SEPTIEMBRE 2024 · MODELO AInglés
20 preguntas · respuesta correcta señalada y explicada paso a paso
TEXTO DE COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA
Air Jordans are one of the most famous sneakers in the world. They are named after Michael Jordan, a legendary basketball player and were first made in 1984 by Nike. This collaboration marked a significant moment in sneaker history, blending sports performance with cutting-edge fashion.
In the past, Michael Jordan wore the first Air Jordans during his basketball games. People loved the shoes because they were stylish and different from other sneakers. The first model, called Air Jordan 1, had a unique design with red, black, and white colours. Nike released new Air Jordans every year. Each new model had different designs and features. For example, Air Jordan 3 introduced the famous Jumpman logo. This logo became an iconic symbol associated with excellence and high performance. Air Jordan 11, released in 1995, had shiny patent leather, which made them very popular.
Today, many famous athletes and celebrities wear Air Jordans. This endorsement makes the shoes even more popular. People often stand in long lines to buy new models, sometimes camping out overnight. The high demand and limited supply of certain models have created a robust resale market, with some rare Air Jordans being sold for thousands of dollars. Air Jordans are not just for basketball. They are also a big part of fashion and streetwear. The versatility of Air Jordans allows them to be worn in various settings, from casual outings to formal events. The shoes are often seen as a status symbol within sneaker culture.
Overall, Air Jordans have a rich history and are loved by people around the world. These iconic sneakers continue to be a top choice for those who want to look stylish and feel great. The legacy of Air Jordans is a testament to their enduring appeal and the powerful influence of Michael Jordan on sports and fashion.
01Comprensión lectora
When were the first Air Jordan shoes made?
aIn 1980.
bIn the mid 80s.✓ correcta
cIn 1990.
Por qué: El texto dice que se fabricaron por primera vez en 1984, es decir, a mediados de los 80.
02Comprensión lectora
Which Air Jordan model introduced the famous Jumpman logo?
aAir Jordan 1.
bAir Jordan 3.✓ correcta
cAir Jordan 11.
Por qué: El texto indica explícitamente que fue el Air Jordan 3 el que introdujo el logo Jumpman.
03Comprensión lectora
Why do people often stand in long lines to buy Air Jordans?
aBecause they are always on sale.
bBecause they are unusual, unique and highly demanded.✓ correcta
cBecause they are given away for free.
Por qué: El texto explica que la alta demanda y la oferta limitada de ciertos modelos generan estas colas, no que sean gratis o estén siempre rebajados.
04Comprensión lectora
In the context of the text, what does the word “blending” mean?
aCombining.✓ correcta
bDividing.
cHighlighting.
Por qué: “Blending sports performance with cutting-edge fashion” significa combinar/mezclar ambas cosas, sinónimo de “combining”.
05Comprensión lectora
In the context of the text, what does “endorsement” mean (paragraph 3).
aSubscription.
bOpposition.
cBacking.✓ correcta
Por qué: “Endorsement” es el respaldo público que dan famosos o atletas a un producto, sinónimo de “backing”.
06Tiempos verbales
“I ___ in my balcony right now and he ___ at me”.
awas sitting/looked
bsit/look
cam sitting/is looking✓ correcta
Por qué: “Right now” indica que la acción ocurre en el momento presente, por lo que corresponde el presente continuo en ambos verbos.
07Tiempos verbales
“You hardly ever ___ people ___ informal clothes in the Pentagon”.
asaw/wore
bsee/worn
csee/wearing✓ correcta
Por qué: Es un hábito general en presente simple (“see”) seguido del gerundio “wearing” que acompaña al objeto.
08Modales
“One ___ win money always in the lottery. It’s just luck!”
aought
bmay not✓ correcta
cmust not
Por qué: “May not” expresa que no siempre se puede ganar, que depende de la suerte.
09Modales
“He said he wouldn’t ___ to the meeting on time”.
acame
bcome✓ correcta
ccomes
Por qué: Tras un modal (“wouldn’t”) va siempre el infinitivo sin “to”: “come”.
10Modales
“You don’t ___ pay for school supplies at Spanish schools. It’s not compulsory!”
acannot
bmust not
chave to✓ correcta
Por qué: “Don’t have to” expresa que algo no es obligatorio, coherente con “it’s not compulsory”.
11Tiempos verbales
“Who ___ you people? I don’t know you at all,” she asked.
Por qué: “You people” es plural en presente, así que corresponde “are”.
12Comparativos y superlativos
“He wrote the ___ MA thesis we have ever seen”.
amore long
blongest✓ correcta
cmost long
Por qué: El superlativo de “long” (adjetivo corto) se forma con “-est”: “longest”.
13Vocabulario
“Everybody admired the US President’s foreign ___ because it transformed the nation”.
apolitics
bpolicy✓ correcta
cpolitic
Por qué: “Policy” es la política/plan de actuación de un gobierno; “politics” es la actividad política en general.
14Cuantificadores
“There is ___ question about it. Everything is crystal clear!”
Por qué: En una afirmación para decir que no hay ninguna duda se usa “no”: “there is no question”.
15Genitivo sajón
“This is Phyllys. These are ___.”
aPhyllys’s kids✓ correcta
bkids’ Phyllys
cPhyllys kids
Por qué: El genitivo sajón de un nombre propio se forma con ’s: “Phyllys’s kids”.
16Vocabulario
“My ___ agent arranged a wonderful trip to India. It was great!”
atravelling
btravelled
ctravel✓ correcta
Por qué: “Travel agent” (agente de viajes) es un sustantivo compuesto, con “travel” como modificador.
17Orden de palabras
Seleccione la frase correcta:
aA band of musicians played my favourite song at Mary’s party.✓ correcta
bMary’s played a band of musicians at party my favourite song.
cMy favourite song at Mary’s party a band of musicians played.
Por qué: Es la única con el orden lógico sujeto + verbo + objeto + complementos.
18Voz pasiva
Seleccione la opción correcta:
aStudents must not been given too much homework.
bStudents must not be give too much homework.
cStudents must not be given too much homework.✓ correcta
Por qué: Voz pasiva con modal: “must not be given” (modal + be + participio).
19Oraciones condicionales
Seleccione la opción correcta:
aWhat would you buy if you had to give a present to your mother-in-law?✓ correcta
bWhat will you buy if you had to give a present to your mother-in-law?
cWhat would you buy if you have to give a present to your mother-in-law?
Por qué: Condicional de tipo 2: “would + if + pasado simple”.
20Pronombres relativos
Seleccione la frase correcta:
aCan you understand a word of which he’s saying?
bCan you understand a word of what he’s saying?✓ correcta
cCan you understand a word of that he’s saying?
Por qué: “What” funciona como pronombre relativo sin antecedente explícito (“lo que”).