Academia Santa Mercedes
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Instructions:
Complete this test based on your previous experiences and knowledge about the English language. You´re not allowed to use any type of dictionaries, translators, artificial intelligence tools or any other similar aid. Please, consider that the time considered to complete this test is 40 minutes. The use of headphones is recommended for the audio sections, also, a device with a working microphone will be needed for the speaking parts. All items must be answered, in case you decide to leave an item unanswered, type "No Answer". Once you begin your test, the answers will not be saved, if you lose connection, your progress will be lost. The progress will only be saved when you click on the button "Send"
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Instrucciones:
Complete este examen basándose en su experiencia y conocimientos previos del inglés. No está permitido utilizar diccionarios, traductores, herramientas de inteligencia artificial ni ninguna otra ayuda similar. Tenga en cuenta que el tiempo estimado para completar este examen es de 40 minutos. Se recomienda el uso de auriculares para las secciones de audio, así como un dispositivo con micrófono para las secciones orales. Todas las preguntas deben responderse. Si decide dejar alguna pregunta sin responder, escriba "No Answer". Una vez que comience el examen, las respuestas no se guardarán; si pierde la conexión, se perderá su progreso. El progreso solo se guardará al hacer clic en el botón "Send".
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Last name
QUIROS MARTINEZ
Name
KIMBILY KARINA
ID
207190850
Section 1- Listening
Instructions:
Listen to the audios and solve the items indicated based on the information heard. Choose only one option per item. Each audio can be played only two times.
Audio 1.
1. Listen to audio 1 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.

a.

b.

c.

d.
Audio 2.
2. Listen to audio 2 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. I'm sorry, I don't have any cash on me.
b. Hi! I missed you a lot!
c. Not today, maybe tomorrow.
d. Hi, can I have a glass of water, please?
Audio 3.
3. Listen to audio 3 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. Not now, I'll eat later.
b. Yes, please. I'll call you later.
c. I don't have time now, thank you.
d. Yes, please. i am looking for a new dress.
Audio 4.
4. Listen to audio 4 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. Tell her I'll be in my office.
b. I saw it yesterday.
c. I am very hungry now.
d. I am not feeling very well.
Audio 5.
5. Listen to audio 5 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. Clarence is the head of department.
b. Clarence is a receptionist.
c. Clarence is in charge of cleaning the building.
d. Clarence speaks about his boss.
Audio 6.
6. Listen to audio 6 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. John is a door to door salesman.
b. John works as a customer representative in a call center.
c. John is married to a sales representative.
d. John works in an office.
Audio 7.
7. Listen to audio 7 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. Jeremy is the receptionist for WCT Company.
b. Jeremy has worked in WCT Company for five years.
c. Jeremy loves his job.
d. Jeremy is new in WCT Company.
8. Listen to audio 7 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. Jeremy has many friends in WCT Company.
b. Jeremy is not sure about his new job.
c. Jeremy likes to fire people.
d. Jeremy likes to be a manager.
Audio 8.
9. Listen to audio 8 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. The speaker is mad about something happening at work.
b. The speaker is happy because of a promotion.
c. The speaker will go out for lunch with her manager.
d. The speaker is mad about her boss having lunch with her.
10. Listen to audio 8 and mark the option that fits the best based on the information heard.
a. The speaker is mad about something happening at work.
b. The speaker is happy because of a promotion.
c. The speaker will go out for lunch with her manager.
d. The speaker is mad about her boss having lunch with her.
Warning / Atención
This action can't be reversed / Esta acción no se podrá revertir
Last name
QUIROS MARTINEZ
Name
KIMBILY KARINA
ID
207190850
Section 2- Grammar
Instructions:
Complete the items below based on the information given. You can choose only one option per item.
1. A: Hi, my name is Jenny. What's your name?
a. I don't have the time.
b. Maybe later.
c. I'm Henry.
d. Fine thanks, and you?
2. A: Hi, my name is Karol, your new manager. How are you today?
a. I can't see it.
b. I'm doing great. Thanks for asking.
c. I need more information.
d. Never again.
3. Larry ___________ the floor every Sunday morning.
a. sweep.
b. sweepping.
c. sweeps.
d. to sweep.
4. Karen seldom ___________ dinner before going to bed.
a. have.
b. haves.
c. having.
d. has.
5. My coworker ___________ to a meeting with the new employees yesterday.
a. had.
b. have.
c. having.
d. has.
6. I ___________ apply for the new position next week.
a. are.
b. have.
c. will.
d. had.
7. My wife ___________ sleep very well last nigh. She has insomnia.
a. can't.
b. won't.
c. mustn't.
d. couldn't.
8. ___________ a good resumé can be very helpful.
a. Have.
b. Have had.
c. Having.
d. Has.
9. Working long shifts can be ___________.
a. exhausting.
b. to exhaust.
c. exhaust.
d. exhausted.
9. My wife was ___________ during the meeting.
a. boring.
b. bored.
c. to bore.
d. to boring.
10. ___________ you please turn the lights off?
a. Could.
b. Might.
c. Must.
d. Ought to.
11. My father's mother will come to visit? Who is coming to visit?
a. My aunt.
b. My sister.
c. My grandmother.
d. My mother.
10. ___________ you please turn the lights off?
a. Could.
b. Might.
c. Must.
d. Ought to.
11. Where is the supermarket?
a. Right around the corner.
b. It's Sunday.
c. Tomorrow is a good day for me.
d. Not today, sorry.
10. ___________ you please turn the lights off?
a. Could.
b. Might.
c. Must.
d. Ought to.
10. I went to the clinic yesterday; ___________ the doctor wasn't there.
a. nevertheless.
b. and.
c. so.
d. moreover.
10. I went to the clinic yesterday; ___________, the doctor wasn't there.
a. nevertheless.
b. and.
c. so.
d. moreover.
11. A: I really don't like mushrooms.
a. So do I.
b. I don't either
c. Neither can I
d. I won't either.
12. A: How long have you been working here?
a. I work here every day.
b. I love to work here.
c. I have a lot of time off.
d. I've been working here for five years.
13. A: What is Sara doing just now?
a. She sat on the couch all day.
b. Sara is tall and beautiful.
c. She's been watching movies all day.
d. Sara is my sister.
14. I have ___________ finished the project. I did it just in time.
a. never.
b. just.
c. for.
d. since.
15. I need to ___________ my homework next Monday.
a. turn off
b. back on.
c. turn down
d. turn it.
Warning / Atención
This action can't be reversed / Esta acción no se podrá revertir
Last name
QUIROS MARTINEZ
Name
KIMBILY KARINA
ID
207190850
Section 3- Reading
Instructions:
Read the texts and answer the questions based on the information read.
Text 1.

Text 1: Read text 1 and answer the questions 1 and 2.
1. The text is about:
a. Lost and found objects.
b. A dog that got lost in a city.
c. A dog that was found in the park.
d. A dog that got lost during a hike.
2. What statement is true about text 1?:
a. Duke got lost during the night.
b. Duke was found in a hiking trail.
c. Duke got lost near the park.
d. Duke got lost in the park.
Text 2.

Text 2: Read text 2 and answer the questions 3, 4 and 5.
3. The text is about:
a. An email between two friends.
b. An email between a customer and an agent.
c. An email between two coworkers.
d. An email between two family members.
4. What statement is true about text 2?:
a. Jenny is the sender and Larry the recipient.
b. Larry is the sender and Jenny the recepient.
c. Larry and Jenny are both senders.
d. Larry and Jenny are both recipients.
5. What statement is true about text 2?:
a. Jenny works for CompanyX
b. Larry has a problem with a delivery.
c. Jenny didn't pay for the perfume.
d. Jenny paid for the perfume but it was not delivered.
Warning / Atención
This action can't be reversed / Esta acción no se podrá revertir
Last name
QUIROS MARTINEZ
Name
KIMBILY KARINA
ID
207190850
Section 4- Writing
Instructions:
Write the information requesten on each item. Stick to the specific instructions in form and length.
Image 1.

1. Write a description of the person shown in Image 1. Write at least 5 complete sentences and no more than 7 complete sentences.
Image 2.

2. Write a story based on the situation shown in Image 2. Write at least 5 complete sentences and no more that 7 complete sentences.
Warning / Atención
This action can't be reversed / Esta acción no se podrá revertir
Last name
QUIROS MARTINEZ
Name
KIMBILY KARINA
ID
207190850
Section 5- Speaking
Instructions:
Record your voice in each of the following items. Use the recording button for each item. Provide short answers for the first 5 items.
1. Hi, my name is Jerry, nice to meet you.
Time/Tiempo:
10
s
2. Hi, I am looking for a supermarket, can you help me?
3. I am Henry. I live in New York. I am 30 years old and I love horror movies. How about you?
4. Hello, I am Karen. Please tell me about your hobbies.
5. Why do you want to study English?
Image 1.

6. Look at image 1. Tell a description of the situation shown in image 1. The description must be at least 30 seconds long and no more than 40 seconds long.