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Odont 2019
Odont 2019
Lea atentamente los 30 textos que aparecen a continuación y conteste a las preguntas que se
le plantean. Marque en la hoja de respuestas la opción que considere correcta (A, B, C o D).
Dispone de un tiempo máximo de 50 minutos para la realización de esta prueba.
1. From an email
This email confirms your reservation for our Lincoln County Mental Health Association Annual
Conference to be held March 4-6. We are reserving space for you in each of the four substance
abuse treatment workshops.
Please send your personal check or a money order covering the $50.00 conference registration
fee and $75.00 for each of the workshops to the Association address above. In order to secure
your space at the four workshops, we must receive your check or money order for $350.00 no
later than February 28.
2. Working at a restaurant
I was waiting to get a promotion from a buser - a person who buses tables, washes dishes,
serves food and stocks coolers - to a server at a bar and grill.
When I got a tattoo on half of my arm, my boss immediately denied me the promotion he had
promised, even though some of my co-workers had much more visible tattoos and piercings.
He didn't say it was because of my tattoo, but the comments he made toward me made it
clear he didn't like it. Then he said that I was better off in the kitchen than as a waitress.
Source: BBC
A. promoted to server.
B. not given the promotion promised. C. not allowed to get another tattoo. D. given new
responsibilities.
3. A news story
A 4-year old boy has been freed after his arm was stuck in a vending machine.
The nearly six-hour ordeal began when the child tried to reach into the machine to get biscuits,
and became trapped by its anti-theft mechanism.
"We live in rural Australia, and I don't think he's seen a vending machine before," his father
Aaron Shorthouse told CNN affiliate 7 News.
Rescue workers distracted the child, Leo, by showing him cartoons on their phones and giving
him a stuffed toy as they worked to free him but he had to be sedated at times.
B. was trying to buy a package of biscuits. C. had been distracted when he got stuck. D. was
unfamiliar with vending machines.
4. From a research study about sleep
Sixty percent of people sleep with another person. When one person has sleep issues, both
can suffer. Certain sleep disorders, like snoring, have been shown to reduce the quality of
relationships, largely because
the person hearing the snoring wakes up a lot at night. Insomnia has also been linked to lower
relationship satisfaction.
Research into couples’ sleeping patterns reveals a curious dynamic. When objective measures
like brain waves or eye movements are examined, people are found to generally sleep better
when they sleep by themselves than when they sleep with a bed partner. Yet when they’re
asked about sleeping alone, people say they are less satisfied.
Source: NY times
B. prefer to sleep with a pet. C. sleep better with a partner. D. prefer to sleep alone.
In Saudi Arabia, spending time with someone of the opposite sex before marriage who isn’t a
family member is strictly forbidden by law, even if it’s out at a café. However, there are young
people who secretly meet up with the opposite sex before marriage. This happens a lot here in
Saudi Arabia.
Young people don’t care about religion. I grew up with religion all around me, and I’m still
Muslim, but I don’t believe that true Islam is like this. Young people agree that the society we
live in is wrong about this. Unfortunately, many young men and women have to live a double
life.
Source: NY times
A dinosaur was left in the middle of a high street thanks to some "drunken pranksters", it is
believed. A 25ft (7.6m) model triceratops had to be removed from High Street in Godshill on
the Isle of Wight after it was dragged from the Jurassic Garden shop property.
A photo of the obstruction was taken by Chris Hollingshead, who spotted it when he was
driving home from work on Saturday morning and later posted a photograph on social media.
Staff from Island Roads, which operates road maintenance on the island, returned the
dinosaur to the Jurassic Garden and the road was reopened to traffic.
Source: BBC
A. Chris Hollingshead.
On Friday morning, a rat was found running around the cabin shortly after a Loong Air flight
left the city of
It wasn't clear how the rat gained access to the plane, although it seems it wasn't brought on
board as a pet and may have arrived with the meal service. Apart from worrying passengers,
rats can damage a plane's electrical and other systems.
"Considering the threat to passenger health posed by the rat and the possibility of
endangering flight safety by biting through wires, the captain flew back to port in Hangzhou,"
the airline said.
Source: NBC
A. caused a change in the flight plan. B. bit through cables on the airplane. C. belonged to
one of the passengers.
First you should decide what you want. If you are a casual dater, let it be known; some of you
may prefer to date with more seriousness; let that be in your profile. Often online daters will
say on their profiles, “I’m open to anything playful or serious – whatever comes along.”
Although that may be good and true for some, it could give the wrong message to some
people.
If you really are looking for something in between casual and serious dating, be more
descriptive about what you want. If you are more interested in something casual or serious,
don’t be afraid to say it.
Source: sampleonlinedatingprofile
9. About an organization
The organization’s mission statement is "Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for
Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope". Homes are built
using volunteer labor and Habitat makes no profit on the sales. Habitat has helped more than
4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve more than 800,000 homes since its
founding in 1976, making Habitat the largest not-for-profit builder in the world.
Source: Wikipedia
C. has constructed more than 800,000 houses. D. is the largest building company in the world.
The biggest differences between coffee and tea may emerge once your head hits the pillow.
Comparing people drinking the same volume of tea or coffee over a single day, researchers at
the University of Surrey in the UK confirmed that although both drinks lend similar benefits to
your attention during the day, coffee drinkers tend to find it harder to fall asleep at night –
perhaps because the higher caffeine content finally catches up with you.
Tea drinkers, in contrast, had longer and more restful sleep. Tea offers many of the benefits of
coffee, without the sleepless nights – a clear win.
Source: BBC
A. should be avoided before bed. B. affect people’s sleep differently. C. should be drunk in
the morning.
I read good reviews about this restaurant so I decided to try it. My mum and I ordered drinks
and the waiter misunderstood us and brought red wine instead of white. When we were
brought the correct drinks, there was something floating in mine, so I sent it back.
The waiter then ignored us for the duration of our visit, sending other staff to our table, and
standing with his back towards us while talking to the other guests on either side of us, making
us feel very uncomfortable. If service is anything to go by, no wonder this place lost its
Michelin star.
Source: tripadvisor
A. unhappy the restaurant was out of white wine. B. bothered by the clients at a nearby table.
C. annoyed that the waiter misunderstood her. D. upset with the way she was treated.
12. An advert
Charming, quiet one 1 bedroom flat (39 m2) in central Paris (parquet floors, big windows,
marble fireplace, Wi- Fi and TV, new bathroom) for one month to six weeks from mid-
December 2016 to mid-January 2017. Dates flexible with one month minimum. My place is
located in a trendy neighborhood, directly south of Sacre Coeur and Place des Abbesses near
the Rue des Martyrs. You can find Paris’ best food, shopping, and restaurants all nearby.
I’m interested in a one bedroom, preferably in the centre of London but I’m flexible. Send me
an email with pictures and tell me about yourself if you are interested.
Source: craigslist
A. room to share.
D. flat to buy.
13. News from America
"Knockout game" is one of the many names given by American news media to assaults in
which one or more of the attacker(s) attempt to knock out an unsuspecting victim. This is done
by punching someone in the head really hard for the amusement of the attacker(s) and their
accomplice(s). Other names given to assaults of this type include "knockout king", "point 'em
out", and "polar-bear hunting", allegedly called such when the victim is white. Serious injuries
and even deaths have been attributed to the "knockout game". Some news sources report that
in some cases, the attacker was charged with a hate crime.
Source: Wikipedia
14. An advertisement
Looking for someone to share a spacious (700sq.ft), sunny 2 bedroom apartment available
March 1st (moving date flexible -- possibility to move in the weekend before). Current lease is
up end of June but possibility to renew if interested. The apartment is fully furnished and has
wooden floors and high ceilings. The bedroom
available has a sofa, twin bed, and shelves –as well as a big closet. The kitchen is fully equipped
with a dishwasher, oven, fridge, freezer and microwave. The bathroom is clean, has cabinets
and is a decent size. Washing machine and dryer are located in the basement. The building has
an elevator.
Source: craigslist
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The washer and dryer are in the kitchen. B. One bedroom includes a sofa-bed.
C. One bedroom is available to rent in March. D. The apartment is going up for rent in June.
An Australian mother woke to the sound of her son's screams and found a python wrapped
around his belly. Tamara Thurgood struggled to pull the snake off her son after it bit him
repeatedly on the face while he slept,
relatives said.
Ms Thurgood told local media it was "like a nightmare" as she fought to free her son.
She said Tyler, 6, had his eyes closed during the ordeal and could not remember being bitten.
Two male relatives who were called to the property killed the snake.
Snake experts described the encounter with the snake as an "unfortunate chance meeting" as
pythons do not eat humans.
Source: BBC
C. managed to free himself from the snake. D. was sleeping when the snake bit him.
16. An article about a parrot
Parrot owner Pauline Smith has taught her five-year-old African grey, Skylar, to use the toilet.
Skylar is believed to be Scotland’s only toilet-trained parrot.
She can do more than just use the loo. She can bark like a dog, sound like a ringing telephone
or imitate a car
She says, “Mummy you’re so pretty... give me a kiss”. But, Skylar doesn’t always say nice
things. She likes to sit next to Pauline’s window and shout, “What the hell?” which sometimes
scares passers-by.
And she’s also been known to yell “help” when there’s nothing wrong with her said Pauline.
Source: dailyrecord
According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, Saint Brigid made a deal with Saint Patrick
to allow women to propose to men – and not just the other way around – every four years on
leap day.
This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men and women in
a similar way to how leap day balances the calendar. In some places, leap day has been known
as “Bachelors’ Day” for the same reason. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a dress
or money, if he refused a marriage proposal from a woman on leap day.
Source: timeanddate
B. must pay a fine if she rejects a man´s proposal. C. has permission to ask a man to marry
her.
18. An ad
In order to participate, you must be between 18 and 75 years old and speak Spanish as a first
language. You must have learned English after 12 years of age. The study is simple! We just ask
you to fill out a demographic questionnaire and provide a short speech sample. No
compensation will be provided but you can participate from home and it only takes 10-15
minutes.
Source: craigslist
The Athlete Assistance Program is a program where the Government of Canada provides
funding assistance to elite level Canadian athletes. Athletes who are receiving this assistance
are called carded athletes.
To qualify the athlete has to be one of the top 16 in the world in their sport, or to have the
potential of reaching the top 16. Athletes are nominated by their National Sports Organization.
Only athletes in sports that are funded by the Government of Canada will be considered.
Monthly funding is provided directly to the athletes and the tuition at a post-secondary
institution is also paid for.
Source Wikipedia
In late 2008, a man sold the world's biggest collection of Scalextric models: a set of more than
1,000 cars, two- and-a-half miles of racetrack and countless accessories. The collection
includes a rare blue Bugatti Type 59 and a yellow Ferrari Berlinetta GT250 and other 1,000
Scalextric models.
The owner acquired his first Scalextric in 1957, when the brand was launched, and has added
to it over the last half century. There are 80 boxed sets in the collection, including modern
Spiderman and Knight Rider models. There is even one of only three known prototype
Batmobiles. The auction of this collection raised
B. both classic and modern models. C. mostly classic cars from the fifties. D. a unique
prototype Batmobile.
21. About a DJ
I go by the name Domester from Queens, New York. I'm an inspiring DJ who works all over
New York City and the tri-state area. I work hard to provide my customers with 100%
satisfaction. I play all kinds of music and I’m specialized in Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, House,
Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa. I have experience with events such as private parties,
weddings, babyshowers, birthdays, baptisms, and corporate events. I'm flexible and I'll work
with your budget so you can be comfortable with getting the price you can afford. I’m also
bilingual with Spanish. If you have any questions please text me.
Source: craigslist
The DJ…
Christine remembers the day she was helping her boyfriend Matt pack for his move to Hawaii,
on the other side of the world. She was worried that they wouldn’t be able to see each other a
few times a year.
That day, Matt presented Christine with a sapphire promise ring that had been in his family for
years, and asked her to come to Hawaii on a fiancé visa. “It's the same ring that his dad gave to
his mom,” Christine said. “His mom and I both have September birthdays and sapphire is our
birth stone. At that moment, I realized he really wanted us to be together.”
Source: BBC
Matt…
B. promised Christine a ring like his mom’s. C. proposed to Christine with his mom’s ring.
This four bedroom semi-detached villa is located in the popular residential area of Dingwall
and will appeal to those seeking a family home. Dingwall offers services and facilities which
include shops, supermarkets, professional and banking services, primary and recently re-built
secondary school, and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The accommodation consists of an
entrance hall, a living room, big kitchen with white cabinets,
3 double bedrooms with a 4th bedroom/study and a shower room. The property benefits from
gas central heating and a garden front to back. No pets or smokers. Only by viewing can you
appreciate the accommodation on offer. References required. Deposit: £775.00
Source: rightmove
The property…
24. An advertisement
If you need help picking up items from Craigslist or need a ride to the airport, I can help. I have
a Honda 04
Crv SUV. I am very negotiable with prices and do emergency moves if you need help right
away. I also do rides to transport items that you have bought at places like Ikea, Lowes, Costco,
etc. I drive to places like Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports, as well as Brooklyn, Queens,
Manhattan, Bronx, Long Island, and Staten Island. If you cannot reach me, kindly leave a
message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Source: craigslist
C. must transport his own furniture. D. gives rides and transports things.
–was so far ahead of its time that today, its aerodynamic secrets are still not completely
understood. The aircraft looks more like a flying saucer than a fighter plane – it doesn’t have
the traditional tail fin at the back.
In fact, there’s a chief scientist at NASA still working to discover just how its creators managed
to overcome the considerable aerodynamic challenges that should have made it unflyable.
Source: BBC
I just moved back to Rhode Island from New York City. I'm so excited to finally live in the Ocean
State again and to be around easy-going people! I love the beaches and the quiet, small town
environment. It’s much nicer than NYC which is always so noisy and stressful! I don’t know why
I ever left!
I love taking long walks on the beach and doing lots of water sports. I like trying new foods,
drinking coffee, and eating ice cream! I also enjoy reading novels, traveling, and biking. I’d
much rather spend a relaxing evening at a local restaurant than partying at city nightclubs.
Source: sampleonlinedatingprofiles
Barbie is getting a makeover! Three new body types – tall, curvy and petite – in a variety of
skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hair styles are now available. And yes, she finally has a flat
foot.
"I think it's an important step because we've been living in a culture for far too long where
beauty is coming in one shape and one size" says Samantha DeCaro, licensed psychologist.
DeCaro says the changes offered by the Barbie manufacturer could help shift cultural views of
what it means to be beautiful and might help prevent people from suffering common eating
disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
Source: healthusnews
A. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors. B. They have the same foot and body
shape.
C. They reflect the classic idea of feminine beauty. D. They maintain their original body shape
and size.
A Dutch man who spent two decades collecting Ecstasy pills of all colours and shapes as a
hobby called the police for help after they were stolen – because he says some of them are
poisonous.
Police in the Netherlands say the man, who was not identified, decided to report the theft
despite the illegal nature of the collection because he was worried about someone swallowing
one of the poisoned pills.
It was not clear why about 40 red-and-white pills out of the 2,400-pill-strong collection would
be poisoned, but the police say they fear the drugs could be lethal if swallowed.
Source: metro.co.uk
A. with the hopes of getting his collection back. B. in order to try to find the thief.
C. because the collection was valuable. D. to prevent someone from falling ill.
29. A letter
Source: writeexpress
I decided to propose to my boyfriend Diego in a square near our favourite bar. On the big
night, we arrived at the bar with some friends who knew about the surprise. Then I invented
an excuse and left the bar. I went to the square where our family and friends were hiding with
heart balloons, and a microphone and sound system.
I'd already agreed things with the owner of the bar - a waiter came to the table and told Diego
his car was involved in a crash outside. So he left the bar to check on his car - and was
surprised with my proposal!
Source: BBC
A. the bar staff helped with the surprise. B. Diego left the bar to meet friends.
COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA
PREGUNTA RESPUESTA
1 D
2 B
3 D
4 A
5 C
6 B
7 A
8 D
9 B
10 B
11 D
12 B
13 A
14 C
15 D
16 A
17 C
18 D
19 D
20 B
21 B
22 C
23 A
24 D
25 B
26 C
27 A
28 D
29 C
30 A
53) I opened the door and managed to find the cupboard. …………… everything was going fine.
55) When I saw the lady’s face I knew it was …………… serious.
56) I knew I was hurting him but I carried on …………… my fingers down his throat.
57) If the sting is …………… the body, put ice on it for about ten minutes.
A) about B) at C) in D) on
59) …………… having a large brain, Neanderthals were characterized by having a short period of
development.
60) Growing up …………… had a great childhood because of the poverty of my family.
62) …………… that I could not even walk, so I had to stay home all day.
64) The more jobs you apply for, the …………… you will get one.
A) at the next week B) in the next week C) next week D) the next week
68) You can borrow my bicycle but you …………… bring it back before 5 pm.
A) can B) may C) must D) will
A) at B) for C) off D) on
71) The present was …………… expensive that Pamela felt embarrassed.
72) …………… the bad weather, we had a great time shopping in town.
76) We …………… down outside Leeds and had to wait for an hour before someone came.
80) I was trapped and started to shout …………… but it was useless.
Respuestas dudosas
GRAM. y VOCAB.
PREGUNTA RESPUESTA
51 D
52 A
53 A
54 A
55 D
56 C
57 B
58 D
59 C
60 D
61 A
62 A
63 B
64 A
65 C
66 A
67 C
68 C
69 B
70 D
71 D
72 B
73 A
74 A
75 A
76 A
77 B
78 A
79 C
80 C
ODONTOLOGÍA