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Procédure de qualification
LANGUE ÉTRANGÈRE – ANGLAIS
Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Série 2, 2011
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1er janvier 2012
Groupe d'auteurs romands de la C RT EPC
CSFO, Unité procédures de qualification, Berne
Anglais
série 2, 2011
Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Exercise 1
Read the newspaper article about British people and foreign languages. Then write into the chart if
the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
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British People and Foreign Languages
Martin Last year, I was on holiday in Argentina, and I saw British tourists: they were not even able to
say “hello”, “please” or “thank you” in Spanish, the local language. I was embarrassed. I think most
native English speakers are lazy. Why? Because they do not need to learn another language: most
people around the world are able to speak at least a bit of English. I’m not very good at languages (I
can get by in Spanish, French and Italian; I’m not fluent in any of them), but I think it’s important to
make an effort when you’re travelling abroad.
Liz I hated languages at school, but as an adult it’s all different. Two years ago I started learning
French just as a hobby – I don’t need it at work – , and six months ago I started learning Hindi
because my boyfriend is from India and next month I’m going over there to meet some of his family.
It’s difficult, but also really interesting.
Paul At school, I’m studying two foreign languages, Spanish and French. They’re not my favourite
subjects, but sometimes they can be quite fun, like when we learn slang words, or music and sport
vocabulary. But I can’t get my head round all those grammar rules. When I went to Spain on holiday
last month I was able to ask for drinks and I also understood a little bit of Spanish TV.
Louise I teach French and Spanish at a school in London, so obviously I’m fluent in both languages.
I like my job, although sometimes it can be a bit frustrating. It would be good if the students cared
more about foreign languages: lots of business companies want people who can speak European
languages. But young people don’t seem to realize that speaking another language can improve their
job prospects.
adapted from Macmillan website
1. Martin can’t speak any French.
2. According to Martin, trying to speak in the local language when travelling abroad is
essential.
3. Liz didn’t like studying languages when she was a student.
4. Liz is learning French to help her with her job.
5. Languages are the subjects Paul likes the most.
6. Paul enjoys some aspects of his language lessons at school.
7. According to Louise, foreign languages are interesting but not useful.
8. Louise thinks her students love learning foreign languages.
____/ 16 pts
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Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Exercise 2
Complete the gaps 1 to 10 in the sales dialogue between a shop assistant (SA) and a customer (C)
with one of the expressions A to L. There are two extra sentences you do not need to use.
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SA :
Good afternoon. (1) ______?
C:
Yes, please. (2) ______ a dress.
SA:
(3) ______?
C:
Black would be perfect. I’m invited to a party.
SA:
Here is a wonderful black dress. Do you like it?
C:
Yes, (4) . ______.
SA:
And here is another dress, but we only have it in red.
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Would you like to (5) ______?
C:
Sure. Where are the changing rooms?
SA:
(6) ______.
A few minutes later
SA:
Does the black dress suit you, Madam?
C:
No, (7) ______ it doesn’t.
SA:
(8) ______ the other one?
C:
Well, the red dress is perfect. (9) ______?
SA:
It’s £68.
C:
OK, (10) ______ .
SA:
Thanks.
A. what about
G. I’m looking for
B. I’m afraid
H. over there
C. can I help you
I.
D. I’m just looking
J. it does
E. I do
K. try them on
F. how much is it
L. what colour
I’ll take it
____/ 20 pts
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Anglais
série 2, 2011
Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Exercise 3
Read the text below. Choose the best expression for each number and underline the correct answer.
Machu Pichu - Located 120 km northwest (0) ______Cusco, the Inca city of Machu Picchu was
hidden from the world until 1911. (1)______remarkable ruins were discovered (2) ______1911 by an
American archaeologist. Machu Pichu is situated on a mountain 1000 feet above the Urubamba river
and is the end point of (3) ______ popular hike in South America, the Inca Trail.
The story of Machu Picchu is mysterious; we are still not certain what this hidden city was. Scientists
(4) ______that it was perhaps a kind of holiday place for the people who (5) ______ very rich and
important.
There were never more than 750 people living at Machu Picchu (6) ______ the same time. The Incas
started building the city around 1430 but it was abandoned later (7) ______the Spanish people
arrived.
Visitors to Machu Picchu typically leave from Cuzco. (8) ______are two ways to reach the ruins: you
can arrive on foot or (9) ______ bus. Once there, be prepared to wait in a queue for hours. Many
tourists want to visit the site and (10) ______ is always crowded but, as you queue up, you can
admire the beautiful ruins that seem to be waiting for you.
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these
that
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thinks
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it
her
____/ 10 pts
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Anglais
série 2, 2011
Exercise 4
You work in a shop and your boss will soon be 40 years old.
Write an email to your colleagues to organize a party.
Write an email to them:
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Start your email
Explain why you are writing
Suggest a convenient date and time
Suggest a restaurant or another place for the party
Give two ideas for a gift
Give an approximate budget per person for the party (food and drinks + gift)
Suggest buying a birthday card
Close your email
Write between 40 and 60 words
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____/ 14 pts
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Anglais
série 2, 2011
Exercise 5
Read the text below. Then choose the correct sentence from questions 1 to 8. There is only one
correct sentence for each question. Report the letters into the chart.
TWILIGHT, a Hot-Blooded Romance
Fourteen agents told Stephenie Meyer that Twilight, the young-adult vampire-romance novel she
wrote in 2003, was not right for the market and rejected it. However, once it was finally published in
2005, it became an instant bestseller. That same year, Twilight was named Best Children's Book of
the Year. It was also the biggest selling book of 2008 all over the world.
What makes Twilight so successful? The exciting mixture of romance and horror. Bella and Edward
are two deeply romantic heroes. Bella, a beautiful shy adolescent moves from sunny Phoenix to rainy
Forks in Washington State to live with her father, while her mother travels with her new husband. She
finds her life in danger when she is irresistibly attracted to the enigmatic Edward, one of her new
classmates. After initially avoiding her, he saves her life in the school parking lot. However, Edward is
a vampire, a predator, who finds the smell of Bella's blood desirable. He must fight his instincts and
resist drinking her blood because it would kill her.
At the end of the book, Bella expresses her desire to become a vampire, but Edward refuses.
S. Meyer says that the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream one night in June. She wrote down
her dream and in three months transformed it into a completed novel. She didn't intend to publish
what she wrote. However, she showed it to her sister who was so enthusiastic that she sent it to
literary agencies.
S. Meyers has said that the apple on the cover of the book represents the forbidden fruit from the
Book of Genesis in the Bible. It symbolizes Bella and Edward's love. The film was a great success
and it works because it treats this fantastical story in a refreshingly natural way. It's smart, likable and
often quite funny, although many say that the book is more exciting. The choice of actors is terrific:
Kristen Stewart as Bella gives her best performance of the year. On screen she is a real teenager,
pensive and intelligent. And Robert Pattinson, a British actor who acted in one of the Harry Potter
movies, is more than up to his job as the impossibly perfect vampire. He manages to find both
humour and passion in his situation.
Example
0. Stephenie Meyers is…
A. a vampire
B. a writer
C. a novel
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1. Twilight…
A. was accepted by a publisher in 2003
B. was published by 14 different agents
C. sold very well in 2005
2. Twilight was Best Children’s Book in…
A. 2006
B. 2005
C. 2008
3. Bella…
A. travels with her father
B. lives with Edward in Forks
C. moves to her father's home
4. Edward…
A. finds Bella enigmatic
B. desires Bella’s blood
C. attacks Bella in the school parking lot
5. S. Meyers…
A. always wanted to be a writer
B. wrote a story about her sister
C. used a dream to write her story
6. S. Meyers says that…
A. there are apples on the cover of the Bible
B. the apple represents Edward and Bella's love
C. the cover of the book represents the Bible
7. The film is successful because…
A. it is better than the book
B. it is very well made
C. there are many special effects
8. Kristen and Robert are…
A. actors
B. young vampires
C. film managers
____/ 16 pts
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Anglais
série 2, 2011
Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Exercise 6
Match the sentences 1 to 7 to the answers A to I. Write the letters in the chart below. Be careful, there
are two extra answers you do not need to use.
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1. Dinner isn’t ready yet. I hope you’re not too hungry.
2. This is for you. Happy birthday!
3. We’re having beautiful weather.
4. Let me introduce you to my family. Here are my parents, Will
and Helen. And here is my brother Stephen.
5. What shall we do tonight?
6. There is too much traffic! Let’s take a taxi!
7. Thank you so much.
A. It’s very nice of you. Thank you.
B. No, I don’t. That’s all right.
C. Pleased to meet you.
D. You’re welcome.
E. Lucky you! Here it’s freezing!
F. I’d love to go to the cinema.
G. I suggest we take the train. It’s cheaper.
H. I’m fine. I can wait.
I.
It’s grey and rather cold.
____/ 14 pts
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Anglais
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Gestionnaire du commerce de détail CFC
Exercise 7
Read the advertisement and Tom’s note. Complete the website form below.
Hi Lucie,
EASY JUMBO airline
Switzerland to Moscow / Russia
Here is the advert about flights to
Cheap one-way tickets
Can you book tickets on their website
Moscow for our trip in August.
 from Geneva international airport, daily.
Dep. 9:40 am ; arr. 11:30 am
 from Zurich international airport, Monday
to Friday. Dep. 1:20 pm ; arr. 3:10 pm
From Geneva: CHF 415
(Students: CHF 395)
From Zurich:
for Wednesday 13th? Remember: we
want a morning flight. And do not
forget: we are both students so we
shouldn’t pay full price.
Thanks,
Tom
CHF 410
(Students: CHF 390 Mondays
and Tuesdays only)
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EASY JUMBO airline
website form
Travelling to
Moscow
Flight date
Flight departure time
airport
Number of passengers
Price per person
CHF
____/ 10 pts
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