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MATURITA 2012

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B2

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Section I – LISTENING (20 points)

This section of the test has three parts. You will hear three recordings which you will listen to twice. While listening, answer the questions in the appropriate part of the test.

Audio - pokyny:

Part 1: An Interview with Ken Davenport (7 points)

You will hear an interview with Ken Davenport, a Broadway and Off-Broadway producer. For the following statements 01–07, choose the correct answer (A), (B), (C) or (D). There is always only one correct answer.

Mark your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "X".

Now you have 2 minutes to read the tasks.

Audio - ukážka:

1.) Ken Davenport produced three shows simultaneously, which happens [.....].

(A)

frequently on Broadway

(B)

commonly Off-Broadway

(C)

quite rarely in general

(D)

usually to the best producers

2.) For Davenport, the main driving force for his work is [.....].

(A)

the acknowledgement of other producers

(B)

his positive attitude to the theatre

(C)

receiving theatrical awards

(D)

his communication with the director

3.) Davenport’s personal experience is [.....].

(A)

one of the main sources of inspiration for him

(B)

the only source of inspiration for him

(C)

the main factor in selecting the cast

(D)

the main factor in creating the production team

4.) His shows are presented abroad [.....].

(A)

by the same actors

(B)

by the same production team

(C)

in the English language

(D)

in different languages

5.) Davenport’s theatrical company deals with [.....].

(A)

creating and producing shows

(B)

producing and promoting shows

(C)

financial resources for shows

(D)

recruiting new actors for shows

6.) Davenport founded his blog in order to [.....].

(A)

attract his audience

(B)

talk to his fans

(C)

share professional ideas

(D)

learn about reactions to his shows

7.) One of his current musicals is inspired by [.....].

(A)

a real event

(B)

a story someone told him

(C)

a popular theatre play

(D)

a film

Part 2: Parenting Styles (6 points)

You will hear an expert talking about different parenting styles based on some psychological research.
For questions 08–13, decide whether the statements are true (A), false (B) or whether the information was not given (C).

Mark your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "X".

Now you have 2 minutes to read the tasks.

Audio - pokyny:

Audio - ukážka:

8.) The way children are brought up will definitely be reflected in their personalities later on.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

9.) Authoritarian parents justify the rules for their children.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

10.) Punishment is not a common style for authoritative parents.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

11.) The ability to work with others is the intended aim of authoritative upbringing.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

12.) For permissive parents, confrontation with children takes up at most 10 per cent of communication.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

13.) For uninvolved parents, disinterest is a typical feature.

(A)

true

(B)

false

(C)

not stated

Part 3: Guide to Internet Safety (7 points)

You are going to listen to a radio programme for parents, discussing issues about Internet safety for their children. Listen to six suggestions. Below, you can read the information (14–20), which is in the wrong order. Indicate the order in which you hear the information by writing a number 1–6 next to the number that indicates the information. Be careful, there is one extra summary – put X next to the number indicating extra information.

Write your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "pen".

Now you have 2 minutes to read the tasks.

Audio - pokyny:

Audio - ukážka:

14.) Join in with the fun.

Poradové číslo:

15.) Watch for warning signals.

Poradové číslo:

16.) Monitor your children’s computer activities.

Poradové číslo:

17.) Know when to say, “No”.

Poradové číslo:

18.) Search for related child-centred news.

Poradové číslo:

19.) Set guidelines for online activities.

Poradové číslo:

20.) Use available technology.

Poradové číslo:

Section II – LANGUAGE IN USE (40 points)

This section of the test has three parts. To complete this section of the test, you will need approximately 45 minutes.

Part 1: A Perfect Heroine for Hard Times (20 points)

For questions 21–40, read the text below. Decide which word or phrase (A), (B), (C) or (D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (00).

Example: 00 – (C)

Mark your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "X".

With her shock of blue hair 00 independent attitude, Coraline is the 21

member of an exclusive club of young fantasy heroines who not only 22

alternate universes populated by bizarre beings but also 23

the leap from printed page to silver screen.
Just as Lewis Carroll’s Alice tumbled down the rabbit hole to find Wonderland and L. Frank Baum’s Dorothy was swept into Oz by a cyclone, their 24

in Coraline discovers a passageway behind a bricked-up door in her strange new house, one that 25

to a seemingly perfect Other World.
But 26

the proper and very British Alice and the pig-tailed and very Midwestern Dorothy are relics of the past despite the timelessness of their tales, 11-year-old Coraline is the 27

model of a 21st century adolescent. She’s a spoiled, 28

only child with boyish tendencies who needs attention and lets everyone 29

it.
She goes out there in the mud and rain and gets her hands dirty. She’s sarcastic 30

and definitely has an opinion. She is pretty tough. She is incredibly curious, but not brilliant. Not a great fighter. 31

better than other kids. She is a real kid.
Coraline’s home life 32

happens to reflect the economic crisis that many families are struggling 33

. Her well-meaning parents are preoccupied with work, 34

they sit at their computers all day while writing a gardening catalogue from home.
Coraline, 35

wears nine hand-sewn outfits during the course of the film, 36

distinctive style, a totally original look with massive 37

. She could easily inspire a line of clothes that every young girl 38

after.
She has found a way to prove herself, 39

her parents can’t forget their hard times. She has taken care of things. It has given her confidence and a strong connection to 40

in her life.

Part 2: Calling Dr Google (10 points)

For questions 41–50, read the text below. Use the word at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (00).

Example: 00 - young

Write your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "pen".

Feeling poorly? No time to visit the GP? More 00 women than ever are logging on to check themselves out. But beware: online diagnoses can 41

damage your health …
Going online sounds like the perfect 42

for busy young women. No more taking time off work or waiting days for an 43

.
Dr Google is ready to solve their 44

mysteries and provide advice on 45

.
Thanks to an 46

of online resources, it’s easier than ever to find information. An online self-diagnosis can quickly become a serious over-diagnosis. There’s no grading of websites to give 47

to those offering 48

, unbiased advice, with the shocking pages most 49

to grab our attention. More worrying still are the remedies 50

on the internet to treat self-diagnosed problems.

Part 3: The World’s Oldest Strongman (10 points)

Fill each of the numbered blanks (51–60) in the passage with one suitable word. There is an example at the beginning (00).

Example: 00 - have

Write your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "pen".

Going out with the world’s oldest strongman has its perks. In the past few years, I 00 been to the Czech Republic, Germany and Miami to watch him compete. We’ve yet to come home without 51

medal.
Despite his age, Bill is one of the leading British powerlifters after winning a gold in the 2008 British Masters 52

the age of 73. A film about him called Ma Bar even won a Scottish BAFTA.
Believe it or not, no-one 53

commented on my relationship with Bill except to say that they’re happy for us. The kids love having him around, and my friends all saw it coming before we 54

.
People have probably whispered behind our backs, and years ago, I 55

have worried about what they thought. But thanks to Bill, I have the confidence 56

to care.
He’s one of the strongest men in the world, not just physically, 57

emotionally, too. Over the years, he’s shared some of his strength with me.
I’m not a woman who 58

keep her emotions to herself. You 59

believe me? Come down to Bill’s next competition and see for yourself. I 60

be the one shouting and screaming with my arms in the air!

Section III – READING (20 points)

This section of the test has three parts. To complete this section of the test, you will need approximately 45 minutes.

Part 1: The Event Clean-up (7 points)

Read the article about the clean-up in connection with the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Kate Middleton. For questions 61–67, decide which of the sentences (A)–(J) below the text best fits into each of the numbered gaps in the article. There are three extra sentences which do not fit any of the gaps.

Mark your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "X".

The initial clean-up began weeks before London was flooded with visitors from across the globe. The subways leading to and from Westminster tube station were scrubbed vigorously with detergent and wire brushes. This was done by people convicted of minor offences. 61

This project was organised by Westminster Council through the Community Payback scheme.
The rest of the preparations and post-wedding clean-up were organized by Westminster Council’s waste management contractor. They dealt with the event clean-up with the efficiency you can expect from a contractor. 62

In addition, minimal disruption was caused to the public.
A deep cleansing of the route was undertaken on the night before the Royal Wedding. This involved using a 15-strong team of cleaners to remove every piece of litter from the procession route. They were assisted by a small Johnston C40 sweeper to do an initial clean, which was then followed by a large Johnston 600 sweeper. 63

A statue cleaning team from Westminster City Council worked to tidy up the Royal Tank Regiment and other statues, which were to be passed by the procession.
On the day of the Royal Wedding, the cleaning staff contracted for the event clean-up began their work at 2 a.m. 64

They then laid sand down in places where the horses were likely to slip, and ensured that two gritting machines were placed at strategic intervals on the route. During the royal procession, the contractor’s street cleaners waited until the procession passed by. They then immediately entered the area to remove any litter and sand that was left behind the procession. 65

Around busy transport stations, they placed an additional 40 sweepers, to keep these densely attended areas neat and tidy. 66

After the celebrations were over, it didn’t take long for the cleaning team to return the streets of London to normal.
Regardless of the views on the cost of the Royal Wedding to the public, the cleaning contractor did an excellent job of preparing for the event and making the city look like it had never happened afterwards. They had planned everything exactly, they had employed extra staff, and they used countless machines and unlimited equipment. 67

Part 2: The Abdication Crisis – Edward VIII (6 points)

Read how Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis when he proposed to marry an American divorcee Wallis Simpson. Decide whether the statements 68–73 are true (A) or false (B). For each statement also write the letter (a)–(e) of the paragraph in which you found the evidence for your answer.

Mark your answers on the answer sheet labelled with "X".

(A)

Edward, son of King George V, became king in January 1936 after his father’s death. He caused frustration for his ministers and his staff because he failed to understand the importance of the monarchy’s continuity, and he did not undertake his new responsibilities dutifully. His father’s servants were also sacked with a minimum of thanks and compensation for lifetimes of service.

(B)

He believed he was able to marry an American Wallis Simpson, whom he had known since 1931, and make her his queen. However, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin told the king it was unthinkable for the Sovereign Head of the Church of England to marry a woman who was twice-divorced. Edward explored other options so he could remain king and still marry Mrs Simpson but the Cabinet refused every alternative. Mrs Simpson offered to end the relationship thinking it would help Edward do his duty, but he rejected her offer.

(C)

The British public was not sympathetic, although numerous telegrams from Britain and Commonwealth countries urged Edward VIII not to abdicate. This was because giving up the throne was considered shameful. Edward maintained his celebrity status in some countries, including America, where his abdication was seen as the ultimate romantic gesture for the woman he loved. Mrs Simpson became TIME magazine’s Woman of the Year in 1936.

(D)

The King signed the Instrument of Abdication on 10 December 1936 and made his famous farewell broadcast the following day. He abdicated in favour of his brother, Albert, Duke of York, who reigned as George VI. He then left for Europe that night and married Mrs Simpson in a private ceremony in France six months later. Edward thus remains the only British monarch to have voluntarily given up the throne since the Anglo-Saxon period.

(E)

Edward was given the title Duke of Windsor. His relationship with his brother was uneasy due to Edward’s annoying phone calls about his financial settlement and the duchess’ lack of “Her Royal Highness” title. The newly-created Duke of Windsor was appointed Governor of the Bahamas during World War II, but he and his duchess spent most of their lives in exile where the French government provided a house in the Bois de Boulogne.

68.) Unlike others, the Prime Minister agreed with Edward’s marrying Simpson.

(A)

true

(B)

false