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MÓDULO 3: EXTRAER INFORMACIÓN ESPECÍFICA EN TEXTOS ESCRITOS.

Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________ Score: _____/ ______

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 to 4

POPE FRANCIS

A POPE FROM THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Pope Francis is a missionary of God´s unconditional love. Pope Francis was born* as Jorge Bergoglio on December 17,
1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He becomes Pope Francis on March 13, 2013. As the first Pope to be a member of the
Jesuit religious order, to come from Latin America, and to take the papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pope
Francis made* history. He continues to make history by breaking* tradition, known for his humility, simplicity, concern
for the poor and respect for the environment*.

*Glosario:
Was born: nació.
Made: hizo.
Breaking: rompiendo
Environment: medio ambiente

1. What does this text talk essentially about?

A. The Jesuit religion.

B. Saint Francis of Asisi.
C. A Latin American Pope.
D. The Catholic Church.

2. According to the text, what is the Pope´s real name? A continuación, escriba su respuesta en
español.

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3. What happens on March 13, 2013?

A. He is born.
B. He becomes Pope.
C. He comes to Latin America.
D. He becomes a member of the Jesuit religion.

4. According to the text, why does this Pope make history? A continuación, escriba su respuesta en
español.

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READ THE POSTCARD AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 5 to 8
Hi Everyone

I’m having a great time here in Arica. The Hostal is

lovely. The food and drinks are really cheap! The
weather is very hot and sunny. I go down to the The Hernández family
beach every day. I’m meeting some people from Perú 22 The Green
now. Tomorrow; I’m going to Parinacota. Co. Kildare
Australia.
See you soon! __________________
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Fabian.

5. Where is Fabian?

A. In Perú.
B. In Arica.
C. In Australia.
D. In Parinacota.

6. How does Fabian describe the food?

A. Lovely.
B. Cheap.
C. Great.
D. Hot.

7. Who receives the postcard?

A. Fabian.
B. A family.
C. People from Peru.
D. People from a hostal.

8. According to the postcard, where is Fabian going tomorrow? A continuación, escriba su respuesta
en español.

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9. Where are you from?

A. Fine
B. Lovely
C. Tomorrow
D. Colombia
READ THE CONVERSATIONS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 10 AND 11

CONVERSATION
Any. Can* I help you?
Ben. Oh yes please I don’t know what to do…..
Any. What is your problem?
Ben. She doesn’t understand what I am telling her…..
Any. Do you want me to explain?
Ben. Please do it!
*Glosario:
Can: poder.

10. What is happening in this conversation?

A. Someone needs help.

B. Two people are having a discussion.
C. Any doesn’t want to speak with Ben.
D. Ben doesn’t like Any’s language.

11. In the sentence:

“She doesn’t understand what I am telling her…”

What is the meaning of understand?

A. Listen.
B. Answer.
C. Translate.
D. Comprehend.

READ THE SIGNS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 12 TO 16

12. What is this informing?

SLOW
DOWN
CHILDREN &
PETS AT PLAY

A. Be careful with children and pets.

B. We accept children and pets.
C. A zone only for children.
D. A zone only for pets.

13. According to the sign, when don’t you have to use the lifts?

Caution in the
event of fire
Do not use these lifts

A continuación, escriba su respuesta en español.

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14. Which sign says: do not enter?

15. Which sign is directed to drivers?

16. Which sign prohibits people to take pictures in this area?

READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 17 TO 20

17. According to the text, when do you have to attend these meetings? A continuación, escriba su
respuesta en español.

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18. What are the chats about?

A. About the bookstore.

B. About meeting new people.
C. About the books they read.
D. About students in the association.
 19. What is this text essentially about?

A. Coffee we have to drink.

B. A creation of a new association.
C. An invitation to be a part of a club.
D. A new job at the National Bookstore.

20. “Meet new people, enjoy a coffee” …What else can you do if you are a member of this group? A
continuación, escriba su respuesta en español.
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READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 21 TO 22

RESTAURANT STAFF
REQUIRED

Manager /
Taste of Happiness Receptionist / GRO /
House Keeper.
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Or Contact at: 0321 - 4606559

21. What is the purpose of this text?

A. Recommend a staff.
B. Offer some job positions.
C. Recommend a restaurant.
D. Describe different occupations.

22. Who serves food and drinks to people in hotels, restaurants, or clubs?

A. A waiter.
B. A manager.
C. A receptionist.
D. A house keeper.