Quiz 2 Ingles IV The history of discos Have you ever wondered where the modern disco started? Before the Second World War, men and women going to nightclubs danced in couples to live bands. But in Paris during the war, jazz bands were banned in clubs. People still wanted to dance, so they took along their gramophone players instead, and the first ‘Discotheques' were created. The idea remained popular after the war, partly because it was cheaper to pay a DJ than a whole band, and soon Parisian Discotheques were copied in the USA and other countries. It was the arrival of a dance craze called ‘The Twist' in 1961 that really made discos though, as for the first time couples danced without touching each other. Even Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of the US President, was photographed doing the dance. Fashion, music and technology have moved on quite a bit since then, but the basic idea was never forgotten. (Adapted from Cunningham, S. & Moor, P. (2002) New Cutting Edge Intermediate, p. 71) 1. Where were Gramophones invented? (6 puntos) a. To the soldiers’ houses b. To the war c. To the President’s house d. The reading doesn´t say it. 2. What is the writer trying to do in the text? (3 puntos) a. describe how women and men dance twist b. giving an explanation about the begining of the disco c. encourage the reader to have more fun in life d. recommend a famous discotheque
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Quiz 2 Ingles IV
The history of discos
Have you ever wondered where the modern disco started? Before the Second World War, men and women going to nightclubs danced in couples to live bands. But in Paris during the war, jazz bands were banned in clubs. People still wanted to dance, so they took along their gramophone players instead, and the first ‘Discotheques' were created.
The idea remained popular after the war, partly because it was cheaper to pay a DJ than a whole band, and soon Parisian Discotheques were copied in the USA and other countries.It was the arrival of a dance craze called ‘The Twist' in 1961 that really made discos though, as for the first time couples danced without touching each other. Even Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of the US President, was photographed doing the dance.
Fashion, music and technology have moved on quite a bit since then, but the basic idea was never forgotten. (Adapted from Cunningham, S. & Moor, P. (2002) New Cutting Edge Intermediate, p. 71)
1. Where were Gramophones invented? (6 puntos)
a. To the soldiers’ houses b. To the war c. To the President’s house d. The reading doesn´t say it.
2. What is the writer trying to do in the text? (3 puntos)
a. describe how women and men dance twist b. giving an explanation about the begining of the disco c. encourage the reader to have more fun in life d. recommend a famous discotheque
3. Which of the following best describes the reader’s opinion about Twist? (3 puntos)
a. This music was intended for soldiers from the Second World War b. Jazz was more popular than twist because the couples could dance together c. Its movements still inspire modern music d. Twist was never popular
Texting Trolls
Well, it happened once again. Tremor Troll had another crush. This time it was the new girl in class, Tina Troll.
Tremor was very shy and reluctant to actually talk to a girl. “How can I introduce myself to her?” he asked his close friend, Trogmire Troll.
“Send her a nice text message,” Trogmire suggested. “I can get her number from her friend, Tammy Troll.
Tremor had gotten his first cell phone just two days earlier so this would be the perfect time to enter the world of texting. “Great idea!” Tremor said, “I can think all day in school about what I’ll say.”
The boys got together after school and Tremor was ready. “I’ll say, ‘Hi, I’m Tremor,’” he told his friend.
Trogmire entered Tina’s number for Tremor and quickly typed and sent the message for him. It seemed like forever to Tremor, but in less than a minute a response triggered a musical tone from his phone.
“She sent me an answer!” Tremor gasped, shaking all over.
Trogmire, who considered himself to be a cell phone expert, said, “No, she sent you a reply!”
Tremor stared at the screen with a confused look. “This is hard to read,” he groaned.
“That’s because we texters use all kinds of shortcuts to make typing go faster,” Trogmire explained. “Here, let me translate for you. It says, ‘Tremor, you are ugly and you smell bad too.’”
“Did she really say that?” Tremor asked.
“Yes, she really did,” Trogmire replied.
Tremor jumped up and shouted, “This is the happiest day of my life!”
And so, Tremor Troll and Tina Troll became good friends. But as things often go, true romance did not blossom. Tremor’s crushes were always fleeting and Tina Troll was more interested in her hobby, collecting rare bed bugs, than in having a serious relationship.
However, Tremor Troll’s love of texting had been born and went on and on and on.
4. How much time did Tremor plan to spend on creating a message? (3 puntos)
a. a little more than two days b. Meanwhile a student goes to school during a day c. less time than it takes to blink d. thirteen years
5. How much time did Tremor plan to spend on creating a message? (3 puntos)
a. thirteen years b. less time than it takes to blink c. a little more than two days d. about the length of one school day
6. This experience led Tremor to _______. (6 puntos)a. order pizza by phone b. marry Tina c. love texting d. hate bugs
7. Trogmire was proud of his _______. (6 puntos)
a. athletic abilit b. knowledge about cell phones c. lack of interest in texting d. buttermilk pancakes
8. The best translation for the following sentence: Se vende pan (3 puntos)
a. Bread is selled b. It is bread sold c. it was bread sold d. Bread is sold
9. For twenty-five years, female athletes competing at the international level were tested (test) to see whether they were really female. Women who failed (fail) were barred (bar) from competition and told to fake a career-ending injury, thus destroying their dreams of medals and careers in sports. Also, for the women who failed (fail) the test, the process called (call) into question their very identities as women. The suspicion that several Eastern European women medalists were in fact men driven (drive) the push to begin testing. For the first test in 1966, the athletes were told (tell) to strip for a medical examination. Every woman who attended (attend) passed (pass) the test, but not every woman showed up. Perhaps the justification to continue this testing was fueled (fuel) by these no-shows. (30 puntos)
10. Change to active voice: two million dollars are robbed from the bank on Baker Street by "the dog gang" (6 puntos)
a. "the dog gang" robs two million dollars from the bank on Baker Street b. on Baker Street were robbed two million dollars from the bank c. "the dog gang" were robbed two million dollars from the bank on Baker Street d. Baker Street robbed two million dollars from the bank
11. Change active voice to passive voice: Strangers stole a valuable artifact from the art museum. (6) puntos
a. a valuable artifact was stolen from the art museum by strangers b. a valuable artifact was steal by strangers from the art museum c. a valuable artifact was stole from the art museum by strangers d. a valuable artifact stole from the art museum by strangers
CALIFICACION 60/75
Reconocimiento Unidad 2 Ingles IV
1. Listening question Answer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3.
What time did the man report the incident to the police?
a. about 5:00 AM b. about 12:00 AM c. about 3:00 AM
2. Grammar question: Hypothetical expressions
Who could have made this kind of wish? Choose the best option"I WISH MY STUDENTS COULD ARRIVE TO MY CLASS EARLIER!"
a. A student b. A psychologist c. A teacher
3. Grammar question: Sequence of eventsRead the sentence and answer the question choosing the best option:His girlfriend realized her younger sister had left early when I arrived last night.Which event occurred first?
a. His girlfriend realized I arrived last night b. her younger sister had left early c. I arrived last night
4. Grammar question: Sequencing events in the past.
Complete the conversation, choose the correct option.A: What did Jane want to do then?
a. Jane has seen the elephants; she wants to see the giraffes b. When Jane had saw the elephants, she wanted to see the giraffes c. When Jane had seen the elephants, she wanted to see the giraffes
5. You and your friends are going to the beach tomorrow. You turn on the TV and the weather forecast predicts a hurricane arriving in your town during the next 12 hours.
If you want to go to the beach so you wish to be:
a. cloudy tomorrow afternoon b. windy tomorrow afternoon c. rainy tomorrow afternoon d. sunny tomorrow afternoon.
6. Choose the best definition for the following description.If your brother has been painting for 10 years professional, you want him to get an award as this year’s character because he is.
a. A very talented artist b. A very talented actor c. A very talented soccer player d. A very talented musician
7. Listening question Answer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3. Where was the man coming from when he first saw the UFO?
a. He was returning home from a party b. He just got off work when he saw the UFO. c. He was driving home from a restaurant
8. Choose the best definition for the following description.If you Wish to be on time at that date you should be:
a. Ready b. Timely c. Untimely d. Punctual
9. Grammar question: Hypothetical expressionsWho is most likely to have made this kind of wish? Choose the best option!"I HOPE THE PLANE IS NOT LATE"
a. A person who is not waiting for somebody in the airport b. A person who is waiting for somebody c. A person who is piloting a plane
10. Grammar question: Sequencing events in the past.Complete the conversation, choose the correct option.Finally, what did the family do?
a. After the family have had breakfast, they go to the zoo b. After the family had had breakfast, they went to the zoo c. After the family has had breakfast, they went to the zoo
CALIFICACION 6/10
Quiz 1 Ingles IV
1. The underlined expression “whose sudden disappearance” in the text is concerned to:
a. Lord Henry´s likes. b. His not common personality. c. Basil´s dislikes.
2. “I have put too much of myself into it.” This expression means:
a. The picture is not on sale. b. The picture shows Basil´s feelings. c. Basil doesn’t know how much the picture cost.
3. The scene takes place in:
a. A cold winter´s night. b. A warm summer´s day. c. A stormy spring morning
4. Choose the best headline for this story
a. Fishermen found safe and sound b. Three Taiwanese fishermen c. A small boat fishing
5. How long were the fishermen missing?
a. They were missing for more than three months b. They were missing for two months
a. Mrs. Brown is looking for something special to serve for dessert at a dinner party she is giving for her boss and his wife b. Mr. Taylor is going on a fishing trip and he wants to take something to eat. Some kinds of fruit, like bananas, make him feel sick, but he enjoys salty food. c. Mr. Green wants something to take with him to the office. He is going to be very busy tomorrow, and he thinks he might not have time for lunch.
8. Why does the writer say that fruitibix is useful when you are in a hurry?
a. You can buy Fruitibix everywhere b. You don’t need to cook it. c. It is as good as a proper meal
9. The writer wants to...
a. Persuade people to buy a product b. Explain why people use this products c. Give advice about healthy living
10. Did she agree to meet him for a date the following day, or not?
a. She agreed to meet him for a date the following day b. No she didn´t c. She agree to meet him for a date the following date d. Yes, she did
11. Where did he meet Jenny Flint last year?
a. At the museum b. At the university c. At a National Classical Music Concert d. At a special meeting
12. We ______ to win the game next Sunday because we have trained very hard.
a. wishes b. wish
c. hope d. hopes
13. I _______ that you have a Happy New Year
a. Hope b. Wishes c. Wish d. Hopes
14. What could be a title for this writing?
a. Emergency people b. Emergency procedures c. Emergency information d. Emergency situation
15. To whom would mostly this lecture be presented?
a. Hotel staff b. Hospital staff c. Embassy staff d. School staff
a. for your birthday b. for getting a new job. c. on listen rock music
2. Grammar question: Hypothetical expressionsWho could have made this kind of wish? Choose the best option"I WISH I COULD BE A TALL MAN WHEN I GROW UP!"
a. a boy b. an adult c. a baby
3. Grammar question: Sequence of eventsRead the sentence and answer the question choosing the best option:
When Jessica's car broke down, her uncle told her George had repaired many cars.Which event occurred first?
a. George had repaired many cars b. her uncle told her George had broken down many cars c. Jessica's car broke down
4. Grammar question: Sequencing events in the pastUse the appropriate words or expressions to complete the next sentences:The Energy Company ________________ his service for lack of payment.
a. had put b. has cut c. had cuts
5. Grammar question: Past Perfect TenseComplete the following sentences using the past perfect of a verb from the list below:Martha and Jack ______________ (decide) to buy a new house.
a. have decided b. had decided c. had decide
6. Grammar question: HopeComplete the following sentences with hope + the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.The bosses __________ my family __________(negative) clothes at the mall today.
a. hope / doesn´t buy b. hopes / doesn´t buy c. hope / don´t buys
7. Grammar question: Congratulatory vocabularyComplete the sentences choosing the best option.Congratulations ___________ your husband’s appointment as Chief Officer!
a. at b. on c. for
8. Listening questionAnswer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3.What happened next to the man?
a. He was carried to a spaceship b. He followed the animal to a plane c. He walked to a flying saucer
9. Grammar question: WishUse the appropriate words or expressions to complete the next sentences:I ______ my mother _______ asking me to clean my bedroom
a. want / stopped b. wish / stop c. wish / stopped
10. Grammar question: Wish and hopeUse the appropriate words or expressions to complete the next sentences:My daughter’s son ______ to be “Batman”, because he ______ to help “Batgirl”
a. hopes - hope b. want - hope c. wishes – wants
11. Grammar question: WishComplete the following sentence using: wish + subject+ would+ stop+ verb + ing.Your sister _________ her sons ______________ all his money gambling.
a. wishes / would stop spent b. wish / would stop spending c. wish / would stopping spend
12. Grammar question: WishComplete the following sentence using: wish + subject+ would+ stop+ verb + ing.That man _________ Jessica _________________ them nicknames.
a. wishes / would stop calling b. wishes / would stopped calling c. wish / would stopping call
13. Listening questionAnswer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3. The expression “out of this world” refers to:
a. UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) b. The planet Jupiter c. Something incredible
14. Grammar question: Past Perfect TenseComplete the following sentences using the past perfect of a verb from the list below:
My parents __________ (be) in Mexico many time before.
a. had be b. had been c. had being
15. Grammar question: Past Perfect TenseComplete the following sentences using the past perfect of a verb from the list below:Yes, Anne _________ (travel) by boat many times
a. had traveled b. has traveled c. have traveled
16. Grammar question: Congratulatory vocabularyUse the appropriate words or expressions to complete the next sentences:Congratulations _____ ___________ the final basketball tournament.
a. for win b. on winners c. for winning
17. Grammar question: Wish and hopeUse the appropriate words or expressions to complete the next sentences:I ______ you ______ an excellent vacation time.
a. hope – don’t have b. hopes – get c. hope – have
18. Listening questionAnswer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3. What jumped out in front of the man's car?
a. a strange man b. a hairy alien c. a giant deer
19. Grammar question: Congratulatory vocabularyComplete the sentences choosing the best option.Congratulations_______________(win) the Teacher of the Year Award!
a. to winning b. for winning c. on winning
20. Grammar question: HopeComplete the following sentences with hope + the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.Jessica ___________ (hope) she ___________ (get -) a flat tire on my way to the office this morning.
a. hopes / don't gets b. hopes / doesn´t get c. hope / don´t get
21. Listening and grammar question: Sequence of eventsIn the audio the man says: “…that's when I woke up alongside the road. The beast must have knocked me out and left me there”Which event occurred first?
a. I woke up alongside the road b. The beast must have knocked me out c. (The beast) left me there
22. Listening questionAnswer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3.The word “bizarre” refers to:
a. Strange b. Very common c. UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)
23. Listening questionAnswer the following question according to the Audio Activity 3.At what time did the man think to have seen the UFO?
a. At 3 AM b. At 5 AM c. At 2 AM
CALIFICACIÓN 10/10
Revision de Presaberes Ingles IV 1. Grammar question: Prepositions. Choose the correct response to fill the gap.
He sleeps during the day and works ____________ night.
2. Grammar question: Simple Past Tense. Choose the best option to form the correct question:
Susan / go / by / did / England / plane / to /?
a. By plane did Susan to England go? b. Did to England go Susan by plane? c. Did Susan go to England by plane? d. Susan did go to England plane by?
3. Listening question: Where does the young girl want to go with her father?
a. to the movies b. to the farm c. to the park d. to the swimming pool
4. Which of these people ought to buy fruitibix?
a. Mrs. Booth´s baby daughter was ill yesterday. She is getting better now, but the doctor has advised Mrs. Booth to give her liquid food without any sugar or salt in it b. Mrs. Brown is looking for something special to serve for dessert at a dinner party she is giving for her boss and his wife c. Mr. Green wants something to take with him to the office. He is going to be very busy tomorrow, and he thinks he might not have time for lunch. d. Mr. Taylor is going on a fishing trip and he wants to take something to eat with him. Some kinds of fruit, like bananas, make him feel sick, but he enjoys salty food.
5. According to the reading the writer wants to:
a. Compare this with other sorts of food b. Give advice about healthy living c. Persuade people to buy a product d. Explain why people use this product
6. Why does the writer say that fruitibix is useful when you are in a hurry?
a. You don´t need to cook it b. It is as good as a proper meal c. You can buy fruitibix everywhere d. It won´t be harmful to your teeth
7. Grammar question: Prepositions. Choose the correct response to fill the gap.
The cheese is ____________ the eggs in the fridge.
a. in front b. in c. on d. behind
8. How did he become famous?
a. He was invited to the White House. b. He made a tour around the US after the good reviews of his first performance. c. His concerts were a mixture of classical music and his own compositions. d. He visited several countries.
Who helped him develop his ability?
a. A band of musicians b. Lawyer Bethune c. The president of the US d. His mother
10. Listening question: Who are they going with?
a. the girl’s aunt b. the girl's older brother c. the girl's best friend d. the girl's mother
