Corrected English Text Examples from Past Exams

June 14A

2)

  • c) Nearly = almost
  • d) Set up = establish
  • e) Will = a document that people write before dying

3)

  1. First, I have to see them.
  2. Can we go to the cinema that is at the mall?
  3. How are we going to go?
  4. We’ll take the bus back.
  5. So, at 5:30?
  6. How much is the ticket?
  7. Two euros more.
  8. I’ll do the same.

4)

  1. Hello Mum, hello Dad. I present to you my friend, Adriana.
  2. WhatsApp is a mobile application to chat with friends.
  3. Excuse me, can you tell me what time the plane arrives?
  4. Ok, it is on the nightstand in my room.

July 14A

2)

  • c) Crystal-clear = obvious
  • e) Keen = prone
  • d) Launch = put on the market

3)

  1. When are the classes?
  2. What is the name of the teacher?
  3. How do you spell Mulligan?
  4. What is the price of the classes?
  5. Where is it?
  6. Can you give me her phone number?
  7. I’ll call.
  8. After she has classes.

4)

  1. My plan for the next weekend is to go to the beach with my friends.
  2. Teacher, I haven’t come to class for two weeks because I’ve been traveling.
  3. I think you’re more beautiful with dark jeans.
  4. You’re welcome. Let me know when you need help.

June 13A

1)

  • a) F. “a paper…ABC”
  • b) F. “High-ranking officials…cash”
  • c) F. “Spaniards ask…problem”

2)

  • c) To amass = to gather
  • e) Knowingly = consciously
  • b) To break = to be known

3)

  1. What’s yours?
  2. Why do you like watching TV?
  3. And what? Do you like reading books?
  4. What kinds of books do you like?
  5. Don’t you watch TV?
  6. Everyone should read more books.
  7. A waste of time.
  8. I never do physical exercise.

4)

  1. Don’t worry. I will lend you my book.
  2. Tom, what should I buy Mum for her birthday?
  3. Don’t worry, Mum, I will cook for you tonight.
  4. Would you like to come to my party?

July 13A

2)

  • b) To spend = to pass
  • f) Frequently = often
  • e) Task = job

3)

  1. Where are you going?
  2. I’m leaving in two weeks’ time.
  3. I would like to spend a couple of years there.
  4. I’m rather nervous about it.
  5. Do I have to take many things with me?
  6. Shall I take an umbrella?
  7. Can you recommend a travel agency?
  8. Who are you going with?

4)

  1. Excuse me, can you tell me how I can get to the library?
  2. I’m sorry, but I can’t go because I have to study.
  3. Today isn’t a good day to go to the beach. I’ll go another day.
  4. Excuse me, can you tell me what time the plane arrives?

June 12A

2)

  • b) However = nevertheless
  • d) Currently = at present
  • f) Deal with = treat

3)

  1. I want a table.
  2. A table near the kitchen.
  3. What would you like to eat?
  4. There are meat and chips.
  5. Do you want something to drink?
  6. Did you like it all?
  7. Can you bring me the bill?
  8. Are you going to pay by credit card?

4)

  1. Tell me all that happened at the party.
  2. You should study more to improve your grades.
  3. You should see more departments to have more options.
  4. We could practice the math test tomorrow for fun.

September 12B

2)

  • c) Daily = every day
  • f) Settlements = places
  • d) Labor = work

3)

  1. What’s your name?
  2. Are you a new student?
  3. I have been studying here for six months.
  4. What’s your level?
  5. I don’t know.
  6. How long will you be here?
  7. Do you know someone looking for a flatmate?

4)

  1. My teacher said that if I studied hard, I’d pass the exam.
  2. I warned you. You should have listened to me.
  3. Excuse me, could you shut up? I want to see the film.
  4. Don’t be sad, darling, I will support you.

June 11A

2)

  • f) Nightmares = bad dreams
  • e) Release = liberation
  • d) Appropriate = suitable

September 11B

2)

  • a) Common = ordinary
  • c) Gangs = bands
  • b) To belong = pertain

September 10A

2)

  • f) Hard = strong
  • e) Aid = assistance
  • b) Figures = numbers

June 10A

2)

  • a) Busy = occupied
  • b) Acknowledged = recognize
  • c) Decade = a period of ten years

3)

  1. Can you do me a favor?
  2. Could I stay in your house?
  3. It will only be for a few days.
  4. I prefer to be alone.
  5. What can I do for you, tell me.
  6. Can you lend me some money?
  7. I’ll pay you back the money you lent me.

4)

  1. Why don’t we go to the beach today?
  2. Look at those black clouds. It’s going to rain soon.
  3. The teacher said that if I didn’t behave, he would send me out.
  4. I’m afraid I don’t feel like going to the beach. Let’s go to the cinema instead.