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Ing NB Ce 08 A PDF
Ing NB Ce 08 A PDF
DURADA /
1. READING COMPREHENSION DURACIÓN: 30’
TASK 1
Read texts 1- 7 carefully. Decide which of the options (A-C) below each text
is the best alternative. Write the LETTER corresponding to the best alternative
on the boxes on the right below text 7 ON PAGE 5. The first text (0) is an
example. (7 x2 = 14 marks)
Text 0
Do you feel stressed and in need of relaxation? Need to tone up your body and lose weight? Why
not try one to one yoga tuition in the comfort of your own home. The aim of Yoga is to bring about
a state of balance and harmony of mind, body and spirit. You will feel re-energised and revitalised.
Suitable for any age or level of fitness. Excellent for back problems, pregnancy, stress. Sally
Haighs@cardiff.ac.uk
A … a health treatment
B … private yoga teaching
C … spa facilities
Text 1
Somebody…
A … has found Boonie
B … has lost Boonie
C … doesn’t want to look for Boonie
Text 2
What's it like?
Cardrona Speights Ale House is an okay pub. It's a bit big to be your local.
Speaking of food, if you order off the bar menu, the portions are huge. We're
talking big here. Enough for 2 maybe even 3 if you're not that hungry. We've
tried the wedges and chicken wings and have been satisfied both times. The dish
shouldn't set you back more than $10. Pints are $6 each and you guessed it, they
only serve Speights.
The person who wrote this thinks that Cardrona Speights Ale House is…
A … good value for money
B … too big
C … not satisfying
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Text 3
Welcome! The CTA U-Pass is your ticket to UNLIMITED rides aboard CTA buses and
trains. Use your U-Pass on CTA bus/rail system anytime, anywhere. It's your
connection to shopping, sports events, social activities, art and entertainment
centers, and all the Chicago hot spots. CTA Everywhere you need to be! - take it.
The U-Pass is …
A … a travelcard
B … a visiting card
C … a university membership card
Text 4
NOTICEBOARD NEWS
Here at Broadgreen we have a recycling scheme using purple boxes.
You’re all recycling really well, pleeeeeeeease keep up the good work. The more you recycle the
more you help. If everyone does a little bit, it all adds up to a lot.
This is …
A … a complaint
B … a request
C … apologising
Text 5
Stuart …
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Text 6
A Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with them.
B No pedestrians allowed on this road.
C Traffic control person ahead. Drive slowly and watch for instructions.
Text 7
West Coast Express is a commuter rail service linking Mission, Maple Meadows, Pitt Meadows,
and Port Coquitlam with downtown Vancouver.
Operates Monday to Friday during peak periods.
Morning Evening
Westbound: Mission to Waterfront (downtown Vancouver) Eastbound: Waterfront (downtown Vancouver) to Mission
Station Station
Maple Meadows 6:50 7:20 7:50 Port Coquitlam 5:22 6:02 6:52
Pitt Meadows 6:54 7:24 7:54 Pitt Meadows 5:32 6:12 7:02
Port Coquitlam 7:04 7:34 8:04 Maple Meadows 5:36 6:16 7:06
It’s 7am on a Monday morning; we are in Maple Meadows railway station. We’d like
to see the sights in downtown Vancouver. Which train(s) can we take?
A The 7:06
B Both the 7:20 and the 7:50
C None
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TASK 1
Text 1 Boonie 1
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TASK 2
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TASK 3
Read Marie-Jo Wilson’s profile. Match headings A-F with paragraphs 1-5.
Write the appropriate LETTER in the boxes on the right. 0 is an example. (5 x 2 =
10 marks)
A B C D E F
Pay Scale Age Employer Working Hours Qualifications Career Prospects
0 35 0 B
1 Not essential. It's more important to have the right skill-set around 1
communications, stakeholder relationships and project management.
2 8am-5pm, but there's a high degree of travel involved, visiting schools, 2
so it's flexible.
5 $60K-$80K. 5
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