2nd Bachillerato 3rd Term Exam

English

What is Eyjafjallajoekull?

It is a glacier which is near an Icelandic volcano.

Cris A.

Will flooding happen?

Flooding would not happen because that possibility seems to have been avoided.

Alejandra

According to the text how many airports have forbidden emergency flights?

The text does not mention any airport’s prohibition on emergency flights but it mentions the ban on non emergency flights.

Why is the eruption a problem for passengers?

The eruption is a problem for passengers because flights have been forbidden and they cannot take a plane to fly to any other country.

Lucía L.

Why is the eruption a problem for planes?

According to the text, the eruption is a problem for planes because it reduces planes’ visibility, and as the volcanic ash contains small particles of glass, it causes jet engines to malfunction.

Diana

According to the text, how many airports have closed commercial flights?

According to the text, almost eleven airports have closed commercial flights to the injured area.

Sofía

True /False

Icelanders are delighted and very happy with the eruption.

• According to the text, this statement isn’t true at all because, on the one hand, people from Iceland were amazed with the eruption as it caused bright lights emanating from the glacier and on the other hand, they were scary, too.

Sara

The capital of Iceland is Fijotshlid

This statement is false as, according to the text “the eruption was about 120 km east of the capital, Reykjavik”

Janire

Heathrow is the biggest train station in Europe

According to the text that’s totally false as Heathrow is an airport, the most crowded one in Europe.

Montse

Now… let’s think!!!

Is the following statement …

TRUE or FALSE?

Lucila isn’t Arangoya’s Maths teacher.

So…

Is the following statement

TRUE or FALSE?

Heathrow isn’t the biggest train station in Europe

It’s true because Heathrow isn’t the biggest train station in Europe, in fact it’s its busiest airport.

Synonyms

Fallen dropped

Surprising amazing

Frightening scary

Minimizing, cutting down reducing

Synonyms

Stated reported, said

Most important main

Provokes causes

Advise warn

Essays

What would you do if you were alone at Paris airport and your flight is delayed 48 hours? What would you do in those two days? How would you feel?

AmaiaAlthough alone, not bored

I don’t know exactly what I would do if my flight had been delayed 48 hours. In my opinion, everyone would get angry and spend two long and boring days doing nothing in the airport.

I think I would do some funny things, just not to get bored. I know that I would be alone, but what’s the matter? It is true that it is easier said than done, but…

Marta G.

In my opinion, the first hours could be the worst ones because everybody is nervous and with no idea of what to do. I think I would call my family because First things first and they have to know that I am alone in Paris and…

Diana

First of all, if I were in Paris, I would be really happy, because it is said that Paris is the city of love and in my opinion, love makes the world go round.

Adriana

In conclusion, I think that I won’t feel alone, as I am very independent and have no problem to go alone. Instead of feeling alone, maybe I’d like to travel by myself, don’t you think so?

Write a personal statement for a university. Explain why you are interested in that degree/course, what you expect to learn from the experience, why you are an adequate candidate.

Marta A.

I think that I am a good candidate because I am enthusiastic and positive. I also consider myself hard-working, and I am very good at team work.

Nikole

I have been considering a lot of universities, but finally, I have decided that I like yours a lot. I know that this university is in Madrid, but I think it’s a good opportunity for me. I know that I have to change all my life, but I think it’s going to be good for my future. I’d love to live in Madrid, but I think that home is where the heart is.

Alejandra

First, I have been working as a volunteer at an old people’s institute as a part-time job for six months. I like helping other people, because it makes me happy; I also like kids, and looking after them at a hospital would be my achievement.

As, we see EXAMS and have a look at the average marks….

We ‘re going to do the OTHER essay before María rings the bell.

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So as to get the audiovisual stuff, your own and class graduation photo, I need a PEN DRIVE.

There I will save all, including the program you have to instal in your computer so as to be able to watch the video. Accept all steps while setting up.

lucila@arangoya.org