FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA INTERNACIONAL DEL TRÓPICO CÓDIGO

AMERICANO
Unitrópico RE-FR-300
PERSONERÍA JURÍDICA Nº 1311 DE JUNIO DE 2002. CÓDIGO ICFES 2743. NIT 844.002.071-4
PROCESO FORMACIÓN FECHA 19/09/2018
REGISTRO PARCIAL VERSIÓN Vs-001

MIDTERM EXAM

ENGLISH II

NAME: _____________________________________ CODE: ________________ DATE: ________________

1. Complete the next conversations by using a comparative or superlative adjective.

A. All of these TVs are fantastic.

B. Well, and which one is …………………….………………. (good) among all of them?

A. The Panasonic. It’s actually…...………………………..……….….….(popular) and modern TV

that we have in the store. It’s also ………...…….……(small) and …..……………………….(cheap)
…………… the LG and SONY.

B.Great! Can I have a look?

2. Look at the information presented in the pictures below, then, recommend one of these
products. Use some comparative and superlative adjectives to do so.

SAMSUNG LG

Size: 65 inches Size: 55 inches

Price: 3 million Colombian pesos Price: 2 million Colombian pesos
Picture Quality: 1900 PQI Picture Quality: 1500 PQI

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TECHNOLOGY (PRESENT CONTINUOS)

READING COMPREHENSION

Read the next conversation between Lisa and Erin. Then answer the questions by using
the present continuous form.

Erin: Hey, Lisa. What are you doing?

Lisa: I’m online. I’m looking for a flat screen TV. The old one’s not working and it’s
driving me crazy. Anny suggestions?
Erin: What about a Samsung? I hear they’re the best TVs and they’re not that
expensive.
Lisa: Really?
Erin: Yes, you know, I’m going to Ktronix this weekend. Would you like to come along?
Lisa: I’d love to, but my cousins are hosting a party this Saturday and I have to be with
them.

Answer the following questions:

1) What’s Lisa doing online?
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2) Why does she want to buy a new TV?
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3) Where’s Erin going on the weekend?
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4) Is Lisa going to Ktronix with Erin? Yes, no? Explain your answer.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Listen and write the name of the appliance. Then, listen again and predict what the other
person will say. Check the box

Fridge Coffee maker dishwasher

1. Appliance: …………………………………………..
Is it fixable?
Sure. No problem.

2. Appliance:…………………………………………
It’s not working? That’s a shame.
About thirty, I think.

3. Appliance: …………………………………..............
Oops! Sorry about that.
Sounds great!