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CONSTRUCCIN DE ORACIONES En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situacin. A partir de sta usted debe escoger la opcin que complemente mejor el enunciado, teniendo en cuenta que su organizacin y coherencia sean correctas.

71. Lisa went to the doctor because she was really concerned about her weight. The doctor told her that
A. B. C. D. if she doesnt go on a diet, she wouldnt lose weight. if she didnt go on a diet, she wouldnt lose weight. if she wouldnt go on a diet, she doesnt lose weight. if she wouldnt go on a diet, she didnt lose weight.

73. Edward is participating in a TV game

show. The interviewer asks: A. B. C. D. When When When When

was Simon Bolivar born? borns Simon Bolivar? was Simon Bolivar borns? borned Simon Bolivar?

74. Mathew had a meeting at his office with his boss and some clients at 9:00. At 9:30, his boss asked his secretary to call him to find out why he was late. After talking to Mathew, the secretary said:
A. B. He say that there is a problem with his car. He say that a problem with his car there was. He said that there was a problem with his car. He said that a problem with his car there is.

72. Patricias birthday was a week ago. She is

telling her teacher about it. A. B. C. D.

My grandfather gave me a watch. My grandfather given me a watch. My grandfather gives to me a watch. My grandfather to me gave a watch.

C. D.

75. Lisbeth is tired because

A. B. C. D. she has been swim for two hours. she has swim for two hours. she has been swimming for two hours. she has swimming for two hours.

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El enunciado o las opciones en estas preguntas son grficas o dibujos. Usted debe escoger entre las opciones, la oracin que describa, interprete o responda a la grfica del enunciado, o la grfica que corresponda a la descripcin dada en el mismo.

76. The electrician cannot reach the ceiling.

So, he says: A. B. C. D.

I wish I had a longer ladder. If I had stairs, this would be easier. I wish I had a light bulb. If I had an elevator, I could do a good job.

77. People can sense sweet tastes most easily at the tip of the tongue. They can sense salty tastes at both the tip and the sides, and bitter ones at the back of the tongue.
Sweet: Salty: Bitter: X Y Z

Choose the picture that best illustrates the information above.

78. Hector was given a jacket as a birthday present. Now, he is reading the washing instructions.

According to the picture, the correct way to take care of it is: A. B. C. D. Hand wash, do not dry in direct sunlight, steam iron. Machine wash, and do not dry clean, steam iron. Hand wash, dry clean, and do not iron. Machine wash, do not dry in direct sunlight, and iron.

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79. Magda is 15. She wants to surprise her boyfriend who works at a disco. Unfortunately, when she gets there, she finds a sign.
According to the picture, she probably feels A. B. C. D. excited. disappointed. anxious. uncomfortable.

80. This is a typical day on a Colombian farm.

According to the clock, the woman A. B. C. D. gathered the eggs and after that fed the pigs. picked the oranges before milking the cow. milked the cow before feeding the pigs. gathered the eggs after picking the oranges.

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El enunciado de estas preguntas es un texto con espacios en blanco numerados, cada nmero corresponde a una pregunta. Usted debe leer detenidamente el texto y escoger la opcin que en cada pregunta lo complete en forma lgica y coherente.

81 - 83
The people who live on the South Sea Islands 81 Polynesians. These people first came to the islands a long time ago, 82 across thousands of miles of ocean in tiny boats. It took great 83 to face the winds and storms, the sharks and other dangerous creatures of the ocean, and to journey to unknown islands.

81.
A. B. C. D. were named are called were known are introduced

82.
A. B. C. D. swimming surfing shipping sailing

83.
A. B. C. D. bravery anger risk danger

84 - 86
Bread is an important part of what we eat. Bread has been present in mans diet 84 prehistoric times. In fact, the Egyptians made bread four thousand years ago, and the ancient Romans had a public oven in 85 they could bake their daily supply. Recent studies have shown that bread has nutritional value. 86 protein, bread contains plenty of starch, calcium and vitamin B.

84.
A. B. C. D. for about from since

85.
A. B. C. D. where what whose which

86.
A. B. C. D. Besides In contrast In addition Moreover

ORGANIZACIN DE PRRAFOS En el enunciado de estas preguntas se presentan varias oraciones numeradas y en las opciones aparece el orden de stas para construir un prrafo. Usted debe leer cuidadosamente el enunciado, organizar las oraciones en forma lgica y coherente, y escoger la opcin que contenga el orden correcto.

87. Some of the words we use today come from the names of people who lived in the past.
1. 2 3. 4. A. B. C. D. that is done to remove a baby from its mothers womb. The name comes from the name of the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was reputedly born this way. A Cesarean section is a surgical operation 2,3,4,1 4,1,2,3 2,1,4,3 4,3,2,1

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88. Ruth is reading a manual of instructions for her new video camera and she finds this question:
Ever notice that people sometimes look older in videos than they do in person? 1. 2. 3. 4. A. B. C. D. That is why its helpful to use a video light both day and night whether you are shooting inside or outside. That is because bright light from overhead bulbs or the sun can cast unattractive shadows down a persons face. 1,2,3,4 3,4,1,2 1,4,3,2 3,2,1,4

DILOGOS INCOMPLETOS En estas preguntas el enunciado es un dilogo incompleto. Usted debe escoger la opcin que complete el dilogo en forma lgica y coherente.

89. Betty and Sally are gossiping about their bosss bad behavior. Sally is happy about the results.
Betty: Sally: Betty: Sally: Betty: Sally: A. B. C. D. Guess what, Sally? What Betty? You know our boss has been absent for two days, dont you? Sure. He was driving drunk again, I suppose. Right, but he was also stopped for breaking the speed limit. What do you think about that? _______________________________ Oh poor man! He should have at least one more chance. Wonderful! He should have his license taken away. That's unfair. He shouldnt drink a bit less. Great! He shouldnt drive so slowly.

90. Isabel is at the doctors office because she does not feel well.
Doctor: Isabel: Doctor: Isabel: Doctor: Isabel: A. B. C. D. Whats the matter? I have had several colds. I cough a lot. Do you smoke? Yes, I love smoking. ___________________ 4 or 5. often do you smoke in a week? much money do you spend on cigarettes? long does it take you to smoke one? many cigarettes do you smoke a day?

How How How How

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91. Juan and Esther have a date, but she is late.

Esther: Juan: Esther: Juan: Esther: Juan: A. B. C. D. Hi! ... What took you so long? Im sorry for the delay. There was a terrible traffic jam, and the taxi driver didn tknow another route... ___________________________ It was so crowded that I couldnt even get into it. Oh, well. Lets forget it.

Thats not a good reason. Im sorry to hear it. How is it now? Why didnt you call me? You should have used the subway.

COMPRENSIN DE SITUACIONES En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situacin a partir de la cual se formula la pregunta. Usted debe leer cuidadosamente la situacin planteada y escoger la opcin que responda en forma lgica y coherente la pregunta.

92.

Patrick is looking for a place to live. According to the situation, Patrick is asking: A. B. C. D. How many rooms are there for rent? Would you mind having a snake? Do I have to pay more for the snake? Are pets allowed here?

93. Martha is a Colombian woman who has just gotten to Canada. She is talking to her friend, but she has some problems understanding him. So, she says:
A. B. C. D. Speak faster, please. So, I cant understand. Please, dont speak so fast. I cant understand. I cant understand so fast. Dont speak, please. Please, I cant understand fast. So, dont speak.

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En esta parte de la prueba se formulan varias preguntas a partir de un texto. Usted debe leer cuidadosamente el texto y elegir la opcin que corresponda a la pregunta formulada.

94 - 96

Folk Music

The drum music of Western Africa played an important role in communicating over long distances. Drummers used tone and rhythm to send messages from village to village. Therefore, it was easy for people to get in contact with each other. In Japan, a special type of music called Koto music had a different use. Musicians played the Koto to accompany classical plays. One kind of music that was typical in Arabian countries was the Huda. It had a special rhythm, which imitated the rhythm of a camels walk. Experts believe that Arabs thought this music would keep them safe from spirits in the desert.

94. The underlined word Therefore can be

replaced by A. B. C. D. In the same way. On the other hand. As a result. That is.

95. The underlined expression, a different use,

establishes a relationship of contrast with A. B. C. D. the use of rhythm in Arabian music. Koto music to accompany plays. folk music for telling stories and poetry. the role of drum music for Africans.

96. The conclusion of this text could be:

A. B. C. D. Music had more purposes than just entertainment in the past. Folk music was very important in Africa and India. Folk music started with drums as its main instrument during the last decade. Music has evolved differently in different cultures.

97 - 99
Meteorologists are scientists who study the weather and make weather predictions. In order to make a successful reading, meteorologists must take a lot of things into consideration. In fact, the data required are collected several times a day from different sources all over the world. To gather this information, special types of instruments are used. These data are of course valuable to everybody since the reports and warnings that meteorologists give are usually reliable. Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or death.

97. The underlined word valuable can be replaced with

A. B. C. D. expensive. useless. necessary. useful.

98. The underlined expression usually reliable

supports one of the following ideas: A. B. C. D. Weather information is generally accurate. Meteorologists read very successfully. Meteorologists work really hard. Weather information is rarely precise.

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99. The underlined sentence, Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or
death, communicates the idea that A. B. C. D. meteorologists observations are sometimes right. it is necessary to ignore scientists recommendations. it is prudent to pay attention to meteorologists suggestions. scientists directions are usually inefficient.

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Zoos

Zoos are basically designed for human entertainment. People can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified animals forced to go round and round in cages. Tests have shown that penned-up animals suffer high levels of stress and boredom not to mention physical harm. Those who claim that zoos prevent the extinction of endangered species should ask themselves whether it is really preferable for them to live in such a demeaning and artificial environment than not to live at all.

100. From the underlined sentence people can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified
animals forced to go round and round in cages, we can conclude that A. B. C. D. animals cannot teach us anything about themselves. people are wasting their time, if they visit zoos in order to learn about animals. visiting zoos can be a really enriching experience. people who do not know anything about animals can visit zoos to learn about them.

101. Based on the text, the author uses the underlined word demeaning to communicate that
animals A. B. C. D. live in comfortable conditions. deserve respect. have a life of pleasure. prefer to live in zoos.

102. The intention of the author in this article is to

A. B. C. D. describe the life of animals in zoos. advise animals about their poor conditions. invite people to visit as many zoos as possible. make people reflect on the life of animals in a zoo.

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A few years ago, scientists videotaped mothers reactions to young babies. They needed a baby for their research. Although it was a boy, they dressed it in pink. They then gave it to several mothers to hold. Because the baby was dressed in pink, everyone praised its appearance and said things like, "Theres a pretty girl". When the baby made a noise, or moved, they tried to calm it down by saying, "Stop crying, darling". The scientists then dressed the same baby in blue. In spite of the fact that it was the same baby, the mothers reactions were completely different. This time they said things like, "What a big strong boy!" When the baby moved or made a loud noise, they laughed and encouraged it, saying, "Listen to that shout! What strong lungs!" Although the babys size hadnt changed and the cries were identical, mothers reacted differently to the baby in blue.

103. The underlined sentence, everyone praised its appearance, means the same as
A. B. C. D. people people people people criticized the boys looks. expressed positive feelings about the babys physical aspect. censured the boys clothes. demonstrated negative attitudes towards the babys actions.

104. According to the two types of reactions that the mothers showed, we can state that
A. B. C. D. if the mothers thought the baby was a boy, they talked to him softly. if the baby boy cried, the mothers were very rude. if the mothers thought the baby was a girl, they talked to her energetically. if the baby girl cried, the mothers were very gentle.

105. Based on the context, we can say that

A. B. C. D. peoples behavior towards babies is influenced by colors. there is a strong natural relationship between color and a childs sex. babies behavior depends on the color they are wearing. theres a poor association between a baby's actions and the mothers reactions.