Japanese 12 Resource Exam B Exam Booklet Contents: 16 pages 36 multiple-choice questions (maximum of 36 marks) 2 written-response questions (maximum of 24 marks) Examination: 2 hours Additional Time Permitted: 60 minutes © Province of British Columbia THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 1 PART C: READING COMPREHENSION SECTION 6: PROSE Value: 6 marks Suggested Time: 8 minutes INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 1 to 10, select the best answer. Your answers must be based on the passage. w) .9c2'$ :' 88=:'z1eo$1= 1`q`gdo'$:<_pagf(,'( " z1 88(11#`p=11'!p3 # 1<RL# 27' z127(VP['!"<' DE[GXZ\M=1R]0HY]W]I7-7 u&72BA B01òv' 94&$@' z1;>)or=:=A 0&<GZFJA1 ôv) x&$@' z$'1)4'(1' z1 (1) k%B(Aso Volcano) 94#w) B( 6BA $ =h27B67?&yA{=1 iov'2B&# <1S]I'z "94&mA{1 (m(' UZNIK\Q(T]M=1$"5 '7# aov) /OC]A1/) or#*B94& BB #?&$@#js ; (#(OC]) $"5( # (o)1'1# ~tA1$5' B( 27A~1~5(Apor}A l |$#1B+ #2(b) l A|$#<:/#1 ! $5$ z$n1 Page 2 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 1. When did the family vacation take place in Kyushu? A. B. C. D. winter spring summer autumn 2. How long was the vacation? A. B. C. D. 5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days 3. Where did the plane land? A. B. C. D. Nagasaki Miyazaki Kumamoto Kagoshima 4. In what Kyushu city was the narrator’s hotel located? A. B. C. D. Ibusuki Miyazaki Sakurajima Kagoshima 5. What did the narrator not eat at the “Welcome Lunch” provided by the hotel? A. B. C. D. beef pork shrimp white fish Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 4 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 6. On the third day the family decided to A. B. C. D. go hiking in Ibusuki. go sightseeing in Kagoshima. go sightseeing in a nearby town. visit a famous temple in Sakurajima. 7. What did the narrator do at Mount Aso? A. B. C. D. She climbed its famous peak. She visited its famous new temple. She had lunch at its famous restaurant. She took pictures of its famous volcano. 8. On the fourth day, what did the family do? A. B. C. D. They stayed in a famous hot spring. They saw an old shrine in Miyazaki. They saw the volcano at Mount Aso. They visited the beach near Sakurajima. 9. What did the group do on the last day of the tour? A. B. C. D. They saw more beautiful scenery. They enjoyed the beautiful weather. They bought souvenirs in Miyazaki. They went shopping near Kagoshima. 10. What made the narrator anxious at the end of the trip? A. B. C. D. She was running out of spending money. She could not find appropriate gifts for her friends. She did not want to spend any more time sightseeing. She was afraid that her Japanese would not be understood. Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 5 SECTION 6: PROSE (continued) Value: 10 marks Suggested Time: 13 minutes INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 11 to 16, select the best answer. Your answers must be based on the passage. .# .8 0" HK#8 $- :>B7*++$ . 5M$ :>B7 ! 2 *31! . # #J$ 2 $5*%4$87P(IO'3$- * 2 GO"! 1' ,!3*.8$ )/@9A;B=765* 2 7%# !3* CJHK"N ! D8* #M$ .8" 2"<B?7 E* CJ HK#I.8#" <B?7..3.8 FL "!2*0" & 11. In what kind of activity did the narrator and Tomoko participate? A. B. C. D. a canoe trip a fishing trip a school hike a camping trip 12. Which statement describes the girls’ experience with the activity? A. B. C. D. Both found the trip unenjoyable. It was the first time for both of them. Only one of them has been on this kind of trip. They both have been on this kind of trip before. 13. What was the weather like the day of the activity? A. B. C. D. Page 6 It was sunny all day but cold and a bit windy. The morning was windy and rainy but later on it warmed up. It rained heavily in the morning and then cleared up after lunch. It was sunny in the morning but windy and cold in the afternoon. Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 14. How did Tomoko become ill? A. B. C. D. She fell into the water. She forgot to bring her lunch. She went for a walk in the rain. She did not bring appropriate clothing. 15. Tomoko is absent from school today because she has A. B. C. D. a headache and a fever. a sore throat and a cold. a sore throat and a fever. a stomach ache and a cold. 16. What does the author intend to do today? A. B. C. D. She will take soup to Tomoko. She will take medicine to Tomoko. She will make some soup with Tomoko. She will stay at home from school with Tomoko. Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 7 SECTION 7: AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS Suggested Time: 14 minutes Value: 10 marks INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following advertisement carefully. For questions 17 to 26, select the best answer. Your answers must be based on the advertisement. -<8 ]e{^ 8 7 23() 24() 25() 26() yS ^v z ? ? )! 26 , CASA n{K ' IqYffzd 27() +"A iD^{a n{K'H{wZK,ô^SeM\C . } 7!7 )(A1= | .7 SWp` 28() Jtvw{ew, 95) kDz\CzL #/ scOZlUPzbgGV 6 oZYnDz^ A10:00 5 1:00 4:00 7:00 ^qKx{TA10:00<11:00 4&Tobu*4 %^qKx{T!@'&4 $_ySivES95)ivz_, R{zT ,WD^x3),>19952006 4 ,fu{\C{hFS\Cdx 3 jxQ{h{_&30%]CSGEz^ fWpz_wzK 7_wzK ô^_wzK 2 (6,;0 d{MzU{x23 26 1 ,~, NSr\CZKU{x (6,# d{MzU{x 2728 ,~, Qt[7Tmz, U{x2528 2324 B1 ,]CSGEzÛ{x), =:= 50%& G`X'BrwG'A,4$!(pine mushroom) ,;=20%& Page 8 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 17. What day of the week is not included in this advertisement? A. B. C. D. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 18. In which restaurant is the cheapest food item found? A. B. C. D. Casa Vittoni Yakataya Nihon Soba 19. What does the 7th floor feature? A. B. C. D. art work a book sale photography French clothing 20. At what time does the first afternoon movie begin? A. B. C. D. one o’clock four o’clock seven o’clock ten o’clock 21. What is the title of the book sold on the 5th floor? A. B. C. D. The Best Movies The Best Movies of Tom Cruise My Movie Career and Biography A History of My Favourite Movies Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 9 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 10 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 22. The promotion on the 4th floor features A. B. C. D. autumn fashion. beauty products. Japanese cooking. health-food products. 23. How long does the children’s clothing sale last? A. B. C. D. 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 24. The men’s clothing bargain sale begins on the A. B. C. D. 22nd. 24th. 25th. 27th. 25. The book on sale on B1 deals with A. B. C. D. fish dishes. Korean food. healthy cooking. mushroom preparation. 26. Japanese pine mushrooms are __________ than imported ones. A. B. C. D. larger tastier cheaper more expensive Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 11 SECTION 7: AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS (continued) Value: 10 marks Suggested Time: 15 minutes INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following astrology fortune teller carefully. For questions 27 to 36, select the best answer. Your answers must be based on the fortune teller. [d& 8"(Japanese Fortunes) % 1 ESXJ^` [d' 3d @XKZc""' [d ?& 0 ?(?>]" 8 e> 72&` [d' 09 d4" l' 09l>=" [d >)3;0?FXHX> 3Y0 "' *95(tendency to be lonely) QEKOVWL8?=90 ,* CXUOVWLRXAOVWL :d _f78k&b# h _f=:8k& 0 6?# h l"!6+ > 0 "& TIDXMWNX'521 ) "' ESXJ5 ` % TIDXBTX' 1!9 : g< &. [d79 TIDX 0\3i=" 9 [d' 09 TIDX"d4" e> 710? ' $ 3TIDX"d 38 PVGWK>3807 < j&/> +: & TIDX#"90 "' 0 33 -? 6" â>6 "3;0? Page 12 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 27. What advice are Ushi given today? A. B. C. D. quit their job meet a musician go out with friends stay at home tonight 28. Today Tora are likely to have a day which is A. B. C. D. very busy. very good. not so good. quite boring. 29. What should Usagi do to avoid the possibility of getting sick? A. B. C. D. buy a sweater spend no money wear another sweater meet no one with a cold 30. Today Hebi are predicted to A. B. C. D. spend time in town. meet a famous person. help someone at the library. develop a new love interest. 31. If it is a nice day, Hebi are told to go A. B. C. D. to a river. to the zoo. on an excursion. mountain climbing. 32. Why do Uma not have to worry about money? A. B. C. D. Uma are already wealthy. A job will be found soon. Uma know how to save money well. Lucky numbers will help Uma win a lottery. Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 13 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 14 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B 33. Which of the following signs has green and brown as lucky colours? A. B. C. D. Inu Saru Hitsuji Inoshishi 34. Which of the following signs will have a luckier day tomorrow? A. B. C. D. Saru Hebi Tatsu Nezumi 35. What are Tori advised to do today? A. B. C. D. find a new job stay home and read relax in front of the TV telephone a childhood friend 36. Inu might become luckier today by A. B. C. D. giving a friend a present. wearing a yellow or red hat. wearing a yellow and red hat. receiving money from a friend. This is the end of the multiple-choice section. Answer the remaining questions directly in the Response Booklet. Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B Page 15 PART D: WRITTEN EXPRESSION SECTION 8: NOTE Value: 12 marks Suggested Time: 20 minutes INSTRUCTIONS: In complete Japanese sentences, using approximately 45 words (excluding particles), answer question 1 in the Response Booklet. Write a paragraph on the topic given below. Avoid repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and for grammatical correctness. 1. An old friend has come to visit you in Japan. Write a note to your homestay parent(s) explaining what your plans are for the evening. (12 marks) Do not identify yourself or your school. SECTION 9: COMPOSITION Value: 12 marks Suggested Time: 20 minutes INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question 2 in the Response Booklet. In complete Japanese sentences using approximately 60 words (excluding particles) write a composition. Avoid excessive dialogue, repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and for grammatical correctness. 2. (Last week I met someone famous.) (12 marks) END OF EXAM Page 16 Japanese 12 – Resource Exam B