WorksheetsEnglish Test II Period
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Text No.1 Responde las preguntas de la 1 a la 3 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
The United States is now becoming a non-smoking society. Across the country, hundreds of towns and cities, and even entire states, are passing strict laws to control the sale and use of cigarettes. In New York, for example, smoking is illegal in public buildings, hospitals, schools, banks, stores, movie theaters, taxi-cabs, and restrooms, to name a few places. In addition, smoking is prohibited anywhere in the U.S. on airline flights that last two hours or less. And now many private companies have also made rules prohibiting cigarette smoking. At least 40% of American companies restrict smoking by their employees.
Company policies are mostly of three kinds: they prohibit smoking by employees when they are working, they hire only non-smokers, or they force workers who smoke to quit smoking.
The underlined sentence they force workers who smoke to quit smoking means that:
Workers are hired because they smoke.
Workers have to give up smoking if they want to continue working.
Workers are required to smoke if they want to continue working.
Workers are fired because they smoke.
Text No.1 Responde las preguntas de la 1 a la 3 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
The United States is now becoming a non-smoking society. Across the country, hundreds of towns and cities, and even entire states, are passing strict laws to control the sale and use of cigarettes. In New York, for example, smoking is illegal in public buildings, hospitals, schools, banks, stores, movie theaters, taxi-cabs, and restrooms, to name a few places. In addition, smoking is prohibited anywhere in the U.S. on airline flights that last two hours or less. And now many private companies have also made rules prohibiting cigarette smoking. At least 40% of American companies restrict smoking by their employees.
Company policies are mostly of three kinds: they prohibit smoking by employees when they are working, they hire only non-smokers, or they force workers who smoke to quit smoking.
According to the text, we can infer that:
None of the company policies ban smoking.
All of the company policies ban smokers.
The first policy bans smoking, and the other two, ban smokers.
The first and second policies ban smokers, and the last one bans smoking.
Text No.1 Responde las preguntas de la 1 a la 3 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
The United States is now becoming a non-smoking society. Across the country, hundreds of towns and cities, and even entire states, are passing strict laws to control the sale and use of cigarettes. In New York, for example, smoking is illegal in public buildings, hospitals, schools, banks, stores, movie theaters, taxi-cabs, and restrooms, to name a few places. In addition, smoking is prohibited anywhere in the U.S. on airline flights that last two hours or less. And now many private companies have also made rules prohibiting cigarette smoking. At least 40% of American companies restrict smoking by their employees.
Company policies are mostly of three kinds: they prohibit smoking by employees when they are working, they hire only non-smokers, or they force workers who smoke to quit smoking.
According to the text, the author's intention is to:
describe how the U.S. is regulating smoking.
promote discrimination against smokers in the U.S.
protest against people who smoke in the U.S.
show how smokers can quit smoking in the U.S.
Text No.2 Responde las preguntas de la 4 a la 6 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
We owe our nation's state park system to one of the world's most recognizable landmarks -Niagara Falls. By 1880, a ring of industrial sites and man-made attractions had so completely choked off public access to the falls that the only views from American soil were on private land. News of Niagara's plight spread when a group of artists and politicians spearheaded a campaign to buy back the land, creating a preserve. Finally, in 1885, after six years of legislative wrangling, New York Governor David B. Hill dedicated the famous landmark "free to mankind", and our state park
system was born.
America's parks really took off in the 1930's when the country was booming with public works projects. The Civilian Conservation Corps built camps and trails that gave Americans access to the outdoors. Now, there are more than 5.000 state parks, nearly ninety-five times the number of national parks. That means at least a few per state, or a short drive for most families.
The underlined expression choked off can be replaced by:
suspended.
increased.
promoted.
eliminated.
Text No.2 Responde las preguntas de la 4 a la 6 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
We owe our nation's state park system to one of the world's most recognizable landmarks -Niagara Falls. By 1880, a ring of industrial sites and man-made attractions had so completely choked off public access to the falls that the only views from American soil were on private land. News of Niagara's plight spread when a group of artists and politicians spearheaded a campaign to buy back the land, creating a preserve. Finally, in 1885, after six years of legislative wrangling, New York Governor David B. Hill dedicated the famous landmark "free to mankind", and our state park
system was born.
America's parks really took off in the 1930's when the country was booming with public works projects. The Civilian Conservation Corps built camps and trails that gave Americans access to the outdoors. Now, there are more than 5.000 state parks, nearly ninety-five times the number of national parks. That means at least a few per state, or a short drive for most families.
The underlined sentence America's parks really took off in the 1930's, when the country was booming with public works projects means that:
America's parks were destroyed in the 1930's because of the increase of public works projects.
America's parks began to emerge in the 1930's due to the decrease of public works projects.
public works projects increased because of the beginning of America's parks in the 1930's.
public works projects encouraged the beginning of America's parks in the 1930's.
Text No.2 Responde las preguntas de la 4 a la 6 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
We owe our nation's state park system to one of the world's most recognizable landmarks -Niagara Falls. By 1880, a ring of industrial sites and man-made attractions had so completely choked off public access to the falls that the only views from American soil were on private land. News of Niagara's plight spread when a group of artists and politicians spearheaded a campaign to buy back the land, creating a preserve. Finally, in 1885, after six years of legislative wrangling, New York Governor David B. Hill dedicated the famous landmark "free to mankind", and our state park
system was born.
America's parks really took off in the 1930's when the country was booming with public works projects. The Civilian Conservation Corps built camps and trails that gave Americans access to the outdoors. Now, there are more than 5.000 state parks, nearly ninety-five times the number of national parks. That means at least a few per state, or a short drive for most families.
The title of the text could be:
The history of America's state parks
How were America's national parks born?
Why visit America's state parks?
A guide to America's national parks
Text No.3 Responde las preguntas de la 7 a la 9 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Folk Music:
The drum music of Western Africa played an important role in communicating over long distances. Drummers used tone and rhythm to send messages from village to village. Therefore, it was easy for people to get in contact with each other. In Japan, a special type of music called Koto music had a different use. Musicians played the Koto to accompany classical plays.
One kind of music that was typical in Arabian countries was the Huda. It had a special rhythm, which imitated the rhythm of a camel’s walk. Experts believe that Arabs thought this music would keep them safe from spirits in the desert.
The underlined word Therefore can be replaced by:
In the same way.
On the other hand.
As a result.
That is.
Text No.3 Responde las preguntas de la 7 a la 9 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Folk Music:
The drum music of Western Africa played an important role in communicating over long distances. Drummers used tone and rhythm to send messages from village to village. Therefore, it was easy for people to get in contact with each other. In Japan, a special type of music called Koto music had a different use. Musicians played the Koto to accompany classical plays.
One kind of music that was typical in Arabian countries was the Huda. It had a special rhythm, which imitated the rhythm of a camel’s walk. Experts believe that Arabs thought this music would keep them safe from spirits in the desert.
The underlined expression, a different use, establishes a relationship of contrast with:
the use of rhythm in Arabian music.
Koto music to accompany plays.
folk music for telling stories and poetry.
the role of drum music for Africans.
Text No.3 Responde las preguntas de la 7 a la 9 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Folk Music:
The drum music of Western Africa played an important role in communicating over long distances. Drummers used tone and rhythm to send messages from village to village. Therefore, it was easy for people to get in contact with each other. In Japan, a special type of music called Koto music had a different use. Musicians played the Koto to accompany classical plays.
One kind of music that was typical in Arabian countries was the Huda. It had a special rhythm, which imitated the rhythm of a camel’s walk. Experts believe that Arabs thought this music would keep them safe from spirits in the desert.
The conclusion of this text could be:
Music had more purposes than just entertainment in the past.
Folk music was very important in Africa and India.
Folk music started with drums as its main instrument during the last decade.
Music has evolved differently in different cultures.
Text No.4 Responde las preguntas de la 10 a la 12 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Meteorologists are scientists who study the weather and make weather predictions. In order to make a successful reading, meteorologists must take a lot of things into consideration. In fact, the data required are collected several times a day from different sources all over the world. To gather this information, special types of instruments are used.
These data are of course valuable to everybody since the reports and warnings that meteorologists give are usually reliable. Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or death.
The underlined word valuable can be replaced with:
expensive.
useless.
necessary.
useful.
Text No.4 Responde las preguntas de la 10 a la 12 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Meteorologists are scientists who study the weather and make weather predictions. In order to make a successful reading, meteorologists must take a lot of things into consideration. In fact, the data required are collected several times a day from different sources all over the world. To gather this information, special types of instruments are used.
These data are of course valuable to everybody since the reports and warnings that meteorologists give are usually reliable. Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or death.
The underlined expression usually reliable supports one of the following ideas:
Weather information is generally accurate.
Meteorologists read very successfully.
Meteorologists work really hard.
Weather information is rarely precise.
Text No.4 Responde las preguntas de la 10 a la 12 de acuerdo al siguiente texto:
Meteorologists are scientists who study the weather and make weather predictions. In order to make a successful reading, meteorologists must take a lot of things into consideration. In fact, the data required are collected several times a day from different sources all over the world. To gather this information, special types of instruments are used.
These data are of course valuable to everybody since the reports and warnings that meteorologists give are usually reliable. Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or death.
The underlined sentence, Failing to take their advice could, in some cases, be a matter of life or death, communicates the idea that:
meteorologists. observations are sometimes right.
it is necessary to ignore scientists. recommendations.
it is prudent to pay attention to meteorologists. suggestions.
scientists. directions are usually inefficient.
Zoos
Zoos are basically designed for human entertainment. People can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified animals forced to go round and round in cages. Tests have shown that penned-up animals suffer high levels of stress and boredom not to mention physical harm. Those who claim that zoos prevent the extinction of endangered species should ask themselves whether it is really preferable for them to live in such a demeaning and artificial environment
than not to live at all.
From the underlined sentence people can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified animals forced to go round and round in cages, we can conclude that:
animals cannot teach us anything about themselves.
people are wasting their time, if they visit zoos in order to learn about animals.
visiting zoos can be a really enriching experience.
people who do not know anything about animals can visit zoos to learn about them.
Zoos
Zoos are basically designed for human entertainment. People can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified animals forced to go round and round in cages. Tests have shown that penned-up animals suffer high levels of stress and boredom not to mention physical harm. Those who claim that zoos prevent the extinction of endangered species should ask themselves whether it is really preferable for them to live in such a demeaning and artificial environment
than not to live at all.
Based on the text, the author uses the underlined word demeaning to communicate that animals:
live in comfortable conditions.
deserve respect
have a life of pleasure.
prefer to live in zoos.
Zoos
Zoos are basically designed for human entertainment. People can learn little or nothing from seeing poor undignified animals forced to go round and round in cages. Tests have shown that penned-up animals suffer high levels of stress and boredom not to mention physical harm. Those who claim that zoos prevent the extinction of endangered species should ask themselves whether it is really preferable for them to live in such a demeaning and artificial environment
than not to live at all.
The intention of the author in this article is to:
describe the life of animals in zoos.
advise animals about their poor conditions.
invite people to visit as many zoos as possible.
make people reflect on the life of animals in a zoo.
CONSTRUCCIÓN DE ORACIONES
Patricia’s birthday was a week ago.
She is telling her teacher about it.
My grandfather gave me a watch.
My grandfather given me a watch.
My grandfather gives to me a watch.
My grandfather to me gave a watch.
Edward is participating in a TV game show.
The interviewer asks:
When was Simon Bolivar born?
When borns Simon Bolivar?
When was Simon Bolivar borns?
When borned Simon Bolivar?
Mathew had a meeting at his office with his boss and some clients at 9:00. At 9:30, his boss asked his secretary to call him to find out why he was late.
After talking to Mathew, the secretary said:
He say that there is a problem with his car.
He say that a problem with his car there was.
He said that there was a problem with his car.
He said that a problem with his car there is.
Lisbeth is tired because:
she has been swim for two hours.
she has swim for two hours.
she has been swimming for two hours.
she has swimming for two hours.
A zoo guide is describing and comparing some animals for a tourist group.
He is saying:
A hippo is heavier and bigger than a panda bear.
A hippo is more heavy and big than a panda bear.
A hippo is he aviest and biggest than a panda bear.
A hippo is more heavier and big than a panda bear.
John has been reading about mountains in his encyclopedia.
He learned that:
Mount Aconcagua is the most high mountain in America.
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in America.
Mount Aconcagua is the higher mountain in America.
Mount Aconcagua is the more high mountain in America.
Steve is talking to a friend about the first thing he normally does as soon as he gets home:
“I turn on frequently the TV right after I get home from work.”
“I turn on the TV right after I frequently get home from work.”
“I turn on the TV right after I get home from work frequently.”
“I frequently turn on the TV right after I get home from work.”
When Charles and Vicky were asked about Jack,
they said they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.
they say they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.
they told they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.
they tell they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.
Peggy and Michael are talking about restrictions on smoking in public places.
In recent years, more and more public places have been restricted smoking.
More and more public places have been restricted smoking in recent years.
More and more public places in recent years have been restricting smoking.
In recent years, more and more public places have been restricting smoking.
Catherine is talking about the place where she went on vacation.
Cartagena is an old Colombian lovely city.
Cartagena is an old lovely Colombian city.
Cartagena is a Colombian old lovely city.
Cartagena is a lovely old Colombian city.
CONSTRUCCIÓN DE PARRAFOS
Japanese couples (26) a list of wedding presents; friends and relatives are expected to give cash instead. During a typical Shinto ceremony, the bride (27) a kimono and only the relatives of the bride and groom (28) attend the actual ceremony.
London was the world’s biggest city at the time of World War II but now it isn’t.
According to historians: 26:_________
have
don’t have
had
didn’t have
Japanese couples (26) a list of wedding presents; friends and relatives are expected to give cash instead. During a typical Shinto ceremony, the bride (27) a kimono and only the relatives of the bride and groom (28) attend the actual ceremony.
London was the world’s biggest city at the time of World War II but now it isn’t.
According to historians: 27:_________
carries
takes
wears
brings
Japanese couples (26) a list of wedding presents; friends and relatives are expected to give cash instead. During a typical Shinto ceremony, the bride (27) a kimono and only the relatives of the bride and groom (28) attend the actual ceremony.
London was the world’s biggest city at the time of World War II but now it isn’t.
According to historians: 28:_________
never
rarely
ever
usually
London was the world’s biggest city at the time of World War II but now it isn’t.
According to historians:
1. but now there are many cities
2. From about 1800 until World War II,
3. London was the biggest city in the world,
4. which are much bigger.
2,1,4,3
2,3,1,4
3,2,1,4
3,1,2,4
Amy Johnson is from England and she is known for being the first woman pilot to fly to Australia.
1. and she became the first woman pilot to fly to Australia.
2. when she was still a school girl.
3. There, she was taught how to service planes
4. Amy Johnson joined the London Aeroplane Club
3,2,4,1
2,4,1,3
4,2,3,1
4,1,2,3
Matter is the name given to everything (31) has weight and (32) space. It may usually be detected by the senses of touch, sight (33) smell. Matter may exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
31: ______
what
where
who
which
Matter is the name given to everything (31) has weight and (32) space. It may usually be detected by the senses of touch, sight (33) smell. Matter may exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
32: ______
occupied
occupies
occupying
occupy
Matter is the name given to everything (31) has weight and (32) space. It may usually be detected by the senses of touch, sight (33) smell. Matter may exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
33: ______
or
by
of
nor
Jogging is good exercise when it is done regularly: at least three times a week. It strengthens the leg muscles, and, (34) it forces the heart to beat faster, it also improves blood circulation. Many people also jog (35) control their weight.
Joggers burn up 62 calories for every kilometer they run. (36), jogging helps decrease levels of emotional stress.
34: ______
since.
thus
also
furthermore
Jogging is good exercise when it is done regularly: at least three times a week. It strengthens the leg muscles, and, (34) it forces the heart to beat faster, it also improves blood circulation. Many people also jog (35) control their weight.
Joggers burn up 62 calories for every kilometer they run. (36), jogging helps decrease levels of emotional stress.
35: ______
helping
help with
helps
to help
Jogging is good exercise when it is done regularly: at least three times a week. It strengthens the leg muscles, and, (34) it forces the heart to beat faster, it also improves blood circulation. Many people also jog (35) control their weight.
Joggers burn up 62 calories for every kilometer they run. (36), jogging helps decrease levels of emotional stress.
36: ______
However
In addition
In contrast
Whereas
After three years, Mary was finally able to marry George.
According to the picture, Mary feels
Happy
Ashamed
Surprised
Worried
This prisoner wants to escape from the island. He has to go from the barrier to the beach, and he must be very
careful because the animals are dangerous. In order to reach his objective he has to follow the right path.
According to the picture, he has to
first, go down the road, and after that, climb up the palm tree. Then, he has to jump into the river, and
finally get into the boat.
first, go down the road, and after that, go around the jungle. Then, he has to go over the bridge, and finally,
jump into the boat.
first, go down the road, and after that, go around the jungle. Then, he has to run over the bridge, and
finally, swim fast to reach the boat.
first, go down the road, and after that, climb up the palm tree. Then, he has to jump over the fence onto the
beach, and finally, get into the boat.
The electrician cannot reach the ceiling.
So, he says:
I wish I had a longer ladder.
If I had stairs, this would be easier.
I wish I had a light bulb.
If I had an elevator, I could do a good job.
People can sense sweet tastes most easily at the tip of the tongue. They can sense salty tastes at both the tip and
the sides, and bitter ones at the back of the tongue.
Sweet: X
Salty: Y
Bitter: Z
Choose the picture that best illustrates the information above.
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
Hector was given a jacket as a birthday present. Now, he is reading the washing instructions.
According to the picture, the correct way to take care of it is:
Hand wash, do not dry in direct sunlight, steam iron.
Machine wash, and do not dry clean, steam iron.
Hand wash, dry clean, and do not iron.
Machine wash, do not dry in direct sunlight, and iron.
Situaciones comunicativas.
Your boss is very busy and you need to talk to him. You insist on talking to him without letting him know.
The
secretary might suggest:
You shouldn’t be kind.
You shouldn’t disturb him.
You shouldn’t be patient.
You shouldn’t have lunch with him.
Frank is tidying his room and his sister, Sally, is helping him. Frank is throwing some things away.
Sally: Frank, what a nice poster!
Frank: Which one?
Sally: This one. The Shakira poster. Are you going to keep it?
Frank: No. Put it in the wastebasket.
Sally: _____________________________
Frank: Oh, yes, I do. I like her music. But, I don’t want the poster.
Don’t you like Shakira anymore?
Have you heard her new song?
Would you like a Shakira CD?
Why don’t you give it to me?
Tom is reading the newspaper.
Tom: You know, the Russian ballet has been here for a month and we still haven’t seen it.
Paula: I know. _____________________________
Tom: That sounds great!
It must be wonderful.
You could go tomorrow.
Why don’t we go tomorrow night?
Do you have any suggestions?
Julia is at a shopping center with a friend. She is buying a jacket.
Julia: How much is it?
Seller: 500 dollars.
Julia: O.K. Just a moment, please. (She opens her handbag.) Oh no! I can’t find my credit card.
Fred: Are you sure you brought it with you?
Julia: Yes. ______________________________
Fred: Well, why don’t you go to the information stand?
I can’t believe it!
Have you seen it?
Don’t laugh at me!
What should I do?
