Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León/Secretaría Académica Marker No. Agreed Total Final Total Checker No.Listening UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE NUEVO LEÓN Secretaría Académica Examen de competencia en inglés ºº Esta información deberá ser llenada por personal administrativo solamente. 2nd. Part 1 (5) Part 2 (5) Part 3 (20) (10) Total for Section Tipo 1 1 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . SECTION 4 1st. Favor de no escribir en esta área. Marker No.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section One . Listening FOLIO Nombre: Facultad: Fecha: No. Para las primeras tres secciones usarás la hoja de respuestas que se te proporciona. Writing. El EXCI tiene una duración de 2 horas. Al terminar el examen deberás entregarlo junto con tu hoja de respuestas. 2 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica .EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section One . Está compuesto por cuatro secciones. usarás las líneas proporcionadas. Para la sección 4. lee cuidadosamente estas instrucciones. de Matricula INSTRUCCIONES Antes de empezar el examen. Listening SECTION 1 Esta es la sección de Comprensión Oral. Part One You are going to hear a radio announcer giving information about the morning’s programmes on a local radio station – Radio Silent. Escucharás cada texto dos veces. Esta sección comprende dos partes. Puedes contestar las preguntas mientras escuchas. vas a escuchar un texto y contestarás las preguntas correspondientes. o durante el tiempo de contestar al final de cada texto.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section One . choose the best way to fill in the missing information in the following summary. For each part you will hear one text and you will answer the corresponding questions. The listening test starts now. As you listen. local news and comments A: travel information B: interviews C: music 10:45 The Matthews Family 11:15 Clive Sudgeons with information about local (5) ………… A: entertainment 12:00 3 9:20 B: future events C: travel National and Local News Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . or C on your answer sheet. The morning’s radio 8:00 (1) ………… A: national news B: local news 8:10 Weather Forecast 8:15 Start the Day – with David Humphrey talking about A: his book on the Queen B: a musician C: financial news (2) ………… C: the environmental conference in Japan (3) ……Round the Centre – A look at Bournemouth’s new Convention Centre A: 9:10 10:00 B: C: 9:30 Your Choice – with (4) …………. En cada parte. You may answer the questions while you are listening or in the time allowed after each text. This section is divided into two parts. You will hear each text twice. Tendrás tiempo para leer rápidamente las preguntas antes de escuchar cada texto. Mark A. This is the Listening Section of the English Examination. You will be given time to read the questions quickly before you hear the text. B. 10.Listening. three and four in any order. Listen to his conversation with the owner of the apartment and complete his notes. 9.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section One . and electricity Bedrooms? (7)……. B. 4 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . Residents parking? How many cars? (10) …………… 6..double and 1 single Pets? Yes or no?????? (8)…………………. 8.. You may proceed now to answer sections two. Choose the correct answer and mark A.Listening Part Two A man is phoning about an advertisement for an apartment for him and his wife. Apartment in Taylor Street Phone no: 245544 Rent: US$600 plus (6)….Writing. A: telephone B: gas C: water A: one B: two C: three A: no dogs B: no cats C: no pets A: heating in all rooms B: heating only in the living room C: heating only in the bedrooms A: no cars B: two cars C: one car 7. Heating? (9)……………………………………. This is the end of Section One . He made a few notes of the questions he wants to ask. or C on your answer sheet. Don’t forget to answer Section Four . a married man with 2 children. 27. Huggins. Dr. Birmingham. Birmingham. The accident happened on Thursday evening in the residential area of the university. We will have to wait for the verdict of the inquest before deciding whether we need to give closer supervision in the future. Police have spoken to other residents of the 120 room student block and do not regard the incident as suspicious. Read the three texts and follow the directions for each. who carried out the post-mortem at University College Hospital. Kim Jung Chan. His plans were to remain at the university to study for a Masters degree in the agricultural science. this is a total shock. I don’t know if his death had anything to do with any problems he may have had in Britain.” The inquest has been adjourned until the second week in October. Text One Read the following newspaper article and then answer the questions A TAIWANESE student has died after falling from the top floor of a student hostel in north Birmingham. 3 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . was half-way through an eightweek pre-sessional English course at the Language Centre of University College. said: “It is true that many of our overseas students experience difficulties adapting to life in Birmingham but we have trained counselors to help make the adjustment easier. In the case of Chan. died of multiple injuries caused by the fall. The college administrator.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two . Chan.Reading SECTION 2 This Section contains three texts. by Stephen Slater According to the coroner. He was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident but died on Friday morning. At the time of his death.Reading Read the following statements. The university………………………………………………. What does the text tell you? Read the following statements. B : SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF FOREIGN STUDENT. C : RESULT OF INQUEST: SUICIDE. 12. or C on your answer sheet A : STUDENT FALLS TO HIS DEATH. Choose the best way to complete each statement.B or C on your answer sheet. Mark A. Choose the best way to complete each statement. A : Chan had problems adjusting to life in Britain B : many students like Chan have problems living in Britain C : Chan didn’t have any problems living in Britain 14. A : has decided to supervise students more closely in future B : had counseled Chan about his problems C : offers counseling to overseas students Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 4 . B. According to the college administrator……………. Choose the best headline for the newspaper article on the left.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two . or C on your answer sheet. Mark A. Chan………………………… A : was studying agricultural science B : had finished his English course C : was studying English 13. B. Mark A. 11. 15. A: True B: False Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 5 . choose B. Once you have paid the deposit. opposite. A: True B: False 19. A: True B: False 17. A: True B: False 20. offered by Travel Latin America (TLA).Reading Text Two. A: True B: False 16. there will be no changes in the price. contains information from a brochure about special reduced fares for flights from Miami to Latin America. If it is True. You can always pick up your tickets at the check-in counter. If it is False. A: True B: False 18. Different airlines have different regulations regarding the number and weight of your suitcases. You can make book and pay for your trip over the phone. If you have specific flight requirements you are advised to book almost a year in advance. TLA is unable to deliver the tickets for last minute bookings.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two . choose A on your answer sheet. Read the text and decide if the following statements are True or False. usually $80. especially for travel in July. pay and receive your tickets in a matter of hours. August. such as a generous baggage allowance. You must stick to the same airline. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 6 . the ability to fly from your nearest airport. How long you want to stay. you must pay by cash. It’s not unreasonable to book up to 11 months in advance in order to secure the seats. New Year and Carnival. Ring us stating: Where and when you want to go. 3. if you come in to our shop . How many seats you need.credit card.Reading Text Two TRAVEL LATIN AMERICA Flights Bulletin HOW TO BOOK 1.travelers cheque TRAVEL TIP Book early. Please ring us with your requests. Otherwise. There is a charge for this service. 2.bankers cheque or draft . charge card (over the phone) (there are no extra charges for payment by credit or charge card) . or you may be traveling with children or infants and so need to use an airline which offers competitive fares for families. We send you an invoice and ask for a deposit.cash. The deposit guarantees the reservation but not the fare and forms part of the payment. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS If you need to travel within a week of booking. You must stick to the route on your ticket. if the airline allows it. you can pick the ticket up at the airport when you check in. but allow for 9 calendar days for bank clearance . card or bankers cheque. at Christmas.personal cheque. The names of each passenger as they appear on their passports. The financial penalties for making changes or losing your ticket can be severe. debit card. RESTRICTIONS The prices listed in this brochure are for special fares and the following general restrictions apply: 1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT AIRLINE You may not want the cheapest fare to Latin America. HOW TO PAY You can pay by: . You may have other requirements. Most airlines offer between 25% and 50% discounts off the fares shown here to children while infants travel for 10% of the full IATA fare (usually between $100 and $250). 2.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two . dates and airline of your choice. Book. The film Jaws was based on an attack that happened in 1976. He was having difficulties with the tide and the waves. A: True B: False 24. If it is true. Decide whether each statement is true or false. A: True B: False 22. Willie was swimming not far from the beach when he was attacked.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two . If you think it is false. A: True B: False 23.Reading Read Text Three on the Right then look at the following statements. A: True 25 B: False The purpose of the final paragraph is to emphasize the rarity of shark attacks. Willie is the first person killed in the US by a shark in 22 years. mark B: False 21. mark A: True on your answer sheet. A: True B: False Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 7 . “If he was flailing his arms.. They use the standard predatory strategy of any animal. “Fatalities are extremely rare in Florida but what was disturbing this time was that it was a child”. “You have a much better chance of winning the Florida lottery than of encountering a shark on our coastline” Professor Burgess likes to say. 1.587 cases of human bites human and 98 cases of squirrel bites human.. according to Professor George Burgess.” Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . “In New York City alone that year.Reading Text Three Sharks hardly ever swimmers. We probably American Times Vero Beach. director of the Florida Shark Attack File. Unless.” he says. reaching a water depth of 10 feet before his father realized something was wrong.. they have the upper hand in a one-to-one encounter” The last time a shark killed anyone in the US was in 1988 but that was a deep water swimmer who had dived off a boat. when there were only 13 shark bite injuries in the US. He produces statistics showing that more people in Florida were killed by alligators than by sharks over the last 50 years and that Americans are more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark.064 cases of dog bites human. the year after the film Jaws was made. Tigers can usually be controlled with a well-placed shot. The last American shoreline swimmer killed in a shark attack was in 1976. 8 fear shark attack more than hurricanes or earthquakes.. He could have had his neck twisted by a big wave. Willie was dragged underwater and torn to death by a tiger shark. But he should never have ventured 40 yards offshore on a recent Saturday picnic here. currents that strong adult swimmers often find impossible to fight. there were 8. He wasn’t. But sharks are something we can’t control. “Take 1987. attack People are fascinated by sharks. Florida For a 9-year old.. That made him the first shark fatality near an American beach in 22 years. Willie Teller was a decent swimmer. going after the weak or infirm.. The boy could have been caught by one of the local “rip tides”. the shark may have been attracted by the movements..EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Two .. A : I would 9 B : I will C : I’m going to D : I am Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . but it is on a busy street. 26. A : worse B : most bad C : more bad D : worst 32. Part One Select A. A : to go B : going C : goes D : go 33. Our grandmother was a good cook. A : nobody B : somebody C : anybody D : anyone 35. If I had enough money. but on the weekend. A : get out of B : get used to C : get away with D : get along with 27. Our new apartment is nice. C. A : would B : can 29. It’s so late. she really enjoys ______________out in the country. We wanted to go to the convention. A : whatever B : that C : all that D : who 31. B. I ___________ buy a car. but ____________ answered. A : remain B : stay C : be D : keep C : will D : may 28. Please tell the boys___________ so much noise. or D to complete the sentences below. ______________ bring the chips. she would make______________ we wanted while we watched. If you buy the drinks. A : not making B : they don’t make C : they aren’t making D : not to make 34.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Three – Grammar & Vocabulary SECTION 3 This Section consists of three parts. and I can’t ____________ the noise. The _____________ problem is calculating the number of lost production hours. Somebody has complained. She works in the city all week. but didn’t know where we could ____________. I knocked on the door and waited a long time. and James hasn’t arrived! I’m afraid he _______________ have had an accident. so I went away. A : is going to have B : would have C : may have had D : should have 30. I do it efficiently and enjoy it. A : appointed B : agreed C : allowed D : accepted 37. A : mix 10 B : join C : find D : meet Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . A : walk out B : get out 40. C. too. B.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Three – Grammar & Vocabulary Part Two Select A. pick up each item carefully to avoid _____________ it. When you use gloves to wash dishes. A : dropping B : leaving C : carrying D : falling C : let out D : reach out 39. We plan to ______________ at four o’clock to continue working on this project. The children ____________ of school at 2:30. or D to complete the sentences below. A : bad with B : good at C : bad at D : good with 38. I’m pretty ___________ analyzing accounts. Children under twelve are not ________________ to enter the hospital as visitors. 36. número de matrícula. 72-99 41. or they will (50) from the earth forever. clave de facultad y clave de examen en la última página del documento de la Sección 4. while ecologists want to save the wolves. “Return of the Gray Wolf. Farmers want to protect their animals (48) the wolves. Members of the pack are affectionate with each other and (46) to the group. Asia and North America from the Arctic to Central Mexico. A: legal 47. A: from 49. Writing. A: shall 50. A: give up B: loyal B: so B: of B: must B: abandon C: worthy C: such C: to C: may C: disappear D: useful D: like D: at D: will D: lose Ya terminaste las Secciones 1. They were once the (42) land mammal after man. A: stayed in 42. and their (44) is in danger of extinction.Chadwick. 11 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica . gray wolves have (41) Europe. No olvides contestar la Sección 4.” National Geographic. A: are organizing B: left B: less common B: were destroyed B: variety B: be organized C: lived in C: more common C: have destroyed C: species C: are organized D: walked in D: least D: have been destroyed D: class D: are being organized 46. A: be destroyed 44. It seems clear that wolves (49) be protected. but when there are not enough of these. however. A: of 48. A: group 45. 2 y 3.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Three – Grammar & Vocabulary Part Three Select the correct answer to complete the text below: For thousands of years. Acknowledgement: The reading section above was based on D. Asegúrate de escribir tu nombre. Now. A: most common 43. most wolves (43) by man. the wolves attack domestic animals (47) cows and sheep. Wolf families (45) in packs for efficient hunting. Wolves usually kill other wild animals. May 1998. Usa las líneas que se proporcionan para escribir tus respuestas.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Four – Writing UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE NUEVO LEÓN Secretaría Académica Examen de competencia en inglés Sección 4 Tipo 1 Nombre: INSTRUCCIONES Esta es la Sección 4. Writing. Antes de empezar el examen. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 0 . asegúrate de escribir tu nombre completo en esta página. I began to study English three years ago. 1. (used to) 7. (construction) 9. It is well known that smoking_________________________________________________________.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Four – Writing SECTION 4 This section consists of three parts. 3. He changed the tire easily. If you want to save his life _________________________________ hospital. Fred was introduced to Paula at the party. using the word(s) in brackets. (for) Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 1 . 6. 4. Can you ask Carolina_________________________________________________? Part Two Rewrite the first sentences without changing their meaning or tense. (meet) 10. Your child is very sick. It took six years to build the administration building. (easy) 8. 5. we’ve________________________________________________. The owner often gave us candy to eat while our mother shopped. I need some help. Part One Complete the following sentences in an appropriate way. 2. We moved to this house in 1992. The new library_____________________________________________________ concrete and steel. And see you soon! Patricia ANTIGUA TOURS by Elizabeth Bell The best in cultural and eco-tourism in the extended Antigua city area. History of Antigua .00.talk with photo and slide show.and a little culture. Cultural walking tours through the city . Read your friend’s letter carefully and find the answers to her questions by reading the advertisement below. 9 am and 2 pm. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 2 . VISIT OR PHONE OUR OFFICE IN THE LOBBY OF CASA SANTO DOMINGO.small group tours of surrounding villages. FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKING. You know that I like outdoor activities and exercise .EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Four – Writing Part Three You are staying in Antigua. Eco-walks and safe volcano hikes . 15 Quetzals per person.Mon-Fri. US$12 per person. by car or by bus? Lots of questions. if we want to do a tour away from Antigua for one day. Every Tuesday at 19.prices vary as to destination and group size.during the day and in the evening? Is Antigua very expensive? Will it cost a lot to do any special tours and activities? And. Daily 2 pm .US$14 per person per hour. Daily trip by car or shuttle bus. Please phone to book. Hi! I am thinking of coming down to see you in Antigua! Won’t that be wonderful? But I only have about 5 days. Price depending on transport and group size. and would really like to do as much as possible. Plantation walks .visit our famous coffee and Macademia nut plantations. Write about 150 words. but not too much! Will there be things that we can do together . Guatemala. is there anywhere we can go.visit the Mayan ruins at Tikal. Then write a reply to your friend. Village tours . Do write and let me know your suggestions. A friend from Mexico has written to you to tell you that she would like to visit you for a few days in Antigua.US$25 per person. US$25-45 per person depending on group size. Other destinations and services . I’m afraid. Horseback riding with Ravenscroft Stables . Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 3 . ORG. 3rd. 2nd. ST. MC. This is the end of the English Examination (EXCI) 1st.EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 1 Section Four – Writing Use these lines to write your reply. TC.