English exam: Bachillerato

PABLO CESAR WANCHOPE

Everybody knows Wanchope. He was born in Heredia in 1976. He is 1.93 m tall and weighs 78 kg. Today he is one of the most outstanding soccer players in the world. In December 2000, he rose to become the 22nd player in FIFA. He left Heredia’s Team in 1997 and signed on as a player for Derby County. In 1999, he left for West Ham United. In March 2002, playing as a forward for Manchester, he suffered a knee injury. In July, still fighting to save his career, he underwent surgery for the same knee problem. In 2003, he went to surgery on again for a hip problem, and suffered from a dislocated shoulder while training.

1) The text highlights Wanchope’s most important professional achievement was to

_________.

• A) play for Derby County in 1996

• B) become an unknown soccer player

• C) travel to England to Manchester City

• D) be in 22nd place in the FIFA World Players

PABLO CESAR WANCHOPE

Everybody knows Wanchope. He was born in Heredia in 1976. He is 1.93 m tall and weighs 78 kg. Today he is one of the most outstanding soccer players in the world. In December 2000, he rose to become the 22nd player in FIFA. He left Heredia’s Team in 1997 and signed on as a player for Derby County. In 1999, he left for West Ham United. In March 2002, playing as a forward for Manchester, he suffered a knee injury. In July, still fighting to save his career, he underwent surgery for the same knee problem. In 2003, he went to surgery on again for a hip problem, and suffered from a dislocated shoulder while training.

2) Pablo had to fight to __________.

• A) have a surgery

• B) save his career

• C) visit Costa Rica

• D) be out for 1.93 m

PABLO CESAR WANCHOPE

Everybody knows Wanchope. He was born in Heredia in 1976. He is 1.93 m tall and weighs 78 kg. Today he is one of the most outstanding soccer players in the world. In December 2000, he rose to become the 22nd player in FIFA. He left Heredia’s Team in 1997 and signed on as a player for Derby County. In 1999, he left for West Ham United. In March 2002, playing as a forward for Manchester, he suffered a knee injury. In July, still fighting to save his career, he underwent surgery for the same knee problem. In 2003, he went to surgery on again for a hip problem, and suffered from a dislocated shoulder while training.

3) In 2002, Wanchope played as a __________ for Manchester City Team.

• A) forward

• B) defense

• C) mid-fielder

• D) goal keeper

PABLO CESAR WANCHOPE

Everybody knows Wanchope. He was born in Heredia in 1976. He is 1.93 m tall and weighs 78 kg. Today he is one of the most outstanding soccer players in the world. In December 2000, he rose to become the 22nd player in FIFA. He left Heredia’s Team in 1997 and signed on as a player for Derby County. In 1999, he left for West Ham United. In March 2002, playing as a forward for Manchester, he suffered a knee injury. In July, still fighting to save his career, he underwent surgery for the same knee problem. In 2003, he went to surgery on again for a hip problem, and suffered from a dislocated shoulder while training.

4) Wanchope is a __________ soccer player.

• A) lazy

• B) short

• C) weak

• D) successful

Auditorio Nacional(tel: [phone])

Located inside the Museo de los Niños, the Auditorio Nacional is the country’s most modern performing arts center. With its superior seating and sound system, this venue hosts some of the largest events in Costa Rica, including concerts, dance performances, plays and the Miss Costa Rica pageant.

5.The Auditorio Nacional is located_________________

• inside the Museo de los Niños

• in Cartago

• in Alajuela

• performing arts center

Museo de Oro Precolombino / Precolumbian Gold

Museum​

Before Costa Rica was colonized by the Spanish, the land was home to several indigenous tribes, some of which still make their home here. This popular museum is the perfect opportunity for visitors to see how the craft of metallurgy evolved over time, as well as see authentic gold pieces discovered in various archeological digs across the country. Some of these relics date back to around 500 AD, and illustrate how currency became increasingly important to the development of Costa Rica’s pre-Columbian cultures.

6. What is shown in this museum?

• gold pieces

• paper

• wood

• silk

Music

Costa Rican music is as varied as the cultural influences from which it sprang. Music in the Caribbean tends to include more African beats and show reggae influences. Afro-Caribbean music like calypso, reggae and rumba are popular in coastal regions. Another important element of Costa Rican music is the marimba, which might as well be the most popular instrument in Central American folk music.

7. In coastal regions, music like________________ is more popular.

• calypso

• rock

• beats

• pop

Music

Costa Rican music is as varied as the cultural influences from which it sprang. Music in the Caribbean tends to include more African beats and show reggae influences. Afro-Caribbean music like calypso, reggae and rumba are popular in coastal regions. Another important element of Costa Rican music is the marimba, which might as well be the most popular instrument in Central American folk music.

8. The most popular instrument in Central American folk music is__________________.

• piano

• violin

• guitar

• marimba

Situation: Tom is from the United States. He is talking to Ana, her Costa Rican friend.

Tom: What do you usually have for breakfast?

Ana: Sometimes, I eat “gallo pinto” with eggs. Sometimes, I have tortillas with sour cream, or I eat bread and butter with cheese. I seldom eat cereal. I always drink coffee, too. What about you?

Tom: Well, here in Costa Rica, I eat “gallo pinto”, eggs, and tortillas. I drink coffee, too. But at home I don´t eat as much as here in Costa Rica, I usually have cereal, pancakes or fried bacon with eggs. I drink orange juice or milk.

Ana: Really? Is it true that people in your country don’t eat much for lunch?

Tom: Yes. We usually eat a sandwich, a hamburger, a piece of pizza or a salad. Lunch is a light meal for us almost every day. But here, I love “casados” with meat and one or more kind of picadillos.

Ana: Great! I’m glad you like our food.

9) Tom and Ana are__________________.

• a) having a light meal

• b)eating dinner at home

• c)talking about food customs

• d) talking about the weather

ituation: Tom is from the United States. He is talking to Ana, her Costa Rican friend.

Tom: What do you usually have for breakfast?

Ana: Sometimes, I eat “gallo pinto” with eggs. Sometimes, I have tortillas with sour cream, or I eat bread and butter with cheese. I seldom eat cereal. I always drink coffee, too. What about you?

Tom: Well, here in Costa Rica, I eat “gallo pinto”, eggs, and tortillas. I drink coffee, too. But at home I don´t eat as much as here in Costa Rica, I usually have cereal, pancakes or fried bacon with eggs. I drink orange juice or milk.

Ana: Really? Is it true that people in your country don’t eat much for lunch?

Tom: Yes. We usually eat a sandwich, a hamburger, a piece of pizza or a salad. Lunch is a light meal for us almost every day. But here, I love “casados” with meat and one or more kind of picadillos.

Ana: Great! I’m glad you like our food.

10. Costa Ricans’ breakfast is _________________.

• a) the same as a “casado” .

• b) usually cereal or pancakes

• c) usually heavier than the US

• d) as light as the one in Tom’s country