Pre-Icfes 11

It is a very big animal and lives in the sea.

• whale

• snake

• dog

• spider

• bat

It can be long and does not have feet.

• snake

• cat

• hippo

• spider

• horse

It's usually called a man’s best friend.

• dog

• cat

• bat

• horse

• hippo

Complete the conversation.

This is her favorite video game.

• Mine too!

• What now?

• Best wishes.

Complete the conversation.

Would you like something to drink?

• Can I keep it?

• That'd be great.

• It doesn’t work!

Complete the conversation.

What do you think of my hat?

• Don't come.

• Very well.

• It's too big.

Read the following text:

Tomorrow’s cars

CO2, a gas that is part of the atmosphere, is important for many elements of nature like plants, as it helps them make their own food. We produce CO2 when we use petrol cars. This is now dangerous for our world because these cars have sent a lot of CO2 into the air. Using electric cars instead of petrol cars is an excellent way to stop problems like changes in the weather. In the United Kingdom not many cars are electric; so the government, those in charge of the country, believes there is a lot to do to make electric cars a good option and have a better world to live in, but it will take at least five years to do so. The government also believes that it will help the UK become the first country in the world to make cars that produce much less CO2. However, during the last three years, some pro-nature groups that work to make the world better have said that this plan will not work and that it is too late to stop petrol cars from producing CO2. In the past two years, the British government has spent billions of pounds studying how to make electric cars and produce their parts, and how to make the British use them. Now it is ready to help companies make more electric cars and fewer petrol ones, along with fewer hybrid cars that work with both petrol and electricity.

Answer:

What do plants need to make their food?

• an important gas

• other plants

• all parts of nature

Read the following text:

Tomorrow’s cars

CO2, a gas that is part of the atmosphere, is important for many elements of nature like plants, as it helps them make their own food. We produce CO2 when we use petrol cars. This is now dangerous for our world because these cars have sent a lot of CO2 into the air. Using electric cars instead of petrol cars is an excellent way to stop problems like changes in the weather. In the United Kingdom not many cars are electric; so the government, those in charge of the country, believes there is a lot to do to make electric cars a good option and have a better world to live in, but it will take at least five years to do so. The government also believes that it will help the UK become the first country in the world to make cars that produce much less CO2. However, during the last three years, some pro-nature groups that work to make the world better have said that this plan will not work and that it is too late to stop petrol cars from producing CO2. In the past two years, the British government has spent billions of pounds studying how to make electric cars and produce their parts, and how to make the British use them. Now it is ready to help companies make more electric cars and fewer petrol ones, along with fewer hybrid cars that work with both petrol and electricity.

Answer:

What puts the world in danger?

• too much CO2 gas

• a lot of clean air

• some plants

Read the following text:

Tomorrow’s cars

CO2, a gas that is part of the atmosphere, is important for many elements of nature like plants, as it helps them make their own food. We produce CO2 when we use petrol cars. This is now dangerous for our world because these cars have sent a lot of CO2 into the air. Using electric cars instead of petrol cars is an excellent way to stop problems like changes in the weather. In the United Kingdom not many cars are electric; so the government, those in charge of the country, believes there is a lot to do to make electric cars a good option and have a better world to live in, but it will take at least five years to do so. The government also believes that it will help the UK become the first country in the world to make cars that produce much less CO2. However, during the last three years, some pro-nature groups that work to make the world better have said that this plan will not work and that it is too late to stop petrol cars from producing CO2. In the past two years, the British government has spent billions of pounds studying how to make electric cars and produce their parts, and how to make the British use them. Now it is ready to help companies make more electric cars and fewer petrol ones, along with fewer hybrid cars that work with both petrol and electricity.

Answer:

How many people use electric cars in the UK?

• no people

• many people

• few people

Read the following text:

Smiling often has many benefits. People who smile regularly can experience an increase in their health and state of mind. Unfortunately, many people don’t smile enough. It’s a good idea to smile more often in order to feel better. Here are some reasons to smile more often. Smiling brings health benefits. It increases natural substances in the body which improve your state of mind. Besides, smiling helps your facial structure give you a more youthful look; combined with healthy teeth, smiling can make you seem healthier and more attractive. Smiling also has positive effects on the immune and cardiovascular systems. There are psychological benefits to smiling frequently, too. It makes you happy almost immediately. Sometimes when we can’t smile, we find that anyone’s smile helps us feel better. Smiling can also reduce stress levels since the body reacts quickly to it. A great way to make someone cheerful is to help them smile. Smiling more often can also make you look more attractive and confident. In general, people like to show happiness and be near those who are happy. Smiling in the presence of others shows you are a happy person, and you can transmit the feeling to them. People are naturally attracted to smiling; therefore, smiling frequently can help you get the attention you want from others. If you don’t smile much, find ways to smile more often; try to make others smile more often too. Smiling is a fast way to feel happy. Feeling happy and making others feel happy is very positive and will bring many benefits. Although it seems difficult, it is in fact very easy; all it takes is moving some muscles and you will be happy almost immediately.

Answer:

What is the author doing in the text?

• convincing people that smiling at others is polite

• describing the consequences of not smiling

• discussing the effects of smiling in difficult situations

• encouraging people to smile more frequently