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HOJA DE RESPUESTAS
EJERCICIO 1: ELIUD KIPCHOGE IS THE WORLD’S FIRST PERSON TO
RUN A MARATHON IN UNDER TWO HOURS
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para la persona
correctora
1 TRUE FALSE
2 TRUE FALSE
3 TRUE FALSE
4 TRUE FALSE
5 TRUE FALSE

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EJERCICIO 2: SHOPPING IN LONDON para la persona
correctora
1 A B C D E F G H I
2 A B C D E F G H I
3 A B C D E F G H I
4 A B C D E F G H I
5 A B C D E F G H I
6 A B C D E F G H I
7 A B C D E F G H I
8 A B C D E F G H I
9 * A B C D E F G H I
10 A B C D E F G H I
* G / (A also possible)
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EJERCICIO 3: JAPAN’S MOST FAMOUS DOG para la persona
correctora

1 A
2 AND
3 IN
4 WHEN
5 HIM
6 AT
7 HIS
8 EVERY DAY
9 THE
10 HE
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EJERCICIO 1

ELIUD KIPCHOGE IS THE WORLD’S FIRST PERSON TO RUN A

MARATHON IN UNDER TWO HOURS
Adapted from https://www.dogonews.com/2019/10/22/eliud-kipchoge

Read the following text. For questions 1-5, circle the correct option, TRUE or FALSE as in
example 0.
DO NOT FORGET TO TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge “(0 TRUE) has dominated the world marathon stage since
winning the Chicago Marathon in 2014. In the years following, the runner has won every
marathon he has participated in. In 2018, Kipchoge made history when he crossed the finish
line of the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:39, crushing the existing men's world record. In 2019, the 34-
year-old athlete cemented his legacy when he ran the 26.2 miles in Vienna in less than two hours.
His time of 1:59:40 was a brilliant feat! Upon crossing the finish line, Kipchoge, who (1 FALSE)
spent four months training for the unprecedented run against the clock, said, “(2 TRUE)
That was the best moment of my life. The pressure was very big on my shoulders.”
The historic run was Kipchoge's (3 TRUE) second time trying to break the two-hour
marathon barrier. The Kenyan runner first tried to accomplish the feat in 2017, at Nike's
Breaking2 event in Monza.
Kipchoge's record time will not be recognized as an official world record by the
International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) for several reasons. The marathon was not
approved by the IAAF and also (4 FALSE) not open to other athletes. The lack of recognition
does not bother Kipchoge. He says, "I am the happiest man in the world to be the first human to
run under two hours. (5 FALSE) I expect more people all over the world to run under two
hours after today.”

0 Since 2014 he has not lost a race TRUE FALSE

1 He trained 4 weeks before breaking the record. TRUE FALSE

Finishing the race in Vienna was Kipchoge’s greatest time in

2 TRUE FALSE
life.

3. The athlete tried to break the record before. TRUE FALSE

Competitors could run against Kipchoge in the Vienna

4 TRUE FALSE
Marathon.

The Kenyan runner believes other athletes cannot run a

5 TRUE FALSE
marathon in less than two hours.

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EJERCICIO 2
SHOPPING IN LONDON
Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia/london/unit4/read1.shtml

Read the following text. For each question (1–10) choose the correct place (A–I) as in
example 0. Places may be used more than once.
DO NOT FORGET TO TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET

John tells us about shopping in London…

"When I visit London my, favourite thing to do is shopping! I really enjoy hunting around for
a bargain in the sales, buying something new to wear out on a Saturday night. Or a bit of window-
shopping - it doesn't cost a penny.

"There are loads of different places to go shopping in London. If you’re looking for (4) 'high street'
shops - the kind of shops you find in most towns, go to Oxford Street, but be warned, it gets
too busy sometimes. (7) For a less crowded, more relaxing shopping experience, go to
Covent Garden, you can have an expensive cappuccino, and (2) watch some free street
theatre at the same time.

"Some people like shopping in department stores, the most famous one in London is
'Harrods', but for me, it's not modern enough, and too expensive, (5) the sort of place your
parents shop. But just down the road is (9) 'Harvey Nics', much more 'up-to-the-minute', but
not cheap. (8) The best of all the big department stores is 'Selfridges' in Oxford Street, it's a
shoppers' paradise, (9) nice clothes, and the prices? Well I can look, can't I?

"For that day out market experience, (6) try 'Camden', it's busy, exciting, trendy, and there
are lots of bargains! You can buy cheap jeans and cool second hand clothes. If all that
shopping is too tiring, (10) you can get some Chinese or Thai food for £2 or £3, sit by the canal
and drink a beer.

"If Camden is not cultured enough, you might prefer (1) a day to Greenwich - a world
heritage site. This is a much more relaxing day out. You can have a stroll round the market and
shops, and then take in a bit of London's history - it was the birthplace of Henry VIII and
Elizabeth I. There's also the park, the 'Cutty Sark', (3) the meridian line (where east meets
west), and the old observatory…so much to do, but don't forget the shopping!"

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EJERCICIO 3
JAPAN’S MOST FAMOUS DOG
Adapted from https://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/10.html

Read the text. Complete each gap with one word from the box. There are two extra words
you do not need to use. 0 is an example.
DO NOT FORGET TO TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET

his in he at of every day a

but him the an when and

In front (0) OF the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze
statue of (1) A dog. Even though the statue is very small, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used
as a meeting point since 1934 (2) AND today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for
their friends to arrive.

Hachiko, an Akita dog, was brought to Tokyo (3) IN 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo
Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would accompany
his owner to Shibuya train station (4) WHEN he left for work. When he came back, the professor
would always find the dog waiting for (5) HIM. Sadly, the professor died suddenly (6) AT work in
1925 before he could return home.

Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and (7) HIS owner was
very strong and he continued to wait at the station (8) EVERY DAY. Sometimes, he would stay
there for days. He became a familiar sight to commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was
put outside (9) THE station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place (10) HE last saw his friend alive.

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EJERCICIO 2
SHOPPING IN LONDON
Where do you …?

0 find things for little money? F

1 go to visit a historical place? E

2 go if you want to enjoy a free show? C

3 go to be in the east and west at the same time? B

4 find the most common type of shops in London? H

5 go if you want to go shopping with your parents? I

6 find very cheap fashionable second hand clothes? D

7 go to buy in shops which may not be full of people? C

8 if you want to shop at London’s top department store? A

9 go if you want to buy the latest fashion although expensive ? G/A

10 go if you want to try some international food for little money? D

EJERCICIO 3
JAPAN’S MOST FAMOUS DOG
0 OF
1 A
2 AND
3 IN
4 WHEN
5 HIM
6 AT
7 HIS
8 EVERY DAY
9 THE
10 HE

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