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PARTE 5.1
RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO
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En las preguntas 1 – 7 marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is the top place to see for first-time visitors to New York City. This tall
building was part of a competition between New York City businessmen Walter Chrysler and John
Raskob for the title of the world’s tallest building. Engineer Willian Lamb was paid to produce
the plans for the buildings, and John Raskob and Pierre du Pond’s company paid for the Empire
State project.
The other project in competition for the title, 40 Wall Street, was under construction when work
on the Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930. The Empire State project was completed
on April 11, 1931, sooner than planned. The building was opened for business by Herbert Hoover
on May 1, 1931. However, due to the great economic crisis of that time, lost of the offices in the
building were not rented for several years.
When visiting the Empire State Building, prepare for long ticket lines on the first floor, especially on weekends. You should wear warm clothes if it’s
cold and windy, so check the temperature before you go. Tourists buy one ticket to visit the 86th floor and another one for the 102nd floor, which
offers interesting 360-degree views of the city. Book your tickets online to save money. To go up to the higher floor, tickets are only available on the
80th floor, where you can learn about the history of the building.

EJEMPLO:

0. The Empire State Building is popular A. tourist.

among B. engineers. Respuestas 0. A B C
C. businessman.

1. Who gave money to build the Empire State Building? A. Walter Chrysler
B. John Raskob
C. William Lamb

2. John Raskob and Pierre du Pond were A. business partners.

B. office workers.
C. project managers.

3. When was The Empire State Building finished? A. on March 17, 1930
B. on April 11, 1931
C. on May 1, 1931

4. The Empire State Building was A. the only project at the time.
B. a successful office building.
C. finished very early.

5. When visitors arrive, they A. might have to wait to enter.

B. should dress lightly.
C. must check the weather.

6. Tickets cost less if you buy them A. on the Internet.

B. on weekends.
C. on the first floor.

7. Where can a tourist find information about the building? A. on the 80th floor
B. on the 86th floor
C. on the 102th floor

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PARTE 5.2
RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO
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En las preguntas 8 – 14 marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

Writers
I’m Mike Darvy, a journalist, and in my articles I discuss how difficult it is to write. Last week, a foreign colleague
suggested that I write a document describing the daily activities different writers follow. It immediately made me think
about my own routine and Ana Fitzgerald’s, a singer famous for writing songs, whose routine was quite different from
mine.
Ana’s days began at 4 am, weekdays and weekends. Her alarm clock had a loud ring so she could hear it. She spent
half the day playing jazz and taking short notes. At 1 pm., after lunchtime, she wrote lots of lines for her songs until
6 pm. Then, she exercised for about two hours while singing her new songs. Her days always ended with a healthy
dinner, and she went to bed at 10 pm.
My days are quite different. I don’t have a daily plan and I don’t use alarms. I usually wake up and see if I have
any events for the day. If I’m free, I read the latest news on my cell phone. During the day I just let things happen.
Every Friday I visit my cousins; their opinions are quite useful. In the evenings, I go for a walk, which helps me find
information that I use in my writings. Then, I write for several hours after midnight. On Sundays, I spend time with
my girlfriend at home.

EJEMPLO:

0. What are Mike’s articles about? A. activities when writing

B. his international partners Respuestas 0. A B C
C. well-known journalists

8. Mike remembered Ana because of A. her usual daily actions.

B. a song he listened to.
C. his partner’s idea.

9. Mike says that Ana A. always woke up early.

B. missed her morning alarms.
C. practiced jazz very loud.

10. Before noon, Ana played jazz while A. having a meal.

B. practicing sports.
C. writing down ideas.

11. What time did Ana finish exercising? A. Around 6:00 pm

B. Around 8:00 pm
C. Around 10:00 pm

12. As soon as Mike gets up, he starts A. planning his opinions.

B. reading the news.
C. checking his appointments.

13. Mike goes out at night so that he can A. work on his mobile.
B. get ideas for articles.
C. meet his family members.

14. How often does Mike’s girlfriend stay at his place? A. weekly
B. monthly
C. daily

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PARTE 5.3
RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO
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En las preguntas 15 – 21 marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

Evelyn Smith
Evelyn Smith was a pilot. Her father, David, had an important company in Kansas, USA, where
she was born. They later moved to Texas with her Californian mother, and there Evelyn grew
up with her younger sister, Helen, who became a painter and also wrote for a newspaper there.
Evelyn got interested in airplanes there when she was 20. Her uncle Jim, who was a mechanic,
took her to a fair. They both got on an airplane and he flew it while she watched him. That’s
when she knew she wanted to learn to fly!
Evelyn later traveled to Toronto, Canada, where she helped sell medicines for sick people. In
1919, she returned to the USA and got into medical school in Philadelphia. Then, she moved to
Sacramento, where she learned how to fly, along with her cousin, who sang and played popular
music. During their training, Evelyn once saw a plane catch fire, but she wasn’t frightened.
In 1922, Evelyn bought an airplane thanks to some money that her father lent her. Two years
later, she moved to Pasadena, where her best friend helped her find a job. During this time, she
was able to keep flying as a hobby.
In May 1932, Evelyn flew from Hampton, USA, and after many hours she arrived in England, becoming the second woman to fly across the ocean.

EJEMPLO:

0. From the text, it can be understood that A. a businessman.

Evelyn’s dad was B. an artist. Respuestas 0. A B C
C. a journalist.

15. Where did Evelyn live when she was a teenager? A. in Kansas
B. in California
C. in Texas

16. Her first contact with planes happened thanks to A. David.

B. Helen.
C. Jim.

17. The first time Evelyn got on a plane, she was the A. pilot.
B. passenger.
C. mechanic.

18. What occupation did she have while being in a foreign country? A. pharmacist
B. student
C. musician

19. Where was she taught to fly a plane? A. in Philadelphia

B. in Toronto
C. in Sacramento

20. To get her plane, she borrowed cash from one of her A. parents
B. friends
C. cousins

21. Based on the text, Evelyn’s life was full of A. adventure.

B. accidents.
C. art.

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PARTE 6.1
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En las preguntas 22 – 26, marque A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.

MY SCHOOL
My school doesn’t exist anymore. The buildings were knocked down after being in service for 50 years. In 2012, Hartridge High School was renamed
Llanwern High School, and the history of all us old boys and girls was lost. Llanwern is now much smaller than it used to be. The buildings now occupy
a single site. I haven’t been back since it was rebuilt, but the pictures look nice.
When I went there in 1968, the Hartridge school was known as one of the largest schools in the country. It had 2,000 pupils, and had three separate
schools: lower (ages 11-13), middle (14-16) and upper (16-18) and covered more than 40 blocks. We liked being close to the railway line, and we
were proud to have our own swimming pool.
Although it was good to have so much space, the physical environment was of little consequence; what really mattered was what we learned. We were
taught everything from how to enter college to how to look after large areas of trees. We also took sport very seriously. At school, we learned to believe
in ourselves and we were taught that anything was possible. My school was exactly that – teachers believed they could teach everything and everyone.
I hope they continue with the same educational system. Schools succeed when they have good teachers and ideals. Don’t think attractive new purple
buildings automatically promote learning. The gray, old school served us well because the people in it believed in the power of education.

22. What’s the author’s purpose in this article? 25. How has his school changed?

A. to compare old and new schools. A. The color of its building is similar to other schools.
B. to describe the history of two schools. B. It is good but it was better.
C. to show how valuable his school was. C. The new building encourages knowledge better.
D. to explain the importance of space in schools. D. It has less space now.

23. What can a reader find out from this text? 26. A note from the writer to a classmate would be

A. The writer had a wide variety of classes. A. We were lucky to be taught that we can achieve our goals.
B. His education was influenced by school colors.
C. The school was in the countryside.
D. Students were good swimmers. B. Today, students have more opportunities to study.

24. What was the school’s main objective?

C. We need to thank the lovely colors for our success.
A. to have the best building possible.
B. to go far beyond classroom learning.
D. I’m glad the school’s architecture inspired us to trust
C. to promote many sports.
education.
D. to teach as many students as possible.

PARTE 6.2
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Water-skiing barefoot by Dan Thomas

Have you ever been barefoot water-skiing? It’s just like normal water-skiing, being pulled along behind a boat at 40 mph - but without any skis! It
sounds scary but it’s amazing! My cousin used to take me water-skiing, and that’s where I first learnt to stand up and balance. But I moved on to
barefooting when I did it for a laugh with some mates. And I loved it!
Barefoot water-skiing is one of the most popular watersports there is - to watch, anyway! When someone jumps really high and then lands, it’s awesome.
And you don’t need expensive stuff like boards, although a wetsuit’s a good idea. But catching your toes on things in the lake can hurt. I guess you can’t
help getting water up your nose when you start learning, too, as you have to lie almost flat in the water before you pull yourself up - but it’s OK.
Now I’m experienced, I’ve learnt not to attempt new moves in rough water as it never goes well. Instead, I make sure I limit myself to skiing directly
behind the boat, where the water’s calmer. I ask the boat drivers to warn me about big waves coming, although they can’t always see them.
Finding time to practise regularly is hard as I’m still at school - but then it’s not as if I’m into winning prizes and stuff. But if I want to learn a new
move, I need to repeat it over and over, and that’s not easy in winter when it’s cold. Lots of skiers say they’ll continue during cold weather, but not
many do. So I’m often the only one out on the lake!

27. What is Dan trying to do in this text about barefoot water-skiing? 30. How does Dan feel about skiing in rough water?

A. Although not much equipment is needed, it isn’t cheap. A. confident that his boat drivers will keep him safe
B. If your feet hit something in the water, it’s painful. B. annoyed about having to ski inside a limited area
C. If you start in the wrong position, you breathe in water. C. unwilling to try anything he hasn’t practised before
D. Although you jump higher without skis, it’s harder to land. D. certain of his ability to handle difficult conditions

28. Dan started barefoot water-skiing when 31. What might Dan write to a friend about his barefoot water-skiing?

A. I’m one of the few people who avoids going once the weather
A. he tried it out just for fun.
gets a bit colder!
B. he realised how easy it was to do.
C. he was taught how to do it by his cousin.
B. The boat travels along in the water at quite a speed, but it’s
D. he was persuaded by friends to have a go.
not as frightening as you’d think!
29. What does Dan think are the disadvantages of barefoot water-skiing?
C. It’s a fantastic water sport to watch - it’s just a shame more
A. Although not much equipment is needed, it isn’t cheap. people don’t enjoy going to see it.
B. If your feet hit something in the water, it’s painful.
C. If you start in the wrong position, you breathe in water. D. If I can fit enough practice of the sport in with my studies,
D. Although you jump higher without skis, it’s harder to land. I’m hoping to win a prize.

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PARTE 6.3
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Why I quit social media

In recent years, there has been plenty of research about social media. Some studies prove it could be mentally unhealthy and suggest taking a break from
it. I decided to quit Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and see for myself what benefits it could bring.
Now that I no longer have access to those networks, I get more work done and have time to do extra chores like answering more e-mails and talking to
people who I can do business with. I might not get as many invitations nowadays, but the ones I get now are completely genuine. So, it’s been positive.
As for my “friends”, I have no idea what they all are doing, but those who really care about me are still there. I get involved with them on a real level,
face to face. I listen to them without checking Facebook on my cell phone at the same time.
I do things and enjoy them without wondering how cool they will look on Instagram. Before, when I went out to eat with friends or relatives, I’d always
pause to upload pictures of the food. I’d also publish online our location every time we went to whatever club or department store we visited. Now, I’m
living my life for my own pleasure, not for social media.
I used to depend too much on social networks. My media was constantly full of videos and photos showing my day-to-day life. It was an awful habit—
some kind of disease. Today, I feel free. I am enjoying something unexpected, which I had no idea I had lost.

32. What is the writer doing in this article? 35. With the sentence in paragraph four “I’m living my life for my own
A. convincing people to stop using all Internet apps pleasure, not for social media”, the author means that he
B. teaching readers how to use different Internet apps A. enjoys checking other people’s posts on social media.
C. encouraging people to use some social media in a different way B. is willing to publish photos of the food he eats online.
D. showing readers how important it was to leave social media C. is worried about sharing his location on social media.
for him D. cares about himself rather than others’ opinions online.
33. What can a reader find out from this text? 36. Which of these sentences would the writer most likely say?
A. the benefits that leaving social media provides A. Use social networks more, daily.
B. how to avoid using your e-mail account all the time
C. that people depend too much on the Internet
D. which types of people are more likely to use social media B. You must learn how to have more friends online.
34. After quitting social media, the writer
A. has been working more. C. I won’t go back to Facebook.
B. still receives many invitations.
C. has more friends in his social networks.
D. is learning more about his business. D. I won’t get health issues anymore.

PARTE 6.4

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En las preguntas 37 – 41 marque A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.

Environmental Education
To the editor:
I will mention my position on Environmental Education (EE) in our society.
The ability to work together towards a common goal is absolutely essential and I consider it appears in childhood, when kids get involved in positive
experiences. I have personally discovered how nature acts positively in their development. I used to organize expeditions to natural reservations with my
son and daughter and we would discover magnificient landscape from which we learned a lot. Those occasions were marvelous.
Vincent Simmons, author of “The Natural Rule”, argues how family environmental organizations are a suitable way to get families outside to learn from
nature and to consider the importance of protecting the planet. Families are more likely to go to natural spaces if another family arrangers to go with them.
In Simmons’ opinion, getting involved in such experiences create suitable conditions for working together, and I agree. Children will feel more comfortable
being outside if others their age are involved too. This new approach can also be transferred to schools where children realize the importance of wildlife
and its protection. Students will get to actually see the animals and habitats they are learning about in subjects such as biology or science.
Active involvement in EE should be applied in the classrooms because kids will learn better and recognize its real world application so the would be able,
for instance, to confirm in what region penguins are normally located. Such involvement may be introduced in academic events aiming at discussing
environmental education, so kids could gain more knowledge of how our planet works and what they can do to take care of it.

37. The writer talks about EE in order to 39. The text suggests that in our current world, EE needs
A. explain in what ways kids can protect our planet. A. more classroom teaching about our planet.
B. describe its advantages on social relationships in children. B. parents to be involved in their children’s education.
C. persuade peoples that this method is good to teach children. C. more engaged students in our real environment.
D. encourage students to learn about animals natural environment. D. teachers with essential biology knowledge.
38. According to the text, 40. What can a reader find out from this text?
A. exploring nature leads kids to promote EE in their families. A. The effects of nature on parents and children’s relationships.
B. EE helps children to get involved in animal life easily. B. The situations in which the project can be carried out.
C. EE is essential for children to understand school programs. C. The role of parent involved in environmental groups.
D. students are encouraged to admire nature through EE D. The activities families can perform together in excursions.
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41. A neat way to recommend this system for teachers would be

A. Allow your students to develop a sense of responsibility with our planet. Provide them with broad and realistic opportunities to face
environmental issues.

B. Environmental instruction is a recent trend to make your students improve their academic performance in science subjects. Give them that
opportunity.

C. An advantage of EE is that kids will employ this knowledge to favor their social demands. Accompany them in this extraordinary action.

D. Encourage the children in your classes to use EE in order to create environmental organizations. Our planet will thank your effort.

PARTE 6.5
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En las preguntas 42 – 45, marque A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.

BENEFITS OF EXERCISING
If you want to be healthy and live longer, you must learn about exercising. Recently I have read a lot about this topic and I have put into practice a
program, which has improved not only my energy levels but also my feelings. I strongly recommend that everybody do at least one hour of physical
activity everyday because through it, people will have the same benefits.
Exercising helps both body and mind. It makes people feel happy and more peaceful. Since starting my exercise program, I can say that I have been
sleeping well, and feeling better about myself. It also helps one look fit because it burns calories and reduces your weight. Thanks to my exercise plan,
I have lost five kilos in a few months and look fantastic.
Another important benefit is the lower probability of developing certain conditions such as diabetes and heart problems.
If you decide to start an exercise program, I advise you to make it interesting and fun. When you set up your own timetable, make sure you can afford
it. Once you have organized your schedule, I suggest talking to an expert and asking for recommendations regarding your target level of fitness.
Don’t forget to show your doctor your exercise plan to make sure it’s not too much.
I’ll definitely keep up my exercise program and the great thing about it is that it’s never too late to start. Why don’t you give it a try? It’s a great way
to change your life!

42. What is the writer trying to do in the text? 44. What other relevant benefit does the exercise program offer?

A. Force people to feel happy. A. It reduces the possibility of illness.

B. Help people lose weight. B. It tells people how to have fun.
C. Explain a strict exercise program. C. It helps people deal with diabetes problems.
D. Encourage people to exercise. D. It makes you know about some diseases.

43. By exercising the writer has realized that he 45. According to the author, what is the right age to start exercising?

A. will live for many more years. A. When it changes people lives.
B. has more self-respect now. B. When someone thinks it’s a challenge.
C. can sleep longer every night. C. When anyone decides to start.
D. needs to exercise for hours. D. When it is too sick.