Práctica N°1 ESL Reading

Práctica N°1 ESL Reading
Convocatorias 02-2021
Items 1 – 2
Instructions:
1. Read each sentence or question carefully.

2. Complete the sentences based on each picture.
3. Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1) Marie: “Sorry Charlie, ?”
A) stand up
B) where is the eraser
C) hand in your homework
D) can you pass me the pen
2) Teacher: “Ok guys, .”
A) close the doors

B) open your books
C) go to the blackboard
D) hand in your homework
¡Juntos construimos sueños!

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Items 3 – 4
Instructions:
1. Read the conversation carefully.

2. Complete the blanks with the corresponding information.
Situation: Carlos and Marcos are introducing each other in the classroom.
Carlos: Hello! My name is Carlos.

Marcos: Hello! (3) .
Carlos: What’s your last name?
Marcos: It’s Mora. I am Marcos Mora.
Carlos: (4) ?
Marcos: I am 25 years old. And you?
Carlos: I am 26 years old. Nice to meet you.
Marcos: Nice to meet you, too.
3) .
A) It’s Mora
B) I’m Marcos
C) My last name is Mora
D) My name is Carlos, too
4) _?
A) How old are you

B) Where do you live
C) Where are you from
D) What is your address

Items 5 – 6
Instructions:
1. Read the brochure.

2. Choose the appropriate option to answer each question based on the brochure.
3.Mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Situation: You are reading a brochure about a summer camp for your kids.
KIDS SUMMER CAMP
Online and regular registration $400 NO

Starting on June 1st PARENTS
ALLOWED
Outdoor games, dress-up days, storytelling, interactive games.

The camp starts on June 15th until July 10th
COME AND JOIN US!
5) When does the camp finish?
A) In June
B) On June 1st
C) On July 10th
D) On June 15th
6) Who can join the camp?
A) Adults
B) Parents
C) Children
D) Teenagers

Items 7 – 8
Instructions:
1. Read each mini-conversation about routines.

3. Mark the correct letter A), B), C) or D) on your answer sheet.
Vilma: (7) ?
Leo: Not very often, but on weekends I like eating hamburgers and French fries.
Vilma: I love it, too.
7)
A) What don’t you like eating

B) What do you have for lunch
C) Do you like eating home food
D) How often do you eat fast food
Mario: (8) ?
Jenny: I love it.

Mario: There’s a new pizza shop in town. Do you want to go?
8)
A) Do you like pizza

B) What’s your favorite drink
C) Where’s the new pizza shop
D) What’s your favorite pizza shop

Items 9 – 10
Instructions:
1. Read each mini-conversation.

John: I want to go swimming to the (9) .
Mark: That’s a great idea.

John: It’s really clean because it comes directly from the forest.
Mark: That’s right. I love that forest.
9)
A) river
B) park
C) coast
D) ocean
Vanesa: What about visiting (10) ?
Cynthia: It sounds great! It’s full of vegetation.

Vanesa: I want to know Monteverde, in Puntarenas.
10)
A) a park
B) the zoo
C) a forest
D) the ocean

Items 11 – 12
Instructions:
1. Read the article.

2. Answer each question with the most appropriate option.
A PARADISE IN THE PACIFIC

Manuel Antonio is a paradise on the Pacific Coast, and it is
home to one of the top beaches in the world located within
Manuel Antonio National Park. It is one of the smallest
parks in Costa Rica, but it is the most visited because of its
varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of
birds.
This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. It is so popular
because of its white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest. The town of Manuel
Antonio is small, but host several hotels and luxury vacation rentals. Whether you are a
wildlife lover, adventure seeker or you just want to be a beach bum, and you can book
several tours to help you enjoy your tropical paradise vacation.
11) Where is the park located?
A) In San José
B) North of Quepos
C) Far from Quepos
D) On the Pacific Coast
12) What is one characteristic of the park?
A) It is a big place.
B) It is a small park.
C) Its beaches are not white.
D) It is not a popular destination.

Items 13 – 14
Instructions:
1. Consider the pictures.

2. Choose the sentence that best describes each picture.
13)
A) They are baking bread.

B) My father likes drinking orange juice.
C) My father cooks with fresh vegetables.
D) They are ordering food in a restaurant.
14)
A) Sally likes eating out.

B) My cousin is buying shoes.
C) Celia works in a supermarket.
D) My mother likes buying blouses.

Items 15 – 16
Instructions:
1. Read the notes.

Situation: There are some notes for Jenny on the fridge. They are from her
mother.
Can you go to the

I need some carrots,
supermarket? There isn’t
onions, and some
anything in the fridge. Just
peppers.
some milk and sugar.
See you! I am going to the bank
to pay some bills. Please, feed the

cat!
15) What does Jenny’s mother need?
A) Sugar
B) Some milk
C) Pet supplies
D) Some vegetables
16) What is the only food in the fridge?
A) Carrots
B) Cat food
C) Milk and sugar
D) Peppers and onions

Items 17 – 18
Instructions:
1. Read the invitation card.

2. Answer each question with the most appropriate option below.
17) Who is the Celebration for?
A) Noah
B) Jessica
C) Mrs. Smith
D) New Castle
18) What time is the party?
A) At 7 p.m.
B) At 2 p.m.
C) In the evening
D) In the morning

Items 19 – 20
Instructions:
1. Read the passage carefully.

2. Complete each blank below with the corresponding information.
AN ANCIENT TRADITION
The Baile de los Diablitos is a celebration of the people of Boruca, in the southern
region of Costa Rica, and it demonstrates the defense of the local culture.
Natives say that the tradition began soon after Spanish conquerors massacred the
people in the region. The dance serves as a history lesson where Spanish
conquerors, represented by a bull, combat members of the Boruca tribe dressed as
devils in wooden masks. During the performance includes dancing, and the drinking
of chichi.
19) In the dance, the bull represents the .
A) local ancestors
B) ancestral spirits
C) villagers of Boruca
D) Spanish conquerors
20) The celebration is .
A) a religious ritual
B) a national holiday
C) a new celebration
D) an old local tradition

Items 21 – 22
Instructions:
1. Read each mini-conversation about places around town.

21)
Marcela: The new (21) opens today.
Linda: I heard it has around 50 different stores.
Marcela: Really, that’s huge.
A) library
B) supermarket
C) stationary store
D) shopping center
22)
Daniela: Let’s go to the new (22) in town.
Carlos: The one that serves Peruvian food?
Daniela: Yes, exactly!
A) park
B) market
C) restaurant
D) souvenir store

Items 23 – 24
Instructions:
1. Consider the map.

2. Answer each question based on the map.
Central Hospital Bus Station Market
Pet shop Bakery Ice cream Post Office Flower shop
Restaurant Shoe
store
Bank Library Hotel
Candy
shop
Park
University Museum
23) Where is the restaurant?
A) Behind the bank

B) Across from the park
C) Next to the university
D) Far away from the park
24) Where is the hospital?
A) On Grand Avenue
B) Next to the pet shop
C) On Brighton Boulevard
D) Next to the flower shop

ANSWER KEY
1 D 6 C 11 D 16 C 21 B
2 D 7 D 12 B 17 A 22 C
3 D 8 A 13 C 18 B 23 B
4 A 9 A 14 D 19 D 24 A
5 C 10 C 15 D 20 D
Items 1 – 2
Instructions:
1. Read the schedule carefully.

2. Answer the questions below with the most appropriate option.

1) What is the first class on Friday? 2) When is the students’ day off?
A) Maths A) Friday
B) Drama B) Monday
C) French C) Tuesday
D) Science D) Wednesday

Items 3 – 4
Instructions:
1. Read the information posted on a website.

2. Answer the questions below with the most appropriate option.
3. Mark the correct letter A), B), C) or D) on your answer sheet.
Welcome back to school! From all the staff here at your school news blog, we hope
you’re ready for another great year. Did you sign up for an after-school activity
already? If not, don’t worry! There’s still time. Here are some of the activities you can
check out:
SPORTS TEAMS
Do you like sports? How about joining the soccer or track team? Both teams have
try-outs next Monday and Tuesday at 3:00. Last year, our school soccer team won
the state championship, but many of our best players left us for high school. So now
the team needs new players. For more information, contact our sports advisors, Ms.
Matte or Mr. Sanchez.
GOOD AT ART?
This year, your classmates in the school art club plan to paint a mural on the wall by
the office. So they need new members to help! Are you interested in drawing,
painting, or taking photographs? This club is for you. The first meeting of the school
year is next Wednesday at 3:15 in room 221. Please see Ms. DiCapitano for
more information.
3) When are the soccer and track trainings?
A) On weekends
B) On Wednesday
C) From Monday to Friday
D) On Monday and Tuesday

4) Who can give you information about the art classes?
A) Ms. Matte
B) Mr. Sanchez
C) Ms. DiCapitano
D) The school principal

Items 5 – 6
Instructions:
1. Read each mini-conversation about sports carefully.

2. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding word.
Iris: Would you like to go (5) tomorrow in the morning?
5) Jenny: I’d love to. I’m going to prepare my tennis shoes.
A) skiing
B) running
C) swimming
D) skateboarding
Karla: Did you see my (6) , Melvin? I want to go cycling.
Danny: I think it’s in the closet.
6)
A) net
B) rope
C) racket
D) helmet

Items 7 – 9
Instructions:
1. Read the article carefully.

2. Complete each sentence below with the corresponding information.
SKATEBOARDING
Skateboarding started at the end of the 1950s. No one really

knows who made the first board. Several people have claimed to
have invented skateboarding, but nothing can be proved and
skateboarding remains as a strange spontaneous sport. The
first skateboarders started with wooden boxes or boards with
clay wheels on the bottom.
In 1963, skateboarding was at its peak of popularity and companies like Jack's,
Hobie and Makaha started holding the first skateboarding competitions. At this
time, skateboarding was mostly freestyle. Some well-known skateboarders at the
beginning of the sport were Torger Johnson, Woody Woodward and Danny Berer.
At the beginning, skaters used clay wheels, which were extremely dangerous and
hard to control. But then in 1972, Frank Nasworthy invented urethane skateboard
wheels, which are similar to what most skaters use today.
Adapted from www.skateboard.about.com
7) Skateboarding began .
A) after 1960
B) around 1972
C) in the late 50’s
D) in the early 50’s

8) One of the companies that started promoting skateboarding competitions
was .
A) Jack's
B) Nasworthy
C) Danny Berer
D) Johnson’s company
9) Two famous skateboarders at the beginning were .
A) Jack’s and Hobie

B) Makaha and Hobie
C) Torger Johnson and Danny Berer
D) Torger Johnson and Frank Nasworthy

Items 10 – 11
Instructions:
1. Read the following WhatsApp conversation.

Situation: Matt and Josh are texting each other about their last Christmas.
Matt: Hi, Josh. Did you do anything special for Christmas Day?
Josh: Hi, Matt. Yes, I went to have dinner with my family in a restaurant.
Matt: Really? Where did you go?
Josh: We went to a Chinese restaurant.
Matt: Oh! That sounds nice.
Josh: What about you? What did you do?
Matt: Well, I just gave presents to my family, and we had a small dinner at
home.
Josh: Interesting!
10) Josh celebrated Christmas Day .
A) in China
B) with Matt
C) with his family
D) in his friend’s house
11) Matt spent Christmas day .
A) at home
B) in a restaurant
C) with Josh’s family
D) with some friends
Item 12
Instructions:

Situation: Jenny and Charlie are taking about holidays in the United States.
Jenny: What popular festivals are there the USA?

Charlie: There are many, for example New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King
Jr. Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick day, Easter, etc.
Jenny: What is the most important festival in your country?
Charlie: I believe that New Year’s Day is the most important one since it’s a
chance for family reunions and parties. People gather together to
welcome the new year.
Jenny: How did you celebrate it last year?
Charlie: Well, we had a party with traditional food and drinks. After that, we
visited some friends. It was a very happy celebration. What about
you? How was your last New Year’s Eve?
Jenny: It was great.
12) What does Charlie think is the most popular holiday in the United States?
A) Easter
B) Valentine’s Day
C) New Year’s Day
D) Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Item 13-15
Instructions:
1. Consider the map and the “You are here” start point to give directions.
Gym Bus Supermarket
School
Bar City Hospital

Hall
Post Police Station

office Bank
Bookstore
You
are
here
13) Where is the city hall?
A) Go straight two blocks and turn right.

B) Turn right and walk down two blocks.
C) Go straight one block and turn left two blocks.
D) Go straight one block and turn right one block.

14) Where can people buy groceries?
A) Turn left two blocks and get to the corner.

B) Turn left one block and walk down two blocks north.
C) Go straight one block and then turn right a half block.
D) Walk down two blocks north and turn right one block and a half.
15) Where can people take the bus?
A) Turn left one block and walk down one block north.
B) Walk down two blocks and then turn right two blocks.
C) Go straight two blocks and then turn right a half block.
D) Turn left two blocks and turn right one more block to get to the corner.

Items 16 – 7
Instructions:
1. Consider the ads.

2. Match the information with each ad.
1 JR’S PLACE Sale 2 Discount decorator

now 30%-40% Appliance and
Sneakers, helmets, furniture store
shorts HUGE SALE!
3 New stories with new 4 DEPARTMENT

books STORE
Start this amazing
Jack and Jill’s
hobby
Free parking
16) You can buy sports equipment here.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
17) You can get a blouse for your mother here.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Items 18 – 19
Instructions:
1. Read the email.

2. Choose the most appropriate option to answer each question.
From: estelmora127@hotmail.com
To: annebc@hotmail.com
Subject: A memorable vacation in Athens
Hello Anne,
Is everything fine in Costa Rica?
I want to tell you about my last day in Athens. It is a day that I'll never forget. I
wanted to see a man that I knew a little when I was at university. He was Greek
and he lived in Athens. I called him many times, but he didn't answer. Suddenly,
on my last night. he came to my hotel. We went out and walked around the centre
of Athens, We spoke English, but he taught me some Greek words and I taught
him some Spanish. It was a warm night with a beautiful full moon. We had a great
night together. I got back to the hotel at 3: 00 a.m. Can you believe it?
Looking forward to seeing you soon my friend.
Estela
18) Who does Estela write to?
A) Anne
B) A relative
C) Her family
D) Her Greek Friend
19) Where did Estela meet her friend?
A) In Greece
B) In Costa Rica
C) At university
D) In her hometown
Items 20
Instructions:
1. Read the email.

From: Lauramm@hotmail.com
To: Hanniacast@hotmail.com
Subject: My sister’s wedding!
Hello Hannia,
Yesterday I had one of the most memorable nights. It'll be a day in my personal life
that I'll never forget. You know, my only sister got married, my parents, my brothers
and I were really happy.
We first went to the church, and we took part of the ceremony, all people were
really excited about it. My family had planned a party at a local place. We danced
and we had a good time with our sister, she was really happy. I can't lie, I cried a
lot, but it was because I was really happy. Well, I write to you one of these days.
Regards, Laura
20) Last night was a memorable day for Laura because .
A) she got married

B) her brother got married
C) it was his parents’ anniversary
D) it was her only sister’s wedding

Items 21 – 22
Instructions:
1. Read the conversation.

Situation: Carlos and Ana are having a conversation on WhatsApp.
Carlos: What are you going to do tomorrow?

Ana: I am not doing anything. I don’t have any plans yet.
Carlos: Have you ever been to Poás volcano?
Ana: No, I haven’t, but I’d like to go there.
Carlos: Would you be interested in joining me tomorrow? It’s Saturday or
what about on Sunday?
Ana: Tomorrow is perfect, because I can’t on Sunday.
Carlos: Ok. I pick you up around 6:00 in the morning.
Ana: That would give us plenty of time to explore. Did you know that
there are different typical food restaurants on the way to the
volcano? We can have breakfast in one of them.
Carlos: That was part of my plan.
Ana: Well then, I see you on Saturday. Thanks for.
21) When are the guys travelling?
A) Next week
B) This Sunday
C) Next vacation
D) This Saturday
22) What time are they leaving?
A) At noon
B) In the afternoon
C) Late in the morning

D) Early in the morning

Items 23
Instructions:
1. Read the email message.

Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that I will be on holiday in sunny Guanacaste for two weeks
between August 31st and September 14th. I will be back in the office on September
21st although you can reach me by email at this address between the 15 th and the
21st. In Guanacaste I am planning to be completely offline and enjoy my vacation! I
am taking my digital camera so I will send you some photos when I get back. Have
a good summer, everyone!
With best wishes, Julia
23) Julia will on her vacation.
A) be online
B) stay at her office
C) check her e-mail
D) be away for two weeks

ANSWER KEY
1 B 6 D 11 A 16 A 21 D
2 B 7 C 12 C 17 D 22 D
3 D 8 A 13 D 18 A 23 D
4 C 9 C 14 D 19 C
5 B 10 C 15 C 20 D
Instructions:
Items 1- 4

2. Answer the questions with the corresponding information.
Situation: Randal and Daniel are texting each other about extreme sports.
Randal: Hi Daniel! I heard you went to the beach last weekend.
Daniel: Yes, it’s been the best trip ever to the beach.
Randall: How come! Tell me why?
Daniel: I did snorkeling with my cousin. I told my brother, but he didn’t want.
He was afraid. Have you ever done any extreme sport?
Randal: Yes, I have. I’ve done canopy once, whitewater rafting twice, and
kayaking once, too.
Daniel: That sounds great. Where have you done those sports?
Randal: Well, I did canopy in Monteverde, and whitewater rafting and kayaking
in San Carlos. Where did you do snorkeling?

Daniel: It was in Tortuga Island, in Puntarenas. Have you ever done
snorkeling?
Randal: No, I have never, but I want to.
Daniel: Which has been the scariest sport for you?
Randal: Well, I guess it was canopy. You know because of the height. Were
you afraid of doing snorkeling?
Daniel: Not really, but it’s been one of the most exciting experiences in my life.
Randal: We should do something next month. Lucas invited me to go to Limón.
Daniel: That sounds awesome. Let’s talk to him.

1) Where did Daniel go last weekend?
A) Limón
B) The beach
C) San Carlos
D) His brother’s house
2) Who did Daniel do snorkelling with?
A) Lucas
B) Randal
C) A relative
D) His friend
3) Where did Randal do white water rafting? In .
A) Limón
B) San Carlos
C) Monteverde
D) Tortuga Island
4) How many times has Randal done snorkelling before?
A) Once
B) None
C) Twice
D) Three times

Instructions:
Items 5- 8
1. Read the passage.

2. Complete each sentence with the corresponding information.
HOW LONG WILL PEOPLE BE USING PHOTOSHOPPING?
Today, it is normal for magazines to show pictures of models and celebrities that
have been photoshopped. It means that the original photo has been changed on
the computer by using the Photoshop software to make them look better. They
look so perfect and beautiful that what we see can’t be real, but publishers and
advertisers still use it and will be using it for a long time.
On the other hand, health organizations have warned that digitally altered photos
may be dangerous. They say photoshopped photos aren’t realistic, and may have
a negative effect on people. Psychologists state that some people try so hard to
look like the pictures in magazines that they get ill. This doesn’t only happen to
young girls, but it can happen to people all of ages. So, what can be done to keep
everyone happy? Two researchers at Dartmouth University in New Hampshire,
US, think they have found the answer.
Professor Hany Farid and doctor Eric Klee have developed a computer program
that can detect how much photoshopping has been used on an image. Their
software gives a rating from 1 to 5 to the
image, 1 for a few changes, and 5 for a lot of
changes. Farid and Klee’s idea is that
publishers include the rating next to the image.
That’s way, consumers will be able to see how
realistic the image is.
Adapted from English File: Intermediate workbook

5) What does it mean that a photograph has been photoshopped?
A) The photo is original.

B) The photograph is real.
C) The photograph is totally fake.
D) The photograph has been partially modified.
6) Who are the ones who usually use photoshopping in their pictures?
A) Young girls
B) Researchers
C) Media workers
D) Health organizations
7) What does Farid and Klee’s software consist of? It .
A) identifies real photographs

B) shows how altered a photograph is
C) helps consumers change their photos
D) shows how perfect a person looks in a photo
8) Which photos get a rating of 1? The ones that have .
A) been fully altered

B) been changed a little
C) not been changed at all
D) not been photoshopped

Instructions:
Items 9- 12
1. Read the TV guide.

2. Complete each sentence with the corresponding information.
TV GUIDE WEEKEND SATURDAY

AFTERNOON AND EVENING
CHANNEL 2: THE BEST
Time Saturday Type Ages
1:00 Local News

News Over 14
2:00 Local News
3:00 The Little Prince:

movie Cartoon All family
4:00 The Little Prince:
movie
5:00 Africa Alive Documentary Over 14
6:00 Eagles vrs Tigers

Baseball match Over 14
7:00 Eagles vrs Tigers
8:00 Fast and Furious

Action Over 18
9:00 Fast and Furious
10:00 Lisa’s Show Talk show Over 18
11:00 The doctor answers Talk show Over 18

9) Which show is appropriate for kids?
A) Africa Alive
B) The Local News
C) The Little Prince
D) Fast and Furious
10) What time is the sports program?
A) At 6:00 p.m.
B) At 8:00 p.m.
C) At 5:00 p.m.
D) At 10:00 p.m.
11) What kind of program is Africa Alive?
A) Movie
B) Cartoon
C) Talk show
D) Documentary
12) Which is the latest show?
A) Local News
B) Lisa’s Show
C) Fast and Furious
D) The doctor answers

Instructions:
Items 13- 16

2. Choose the appropriate option to complete each sentence.
Alejandra: Hi Danny! What are you doing?
Daniela: I’m watching a documentary about Michelle Obama on Netflix.
Alejandra: That sounds interesting. Write me about it.
Daniela: I thought she was from New York, but no she was born in Chicago.
Alejandra: I was lost. I thought she had been born in California. What did her
parents do?
Daniela: Her father was a pump operator and her mother was a housewife.
Alejandra: What did she study?
Daniela: She graduated from high school in 1981, and then she went to study
sociology at Princeton University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
in 1985.
Alejandra: That’s really interesting.
Daniela: That’s not all. Then she went to the Harvard Law School from where she
earned her Juris Doctor. After this, she started working as a lawyer.
Alejandra: So, she was a sociologist and a lawyer.

13) Michelle is originally from .
A) Chicago
B) California
C) Princeton
D) New York
14) Michelle’s mother was a .
A) doctor
B) plumber
C) sociologist
D) stay-at-home mother
15) Michelle studied sociology at .
A) Harvard School
B) Princeton University
C) the University of Chicago
D) the University of California
16) After earning her Juris Doctor, Michelle .
A) studied sociology
B) worked as a lawyer
C) worked as a sociologist
D) went back to Princeton University

Instructions:
Items 17- 20
1. Read the e-mail.

2. Choose the most appropriate option to complete each sentence.
From: ingridsalas@gmail.com
To: drappointments@hotmail.com
Subject: Re-schedule
Hello Miss Morales,

I hope you and doctor Zamora are Ok.
I’m really sorry, but I won’t be able to attend my apointment next Tuesday. I had
scheduled an appointment with Dr. Zamora, and I can't make it on that day. It was at
10:00 a.m., but the thing is that I have a really important meeting with some clients
from Canada at 11: 00 a.m. If I go to the doctor’s, I won’t be able to be on time for the
meeting.
I can go any day of the week, from Monday to Friday. It could be even better if I can
go on Saturday. I don’t know if doctor Zamora works on Saturday. But please, re-
schedule the appointment at 2:00 pm. Because I have a lot of work in the morning. I
guess this was my problem, to have scheduled an appointment in the morning. Well, I
hope you can understand my situation. Thank you so much.
Regards
Ingrid
17) The purpose of the e-mail is to .
A) arrange a meeting
B) contact doctor Zamora
C) re-schedule an appointment
D) ask for some medical advice
18) Ingrid can’t attend the appointment because she .
A) doesn’t feel well

B) has some duties at work
C) needs to travel to Canada
D) has some clients from Canada
19) Ingrid wants the new appointment .
A) at 1:00 a.m.
B) at 11:00 a.m.
C) in the morning
D) in the afternoon
20) Ingrid’s first appointment was on .
A) Friday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Saturday

Instructions:
Items 21- 24

2. Choose the appropriate option to complete the conversation. There are two
extra questions.
1. Did you like the legend?

2. What is it about?
3. What happened with the two sons?
4. What happened to her husband?
5. Why didn’t he love his wife?
6. Did the husband forgive her?
Rebeca: Hi Lau! How was your English class today?

Laura: It was great. We read the legend La Llorona.
Rebeca: I’ve never read about it. (21)
Laura: The legend says that a woman was unloved by her husband and her
husband loved their two sons instead of her.
Rebeca: (22)
Laura: The man was in loved with another woman.
Rebeca: (23)
Laura: She drowned them in a river, and then she drowned herself. When she
died, she was refused to entry to heaven until she found the souls of
her two sons.
Rebeca: Interesting! How does the legend represent La Llorona?
Laura: As a person or ghost. The legend says that La Llorona went to hell and
came back alive to the same river she and her sons died in.
Rebeca: (24)
Laura: Nobody knows what happened to him. It’s still a mystery. People say
that she hunts for her ex-husband as well as her children.
Rebeca: Oh my God!

21)
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 5
22)
A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
23)
A) 1
B) 4
C) 3
D) 6
24)
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6

ANSWER KEY
1 B 6 C 11 D 16 B 21 B
2 C 7 B 12 D 17 C 22 D
3 B 8 B 13 A 18 D 23 C
4 A 9 C 14 D 19 D 24 C
5 D 10 A 15 B 20 C


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1. Read each sentence or question carefully.

1) Marie: “Sorry Charlie, ?”

2) Teacher: “Ok guys, .”

A) close the doors

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the conversation carefully.

Carlos: Hello! My name is Carlos.

A) How old are you

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the brochure.

KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Online and regular registration $400 NO

Outdoor games, dress-up days, storytelling, interactive games.

5) When does the camp finish?

6) Who can join the camp?

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read each mini-conversation about routines.

A) What don’t you like eating

Jenny: I love it.

A) Do you like pizza

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read each mini-conversation.

John: I want to go swimming to the (9) .

Mark: That’s a great idea.

Vanesa: What about visiting (10) ?

Cynthia: It sounds great! It’s full of vegetation.

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the article.

A PARADISE IN THE PACIFIC

11) Where is the park located?

12) What is one characteristic of the park?

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Consider the pictures.

A) They are baking bread.

A) Sally likes eating out.

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the notes.

Can you go to the

See you! I am going to the bank

to pay some bills. Please, feed the

15) What does Jenny’s mother need?

16) What is the only food in the fridge?

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the invitation card.

17) Who is the Celebration for?

18) What time is the party?

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read the passage carefully.

19) In the dance, the bull represents the .

20) The celebration is .

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Read each mini-conversation about places around town.

Marcela: The new (21) opens today.

Linda: I heard it has around 50 different stores.

Marcela: Really, that’s huge.

Daniela: Let’s go to the new (22) in town.

Carlos: The one that serves Peruvian food?

Daniela: Yes, exactly!

¡Juntos construimos sueños!

1. Consider the map.

Central Hospital Bus Station Market

Pet shop Bakery Ice cream Post Office Flower shop