Rather than: en lugar de::

The vegetables were undercooked. B.GOOD!! The vegetables were overcooked. C. ? The vegetables were uncooked. A.GOOD!! Paula abandoned her weight loss plan. B. ? Paula continues her diet plan. C. ? Paula goes on trying to lose weight. A.NO Sue does not like Ann. B. ? Ann does not like Sue. C.GOOD!! Sue and Ann do not like one another. ...sue and ann don't like each other... A. ? It seems they won t go anywhere. B.GOOD!! It seems they will go somewhere. C. ? It is important for them where they go. A. ? The new French teacher is an outgoing man. B. ? The new French teacher is not moody. C.GOOD!! The new French teacher is a strange woman. Read these instructions for a medication: ? FLUTEX. Adults: 2 tablespoonfuls; Children: 2 teaspoonfuls. If relief does not occur consult your physician. Shake well before using. ? Most probably, Flutex medication is... A.NO a pill B. ? an injection C.GOOD!! a liquid ? PASSENGERS MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A TICKET BEFORE TRAVELING. ? What does it mean? A. ? You pay when you get off B.GOOD!! You have to buy a ticket before your ride C. ? You have to book a seat before traveling ? English novelist Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, her father being a clergym an, and she lived for most of her life in the area. She had six brothers, and an elder sister, Cassandra, to whom she was very close. ? Cassandra was younger than Jane. A. ? True B.GOOD!! False C. ? We don't know. Read this text from an article: ? In order to enjoy fine wine, one should drink it slowly, a little at a time. ? What does DRINK IT mean in the sentence above? A. ? sip it B.NO stir it C.NO spill it

? Some people treat you so badly and think that's OK as long as they give you ju st a few dollars. ? What is his job? A. ? Flight Attendant B. ? Police Officer C.GOOD!! Waiter ? WARNING: DIGITAL SECURITY CAMERAS IN USE AROUND THIS BUILDING. ? What does it mean? A.GOOD!! This area is guarded by cameras B. ? You cannot buy film for cameras here C. ? Cameras cannot be used in this area ? The cost of living in the United States has risen at a rate of 10 percent per year during the last ten-year period. ? What does TEN-YEAR PERIOD mean in the sentence above? A. ? quarter B.GOOD!! decade C. ? century Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park, United States, erupts almost e very hour, rising to a height of 125 to 170 feet and expelling thousands of gall ons during each eruption. ? Old Faithful geyser erupts... A.GOOD!! every 60 minutes B. ? every 125 minutes C. ? every 170 minutes ? A vacant apartment in New York City is very difficult to find. ? What does VACANT mean in the sentence above? A. ? good B. ? large C.GOOD!! empty

? Reality TV is a genre of TV programming which presents dramatic or humorous si tuations with ordinary people rather than professional actors. The explosion of popularity dates from around 2000 and covers a wide range of formats. ? Reality television has ... A. ? been popular since well before 2000 B. ? only been popular since 2000 C.GOOD!! been popular since approximately 2000

? VISAS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED TO HOLDERS OF RETURN AIR TICKETS. ? What does it mean? A. ? Get a visa before your flight. B.GOOD!! Book a return flight before you ask for a visa. C. ? Apply for a visa before you book your return flight

? In the United States the Beatlemania exploded with The Beatles on The Ed Sulli van Show in 1964. The band became a worldwide phenomenon with adulation and denu nciations by artists such as Frank Sinatra. ? Frank Sinatra didn't like The Beatles too much. A.GOOD!! True B. ? False C. ? We don't know THE MANAGEMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY LEFT IN OUR CRUISE SH IP. ? What does it mean? A. ? You cannot bring your luggage onboard the cruise. B. ? You should give your things to the cruise manager. C.GOOD!! You must look after your things yourself onboard.

? The first and last five minutes are the most stressful and that goes for the m embers of the public as well. ? What is his job? A.GOOD!! Pilot B.NO Sports Player C. ? Musician

? Our friends invited us to a casual party. When they opened the door to let us in, a black cat ran in quickly ahead of me. I am really fond of cats, so I encou raged the cat to come closer. ? What does FOND OF mean? A.NO I don't like cats B.GOOD.. I like cats C.NO I am allergic to cats

If they were produced in some other way, forests could be preserved by the Canad ian government. Today environmentalists suggested an alternative way to produce paper. ? Who is suggesting that pulp and paper could be produced without cutting down tre es? A. ? The logging industry. B. ? The government. C.GOOD!! The environmental lobby.

Primary education in the United States is compulsory. ? What does COMPULSORY mean in the sentence above? A.NO of the highest quality B.GOOD!! required by rule C. ? free of charge

Philately or Stamp collecting has been an increasingly popular hobby from as ear ly as 1854. ? In 1854, stamp collecting was ... A.GOOD!! just beginning to become popular.

B. ? C. ?

more popular than it is today. as popular as it is today.

In New York City people are surrounded by so many sounds that attract the most attention. People there seldom turn to look when a fire engine, a police car or an ambulance comes screaming along the street. ? People in New York ... A. ? don't care about emergencies. B.GOOD!! are used to sirens. C.NO are attracted by sounds.

They don't like Mr Muller ___. He treats them ___ they were kids. A.NO a lot / like B. ? actually / although C.GOOD!! at all / as if Mary's house is ___ the hair salon. Do you think you can find it? A. ? near to B.GOOD!! next to C. ? close Lisa: Where can I buy a magazine? Mark: At the ___. A.NO library B. ? grocery store C.GOOD!! newsstand She was ___ those expensive sunglasses she bought in Italy. A. ? carrying B.GOOD!! wearing C. ? supporting Take your umbrella. It's raining ___. A.GOOD!! heavily B. ? much C. ? hardly

He has started a new job. It is more interesting and he ___ more money. A.GOOD!! earns B. ? wins C. ? spends

I need to look up some words. Can I ___ your dictionary, please? A. ? give B.GOOD!! borrow C. ? lend

I'm ___ living at home, but my girlfriend and I will ___ move into an apartment. A. ? already / always B. ? yet / still C.GOOD!! still / soon

I'm really ___ the party. All my friends will be there. A. ? waiting B. ? enjoying C.GOOD!! looking forward to This new A. ? B.GOOD!! C. ? car is too expensive for us. We can't possibly ___ it. assume afford cope

She ___ the baby carefully out of the perambulator. A.GOOD lifted B.NO carried C.NO pulled

The word for the land along the edge of a lake or sea is ___. A. ? bank B.GOOD!! shore C.NO coast

The best word to describe what you see from a car or train when traveling throug h the countryside is ___. A.NO view B.NO panorama C.GOOD scenery Which of A.GOOD!! B. ? C. ? these pieces of paper confirms that you have paid for something? receipt recipe certificate

Our students usually feel it is a great ___ to be registered at OM Personal Engl ish. A. ? respect B. ? trust C.GOOD!! honor

There is no ___ to the art gallery after 5.30 pm. A. ? entrance

B.GOOD!! admission C. ? entry His father has made another ___ to see the school rugby coach. A.GOOD!! appointment B. ? arrangement C. ? agreement

The association of psychologists is ___ holding its annual meeting in Montevideo , Uruguay. A. ? presently B. ? actually C.GOOD!! currently Please come to my office at ten o'clock ___, will you? A.NO exact B.GOOD!! sharp C. ? accurate This trip will give you the ___ to take some interesting photographs. A.GOOD!! opportunity B.NO chance C. ? fortune Can you be ___ with what you have, or do you always want more? A. ? bored B. ? patient C.GOOD!! content People who are excessively ___ are quick to take offense. A. ? sensational B.GOOD!! sensitive C. ? sensible My kid has never ___ DisneyWorld in Florida. A. ? gone at B. ? was to C.GOOD!! been to I can't stand ___ in this freezing cold weather. A.GOOD!! walking B.NO to walk C. ? to walking

They usually ___ at home, but today they ___ lunch in a restaurant. A. ? are eating / have B. ? eat / have C.GOOD!! eat / are having

My wife and I ___ breakfast when the phone ___. A. ? had / rang B. ? were having / was ringing C.GOOD!! were having / rang If you don't want to burn yourself, you ___ lie in the sun all day. A.GOOD!! shouldn't B. ? won't C. ? couldn't

___ for the bus, a man with a gun ran out of the bank across from us. A. ? When we waited B. ? As soon as we waited C.GOOD!! As we were waiting

I haven't heard from Mr Reynolds for ages, I wonder ___. A. ? how is he B. ? what is he like C.GOOD!! how he is

I ___ be late for work this morning. I've got a lot to do before midday. A.NO couldn't B. ? don't C.GOOD!! mustn't A lot ___ to the house before we can move in. A.GOOD!! needs to be done B. ? needs doing C. ? needs to do

You ___ show your passport at the border if you want to get across. A.GOOD!! are supposed to B. ? are enabled to C. ? are allowed to Choose a phrasal verb that replaces the word in capitals. The gun EXPLODED in his hands when he was cleaning it. A.GOOD!! went off B.NO went up C. ? went out

Choose a phrasal verb that replaces the words in capitals. My husband MET Alice QUITE BY CHANCE as he was leaving the office. A.NO ran after B.NO ran over C.GOOOD ran into

When the fire was EXTINGUISHED, we saw that the house had been seriously damaged . A.NO put down B.GOOD ? put out C.NO put in Far too many beautiful buildings in Latin America have been DEMOLISHED. A. ? pulled on B. ? pulled in C.GOOD!! pulled down Unless the weather improves, we shall have to POSTPONE our trip. A. ? put up B. ? put away C.GOOD!! put off He will have to REDUCE expenses or he will get into serious trouble. A. ? cut off B.GOOD!! cut down C. ? cut out Peter was supposed to come at six, but he never APPEARED. A. ? turned in B.NO turned on C.GOOD!! turned up Choose a phrasal verb that replaces the word in capitals. Unless we go away for a week I won't be able to STAND so much work. A. ? put out B.GOOD!! put up with C. ? put with Choose a phrasal verb that replaces the word in capitals. Leaving so early PROVED to be a waste of time because our flight had been cancel led. A.GOOD ? turned out B.NO turned in C.NO turned off

:---PARA GUIAR A PERSONAS EN INGLES: Listening Section Directions

To set the volume before starting this section, click on the Volume icon which i s located at the top of your screen. When you click on the icon, the volume cont rol will appear. Slide the volume indicator to the left or to the right in order to change the volume to a level that suits you.

When you are ready to close the volume control, move the mouse pointer to anothe r part of the screen. You will be able to adjust the volume as you work through the section.

You may now turn the volume up or down. When you are finished, click on End Dire ctions. .....................

In this section of the test, you will hear dialogues and/or academic talks, and you will be tested on your ability to understand them. You will hear each dialog ue and academic talk only once, and then answer questions after each is finished . The questions ask about the main idea, supporting details, and the way the spe akers use language. Answer each question based on what is stated or implied by t he speakers. While you listen, you may take notes. You can then use your notes to answer the questions. In order to change the volume at any time during this section of the test, click on the Volume icon at the top of the screen. You will see the following headphones icon appear with some questions: This ico n means that you will hear part of the dialogue or academic talk repeated for th e question. Most questions are worth one point. Questions that are worth more than one point have a special note telling you how many total points they are worth. You must answer every question in this section. After you answer each question, click on Next. Then click on Confirm in order to confirm your answer and move on to the next question. After you click on Confirm you cannot return to a questio n. You will be given 6 minutes to answer all the questions in this section. This do es not include the time to listen to the dialogues and academic talks. A clock a t the top of the screen will show you how much time you have remaining.