Ordinary Level

2009. S21
Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2009
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ITALIAN – ORDINARY LEVEL
(320 marks)
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Thursday, 18 JUNE – AFTERNOON, 1.30 - 4.00
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CENTRE STAMP
EXAMINATION NUMBER
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N.B. FOR USE BY EXAMINER ONLY
PART
SECTION
A
I
MARK
B(i)
B(ii)
II
A
III
B
Total of end of page totals Note:
This mark must equal the mark in the
TOTAL box
TOTAL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
There are three parts in this paper: Part I - Listening Comprehension; Part II - Reading
Comprehension; Part III - Written Expression.
All sections of the paper should be attempted and answers should be written in the spaces provided
on the Examination Paper. (Extra paper is available if required.)
Attend carefully to the particular instructions for each item. (Note that in Part I instructions are
given on the recording and on the paper).
When you have finished PART I you should proceed immediately to Parts II and III.
MAKE SURE TO WRITE YOUR EXAMINATION NUMBER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED
ABOVE.
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PART I: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (140 MARKS)
A
You will hear each announcement or conversation twice. Answer the questions below in English. You
may answer the questions at the end of either hearing.
1.
(a)
When is Maria Elena Vandone’s birthday? _________________________________________
(b)
She has a two-year old daughter.
True
2.
3.
F
False
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F
(a)
What is Bruno’s day off?_________________________________________________________
(b)
What musical instrument does Bruno play? _________________________________________
(a)
What does the girl want to buy? ________________________________________________
(b)
How far away is the shop?
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5 minutes F
10 minutes F
15 minutes F
4.
(a)
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What size jeans does the young man ask for?
44 F
46 F
48 F
5.
(b)
What item of clothing does he want in red? ______________________________________
(a)
How much do you have to pay for the Halloween party?_______________________________
(b)
What number do you have to ring in order to book?
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0658105217 F
0658105318 F
0658105419 F
6.
(a)
Which month will the new service be available?
(b)
Which means of transport does the news item refer to? _______________________________
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B
(i)
Isabella rings Riccardo. You will hear their conversation three times. First you will hear it in
full, then in five segments with pauses after each segment to allow you to answer the questions
on that segment. Finally, you will hear the whole conversation right through again. Answer the
questions below in English.
1.
When did Isabella receive the wedding invitation?
_____________________________________________________________________________
2.
(a)
Where is the bride from?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(b)
When is the wedding taking place?
_____________________________________________________________________________
3.
(a)
Why did Riccardo go to Sligo?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(b)
4.
(a)
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When in Sligo Riccardo stayed
in a hotel
F
with a family
F
in a hostel
F
Name two food items Riccardo likes about breakfast in Ireland.
(i) ______________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________
(b)
What fruit drink does Isabella sometimes have?
_____________________________________________________________________________
5.
(a)
At what time does Isabella suggest to Riccardo that he come over to her house?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(b)
By what day would they have to book the flight?
_____________________________________________________________________________
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(ii)
Keisha meets Caterina on a train. You will hear their conversation three times. First you will
hear it in full, then in five segments with pauses after each segment to allow you to answer the
questions on that segment. Finally, you will hear the whole conversation right through again.
Answer the questions below in English.
1.
(a)
Where is Keisha from? __________________________________________________________
(b)
What relation of Keisha’s worked for an Italian family?
2.
Her mother
F
Her aunt
F
Her grandmother
F
(a)
How old was Keisha when she moved to Ireland? ________________________________
(b)
Keisha studied Italian in school.
True
3.
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F
False
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F
Give two details about her sister.
(i) __________________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________________
4.
(a)
(b)
Do an Italian course
F
Go to a rock concert
F
Go camping
F
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Caterina will also be there.
True F
5.
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Keisha came to Italy to
False F
(c)
Who gave Keisha the present of the trip to Italy? _________________________________
(a)
What job would Keisha like to have in the future?
(b)
Singer
F
Actor
F
Top model
F
What would she like to do before pursuing her career?
Work in Ireland
F
Go to University
F
Live and work in Italy
F
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PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (120 MARKS)
1.
Look at the signs, names and notices below. To each question four answers are suggested.
Choose the correct answer to each question and put a tick (3) in the corresponding box. (Note
that only one box should be ticked in each case.)
(i)
(ii)
You want to go for a meal. Where would you go to?
FRUTTERIA
F
LIBRERIA
F
TRATTORIA
F
MACELLERIA
F
You are on holidays and your family wish to park the car. Which sign do you follow?
PRONTO SOCCORSO F
PARCHEGGIO
F
QUESTURA
F
CHIESA
F
(iii) You go into a
BIGLIETTERIA
if you want to
buy tickets
F
watch a show
F
buy a newspaper
F
buy some bread
F
(iv) Where would you expect to see this sign?
SALA D’ATTESA
in a supermarket
F
in a bakery
F
in a bus station
F
in a restaurant
F
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2.
Read the following advertisement for a campsite in Italy and answer the questions in English.
Il Campeggio Belvedere è immerso
nella natura rigogliosa delle montagne
più panoramiche del Trentino.
Organizziamo indimenticabili
escursioni a piedi, mountain bike, gite a
cavallo adatte a tutte le età.
Siamo situati a pochi metri dalla
spiaggia e dalla riva pulita del lago di
Caldonazzo e quindi è possibile praticare
molti sport acquatici come canoa, surf,
vela, nuoto, sci d’acqua, immersioni ...
A pochi metri dal campeggio c’è
una spiaggia libera che nei mesi di luglio e
agosto, per la tranquillità e sicurezza dei
vostri bambini, è controllata dai bagnini.
(a)
Where is the campsite situated?
________________________________________________________________________________
(b)
(c)
Children only
F
Adults only
F
All ages
F
The campsite is near a lake.
True
(d)
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The trips on horseback are for
F
False
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F
Name two water sports, apart from surfing, that are available on lake Caldonazzo.
(i) ___________________________________ (ii) _______________________________________
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3.
Read the following advertisement for an Italian museum and answer the questions in English.
Museo dell’ombrello e del
parasole
Dove siamo
Via Golf Panorama 2
Gignese (Novara)
Tel. 032-3208064
Apertura:
dal 1° aprile al 30 settembre
Ottobre: gruppi solo su prenotazione
Orario:
Tutti i giorni eccetto i lunedì non festivi
dalle 10.00 alle 12.00 e dalle 15.00 alle 18.00
Ingresso (a persona)
Ridotto: €0,50
Normale: €2,00
Scolaresche e gruppi: €1,00
È l’unico museo al mondo interamente dedicato all’ombrello e al parasole. Ci sono più di
mille di questi accessori. C’è anche una sezione dedicata al lavoro degli ombrellai della
zona, tra i laghi d’Orta e Maggiore, la patria degli ombrelli.
(a)
When is the museum open?
________________________________________________________________________________
(b)
Who can visit the museum in October?
________________________________________________________________________________
(c)
Who pays €1 for admission?
________________________________________________________________________________
(d)
What is so special about the museum?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
(e)
How many items are on display in the museum?
________________________________________________________________________________
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4.
Read the following information from an internet search on hotels in Assisi and answer the questions
in English.
RICERCA ALBERGHI
Destinazione: Assisi
Data check-in
Giovedì 25 giugno’09
Hotel disponibili
13 risultati
Servizi
Animali domestici ammessi
Camere con balconi
Camere familiari
Camere per disabili
Centro Fitness
Navetta aeroportuale
Piscina esterna
Piscina per bambini
Parcheggio
Ristorante
Servizio Internet
9
1
8
7
10
2
5
4
6
13
11
(a)
For which month is the hotel information given? ____________________________________
(b)
Indicate the number of hotels which offer
Admission to pets
____
Family rooms
____
Rooms for disabled guests
____
Airport shuttle
____
Outdoor swimming pool
____
Parking
____
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5.
Read the following advertisement for an ice-cream parlour and answer the questions in English.
I gelati sono BUONISSIMI!!!!!!!
Oltre ai gelati abbiamo anche ...
I GUSTI
Fragola
Limone
Micioni: Biscotti ripieni di gelato semifreddo
Ninetti: Gelati con lo “stecco”
Grani: Granite varie
Per chi vuole festeggiare
Per ogni occasione c’è la saletta che si può
riservare tutti i pomeriggi esclusi la domenica
e i giorni festivi.
Stracciatella
Cioccolato
Caffè
Pistacchio
Nocciola
Zabaione
Mercoledì chiuso.
Cocco
Per fare giocare i bambini c’è la possibilità di un animatore a
richiesta, e il costo è aggiuntivo.
Torroncino
Melone
Frutti di bosco
(a)
List four ice-cream flavours offered in the ice-cream parlour.
(i) ____________________________________________________________________________
(ii) ____________________________________________________________________________
(iii) ____________________________________________________________________________
(iv) ____________________________________________________________________________
(b)
When can you hire a private room for parties? (Give full details.)
________________________________________________________________________________
(c)
When is the ice-cream parlour closed?
________________________________________________________________________________
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6.
Read the following information on Claudio and answer the questions in English.
NOME:Claudio
COGNOME: Rinaldi
INDIRIZZO:
Via Verdi 4, Genova, Italia
NAZIONALITÀ:
italiano
LUOGO DI NASCITA:
Genova
DATA DI NASCITA:
3 maggio 1995
SPORT PREFERITI:
Sci d’acqua, calcio, tennis, pallacanestro, pallavolo
CIBO PREFERITO:
Pasta al pomodoro
PERSONALITÀ:
Amichevole, modesto, tranquillo
COSE CHE DETESTA:
Il vento, il freddo, i film dell’orrore e alzarsi presto la
mattina
(a)
What is Claudio’s date of birth?
________________________________________________________________________________
(b)
Name three sports Claudio likes.
(i)
____________________________________________________________________________
(ii)
____________________________________________________________________________
(iii) ____________________________________________________________________________
(c)
What is Claudio’s favourite food?
________________________________________________________________________________
(d)
True F
(e)
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Claudio is a friendly person.
False F
Name three things he doesn’t like.
(i)
____________________________________________________________________________
(ii)
____________________________________________________________________________
(iii) ____________________________________________________________________________
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7.
Read the following interview with Michelangelo Tommaso and answer the questions in English.
MICHELANGELO TOMMASO
L’attore Michelangelo Tommaso è nato il 27 giugno 1980, e
quindi è del Cancro. È figlio di un famoso musicista.
Michelangelo, come sei nella vita di tutti i giorni?
Dipende, sul lavoro sono molto determinato, ho le idee chiare, anche se non ho
ancora deciso se continuare a lavorare come attore o dedicarmi alla carriera di
avvocato.
I tuoi amici dicono che sei allegro e molto generoso. È vero?
È vero, mi piace stare con gli amici, divertirmi, ridere e scherzare. Ma in realtà
sono timidissimo. Devo dire che il lavoro di attore mi ha aiutato molto nel
rapporto con gli altri, e ora ho più fiducia in me stesso e nelle mie capacità.
Cosa fai per rendere felice la tua ragazza?
La riempio di regali, fiori, cioccolatini ... sono un po’ all’antica per certe cose,
infatti credo molto nel valore della famiglia.
So che sei anche un DJ
Beh, la musica è la mia passione da quando avevo più o meno 14 anni. Amo tutta
la musica.
I tuoi progetti per il futuro?
Per ora vorrei restare a lavorare in tv, mi piace molto il cast con cui lavoro al
momento. Sono tutti simpatici e gentili con me. Diciamo che adesso ho una
seconda grande famiglia!
(a)
What is Michelangelo’s star sign? _____________________________________________________
(b)
What does Michelangelo’s father do? __________________________________________________
(c)
How do his friends describe him?
________________________________________________________________________________
(d)
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How has his work as an actor helped him?
He has become more self-confident
F
He has earned a lot of money
F
He has met his girlfriend
F
(e)
What kind of music does he like? _____________________________________________________
(f)
Name two things he says about the cast he is working with.
(i)
__________________________________________________________________________
(ii)
__________________________________________________________________________
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8.
Read the following information on Italian venues and answer the questions in English.
LOCALI ITALIANI
1
2
3
Ponticello
Brioschi
Al Ventinove
Aperto: ogni giorno
tutto l’anno
17.00-23.30
Aperto: primavera e
estate
Giorni feriali:18.00-02.00
Al fine settimana:19.0004.00
Aperto: tutto l’anno
tranne marzo
Ogni giorno:18.0000.30
Ideale per: famiglie
e anziani
Ideale per: giovani e
studenti
Ideale per: famiglie e
giovani sotto 12 anni
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Via Chiesa Rossa,53
www.ponticello.it
•
Musica dal vivo
Ristobar
Sport in diretta
Via Farini,1
www.brioschi.it
Via Casale,8
www.alventinove.it
Discoteca
Paninoteca
Ristorante
•
(a)
Which venue would you pick if
Ristorante
Spazio per giocare
Musica dal vivo
Giochi
Write the correct numbers on the lines
(i)
you wanted to watch sport? _______
(ii)
you liked live music?
_______
_______
(iii) you wanted to play games? _______
(b)
During which seasons is Brioschi open?
____________________________________________________________________________
(c)
Who is Al Ventinove ideal for?
(i) _________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _________________________________________________________________________
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9.
Read the following advertisement and answer the questions in English.
(a)
How are you asked to contribute to the Pizza e Cuore initiative?
_________________________________________________________________________
(b)
What does Pizza e Cuore hope to do with the money raised?
_________________________________________________________________________
(c)
When can you ring the number for the Pizza e Cuore initiative?
_________________________________________________________________________
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10.
Read the following opinion and answer the questions in English.
DIESEL, la marca dei giovani
Nome dooyoo: gioia978
Valutazione: ***
Vantaggi: alla moda
Svantaggi: i prezzi
Diesel è una marca conosciuta da tutti, soprattutto i giovani. Qui nel nord-est
dell’Italia è sicuramente la marca più alla moda tra i giovani.
Offre capi d'abbigliamento casual, e i pantaloni jeans sono forse il capo più
rappresentativo di questa marca, in genere stretti a vita bassa per le ragazze e
larghi per i ragazzi.
La linea però comprende una vasta gamma di vestiti che coprono dalla testa ai
piedi. Si va infatti dai cappelli alle scarpe.
Ci sono poi vari accessori come cinture, portafogli, profumi, portachiavi, occhiali da
sole ecc.
Secondo me i capi Diesel non sono brutti, ma alcuni mancano di originalità, non
hanno niente di particolare e costano troppo. Però posso capire che a molti giovani
questi vestiti e accessori possano piacere.
Conclusione: per me sono troppo cari.
(a)
In what part of Italy is Diesel the most popular brand?
_____________________________________________________________________________
(b)
The Diesel trousers for girls are
Loose F
(c)
(d)
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Tight F
Name two accessories marketed by Diesel.
(i)
________________________________________
(ii)
________________________________________
What is the writer’s final opinion about the Diesel brand?
_____________________________________________________________________________
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PART III: WRITTEN EXPRESSION (60 MARKS)
A
Answer both 1 and 2.
1.
Salve! Scrivo questa e-mail per trovare nuovi amici irlandesi. Mi chiamo Irene e ho quindici
anni. Ho due fratelli, Carlo e Maria. Mi piace la scuola, soprattutto l’inglese! Anche ai miei
amici italiani piace l’inglese. Non vedo l’ora di ricevere le vostre mail.
Write an e-mail in Italian replying to Irene telling her about you, your family and your school
(about 25 words).
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
2.
You are on holiday in Rome. Write a postcard in Italian to your Italian friend (about 25 words).
•
•
•
•
Say where you are.
Mention one thing you like about the city.
Describe the weather.
Say how long you are staying.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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B
Answer either 1 or 2.
1.
Complete the following passage with the words given in the box below.
Studiare italiano _______________ molto piacevole e interessante. È_____________ lingua
musicale. La lingua è bellissima e _____________ italiani sono famosi per i gesti che ci aiutano
a capirla. _____________ Italia è un paese bellissimo da visitare in tutte le _____________ .
Viva l’Italia!
L’
è
gli
una
stagioni
OR
2.
The words in the sentences below are not in the correct order. Rewrite them correctly.
(a) is done as an example for you
(a)
SIAMO
FAMIGLIA
CINQUE
IN
IN FAMIGLIA SIAMO CINQUE
(b)
ALZO
MATTINA
MI
OGNI
ALLE
SETTE
____________________________________________________________________________
(c)
CALCIO
PIACE
NON
GIOCARE
MI
A
____________________________________________________________________________
(d)
BAMBINI
PRESTO
VANNO
I
LETTO
A
____________________________________________________________________________
(e)
POMERIGGIO
PAOLO
DUE
ORE
OGNI
STUDIA
____________________________________________________________________________
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