UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR

INSTITUTO ACADÉMICO DE IDIOMAS

FINAL TERM EXAM – A2
FORM B

READING AND WRITING – PART 1

QUESTIONS 1-5
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)
For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A –
H. Example:
0 Opposite meaning to be happy.

1 The end of the movie was amazing. There HAPPY

was a lot of adrenaline. A

SAD
2 A state of tranquility or serenity. B

3 Something that makes you feel unhappy

and without hope for future. C CHEERFUL

4 The food was terrible, I couldn’t eat it. CALM

D

5 Being happy and having a positive E

disposition. EXCITING

DEPRESSING
F

G DISGUSTING

H NERVOUS
READING AND WRITING – PART 2
QUESTIONS 6-10

Read the following sentences

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space

For questions 6 -10, mark A, B or C

Example

0 She is looking forward to………………. his aunt in Chicago.

A visiting B to visit C to visiting

6 His mother is excited ………………to Africa.

A in going B about going C about to go

7 My wife apologized………………………late.

A to being B on being C for being

8 The teenager is tired……………………….the same TV programs.

A of watching B on watch C to watching

9 George Clooney is proud……………………in humanitarian projects.

A of taking part B of take part C of to take part

10 She ran away…………………………behind her.

A without looking B without looks C without to look

READING AND WRITING – PART 3
QUESTIONS 11-15
Complete the five conversations
For questions 11 – 15, mark A, B or C

11 Aren’t you allergic to tomatoes? A No, it is free.

B Me? No. You are thinking
of my brother
C Yes, I do.

12 Wasn’t that lunch delicious? A Yes, it is.

B No, it is not
C It was fantastic!

13 Didn’t we already have steak this week? A Yes, we did.

B Yes, here you are.
C Yes, it is.

14 Hasn’t your husband been on a diet? A No, thanks.

B Yes. But it’s driving him
crazy.
C Yes, it is.

15 Didn’t you like your pasta? A Every Sunday.

B Yes, I do.
C Actually, it was too spicy
for me.
QUESTIONS 16-20

Complete the conversation between a man and a woman. For questions 16 – 20, mark the
correct letter A to H Example:

Man: Nice restaurant

Woman: 0 ……H……..

Man: Hmm, do they have pizza? A Do you like salmon?

Woman: 16 …………… B Hey, look. They have steak.

Man: That’s Ok. I’ll pass C I don’t think they have chicken. Sorry.

17 …………… Chicken would be D Ok, include in my bill ten euros.

good
E Not here. How about some pasta?
Woman: 18 …………… They have it with shrimp, clams

Man: The truth is I’m not crazy about F Well, why didn’t you say something!
seafood. I’m a meat eater at heart We didn’t have to come to a seafood
restaurant.

Woman: 19 …………… G I would really prefer something

different.

Man: Don’t worry about it. I’ll be fine H Yeah. You’re going to love the menu?

Woman: 20 ……………

Man: Ok, now you are talking.

READING AND WRITING – PART 4
QUESTIONS 21-27

Read the article about Fashion photo project. Are sentences 21- 27 “Right” (A) or “Wrong”
(B)? If there is not enough information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), Choose
“Doesn’t say” (C)

Fashion photo project

It's been a while since I've been part of a fashion photo project. But at 6am yesterday three cars
arrived at the farm, and a group of 13 people got out. It was very busy from the moment they arrived.
The team in charge of clothes had brought so many that they had to work outside. The hair and
make-up teams used the big kitchen. They didn't let me in there. "Do not touch his hair," said the
photographer. "That's perfect for the photo. I love it." The clothes used in fashion photography are
all tiny. But to my surprise, most of the clothes weren't too small for me. There was, though, a very
tight jacket which I couldn't close. A lady took a pair of scissors and, amazingly, immediately cut
straight up the back with one hand while closing the buttons at the front with the other and after just
a minute, I was dressed. The photographer had got everything ready in a field near the farmhouse.
Someone had turned some music up loud and the rest of them were drinking juice. It looked like a
really cool party. Everybody was very busy, the whole time. The photographer's two assistants
seemed to be working the hardest. He took hundreds of photos on many different cameras, so they
were moving the equipment around all the time.

Source: Top Notch 2. Third Edition.

Example: 0 The reading emphasizes on the photography work.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

21 The text is describing what a fashion photo project can be like.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
22 The people who were part of the team were all from other countries.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
23 The fashion photo project was carried out in a farm.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

24 23 people arrived at the farm in three cars.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
25 The photographers and the assistants enjoyed the party.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
26 The photographer didn’t have anything ready.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
27 Hundreds of photos were taken.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
READING AND WRITING – PART 5
QUESTIONS 28-35

Read the following article about Daniel Johnson.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 28 – 35, mark A, B, or C

The 11-year-old artist

Daniel Johnson (0)…… an 11-year-old artist. Recently, one of his paintings (28) ………… sold for
30,000. The painting shows a winter snow scene near his home in Scotland, where the young artist
has (29) ………… all his life. Daniel (30) ………… been an artist since he first started painting
scenes of nature on a family holiday at the age of 5. His abilities (31) ………… quickly recognized
by his parents and when his pictures were (32) ………… to art experts, they agreed the boy had
something special.
A local artist gave Daniel lessons and he learned fast, and got a lot of attention from the media.
When his paintings go on sale, they (33) ………… bought for very large amounts of money by people
from places like the USA and South Africa. Daniel's parents (34) ………… known for a long time
that they need to make sure that he has a normal childhood. Daniel has always loved football, and
has been a member of the school football team (35) ………… several years.

Example:
0 A isn’t B is C are

28 A have B were C was

29 A live B lived C living

30 A is B was C has

31 A were B have C are

32 A shows B showing C shown

33 A are B have C was

34 A have B were C are

35 A since B for C during

READING AND WRITING – PART 6
QUESTIONS 36-40

Read the descriptions of some words. What is the word for each one?

The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the
word. For questions 36 – 40 write the words.
Example:

0 Grave, solemn or characterized by thought. s_ _ _ _ _ _

Answer: serious

36 The source of characteristics we inherit from our parents.. g____

37 A person’s pattern or behavior p____ ______

38 What we feel, such as love, happiness or anger. e_______

39 The world around us. e__________

40 The belief that learning determines personality. n______

READING AND WRITING – PART 7
QUESTIONS 41-50

Complete the article.

Write ONE word for each space.

For questions 41 – 50, write the correct word on the gap provided.

Example: 0 an

Cyberbullying Leads to Teenager’s Death

Megan Taylor Meir, age 13, joined (0)…… on line social networking group where (41)…………
became online friends with (42)…………. 16-year-old boy named Josh. Megan and Josh never
communicated by phone or (43)………… person, but she enjoyed exchanging messages with
(44)……….in the group. Over time, Josh changed. He began to bully her daily-criticizing her
personality and telling (45)………. what a bad person she was. Some of their communications were
posted so everyone could see them. Josh’s last message to her said, “The world would (46)
………… a better place without you”. A short time later, Megan committed suicide. After her death
it (47) ………… discovered that there was no “Josh”. The messages came (48)……….. the mother
of one of Megan’s classmates. The mother had been angry (49) …………Megan because she
believed Megan had said some untrue things (50) ………… her daughter.
READING AND WRITING – PART 8

QUESTIONS 51-55

Read the advertisement and the e-mail.

Fill in the information in Sally’s notes.

THE CHARITY LEAGUE
For questions 51-55, write the correct information. INVITES YOU TO A
“Harvest Banquet”
From: Jorge Chávez
To: Sharon Mendez SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
12:30 PM
HYATT REGENCY
Dear Sharon: 743 South Madison Blvd.
CHICAGO, IL.
I’m interested in participating in charity events specially
related with children if possible or any other kind of social
HONORING
work. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate you to keep me
The Lakeview Family Center
informed about any future event that you may organize in The
Charity League.
And Children’s Bureau Chicago

Thanks in advance for your assistance. Following you will find GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
my contact data: LADY LAKES WINES &
E-mail address: jorge.chavez@hotmail.com BUBBLY, BELLACURES, TRUE
Phone number: 0992615342 WATER, CHICAGO TIMES,
HYATT RESORT & VILLAS
Regards,
Jorge Confirm to: Sharon Mendez
By September 12th

The Charity League Jorge’s Notes

Event name: 51 ___________________________

Organized by: 52 ___________________________

Confirmation deadline: 53 ___________________________

Confirm with 54 ___________________________

Jorge’s contact number: 55 ___________________________

WRITING – PART 9

In the sheet provided write about the topic given by your teacher. Write from 50 to 80
words.
LISTENING – PART 1

QUESTIONS 1 – 5 (Audio: Top Notch 2, Third Edition, Unit 6, pg. 66, Listen to Activate
Vocabulary, Ex. B)
You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice
For each question, choose the right answer (A, B or C).

1. Why is Cindy avoiding pasta?

Allergic

A B C

2. Why doesn’t Frankie eat strawberries?

Allergic

A B C

3. What is Mary going to eat?

A B C
4. Susan never eats ….

A B C

5. What is John avoiding?

fatty and
salty foods

A B C
LISTENING – PART 2

QUESTIONS 6 – 10 (Audio: top notch 2 Third Edition, Unit 6 pg. 70 Ex. A)

Listen to the conversations. For questions 6 – 10 write a letter A – H next to each topic

You will hear the conversation twice.

DESCRIPTION FOOD AND COUNTRY

6 It’s chewy and it tastes sweet ____ A Caviar / Russia

7 It tastes sweet and soft ____ B Kim chee / Korea

8 It’s crunchy and spicy ____ C Chapulines / Mexico

9 It tastes salty and looks awful ____ D Mochi / Japan

10 It tastes great and it smells awful ____ E Tacos / Mexico

F Cho dofu / China

G Pasta / Italy

H Jell-O /United States

LISTENING – PART 3

QUESTIONS 11 – 15
(Audio: Top Notch 2, Third Edition, Unit 9 pg. 100, Listening to Activate Vocabulary, Ex. B).

For each question choose the right answer (A, B or C)

You will hear the conversation twice.

Example:
0 What does the man need?
A To click on the icon
B To copy the text
C To select the text

11. What command does the woman need to use?

A To scroll down
B To print a file
C To open a file

12. What did he forget to do?

A To copy the file
B To scroll up
C To save the file

13. What is the name of the man who is helping her?

A Nick
B Vick
C Rick

14. What command did he select by mistake?

A The cut command
B The paste command
C The scroll down bar

15. What is she ready for?

A Saving the file
B Cutting the text
C Printing
LISTENING – PART 4

QUESTIONS 16 – 20 (Audio: Top notch 2, Third Edition, Unit 5, pg. 51, Ex. C.)
Read and listen to a conversation in a spa salon.
You will hear conversations twice.

In the spa salon

What is the first service that the man requires? (16)___________________

Does the man have an appointment? (17) __________________

What is the second service that the man requires? (18)___________________

How much does the man have to pay? (19)___________________

How much is customary to tip? (20)___________________