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Full Name: ……………………………..… ID: ………………………. Com: ……

MID-TERM TEST I

a)Highlight the correct option from the list below. (2 each: 16)

Singularity University Netherlands

by Yuri van Gees

Until recently, when people ………………...1 about innovation in

education, there was much talk about online learning, and its
democratizing effect on education. However, Singularity University
………………...2 innovation to the next level, becoming the next step in
education by embracing modern technologies including artificial intelligence,
virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing and robotics.
Their vision: “A classroom where everything you …………...3 can come
to life.”  In the near future, Singularity University ………………... 4 a role model
for the university of the future by focusing on specific traits:
-Personalized education where every teacher knows what interests every
child, their capabilities, strengths and weaknesses
-Free education
-On-demand lessons which are delivered when the person ………………... 5
them, combined with lifelong learning
-Virtualized education, where classrooms ………………... 6 for sports, teamwork
or social experience rather than learning
-Inspirational education that helps students realize their dreams and
potential.
The new vision of the university ………………... 7 to life by philatropists.
………………...8 some pessimism, these millionaires invest money on
education.

From https://studentofthefuture.com/sessions/the-student-of-the-future/ Adapted for pedagogic purposes.

1. talk – talked – will talk

2. takes – is going to take - took
3. question – is questioned – was questioned
4. becomes – will become – is becoming
5. needs – need – is needed
6. is used – use – can be used
7. brings – bring – is brought
8. However – Although – In spite of

b)Complete this interview between two recent graduates USE

DIFFERENT MAIN VERBS – DO NOT REPEAT THEM (5 each: 30)

James:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Patricia: It’s not easy to talk about them. Well, I don’t like criticism.

James: What about your strengths?

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Patricia: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

James:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Patricia : Well, I don’t. Changes make me nervous.

James:……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………?

Patricia: No, we didn’t. The faculty in general never encouraged team work.

James:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Patricia: I will take a postgraduate course, but traditional. I hate online

courses.

James: Why don’t you like distance learning? It’s the education of the
future.

Patricia: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Answer the following questions with complete sentences on “The

Selfish Giant” and “Dr. Son Tech”. ……/16 (8 points each)

What was Dr Son Tech father given for his invention?

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Why didn’t Spring come to the Giant’s garden?

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d) In five sentences give your opinion about ONE of these issues.

Use at least 2 connectors from the list: HOWEVER, IF, BECAUSE, IN
SPITE OF, DUE TO…; also, include specific vocabulary, at least 2 of
the following: FIND IT…, GOOD AT…, …ENOUGH, I’M A/AN …, I’M A
LITTLE…, I LIKE …; finally, use passive voice and modals. ……/40

1. Talk about your personality traits. Tell us about the one you have
and one you don’t have.
2. What are the necessary personality traits for your future
profession?
3. What intelligence/s are totally necessary for your future
profession?

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Answer Key Explained

a) Highlight the correct option from the list below. (2 each: 16)
1. Talked – presencia de la frase until recently y del verbo en pasado
simple was en la misma oración
2. Is going to take - uso de la forma futura going to para describir
planes e intenciones
3. Question - la estructura de la oración requiere el uso de voz activa;
el sujeto activo realiza la acción
4. Will become – es necesario dar idea de futuro por la presencia de la
frase in the near future
5. Needs – la estructura de la oración requiere el uso de voz activa y la
tercera persona del singular (he/she/it) en presente simple requiere
que el verbo agregue la terminación S
6. can be used – la estructura de la oración requiere el uso de voz
pasiva con verbo modal para expresar posibilidad y focalizar en la
acción y no quien la realiza
7. is brought - la estructura de la oración requiere el uso de voz
pasiva; además esta oración incluye el agente encabezado con BY
8. in spite of – es necesario expresar contraste; esta opción es la única
que puede estar seguida de un sustantivo

b) Complete this interview between two recent graduates USE

DIFFERENT MAIN VERBS – DO NOT REPEAT THEM (5 each: 30)

Estas son preguntas y respuestas sugeridas que responden a la

consigna y contienen las estructuras trabajadas en el módulo 2.

James: Can you mention some of your weaknesses? la respuesta

está relacionada con debilidades y esta es una forma de invitar a la
persona a hablar sobre ellas

Patricia: It’s not easy to talk about them. Well, I don’t like criticism.

James: What about your strengths?

Patricia: I am good at using different computing programmes. Es

una de las expresiones vistas en clase para describir habilidades

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James: Do you find it easy to start working in a new job? Es una de

las expresiones vistas en clase para describir -y en este caso
preguntar- por habilidades

Patricia : Well, I don’t. Changes make me nervous.

James: Did you work collaboratively when you studied at university?

Es necesario usar pasado simple dado que la respuesta así lo

solicita y debe haber coherencia gramatical entre pregunta y
respuesta

Patricia: No, we didn’t. The faculty in general never encouraged team work.

James: What will you do after graduating?

Es necesario usar esta forma futura dado que la respuesta así lo

solicita y debe haber coherencia gramatical entre pregunta y
respuesta

Patricia: I will take a postgraduate course, but traditional. I hate online

courses.

James: Why don’t you like distance learning? It’s the education of the
future.

Patricia: I understand your point; however, I cannot concentrate if I

am seated before a screen.

Es una de las formas para expresar desacuerdo trabajadas en clase

y es importante usar un conector de los vistos en el módulo 2 para
justificar la respuesta.

c) Answer the following questions with complete sentences on

“The Selfish Giant” and “Dr. Son Tech”. ……/16 (8 points
each)

Estas son respuestas sugeridas que responden al contenido de los

textos y a la consigna.

What was Dr Son Tech’s father given for his invention?

He was given a Nobel prize for his intention.

Why didn’t Spring come to the Giant’s garden?

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Spring never came to the Giant’s garden as he was selfish and didn’t let the
children play in his garden.

d) In five sentences give your opinion about ONE of these issues.

Use at least 2 connectors from the list: HOWEVER, IF, BECAUSE, IN
SPITE OF, DUE TO…; also, include specific vocabulary, at least 2 of
the following: FIND IT…, GOOD AT…, …ENOUGH, I’M A/AN …, I’M A
LITTLE…, I LIKE …; finally, use passive voice and modals. ……/40

1. Talk about your personality traits. Tell us about the one you have
and one you don’t have.
2. What are the necessary personality traits for your future
profession?
3. What intelligence/s are totally necessary for your future
profession?

In 2020 I started studying at UNLaM to become a nurse. I like my

programme but I know I need to develop some personality traits for
my future profession. I am a multitasker but I sometimes get
distracted easily and this can be a problem in my area. I am
sociable and I am good at dealing with people; however, I am
normally affected by patients’ illnesses and this is a weakness. In
spite of this, I am determined enough to develop the personality
traits that a good nurse needs to have.