Taller de repaso para hacer el examen de consolidacin nivel 2

Estimado aprendiz, el siguiente taller tiene 77 preguntas que te servir para prepararte para la
realizacin del test del nivel 2, que ser el prximo 3 y 4 de noviembre del 2015. El objetivo es
ganar dicho examen y evaluarte la competencia de ingls y te puedas certificar.
Te toca escoger una sola respuesta.
Animo que esta actividad es fcil.
Feliz da,
PREGUNTA 1

Read the following text and do the activities that follow.

Dear Julie,
I hope youre doing fine. Im writing this e-mail to you to say hello and, also, to tell you I decided to take
your advice: I will travel a bit around Europe. I know nobody expected me to make a decision like this,
but I think I really need to be away for a while. I already searched for information about the weather in
some European countries, and I found that the best season of the year, for me, is summer; you know I
love sunny days and it is always rainy here.
I consider a 6-month experience is enough, and if everything goes as I have planned, I think I could visit
several cities. Also, I feel I should go to natural reserves, climb mountains, go trekking, swim in lakes or
rivers, and do other similar activities because I am very passionate about animals and nature itself.
Another important reason for me to travel in summer is that I dont have many winter clothes. I have a
couple of coats that work in Bogot but theyre not appropriate for colder places. Obviously, I may buy
some more clothes but I dont want to carry lots of things wherever I go, I want to travel comfortably.
Can you recommend me a safe place to exchange money? I saved some money last year and, now, Im
ready to exchange it for euros, but I dont want to take the risk of going to a place that is not reliable. Im
asking you for this favor because you know this city more than I do.
My mother is a bit worried about my trip. She went to Paris last year and saw that, in general, life in
Europe is more expensive than in Colombia. Also, because she hates when I go away and leave her alone
for so long. Anyways, this is the happiest time of my life and I hope to enjoy the most of it. I wanted to
share my joy with you because you are a true friend to me.
Well, this is all I can tell by now. I hope you can write to me soon.
Sincerely,
Your friend Juana

1. According to the email:

Where is Juana?
a. In Paris
b. Somewhere in Europe
c. In Bogot
d. In a natural reserve

PREGUNTA 2
What advice did Julie give Juana?
a. Julie advised Juana to travel in summer.
b. Julie advised Juana to go to natural places.
c. Julie advised Juana to study the weather of some European countries.
d. Julie advised Juana to travel to Europe.

PREGUNTA 3
What type of weather does Juana like the most?
a. She likes warm temperatures.
b. She like cold places.
c. She doesnt have a problem with any type of weather.
d. She likes it when its rainy.

PREGUNTA 4
Where is it always rainy?
a. In European countries
b. In her hometown
c. In Europe when its summer time
d. In some cities of Colombia

PREGUNTA 5
How long is the travel experience Juana talks about?
a. About 6 weeks
b. About 1 month
c. About 6 months
d. About two seasons

PREGUNTA 6
Which season did she decide it is better to travel?
a.

summer

b.

spring

c.

autumn

d.

winter

PREGUNTA 7
What reason did Juana give not to travel in winter?
a. She thought snow was not a good idea.
b. She said she doesnt have much clothes.
c. She considered clothes for winter are very heavy.

d. She visited last year and didnt like winter.

PREGUNTA 8
What did Juana want Julie to recommend her?
a. How much money to take with her
b. A safe place to save money
c. A safe place to stay
d. A safe place to exchange currency

PREGUNTA 9
Why is Juanas mother worried?
a. Because life in Europe is expensive.
b. Because shes too young to travel alone.
c. Because she has little money.
d. Because she hates Juana.

PREGUNTA 10
Why did Juana write to Julie?
a.Because she was happy.
b. Because Julie is a very good friend to her.
c. Because she felt alone.
d. Because her mother was worried about her.

PREGUNTA 11
Some of the nationalities of the countries Juana decided to visit could be
a. Argentinian and Brazilian
b. Canadian and American
c. Thai and Indian
d. French and Austrian

PREGUNTA 12
What clothes should Juana wear for her trip around Europe taking into account the weather she
described? (Choose only five).
a. sandals
b.

dress

c. boxers
d. skirt
e. shirt
f.

jeans

g.

tie

h.

high heels

i.

coat

j.

blouse

PREGUNTA 13
What word describes how she is feeling about her trip?
a.

lazy

b.

angry

c.

nostalgic

d.

cheerful

PREGUNTA 14

Read the e-mail Daryl wrote to his mom Kathy.

After that, answer the questions below.
Hi mom,
I'm finally in Colombias capital city: Bogota, and I am so excited to be here, mom. Most people here are
definitely kind and warm- hearted, and theres a lot of energy everywhere. Here, people listen to music
almost all the time so Im thinking they might be happier than people in New York. You should know
Bogota is a very special city and that it has a very strange weather that changes a lot during the day.
Sometimes it might be really hot and the next minute it can start raining. Its crazy because it can be
sunny and rainy at the same time. So, usually in the evening, you have to wear a sweater or
warmer clothes because its really cold, or sometimes it might be rainy too so you have to carry
an umbrella with you all the time.
Well, I have to tell you that Bogota has a lot of places to visit. There are many interesting
museums and awesome shopping malls. My friend Linda told me I should stay at this hostel
downtown, so here I am at La Candelaria neighborhood. Its really nice because believe it or
not, there are people from all over the world. Whenever I go out to the streets, I can see people
from Germany, England, Argentina, France, Chile and Brazil. That has been a big surprise for
me, I think its amazing. I can say its very similar to New York in that way, the difference is
probably a big amount of foreigners in New York are there usually doing businesses, while in
Colombia most foreigners are travelling as tourists.
This city is also a lot cheaper than New York. A night at the hostel is just $30.000 Colombian
pesos, which is around U$15. Can you believe it? Its fantastic because you can do a lot more
things spending less money. In New York, everything is so expensive, I guess thats the price of
living at the big apple. Here, I can tell you food is delicious because there are lots and lots
of tasty fruits to choose from. There is also a great variety of vegetables, you cant even
imagine. So, a delicious healthy salad of lettuce, beans, mushrooms, cheese, and corn with
some, lets say, mango or strawberry juice for lunch is just $15.000, which is around U$8. And
the best thing is that everything here is %100 natural, a lot cheaper than New York and
healthier too.
Mom, there are many things I have to tell you about my experience in this awesome country. I cant do it
right now because we are going out to visit some museums with some friends. Please let me know about
you and dad. I miss you all.
Big hug,

Daryl
Where is Daryl now?
A. He is in San

Andres

B.

He is in Bogota

C.

He is in a museum

D. He

is in New York.

PREGUNTA 15

Read the e-mail Daryl wrote to his mom Kathy. After

that, answer the questions below.
Hi mom,
I'm finally in Colombias capital city: Bogota, and I am so excited to be here, mom. Most people here are
definitely kind and warm- hearted, and theres a lot of energy everywhere. Here, people listen to music
almost all the time so Im thinking they might be happier than people in New York. You should know
Bogota is a very special city and that it has a very strange weather that changes a lot during the day.
Sometimes it might be really hot and the next minute it can start raining. Its crazy because it can be
sunny and rainy at the same time. So, usually in the evening, you have to wear a sweater or
warmer clothes because its really cold, or sometimes it might be rainy too so you have to carry
an umbrella with you all the time.
Well, I have to tell you that Bogota has a lot of places to visit. There are many interesting
museums and awesome shopping malls. My friend Linda told me I should stay at this hostel
downtown, so here I am at La Candelaria neighborhood. Its really nice because believe it or
not, there are people from all over the world. Whenever I go out to the streets, I can see people
from Germany, England, Argentina, France, Chile and Brazil. That has been a big surprise for
me, I think its amazing. I can say its very similar to New York in that way, the difference is
probably a big amount of foreigners in New York are there usually doing businesses, while in
Colombia most foreigners are travelling as tourists.
This city is also a lot cheaper than New York. A night at the hostel is just $30.000 Colombian
pesos, which is around U$15. Can you believe it? Its fantastic because you can do a lot more
things spending less money. In New York, everything is so expensive, I guess thats the price of
living at the big apple. Here, I can tell you food is delicious because there are lots and lots
of tasty fruits to choose from. There is also a great variety of vegetables, you cant even
imagine. So, a delicious healthy salad of lettuce, beans, mushrooms, cheese, and corn with
some, lets say, mango or strawberry juice for lunch is just $15.000, which is around U$8. And
the best thing is that everything here is %100 natural, a lot cheaper than New York and
healthier too.
Mom, there are many things I have to tell you about my experience in this awesome country. I cant do it
right now because we are going out to visit some museums with some friends. Please let me know about
you and dad. I miss you all.
Big hug,

Daryl

According to Daryl, Colombian people

A. might better dancers than American people.
B. might be more elegant than American people.
C. might be happier than American people.
D. might

work harder than American people.

PREGUNTA 16

Read the e-mail Daryl wrote to his mom Kathy. After

that, answer the questions below.
Hi mom,
I'm finally in Colombias capital city: Bogota, and I am so excited to be here, mom. Most people here are
definitely kind and warm- hearted, and theres a lot of energy everywhere. Here, people listen to music

almost all the time so Im thinking they might be happier than people in New York. You should know
Bogota is a very special city and that it has a very strange weather that changes a lot during the day.
Sometimes it might be really hot and the next minute it can start raining. Its crazy because it can be
sunny and rainy at the same time. So, usually in the evening, you have to wear a sweater or
warmer clothes because its really cold, or sometimes it might be rainy too so you have to carry
an umbrella with you all the time.
Well, I have to tell you that Bogota has a lot of places to visit. There are many interesting
museums and awesome shopping malls. My friend Linda told me I should stay at this hostel
downtown, so here I am at La Candelaria neighborhood. Its really nice because believe it or
not, there are people from all over the world. Whenever I go out to the streets, I can see people
from Germany, England, Argentina, France, Chile and Brazil. That has been a big surprise for
me, I think its amazing. I can say its very similar to New York in that way, the difference is
probably a big amount of foreigners in New York are there usually doing businesses, while in
Colombia most foreigners are travelling as tourists.
This city is also a lot cheaper than New York. A night at the hostel is just $30.000 Colombian
pesos, which is around U$15. Can you believe it? Its fantastic because you can do a lot more
things spending less money. In New York, everything is so expensive, I guess thats the price of
living at the big apple. Here, I can tell you food is delicious because there are lots and lots
of tasty fruits to choose from. There is also a great variety of vegetables, you cant even
imagine. So, a delicious healthy salad of lettuce, beans, mushrooms, cheese, and corn with
some, lets say, mango or strawberry juice for lunch is just $15.000, which is around U$8. And
the best thing is that everything here is %100 natural, a lot cheaper than New York and
healthier too.
Mom, there are many things I have to tell you about my experience in this awesome country. I cant do it
right now because we are going out to visit some museums with some friends. Please let me know about
you and dad. I miss you all.
Big hug,

Daryl

Daryl mentions the weather in Bogota

A.

changes all the time

B.

is horrible.

C.

is always the same.

D.

is too hot.

PREGUNTA 17

Read the e-mail Daryl wrote to his mom Kathy. After

that, answer the questions below.
Hi mom,
I'm finally in Colombias capital city: Bogota, and I am so excited to be here, mom. Most people here are
definitely kind and warm- hearted, and theres a lot of energy everywhere. Here, people listen to music
almost all the time so Im thinking they might be happier than people in New York. You should know
Bogota is a very special city and that it has a very strange weather that changes a lot during the day.
Sometimes it might be really hot and the next minute it can start raining. Its crazy because it can be
sunny and rainy at the same time. So, usually in the evening, you have to wear a sweater or
warmer clothes because its really cold, or sometimes it might be rainy too so you have to carry
an umbrella with you all the time.
Well, I have to tell you that Bogota has a lot of places to visit. There are many interesting
museums and awesome shopping malls. My friend Linda told me I should stay at this hostel
downtown, so here I am at La Candelaria neighborhood. Its really nice because believe it or
not, there are people from all over the world. Whenever I go out to the streets, I can see people
from Germany, England, Argentina, France, Chile and Brazil. That has been a big surprise for
me, I think its amazing. I can say its very similar to New York in that way, the difference is
probably a big amount of foreigners in New York are there usually doing businesses, while in
Colombia most foreigners are travelling as tourists.

This city is also a lot cheaper than New York. A night at the hostel is just $30.000 Colombian
pesos, which is around U$15. Can you believe it? Its fantastic because you can do a lot more
things spending less money. In New York, everything is so expensive, I guess thats the price of
living at the big apple. Here, I can tell you food is delicious because there are lots and lots
of tasty fruits to choose from. There is also a great variety of vegetables, you cant even
imagine. So, a delicious healthy salad of lettuce, beans, mushrooms, cheese, and corn with
some, lets say, mango or strawberry juice for lunch is just $15.000, which is around U$8. And
the best thing is that everything here is %100 natural, a lot cheaper than New York and
healthier too.
Mom, there are many things I have to tell you about my experience in this awesome country. I cant do it
right now because we are going out to visit some museums with some friends. Please let me know about
you and dad. I miss you all.
Big hug,

Daryl

Daryl suggests in Bogota you can:

A.

go swimming

B.

buy expensive food

C.

get bored

D.

visit museums and shopping centers

PREGUNTA 18

Complete the following sentences by typing the correct comparative or superlative form
of the word in brackets (). The information of the sentences is also related to the
reading activity.
a. This trip is ____________________ (happy) moment of Juanas life.

PREGUNTA 19
Juana prefers to travel when the weather is ____________________ (warm).

PREGUNTA 20
Juanas friend, Julie, is ____________________ (close) friend she has.

PREGUNTA 21
For her mother, Juana is ____________________ (important) person she has.

PREGUNTA 22
To Juana, mountains, lakes, rivers, and animals are ____________________ (attractive) modern buildings,
malls or amusement parks.

PREGUNTA 23

The following is a summary of the email you read. Complete the first part by
choosing the appropriate form of the verb in brackets (). You may select the present
simple or present continuous form of the verb.
Juana is interested in travelling to Europe and, in
____________________ (look) for information about countries there.
a.

looks

this

moment,

she

b.

is looking

PREGUNTA 24
She ____________________ (think) warm climate is better.
a.

thinks

b.

is thinking

PREGUNTA 25

This type of weather ____________________ (be) perfect for her.

a. is
b.

being

PREGUNTA 26

Indeed perfect because she ____________________ (love) sunny days.

a. loves
b.

is loving

PREGUNTA 27
She ____________________ (plan) to visit different cities in Europe.
a. is

planning

b. plan

PREGUNTA 28

For her, six months ____________________ (be) enough to travel around Europe.
a. are
b.

being

PREGUNTA 29
Apart from the cities and the architecture, she ____________________ (want) to go hiking and
swimming too.
a.

wants

b.

is wanting

PREGUNTA 30
For that, she ____________________ (buy) new clothes.
a.

buys

b.

is buying

PREGUNTA 31

She's thinking of clothes that ____________________ (be/not) too heavy.

a.

being not

b.

are not

PREGUNTA 32

Complete the second part by choosing the appropriate form of the verb in
brackets (). You may select the past simple or past continuous form of the
verb.

Juana ____________________ (write) Julie this email.

a. wrote
b.

was writing

PREGUNTA 33

She did it because she ____________________ (want) to share the news of her travel.
a. wanted
b.

was wanting

PREGUNTA 34

She ____________________ (think) Julie could be as happy as she was...

a.

thought

b.

was thinking

PREGUNTA 35
because she ____________________ (propose) the idea initially.
a.

proposed

b.

was proposing

PREGUNTA 36
Juana confessed she ____________________ (think) a lot about her mother...
a.

thought

b.

was thinking

PREGUNTA 37
because she ____________________ (look) depressed.
a.

looked

b.

was looking

PREGUNTA 38
Juana ____________________ (mention) something about her mother.

a. mentioned
b. was mentioning

PREGUNTA 39

She said that her mother ____________________ (be) very dependent, and...
a. were
b.

was

PREGUNTA 40
that she ____________________
a.

wasn't like

b.

didn't like

(not/like) when Juana was away for long time.

PREGUNTA 41

Complete the following sentences by typing the appropriate form of the verb in
parenthesis: past simple or past continuous.
Juana __________ (see) Martin at a store.

PREGUNTA 42
Martin said he __________ (visit) his parents in Colombia.

PREGUNTA 43
Juana __________ (buy) some luggage when she saw Martin.

PREGUNTA 45
Juana __________ (take) the trash out when she fell.

PREGUNTA 46

Juana __________ (promise) to bring a picture of an Italian wolf to Julie.

PREGUNTA 47

For questions 47 to 50, read and complete the sentences with the correct form (simple
past or past continuous) of the verbs in parentheses.
He_______________________(read) a book when his wife arrived home.
PREGUNTA 48
They work on Mondays, but yesterday, when I
arrived, they__________________________(watch) a movie.
PREGUNTA 49
Camila was sleeping when she__________________(hear) her dog barking.

1.

PREGUNTA 50
I____________________(travel) when your brother went to my house.

PREGUNTA 51

For questions 51 to 58, read the sentences and choose between "could" and "couldn't"
in each case.
They were bilingual teachers; they________________speak Chinese, Italian and English.

a.

could

b.

couldn't

PREGUNTA 52
When I was young, I__________________sing very well. It was too difficult for me.

could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 53
After the accident, she______________________sing anymore.

could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 54
Yesterday, I_____________________________go to school. I was sick.

could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 55

_______________you buy the car you want? No, I couldn't. It was too expensive.
could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 56

We______________finally go to the concert. We listened to all the band's classics.

could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 57

Mark and Liz_______________find their house keys. They had to sleep in their car
last night.
could
couldn't
PREGUNTA 58

Jack broke his leg last week. He_______________play the final game.
could

couldn't

PREGUNTA 59

Listen to part of the telephone conversation between Juana and Julie. Then,
answer the question.
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What expression does Juana use to express she was glad to receive a response to her email?
a. Oh, my God!
b.

I'm so happy for you!

c.

You made me so happy!

d.

I did.

PREGUNTA 60

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Listen to part of the telephone conversation between Juana and Julie.

Then, answer the question.
What word can we use to replace the adverb tragically?
a. funnily
b.

tenderly

c.

terribly

d.

rapidly

PREGUNTA 61

1. According to the countries Juana mentioned she was going to visit, which city could she go to?
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a.

Vienna

b.

Lisbon

c.

Los Angeles

d.

Tokyo

PREGUNTA 62

1. What is transport like according to Juana?

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a.

Good and cheap

b.

Bad and expensive

c.

Good but expensive

d.

Bad but cheap

PREGUNTA 63

1. LISTENING SECTION
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Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.

Where was Juana calling from?
a.

Colombia

b.

Germany

c.

Spain

d.

France

PREGUNTA 64

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1. 2. When did Juana arrive there?

About two weeks ago
One month ago
Last week
In 1990

PREGUNTA 65

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1. Julie wrote back to Juana. Is that True (V) or False (F)?

Verdadero
Falso

PREGUNTA 66

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1. How did Juana find a place to stay in Europe?

a.

She stayed in a hotel.

b.

She met a doctor and he offered a place to stay.

c.

She got married and went to live with his husband.

d.

A friend offered a place to stay.

PREGUNTA 67

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1. Who is Martin?
a.

Juana's father

b.

A friend from Europe

c.

A friend from Juana's school

d.

The doctor she went to

PREGUNTA 68
According to the conversation, the current season in New York City is:

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A.
Winter
B.

Autumn

C.

Spring

D.

Summer

PREGUNTA 69

Where does Daryl want to buy Colombian pesos?

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A.
At the restaurant
B.

At the airport

C.

At the hotel

D.

At the souvenir shop

PREGUNTA 70
How many dollars is Daryl planning to exchange?

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A.

Around U$ 800

B.

Around U$ 700

C.

Around U$ 400

D.

Around U$ 500

PREGUNTA 71
4. According to Daryl, Colombian people are:

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A.

not friendly

B.

warm, happy, friendly and funny

C.

the happiest people on Earth

D.

He doesn't say.

PREGUNTA 72
According to Daryl, Colombia is...

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A.
Cold
B.

Dangerous

C.

Ugly

D.

A paradise

PREGUNTA 73
What is Daryls gift for Linda?

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A.
A book
B.

A book

C.

A Yankees T-shirt

D.

A pair of sunglasses

PREGUNTA 74
According to the conversation, Bogota is:

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A.
They don't say.
B.

Colder than New York

C.

Warmer than New York

D.

More expensive than New York

PREGUNTA 75
According to Daryls mom, he shouldnt...

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A.
stay home
B.

talk to Lindas family

C.

talk to strangers

D.

talk to Linda

PREGUNTA 76

1. According to the conversation, Daryl doesnt like winter because ...

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A. People are usually less friendly, almost angry.
B. People are more interesting.
C. He cant wear shorts.
D. People are warm, happy, friendly and funny.

PREGUNTA 77

1. Who takes Daryl to the airport?

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A. His

girlfriend

B. He

calls a taxi.

C. His

mom

D. His

friend