parte 4 - pruebas saber - dia e

Part 4-reading comprehension

Reading part

​You will have 5 minutes to read the reading, then you will solve the five questions by choosing the correct answer according to the reading.

​David Russell

Book editor

I am a book editor and part of my job is to find new writers. I look at samples

of texts and choose the ones that will make money for the company. After

that, I work with the author to edit the book. I also help my company by

speaking in public at conferences and by writing short articles for magazines.

Usually, I arrive at the office during the week around 9:00 a.m. and stay until

6:00 p.m., sometimes later. In a normal day, I will receive more than 100 e-mails,

and get between 15 and 25 phone calls. I will answer correspondence from writers. I rarely

read at the office, especially full documents. I read these at home, a few hours on weeknights,

quite a bit more on the weekend.

The best part of the job is seeing how an author’s idea develops into a document and finally into

a real book. I also like calling new writers and making an offer on their books. That’s cool.

I used to read two or three comic books a week, but I don’t read for fun anymore - when you edit

books all the time, it’s difficult to turn that side of yourself off and just enjoy it. I still read an

average of one book a week, but it’s not the same.

I spend too much time indoors. My friends have invited me to go swimming or cycling this

weekend, but I’ve decided to try cooking instead.

Multiple Choice

1. As part of his work, David

• Gives talk

• sells magazines

• write books

Multiple Choice

2. On weekdays, David

• leaves for work at 9:00 a.m.

• starts work at about 9:00 a.m.

• never works later than 6:00 p.m.

Multiple Choice

3. At his office, David says he

• Communicates with many people.

• Talks with people face to face

• writes long company documents.

Multiple Choice

4. What David likes the most about

his work is

• Talking with young writers.

• Seeing the finished product.

• Thinking of new ideas.

Multiple Choice

5. How many comic books does David read a week?

• One

• Two

• Three