_1st_sight.shtml
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7 points
Answer the questions as exactly as possible.
You don’t have to write full sentences.
Write your answers in English or German.
1. When did Muriel arrive in Britain? (1P)
in spring
2. What does the radio speaker say about the weather when Muriel arrived? (1P)
it wasn’t (quite as) cold
3. Where exactly in Britain did Muriel arrive? (1 P)
in London
4. What was disappointing for Muriel? Why? (3 P)
the houses (1 P)
because they were so big, brown and all looked alike (1 point for each
answer, maximum 2 points)
5. What did Muriel like? (1P)
the flowers
B Reading Comprehension
Solutions
22 points
Read the text carefully.
Emirates A380 departs from Zurich
Finally the day has come: The Emirates flagship now also takes off from Switzerland.
Since 1992 the international airline has been a common sight at Zurich Airport and has
recently celebrated the start of its daily A380 flight, effective on the 1st of January 2014.
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Both leisure and business travellers benefit from the airline's decision to operate the
world's largest passenger aircraft on one of its daily flights from Zurich. Emirates provides
ideal connections via Dubai to over 140 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia as
well as in Australia and New Zealand.
To make travel more comfortable in all classes, Emirates offers passengers from Switzerland a variety of innovations in the Airbus A380: Every Emirates A380 comes with an exclusive onboard lounge in the upper deck, including a bar for First Class and Business
Class passengers. At a height of 10’000 metres, passengers relax with a drink and a
snack or canapé. Guests in First Class may enjoy two spacious spa-showers and one of
14 private suites. The seats can be adjusted to a completely flat bed. In all classes the
airline offers its travellers the frequently awarded inflight entertainment system with up to
1600 channels. Thanks to fast Wi-Fi, passengers are provided with an ideal internet access while travelling and are able to phone, write and receive text messages as well as
e-mails at their seat.
Emirates spoils its passengers with a wide variety of dishes created by gourmet chefs as
well as a variety of complimentary beverages. Atmospheric lighting presents a starry sky
on the cabin ceiling in all classes.
To minimise the probability of jetlag, the light is adjusted to the time zone of the particular
destination during the flight.
Passengers in First Class and Business Class may start their journey free of stress with
the complimentary Emirates Chauffeur-Drive Service. A personal driver picks up the
guests and drives them to the airport. The Service applies within a range of 80 to 90 kilometres around Zurich Airport. The complimentary Emirates Chauffeur-Drive Service is offered at over 55 global destinations.
In the exclusive Emirates lounge at Zurich Airport, First Class and Business Class passengers already enjoy the level of comfort that will await them onboard. So the Emirates
experience already starts before departure. There is a reason why the airline is wellknown for its service and excellent product and has received numerous awards.
(air – magazine, Issue 18/ 2014
8 points
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
T
The A380 arrives in Zurich daily.
The A380 flies directly to Australia.
F
x
x
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x
Special about the A380 is a bar for First Class passengers only.
x
All the passengers can send e-mails from their own seat.
The Chauffeur-Drive Service can be used by all Emirates passengers.
x
They are trying to minimize jetlag by adjusting the lights to the time
of the destination.
x
Emirates airline has received numerous awards.
x
x
Most of the services offered can be used by all passengers.
Part 2
14 points
(2 points for each question)
General questions:
Answer the questions as exactly as possible. You don’t have to write full
sentences.
Write your answers in English or German.
a) Since when does Emirates fly to Zurich regularly?
1992
b) To how many places in the world does Emirates fly to?
over 140 destinations
c) Are there any beds for passenger use on board the A380?
seats can be adjusted to a completely flat bed
d) Can passengers make phone calls while they are flying on an A380?
yes
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e) How much do lots of beverages cost?
most are complimentary / free
f) Where is the complimentary Chauffeur–Drive Service offered?
at over 55 global destinations
g) Who can use the Emirates lounge at Zurich airport?
First Class and Business Class passengers
C Grammar
Solutions
Exercise 1:
17 points
3 points
Complete the sentence with one of the following reflexive pronouns:
herself / myself / himself / itself / ourselves / himself
a) I hurt
playing football.
myself
b) My dad taught
himself
to play the piano.
c) They left the baby in the car all by
d) Did she enjoy
herself
itself.
on holiday?
e) We made all the Christmas decorations
f) My brother bought
himself
Exercise 2:
ourselves.
a new car.
4 points
Underline the correct preposition.
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a) Don’t worry about / for the washing up. We’ll do it later.
b) Jim paid for / to his holiday with the money he earned last summer.
c) What do you think of / at the concert?
d) Please look at / on me when I’m talking to / for you.
e) He accused her about / of stealing the money.
f) Don’t argue at / with the teacher or you’ll get into trouble.
g) Do you believe
in / for God?
Exercise 3:
5 points
Look at the two sentences and join them together to form one sentence.
Use a different linking word for each sentence.
because / so / but / as / even though
Example:
It was raining. I took my umbrella.
It was raining, so I took my umbrella.
a) They live in England. They are German.
They are German but they live in England.
b) Peter was sick. He didn’t go to work.
Peter was sick, so he didn’t go to work.
c) I was often late. I lost my job.
Because I was often late, I lost my job.
I lost my job because I was often late.
d) I failed the exam. I studied many hours for it.
I failed the exam even though I studied many hours for it.
e) I left the party. I didn’t know anyone.
I left the party as I didn’t know anyone.
I left the party because I didn’t know anyone.
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Exercise 4:
5 points
Complete the sentences with one a phrasal verb from the box and put it into the
correct form.
turn down / turn up / cut down / give up / looking after
a) He has many cows and two dogs so he must be good at looking after
animals!
b) Peter always
turns up
late for class.
c) Michelle turned down the new job because she didn’t want to move.
d) We should try to
e) I really should
cut down
give up
our costs otherwise we will become bankrupt.
smoking, it’s bad for my health.
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