As I suppose that maybe you are interested in how well you did the exam, I show you the key in order that you can check.
I have to say that some of you did it quite well but some of you have not achieved the minimum required for the Advanced Level. It´s not only a matter of attending the lessons, you are trying to get an Advanced Level and this implies much more work on your part. I know that you have an Intermediate Level but you have to show an advanced level in order to pass this 1B2 course. Enjoy the holidays but don´t forget that you need to enjoy English as well doing your homework( I proposed it in some previous entries)
Answer key: reading test
- What were Dr. P.’s first symptoms?His first symptoms were that he didn’t recognise his students until they spoke to him and he mistook objects for people.
- . Why did he consult an ophthalmologist? Was the ophthalmologist able to help him?
He consulted an ophthalmologist when he developed diabetes. The ophthalmologist wasn’t able to help him.
. 3. What did Dr. Sacks notice about Dr. P.’s eyes when they first met?
His eyes moved around; they didn’t stay still and focus on the doctor.
4.Was Dr. P aware that he didn’t see normally? Why? / Why not?
No, though he knew other people thought he didn’t see normally and he knew he occasionally made embarrassing mistakes. He saw details but he couldn’t put the details together to form a whole picture.
5. Choose a word for this definition: “to look steadily at somebody or something, either because you are very interested or surprised or because you are thinking of something else”.
a) To observe
b) To gaze
c) To recognise
d) To scan
6. Could you explain the following expression in line 63? “...but in no case did he get the scene-as-a-whole.”
He wasn’t able to have a general perspective of the object/person he was looking at. He could only focus his attention on details.
7. Arrange these headings. Give each one a number from 1 to 4 according to the order in the text:
a. The doctor’s examination.
b. The diagnosis.
c. The doctor’s first impression.
d. The patient.
1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
| Listening Comprehension |
1. What´s the best season /s to go? Why?
Spring and autumn. Spring is beautiful with wonderful flowers and lovely sunny days. And autumn is fantastic too with mild weather and clear views of the Himalayas.
2 | 1 | 0 |
- What does “scorching” mean?
a. Extremely hot
b. freezing
c. chilly
d. frosty
-1 | 0 | 1 |
- What is the most recommended activity? What makes this activity so special?
Go trekking in the Himalayas. The high mountains and deep valleys are truly spectacular. Also the possibility of seeing a huge variety of plants makes it special.
2 | 1 | 0 |
- Name four pieces of clothes and accessories the expert recommends you to wear in the trip to Bhutan.
Rain gear and good walking boots, hat and sunglasses. Warm clothes for the evenings.
1 point -4 pieces
0.5 -3 pieces
0- less than 3 pieces
0.5 | 1 | 0 |
- What kind of equipment do you have to carry for the outing?
None
1 | 0 |
- What does “make the trek run smoothly” mean here? Explain in other words.
Make the trek goes/ develops easily, without difficulty, without a hitch, with no trouble
1 | 0 |
7. 7. What´s the national dish in Bhutan?
A chilli pepper and cheese stew (called Emadatse)
1 | 0 |
8. What´s the main ingredient Bhutanese people cook with?
Spicy chilli peppers
1 | 0 |
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