PRUEBA DE ADELANTO DE INGLÉS - 3º BD – FEBRERO 2015

PRUEBA NACIONAL – ADELANTO DE INGLÉS – 3º BD

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Group: Written test: /65
Name: Oral exam:
Date: Final mark:

READING A

Poverty is often associated with far-flung places in the so-

called ‘third world’, and it took many western countries a long
time to admit that they, too, had serious problems with poverty
on their own doorsteps. In the past, some governments even
tried to brush the problems under the carpet. But today,
thankfully, we acknowledge the issue and try to deal with it
constructively; the only problem is, eliminating poverty, has proved to be a hard task.
Failure to achieve sustainable growth is one of the key reasons why poverty still exists. Growth and
poverty are very closely related. Unless sustainable growth is seen, it is difficult for those under the
poverty line to escape from their situation as opportunities are few and usually taken up by the more
advantaged elements of society. Similarly, if we do succeed in reducing the level of poverty this typically
signals rapid economic growth. In short, in order to eradicate poverty, we must
promote growth, and when we start to succeed in reducing poverty levels, growth
rates will rise even quicker – it is an economic no-brainer; growth helps reduce
poverty and reduced poverty leads to more growth.
Over the coming years, a serious threat to efforts to eradicate poverty will be
food shortages. Populations around the world continue to grow, and this is
putting pressure on the world’s finite natural resources. Food prices have risen considerably over the
past few decades and will continue to do so.

1. Read the text and mark the best choice to answer the following.

1. What was an incorrect belief for a long time?

a. Only third world countries were poor.
b. Only westernized countries were poor.
c. Both, third world and westernized countries were poor.
d. Neither, third world or westernized countries were poor

2. What have governments found out trying to eliminate poverty?

a. It can be easily solved.
b. It is not an easy job.
c. It can’t be eradicated.
d. It depends on governments efforts.

3. How are sustainable growth and poverty related?

a. If poverty decreases, growth rate will fall.
b. If the poverty rate goes up, growth becomes more likely.
c. If poverty increases, growth rates rise as well.
d. If poverty is reduced, it will result in more growth.

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4. What is likely to threaten efforts to end poverty in the future?

a. Falling population levels.
b. Producing less food.
c. Rising prices and overpopulation.
d. A lowering of living standards.

5. What is the text mainly about?

a. The way rich people deal with poverty.
b. The problem caused by a lack of natural resources.
c. Ways to generate sustainable growth.
d. Strategies for reducing the level of poverty.
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2. Read this new passage very carefully and fill each blank with only one word from the ones below.

however - should - sincerely - will - and - can - have - given - so - would

that - or - has - that - regards - feeling - if

How to keep employees motivated during a recession

Dear managers of ALCO company,

Motivating employees during a period of recession (0) __can__ prove to be really hard work. I am
writing to offer you some advice on (1)_______________ to motivate your employees. As one of your
employees, I think I can offer a unique perspective.

First of all, understand your personnel. What is it (2)_______________ motivates employees? It is not
just about making money and having a good salary, let me assure you. Job security, stability and
(3)_______________ like a valued member of the workforce are just as, if not more, important.
(4)_______________. You should reassure your employees that stories of job losses and market
slumps are not true (5)_______________ let them know that they have a future with the company.

Secondly, consider forms of reward other than financial ones. What about a monthly ‘Employee
Appreciation’ award, to be (6)_______________ to a staff member who (7)_______________ made
an outstanding contribution?

Finally, organise workshops, skill-enhancement activities or training. (8)_______________ employees

feel you are prepared to invest in their future, they (9)_______________ give you their loyalty and
genuine effort in return.

Have faith in us and we will reward you with our commitment.

Yours (10)_______________,

John Haggins
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3. Circle the odd word out. There's an example done for you.

0. a. employees b. manager c. stories d. workshops

1. a. personnel b. workforce c. staff d. task
2. a. salary b. reward c. skill d. money
3. a. unique perspective b. job security c. work stability d. employee appreciation
4. a. recession period b. job losses c. market slumps d. outstanding contribution
5. a. faith b. training c. loyalty d. commitment

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4. Write an e-mail to a friend telling him/her that while you are studying, you have been offered a part-
time job. You don’t know whether to accept it or not. Ask for advice on how to deal with this situation.
You have to support your ideas using at least 5 words from Activity 3. Write about 120 words.

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READING B

A look inside the world of computer hacking can be a fascinating experience. And in this hackers’
paradise, computer software is constantly being attacked – sometimes for ethical reasons but all too
often not. And the goal of such attacks is to corrupt the target computer without its owner’s knowledge,
and get it to do something which the owner did not intend it to do.
Hacking is both an art and a science; art, because it can be as original and, dare I say, beautiful as
landscape painting; science, because of its technical features. They might want to steal personal
information, alter a corporation’s financial figures, break security codes to gain unapproved network
access, or carry out other damaging activities.
There are two types of people who turn to computer hacking: those who are drawn to hacking out of
intellectual inquisitiveness and those with darker motives for their interest. But the features that all
hackers share are their technological savviness, their eagerness to take risks and their considerable
knowledge of programming languages.
Computer hacking always involves some degree of violation of the confidentiality of others; breaking
through network security and damaging or compromising personal files, web pages or software.

5. Read the whole passage thoroughly and answer these questions supporting your ideas.

0. What can computer hacking investigation make some people fell?

___It can be fascinating.__________________________________________________________

1. What is “computer hacking”?

_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Why is computer hacking considered an “art”?

_______________________________________________________________________________

3. What makes “computer hacking” a science?

_______________________________________________________________________________

4. Which are some of the reasons for certain people to become hackers?
_______________________________________________________________________________

5. Which two characteristics of hackers can you find in the passage?

_______________________________________________________________________________
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6. Complete the following sentences using ONE word in each blank. All the words appear in Reading B.

0 . It is advisable to keep updated software on your computer (paragraph 1)

1. Computer hackers have vast _____________________ of how computers work. (p.1)

2. Some computer hackers share certain _____________________ like intellectual curiosity. (p.2)

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3. If you want to send messages in a secret way, you need to use a _____________________. (p.2)

4. Information can easily be shared if your computer is part of a _____________________. (p.2)

5. There is a high _____________________ of violence on the internet nowadays. (p.4)

6. Our own computer _____________________ can be seriously damaged by hackers. (p.4)

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7. Computers have become part of both our personal and professional life. Write an article to be
published in the school newspaper stating the pros and cons of computers in about 120 words.

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