UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE Examen parcial Inglés con propó sitos generales y académicos I

ESCUELA DE CIENCIAS DEL LENGUAJE Semestre 2019 II

DEPARTAMENTO DE LENGUAS Y CULTURAS EXTRANJERAS 4 al 7 de marzo 2020
SECCIÓ N LENGUAS PROPÓ SITOS GENERALES Y ACADÉ MICOS

Name: ___________________________________________ Student ID: _______________________________

I. READING SECTION (12 POINTS)

A day in the life of Paula Radcliffe - Marathon Runner

Sometimes, my daughter Isla wakes my husband, Gary, and me up, or, more often, we wake her up.
After I get up, I always check my pulse. It's usually 38-40 beats per minute. If it is too high, I rest for the day.
It's so important to listen to my body. I have a drink and a snack while giving Isla her breakfast. At eight –
thirty, we take Isla to nursery and then I start my training. I run, and Gary rides his bike next to me and gives
me drinks. Four times a week, I have a cold bath or go for a swim in a lake after training. At lunch time, I pick
up Isla from nursery and we go home and I eat a big lunch of cereal and fruit. Then I have rice and salmon,
or toast and peanut butter. I try to eat as soon as possible after training. After lunch, I have a nap in the
afternoon, and Gary usually takes Isla out while I sleep. When I wake up, I have a drink and a snack while Isla
has milk. I eat a lot during the day, especially bananas and dark chocolate. At almost five, I go running again.
In total, I run about 145 miles every week. I write about all my runs in my training journal. I record
everything, including how I feel and what the weather is like. I train hard every other day, go on an extra-
long run every four days and rest every eighth day.
In the evening, I do my exercises. These keep me strong during long runs. Isla likes to climb on me
while I stretch. Gary gives Isla her tea and cooks mine while I finish my exercises. Then I finish cooking
dinner while Gary gives Isla her bath.  Later, Gary and I eat our dinner. I have red meat four times a week
with rice, pasta or potatoes, and lots of vegetables. We also eat a lot of stir-fries, because they're quick and
healthy. To end the day, we put Isla to bed and relax. I check my emails and watch TV or chat with Gary. I
love police and hospital dramas! At ten – thirty is time for bed. As I brush my teeth, I stand on one leg and
then the other. This keeps my legs strong.  I enjoy reading, but I haven’t read much since Isla was born.
Vocabulary help:
* Nap: sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day. *stretch: extend one's body or a part of it. *
healthy: in a good physical or mental condition.
Adapted from: CEF Levels, The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

A. Multiple Choice. Choose only one answer (1 POINT EACH)

1. Usually, … 3. After training, Paula…

 has lunch, bathes, then collects her
 Paula and Gary wake up Isla. daughter.
 Gary wakes up Paula and Isla.  bathes, collects her daughter, then has
 Isla wakes up Paula and Gary. lunch.
2. While Paula has her morning run, Gary…  collects her daughter, bathes, then has
 takes Isla to nursery. lunch.
 cycles next to her.
 goes to work.

4. After lunch, Gary looks after Isla while

Paula…
  trains.  eats.
 sleeps.

B. Read each statement below. Then mark T for true and F for false, according to the video.
Correct the false
statements. (1 POINT EACH)

5. Paula eats large meals but never eats snacks

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6. Every two days, Paula trains very hard.

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7. While Paula does her exercises, her daughter plays with Gary.
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8. In the evening, Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed, then Gary and Paula eat.
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C. Answer the following questions (2 POINTS EACH)

9. What does Paula do while she does exercises for her legs?
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10. Why doesn’t Paula read so much anymore?

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II. LISTENING SECTION. (8 points)

Listen to the audio and select the correct response. (1 point each)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMJSfj1g_uo

1. Does the man always have dinner at the same
time?
a. No he doesn’t.
b. Yes, he does.
c. He has breakfast at the same time.
2. Why does he wake up at a different time every
day?
a. Because he cooks dinner, so he eats late at night.
b. Because on some weeks he doesn’t work.
c. Because his work schedule is different every day
3. Why isn’t the woman working right now?
a. Because she’s on maternity leave.
b. Because she tries not to work at home.
c. Because taking care of her older children.
4. Why doesn’t she work until 2 o’clock?
a. Because sometimes her kids don’t sleep.
b. Because she has a very busy morning.
c. Because she doesn’t plan her schedule.

Read each statement below. Then circle T for true and F for false, according to the reading.
Correct the false statements.

5. The woman always has dinner at a different time. (2 points)

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6. Some days on Thursdays and Fridays he wakes up at 7:30. (1 point)
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7. The woman has more than one child. (1 point)
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 III. WRITING SECTION. (10 points).
You received a letter from Peggy, your new pen friend. Write a short reply (70 - 80 words).
Read the tips before, and write an appropriate pen pal letter.

Here are some tips and ideas about what you should include in your
first letter:

 Begin with a greeting and some details about you.

 Do not forget to mention your daily activities as a university
student. Say some specific subjects, schedule or activities.
 Include your interests or hobbies.
 Ask some general questions to give your pen pal an opportunity to
reply and make sure you finish with a warm invitation to replay.
*PEN PAL: are people who regularly write to each other, particularly via
postal mail
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IV. SPEAKING SECTION. Task 1: My favorite subject and routine as a Univalle
student (20 points)
Task Lexical Pronunciation Coherence Visual aids Overall
Completion resources & And
Accuracy performance