7B/7S LATIN EXAM, MICHAELMAS TERM 2008

THE EXAM

The exam will be a CE Paper (Level 1) and will consist of the following:

• A Latin passage, approximately 8 lines long with English comprehension questions. This passage should not be translated

• A passage of Latin approximately 10 lines long to be translated in to English

• Approximately 8 grammar questions.

You will get some additional vocab help in the exam because we have not covered all of the Level 1 vocab yet

· An essay question with the following title:

a. Tell the story of Theseus and the Minotaur (8 marks)

b. Do you think that Theseus is a good example of a Greek hero? Write “yes” or “no” and give two reasons for your answer (2 marks)

(Please note that the question will be in two parts. You must answer both parts to achieve full marks).

WHAT TO REVISE

• You should revise as much CE vocabulary as possible especially the words which you have learnt for tests this term: CE Vocabulary list, p2 columns 1 and 2: ego-ubi

• cases and meanings sheet

• Theseus and the Minotaur sheet

• REMEMBER: If you have any learning sheets missing you can print them from the Year 7 exam topics page on www.cyberlatin.net.