ICFES EXAM 2014-2

PART 1. ANSWER QUESTIONS 74 to 78 ACCORDING TO THE EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE: “YOU CAN RIDE YOUR BIKE HERE ” “A” IN THE STREET”

a.- in the Street b.- in the playground c.- in the garden

74.- THE TEST STARTS AT 5:00 PM

a.- in a living room b.- in a bedroom c.- in a classroom

75.- ONE T-SHIRT + PICTURES OF THE SEA AND THE SUN: 15.00 EUROS

a.- in a flat b.- in a shop c.- in a kitchen

76.- DO NOT TALK TO THE DRIVER

a.- on a bike b. on a boat c.- on a bus

77.- YOU CAN FIND ROBOTS, DOLL AND BALL IN THE TOYS HALL

a.- in a store b.- in a beach c.- on a plane

78.- THERE IS NO CLASS TOMORROW

a.- in a park b.- at s school c.- on a train

PART 2: MATCH COLUMN “A” WITH COLUMN B” TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 79 to 83 ACCORDING TO THE

EXAMPLE: “WHEN CHILDREN SEE HIM, THEY ARE OFTEN HAPPY” . _____A______. ( A ) “CLOWN”

79.- You can see him in the countryside picking up fruit.___D_____ A.- Clown
80.- She’s the one who gives lessons at school.____H____ B.- Doctor
81.- This person has a boat and hides treasure.____F____ C.- Driver
82.- He takes you from one place to another.____C____ D.- Farmer
83.- This person plays a sport for work.___G_____ E.- Nurse

F.- Pirate

G.- Footballer

H.- Teacher

PART 3: READ THE CONVERSATIONS AND CHOOSE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 84 to 88 ACOORDING TO THE
EXAMPLE:

0.- HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO PAY? “ A “ ( CASH )

a.- cash b.- now c.- thanks

84.- I’D LIKE TO SEE THOSE SHOES, PLEASE

a.- always b.- certainly c.- I don’t know

85.- I FEEL SAD TODAY

a.- why not? b.- I’ll do it later c.- what’s wrong?

86.- ARE YOU READY TO ORDER?

a.- just a minute b.- well, I don’t c.- can I help you

87.- LET’S MEET NEXT WEEK

a.- how many? B.- on Thursday? c.- after you

88.- DID YOU ENJOY THE PARTY?

a.- I think so, too b.- you’re right c.- it was wonderful
PART 4: READ THE ARTICLE “HISTORY OF PAPER” AND FILL IN THE BLANKS 89 to 96 ACCORDING TO THE RIGHT
OPTION.

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF WRITING, PEOPLE TRIED TO ( 0 ) _____________ OF SOMETHING EASY AND CHEAP TO WRITE
ON, ( 89 )_________________ IT TOOK 3000 YEARS UNTIL CHINESE PEOPLE MADE PAPER. ONLY ONE THOUSAND YEARS
LATER, PEOPLE WERE ( 90 ) _______________ PAPER ALL OVER EUROPE AND ASIA. I THE 8TH CENTURY, THE ARABAS
AND THE CHINESE WERE ENEMIES, AND THE ARABS CAPTURED ( 91 ) ________________CHINESE MEN. MANY OF ( 92 )
________________ MEN KNEW HOW TO MAKE PAPER, AND ( 93 ) __________________ EXPLAINED IT TO THE ARABS
AS THE PRICE TO BE ABLE TO GO HOME. ALMOST EIGHT CENTURIES ( 94 ) _____________________ EUROPEANS BEGAN
TO MAKE ( 95 ) ___________ OWN PAPER. AT THAT TIME, PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY OF THE AZTECS ( 96 )
_____________ THE WAY TO MAKE PAPER, TOO, WHILE CHINESE PEOPLE WERE ALREADY FAMOUS FOR PAPER KITES
AND TOILET PAPER.

0-. A.- THINK B.- THINKING C.- THINKS 89.- A.- OR B.- AND C.- BUT

90.- A.- USE B.- USED C.- USING 91.- SOME B.- ANY C.- MUCH

92.- A.- THAT B.- THESE C.- THIS 93.- A.- HE B.- THEY C.- IT

94.- A.- LATE B.- LATEST C.- LATER 95 A.- THEIR B.- OUR C.- YOUR

96.- A.- FIND B.- FINDING C.- FOUND

PART 5.- READ THE ARTICLE “LIFE IN AROAN TIMES” AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 97 To 103 ACCORDING TO THE
NEXT TEXT.

We know how Aroans lived from ruins of houses which have been found. Archeologists are people who put
together history from this kind of ruins. Most Aroans were farmers, who lived in houses near the Chinampas
“parts of the ground near lakes”. They fished for food and grew all kinds of vegetables on their farms. Also,
they cooked on a plate on three rocks over a fire. Other people had very little; they made their own clothes
and slept on the hard floor. The Aroans were very religious and believed they could talk to their gods. They
thought that their gods made the sun come up, rain fall and fire burn. The Aroans believed that they lived in
the fifth of five “suns”. One day this time would end, but they thought that if they kept loving and giving live
animals as food to their gods, the end of their time would never come. They had lots of ceremonies to please
their gods. Special religious people, who wore black clothes and never cut their hair, started the ceremonies,
and the oldest member of the group closed them.
97.- Aroans lived: A.- in Chinampas B.- close to Chinampas C.- far from Chinampas
98.- The majority of Aroans: A.- got food from their farms B.- had few things to live
C.- bought their own clothes
99.- Aroan farmers normally: A.- slept on beds B.- ate hot food C.- swam on lakes
100.- Aroans believed their gods: A.- loved them a lot B.- were on the sun C.- listened to them
101.- Aroans thought they lived: A.- in the last “sun” B.- in the first “sun” C.- in the next “sun”
102.- Aroans gave animals to their gods: A.- for rain to fall B.- for a longer life C.- for communication
103.- Special religious people: A.- ended the ceremonies B.- had long hair C.- wore bright colors
PART 6: READ THE ARTICLE “WHY WE LOVE TO TRAVEL” AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS 104 To 108 ACCORDING TO
THE NEXT TEXT.

Anyone can travel, and it’s my opinion that eceryone should travel. You can use travel to relax, to see the world, to
connect with others who share your interest for traveling or just to have adventure, but especially to créate a collection
of many experiences to remember, as you grow older. You might be traveling to visit family or friends, for work, because
you are moving or sightseeing or just to relax on a beach somewhere to get away from everything. The purpose depends
on what you want to do and your personal view of life. Traveling for business or a family events are common reasons.
But the most difficult question is why some people are happy to spend their whole lives within 50 miles away of where
they were born while others just can’t stop traveling around the world. These travelers called “ Long-term travelers” are
easily recognized. There is something in their eyes when they’re discussing their latest trip. It’s a careless attitude when
something goes wrong or an ability to live in extreme conditions simply to discover a new village in a distant area of
Peru. Travelling is amazingly rewarding. It helps you answer basic human questions as: how are we different? How are
we the same? Then you want to know about the art and history and see what experiences helped people become what
they are. For some, this is sightseeing. For others, is simply part of “being”. For those who love traveling, the question is
not simply “when is my next trip?” but also “Why can’t I stop?”

104.- WHAT IS THE WRITER TRYING TO DO IN THE TEXT? a.- explain why traveling is wonderful.
b.- mention his experience of a nice trip. c.- describe good placed to travel to. d.- invite people to visit faraway areas.

105.- WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TRAVELING ACCORDING TO THE TEXT?

a.- traveling is only important for business and family. b.- traveling is the best way to learn about history.

c.- traveling helps make your live unforgettable. d.- traveling is only for living adventures.

106.- WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S DESCRIPTION OF LONG-TERM TRAVELERS:

a.- people who do not mind handling difficult situations. b.- people who only like to travel abroad.

c.- people who want to be easily recognized. d.- people who do not feel well away from home.

107.- WHAT CAN THE READER FIND OUT FROM THE TEXT?

a.- people usually travel long distances. b.- traveling makes people reflect about their lives.

c.- travelers ask themselves why they travel. d.- people should learn how to plan their next rip.

108.- HOW WOULD THE AUTHOR DESCRIBE HIS LAST TRIP?

a.- “Traveling to Australia gave me the opportunity to improve my English and find a better job in my country”.

b.- “On my last trip to Australia y visited the most important places as the Sydney Opera Theater and saw many
Kangaroos”.

c.- “When I visited beautiful beaches in Australia, it was possible to relax, sunbathe and try new drinks”.

d.- “I learned that Australia’s culture is great and their customs are different; I can’t wait for my next trip”.

PART 7: READ THE ARTICLE “FOOTBALL WOLRD CUP” AND FILL IN THE BLANKS 109 to 118 ACCORDING TO THE RIGHT
OPTION.

One of the most famous ( 0 ) ______________ in sports is the FIFA World cup. It takes ( 109 ) ____________ every four
years in a different location, much like the olympics. Indeed, there is some research that ( 110 ) _____________ that the
World cup creates as much international interest as the olympics ( 111 ) ______________. Teams from around the world
( 112 ) _____________ for a month. The same country rarely ( 113 ) _____________ two years in a row. The
competition, ( 114 ) _____________ has been interrupted only by world war 2, makes athletes feel proud of their
nations it has created ( 115 ) ______________ feelings of national belonging. There have even been wars between
countries stopped until the teams knew whether or not they had qualified. For fans, football ( 116 ) ____________ far
more than a simple sport. It is a way to prove their country’s importance ( 117 ) _____________ sport. The popularity of
football hasn’t decreased over the decades ( 118 ) it is still the King of sports.

0.- a.- events b.- actions c.- games d.- festivals 109.- a.- part b.- position c.- time d.- place

110.- a.- talks b.- tells c.- speaks d.- argues 111.- a.- may b.- are c.- do d.- will

112.- a.- compete b.- fight c.- walk d.- race 113.- a.- wins b.- gains c.- earns d.- gets

114.- a.- when b.- where c. which d.- who 115.- a.- thick b.- strong c.- large d.- high

116.- a.- shows b.- means c.- does d.- says 117.- a.- across b.- without c.- through d.- against

118.- a.- yet b.- or c.- but d.- and