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15 preguntas · nivel medio · cuatro opciones · una correcta. Tres lecturas sobre trabajo, desplazamientos y rutinas; detalles, referencias e inferencias.
Examen 1: present simple y present continuous. Frecuencia, rutinas y situaciones actuales. Vocabulario seleccionado como apoyo en la bóveda; Reading es práctica añadida, no una lectura oficial asignada al examen.
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Help desk · Main idea
Reading · A different week at the help desk (texto original de práctica)
Nora works at a college help desk. She usually checks emails before the first students arrive, and she takes a short break at eleven. She does not normally work outside the office.
This week, however, the college is installing new computers in the library. Nora is helping students there every morning while her colleague answers calls at the help desk. The library is quieter than the office, but the students need more help with the new login system. Nora is writing a short guide because she wants students to solve simple problems without waiting for a technician. On Friday she is meeting the librarian at two; they already have an appointment. Next week she returns to her normal office routine.
What is the main purpose of the text?
- To describe a temporary change in Nora’s work.
Correcta: La rutina normal contrasta con “This week, however” y la vuelta a la oficina la semana siguiente.
- To explain why Nora is leaving her job.
No se menciona dimisión; “Next week she returns” indica continuidad.
- To compare salaries at a college.
No aparecen sueldos ni una comparación económica.
- To explain how to install a computer.
Se menciona la instalación, pero no se dan instrucciones técnicas.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Help desk · Reason
Reading · A different week at the help desk (texto original de práctica)
Nora works at a college help desk. She usually checks emails before the first students arrive, and she takes a short break at eleven. She does not normally work outside the office.
This week, however, the college is installing new computers in the library. Nora is helping students there every morning while her colleague answers calls at the help desk. The library is quieter than the office, but the students need more help with the new login system. Nora is writing a short guide because she wants students to solve simple problems without waiting for a technician. On Friday she is meeting the librarian at two; they already have an appointment. Next week she returns to her normal office routine.
Why is Nora writing a guide?
- To teach her colleague how to answer calls.
Su compañero ya responde llamadas; la guía es para estudiantes.
- To persuade students to leave the library.
El objetivo es ayudarlos con el acceso, no expulsarlos.
- To apply for a different job.
El texto no habla de buscar otro empleo.
- To help students deal with simple problems independently.
Correcta: “Without waiting for a technician” justifica que puedan resolver problemas sencillos por su cuenta.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Help desk · Reference
Reading · A different week at the help desk (texto original de práctica)
Nora works at a college help desk. She usually checks emails before the first students arrive, and she takes a short break at eleven. She does not normally work outside the office.
This week, however, the college is installing new computers in the library. Nora is helping students there every morning while her colleague answers calls at the help desk. The library is quieter than the office, but the students need more help with the new login system. Nora is writing a short guide because she wants students to solve simple problems without waiting for a technician. On Friday she is meeting the librarian at two; they already have an appointment. Next week she returns to her normal office routine.
In “they already have an appointment”, who does they refer to?
- Nora’s colleagues at the help desk.
Solo se menciona un colega y no participa en esa reunión.
- The computer installers.
No son el antecedente de they en esa oración.
- Nora and the librarian.
Correcta: La oración anterior presenta la reunión de Nora con la persona responsable de la biblioteca.
- All the students.
Los estudiantes no son los participantes de esa cita.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Help desk · Evidence
Reading · A different week at the help desk (texto original de práctica)
Nora works at a college help desk. She usually checks emails before the first students arrive, and she takes a short break at eleven. She does not normally work outside the office.
This week, however, the college is installing new computers in the library. Nora is helping students there every morning while her colleague answers calls at the help desk. The library is quieter than the office, but the students need more help with the new login system. Nora is writing a short guide because she wants students to solve simple problems without waiting for a technician. On Friday she is meeting the librarian at two; they already have an appointment. Next week she returns to her normal office routine.
Which statement is supported by the text?
- The library is noisier than the office.
Se dice lo contrario: “The library is quieter”.
- Nora is working in the library during a limited period.
Correcta: “This week” y “Next week she returns” delimitan el cambio temporal.
- Nora usually spends every morning in the library.
Su trabajo habitual está en el help desk; la biblioteca es una excepción.
- Students no longer need any technical support.
El texto dice que necesitan más ayuda con el sistema nuevo.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Help desk · Time detail
Reading · A different week at the help desk (texto original de práctica)
Nora works at a college help desk. She usually checks emails before the first students arrive, and she takes a short break at eleven. She does not normally work outside the office.
This week, however, the college is installing new computers in the library. Nora is helping students there every morning while her colleague answers calls at the help desk. The library is quieter than the office, but the students need more help with the new login system. Nora is writing a short guide because she wants students to solve simple problems without waiting for a technician. On Friday she is meeting the librarian at two; they already have an appointment. Next week she returns to her normal office routine.
What does Nora normally do before the first students arrive?
- She checks emails.
Correcta: La primera parte lo afirma: “usually checks emails before the first students arrive”.
- She meets the librarian.
La cita es el viernes a las dos, no cada mañana antes de los alumnos.
- She takes her eleven o’clock break.
La pausa es a las once; no se presenta como la tarea previa a las llegadas.
- She installs all the library computers alone.
El centro está instalando equipos, pero no se dice que Nora los instale sola.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Leo · Two moments
Reading · Leo’s mornings (texto original de práctica)
Leo wakes up at six forty-five but stays in bed for another fifteen minutes. He gets dressed, has breakfast and leaves home at seven thirty. He normally cycles to the training centre because he enjoys the exercise. On rainy days he takes the bus instead.
These days his bicycle is in the repair shop, so he is travelling by bus even when the weather is good. The bus journey takes longer, and he is leaving home ten minutes earlier than usual. He uses the journey to read a few pages of a novel, not to check work messages. His classes start at eight thirty. He usually arrives fifteen minutes before they begin, which gives him time to talk to his classmates.
At what time does Leo get out of bed?
- At six forty-five.
Es la hora de wake up, no de levantarse de la cama.
- At seven thirty.
Es la hora habitual de salir de casa.
- At eight thirty.
Es la hora de comienzo de las clases.
- At seven o’clock.
Correcta: Se despierta a las 6:45 y permanece quince minutos más: get up es a las 7:00.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Leo · Current reason
Reading · Leo’s mornings (texto original de práctica)
Leo wakes up at six forty-five but stays in bed for another fifteen minutes. He gets dressed, has breakfast and leaves home at seven thirty. He normally cycles to the training centre because he enjoys the exercise. On rainy days he takes the bus instead.
These days his bicycle is in the repair shop, so he is travelling by bus even when the weather is good. The bus journey takes longer, and he is leaving home ten minutes earlier than usual. He uses the journey to read a few pages of a novel, not to check work messages. His classes start at eight thirty. He usually arrives fifteen minutes before they begin, which gives him time to talk to his classmates.
Why is Leo using the bus on sunny days at the moment?
- His classes now start an hour earlier.
No se menciona ningún cambio en la hora de clase.
- The bus is always faster than cycling.
La lectura indica que el trayecto en autobús tarda más.
- His bicycle is being repaired.
Correcta: “His bicycle is in the repair shop” explica el cambio incluso con buen tiempo.
- He no longer enjoys cycling.
El texto dice que disfruta del ejercicio; no anuncia un cambio de gusto.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Leo · Meaning in context
Reading · Leo’s mornings (texto original de práctica)
Leo wakes up at six forty-five but stays in bed for another fifteen minutes. He gets dressed, has breakfast and leaves home at seven thirty. He normally cycles to the training centre because he enjoys the exercise. On rainy days he takes the bus instead.
These days his bicycle is in the repair shop, so he is travelling by bus even when the weather is good. The bus journey takes longer, and he is leaving home ten minutes earlier than usual. He uses the journey to read a few pages of a novel, not to check work messages. His classes start at eight thirty. He usually arrives fifteen minutes before they begin, which gives him time to talk to his classmates.
In the first paragraph, what does instead mean?
- Before having breakfast.
Instead no establece esa secuencia de actividades.
- As an alternative to cycling.
Correcta: “Takes the bus instead” significa que sustituye la bicicleta por el autobús cuando llueve.
- At exactly the same time.
Instead expresa sustitución, no simultaneidad.
- Without paying.
El texto no dice que el transporte sea gratis.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Leo · Routine detail
Reading · Leo’s mornings (texto original de práctica)
Leo wakes up at six forty-five but stays in bed for another fifteen minutes. He gets dressed, has breakfast and leaves home at seven thirty. He normally cycles to the training centre because he enjoys the exercise. On rainy days he takes the bus instead.
These days his bicycle is in the repair shop, so he is travelling by bus even when the weather is good. The bus journey takes longer, and he is leaving home ten minutes earlier than usual. He uses the journey to read a few pages of a novel, not to check work messages. His classes start at eight thirty. He usually arrives fifteen minutes before they begin, which gives him time to talk to his classmates.
What does Leo do on the bus?
- He reads part of a novel.
Correcta: Se especifica “read a few pages of a novel”.
- He checks work messages.
Se excluye expresamente: “not to check work messages”.
- He repairs his bicycle.
La bicicleta está en el taller; no la arregla en el autobús.
- He has breakfast with his classmates.
Desayuna antes de salir y charla con compañeros al llegar.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Leo · Inference from time
Reading · Leo’s mornings (texto original de práctica)
Leo wakes up at six forty-five but stays in bed for another fifteen minutes. He gets dressed, has breakfast and leaves home at seven thirty. He normally cycles to the training centre because he enjoys the exercise. On rainy days he takes the bus instead.
These days his bicycle is in the repair shop, so he is travelling by bus even when the weather is good. The bus journey takes longer, and he is leaving home ten minutes earlier than usual. He uses the journey to read a few pages of a novel, not to check work messages. His classes start at eight thirty. He usually arrives fifteen minutes before they begin, which gives him time to talk to his classmates.
What time does Leo usually arrive at the training centre?
- At eight forty-five.
Serían quince minutos después, no antes.
- At seven thirty.
Esa es la hora habitual de salida de casa.
- At seven twenty.
Es la salida temporal diez minutos más temprana, no la llegada habitual.
- At eight fifteen.
Correcta: Las clases comienzan a las 8:30 y llega quince minutos antes: 8:15.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Team · Routine purpose
Reading · A quiet hour for the team (texto original de práctica)
At a small software company, the developers start each day with a short meeting at nine. They explain their plans and ask for help if necessary. After the meeting, they normally keep the next hour free from calls so they can concentrate on difficult tasks.
This morning is different. A client is visiting the office, and two developers are showing her a new screen. The others are still working quietly in another room. Sam, the team leader, is not joining the demonstration because he is helping a new colleague understand the project. The team usually reviews code after lunch. They believe these reviews help everyone learn; they are not a competition to find the worst developer.
Why does the team normally avoid calls during the hour after the meeting?
- To avoid speaking to new colleagues.
Sam está ayudando precisamente a un compañero nuevo.
- To wait for lunch without doing anything.
La hora se reserva para trabajar concentrados, no para esperar sin hacer nada.
- To focus on demanding work.
Correcta: “Concentrate on difficult tasks” explica la hora sin llamadas.
- To finish work for the day.
La jornada acaba de empezar; no se dice que terminen a esa hora.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Team · Different roles
Reading · A quiet hour for the team (texto original de práctica)
At a small software company, the developers start each day with a short meeting at nine. They explain their plans and ask for help if necessary. After the meeting, they normally keep the next hour free from calls so they can concentrate on difficult tasks.
This morning is different. A client is visiting the office, and two developers are showing her a new screen. The others are still working quietly in another room. Sam, the team leader, is not joining the demonstration because he is helping a new colleague understand the project. The team usually reviews code after lunch. They believe these reviews help everyone learn; they are not a competition to find the worst developer.
Why is Sam not attending the demonstration?
- He is absent from work today.
Sam está trabajando y ayudando en el proyecto.
- He is helping someone learn about the project.
Correcta: “Helping a new colleague understand the project” da el motivo explícito.
- He is having lunch with the client.
La escena es por la mañana; no se menciona esa comida.
- He refuses to meet clients.
No se afirma una negativa general a conocer clientes.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Team · Interpretation
Reading · A quiet hour for the team (texto original de práctica)
At a small software company, the developers start each day with a short meeting at nine. They explain their plans and ask for help if necessary. After the meeting, they normally keep the next hour free from calls so they can concentrate on difficult tasks.
This morning is different. A client is visiting the office, and two developers are showing her a new screen. The others are still working quietly in another room. Sam, the team leader, is not joining the demonstration because he is helping a new colleague understand the project. The team usually reviews code after lunch. They believe these reviews help everyone learn; they are not a competition to find the worst developer.
How does the team view code reviews?
- As a shared learning activity.
Correcta: La frase final dice que ayudan a todos a aprender.
- As a contest to identify the weakest worker.
El texto niega explícitamente esa interpretación.
- As a replacement for the morning meeting.
Son actividades diferentes: reunión por la mañana y revisión después de comer.
- As a task only the client can do.
No se asignan las revisiones al cliente.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Team · Vocabulary in context
Reading · A quiet hour for the team (texto original de práctica)
At a small software company, the developers start each day with a short meeting at nine. They explain their plans and ask for help if necessary. After the meeting, they normally keep the next hour free from calls so they can concentrate on difficult tasks.
This morning is different. A client is visiting the office, and two developers are showing her a new screen. The others are still working quietly in another room. Sam, the team leader, is not joining the demonstration because he is helping a new colleague understand the project. The team usually reviews code after lunch. They believe these reviews help everyone learn; they are not a competition to find the worst developer.
In this text, what does demonstration mean?
- A protest outside the office.
Demonstration puede tener ese sentido, pero no en esta visita del cliente.
- A written salary agreement.
No se mencionan salarios ni contratos.
- A daily lunch break.
No equivale a una pausa para comer.
- A presentation showing the new screen.
Correcta: Dos desarrolladores están enseñando una pantalla al cliente: es una demostración del producto.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
Team · Scope of a change
Reading · A quiet hour for the team (texto original de práctica)
At a small software company, the developers start each day with a short meeting at nine. They explain their plans and ask for help if necessary. After the meeting, they normally keep the next hour free from calls so they can concentrate on difficult tasks.
This morning is different. A client is visiting the office, and two developers are showing her a new screen. The others are still working quietly in another room. Sam, the team leader, is not joining the demonstration because he is helping a new colleague understand the project. The team usually reviews code after lunch. They believe these reviews help everyone learn; they are not a competition to find the worst developer.
Which statement best describes this morning?
- Nobody is working on the project.
Se describen distintas actividades de trabajo.
- The client is teaching everyone to review code.
El cliente ve la nueva pantalla; no dirige las revisiones.
- Some developers are presenting while others continue their work.
Correcta: Dos muestran la pantalla; los demás trabajan en otra sala y Sam ayuda al nuevo compañero.
- Every developer is demonstrating the screen.
El texto limita la demostración a dos desarrolladores.
Repasar: Examen 1 · Reading.
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