ROUND 3

Multiple Choice

1. Why are long weekends in Colombia important in the culture?

• a) Because, visitors can travel, can go to parties and celebrate whatever Saint or historical events.

• b) Because, Visitor can get lower prices in hotels and restaurants.

• c) Because, visitors can travel and go to parties, but it will be more expensive due to the holidays events.

Multiple Choice

2. According to the text, what is the key that makes Colombia to be the second most biodiverse country in the world?

• a) one out of every 10 species can be found in Colombia

• b) to have Brazil as its neighbor

• c) Colombian’s varied ecosystem

Multiple Choice

3. According to the text, why Colombian emerald is highly steemed in the world?

• a) because of its blue-ish green hue

• b) because of its deep bright green hue

• c) because of its bright green-ish blue hue

Multiple Choice

4. Passage excerpt: “But the big secret is… coffee isn’t actually native to Colombia. _______ perfectly suited for growing the energizing elixir, it wasn’t naturally occurring. It was imported in the 1700s and then production exploded from there.

Choose the word that fills the gap.

• a) however

• b) besides

• c) although

Multiple Choice

5. According to the text, guama, carambola and cherimoya are examples of:

• a) Colombian National parks

• b) Colombian endemic species

• c) Colombian tropical fruits

Multiple Choice

6. According to the text, what is true about holidays in Colombia

• a) Colombia is the country with more holidays in the world

• b) most of the Colombian holidays fall on Monday

• c) Colombian holidays are included on the weeks of vacation of a Colombian worker

Multiple Choice

7. According to the text which cities are located in coastlines of the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean respectively

• a) Barranquilla and Valledupar

• b) Cartagena and Cali

• c) Manaure and Lorica

Multiple Choice

8. Which one of the following facts isn’t true about Colombia?

• a) Colombia has the 2nd largest Carnival celebration in all south America.

• b) Colombian National Anthem is played on Radio and Television twice per day.

• c) Colombia is home to the world’s tallest National Parks

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9. According to the text, a lot of birds and exotic animals are found in the Andean Region because

• a. Its natural parks and animal migration

• b. Its temperatures zones and park network

• c. Its range of hábitats

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10. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true of Caribbean Region

• a. It’s a refuge of animals coming from Canada and the United Sates

• b. It’s home for different sanctuaries and natural parks

• c. Its natural parks contain important warm ecosystems

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11. Which of the following can be inferred about the Amazonia Region?

• a. Colombia is a great oxygen producer

• b. The characteristics of its territory makes it important to the world

• c. The Amazonia Region is the most important of all

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12. Why does the author in text about the Pacific Region mention a variety of animals, plants and natural parks?

• a. To provide example of its biodiversity

• b. To define the most important keywords of the region

• c. To note the natural features of this region

Multiple Choice

13. Passage excerpt: “It is also known as Llanos Orientales, it is made up of the departments of Arauca, Casanare, Meta, Vichada and north of Guaviare”

The phrase made up of in the passage can be replaced by

• a. Consisted of

• b. Contain

• c. Divide by

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14. Passage excerpt: “The main economic activities in this region are tourism and fishing. Without a doubt, any of the beautiful islands that make it up will seem like a peaceful place for a profitable rest. In general, they all have tropical aquatic paradises, fantastic beaches, beautiful ecological environments and favorable waters for practicing different water sports, including diving” …

The word they in the passage refers to

• a. Economic activities

• b. Aquatic paradises

• c. Beautiful islands

Multiple Choice

15. According to the text “Colombian Culture”, which of the following is TRUE of parties and festivals?

• a. Colombia has more holiday Mondays than any other country

• b. Long weekends in Colombia allows visitors to enjoy festivals

• c. Barranquilla Carnival is the most important festival in Colombia