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EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section One - Listening Secretaría Académica UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE NUEVO LEÓN Examen de competencia en inglés Esta información deberá ser llenada por personal administrativo solamente. Favor de no escribir en esta área. SECTION 4 1st. Marker Part 1 (5) Part 2 (5) No. 2nd. Mar ker No. Agreed Total Final Total Checker No. Part 3 (20) (10) Total for Section Tipo 2 FOLIO Nombre: Facultad: Fecha: No. de Matricula INSTRUCCIONES Antes de empezar el examen, lee cuidadosamente estas instrucciones . El EXCI tiene una duración de 2 horas. Está compuesto por cuatro secciones. Para las primeras tres sec ciones usarás la hoja de respuestas que se te proporciona. Para la sección 4, Writin g, usarás las líneas proporcionadas. Al terminar el examen deberás entregarlo junto co n tu hoja de respuestas. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 1
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section One - Listening SECTION 1 Esta es la sección de Comprensión Oral. Esta sección comprende dos partes. En cada par te, vas a escuchar un texto y contestarás las preguntas correspondientes. Escucharás cada texto dos veces. Puedes contestar las preguntas mientras escuchas, o duran te el tiempo de contestar al final de cada texto. Tendrás tiempo para leer rápidamen te las preguntas antes de escuchar cada texto. This is the Listening Section of the English Examination. This section is divided into two parts. For each part y ou will hear one text and you will answer the corresponding questions. You will hear each text twice. You may answer the questions while you are listening or in the time allowed after each text. You will be given time to read the questions quickly before you hear the text. The listening test starts now. Part One You will hear a short talk about the Tower of London ± one of Great Britain's most f amous tourist sites ± and the guards or yeoman, who work there. Read the following statements. If you think the statement is correct, mark A: True on your answer sheet. If you think it is incorrect, mark B: False. 1. The Tower of London has always been a prison. A: True B: False 2. The yeoman have two different uniforms. A: True B: False 3. The guards open the Tower to the public at a quarter to nine. A: True B: False 4. People ask for directions more often than they ask about history. A: True B: Fal se 5. The yeoman speaking finds the Tower a frightening place at night. A: True B: Fal se Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 2
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section One - Listening PART TWO Look at the notes below about the Santa Rosa Arts Centre. You will hear a teleph one operator giving information about the Centre. Choose A, B or C or D on your answer sheet. 6. There are two performances of Othello A: B: C: D: 7. Saturday only. Tuesday o nly. Tuesday and Saturday. every day. If you sit downstairs in the theatre, at the back, your ticket will cost: A: B: C: D: $10. $15. $18. $20. 8. You want to go the cinema. A: B: C: D: you can‟t take your children to either of t he films . you can take your children to one of the films. you can take your chi ldren to both films. children may go without an adult to one of the films. 9. Tickets for the cinema are: A: B: C: D: all the same price. half price for child ren. different prices depending on the day. different prices depending on the ti me. 10. The Arts Centre is charging 2 dollars: A: B: C: D: for the Chinese exhibitio n. for the Dali exhibition. for both exhibitions. for the talk on Dali. That is the end of Section One - Listening. You may proceed now to answer sectio ns two, three and four in any order. Don't forget to answer Section Four - Writing . Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 3
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 SECTION 2 This Section contains three texts. Read the three texts and follow the direction s for each. Text One Read the following text in which Joaquin Salvador Lavado, the cartoonist who cre ated the character Mafalda, answers questions. Is Mafalda a comic strip for kids? I did not do it thinking of them. It appeared in political dailies and magazines at a time when Che Guevara was still alive a nd the war in Vietnam was underway: years of student unrest, women‟s lib movements ....... all of this meant the little girl had a heavy burden of politics and pro test. Yes, she was funny but, more importantly, she made people think. Why did y ou stop drawing Mafalda? I didn‟t want it to end up as a comic strip read out of p ur e habit. A friend of mine told me to cover up the last frame with my hand. If you could imagine how it was going to end, the strip had already lived too long . And that‟s what happened. But more importantly, at that time, a big political cr isis was just starting in Argentina, with many dead, guerrillas, repression, iss ues which Mafalda couldn‟t overlook. If she dealt with them, they wouldn‟t be publis hed. If they were, we ran the risk of terrible reprisals. I have no intention of reviving her. I‟m quite happy with the funny pages I do for magazines, which help ed me to recover my freedom of expression, which Mafalda had ¹killed‟ quite a bit. I n fact, Mafalda is the character I like least! How do you get the ideas for your cartoons? I read the newspapers a lot, including letters from readers, to see w hat concerns people. I also read the Bible: the Old Testament is a testimony of how human beings are and act. You can find everything that happens today: wars, power struggles, pride, treason, sex, passion. I also listen to popular songs th at talk about different situations in life. Is it difficult to draw typical char acters from society? When I draw a character, I try to portray his attitudes, hi s personality. Doctors, for example, are always audacious and sure of themselves . But today technology and social changes have complicated the work. Millionaire s are no longer fat gentlemen, cigar in the mouth and watch chain across the che st, but young people who do exercise and wear denim. But if I draw them like tha t, probably no one would understand what it‟s about. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 4
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Two - Reading Read the following statements. Choose the best way to complete each statement. M ark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 11. The main aim of creating Mafalda was: A: B: C: D: to entertain children to m ake people laugh to make social comment to protest against war 12. The main reason why Lavado stopped drawing Mafalda was because: A: B: C: D: he no longer liked her as a character he started writing other comic strips he r an out of original ideas the government would not have approved 13. Ideas for his cartoons and characters are based on: A: B: C: D: a variety of sources topical newspaper stories people‟s behaviour people he knows 14. Lavado is answering questions about........ A: B: C: D: the creation and ¹life‟ of Mafalda. his aims and sources of inspiration. the role of the cartoonist. the popularity of cartoon strips 15. The text is an extract from: A: B: C: D: an interview in a magazine a biogra phy of the cartoonist an article about cartoonists a Mafalda comic strip Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 5
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Two - Reading Text Two Read the text below then choose the best way of completing the corresponding que stions. Connect Trains News We're proud of our Service - Here are the facts: The TrainLine call centre has been open since May 1997 and currently employs mor e than 450 people. We sell tickets for Connect Trains and all other UK train com panies. We regularly answer more than 12,000 calls per day. It takes just two fu ll working days to receive your tickets by post. Your calls are answered at two dedicated sites in Edinburgh and Inverness. We can arrange business accounts thr ough TrainLine Business Booking Service. We've recently launched an e-mail booking facility: See www.connecttrains.co.uk Easy come, Easy go We promised to make the train a more convenient travel option. For some of our c ustomers, quick transfers are what makes travel by train to the heart of our maj or cities so much more convenient than flying. The CarLink service that has been successfully tested in the North West has now been extended to many of our key stations. Cars can be arranged for your journeys to or from the station. Passeng ers to London Euston can book one of our executive cars to meet them on the plat form. The introduction of our first LimoBike at London Euston will save even mor e precious time. Customers are met on the platform and ride with an experienced motorcyclist on a Honda ST1100 complete with intercom, protective clothing, lugg age carriers and even on onboard phone - only £10, £15 or £20 within central London. T his exciting new trial is currently being sold by selected business travel agent s only. It's The Business We've talked and listened to our regular First Class passengers and we've introduced a new ticket that is tailored to their particular needs. The Connect Business t icket is currently available on our West Coast routes between London and Manches ter, Liverpool and North Wales. All Connect Business customers travel in wide se at comfort and are served at their seat with complimentary breakfast, sandwiches and snacks as appropriate to the time of day, plus hot, cold and alcoholic drin ks. Connect Business tickets can be purchased up to 6 pm the day before travel a nd will include your outward seat reservation. You can return on any train withi n one month. What's more, if you're travelling to or from London Euston you even get an Underground Zone 1 return ticket. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 6
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Two - Reading Read the following statements. Choose the best way to complete each statement. M ark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 16. You can arrange to be met by a car at...... A: B: C: D: any station stations in the North-West only certain stations only London Euston only 17. With the LimoBike service you ...... A: B: C: D: can make calls from the mot orcycle can hire and drive a motorbike must bring protective clothing with you c an book through any travel agents 18. Connect Business customers...... A: B: C: D: can buy breakfast at any time i n the buffet car can travel in special comfort on any Connect train must buy the ir ticket in advance of their journey have a reserved seat to and from the desti nation 19. This extract is taken from..... A: B: C: D: an advertisement in a newspaper an article about train travel a report of a journey a publicity brochure 20. It is aimed primarily ...... A: B: C: D: at train travelers in the North-Wes t at business travelers at people traveling for pleasure at customers living in London Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 7
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Two - Reading The extracts on Text Three, opposite, are from a brochure and list six eating pl aces in or near Miami. Read through the extracts and decide which places the fol lowing people choose to eat at. Mark A, B, C, D or E on your answer sheet. 21. Patrick and Teresa don't want an elegant restaurant. They like to eat somewher e noisy and lively. A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 4 E: 5 22. Sue wants to take her friend from Paris to a restaurant that has good food b ut, more important, beautiful and artistic surroundings. A: 1 B: 3 C: 4 D: 5 E: 6 23. It's a wonderful warm evening. Alan and Mary have decided to eat out this even ing, preferably in the open air. A: 2 B: 3 C: 4 D: 5 E: 6 24. Helen's parents are visiting from Kansas. She has made a reservation at a rest auran t she hopes they will like, and where they can watch the boats and ships coming an d going. A: 1 B: 3 C: 4 D: 5 E: 6 25. It's 5.30 p.m. and Steven is anxious to eat soon. He hasn't got very much money . A: 1 B: 2 C: 3 D: 5 E: 6 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 8
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Two - Reading Text Three La Paloma A Four-Star Restaurant that is Elegant and Romantic Dine in the ambience of Old World European charm amidst sparkling chandeliers, f resh flowers, and candlelight in a stunning atmosphere resplendent with a magnif icent collection of Limoges statues, limited edition signed pieces, and objets d'a rt. 1 Reservations requested. BENIHANA REMINDS YOU THAT THE BEST PARTIES ALWAYS END UP IN THE KITCHEN! At Benihana, most dining experiences start off as a meal and end up as a party. It's rare that any restaurant would dare to invite its patr ons to eat in the kitchen, but Benihana does that as a matter of course. At Beni hana, a meal isn't a meal without fun and laughter. And a party isn't a party unless it ends up in the kitchen. Eat chicken, scallops, lobster and hand-picked veget ables, tender steaks. In the kitchen, if you wish. The Taste and Style of Miami Creative continental cuisine. Dine under the stars or enjoy the casual elegance of the Caribbean Room. Dinner from 6 pm to midnight. Music and Dancing Fairmont Cafe 2 In the Heart of South Beach/Art Deco District MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT Elegant dining in a comfortable atmosphere The only Greek-Mediterranean ocean-vi ew dining in Miami Beach 4 reservations only - valet parking BENIHANA THE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3 ENCOUNTER THE ORIENT IN MIAMI Enjoy the finest quality in Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine freshly prepared to your liking. Experience authentic Chinese `di m sum' served daily. A la carte and complete dinners featuring lavish deserts. Ope n every day for Lunch and Dinner. TARKS SEAFOODERY AND GRILL Garlic shrimp ● Steamed shrimp ● Garlic crab ● Fish fry ● Chi cken wings ● Danish ribs ● Salads ● Steaks ● Clams ALL-U-CAN EAT!! AND MUCH MORE!! 12 ea rly bird complete dinners at $6.95 (3.00 pm - 6.00 pm) 6 For reservations phone 974-2217 CHINESE RESTAURANT KWANS 5 Super Lunch Specials Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica
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EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Three ± Grammar & Vocabulary SECTION 3 This Section consists of three parts. Part One Select A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below. 26. When we went to the interview, they asked us _________ our school and our sc hedule. A: after B: over C: by D: about 27. Be sure to take an umbrella ____________ it rains. A: of course B: in spite C: in case D: for sure 28. He has finished his classes; _________, he can‟t graduate until he does his so cial service. A: however B: therefore C: moreover D: consequently 29. Those samples are contaminated. You‟d better not touch them _______ you have g loves on. A: unless B: if C: since D: while 30. Parts of the building contain radiation. You _________ enter the laboratory without protective clothing. A: don‟t have to B: did not C: will not D: must not 31. We were supposed to have four hours of lab, but we didn‟t really ______ do it. A: have to B: must C: should D: dare to 32. When the police found him, he ____________ wandering in the woods for thirty -six hours. A: is B: was C: has been D: had been 33. The work was easy, but I was soon sick and tired of _________ to complaints all day long. A: listen B: to listen C: listening D: listened 34. Look! There‟s the girl _________ came to ask about the tickets yesterday. A: t hat B: which C: what D: she 35. I‟m twenty-three now. We moved here _____________, when I was nineteen. A: aft er four years B: four years ago C: since four years D: for four years Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 10
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Three ± Grammar & Vocabulary Part Two Select A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below. 36. A number of Mexican animals are ____________ extinction. A: suspected of B: frightened of C: threatened with D: punished with 37. On my way home I usually________ the store for milk and bread. A: pass by B: stop by C: surpass D: bypass 38. I was ________________ for them to see how dirty my apartment was. A: surpri sed B: pleased C: ashamed D: proud 39. The next assignment must be _______ on Wednesday, the 24th. A: submitted B: accepted C: offered D: surrendered 40. We have to _____ our project by the end of next month. A: turn in B: turn ov er C: hand out D: hold out Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 11
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Three ± Grammar & Vocabulary Part Three Select the correct answer to complete the text below: ªRedº Andrews has led an interesting life. Nowadays he (41) _________ a shrimp proce ssing plant in Tampa. However, he (42) _______ in the mountains of West Virginia , where his father was a coal miner. Red had started to work in the mines as a b oy, (43) ________ he hated it. In 1949, he came south to Florida (44) _________ for work on a boat. Red loved the hot (45) __________ in Florida. He got a job o n a boat that worked in the Gulf of Mexico. On his first trip, the owner (46) __ ______ off the boat at night and was lost. Red worked hard until (47) __________ __ he was able to buy his own boat, going to Mexico and South America to fish. B ut times changed. There were fewer fish, and new laws (48) __________ protected the environment began to restrict the fishermen‟s work. Americans couldn‟t fish in o ther countries (49) ________ . So Red sold his boat and bought a processing plan t. He buys, processes and sells fish to other companies. He doesn‟t see any (50) _ __________ in fishing. 41. A: B: C: D: 46. A: B: C: D: holds owns pays borrows fell sank turned drowned 42. A: B: C: D: 47. A: B: C: D: born is born was born has born eventually consequently previously lately 43. A: B: C: D: 48. A: B: C: D: but and while since they that them what 44. A: B: C: D: 49. A: B: C: D: look looked to look for look at last still any more finally 45. A: B: C: D: 50. A: B: C: D: period station temper weather further reason future change Ya terminaste las Secciones 1, 2 y 3. No olvides contestar la Sección 4. Asegúrate d e escribir tu nombre, número de matrícula, clave de facultad y clave de examen en la última página del documento de la Sección 4, Writing. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 12
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 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. Usa las líneas que se proporcionan para escribir tus respuestas. Antes de empezar el examen, asegúrate de escribir tu nombre completo e n esta página. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 0
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Four ± Writing SECTION 4 This section consists of three parts. Part One Complete the following sentences in an appropriate way. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. John hasn‟t come or called. I‟m afraid ______________________________ ___________an accident. Your hair is too long. You need to _____________________ ________________________________. Scientists are looking for the cause of cancer , but they _________________________________ yet. Where‟s Rafael? I couldn‟t _______ __________________________________________this morning. I live a long way from t he university. I have to __________________________ to get there on time. Part Two Rewrite the first sentences without changing their meaning, using the word(s) in brackets. 6. 7. 8. 9. I saw Peggy last February. That was the last time. (since) They thou ght the show was entertaining. (enjoy) Be careful when you open that door (caref ully) His wife‟s health was not good. (healthy) 10. He got over the flu in a couple of weeks. (recover) Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 1
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Four ± Writing Part Three Two friends are coming from Europe to stay in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast for two weeks. Your friends have asked you to suggest a hotel. You have be en to Playa del Carmen and have stayed in the two hotels advertised on the next page. Look at the two advertisements and write a letter to your friends, giving them advice about where to stay, and add a few general comments. Write about 150 words. ROYAL ALBATROS HOTEL 1-2 persons Add $12.00 US h games room) shing trips -
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HOTEL CLIPPER $24.00 US (with fan) (2 persons) $46.00 US Suite w/ kitchen (3 persons) $7.00 US extra person +12% taxes ON THE BEACH!!! Beach side cafe and bar Cable TV Bath w /hot water Parking Refrigerator in all rooms Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 2
EXCI examen de competencia en inglés Clave del examen: Tipo 2 Section Four ± Writing Use these lines to write your comments. This is the end of the English Examination (EXCI) 1st. ORG. ST. TC. MC. 2nd. 3rd. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León / Secretaría Académica 3
