THE OXFORD SCHOOL TERM TEST WEEK TERM I th- Grade- Commerce (12C)

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1 THE OXFORD SCHOOL TERM TEST WEEK TERM I th- Grade- Commerce (12C) Term Tests for 12 th grade will take place from MONDAY 25 TH MAY through THURSDAY 28 TH MAY. The schedule for 12 th grade Term Tests is the following. Les informamos que los exámenes trimestrales de 12 0 se llevarán a cabo del LUNES 25 AL JUEVES 28 DE MAYO. El horario para los exámenes de 12 o es el siguiente TIME 7:15 8:15 MONDAY 25 HOMEROOM/ TUESDAY 26 HOMEROOM/ WEDNESDAY 27 HOMEROOM/ THURSDAY 28 HOMEROOM/ 8:15 10:15 MATHS SPANISH/SSL ENGLISH LANGUAGE 10:15 10:30 10:30 10:45 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS 10:45 12:45 ENGLISH LITERATURE BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING During this period, classes will begin as usual at 7:30 a.m. and will end at 12:45 p.m. Students must go home once this schedule is completed. Students are not permitted to remain in areas around the school after they have completed their exams. Durante este periodo, todos los exámenes iniciarán a las 7:30a.m. y terminarán a las 12:45 p.m. Los estudiantes se retirarán a sus hogares después de haber terminado los exámenes y está prohibido que permanezcan en los predios de la escuela una vez terminados el horario asignado. 1

2 I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 12 th GRADE English All Groups 1, 2, 3 Since the Oxford School implements Cambridge Examinations our 1st term exam will be based upon AS Level of Passage for Comment format. It is vital for 12th grade English Language students to gain experience in this formal assessment. For this year's 1st term exam 12th grade students should review and study all of Unit 1 from our new textbook, Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language (2014), as well as reflecting upon previous class notes, discussions and past examinations guidelines. Section 1 of your test will be about commenting: Part A: Comment on the ways in which language and style are used.. [15] Below are points that will assist you in preparation: Read the question carefully, comment only on the aspects required in the question. Remember to identify distinguishing features of the texts, relate them to the function and context of the writing, and organize information in their answers Always comment on aspects such as vocabulary, figurative language (e.g. use of metaphor and simile), word ordering and sentence structure, formality/informality of tone, and the communication of attitudes, bias or prejudice, structure Write for a specific purpose and/or audience using appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style. Part B. Write a section (between words) of this article. Base your answer closely on the features of the writing in the original extract. [10] Section 2 of your exam is Imaginative Writing(narrative/descriptive) You should write between words. Choose 1 of the following.[25] Questions require a narrative or descriptive piece of continuous writing of words (or two shorter linked pieces of words). Candidates are required to show that they can write imaginatively, using language to create deliberate effects, e.g. in conveying a mood or describing a character. Candidates are advised to spend approximately 15 minutes reading the whole paper before they begin writing. Dictionaries may not be used. 2

3 II. ENGLISH LITERATURE Paper 3: Prose : Stories of ourselves ENGLISH LITERATURE 12C Nathaniel Hawthorne : The Hollow of the Three Hills Saki (Hector Hugh Munro) : Sredni Vashtar Factors to consider: setting, character analysis, motifs, symbolism, narrative techniques, and main themes prevalent in each story. Paper 4 Drama Who s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (NOVEL) - ALL THREE ACTS ACT I- FUN AND GAMES ACT II- WALPURGISNACHT ACT III- THE EXORCISM Factors to consider when revising the play: Language, style and form of the play Synopsis of the plot The reception of the play (Content and Historical Background) Character Analysis Religion Themes to understand from the play Reality vs. Illusion Games and War The Christian allegory Love and Hate Marriage/Relationships Hierarchy/Power (Marriage, Gender, Profession) American Dream History vs Science Novel: Students should have read the entire novel and be familiar with the major themes and characters. You will be expected to show detailed knowledge of the content of the text and communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to what is read. Refer to all assignments for essays or for discussion in class 3

4 III. ACCOUNTING 12C Chapter 21 Partnership accounts, pages Chapter 22 Partnership changes, pages Chapter 23 Introduction to the accounts of limited companies, pages (exercise 3) Review: Activities, case studies, review questions, accounts classification IV. BUSINESS STUDIES 12C Chapter 21 Operations planning, pages Chapter 22 Inventory management, pages Chapter 23 Capacity utilisation, pages Chapter 24 Lean production and quality management, pages Review: Activities, case studies, review questions V. ECONOMICS UNIT 4 International Trade Core pages The Principles of International Trade (Absolute and Comparative Advantage) Types of protection and their effects. An assessment of the arguments in favour of protectionism. From theory to reality: trade and globalization. Economic integration. The terms of trade and the trading possibility curve. The balance of payments UNIT 5 Theory and measurement in the macroeconomy. Pages The labour force Labour Productivity The shape and determinants of aggregate demand Remember to bring your ruler to draw your graphs, it will not be allowed to borrow any material during the exam. 4

5 VI. ESPAÑOL Temario de 12 º AS LEVEL Profesora: Edilma Maure Literatura (papel 4): Redacción de ensayos literarios y comprensión lectora 1. FICCIONES (Completo), Jorge Luis Borges 2. PEDRO PÁRAMO (Novela completa), Juan Rulfo 3. BODAS DE SANGRE, Federico García Lorca rra Civil 5

6 TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN. LIBRO DE ESPAÑOL 12: DESTREZAS Y HABILIDADES. SANTILLANA 1. rísticas de los textos 2. El análisis literario tradicional pág Signos de puntuación. Pág Niveles de análisis de un texto literario. Pág Estructura del ensayo literario: el tema debe estar en sus apuntes del cuaderno. Temario de 12 º A LEVEL Profesora: Maritza Valencia Literatura (papel 4): Redacción de ensayos literarios y comprensión lectora 1. FICCIONES (Completo), Jorge Luis Borges écnicas narrativas 2. PEDRO PÁRAMO (Novela completa), Juan Rulfo 6

7 3. BODAS DE SANGRE, Federico García Lorca 4. EL CORONEL NO TIENE QUIEN LE ESCRIBA, García Márquez TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN. LIBRO DE ESPAÑOL 12: DESTREZAS Y HABILIDADES. SANTILLANA 1. Ortografía general: ortografía y puntuación 2. Distinción entre textos literarios y no literarios. Características de los textos 3. El análisis literario tradicional pág El análisis poético 5. Signos de puntuación. Pág Niveles de análisis de un texto literario. Pág Estructura del ensayo literario: el tema debe estar en sus apuntes del cuaderno. Temario de 12 SFL Profesoras: Zulema Díaz y Stella G. LITERATURA: 1. CIEN AÑOS DE SOLEDAD, García Márquez 7

8 2. AZUL, RUBEN DARÍO Unidad 7: Modernismo. Págs (ANTOLOGÍA LITERARIA. Literatura universal, Santillana) TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN redactor textos (p.12) morfosintáctico o Análisis semántico. o El análisis literario actual. VIII. MATH: PURE MATH CHAPTER 1 POLYNOMIALS CHAPTER 2 THE MODULUS FUNCTION STATISTICS CHAPTER 1 REPRESENTATION OF DATA CHAPTER 2 MEASURES OF LOCATION MECHANICS CHAPTER 1 VELOCITY AND ACCELERATION CHAPTER 2 FORCE AND MOTION (SECTIONS 2-1 TO 2-3) 8