Este componente tiene como propósito evaluar la competencia lectora de los estudiantes en el idioma Inglés. Para ello se han incluido textos gráficos y escritos a partir de los cuales se diseñan preguntas que evalúan competencias de tipo interpretativo o argumentativo. Lo anterior significa que los estudiantes se enfrentarán a preguntas que indagarán por deducción de significado de vocabulario a partir del texto, por elementos de cohesión como referentes y conectores, por la intencionalidad del autor del texto, de igual forma el estudiante deberá hacer inferencias a partir de la información que se presenta de manera explícita o implícita en el texto.
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Read the following letter and answer the questions 1 to 3.
141 Oakhurst Drive, Apt 2A
Singleton, OH 54567
March 1st, 1995
Mr. Freeman O. Zachary, Manager
Personnel department
P. O. Box 2387
Q. Chicago, IL 34802
Dear Mr. Zachary,
I am writing to ask whether you will have an opening this coming summer for someone with my qualifications. I am finishing my sophomore year at Singleton State College, where I am majoring in economics and finance. I have been active in several extracurricular activities, including the Spanish Club and the Singleton Players. Although I have no previous experience in banking, I am eager to learn, so I am willing to take on any duties you feel appropriate. I will be in Chicago for spring vacation from March 20th to 26th and will be available for an interview. In addition, I shall be pleased to furnish you with my letters of recommendation from some of my professors here at Singleton State and with a transcript of my college record.
I appreciate your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Audrey DeVeers
1. Audrey’s main intention is to
A. request a job to gain experience.
B. discuss a financial and economic matter.
C. describe her curriculum vitae.
D. ask for an opportunity to be interviewed.
2. The expression I am eager to learn means:
A. I am ready for learning.
B. I am expected to learn.
C. I am anxiuos to learn.
D. I am afraid of learning.
3. The expression In addition can be replaced by:
A. However.
B. Also.
C. Though.
D. But.
Answer the questions 4 to 6 based on the following text:
There are remarkable differences in the amount of vacation time and vacation benefits that workers get in different countries around the world. If we consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it becomes evident that, in some countries, workers are encouraged to enjoy life away from the work place more than in others. In some parts of the world, the average paid vacation time offered to workers is quite low, while in other parts, it can be quite high.
Age can be a factor in determining the amount of vacation time workers get.
Due to the notion that young people need more free time, some countries offer more paid vacation time to younger workers.
4. The underlined word remarkable can be replaced by
A. analogous.
B. equivalent.
C. notable.
D. comparable.
5. According to the text,
A. most of the countries give long vacations to people because they need more time to rest.
B. old people are encouraged to enjoy vacation every year in different countries around the world.
C. young workers are not allowed to take short vacations because they are very active.
D. variances in the policies ralated to vacation time for workers can be found around the world.
6. The title of this text could be:
A. An Essay about Spare Time
B. Leisure Time Activities
C. A Report on Vacation Policies
D. Enjoying Life on Vacation
