ESCUELAS OFICIALES DE IDIOMAS DEL PRINCIPADO DE ASTURIAS

PRUEBA ESPECFICA DE CERTIFICACIN

DE NIVEL INTERMEDIO DE INGLS
JUNIO 2013
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LEA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES
A continuacin va a realizar una prueba que contiene dos ejercicios de comprensin de lectura.
Los ejercicios tienen la siguiente estructura: se presentan unos textos y se especifican unas tareas que deber
realizar en relacin a dichos textos. Las tareas o preguntas sern del siguiente tipo:
Preguntas o frases incompletas, seguidas de una serie de respuestas posibles o de frases que las
completan. En este caso deber elegir la respuesta correcta rodeando con un crculo la letra de su
opcin en la HOJA DE RESPUESTAS. Slo una de las opciones es correcta.
Ejemplo:
1.
A
B
C
Si se confunde, tache la respuesta equivocada y rodee la opcin que crea verdadera.
1.
A
B
C
Pregunta de relacionar. Se presentan cinco textos cortos (identificados con las letras de la A a la E) y se
presentan 10 frases (de la 1 a la 10). Deber relacionar cada una de las frases con uno de los textos.
Deber elegir la respuesta correcta rodeando con un crculo la letra de su opcin en la HOJA DE
RESPUESTAS. Slo hay una opcin correcta para cada frase y un mismo texto puede relacionarse
con varias frases.
Ejemplo:
1.
A
B
C
D
E
Si se confunde, tache la respuesta equivocada y rodee la opcin que crea verdadera.
1.
A
B
C
D
E
En total, deber contestar 20 preguntas para completar esta prueba. Antes de responder a las preguntas, lea
atentamente las instrucciones de cada ejercicio.
Dispone de 45 minutos para responder las preguntas de los 2 ejercicios que componen la prueba.
Utilice nicamente bolgrafo azul o negro y asegrese de que su telfono mvil y dispositivos
electrnicos estn desconectados durante toda la prueba.
Trabaje concentradamente, no hable ni se levante de la silla. Si tiene alguna duda, levante la mano y
espere en silencio a que el/la profesor/a se acerque a su mesa.
Espere a que le indiquen que PUEDE EMPEZAR.

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HOJA DE RESPUESTAS
EJERCICIO 1: EDINBURGH CAFS
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EJERCICIO 2: TOP FIVE WAYS TO GET SMARTER

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EJERCICIO 1
EDINBURGH CAFS
From www.tripadvisor.com

Read the texts about different cafs in Edinburgh and choose the correct option A, B, or C
for each of the sentences 1 - 10. Only ONE option is correct. DONT FORGET TO
TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET.
Water of Leith Caf Bistro
I visited on a weekday at lunch time and had fortunately booked a table, as people were being
turned away. Despite the place being busy, we did not feel rushed and service was very friendly. I
had a good courgette quiche, followed by a delicious pear and almond cake. The caf is family
friendly and there were some noisy kids. Very friendly greeting both on the phone and when we got
there. Nice atmosphere, tasty menu and the food did not let it down. We all really enjoyed our
meal. Great to chat to the chef afterwards. Thoroughly recommend this little gem.

If you dont book a table in The Water Leith Caf Bistro, you a table

may find

can still find

will probably not get

The restaurant

is very noisy

belongs to a family

accepts families with children

The Haven Caf

This little gem is not that easy to find as it is on the shore at Newhaven and not actually in
Edinburgh but it is well worth the trip out from the city. It is small and cosy and tables were never
free for more that a few minutes. It is clearly a favourite with locals and visitors alike. The food is
excellent. We had the all day breakfast which is a comprehensive Scottish breakfast which is full of
flavour, freshly cooked and made with fresh local ingredients. Particularly of note is the haggis
which is the best I have had in a long time. You get a large cup of tea, bigger than in most cafs,
with plenty of milk on the table. The girls behind the counter work very hard to ensure a great
eating experience. We will definitely be back.

The Haven Caf is

easily found

very popular

small and very modern

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The Haven Caf always uses products from

the area

the country

the neighbouring countries

Elephant House
Great little caf. Obviously, if you're a big Harry Potter fan, you want to come to where it all started,
and that alone is well worth the five-star review. The caf itself is not catered specifically to fans
(though they do have souvenir mugs and shirts for sale), which is nice, still the same atmosphere
as when JK Rowling came here to write, I think. Make sure you check out the toilets if you're a fan,
though, and bring your camera and a pen with you. For non-Potter fans, this little caf is definitely
still worth it. Breakfast was fantastic though a bit pricey. I got the pancakes with bacon, an almond
croissant, and some tea. My companions got beans on toast and the full breakfast, respectively,
and we all enjoyed our food. It's a nice, quiet atmosphere even for such a now well-known place
and we stayed for over an hour. The food sustained us all day, so we ended up not eating "lunch"
until almost 4 pm! Make sure you check out the view out the back windows, too, you can see the
castle!

The reviewer recommends a visit to the

lavatory

souvenir shop

breakfast room

For the reviewer, Elephant House is

quite economical

slightly overpriced

good value for money

The restaurant also

has great views

has friendly staff

used to be an old castle

Ship on the shore

I went to the Ship on Saturday, and I have to say that Im very pleased with the choice. The place
is wonderful, it's like having dinner in a restaurant of centuries ago, candle light, foggy windows
super. Scallops and mussels are AMAZING, we've also had a paella which was OK - the fish was
very good, the rice however, was overcooked. I tried the crumble pie for dessert. Price is
expensive, but fair for the things you'll eat; good quality fish is expensive. I'll definitely come back.

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The restaurant

is quite affordable

takes you back in time

serves excellent paella

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Wildfire
This is a very small restaurant, with only about 30 places, and not having booked we were very
lucky to get a table for two. We had the fish chowder, a steak and steak pie, and all the food was
brilliant. Unfortunately, we could not manage a sweet, but they also looked great. The service was
attentive and friendly.

The restaurant

has helpful waitressing

specialises in fish dishes

offers a great variety of desserts

Angels with Bagpipes

Fabulous little bar and restaurant. If we had known about it, we would definitely have eaten here as
the food looked fantastic. Recommended by the lady on the bus tour.

10

The reviewers here.

ate

didnt eat

had eaten

EJERCICIO 2
TOP FIVE WAYS TO GET SMARTER
From science.howstuffworks.com

Read the following short texts about TOP FIVE WAYS TO GET SMARTER. Which text
contains the following information? Indicate the letter of the paragraph (A-E) where the
information is found. Each letter can be used MORE THAN ONCE. DONT FORGET TO
TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER SHEET.

A.

Meditate

For thousands of years, we've known the benefits of meditation. The practice of meditation can be
different for each person, but it generally involves quiet, focused breathing exercises in which the
practitioner is able to achieve a state of mental calm. No one can deny the benefits of relaxed,
focused breathing. Researchers believe that memory, the length of time you can pay attention to a
specific topic and stay focused on it all benefit from meditation. Not surprisingly, some of the
world's leading corporations offer meditation classes for their employees.
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B.

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Exercise your Brain

The brain, like many parts of the human body, needs regular exercise in order to maintain strength
and vitality. Some more common brain strengthening exercises include fun activities like crossword
puzzles and Sudoku. Even simply reading this article gives your brain a slight workout. If these
ideas are a little too scholarly for you, try simple things like mixing up your routine. Just brushing
your teeth with the opposite hand or walking a different way to work forces your brain to work
harder than usual, which is ultimately what you want to do.

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Ingest Bacteria

In June 2010, researchers at The Sage Colleges presented findings that show certain types of
bacteria commonly found made mice "smarter." These mice performed better in maze tests and
showed fewer signs of anxiety. The bacteria seem to promote the growth of neurons as well. What
is even better is that you can actually ingest them by gardening or even by simply taking a walk
through the woods.

D.

Get some Sleep

Exercises while youre awake are great and necessary to help improve brain function so you can
get smarter. But what about sleep? Not a lot is known about sleep, but we know now that scientists
were wrong for years with the belief that the brain simply shuts down during sleep to rest.
Research now indicates that the brain may actually do a little organising during sleep. The
information from the previous day is catalogued and put in the mental folders so it can make the
journey from short-term memory to long-term. So, it makes sense that a good night's sleep can
help increase the brain's function and ability to focus.

E.

Take care of your Body

The human body is all connected, so you can't take care of one part of it without benefiting some
other part. Physical exercise is important for good health, for both the body and the brain. Simply
increasing your blood flow increases the oxygen and glucose levels in the brain. The coordination it
takes to perform exercises also gives the brain a workout, especially. Exercise also means you're
fighting sedentary lifestyle.
Food is also important. There are many foods that have been associated with brain health,
including fish oil, eggs, protein and dark green vegetables. Green tea, herbal tea and nuts are also
good "brain food."

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Fun activities can be helpful.

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Taking this can help you to be less anxious.

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It can affect the time youre able to concentrate.

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Things go from one part of the brain to another.

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You can be in contact with them when outdoors.

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What you eat can make a difference to your brain.

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Introducing changes in your habits can be helpful.

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There has been a misunderstanding for some years.

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Some companies encourage their workers to do this.

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Your wellbeing depends on both your mental and physical activity.

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