Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 0510/22

Paper 2 Reading and Writing (Extended) May/June 2015
2 hours
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Exercise 1

Read the following article about birthday celebrations, and then answer the questions on the opposite
page.

Happy Birthday!

People around the world celebrate their birthdays in many different ways. Here are some
examples of customs from different countries:

United Kingdom:
A special cake is made and small candles are put on the top. The person celebrating their
birthday has to blow out all the candles at the same time if their wishes are to come true. Then all
their family and friends sing a song wishing them a happy birthday. Some people also like to give
the birthday boy or girl the bumps. This means that one person holds their legs, another person
holds their arms, and then they lift them up and down, bumping them each time they touch the
ground. The number of bumps is the same as the persons age, and then one extra bump is given
for good luck.

Germany:
Small candles are placed in a special birthday candle holder and put on the dining table. Then
a large, beautifully decorated candle is placed in the centre. The candles are lit early in the
morning and kept burning until the evening, when the birthday boy or girl has to try and blow
out all the candles with one breath. One interesting custom involves single men celebrating their
30th birthday. They have to take a brush and sweep the steps of the city hall. At the same time,
some friends throw rubbish onto the steps, making them more difficult to clean. In this way, all
the women can see which man is still single at 30, and they can find out whether he is good at
cleaning.

Brazil:
On their birthday, Brazilian children usually enjoy eating sweets which are in the shape of fruit
and vegetables. Their homes are decorated with banners and brightly coloured flowers. Adults
and older children pull the ears of the birthday boy or girl, one pull for every year of their age.
There is a cake and the birthday boy or girl has to give the first slice to their most special friend
or relative.

Mexico:
A model of an animal is made out of papier-mch. It is filled with sweets and good things to eat,
and then hung from the ceiling. The birthday boys or girls eyes are then covered up, and they try
to hit the animal shape until it breaks open and the sweets fall out. Then they share the contents
with family and friends and they all sing a birthday song.

Canada:
In Canada, it is traditional for Canadians to cover the birthday boys or girls nose with butter. The
idea is that the greasy nose makes it too slippery for bad luck to stick to them. They hope that
only good luck will follow them for a year.

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(a) In the UK, why do people try to blow out all their birthday candles at the same time?

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(b) How many bumps are given to someone on their birthday in the UK?

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(c) In Germany, when are the candles lit on a persons birthday?

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(d) What can women discover about men on their 30th birthday in Germany? Give two details.

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(e) What sort of sweets do Brazilian children have on their birthday?

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(f) In Brazil, how do you benefit when your best friend has a birthday?

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(g) What do Mexicans do to get sweets on their birthday?

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(h) What do Canadians do to people on their birthdays?

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Exercise 2

Read the following article about cities of the future, and then answer the questions on the opposite
page.

Cities for tomorrow

Imagine a city of the future. Do you see clean streets, flying cars and robots doing all the work?
No-one really knows what the future holds, but the reality now is that our urban spaces are
overcrowded and polluted.
Almost 50% of the worlds population currently lives in cities, and by 2050 that is expected to
increase to 75%, which will put pressure on resources. Experts say that it is time to start designing
better urban environments. We need new cities to sustain an ever-growing population, and we
have to redesign the ones that we have lived in for centuries.
There seem to be two main opinions about how
Current Population of Major Cities
16 cities should look in the future. There are some
15 planners who believe that we need to go back to
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13 a simpler life, and others who think that advanced
population in millions

12 technology will solve all the problems.

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9 On one hand, sustainability experts predict carbon-
8 neutral cities full of electric vehicles and bike-
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6 sharing schemes. People are already starting to
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4 use these forms of transport in many cities of the
3 world. Some skyscrapers combine living and office
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1 space and have vegetable gardens on their roofs.
0 Many people are attracted to growing their own
Istanbul New Shanghai Buenos Mumbai Lagos
York Aires food, and we may need to combine urbanisation
with a more rural lifestyle.
On the other hand, computer experts believe that the answer may lie with the use of electronic
technology. The use of this technology will bring a wide range of new services to citizens, says
Professor James. Many of the big technology companies believe that the most efficient cities will
be those that are connected to networks. One company already has 2,000 projects in cities around
the world. These projects include crime prevention, recording water usage and smarter public
transport systems. This companys most important project is in Rio de Janeiro, where it has built
an operations centre which controls the city. This centre was first built to help manage the floods
that regularly threaten Rio de Janeiro. It now co-ordinates 30 government agencies and provides
mobile applications to inform people about traffic problems, and to give other city updates. There
is clear evidence that the number of accidents has fallen because drivers take greater care if they
have advance warning of incidents.
However, critics such as Fatima Khan question how quickly this kind of city may become outdated,
just like the computer systems they rely on. Professor James responds to such concerns by
explaining that developers are constantly updating systems. He also says, In our experience,
although some people are worried about loss of privacy, most people are happy for us to collect
data, as long as they are informed. He explains about a project his company completed, where
households were given information about their water consumption. Most people quickly changed
their habits and saved water when they realised how much they were using. Those who also had
access to their neighbours information saved twice as much.
Ms Khan is concerned that ordinary citizens will no longer have a voice in the development of their
cities. She is convinced that successful cities will be able to provide something for everybody, but
only if everyone is involved in planning and creating them. The developers building the cities of the
future would be advised to take notice of her views.

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(a) What is true about todays cities?

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(b) According to the graph, which city has the second highest population? How many people live
there?

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(c) What are the two different views about how to plan future cities?

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(d) How will people travel in an environmentally-friendly city? Give two details.

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(e) What traditional activity is likely to continue in future cities?

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(f) What practical benefits could internet networks bring to cities of the future? Give two details.

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(g) What proof is there in Rio de Janeiro that shows that internet networks are effective?

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(h) In Professor Jamess project, which group of people saved the most water?

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(i) What does Ms Khan believe is necessary for cities to be successful?

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(j) Give four concerns that people have about life in future cities.

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Exercise 3

Emergency Loan

Robert Harley is a 19-year-old British student who is nearly at the end of his second year at university.
He is studying World Literature at the University of Portsmouth and hopes to get a Bachelor of Arts
degree when he finishes his three-year course. It had always been his dream to go to university but he
has been worried about the cost of it. His mother, who is a widow, has worked very hard to support him
and his two sisters, and he does not want to ask her for any money. He applied for a student loan to pay
his fees and accommodation costs, and he was awarded the maximum amount available. He managed
the first year very well, without having to ask for any help. He had hoped to get a job in the holidays
after his first year, but he found it impossible.

During term time, he shares a house with three other students at 48, Hook Lane, Portsmouth
PO13 7AG. Last year, he was in a hall of residence, and he preferred living there because the cost was
very straightforward and included all the bills. This year, Robert has found it quite difficult to manage his
money in a sensible way, and now he is very worried because he is starting to fall into debt. When he
started to share a house, he forgot to calculate how much he would have to pay for heating and water.

Robert also had a very big expense when he went to France for three days to attend a conference
on European Literature. He had to borrow 100 from one of his friends when they were in France,
because everything was much more expensive than he had expected. He now owes 300 in rent, and
he knows that he does not have enough money to pay his share of the electricity bill, which is 40. He
has just had a bill for 50 for his phone, number 07358469654, and he does not know how he will pay
that. His bank account, number 975300 at The National Bank in Portsmouth, is practically empty, and
he will not get his next student loan payment until September.

Robert hopes that he will be able to find a job this summer, but he knows that he will not be able to
make enough money to pay off his debts and support himself. He refuses to tell his mother about his
problems because he does not want to worry her. Last week, he went to the Student Advice Centre
and explained that he was 490 in debt. The advisor there was very helpful. He gave Robert some
information about a special scheme that the university has, to help students who are in financial
difficulty. Robert discovered that he can apply for an emergency loan from the university, and so he has
decided to see if he can get 1,000 to help sort himself out before next term.

Imagine you are Robert. Fill in the form on the opposite page, using the information above.

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Emergency Loan Application Form

Section A: Personal details

Full name: ........................................................................................................................................

Nationality: .......................................................................................................................................

Term-time address: ..........................................................................................................................

Phone number: ................................................................................................................................

Section B: University details

Course title: ......................................................................................................................................

Current year of course: ....................................................................................................................

Type of accommodation: (please circle)

Hall of residence Family home Shared student house Other

Section C: Finances

Name of bank and account number: ...............................................................................................

Current debt: ....................................................................................................................................

What financial support do you receive? ...........................................................................................

Are you currently employed? (please delete) YES / NO

How much money do you want to borrow? ......................................................................................

Section D

In the space below, write one sentence of between 12 and 20 words, explaining the main reasons
why you are in debt.

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Exercise 4

Read the following article about second-hand markets in the UK, and then complete the notes on the
opposite page.

Second-hand Markets

The second-hand market has now become a very popular British event. It is not complicated; you
load your car with things you no longer want, drive to a field and park next to other people doing
the same thing. Then open the back of your car, take out the goods you want to sell and put them
on a table.

As these second-hand markets have developed, they have become more sophisticated, but it is
still inexpensive items that most shoppers are looking for. Buyers know that the starting price will
probably not be the final price they have to pay, and for many buyers, half the fun is bargaining
over the price. If you are a seller, it is very important to be friendly to your customers, because
if you can engage a customer in conversation, it is amazing what they will buy. For example, at
a sale a few weeks ago, an old chess set, with some pieces missing, was sold to a very happy
customer. One seller happily reported he had made an impressive 118 profit, even though he
had to pay 6 to park his car, and another 3 for the hot chocolate that he bought to warm himself
up. It was a bitterly cold day and he had forgotten to bring along a piece of cardboard to stand on,
a well-known trick of the regular sellers to keep their feet warm.

There are some amazing stories, such as the one about a valuable vase which was sold at a
market for 1 in 2008, and which later sold for 32,450 at an antiques auction. Jane Smith, a
regular visitor to second-hand markets, has her own story to tell. It is a good idea to arrive early
to try to get the best goods. Once I bought a ring for 2 and I later discovered it was real gold and
diamonds, valued at 1,200. I didnt sell it; I now wear it as a good luck charm! Sellers are always
advised to check that they are not selling something at a give-away price which is actually very
valuable.

If a seller asks for too much money, customers will move on. However, if you ask for too little, they
might still move on. Once, a woman had some nicely packaged soap. Several women stopped
and asked, What scent is it? When the woman could not tell them, they walked away. Even at a
second-hand market, customers want to be sure that the people who are selling items have some
knowledge of their goods.

There is a great sense of fun at second-hand markets. Buyers should enjoy looking at the variety
of goods without feeling disappointed if they do not actually purchase anything. Sellers also
enjoy doing something different for a few hours, and they know it is best to go for the fun rather
than with a serious intention to make a lot of money. There are no rules and regulations, buyers
must understand they have no rights to return faulty goods. Moreover, you can always be sure of
finding someone stretching the idea of the second-hand market to its limit. Recently there was a
man who was not only selling the contents of the back of his car, but also the car itself.

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You are going to give a talk to your business class about second-hand markets. Prepare some notes to
use as the basis of your talk.

Make short notes under each heading.

Advice for sellers

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Exercise 5

Read the following article about exams and revision. On the opposite page, write a summary about the
different things that students can do to ensure exam success.

Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long).

You should use your own words as far as possible.

You will receive up to 6 marks for the content of your summary, and up to 5 marks for the style and
accuracy of your language.

EXAM SUCCESS
Some people read textbooks in the bath when revising for exams, while others surround themselves
with notelets covered in facts. There are many ways to revise, but there is no magic formula
guaranteeing exam success. There are a few shortcuts that can make a big difference, but the
exact approach can only be decided by the person who is sitting the exam.
According to Dr. Viv Harman, a specialist in educational assessment from a local university, the first
and most basic point is to make a solid revision plan. She explains, Research on undergraduates
shows that those who have a working style based on breaking down tasks into small, manageable
parts end up with better degrees.
Revision should never simply be seen as soaking up knowledge. Pupils should try to get involved in
what they are studying so that they become genuinely interested in the topics. If you are interested
in something, you are more likely to remember it. The number of subjects that students have to
study nowadays is considerable. It is a lot to expect that a young person should find every topic of
every subject fascinating. Some students say that they struggle to find even half the subjects that
they have to learn of any interest at all.
Parents often worry when their children say that they want to revise with a friend. They fear that
when the friends get together, they will start talking about anything other than their studies. But
parents should not necessarily stop their children from revising with a friend, if they are explaining
concepts to one another. This can be one of the best ways to understand a complicated subject.
Explaining something to someone else can often help to clarify your own thinking. If parents try
to intervene too strongly, they may end up turning revision into a battleground. The best way for
mothers and fathers to help is by being supportive. During the final few hours before an exam, they
should do everything to help students to feel relaxed.
Thirty years ago, teachers often complained that they did not have much information about how
examinations were marked, and so they found it difficult to help students do the right thing in an
examination. Nowadays, exam boards publish a lot of information about what they expect. They
even publish their mark schemes, and so everyone knows exactly what the examiners want to see.
Anyone who is sitting an exam needs to have a good knowledge of the mark schemes. Teachers
should pass these on to students because they help to show exactly what the difference is between
an A and a C grade.
Students regularly ask their teachers how much revision they should do. Geoffrey Till, author of the
booklet How to Succeed in Exams, advises students to start revising early. For most students,
the hardest thing is getting started. Its best to study about 10 minutes a night and build up to doing
more revision later, he says. Many students find that it is advisable to have an intensive study
period followed by a short break. Different people can concentrate for different lengths of time, but it
is important that each student knows what works best for them.
Most students try their best, but they can also take some comfort in remembering that history is full
of famous people who did not do well in exams, but who achieved great things in later life.

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Exercise 6

emergency

You recently helped someone in trouble.

Write an email to a friend, explaining what happened.

In your email you should:

describe where you were and what happened

explain what you did to help

say what you learnt from this experience

The pictures above may give you some ideas, and you should try to use some ideas of your own.

Your email should be between 150 and 200 words long.

You will receive up to 10 marks for the content of your email, and up to 9 marks for the style and
accuracy of your language.

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Exercise 7

Some people think that it is better to live in one place all your life, but others think that it is better to
experience life in different places.

Here are two comments from young people about this idea:

It is better to live in other places so that you learn

more about the world.

You have closer friends if you stay in the same place.

Write an article for your school magazine, giving your views on this issue.

The comments above may give you some ideas, and you should try to use some ideas of your own.

Your article should be between 150 and 200 words long.

You will receive up to 10 marks for the content of your article and up to 9 marks for the style and
accuracy of your language.

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