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1 markLifestyles, Family and Youth Values

CAPE Spanish Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Questions based on Passage 1 ('El secreto de la felicidad'), an adapted article about Jean Pierre John and life on the island of Metoma in Vanuatu. Answer in English.

Why does the article say that Jean Pierre is part of an exclusive club?

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  1. 1(b)Describe how Jean Pierre is different from rich businessmen, royalty and rock stars.[5 marks]
  2. 1(c)According to paragraph two, what is it about life on Metoma that makes the John family happy?[3 marks]
  3. 1(d)What recognition has Vanuatu repeatedly received?[2 marks]
  4. 1(e)(i)According to paragraph three, what do people generally feel is the key to happiness?[1 mark]
  5. 1(e)(ii)How is this ironical in Vanuatu?[3 marks]
  6. 1(f)What are the TWO main elements of a happy life and how are these reflected in the John family?[4 marks]
  7. 1(g)Find in paragraph 1 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'único'[1 mark]
  8. 1(h)Find in paragraph 2 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'tener'[1 mark]
  9. 1(i)Find in paragraph 3 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'inquietar'[1 mark]
  10. 1(j)Find in paragraph 4 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'falta'[1 mark]
  11. 1(k)Find in paragraph 4 the word or phrase similar in meaning to: 'normales'[1 mark]

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