Parte 1: Multiple-Choice Cloze

Encontraremos un texto con huecos que deberemos rellenar con una de las cuatro opciones
que se ofrecen. Lo que se pretende con este ejercicio es evaluar el nivel de conocimiento
acerca de las frases hechas, construccin de frases, collocations y la comprensin lectora, por
lo que deberemos llevar una base de gramtica y expresiones en ingls.

Trucos para aprobar la parte 1 del Use of English

Hay una serie de pasos que se pueden seguir para resolver el ejercicio de manera ordenada:

Lee el texto completo. Este primer paso es necesario para conocer el contexto y el
tema que se trata.

Lee las respuestas. As podrs ir encajando cada palabra en su hueco.

Lee frase por frase con atencin. Es importante entender bien el sentido de la frase
aislada para saber cul es la opcin adecuada.

Descarta rpidamente las que consideres incorrectas. Ahorrars mucho tiempo y

podrs centrarte en las que creas que son correctas.

Cntrate en las respuestas posibles. Trata de razonar por qu una es ms vlida que
las dems. Generalmente dos de ellas son totalmente falsas, y los dos restantes una
tiene ms papeletas que la otra. Realiza esta rutina al elegir las opciones, y aprenders
el patrn para acertar.

Mira la palabra que va delante y la que va detrs. Estas dos palabras nos dan las
pistas necesarias para elegir bien la respuesta. Es cuestin de fijarse y ver lo que pide
la frase.

NO TE DESANIMES SI FALLAS! En la prctica est el xito. No olvides que es un B2, es

un nivel alto.
For each question, choose which of the four possible answers fits the
space best and write THE CORRECT LETTER into the empty box.
Also think about why the other three answers are not possible.

1. This house is so old now. When it rains, the windows leak and the
roof needs to be replaced soon. , we love it and would
never move to another.
a. nevertheless
b. although
c. though
d. despite

2. You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have

to with it so we can go on with the plan.
a. deal
b. do
c. solve
d. beat

3. I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer

documentaries with people talking about their lives.
a. reality
b. real
c. authentic
d. genuine

4. Has someone moved the drinks the table while I was

gone? I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.
a. off
b. along
c. around
d. on
5. We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark we
got out a map and studied it carefully.
a. so
b. and
c. but
d. if

6. Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along

in two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to
wait another half an hour!
a. less
b. below
c. about
d. round

7. Martin Jones, as the Gentle Bank Robber during his

three-year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.
a. named
b. reputed
c. called
d. known

8. I was born about 30km Rome but have always lived in

Great Britain.
a. from
b. to
c. far
d. near
1. Don't wash that sweater in hot water, it will shrink.
a. unless
b. if
c. moreover
d. otherwise

2. the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather

imaginable. Sunshine all the way!
a. along
b. throughout
c. moreover
d. all in all

3. Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder.
Police expect to charge the later this morning.
a. guilty
b. suspect
c. condemned
d. arrested

4. Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the
problem more serious, come back and pay me a visit.
a. goes
b. becomes
c. turns
d. develops

5. When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee,

them with a picnic hamper and two parasols.
a. provide
b. give
c. lend
d. give out
6. You are the only person in this company who access to
both the staff phone list and the bank information of every employee.
Please remember it is a huge responsibility.
a. has
b. takes
c. opens
d. sees

7. We all just looked at the bill and then realised

that wasn't even included! So we had to pay another 15%
on top of that! I am never going back to that restaurant.
a. services
b. serving
c. serves
d. service

8. We got home to find the children down the marble

hallway in their socks.
a. sliding
b. skidding
c. falling
d. crashing
1. It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that
monkeys and apes were relatives of man.
a. remote
b. distant
c. far
d. vague

2. Overall, six universities have accepted my application but

I to go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there.
a. select
b. prefer
c. like
d. enjoy

3. The of the coastal areas in these parts were called

"Myami" but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European
explorers moved into the area.
a. tenants
b. inhabitants
c. constituents
d. citizens

4. He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a
single one in !
a. vision
b. sight
c. reach
d. existence

5. Christmas Day on a Sunday this year.

a. comes
b. becomes
c. falls
d. places

6. My original was not to cut jobs but only to reduce

expenditure in the company.
a. direction
b. view
c. aim
d. destination

7. Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you

are to blame for this accident!
a. strongly
b. dominantly
c. entirely
d. freely

8. You should advantage of our special offer while we have

it, Mrs. Foulkes.
a. get
b. take
c. hold
d. have