Facultad de Educación – Centro de Lenguas

Level: B1B 3rd term written test

Test B

DO NOT WRITE YOUR ANSWERS HERE

LISTENING SECTION. (10 POINTS)

Part 1. (5 Points - 1 point each)

Listen to five conversations. Match the conversations (1–5) with what the speakers were talking about
(A–G). There are two extra options which you do not need to use.

1. Conversation 1 A. Giving reasons for the unavailability for additional work hours.
2. Conversation 2 B. Proposing methods to reduce workload in a job.
3. Conversation 3 C. Sharing a story about resolving issues encountered at work.
4. Conversation 4 D. Detailing the procedure for applying for a job.
5. Conversation 5 E. Requesting financial support for a proposed business concept.
F. Explaining why he / she can’t work on weekends.
G. Describing an experience of working for a business company.

Part 2. (5 Points - 1 point each)

Listen to a conversation and mark the correct answer in the provided answer sheet.

1. What does Aidan Murphy do now for a living?

A. Designs rings for weddings C. Models fashionable clothes

B. Writes about fashion D. Manages a department store

2. Before starting his own business, where did Aidan work?

A. At big stores like Kelly's C. At a magazine about clothes

B. At a place where they make things from metal D. At a store where he sold his own jewelry

3. Why did Aidan decide to start his own business?

A. Because he really liked making jewelry C. Because his wife didn't like his hobby
B. Because his boss told him to D. Because he wanted a job with a steady paycheck
 4. How did Aidan initially get money for his business?

A. Someone else gave him $10,000 to start C. He used the money he saved
B. He sold his car D. He borrowed money from a bank

5. What is one thing Aidan and Vera have in common?

A. They were both successful C. They are both 40 years old

B. They both changed what they did for work D. They both design clothing

READING SECTION. (10 POINTS)

Read the following stories and answer the questions below.

Lucy @Lucy_bly8539

Thank you to the kind commuters who helped me on the train between Boston and New Haven on July 21st. I had
been in Boston for a college interview and had rushed to the station because there’s only one fast train an hour to
New York’s Penn Station. I was literally running when I dropped my phone. I picked that up and then jumped on the
train just before it left the station. A few minutes later, I read the electronic noticeboard on the train and saw that we
were going to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, not Penn Station. I realized I was heading to Pittsburgh and not New York!
I’m not used to traveling by myself. When I saw that my phone was broken too, I started to cry. I think most of the
people on the train car helped me to calm down and explained what I needed to do. A very nice lady let me use her
phone to tell my mom what had happened. I changed trains in New Haven and caught the next train back to Penn
Station from there. I don’t have a very good sense of direction for someone who wants to study geography after I
graduate from high school, do I? Thank you everyone!

James @James&family00buzz

Thanks to everyone who looked after my son at the Smithsonian yesterday. We had just visited the Air and Space
Museum and my two boys wanted to see the dinosaurs at the Museum of Natural History before we went home. It
was really crowded and I had my youngest son in a stroller. Thomas, who is six, wanted to go faster and ran off ahead.
I immediately lost sight of him in the crowd. He got to the Museum of Natural History and then realized he was lost.
Apparently, many people stood in a circle around him to keep him safe. The police were there in seconds, and one
police officer carried Thomas on his shoulders to watch for me. I reached him about two minutes later. By then, a nice
street performer — one of those guys who stands still like a statue — had even bought Thomas an ice cream. I was
terrified but Thomas was delighted. I am grateful to you all.

Marissa @SuperMari_0058

Thanks to the man with the gray and green water bottle on the Washington Metro Red Line. The weather was so hot
and I was feeling faint. You gave me your seat and your water bottle. I think you had red hair, but you definitely had
rainbow striped socks because I was looking at them for about 10 minutes. I thought I was going to be sick, so I left
the train at Dupont Circle to cool off before getting back on the Metro. I took a little walk to look for a café and found
several apartments to rent. I’m moving to Dupont Circle next week! Would you like your water bottle back?
Part 1. (5 Points - 1 point each)
Read the questions, and write A, B, C or D on the provided answer sheet.

1. How did Lucy manage to contact her mom after realizing she was on the wrong train?
A. She ran back to the station. C. She sent a message through social media.
B. She borrowed a passenger's phone D. She used the train's intercom system.

2. Why did the narrator lose sight of Thomas in the crowd?

A. James was distracted by the street C. Thomas ran off ahead to the Museum of
performers. Natural History.
B. The Air and Space Museum was too D. Thomas needed attention in the stroller.
crowded.

3. What was James’ primary reaction when he lost sight of Thomas?

A. He worried and immediately searched C. He sought help from the street

for Thomas. performers.
B. He stood still, waiting for Thomas to D. He tried to locate Thomas at the
return. Museum of Natural History.

4. What did the person with the rainbow striped socks do for the narrator?

A. Offered to rent them an apartment and C. Gave them a water bottle and a seat on
talked to her the train.
B. Gave her a seat on the train. D. Gave them their rainbow striped socks.

5. Why did the narrator mention the rainbow striped socks?

A. To indicate the temperature outside. C. To describe the appearance of the

B. To suggest a fashion trend in Dupont person who helped them.
Circle. D. To emphasize their own sense of
fashion.
Part 2. (5 Points - 1 point each)

Read the text again and choose A. for true, B. for false, or C. for not given. Write the correct letter on
the answer sheet.

1. The reason why Lucy couldn't call her mom from her phone was because her phone was broken.
A. True B. False C. Not given
2. Lucy was very experienced at traveling alone.
A. True B. False C. Not given
3. Thomas thought they were not walking fast enough.
A. True B. False C. Not given
4. James was really angry at people who helped him to find Thomas.
A. True B. False C. Not given
5 Marissa went to Dupont Circle on Tuesday
A. True B. False C. Not given

LANGUAGE USE (10 POINTS)

Part 1. (5 Points - 0.5 point each)

Write the correct gerund or infinitive form of the verbs according to the context. Answer on the
provided answer sheet.

Sophia was always good at ( 1. sing ). She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed ( 2. perform ) for her
friends and family.

One day, her music teacher recommended ( 3. audition ) for the school choir. Sophia felt nervous, but she
didn't want ( 4. miss ) the opportunity to showcase her talent.

During the audition, Sophia surprised herself by ( 5. feel ) calm and confident. She focused on each note
perfectly, and her performance impressed the choir director.
Part 2. (5 Points - 0.5 point each)

After losing a crucial match in the semi-finals of a tournament, the coach and players of Liverpool FC
gave interviews. What did they say during the interview? Answer on the provided answer sheet.

1. Interviewer: "How have you felt about the results?"

2. Coach Klopp: "We gave it our all, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough."
3. Jordan Henderson: "I'm disappointed with the result, but we'll bounce back stronger."
4. Mohamed Salah: "We lacked focus in key moments, and it cost us the game."
5. Virgil van Dijk: "I take responsibility for my mistakes. Do you have any other questions? "

Part 3. (5 Points - 0.5 point each)

Complete with the correct relative pronoun. Write your answer on the provided answer sheet.

Whales, ( 1. ) are among the largest animals on Earth, inhabit oceans around the globe. They are
mammals ( 2. ) breathe air through blowholes located on the top of their heads. The blue whale, ( 3. ) is
the largest animal ever known to have existed, can reach lengths of up to 100 feet. Some species of whales,
( 4. ) diet consists mainly of krill, undertaking long migrations in search of food. The ocean, ( 5. ) whales
spend most of their lives, provides them with sustenance and shelter.

Part 4. (5 Points - 0.5 point each)

In the following sentences, there are some words or phrases that are underlined. Recognize which of
them ARE NOT CORRECT and write A, B, C or D on the provided answer sheet.

1. Despite having few patience for waiting in line, they managed to buy many necessary ingredients for
the dinner party.
A. having C. waiting
B. few D. many

2. She mentioned that she have seen an amazing movie the night before and recommended that we all
go and watch it together.
A. have C. recommended
B. seen D. watch
 3. If there had been less distractions, she would have finished reading the book in one sitting, but
unfortunately, interruptions were constant.
A. less C. reading
B. finished D. were
4. Despite enjoying cooking, he admited that he had little time to try out new recipes during the busy
workweek.
A. enjoying C. admited
B. cooking D. little
5. She suggested going to the beach for a picnic, but most of us preferred to stay indoors due to the
unpredictable weather
A. going C. preferred
B. most D. to stay

WRITING SECTION (10 POINTS)

Read the following e-mail and reply to it on the provided answer sheet.

Dear Writers,

Life is full of lessons waiting to be learned, and our personal experiences often provide some of the most
valuable insights. In this writing task, we invite you to reflect on a lesson you have learned from your own life
and share how it has helped you navigate different situations.

Choose a significant experience or moment that taught you an important lesson about yourself, relationships,
resilience, or any other aspect of life. Write an article or forum post reflecting on this experience and the
impact it has had on you.

Your reflections may inspire others to find meaning in their own experiences and embrace the lessons that
life has to offer.

We look forward to reading your reflections and sharing in this journey of growth.

Words range: 200 – 300

Warm regards,

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