Corrección de Ejercicios de Inglés: Comprensión Lectora y Gramática

Ejercicios de Inglés Resueltos y Corregidos

Earthquake Hits Britain

• 1.
  • a) The earthquake could only be felt in a small village in Lincolnshire. FALSE – "It was felt... of London by car."
  • b) Lots of buildings were destroyed in the 2008 earthquake. FALSE – "The earthquake was felt by a... damage to property."
• 2.
  • a) Are earthquakes frequent in Britain? Explain your answer.
    Earthquakes in Britain are very frequent, but British people don't usually notice them because they are really small.
  • b) What did people tell reporters about the earthquake?
    One man told the reporters that when he was in his house, everything started to move and shake, and that when he went outside, he saw that his chimney had fallen to the ground.
• 3.
  • rare (unusual)
  • fallen (coming off)
  • amazed (surprised)
  • find out (learn)
• 4.
  • a) Most important. One.
  • b) Are measured. That.
  • c) Having Destroyed. By.
  • d) Complete the following sentence to report what was said: “What did you see after the earthquake?”
    I asked the girl what she had seen after the earthquake.

Some People Never Forget a Face

• 1.
  • a) A small minority of people cannot identify other peoples' faces easily. TRUE – "Others of us, of course, ... in recognizing faces."
  • b) Super-recognizers are only able to recognize people who have the same appearance as when they met. FALSE – "Often super-recognizers are able to recognize another person despite significant changes in appearance, such as aging or a different hair colour."
• 2.
  • a) Why do some super-recognizers pretend not to recognize people?
    Because they sometimes don't want people to think that their short interactions were important to them.
  • b) Why might the results of the study be important in courts?
    The amazing results based on the extraordinary ability of identifying another person some time later, with only a brief meeting in a place, could be more believable in courts than the changeable thoughts of a normal person, who might think he/she is able to recognize someone at a given moment.
• 3.
  • a) remembering (RECALLING)
  • b) wide (BROAD)
  • c) meeting (ENCOUNTER)
  • d) believable (CREDIBLE)
• 4.
  • a) TO HAVE BEEN FOUND
  • b) WHO... TO
  • c) MEETING... IN
  • d) HADSEEN... WOULDN'T HAVE MET (Corregido según contexto)

Diamonds

• 1.
  • a) The structure of diamonds grown by man is completely different from that of natural diamonds. FALSE – "Once the machine is closed, nature takes over. Four days later, a man-made diamond is inside. Optically, chemically and physically they're identical to a mine diamond."
  • b) Gemesis diamonds are cheaper than those found in mines. TRUE – "As regards price... one costs about 6000."
• 2.
  • a) Why is Clark McEwen mentioned in the text?
    Clark McEwen is mentioned because of his job and his connection with the topic. He is the Director of the company that makes diamonds grow in machines, Gemesis Corporation.
  • b) Summarize what Gemesis Corporation does in order to make a diamond.
    This company reproduces the diamond growth process in machines instead of relying on the natural process, which always takes place under the earth's surface.
• 3.
  • a) controlled (OVERSEEN)
  • b) piece (LUMP)
  • c) classified (GRADED)
  • d) written (INSSCRIBED / INSCRIPTION)
• 4.
  • a) HARDEST... ON
  • b) VANISHES... LEAVING
  • c) WAS DISCOVERED... SHOULD / MUST
  • d) WHO... HIS / HER

The Importance of Brands

Brands are nowadays very important for all of us, regardless of our age, whether we are teenagers, adults, children, or elderly people. During the last two decades, multinational companies have grown greatly, and so have their marketing campaigns. As a result of this fact, brands have a very significant influence on what we wear, which perfume we use, what type of clothes or footwear we prefer to buy, etc.

From my point of view, as someone between youth and adult life, a brand name is relevant both for adults and for young people. But why? Because teenagers are always following trends and they usually wear the same brands, especially those coming from the UK and the USA, as they often have a great impact on young people's minds.

Make Room for the Robots

• 1.
  • a) FALSE. The scientists who built ASIMO... beautiful music.
  • b) FALSE. "His company also... already in use."
• 2.
  • a) Describe ASIMO's appearance and its role with the Detroit Symphony.
    ASIMO is a robot manufactured eight years ago, which is 1.2 meters tall. It was the conductor of the orchestra that played the Detroit Symphony, using both of its robotic arms.
  • b) Explain why Monty needs to look more human.
    Monty needed to look more human because it was built to wash dishes, so it required a "human" hand to be able to pick up coffee cups, and to be taller in order to reach the sink.
• 3.
  • a) raised (LIFTED)
  • b) skills (ABILITIES)
  • c) tedious (BORING)
  • d) risky (DANGEROUS)
• 4.
  • a) EASIER... SATISFIED
  • b) DO... BEST
  • c) AS/LIKE... FOR
  • d) ARE WRITTEN / HAVE BEEN WRITTEN... READING

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

• 1.
  • a) TRUE. Known as "Spanish Flu... in recorded world history."
  • b) FALSE. This pattern of morbidity... elderly and young children.
• 2.
  • a) More than a quarter of the American population was affected by the Spanish flu, and almost 700,000 Americans died of this influenza pandemic. Besides, hundreds of American soldiers suffered from influenza.
  • b) No, people who were affected by the Spanish Flu died very quickly because of its virulence, so doctors couldn't do anything to help those suffering from this pandemic. There are examples that perfectly describe the speed and power of the influenza: some women were playing cards together, and within a few hours, three of them died.
• 3.
  • a) catastrophe (DISASTER)
  • b) autumn (FALL)
  • c) ending (WINDING DOWN)
  • d) fatal (DEADLY)
• 4.
  • a) WERE KILLED... THAN
  • b) HAD HAD... WOULD HAVE SAVED
  • c) IT... AFTER
  • d) Mrs. Mitchell told her daughter to wear her scarf and gloves in case it snowed.

Facebook Generation Suffers from Information Withdrawal Syndrome

• 1.
  • a) FALSE. "In an experiment, ... radio and even newspapers."
  • b) FALSE. "Most participants ... them the most difficulty."
• 2.
  • a) What did the volunteers in the experiment have to do?
    They had to spend 24 hours without using any kind of technological device, such as mobile phones, TVs, or computers. Besides, they had to write a daily diary explaining their feelings.
  • b) What positive effects did the experiment have on participants? Mention two.
    Two positive effects were that they were able to develop new life skills and they had time to do other different, common activities unrelated to technology, such as spending more time with friends, relatives, or outdoors.
• 3.
  • a) lonely (ISOLATED)
  • b) uneasy (RESTLESS)
  • c) depend on (RELY UPON)
  • d) when (AS)
• 4.
  • a) DEVELOPING... HIGHEST
  • b) AN... WHO
  • c) UNTIL... BECAME
  • d) ON... SPENT

Daughter of David Adams Joins Antarctic Ski Expedition

• 1.
  • a) TRUE. "The latest challenge will begin 97... abandon his expedition in 1907."
  • b) FALSE. "I am frightened about the..." she said.
• 2.
  • a) What is unusual about Amelia’s Antarctic expedition?
    The unusual aspect of this expedition is Amelia's age, because she is very young to travel to such a cold and difficult place as the Antarctic.
  • b) Explain two of the challenges Amelia will have to face in the Antarctic.
    She will have to face very low temperatures (ranging from minus 60 to minus 30 with or without wind), and the 24-hour daylight, which makes sleeping very difficult.
• 3.
  • a) walk (TREK)
  • b) place (SPOT)
  • c) worried (APPREHENSIVE)
  • d) take in (CONSUME)
• 4.
  • a) HAVE BEEN TRAINING
  • b) WHICH WILL BE LED
  • c) DOESN'T GO... WILL
  • d) She wasn't sure if she was going to be able to sleep.

Personal Reflection on Future Travel Plans

Firstly, this is a very interesting question because I love travelling, and I have several trips in mind that I would like to take in the near future.

I have always wanted to go back to the USA because my first time there was when I was 13 years old, aside from a quick visit some months ago. Although I have already visited the East Coast, I would love to go to the West Coast. Why? Because my dream trip has always been to drive along the US Route 66 with my friends. That has been my only wish since I was very little.

To begin with, I would fly to Los Angeles, and from that point, I would rent a typical large American car in order to spend 10 or 15 days, sleeping either in the car or in cheap hotels.

In conclusion, my plan is completely mapped out in my mind, and I truly hope that one day I will be able to make it a reality with my friends or family.