SLISH LANGUAGE TEST LEVEL Bl DECEMBER 2012 NAME...... perce DNI. . {HAS REALIZADO ALGUN CURSO INTENSIVO DE B1?..... ES LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE TE PRESENTAS?... (LOTAL POINTS: 100) 1-READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT: Aboriginal Australians The first people who inhabited Australia were the Aboriginal people and the Torres Straight Islanders. They are believed to have migrated there over 40,000 years ago from Asia. Today, there are many different groups of Aboriginal people with different local languages. However, all these groups are linked by common beliefs which tie them to the land, The Aboriginal people were traditionally hunters and gatherers; the women collected fruit, herbs and vegetables, whereas the men hunted animals and birds. A large number of the populatioa still follow this way of life and live in remote areas of the country. Aboriginal Australians have a deep respect for the land. They believe that their land includes the environment, the seasons, the people, their stories and their spirits. The tradition of storytelling is an important part of their life. The Stories of the Dreamtime are stories about the history and the culture of the people since the Dreamtime, which is the beginning of time. They are handed down from one generation to another, and through them the younger people eam about the world around them and how they should behave. Ceremonies, or corroborees, also play an important role in the cultural life of the Aboriginal Australians. They are impressive events that are performed by members of the tribe and they combine dance, drama, musie and art. Some ceremonies are performed in the camp in front of an audience of men, women and children; a group of adult men gather around the camp fire and chant ancient songs, while others have their bodies brightly painted and dance. There are also secret ceremonies that are attended only by young men; they are coming of age ceremonies that aim to introduce them to their adult life, 1A. De le if the following statements are true or false: T/ F (2 points each. Total: 10 a- The different groups of aboriginal people have their language in common. b- Aboriginal men and women have different roles, ¢- The Dreamtime is the time when dreams are discussed. 4+ Storytelling is important in Aboriginal Australian culture to remember their history and customs and to educate younger generations, e- Aboriginal ceremonies include many forms of art.1. A. vietory B. effect C. Tuxury 2. A. motivated B. freed C. galloped 3..A. courageous B. responsible C. confident 4. A, gathered B. hid ©. lifted 5. A, curious B. sensible C. patient 6.A. ordinary B. normal C. extraordinary 7.A. admire B. appreciate C. announce 8.A. desire B. intelligence C. determination 9. A. trophy B. reward C. prize 3-COMPLETE THE DIALOGUE WITH 0! ts APPROPRIATE WORD (1 point each. ley Patrick! What’s up? i James, you will not believe what (1) .. 10 (2). fell me. to me last night, .. home from work, I (4) .. raat (5) you do? .. it to the police station and the owner (7) ... .a wallet with 3,000 euros. «me 100 euros to thank I: Lucky (8) a! P: Yes, but I couldn't (9) . J: Why? Did you have a (10) P: Yeah! I dreamt that I lost a lot of money! well last night. 2 4- REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES (2 points each. Total: 16 points) 1. Ttwas wrong of you to take your sister's car without asking her first ‘You 2. We didn’t go to the amusement park because it was raining heavily Due to 3. The little boy said, ‘I didn’t break the window yesterday.” The little boy denied5- WRITE ABOUT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS (about 120 words). Total: 40 points. 1- How do you like to spend your free time? 2. The most stupid TV programme you have ever seen.