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PROGRAMA HIBRIDO Responsable de tratamiento: Fundación CEDEI Finalidad de tratamiento: Evaluación de conocimiento. Base de licitud: • La base de licitud será el contrato o la relación precontractual (Art. 7.5 de la LOPDP) y; • Consentimiento. Obligatorio Mayoría de edad. Declaro que soy mayor de 15 años, o cuento con la mayoría de edad legal en mi país. Declaro que actúo como madre, padre o representante legal y autorizo el tratamiento de los datos del/la menor a mi cargo. ☐ He leído y acepto la Política de Privacidad de CEDEI (Obligatorio)..Si desea tener mas información puede ingresar a este link :https://examenes.cedei.org/politica-de-privacidad-y-proteccion-de-datos-personales/

Comunicaciones y suscripción ☐ Deseo suscribirme y autorizo a CEDEI a enviarme información y comunicaciones comerciales sobre sus programas, cursos y actividades académicas y culturales, por medios electrónicos. (Puede retirar este consentimiento en cualquier momento). Al enviar este formulario, acepto y autorizo a la Fundación Centros de Estudios Interamericanos – CEDEI el tratamiento de los datos personales proporcionados en la presente evaluación.

INTERMEDIATE PLACEMENT TEST ( Levels H-3A, H-3B, H-4A, H-4B)
USE OF LANGUAGE SECTION

Instructions:

This section of the test is about the use of English. For each item, choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d).

1. We _____ for a hotel when the storm began.

a) search

b) will search

c) have searched

d) were searching

2. If you _____ concentrate on your work, you usually waste a lot of time.

a) don’t

b) won’t

c) didn’t

d) couldn’t

3. I’m exhausted. _____ to fix this machine since I got here this morning.

a) I try

b) I’ll try

c) I tried

d) I’ve been trying

4. Several bridges _____ during the earthquake last year.

a) badly damaged

b) were badly damaged

c) have badly damaged

d) were badly damaging

5. The agency _____ that our ideas for the poster seem a little old-fashioned.

a) believes

b) is believing

c) was believed

d) has been believing

6. Superhero movies are a kind of entertainment _____ really attracted to.

a) which

b) I’m not

c) who they

d) that aren’t

7. More support _____ to groups dealing with environmental issues.

a) is providing

b) might provide

c) must be provided

d) should be providing

8. Employees _____ show their ID cards, or they couldn’t have access to the research facilities.

a) were required to

b) were allowed to

c) didn’t have to

d) could

9. Our math teacher made _____ a hundred math problems in one hour.

a) us to solve

b) be solved

c) us solve

d) solve

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LISTENING SECTION

Instructions:

In this section of the test, you will hear conversations and complete the information about them. For each conversation, first read the situation and the item or items. Then listen to the conversation. Complete the items after you hear the conversation. Choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d).

Situation 1: Laura is talking to her father about a health problem.

10. Laura ____.

a) hit her head in a basketball game

b) ate some bad food at school yesterday

c) has a horrible pain in her stomach

d) has a very bad headache

11. Laura’s father ____.

a) has a stomachache too

b) offers to take her to the doctor

c) is going to call a doctor

d) wants to rest a little

Situation 2: Jack is talking to his friend Olivia on the phone.

12. When Jack called Olivia, she ____.

a) couldn’t hear him because of a bad connection

b) was in a noisy area, but she moved

c) was at the bus stop with her friend Katie

d) was on her way to see a play

13. Jack ____.

a) thought the movie was not very exciting

b) thought the movie had too much action

c) thinks Olivia shouldn’t see the movie

d) is going out with Olivia and Katie on Friday

Situation 3: Amanda is meeting her friend Patrick at a café.

14. Amanda and Patrick ____.

a) last met in January

b) went to a concert together

c) haven’t seen each other since April

d) have been spending a lot of time together lately

15. Amanda ____.

a) has found a new job

b) is looking for another job

c) finds her work too challenging

d) has been having problems at work

16. Patrick ____.

a) has been learning Spanish

b) isn’t enjoying his cooking class very much

c) has been all over the world lately

d) wants to cook for Amanda and Jim

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READING SECTION

Instructions:

In this section of the test, you will read some short passages and complete the information about them. For each item, choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d).

Passage 1: An inspiring story

When Alex McGovern was in high school, he used to earn money working weekends at a local bakery. After working there for several months, helping bake fresh bread and cakes, Alex noticed a familiar pattern: a huge amount of food was thrown away at the end of each day. It was food that the bakery could no longer sell, but it was still good enough to eat. So Alex began to wonder what he could do with all of this extra food.

With the bakery owner’s permission, he reached out to a local organization that worked with families who need help with food and housing. The charity was extremely pleased and arranged to pick up the extra food each day. Now bread was no longer wasted, but generously shared with people in need.

Alex’s idea was such a success that he began approaching other local restaurants about joining the program. Before long, there were over a dozen businesses taking part, and Alex created a website to grow the program in other cities. Today Alex’s “simple” idea is helping feed people all over the country!

17. Alex’s original goal at the bakery was to ___________.

a) eat free bread and cake

b) learn to be a baker

c) make money

d) help people

18. Alex got his idea ___________.

a) when he saw how much food was wasted

b) while he was baking some fresh bread

c) from the owner of the bakery

d) from a local organization

19. The bakery owner _______________.

a) thought that Alex’s plans wouldn’t work

b) allowed Alex to give away the extra bread

c) helped Alex create a website for the organization

d) didn’t care about the families assisted by the charity

20. The extra food was _____________.

a) sold by Alex

b) bought by the charity

c) delivered by the bakery

d) picked up by the organization

Passage 2: Some thoughts on your online profile

In many ways, the internet has made it easier than ever to find out about new job opportunities. Yet, as companies increasingly examine candidates’ social media profiles for information to use in the selection process, people need to be aware of the risks and rewards of posting online. The views they express—and the ways they choose to express them—can be a crucial factor in whether or not they receive an offer of employment.

Many young adults, who have grown up with social media and are comfortable sharing their lives online, don’t realize how employers are using social media in hiring decisions. These companies don’t just consider information about a person’s online behavior; they may even gather information about friends and family. Some fear that employers may judge candidates based on factors such as their medical history, age, or even beliefs.

While there is currently debate about what information companies are allowed to legally collect or use for hiring decisions, everyone agrees that people need to be careful about what they post online. Your behavior on social media could cost you your current position or job opportunities in the future.

So, should job applicants erase their social media accounts completely? According to Professor John Sacks of the Better Hiring Institute, “It would be better to make sure you have a strong professional profile that emphasizes your qualifications. Not having any social media might send the message that you have something to hide.” In other words, take the time to create an attractive profile on a career site and carefully consider everything you post online.

21. This article is aimed primarily at ___________.

a) employers

b) college students

c) potential job candidates

d) social media organizations

22. According to the author, some people may not realize ______________.

a) the effect of their online behavior on friends and family

b) how their online profiles can affect hiring decisions

c) what information companies cannot legally collect

d) if their online profile looks professional enough

23. One way of increasing your chances of getting a good job is _______________.

a) not keeping a profile online

b) expressing your opinions in a honest way

c) having a profile that clearly shows your skills

d) being secretive about what you share online

24. The author __________ online personal information to make hiring decisions.

a) is against companies using

b) is in favor of the practice of using

c) believes it does not matter if employers use

d) does not say whether it is good or bad to use

WRITING SECTION

Instructions:

Write a 120-word paragraph about ONLY ONE of the following topics.

Option 1: Compare two places you know well
Describe each place and compare them using:
● Comparatives
● Superlatives
● as + adjective + as

You can write about two neighborhoods, towns, or places you’ve lived or visited. Think about things like size, noise, people, or entertainment.

Option 2: What’s a meal that someone in your family makes really well?
Describe the meal:
● The presentation
● Its taste and ingredients
● Who makes it and when
● Use the passive voice to describe how the dish is made

Make it personal by choosing a meal someone you know cooks for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions.

Option 3: What does it take to get better at something you care about?
Provide some advice about the lifestyle and commitment needed to improve in an activity you enjoy (for example: dancing, drawing, gaming, playing an instrument, etc.).Give personal examples. Focus on your personal experience and effort.
● Include modals of obligation (must, have to, should, need to)

PROVIDE YOUR ANSWER HERE:

SPEAKING SECTION

Instructions:

Speaking – Use the Vocaroo application to record one to two minutes of speaking. Choose ONLY ONE of the options below:

Para abrir la aplicación de Vocaroo haga clic en el enlace y grabe su audio. Usted puede intentarlo algunas veces hasta que esté contento/a con su respuesta. Después copie el enlace del audio en el espacio que aparece en la parte de abajo en el Placement Test: https://vocaroo.com

Option 1: Talk about a typical day in your life

What time do you usually wake up?
What do you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening?
Is there something you always do or something you wish you had more time for?
Use the present simple and adverbs of frequency (always, sometimes, never, etc.).

Option 2: Describe a place that makes you feel relaxed or happy

Where is it? Is it indoors or outdoors?

What do you usually do there?

Why is it special for you?
Use descriptive language, articles, and quantifiers (some, a lot of, etc.).

Option 3: Imagine your life three to five years from now

Where will you live? What will you do?

What kind of person will you be?
What would you do differently if you had the chance to start again today?
Use future forms (will/might) and the second conditional.

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