IES CASTELL DEMPRIES NAME: Reading : I love my job!

4TH ESO SKILLS EXAM

Jo Banks is a well-known and successful TV journalist. Shes been married to her husband, Graham, for ten years. In June 2003, she was getting ready for a party to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary when the phone rang. She found out that her colleague was ill and couldnt attend a fashion show which was taking place in Milan that evening. Without hesitating, Jo agreed to fly to Italy to report on the fashion show. Graham thought about cancelling the party, but he knew that a lot of friends and relatives were already on their way. In the end, they had the party without Jo! All the guests were enjoying themselves when Jos young nephew switched on the TV to watch a DVD. Imagine his surprise when he saw Jo on the news. She was interviewing the top fashion designers and talking about what was happening at the show. Jo loves her job and says, If youre a journalist, you cant say, No, Im busy. I cant go to Italy. You have to be unemotional and be able to change your plans at the last minute. You dont have to stay at home waiting for the phone to ring, but you must be flexible. Im lucky because my friends and family understand when I cant be with them. Ive been a journalist since 1990 and they respect my job. Jo definitely isnt a reliable guest. She has already missed several weddings and other important events. If you invite her to your party, she might not come, but youll probably see her on TV the next day! Journalist: Periodista Miss: perdre, faltar 1. True or False?. 5 points 1. Joe Banks regularly works in Milan 2. Joe went to Milan because she likes the city 3. Journalists dont have to be flexible with their plans 4. Joe never misses a party or an important event 5. Joe often appears on TV 2. Read the text again. Answer the questions. 5 points 1 What was the reason for the party? 2 Do you think Jo was feeling emotional when she decided to miss the party? Why? 3 Why didnt Graham arrange the party for another day? 4 What two characteristics does Jo think its important for journalists to have? 5 Is Jo a good person to invite to parties? Why? / Why not?

Listening: An interview with the new Prime Minister

Listening 1. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 5 points 1 The new prime minister isnt exhausted. _____ 2 As he was coming out of the hotel, his mobile phone rang. _____ 3 A lot of people injured themselves in the car crash. _____ 4 They havent had their party yet. _____ 5 The prime minister has already moved house. _____

Listening 2. Listen and answer the questions. 5 points 1 How did this man become the prime minister? 2 Where was he when his car crashed? 3 Why are they going to have a party? 4 What is going to happen at the party? 5 What is special about 10 Downing Street?

Writing: My experiences In ESO

Fill in the blanks and complete the sentences I began highschool at years old. My first friend was... Two funny things have happened to me: One day, .. Second, I remember one teacher. His/Her name is and he/she is special because... I had some negative experiences too, for example when ... 4th of Eso is a special year because . Next year I