SESION INFORMATIVA

SESION INFORMATIVAPARA U.S.O.

HABILITACION PROFESORES BILINGES

Da. M Ascensin Villalba Varona.

Lda. Filologa Inglesa - DEA en NN.TT.

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FASE 1

Comprensin de lectura

Expresin escrita

Comprensin auditiva

Gramtica y vocabulario

FASE 2

Expresin oral

FASES DEL EXAMEN

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A.- COMPRENSION DE LECTURA

El candidato contestar, seleccionando la respuesta adecuada a preguntas sobre textos escritos en la lengua extranjera objeto de la convocatoria BOCM N 108 (8 Mayo 2009)

TIEMPO: 50 m.

SKIM AND SCAN

TIPO DE TEXTO

COMO SUPERAR LA FASE 1

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SKIMfor an Overview SCANfor Specific Information Title Author Headings/subheadings Different text: bold, italics, etc. Visuals Vocabulary words First and last paragraphs Reviews/synopsis Characters Setting Connections Date: Time reference Genre Highlight words: People, places, events.

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TYPE I

You are going to read an extract from a magazine article. Six paragraphs have been removed from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A G the one which fits each gap (1 6). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

When the hippos roar, start paddling!

Richard Jackson and his wife spent their honeymoon going down the Zambezi river in a canoe.

They say this is a good test of a relationship, said Tim as he handed me the paddle. I wasnt sure that such a tough challenge was what was needed on a honeymoon, but it was too late to go back. My wife, Leigh, and I were standing with our guide, Tim Came, on the banks of the Zambezi near the Zambia/Botswana border. This was to be the highlight of our honeymoon: a safari downriver, ending at the point where David Livingstone first saw the Victoria Falls.

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Neither of us had any canoeing experience. Tentatively we set off downstream, paddling with more enthusiasm than expertise. Soon we heard the first distant rumblings of what seemed like thunder. Is that Victoria Falls? we inquired navely. No, said Tim dismissively. Thats our first rapid. Easy, we thought. Wrong!

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The canoe plotted a crazed path as we careered from side to side, our best efforts seeming only to add to our plight. This was the first of many rapids, all relatively minor, all enjoyably challenging for tourists like us.

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The overnight stops would mean mooring at a deserted island in the middle of the river, where Tims willing support team would be waiting, having erected a camp and got the water warm for our bucket showers. As the ice slowly melted in the drinks, restaurant-quality food would appear from a cooker using hot coals. Then people would begin to relax, and the days stories would take on epic proportions.

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DFA

READ

RUBRICS

places

people

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A Luckily we could make our mistakes inprivacy as, apart from Tim and anothercouple, for two days we were alone. Ouronly other company was the array of birdand animal life. The paddling was fairlygentle and when we got tired, Tim wouldlead us to the shore and open a cool-boxcontaining a picnic lunch.B If that was the scariest moment, the mostromantic was undoubtedly our final nightscampsite. Livingstone Island is perchedliterally on top of Victoria Falls. The safaricompany we were with have exclusiveaccess to it: its just you, a sheer drop of afew hundred metres and the continual roaras millions of litres of water pour over theedge.C There was plenty of passing traffic toobserve on land as well giraffes, hippos,elephants and warthogs, while eaglessoared overhead. We even spotted tworare white rhinos sadly shorn of theirhorns in an attempt to stop poaching. Wepaddled closer to get a better look.D We had a 4-metre aluminium canoe toourselves. It was a small craft for such amighty river, but quite big enough to housethe odd domestic dispute. Couples had, itseemed, ended similar trips arguing ratherthan paddling. But it wasnt just newlywedsat risk. Tim assured us that a groupof comedians from North America hadfailed to see the funny side too.E But number 150 had other ideas. As wehugged the bank he dropped under thewater. We expected him to re-surface inthe same spot, as the others had done.Instead, there was a sudden roar and heemerged lunging towards the canoe.F Over the next hour or so the noise grew toterrifying dimensions. By the time weedged around the bend to confront it, wewere convinced we would be faced withMountains of white water. Instead, despiteall the sound and fury, the Zambeziseemed only slightly ruffled by a line ofsmall rocks.G When wed all heard enough, we sleptunder canvas, right next to the river bank.Fortunately, we picked a time of yearlargely free of mosquitoes, so our nets andvarious lotions remained unused. Thesounds of unseen animals were our nightlylullaby.

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TYPE II

You are going to read a newspaper article. For questions 13 19, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Groomed for TV

Martyn Harris looks back on his experience of being trained to appear on TV.

I am terrible on TV. I slouch, sneer, stammer, fidget, forget my lines and swallow the ends of my words. It rankles, because I know inside I am scintillating, sensitive and sincere. Television can make any fool look like an intellectual. Newsreaders can contrive to look nice and even the worst presenters can seem sensible, but I come over as a shifty subversive. The single television programme I have presented was so awful that even my mother couldnt find a good word for it. After a catastrophic radio show last year, when I addressed the interviewer by the wrong name throughout, I swore Id never do broadcasting again.

Until now, that is. I have my first novel out next month, which is called Do It Again, and the PR people inform me you just have to get out there and promote it. Scotland one day, the south coast of England the next. Its going to be hectic and I have to get my act together. Which is how I find myself being scrutinised for televisual potential by two svelte creatures from Public Image Ltd, while cameraman Alastair focuses on my trembling upper lip. Public Image is the outfit which has been teaching MPs how to look good on TV. They also groom executives from major companies in everything from corporate presentations to handling broadcast interrogation, but as far as Im concerned, if they can make politicians look like real people, they are good enough for me.

He blinks a lot, doesnt he? says Diana, the speech specialist, studying my image on a video monitor. And the crossed legs look defensive. But the voice isnt bad. Jeannie, who is introduced to me as Public Images charisma consultant, takes a step backwards to study the general posture. Needs to get his bottom back in the sofa. And the jacket makes him look a bit deformed. Where does he get his clothes from? .............

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1 The writer believes that one reason he is terrible on TV is that

A he doesnt make enough effort to perform well.

B he cant help being rude to interviewers.

C his personality seems unappealing to viewers.

D his personality differs from that of newsreaders and presenters.

2 The writer has become involved with Public Image Ltd because

A he wants to find out what such companies do.

B he has been told that it is in his interests to do so.

C he is intrigued by the work they do for politicians.

D he has been told that the company is good at promoting novels.

3 Diana and Jeannie both say that one of the writers problems when appearing on TV concerns

A the way he sits.

B the clothes he wears.

C the way his eyes move.

D the way he moves.

4 What does Diana tell the writer about politicians?

A They are usually reluctant to tell the truth.

B They often fail to realise that they are shouting.

C They are frequently nervous when they appear on TV.

D They frequently speak in a way that is harmful to them. (1C,2B,3A,4D)

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El candidato redactar una composicin, en la lengua extranjera objeto de convocatoria, de tipo narrativo o expositivo, a elegir entre varios temas propuestos por el Tribunal. La extensin de la composicin deber tener un mnimo de 300 palabras. BOCM N 108 (8 Mayo 2009)

TIEMPO: 50 m.

LONGITUD: + 300 palabras

TIPO DE ESCRITO

ESTRUCTURA

USEFUL LANGUAGE

B.- EXPRESION ESCRITA

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Topic

the subject of your writing

Types of writing:

- Report, letter: formal/informal; description; review; narrative; article...

Purpose the reason youre writing

____to express yourself _____to entertain __ to inform _____ to persuade other

_____to analyze

Audience the people who will read your writing

- What will the readers know about my topic?

- What will they find more interesting about it?

- What will they agree and disagree about it?

- What level of language is most appropriate for them

(formal / informal) ?

You have recently had a class project on animal welfare and vegetarianism. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement:

Some people believe that humans should not eat meat. Do you agree?

Write your essay. (Write your answer in 300 words in an appropriate style.)

Writing part:

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Brainstorm

CONCLUSION

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INTRODUCTION:

NATURAL EAT MEAT / RELIGION/

ARGUMENTS IN FAVOUR

ALWAYS HUNTED ANIMALS

USE OF FUR AND LEATHER

ARGUMENTS AGAINST

MEAT NO NECESSARY

Most people think that since animals eat other animals, it is natural for humans to eat meat. However, some religions disagree, and a growing number of people are choosing to become vegetarians for non-religious reasons.

First, Id like to put the arguments in favour of eating meat. Humans have always hunted and aeaten animals. We use their fur and skin for clothes and shoes. Besides, when people stop eating meat they are avoiding the main food that gives them energy.

On the other hand, many vegetarians believe that eating meat is not only unnecessary but it is also unhealthy. We can easily grow plants that give us all we need in our diet, and meat can cause serious diseases. Also, the way we farm animals is cruel and we are destroying rainforest to provide land for animals.

In my view, there are strong health reasons for not eating meat. However, if we become vegetarians for moral reasons, I think we should also not wear fur or leather. (168 WORDS)

Start with a general statement

Explain the topic, giving specific examples.

Have a separate paragraph for the other side argument.

Introduce the topic int he first paragraph giving both sides of the argument.

Use linking words to show the sequence of your ideas nad when you are making an extra point.

Summarise your view in the conclusion using different words from the introduction.

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Useful languageLISTING POINTSFirstly, to begin/start with, last but not leastADDING MORE POINTSIn addition to this, furthermore, what is more, also, apart from this, besides, another point worth mentioning is,GIVING AN EXAMPLEFor example, such as, particularly, especially, take for instance,EMPHASISINGIn fact, as a matter of fact,EXPRESSING RESULT OR CONSEQUENCETherefore, in this case, for this reason, consequently, as a result,SUMMING UPIn conclusion, to sum up, all in all, on the whole,GIVING YOUR OPINIONIn my opinion/view, personally, I believe, the way I see it, from my point of view, I am in favour of, my belief is that,

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El candidato contestar a preguntas sobre textos orales (grabaciones), en la lengua extranjera objeto de convocatoria. Las grabaciones consistirn en noticias, conversaciones o entrevistas. BOCM N 108 (8 Mayo 2009)

TIEMPO 30 m.

TIPOS DE PRUEBAS AUDITIVAS

ASOCIACION DE IDEAS

C- COMPRENSION AUDITIVA

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drawings

Listening

You will hear a marine wildlife photographer called Bruce Hind talking about his work. For questions 1 - 7, complete the sentences.

MARINE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

Bruce says that is the most important aspect of his work.

planning

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of the photographs he hopes to take.

Before going on a trip, Bruce makes

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Knowing the type of photographs he wants to take helps Bruce to choose the right

Bruce disagrees with people who say his way of taking photographs is not

equipment

creative

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The questions follow the order of the text.

Read the rubric. Who will you hear? What is the topic?

Read the sentences. Think about the type of information that is missing.

Most answers are nouns, adjectives, adverbs, dates, months, etc.

The words you need to write are on the recording.

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TYPE 2

You will hear part of a radio interview in which the comedian and writer Jane Clarkson is talking about her work. For questions 15 20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

15 What did Jane find difficult about writing a book?

A She couldnt travel around the country.

B She didnt get any instant reaction to her work.

C She had to spend time looking after her daughter.

D She found the process itself very challenging.

16 According to Jane, why did some critics dislike her novel?

A They didnt think the book was funny.

B They were dismissive of her initial success.

C They thought her male colleagues were better writers.

D They thought she should stick to being a comedian.

The questions follow the order of the text.

Read the rubric. Who will you hear? What is the topic?

Before you listen, read through the questions or questions stems and underline key words.

Listen to find the answer to the question, thn choose the option A,B,C or D which is closest.

The words in the options will be different from the words you hear on the recording.

Most questions will be about peoples ideas, opinions, feelings, etc.

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El candidato realizar los dos ejercicios siguientes:

1.- Texto incompleto: Escoger la opcin ms adecuada de las cuatro que se propongran para cada espacio.

2.- Completar, con la opcin ms adecuada, frases o dilogos breves, en cada uno de los cuales existir un espacio. BOCM N 108 (8 Mayo 2009)

TIEMPO: 50 M.

QU DEBO SABER: DOs & DONTs

TIPO DE EJERCICIOS

D.- GRAMATICA Y VOCABULARIO

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DosDonts Read the text for general understanding. The options you choose must fit the sentence and the context of the text as a whole. Check the words before and after the gaps. Pay attention to fixed expressions, phrasal verbs, words + prepositions, prefixes and suffixes, etc.When you have finished read the sentence or text again.Check always your spelling.Forget to read the rubric. Forget about time. Spend a lot of time in a part which you dont know how to do it, leave it for later if you have time. Forget to go back to those parts you have left. Panick!!!

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TYPE I

For Questions 1 - 15, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

The steamer Mongolia was built (1)..................... iron. It was due at eleven a.m. on Wednesday, the 9th of October, at Suez. The Mongolia sailed regularly between Brindisi and Bombay (2)..................... the Suez Canal, and was one of the fastest steamers belonging to the company. Two men were walking up and down the dock at Suez (3)..................... the crowd of natives and strangers in this fast-growing town. One was the British consul at Suez who was in the (4)..................... of watching, from his office window, English ships daily passing (5)..................... and fro along the great canal.

1 A from B by C with D of

2 A via B near C over D beside

3 A within B among C in D between

4 A habit B style C routine D way

5 A to B back C towards D from

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TYPE II

For questions 1-3, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1.- They had very little petrol left in the car by the time they reached the filling station. RUN

They had almost .. by the time they reached the filling station.

2.- My cousins unexpected visit enabled me to get out of doing my homeowork. PROVIDED

My cousins unexpected visit ....perfect excuse for not doing homework.

3.- If you stay a bit longer, youll enjoy yourself even more, said our host at the party. MORE

Our host at the party said that the .... would enjoy ourselves.

run out of petrol

provided me with the

longer we stayed, the more we

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Type III

For questions 1 to 5, read hte text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap.

TIME MANAGEMENT.

Julie Morgansterns book .(1.-TITLE) Time Management from the Inside Out aims to help people organise their time better. Julie says that getting organised is a ..(2.-COMPLETE) learnable skill. One common reason she has (3.-IDENTITY) for people not getting things done, be it tasks at work, study (4.-OBJECT), or things they hope to achieve in their free time, is that they dont set aside a .(5.-SPECIFY) time in which to do these things.

entitled

completely

identified

objectives

specific

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PRUEBA ORAL

El candidato mantendr con el tribunal una conversacin sobre temas de actualidad en general o relacionados con el sistema educativo durante un tiempo de 10 a 20 minutos. En su desarrollo el aspirante deber demostrar su destreza lingstica en la lengua extranjera objeto de convocatoria, as como su competencia comunicativa y profesional. BOCM N 108 (8 Mayo 2009)

TIEMPO: 10 a 20 m.

TEMAS

FORMATO ORAL DEL EXAMEN

INTERACTIVE TASKS + USEFUL VOCABULARY

COMO SUPERAR LA FASE 2

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Education.

Bilingual Schools.

The English Language.

Globalization and Technology.

The World of Work.

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SUBJECTS TO TALK

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CHANGES IN EDUCATION

Your school will give a lecture about education changes along the history. You will have to cover the following areas:

The situation of educations nowadays.

Differences between education 100 and 50 years ago and at the moment.

Improvements that could be done.

You have 2 or 3 minutes to organize your ideas and prepare it individualy. Then share your ideas with your classmates. Take notes and speak for 5 minutes about your lecture.

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BILINGUAL SCHOOLS

Read the comic and give your opinion about it.

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THE WAY WE LEARN

People learn in different ways. Read the following ways of studying and tick () those that apply to you or that you would find helpful. Discuss your answers with your partner.

I often repeat things aloud to help me remember.

I read the material over and over again to let the workd sink in.

I make notes and summaries of the material.

I sometimes work with friends, and we discuss our homework.

I find graphs and diagrams easier to understand than words.

I often use videos or books with illustrations to learn about a topic.

It helps me to record information on a tape and listen to it.

I can concentrate better with the radio or a CD playing.

I prefer working on my own.

I like doing practical, hands-on activities, building models and making things with my hands.

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What is bilingual education?

What subjects will be taught in bilingual schools? Will they be effectively taught? Why?

Why do we need bilingual schools?

How far are Spanish teachers prepared to teach in bilingual schools?

How many bilingual schools do you know?

What do a school have to do to become bilingual?

Will children from bilingual schools have different educational needs?

What tasks will you do to improve linguistic production?

Example of an answer to a question:

- Bilingual education is the use of two languages, one of which is English, in a school program. The three goals of bilingual education are bilingualism, academic achievement, and cross cultural awareness and understanding. Bilingual education is not the same as ESL (English as a second language instruction) or teaching a foreign language.

INTERACTIVE TASKS:

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British Schools and InstitutionsBoarding schoolCo-educational schoolCollege for Further Comprehensive schoolEvening classesThe Open UniversityUniversity Teacher training CollegeSingle-sex schoolsGrammar schoolsNursery schoolPlayschoolPolytechnicPrep schoolPrimary schoolSecondary school Independent Schools: -Private school-Public school State schoolSixth-form collegeNote: Comprehensive schools in the UK are for all abilities, but grammar schools are usually by competitive entry. Public schools in the UK are very famous private schools. Polythechnis are similar to Universities, but the courses tend to be more practically-oriented. Colleges include teacher-training colleges, technical colleges and general colleges for further education.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

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M Ascensin Villalba Varona.

avillalba@varonas.com

www.evaronas.com

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