Examen de inglés verano 2009

Read the text and answer the questions below:

WELCOME TO BRITAIN

I am a frequent visitor to Britain and a frequent traveller by British Airways, which provides a fantastic service at highly competitive prices. But what a difference when I get off the plane!
First I have a long way for the taxi. It seems that British taxi drivers are not prepared to wait in line for passengers, even when those passengers are paying $30 a head to go to the city centre.
My first stop is the local supermarket. Another shock: the selection is limited, and when I go to the checkout, they give me a bag and tell me to pack my own groceries. Any supermarket in the USA offering the same level of service would quickly go out of business.
Britain is famous for top-quality men’s clothes, and I myself am a regular customer. But when I go to my shirtmaker, I am told that delivery will be in 14 weeks. In China the same shirt can be done overnight.
Then a quick tour at Harrods, which is a marvellous shop with a world class selection of goods. But if you want to reclaim tax on exported goods, you not only have to pay extra for this, but you also have to go to another floor, get in the queue, and complete a number of forms.
I asked several British taxi drivers for their impressions of the USA. Those who have been there all respond that the service is excellent, even at the least expensive hotels and restaurants, and that “everyone seems happy to see us”. So why not in Britain?

1.
QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
The writer makes comments about the following things. Write a P if he has a positive opinion and an N if he has a negative opinion
1.1
British Airways…………………………
1.2
British supermarkets………………..
1.3
British men’s clothes………………
1.4
China shirtmakers…………………
1.5
Bureaucracy at Harrod´s………..
1.6
British taxi drivers
1.7
American supermarkets……..
1.8
Harrods…………………………
1.9
American hotels and restaurants…
1.10
British shirtmakers´deliveries…….

2.
SYNONYMS
Find words in the text that mean :
2.1 per person
2.2 the place where you pay for your goods
2.3 to put in a bag
2.4 a line of people waiting
2.5 the cheapest

3.
WHAT DO YOU SAY?. MATCH THE FUNCTION TO THE ACTUAL WORDS
3.1
Apologize………………………………………………………………………………
3.2
Ask to speak to someone on the phone……………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3.3
Ask about prices………………………………………………………………………
3.4
Offer help………………………………………………………………………………
3.5
Ask who someone works for…………………………………………………………

A.
What price do you have in mind?
B.
I am afraid I can’t do it now
C.
Could I speak to someone in Accounts please?
D.
What can I do for you?
E.
Who do you work for?

4.
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Complete the sentences writing the verbs in brackets in the correct form
4.1
If you help me, I ………………………………………………………… (help) you.
4.2
If you don’t drive more carefully, you ……………………… (have)an accident.
4.3
If you don’t stop making that noise, I………………………….………… (hit) you.
4.4
If you don’t wear a coat, you………………………………..…………… (be) cold.
4.5
If you see the film, you………………………………………….….………(enjoy) it.

5.
STUDY THE EXAMPLE AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES IN THE SAME WAY. WRITE ONE WORD FOR EACH SPACE:
Example: I’m a doctor. My name is Peter. My patient trust me.
He’s a teacher. His name is Paul. I like him.
5.1
…………my girl-friend…………………name’s June. I love………….
5.2
He’s a policeman. Bonzo is …………police dog. He follows………….
5.3
You’re my students. These are …………texts books. I teach ………
5.4
We’re customs officers. This is…………..….office. Come with ………
5.5
This is a tape recorder. ………………………………….….very useful.

6.
READ THIS PARAGRAPH AND ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT IT
“Leonardo da Vinci was born near Florence in 1452. He was a painter, but he was also a great scientist and a mathematician. He painted some famous pictures, like the Mona Lisa.
He worked in Milan for Ludovico Sforza. He did not paint many pictures there. He designed war machines. Afterwards he went to France. He died there in 1519.

6.1.
Where………………………………………?He …………………………….in 1452
6.2.
What……………………………………do? He ………………………scientist and mathematician
6.3.
Where………………………………………? He …………………………..in Milan
6.4.
When ……………………………………? He……………………………..1519
6.5.
Which…………………………….most famous picture?

7.
REPORT THESE COMMANDS AND QUESTIONS USING REPORTED SPEECH
7.1.
Please come to dinner at 6.00. ……………………………………………………
7.2.
Please don’t mention the plans to anyone…………………………………………
7.3.
Please return the form as soon as possible ………………………………………
7.4.
Don’t put any calls through to my office ……………………………………………
7.5.
Send the letter immediately……………………………………………….

8.
WRITE SENTENCES USING: MUST, NEEDN´T, OR MUSTN´T
8.1.
James needs these documents urgently.(fax them to him immediately)
………………………………………………………………………………
8.2.
Good, we all seem to agree.(discuss the matter any further)
………………………………………………………………………………
8.3.
We’ve still got plenty of stock. (order any more yet)
………………………………………………………………………………
8.4.
Our health car products are selling really well (make sure we keep our market share)
………………………………………………………………………………
8.5.
I’ve got a very important meeting this afternoon (be late)
………………………………………………………………………………

9.
WRITE A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF A FAMOUS PERSON (100 WORDS AT LEAST)