NIVEL B - ACTIVIDADES DE LECTO-COMPRENSION 1

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Año 2008
NIVEL B - ACTIVIDADES DE LECTO-COMPRENSION
B1
a. Look at the notices. Choose the correct option: a, b or c.
1.
ART GALLERY
Closed on Monday
a. You can visit the Art Gallery every day.
b. You can come here six days a week.
c. You should come on Monday.
2.
PARKING FOR DOCTORS ONLY
a. Anybody can park here.
b. Doctors are not allowed to park here.
c. If you’re a doctor you can park here.
3.
MUSEUM
No photography please
a. You ought to use your camera here.
b. You cannot take pictures here.
c. You may use your camera.
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b. Read the article about a boy who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a sailing
boat. Are sentences 1 – 8 True (T) or False (F)?
1. Sebastian’s house is in England. _______
2. Sebastian’s trip started in Antigua. _______
3. Sebastian’s boat travelled very quickly. _______
4. Sebastian had nice weather during the trip. _______
5. Sebastian saw a lot of fish on the trip. _______
6. Sebastian talked to his family every day on the telephone. _______
7. Sebastian made a film about the trip. _______
8. Sebastian has got a lot of money to sail round the world. _______
ATLANTIC SAILOR
Sebastian Clover is a 15-year old boy who lives in the south of
England. In January, he became the youngest person ever to
travel from one side of the Atlantic Ocean to the other, all
alone in a sailing boat.
It took Sebastian 25 days to sail from Tenerife to the island of Antigua in the
Caribbean. This isn’t very fast, but it is a long way for someone so young!
The weather was fine during Sebastian’s trip, which was lucky, and he wasn’t
always completely alone. Sometimes very large fish swam along next to his
boat. At first he was afraid that they were dangerous, but the fish were just
being friendly.
The main problem that Sebastian had on the trip was when his telephone
stopped working. His parents were really worried about him, because he
usually phoned them every day, but for the last three days he couldn’t.
Sebastian was sorry not to talk to them.
Sebastian kept a video diary on his trip. You will soon be able to buy this video
in the shops. Sebastian wants to sail round the world next and he needs to save
up some money to pay for the trip. If you buy his video, this will help him.
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B2
Read the text below
OPENING A RESTAURANT
Twelve months ago Robin Parker left his job at an insurance company. He now runs a
restaurant which is doing very well since it opened four months ago.
Opening a restaurant was a big change for Robin. He loves travelling and all his favourite
television programmes are about cooking. One day, he read in a newspaper about a
doctor who left her job and moved to Italy to start a restaurant. He thought, “I can do
that!” His wife wasn’t very happy about the idea, and neither was his father. But his
brother, a bank manager, gave him lots of good ideas.
Robin lived in Oxford and had a job in London. He thought both places would be
difficult to open a restaurant in, so he chose Manchester because he knew the city from
his years at university. He found an empty building in a beautiful old street. It was old
and needed a lot of repairs, but all the other buildings were expensive and he didn’t have
much money.
Robin loves his new work. It’s difficult being the boss, but he has found an excellent
chef. He says he enjoys talking to customers and some of them have become his good
friends. He gets up at six a.m. and often goes to bed after midnight. It’s a long day but he
only starts to feel really tired when he takes time off at the weekends.
Robin’s restaurant is doing so well that he could take a long holiday. But he is busy with
his new idea to open a supermarket selling food from around the world. He’s already
found a building near his restaurant.
a. In the text there are 5 words or phrases underlined and in black type.
Choose the best explanation for each word or phrase:
1. “runs a restaurant” means:
a. owns and directs a restaurant
b. goes to a restaurant
2. “a big change” means:
a. a real disadvantage
b. an important difference
3. “chose” means:
a. indicated
b. decided on
4. “being the boss” means:
a. having an important position
b. working as an employee
5. “customers” means:
a. the people who eat at the restaurant
b. the people who clean the restaurant
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b. Choose the correct answer:
1. Robin’s restaurant opened ………………………
a four months ago.
b eight months ago.
c a year ago.
2. Robin decided to open a restaurant after he ………………………
a visited italy.
b saw a t.v. programme. c read a newspaper story.
3. Who helped Robin open his restaurant?
a His wife.
b His brother.
c His father.
4. Where is Robin’s restaurant?
a In Oxford.
b In London.
c In Manchester.
5. Robin chose the building his restaurant is in because ………………………
a it was old.
b it was cheap.
c it was beautiful.
6. Robin likes …………………………
a meeting his customers
b being a good boss.
c trying the chef’’s dishes.
7. Robin feels most tired …………………………
a in the mornings.
b at weekends.
c in the evenings.
8. Next, Robin wants to ……………………………
a take a long holiday. b open a second restaurant. c start another business
c. Answer these questions IN A COMPLETE WAY:
1. Where did Robin work before he opened a restaurant?
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2. Where did Robin go to university?
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3. Does Robin get up early?
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4. Where is Robin going to open a supermarket?
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B3
Read the text below
(I) An American idea of a good lunch is a large sandwich. The variety of sandwiches
available can be more than one can ever possibly imagine. Anything and almost everything
which can fit between two slices of bread can qualify as a sandwich.
The sandwich, however, did not originate in America. It was introduced in the 18th century
by the 4th Earl of Sandwich. He ordered that slices of cold beef be placed between pieces of
bread and be brought to him. Today it is a staple of the American diet.
(II) When bought from a delicatessen some sandwiches are so large that they can easily be
shared by two people. Depending upon where one goes in America, these extra-large
sandwiches can take on a different name. In New York they are called "heroes", but in Los
Angeles they are known as "submarines." In other places between the two coasts they are
referred to in a variety of ways; they can be "grinders," "hoagies," "poor boys" or
"torpedoes." There is also the Philly steak sandwich (steak, fried onions and melted
cheese), which originated in Philadelphia. Pastrami on rye bread is famous in New York
and the lobster roll can be found along the New England coast.
(III) There are also double-decker and triple-decker sandwiches. A double-decker consists
of two layers of filling with three slices of bread. A triple-decker is prepared with three
layers of filling and four slices of bread and must be eaten with great skill.
(IV) A bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, more commonly called a BLT, is uniquely
famous and easy to prepare. Tuna fish, egg salad, ham and cheese, and roast beef are also
among the most popular and would surely be found on the top ten list of America's best
loved sandwiches. Another favourite is a grilled cheese sandwich which is filled with
processed cheese and a slice of ham and then grilled in a frying pan until the cheese melts
and oozes from the sides. A peanut butter and banana sandwich may seem a strange
combination to a novice, but it offers a unique taste for the adventurous, only if a diet is not
being considered. The most popular sandwich, however, is a cheeseburger on a roll served
by the many fast-food chains which are located all over the country. Ironically, a fast-food
chain called "Subway" specializes mostly in sandwiches and the menu contains a galaxy of
fillings.
(V) As varied as the fillings may be, so too are the kinds of breads in which they are served.
There are rye bread, white bread, pumpernickel and black bread. Some breads may contain
raisins or peanuts and all can be selected according to one's taste and the filling used.
(VI) Americans, it should be noted, love to eat their sandwiches with the crust intact.
Unlike the Japanese who prefer to remove the crust when making a sandwich, Americans
find a sandwich just not complete with the crust removed.
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a. Say if the following sentences are T (true) or F (false):
1. At lunch time Americans eat a variety of foods. ______
2. The Earl of Sandwich invented the first sandwich. ______
3. The names of sandwiches do not change in different parts of America. ______
4. “Heroes” and “submarines” are basically the same type of sandwich. ______
5. The biggest sandwich mentioned in the text has got three slices of bread. ______
6. People’s best loved sandwiches all contain beef. ______
7. In a grilled cheese sandwich the cheese does not often come out of the sandwich. ______
8. A peanut butter and banana sandwich should not be eaten by people who are on a diet. ______
9. The menu in Subway contains few fillings. ______
10. The choice of bread for a sandwich depends on the eater’s taste and the filling selected. ______
b. Answer these questions USING YOUR OWN WORDS as far as possible:
1. How can you define a sandwich?
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2. How important are sandwiches in an American diet?
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3. Why must triple-deckers be eaten with great skill?
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4. What is the most popular sandwich in America?
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5. What do the Japanese usually do when they prepare a sandwich?
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c. Find words or expressions in the text that mean:
1. the principal meal (par. I) ……………………………
2. without difficulty (par. II) ……………………………
3. acquired (par. II) ………………………………
4. ability (par. III) ……………………………
5. somebody with little experience (par. IV) ……………………………
6. a large number of (par. IV) ……………………………
7. picked up (par. V) ……………………………
8. outer layer (par. VI) ……………………………
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NIVEL B - ACTIVIDADES DE PRODUCCIÓN ESCRITA
B1
Part 1:
a. Read the article about a pop singer. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each
space:
GWEN STEFANI
Gwen Stefani …… (1) ……born in Orange County, California
…… (2) …… October 3rd 1969. …… (3) ……are five people in
Gwen’s family; her mum and dad, her sister Jill and her
brothers Eric and Todd. The family has …… (4) …… liked
music and her brother started the famous band called No
Doubt in 1987. Gwen became the lead singer in the band in
1988 …… (5) …… she was only 18, and she wrote one of the
band’s …… (6) …… hit songs which is called Hey Baby. Eric
left the band in 1995 …… (7) …… he got a job as a cartoon artist. He now
draws …… (8) …… of the pictures you see on the The Simpsons cartoon
programme on television. Gwen really likes musical films and …… (9) ……
favourite is the one called The Sound of Music.
(1) A is
B was
C has
(2) A at
B on
C in
(3) A Those
B There
C They
(4) A always
B still
C yet
(5) A so
B when
C that
(6) A big
B bigger
C biggest
(7) A already
B if
C because
(8) A some
B much
C either
(9) A his
B her
C their
b. Choose the correct word for each gap. There is an EXTRA WORD you do not need
to use:
before - never - will - were having - for - happy - unhappy - while - when
1. I stayed in grandmother’s house …………… a week last winter holidays.
2. We …………… a barbecue party on Saturday when it started to rain.
3. The runners were tired and thirsty …………… they finished the race.
4. You don’t have to eat sweets …………… lunch or dinner.
5. It’s very cloudy and warm. I think it …………… rain tomorrow.
6. …………… I was listening to music, mother was making a cake.
7. I have …………… drunk tequila.
8. Mother is …………… and worried because she’s just lost her job.
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Part 2:
You are on holiday in a seaside town. You have received the following e-mail
from your best friend.
Hi! I hope you’re enjoying your holiday.
What is the weather like? Where are you staying?
What are your plans for the next days?
Answer soon. Love,
Mark
Write Mark an e-mail (80 to 100 words). Answer his questions:
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B2
Part 1: Choose the best option and CIRCLE it.
1. If I ……………… a bicycle, I would get more exercise.
A have
B has
C had
D had had
2. Have a look at these dresses. They ………………… by Donna Karen.
A is designed
B did design
C were designed D are designing
3. If you drink that strong coffee now, you ……………… be able to get to sleep.
A can’t
B wouldn’t
C couldn’t
D won’t
4. The dog ran away while the boys …………………… with him in the park.
A are playing
B have play
C playing
D were playing
5. Mario went on holiday to France .............................. he fell ill with mumps.
A which
B where
C who
D whom
6. When I was studying hard at school, I had ........................... free time.
A any
B few
C little
D many
7. He really loved animals ..................... he studied to become a vet.
A as
B because
C so
D why
8. In my opinion, the lemon pie was ........................ delicious as the apple pie.
A more
B most
C much
D as
Part 2: You have just received a letter from a pen-friend. This is part of the letter:
I’m still worried because in your last letter you told me that you stayed in hospital for
over a week because you were ill. Please, tell me what happened to you! How were you
feeling? What were you allowed to eat and drink?
Write your pen-friend a letter (100 to 130 words) to give her / him the
information required.
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B3
Part 1:
a. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Write ONE WORD ONLY on the line.
1. I prefer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . food to French food. (CHINA)
2. This story is about a murder. It’s too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for young children.
(FRIGHT)
3. I’ve just received an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to dinner with the President.
(INVITE)
4. You must cycle very . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . down the hill. (SLOW)
5. I think history is a very . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . subject. (INTEREST)
b. Choose the correct option.
1. After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . animals, you should wash your hands.
A touching
B touched
C touches
D have touched
2. I wouldn’t have gone to work if I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . you were coming.
A knew
B have known C had known
D would know
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . studying long hours, he didn’t pass the test.
A In spite of B Because
C However
D As a result
4. There’s the man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .left his wallet in the shoe shop!
A where
B which
C what
D who
5. The airlines have all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . their prices because of the high cost
of oil.
A put off
B put on
C put out
D put up
6. I can’t go to bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I’ve finished this report.
A until
B by
C yet
D for
7. The appointment was for 11 o’clock, but the new employee didn’t . . . . . . . . . .
until 11.30.
A turn down
B turn in
C turn on
D turn up
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c. Rewrite the sentences to give the same meaning as the original.
1. “Where did you go last night?” he asked me.
He wanted to know …………………………………………………………
2. The cheetah can run much faster than the lion.
The lion ………………………………………………………………………
3. “I have written to my friend in Japan,” Chris said to me.
Chris told ……………………………………………………………………
4. The doctor is examining the injured man.
The injured man ……………………………………………………………
5. The bookshelf is too high for me to reach it.
The bookshelf isn’t …………………………………………………………
Part 2: Your teacher has asked your opinion on the following question:
Should students be allowed to use their cell phones at school?
Write your answer in 140-180 words.
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NIVEL B - ACTIVIDADES DE COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA
B1
Violet Dekker, or Vi as people call her, has lived in San Isidro for almost 40
years.
Listen and tick (√) the things she liked most about it:
1. San Isidro was a quiet neighbourhood. ________
2. All the houses had swimming pools. ________
3. There were trees and gardens. ________
4. The people of San Isidro were friendly. ________
5. They could walk to the beach with the kids. ________
6. Violet could go to the theatre. ________
7. She could watch the boats on the river. ________
8. She could buy milk and cheese from the “friendly butcher”. ________
(From Wonderful World 2)
B2
Listen and choose the best option:
1. David Hudson is
a. the English language teacher.
b. the director of studies.
c. the headmaster.
2. The school is called
a. Cambridge Learning School.
b. Cambridge High School
c. Cambridge Language School.
3. The accommodation officer will help students who
a. have problems with the canteen hours.
b. have problems with the host families.
c. have problems with timetables.
4. Students have to do the placement test
a. after the break
b. before the break
c. in the afternoon
5. The first class is at
a. half past nine.
b. half past ten.
c. eleven o’ clock.
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6. The canteen is on the
a. second floor.
b. first floor.
c. ground floor.
7. The tour of Cambridge starts at
a. 2:45.
b. 3 o’ clock.
c. 5 o’ clock.
8. Which of these is true?
a. All students must go on the tour.
b. All students can go on the tour.
c. Only some students can go on the tour.
9. David Hudson’s office is
a. on the first floor.
b. on the third floor.
c. next to the reception area.
10. Mrs Black’s office is open
a. for four hours.
b. at any time.
c. only in the morning.
(From English File Intermediate)
B3
Listen to an interview to Marco and Nico who are chefs.
a. Say if the following sentences are T (true) or F (false);
b. Correct the information that is false.
1. James is eating while the chefs are being interviewed. ______
2. Marco and Nico work in the same hotel. ______
3. Marco prefers to give children disguised food. ______
4. Nico thinks that chocolate carrots are a good idea. ______
5. Nico is sure children will be attracted to chocolate carrots. ______
6. James likes carrots with chicken and hamburgers. ______
7. James dislikes chewing gum-flavoured peas. ______
8. James likes chewing gum and peas. ______
Key: 1. t
2. f
3. f
4. f
5. f
6.t
7. t
8. f
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