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2018 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Italian Continuers
General • Reading time – 10 minutes
Instructions • Working time – 2 hours and 50 minutes
• Write using black pen
• Monolingual and/or bilingual print dictionaries may be used
• Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of
this page and page 5

Total marks: Section I – 25 marks (pages 2–6)

80 • Attempt Questions 1–8
• This section should take approximately 30 minutes

Section II – 40 marks (pages 7–9)

This section has two parts, Part A and Part B
• Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section
Part A – 25 marks
• Attempt Questions 9–10
Part B – 15 marks
• Attempt Question 11

Section III – 15 marks (page 10)

• Attempt Questions 12–13
• Allow about 1 hour for this section

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Section I — Listening and Responding

25 marks
Attempt Questions 1–8
This section should take approximately 30 minutes

You will hear EIGHT texts. Each text will be read twice. There will be a pause after the first
reading in which you may make notes. However, you may make notes at any time. You will be
given adequate time after the second reading to complete your answer. Answer the questions
in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of
response. In the case of multiple-choice questions, tick the box that corresponds to the correct
response. You may proceed to Section II as soon as you have finished Question 8.

Question 1 (2 marks) Candidate’s

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What is being planned? 2 (These notes
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Question 2 (3 marks)

Complete the application form on behalf of Cesare. 3

Domanda per alloggio studenti universitari

Nome: Tina Modotti

Età: 18

Tipo di alloggio preferito: camera con bagno

(tick only one)
camera senza bagno

Interesse principale: ..........................................

Personalità: socievole
(tick only one)
timida e introversa
difficile da accontentare
aperta a nuove esperienze

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Question 3 (3 marks) Candidate’s
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Question 4 (3 marks)

Explain how Giorgia is likely to feel when listening to Riccardo’s 3

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Question 5 (1 mark)

What is the purpose of the speech? 1

A. To raise student awareness

B. To thank students for their participation
C. To ask students for financial contributions
D. To encourage students’ active participation

Section I continues on page 5

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Section I — Listening and Responding
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Question 6 (4 marks) Candidate’s

Notes
How likely is it that Sabrina will change her mind as a result of the 4 (These notes
conversation? Support your answer with reference to the text. will NOT be
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Question 7 (4 marks)

To what extent are the attitudes of the mother and son different? 4
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Question 8 (5 marks) Candidate’s
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Explain why the interviewer introduces Corinna as a very special 5 (These notes
guest. Support your answer with reference to the text. will NOT be
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You may now proceed to Section II

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Italian Continuers

Section II — Reading and Responding

40 marks
Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section

Part A – 25 marks
Attempt Questions 9–10

Read both texts and then answer the corresponding questions in ENGLISH in the Section II
Part A Answer Booklet.

Question 9 (9 marks)

Seconda casa nel borgo antico. Gli stranieri scoprono l’altra Italia.

L’Italia fa ancora innamorare di sé gli stranieri. Fra quelli che vengono in vacanza,
sempre di più decidono di continuare la loro storia d’amore con il nostro paese,
comprando una casa e un nuovo stile di vita. Questa non è certo una novità. Quello
che sta cambiando però è che molti stranieri hanno il coraggio di scoprire posti
nuovi, acquistando una proprietà in regioni meno conosciute, lontano dalle località
turistiche più famose.

Ma cosa li spinge a scegliere una casa in Calabria piuttosto che in Toscana?

Sicuramente il ritmo più lento di un paesino senza troppi stranieri, la possibilità
di conoscere la gente del luogo e di vivere come loro. Tanti stranieri scelgono
paesini di campagna, dove trovano vecchie case molto più economiche di quelle in
Toscana, che spesso ristrutturano da soli, a poco prezzo.

Guardiamo la storia di Robert Mann, un australiano di Brisbane, che dopo aver

visitato l’Italia moltissime volte, ha deciso di comprarsi una casetta a Badolato
in Calabria. ‘Mi ero sempre sentito un turista in Italia, nonostante fossi venuto
molte volte. Ma da quando ho comprato un casolare in questo bellissimo borgo
di campagna, mi sento di far parte di questa comunità che mi ha accolto a braccia
aperte. Ho perso così tanto la testa per questo pezzo d’Italia, che ho deciso di vivere
qui e aprire un agriturismo.’

Veramente una bella storia d’amore.

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Question 10 (16 marks)

IL BLOG DI STEFANO

Perché l’Italia ha bisogno di una nuova legge sulla cittadinanza?

Oggi riflettiamo su una nuova legge che, se approvata, darebbe automaticamente
la cittadinanza italiana a bambini nati in Italia da genitori stranieri che vivono nel
nostro paese. La legge che esiste al momento garantisce la cittadinanza italiana a
bambini nati in Italia, solo se uno dei loro genitori è cittadino italiano. Ma in realtà
soltanto pochi si trovano in questa situazione. Ecco perché abbiamo bisogno di
questa nuova legge per proteggere i diritti di tutti i ‘nuovi’ italiani.
Ma chi sono questi ‘nuovi’ italiani? Sono i bambini, i ragazzi e i giovani adulti nati
e cresciuti in Italia, che hanno studiato nelle scuole e università italiane, che hanno
imparato la nostra lingua, che hanno sempre pensato in italiano e che ora fanno parte
della nostra società. Sono circa ottocentomila i giovani che quest’anno non potranno
ottenere la cittadinanza prima dei diciotto anni, perché i loro genitori non sono
cittadini italiani. Ma c’è giustizia in tutto questo? Io credo di no! Consideriamoli
come una risorsa per il nostro paese, non come un problema!

Postate il vostro commento

Ne conosco uno, si chiama Mohammed. È nato e vissuto in Italia, si

Giorgia è laureato, ha combattuto per poi trovare un lavoro mediocre, perché
non tutte le professioni sono accessibili a chi non ha la cittadinanza. Ha
pagato sempre le tasse e speso soldi per rinnovare continuamente il suo
permesso di soggiorno. Ha vissuto centinaia di situazioni in cui è stato
trattato come uno straniero, uno che non ha il diritto di partecipare alla
vita della sua comunità. È a questo ragazzo che si dovrebbe pensare
quando discutiamo di questa legge. E pensando a lui, penseremo anche
al futuro del nostro paese.

In Italia esiste una legge che riconosce la cittadinanza per diritto di

Bruno discendenza a bambini nati da genitori di nazionalità italiana. E secondo
me, stiamo bene così! Altrimenti dovremo spalancare le porte del nostro
paese a uno tsunami di gente. L’Italia non ha bisogno di lavoratori
stranieri, perché ci sono un sacco di italiani che cercano lavoro.
Teniamoci la legge esistente, che ci garantisce la nostra storia e una
società più omogenea! Mohammed potrebbe ritornare al suo paese. No?

Io sono italiana ma sono residente in Australia. Mio figlio è nato qui e

Renata ha la cittadinanza australiana. Meno male che qui non esiste la legge a
cui si riferisce Bruno. Questo è un paese meraviglioso che ha sempre
‘spalancato’ le sue porte a milioni di italiani in cerca di un futuro
migliore e che continua ad offrire tante opportunità di lavoro a tutti.
L’omogeneità non è solo di un colore e non parla solo una lingua!

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Section II (continued)

Part B – 15 marks
Attempt Question 11

Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.

Your answer will be assessed on how well you:

● respond to the stimulus text with relevant information and ideas
● write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience
● structure and sequence information and ideas
● demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in Italian

Question 11 (15 marks)

Answer the following question by writing approximately 200 words in ITALIAN.

Imagine that you have received this email from Maria. Write the text of an email in response
to her.

Ciao Marco,

Ci puoi credere che fra un mese sarò lì in Italia da te? Non vedo l’ora di tornare a
Napoli, dopo il mio scambio dell’anno scorso. Senti, ho scoperto che la settimana
in cui arrivo ci sarà la partita Roma – Napoli. Sono australiana ma vado matta per
il calcio e sogno di vedere la mia squadra del cuore, il Napoli!

Quand’ero da voi, tua mamma non mi ha mai permesso di andare allo stadio.
Diceva che le partite sono pericolose per via dei comportamenti stupidi di tifosi
ossessionati.

Anche per gli australiani lo sport è un’ossessione ed è quasi impossibile non farlo.
Ogni fine-settimana siamo fuori all’aperto. Tutti a fare sport!! E anche qui alle
partite i tifosi non si comportano sempre bene . . . È un vero peccato, no?

Dai, Marco, lo so che a te lo sport non piace . . . preferisci la musica. Fammi questo
piacere, però. Compra i biglietti e accompagnami alla partita. Che ne dici?

Un bacione
Maria

Please turn over

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Section III — Writing in Italian

15 marks
Attempt Questions 12–13
Allow about 1 hour for this section

Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.

Your answers will be assessed on how well you:

● demonstrate the relevance of information, opinions and ideas
● write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience
● structure and sequence information, opinions and ideas
● demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in Italian

Question 12 (5 marks)

Answer the following question by writing approximately 75 words in ITALIAN.

You have just come home after an unexpectedly pleasant weekend away without the 5
internet. Write a diary entry describing how you spent the time.

Question 13 (10 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions. Write approximately 200 words in ITALIAN.

(a) You are mentoring a group of junior students in their first year at your school. 10
As their mentor, you are going to present a speech at an assembly in which you
provide them with suggestions for adjusting to their new environment.

Write the script of your speech.

OR

(b) You are going to present a speech on your graduation night. In preparation for 10
the celebration you are thinking about the importance of the adults who have
had a positive impact on your life.

Write the script of your speech in which you evaluate and acknowledge their
contributions.

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2018 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Italian Continuers
Section II Part A Answer Booklet

Instructions • Answer Questions 9–10

• Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this
page and page 3

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Section II — Reading and Responding

Part A – 25 marks
Attempt Questions 9–10

Read the texts on pages 7–8 of the question paper and then answer the corresponding questions
in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length
of response.

Question 9 (9 marks)

(a) What is the new trend described in the text? 2

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(c) Veramente una bella storia d’amore. 4

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story and the text as a whole.

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Question 10 (16 marks)

(a) What is the topic of Stefano’s blog? 2

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