Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

INGLÉS 2 – EXAMEN DE CORTE 2

PARTE 1

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 1 A 3 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO.

¿Dónde puede ver estos avisos? En las preguntas 1 a 3, marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

EJEMPLO:

0 A. in a school
PIANO LESSONS IN CLASSROOM B. in a bathroom
C. in a playground
14 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00
A.M.

RESPUESTA: O A B C

1.
CAUTION A. On a wet floor
B. On a cement floor
TRIPPING HAZARD C. On a grassland

2.
PLEASE A. In a library
B. In a book shop
KEEP VOICE DOWN C. In a park

3. A. In a church
NO CHILDREN B. In a playground
C. In a discotheque
NO EXCEPTIONS
PARTE 2

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 4 A 8 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO

Lea las descripciones de la columna de la izquierda (4 - 8). ¿Cuál palabra de la columna de la derecha
(A - H) concuerda con cada descripción?
Una opción (A - H) se usa para el ejemplo. Sobran dos opciones más.
En las preguntas 4 - 8, marque la letra correcta A - H en su hoja de respuestas.

Ejemplo:
0. Attends to passengers on an airplane.
O A B C D E F G H

4. A. Pan
This is a small object used for eating, stirring and B. couch
serving food.
C. pot
5. This is a long upholstered piece of furniture for several D. fork
people to sit on.
E. cushion
6. Most people use a rectangular object for lying the head F. spoon
or sleeping. G. pillow
H. dresser
7. This metal container is used for cooking food in it

8. This is a metal object used for lifting or holding food

 PARTE 3

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 9 A 13 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO.

Complete las cinco conversaciones.

En las preguntas 9 - 13, marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

9. Don`t worry, _____ A. I haven`t been waiting long

B. I hasn`t been waiting long
C. I has waiting

10. I can`t believe it is still raining. A. It`ve been raining for a week now!
B. It`s been raining for a week now!
C. It`re been raining for a week now!

11. I had been studying English for two years A. when I happy
B. when I play to read
C. when I went to London

12. Had they been traveling for a long time _______ A. when the airline lost their luggage?
B. when the airline lose their luggage?
C. when the airline have lost their luggage?

13. His face was dirty because ____________ A. he have been eating chocolate
B. he had been eating chocolate
C. he had eating chocolate

PARTE 4

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 14 A 18 DE ACUERDO CON EL EJEMPLO.

Lea el artículo y seleccione la palabra adecuada para cada espacio.
En las preguntas 14 – 18, marque la letra correcta A, B, o, C en su hoja de respuestas.

Christine and Margaret are friends. They are both busy because the work and study! But on Wednesday they
meet for coffee.
"What are you going to do this weekend?" asks Margaret.
"Well, I have a big project to finish for my design class. But if I can finish it by Friday, I'll do something fun as a
treat," says Christine.
"That sounds great!" replies Margaret. "I think the ballet is coming to town. (14) _____ , I'm going to buy
tickets. Would you like to come?"
"Well, I don't really like ballet very much. (15) __________, let's do something in the morning," says Christine.
"All right. (16) _________, let's go swimming!" suggests Margaret.
"That sounds great! (17) ______, send me an email at work," agrees Christine. "And if I don't answer, call me
again. And (18) ______ if I don't pick up… oh, let's just make plans now! I'm too busy to plan later!"

14. A. if I can finish it by Friday B. If it isn't too expensive C. If you want to go to the ballet in the evening
15. A. if I can finish it by Friday B. If it isn't too expensive C. If you want to go to the ballet in the evening
16. A. If you have the energy B. If I don't call you on Friday C. if I don't answer
17. A. If you have the energy B. If I don't call you on Friday C. if I don't answer
18. A. If you doesn't pick up B. if I doesn't pick up C. if I don't pick up

PARTE 5

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 19 A 24 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO.

Lea el texto y responda las preguntas.

En las preguntas 19 - 24, marque A, B o C en su hoja de respuestas.

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon?” People use this expression to
describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid
eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate “once in a blue moon.” Or someone who
 does not usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a blue moon.” While many
people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it.
The first thing to know is that the moon itself is never actually blue. This is just an expression. The
phrase “blue moon” actually has to do with the shape of the moon, not the color.
As the moon travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. We associate certain names with
certain shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of the moon, it is called a crescent
moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like the tip of a fingernail. When we cannot see the moon at all, it is
called a new moon. When we can see the entire moon, it is called a full moon. Usually, there is only one
full moon every month. Sometimes, however, there will be two full moons in one month. When this
happens, the second full moon is called a “blue moon.”
Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare
event. This fact has led people to use the expression “once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare
events in their lives.

19. Which of the following would be a good example of someone doing something “once in a blue
moon”?
A. Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend. Mary goes to the mountains once in a blue moon.
B. Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon.
C. Cindy hates to wash the dishes. Nevertheless, she does it every day. Cindy washes the dishes once in
a blue moon.

20. When does a blue moon happen in nature?

A. when there are two full moons in one month
B. when the moon has a blue color
C. when we cannot see the moon at all

21. Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does
not contain an expression?
A. Thomas has lost his mind.
B. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
C. I'll mow the grass after I finish my homework.

22. As described in paragraph 3, what is another example of something that has a crescent shape?
A. your thumb
B. a distant star
C. the letter “C”

23. In the final paragraph, the author states: “Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons.”
This means that over the next 20 years, a blue moon will happen
A. once a year
B. less than once a year
C. more than once a year

24. As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for rare?
A. common
B. strange
C. colorful

PARTE 6

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 25 A 29 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO.

Lea el texto y responda las preguntas.
En las preguntas 25 - 29, marque A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.
To Whom it May Concern:

On March 5, 2010, I bought a Perfect Muffin Kit from your store at Midfield Mall. The cashier who assisted me
was George. George was very friendly and assured me that the Perfect Muffin Kit would live up to the
guarantee on the box: “Perfect Muffins Every Time!”
Unfortunately, this product did not live up to its claim. Although the box promised, as I stated above, to
provide “Perfect Muffins Every Time,” the muffins I made were far from perfect. I followed the directions
included in the package very carefully. First, I removed the bag of mix from the box. Then, I poured it into a
bowl. Next, I added the correct amount of water to the mix and stirred it. The directions said that after stirring
the mixture, I could, and I quote, “add half a cup of raisins, nuts, berries, or another favorite ingredient.” My
favorite ingredient happens to be hot sauce. I find that a dash of hot sauce makes pizza, pasta, and soup taste
very delicious. So, continuing to follow the directions, I added half a cup of hot sauce to the mix and stirred it.
Finally, I poured the mix into muffin tins and baked it in the oven at 350 degrees for exactly 20 minutes.
When the muffins finished baking, I was very excited to eat the “Perfect Muffins” as promised on the box.
You can imagine my disappointment when, upon tasting the muffins, I discovered that they were not perfect.
These muffins were, in fact, absolutely terrible. Not even my dog was interested in eating these supposedly
“perfect” muffins.
I would appreciate a full refund ($3.99) for this product as soon as possible. Enclosed are the receipt, the
empty box, and one of the un-perfect muffins so that you can experience it for yourself. Thank you for your
prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Michelle Bauer

25. This letter is most likely addressed to

A. the owner of the muffin mix company
B. a local storeowner
C. the clerk at a local muffin bakery
D. George, the cashier who sold Michelle the muffin mix

26. The tone of the author can best be described as

A. furious
B. disgusted
C. embarrassed
D. frustrated

27. As used in paragraph 1, which is the best synonym for guarantee?

A. lie
B. warning
C. promise
D. sentence

28. Which of the following best describes the organization of paragraph 2?

A. The paragraph follows chronological order, in which events are presented in the sequence that they occur.
B. The author explains a problem and then proposes a solution to that problem.
C. The author makes an argument and then provides evidence to support that argument.
D. The paragraph follows a cause-and-effect order, in which a series of causes are given, followed by their
effects.

29. It can be understood that the author is disappointed by the product because
A. it was worth less money than she paid for it
B. it did not fulfill the promise made on the box
C. the directions included with the product contained a mistake
D. the directions included with the product were too difficult to follow

PARTE 7

RESPONDA LAS PREGUNTAS 30 A 35 DE ACUERDO CON EL SIGUIENTE TEXTO

Lea el texto y seleccione la palabra adecuada para cada espacio. En las preguntas 30- 35, marque la
letra correcta A, B, C o D en su hoja de respuestas.

"Well, I have a big project to finish for my design class. But (30) ______ , I'll do something fun as a treat," says
Christine.

"That sounds great!" replies Margaret. "I think the ballet is (31) ______. If it isn't too expensive, (32)
__________. Would you like to come?"

"Well, I don't really like ballet very much. (33) ________, let's do something in the morning," says Christine.

"All right. If you have the energy, (34) _______ suggests Margaret.

"That sounds great! (35) ___________, send me an email at work," agrees Christine. "And if I don't answer,
call me again. And if I don't pick up… oh, let's just make plans now! I'm too busy to plan later!"
 30. A. if I can finishing it by Friday B. if I can finishes it by Friday
C. if I can finished it by Friday D. if I can finish it by Friday
31. A. comiinng to town B. comed to town
C. coming to town D. come to town
32. A. I's going to buy tickets B. I'm going to buy tickets
C. I're going to buy tickets D. I'm go to buy tickets
33. A. If you want to go to the ballet in the evening B. If you wants to go to the ballet in the evening
C. If you wanted to go to the ballet in the evening D. If you gone to go to the ballet in the evening
34. A. let's go swimming!" B. let's gone swimming!"
C. let's went swimming!" D. let's going swimming!"
35. A. If I doesn't call you on Friday B. If I don't call you on Friday
C. If I donen't call you on Friday D. If I didn't call you on Friday
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