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INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA SIMON BOLIVAR “SEDE PRINCIPAL”

Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

NAME:________________________________DATE:____________________GRADE:__________
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Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

A.in a church
BLOW DRY $15.000
1. B. in a station
CUT $5.000 C.in a hair salon

A.in a garage
HOME 42
2. B.in a stadium
VISITOR 31 C.in a bank

A.in a bus
3. NOT MORE THAN EIGHT B.in a taxi
PASSENGERS C.in a lift

A.in a neighborhood
ONLY CHILDREN FROM 1st B.in a school cafeteria
4. AND 2nd GRADE IN THIS C.in a shopping center
QUEUE

A.in a book
5. ¡COME TO MY PARTY! B. on an invitation
C. on a poster
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1.Fasten your seatbelt. a. Airplane


b. Bike
Please! c. Horse

2.Pay one, get two. a. Hospital


b. School
c. Mall

3. No pets allowed! a. Park


b. Casinos
c. House

4. Be careful. Wet floor! a. Bank


b. Sea side
c. Field

5. Any aditional portion will a. Menu


b. Bus ticket.
be 2.50 c. Birthday card.

6.Lamb, chicken, beef are a. Stationary station.


b. Grocery store.
50% off. c. Shoe store.

7.Clean after using the a. Bakery.


b. Library
equipment. c. Gym

8.Do you like children? Join a. Mechanic shop


b. Babysitting agency
us! c. Industrial company

9.No diving here a. in a mall


b. In a swimming pool
c. In a park

10.Be careful! Cyclists on a. In the zoo.


b. in a circus.
the way c. on a road
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Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

PRUEBA TUS HABILIDADADES EN CLASE:

PARTE 2
¿Cuál palabra (A – H) concuerda con la descripción de cada frase de la izquierda (6 – 10)? En las preguntas 6 – 10,
marque la letra correcta A – H en su hoja de respuestas.
Recuerde que hay tres opciones extras.

6. She helps sick people. A. pilot


7. She helps women's hair to look nice. B. vet
8. He sells vegetables C. gardener
9. He flies an airplane D. butcher
10. He looks after plants and flowers E. nurse
F. greengrocer
G. hairdresser
H. baker
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6. A woman carry her things in one of these A. pajamas


7. Many girls wear this when they don´t want to wear trousers.
B. glasses
8. With this, your neck won’t be cold. C. handbags
9. When people can’t see well, they need them. D. hat
10.These are for your feet. E. scarf
F. skirt
G. socks
H. watch
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6. A portion of food for one person A. spread


7. To distribute a thin layer of something over a surface such as bread B. add
or cookies.
8. To put more ingredients as to increase the quantity. C. slice
9. Metallic food container D. serving
10.To cut into parts using a knife E. can
F. spoonful
G. mix
H. container
H. watch
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6. A towel. A. a hospital
7. A ticket B. a school
8. A bandage C. a beach
9. A stamp D. a shop
10. A credit card E. a street
F. a post office
G. a library
H. a train
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6. You put it on food A. sink


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Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

7. You cook with it. B. fork


8. You drink from it. C. frying pan
9. Your food is on it. D. toast
10. You eat with it. E. teacup
F. pepper
G. plate
H. coffee

6. You need this if you want to play soccer. A. team


7. He is the justice in the match. B. champion
8. All the members follow his instructions. C. champion League
9. At the end of this there is usually one winner. D. soccer
10. It is celebrate just one time each four years. E. referee
F. coach
G. world Cup
H. ball

6. This is a small book containing blank or lined pages. A. pen


7. You need this device for drawing circles. B. Notebook
8. Instrument made up of two crossed connected blades. C. Scissors
9. Many people use this to carry books or school supplies. D. Ruler
10. You use this for measuring and for drawing straight lines. E. Tape
F. Backpack
G. Puncher
H. Compass

6. You can buy fresh bread and cakes there. A. gym


7. People withdraw money from this. B. butcher´s shop
8. Fresh meat is sold here. C. ATM
9. If you want to pray, stop by this place D. bakery
10. In this place, people fill their cars up with fuel. E. bookstore
F. airport
G. church
H. gas station

6. Children can ride their bikes here . A. candy store


7. When it´s hot, children swim and get wet in this place. B. cinema
8. People go there with their children to take photos of the animals. C. library
9. You can buy sweaters for children in this place. D. park
10. You can look for exciting films for children and buy tickets there. E. pool
F. shopping center
G. zoo
H. classroom

6. Spend leisure time with friends. A. dance


7. work out at the gym. B. do painting
8. move in rhythm with music. C. collect
9. bring together a number of things. D. hang out
10. Visit places of interest on holiday. E. keep fit
F. sightseeing
G. go camping
H. skate
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Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

PARTE 3
Complete las cinco conversaciones. En las preguntas 11 - 15, marque A, B, o C.

11. When will you do your homework? a. Yesterday.


b. Soon .
c. Often.

12. Where’s your sister? a. Susan.


b. Over there.
c. A doctor.

13. Do you like football? a. Yes, please.


b. I love it.
c. It´s great.

14. What time is it, please? a. It’s late.


b. Two o'clock.
c. At night.

15. Can you pass that book? a. I pass.


b. Yes, I can.
c. Here you are!
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11. I went to London last Monday. a. Me too.
b. Also and I.
c. I did.

12. Have you got a light? a. I'll turn it on.


b. No, it's heavy.
c. Here you are.

13. Fred failed the exam. a. Such pity.


b. I am sorrow.
c. Oh, dear.

14. Would you like a lift? a. Yes, I'm going up.


b. It's ok, I'll walk.
c. No, I don't like them.

15. It's a very good film. a. Yes, thank you.


b. Oh, really?
c. It looks well.
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11. Can you come on Saturday? a. Fine, thank you.
b. Yes, I like it.
c. I hope so.

12. It's not very warm in here. a. No, it isn't.


b. Yes, please.
c. I have a cold.

13. Can I help you sir? a. Yes, please.


b. Very much, please.
c. I am helpful.

14. I'll come at two o'clock. a. Then I see you.


b. That's fine.
c. Come at two and a half.

15. Where are you from? a. Yes, I am.


b. Birmingham.
c. No, I'm going.

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11. May I have your full name, please? A. John Black.


B. Don’t worry.
C. Helen.

12. How long will you stay here? A. At 8 o'clock.


B. April from 14th to 17th.
C. I don't know.

13. May I see your ID, please? A. Certainly. Here it is.


B. Thank you.
C. Yes, this is my drive license.

14. Do you have a credit card, sir? A. I' m sorry.


B. Your room number is 507.
C. Yes, of course.

15. What would you like to eat? A. A bottle of champagne.


B. I'd prefer the filet.
C. That's fine.
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11. How do you do? A. Fine thanks.


B. I’m a teacher.
C.I don't know.

12. When is the party? A. I’s fantastic


B. Next Saturday
C. Carolina's house

13. I have a competition today! A. Good luck


B. I think so
C. Good job
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14. How much is this? A. It’s small


B. It's fine
C. $2500

15. Where do you come from? A.I don't think so


B. Brazil
C. American!
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11. Are you a pilot, sir? A. Yes, he is.
B. No, I work in a factory.
C. Yes, I’m.

12. What date is today? A. It’s sunny


B. It’s Monday!
C. It’s a beautiful day

13. I’m hungry! A. I think so.


B. I like it.
C. Me too.

14. Be on time, please. A. Don’t worry.


B. I’ll be there.
C. Here you are.

15. Are you OK? A. I don’t know.


B. Of course.
C. I’m in English class.

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11. I really appreciate your help. A. You’re welcome.
B. No, thanks.
C. Neither, do I.

12. What would you prefer to drink? A. Why not.


B. A hot dog, please.
C. Orange juice, please

13. Can I help you? A. I’ll be there.


B. Yes, please
C. No, I’m not.

14. Do you know where the library is? A. Next to the cinema.
B. At right.
C. I’m sure.

15. How’s the weather like? A. Interesting and attractive.


B. Warming but windy.
C. Modern and comfortable.

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11. Are there still seats available in this room? A. Yes, there are plenty.
B. No, it’s already over.
C. Yes, there are enough room.

12. I didn´t like the food. A. Me too.


B. Neither did I.
C. Come on!
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Decreto no. 1502 Noviembre 26 de 2002 Nit. 891180109-8 Dane: 141298000019

13. Today it´s my birthday! A. I’m not sure.


B. How old are you?
C. No problem!

14. Do you know where the shopping center is? A. It´s across from the bus station.
B. It’s at 9:00 am.
C. I think it´s in the closet.

15. I´ve never seen that movie. What do you think of it? A. I’m going to see it too.
B. It´s really interesting.
C. I thought it was very tasty.

PARTE 4 (70 preguntas)


Lea el artículo y seleccione la palabra adecuada para cada espacio. En las preguntas 16 - 23, marque la letra correcta A,
B, o C en su hoja de respuestas.

QUEEN ELIZABETH

The first Elizabeth to be queen (0) _____ England lived in the time (16) ______ William
Shakespeare, (17) ____ five hundred years ago.

Her father was Henry the (18) ______ , a king who was famous (19) _______ he had
six wives. (Not all (20) ____ the same time of course!) Elizabeth's mother was Anne
Boleyn, a beautiful and intelligent woman. (21) ____ she could not give the king a son,
so Henry took another wife.

For many years Elizabeth's life was in danger because (22) ____ the political and
religious problems of the time. However, she (23) ____ queen, and was queen of
England for over forty years.

0. a. at b. for c. of
16. a. about b. of c. from
17. a. almost b. in c. quite
18. a. eight b. eighth c. eighty
19. a. why b. for c. because
20. a. at b. with c. in
21. a. Although b. Despite c. But
22. a. of b. were c. in
23. a. made b. became c. did
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK IN ISNOS
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The Alto de los Ídolos Archaeological Park was declared by UNESCO a


World Heritage and the Alto de las Piedras Park is located (16) ____ the
left margin of the Magdalena River, just 30 kilometers in a straight line from
San Agustín, in the Department of Huila.
After San Agustín, these two parks, located in the midst of leafy flora,
constitute the second most important archaeological site in the area, with
the remains of a religious and cultural center, the Archaeological Park Alto
de los Idolos is(17) ____in the town of Isnos (18)____5 miles. You (19)
____see sculptures and funerary complexes with traces of paint.
This place is conformed by Meseta A and Meseta B where you can find some funerary monuments with different sizes and
shapes. In the meseta A (20) ____ some tombs which were built 2000 years B.C and they are conserved yet, also you can
see the (21) ____one (22) ____is called the watcher (la vigilante) (23) ____the scupture man (El escultor) and the offerer (La
oferente) and others.

16. A. in. B. on. C. at.


17. A. locate B. locates C. located
18. A. approximately B. nearly C. closely
19. A. can B. must C. may
20. A. there is B. there are C. there will be
21. A. highest B. high C. higher
22. A. who B. where C. which
23. A. also B. moreover C. therefore

MOBILE PHONES IN CLASSROOM

How often do you hear a mobile phone ring when you are walking the road?
More and more people are (16) _______ mobile phones and many teenagers now
have them too. Last year an estimated 14% of sixteen year ( 17) _____ students
had a mobile phone and made and received phone call during class. Some schools
(18) ____ Britain have banned mobile phones because students use them in
lessons.
Charles Harvey, a Maths teacher at a secondary school in Edinburgh, days:
“It is very irritating. I (19) ________ ask the students to turn their phones off before
I start the lesson, but not everyone listen to me. Students see no problem (20) _____
making and receive phone calls during the class.
Mobile phones really disturb order in the classroom. Sometimes I'm explaining some complicated theory and
dring…dring…dring – everybody is lost.
Last year I tried to confiscate phones (21) _____ parents complained.
I think mobile phones (22) _____ useful. I’m not (23) ______ them. However, students shouldn’t bring mobile phones to
school.”

16. A. use B. using C. used


17. A. new B. old C. older
18. A. in B. at C. on
19. A. sometimes B. never C. always
20. A. so B. with C. and
21. A. but B. while C. before
22. A. is B. am C. are
23. A. against B. above C. about
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EASTER ISLAND
Easter Island is a small triangle of rock situated in the Pacific Ocean. It’s about 2,000
miles (0) ________ the nearest city. Easter Island is (16) ________ for its statues.
Hundreds of these huge, stone faces can be (17) ________ all over the island. Who
made them? How (18) ________ they move these giant pieces of rock? What
happened (19) ________ the people who lived there? Studies show that people (20)
________ arrived on the island about 1600 years ago. They had a very advanced
culture. They made many objects and they had their (21) ______ written language.
However, the number of people on the island grew and grew (22) ________ it reached
about 10,000 people. Soon there were too many people and there wasn’t (23)
________ food to eat. A terrible war started and the many of the statues were broken.
When western explorers discovered the island on Easter Day in 1722, the huge rock statues were the only sign that a great
society had once lived there.

0. A. for B. from C. on
16. A. important B. famous C. interesting
17. A. looked B. found C. situated
18. A. did B. do C. does
19. A. about B. with C. to
20. A. first B. just C. already
21. A. own B. only C. self
22. A. so B. because C. until
23. A. enough B. too C. many

GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ

Gabriel Garcia Márquez, (0) _______born in 1928 in the small town of


Aracataca, situated in a tropical region of northern Colombia, (16)
_________ the mountains and the Caribbean Sea.

He (17) ________ up with his maternal grandparent – (18) ________


grandfather was a pensioned colonel from the civil war at the beginning of
the century. He went to a Jesuit college and began to read law, (19)
________ his studies were soon broken off for his work as a journalist.

(20)_____ 1954 he was sent to Rome on an assignment for his newspaper, and since then he (21) _______ mostly lived
abroad - in Paris, New York, Barcelona and Mexico - in a more or less compulsory exile. Besides his large output of fiction,
he has (22) _____ screenplays and has continued to work as a journalist. He was the (23) ______ Colombian writer.

0. A. am B. was C. is

16. A. among B. in C. between


17. A. grow B. growing C. grew
18. A. his B. her C. their
19. A. and B. but C. or
20. A. On B. At C. In
21. A. have B. had C. has
22. A. wrote B. written C. writes
23. A. great B. greater C. greatest
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MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES

Originally, the ancient Olympic Games 0. _______ held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
(16) _________, Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) (17). ___1894 and initiated the modern Olympic Games.

As the decision-making body, the IOC is responsible for (18) ______ the host
city for each Olympic Games. The host city is responsible (19) _____ organizing
and funding a celebration of the Games. (20) ________ Olympic program,
consisting of the sports to be contested at the Games, is also determined by the
IOC. The celebration of the Games encompasses (21) ______ rituals and
symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing
ceremonies.
The evolution of the Olympic Movement during the 20th and 21st centuries (22) ______ resulted in several changes to the
Olympic Games. Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Winter Games for ice and winter sports,
the Paralympic Games for athletes with a physical disability, (23) _______ the Youth Olympic Games for teenage athletes.
The IOC has had to adapt to the varying economic, political, and technological realities of the 20th century.

0. A. are B. was C. were


16. A. But B. However C. And
17. A. At B. On C. In
18. A. Choosing B. Choose C. Chose
19. A. For B. To C. By
20. A. A B. An C. The
21. A. Much B. Many C. More
22. A. Has B. Have C. Had
23. A. so B. Like C. And

0. A. Over B. By C. Across
16. A. much B. more C. most
17. A. during B. until C. since
18. A. when B. which c. who
19. A. among B. about C. along
20. A. describe B. described C. describes
21. A. drink B. drinking C. drunk
22. A. mustn’t B. couldn’t C. wouldn’t
23. A. while B. if C. because
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0. A. the B. a C. an
16. A. that B. what C. why
17. A. largest B. larger C. large
18. A. who’s B. whose c. which
19. A. trains B. training C. trained
20. A. could B. can C. should
21. A. during B. before C. while
22. A. past B.passed C. is passing
23. A. against B. between C. above

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