Japanese 12
Resource Exam A
Exam Booklet
Contents: 18 pages
36 multiple-choice questions (maximum of 36 marks)
2 written-response questions (maximum of 24 marks)
Examination: 2 hours
Additional Time Permitted: 60 minutes
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PART C: READING COMPREHENSION
SECTION 6: PROSE
Value: 5 marks
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 1 to 5, select the best answer.
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1. What activity does the author enjoy doing in winter?
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B.
C.
D.
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karate
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snowboarding
2. The author likes the summer holiday because
A.
B.
C.
D.
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he likes the hot weather.
he can travel with his family.
he does not have to get up early.
it is the longest break from school.
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3. According to the author, what happens in early spring?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It hardly ever rains.
People jog in the park.
Baseball training begins.
The crocuses begin to bloom.
4. What does the author do in spring?
A.
B.
C.
D.
He goes hiking with his family.
He skis or snowboards after school.
He takes his younger sister to the park.
He takes snowboarding lessons twice a week.
5. Which statement most accurately reflects the author’s opinions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Winter is his favourite season.
Snowboarding is most enjoyable in spring.
Snowboarding is more enjoyable in winter.
He likes to go for a walk in the park with his family.
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SECTION 6: PROSE (continued)
Value: 4 marks
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 6 to 9, select the best answer.
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6. According to the passage, many people come to Canada from
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B.
C.
D.
Asia, Europe, and South Africa.
Northern Europe, Australia, and China.
Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America.
Eastern Europe, India, and the United States.
7. When did Hyun’s family come to Canada?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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after Hyun was born
before Hyun was born
when the author was three years old
when the author was twelve years old
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8. What languages does the author’s best friend speak?
A.
B.
C.
D.
French and English
Korean and English
Korean and Portugese
Portugese and English
9. Where is the author from?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brazil
Korea
England
Portugal
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SECTION 6: PROSE (continued)
Value: 7 marks
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 10 to 16, select the best answer.
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10. Why was the narrator in Kyoto?
A.
B.
C.
D.
She went to visit her relatives.
She went to visit an old friend.
She was coaching a tennis team.
She was working at the university.
11. How did the author and Noriko become acquainted?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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They worked together in Tokyo.
They were in the same film class.
They met through a university club.
They attended the same high school.
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12. According to the passage, where is Yamaguchi prefecture located?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is in Shikoku.
It is close to Kyoto.
It is close to Kyushu.
It is in southern Hokkaido.
13. Where did the author and Noriko stay while on vacation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
in a quiet seaside town
at a hotel near the beach
in a town called Yamaguchi
at Noriko’s grandmother’s house
14. What is Hagi famous for?
A.
B.
C.
D.
fish
temples
scuba diving
souvenir shops
15. Why is it difficult for the author to see Noriko this year?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Noriko moved far away.
The author no longer lives in Kyoto.
Noriko started a new job in Sapporo.
The author returned to her hometown.
16. The author often thinks of her time spent in Hagi when she is
A.
B.
C.
D.
playing tennis.
drinking coffee.
swimming at the beach.
attending her pottery class.
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SECTION 7: AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
Value: 7 marks
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following document carefully. For questions 17 to 23, select the best
answer. Your answers must be based on the document.
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17. Who is seeking a roommate to live in a West End apartment?
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B.
C.
D.
Emi
Hisae
Hiroshi
Richard
18. Why is Hiroshi in need of a roommate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
He is feeling lonely and homesick.
He can no longer afford to live alone.
His roommate is moving back to England.
He needs someone to help look after his dog.
19. What are some of the details of the North Vancouver apartment?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It has three large bedrooms.
It includes phone and cable.
It is a short walk to the ocean.
It has a view of the mountains.
20. Who is looking for a non-smoking roommate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Emi
Hisae
Hiroshi
Richard
21. What information does Richard share in his ad?
A.
B.
C.
D.
He taught English in Sendai.
He is able to speak some Japanese.
He is a restaurant owner in Whistler.
He already lives with one other roommate.
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22. Whose roommate would be able to play video games?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Emi
Hisae
Hiroshi
Richard
23. Which location offers a fitness room?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Burnaby
Whistler
Vancouver
North Vancouver
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SECTION 7: AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS (continued)
Value: 7 marks
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following newspaper excerpt carefully. For questions 24 to 30, select the
best answer. Your answers must be based on the newspaper excerpt.
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24. What is the name of this newspaper?
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B.
C.
D.
High School Bulletin
Osaka Penpal Newsletter
Osaka High School News
High School Club Review
25. What is the principal’s message?
A.
B.
C.
D.
to encourage students to do well
to congratulate the grads of 2009
to wish students a restful spring break
to remind students to study for final exams
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A.
B.
C.
D.
spring
school
autumn
friendship
27. What new club is being offered?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cooking
volleyball
basketball
calligraphy
28. Which of the details best describe the cooking club?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The club charges members a weekly fee.
The club meets on the 3rd floor once a month.
The club features Mr. Yamada as an instructor.
The club meets in the home economics room every week.
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29. What type of cooking does the club focus on?
A.
B.
C.
D.
desserts
meat dishes
vegetarian dishes
full course dinners
30. What club is offered after school every Wednesday?
A.
B.
C.
D.
judo
poetry
manga
tea ceremony
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SECTION 7: AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS (continued)
Value: 6 marks
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following web page carefully. For questions 31 to 36, select the best
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31. What is the reward for earning 20 000 points?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a free iPod
a leather jacket
a discount on laptops
a discount on Converse shoes
32. What is the most expensive pair of shoes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Europe
Leather
America
Converse Brooklyn
33. Which pair of shoes is recommended for skateboarders?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brooklyn
European
American
Jack Purcell
34. What type of winter clothing is advertised?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a fleece vest
a down jacket
a wool sweater
a reversible winter coat
35. If you buy two pairs of socks, how much will you save?
A. 500 yen
B. 1000 yen
C. 1050 yen
D. 2000 yen
36. What shoe colour is not available?
A.
B.
C.
D.
red
green
brown
yellow
This is the end of the multiple-choice section.
Answer the remaining questions directly in the Response Booklet.
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PART D: WRITTEN EXPRESSION
SECTION 8: NOTE
Value: 12 marks
Suggested Time: 20 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: In complete Japanese sentences, using approximately 45 words (excluding particles),
answer question 1 in the Response Booklet. Write a note on the topic given below in
letter form. Avoid repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and for
grammatical correctness.
1. Your Japanese friend is going to help you find a part-time job in Japan and needs some information
from you. Using full sentences, write a note describing your skills, interests, and/or relevant
experience.
(12 marks)
Do not identify yourself or your school.
SECTION 9: COMPOSITION
Value: 12 marks
Suggested Time: 20 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question 2 in the Response Booklet. In complete Japanese sentences using
approximately 60 words (excluding particles) write a composition. Avoid excessive
dialogue, repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and for grammatical
correctness.
2. (My best friend’s birthday was last week.)
(12 marks)
Do not identify yourself or your school.
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