FMS BASEL
AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Entry Exam 2016 in English
Family Name:
_____________________________________________________________
First Name:
_____________________________________________________________
Present School:
_____________________________________________________________
Duration: 50 minutes
Your are not allowed to use pencil. Use a pen!
You may leave early.
(When finished, turn your test upside down and leave quietly.)
This section is for official use only.
POINTS:
________________ / 85
MARK:
_________________________
Corrected by:
_________________________
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FMS BASEL
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AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following text and answer the questions on the next page by marking an X in the appropriate box.
Comedy Kids
Do you enjoy watching comedy? Do all your friends at school think that you tell great jokes? Then why not
come and see what’s happening at Comedy Kids?
Comedy Kids have comedy clubs in a number of countries for young people between 10-15. They’re real
clubs with real comedians, who are just as familiar with working in adult comedy clubs as they are working
with children. But don’t just take our word for certain − come and see for yourself!
The Comedy Kids company was started by John Winterton, who says that no-one had thought of being a
stand-up comedian1 for young people until he arrived. In fact, his act quickly became so popular that he soon
found lots of other comedians who wanted to work with his company and make programmes for families
and young people. And if you think, as many others do, that a young people’s comedian jumps on stage2 in a
colourful costume and big red nose − think again. John usually appears dressed in a cool black jacket and
trousers − more like a Hollywood movie star than a circus clown!
If you’re having a party at home Comedy Kids can come and perform for you there at your party − just ask!
Of course, it’s not the same as acting on stage, so we’re always looking for comedians in the clubs who are
good at working with small numbers of young people − and we’ve discovered there aren’t many of them
around! But the ones who we have found are brilliant. Your personal comedian will also help you to tell your
guests some jokes and stupid stories − and they can take part too, if they want! It’ll be fun − and very different from any party you’ve ever had before!
Here at Comedy Kids, it’s not just about the grown-up people telling the jokes. We also have very short ‘open
moments’ when young people have the chance to show their talents. But we must still find someone who
can do that without preparation, so we’ve organised the world’s first ‘Comedy Classes’ to teach young people how to tell jokes on stage. At the moment our classes are only once a month, but we’re planning to start
a number of other classes over the coming year. So if you want to be a comedian but don’t want to wait until
you grow up, this is where you can do it. And if you’re creative but feel that you don’t have the confidence3
to open your mouth, we can certainly help you. We’ll listen to what you want to do, and try to make your
dream come true.
So what are you waiting for? Come to Comedy Kids!
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Bühnenkomiker
Bühne
3
Vertrauen
2
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FMS BASEL
AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Are these statements true or false?
True
False
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as with adults.
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According to John Winterton, he is the first ever young people’s stand-up comedian.
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John looks like most people’s idea of a typical artist for young people.
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Comedy Kids only hold special parties at their clubs for young people.
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6
A lot of Comedy Kids comedians have the right qualities for performing at young
people’s parties.
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Guests at Comedy Kids parties are invited to perform if they wish.
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Comedy Kids have discovered lots of good young comedians who have not been trained.
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In a year’s time there’ll be more classes available for young people wanting to become
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Comedy Kids operates a number of internationally-based clubs for young people.
2
Comedy Kids comedians have had as much experience working with children
comedians.
10 Comedy Kids prefer it if the young people who come to them are already quite confident.
Points: 10 / _______
B
Vocabulary: Find one word in the text “Comedy Kids” which has a similar meaning as:
1
“funny little stories”
(in paragraphs 1-3)
=
_______________________
2
“a grown-up person”
(in paragraphs 1-3)
=
_______________________
3
"clothing" / “clothes”
(in paragraphs 1-3)
=
_______________________
4
“great”
(in paragraph 4)
=
_______________________
5
“possibility”
(in paragraph 5)
=
_______________________
Points: 05 / _______
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FMS BASEL
C
AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Short answers: Give short answers.
Example:
Do you live in Berlin? – No, I don’t.
1
Does Ann still work for IBM? – No, ____________________.
2
Is Carol working this weekend? – Yes, ____________________.
3
Were you born here, John? – No, ____________________.
4
Are you both going home now? – Yes, ____________________.
5
Did the taxi come on time? – Yes, ____________________.
6
Do your children like school? – No, ____________________.
Points: 06 / _______
D
Questions: Write questions for these answers.
Example:
A: Where do you live?
B: We live in Basel.
1
A:
When _____________________________ work?
B:
I usually start work at 8.30.
2
A:
Why _____________________________ French?
B:
Joe? He’s learning it for fun.
3
A:
How _____________________________ to work?
B:
Paul? He goes to work by train.
4
A:
How much _____________________________ ?
B:
My coat? It cost £350.
5
A:
How many children _____________________________ ? B:
They have two children.
6
A:
Who _____________________________ for?
B:
I’m waiting for Thomas.
7
A:
How often _____________________________ tennis?
B:
We play tennis once a week.
8
A:
What time _____________________________ ?
B:
We’re meeting at 10 o’clock.
Points: 08 / _______
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FMS BASEL
E
AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Irregular verbs: Write the past simple and the past participle form of these verbs.
Infinitive
Past simple
to come
came
Past Participle
participle
come
Infinitive
Past simple
Past participle
to find
to speak
to say
to tell
to meet
to see
to buy
to take
to do
to eat
to break
to think
to go
to give
to drive
Points: 15 /_______
F
Present simple or present continuous? Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
Example:
1
2
Look, your friend is waiting (wait) at the bus stop! – Yes, I know (know).
A:
Would you like to come to the cinema this evening?
B:
I’m sorry, I can’t. My sister _____________________________ (stay) with us at the moment.
A:
How long _____________________________ (she/stay)?
A:
What _____________________________ (this word mean)? I _____________________________
(not/understand) this sentence.
3
A:
We _____________________________ (usually/spend) a month in France, but this year we
_____________________________ (stay) here.
3
B:
Yes, this year we _____________________________ (not go) on holiday, either.
A:
Where ____________________________________ (your brother/work)?
B:
He _____________________________ (work) for a big computer company.
Points: 09 / _______
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FMS BASEL
G
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Some and Any. Complete these dialogues with some /any, something / anything, someone /
anyone or somewhere / anywhere.
Example:
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AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
Can I have some milk in my coffee, please?
A: Could you do __________________ for me, please?
B: Sure, but I don’t have __________________ time this evening.
2
A: I’ve rung the office several times but I can’t get hold of __________________ .
B: There must be __________________ there.
3
A: What time shall we meet tomorrow − __________________ time in the morning?
B: No, it will have to be in the afternoon because __________________ is coming to repair the heating in
the morning.
4
A: I haven’t done __________________ all day. It’s been wonderful!
B: And I’ve been really busy. I haven’t had __________________ time to relax.
Points: 08 / ______
H
Comparisons: Make comparisons and add as or than if necessary.
Example:
1
This film is more interesting (interesting) than the film we saw last week.
A glass of water in this restaurant costs the same _______________________ a glass of wine. Normally
wine is ___________________________ (expensive) ____________________ water.
2
It’s much _______________________________ (difficult) to get a cheap flight to New York
____________________ I have expected.
3
The blue pullover is the ___________________________ (cheap) of them all, but is it really the
___________________________ (good)?
4
I’ve just had some bad news. My grandmother’s illness is ____________________________ (serious)
__________________ the doctors first thought.
5
What’s the ____________________________ (bad) thing that has ever happened to you?
Points: 10 / _______
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FMS BASEL
I
AUFNAHMEPRÜFUNG ENGLISCH 2016
DAUER: 50 MINUTEN
Present or Past? Fill in the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
Examples:
1 A:
2
A: What did you do (you/do) last Sunday?
B: I visited (visit) some friends in Zurich. I visit (visit) them once a month.
_____________________ (be) the party good yesterday?
B:
Yes, we _____________________ (dance) and _____________________ (have) a good time.
A:
Has the match between FCB and YB finished yet?
B:
No, I think they __________________________ (still/play). I hope FCB will win, they
_________________________ (not/win) last time.
3
A:
Look out of the window! Someone _____________________ (come) up the road and he
_____________________ (carry) a letter
4
A:
in his hands.
I _____________________ (not hear) your phone call last night. _____________________ (try) to
call me more than once?
Points: 09 / _______
K
Complete the questions with the missing question words.
1
_____________________ was Queen's first concert? − In London.
2
_____________________ was in the band? − Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Brian
May.
3
_____________________ top ten hits did they have in their career? − Twenty-four.
4
_____________________ was their greatest hit? − It was Bohemian Rhapsody.
5
_____________________ did they stay together? − Twenty years, from 1971 to 1991.
Points: 05 / _______
Total number of points: (85) __________
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