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CAPE Spanish Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Section A consists of reading comprehension questions based on two passages. Passage 1 discusses the media landscape in Venezuela and controversies between private and state-run television channels. Answer questions in English.

Explain the controversy between the private media and the state media.

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  1. 1(b)What is the aim of 'Ley Resorte'?[2 marks]
  2. 1(c)(i)Explain Mr. Esteban Trapiello's dissatisfaction.[2 marks]
  3. 1(c)(ii)Explain his criticism of official channels.[2 marks]
  4. 1(d)According to paragraph 6, what does a recent study reveal about the state media?[3 marks]
  5. 1(e)How do the government spokespersons defend state channels in the final paragraph?[5 marks]
  6. 1(f)Find in paragraph 1 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'acerca de …'[1 mark]
  7. 1(g)Find in paragraph 2 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'fomentar…'[1 mark]
  8. 1(h)Find in paragraph 3 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'se concretó…'[1 mark]
  9. 1(i)Find in paragraph 4 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'demanda…'[1 mark]
  10. 1(j)Find in paragraph 6 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'insisten en…'[1 mark]

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