ejercicios de práctica de inglés para las pruebas puertorriqueñas

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Grado 7

EJERCICIOS DEPRÁCTICA

PPAA 2013

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The practice questions include the following items: Reading, Writing, and Listening. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.

Samples

l A Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

Yesterday, I my backpack at school.

A leave

B leaves

C leaving

*D left

The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in.

Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer. Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

l B Choose the SuBjeCt of the sentence.

He likes chocolate ice cream.

A He

B likes

C chocolate

D ice cream

The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.

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Instrucciones para ennegrecer las respuestas de preguntas de selección múltiple

• Usa lápiz núm. 2 solamente.

• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.

• Llena el círculo por completo.

• Borra por completo cualquier respuesta que desees cambiar.

• No hagas marcas o líneas en esta hoja.

Incorrecto

Incorrecto

Correcto

Instrucciones para contestar las preguntas de respuesta extendida

• Usa lápiz solamente.

• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.

• Asegúrate de contestar todas las partes de la pregunta.

• Escribe solamente dentro del recuadro.

Instrucciones

Antes de empezar los ejercicios, tu maestro o maestra te ayudará a contestar unos ejemplos. Los ejemplos son para que entiendas lo que tienes que hacer una vez comiences los ejercicios. También te indicará cómo ennegrecer los círculos de la hoja de contestaciones para que tu contestación sea válida. Sigue todas las sugerencias y lee con mucha atención.

A continuación verás un ejemplo de la hoja de contestaciones y lo que debes hacer para contestar.

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E n g l i s h

The practice questions include the following items: Reading, Writing, and Listening. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.

Samples

l A Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

Yesterday, I my backpack at school.

A leave

B leaves

C leaving

*D left

The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in.

Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer. Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

l B Choose the SuBjeCt of the sentence.

He likes chocolate ice cream.

A He

B likes

C chocolate

D ice cream

The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.

These are the Practice Questions of the PPAA for Grade 7. With these questions, you will show how well you can understand and use English.

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Page 2 Grade 7 - English

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Bold Thinking

1 When you face a problem that seems impossible, you may need some wisdom or clear

thinking to help solve it. You might need an idea that cuts through the confusion. In other words,

you might need bold thinking to cut through that Gordian knot.

2 “Gordian knot” is a term that comes from ancient times. A wise man had once foretold that

a city’s new king would be the next man to arrive in a wagon. When the peasant Gordius and his

wife rode into that city in a cart pulled by oxen1, Gordius was proclaimed king of the city, and the

city was named Gordium. The wise man’s prediction had come true. Gordius then tied the pole that

connected the oxen’s yoke to his wagon using an intricate knot. According to legend, the man who

could untie the complicated loop would rule over Asia.

3 In 333 BCE, Alexander the Great was marching into an area that is now a part of Turkey. He

came to the city called Gordium. Alexander the Great studied the knot. Like many men before him,

he could find no way to untie it. So he took his sword and sliced through it. He solved the problem

in a bold and resourceful manner.

4 So what can you do if you are faced with a Gordian knot? Think about the problem, and

then figure out a bold way to solve it.

1oxen (singular: ox): big animals that pull carts, often in teams of two

Directions: With these practice questions, you will show how well you can read and understand written English. There are two reading selections and some questions about each one. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.


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l1 Why was Gordius made king of the city?

A Gordius found a way to undo the intricate knot.

B Gordius tied his wagon to a pole using an intricate knot.

C Gordius was a wise man who made many predictions that came true.

D Gordius was first to enter the city in a wagon after the prediction was made.

l2 Why did the author MOST LIKELY use the title “Bold Thinking”?

A to inform readers about a historical event

B to explain how to make and untie a Gordian knot

C to encourage readers to visit the area now known as Turkey

D to show readers that problems can have unique solutions

l3 Read these sentences from the reading selection.

“Alexander the Great studied the knot. Like many men before him, he could find no way to untie it. So he took his sword and sliced through it. He solved the problem in a bold and resourceful manner.”

What does resourceful mean?

A timid

B questioning

C imaginative

D complicated




l4 Examine the Venn diagram below.

Wise Man

predicted a city’s new king

tied a complicated knot

Gordius

Based on the reading selection, which phrase is TRUE for both characters?

A lived in ancient times

B eventually ruled over Asia

C cut through a complicated knot

D marched into the city of Gordium

l5 A. What is the main idea of the reading selection?

B. Write TWO examples from the reading selection to support your answer.

Remember to answer all parts of the question on your answer sheet.

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The Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena

1 Last week, Clara and her class took a field trip to the Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena. When they

returned, her teacher asked the class to create an instructional flyer describing it. Here is the flyer

Clara created.

Background Information2 Located on the Paseo Real Marina, the Aguadilla Ice

Skating Arena is the only ice skating facility in the Caribbean.

This multi-use facility first opened its doors in 2005. It is

owned and operated by the city of Aguadilla. The Arena is

open year-round and offers a variety of activities for all

age groups.

Ice Skating3 If you have ever wanted to learn how to ice skate or are interested in

becoming a better skater, they have the perfect program for you. You can enroll in a

private or a group lesson, according to your skill level. Private lessons are filled on a

first-come, first-served basis.

Ice Hockey4 Fun and exhilarating, ice hockey is a fast-paced sport. It teaches players the

importance of teamwork. The coaches focus on building players’ confidence and

skills within each team.

Facilities5 This state-of-the-art facility features various establishments, including a

restaurant, a sport shop, an arcade, and a party room.




l6 Which words in paragraph 2 BEST help you understand the meaning of the word Arena?

A “multi-use facility”

B “opened its doors”

C “owned and operated”

D “year-round”

l7 What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A Ice skating lessons are available for everyone.

B The arena provides ice skating lessons to groups.

C It is easier to learn to ice skate in a group.

D People can watch others learn to ice skate.

l8 Clara MOST LIKELY divided the information into sections in order to —

A use paragraphs to explain the history of the arena.

B show the steps involved in ice skating.

C show that the flyer is meant to instruct.

D explain the different activities available at the arena.

l9 What does the flyer reveal to the reader about Clara?

A She is a good ice skater and likes hockey.

B She is a creative and detailed writer.

C She had a lot of fun skating with her friends.

D She noticed only a few details about the arena.




l10 Read the chart below.

Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena

Ice Skating Arcade

Restaurant

Which place belongs in the empty box?

A Sport Shop

B Playground

C Ballroom

D Swimming Pool

l11 A. Why would the Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena be a good place for families to spend the day?

B. Use details from the reading selection to support your answer.

Remember to answer all parts of the question on your answer sheet.




Directions: With these practice questions, you will show how well you understand how to write English. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

l12 Jose’s father is a pilot and Jose has across the country five times already.

Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

A fly

B flied

C flew

D flown

l14 Isabel is writing a persuasive essay about why it is important to wear a helmet every time we ride our bicycles.

Choose the organizational structure she should use to BEST express her argument.

A give supporting reasons in order of importance

B identify the problem and then provide a solution

C provide details of her point in chronological order

D make a list of the pros and cons of the argument

l15 This road has more stop lights, we will get there faster.

Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

A then

B so

C if

D but

l13 The hungry animals inside the barn complained noisily about missing their dinners.

Which part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence?

A verb

B noun

C adjective

D adverb




l17 Choose the sentence that is correct.

A I packed my sleeping bag, sack lunch, and swimsuit.

B They already know we are coming Tanya.

C You, are going to be late but it doesn’t matter.

D The county fair starts on Friday June 22.

l18 Choose the option that explains why the sentence is INCORRECT.

The row of sunflowers in Mr. Ramírez’s garden on Laguna street was the most beautiful anyone had ever seen.

A The word “street” should be capitalized.

B There should be a comma after the word “sunflowers.”

C The word “beautiful” is misspelled.

D There should be a question mark after the word “seen.”

l19 Which statement is a run-on sentence?

A The line to get into the art museum was quite long and noisy.

B When the baseball game started, the stadium was full of eager fans.

C She wore a huge, brown cowboy hat, but it actually looked perfect on her.

D The beach was full of seashells, I brought a bucket to carry some home.

l20 Choose the option that belongs in the blank.

Patrick is taking notes to write a story about his favorite singer. The MOST important thing for him to do is to __________________.

A worry about grammar

B make the paragraphs flow

C proofread for spelling

D make an outline

l16 When writing an expository essay, it is BEST to use which of the following?

A fictional information

B reference materials

C dialogue

D characters




l21 Brenda is writing a paper about the game of chess for history class.

The six different pieces on the chess board reveal a great deal about what life was like during the Middle Ages. The least important pieces are pawns and knights. The queen is the only woman on the board, but she is the most important piece of all.

Choose the sentence that belongs in the blank.

A Chess has been played in many different parts of the world.

B People of all ages enjoy competing in chess tournaments.

C Slightly more important are the pieces known as bishops.

D However, the tallest piece on the board is always the king.




With these practice questions, you will show how well you can understand spoken English.

Directions: In this practice session, you will listen to some passages. Then, listen to and answer the questions. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

l22 What happened right BEFORE Juanita’s mother pulled into the driveway?

A She told Juanita to come inside.

B Carlos told Juanita he could barely keep up.

C Carlos decided to go home.

D Juanita made it all the way to Carlos’s house.

l23 What happened right AFTER Juanita made a sharp right turn?

A Carlos sped up and followed her.

B She and Carlos rode side by side.

C Carlos remembered his father’s warning.

D She and Carlos made it to her house.

l24 What does “side by side” mean?

A one in front of the other

B next to one another

C at a fast speed

D with many turns



STOP

l25 How does Carlos decide to fix his problem of forgetting to do things?

A by beginning to read a book ahead of time

B by studying better

C by taping a list of things to do on his wall each week

D by studying every night

l26 Which word BEST describes Mrs. Rodríguez?

A helpful

B selfish

C admiring

D clumsy

l27 What is this passage MAINLY about?

A Reading books on time will improve Carlos’s grades.

B Studying more will help Carlos improve his grades.

C Writing better essays will improve Carlos’s grades.

D Making a plan will help Carlos improve his grades.

l28 Read this list of topics Carlos and his mother talk about.

1. making a list

2. reading books ahead of time

3. learning how to study better

4. not planning ahead

In which order are these talked about?

A 1, 4, 2, 3

B 3, 2, 4, 1

C 2, 3, 4, 1

D 4, 1, 2, 3

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