UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FISCAL AGUIRRE ABAD

PERÍODO: 2017 -2018

EXAMEN DE: 2° QUINQUEMESTRE CURSO:____ PARALELO:___
CALIFICACIÓN:
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INSTRUCCIONES:
Escuche las instrucciones del profesor. Lea atentamente cada ítem de la prueba. Piense y analice antes de contestar. Escriba únicamente con esfero azul o
negro. El puntaje máximo de esta prueba es de 10 puntos. El tiempo máximo para desarrollar la prueba es de 60 minutos. No puede hacer manchones ni
usar corrector de tinta. No puede usar teléfono celular. No se admiten copias de ningún tipo. En caso de no respetar las disposiciones, se le retirará el
examen y pierde la materia.
¡ÉXITOS EN SU PRUEBA!

Vocabulary:
A. Read the concept and select the vocabulary word. (1 pts.; 0.25 each)
1. a wild large and often dangerous animal. (syn. monster,creature).
a.Livestock b.envelope c. beast d. lantern
2. a light inside a container which has a handle to hang it up.
a.Fireworks b.lantern c. livestock d. beast
3. messages passed from person to person..
a.word of mouth b.online chat c. videoconference d. pigeon post
4. safe explosives that light up the sky and make a loud noise.
a.lantern b.fireworks c. lights d. explosive games

B. Complete the sentence with best option. . (1 pts.; 0.25 each)

1. Jane always makes plans for her trips. She always thinks carefully about her ____________.
a.beach b. rock climbing c. budget d. waterfall
2. I like adventurous sports that involve high altitudes and a lot of protection. I like __________.
a. beach b. rock climbing c. budget d. waterfall
3. Jane loves the sun and water, so every weekend she goes to the ________ .
a. beach b. rock climbing c. budget d. waterfall
4. Mike likes fresh water from the river especially if the river has a __________.
a. beach b. rock climbing c. budget d. waterfall

Grammar
A. Complete the dialog. Use the verbs in parentheses with used to. (2 pts.; 0,5 each)
Host: Thank you for being with us here on “Famous Guest Stars”.
LG: It’s a pleasure to be here.
Host: Could you tell us about your early years?
LG: Sure. As a child, I __used to study__ (study) at a religious school. I was a good student and got high grades.
Host: Did you use to be happy at school?
LG: Well, I _________________ (a. not be) happy because my classmates _________________ (b. make) fun of
me for being eccentric in the theater roles I _________________ (c. perform in). Also, I _________________ (d.
be) a victim of bullying. But, it isn’t a problem anymore.
 B. Complete the conversation about holiday preferences with the appropriate tag question. (2,5 pts.;
0,5 each)
Mary: Our vacations are around the corner, ____aren’t they_____?
Pedro: Oh yeah! We should start planning. Actually in this survey there are a couple of ideas.
Mary: You are not looking forward to any adventure activities or nightlife, ___________(a)?
Pedro: Not really, I just want to relax. You like going to little towns, _____________(b)? How about the
Cultural Coffee Landscape in Colombia.
Mary: Oh I’d love to go there! It’d be the perfect place to relax, _____________(c)?
Pedro: Let’s look for a place to stay. This web page shows some farms that are for rent.
Mary: Look at that one; it’s so pretty, _____________(d)?
Pedro: It sure is. It has a private pool and a sauna! We can afford it, _____________(e)?
Mary: Yeah! Let’s call immediately and book it!
Reading
Read the text and then write True or False. (1.5 pts.; 0,3 each)
Sheryl Sandberg was born in Washington, D.C., US in 1969. As a child, she used to study at a public school where
she was always top of her class. In high school she used to teach aerobics. She studied economics at Harvard College
and was awarded for being the best student her class. She used to work on health projects in India and as a consultant
for many companies, but nowadays Sheryl is the chief operating officer of Facebook. She has been recognized as
one of the most powerful women in business, and she has also been ranked as one of the most influential female
entrepreneurs on the Web.

a. Sheryl used to study at a private school. _____________________

b. She used to teach aerobics in high school. _____________________
c. She didn’t use to work as a consultant. _____________________
d. Today she works for Facebook. _____________________
e. She has been recognized as both an entrepreneur and a celebrity. _____________________

Writing
Rewrite these statements in reported speech. (2 pts.; 1 each)
1. Our favorite school excursion is the stunning diving course in the Galapagos Islands.
They said __________________________________________________________________________________
2. We will visit the magnificent Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome next summer.
They said __________________________________________________________________________________

Docente Coord Área Junta Académica DECE Vicerrectorado Estudiante

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