Interface 2 Key Competences Diagnostic Test

Reading

Key competences

C1 - Competence in linguistic communication

C3 - Competence in knowledge of and interaction with the physical world

C6 - Artistic and cultural competence

C7 - Learning to learn

1 Read the text about this charity event. In which country is it?

The River Nile Bike Ride

Event date: 22nd to 30th October

Event location: Egypt

Join our River Nile Bike Ride and raise money for ‘Woodland World’, an environmental charity
that plants trees around the world. You will spend five days cycling along the bank of the river Nile
for a total of 400 kilometres. During the trip, you will visit some of the most famous sights in
Egypt: the Great Pyramids of Cairo, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and the Dams of Aswan.

Our route will take you through a variety of exotic landscapes, including flat green farmland and
hot, dry desert. You will spend each night on a comfortable boat that follows the cycle party along
the river.

This trip will be a fantastic adventure and a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the
culture of Egypt while raising money for this important charity.

For more information, please email: info@nileride.org.net

Itinerary

Day 1 Leave London for Cairo. Spend night in Cairo

Day 2 Visit the Pyramids (morning). Visit Khan el-Khalili market (afternoon). Fly to Luxor. Drive to
Esna to meet boat.

Day 3 (52km) First day of cycling. Cycle along the west bank of the Nile towards Edfu.

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 Day 4 (110km) Cycle from Edfu to Aswan.

Day 5 (44km) Cycle through Aswan to the High Dam. Visit the temples of Philae. Sail to Kom
Ombo.

Day 6 (122km) Cycle from Kon Ombo to Esna, through small villages.

Day 7 (80km) Cycle to Luxor. Cycle through the Valley of the Kings, on the west bank of the Nile,
opposite Luxor, and visit some tombs.

Day 8 A free day, with sightseeing tours.

Day 9 Fly from Luxor to Cairo, and then to London.

2 Read the text again and choose the correct answers.

1 ‘Woodland World’, is a charity that works to restore ____ .

a) green farmland b) famous sights in Egypt c) the natural environment
2 You will visit the pyramids on the ____ day of the trip.
a) first b) last c) second
3 You will sleep on a ____ each night.
a) boat b) farm c) temple
4 ____ is the nearest city to the Valley of the Kings.
a) Edfu b) Aswan c) Luxor
5 Edfu is a ___ kilometres bike-ride from Aswan.
a) 52 b) 44 c) 110
6 On the last day, you can go on ____ visits.
a) exotic b) guided c) free

3 Read the text again and answer the questions.

1 Which charity will the Nile Bike Ride raise money for?
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2 How many days do you spend cycling?
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3 How many kilometres do you cycle in total?
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4 Name two types of landscape the cyclists will travel through?
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5 In which city is the Khan el-Khalili market?
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6 Which temples can you visit in the High Dam of Aswan?

Writing

Key competences

C1 - Competence in linguistic communication

C5 - Competence in social skills and citizenship

C6 - Artistic and cultural competence

C7 - Learning to learn

C8 - Autonomy and personal initiative

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4 You are going to write an entry for a blog about a charity event. Write about 100 words. Include
this information:

- What is the event? (cycling, walking, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing, trekking)
- Where? When?
- What is the itinerary? How many events are there each day?
- Contact information.

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Listening

Key competences

C1 - Competence in linguistic communication

C3 - Competence in knowledge of and interaction with the physical world

C6 - Artistic and cultural competence

5 You are going to listen to a radio interview about an orang-utan sanctuary. Listen and
circle the correct answers.

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1 Where has Richard been?
a) Borneo
b) India
c) Africa
d) Australia

2 Why are orang-utans an endangered species?

a) There is a lot of pollution.
b) Their habitat is disappearing.
c) There isn’t any food for them.
d) They aren’t very intelligent.

3 What does the Sanctuary provide for the orang-utans?

a) a protected area of rainforest
b) safe cages
c) friends
d) food and medicine

4 Which other species does the Sanctuary help?

a) monkeys
b) elephants
c) rhinos
d) snakes

5 What do the tourists watch at the Sanctuary?

a) The keepers playing with the orang-utans.
b) The orang-utans playing.
c) The orang-utans eating.
d) People walking with the orang-utans.

6 What is Richard going to do to raise money for the Sanctuary?

a) A sponsored marathon.
b) A sponsored cycle ride.
c) A sponsored walk.
d) A sponsored swim.

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Speaking

6 Ask and answer questions.

STUDENT A

a) Read the question in the table below and write your answers in column A.

b) Guess Student B’s answers to the same questions and write them in column B.

c) Take turns to ask each other the questions. Write Student B’s answers in column C.

A Have you taken glass or plastic bottles to a recycling centre in the last six month?
B Yes, I have.

d) Write yes or no in column D each time you guessed Student B’s answer correctly.

In the last six months, have you…

1) ...taken glass or plastic bottles to a recycling centre. When? How often?

2) ...done a sponsored event? What?

3) ...given money to charity? Which one(s)?

4) ...taken old clothes to a charity shop? What?

5) ...eaten or bought a Fair Trade product? Which one(s)?

6) ...stopped using plastic bags?

A B C D

My answer Student B’s Student B’s Correct

answer(guess) real answer guess
(yes or no)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

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Speaking

6 Ask and answer questions.

STUDENT B

a) Read the question in the table below and write your answers in column A.

b) Guess Student A’s answers to the same questions and write them in column B.

c) Take turns to ask each other the questions. Write Student A’s answers in column C.

A Have you taken glass or plastic bottles to a recycling centre in the last six month?
B Yes, I have.

d) Write yes or no in column D each time you guessed Student A’s answer correctly.

In the last six months, have you…

1) ...taken glass or plastic bottles to a recycling centre. When? How often?

2) ...done a sponsored event? What?

3) ...given money to charity? Which one(s)?

4) ...taken old clothes to a charity shop? What?

5) ...eaten or bought a Fair Trade product? Which one(s)?

6) ...stopped using plastic bags?

A B C D

My answer Student A’s answer Student A’s Correct

(guess) real answer guess
(yes or no)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

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