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8020/3 BGCSE

SPANISH READING
COMPREHENSION (CORE)

PAPER 3 8020/3 Wednesday 2 JUNE 2004 11.10 A.M. - 12.10 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your school number, candidate number, surname and initials in the spaces at the top of this page.

Attempt ALL questions using the spaces provided in this booklet. Complete sentences are not necessary, but you should give all relevant information.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks available is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

This question paper consists of 16 printed pages and 4 blank pages.


SECTION 1

EXERCISE 1 Questions 1-7

For questions 1-5, indicate your response by putting a tick (/) in the appropriate box.

1. You are visiting your Mexican friend in Mexico City. You want to buy a pair of shoes for your mother. To which shop must you go?

2. You are making your famous banana cake for your hostess and you need eggs. What must you look for?

3. You are at the mall and want to take the elevator to the fourth floor. Which sign should you follow?

4. You are looking for your friend's brother, who is studying engineering at university. Which faculty sign should you follow?

5. You are at a Mexican airport and you have to fill in an immigration form. In which space should you write your surname?

6. Later, you and your friend Alicia are driving across town. You see the following traffic signs:

The traffic signs are labelled with letters. Write the correct letter in each box. (Do not use the same letter more than once.)

(i) Your friend has to stop at the stop sign. Which sign tells her to stop?

(ii) Your friend wants to park the car. Which sign tells her NOT to park?

(iii) Which sign tells motorists to give way?

7. You come across this Internet article @ Univision.com. Read it and answer the questions that follow in English.

Pagina l!

Editor de Pagina l! de Univision.com

Hola. Me llamo Bárbara, una colombiana que te escribe desde Miami. Tengo 16 años y me gusta bailar, cantar y escuchar la música de Carlos Vives y Juanes.

Estoy en el colegio San Antonio en el décimo año. A mi colegio asisten mil quinientos estudiantes. Mis materias favoritas son la música y las matemáticas.

(a) What is one of the things Bárbara enjoys doing?

______[1]

(b) How many students does her school have?

______[1]

Total marks [10]

EXERCISE 2

You see this article in a Spanish language newspaper.

Las matemáticas pueden ser divertidas e interesantes

Cada vez que usted deposita dinero en el banco, va de compras o quiere saber la hora, usted está usando las matemáticas.

Con un poquito de ayuda su hijo puede ser un genio de las matemáticas.

Answer in ENGLISH:

(a) „ According to the article, how can mathematics be described? Mention ONE thing.

______[1]

(b) Mention ONE purpose for which mathematics can be used.

______[1]

(c) What does a child need to become a math genius?

______[1]

Total marks [3]

EXERCISE 3

You go to the music department of a store to buy a tape and are given this poster with an offer. Answer, in ENGLISH, the questions that follow.

(a) Apart from gymnastics and athletics, name TWO sports that the dog likes.

______[2]

(b) To get this poster, you need to send in three (3) things. One of them is your address. What are the other TWO?

______[2]

Total marks [4]

EXERCISE 4

While staying at a hotel, you and some friends decide to use the tennis courts. Your friends ask you to explain the rules outlined in the notice. Answer the questions in ENGLISH.

(a) What does the notice say about footwear ?

______[1]

(b) According to the notice, who is not permitted on the courts?

______[1]

(c) Who is allowed to play on the courts?

______[1]

Total marks [3]

EXERCISE 5

Susan and her friends are planning to take a trip to Caracas, Venezuela from Miami. They receive this brochure.

CARACAS 4 DÍAS - 3 NOCHES

PRECIO POR PERSONA

Habitación sencilla $369

Habitación doble $299

Habitación triple $299

El PAQUETE INCLUYE:

• Boleto aéreo de ida y vuelta a Caracas.

• Habitación por 3 noches en el Hotel Meliá Caribe.

• Uso de dos saunas en el gimnasio del hotel; también tenis, ping-pong y otros deportes.

• Propinas a los porteros, maleteros y camareros.

• Servicio y asistencia de aduana.

• Servicio de maleteros en el aeropuerto. (2 maletas por persona)

• Excursión por la ciudad. OPCIONALES (costo adicional por persona)

• Vista de exploración por la costa - $39

• Visita nocturna a la ciudad - $39

• Paseo en barco desde Venezuela a Aruba - $157

Indicate whether the cost of each of the following is included or not included in the package by ticking (/) the correct box..

Round-trip airfare

Breakfast

Sports facilities

Tips for waiters

Admission to disco

Help in clearing Customs

Laundry service

Day tour of the city

Boat trip

Complimentary drinks

Total marks [10]

SECTION 2

EXERCISE 1

Your cousin shows you this letter from her Argentinian penfriend. Help her to understand what it says by answering, in ENGLISH, the questions which follow.

(a) What is Ann asked in the first paragraph? -

______[1]

(b) From whom did Felipe borrow the computer?

______[1]


(c) Why did he have to move? Tick (/) ONE box only.

A. His parents wanted to live in the country.

B. His parents wanted to live with him.

C. His parents wanted to leave the farm.

D. His parents were getting old and frail.

(d) What health problem did Felipes father have?

______[1]

(e) Why does Felipe regret having moved?

______[1]

(f) According to his friends, what TWO advantages does cycling have?

______[2]

(g) According to Felipe, what advantage does cycling have for him?

______[1]

(h) State ONE fact given about the first bicycles.

______[1]

(i) Why does Felipe think that a tourist would be attracted to Buenos Aires?

______[1]

Total marks [10]


EXERCISE 2

You read this interesting article in the magazine Novedades. Answer the questions which follow in ENGLISH.

Secretos de belleza de la abuela

En la refrigeradora de su casa usted tiene un tesoro para la belleza. Aprenda a embellecerse sin salir de su casa y sin gastar una fortuna. Seguro que tiene algunas frutas que ya están demasiado maduras y algunas hierbas que llevan tiempo en su refrigeradora. Aquí le enseñamos cómo sacarles el máximo provecho para verse mejor.

Fácil y económico Sáqueles provecho a las verduras y frutas que tiene en casa, ellas pueden darles una fácil y económica solución a sus problemas específicos de belleza.

Para humectar la piel Si quiere que la piel de su rostro esté humectada y nutrida, tome una hoja de sábila (aloe vera), ábrala y apliqúese la gelatina que tiene dentro. Déjela actuar durante 20 minutos y después retírela con agua tibia.

Aguacate para la piel* cansada Triturar la mitad de un aguacate, agregar tres cucharadas de yogur y media zanahoria cocinada. Dejar reposar la mezcla durante algunos minutos y aplicarla sobre su rostro. Dejarla actuar durante 10 minutos y retirarla con agua tibia. Para finalizar, enjuagar con agua fría.

*(piel, skin)

(a) According to the magazine, in what home appliance can beauty secrets be . found?

______[1]

(b) What do you have to do to the aloe vera leaf before applying the gel to your skin?

______[1]

(c) According to the magazine, what type of skin is the avocado pear (aguacate) good for?

______[1]

(d) What cooked vegetable should be mixed with the avocado and yogurt?

______[1]

Total marks [4]


EXERCISE 3

En una revista española, usted lee este artículo sobre Internet.

Conéctate a Internet

(a) La mayoría de los bares españoles están llenos de computadoras. ______[1]

(b) En los cibercafés de España, conectarse a Internet cuesta mucho dinero. ______[1]

(c) Es más caro comunicarse por teléfono que por correo electrónico. ______[1]

(d) Algunos alumnos españoles tienen acceso a Internet en la escuela. ______[1]

(e) Los jóvenes españoles sólo se conectan para buscar información. ______[1]

(f) El último concierto de Madonna se puede ver por Internet. ______[1]

*(oración, sentence)

Total marks [6]