MASTER MIND 1D

MM1D EXAM

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Date:________________ Hour:____________________ Teacher:________________

Estimado Alumno(a):

Para la aplicación de la presente evaluación no pidas ayuda a tu profesor(a), ya que él/ella solamente te
ayudará con las instrucciones y nunca con las respuestas debido a que esto iría en contra de la ética y los
valores que promovemos en IMAC Inglés Total.

Grammar A

1. Underline the correct words. (2.5 points each)

Example: Although / however / nevertheless I graduated from college, I plan to
continue studying abroad.
By this time next year (1) I'll be studying / I'll study / I'm studying in London. (2) I'll go
/ I'm going / I'll be going to the embassy for my visa this afternoon. I have to find out
what documents I need to take with me as soon as possible. (3) Even though / Despite /
However, it's possible I (4) might / will be / won't have enough time to go to the
embassy. (5) Although / In spite of / Nevertheless needing the visa soon, I (6) am not /
might not / will not be able to get time off. (7) Despite / Even though / However my boss
is understanding, we have a lot of work this time of year. I (8) 'll / 'm / 'm going talk to
him, (9) although / but / despite if we are too busy, I'll understand. (10) In spite of /
Despite / Nevertheless, I definitely need to go soon.

Grammar B

2. Complete the sentences with the following words. (2.5 points each)
Example: I will go on vacation next year
but, despite, even though, will, going, going to, however, might, will, will be, won't
(1) ________________________ hating the heat, I loved Rio de Janeiro. It's possible I
(2) ________________________ go back again next month. This time I (3)
________________________ definitely take lighter clothing. I am (4)
________________________ ask my boss if I'm (5) ________________________ or
not. (6) ________________________ I didn't finish all my work there, he doesn't have
to send me back. (7) ________________________, I hope I'm the chosen one, (8)
________________________ I've convinced myself I (9) ________________________
get upset if I'm not sent. Oh, I hope I (10) ________________________ lying on the
beach again soon.

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Vocabulary A

3. Complete the sentences with the following words. (2.5 points each)
Example: Last week, my _archeology_ class went on a guided tour of the city.
alleys, archeological, archeology, concerning, disappointed, finally, forward to,
furthermore, heart, rooftop, villages
alleys, archeological, concerning, disappointed, finally, forward to, furthermore, heart,
rooftop, villages
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing (1) ________________________ a problem I had during a tour I took last
week. It was Tour Number 6 and we were supposed to visit two old (2)
________________________ and three (3) ________________________ sites. I was
very (4) ________________________ with the entire experience. We only visited a
local store in the (5) ________________________ of the city and had a long, three-
hour, mediocre lunch. (6) ________________________, instead of beautiful views, we
were taken to a (7) ________________________ and looked down on the “romantic
streets,” which were just dark (8) ________________________ full of garbage. (9)
________________________, our guide was two hours late and left early.
I look (10) ________________________ hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Albert Thompson

Vocabulary B

4. Underline the correct words. (2.5 points each)

Example: It really gave visitors the chance to see our cultural (a) settlement /
heritage / alley
Dear (1) Madam or Sir / Sir/Madam / Sir and Madam,
I'm writing concerning a problem I had with your city tour. I was very disappointed
with the service. (2) Therefore / However / First of all, I was told to be ready by 8 a.m.,
but I had to wait two hours in the hotel lobby for the bus to arrive. (3) Finally /
Furthermore / However, since it was so late, the guide changed the schedule. Instead of
visiting the (4) sites / heart / middle of the city, we went to the suburbs. These weren't
the beautiful mountain (5) alleys / settlements / sites promised in your brochure, and I
never saw the “romantic” streets. All I saw were (6) rooftop / narrow / spicy alleys and
fast-food cafés. (7) Finally / Furthermore / Therefore, instead of a pleasant meal in a (8)
cultural / religious / tiny village in the mountains overlooking the city, we ate a quick
hamburger in the bus. Your city might be famous for the ancient gold (9) trade / sites /
views, but I think you are now dedicated to robbing tourists. I believe you should refund
my expenses.
I look forward to (10) hearing from / listening to / reading you.
Sincerely,
Wanda Jenkins

Reading

5. Read the text and circle the correct answers. (20 points each)

Chichicastenango is a small town in Guatemala. It is an indigenous town located at an

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altitude of 1,965 meters about 140 kilometers northwest of Guatemala City.

The best days to visit Chichicastenago are on Thursday and Sunday, which are market
days. Local vendors sell everything from food to pottery, and from traditional incense
(pom and copal) to medicinal plants. Most tourists, however, are interested in buying
the traditional embroidered textiles made by the locals; blouses and bags are the most
popular handicrafts. Carved wooden masks that are used in traditional dances are also
available.

At the heart of the town you can visit the 400-year-old Santo Tomás church which was
built on top of a pre-Columbian Mayan temple platform accessed by climbing 18 stairs,

one for each month on the Mayan calendar. Mayan priests still use the church for their
rituals.

Example: Chichicastenango is a
a. Large city.
(b.) Small town.
c. Community.
d. Shopping mall.

1 Chichicastenango is located
a) a little over an hour from Guatemala City.
b) at the beach.
c) in a suburb of Guatemala City.
d) inside Guatemala City.
2 Most people visit Chichicastenango
a) on Thursday and Sunday.
b) on weekends.
c) to sell things.
d) twice a week.
3 The most popular handicrafts are
a) decorated clothing.
b) incense.
c) masks.
d) pottery.
4 You can buy _____ that are used in traditional dances.
a) blouses
b) handicrafts
c) incense
d) masks
5 The stairs to the church are symbolic of
a) Catholic beliefs.
b) Mayan theology.
c) Mayan time keeping.
d) the Spanish calendar.

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Writing

6. Write a letter of complaint. (100 points each)

You had a horrible stay at a hotel. Write a letter of complaint to the hotel. Use a formal
style and appropriate polite words and phrases. Explain your experience clearly.

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Listening

7. Listen and circle the correct answers. [CD 2, Track 20] (20 points each)

Example: What country did Kaitlin visit?

a. Russia
(b.) China
c. England
d. Spain

1 What is the heart of Shanghai called?

a) Chinatown.
b) Songjiang.
c) Thames Town.
d) The Bund.
2 Where did the silk trade begin?
a) On the edge of the city.
b) Songjiang.
c) The Bund.
d) The commercial district.
3 The new settlements are located
a) in Songjiang.
b) in the commercial district.
c) in the heart of the city.
d) out of the city.
4 Which of the following nationalities is not represented in one of the nine new towns?
a) German.
b) Italian.
c) Mexican.
d) Swedish.
5 What does the Spanish style settlement look like?
a) Chinese architecture.
b) Traditional architecture.

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c) White walls and red tile roofs.

d) Wooden houses.

Speaking (1 to 5 points)

Total_____ x 100 / 5 = _____ ( Average)

GRADES:

Reading______ Writing______ Listening______

Speaking______ Structure (Grammar) and Vocabulary______

AVERAGE_________

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