Αγγλικά Ομογενών 2021: Θέματα & Λύσεις

ΑΡΧΗ 1 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 1 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ ΥΠΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ ΠΑΙΔΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΡΗΣΚΕΥΜΑΤΩΝ ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΕΞΕΤΑΣΕΩΝ ΕΙΔΙΚΩΝ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΕΞΩΤΕΡΙΚΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΩΝ ΕΠΑΝΑΛΗΠΤΙΚΩΝ ΕΞΕΤΑΣΕΩΝ ΓΕΛ - ΕΠΑΛ ΕΞΕΤΑΣΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΗ ΓΛΩΣΣΑ 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 ΟΔΗΓΙΕΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΟΥΣ ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΕΣ Διάρκεια εξέτασης : Τρεις (3) ώρες Έναρξη χρόνου εξέτασης : Αμέσως μετά τη διανομή των θεμάτων Δυνατότητα αποχώρησης : 17:00 1. Να απαντήσετε σε όλα τα ερωτήματα στο τετράδιό σας ακολουθώντας την αρίθμηση των θεμάτων ως εξής : Α 1. 1. ... 2. ... Α 2. Να γράψετε μόνο τον αριθμό του ερωτήματος και το γράμμα που αντιστοιχεί στη σωστή απάντηση , π . χ . 4. – A 5. ... Β 1. Να γράψετε μόνο τον αριθμό του ερωτήματος και τη ζητούμενη λέξη . 10. ... 11. ... Β 2. Να γράψετε μόνο τον αριθμό του ερωτήματος και τις ζητούμενες λέξεις . 15. ... 16. ... Β 3. Να αντιστοιχίσετε τον αριθμό με το σωστό γράμμα και να γράψετε μόνο την αντιστοιχία , π . χ . 20. – Α 21. ... Γ . Να αναπτύξετε το ζητούμενο θέμα στο τετράδιό σας χωρίς να αντιγράψετε την οδηγία - εκφώνηση . 2. Να χρησιμοποιήσετε μόνο μπλε ή μαύρο στυλό διαρκείας και μόνο ανεξίτηλης μελάνης . Καλή Επιτυχία

ΑΡΧΗ 2 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 2 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ Α . Read the text below and respond to tasks A1 and A2 . In today's society, many of us go through our whole lives without ever working with our hands; we live, we work, we eat, we buy, we repeat. Everything is made and delivered quickly, from fast food to fast fashion and, although this may keep the economy going, it's not necessarily good for our mental health, or for our planet. In recent years there has been a wealth of online craft workshops on everything from collage to flower ‐ arranging. On TV, programmes are encouraging everyone to paint, draw or sculpt their view from a window with whatever materials they have at hand. In the safety of our own homes, we have been able to try knitting for the first time or to have a go at oil pastels ‐ without a teacher but also without the judgment of a teacher. The possibility of experimentation in the solitary environment of our own homes has created higher confidence in our abilities, a prerequisite for learning. Repairing an item of clothing can enhance the experience of wearing it and leaves the repairer with a renewed sense of closeness and ownership, but it's more than that. When we repair something by hand, our motor skills are carefully developed and our head is fully engaged, leaving a sense of calm and balance. A recent study at Harvard Medical School discovered that repetitive hand ‐ based actions, such as stitching, weaving and knitting, create a measurable state of relaxation, slowing down the heart rate and lowering blood pressure. Before mass production and readymade products, we had no choice but to repair and maintain the things we owned. Now, when things break, we often don't know how to repair or even recycle them, but more than that, we don't see the need to repair them ‐ and why should we, when everything is so cheaply made and so easily replaced? The art of repair can be treated as a philosophy, but also as a helpful skill. Mending things ourselves can instil confidence in our own capabilities, which in turn increases our connection to the things we own and the sentimental value we hold for them. After all, certain items are both priceless and irreplaceable, no matter how broken or damaged they are. Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com

ΑΡΧΗ 3 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 3 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ Α . ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΗ ΓΡΑΠΤΟΥ ΛΟΓΟΥ ( 30 points ) A1. Answer questions 1-3, based on information from the text (max. 30 words each). (3 x 4 points = 12 points) 1. What would be a suitable title for the text? 2. What is the purpose of this text? 3. According to the text, how can repairing things on our own help us feel better? Justify your answer. A2. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for items 4-9, based on information from the text. (6 x 3 points = 18 points) 4. Who would be most interested in reading this text? A. Professional restorers. B. TV producers. C. The general public. 5. According to the text when people try out new crafts they A. need teacher guidance. B. feel more self-confident. C. cannot easily follow instructions. 6. Repairing something on their own can make people feel A. more relaxed. B. more energetic. C. quite nostalgic. 7. In the past, people used to A. throw away damaged things. B. fix damaged things. C. have only homemade things. 8. People nowadays prefer to A. repair things on their own. B. replace damaged things. C. recycle damaged things. 9. According to the text, certain items A. can never be repaired. B. are too expensive to buy. C. can never be replaced.

ΑΡΧΗ 4 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 4 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ Β . ΓΛΩΣΣΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΓΝΩΣΗ (30 points) B1. Use the correct form of the following words (A-H), to complete the gaps (10-14) in the following text, as in the example. There are TWO words you do not need. (5 x 2 points = 10 points) A. associate B. satisfy C. compete D. move (example) E. access F. popular G. specify H. please The example is in bold and italics . The Evolution of Graffiti The term “graffiti” often refers to artwork on inner city walls and train lines, a movement (ex.) that first appeared in the late 60s. One of the earliest forms of graffiti was “tagging” or the use of elaborate typography to encode the painter’s name on the sides of buildings or subway cars. Artists got extra points for tagging not easily (10) ___________ locations, often at great heights, and taggers struggled to make their mark better than their (11) ___________. Street art was often viewed negatively by politicians because of its (12) _____________ with the gang culture, but this artwork served as a way for disadvantaged groups to express their disappointment and (13) ____________ with society. From its humble beginnings, graffiti has gained (14) ___________ and has evolved into an internationally recognized art that collectors will continue to fight for at the highest level. B2. Fill in the gaps with two words in the statements of column B, so that they are similar in meaning to the statements (15-19) of column A, as in the example. (5 x 2 points = 10 points) Example: You can use my computer, but you must be really careful with it. You can use my computer as long as you are really careful with it. COLUMN A COLUMN B 15. She wanted to do some research on the different education systems around the world. She wanted to ________ ________ some research on the different education systems around the world. 16. We will examine your complaint and provide a reply as soon as possible. We will ________ ________ your complaint and provide a reply as soon as possible. 17. I am sure Barbara will never tell me the reason behind her decision to move abroad a year ago. I am sure Barbara will never tell me ________ she ________ to move abroad a year ago. 18. Tickets for the festival are available for purchase at the Athens Epidaurus Festival box office. Tickets for the festival are ________ ________ at the Athens Epidaurus Festival box office. 19. Of course you can invite as many people as you like to your birthday party! There is ________ ________ to the number of people you can invite to your birthday party!

ΑΡΧΗ 5 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 5 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ B3. Choose the best option A-F (Column B-headings) for items 20-24 (Column A- paragraphs). There is ONE option you do not need. (5 x 2 points = 10 points) Clear Signs You’re a Perfectionist COLUMN A COLUMN B 20. Perfectionists can have a serious dark side, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. Their high standards and critical nature can make them prone to being narcissistic, antisocial, and having an aggressive sense of humor that other people cannot easily accept, the researchers say. A. You don’t sleep well 21. Perfectionism is one of the primary traits linked to chronically feeling sad and anxious, according to research published in the Review of General Psychology. Even more alarming, the scientists found that having perfectionist tendencies significantly raised a person’s risk of suicide. B. You’re self-conscious about your appearance 22. Not even the most perfect perfectionist can maintain tight control over every aspect of their lives at all times. Eventually they crack under the pressure. One of the more common ways they cope is through eating compulsively and unhealthily, according to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. C. You’re depressed 23. It makes sense that perfectionists would be more stressed out than more easy-going people -we live in an uncontrollably imperfect world, after all. But it turns out that not only are perfectionists more likely to be stressed, they’re also less likely (or less able) to take advantage of proven stress-reduction techniques. D. You binge on junk food 24. Perfectionists often spend more time than others choosing outfits, shopping, getting dressed, putting on makeup and looking in the mirror. But it’s not just your time that suffers-this focus on looks can make perfectionists more vulnerable to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia in an attempt to control every aspect of their bodies. E. People may avoid you F. Meditation doesn’t work for you

ΑΡΧΗ 6 ΗΣ ΣΕΛΙΔΑΣ ΤΕΛΟΣ 6 ΗΣ ΑΠΟ 6 ΣΕΛΙΔΕΣ Γ . ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗ ΓΡΑΠΤΟΥ ΛΟΓΟΥ (40 points) TASK : Extreme sports are becoming more and more popular with people of all ages these days. A European magazine is asking its readers to express their views on the following topic “ALTERNATIVE SPORTS: GOING EXTREME”. Write an article (180-200 words) to submit to the magazine in which you: a) explain why people enjoy doing extreme sports and b) present three problems people might face when participating in extreme sports. Do not mention your name anywhere in the text. ΤΕΛΟΣ ΜΗΝΥΜΑΤΟΣ