This document is a test for English proficiency at the B1 level administered in July 2010. It contains sections on listening comprehension, reading comprehension, language in use, and writing. The listening comprehension section involves a guessing game radio program. The reading comprehension section includes passages about the positive impact of football on communities and society. It also describes a meeting of a football network in Uruguay. The language in use section involves filling in blanks with words from a provided list. The writing section asks the test taker to write a short paragraph describing a favorite sports figure and to write an email requesting information from the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

1. A.N.E.P
CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN SECUNDARIA
INSPECCIÓN DE INGLÉS
PROGRAMA DE ACREDITACIÓN DE
INGLÉS (PAI)
First term test - Level B1
July 2010
Student’s name: ......................................
Highschool : ……………………………….
Final mark: /
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2. Listening Comprehension
You are going to listen to a guessing game on a TV program
I.A) While listening tick the questions asked
x. Are you a man?
Are you a woman?
a) Is your sport played mostly by men?
b) Do you play in a club?
c) Do you use a ball in your sport?
d) Do you run a lot in your sport?
e) Do you move fast?
f) Are you Russian?
g) Are you sitting all the time during this sport?
I.B) Listen to the recording again and write the right option on the corresponding blank
0. The first participant is C
a) Jason b) Sylvia c) Marina
1. They are interviewing a ____
a) pop star b) sportsman c) businessman
2. The speakers you hear are ____
a) all men b) all women c) both men and women
3. The participants ask ____
a) 7 questions b) 8 questions c) 9 questions
4. The sport is ____
a) motor racing b) ice skating c) horse riding
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3. Reading Comprehension
Read the following passages and do the activities below
Football has become a fundamental pillar in and carries a significant responsibility for the
society as a whole. Due to its values, popularity, universal
nature and appeal, football -in all its forms- can be seen as the
ideal instrument for achieving social and human development
targets and tackling many of the major challenges faced by
society today. Football has a positive effect on those who play
it, both in terms of health (physical activity) and life skills (the
values of team sport). But beyond that the game serves as an
effective tool in community programmes for social development, addressing aspects as diverse
as Children’s Rights & Education, Peace Building, Environment, Health Promotion, or Anti-
Discrimination & Social Integration.
The success story of a sector
Undoubtedly, remarkable steps have been made in the Development through Football sector
since the beginning of the 21st century, while more limited activity on the field can be tracked
down already back in the late 1980’s. It is only during the last 5-6 years, however, that more
and more social development and donor organisations recognise the positive impact of sports
and especially football as a way to foster social and human development. The universal
fascination of football thanks to its simple but exciting playing rules, along with its low
equipment costs and team-building characteristics, makes this sport a favourite in the
Development through Sport field.
A perfect analogy to life
The principles and values of street- or simply informal football played
within Development through Football programmes include fair play,
team spirit, tolerance, inclusion, and understanding, both of oneself
but also of the others, regardless of their status as opponents or
team mates. Kids learn to cope with winning and losing; they take
responsibility for their team and actively participate in shaping their
community. What they learn in training sessions and matches can be
directly transferred to life off the pitch. Long-term Development through Football programmes
thus offer both relief and joy for today and hope for the future, providing the participants with
self-confidence, critical thought and other valuable “tools” necessary for an overall healthy
journey through life.
I. Read the text and decide if these sentences are Right or Wrong
0. Football can contribute to change communities in a positive way. Right
1. Football is good for physical and social activities as well. ____
2. Football serves as a useful tool for Children's organizations exclusively. ____
3. All participants can benefit from practising football. ____
4. Learning to win and lose is not important in everyday life. ____
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4. 5. Values acquired in football activities can prepare children just to live the present. ___
II. In these groups of words there is an odd one. Underline it as in the example.
e.g. Positive Ideas: - Community development
- Peace building
- Social integration
- Social discrimination
1- Values: - inclusion
- tolerance
- popularity
- cooperation
2- People: - entrepreneurs
- team mates
- participants
- principles
3- Social issues: - Self-confidence
- Health promotion
- Community programmes
- Environment
4- Places: - pitch
- globe
- society
- street
5- Events: - matches
- training sessions
- opponents
- games
III. Now read this passage and do the activities that follow:
December 2009, South American streetfootballworld network members meet in Uruguay
On 1-2 December the first coordinators’ meeting of streetfootballworld network members in
South America took place in Montevideo (Uruguay). The aim of the event was to create a space
for dialogue, exchange of ideas, and identify synergies between the organisations that
constitute the network in South America
Two days of intense work
The Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism and Sport was the venue of the meeting, which was
convened on 1 December. Dignitaries from the Ministry, representatives from
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5. streetfootballworld and the Regional Coordination in South America officially opened the
meeting.
During the first day, results of the Network Board meeting that had taken place in November
2009 in Berlin were presented. On this basis, topics of strategic importance for the South
American members were discussed in order to formulate recommendations for strengthening
the network (regionally and globally), and developing a political and conceptual vision of the
network.
These ideas and contributions coming out of this session will soon be shared with the rest of
the members through the Network Board and other communication channels.
A) Only some of these signs were posted on the wall of the Ministry during this event in
Montevideo. Put a cross next to the appropriate ones.
WELCOME TO URUGUAY! PLEASE, BE SILENT!
e.g.
WELCOME SOUTH AFRICANS! BE PUNCTUAL FOR THE OPENING SESSION
CHECK THE NET FOR MORE INFORMATION SHARE AND EXCHANGE IDEAS
MEET WITH OTHER SOUTH AMERICANS PLAY FOOTBALL WELL
B) There are some words underlined in the passage. Write the correct word for each
definition.
e.g. People who belong to an organization. members
1. Affecting the whole world. _____________
2. A closely connected system of people or organization. __________
3. A group of people who have the power to make decisions or control an organization.
___________
4. A place where people meet for an organized event. ___________
5. Methods or systems that people use to send or get information. ________
6. A conversation between two people. ____________
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6. Language in Use
IV. Fill in the blanks using the words provided. There are some extra words you don’t need.
more - less - a - the - at - this - that-
of - centre - but - and - for - everyone
anyone - centre - of
Football, “candombe” and Afro - Uruguayan culture
and
It was not all work during (0) ...the.... meeting and football activities could (1)………….. course
not be left out. After (2)………….very fruitful first day, the coordinators met(3) ………….a football
match.(4) …………. the end of the second day, Mundo Afro impressed(5) ………….. with a walking
tour through the historic (6)…………..of Montevideo, highlighting its Afro Uruguayan heritage (7)
…………..giving guests the opportunity to learn (8)……………… about the history of the first
Africans(9) ……………. arrived on the continent as slaves.
V. Read the text below and choose the correct word (a, b, c) for each space.
Sir Elton John visits the Football for Hope Centre in
Khayelitsha (FIFA.com) Friday 7 May, 2010
On his last visit to Khayelitsha Football for Hope Centre and Grassroot Soccer
(GRS) which (0)...a… in South Africa, Founder and Chairman of the Elton John
AIDS Foundation, Sir Elton John, (1) ....... the role that football can (2)........in
fighting the AIDS epidemic: “Soccer stars (3) ....... the most powerful role
models for young people today so it’s fantastic that organisations like Grassroots Soccer (4)......... that
power to educate young people about HIV”.
In the future, the Khayelitsha Football for Hope Centre (5) ......... to tackle HIV/AIDS, one of the biggest
issues facing young people across Africa. The centre is managed by Grassroot Soccer, a non-profit
organisation that (6).......... football to educate young people about HIV and AIDs and empower them
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7. with the knowledge to live HIV-free.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the principal independent AIDS centre charities in the world. It
(7) …....... prevention and care services in 15 countries globally and (8)…....... 150 million people in its 17
year history.
0. a. is b. are c. am
1 a. emphasizes b. will emphasize c. emphasized
2 a. play b. plays c. played
3 a. were b. are c. is
4 a. are harnessing b. is harnessing c. were harnessing
5 a. help b. helped c. will help
6 a. use b. uses c. doesn’t use
7 a. support b. supported c. supports
8 a. has reached b. have reached c. reached
Writing
VI. You have been asked to write a paragraph for the Sports section of your school
magazine. Write a paragraph describing your favourite sportsman or sportswoman. (50
to 70 words)
VII. You have to present a short report to your class about AIDS. Write an email to Sir Elton
Jones AIDS Foundation asking for information.
(50 to 70 words)
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