Tiempo 31 minutos 36 segundos

empleado
Calificación Sin calificar aún

Pregunta 1 Listen to a call-in radio show. Then, check (✓) the correct answers. (8 POINTS)
Correcta

Se puntúa 1.00
sobre 1.00

1. Jonathan is going to .

Seleccione una:
a. a formal dinner

b. a business meeting

c. a casual party

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Pregunta 2 2. It’s a good idea for Jonathan to talk about .

Correcta

Se puntúa 1.00 Seleccione una:

sobre 1.00
a. the weather

b. traveling abroad

c. his personal life

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 3 3. The movie Jonathan mentions is .

Correcta

Se puntúa 1.00 Seleccione una:

sobre 1.00
a. not very good in his opinion

b. not appropriate to talk about

c. based on a book he read

Respuesta correcta
Pregunta 4 4. Eliza advises Jonathan to .
Correcta

Se puntúa 1.00 Seleccione una:

sobre 1.00
a. talk less and listen more

b. ask personal questions

c. read a book

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 5 Rewrite the sentences using infinitive or gerund phrases. More than one answer is possible.
Finalizado
1. Arriving on time to a dinner party isn’t a good idea in Argentina.
Puntúa como
5.00 2. In Japan, it’s rude to leave food on your plate.

3. Asking strangers personal questions is considered impolite in England.

4. In France, it’s a good idea to bring chocolates to a dinner party.

5. In the United States, wearing a hat during a meal is considered rude.

1. It is not a good idea to arrive on time to a dinner party in Argentina

2. Leaving food on your plate is rude in Japan

3. It is considered impolite to ask strangers personal questions in England

4. Bringing chocolates to a dinner party is a good idea in France

5. It is considered rude to wear a hat during a meal in the United States

Pregunta 6 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 1. “Don’t touch the oven; it’s hot!” She warned me not to touch the oven.
sobre 0.40
promised not to

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 7 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 2. “Did he ask her to come?” Kim wanted to know if he had asked her to come.
sobre 0.40
explained that

Respuesta correcta
Pregunta 8 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 3. “You shouldn’t eat that.” Sam advised me not to eat that.
sobre 0.40
encouraged me to

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 9 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 4. “Interrupting is rude.” He explained that interrupting is rude.

sobre 0.40
asked if

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Pregunta 10 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 5. “This product works!” The ad claimed that the product works.
sobre 0.40
warned us that

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 11 Read the quotations. Choose the phrase that best completes each reporting sentence.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 6. “You should start a blog.” Laura encouraged me to start a blog.
sobre 0.40
asked me to

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 12 Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (6 POINTS)
Correcta
1. When someone gives you a gift, it’s polite to say “thank you” so the person feels appreciated.
Se puntúa 0.40
sobre 0.40

strange

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Pregunta 13
2. It’s bad form to talk about your problems at work because others may feel uncomfortable.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40
sobre 0.40

appropriate

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Pregunta 14
3. Calling a colleague late at night is inappropriate since the person may be busy or asleep.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40 a compliment

sobre 0.40

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Pregunta 15
4. In Asia, it’s an insult to be called by the first name, and not by the last name which is better.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40
sobre 0.40 polite

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 16
5. Asking a person’s age can be considered rude in many cultures.
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40
a compliment
sobre 0.40

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Pregunta 17
6. In the U.S., it’s typical to shake hands when you meet someone; it’s a sign of friendship!
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.40
sobre 0.40 offensive

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 18 Read the quotations. Complete the sentences in reported speech. (12 POINTS)
Correcta
1. “Nancy has never been skiing.” > He said Nancy had never been skiing .
Se puntúa 0.90
sobre 0.90

Pregunta 19
2. “Is anyone ready to leave?” > She asked if anyone was ready to leave .
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.90
sobre 0.90

Pregunta 20
3. “Rob and Li are buying a pet!” > He told me Rob and Li were buying a pet .
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.90
sobre 0.90
Pregunta 21
4. “We’ll buy the tickets.” > They said that they would buy the tickets .
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.90
sobre 0.90

Pregunta 22
5. “What did Pam lose?” > My mom asked me what Pam had lost .
Correcta

Se puntúa 0.90
sobre 0.90

Pregunta 23 Read the quotations. Complete the sentences in reported speech.

Correcta

Se puntúa 0.90
6. “Don’t see that movie!” > Rowan told us not to see that movie .
sobre 0.90

Pregunta 24 Read the email message. Then, check (✓) the correct answers. (Para visualizar mejor la imagen, da click derecho sobre
Correcta la misma y ábrela en una nueva pestaña).
Se puntúa 1.45
sobre 1.45

1. Benny told his boss he didn’t want to .

Seleccione una:
a. work on the Pickens Project

b. work for the company

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 25 Read the email message. Then, check (✓) the correct answers.
Correcta

Se puntúa 1.45 2. Lisa told Benny .

sobre 1.45

Seleccione una:
a. not to talk to the boss

b. not to make a decision today

Respuesta correcta
Pregunta 26 Read the email message. Then, check (✓) the correct answers.
Correcta
3. Fred told Benny that the boss .
Se puntúa 1.45
sobre 1.45
Seleccione una:
a. had decided to fire Benny

b. was not in a good mood

Respuesta correcta

Pregunta 27 Read the email message. Then, check (✓) the correct answers.
Correcta

Se puntúa 1.45 4. Jackie asked Kate .

sobre 1.45

Seleccione una:
a. to talk to Benny

b. to go to lunch with her

Respuesta correcta