EDUCACIÓN MEDIA SUPERIOR

DIRECCIÓN ACADÉMICA
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GUÍA EXAMEN EXTRAORDINARIO

CICLO ESCOLAR 2018-2019 “B ” SEMESTRE 5to

ASIGNATURA Aplicación de la Gramática Inglesa y Fonológica Advanced Plus

Instructions. Complete the text with a suitable form of the words from the box.
browse cast create
extend draw up grow highlight plan spend announce vote

Recently, people around Europe 1have been voting to decide on the most ground-breaking
technological innovations of the last decade. The aim of the public vote is 2                    the
range of expertise and inventiveness that exists in the region. According to the organisers,
European designers are renowned for 3                    some of the most aesthetically-pleasing
yet functional pieces of technology. A short-list has already 4                    and is available
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                 on their website. Whatever your particular interest – be it gaming, music, or
motoring – there’s likely to be something which will interest you. Initially, the team behind the poll
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                   to publish the results this month, but as interest 7                    they have
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decided                     voting for another two weeks. After that they 9                    the next
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couple of days counting votes until they are finally ready                     the overall winner at
an event held in Berlin on the 17th. So, if you’re interested, remember to sign up soon – without 11   
a vote, you won’t get to have your say.

Instructions. Correct two mistakes in each sentence.

1 He is knowing that which knows what he likes, and isn’t being afraid to tell anyone about it.

2 I would have loved to have been meeting your grandmother, she is sounding like a lovely person.

3 There’s little difference if much between the two of them, but I’m always preferring this version.

4 But with good luck, we will never have met.

5 If it necessary we can refund your ticket, otherwise you’d like to exchange it for another date.

6 Rare, if never, do we see money being spent on innovation in this country.

Instructions. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two words you do
not need.
business model crucial engaged pilot study profit driven stifle striving unstinting
versatile

1 Being motivated is _crucial  to success.

2 In an act of   _                   generosity, workers donated their weekly salary to the strike

fund.

3 If I were asked, I’d say it was one of the most                   tools around. You can do
anything with it.

4 Sadly, a lot of the recent education policies                     more creative teachers.

5 We spent a small fortune                     to succeed, but unfortunately we made limited

progress.

6 Despite launching a brand with a clear                     , they failed to make much impact in the
market.

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7 As long as students are                     in what they are doing, then attainment isn’t so
important.

Instructions. Complete the text with a), b), or c).

An educational game-changer

In a move that goes against conventional 1    b     the educational charity More4Less has begun an
initiative that gives away laptops to some of the country’s most 2                    young people living
in areas affected by poverty and long-term unemployment. The proposed outcome of the project is
to upskill students, offer opportunities to access digital learning, and develop a sense of 3       
respect. According to CEO Peter Hobart, who is a renowned 4                    in the field of online
education, high levels of academic achievement can be reached by first 5                    a sense
of trust with learners. To this effect, there will be no restrictions on when and how content is
accessed, with the emphasis on self-regulation. The project has been created to address the
increasing marginalisation of families on welfare. Hobart has stated ‘So often inner city kids are on
the outer 6                    of positive policy changes, now is the time to resolve that.’
Subscriptions to learning sites will be given free of charge. It is thought that by removing a barrier
to 7                    access, users will be more likely to take part in potentially transformative
opportunities. Whatever the result, it is bound to have a 8                    impact.

1 a) studies b) wisdom c) standards

2 a) destitute b) lavish c) vulnerable

3 a) individual b) mutual c) potential

4 a) pioneer b) trailblazer c) philanthropist

5 a) nurturing b) fostering c) striving

6 a) edges b) sides c) fringes

7 a) on-demand b) online c) business

8 a) versatile b) profound c) potential

Instructions. Complete the text with the correct form or structure using the verb in brackets.
‘Can you attend an interview?’ 1 is undoubtedly (doubt) one of those phrases that sends the
majority of people into paroxysm of panic. I 2            (guess) most of us feel a sense of
impending dread walking into a room with the tables and chairs configured for a cursory
examination of our strengths, weaknesses, hopes and dreams. 3            (motivate) by a
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desire to keep up with trends, these seem             (become) increasingly geared towards
showcasing talents and explaining your ‘narrative.’ 5            (be) express yourself in an
articulate manner is, without doubt, important. But it can’t be the only criteria for selecting staff.
Fortunately, more and more companies are reconsidering the format, and managers 6   
(permit) to select staff based on fit, rather than stilted performance under pressure. 7           
(come) a time, with this growing change in attitude, when traditional interviews are consigned to
history. 8            (sit) through more than my fair share of excruciating interrogations, that
news is more than welcome to me.

Instructions. Complete the text with a), b) or c).

A model worker?
We all know that when applying for a job it’s fundamentally important to play 1    c    your strengths,
and wherever possible gloss 2                    the less than impressive aspects of your CV to date.
But once you’ve actually landed gainful employment how do you ensure that you stand 3   
among your peers? According to a recent survey of HR departments, the most highly valued
employees are those who possess the ability to seem 4                    when dealing with clients
and colleagues – pushy or self-interested individuals tend to be ranked the lowest. Interestingly,
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businesses are less enamoured of ‘yes’ men, or women, too. A large proportion of employers have
indicated that they prefer employees who stand 5                    for themselves, appraise
criticism and state their case. They would rather have staff who aren’t swayed 6             
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the majority, and are unafraid of initiating change. It would seem that such individuals      
a lot of weight with peers, encouraging others to follow 8                    their footsteps – making
for a more dynamic workforce.
1 a) on b) out c) up

2 a) into b) over c) through

3 a) in b) out c) up

4 a) compelling b) credible c) genuine

5 a) for b) on c) up

6 a) by b) for c) with

7 a) bring b) carry c) lend

8 a) in b) around c) among

Instructions. Match gaps 1–11 in the discussion with phrases a)–k) below.
A: Thanks for coming in today Andre. It’s been a while. Now, I’ve been taking a look at your
portfolio, and a couple things have cropped up. There seem to be a few issues. The photo-shoot
last month, for example. The report says, ten thousand, which seems a bit steep …

B: Well, that sum 1        f     . There were a number of technical issues with the whole project; we
needed additional funds to cover those.

A: Right, would that be the re-shoot from the helicopter? Quite costly, wasn’t it?

B: I’m 2               that up – I think we need to reassess how we work with local teams for this
kind of thing. I know a pilot who …

A: So you think it’s fine to spend your budget like that?

B: Well, that’s 3               . What I would say is that the quality of the end product is higher
than you might expect otherwise.

A: OK. Right. Can we talk about the wording of your campaign? I’ve a few reservations on the
actual content. This part here, ‘Are you feeling old and tired?’

B: Oh, yes, 4               – really gets you thinking, doesn’t it?

A: Well, we don’t want our customers to feel like that. It’s bound to annoy them.
We need a bit more positivity. And this 5              – ‘be bold, brave, better.’ Well, it sounds
a bit trite.

B: Ed, what you have to 6              is that simple messages sell. Isn’t that what we’re always
telling new staff? I’m not sure what you’re getting at.

A: Well, 7               is that we need to keep our competitive edge. I mean, take a look at this
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                   for example – ‘be like a lion, rule your urban jungle’. That’s just awful. What
were you thinking?

B:Before I 9              let me remind you, fun is a big part of advertising.

A:I’d agree with that, but what isn’t funny is that we’re spending clients’ money on this nonsense.
I’d appreciate it if you took things more seriously. What 10              is hand the account
over to Simone – perhaps you could do with taking a short break? What do you think?

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A: Well, 11               … I have got some leave due …

a) rule of three g) glad you brought

b) an interesting question h) simile
c) we plan to do i) take into account
d) the rhetorical question j) answer that
e) let’s see k) all I’m saying
f) has been taken out of context

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