academia GAGA) @ www.academiamgh.es © 915466773-915596356 EXAMEN DE INGLES MARZO 2016 @ ESCALA TECNICA Y OFICIALES CUERPOS DE INGENIEROS PARAGRAPH 1.No More Classes The use of computers has meant students can study language programmes at their own speed when and for how long they want. What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (1) ... on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf and (2) ... conversations with other computerised students. They might (3) ... choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant. At the (4) ... of a button they would be transported to (5) realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion. All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (6) ... to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England. Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons. But would it ever (7) ... the classroom? Hopefully not. Surely the need to relate to real people talking about real issues and generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to (8) ... at least a little of their time with real people. 1A place B put © \set! D get 2A take B do C catch D hold 3 A although (‘B ‘preferably; @ sinstead’ 3 Decontrary; 4 A force B hit C “depress” D push 5A so By such C like D alike 6A role B duty C ‘obligation’ D need 7A replace B restore C_ succeed D recover BA spend 8. make” We Chave D Doe PARAGRAPH 2.Write the Perfect Crime Novel Most people are born with the natural ability to tell stories, but only a rare few have the determination to become professional authors, and even fewer have the joy of seeing their novels top the (9) ... of bestselling books. Some of the world's famous crime writers have achieved the (10) ... success of all. 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As a (21) ... the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (22) ... increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (23) ... us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (24) ... indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer. A Although Be Still € Yer ‘\D.Bespite * continues, B repeats C carries D . follows * already B just C for D_ entirely A. sooner B heither ¢ either ‘7 rather’ “ A Developmen B result C reaction D_ product \ A doing B having C’taking D’ making A hold B maintain —_C stay D keep 1A last By stand © G0 D.) remairt PARAGRAPH 4.Watermelons Watermelons ...(25)... to India by the 4th century AD. 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Menendez Pelayo 115, 28007 Madrid @ academiamgh@gmail.com Pagina.academia(MGH) = www.academiamgh.es © 915466773 -915596356 PARAGRAPH 4. Birds Each species has its special place or habitat. An ...(33)... bird-watcher can look at ..(34)..- forest, meadow, lake, swamp or field and ...(35)... almost exactly what birds he ...(36)... find there. ...(37)... birds are found all over the world; others ...(38)... themselves to certain areas. Still ..(39)... migrate from one country to another in Winter in search of warmth and food and then return in spring, ...(40)... the season is more favourable 33. A. expert B. experiencedly C. advanced. D.attive 34. A. the B. some Ga D. certain 35. A. predict B. sUiggest’ 1 NICSBraphecy’ 1). C@fealculate 36. A. should B. must C. might D. will 37. A.More B. Some Most ‘DyAII 38. A. keep B. entrust €. confine D. involve 39. A. some B. others C. few D.all 40. A. while B.until C. after D. when 7 na © Av. Menéndez Pelayo 115, 28007 Madrid @ academiamgh@gmail.com PiginadREADING COMPREHENSION TEST FEB11 4. Be Careful when you use Mobile Phones, ‘Anew law is being considered by local politicians in New York. New Yorkers face being stopped from using mobile phones or iPods while crossing the road. This is being done to tty to make city streets safer for joggers and commuters. Many are often more concemed with their music or conversations than their own safely. Those caught breaking the rule would face a fine of $100 (€85) and a court appearance. Last month, 21-year-old James Smith, who was listening to music with headphones, was hit and killed by a lorry on a Manhattan street corner after failing to hear the vehicle's reversing siren. Kate Brown of New York, fell into a shopping centre fountain earlier this month while answering an e-mail on her phone as she walked along. She became a YouTube star after she put a video on the website which was watched by more than 1.5milion people Question According to the report which statement is true? a) James Smith was hit by a van b) Kate Brown fell into water. ©) Politicians want to ban iPods in all public places. d) Kate Brown is a TV star 2. Air pollution in the United Kingdom. The UK goverment has just weeks to tell EU officals that it will meet European clean air standards in London, if it is to avoid a court case. Last June the EU Commission gave the UK a "final warning” over air pollution in Greater London. And last year a scientific study commissioned by London Mayor Boris Johnson estimated that air pollution was responsible for 4,267 early deaths in the UK capital, through long-term exposure. It found that central London had the worst air pollution in the capital, but outer London had the earliest deaths linked to the pollution, due to its higher population. Tiny pollution particles, called PM10, are above EU limits there. The Commission says PM10, emitted mainly by industry, traffic and domestic heating, can cause asthma, cardiovascular problems, lung cancer and premature death. He said EU legal procedures had been started against 20 of the EU's 27 member states over air quality. Two countries - Slovenia and Sweden - have been referred to the European Court of Justice over their PM10 levels. Big fines can be levied if countries break the law. Question Which information is given in the report on London's Pollution? a) The UK government will be taken to court in June. b) People in outer London die at an earlier age, ©) Central London has most deaths caused by pollution, d) PM 10s caused by sunlight. Page 1 of 143. Do Giants exist in Holland? A Dutch prisoner, described by his lawyer as being like a fairy tale giant, has gone to court about the size of his single prison cell, arguing that it is inhumanely small. The prisoner, 2.07m tall and weighing 230kg, says he cannot properly sleep or use the tollet. Prison officials have tried to relieve his discomfort by adding a 2.15m plank of wood at the end of his bed and an extra mattress. His cell in a prison in Holland would probably be adequate for most prisoners, but for him the problems start in the doorway, where he must lower his head to pass through. He complains that to take a shower, he must first push himself into the cubicle, then bend down under the shower head. Also the toilet is so low that "Visits" must be kept to the absolute minimum. His lawyer, told a court in The Hague that his client's conditions of detention violated the European Convention on Human Rights Question ‘What does the article say about the prisoner and his living conditions? a) The prisoner is actually a giant. b)_Itis impossible for him to take a shower. ©) The officials have made his bed longer with a piece of wood d) His bed is 2,15 metres long, 4, Insomnia Can Damage Relationships In the past poor sleep has been linked to depression, immune deficiency and heart disease. However a lack of sleep needs fo be treated as a major health problem according to a report published by a major health foundation. The report suggests a link exists between insomnia and poor personal relationships, low energy levels and an inability to concentrate, Nearly 6,800 people took part in a survey, believed to be the largest of its type in the UK. Although the report was more likely to attract participants concemed about their sleep, and is not representative of the entire UK. It showed people with insomnia were four times as likely to have relationship problems, three times as likely to feel depressed and three times as likely to suffer from a lack of concentration Question What conclusion does the report make about insomnia? a) Alink has recently been found between insomnia and heart disease. b) Insomnia gives you more energy. ¢)_Insomniacs are twice as likely to have a relationship problem, d)_ Insomnia should be treated as a major health problem. Page 2 of 14Voting to become The World's newest Country. About 99% of south Sudanese voted to separate from the north, according to the first complete results of the region's independence referendum. A total of 99.57 percent of people voted for independence, according to the referendum commission. Early results had put the result of the ballot beyond doubt, indicating Southern Sudan had secured enough votes to become the world's newest nation. The referendum was agreed as part of a 2005 peace deal to end two decades of war. Final results from the 9-15 January vote, which the Sudanese President has said he will accept, are expected early next month. If the result is confirmed, the new county is set to formally declare its independence on 9 July. According to the commission website, 3,851,994 votes were made during the week-long ballot. Five of the 10 states in Sudan's oil-producing south showed a 99.9% vote for separation, the lowest vote was 95.5% in favour in one state. People in Khartoum, says independence for the South now seems inevitable Question What does the report say about the recent poll? a) 99% of South Sudanese want to join North Sudan, b) The new country will become independent immediately. ©) The results of the poll have not been confirmed. d) 95.5% of people want independence. 6. Different ways of Cutting airline costs Airlines are always trying to find ways of reducing the costs of operating their airlines. With the cost of a barrel of oil increasing to above $100, one way to save money is to save fuel. The airlines have tried everything including lightweight materials for the planes, mergers between airlines and even lighter drinks trolleys and thinner carpets. Now Sleazyjet, a large low-cost ailine, thinks it has found a way fo save even more money using a technology you cannot even see: a new paint job. It is going to trial what it calls a "revolutionary nanotechnology coating”. Sleazyjet hopes it will reduce friction as the plane flies through the air, increasing fuel efficiency and, ultimately, saving the airline money. Question What is the latest idea for saving money? a) That the airline selling light drinks. b) That the airline uses different types of carpets. ©) That the airline uses new type of paint. d) That the airline employs thinner flight attendants, Page 3 of 147. The best brain — human or electronic? AUS quiz show, Jeopardy, is to have a strange contestant. A computer called Watson will compete against two of the show's most successful players ever. The prize money for the special show will be $1 million which the contestants will donate part or all to charity, but the reputation of IBM, the computer's designers and makers is also being challenged. The reason Jeopardy was chosen is because it is seen as a big challenge for the computer, because of the show's quick question format and clues that rely on subtle meanings, and puzzles; something humans are very good at and computers not The computer will not be connected to the intemet and will have to answer the questions based on the knowledge in its memory, in the same way that the human contestants will, All of the contestants will have the same time, 3 seconds to answer the question Question What does the article say about the computer? a) Computers are good at recognizing subtle meaning, b) The computer will be connected to the internet ©) Humans will have longer to answer than the computer, d) The game show is seen as easier for humans than computers. 8. Monarch butterflies in Mexico back on the increase. Every year millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico to spend the winter and reproduce. Last year almost the entire colony was wiped out because of a bad storm There is, however, good news this year the numbers of butterflies are almost back to normal. This is despite their natural enemies; climate change, the loss of their natural food- milkweed, illegal logging and man. It is hoped that they can overcome these and once again increase their numbers Question The number of butterflies was reduced last year because of: a) The climate change in general. b) The effect of human activities. ©) The loss of the butterflies natural food supply. d) The destruction caused by heavy rain Page 4 of 149. A Change of Holiday Pians This year | was thinking of going to North Africa for my summer holidays, but with the problems in Egypt and Tunisia | think | will have to change my plans. Maybe, | will go to Galicia instead, principally because there will be no political problems there, or hope not. Not only that, | think it will be cheaper because | won't have fo change money or buy expensive air tickets and also the food is more to my taste. Question The person is thinking of going to Galicia for the main reason that: a) Galicia does not have any political unrest. b) The food tastes bad in Galicia ©). There is no obligation to buy foreign currency d) There are problems buying tickets to North Africa. 10. Notice in a Language School. Students should note the following rules: a) _Itis forbidden to take mobile phones into the exam, even if they are switched off b) All students should have at least 2 HB pencils for use during the exam. ©) No food and drink can be bought into the exam room, this includes water. However medicines are allowed. d) Anybody who copies will automatically have their exam mark put as zero, and will be unable to take the exam again for a period of 2 years. Question Which statement is true according to the rules of the school? a) You can take a mobile phone if itis switched off. b) You can use any type of pencils that you want ©) Ifyou need medicines you can use them in the exam. 4) Ifyou copy you can take the exam next year. Page S of 1411, What to do with a lot of money? My wife and | were talking yesterday about what we would do if we won a lot of money. My wife said that we should buy a new house. | couldn't decide if we should have a holiday, buy a new car or give it away. We will never win the lottery, because we never buy a ticket. Question Which option will they take if they win the lottery? a) That they should buy a car. b) That they have a holiday. c) That they should give the money away. d) None because they will never receive a prize 12. Our Last Holiday. We have just got back from a great trip to India. | really enjoyed seeing a different culture and the countryside and the buildings were fantastic. In particular | really liked the Taj Mahal; it was very impressive especially if you think how long ago it was built The food was also great but a litle hot for me. The poverty everywhere was amazing and it almost spoiled the holiday for me. | think next time | will go somewhere in Europe. Question What didn't the writer like about the holiday in India? a) That the culture was very different. b) That the buildings were old. ©) That the Indian food was too hot. d) That there was a lot of poverty in India Page 6 of 1413. Energy Drinks can be bad for Children. ‘A new report from the University of Miami has concluded that energy drinks which contain a lot of caffeine have no health benefits and may be harmful especially to children. Some of these drinks, such as Red Bull, are already banned in places like Germany and Taiwan, where there are fears about traces of cocaine in the drinks. One of the authors of the report says that they may affect children who have conditions such as diabetes, mood swings and heart liver or kidney diseases. The report concludes that all drinks should be tested for safety before they are continued fo be allowed to be sold Question ‘The report concludes that: a) The drinks should be banned like they are in Germany, b) The drinks are harmful to everyone. ©) More research should be done on these beverages. d) The drinks help children who have some types of illnesses, 44, Howto start an e-mail correctly. How do you start an e-mail? The Wall Street Journal recently raised the issue of how people begin an e-mail in an article, Do you use "Dear* or another form of opening? Many older people consider this to be the correct way, but younger people especially in the USA find this way very old-fashioned. If an e-mail is the equivalent of an electronic letter should we continue with the business etiquette of "Dear"? If not, what do we use? “Hi” “Hello” or something else. Are we moving towards total informality in our correspondence, or should we continue with the standards of the past. Time alone will tell Question The atticle in the Wall Street Journal advises its readers that: a) You should use “Dear” b) You should use “Hi” or “Hello”. ©) There are strict rules. d) It doesn't tell us exactly what to use Page 7 of 1415. Don't Let Pets sleep on Your Bed. Recent research suggests that sleeping next to your pet increases your risk of getting ill, Pet owners have a greater chance of catching diseases than other people, these diseases can be minor, or occasionally serious, although this is extremely rare. The research said people are safer if they keep their cat and dog next to their bed, not on it. ‘The report says that because people are having fewer children, pets have become replacements. More than 60 per cent of American households have a pet and up to 62 per cent of pet owners let their animals sleep with them. Many people strongly disagree with this research. They say they have slept with their pets throughout their lives and are as healthy as anyone else. Question What does the report say about pets? a) You will catch a serious disease if you sleep on the same bed as your pet b) You should sleep next to the bed with your pet. ©) Pets can be a substitute for offspring d) Pets could kill 75 million people. 16. Students to be Allowed to Carry Guns in Classes. The US stale of Texas is discussing a new law which, if approved, would allow students to take their guns to university classes. It would allow the state's 500,000 students - and its professors - to carry concealed handguns in its 38 public universities. Texas already has many “gun friendly” laws, about 450,000 Texans have gun licences, and this law is supported by half of the state’s senators. The supporters of the law say that it will be a defence against college shootings, although many people in other states have called for gun laws to be made stricter. They include Colin Goddard, a survivor of a previous college massacre who now campaigns against gun violence, and who said that allowing weapons on campus is not the answer. Goddard was shot four times when a student went on a shooting rampage four years ago, killing 32 people. He only survived by playing dead. Question Which of the following sentences are true about Colin Goddard? a) He supports the new gun law in Texas. b) He shot a person 4 times, ©) He does not want stricter laws against guns. 4) He lived after a previous shooting by faking death Page 8 of 1417. Can we predict the Future in Dreams? Some people claim that they have seen important events in dreams. Recent surveys suggest that about a third of people experience this at some point in their lives. What could explain these remarkable events? Are people really dreaming about the future? It is only in the past century that researchers have been able to solve the puzzle. Everybody dreams, although we usually forget the dreams except when we wake up during a dream. When this happens you will usually remember the topic of the dream and perhaps some specific fragments. However, unless it is especially different, you will soon forget all about it. There are some circumstances that can greatly increase the possibility of remembering these dreams. In a process similar to word association, an event that happens to you when you are awake can make you remember a dream. ‘Sometimes one of the dreams will correspond to one of the events. Once this happens, it is suddenly easy to remember the dream and convince yourself that it has predicted the future. In reality, itis just the laws of probability at work Question ‘The writer gives information about dreams — which is true? a) We can all predict the future, b) We remember all our dreams. ©) We cannot remember important parts of our dreams. d) We don't actually predict the future - it is just the laws of probability, 18. — Mosquitoes like sweet things. Scientists at an Israeli university claim to have developed a substance which attracts and kills the mosquitoes which carry malaria. They also claim that the poison is harmless to other animals and humans. The bait is based on sugar in fruit essences and borie acid, a mild poison which Kills the malaria-carrying mosquito when the mosquitoes eat it, The new poison has been tried in Mali, West Africa, where it was sprayed onto ponds containing mosquitoes. The poison also contained a dye so that the researchers could check if the dead mosquito had eaten the poison. During the trials the poison attracted and killed about 80% of females and 90% of males. Their next job is to find ways to increase this number. Question Which of the sentences is true according to the article? a) The poison can kill humans. b) Boric acid is a fruit essence. ©) The poison also included a pigment to monitor success. ¢) The poison killed all of the mosquitoes who at Page 9 of 1449. New technology for the United States Army. The US Army hopes to receive @ working prototype of a device that can be worn by soldiers and used as a type of computer screen. It will be a light, wearable device that soldiers can use to view digital maps and other data on a flexible plastic screen that won't break like glass. Although the prototype will be basic, it is one of the first in a list of products which have flexible electronic displays. Without problems of a rigid-glass screen, designers could one day build flexible plastic displays into clothing, and perhaps even e-readers that can roll up. The US Defense Department has funded the development of lightweight screens, and many computer makers and electronics companies are working on commercial applications. Liquid crystal displays, generally require rigid glass to keep images from being distorted, and also depend on transistors that are put in glass through processes that involve high temperatures. However, the new device uses plastic film that is both lighter and thinner than glass, and which can be stored in rolls, Question ‘What does the report say about the new technology? a) The prototype is in the form of a jacket b) The screen is made of glass which is flexible. ¢) Traditional screens are usually rigid. d) The new screen is a newspaper. 20. Almost a Miracle. Those who watched never expected him to survive the 300m mountain fall. Not only did Adam Potter apparently not die, he then somehow managed to get to his feet and stand up. It is claimed the climber then took out a map from his rucksack to work out his location, before being rescued by the crew of a Navy Sea King helicopter. A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter was sent to the scene of the accident. The rescue team saw Mr. Potter standing up and reading his map, they thought they had missed their intended casualty and returned to look again. Mr. Potter was finally lifted to safety and taken to hospital where X-rays revealed the 35-year-old had three fractures to his back. He also had whiplash and a bruised face. His survival was a great surprise, his astonished rescuers said. Question What was surprising about Mr. Potters fall and escape? a) He could read a map. b) He fell 300 metres. ©) He survived the fall with only minor injuries. d) The helicopter didn't find him Page 10 of 1424. Driving without seeing ~ useful or dangerous A blind man has become the first person in America to legally drive a car around a racetrack in a test which could one day lead to all visually impaired people taking to the roads. He successfully navigated his way round the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, overtaking a van and going around some cardboard boxes thrown in his way. His car was fitted with laser sensors that passed data to his hands and sent vibrating signals telling him how much to turn. The cushion on his seat was also wired into the same system and vibrated telling him to brake or accelerate. The test was the end of @ decade-long project to build a car that could allow blind people to one day drive on normal streets. The National Federation for the Blind said it was a huge breakthrough Asspokesman said that there were making history. Question ‘What does the article say about blind people driving? a) Every blind person can now drive a car. b) Inthe future blind people will be able to drive with this equipment ©) The blind person can drive without the need for special equipment. d) The driver hit some boxes. 22. Facebook's latest services to Users. Facebook has launched Places Deals, a service which allows users to contact shops using their mobile phone to get discounts. In Europe Facebook users will be able to get discounts and special offers in shops, cafes and restaurants because of a new mobile phone feature. Facebook's Places Deals, is a new service which rewards users for visits to different locations by giving their position on the site via their mobile phones. Participants include Starbucks, who are offering a free filter coffee. Last year Facebook launched its Places service, which allows users to share their location with their friends, and to see which friends are near them, via the social network's mobile phone application. However, until now, UK users have not been able to use the service to find ‘out which good deals or offers are available near them. Now with the ‘Deals’ service, Facebook users will be able see what offers are nearest to them at any time and share those deals with their friends. Question What are the advantages of being connected to Place Deals. a) Ittells you how to get to some shops. b) You can tell your friends where you are. ©) You can get discounts from shops which are near you d) You can use it anywhere in the world, Poge 11 of 1423. Alcohol can be good for you. One alcoholic drink a day can stop heart disease, according to a review of research into the subject. The research showed a 14% to 25% reduction in heart disease in moderate drinkers compared with people who had never drunk alcohol. It also showed that alcohol increased "good" cholesterol levels in may people. However experts say that this is not a reason to start drinking. Similar results can be achieved by being physically active and eating a balanced and healthy diet. The research also found that, while drinking small quantities of alcohol had a good effect on the number of strokes and stroke deaths, the risk increased greatly with heavier drinking Question ‘The results of research into drinking alcohol say: a) People who drink a lot of alcohol have less heart disease, b) People who have never drunk alcohol have a lot of heart disease. c) People should start drinking alcohol. d) Exercise and eating well has the same effect as drinking a little. 24. Anew technology to save electricity. Google, the internet giant, is giving money to a new company in the USA which is developing a device which makes electrical appliances more efficient in their use of electricity. The new device saves electricity in the process of converting it from alternating current - which is how it travels along electric power cables ~ to direct current — which is used by most appliances. The company says this could reduce much of the energy wasted in the conversion from alternating to direct current. You can measure energy being wasted by, for example, feeling how warm a mobile phone charger gets when plugged into a wall socket. That heat which represents wasted energy, started out as alternating current Question What do we learn about electric usage from the passage? a) Electrical appliances are 100% efficient. b) Most appliances use alternating current. ©) Energy is wasted converting electricity from alternating to direct current. d) A mobile phone charger is very efficient is saving energy. 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