Midterm Exam

Student: …………………………… Date:……………………………

IMPORTANTE

1.
. No
. . esta
. . permitido utilizar diccionario.
2. No esta permitido realizar preguntas al docente sobre cuestiones a evaluar en el examen (vocabulario,
gramática etc..)

A) READING: 20

MARKS

Instructions: Read through the text below, answer the questions that follow.

Japan's most famous dog

In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze
statue of a dog. Even though the statue is very small when compared to the huge
neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used as a meeting point
since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends
to arrive- just look for the crowds.

Hachiko, an Akita dog,was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner,
Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each
day Hachiko would accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to
Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the professor
would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor died
suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.

Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was
very strong and he continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he
would stay there for days at a time, though some believe that he kept returning
because of the food he was given by street vendors. He became a familiar sight to
commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In
1935, Hachiko died at the place he last saw his friend alive.

Comprehension Questions

1 - The statue of Hachiko is small.

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2 - The statue isn't difficult to find because there are so many people there.
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3 - The professor worked in a school.

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4 - The professor died at work.

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5 - The dog waited every day at the station.

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6 - Nobody gave the dog any food.

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7 - The dog died before the statue was put outside the station.

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2 Read the profile again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
Example: , there is a life-size golden statue of a dog.         F       
1 It is easy to find the statue. _____
2 It has been used as a meeting point . _____
3 Akita dog,was born in 1924 and brought to Tokyo in 1925. _____
4 the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for his son. _____
5 In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station . _____
B) GRAMMAR: 20 MARKS

a. Underline the correct word or phrase.

Example: Tom has/have/ is have blue eyes.
1 They goes / go / are go to the gym every Saturday.
2 I love play / playing / go play golf with my friends
3 You don’t understand / doesn’t understand / not understand this subject very well.
4 What time starts the movie / the movie starts / does the movie start?

b. Complete the sentences. Put the verb in brackets in the past simple or the past
continuous.
Example: He wrote a lettet to his girlfriend
1 My granny _______________ (break) her leg last weak.
2 I _______________ (not watch) the match on TV at 9 o´clock.
3 I _______________ (hear) a noise, while I ____________ (do) my homework.
4 What time _______________ your parents _______________ (get) home last night?

c. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of going to and a verb from the
box.

not/walk rain not/help wear eat

Example: It’s going to rain.

1 They _______________ stew and bread tomorrow.
2 I _______________ blue shoes tonight
3 We _______________ you to solve this problem .
4 Jack _______________ home. He´s going to take a taxi.

d. Complete the paragraph. Put the verb in brackets with will-going to or Present
Continuous for the future.

Rafael Nadal

Rafa Nadal was (be) born in Manacor in 1986. He has won four French Open titles
and an Olympic gold medal. In 2021, Nadal 1_______________ (become) the second
Spanish man to win Wimbledon, or at least that is what I imagine.

In 2022 Nadal 2_______________ (be) the best tennis player in the world.Rafa and
Federer have a plan,they 3_______________ (play) against each other in seven
Grand Slam finals. Nadal 4_______________ (win) all of them, I am sure. Nadal
5
_______________ (rank) World No. 2 behind Federer that is what a fortune teller told
me. He 6_______________ (be) the first in the rank for 46 weeks.
 Rafa is now 7_______________ (play) in England but today he 8______________ (not
play) because it is a very special day, he…………………….. (get) married.

C) VOCABULARY: 20 MARKS

a. Match the words in the box with the definitions. There are five words you
don’t need.

Trousers suitcase holidays make-up a

pool a suit a shirt a coat nickers
sneakers a van

Example: A day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended:holidays

1 A case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes __________
2 Facial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick. __________
3 A long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body. __________
4 A box-shaped road vehicle of medium size __________
5 An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles. __________
6 A set of men´s garments of the same color and fabric. __________

b. Complete the sentences with PREPOSITIONS.

Don´t call me at lunch time, please.
1. You should come __________ time. It´s impossible to be late.
2. Could you come __________Monday morning?
3. They´re getting married __________ two months.
4. This beautiful building was built _____________ the 16th century.
5. I believe …………………………… him – he is such a talented and hard-working artist.
6. I totally agree ………………………….your opinion – everything you say about this is
true!
7. I had to choose ……………………… going to the cinema or out to dinner as I couldn’t
afford to do both.

8. I am so excited ……………………………. the upcoming concert!

9. We were so dissatisfied …………………………….. the service, we won’t eat at that

restaurant again.

10. It is good that the whole team is so enthusiastic ………………………….the changes.

11. He is so good ………………………………public speaking.

12. She was so kind …………………………..me when I was having problems.

13. I am so tired ……………………..my job – I need a change I think.

c. Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete the sentences.

boring / bored exciting / excited interested

/ interesting relaxing / relaxed depressing /
depressed tiring / tired

Example: Looking for a job is frustrating and depressing.

1 Are you __________ tired of taking classes to learn Chinese?
2 I find her books totally __________.
3 I don´t find politics very __________
4 I am also __________ excited about my future.
5 We all get __________ with the way we look once in a while.
6 The hotel retains its pub feel, creating a __________ and friendly atmosphere for patrons.