PRUEBA DE INGLÉS-TIPO SABER ICFES-GRADO SEXTO

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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 1 A 5 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO

¿Dónde puede ver estos avisos? En las preguntas 1 – 5, marque A, B o C en su hoja de
respuestas.

Ejemplo:

0. I.D. Number: 1’156.544

A. in an Identification Card
B. in a notebook
Names: Juan Carlos C. in a Facebook account
Last name: Navarrete
Date of birth: February 23, 2000
Place of birth: Tuluá, Valle Respuesta: 0 A B C

Signature: __________________________

1. Grapes $2,000 per kilo

Apples $700 per unit A. in a house
Mangoes $1,200 per kilo B. in a fruit shop
Strawberries $3,000 per kilo
TODAY’S PROMOTION!
C. in a hotel

2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL A. in an anniversary

We wish you an excellent day! B. at a party
C. in a museum

3. The English class is in classroom No. A. in a theater

303, from 7 am to 9 am. B. in a university
The Mathematics class is in classroom C. in a bank
No. 201, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

4. TAXI DRIVER WANTED! A. in a newspaper

Extra information: B. in a sports magazine
Call 032 230 64 09 or C. in a cars magazine
at www. taxicorporation.com.us

5. A. in a hospital
Only authorized and specialized B. in an airport
doctors! C. in a radio station
SURGERY ROOM
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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 6 A 10 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO

Lea las descripciones de la columna de la izquierda (6 – 10) y las palabras de la

columna de la derecha (A – H).

¿Cuál palabra (A – H) concuerda con la descripción de cada frase de la izquierda (6 –

10)?

En las preguntas 6 – 10, marque la letra correcta A – H en su hoja de respuestas.

Ejemplo:

0. This person is the guardian of the school.

Respuesta: 0 A B C D E F G H

6. She is your mother’s sister. A. actress

B. bicycle
7. A usually small, round, white and green
vegetable used for salads.
C. river

8. A big quantity of water. D. zoo

E. aunt
9. Many animals live in this place, for
example: rhinoceros, giraffes, lions, etc.
F. porter

10. This person participates in movies or G. stadium

films.

H. onion
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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 11 A 15 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO

Complete las cinco conversaciones (mini-diálogos).

En las preguntas 11 - 15, marque A, B, o C en su hoja de respuestas.

Ejemplo: A. I´m fine, and

you?
How are you,
Charles? B. I´m single.

C. I´m a pilot.

Respuesta: 0 A B C

11. May I go to the bathroom, please? A. Yes, I am.

B. Yes, go ahead.
C. How are you?

12. Teacher, I finished the activity! A. Silence, please.

B. Very good: 5,0.
C. The class is over.

13. Good afternoon, class. A. Great school!

B. Good afternoon, teacher.
C. I love the class.

14. What is your profession? A. I am George.

B. My mother is a housewife.
C. I am a Secondary School student.

15. When is your birthday? A. Happy birthday!

B. It’s on June 30th.
C. It’s correct.
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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 16 A 23 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO

Lea la tarjeta postal y seleccione la palabra adecuada para cada espacio.

En las preguntas 16 - 23, marque la letra correcta A, B, o C en su hoja de respuestas.

Dear Ricardo,

This (0) __ my family. My family (16) ___ big. We (17) __ in New York

now. My father is (18) ___ doctor. He’s Colombian. He’s tall. My mother

is (19) ___ accountant. She’s Venezuelan. She’s short. My mother and

father (20) ___ old.

My sisters (21) ___ young. They’re students. My brother and I are

young. We’re students, too. My brother (22) ___ tall. My sisters (23)

___ short.

We’re happy in the United States.

Write soon,

Carlos
Ejemplo:

0. A. is B. are C. am

Respuesta: 0 A B C

16. A. am B. is C. are

17. A. am B. is C. are

18. A. a B. an C. some

19. A. a B. an C. some

20. A. am B. is C. are

21. A. am B. is C. are

22. A. am B. is C. are

23. A. am B. is C. are
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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 24 A 30 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO

Lea el artículo y luego responda las preguntas. En las preguntas 24 – 30, marque A, B
o C en su hoja de respuestas.

TOURISM IN EUROPE

The European Union (EU) is an excellent destination for visitors. One

reason is its accessible transport – for example, buses, planes, trains, and the
recent Channel Tunnel.
Second, its economic and social impact is highly recognized: the
different, important sectors of the tourism industry can be seen in
conferences, exhibitions and worldwide events.
A final reason is the history and importance of the European culture
that continue up to the present time.
To conclude, tourism in Europe is a generator of evident satisfaction: an
enormous capacity for new opportunities to satisfy important objectives.

EUROPE TOURISM IN 2012. In 2012, millions of international tourist

visited Europe. The top ten destinations in 2012 were:

International
Rank Country
tourists (2012)

1 France 79.5 million

2 Spain 56.69 million

3 Italy 46.12 million

4 Turkey 31.34 million

5 United Kingdom 29.19 million

6 Germany 28.35 million

7 Austria 23.01 million

8 Russia 22.69 million

9 Ukraine 21.42 million

10 Greece 17.54 million

Ejemplo:

0. The European Union is an excellent A. visitors.

destination for B. friends.
C. family members.

Respuesta: 0 A B C

24. One example of accessible A. buses and planes.

transport in Europe is B. motorcycles.
C. bicycles.

A. beautiful.
25. The Channel Tunnel in Europe is B. old.
C. recent.

26. The importance of the European A. buses and planes.

tourism industry can be seen in B. conferences and exhibitions.
C. local events.

27. The history and importance of the A. represent a final reason.

European culture B. continue to the present.
C. are fantastic.

A. an international activity.
28. In conclusion, tourism in Europe is B. very much accessible.
C. a generator of evident satisfaction.

29. What countries are very much A. France and Spain.

visited in Europe? B. Spain and Italy.
C. Italy and Turkey.

A. Austria and Russia.

30. What countries are not very much B. Russia and Ukraine.
visited in Europe? C. Ukraine and Greece.
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RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 31 A 35 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO

Lea el texto (una página web) y las preguntas de la siguiente parte.

En las preguntas 31 – 35, marque A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.

http://www.egypttravel.gov.eg/home

Welcome to Egypt's
Egypt Travel Official Tourism
Website

Egypt is an African country, full of magic, mystery and pleasures. It is a flat

and hot country. There is a large desert, called Sahara desert. There are many
monuments in Ancient Egypt, and also famous pyramids. An economic activity in
Egypt is tourism; agriculture is important, too. Cairo is the capital of this
country. It is very large and populated. It is on the Nile River.

Major attractions. The tourist attractions of Egypt are the old, famous
monuments. Principal are the Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, and different
temples. The Cairo Museum and the coastal areas of Sinai Peninsula are very
popular with visitors.

Requisites. Passports and visas are necessary for visitors.

Transportation. Nine international airports in Egypt serve all the principal

cities, including Cairo International Airport and Taba International Airport.
Buses, numerous taxis, trains, and limousines are also important means of
transportation and a comfortable alternative for transfers in the city.

“TRAVEL TO EGYPT TO DISCOVER A WORLD OF WONDER. WE INVITE YOU

TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VACATION WITH EGYPT TRAVEL,
EGYPT'S OFFICIAL TOURISM WEBSITE.”
31. What is the writer trying to do in this web page? (What is the intention?)

A. Encourage tourists to visit Egypt.

B. Invite students to learn the Arabic language.
C. Describe his profession in Egypt.
D. Explain his curious experiences in Egypt.

32. What can the reader find in this web page? (What is the principal idea?)

A. General and specific information about Egypt.

B. Descriptions of the attractions for visitors.
C. An interesting story about a pyramid.
D. The importance of visas and passports to travel.

33. One of the ideas presented in the text is that

33. One of the ideas presented in the text is that

A. Cairo is not the capital of Egypt.

B. passports and visas are not necessary for visitors.
C. two important activities in Egypt are tourism and agriculture.
D. the transportation in Egypt is difficult.

34. The web page encourages tourist to visit Egypt

A. in December, especially on Christmas.

B. on their vacation.
C. with family and friends.
D. by plane, train, bus, or limousine.

35. The best publicity for Egypt Travel, Egypt's official tourism website, is

A. Explore Egypt in 7 days! C. 7-DAY EGYPT VACATION

Visit Cairo!
Watch the camels!
B. Thank you very much for visiting
Egypt! Our president is very happy
and appreciates the tourists.
EGYPT GOVERNMENT
by Egypt Travel,
Egypt's official tourism website
Visit our website for additional
information
D. Egypt is an African country,
famous for its temples, pyramids,
monuments, and museums.

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 36 A 45 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO
Lea los textos (dos lecturas y un correo electrónico) y seleccione la palabra adecuada
para cada espacio.
En las preguntas 36 - 45, marque la letra correcta A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.
Text 1:
Paul Wilson is a
mathematics teacher.
(0) __ is at school
now. He’s married.
His wife is Cathy. She
(36) __ at work in
her office. She’s a
bank manager. Their
address is 45 Fleet
Street, Devon. Mark
and Kelly are their
children. Mark is 11
and Kelly (37) __ six.
They (38) __
students. They’re in
the playground now.
PARTE 7
Text 2: Text 3:
The man over there is
From: lion@gmail.com
my cousin Tom. He is
To: john23@aol.com
(39) __ chef. Diana
is (40) __ wife. She
John: This is a
is a nurse. Sarah and
picture of Mexico
Rich are (41) ___
City. The weather is
kids. Sarah is 10
beautiful. The hotel
years old and her
(43) __ excellent.
brother Rich is 15. He
The color TV, the
is in the 10th grade.
Internet service, and
His best friends are
the refrigerator (44)
from Toronto. They
__ in perfect
are on the same
conditions. The
Basketball team (42)
restaurant (45) __
__ school. My cousin,
very good. Mexico
his family and I live in
City is not expensive.
Los Angeles. Our
My English is
neighborhood is near
terrible, but the
the city.
people are friendly.
See you soon. Best
wishes, Mary Lion :)
Ejemplo:

0. A. He B. She C. We D. They

Respuesta: 0 A B C D

36. A. be B. am C. is D. are

37. A. be B. am C. is D. are

38. A. be B. am C. is D. are

39. A. a B. an C. some D. the

40. A. his B. my C. their D. your

41. A. his B. my C. their D. your

42. A. at B. for C. in D. on

43. A. be B. am C. is D. are

44. A. be B. am C. is D. are

45. A. be B. am C. is D. are