OLIMPIADAS DE INGLÉS: NIVEL B1

First name: ____________________________________________________________________

Last name: ____________________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________
Grade: ___________ Age: ________ NO#: __________ Date: ____________

Gramática y vocabulario.

1. __________to the cinema last Friday?

A) Have you gone B) Did you go C) Went you

2. Both of them are good secondary schools, but this one is _______ than
the other.
A) nearer B) more nearer C) more nearly

3. Sheila __________some tea when her son came back home.

A) was having B) has had C) has

4. You’ve never been to an Italian restaurant, _______?

A) have you B) don’t you C) aren’t you

5. You are never _________ to learn.

A) enough old B) older enough C) too old

6. You have done your homework _______ than yesterday.

A) more bad B) worst C) worse

7. Your brother would have more friends if he ________ out every day.
A) would go B) went C) will go

8. The play will start _______ .

A) at half an hour B) at half hour C) in half an hour

9. While my house _________ I´ll live in Mathew’s flat.

A) is paint B) is painted C) paints

10. Do you give and get presents _________ Christmas Day?

A) on B) in C) at

11. If Robert ___________ busy now, we’ll come back later.

A) will be B) is C) would be

12. My parents are very __________ with the choice I made.

A) pleasing B) pleasant C) pleased

13. It’s the twins’ birthday tomorrow. What _________ them?

A) will buy B) do we buy C) shall we buy
14. He _________ breakfast in the morning because he’s always late.
A) hasn’t B) doesn’t have C) has never got

15. I’m interested in _________ foreign languages.

A) to learn B) learning C) learn

16. _________ fast you drive!

A) How B) What C) What a

17. They don’t have enough money, _________ they can’t go skiing next
month.
A) so B) but C) as

18. A greengrocer’s is a place ________ you can buy fruit and vegetables.
A) where B) which C) that

19. People __________ work nights should be paid more.

A) what B) who C) which

20. Which word has a different vowel sound?

A) work B) third C) horse

21. Which word has the same consonant sound as “the”?

A) thanks B) than C) thought

22. Which word has the same stressed syllable as “doctor”?

A) famous B) Japan C) believe

23. Which word is pronounced the same way as “hear”?

A) her B) here C) hair

24. - Could you tell me where the supermarket is?

- Walk __________ the station and you’ll see it.
A) as soon as B) as far as C) as quick as

25. A _________ is somebody who represents people with legal problems.

A) plumber B) lawyer C) sailor
 OLIMPIADAS DE INGLÉS: NIVEL B1

Solucionario
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. A
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. B
24. B
25. B
 READING COMPREHENSION B1

Lea el siguiente texto sobre el perro Hachiko. Complete las frases o conteste a las preguntas eligiendo
alguna de las opciones propuestas (A, B o C). Escriba su respuesta en la tabla que aparece al final de las
preguntas. La primera frase (0) es un ejemplo.
HACHIKO
In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze statue of a dog. Even though
the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used
as a meeting point since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends to
arrive- just look for the crowds.
Hachiko, an Akita Inu dog, was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo
Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would accompany his owner, a
professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the
professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor died suddenly at work in
1925 before he could return home.
Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he
continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some
believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors. He became a familiar sight to
travellers over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place he
last saw his friend alive.
0. Hachiko is:
a) a man.
b) a cat.
c) a dog.

1. The statue of the dog is:

a) huge compared to the lights.
b) little compared to the lights.
c) bigger than the lights.

2. When did the dog accompany its owner?

a) When he took a taxi to the station.
b) When he went to work.
c) When he returned home.

3. Why did the dog wait at the station?

a) Because he was waiting for its owner.
b) Because he was obliged to stay there.
c) Because the vendors gave them food.

4. Where did the owner die?

a) At the station.
b) At home.
c) At work.

5. Where did the dog die?

a) At the station.
b) At his owner’s house.
c) At the owner’s work.
Read the following text about the life of Elvis Presley. For questions 1-5 below, decide which of the
options (a, b, or c) is true and write the answers in the appropriate box. The first question (0) is an
example.

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon,
he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is
often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or "the King".
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began
his career there in 1954, working with Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of
African-American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black,
Presley was the most important popularizer of rockabilly. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged
by Colonel Tom Parker, who went on to manage the singer for over two decades. Presley's first RCA single,
"Heartbreak Hotel”, released in January 1956, was a number-one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly
popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. His
energized interpretations of songs, many from African-American sources, and his uninhibited performance style
made him enormously popular—and controversial. In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me
Tender.

Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his
most commercially successful work. He staged few concerts however, and, guided by Parker, proceeded to
devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically
derided.
Presley's only child, Lisa Marie, was born on February 1, 1968, during a period when he had grown deeply
unhappy with his career. In 1968, after seven years away from the stage, he returned to live performance in a
celebrated comeback television.

Recorded in late June in Burbank, California, the special, called simply Elvis, aired on December 3, 1968. Later
known as the '68 Comeback Special, the show featured studio productions as well as songs performed with a
band in front of a small audience—Presley's first live performances since 1961. The live segments saw Presley
clad in tight black leather, singing and playing guitar in a style reminiscent of his early rock-and-roll days. In
1973 Presley staged the first concert broadcast globally via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii.
Presley's divorce took effect on October 9, 1973. He was now becoming increasingly unwell. Twice during the
year he overdosed on barbiturates, spending three days in a coma in his hotel suite after the first incident.
Toward the end of 1973, he was hospitalized, because of the effects of Demerol addiction. Prescription drug
abuse severely deteriorated his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at the age of 42.
Presley's funeral was held at Graceland, on Thursday, August 18. Approximately 80,000 people lined the
processional route to Forest Hill Cemetery, where Presley was buried next to his mother. Within a few days,
"Way Down" topped the country and UK pop charts.
Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th-century popular culture. He had a versatile
voice and unusually wide success encompassing many genres, including country, pop ballads, gospel, and
blues. He is the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. Nominated for 14 competitive Grammys,
he won three, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. He has been inducted into
multiple music halls of fame.
1. Elvis Aaron Presley
a) was an American singer born in Memphis, Tennessee.
b) was an American singer and actor known as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’.
c) began his career in Tupelo, Mississippi.
2. Elvis’ manager was
a) Sun Records owner Sam Phillips.
b) Colonel Tom Parker.
c) guitarist Scotty Moore.

3. When Lisa Marie Presley was born

a) Elvis Presley was extremely happy with his career.
b) Elvis Presley staged a lot of concerts.
c) was the year when Elvis Presley recorded ‘The Comeback Special’.

4. Aloha from Hawaii

a) was not a successful concert.
b) was broadcast worldwide.
c) was only aired in the USA.

5. In 1973, his health was deteriorated because of

a) his divorce from Priscilla Presley.
b) the amount of concerts in that year.
c) the effects of Demerol addiction.

6. Elvis Presley
a) only played ‘Rock and Roll’ along his career.
b) encompassed many genres including gospel and blues.
c) won 14 Grammys.
 DISTRITO EDUCATIVO 14-05
POLITECNICO FRANCISCO DEL ROSARIO SANCHEZ
DEPARTAMENTO DE LENGUAS EXTRANJERAS
Olimpiada Nacional de Lenguas Extranjeras 2024

Etapa de Centros Educativos Nivel Secundario/ categoría B

Oral Interview

Student`s Name: _______________________________________________________

No. Question P L S N
01 Tell me about your last trip.
02 In what ways can WhatsApp be educational?
03 What are some dangerous hobbies? What makes them dangerous?
04 Do you like it when other people make decisions and choose things for
you? Why?
05 How do you relax after a challenging day?
06 What is your favorite movie/book/song and why?

07 Do you have any short-term/long-term goals? Explain.

08 How do you think Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change education and the
traditional classroom?
09 How do you contribute to environmental conservation in your daily life?

10 Have you had any interesting cultural experiences?

PARTIAL SCORE -------------------------------------------------------

TOTAL SCORE --------------
Leyenda:
S= Answers correctly, using the right vocabulary words and intonation. (5 points)
L= answers correctly but needs repetition and extra time. (4 points)
P= understands but answers using only some of the words (3 points)
NO answer = NO point
 WRITING PLACEMENT TEST
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TOPICS AND WRITE ABOUT IT

1. Write a personal profile about yourself for a website where you can meet new Internet
friends. You should answer these questions.

-What is your name, age, etc?

-Where you are from, and what do you do?
-What do you look like, and what sort of person are you?
-What are your interests and your likes/dislike?
-What sort of new friends do you want to meet?

2. Write an email to a friend from another part of the world who wants to know more
about your country. You can use your own ideas, and/or you can describe some of
these things:

-how big the country is, where it is and what the land is like (forest, mountains, etc)
-main cities, famous landmarks and tourist attractions
-the local language(s) and culture
-what the people are like
-traditional food, music, dances, etc of your country
You should finish your email by inviting your friend to visit your country some time so that
they can see what it is like.

3. Write about a strong childhood memory – for example, something that made you very
happy or very frightened. Briefly explain how old you were and where you were and
tell the story of what happened. Try to remember details such as sounds, smells,
colours and the weather. And describe these in your story. Explain how felt and why
you felt this way. How do you feel now about the event?

4. Write a review of your favourite film, play or book. Explain what type of work it is
(for example, a comedy film, a romantic novel, etc.) Say where and when the story
takes place, and briefly describe what happens. Describe the main characters and say
whether you like or dislike each of them, and why. Try to explain why this work is
your favourite.

5. Write an article discussing whether you think our world is getting better or getting
worse. You can use own ideas, but you might like to include some of these issues.

-medicine, scientific research, technology

-war, conflict between countries/groups
-freedom and human rights
-education, knowledge and skills
-quality of life

You should finish your article with a short conclusion summarizing the main argument.