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Prueba ICFES InglesOnline version Prueba tipo icfes by Juan Pablo ll Icfes 1 En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situación, a partir de ésta, usted debe escoger la opción que complemente de mejor forma el enunciado, teniendo en cuenta que su organización y coherencia sean correctas. A zoo guide is describing and comparing some animals for a tourist group. He is saying a A hippo is heavier and bigger than a panda bear. b A hippo is more heavy and big than a panda bear. c A hippo is he aviest and biggest than a panda bear d A hippo is more heavier and big than a panda bear. 2 Steve is talking to a friend about the first thing he normally does as soon as he gets home a “I turn on frequently the TV right after I get home from work.” b “I turn on the TV right after I frequently get home from work.” c “I turn on the TV right after I get home from work frequently.” d “I frequently turn on the TV right after I get home from work.” 3 John has been reading about mountains in his encyclopaedia. He learned that a Mount Aconcagua is the most high mountain in America. b Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in America. c Mount Aconcagua is the higher mountain in America. d Mount Aconcagua is the more high mountain in America. 4 When Charles and Vicky were asked about Jack, a they said they hadn´t seen Jack for a long time. b they say they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time. c they told they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time. d they tell they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time. 5 Peggy and Michael are talking about restrictions on smoking in public places. a In recent years, more and more public places have been restricted smoking. b More and more public places have been restricted smoking in recent years. c More and more public places in recent years have been restricting smoking. d In recent years, more and more public places have been restricting smoking. 6 According to the picture a he is friendly, and they are astonished. b he is confused, and they are frightened. c they are frustrated, and he is embarrassed. d they are disgusted, and he is charming. 7 Judy was in a department store. These are some of the objects that she bought: These objects are made of: a steel, leather, and wood. b steel, silk, and wood. c wood, leather, and silver. d steel, cotton, and leather. 8 Mike is cooking dinner, He might be a crying because he cut his finger. b shouting because the food burnt. c moaning because he burnt his finger. d screaming because the dog bit his finger. 9 Ralph is at a restaurant and he has been waiting for a long time. According to the picture, a he seems to be anxious, and she is desperate. b he seems to be resigned, and she is cool. c she is annoyed, and he seems to be serene. d she is worried, and he seems to be upset. 10 En el espacio (81) va a centenary b anniversary c celebration d birthday 11 En el espacio (82) va a following b earlier c previously d later 12 En el espacio (83) va a arrived at b came from c moved out d went back 13 En el espacio (84) va a which b whose c where d who 14 En el espacio (85) va a has b having c have d had 15 En el espacio (86) va a Then b Later c After d Next 16 Sara is reading a magazine about health and nutrition which gives advice about how to be healthy and keep your skin free of acne. It Says that a you should put on make up. You shouldn’t clean your face everyday. b you should wash your face carefully. You shouldn’t eat candy. c you should do more exercise. You shouldn’t sleep in the afternoon. d you should eat chips everyday. You shouldn’t drink pop and coffee. 17 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: a You shouldn´t be kind. b You shouldn´t disturb him. c You shouldn´t be patient. d You shouldn´t have lunch with him. 18 A proper title for this reading would be: a Santa Claus and Christmas beliefs. b Christmas traditions and Santa Claus stories. c Traditional stories at Christmas time. d History of, and beliefs about Santa Claus. 19 An important idea that could be taken from the reading is: a For many years Santa Claus has helped people, and he became important around the world in this era. b For a few years Santa Claus has been considered a magician because he flies over the roofs. c For a few years Santa Claus has given presents to poor people, so that they will consider him a generous man. d For many years people have thought Santa Claus is a kind man for his generosity at Christmas. 20 According to the reading, this is a an account about stories of people at Christmas time. b a summary of events about Santa Claus’ life. c a tale about anecdotes of people at Christmas time. d an abstract of Santa Claus and his friends’ lives. 21 In the text, the underlined word "IT" refers to: a The pen b Letters c The sword d Items 22 In the text, the underlined word "REGULARLY" means a Only b Rarely c Frequently d Lately 23 In the text, the words "CANNED GOODS" mean: a Plastic goods b Dog food c Metal goods d Tinned food 24 According to the text: a You usually visit provincial resorts. b You are going to hate our province’s resorts. c You are marvellous for province’s resorts. d You can be marvelled by province’s resorts. 25 The underlined expression LET YOURSELF BE ENCHANTED BY LANDSCAPES means: a Let yourself be motivated by amusement buildings. b Let yourself be attracted by splendid views. c Let yourself be unhappy to see a paradise. d Let yourself be anxious to take photographs. 26 The most appropriate title for this text is: a Summer Vacation b A Natural Park c Western Places d A Luxurious City 27 The underlined word "THEY" refers to: a people b 1950’s c lyrics d songs 28 The underlined word "SPECTRUM" can be replaced by: a community b troop c group d quality 29 The underlined word "MERGED" means the same as: a marked b joined c emerged d divided 30 Two friends were talking about a picnic day they had two days before. One of them said to the other: a See? I tell you it was going to be fun b See? I told you it is going to be fun. c See? I told you it was going to be fun. d See? I tell you it is going to be fun. 31 The man is watching his favorite TV show. He does not like to be interrupted when he is doing it. So he is a warning the child not to make noise. b advising the child not to make noise. c asking the child why he's noisy. d complaining about the noisy child. 32 Grace is going to a meeting, but she doesn’t know where the place is. She stops and asks someone: “Excuse me. How do I get to the Plaza Hotel?”. According to the map, the instructions can be: a Go ahead one block and past the traffic lights. Turn left on Market Street and walk four blocks. Turn left on Wilson road. It’s on your right. b Go straight ahead and cross the road at the traffic lights. Turn right on Market Street at the roundabout. It’s on the left. c Turn left at the lights. Walk along Long Road and take the third right. Go straight one half block. It’s on the left. d Cross the road and go to the roundabout. Turn left on Market Street and walk three blocks. Turn right and walk to the next corner. It’s ahead of you. 33 En el espacio (105) va: a When b Before c First d Thus 34 En el espacio (106) va: a Therefore b In this respect c In the same way d Besides 35 En el espacio (107) va: a which b how c what d that 36 ORGANIZACIÓN DE PÁRRAFOS. Karen is studying English at a school in London. She lives with an English family, the Browns. She writes her friend David a letter to tell him about them. Let's read the first paragraph. a My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. but it isn't easy to understand them! b Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. but it isn't easy to understand them! c My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, but it isn't easy to understand them! d Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. but it isn't easy to understand them! 37 A relative arrives at Diane's house. a Can I help you with your suitcases? b Must I help you with your suitcases? c Should I help you with your suitcases? d Do I have to help you with your suitcases? 38 Mark has a problem with his pen. So, he asks his teacher for one. Mark says: a Could you lend me your pen? b It would be great if you can give me that pen. c I need that pen, please give it to me. d Would you like to give me that pen? 39 Based on the text, we can conclude that a it was an unlucky night for the man. b the man should have had a watch. c the man was finally able to sleep well. d it was a lucky day for the man. 40 The underlined word it refers to: a the watch. b the park bench. c the piece of paper. d the pen. 41 The underlined sentence He read the sign, woke the tramp up and said: "It's 2:30, sir", implies that the policeman a hated people who sleep on park benches. b didn't want the man to stay there anymore. c wanted to start a conversation with the man. d thought the tramp wanted to know the time. 42 Lisa went to the doctor because she was really concerned about her weight. The doctor told her that a if she doesn’t go on a diet, she wouldn’t lose weight. b if she didn’t go on a diet, she wouldn’t lose weight. c if she wouldn’t go on a diet, she doesn’t lose weight. d if she wouldn’t go on a diet, she didn’t lose weight. 43 Patricia’s birthday was a week ago. She is telling her teacher about it. a My grandfather gave me a watch. b My grandfather given me a watch. c My grandfather gives to me a watch. d My grandfather to me gave a watch. 44 Edward is participating in a TV game show. The interviewer asks: a When was Simon Bolivar born? b When borns Simon Bolivar? c When was Simon Bolivar borns? d When borned Simon Bolivar? 45 Catherine is talking about the place where she went on vacation. a Cartagena is an old Colombian lovely city. b Cartagena is an old lovely Colombian city. c Cartagena is a Colombian old lovely city. d Cartagena is a lovely old Colombian city.

1

En el enunciado de estas preguntas se plantea una situación, a partir de ésta, usted debe escoger la opción que complemente de mejor forma el enunciado, teniendo en cuenta que su organización y coherencia sean correctas. A zoo guide is describing and comparing some animals for a tourist group. He is saying

a

A hippo is heavier and bigger than a panda bear.

b

A hippo is more heavy and big than a panda bear.

c

A hippo is he aviest and biggest than a panda bear

d

A hippo is more heavier and big than a panda bear.

2

Steve is talking to a friend about the first thing he normally does as soon as he gets home

a

“I turn on frequently the TV right after I get home from work.”

b

“I turn on the TV right after I frequently get home from work.”

c

“I turn on the TV right after I get home from work frequently.”

d

“I frequently turn on the TV right after I get home from work.”

3

John has been reading about mountains in his encyclopaedia. He learned that

a

Mount Aconcagua is the most high mountain in America.

b

Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in America.

c

Mount Aconcagua is the higher mountain in America.

d

Mount Aconcagua is the more high mountain in America.

4

When Charles and Vicky were asked about Jack,

a

they said they hadn´t seen Jack for a long time.

b

they say they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.

c

they told they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.

d

they tell they hadn’t seen Jack for a long time.

5

Peggy and Michael are talking about restrictions on smoking in public places.

a

In recent years, more and more public places have been restricted smoking.

b

More and more public places have been restricted smoking in recent years.

c

More and more public places in recent years have been restricting smoking.

d

In recent years, more and more public places have been restricting smoking.

6

According to the picture

a

he is friendly, and they are astonished.

b

he is confused, and they are frightened.

c

they are frustrated, and he is embarrassed.

d

they are disgusted, and he is charming.

7

Judy was in a department store. These are some of the objects that she bought: These objects are made of:

a

steel, leather, and wood.

b

steel, silk, and wood.

c

wood, leather, and silver.

d

steel, cotton, and leather.

8

Mike is cooking dinner, He might be

a

crying because he cut his finger.

b

shouting because the food burnt.

c

moaning because he burnt his finger.

d

screaming because the dog bit his finger.

9

Ralph is at a restaurant and he has been waiting for a long time. According to the picture,

a

he seems to be anxious, and she is desperate.

b

he seems to be resigned, and she is cool.

c

she is annoyed, and he seems to be serene.

d

she is worried, and he seems to be upset.

10

En el espacio (81) va

a

centenary

b

anniversary

c

celebration

d

birthday

11

En el espacio (82) va

a

following

b

earlier

c

previously

d

later

12

En el espacio (83) va

a

arrived at

b

came from

c

moved out

d

went back

13

En el espacio (84) va

a

which

b

whose

c

where

d

who

14

En el espacio (85) va

a

has

b

having

c

have

d

had

15

En el espacio (86) va

a

Then

b

Later

c

After

d

Sara is reading a magazine about health and nutrition which gives advice about how to be healthy and keep your skin free of acne. It Says that

a

you should put on make up. You shouldn’t clean your face everyday.

b

you should wash your face carefully. You shouldn’t eat candy.

c

you should do more exercise. You shouldn’t sleep in the afternoon.

d

you should eat chips everyday. You shouldn’t drink pop and coffee.

17

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:

a

You shouldn´t be kind.

b

You shouldn´t disturb him.

c

You shouldn´t be patient.

d

You shouldn´t have lunch with him.

18

A proper title for this reading would be:

a

Santa Claus and Christmas beliefs.

b

Christmas traditions and Santa Claus stories.

c

Traditional stories at Christmas time.

d

History of, and beliefs about Santa Claus.

19

An important idea that could be taken from the reading is:

a

For many years Santa Claus has helped people, and he became important around the world in this era.

b

For a few years Santa Claus has been considered a magician because he flies over the roofs.

c

For a few years Santa Claus has given presents to poor people, so that they will consider him a generous man.

d

For many years people have thought Santa Claus is a kind man for his generosity at Christmas.

20

According to the reading, this is

a

an account about stories of people at Christmas time.

b

a summary of events about Santa Claus’ life.

c

a tale about anecdotes of people at Christmas time.

d

an abstract of Santa Claus and his friends’ lives.

21

In the text, the underlined word "IT" refers to:

a

The pen

b

Letters

c

The sword

d

Items

22

In the text, the underlined word "REGULARLY" means

a

Only

b

Rarely

c

Frequently

d

Lately

23

In the text, the words "CANNED GOODS" mean:

a

Plastic goods

b

Dog food

c

Metal goods

d

Tinned food

24

According to the text:

a

You usually visit provincial resorts.

b

You are going to hate our province’s resorts.

c

You are marvellous for province’s resorts.

d

You can be marvelled by province’s resorts.

25

The underlined expression LET YOURSELF BE ENCHANTED BY LANDSCAPES means:

a

Let yourself be motivated by amusement buildings.

b

Let yourself be attracted by splendid views.

c

Let yourself be unhappy to see a paradise.

d

Let yourself be anxious to take photographs.

26

The most appropriate title for this text is:

a

Summer Vacation

b

A Natural Park

c

Western Places

d

A Luxurious City

27

The underlined word "THEY" refers to:

a

people

b

1950’s

c

lyrics

d

songs

28

The underlined word "SPECTRUM" can be replaced by:

a

community

b

troop

c

group

d

quality

29

The underlined word "MERGED" means the same as:

a

marked

b

joined

c

emerged

d

divided

30

Two friends were talking about a picnic day they had two days before. One of them said to the other:

a

See? I tell you it was going to be fun

b

See? I told you it is going to be fun.

c

See? I told you it was going to be fun.

d

See? I tell you it is going to be fun.

31

The man is watching his favorite TV show. He does not like to be interrupted when he is doing it. So he is

a

warning the child not to make noise.

b

advising the child not to make noise.

c

asking the child why he's noisy.

d

complaining about the noisy child.

32

Grace is going to a meeting, but she doesn’t know where the place is. She stops and asks someone: “Excuse me. How do I get to the Plaza Hotel?”. According to the map, the instructions can be:

a

Go ahead one block and past the traffic lights. Turn left on Market Street and walk four blocks. Turn left on Wilson road. It’s on your right.

b

Go straight ahead and cross the road at the traffic lights. Turn right on Market Street at the roundabout. It’s on the left.

c

Turn left at the lights. Walk along Long Road and take the third right. Go straight one half block. It’s on the left.

d

Cross the road and go to the roundabout. Turn left on Market Street and walk three blocks. Turn right and walk to the next corner. It’s ahead of you.

33

En el espacio (105) va:

a

When

b

Before

c

First

d

Thus

34

En el espacio (106) va:

a

Therefore

b

In this respect

c

In the same way

d

Besides

35

En el espacio (107) va:

a

which

b

how

c

what

d

that

36

ORGANIZACIÓN DE PÁRRAFOS. Karen is studying English at a school in London. She lives with an English family, the Browns. She writes her friend David a letter to tell him about them. Let's read the first paragraph.

a

My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. but it isn't easy to understand them!

b

Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. but it isn't easy to understand them!

c

My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, but it isn't easy to understand them!

d

Thomas is fourteen, Catherine is twelve, and Andrew is seven. They are very friendly, My new address is at the top of the letter. I'm with an English family, the Browns. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. but it isn't easy to understand them!

37

A relative arrives at Diane's house.

a

Can I help you with your suitcases?

b

Must I help you with your suitcases?

c

Should I help you with your suitcases?

d

Do I have to help you with your suitcases?

38

Mark has a problem with his pen. So, he asks his teacher for one. Mark says:

a

Could you lend me your pen?

b

It would be great if you can give me that pen.

c

I need that pen, please give it to me.

d

Would you like to give me that pen?

39

Based on the text, we can conclude that

a

it was an unlucky night for the man.

b

the man should have had a watch.

c

the man was finally able to sleep well.

d

it was a lucky day for the man.

40

The underlined word it refers to:

a

the watch.

b

the park bench.

c

the piece of paper.

d

the pen.

41

The underlined sentence He read the sign, woke the tramp up and said: "It's 2:30, sir", implies that the policeman

a

hated people who sleep on park benches.

b

didn't want the man to stay there anymore.

c

wanted to start a conversation with the man.

d

thought the tramp wanted to know the time.

42

Lisa went to the doctor because she was really concerned about her weight. The doctor told her that

a

if she doesn’t go on a diet, she wouldn’t lose weight.

b

if she didn’t go on a diet, she wouldn’t lose weight.

c

if she wouldn’t go on a diet, she doesn’t lose weight.

d

if she wouldn’t go on a diet, she didn’t lose weight.

43

Patricia’s birthday was a week ago. She is telling her teacher about it.

a

My grandfather gave me a watch.

b

My grandfather given me a watch.

c

My grandfather gives to me a watch.

d

My grandfather to me gave a watch.

44

Edward is participating in a TV game show. The interviewer asks:

a

When was Simon Bolivar born?

b

When borns Simon Bolivar?

c

When was Simon Bolivar borns?

d

When borned Simon Bolivar?

45

Catherine is talking about the place where she went on vacation.

a

Cartagena is an old Colombian lovely city.

b

Cartagena is an old lovely Colombian city.

c

Cartagena is a Colombian old lovely city.

d

Cartagena is a lovely old Colombian city.

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