Marina d'Or: Fun and Relaxation for Young and Old, Exámenes selectividad de Inglés

¡Descarga Marina d'Or: Fun and Relaxation for Young and Old y más Exámenes selectividad en PDF de Inglés solo en Docsity! READING COMPREHENSION There are three parts to the test. Please read the instructions carefully. Time: 40 minutes TASK 1 Read texts 1-5 carefully. Decide which of the options (A-C) below each text is the best alternative. Write the LETTER corresponding to the best alternative on the answer sheet. The first text (0) is an example. (5 x 2 = 10 marks) Text 0 Marina d′Or, a children′s paradise! What great fun at Marina d′Or! Discover the Children′s Paradise hand in hand with our Mascots, with fun guaranteed for the whole family with loads for everyone to do. Young children will love Mundo Fantasia while the Aventura d′Or Park will test even the most adventurous. The beach, Pequemundo, Miniclub, Gardens, Children′s play areas, the sports area and the water sports area offer amazing settings where young and old alike will have a great time... Coming soon, you′ll be amazed by new activities for children, such as the Polynesia Water Park and the Pirate Mini Golf. Check opening dates and times which may vary according to season. 0) At Marina d’Or the opening times and dates … a) … are the same all along the year. b) … can vary according to season. c) … don’t vary according to season. Text 1 Marina d′Or, a world of services at your fingertips The Gran Duque Hotel is the newest and the most modern hotel in the complex. Located some 370 metres from the beach and 200 metres from the Seawater Spa, The hotel has its own Spa and an outdoor swimming pool with solarium. The hotel has 564 spacious rooms with views over the Holiday Resort. Its excellent service, capacity and customer attention, make this an ideal hotel for your family holidays. 1) The Gran Duque Hotel is … a) … far from the beach. b) … near the Seawater Spa but far from the beach. c) … near the beach and the Seawater Spa. Text 2 Pequemundo has attractions for different ages in its more than 1,500 square metres facility. For example, the youngest guests have a ball pit in a cushioned zone (up to four years of age); for slightly older children there is a fenced area with trampolines (recommended for children aged 4 to 10); there are also a variety of inflatable attractions; one pyramid equipped for climbing practice, and two for younger children. The largest attraction in the park is a spectacular two floor adventure play area with two slides, a ball pit and a circuit that goes 1 around the area.... 2) A 5 years-old child can … a) play in the ball pit and also in the area with trampolines. b) play everywhere except in the ball pit. c) play only in the area with trampolines. Text 3 *Hotel Buffet (free entry) Our spectacular buffet offers a variety of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. A huge range of salads and starters, meat and fish cooked just as you like it right before your eyes, and a great variety of ice creams, homemade desserts and fresh fruit. Drinks (water, wine, beers and soft drinks) included in the meals. 3) In the Hotel Buffet… a) you can eat for free. b) you only have to pay for the meals. c) you don’t have to pay drinks, they are free. Text 4 The Marina d'Or Spa combines this ancient wisdom with state of the art hydrotherapy techniques and other treatments which are exclusive to our Health and Beauty Medical Centre, giving you the chance to enjoy a unique experience. 4) In The Marina d’Or Spa… a) …people can have beauty and health treatments. b) …people can only get a beauty treatment. c) …people must have a beauty treatment. Text 5 Seawater Spa Opening Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 16:00 20:00 16:00 20:00 16:00 20:00 16:00 20:00 10:00 14:00 16:00 20:00 10:00 21:30 10:00 14:00 16:00 20:00 Entry Prices - Monday to Sunday LEISURE AREA LEISURE + VIP AREAS 2 TASK 3 Read the following newspaper article about a famous UK business and decide if the statements (1-10) are True or False. Tick the columns on the right. There is an example (0). (10 x 1 = 10 marks) 5 Del Boy sheepskin coat business closes after 169 years Nursey and Son, one of UK's oldest sheepskin specialists that supplied David Jason with famous sheepskin coat for Only Fools and Horses, to shut doors for good. David Jason, as Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, wearing the famous sheepskin coat Changes in fashion and climate warming have forced he family business that made Del Boy's famous sheepskin coat for Only Fools and Horses to close its doors after 169 years. Nursey and Son, one of the UK's oldest sheepskin specialists, has also sold coats to BBC Match of the Day icon John 'Motty' Motson, rock star Eric Clapton and ITV presenter Holly Willoughby. Motson recently revealed he had owned 11 of the trademark sheepskin coats over the years. Actor David Jason, who played Derek “Del Boy” Trotter in the classic BBC sitcom, even had one specially made for his own use after falling in love with the garment he wore on screen. But the company, which has been making luxury garments since 1846, was forced to shut last March after plummeting profits and falling sales plunged it into crisis. The firm reopened in October to sell off remaining stock but today marks the final day’s trade for the Victorian powerhouse, based in Bungay, north Suffolk. Its eight remaining staff grew up together and were said to be saddened to be witnessing the end of an era. Tim Nursey, 65, the managing director, who took over the reins from his father, Samuel Burton Nursey, in the 1970s, said he had battled to come to terms with bringing the family dynasty to an end. Mr Nursey, the fifth generation of his family to run the business, said: "Fashion is changing and the weather isn't as cold as it was. In our heyday we supplied hundreds of men's outfitters and ladies dress shops across Britain and northern Europe. Most have shut down and that filtered down to us. I had to really make the decision (to close) in my own mind. It is a time of change.” He acknowledged that a shop that made almost everything on the premises was extremely rare and said they had done “everything humanly possible” to keep the firm going. Mr Nursey, who joined the company as an 18-year-old trainee, added: "We did generate interest from five or six firms about buying the company but they were put off by the seasonality, the amount of money tied up in stock and the shrinking turnover. We knew we hadn't made a profit for five or six years. They must have looked at us and realised if they were going to overcome that and expand the business they would need a huge amount of money." Nursey and Son used the highest quality toscana and merino lambskin as well as Italian leather to make coats, gilets, slippers, gloves and hats alongside many other products. At its peak, the company employed 85 people but the workforce has dwindled to eight over the last few months. "The last eight of us played football and cricket together when we were young and several 6 people had been with us for 40 years,” he said. "We had all been young together and we had all got older together. "Hopefully everybody who worked for us will think of the happy decades we had rather than the last three years. "Everybody has been paid and treated correctly." Mr Nursey hopes to keep the name of the business alive by launching a property rental company letting warehouse and office space in the building. By Victoria Ward http://www.telegraph.co.uk True False 0) Del Boy sheepskin business opened in the 18th century. √ 1) Nursey and Son ran their business in the UK. 2) Global Warming has affected this business negatively. 3) Nursey and Son used to sell sheepskin coats only to famous people. 4) The actor David Jason had a coat made exclusively for him. 5) When the company closed, they had sold off all their garments. 6) Samuel Burton Nursey’s son was the managing director since the 1970s. 7) In their heyday they made clothes and accessories for men and women. 8) No companies were interested in buying the company because they had many garments in stock. 9) In the last few months 90% of the staff has been fired. 10)Employers and employees used to get on well. 7 www.xtra.fm 10 WRITING EXPRESSION Remember you need to complete both tasks: 1 and 2. Time: 60 minutes TASK 1 (50%) You see this advertisement on the Internet: HOME EXCHANGE TRAVEL ANYWHERE…STAY FOR FREE! · 38,000 houses in 137 countries. · A vacation anywhere in the world doesn't have to cost more than staying at home. · Live like a local, not a tourist. · It's fun and easy! Fill in your profile and start exchanging your home now! www.homeswapping.com You decide to register with this website to find a house to stay for the summer. Fill in the form below: (80 -90 words) PART I: YOUR INFORMATION  Fill in the form PART II - INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HOUSE. Describe your house briefly. Talk about the following:  Location.  Number of rooms.  Facilities (things in the house that can be useful for the people coming).  When the house is free.  Any other information of interest. You can use a blank sheet of paper to write your notes. Fill the GRID in the answer sheet. TASK 2 (50%) AN E-MAIL You have an English friend who is currently living and working in Japan and you decide to visit her/him for a few weeks. Write an email to your friend with the following information: (100 -110 words)  Write about the details of your trip. (Date and time of arrival, how long you’re staying)  Give her/him some news of what you have done recently.  Ask if she/he wants anything from you and offer to bring it to her/him.  Suggest something that you would like to do with your friend. You can use a blank sheet of paper to write your notes. Fill the GRID in the answer sheet. 11 SPEAKING EXPRESSION – CANDIDATE A TASK 1 (50%) MONOLOGUE You are now going to talk about a topic for two minutes. The teacher will tell you when to start and when to stop. Your friends  Introduce yourself briefly (name, age, occupation or studies).  Talk about your best friend. Include two or more of the following points: o How did you meet your best friend? o How long have you known each other? o How often do you see your friends? o What do you usually do when you are with them? o What qualities are important in a good friend? o Do you consider yourself a good friend? o Do you think it is easier now to have good friends than in the past? TASK 2 (50%) INTERACTION In this part of the exam you are going to take part in a conversation with the other candidate(s). You have different information about an imaginary situation.  Talk for about 4-5 minutes.  Remember that it is a conversation. Avoid short answers.  Include most of the ideas given.  If possible, try to reach an agreement. CHOOSING A FLATMATE You and your flatmate are looking for a third person to share your flat. Points to consider  Doesn’t stay up late  Doesn’t mind smoking  Hobbies and interests  Enjoys entertaining SPEAKING EXPRESSION – CANDIDATE B 12  Talk about an unforgettable holiday you’ve had. Include two or more of the following points:  Where did you go? - Who did you go with?  Where did you stay? - What did you do there?  When did you go? - How long did you stay?  How did you get there?  What was the accommodation like?  What were the people like?  What was the food like?  Did you have a good time? - Did you buy anything special? TASK 2 (50%) In this part of the exam you are going to take part in a conversation with the other candidate(s). You have different information about an imaginary situation.  Talk for about 4-5 minutes.  Remember that it is a conversation. Avoid short answers. 15  Include most of the ideas given.  If possible, try to reach an agreement. CHOOSING A FLATMATE You and your flatmate are looking for a third person to share your flat. Points to consider  Doesn’t smoke  Doesn’t mind your music  Is tidy  Friendly and outgoing 16