I. Lee el siguiente texto y elige la opción que mejor complete las oraciones o preguntas.
The Appointment
Once upon a time, there was a rich Caliph in Baghdad. He was very famous because he was wise and kind. One morning he sent his servant, Abdul, to the market to buy some fruit. As Abdul was walking through the market, he suddenly felt very cold. He knew that somebody was behind him. He turned around and saw a tall man, dressed in black. He couldn’t see the man’s face, only his eyes. The man was staring at him, and Abdul began to shiver.
“Who are you? What do you want?” Abdul asked. The man in black didn’t reply.
“What’s your name?” Abdul asked nervously.
“I … am … Death,” the stranger replied coldly and turned away.
Abdul dropped his basket and ran all the way back to the Caliph’s house. He rushed into the Caliph’s room.
“Excuse me, master. I have to leave Baghdad immediately,” Abdul said. “But why? What happened?” the Caliph asked.
“I’ve just met Death in the market,” Abdul replied. “Are you sure?” said the Caliph.
“Yes, I’m sure. He was dressed in black, and he stared at me. I’m going to my father’s house in Samarra. If I go at once, I’ll be there before sunset.”
The Caliph could see that Abdul was terrified and gave him permission to go to Samarra. The Caliph was puzzled. He was fond of Abdul, and he was angry because Abdul was very frightened by the stranger in the market. He decided to go to the market and investigate. When he found the man in black, he spoke to him angrily.
“Why did you frighten my servant?”
“Who is your servant?” the stranger replied. “His name is Abdul,” answered the Caliph.
“I didn’t want to frighten him. I was just surprised to see him in Baghdad.” “Why were you surprised?” the Caliph asked.
“I was surprised because I have an appointment with him –tonight- in Samarra!” 1. Abdul meets ____ when he was in the market.
a. a friend b. the Caliph
c. a servant d. Death
2. What does the man in black say to Abdul? He _____________________. a. asks his name
b. says many things
c. mentions his name d. laughs at him
3. Why does Abdul want to go to Samarra? To ________________________. a. visit his father
b. buy some fruit
c. escape destiny d. feel scared
4. The Caliph finds the man in black and wants to know _______ he frightened Abdul. a. how
b. why
c. when d. where
5. The man in black is surprised because he _________________________________. a. saw Abdul in Samarra.
b. had an appointment with him in Baghdad.
c. expected Abdul in Baghdad. d. had an appointment with him in Samarra
6. According to the text, what do you think happens to Abdul? He __________________. a. stays home.
b. passes away.
c. leads a happy life. d. lives with his family. II. Elige la opción que mejor complete las oraciones y/o diálogos.
Mountains Rivers Lakes
Mont Blanc 4 807 m Nile 6 695 km Caspian Sea 371 800 m2
McKinley 6 194 m Amazon 6 570 km Superior 82 350 m2
Everest 8 848 m Yangtze 6 380 km Victoria 69 500 m2
7. The Everest is _____ than Mount McKinley. a. larger
b. taller
c. higher d. longer 8. The Nile River is _____ in the world.
a. long b. as long as
c. longer than d. the longest 9. Caspian Sea is ____ Lake Victoria.
a. less big than b. as big as
c. bigger than d. big
10. A: Can I talk to Alex, please?
B: _____________________________________ a. Certainly, who’s calling?
b. Of course, I’ll be there with him.
c. Certainly, we are meeting him at 4 pm. d. Of course, where is the meeting? 11. Waiter: May I take your order?
Customer: Yes, I’ll _________________________. a. pay the bill
b. go to the kitchen
c. have a chicken salad d. help myself more salad
12. John has a lot of homework. He doesn’t understand the Math problems. His friend Sam is good at it.
A: _____ my homework, Sam? B: Sure, now or later?
a. Can you play with b. Could you call me
c. Can you understand d. Could you help me with
13. Miles is an excellent student, but lately his grades are lower and he seems to be worried about something. His classmates wonder about him.
A: I don’t know what is wrong with him, _____________________________. B: Yes, you might be right.
a. his parents may be sick. b. he may win a scholarship.
c. his friends might be busy. d. he might go to the gym.
14. Wanda loves going shopping _______ she can hardly afford it. a. so
b. because
c. although d. however
15. Nina has a doctor appointment at 4 pm. At 3 pm, she is still in class. She makes up her mind and asks permission to leave early.
A: Miss Olsen, can I leave early today? I _____. I have an appointment. B: OK, you will catch up later.
a. must go b. can leave
c. could stay d. should wait
16. Barbara is upset _______ she forgot her school project at home, _______ won’t get the A she wanted.
a. so, but b. but, because
c. because, so d. although, so 17. Linda is talking to a friend about articles of clothing.
A: You look absolutely fantastic on that dress! I like it very much. What is it _______ of?
B: I think it’s linen. a. make b. makes
c. made d. making
18. Two friends are talking, one of them wants to go to the movies. A: Let’s go to see the latest Nicole Kidman’s movie.
B: I’d love to, but_______________________________. a. I don’t have anything to do
b. my homework isn’t ready.
c. I have a day off tomorrow. d. my agenda is empty. 19. Johnny is learning English at school. In class, he has some doubts.
A: Miss Simpson, how do you _______ that word? B: It’s O-D-D.
a. say b. spell
c. mean d. pronounce
20. James is getting advice from friends. He is getting married in two weeks. A: Are you sure, James?
B: Of course. Why?
A: If I ______ to be a bachelor forever, my life might be full of joy. a. had the chance
b. were younger
c. stayed longer d. spent time
21. Jane won a car in a raffle. She can’t drive. One of her friend says, “If I ______ a brand new Honda, I ______ let my husband drive my car!”
a. were / could b. had / wouldn’t
c. didn’t have / could d. weren’t / would 22. Jane: I’ve _______ to Paris. What is it like?
Lyn: Oh, it’s wonderful. You’d like it. a. been
b. loved
c. never been d. never loved
23. Bill’s planning a party for the weekend, so he’s _________ to buy snacks and sodas. a. goes
b. will
c. going d. go 24. You _____ smoke anywhere. It’s bad for your health.
a. mustn’t b. needn’t
c. shouldn’t d. can’t 25. “The Guernica” was _____ by Picasso in 1936.
a. paint b. paints
c. painting d. painted 26. A: Could I speak to Jamie, please?
B: _____, I’ll transfer your call. a. Hello!
b. Dial N°5
c. Hold on d. Sorry 27. Phillip _____ just come back from Europe.
a. has b. had
c. have d. having
28. The Ambassador is in a meeting. He wants the door open and asks the attendant. Ambassador: _____?
Attendant: Yes, sir.
a. Would you mind opening the door?
b. Would you open the door?
c. Can you open the door? d. Open the door.
29. When I was ten, I _____ to wear a uniform. a. have
b. need
c. should d. had
30. When you go abroad, you _____ show your passport before leaving the country. a. should
b. must
c. may d. can