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CERTIFICAT DE NIVELL B2 • COMPRENSIÓ ESCRITA Mark your answers with a cross (X) on your answe r sheet.
Task 1
Read the text and the questions that follow it. Choose the correct answer for each
question .

Teen designs app to replace textbooks

A teenager has developed an application for digital textbooks with the aim of reducing
dependency on physical books.

Ahmad Zulfadzli Khamidi, 13, developed the app in just two weeks with
training and guidance from the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creative Centre
(MaGIC) at Borneo744 in Bintawa here.

He said the idea for the app came from his own experience of getting bored and
drowsy quickly when studying textbooks. “However, I faced some constraints
in realising my dream. I had an idea but did not have the know-how in designing and
writing the software codes for the app,” the second of four siblings told Bernama
(Malaysian World News Agency).

Ahmad Zulfadzli and his mother Norhasyimah Ahmad Merrican, 38, then went to
Borneo744 (a Blue Ocean Entrepreneurs Township) for advice and were surprised
that programmes to learn the basics and principles of coding were offered for
free there.

He said with this app, teachers no longer need to mark every exercise and exam
paper, students do not have to bring books to schools and there would be no question
of missing textbooks or insufficient stationery.

“The app is easy to use and suitable for students of all ages, whether in the primary,
secondary or university level. “For a start, it has English, Bahasa Malaysia,
Mathematics and Science, but more can be added on later,” he said. Ahmad Zulfadzliʼs
creation saw him winning the junior category of Hack Weekend KCH, a hackathon
held in conjunction with Tegas Youth Forum 2017 at the Borneo Convention Centre on
Oct 14.

He said he was now in the proce ss of comple ting his se cond app for small
entrepreneurs in Sarawak to market their products.
Star Online, 23/7/17

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1. What gave Ahmad the idea for this app?
a)His mother was fed-up with buying books every year.
b)He almost fell asleep in class because he found textbooks boring.
c)He couldn’t stand having to carry so much weight to school every day.

2. What setbacks did he have?

a)He had no idea how to develop his idea.
b)He had made other apps but none so difficult as this.
c)The course in which he learnt how to make the app was costly.
3. What advantages does the app provide?
a)Teachers no longer have to keep an eye on what their pupils are doing.
b)Pupils only have to carry one textbook to school with them now.
c)Pupils will no longer have the excuse of not having any paper to do their homework.
4. What can be said about the app?
a)It’s ideal for teaching languages.
b)Its limit will only ever be four subjects.
c)There’ll be room for improvement in the future.

5. Which of the following is said in the text?

a)Ahmad has finished another app.
b)Ahmad has received a prize for his app.
c)Ahmad hopes to sell his app to shareholders at a local market.

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Read the text and decide whether the statements that follow it are true (T) or false (F).

Mental health crisis in teens is being magnified by demise of

creative subjects in school
I coordinate the Things As They Are network for young artists with
experience of mental ill health. I have found that young people with mental
health conditions often have a keen perception of how the media, economy
and society contribute to their problems. These large-scale issues are often
beyond the scope of schools to address, but with a change of focus, the
educational environment could move beyond firefighting problems to play a
more fundamental role.

A vital first step would be measures to reverse the shrinkage of space and
time that is allowed for dialogue, self-expression, exploration and just plain
chatting, between young people and caring adults. These opportunities
enable young people to understand the world around them and thrive despite
adversity.

I would like to mention my own frustrating attempt to establish a lunchtime

storytelling club with a group of keen, and vulnerable, young people in a local
secondary school. We wanted to establish a space where different “tribes” of
young people could make friends and collaborate creatively outside the
constraints of the curriculum, which allowed little space for creative writing
or group work. The teachers were supportive – yet with lunch breaks cut to 35
minutes to maximise lesson time and manage behaviour, and further
shortened by frequent detentions, it proved impossible to build up a stable
group, and teachers lacked the time to support the ideas for performances
and projects from pupils.

It is widely agreed that education systems centred on exams place stress on

young people; they also squeeze out of the school day anything that does not
contribute to this. Arts and sports activities dwindle away from the
curriculum, and teachers find themselves less often in the informal,
supportive roles of mentor, facilitator, and guide.

To try and tackle the challenge young people are facing, the government
could start by mandating time and space in schools for exploratory, informal,
and pupil directed activity. This could be done by reinstating leisurely lunch
breaks and allowing for extracurricular activities within them. Arts and
sports lessons also must be restored where they have been reduced within the
curriculum.
https://theconversation.com/

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6. The author has had mental health issues himself.

7. Young people with mental illnesses tend to be unaware of how the media affect their
condition.

8. Schools are unable to deal with some of the major issues affecting schoolchildren.

9. Young people have fewer chances to open up about their problems during school time.

10. The author couldn't start up a club because the schoolchildren weren’t motivated.

11. School lunches are being shortened mainly due to the need for disciplinary measures.

12. Arts and sports are not as popular amongst schoolchildren as they used to be.

13. Teachers have little time to talk about anything but academic matters.

14. It is suggested the government should reintroduce less rushed lunchtimes.

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CERTIFICAT DE NIVELL B2 • COMPRENSIÓ ESCRITA Task 3
Re ad the te xts about some of the worldʼs gre ate st music festivals and match
the m with the questions that follow.
A B x D E F G H

World’s Greatest Music Festivals

15. Burning Man Festival, Nevada
Every year, thousands of people come to Nevada to
create a city dedicated to art and self-expression.
By the time Burning Man is over, there’s no trace of
it left. The festival started in 1986 when two friends
burned an improvised wooden ‘man’ on the Summer
Solstice while a curious crowd watched. In the
following years, more people came out to watch the
two men burn bigger and bigger wooden effigies.
Eventually, the festival evolved into a music and
arts community.

16. Coachella, California

Coachella is held in the California desert at the
Empire Polo Club. The festival was inspired by a
Pearl Jam concert held at the club in 1993, which
was part of a Ticketmaster venue boycott. The first
Coachella was held in October 1999, only three
months after Woodstock 99, a historical disaster of
a festival. Over two days Coachella showcases not
only popular and established rock and indie acts,
but also hip-hop and EDM music. In addition to the musical acts, art installations
are featured. Many of the installations are interactive, which provides a unique
experience for concertgoers.

17. Reading and Leeds Festivals, United Kingdom

This festival is actually two festivals held
simultaneously in Reading and Leeds, England.
The Reading festival is the original and is the
world’s oldest music festival still held today. These
days, the festival is dominated by punk, alternative,
metal and hardcore bands. Reading and Leeds have
hosted some of rock’s most memorable performances,
including Nirvana‘s last UK performance. Kurt
Cobain was brought onto the stage in a wheelchair
and medical gown, parodying critical speculation of
his mental health. The festival’s stunning amount of music and friendly atmosphere
make it a perfect first-time festival.

18. Fuji Rock, Japan

This festival got its cool name because the first
one, held in 1997, was at the base of Mount Fuji. It
is now held in July at Naeba Ski Resort in Japan.
At this festival, concert-goers get an unrivaled,
picturesque experience. The walks between stages,
which tend to be somewhat long, are complemented
by trails that cut through lush forests and beautiful
streams. The largest gondola ski lift in the world,
dubbed ‘Dragondola,’ carries attendees up the mountain to overlook the festival site.
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19. Tomorrowland, Belgium
Hosted in Belgium, Tomorrowland is one of the
world’s biggest and most celebrated EDM music
festivals. Although it is one of the newest music
festivals on the circuit, having started in 2005, it
now has a reputation across the world. In fact, the
festival has been so successful that spin–offs have
been created in Georgia and Brazil

20. Sunburn Festival, India

First held in 2007, Sunburn Festival takes place in
Goa, India, and has become a significant contributor
to the EDM* festival scene in that area of the world.
It is currently Asia‘s largest music festival, and it
is known for its amazing light and sound quality,
as well as a powerful fusion of visual and auditory
performances.
*EDM= Electronic Dance Music

21. Hideout Festival, Croatia

For EDM fans interested in 24/7 partying on the
beautiful beaches of Croatia, this festival, held in
the city of Zrće on a Croatian island, is a dream.
The festival features unique parties in pools and
on boats. It rose to prominence in 2011, when it
was placed on The Guardian‘s Best Festivals list.
As its website boasts, the festival possesses a ‘true
hedonistic spirit.’

22. Sziget Festival, Hungary

Held every August in Budapest, Hungary, Sziget
festival has established itself as one of the most
prominent in Europe. What started as a student
event in 1993 has grown to be an internationally-
revered festival that rivals Burning Man. It has
been described as ‘an electronically amplified,
warped amusement park that has nothing to do
with reality.’ It even has a ‘party train’ service that
picks up concert-goers from all over Europe.

Sarah LUMLEY, The Culture Trip, 10/1/17

Which of the festivals…

A. has had some iconic moments during its long history?

B. is the biggest in its part of the world?
C. started six years after a “rebellious” concert was held in the same place?
D. had nothing to do with music initially?
E. became well-known thanks to a newspaper report?
F. has specially arranged transport for those who wish to attend?
G. has inspired the creation of other concerts due to its popularity?
H. is held in an exceptionally beautiful natural environment?
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CERTIFICAT DE NIVELL B2 • COMPRENSIÓ ESCRITA Task 4
Read the text and complete each blank with ONE suitable word from the list
supplied. Then write the corresponding letter on the answer sheet. Each word
can only be used ONCE. There are some words you will not need.
A B x D E F G H I J K L M N

Caleb Maddix, a 14-year-old

entrepreneur, talks about his
company
I’ve always known I wanted to be an entrepreneur —23— I was really young. I
always knew I never wanted to work for somebody else, and wanted to start my
own business.
I live my life by a quote and it’s “the gun that kills the most people is the ‘gonna.’” I
meet too many people, —24— kids, who are like “OK, I’ll get out of college and
focus on my future” or “I’m gonna write a book, I’m gonna start a business ...” and—
25— they’re 40 years old and unhappy with their life, all because they thought it
was just gonna work out. They end up —26— their dream!

My No. 1 thing that I have right now is my company. I have just—27— it and
it’s called Kids for Success. Basically, I become a kid’s mentor for an entire year.
We had a kid who —28— arrested, had been —29— of school three times in a
month, was the worst in his class for grades, and was always depressed. Then he—
30— for Kids For Success and a week later he went from that to turning his life
around, starting his own business with a positive outlook on life and is now
getting the third-best grades in his entire class.

Nick MORGAN, www.forbes.com, 15/3/16 (adapted)

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A. until

B. since

C. kicked out

D. launched

E. participated

F. got

G. to realise

H. especially

I. killing

J. when

K. suddenly

L. with

M. running

N. signed up

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You will see each vide o twice.

Watch the videos and choose the correct answe r for each item.

Mark your answers with a cross (X) on your answe r sheet.

a b x

Task 1. Dear Bully: an inte rvie w with Janni LeeSimner

You are going to watch an inte rvie w with Janni Le e Simne r, co-author of the
recently published book Dear Bully.

1. Janni Lee Simner started a blog about bullying...

a) before the book was published.
b) along with other authors.
c) after the book was published.

2. Janni is aware that...

a) bullying is a current problem.
b) the articles in the book might hurt people she knows.
c) many children will read the book.

3. What type of bullying did Janni suffer?

a) Verbal.
b) Physical.
c) Both verbal and physical.

4. Several old classmates who recently got in touch with Janni...

a) denied the facts.
b) remembered her suffering.
c) seemed to avoid the subject.

5. Janni was able to talk with one of her bullies online...

a) because he contacted her.
b) because she got in touch with him.
c) thanks to another classmate.

6. One of the classmates that had bullied Janni...

a) denied having done so.
b) admitted he had done so.
c) said he never realised he was doing so.

7. According to Janni, what should parents do?

a) Rely on teachers to solve the problem.
b) Avoid blaming the bullied kids.
c) Seek professional advice.

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Mark your answers with a cross (X) on your answe r sheet.
x F

Task 2. When parents play favourites

Jeffrey Kluge r talks about his ne w book, The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among
Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us .
8. Children who are not the chosen ones do not tend to express how they feel.
9. Favourite children won’t admit they are so.
10. When Joe Kennedy Jr. died, the family lost their chosen son.
11. The oldest child in the family is most likely to be the favourite one.
12. The youngest in the family takes the most energy and attention from both
parents.
13. The inclination to having a favourite child is described as unintentional.
14. Knowing about the sibling effect helps individuals understand their parents
better.

Task3. Emil Nava

Music video director Emil Nava talks about his career choice.
15. He produced a video for Jessie J, but he didn’t actually meet her.
16. Video directing was not a childhood passion for Emil.
17. As a kid, he used to enjoy Maths more than artistic subjects.
18. Emil didn’t like school at all.
19. He thought about studying acting but finally decided not to.
20. At one point, he considered not having a career at all.
21. The first time he saw a film set he didn’t find it interesting.
22. He got several job offers after making a few videos.
23. Working for one of the biggest companies in London was a great
apprenticeship.
24. Emil lost his job at the big company.

Task 4. British tourist in Canada

You are going to watch a re port about Bob, a young British trave lle r in Vancouver.

25. Canada was Bob’s first stop after leaving Britain.

26. Bob decided to organise a Christmas party with other British tourists.
27. Vancouver was once considered one of the unhappiest cities in Canada.
28. This year several events were organised to welcome visitors to the city.
29. Bob got many more answers to his call than he had expected.
30. Bob changed his original plans for New Year’s Eve to be with a host family.

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MEDIACIÓ ESCRITA Task.
You are the editor of a student magazine and have recently joined a “Health & Wellness Club”
located near your university campus. The campus already has a pool and an outdoor fitness
circuit.

You want to write an article to inform your fellow students looking to de-stress during the exam
season about the options the club can offer them.

Use the relevant information from this club brochure to write an article of approximately 150
words.
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