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A CURE FOR THE SUFFERING OF OTHERS

“Pills against the suffering of others” is the name of an unusual campaign by Médicins sans Frontières (MSF) that is turning out to be quite a success. Four months after its launch, it is possible that four million boxes will have been sold in Spain by the end of April. For those who have not yet come across them, “Pills against the suffering of others” are mint sweets sold in packages of six, one for every forgotten disease. They are available at pharmacies for just one euro. The funds raised by the campaign, which is proving very successful, go towards financing MSF projects to treat these illnesses. The novelty of the concept is that aid is provided through a simple gesture, and just one euro is enough to help improve the lives of thousands of neglected sufferers.

The funds raised so far are being used to treat Chagas disease and HIV in Bolivia and Zimbabwe. In this African nation, MSF treats 11,000 patients a year, many of them children, while in Bolivia the money has been used to cover the cost of a project initiated last year with 5,000 tests to detect Chagas disease, which will mean treatment for more than 4,000 patients by the end of 2011.

MSF is grateful to Spanish society for its reaction and to the pharmaceutical sector for its support, for both are crucial to the campaign’s success. Personalities from the world of cinema, literature, music, gastronomy and television have also shown support.

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Worthy of special mention is a commercial featuring the late Luis García Berlanga, a demonstration of the great film-maker’s generosity, and also an effective tool for making people aware that rescuing millions of sufferers from neglect is inexcusably a task for everyone.

From RONDA Iberia Magazine April 2011

1.- Say whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the text. Copy the evidence from the text. No marks will be given without the evidence. (1.5 points)

a) – The campaign has been a failure.

b) – We can buy the boxes in supermarkets.

c) – These special pills are extremely expensive.

2.- Choose ONLY THREE of the following words and write a synonym (=), an opposite ( ≠) , a definition or a sentence ( only one of these four) to show that you understand their meaning in the text. Use your own words. (1.5 points)

a) - available (line 6) d) – crucial (line 16)

b) – novelty (line 8) e) – aware (line 20)

c) – improve (line 9) f) – neglect (line 20)

3.- Read this conversation between two people. Complete their conversation. Write the numbers (1-8) and each complete sentence on your exam paper. (2 points)

PHILIP: Are you still going out with Kate?WILLIAM: No, we (1)…………………. weeks ago and now she’s not speaking to me.PHILIP: Are you sad about it?WILLIAM: Yes, I miss her a lot. I keep phoning and texting her but (2) ……………..PHILIP: Have you tried talking to her best friend?WILLIAM: Yes, but she doesn’t want to talk to me either.PHILIP: What are you going to do then? Why not (3) …………...?WILLIAM: No, I couldn’t do that. She’s my first and last love.PHILIP: That’s silly. Look at me. I (4) …………………. so far.

WILLIAM: Ten girlfriends, I know, but I’m not like you. I’m different. I (5) ………. one woman. PHILIP: Don’t be ridiculous. Forget about your girlfriend. Let’s (6) ……………….WILLIAM: You know I don’t drink alcohol. PHILIP: But I’m afraid you need it now. It will help you forget.WILLIAM: I (7) …………………………PHILIP: Then, (8) …………………………?WILLIAM: I don’t know what I can do.

4.- Choose only 4 of the following situations. Write what you would say in or about each one to show that you understand the context of the situation. Between 6 and 20 words. (2 points)

1.- Your best friend seems unhappy. Give her/him some suggestions.

2.- There are black clouds in the sky. Make a prediction.

3.- You think you’ve got the flu. Tell the doctor about your symptoms.

4.- Your friend doesn’t know which dress to buy. Help her decide.

5.- You sister is starting to light a cigarette inside a bar in your town. Tell her why she can’t.

6.- Someone is criticising your best friend. Stop him.

5.- Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. (3 points)

a) – The importance of NGOs in underdeveloped countries.

b) – Write a letter to a friend who has just told you he/she has HIV.

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A Dog’s Life?

The old saying that a dog is man’s best friend has been around for centuries, and few people who have dogs of their own would argue with it.

Famous for their affectionate and loyal nature, dogs are often regarded as friends rather than pets. Children and old people are particularly inclined to develop close relationships with their dogs. Dogs often give the impression that they know exactly what their owners

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want, without being told. This sensitivity is what makes them seem almost human.

After centuries of being bred to be domestic animals, dogs have developed into safe companions. It is true that the occasional dog can go wild and attack someone, sometimes causing severe injuries. Such cases are rare, though, and almost always involve animals that have been trained to be aggressive. This doesn’t mean that dogs are naturally violent or dangerous, simply that they can be trained to perform a number of tasks. In fact, their capacity to learn and follow instructions is what makes dogs so valuable as working animals.

During the long history of mankind’s association with animals, the role of the dog has changed. At one time dogs were simply domestic animals that performed a useful function. Today, of course, the majority of dogs are kept as household pets, although there are still some animals engaged in important occupations. These include working on farms, helping blind people navigate their way through life and assisting the police and security forces.

Many owners like to treat their pet dogs like human beings, but do some people go too far? When you look at the extremes to which some owners go, it would certainly seem so. Aren’t expensive, fashionable coats for dogs a waste of money? Surely designer beds for dogs costing over £1,000 are ridiculous. But these are just some of the items available from the exclusive dog boutiques to be found in many major cities around the world.

1.- Say whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE according to the text. Copy the evidence from the text. No marks will be given without the evidence. (1.5 points)

a) – Dogs sometimes guess their owners’ wishes.

b) – Dogs have always been kept as pets.

c) – According to the text, it is impossible to spend too much money on a pet dog.

2.- Choose ONLY THREE of the following words and write a synonym (=), an opposite ( ≠) , a definition or a sentence ( only one of these four) to show that you understand their meaning in the text. Use your own words. (1.5 points)

a) - loyal (line 3) d) – to train (line 11)

b) - sensitivity (line 6) e) – to be engaged in (line 17)

c) – occasional (line 8) f) – waste (line 22)

3.- Read this conversation between two people. Complete their conversation. Write the numbers (1-8) and each complete sentence on your exam paper. (2 points) LUCY.- (1)……………………………………….. new dress?PAT.- It’s green.LUCY.- (2)…………………………………………………?PAT.- No, not really. Just three pounds.LUCY.- Oh, that’s very cheap. (3)………………………………?PAT.- Yes of course. Come upstairs. It’s in my room?LUCY.- Thank you.PAT.- Look! (4) ……………………………!LUCY.- Oh, (5) ……………………………….!PAT.- I’m glad you like it. My hat’s new too.LUCY.- (6) …………………….? (7) ………………………?PAT.- No, not that one. The red one.LUCY.- Oh, Pat, it’s a beautiful hat. (8) ………………………………in the same place?

4.- Choose only 4 of the following situations. Write what you would say in or about each one to show that you understand the context of the situation. Between 6 and 20 words. (2 points)

1.- The I-pad you bought last week doesn’t work. Make a complaint.

2.-. Your sister has just passed her driving test. What do you say to her?

3.- You’re late for an exam. Make an excuse.

4.- You have just seen a good film. Convince a friend to go to see it.

5.- Explain to someone what to do with old paper and plastic.

6.- You’re bringing your girlfriend home to meet your parents. What do you say?

5.- Write a composition of about 100 words on ONE of the following topics. (3 points)

a) – Sometimes animals are better treated than children. Discuss.

b) – What animal is your favourite pet? Why?