Schülerhinweise zum RCT

Schriftliche Realschulabschlussprüfung 2005 im Fach Englisch – Prüfungsarbeit (Leseverstehenstest)
Schülerhinweise zum RCT
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Name, Klasse und Datum werden in die dafür vorgesehenen Felder eingetragen.
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Die Arbeitszeit für den RCT beträgt 160 Minuten und beginnt mit dem Lesen des
Textes.
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Was nicht eindeutig lesbar ist, wird entweder als inhaltlicher oder als orthographischer
Fehler gewertet.
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Als Hilfsmittel ist das englisch−deutsche/deutsch–englische Wörterbuch ohne
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S. 2
Leseverstehenstest (RCT)
When Skeletons Are Sexy
Teenagers are becoming more and more obsessed with their weight. A survey by the Society
For Eating Disorders shows that this problem is getting worse. One girl in twenty–five is
likely to suffer from some type of anorexia1.
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Studies have shown that girls as young as nine years old are choosing their friends according
to how thin they are. Not–so–slim girls find it hard to find friends. Before they are even
teenagers, girls without the 'perfect body' often feel lonely and depressed. They go on
extremely dramatic diets and even try to starve themselves. The people who suffer from
anorexia often hide it because they know that many people won't understand or will try to
persuade them to stop dieting.
Renay, who is now 18, says her problem started when she was 14. She says, "I decided to go
on a diet because my best friend was much thinner than me. She was also very popular. I
thought if I lost weight, people would like me more and I would have more confidence."
This kind of peer pressure worked well with Renay's diet. She lost weight and people told her
she looked good and sexy. So she lost even more weight. She got used to missing meals and
saying she had eaten when she hadn't. She had seen very skinny fashion models in magazines
like Vogue and she wanted to be like them. She became obsessed, started hating her body and
starving herself until she became seriously ill.
Peer pressure is a problem not only for girls but also for boys. Body image and looks are
important for them, too. They are also teased and bullied for being overweight and they have
problems finding girlfriends. Advertising and the media present us the models. Today it's no
longer enough to be simply 'men'. The image of a successful and attractive man includes a
slim body with strong muscles. The fat–free, six–pack–stomach2 is in. To look like this, boys
have come up with a number of ideas: laxatives3, diet tablets and hours of excessive sport.
Fashion magazines don't think they are responsible. Vogue's editor says teenagers get anorexia
because they suffer from a low opinion of themselves. He blames their friends and family for
not supporting them enough. This is true, except for the fact that women's magazines and an
increasing number of men's magazines are constantly showing pictures of fit, healthy,
glamorous people having a wonderful time. This can put pressure on young people, who may
think to themselves: 'If I looked like that, my problems would be over.'
Many girls believe that they will be more attractive to boys if they are thinner. British
comedian Alan Davies thinks this is crazy. He says, "When I was at school I don't remember
anyone saying 'Let's go into the biology laboratory and find that skeleton; she's sexy!' "
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S. 3
Comprehension
1. Matching
Combine the matching parts of the sentences.
1. Renay went on a diet because she
a) show happy and healthy people.
2. If boys are overweight they
b) talked about sexy skeletons.
3. A slim muscular male body
c) are often attacked.
4. The reason why teens get anorexic
d) is in.
5. Magazines for both men and women
e) was influenced by peer pressure.
6. Alan Davies doesn't remember
anybody at school who
f) might be lack of self–confidence.
Put the correct letters below the numbers.
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6p
2. True or false?
Read the text carefully.
Find out which statements are true and which are false. Mark with a cross.
true
false
1. Weight is becoming more and more of a problem for teenagers.
2. Even girls under ten might be sad and unhappy because they don't
have the "perfect body".
3. Anorexic people talk about their problems with people who
understand them.
4. Renay wanted to look like the skinny models in fashion magazines.
5. Boys and girls have got similar problems with their looks.
6. Vogue's editor doesn't see any connection between fashion magazines
and teenage anorexia.
7. Youngsters believe they can solve their problems by looking like
models.
8. At school Alan Davies found the skeletons in his biology laboratory
sexy.
8p
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S. 4
Language
1. Completion
Hey Steffi,
Here's some more practice for your English exam. You may even find the info interesting.
You know how it goes and remember, you don't need all the words.
I've given it the title: Having XXL fun in the Mexico sun
as – fun – wrong – friendly – get – do – through – make – stop – on – afraid – enough –
in – money
They keep telling us in magazines, on TV and on the radio that it's not good to eat the
(1) __________________ things. Not only does it mean that we won't live so long but it also
means that we are likely to be overweight - that means quite simply we'll (2) _____________
fat and being fat does not look good. There is a girl in my class who is really overweight and
everyone laughs at her and makes (3) __________________ of her and she feels embarrassed
about being so big.
But I read something in a magazine recently which tries to (4) ___________________ money
out of fat people. As I said people feel shy about their size. Well there is now a hotel called
'Freedom Paradise' in Mexico which says it is the only hotel (5) ________________ the world
that is specially planned for XXL customers. Because there are more and more fat people than
there used to be, they will probably earn a lot of (6) ________________. We shouldn't forget
that about 64% of adult Americans are overweight and 30 % are obese (that means really fat).
'Freedom Paradise' has got its own private beach so that the customers are not
(7) ____________________ to lie on the beach which they are if they go to a normal hotel.
The hotel shop sells super big T-shirts with the logo Live Large, Live Free. But not only this,
the dining room has chairs that are big (8) ________________ for two people, the doorways
have been widened so that people can walk (9) ________________ easily and the swimming
pools have got wide easy stairs.
On top of this the staff are (10) __________________ and respect the customers.
So if you can't (11) ____________________ eating all those chocolate bars and eating all
those fatty hamburgers, there will always be somewhere you can go … yes, you've got it –
you can go to 'Freedom Paradise'!
Have fun with the 'test'. Get back to me soon.
Yours
Tina
11p
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S. 5
2. Using the dictionary
The following words from the text have various meanings. Which of the meanings given in
the dictionary is the one used in the text? Underline the best German translation.
Text: One girl in twenty-five is likely to suffer from some type of anorexia.
likely (line 3)
likely adj 1. wahrscheinlich, voraussichtlich he is ~ to come / er kommt
wahrscheinlich
2. geeignet a ~ candidate for the job
3. glaubhaft a ~ story
Text: The people who suffer from anorexia often hide it ...
hide (line 8)
III v/itr sich verbergen oder
verstecken The child was hiding.
Das Kind hatte sich versteckt.
hide I s 1. von Tieren: Haut, Fell
II v/t 1. abhäuten 2. verstecken,
verbergen (from vor) What are you
hiding behind your back? Was
versteckst du da hinter deinem Rücken?
Text: Advertising and the media present us the models.
present (line 20)
present I adj 1. anwesend
2. gegenwärtig, derzeitig
II s 1. Geschenk
2. Gegenwart 3. (Sprache) Präsens
III v/t 1. präsentieren, zeigen
2. jdm etwas überreichen, schenken
3. (Theaterstück) aufführen
4. (Sendung) moderieren
3p
3. Using words of the same family
Complete each sentence with the suitable word given below the sentence.
1.
Eating disorders often ____________________ problems at home and at school.
meaning
2.
accept
acceptable
Many young people desperately need their friends' _________________ .
approval
4.
meaningful
In European countries being too fat is less ___________________ than being too slim.
acceptance
3.
mean
approve
approving
Girls in particular slim down to be more ____________________ for boys.
attraction
attract
attractive
4p
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S. 6
Using structures/Passing on messages
1. During an investigation into why more and more teenagers are suffering from mental
illness, some of the data got lost. Try to understand and reconstruct the text.
Please underline the option below the text which you think is correct.
Teenage depression
Being a teenager __1__ difficult. Emotions and moods change rapidly. Many teenagers feel
confused and afraid when the safety of childhood is over. Experts say that things are even
harder __2__ days. One of them says, "We live in particularly difficult times for a growing
youngster. There is lots of pressure and a lot of broken homes. Some kids have difficult
relationships with __3__ parents, others have no one to support them."
In fact, everyone __4__ unhappy, lonely or misunderstood from time to time. But a small
number of teenagers become depressed __5__ weeks or months, and they begin to find that
they can't continue with their normal lives.
Many teenagers are afraid to ask for help, or __6__ how to ask for it. Perhaps they don't even
realise that they are depressed. It is usually other people – friends, parents and teachers, __7__
find out about their depression and offer help.
If you __8__ about a friend, listen to their problems and try to be sympathetic, and be patient.
It's a good idea for teenagers who feel depressed to try and talk to someone they like and feel
comfortable __9__ . But if they don't want to talk to friends and family, there are lots of
people who are there to help. These youngsters could talk to their teacher or school counsellor
or maybe their doctor. Alternatively, there are telephone helplines which give confidential
help to anyone with a problem.
It is most important to remember that everyone feels sad and unhappy sometimes, that's
natural. Remember that, no matter how bad you feel, the feelings of sadness and happiness
__10__ to an end one day.
adapted from: Timesaver Reading Lessons, Mary Glasgow Magazines, Scholastic Inc., 2004
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S. 7
2. Your friend has got some short messages in English and isn't sure if he's
understood them alright. Explain to him in German what they mean.
Sorry, I'm stressed out
and don't feel like
partying.
Mary-Lou
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I'm in hospital.
Cannot get in touch with
Tim. Pls inform him.
Renay
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Just enrolled for new
fitness course.
Like to join me?
Richie
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3. The following signs were spotted in London.
What's their message in German?
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6 p (je 1 p contents)
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4. Während eines Schüleraustausches in England unterhaltet ihr euch in der Schule
über Magersucht.
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Drücke aus, dass dein Freund das Wort obesity noch nie gehört hat.
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Erzähle, dass seine Freundin wegen Magersucht1 im Krankenhaus war.
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Frage, ob es in England auch eine Telefon-Hotline gibt, die Jugendlichen hilft.
________________________________________________________________________
3p
(je 0,5 p contents, 0,5 p correctness)
BII
Using the language in different contexts
1. Information gap task
You have a lot more questions than the text When Skeletons Are Sexy could answer.
What else would you like to know? Ask three more questions about the problems
mentioned in the text that haven't been answered yet.
1.___________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________
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6p
(3 p contents, 3 p correctness)
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S. 9
2. Questionnaire
A British magazine wants to find out what you think about Images.
Please fill in the questionnaire in the magazine. Answer all the questions.
Please give reasons for your answers. Write at least 80 words altogether.
Count your words.
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What do you think of slimming?
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Who are your heroes?
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ƒ What would you do if you were given a free six–week–course for a fitness studio?
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In which way is your lifestyle influenced by your friends?
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What do you think of when you hear the word "happiness"?
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If you had 3 wishes, what would you take with you to live on a desert island for
a while?
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18 p
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Comment/Giving opinion
Write down your opinion on one of the following statements.
Give reasons for your opinion using examples where possible.
Write about 150 words altogether. Count your words.
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We are young – we want to have fun.
You can only be happy with lots of money.
I couldn't get along without my mobile.
Friends are the best medicine when you're down.
Looking good isn't everything.
Young people have many things to worry about.
Happy families only exist on TV.
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Name:
Form:
Date:
I. Hörverstehenstest (LCT)
Score
Possible Maximum
Points Gained
Task A
7p
..... p
Task B
7p
..... p
Task C
6p
..... p
Total
20 p
..... p
II. Leseverstehenstest (RCT)
Score
Part A
Part B
Possible Maximum
I
14 p
..... p
II
18 p
….. p
I
19 p
..... p
II
24 p
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III
25 p
..... p
100 p
..... p
Total
Mark:
Points Gained
Points:
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Signature:
Date: