PARTE 6

Nakia Letang is an admissions director at Fairfield University. Nakia is a young

hardworking woman. This is an interview with her about her achievements.
What is your job about?
Choosing new students is my main function at work. I read students´ applications and
plan my travel calendar and events. Another part of my job is what I call customer
service: educating parents and future students about college and the admissions
process. You have to be an active person and really like talking to have this job. You
have to be very sociable and constantly on the move.
Do you work with students from everywhere?
I work in New York City and eleven states. I work with two groups: home-schooled
students and those from the Community Scholars Program; these are teenagers who
live in the city and are the first family members to attend college.
What is your role in the admission decision process?
We read applications from our own area because we know the students´ schools and
can give a complete evaluation of the applications. Each career officer decides on the
best candidates from their area. We consider mainly their academic level, but also
what those students bring to the college community. If I’m not sure, I have a second
admissions career officer take a look, and if we’re still not sure, I meet the entire
admissions office group.
Can you talk to the students who send applications?
 Like many students I invite, I was the first person in my family to go to college. I tell
students my story and let them know I understand their situation. I convince them
that they can get into college and make it through.

1. What is the writer mainly trying to do in this article?

A. advertise Fairfield University programs and admission process.
B. explain how people can easily begin their college.
C. make students reflect on where they should study.
D. describe a woman´s professional responsibilities.

2. What can the reader find out from the article?

A. the conditions of the students´ families.
B. the students´ admission requirements.
C. the experience of Nakia as a college student.
D. the qualifications of the admissions staff.

3. According to Nakia,
A. just home-schooled students can enter the college.
B. the friendliest students can enter the college.
C. the cleverest students can enter the college.
D. just young students can enter the college.

4. These last paragraph is about

A. explaining how to study at a young age.
B. encouraging students with her example.
C. working with all kinds of students.
D. helping students join college.

5. According to the reading, the most appropriate piece of advice that you might get is
A. “Be what you want to be by using your knowledge and background”.
B. “Be the only one in your family to go to the university”.
C. “Be an active person if you want to begin your university studies”.
D. “Be good at talking to people if you want to get an excellent job”
 PARTE 4

The Olympic Games

In 1896, a French man called Pierre de Coubertin began the modern Olympics. He was
so interested in sports, and he felt it would be amazing to see all the countries (11)
______ the world get together in a sports competition. Pierre (12) _______ drew the
five colored rings (13) _______ in the Olympic Games.
Every time the games begin, carrying the Olympic fire from Greece to several
countries isn’t the (14) _______ job; actually, it’s very hard. Also, (15) ________
country where the Olympic Games are held (16) ________ be chosen carefully.
The Olympic Games have (17) _______ the largest sports event in the world. There are
Summer and Winter Games and (18) _________ than 30 sports are included.
Certainly, the men and women who want to compete in the Olympic Games are
prepared before the competition begins.

6. A. around B. by C. into
7. A. herself B. itself C. himself
8. A. using B. use C. used
9. A. easiest B. easy C. easier
10. A. other B. each C. such
11. A. must B. shall C. could
12. A. become B. becoming C. becomes
13. A. soon B. more C. still
PARTE 5
Paula Radcliffe’s day
I’m an English runner who has won the world marathon six times. I also won four
marathons in the USA and three in London. These are the activities I do when I’m not in a
competition:
8.30 am – My daughter Vicky comes to our room before we wake up and says good
morning to Gary and me. Later, I eat some melon and give cereal to her. Then I have a look
at the newspaper.
9.45 am – We leave Vicky at her theatre class; then, I run and Gary cycles next to me to
keep me close to my time goal. I sometimes surf after this.
12.30 pm – After meeting Vicky at school, we get home and have a big lunch. Then, I play
with her.
2.10 pm – Gary usually takes Vicky out while I sleep. When I get up, I boil some water for
tea.
7.30 pm – In the evening, Gary gives Vicky tea while I finish doing my exercises.
Afterwards, I cook dinner while Gary gives Vicky a bath.
8.20 pm – Vicky goes to bed. I read my friends’ messages on the computer, watch
volleyball on TV, and have a conversation with Gary.
10.30 pm – Time for bed. I brush my teeth and wash my hands and face. I enjoy reading,
but I haven’t done it much since Vicky was born. I also wish I had time for playing the
drums, but it would wake Vicky up.

14. In the morning, Vicky goes to her parents´ room to

A. have a snack.
B. give them the paper.
C. say hello to them.

15. While Paula has her sports practice, Gary

A. goes surfing.
B. rides his bicycle.
C. takes an acting class.
16. Vicky arrives home at
A. two o’clock.
B. half past twelve.
C. a quarter to ten.

17. In the afternoon, Paula

A. has some rest.
B. goes out.
C. puts Vicky to sleep.

18. Who prepares the last meal of the day?

A. Gary.
B. Vicky.
C. Paula.

19. At night, Paula’s husband

A. follows a match.
B. chats with Paula.
C. checks his e-mails.

20. Before going to sleep, Paula

A. cleans herself.
B. reads a lot.
C. plays an instrument.

PARTE 6
It was the first time I traveled to South America, and I was surprised by the incredible
landscapes in the Lost City in Colombia. My luggage was light because I would have to
walk a lot. As soon as I reached Colombia, I was attracted by the mystery of the ´Lost
city’ ruins, which are thought to be older than Peru’s Machu Picchu.
After five days of adventure on the coast, which included recovering from an illness, I
waved goodbye to some friends in Santa Marta as I set off on a four-day walk to the
Lost City. I joined a group of strong explorers guided by Hernan. I was the only one
who walked very slowly. However, that did not stop me moving with the group up the
magic mountain range. Almost three days of walking for nine hours a day is art of this
adventure; trust me, it’s totally worth the sore legs!
We stopped to dive into cool pools and were impressed by blue butterflies, some of
the biggest in the world, which accompanied us during the journey. At every camp, we
ate fresh pineapple and oranges. The camps along the way appeared like illusions in
the hot desert after a long day’s walk. But the best of all was the three-course meal on
the menu every night, thanks to the efforts of chefs who climbed on ahead to get it
ready.
People who were born there see themselves as guardians of the planet, and that’s
great! We cannot offer them anything of importance since they have everything they
need. Both adults and children show their happiness by being polite with tourist; the
children exchange chocolates for a photo.

21. What is the writer doing in this article?

A. warning tourists of the dangers of illness in Santa Marta.
B. showing how charming an expedition to the Lost City can be.
C. encouraging readers to visit her friends in Santa Marta.
D. comparing the beauty of Machu Picchu with that of the Lost City.
22. When describing the first part of her journey, the writer thinks that
A. the tour guide was the strongest in the group.
B. the best way to cure her illness was travelling along the coast.
 C. hiking was the most valuable adventure for her.
D. having sore legs was the worst pain she had ever experience.

23. In paragraph 3, the writer says that she

A. really enjoyed the sunny, hot weather there.
B. was grateful to chefs who had dinner prepared on time.
C. was an expert on the natural world, especially on butterflies.
D. absolutely loved eating oranges and pineapple she had ever experience.

24. Regarding the local people, the writer

A. prefers children’s behavior to adults´ behavior.
B. finds the way they treat tourists amazing.
C. considers she deserves a photo of herself with everyone.
D. thinks that children are the ones who should protect the environment.

25. Which of the following could be a note for tourists?

A. Be prepared to be delighted by this magnificent place full of natural surprises.
B. Feel free to put all the personal things you may need into your backpack.
C. This fantastic plan requires only curious, healthy, and brave explorers.
D. This is an incredible opportunity to taste a few typical snacks from this region.