THE OXFORD SCHOOL TERM TEST WEEK TERM II -2015 12 th- Grade- Commerce(12C) Term Tests for 12 th grade will take place from MONDAY 7 TH SEPTEMBER to THURSDAY 10 TH SEPTEMBER. The schedule for these Tests is as follows: Les informamos que los exámenes trimestrales de 12 0 se llevarán a cabo del LUNES 7 AL JUEVES 10 DE SEPTIEMBRE. El horario para los exámenes de 12 o es el siguiente TIME 7:15 8:15 MONDAY 7 HOMEROOM/ TUESDAY 8 HOMEROOM/ WEDNESDAY 9 HOMEROOM/ THURSDAY 10 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 test period, classes will begin as usual at 7:30 a.m. and will end at 12:45 p.m. Students MUST GO HOME immediately after each day s exams have ended. Students are not permitted to remain on any school premises once 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
I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: In preparation for the 2nd term examination students should study all class notes, journals and discussions. They should also review the 2014 Coursebook, Workbook and Grammar material we have studied so far. This year's exam will have the following format: Paper 2 - Composition - Argumentative or Discursive Writing. You should write between 600 and 900 words 25 marks are available Paper 1 - Passages. Part A: Comment on the ways in which language and style are used.. [15 marks are available ] 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 120 150 words) of this article. Base your answer closely on the style and features of the writing in the original extract. [10 marks are available ] 2
II. ENGLISH LITERATURE- 12C LIT 1. UNSEEN POEM for Analysis 2. Novel: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Volume I Volume II Volume III 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 Themes : Sense prevailing over sensibility Money/Inheritance Love/Marriage/Romantic relationships Prudence /patience Expectations and Reality Wealth/class /greed Women in Society (lives of genteel women) Nineteenth century class divisions Also study : Character Analysis Setting, mood, tone, point of view Symbols/Motifs : Locks of hair, secrets, letters Style of writing (use of satire, irony, imagery, foreshadowing, free indirect speech) Literary and historical context of the novel Biography of the author 3
III. ECONOMICS Chapter 5: Theory and measurement in the macroeconomy. Supplement. pages 179-272 - National Income Statistics - Ways of measuring GDP - Money and real GDP - The Nature of Economic growth - Comparison of living standards between countries. - The Money Supply - The Circular Flow of Income. - Keynesians and monetarists - Aggregate expenditure, aggregate demand, aggregate supply and income determination Remember to bring your ruler to draw your graphs, you will not be allowed to borrow any material during the exam. IV. ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING 12C Chapter 23 Introduction to the accounts of limited companies, pages 154 (23.11) 163 Chapter 24 Cash Flow Statements, pages 164 180 Chapter 25 Limited Companies: more about shares, capital, etc, pages 181-191 Review: Activities, case studies, review questions, accounts classification V. BUSINESS STUDIES 12C Chapter 25 Project Management, pages 462 474 Chapter 26 Business Finance, pages 475 492 Chapter 27 Forecasting Cash Flows, pages 493 506 Chapter 28 Costs, pages 507 527 Chapter 29 Accounting Fundamentals, pages 528-552 Review: Activities, case studies, review questions 4
VI. ESPAÑOL Profesora: Zulema Díaz Grado: 12 SFL Narrativa: El ahogado, Tristán Solarte TEMARIO TRIMESTRAL DE ESPAÑOL SEGUNDO TRIMESTRE DE 2015 Biografía Contexto histórico literario Estilo Teatro: Edipo Rey, Sófocles Biografía Tragedia griega Características Estructura ANTOLOGÍA LITERARIA: Literatura clásica Literaturas de China, India y Japón Literatura hebrea y árabe Período medieval TEMAS DE APLICACIÓN Redacción comercial (cartas, memorando, circular, solicitud de trabajo, etc.) Coherencia y Cohesión 5
Los signos de puntuación Comprensión lectora (análisis) La acentuación Temario de 12 º AS & A LEVEL Profesoras: Maritza Valencia y Edilma Maure Literatura (papel 4): Redacción de ensayos literarios y comprensión lectora PRIMERA SECCIÓN 1. FICCIONES (Completo), Borges Biografía del autor Contexto histórico, literario y social Estructura literaria Estilo Lenguaje Técnicas narrativas Simbologías 2. PEDRO PÁRAMO (Novela completa), Rulfo Biografía del autor Contexto histórico, literario y social Realismo mágico Estructura literaria Estilo Lenguaje Técnicas narrativas 6
SEGUNDA SECCIÓN 3. EL CORONEL NO TIENE QUIEN LE ESCRIBA, García Márquez Biografía Contexto histórico literario Realismo mágico. Estilo y recursos narrativos Temática 4. La casa de los espíritus (novela completa, incluye el epílogo), Allende Biografía de la autora Literatura hispanoamericana Boom de la literatura del siglo XX Siglo XX Realismo mágico Contexto histórico, literario y social Estructura interna y externa Estilo Lenguaje Técnicas narrativas Simbologías 5. BODAS DE SANGRE, García Lorca Biografía La Guerra Civil Generación del 27 Características del género dramático lorquiano Temática y estilo El lenguaje: simbología, recursos poéticos y dramáticos La mujer desde la perspectiva lorquiana Simbologías 7
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.26 4. El análisis poético 5. Signos de puntuación. Pág. 36 6. Niveles de análisis de un texto literario. Pág. 66 7. Los conectores 8. Estructura del ensayo literario (el cuaderno) VII. MATHS 12 th Grade PURE MATHS 2 Chapter 3 Exponential and logarithmic functions Chapter 4 Differentiating exponentials and logarithms Chapter 5 Trigonometry STATISTICS Chapter 3 Measures of spread Chapter 4 Probability Chapter 5 Permutations and combinations. MECHANICS Chapter 3 Vertical motion Chapter 4 Resolving forces Chapter 5 Friction 8