Model Test for English, High School, with Grammar Solutions

SUBJECT: ENGLISH

MODEL TEST

DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Curso: No. Name and last names:

A Listening (1.5 marks)

Podcast Listening Comprehension

1 01 Listen to the podcast. Tick () the correct answers. (0.5 marks) 1 What is the podcast called? A Good Books B Stolen Focus C Two Teens Talking 2 What is the topic of this episode? A a book B social media C an app

Podcast Details

2 01 Listen again. Write one or two words in each gap. (1 mark) 1 Stella says that we can't focus because there is too much . 2 Social media sites and other apps use things like and to keep people using them. 3 Johann thinks we should eat . 4 He thinks you should put your in a kSafe.

B Grammar (2 marks)

Sentence Transformation

1 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. Use the correct form of the word in brackets. (1 mark) 1 I go to the gym every Monday and Thursday. Today is Friday. (yesterday) I . 2 Sally usually plays tennis on Wednesday afternoon. Today is Wednesday and it is 3 p.m. (now). Sally . 3 Tim's story was very good compared to the rest of the class. (best) Tim's story in the class. 4 You aren't allowed to eat in the ICT suite. (must) You in the ICT suite. 5 We travelled to another country for our holiday last summer. (abroad) Last summer we on holiday.

Grammar Correction

2 Are the underlined words or phrases correct? Tick them or correct the wrong ones. (1 mark) 1 My cousins have been anywhere in the world, but they say that the most beautiful country is Mexico. 2 I will buy the suit that I saw yesterday. I have the money in my pocket. 3 Somebody has stolen my smartphone. I left it here and now it has gone.1 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST Name and last names: DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Curso: No. 4 We've got enough clothes and they don't fit in the suitcase. 5 You mustn't wear a suit if you haven't got one. It isn't compulsory.

C Reading Comprehension. Read the text and answer the questions below. (3 marks)

Ecotourism Purpose

1 What is the purpose of ecotourism? (40 words maximum, 1 mark)

Paragraph Titles

2 Write an appropriate title for each paragraph. Don't use more than two words A Eco-tourism aims to preserve and protect the natural environment while educating the traveller about the environment and the culture of the local community. This type of holiday wasn't popular in the past as it was very expensive. However, in recent years, with so many low cost airlines and the availability of cheap accommodation, travellers are turning to this idea. In addition, awareness of environmental issues has increased and more travellers want to learn about the natural world or simply escape their busy lives to reconnect with nature. B) An example of ecotourism is in Infierno in Peru. Its name means 'hell' in Spanish, because hundreds of years ago the journey there was very difficult and dangerous. Now, boats carry tourists to luxurious eco-lodges built by members of the local community. Behind these lodges are thick rainforests where visitors can go on tours to learn more about the diverse animals that live there. C) In the African country of Botswana, the Okavango Delta, where the Okavango River meets the Kalahari desert, is an ideal location to see exotic wildlife. Travellers can stay in eco-lodges and go on amazing safari trips during the day. The region has some of the largest elephant herds in Africa and offers a rare opportunity to see these spectacular animals up close. You can also meet the local tribes and learn more about their culture and how they are trying to preserve their natural environment. D Laos is a country in south-east Asia. In a very poor remote area of the country called Luang Namtha, the government is encouraging local communities to learn English so that they can earn an income from ecotourism. The area is covered by rainforests, mountains and rivers. Traditionally, the many tribes that lived in the forests fought wars against each other. Now, through education, many members of the tribes can communicate with outsiders and work as tour guides for tourists who are interested in learning about their culture and environment. This is one of the communities that eco-tourism has helped to develop and protect.3 Read the text again and answer the questions. Write complete sentences. (1 mark)

Ecotourism Questions

1 Why is ecotourism more popular now than in the past? 2 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No. 2 How did Infierno get its name? How has the situation changed? 3 Name two things you can do on day trips in the Okavango Delta. 4 How has life changed for the members of the tribes in Luang Namtha? (there can also be a question of saying if the sentences given are TRUE or FALSE according to the information in the text and give evidence by copying the part and only the part that justifies your answer. EXAMPLE: In Luang Namtha, the government want their citizens to learn English so that they can earn a living (T) In a very poor remote area of the country called Luang Namtha, the government is encouraging local communities to learn English so that they can earn an income (this is the evidence from the text.

D Writing (2 marks)

Favourite Holiday Description

Write about your favourite holiday. Write about 100 words. Think and plan. Now write Paragraph 1 Where did you go? When did you go? Who did you go with? Paragraph 2 What did you do? What places of interest did you visit? What food did you eat? Paragraph 3 Why is it your favourite holiday?.

E Use of English (0.5 marks).

Dialogue Completion

1 Complete the dialogue using your own answers/ideas. Carla: Is this your new1 ? You: Yes, it is. What do you think? Carla: It's really nice.2 to mine, I think. Are you happy with it? You: Yes. The old one3 , whereas this one4 . Carla: Was it expensive? You: It's5 ,just6 the old one. 3 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No.

F Pronunciation.

Pronunciation Exercises

a) Find a verb in the text where the final -ed is pronounced /t/ as in 'worked' b) Find a word in the text with the same vowel sound /i:/ as in 'lead' c) Find a word in the text with the sound /tS/ as the underlined [ch[ in church. d) Find at least a word in the text which include the diphthong /ei/ as in 'day'4 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No.

CRITERIOS DE EVALUACIÓN Y CALIFICACIÓN DE LA PRUEBA

A. LISTENING Evaluation

En los apartados A.1 y A.2 el alumnado ha entendido lo escuchado y es capaz de dar cuenta de ello.Obtendrá la puntuación total si la comprensión oral es absoluta y si incluye información secundaria o anecdótica. El alumnado ha de contestar o rellenar con la información que se proporciona en el listening.

B. GRAMMAR Evaluation

El alumnado ha repasado los contenidos en cuanto a gramática convenientemente. También, en la pregunta de gramática, el alumnado será capaz de transformar una frase (bien una parte o en su totalidad) utilizando otras palabras (contenidos gramaticales) que signifiquen lo mismo.

C. READING Evaluation

El alumnado entiende la idea principal del texto y es capaz de explicarlo, en la medida de lo posible, con sus propias palabras. El alumno/a expresa estas ideas sin copiar literalmente del texto, con coherencia, cohesión, razonable corrección gramatical y léxico apropiado al tema. En el apartado ha de contestar a las preguntas de acuerdo con la información del texto y usando sus palabras en la medida de lo posible, siempre sin copiar literalmente las palabras del texto. Además ha de hacerlo con coherencia, claridad y, con corrección gramatical.

D. WRITING Evaluation

Esta pregunta pretende evaluar la capacidad comunicativa del alumnado en el ámbito de la producción escrita. La nota total (máximo 2.5 puntos) se obtendrá en la medida en que el alumnado cumpla los siguientes parámetros; a) Alcance. El alumnado aborda adecuadamente el tema propuesto. Sabe comunicar las ideas que quiere transmitir utilizando una considerable variedad de recursos. Sabe utilizar el registro lingüístico adecuado a la situación. b) Riqueza y control del vocabulario. c) Corrección gramatical. El alumnado tiene un repertorio básico de elementos lingüísticos y de estrategias que le permiten abordar el tema con cierta comodidad sin cometer errores gramaticales 5 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No. básicos, como, por exemplo, omitir el sujeto delante de un verbo, omitir la "-s" de la 3ª persona del singular del Presente Habitual (he writeS), utilizar adjetivos en plural, usar incorrectamente los adjetivos posesivos y demostrativos, no dominar los tiempos verbales, entre otros errores similares.d) Fluidez. El alumnado posee un dominio de la lengua inglesa adecuado y suficiente para evitar cortes en la comunicación o malentendidos. e) Cohesión. El alumnado utiliza adecuadamente los conectores y otros medios de cohesión. f) Coherencia. El alumnado es capaz de organizar sus ideas para redactar un texto coherente y bien estructurado.

E USE OF ENGLISH Evaluation

El alumnado es capaz de crear ideas adaptadas a un contexto con una coherencia gramatical

F PRONUNCIATION Evaluation

El alumnado debe demostrar que sabe distinguir los elementos básicos de la pronunciación de la lengua inglesa, como son consonantes, vocales, diptongos, terminaciones ( por ejemplo: - ed de pasado de verbos regulares)

ANSWERS

Grammar Solutions

1 1 I went to the gym yesterday 2 Sally is playing tennis now 3 Tim's story is the best in the classroom 4 You mustn't eat in the ICT suit 5 Last summer we went abroad on holiday 2 1 everywhere 2 am going to 3 correct 4 too many 5 don't have to 6 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No.

Reading Comprehension Answers

1 To educate tourists about the natural environment and the community that lives there. 2 Possible Answers: A_ New holidays B_ Learning Experience C_ Environmental tourism D_ Asian Tour 3 1 It is cheaper now because of low cost flights and accommodation, and people are more interested in the environment. 2 The journey there was very difficult and dangerous, but now people are taken in speedboats along the river. 3 You can go on a safari and see herds of elephants. You can also meet the local tribes and learn about them. 4 Learning English is helping them to communicate with tourists and earn an income as a tour guide.

WRITING: students' own answers.

Example: Paragraph 1 Students write the name of the destination, when they went and the person / people they travelled with. Accurate use of past simple tense. Eg: Last year my family and I went on holidays to Mallorca. We travelled to Santiago airport by car and then took a flight to Mallorca. It was my first time on an island and I enjoyed a lot. Paragraph 2 Use of past simple to describe the places they went to, activities they did and food they ate. We visited the cathedral and tried the typical dishes there. The 'ensaimada' is delicious. Also, we explored the city and we had a swim in the Mediterranean. The beaches are really beautiful with clear water and vegetation. Paragraph 3 Reason(s) why it is a favourite holiday using 'because' and descriptive adjectives. 7 SUBJECT: ENGLISH MODEL TEST DATE: YEAR: 2024-2025 TOTAL MARK Name and last names: Curso: No.