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INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA REALIZACIN DE ESTE EJERCICIO:

o Duracin: 50 minutos
o Este ejercicio consta de dos tareas. Deber realizarlas ambas.
o En la tarea 1 deber elegir la alternativa (a, b, o c) que mejor se ajuste al contenido
del texto para completar las cuestiones (1-10). Escriba sus respuestas en la tabla de
la pgina 3. El nmero 0 es un ejemplo.
o En la tarea 2 deber usar las palabras de la tabla bajo el texto para completar los
huecos numerados (11-20). Hay tres palabras que no necesitar. Debe utilizar cada
palabra slo UNA VEZ. Escriba sus respuestas en la tabla de la pgina 5. El nmero 0
es un ejemplo.

o No escriba en los cuadros destinados a la calificacin de las tareas.
o Slo se admiten respuestas escritas con bolgrafo azul o negro.

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TAREA 1 -10 puntos -: For questions 1-10, choose the option (a, b or c) that fits best according to
the text. Write your answers in the box provided on page 3. Number 0 is the example.
Amusement parks

Amusement parks and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions, rides, and other events in a
location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people. An amusement park is more elaborate than a simple city
park or playground, usually providing attractions meant to cater specifically to certain age groups, as well as some
that are aimed towards all ages. Theme parks, a specific type of amusement park, are usually much more intricately
themed to a certain subject or group of subjects than normal amusement parks.

Amusement parks evolved from European fairs and pleasure gardens, which were created for people's recreation.
The oldest amusement park in the world is Bakken, north of Copenhagen, Denmark, which opened in 1583. In the
United States, world's fairs and expositions were another influence on development of the amusement park
industry. Amusement parks have a fixed location, as opposed to traveling funfairs and carnivals.

In common language, the terms "theme park" and "amusement park" are often synonymous. However, a "theme
park" can be regarded as a distinct style of amusement park. A theme park has landscaping, buildings, and
attractions that are based on one or more specific themes or stories. Despite many older parks adding themed rides
and areas, qualifying the park as a theme park, the first park built with the original intension of promoting a specific
theme, Santa Claus Land located in Santa Claus, Indiana, did not open until 1946. Disneyland, located in Anaheim,
California, built around the concept of encapsulating multiple theme parks into a single amusement park is often
mistakenly cited as the first themed amusement park, but is instead the park that made the idea popular.

Periodic fairs, such as the Bartholomew Fair which began in England in 1133, are a parent for the modern
amusement park. Beginning in the Elizabethan period the fair had evolved into a center of amusement with
entertainment, food, games, and carnival-like freak-show attractions. The seasonal celebration was a natural place
for development of amusement attractions. Oktoberfest is not only a beer festival but also provided amusement
park features beginning in 1810, when the first event was held in Munich, Germany. In the United States, the county
and state fairs also played a part in the history of amusement parks. These were annual events that were usually
held for a short time, a week or two, to celebrate a good harvest. These fairs featured livestock exhibits, baking and
cooking competitions.

Another type of fair is the exposition or worlds fair. World's fairs began in 1851 with the construction of the
landmark Crystal Palace in London, England. The purpose of the exposition was to celebrate the industrial
achievement of the nations of the world (of which Britain just so happened to be the leader). American cities and
business saw the worlds fair as a way of demonstrating economic and industrial success. People particularly point to
the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, Illinois as an early precursor to the modern amusement park.
This fair was an enclosed site that merged entertainment, engineering and education to entertain the masses. It set
out to bedazzle the visitors, and successfully did so with a blaze of lights from the White City. To make sure that
the fair was a financial success, the planners included a dedicated amusement concessions area called the Midway
Plaisance. Rides from this fair captured imagination of the visitors and of amusement parks around the world, such
as the first steel Ferris wheel, which was found in many other amusement areas, such as the Prater by 1896. Also,
the experience of the enclosed ideal city with wonder, rides, culture and progress (electricity), was based on the
creation of an illusory place. Certainly the precursor of the amusement park experience to come.

Source: Amusement Parks (2013). Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_park




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The questions Your answers
0. Amusement parks are
a. exactly the same as theme parks.
b. less topically-based than theme parks.
c. more topically based than theme parks.
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1. Amusement parks provide attractions
a. for everyone.
b. only for children.
c. only for teenagers.
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2. The origin of amusement parks is
a. recreational gardens.
b. theme parks.
c. worlds fairs and expositions.
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3. Amusement parks are situated
a. in different places, depending on the season.
b. in one place, regardless of the season.
c. where there were funfairs and carnivals.
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4. Theme park attractions are built
a. around one specific topic.
b. combining related topics.
c. including different topics.
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5. Disneyland
a. includes various theme parks.
b. is the first theme park.
c. opened in 1946.
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6. Fairs
a. are held in amusement parks.
b. began in 1810.
c. depend on the season.
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7. The aim of the first exposition was
a. to demonstrate that England was an industrial leader.
b. to show how developed the different countries were.
c. to surprise the visitors from America.
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8. In the Chicago Exposition they
a. combined science and amusement.
b. concentrated on the industry.
c. made a lot of money.
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9. Visitors to the Chicago Exposition were
a. amazed at industrial progress.
b. captured by illumination.
c. forced to spend a lot of money.
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10. Amusement parks today
a. are designed like the Midway Plaisance.
b. continue to excite the visitors imagination.
c. have come to their best.
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TAREA 2 -10 puntos -: Use the words from the grid below to complete the numbered
blanks in the text (11-20). There are three words you will not need. You must use each word only
ONCE. Write your answers in the grid provided on page 5. Number 0 is the example.

Writing

How to write a sentence for radio: Keep it short and fast!
Every second counts. Write short sentences with one basic idea in each. We are trying to cram
information into peoples' ears, one short line at a time. Long, complicated sentences full of big words
don't make you sound smart. Say what you mean, throw away all unnecessary words, and try to maintain
a conversational style.

* Put the subject at the __0__ of each sentence, using the formula:
(subject) + (verb) + (object) + (...all other stuff)

* Long, newspaper-style sentences should be broken up __11__ smaller sentences.

* Sentences should be written in the positive, as opposed to the negative sense, as often as possible.
__12__ using "not", "no", "don't", "doesn't", "won't", etc.

* Write in the present tense, __13__ possible:

Writing Suggestions

* Write around your sound. The actualities are the most important part of your story, __14__ after you've
chosen them, transcribe them word-for-word onto the page. The rest of your writing task amounts simply
bridging the gaps between your bites.

* Start and end your story with a person, a personal story, an illustrative anecdote... __15__ that the
listener can understand and relate to immediately.

* __16__ your listeners of the subject of your story as you go along, and again near the end.

* If you are having a hard time coming up with a definitive general statement for the conclusion of your
story, conclude by telling the listener __17__ they can expect to happen next.

* When you are done with your script, __18__ sure you have answered the "Five W's": Who, What, Where,
Why, When. It's easy to forget one of __19__, and leave the listener wondering, "Who are they talking
about?", "What country is this story taking place in?"
Note: For FSRN, the most important of the Five W's is "Why?".

* If you want to talk about how people feel, put the feelings into the source's words. It's more accurate to
report what the person claimed or said, __20__ the reporter can never confirm what a person thinks.


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