9. COMPRENSIÓN Y Capacidad de entender Leer y escuchar*.
Pruebas de nivel 60 40'
ESCRITURA, EN INGLÉS textos y audios, dentro Escoger la opción estandarizadas -
de un contexto, conjugar adecuada, según adaptadas.
el verbo adecuado según reglas de sintaxis. Expertos en
número de persona y Demostrando docencia y
género, escoger la frase comprensión escrita y lengua*, además
adecuada con los oral, así como un uso de en psicometría.
términos y orden adecuado de las
correctos. En INGLÉS. reglas ortográficas y
de sintaxis.
TIPOLOGÍA
Esta prueba psicométrica se haya dentro de la tipología de conocimientos lingüísticos, competenciales, en
relación a idiomas. Evalúa capacidades para leer textos, conocer la gramática y la ortografía, y la comprensión
verbal.
La rapidez, el tiempo, no es un factor clave, pero se limita el tiempo de realización.
CARACTERÍSTICAS
La prueba tiene tres partes: comprensión lectura, escucha, y vocabulario y gramática (Reading, Listening,
Vocabulary and Grammar).
El constructo, su recorrido y la definición de ítems se han realizado en base a la consulta y trabajo de
expertos:
● Elizabeth Wootton, profesora nativa de idiomas en la escuela universitaria Mediterrani, de turismo y
marketing, en Barcelona –adscrita a la Universitat de Girona, UdG. Bachelor of Arts. Diploma in English
Language Teaching to Adults.
● Criterios del Cambridge Institute sobre los niveles de conocimiento, dominio.
● Gaspar Berbel. Experto en investigación y psicometría.
● Pasación a 2 alumnos y dos colaboradores con nivel medio-alto de inglés.
INSTRUCCIONES
La prueba consta de 60 preguntas tipo test, de opción múltiple la mayoría. No hay límite de tiempo. El resultado
del test de nivel se conoce al finalizar la prueba. Sólo se puede realizar el test una sola vez. Las cuestiones
versan sobre comprensión lectura, escucha, y vocabulario y gramática. Una vez que comience no podrá
abandonar la prueba, de lo contrario no se grabará. El tiempo máximo para rellenarlo, antes de que la
plataforma lo saque, es de 60’.
BATERÍA DE PREGUNTAS
Reading
PART 1
Read the following text and then choose the correct option (True or False) for questions 1-4:
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Samantha is 23 years old and has just finished university. She now lives in a quiet suburb in the south west of
London, with her two flatmates, Julia and Wendy. She is excited about her new life in the big city, where she
has started working as a TV reporter. She studied journalism in Cardiff, and she also learnt three languages,
French, German and Russian. In the future, she would like to live abroad, but first she wants to enjoy her
time in the capital.
In her free time, she believes it´s important to take time to relax and that´s when she likes to be at home to
watch a good film at home. Another thing that she really enjoys when she is at home is cooking for her older
brother, John, and her parents when they come to stay. She is really enjoying her life now becoming a young,
independent adult.
Example Samantha is younger than 25 True / False
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1. Samantha lives in the centre of London True / False
2. Samantha has a job as a journalist. True / False
3. She hopes to live in another country in the future. True / False
4. She only likes cooking for her brother John. True / False
PART 2
You are going to read extracts from letters to a cookery magazine. For questions 5-10 choose from the
paragraphs (A-D). They may be chosen more than once.
Example ….admit they are not a fantastic cook now (0) (paragraph)_A___
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Which paragraph (A, B, C, D) says…
…meal times at home as a child were a little traumatic 5.
____
…did not recognise or show how much they appreciated another person´s cooking 6.
____
…is usually most successful at cooking things that emotionally recapture their past 7.
____
…had a moment of worrying that they might seem silly when cooking in a future situation 8.
____
…the freedom to choose and experiment was what helped their cooking progress most 9.
____
…going to restaurants is what initiated their interest in cooking 10.
___
A
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I was one of those people that couldn´t even boil an egg and when I first got a place on my own, I didn´t
know where to start. I often ended up bringing home a pizza or putting hot water in one of those instant pot
noodles. Then, one day, I decided enough was enough and I signed up for a course at a local adult education
centre. On the way there for the first day, I was a bag of nerves and dreading the idea that I might make a
fool of myself. However, from the minute the class started all those fears disappeared and I was completely
hooked. I can´t say I´m an expert now, but at least I´m not afraid to have a go and I have made some tasty
meals since then. (Alan)
From an early age I was often captivated watching my mum and dad getting the dinner ready. There was a
real magic in the air, as you could really feel their love for what they were doing, and for each other. It was
impossible not to want to get involved, and as a little kid I would often sit on the kitchen work top, waiting
for the spoon to be passed my way so I could try the latest culinary delight. From the age of about nine or
ten, I´d dabble at different things but I was always a bit scared of getting it wrong and disappointing my
parents. However, from the age of about 13, I would make dinner for everyone at least once a week. Being
left to my own devices was when my skills really took off. (Betty)
Anyone who grew up in the 1960s would tell you that it was very common to know what you would be eating
each day of the week. I hated the routine and I never looked forward to Tuesdays. My mother wasn´t the
best cook, it had to be said, and that piece of overcooked pork, with boiled carrots and mushy peas was my
worst nightmare. It always made me feel sick! So, it wasn´t until I started eating out, trying Chinese, Indian
and other cuisines, that my interest really kicked in. I had many disasters along the way, as I tried to replicate
what I´d had the night before, but I loved every second of it. Through the help of a couple of courses, and
watching many programmes on TV, I was eventually able to create quite a range of styles. It has been so
great to share that with friends, my family – and in particular, my mum. (Jack)
I´m somebody who´s been a bit of a late starter in the kitchen. In all honesty, I´d always left my husband to
do the cooking as he always made brilliant meals and that seemed to have become his role. However, when
we split up, I realised I´d taken that for granted and it was about time I made the effort. It wasn´t easy at
first, and I remember getting myself extremely worked up. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed browsing through
recipe books and visualising what I could cook. The dishes that generally came up trumps were ones that
were actually quite traditional and reminded me of times in my childhood, spending time with my granny.
These days I find time in the kitchen quite therapeutic and sometimes I realise the whole day´s gone making
pies, sauces or things to be put away in the freezer. (Susan)
Listening
PART 1
Questions
You will hear a telephone voice mail message. Choose the correction option (A, B or C) for each question:
1. What is the name of the person talking? 3. What colour jacket will she be wearing?
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a. Simon a. Red
b. Julia Portelli b. White
c. Samantha c. Blue
2. How old is Samantha? 4. Where must Simon take Samantha?
a. 12 a. The train station
b. 13 b. The office
c. 30 c. The airport
PART 2
You will hear a woman on the radio talking about a tourism exhibition in England.
For each question (5-10), choose the correct option (A, B or C) according to what you hear.
5. At the Great English Tourism Show, there are A less than 200 exhibition stands
B exactly 200 exhibition stands
C more than 200 exhibition stands
6. Editor Chloe Brown will A give a talk about fashion and tourism in the U.K.
B help experts share ideas on the industry´s situation now
C be the most important analyst speaking in the morning
7. Those wanting to see Charles Orm, should be in the auditorium before A 2.50pm
B 2.15pm
C 2.20pm
8. One or two stands will specialize in recommendations for A new hotel chains
B potential small hotel owners
C managers of large hotel
9. The feature the radio presenter liked most was A The Famous Houses and Gardens
B The British Cuisine
C The British Isles attractions
10. If you want to call to buy a ticket, you should phone A 0186 929231
B 0186 629231
C 0186 969291
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Vocabulary and Grammar
Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d)
EXAMPLE: I _________ Spanish
a) is b) are c) be d) am
1. My name__________ Suzanne
a) is b) are c) am d) be
2. He has _______
a) 20 years old b) a new house c) any books d) cold
3. “_____________ is Manchester?” “It´s in the north west of England”
a) How b) What c) When d) Where
4. My two brothers ________ any similar hobbies.
a) don´t have b) doesn´t have c) have d) has
5. “How often do you go to the gym?” “________”
a) Yesterday b) Once a month c) Yes, a lot d) Next Saturday
6. My boyfriend is French and _______ parents live in Lyon.
a) his b) her c) your d) their
7. How many languages _______?
a) you can speak b) you speak c) can speak d) do you speak
8. She _____________ in an office. She´s a secretary.
a) work b) working c) works d) don´t work
9. “_____________?” “Oh, yes please!”
a) Do you like coffee? b) Don´t you like coffee?
c) Have you got any coffee? d) Would you like a coffee?
10. Next month they …………………………….visit her friend in Australia
a) would like b) are going to c) go d) like
11. She bought her house ……………………………….
a) since yesterday b) six weeks ago c) for six days d) a long time
12. Celine speaks English very…………………………….
a) good b) a lot c) well d) bad
13. ………………………………….to South Africa?” “No, never”
a) Were you ever b) When did you go c) Why did you go d) Have you been
14. Is this your bag? “……………………………………”
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a) Yes, he is b)Yes, I am c) Yes, it is d) Yes, it’s your bag
15. I’ve only got €50 euros and that jacket costs €75. It’s ………………………..expensive for me.
a) too much b) very much c) little d) too
16. We _______ to Berlin at ten o´clock next Sunday.
a) will to fly b) are flying c) going to fly d) flew
17. __________ finished your homework? No, not yet.
a) Did he b) Are you c) Is he d) Have you
18. London is _________ than Edinburgh
a) bigger b) big c) biggest d) as big
19. She ________ in London in 1960.
a) did born b) born c) borned d) was born
20. My son _________ in the garden when it started to rain.
a) was playing b) play c) has play d) playing
21. ____________ a drink at the moment, thank you. I´m not thirsty.
a) Do you want b) I don´t want c) I want d) I´m wanting
22. Did you know that they are living together __________?
a) since 1985 b) yet c) for a long time d) now
23. We´re catching the plane at eight o´clock tomorrow, _______ I´ve booked the taxi for five thirty.
a) so b) because c) despite d) if
24. Someone ________ my car. I parked it outside and now it´s gone!
a) steals b) is stealing c) stolen d) has stolen
25. “The telephone´s ringing.¨ ¨Oh! ______________. It´s probably for me¨
a) I´ll answer it b) I answer it c) I´m answering d) I answered
26. Simon has broken his leg so he ___________ play football for a couple of months
a) won´t can b) couldn´t c) won´t be able to d) don´t
27. Unless _______________ , I´ll be playing golf tomorrow afternoon
a) it doesn´t rain b) it won´t rain c) it rains d) it will rain
28. I have a classmate __________ parents have a restaurant near the school.
a) whose b) who c) his d) that his
29. I promise that by this time next week, ___________________ your book and I can give it back to
you.
a) I finish b) I might finish c) I finished d) I will have finished
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30. It was ____________ uncomfortable bed that I went to complain and ask reception for a room
change.
a) so b) a very c) such an d) too
31. I can´t believe they haven´t arrived yet. I imagine they _______ the bus again
a) have lost b) are losing c) have missed d) are missing
32. A lot of people were there when it happened. Surely someone ________ the accident
a) must see b) must have seen c) must saw d) can´t have seen
33. I wish _____________ spent so much money on our last holiday
a) we wouldn´t b) we could c) we d) we hadn´t
34. All of our students are encouraged ________________ in English outside class.
a) to read b) reading c) read d) must read
35. If she __________ more languages, she´d have more job opportunities
a) can speak b) spoke c) would be able to speak d) speaks
36. He finally _________________ his driving test, after the third attempt
a) success for b) succeed for pass c) succeeded in passing d) successful passing
37. Andrea had already left ______________________
a) as I arrived b) when I arrived c) when I was arriving d) as I had arrived
38. ______________ I really can´t stand about being here in August is how hot it gets
a) What b) Which c) That d) That what
39. I was surprised when she asked me why ________________ because I thought she already knew.
a) he wasn´t coming b) wasn´t he coming c) didn´t he come d) is he coming
40. Despite ______________ that author, I would still recommend his latest book.
a) I don´t like b) I´m not a big fan of c) not being a big fan of d) liking
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Answers for level test
Reading
Part 1 (Level about A2)
1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False
Part 2 (Level about B2)
5. C 6. D 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C
Listening
Part 1 (Level about A2)
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B
Part 2 (Level about B2)
5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A
TEXT ONE
Hello, this is a message for Simon.
I´m Julia Portelli, your colleague, and I am calling to ask if you can meet somebody at the train station. She is
called Samantha and she is arriving at 12.30pm. She is tall with long, brown hair and she is 30 years old. She
will be wearing a red jacket, a white t-shirt and blue trousers. When she arrives, can you take her to our
office near the airport? If you have any problems, please contact me!
TEXT TWO
You will hear a woman on the radio talking about a tourism exhibition in England.
For each question, choose the correct option (A, B or C) according to what you hear.
Woman: One of the main items on our radio programme today is our feature on the Great English Tourism
Show, which is on now at the Uplands Exhibition Centre. With well over 200 stands, there really is something
for everyone.
For professionals there are some big name speakers and industry experts. The sessions are due to start at
11a.m, but don´t forget the introductory discussion which will kick things off at 10.30. Top editor Chloe
Brown will chair the debate with leading analysts on the trends and issues facing tourism in Britain these
days.
There will be talks every hour until around 4.30p.m. If you are wanting to attend the one with Charles Orm
called “Staying Local, talking internationally¨, you should be in the main auditorium 20 minutes early, by
2.50 at the latest as this is billed to be one of the most popular on Saturday.
Apart from the speakers, remember to allow time to browse round. You can get advice on all kinds of topics.
For example, if you are looking to open your own little hotel, a few stands are dedicating themselves to small
business, and how to compete with the market giants.
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In this year´s show there are also some new feature areas, as well as some of the old favourites. A popular
one is the Famous Houses and Gardens zone with some of the most classic attractions from around the
British Isles. However, one I especially enjoyed was the zone dedicated to the British cuisine. There were
some real treats there.
So, whether you are in the travel business or just looking for ideas for your next trip, this exhibition is
definitely worth a visit. The centre is open from 9a.m to 6.30 from Monday to Saturday and from 10 until
5pm on Sunday. If you want to avoid the queues, you can book your ticket online or call the ticket office on
0186 929231. But hurry because the last day is on the 11th, and organizers will have to start making space for
the Toy Show which will be starting the following week…
Grammar and Vocabulary
Abajo se muestran el teórico nivel, en caso de tener correctas todas las de la columna, además de las de
los niveles inferiores. En el bloque Grammar and Vocabulary
1. a 11. b 21. b 31. c
2. b 12.c 22. d 32. b
3. d 13. d 23. a 33. d
4. a 14. c 24. d 34. a
5. b 15. d 25. a 35. b
6. a 16. b 26. c 36. c
7. d 17. d 27. c 37. b
8. c 18. a 28. a 38. a
9. d 19. d 29. d 39. a
10. b 20. a 30. c 40. c
(Level about A1/A2) (Level about A2/B1) (Level about B1) (Level about B2)
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CORRECCIÓN DE LA PRUEBA
1. CALCULAR LA PUNTUACIÓN DIRECTA (PD) = A
Siendo:
● A = aciertos = PUNTOS si coinciden con la respuesta correcta.
Cada respuesta correcta tiene un punto asignado
2. CALCULAR NIVEL en función de la PD en los 3 apartados: Reading, Listening, y Grammar and
Vocabulary
VALORACIONES en Reading (10 puntos máximo)
De 0 a 4 puntos NULO –BAJO “Responde al azar o conocimientos bajos. Ha
de mejorar, no corresponde a ningún nivel, todavía”
De 5 a 7 MEDIO-NOTABLE. “Conocimientos medios. Nivel A1-A2”
Más de 7 ELEVADO. “Conocimientos elevados. Nivel B1-B2”
VALORACIONES en Listening (10 puntos máximo)
De 0 a 4 puntos NULO –BAJO “Responde al azar o conocimientos bajos. Ha
de mejorar, no corresponde a ningún nivel, todavía”
De 5 a 7 MEDIO-NOTABLE. “Conocimientos medios. Nivel A1-A2”
Más de 7 ELEVADO. “Conocimientos elevados. Nivel B1-B2”
VALORACIONES en Grammar and Vocabulary (40 puntos máximo)
De 0 a 15 puntos NULO. “Nivel nulo o responde al azar. Ha de mejorar, no
corresponde a ningún nivel, todavía”
De 11 a 15 puntos BAJO. “Conocimientos bajos. Nivel A1”
De 16 a 20 MEDIO. “Conocimientos medios. Nivel A2”
De 21 a 35 NOTABLE. “Conocimientos notables. Nivel B1”
Más de 35 ELEVADO. “Conocimientos elevados. Nivel B2”
3. CALCULAR NIVEL GLOBAL DE LA PRUEBA
VALORACIONES GLOBALES DEL TEST. Integrando los 3 apartados (60 puntos máximo)
NULO NULO –BAJO en los 3 apartados
BAJO NULO –BAJO en alguno de los 3 apartados
A1 MEDIO-NOTABLE (mínimo) en Reading y Listening, y BAJO en Grammar and
Vocabulary
A2 MEDIO-NOTABLE (mínimo) en Reading y Listening, y MEDIO en Grammar
and Vocabulary
B1 ELEVADO en Reading y Listening, y NOTABLE en Grammar and Vocabulary
B2 ELEVADO en Reading y Listening, y ELEVADO en Grammar and Vocabulary
Por tanto, se da el nivel por bloque o apartado, y el nivel o valoración global. De forma que se pueda
saber el nivel por bloques.
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