Mock exam 12

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  1. Question 1Not answered

    The Spanish language is also called…

    Correct answer: Castilian.

    The Spanish language is also called Castilian. Both names are correct and official.

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  2. Question 2Not answered

    Who directs the military administration of Spain?

    Correct answer: The government.

    The government directs the civil and military administration and the defence of the state, under Article 97 of the Constitution.

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  3. Question 3Not answered

    Who is elected in the European Parliament elections?

    Correct answer: The MEPs.

    In the European elections, the MEPs who represent Spain in the European Parliament are chosen.

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  4. Question 4Not answered

    What is there in the Balearic Islands instead of provincial councils?

    Correct answer: Island councils.

    In the Balearic Islands the island governing bodies are the island councils. In the Canary Islands they are the cabildos.

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    Which institution aims to promote the teaching of the Spanish language and the spread of culture in Spanish?

    Correct answer: The Instituto Cervantes.

    The Instituto Cervantes is the public body responsible for promoting the teaching of Spanish and spreading Hispanic culture around the world.

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  6. Question 6Not answered

    What is the organisation that defends the interests of workers called?

    Correct answer: Trade union.

    Trade unions are organisations that defend and promote the interests of workers.

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  7. Question 7Not answered

    What is the most important law of each autonomous community called?

    Correct answer: Statute of Autonomy.

    The Statute of Autonomy is the organic law that sets out the powers, institutions and organisation of each autonomous community.

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    What is the autonomous police force of the Basque Country called?

    Correct answer: Ertzaintza.

    The Ertzaintza is the autonomous police force of the Basque Country. The Mossos d'Esquadra belong to Catalonia.

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  9. Question 9Not answered

    How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?

    Correct answer: 17.

    Spain has 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla).

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  10. Question 10Not answered

    Which co-official language is spoken in the Balearic Islands?

    Correct answer: Catalan.

    In the Balearic Islands, Catalan is spoken as a co-official language alongside Castilian.

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  11. Question 11Not answered

    In Spain men and women have the same rights.

    Correct answer: True.

    Article 14 establishes equality before the law without discrimination on grounds of birth, race, sex, religion or any other condition.

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  12. Question 12Not answered

    Basic education in Spain is compulsory and free.

    Correct answer: True.

    Basic education (Primary plus ESO) is compulsory and free under Article 27.4 of the Constitution.

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  13. Question 13Not answered

    The secrecy of Spaniards' communications is guaranteed, except by judicial decision.

    Correct answer: True.

    Article 18.3 guarantees the secrecy of communications, except by judicial decision.

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  14. Question 14Not answered

    Spain is among the most … countries in Europe.

    Correct answer: mountainous

    Spain is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe, with an average altitude of 650 metres.

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  15. Question 15Not answered

    What is the capital of the Valencian Community?

    Correct answer: Valencia.

    Valencia is the capital of the Valencian Community, which has three provinces: Alicante, Castellón and Valencia.

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    Which Spanish writer writes in another official language of Spain?

    Correct answer: Mercè Rodoreda.

    Mercè Rodoreda wrote in Catalan. Her best-known work is 'The Time of the Doves' (La plaça del Diamant).

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  17. Question 17Not answered

    Who wrote Nada, a novel about post-war Spain?

    Correct answer: Carmen Laforet.

    Carmen Laforet wrote 'Nada' in 1944, a key novel of post-war Spain.

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  18. Question 18Not answered

    Which of these sports is very popular in Spain?

    Correct answer: Football.

    Football is the most popular sport in Spain, followed by basketball.

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  19. Question 19Not answered

    Which of these is the main ingredient of Valencian paella?

    Correct answer: Rice.

    Rice is the main ingredient of Valencian paella.

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  20. Question 20Not answered

    Where might you find the following rule: 'Keep off the grass, do not pick the flowers'?

    Correct answer: In recreation areas.

    'Keep off the grass, do not pick the flowers' is a typical rule in parks and recreation areas.

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  21. Question 21Not answered

    What is the document that records your years of contributions to Social Security?

    Correct answer: Working life report.

    The working life report (informe de vida laboral) lists all the companies you have worked for and your Social Security contributions.

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  22. Question 22Not answered

    The Baccalaureate in Spain…

    Correct answer: consists of two academic years.

    The Baccalaureate lasts 2 years (ages 16-18). It is not compulsory, but it allows access to university.

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    Giving up your seat to people with reduced mobility is a rule we find indicated in…

    Correct answer: public transport.

    Giving up your seat to the elderly, pregnant women or people with reduced mobility is a rule on public transport.

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    A 'concertado' school is a private school that…

    Correct answer: receives money from the administration.

    Chartered schools (concertados) are private schools that receive public funding. Most are religious.

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  25. Question 25Not answered

    The Ministry of Equality is responsible for fighting gender violence and…

    Correct answer: discrimination.

    The Ministry of Equality fights gender violence and discrimination.

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