EJERCICIOS DE PRCTICA

PPAA 2012

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11

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These are the Practice Questions of the PPAA for Grade 11. With these questions, you will show how well you can understand and use English. The practice questions include the following items: Listening, Reading, and Writing. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.

A l Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

Yesterday, I at school. A leave B leaves C leaving *D left The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in. Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer. Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. my backpack

B l Choose the SuBjeCt of the sentence.

He likes chocolate ice cream. A He B likes C chocolate D ice cream

The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.

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With these practice questions, you will show how well you can understand spoken English.

Directions: In these practice questions, you will listen to a question or statement. Then, choose the answer for each question or statement. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1 l Mark the correct answer on your answer sheet.

A My mom can play the guitar. B I enjoy watching live concerts. C Music videos feature different performers. D I enjoy listening to salsa music.

2 l Mark the correct answer on your answer sheet.

A I know, and I am concerned about them, too. B I like to stay indoors when it rains. C I know where to find a rainforest. D I am concerned about going to visit one.

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Directions: In these practice questions, you will listen to a passage. Then, listen to and answer the questions. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

3 l Why did Celia ask Toms to take her to the concert?

A She enjoys spending time with her brother. B She didnt want to go with Aunt Rosario. C She knew her brother would want to go. D She couldnt find anyone else to take her.

5 l How didthe story?attitude change at the END of Tomss

A He realized that he and his sister would have fun at the concert. B He decided not to take Celia to the concert. C He began to sing along to the music. D He realized that Celia would now owe him a favor.

4 l Why is Celia excited about going to the concert?

A She is glad Toms is going. B She is a huge fan of the singer. C She is glad Aunt Rosario is not going. D She cant wait to see her friends there.

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Directions: With these practice questions, you will show how well you can read and understand written English. There are two reading selections and some questions about each one. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

It Makes Sense
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How many mornings have you pulled the pillow over your head in an effort to silence the sound of the alarm calling you to the school day? It turns out theres a reason for that, and the reason is based on scientific research. Scientists at Stanford University in California have performed numerous research studies that show that teenagers need more sleep than they did as younger children. The scientists also found that a specific chemical formed in teenagers bodies changes their sleep cycle. This causes them to be wide awake late into the night, and not always on purpose! Most teenagers, it has been found, are not ready for sleep when everyone else in the family is. Many lie awake long past the ten oclock family bedtime, some until the early hours of the morning. This means that they have not had nearly enough sleep when its time to get up and get ready for school the next day. Sure, teenagers need school. They also need sleep for the health of their ever-developing bodies and minds. I do not argue with the fact that school is important. I just happen to thinkas do many scientiststhat sleep is important, too. How can we solve this dilemma? Should we continue to force teenagers to get up and go to school early in the morning, even if they have had only a few hours of sleep? We know that students who have had little sleep often fall asleepunintentionallyat their desks. Perhaps we should rethink the schedule and start school later in the day, allowing teens to get the rest they need and be ready for a vigorous day of study. Just think how much more a teen might learn if he or she were more alert during all classes. If they had plenty of restorative sleep, young people would be healthy and have more enthusiasm for their studies. Who knows what great things might begin happening?

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6 l What is the meaning of the word vigorous in paragraph 3?

A begin later B be active C make easier D stay awake

7 l Look at the diagram below.

Results of teenagers getting enough sleep

healthier bodies

greater alertness in class

According to the reading selection, which phrase belongs in the empty box? A sharper minds B closer family relationships C better athletic abilities D faster completion of chores

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8 l What is the reason the author MOST LIKELY wrote this reading selection?
A to provide readers with reasons teenagers should get enough sleep B to explain why teenagers like to stay up late at night C to persuade readers that school should start later for teenagers D to encourage teenagers to go to bed earlier

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Carnival Decision
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Its almost February, Marcos said as he and his friends walked home from school in Ponce.

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So? Christian answered. So, should we wear masks at the carnival this year? I want to get in on the fun, Marcos said, grinning broadly at his two companions. I dont know. Jorge hesitated. Ive never made a mask, and Im not very good with my hands.

Neither am I, but Im willing to learn, Christian said enthusiastically. Ive watched both my father and my grandfather make their vejigante masks for most of my life. Still . . ., Jorge spoke carefully, I think Ill just go as myself again this year. . . . Thats your decision, Marcos told him. Then, turning to Christian, he said, Wed better start working on the masks right away. No kidding! But first, what kind are you going to make? I dont want to make an antagonistic vejigante, Christian said. I want my mask to be a friendly one. Me too, Marcos answered. Ive seen some great animal masks, but Ill have to think about it for awhile. Okay. Listen, we can probably use my grandfathers workroom when we make the masks. Ill check with him as soon as I get home, Christian offered. Jorge quietly separated from them and headed home, as Christian called to him, Are you sure, Jorge? Youll be sorry later. We plan on having a great time making our masks. Jorge just nodded and waved goodbye. Christian and Marcos decided to get started that evening, and Christian went home to ask for his grandfathers permission to use the workroom. Later that evening, they were covered in paper and glue, and by the next afternoon, their masks were dry enough to begin painting. The boys worked exuberantly, joking and laughing as they began finishing their masks. I brought paint in all different colors, Marcos said, and youre welcome to use them. Thanks, answered Christian. I just need some red, yellow, and green for my rooster.

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Ive never seen a red, yellow, and green rooster, Marcos commented, and no rooster has a grin like that on its face. What about your mask? What, exactly, is it supposed to be? Marcos answered him with a smile, A parrot, of course. I think Ill make him a purple parrot! Purple? Christian laughed. Your parrot will look like a glass of grape juice! Just then they heard a knock, and Christian went to open the door. Jorge stood there, glancing longingly at the masks, and said, Hey, those are great! Then, with obvious discomfort, he asked, Do you think there is still time for me to make one?

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9 l Based on the reading selection,isthe reader can conclude that the carnival
A an annual event in which people often wear masks. B an event that only started this year. C an annual event in which all participants are required to wear masks. D an event held in the fall of every year.

1 l The reader can conclude the reading 1 selection that Christian from
A agrees with Jorge that they should go as themselves. B wants Marcoss mask to be scary. C really wants Jorge to make a mask. D thinks wearing a mask to the carnival is childish.

1 l Which means paragraph 19? of the word 0 discomfort in the OPPOSITE

A cheer B pleasure C unease D fear

1 l A. If theTWO things would Jorge and his 2 what reading selection continued,
friends MOST LIKELY do? B. Use details from the reading selection to justify your prediction. Remember to answer all parts of the question on your answer sheet.

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Directions: With these practice questions, you will show how well you understand how to write English. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Read the following selection and answer question 13. (1) Jaime spent too years at that school. (2) Why do you suppose he didnt stay? (3) I find it all rather confusing.

1 l Whichthe correct editingshows sentence 1 3 with of the following mark?

sp A Jaime spent too years at that school. B Jaime spent too years at that school. C Jaime spent too years at that school. D Jaime spent too (two) years at that school.

Read the following selection and answer question 14. (1) Next friday, our school is having a spring festival. (2) I plan on asking my best friend, Mara, and my sister to go with me. (3) I know that we will all have fun!

1 l Choose the option that explains the error in sentence 1. 4

A The word friday should be capitalized. B The word having should be changed to the word have. C The word spring should be capitalized. D The word festival should be placed before the word spring.

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Read the following selection and answer question 15. (1) I heard that my teacher is going to assign an essay about bat caves. (2) I dont know anything about bat caves. (3) Ill have to read about them. (4) Thousands upon thousands of bats can live in a cave. (5) I have a feeling the reading will be good.

1 l Which sentence does NOT belong in the 5 paragraph?

A sentence 2 B sentence 3 C sentence 4 D sentence 5

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Read the following selection and answer questions 16 and 17. (1) Pizza with pineapple on it may sound strange, but its really quite good. (2) The combination of the salty tomato sauce and cheese mixed with the sweet fruit just cant be beat. (3) Next time you order a pizza, or make one yourself, be brave and try a pineapple pizza. (4) You wont regret it!

1 l Why did the author write this paragraph? 6

A to teach readers how to make pineapple pizza B to persuade readers to try pineapple pizza C to inform readers about a new kind of pizza D to explain to readers the history of pineapple pizza

1 l Whichinword means the SAME as the word 7 brave sentence 3?

A adventurous B hesitant C annoying D confident

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