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TALLER DE NIVELACIONSEMESTRE I
INGLÉS

Estudiante: Curso: 11

1. Read the following text and the answer the questions about it
Windsor Palace is the world's largest and oldest continuously inhabited castle. Occupying over
484,000 square feet, it is over 240 times the size of an average house. William the Conqueror built
the first castle on the grounds between 1070 and 1086, but the castle that exists today was largely
built by Edward of Windsor in 1350, who authorized the construction of a new keep, a large chapel,
and new fortifications. From a distance, the castle appears dominated by a massive round tower in
its center.
In 1475, King Edward IV authorized construction of St. George’s Chapel as a cathedral and royal
mausoleum. The chapel became an important destination for pilgrims in the late medieval period
and is probably the most famous of the structures within Windsor Palace. During the 1500’s and
1600’s, Windsor Castle was damaged as a result of various wars. In 1660, however, Charles II
became interested in restoring the castle and laid out plans for “The Long Walk,” a three-mile long
avenue running from south from the castle. Charles II also had the royal apartments and St.
George’s Hall rebuilt. The royal apartments were spectacular, with numerous carvings, frescoes,
and tapestries. The artwork acquired during the rebuilding of Windsor Castle became known as the
Royal Collection, which remains relatively unchanged today.
In 1824, George IV moved into the castle and was granted 300,000 pounds to renovate Windsor
Castle. The entire castle was remodeled and the architect, Jeffrey Wyattville, succeeded in
blending the castle to seem like one entity rather than a collection of buildings. Wyattville raised
and lowered the heights of various buildings to give them symmetry and improved the appearance
and structure of others.
Which statement best describes Windsor Castle?
A) Smaller than a normal house
B) Larger than a normal house
C) Somewhat larger than a normal house.
D) Much larger than a normal house
The royal mausoleum of Windsor Castle I as known as...
A) Wyattville Hall
B) The Long Walk
C) The Royal Collection
D) St. George's Chapel
What happened last?
A) Edward of Windsor authorized the construction of a new keep.
B) William the Conqueror lived in the castle.
C) Charles II laid out plans for the "Long Walk."
D) St. George's Chapel was built.
Select all that are true
- Windsor Castle is the oldest continually inhabited castle
- Windsor Castle burned down many times in its history.
- Windsor Castle seems dominated from a distance by a large tower
- Windsor Castle is the largest castle
2. Complete using PAST PERFECT.
She said that she hadn’t visited (not/visit) the UK before.
Julie and Anne hadn’t met (not/meet) before the party.
I hadn’t had (not/have) breakfast when he arrived.
He hadn’t used (not/use) email before, so I showed him how to use it.
You hadn’t studied (not/study) for the test, so you were very nervous.
3. Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
Before he was married he used ___________________ alone.
A) to living
B) to live
C) living
D) live
I used _____________________ in sales, but I was useless, I couldn't sell anything!
A) work
B) to work
C) working
John _______________________hard because he lives on a farm.
A) used to work
B) used to working
C) is used to work
D) is used to working
4. Complete the sentences using SHOULD and SHOULDN’T
If I were in your shoes, I (go) should to the hairdresser's right now!
Thanks for the advice, but I (think) shouldn’t that I shouldn't do that.
You'd better (phone) should your sister before she leaves.
I don't think I (study)shouldn’t more for the exam, it's too easy!
Well, in fact I guess you (do) should some more exercises.
5. Must or Can……………...
you can smell something burning?
He hasn't eaten for hours. He must be starving.
She must be Helen. I know that for sure.
You must enter the country on a visa to be able to work.
She left the office two hours ago, so she can have arrived home by now.
6. TRUE OR FALSE
You be rude to your grandparents. false
You go to the dentist's twice a year. True
You stay in bed when you are ill. true
You feed zoo animals. false
You do your online exercises. False
7. Choose the correct relative pronoun (who, which, whose).
The car who the bank robbers escaped in was orange.
The robber which mask was obviously too big didn't drive.
The man whose drove the car was nervous.
He didn't wait at the traffic lights who were red.
A police officer which car was parked at the next corner stopped and arrested them.
8. Rewrite these sentences in their correct order.
That's the boy. I told you about him last night.
They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it.
Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
9. Circle the offer/suggestion to the answer
Shall we open the window?
a) Good idea. It's really stuffy in here.
b) I think it's best to tell her nothing. She can't keep a secret.
c) Well we're going to have to bite the bullet on this sooner or later.
d) Why not Baker? He's used to working in Eastern Europe
Where shall we meet?
a) I think it's best to tell her nothing. She can't keep a secret.
b) Well we're going to have to bite the bullet on this sooner or later.
c) How about next Friday?
d) I think it's about time you all came to my place
Who shall we send to Poland?
a) I think it's best to tell her nothing. She can't keep a secret.
b) Well we're going to have to bite the bullet on this sooner or later.
c) I think it's about time you all came to my place.
d) Why not Baker? He's used to working in Eastern Europe?
Whatshall we do about their offer?
a) I think we should leave that to one side for the time being.
b) How about next Friday?
c) Sorry, can't make Friday. How about Thursday?
d) Why not Baker? He's used to working in Eastern Europe?
Who shall we send to Poland?
a) I think it's best to tell her nothing. She can't keep a secret.
b) Well we're going to have to bite the bullet on this sooner or later.
c) I think it's about time you all came to my place.
d) Why not Baker? He's used to working in Eastern Europe?
10. Write a short story in English