II BIMESTER EXAM - 4th Grade

Names and last names:

ID N° Grade: Class: Date:

Teacher: Time: 90 minutes

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill in your personal information correctly at the top of this document at the start of the test.
Read the instructions for each criterion or part of the evaluation carefully.
Develop the evaluation on your own and manage your time well to complete it in the established time.

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Part 01: Listening

Instructions: You will listen to an audio recording, before the audio is played you have 90 seconds to read
the statements and the options on activity I. Then, the audio will be played twice.

A.- Put these places in the order that the tour bus will visit them. Write numbers from 1-5 next to the places.

a.- Big Ben _____

b.- Buckingham Palace _____

c.- Madame Tussauds, Museum ____

d.-Tower of London _____

e.- London Eye _____

B.- Read the questions and choose the correct answer.

1.- The tour takes ________ hours.

a.- 2 b.- 3 c.- 4

2.- At Madame Tussauds Museum you can see ________.

a.- maps of London b.- models of famous people c.- famous shops

3.- Oxford Street is a famous street for ________.

a.- drinking tea b.- eating c.- shopping

4.- The Queen lives at ________.

a.- Buckingham Palace b.- Tower of London c.- Tower Bridge

5.- Big Ben is a ________.

a.- tour guide b.- clock c.- bridge
Read carefully the following text, then complete the activities below.

Customs and Traditions Around the World

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There are a great number of traditional wedding customs across the world and they are all equally fascinating.
Of course, not everyone follows them nowadays but it is interesting to learn about them.
In England, brides traditionally wear a white or ivory-coloured dress. There is a little saying that they should
also wear ‘something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new.’ In the Middle East and
the Indian sub-continent, the female relatives and friends from both the bride’s and groom’s families decorate
their hands and feet with beautiful intricate designs using deep red henna paste. In India, the bride and groom
exchange garlands of flowers after the religious ceremony to cement their relationship. In Germany, when a
little girl is born, several trees are planted which are later sold to pay for the wedding. One of the customs in
Greece is to bring old crockery and smash it to attract good luck. In China, auspicious dates are set by expert
astrologers to ensure the union remains secure. Brides do not see the grooms before the actual wedding day
as it is seen as bad luck.

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Different countries around the world celebrate birthdays in a variety of ways. Birthday cakes have increasingly
become popular across the world with many bakers producing brilliant works of art. There are many customs
unique to different cultures which are also fun. In China, long noodles signify longevity and the person
celebrating their birthday needs to slurp a super-long noodle before biting into it.
In many countries in Europe, people often have two birthdays – one for the name of the saint they are named
after and their own. In Mexico, the piñata is popular at birthdays. A piñata is a form made of papier-mâché
filled with sweets and chocolates, moved around to be chased and broken open by guests using a stick. In
Vietnam, everyone celebrates their birthday on the
New Year as it is considered unlucky to celebrate the actual birthday.

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In the Czech Republic, some people believe the custom of placing fish scales under the dinner plates or table
cloth at the Christmas dinner table is said to bring wealth to the home. Some people apparently carry a fish
scale in the wallet to generate money.
Some Turkish people believe that if the first customer throws silver coins onto the floor of a business, it will
attract more people.
Some Indian shop-owners will not let the first window-shopper of the day leave without buying something,
even if it is only a button or a pin, as it is considered unlucky for the rest of the day.
Other people in India and Pakistan kiss money and press it against their eyes for good luck.

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Finding a four-leaf clover is considered to be lucky by many people in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
In some Mediterranean families, a pot of the herb basil kept on the window-sill or on the balcony is said to
prevent bad luck and illness. Pine needles are sometimes burnt with juniper and cedar to purify the
atmosphere.
Garlic is used to keep away insects and evil spirits.
Thyme is supposed to give courage
A sprig of dried rosemary is used to protect the home.

A.- Read statements 1-5 first and then read Texts 1, 2, 3, and 4. As you read each text, decide which text
each statement refers to. Choose one number according to the texts – 1, 2, 3 or 4 – and write it in boxes.
You can use any number more than once. (5 pts)
 STATEMENTS TEXT NUMBER
A.- customs in some businesses
B.- beliefs about the health properties of vegetation
C.- traditions about nuptial ceremonies
D.- different attitudes to personal anniversaries
E.- colours for a special occasion

B.- Choose the 5 statements from A-H below that are TRUE according to the information given in the texts
above. Write the letters of the TRUE statements in the boxes provided (in any order). (5pts)

A. In some countries, people celebrate birthdays on one day.

True
B. Certain types of flora are believed to be dangerous.
statements
C. Parts of a fish are considered to be good luck by some people.
D. Some people celebrate two birthdays in the year. 1
E. In Greece, guests bring old plates and cups to smash at weddings. 2
F. Flowers are not needed at Indian weddings. 3
F. Some British brides like to wear someone else’s jewellery on their special day. 4
G. Indian shopkeepers are determined to sell to their last customer. 5

Task: Last month you were awarded by your parents with a trip to the destination you like the most. Write a
letter to your best friend telling him/her about your recent travelling experience use past simple and present
perfect in your writing to describe your trip. Word count 180 - 200 words (20 points)

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