CONSTRUCCIÓN DE ORACIONES

En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situación. Usted debe

escoger entre las diferentes opciones, la oración que contenga la construcción
gramatical correcta y sea coherente con el enunciado.

41. Katherine, where are you working?

A. Well, I was working at a bookstore from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
B. Well, I will working at a bookstore from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
C. Well, I working at a bookstore from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
D. Well, I am working at a bookstore from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

42. There are many theories about the disappearance of dinosaurs, one of them
is:
A. Dinosaurs disappear because they are not prepared to sudden climatic
changes.
B. Dinosaurs disappear because they was not prepared to sudden climatic
changes.
C. Dinosaurs disappeared because they were not prepared to sudden climatic
changes.
D. Dinosaurs disappeared because they are not prepare to sudden climatic
changes.

43. Anna is thinking about which part-time job is better for her.
A. Being a tour guide is interesting than being a waitress.
B. Being a tour guide is as boring than being a waitress.
C. Being a tour guide is more interesting that being a waitress.
D. Being a tour guide is less boring than being a waitress.

44. Pollution is one of the world's major problems.

A. More cases of skin cancer have been caused by the reduction of the
protective ozone layer.
B. By the reduction of the protective ozone layer had causing more cases of
skin cancer.
C. More cases have been causing by the reduction of the protective ozone
layer.
D. By the reduction of the protective ozone layer, more cases of skin cancer
had caused.

INTERPRETACIÓN DE GRÁFICAS

El enunciado o las opciones en estas preguntas son gráficas o dibujos. Usted

debe escoger entre las opciones, la oración que describa, interprete o responda
a la gráfica del enunciado, o la gráfica que corresponda a la descripción dada
en el mismo.

45-46
45. According to the picture, one of these sentences is false.
A. While the secretary works, the boss rests.
B. The customer looks indecisive about buying a car.
C. The car that the customer is looking at is the cheapest.
D. The boss seems to be comfortable, laying on the chair.

46. According to the picture, the customer and the boss are:
A. bored - excited
B. surprised - amazed
C. angry - peaceful
D. thoughtful – relaxed

TEXTOS INCOMPLETOS

El enunciado de estas preguntas es un texto con espacios en blanco

numerados, cada número corresponde a una pregunta. Usted debe leer
detenidamente el texto y escoger la opción que en cada pregunta lo complete
en forma lógica y coherente.
47-49
In every society there are different customs, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.
People start being conscious of these specially when they travel to other
countries or ____(47)_____ they meet people from different cultures. One of the
most noticeable differences is food. For example most Europeans and
Americans have strict mealtimes, three in a day, while in other cultures people
eat only when they want to.
Due to this, people should be _____(48)_______ when they travel, avoiding
judging others and having negative stereotypes. This can be easily done by
realizing that cultural habits are not "right" or "wrong" but they are just different.
People should also try to be open to new _______(49)___ as this may be
helpful when they travel or when they decide to live in other countries.

47. 48. 49.

A. where A. respectful A. tools
B. why B. unconscious B. experiences
C. when C. interested C. countries
D. which D. sincere D.movements
CONSTRUCCIÓN DE PÁRRAFOS

En el enunciado de estas preguntas se presentan varias oraciones numeradas

y en las opciones aparece el orden de éstas para construir un párrafo. Usted
debe leer cuidadosamente el enunciado, organizar las oraciones en forma
lógica y coherente, y escoger la opción que contenga el orden correcto.

50. This is a letter from a patient asking a doctor for advice through a
newspaper column.
1. to shout. I always have
2. what to do? I can't stop working.
3. I am an elementary school teacher, and I often have
4. a sore throat. Could you please advice about
S. Brown
A. 3,1,4,2
B. 2,3,4,1
C. 3,4,1,2
D. 2,1,3,4

51. A food court is an eating area. Here, you can find food from different
countries. They are usually found in commercial areas.
1. the tables in the middle of the court.
2. Many shopping malls have "food courts"
3. You can buy food at the stand, then eat at
4. with carry - out food stands around a central dinning area.
A. 3,1,2,4
B. 2,3,1,4
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 2,4,3,1

DIÁLOGOS INCOMPLETOS

En estas preguntas el enunciado es un diálogo incompleto. Usted debe escoger

la opción que lo complete en forma lógica y coherente.

52. Sam and Carol met on the street after years without seeing each other.
Sam: Hi, Carol! I haven't seen you for ages.
Carol: Yeah, It's been a long time, Sam.
Sam: And, what have you been doing all this time?
Carol: _____________________
And, How about you?

A. After I graduated, I married but it didn't work out.

B. Well, I will start a new business.
C. I really don't believe it.
D. Did we meet before?

53. This conversation is about an interesting Japanese custom.

Suzy: You look marvelous wearing that kimono Sean. Is It your wedding photo?
Sean: Yes.
Suzy: ___________________________?
Sean: Yes most of them do! Then the bride usually changes into a western
dress for the reception.
Suzy: Oh, I see.

A. Do most Japanese women change into a bridal dress?

B. Do most Japanese women wear kimonos when they get married?
C. Do most Japanese women use kimonos during the reception?
D. Do most Japanese women do receptions when they get married?

COMPRENSIÓN DE SITUACIONES

En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situación a partir de la cual

se formula la pregunta. Usted debe leer cuidadosamente la situación planteada
y escoger la opción que responda en forma lógica y coherente la pregunta

54. Susan wants to ask her parents for permission to go to a party, she says:
A. I don't like the idea of staying at home every weekend.
B. My friends and I want to get together next weekend. May I go?
C. The reason why I love going out is because you find new friends
D. Would you like to go to a party on Saturday?

COMPRENSIÓN DE TEXTOS

En esta parte de la prueba se formulan varias preguntas a partir de un texto.

Usted debe leer cuidadosamente el texto y elegir la opción que corresponda a
la pregunta formulada.

55-57
In developing a new drug, there are few quick fixes.
First, an original design has to be invented. Then its potential needs to be
demonstrated in test tubes and laboratory animals. After that, it must go through
three separated phases of clinical trial on humans to show that it is safe and
that it does what it is supposed to do. Only them will patients be prescribed.
For drug developers in America it takes an average of $86 million per year and
over nine years to go from the first human tests of a substance to final
regulatory approval.

55. The underlined word its refers to:

A. Design's potential.
B. Drug's potential.
C. Test's potential.
D. Demonstration's potential.

56. The expression Only them could be replaced by:

A. When
B. Because of that
C. Before
D. finally
57. The underlined word it refers to:
A. The amount of money and time
B. The tests and scientists involved
C. The steps of the process.
D. The separated phases of clinical trial

58-60
According to the United States law all children must be educated. However it
does not mean that they have to go to school. Some parents prefer not to send
their children to school as they think that, at present, religious values are not
well taught. These students are most of the time educated at home and they are
known as "home - schoolers". Surprisingly, they have shown high results on
national tests specially in reading and math.

58. According to the text:

A. Religious values are not taught at school.
B. Reading and math are the main areas of study.
C. Students can be educated by not being sent to school.
D. Students educated at school have no values.

59. According to the text:

A. Home schoolers show good results.
B. Teachers do not teach values.
C. Parents like to teach reading and math.
D. There are special tests for reading and math.

60. According to the text, home schoolers are:

A. Students who do not like school.
B. Students who show better results on tests.
C. Students who are taught at home.
D. Students who differ in religious values.