INSTRUCCIONES y PUNTUACIÓN

Conteste a TODAS las preguntas de tipo test (25 en total) ÚNICAMENTE en la hoja de lectura óptica. Al final del examen, entregue ÚNICAMENTE la hoja de lectura óptica y LA ÚLTIMA HOJA de este examen, en cuyo revés escribirá las redacciones. No olvide consignar sus datos personales en ambas hojas. Puede llevarse el resto del examen. Esta prueba escrita se califica en total sobre 100 puntos: las preguntas con respuesta múltiple (“multiple choice questions”) valen 50 y las redacciones (“compositions”) valen 50. El mínimo para aprobar este nivel se establece en 30 puntos para las preguntas con respuesta múltiple y 25 puntos en las redacciones. Hay que superar los mínimos en ambas partes para poder aprobar el examen. Las respuestas incorrectas no restan puntos.

MODELO B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. READING COMPREHENSION

A My name is Rita. Well, here we are in the U.S. On Monday, we arrived at one of the largest airports in the world. The children were tired, but happy. Tony, my youngest child, was the most excited of the three. We are staying with my friend Paula in a gorgeous house in one of the most expensive areas. Paula tells me that some of the most successful public personalities live nearby! Tom and I are looking for a house of our own. We’re finding out about the nicest neighborhoods that are also the safest for young families. On Wednesday we saw a lovely house in Westside, one of the best areas in the city. Unfortunately, Westside is also furthest from Tom’s work. We thought of living in the downtown area, which is closest to the schools and Tom’s office, but I don’t think it’s the most suitable neighborhood for families.

Choose the most suitable option:

1. Which of the following words in the text means “beautifula) gorgeous b) young c) suitable d) excited

2. Paula’s house _________________.a) is in the most expensive area of all.b) is in an area which is more expensive than Rita’s neighborhood.c) is in an expensive area but there are other expensive areas.d) is in one of the most expensive areas of the world.

3. Which of the words below is closer to the meaning of “successful” in the text?a) popular b) efficient c) favorable d) fortunate

4. According to the text, Tom and Rita ________________.a) want to stay with Paula. b) want to find their own place.c) have not started looking for a house yet.d) would like to live in one of the best areas in the city.

5. Tom and Rita ________. a) don’t think the house they visited on Wednesday suits them.b) don’t think the neighbourhood of the house they saw on Wednesday is good.c) will definitely live downtown.d) have visited a lot of neighbourhoods that are suitable for young families.

6. Tom and Rita ____________.a) would like to live as far as possible from Tom’s work.b) know exactly where they would live to live. c) have already found their ideal home.d) are changing their mind in relation to the neighborhood where they want to live

B Whether you plan to go on vacation alone, with family, or with friends, choosing where to go is the most important part of planning your trip. I asked three people to choose their ideal vacation spots. 1. My choice is the Chilean Lake District in Southern Chile. It’s famous for its beautiful scenery, including the blue mountain lakes and volcanoes. My family and I visited some National Parks, where we hiked in the forests and observed the volcanic landscapes and wildlife. 2. Aruba, which is the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, is my ideal place for a vacation. I spent a month with my friend on its sunny beaches, where you can enjoy the hot Caribbean sun and beautiful weather year-round. The people are so friendly and welcoming too! 3. Boracay Island, where we spent our honey moon last summer, is the perfect place for a vacation. This small, beautiful Philippine island is famous for its white beaches and romantic sunsets. We loved snorkelling around the island. The food there was delicious and inexpensive too.

Choose the most suitable option:

7. Which of the following options means the same as: “Choosing where to go is the most important part of planning your trip.”a) Choosing where to go is an important part of planning your trip.b) Choosing where to go is not really a important aspect when planning your tripc) When you plan your trip everything is important in the same degreed) There is nothing as important as choosing where to go when planning your trip

8. Which word in the text means “place”?a) sunset b) spot c) lake d) wildlife

9. According to the text, ___________. .a) My family and I looked into the volcanic landscapes and wildlife.b) My family and I glanced at the volcanic landscapes and wildlife.c) My family and I saw the volcanic landscapes and wildlife.d) My family and I watched the volcanic landscapes and wildlife.

10. Which of the words below means the opposite of “huge”?a) delicious b) sunny c) small d) hot

11. In the Caribbean the weather is good ___________.a) every year b) part of the year c) all year long d) during year

12. According to the text, ___________.a) We have been once and only once to Boracay Island.b) We have been several times to Boracay Island.c) We have never been to Boracay Island.d) We have been at least once to Boracay Island.

13. Choose the correct option:a) Although the people from Aruba were welcoming, they were friendly.b) The people from Aruba were friendly but welcoming.c) The people from Aruba where more friendly than welcoming.d) Not only were the people from Aruba friendly, they were also welcoming.

2. USE OF ENGLISH. Choose the right answer.

14. I’ve stayed in this Bed and Breakfast ................... two weeks.a) from b) for c) since d) during

15. Yesterday you ................... on a hike and now you ................... a terrible rash.a) went / have b) go / had c) were going / are having d) went / had

16. How long ................... to London?a)does it take to arrive b)does she take to get c)she takes to get d)does it take to get

17. I wish I .................. less fat.a) have eaten b) eat c) ate d) will eat

18. “Ellen has been here twice” – he said.a) He said that Ellen was here twice.b) He said that Ellen had been there twice.c) He said that Ellen had been here twice. d) He said that Ellen would be there twice.

19. I’m sorry I haven’t been ................... lately.a) in touch b) on touch c) at touch d) for touch

20. What take-out food will four hungry teenagers ...................?a) require b) order c) ask for d) reply

21. I took a taxi because I wanted to _________ as soon as possible.a) get to home b) get at home c) get on home d) get home

22. People can't smoke ____ work in Britain.a) in the b) at the c) in d)at

23. ............................ fruit and vegetables do you eat a day?a) How many b) How much c) How few d) How

24. I had a good time,............................ Ruth didn’t.a) for b) but c) and d) then

25. There is a .......................... of diabetes in our family.a) history b) story c) tree d) branch

COMPOSITIONS

Write two compositions about these topics. Each composition should have 100 words approximately:

1. What would you do in order to lead a healthier life? You can refer to the following aspects: Diet Exercise Smoking Weight

2. You write an advice column in a magazine. You have received the following letter. What advice would you give to this person?:

Dear Advice Guru,I would like your advice. To make some money, my 14-year-old-son started a dog-walking service. He was on a local news story called Who says today’s kids don’t want to work? Now, the national news wants to include him in a story about hard-working kids. I think it’s OK but my husband doesn’t. He doesn’t want our son’s picture and personal details on the national news. What would you do?Sincerely,Mixed-up Mom

ENTREGUE ESTA HOJA JUNTO A LA DE LECTURA ÓPTICA, Y NO OLVIDE CONSIGNAR SUS DATOS:

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