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15 preguntas · nivel medio · cuatro opciones · una correcta. Tres lecturas integradas: prácticas profesionales, un club de lectura y un proyecto vecinal.
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Internship · Routine and exception
Reading · An internship journal (texto original de práctica)
I usually start my internship at nine and spend the first half hour checking support requests. This week I am working with the testing team instead. I have been checking a new booking system since Monday, and I have reported seven errors so far.
Yesterday my supervisor asked me to explain one of those errors in a meeting. I felt nervous, but the team listened carefully and asked useful questions. They have already fixed that error, although they have not checked all my other reports yet. Tomorrow I am meeting the designer to discuss a confusing button. The appointment is in my calendar. I still help with urgent support requests when necessary, so the temporary testing work has not replaced all my normal duties.
What is different about the writer’s work this week?
- They are spending time with the testing team.
Correcta: This week presenta el cambio respecto a revisar peticiones de soporte al empezar.
- They are starting work three hours earlier.
No se indica un nuevo horario de entrada.
- They have permanently stopped all support work.
La última frase mantiene las peticiones urgentes como parte de sus tareas.
- They are working as the company’s designer.
Va a reunirse con el diseñador, no a sustituirlo.
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Internship · Results so far
Reading · An internship journal (texto original de práctica)
I usually start my internship at nine and spend the first half hour checking support requests. This week I am working with the testing team instead. I have been checking a new booking system since Monday, and I have reported seven errors so far.
Yesterday my supervisor asked me to explain one of those errors in a meeting. I felt nervous, but the team listened carefully and asked useful questions. They have already fixed that error, although they have not checked all my other reports yet. Tomorrow I am meeting the designer to discuss a confusing button. The appointment is in my calendar. I still help with urgent support requests when necessary, so the temporary testing work has not replaced all my normal duties.
How many errors has the writer reported?
- One.
Un error es el tratado en la reunión, no el total comunicado.
- Every error in the entire system.
El texto no afirma que se hayan descubierto todos los errores posibles.
- None.
Se han comunicado siete y uno ya se ha corregido.
- Seven.
Correcta: “Have reported seven errors so far” cuenta los informes realizados hasta ahora.
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Internship · Pronoun reference
Reading · An internship journal (texto original de práctica)
I usually start my internship at nine and spend the first half hour checking support requests. This week I am working with the testing team instead. I have been checking a new booking system since Monday, and I have reported seven errors so far.
Yesterday my supervisor asked me to explain one of those errors in a meeting. I felt nervous, but the team listened carefully and asked useful questions. They have already fixed that error, although they have not checked all my other reports yet. Tomorrow I am meeting the designer to discuss a confusing button. The appointment is in my calendar. I still help with urgent support requests when necessary, so the temporary testing work has not replaced all my normal duties.
In “They have already fixed that error”, who does They refer to?
- The seven errors.
Los errores no se corrigen a sí mismos; they retoma a las personas del equipo.
- The people who designed the calendar.
No se menciona a ese grupo.
- The team.
Correcta: El equipo es quien escucha, pregunta y después corrige el error.
- The support requests.
Las peticiones no son personas capaces de corregir el sistema.
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Internship · Future arrangement
Reading · An internship journal (texto original de práctica)
I usually start my internship at nine and spend the first half hour checking support requests. This week I am working with the testing team instead. I have been checking a new booking system since Monday, and I have reported seven errors so far.
Yesterday my supervisor asked me to explain one of those errors in a meeting. I felt nervous, but the team listened carefully and asked useful questions. They have already fixed that error, although they have not checked all my other reports yet. Tomorrow I am meeting the designer to discuss a confusing button. The appointment is in my calendar. I still help with urgent support requests when necessary, so the temporary testing work has not replaced all my normal duties.
What shows that tomorrow’s meeting is already arranged?
- The writer usually starts at nine.
Es una rutina diaria, no evidencia del acuerdo para la reunión.
- The appointment is in the writer’s calendar.
Correcta: La cita en el calendario confirma el plan expresado con am meeting.
- The designer may visit at some unknown time.
El texto da mañana y confirma una cita, no una posibilidad sin organizar.
- All the other reports have been checked.
Todavía no se han revisado todos; eso tampoco confirmaría una cita.
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Internship · Careful inference
Reading · An internship journal (texto original de práctica)
I usually start my internship at nine and spend the first half hour checking support requests. This week I am working with the testing team instead. I have been checking a new booking system since Monday, and I have reported seven errors so far.
Yesterday my supervisor asked me to explain one of those errors in a meeting. I felt nervous, but the team listened carefully and asked useful questions. They have already fixed that error, although they have not checked all my other reports yet. Tomorrow I am meeting the designer to discuss a confusing button. The appointment is in my calendar. I still help with urgent support requests when necessary, so the temporary testing work has not replaced all my normal duties.
Which statement is best supported?
- The writer has taken part in a real team discussion despite feeling nervous.
Correcta: Ayer explicó un error y recibió preguntas útiles; sentirse nervioso no impidió participar.
- The team refused to listen to the writer.
Se dice que escuchó atentamente.
- The writer has completed every possible testing task.
Quedan informes por revisar y una conversación con diseño.
- The supervisor has cancelled the internship.
No hay ninguna cancelación.
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Book club · Current choice
Reading · Two members of a reading club (texto original de práctica)
Aisha and Ben meet at a reading club every Thursday. Aisha normally finishes a novel each month, while Ben usually chooses short stories. This month they are reading the same novel because the author is visiting the club next week.
Aisha has already read the whole book. Ben has been reading it for ten days, but he has only finished the first half. He does not dislike it; he has been working late and has had less time to read. Last night he read two chapters on the bus. Aisha is not telling him how the story ends. She wants them to discuss it when he is ready. Both have booked places for the author’s visit, and neither wants to miss it.
Why are Aisha and Ben reading the same novel this month?
- Ben always reads novels instead of short stories.
Normalmente Ben elige relatos cortos.
- Aisha has never read a novel before.
Aisha suele acabar una novela al mes.
- Their bus driver recommended it.
No se menciona ninguna recomendación del conductor.
- Its author is coming to the club.
Correcta: La visita de la próxima semana explica la elección compartida.
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Book club · Completion
Reading · Two members of a reading club (texto original de práctica)
Aisha and Ben meet at a reading club every Thursday. Aisha normally finishes a novel each month, while Ben usually chooses short stories. This month they are reading the same novel because the author is visiting the club next week.
Aisha has already read the whole book. Ben has been reading it for ten days, but he has only finished the first half. He does not dislike it; he has been working late and has had less time to read. Last night he read two chapters on the bus. Aisha is not telling him how the story ends. She wants them to discuss it when he is ready. Both have booked places for the author’s visit, and neither wants to miss it.
Who has finished the book?
- Both Aisha and Ben.
Ben todavía no lo ha terminado.
- Neither Aisha nor Ben.
Aisha ya ha acabado la novela.
- Aisha only.
Correcta: Aisha ha leído todo el libro; Ben solo la primera mitad.
- Ben only.
Invierte el progreso de los dos lectores.
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Book club · Cause
Reading · Two members of a reading club (texto original de práctica)
Aisha and Ben meet at a reading club every Thursday. Aisha normally finishes a novel each month, while Ben usually chooses short stories. This month they are reading the same novel because the author is visiting the club next week.
Aisha has already read the whole book. Ben has been reading it for ten days, but he has only finished the first half. He does not dislike it; he has been working late and has had less time to read. Last night he read two chapters on the bus. Aisha is not telling him how the story ends. She wants them to discuss it when he is ready. Both have booked places for the author’s visit, and neither wants to miss it.
Why has Ben read less than Aisha?
- Aisha has hidden the book.
Aisha evita contar el final; no se dice que esconda el libro.
- He has had less reading time because of work.
Correcta: Ha estado trabajando hasta tarde y ha tenido menos tiempo; se niega que no le guste.
- He dislikes the novel.
El texto afirma “He does not dislike it”.
- He cannot read on the bus.
Anoche leyó dos capítulos en el autobús.
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Book club · Two time references
Reading · Two members of a reading club (texto original de práctica)
Aisha and Ben meet at a reading club every Thursday. Aisha normally finishes a novel each month, while Ben usually chooses short stories. This month they are reading the same novel because the author is visiting the club next week.
Aisha has already read the whole book. Ben has been reading it for ten days, but he has only finished the first half. He does not dislike it; he has been working late and has had less time to read. Last night he read two chapters on the bus. Aisha is not telling him how the story ends. She wants them to discuss it when he is ready. Both have booked places for the author’s visit, and neither wants to miss it.
Which pair correctly matches an event and its time?
- Two chapters read by Ben — last night.
Correcta: El texto fecha esa lectura concreta en last night.
- Ben finished the whole book — ten days ago.
Lleva diez días leyendo, pero solo ha acabado la mitad.
- The author visited the club — yesterday.
La visita está prevista para la semana próxima.
- Aisha starts a new novel — every Thursday.
Cada jueves es la reunión del club; se habla de una novela al mes.
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Book club · Attitude
Reading · Two members of a reading club (texto original de práctica)
Aisha and Ben meet at a reading club every Thursday. Aisha normally finishes a novel each month, while Ben usually chooses short stories. This month they are reading the same novel because the author is visiting the club next week.
Aisha has already read the whole book. Ben has been reading it for ten days, but he has only finished the first half. He does not dislike it; he has been working late and has had less time to read. Last night he read two chapters on the bus. Aisha is not telling him how the story ends. She wants them to discuss it when he is ready. Both have booked places for the author’s visit, and neither wants to miss it.
Why is Aisha not revealing the ending?
- She has not reached the ending herself.
Ella ya ha leído toda la novela.
- She wants Ben to miss the author’s visit.
Ambos tienen plaza y ninguno quiere perderse la visita.
- She refuses to talk to him again.
Se anuncia una conversación posterior, no una ruptura.
- She wants to discuss it after Ben is ready.
Correcta: La lectura dice que desea hablar del libro cuando él esté preparado.
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Garden · Routine
Reading · A shared garden (texto original de práctica)
The residents of Park Street usually take turns looking after their shared garden. Elena waters the plants on Mondays, and Tom normally checks the tools at the weekend. This month they are spending extra time outside because they are preparing a space for vegetables.
They have been clearing that space for three Saturdays. They have removed the old boxes and repaired the fence, but they have not planted anything yet. Last Saturday a neighbour brought some seeds. The group has decided to wait until the soil is ready before using them. Tom has known Elena for years, but they have only recently started working together. They say the project is helping people talk to neighbours they normally just greet in passing.
What does Elena usually do on Mondays?
- She buys vegetables for every resident.
Preparan un espacio para cultivar; no se menciona comprar comida para todos.
- She repairs the fence every Monday.
La valla se ha reparado, pero no se describe como tarea semanal de Elena.
- She waters the plants.
Correcta: La rutina de Elena aparece al principio: “waters the plants on Mondays”.
- She checks the tools.
Revisar herramientas es la tarea habitual de Tom el fin de semana.
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Garden · Pending action
Reading · A shared garden (texto original de práctica)
The residents of Park Street usually take turns looking after their shared garden. Elena waters the plants on Mondays, and Tom normally checks the tools at the weekend. This month they are spending extra time outside because they are preparing a space for vegetables.
They have been clearing that space for three Saturdays. They have removed the old boxes and repaired the fence, but they have not planted anything yet. Last Saturday a neighbour brought some seeds. The group has decided to wait until the soil is ready before using them. Tom has known Elena for years, but they have only recently started working together. They say the project is helping people talk to neighbours they normally just greet in passing.
What has the group not done yet?
- Received seeds from a neighbour.
Un vecino llevó semillas el sábado pasado.
- Planted the seeds.
Correcta: “Have not planted anything yet” indica la acción pendiente.
- Removed the old boxes.
Las cajas viejas ya se han retirado.
- Repaired the fence.
La valla ya se ha reparado.
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Garden · Decision
Reading · A shared garden (texto original de práctica)
The residents of Park Street usually take turns looking after their shared garden. Elena waters the plants on Mondays, and Tom normally checks the tools at the weekend. This month they are spending extra time outside because they are preparing a space for vegetables.
They have been clearing that space for three Saturdays. They have removed the old boxes and repaired the fence, but they have not planted anything yet. Last Saturday a neighbour brought some seeds. The group has decided to wait until the soil is ready before using them. Tom has known Elena for years, but they have only recently started working together. They say the project is helping people talk to neighbours they normally just greet in passing.
Why are they waiting before planting?
- They want the soil to be ready.
Correcta: Han decidido esperar “until the soil is ready”.
- They have decided never to grow vegetables.
La preparación del espacio mantiene el objetivo de cultivar.
- They do not have any seeds.
Un vecino ya ha aportado semillas.
- They have not removed the old boxes.
Las cajas ya están retiradas.
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Garden · Contrast over time
Reading · A shared garden (texto original de práctica)
The residents of Park Street usually take turns looking after their shared garden. Elena waters the plants on Mondays, and Tom normally checks the tools at the weekend. This month they are spending extra time outside because they are preparing a space for vegetables.
They have been clearing that space for three Saturdays. They have removed the old boxes and repaired the fence, but they have not planted anything yet. Last Saturday a neighbour brought some seeds. The group has decided to wait until the soil is ready before using them. Tom has known Elena for years, but they have only recently started working together. They say the project is helping people talk to neighbours they normally just greet in passing.
What is true about Tom and Elena?
- They met for the first time last Saturday.
Se conocen desde hace años.
- They have worked together for their entire lives.
Solo han empezado a colaborar recientemente.
- They no longer speak to each other.
El proyecto facilita la comunicación, no la interrumpe.
- They have known each other for years but have started working together recently.
Correcta: La lectura distingue años de relación de una colaboración reciente.
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Garden · Wider benefit
Reading · A shared garden (texto original de práctica)
The residents of Park Street usually take turns looking after their shared garden. Elena waters the plants on Mondays, and Tom normally checks the tools at the weekend. This month they are spending extra time outside because they are preparing a space for vegetables.
They have been clearing that space for three Saturdays. They have removed the old boxes and repaired the fence, but they have not planted anything yet. Last Saturday a neighbour brought some seeds. The group has decided to wait until the soil is ready before using them. Tom has known Elena for years, but they have only recently started working together. They say the project is helping people talk to neighbours they normally just greet in passing.
Besides preparing a garden, what benefit does the text mention?
- All the vegetables have already been sold.
Todavía no han plantado nada; no hay cosecha ni venta.
- The residents never need to water plants again.
El riego sigue siendo una tarea habitual de Elena.
- Neighbours are having more meaningful contact.
Correcta: El proyecto ayuda a hablar con vecinos a los que antes solo saludaban de pasada.
- Everyone has stopped needing tools.
Las herramientas siguen siendo parte de las tareas.
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