PRE ICFES

COURSE 2019

FIRST SESSION

MARCH
2019
 Estructura
general del
examen
 ESTRUCTURA DE LA
PRUEBA DE INGLÉS
• 45 PREGUNTAS PARA SER RESUELTAS EN 1 HORA

• ORGANIZADAS EN 7 PARTES
 ESTRUCTURA DE LA
PRUEBA DE INGLÉS
PARTE 1 : 11% NIVELES DE DESEMPEÑO
PARTE 2 : 11% -A1
PARTE 3 : 11%
A1
PARTE 4 : 18%
PARTE 5 : 16%
A2
PARTE 6 : 11% B1
PARTE 7 : 22% B+
ESTRUCTURA DE LA
PRUEBA DE INGLÉS
 PARTE 1
INTERPRETACIÓ
N DE AVISOS
 VOCABULARY A
1. ABOUT SOBRE /ACERCA DE (TEMA, ASUNTO)
2. ABOVE POR ENCIMA (DE), ARRIBA, ANTERIOR
3. ACROSS A TRAVÉS DE, HACIA EL OTRO LADO,
4. AEROPLANE AVIÓN, AEROPLANO
5. AFRAID (OF) TEMER A ALGO/ALGUIEN, TEMEROSO, ASUSTADO
6. AMBULANCE AMBULANCIA
7. ANOTHER OTRO(A)
8. APARTMENT APARTAMENTO
9. APPOINTMENT CITA, CARGO, PUESTO, NOMBRAMIENTO
10. ASSISTANT ASISTENTE, AUXILIAR, COLABORADOR
11. AUNT TÍA
12.AWFUL TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, ESPANTOSO
 VOCABULARY PART 1
1. PASSENGER PASAJERO(A), OCUPANTE
2. FENCE VALLA, CERCA,BARRERA, OBSTÁCULO
3. RESTROOMBAÑO
4. ROADWAY CARRETERA,CALZADA
5. PASTRY PASTEL(ES), MASA
6. OUTSIDE FUERA (DE), AFUERA – EXTERIOR,EXTERNO
7. ICE-CREAM PARLOR HELADERÍA
8. SALE VENTA, REBAJA,OFERTA, PROMOCIÓN
9. CLOTHING STORE TIENDA DE ROPA
10. LAW LEY,DERECHO, NORMA
11. COURTHOUSE JUZGADO, TRIBUNAL
12.ALONG A LO LARGO DE, POR, EN
 EXPRESSIONS WITH
“ALONG”
I WALKED ALONG THE ROAD FOR 30 MINUTES (POR)
I WALKED SLOWLY ALONG THE STREET
(A LO
LARGO DE)
SHE OVERCAME THE OBSTACLES SHE MET ALONG
THE WAY (EN)
 PARTE 1
INTERPRETACIÓ
N DE AVISOS
 A. ON A PASSENGER
AIRPLANE

B. ON A FENCE

B. IN A PUBLIC RESTROOM
A. ALONG A ROADWAY

B. IN AN OFFICE

C. ON A CAR
 A. OUTSIDE A FACTORY

B. OUTSIDE AN ICE-CREAM
PARLOR

C. OUTSIDE A RESTAURANT
 A. ON THE WEBSITE OF
AMOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR

B. IN AN APPLICATION STORE

C. OUTSIDE A CLOTHING STORE

A. OUTSIDE A COURTHOUSE

B. ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

C. AT A LAW FIRM
 PARTE 2
CONSTRUCCIÓN
DE ORACIONES
 VOCABULARY
1. BUSINESS NEGOCIO, EMPRESA, ASUNTO
2. TO SHOW MOSTRAR,DEMOSTRAR, APARECER, PRESENTAR
3. WHICH EL/LO/LA CUAL(ES)
4. TO BELONG PERTENECER
5. NETWORK RED, CADENA, CANAL
6. TO DRESS UP DISFRAZARSE, VESTIRSE ELEGANTE (LESS COMMON)
7. LOVELY BONITO, ENCANTADOR, ADORABLE, PRECIOSO
8. DRESS VESTIDO, TRAJE
9. SHIPPED ENVIADO(A),DESPACHADO(A)
10. SAW PAST OF VERB “SEE” - VER
11. NEWS NOTICIA(S), NOTICIERO
12. GUYS CHICOS, MUCHACHOS,TIPOS
13. SHOULD MODAL VERB: DEBERÍA
14. SET CONJUNTO,JUEGO, SERIE, KIT
6. A computer program that is designed
for a particular purpose.
A. HOMEPAGE

7. A set of pages of information on the Internet B. HARDWARE

about a particular subject.
C. SOFTWARE

8. The instructions that control what a D. WEBSITE

computer does.
E. NETWORK

9. The first page of a website, which usually gives F. APPLICATION

an introduction to the business or organization it
belongs to. G. GPS

10. A system that can show the exact position H. CPU

of a person or thing by using signals from satellites.
 PARTE 3
CONVERSACION
ES CORTAS
SHOULD I ORDER PIZZA FOR YOU SHOULD NOT FIGHT IN
DINNER? SCHOOL.
PRESENT PERFECT WITH HAS/HAVE BEEN

HAS/HAVE BEEN + PAST PARTICIPLE

YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN
SHIPPED
FUTURE PLANS
TO EXPRESS FUTURE PLANS
WE USE “GOING TO”

THEY´RE GOING TO
TRAVEL TO CANADA
FUTURE PLANS
THE VERB AFTER “GOING
TO” IS IN INFINITIVE

USE THE VERB “TO BE”

WITH GOING TO

THEY´RE GOING TO
VISIT THE MUSEUM
ARE YOU GOING TO DRESS UP
FOR HALLOWEEN?
ARE YOU GOING TO THE BRUNO
MARS CONCERT?
WE´RE GOING TO TOUR THE CITY
OF LONDON NEXT WEEK
 PARTE 3
CONVERSACION
ES CORTAS
 11. ARE YOU GOING TO
DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN?

A.Yes, it costs 50 dollars.

B. Absolutely!
C. That´s a lovely dress.
 12. SHOULD I ORDER PIZZA
FOR DINNER?

A. Sure,why not?
B. It´s on the table.
C. Yes, your order has been shipped.
 13. ARE YOU GOING TO THE
BRUNO MARS CONCERT?

A.I know, he´s very rich.

B. When is it?
C. I saw it on the news last night.
 14. WERE THE BOYS
FIGHTING?

A.No, they were just playing around.

B. The boy is fifteen years old.
C. You should not fight in school.
 15. WE´RE GOING TO TOUR THE
CITY OF LONDON NEXT WEEK.

A.Can I go with you guys?

B. London is in England.
C. The singer is on tour in London.
 PARTE 4
TEXTOS
INCOMPLETOS
 VOCABULARY
1. TO INVOLVE IMPLICAR,INVOLUCRAR,SUPONER, ABARCAR
2. MEDIA MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN
3. SOCIAL MEDIA REDES/MEDIOS SOCIALES
4. NOWADAYS HOY (EN) DÍA, ACTUALMENTE, EN LA ACTUALIDAD
5. SKILLS HABILIDADES,DESTREZAS, CAPACIDADES
6. ENOUGH SUFICIENTE(MENTE)
7. WITHOUT SIN
8. CONTENT CONTENIDO (NOUN)
9. A FEW ALGUNOS, UNOS
10. AS COMO,CUANDO, YA QUE
11. WHO QUIEN(ES)
12. ANOTHER OTRO(A)
13. THROUGH A TRAVÉS DE, MEDIANTE, POR
SOCIAL MEDIA VS TRADITIONAL MEDIA
 SOCIAL MEDIA VS TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Social media can be (16)__ as web-based and mobile media that are used
for people to interact, connect and communicate with each other. These
types of media often involve the (17)__ and sharing of content (writing,
pictures, and video) through the Internet. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedln and
MySpace are the most popular social media websites. Social media are
different (18)__ traditional media.

16 A. DEFINED B. DEFINE C. DEFINES

17 A. CREATED B. CREATION C. CREATING
18 A. FROM B. OF C. FOR
 ADJECTIVES WITH
PREPOSITIONS

The streets are CROWDED WITH

He´s AFRAID OF snakes.
people.
ADJECTIVES WITH
PREPOSITIONS

GOOD/BAD AT DIFFERENT FROM

ADJECTIVES WITH
PREPOSITIONS

TIRED OF WORRIED ABOUT

 SOCIAL MEDIA VS TRADITIONAL MEDIA
In the past, media was only created in companies where magazines, books
and movies were produced. (19)__ , many people in different places create
content (20)__ social media without having the skills of those (21)__
produce traditional media.
19 A. BECAUSE B. NOWADAYS C. BUT
20 A. ON B. IN C. BY
21 A. WHAT B. WHICH C. WHO
Social Media
 SOCIAL MEDIA VS TRADITIONAL MEDIA
Another difference is that social media can be produced (22)__. For
example, it only takes a few minutes to write a Twitter post, but it
can take (23)__ months to produce a magazine, or years to make a
movie.
22 A. FAST B. FASTER C. FASTEST
23 A. MANY B. MUCH C. ENOUGH
 PARTE 5
COMPRENSIÓN DE
LECTURA LITERAL
 VOCABULARY
1. HARVEST COSECHA, RECOLECCIÓN
2. HOLIDAY DÍA FESTIVO, VACACIONES
3. GROWN PAST PARTICIPLE OF “GROW”: CULTIVAR, SEMBRAR, CRECER
4. BOTH AMBOS(AS), LOS DOS
5. FEAST FIESTA, BANQUETE, FESTIVIDAD
6. PUMPKIN CALABAZA
7. BEGUN PAST PARTICIPLE OF “BEGIN” EMPEZAR, COMENZAR
8. TO GET READY PREPARARSE
9. KNOWN PAST PARTICIPLE OF VERB “KNOW” CONOCER, SABER
10. HELD PAST/PAST PARTICIPLE “HOLD” CELEBRAR, LLEVAR A CABO, ORGANIZAR, DESARROLLAR
11. PASSAGE DIFFERENT MEANINGS
12. SUCCESSFUL EXITOSO, SATISFACTORIO, PRÓSPERO, AFORTUNADO,ETC
13. TO WEAR USAR/LLEVAR (PRENDA DE VESTIR)
14. ACHIEVED LOGRADO, ALCANZADO, CONSEGUIDO, OBTENIDO
 PASSAGE : PASILLO
THE PRISONER ESCAPED FROM THE DUNGEON
THROUGH A HIDDEN PASSAGE.
PASSAGE : PASAJE/FRAGMENTO
THE STUDENT READ A PASSAGE FROM THE BOOK
 PASSAGE : TRANSCURSO
THE GIRL BECAME MORE BEAUTIFUL WITH
THE PASSAGE OF TIME
 PASSAGE : VIAJE
THE CRUISE SHIP MADE THE PASSAGE
BETWEEN THE TWO ISLANDS IN A DAY.
 PASSAGE : PASADIZO
MEDIEVAL CASTLES USED TO HAVE SECRET
PASSAGES
THANKSGIVING
 THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a holiday in the United States and
Canada. It is to celebrate the harvest season and to
give thanks for the food grown that year. In both
countries, this holiday is a time to visit family and
enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast. This normally
includes special foods, the most popular being turkey.
Other common foods include potatoes, squash, and
pumpkin pie.
 THANKSGIVING
The main difference between the holiday in Canada
and the United States is the period in which they are
celebrated. In Canada, Thanksgiving is in October,
which means that summer has ended, the fall season
has begun and people are starting to prepare for
winter.
 THANKSGIVING
In the United States, the holiday is in November. For
Americans, thanksgiving marks the start of the
Christmas season, and the day after the holiday is the
biggest shopping day of the year. This is called Black
Friday. When Thanksgiving ends, Christmas begins as
Americans get ready for the holiday season in
December.
 THANKSGIVING
While the exact dates are not known, Thanksgiving is
believed to have started in 1578 in Canada and 1621
in The United States. In Canada, the explorer Martin
Frobisher held a feast to give thanks for a successful
passage to the Pacific Ocean. Later, famous French
explorer Samuel de Champlain organized a celebration
for the harvest. In the United States, it is believed that
the first celebration occurred in 1578 at Plymouth
Rock, in what is now Massachusetts.
24. WHERE DO PEOPLE IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA CELEBRATE
THANKSGIVING?

A. At home.
B. At school.
C. At work
25. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON FOOD
TO EAT AT A THANKSGIVING DAY
FEAST?

A. Pumpkin Pie.
B. Turkey.
C. Potatoes.
26. WHEN DO PEOPLE IN CANADA
CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING?

A. In winter.
B. In summer.
C. In autumn.
27. WHAT DO PEOPLE IN THE UNITED
STATES DO ON BLACK FRIDAY?

A. They celebrate
Christmas.
B. They wear black clothing.
C. They visit stores.
28. WHEN EXACTLY DID THANKSGIVING
CELEBRATIONS START IN CANADA?

A. In 1578.
B. In 1621.
C. Nobody´s sure.
29. MARTIN FROBISHER HELD A FEAST
BECAUSE…

A. he was grateful for having achieved his

goal in travelling to the Pacific ocean.
B. he wanted to celebrate the harvest.
C. he wanted to thank famous French
explorer Samuel de champlain.
30. WHERE WAS PLYMOUTH ROCK
LOCATED?

A. In Canada.
B. In France.
C. In The United States.
 PARTE 6
COMPRENSIÓN DE
LECTURA
INFERENCIAL
 VOCABULARY
1. HEAT UP CALENTAR(SE)
2. AVERAGE PROMEDIO
3. ALTHOUGH AUNQUE, SI BIEN, A PESAR DE QUE
4. MIGHT MODAL VERB “PODRÍA” POSIBILIDAD
5. WILDLIFE VIDA SILVESTRE/SALVAJE, FAUNA
6. RISING AUMENTO, ALZA, SUBIDA
7. ACTUALLY REALMENTE, EN REALIDAD, DE HECHO
8. ALREADY YA
9. WHOSE CUYO(A), DE QUIÉN (EN PREGUNTA)
10. MELTING DERRETIRSE, FUNDIRSE, DESHACERSE
11. SHOCKING SORPRENDENTE, ASOMBROSO, IMPACTANTE
12. RATE TASA, RITMO, VELOCIDAD
13. TO RAISE CRIAR, LEVANTAR,AUMENTAR, ELEVAR
14. TO MATE APAREARSE, REPRODUCIRSE
 VOCABULARY
15. APES SIMIOS, MONOS
16. RAINFOREST SELVA (TROPICAL), BOSQUE LLUVIOSO
17. THREAT AMENAZA, PELIGRO
18. TO CUT DOWN REDUCIR, TALAR
19. DROUGHT SEQUÍA
20. BUSHFIRES INCENDIOS FORESTALES
21. FLOODS INUNDACIONES
22. TO RESORT RECURRIR, ACUDIR
23. CROP CULTIVO, COSECHA
24. SOIL SUELO, TIERRA
25. TO SWITCH CAMBIAR, DESVIAR, TRASLADAR
CLIMATE CHANGE
 CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change (or global warming), is the process of our
planet heating up. The Earth has warmed by an average of
1°C in the last century, and although that might not sound
like much, it means big things for people and wildlife around
the globe.
Unfortunately, rising temperatures don't just mean that we'll
get nicer weather — if only! The changing climate actually
make our weather more extreme and unpredictable. As
temperatures rise, some areas will get wetter and lots ot
animals (and humans!) could find that they're not able to
adapt to their changing climate.
 CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is already affecting wildlife all over the world.
But certain species are sufferinq more than others. Polar
animals - whose icy natural habitat is meltinq in the warmer
temperatures – are particularly at risk. In fact,
experts believe that the Arctic sea ice is melting at a shocking
rate — 9% per decade! Polar bears need sea ice to be able
to hunt, raise their young and as places to rest after long
periods of swimming. Certain seal species, Iike ringed seals
make caves in the snow and ice to raise their pups, feed and
mate. lt's not just polar animals who are in trouble.
 CLIMATE CHANGE
Apes like orangutans, which live in the rainforests of
Indonesia, are under threat as their habitat is cut down, and
more droughts cause more bushfires.
Climate change won't just affect animals, it’s already having
an impact on people, too. Most affected are some of the
people who grow the food we eat every day. Farming
communities, especially in developing countries, are facing
higher temperatures, increased rain, floods and droughts.
Farmers might then resort to using cheap chemicals to
improve their crop to earn more money, even when long-term
use of these chemicals can destroy their soil.
 CLIMATE CHANGE
There are little things that you can do in your own
home in order to help prevent climate change. Try
switching to energy- saving Iightbulbs, walking instead
of using the car, turning off electrical items when you're
not using them, recycling and reducing your food waste.
All these little things can make a difference.
31. Based on its used in the first paragraph,
what does the expression “big things” suggest?
It suggest that…

A. people and wildlife will benefit positively from

climate change .
B. climate change will result in serious consequences
for people and wildlife.
C. there will be big celebrations around the globe.
D. the earth will increase in size.
 32. According to the text

A. the weather will become locked in a repeating pattern

B. there will be drastic changes in the weather patterns.
C. it will be easier from the weather to be forecasted.
D. there will be more rainfall than sunshine.
 33. From the text, we can infer that
climate change

A. has a balanced effect on all forms of wildlife.

B. has a greater impact on wildlife than on human life.
C. is not extensive in tropical regions.
D. affects different forms of wildlife at varying levels of
intensity.
 34. The writer talks about climate change
in order to

A. draw attention to the situation in the Artic sea.

B. promote energy conservation.
C. to highlight some of its effects and possible solutions.
D. to encourage people in Indonesia to plant more trees.
 35. Which word best describe this type of
article?

A. Informative.
B. Persuasive.
C. Argumentative.
D. Narrative.
 PARTE 7
TEXTOS
INCOMPLETOS
 VOCABULARY
1. SEEN PAST PARTICIPLE OF “SEE”: VER
2. ACCORDING TO SEGÚN, DE ACUERDO CON, COMFORME A
3. TO KILL MATAR, ASESINAR
4. DEATH MUERTE
5. ARMY EJÉRCITO, ARMADA, SOLDADOS
6. LAPEL SOLAPA
7. YOUTH JUVENTUD, ADOLESCENCIA
8. MEANWHILE MIENTRAS TANTO
9. KNOWN PAST PARTICIPLE OF VERB “KNOW” CONOCER, SABER
10. ESSAY ENSAYO, TRABAJO ,REDACCIÓN
11. TO PICK RECOGER, ESCOGER
12. TO REMIND RECORDAR (REFRESCAR LA MEMORIA)
SAINT GEORGE´S DAY IN ENGLAND
 SAINT GEORGE´S DAY IN ENGLAND
St George's Day in England (36)__ St George, England's patron saint. The
(37)__ of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England's national
day. According to (38)__ he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a
dragon and (39)__ a princess.
36 A. TELLS B. REMEMBERS C. SAYS D. HEARS
37 A. ANNIVERSARY B. CEREMONY C. FESTIVAL D. HOLIDAY
38 A. ESSAY B. STORY C. LEGEND D. LETTER
39 A. RESCUED B. REMIND C. PICK D. KEEP
 SAINT GEORGE´S DAY IN ENGLAND
St George 's Day (40)__ to be a national holiday in England. lt is now an
observance that is celebrated (41)__ parades, dancing and other activities.
Flags with the image of St George’s cross are flown on some buildings,
(42)__ pubs, and a few people wear a red rose on their lapel.

40 A. USED B. ABOUT C. UNTIL D. DURING

41 A. WHICH B. WITH C. WITHOUT D. WHILE
42 A. IMMEDIATELY B. ESPECIALLY C. RECENTLY D. SOON
 SAINT GEORGE´S DAY IN ENGLAND
Church services (43)__ the Sunday closest to April 23 often include
the hymn ‘Jerusalem’, written by the poet William Blake. The words
(44)__ a supposed visit to Glastonbury, England, by Jesus Christ
(45)__ his youth.
43 A. OUT B. IN C. ON D. OFF
44 A. RECOGNIZE B. DEFINE C. KNOW D. DESCRIBE
45 A. DURING B. MEANWHILE C. WHEN D. UNTIL
SECOND
LESSON
 PARTE 1
INTERPRETACIÓ
N DE AVISOS
A. ON THE COVER OF A BOOK

B. ON A COMPUTER SCREEN

C. ON A COMPAC DISC (CD)

A. ON THE BUMPER OF A CAR

B. ON A CRUISE SHIP

C. ON THE LICENSE PLATE OF A

MOTORCYCLE
A. IN A BUILDING

B. AT A STOPLIGHT

C. BESIDE A FIRE HYDRANT

A. AT A PHARMACY

B. AT A HOSPITAL

C. ON AN AMBULANCE
A. IN A NEWSPAPER

B. ON THE FRONT PAGE OF A

MAGAZINE

C. ON THE TELEVISION
 PARTE 2
CONSTRUCCIÓN
DE ORACIONES
 VOCABULARY
1. THICK GRUESO, ANCHO, DENSO
2. CLOTH TELA, TRAPO, PAÑO
3. FLOORBOARD TARIMA
4. VASE FLORERO, JARRÓN
5. CUPBOARD ALACENA, DESPENSA, ARMARIO
6. CUSHION COJÍN, ALMOHADILLA
7. FOOTSTOOL TABURETE, BANQUETA
8. BOOKCASE ESTANTERIA, ESTANTE, LIBRERIA
9. LEATHER CUERO, PIEL, DE CUERO
10. SUPPORT APOYO, SOPORTE, RESPALDO
11. CARPET ALFOMBRA, TAPETE
12. TO HANG COLGAR(SE), TENDER, ENGANCHAR
6. A thick material used for covering floors.
A. BOOKCASE

7. A piece of material, especially cloth, that B. FOOTSTOOL

hangs across a window.
C. FLOORBOARD

D. CARPET
8. A long, soft seat with a back and usually
arms. E. SOFA

9. A bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is F. CUSHION

filled with soft material.
G. VASE

H. CURTAIN
10. A low support on which a person who is sitting
can place their feet.
 PARTE 3
CONVERSACION
ES CORTAS
 11. DO YOU HAVE ANY
PLANS FOR SATURDAY?

A.That’s terrible!
B. No, I’ll be at home all day.
C. I saw her last Friday.
12. WHAT´S THE MATTER?

A.I don’t feel well.

B. No, She’s on vacation.
C. It’s in the cupboard.
 13. I THINK SOMEONE’S AT
THE DOOR

A. Of course, I’ll pay you back.

B. That’s the craziest thing I’ve ever
heard.
C. I’ll go see who it is.
 14. I REALLY LIKE THAT
SONG

A. It starts at 3 o’clock.
B. Me too!
C. Well done.
 15. WHERE DID YOU FIND
IT?

A. It’s uptairs.
B. In the basement.
C. She’s taking a shower.
 PARTE 4
TEXTOS
INCOMPLETOS
GOOD HEALTH
 GOOD HEALTH
People used to only think of (16)__ health when they were sick. But these
days more and more people are (17)__ measures to make sure that they
don´t get sick in the first place. One of the best things you can do for (18)__
body is exercise. But how much is enough? Not (19)__ agrees on exactly
how much people should exercise each day.
16 A. THEM B. THEIR C. THEY
17 A. TAKE B. TAKING C. TAKEN
18 A. YOUR B. YOURS C. YOU
18 A. ANYONE B. SOMEONE C. EVERYONE