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EXAMEN INGLÉS Y SU DIDÁCTICA (1ª Convocatoria)
3º DE MAESTRO ESPECIALISTA EN EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA

CURSO 2010/11
Universidad de Burgos

Surnames:…………………….……………….…………. Name:...…………….……………………
1. - Put the following sentences into the passive voice, making any necessary changes (3 X 0’4 =
1’2 points).
- The lawyer has given them the details of their uncle’s will.

- He expected us to offerhim the job.

- Students are doing a lot of the work.

2. - 1. Read the following sentences and notice the underlined part of each of them. Then
rephrase these sentences into questions which ask for that precise underlined information (3 X
0’4 = 1’2 points).
- Andy is having his family round for dinner next Tuesday.

- Sheila hasn’t ever tried English sausages.

- Some Italians eatpasta six days a week.

3. - Complete each sentence with a modal phrase containing a suitable form of the verb in
brackets (3 X 0’4 = 1’2 points).
- She (be) …………………….……… in Italy! I saw her today!
- Lisa isn’t here yet but she knew the meeting started at 10.00. Therefore she (be)
……………………………….…. on her way.
- You knew it was raining so you (take) …..…………………………… your umbrella.

4. - Link upthe following pairs of sentences by means of relative pronouns so that the meaning
of these sentences is changed as little as possible (3 X 0’4 = 1’2 points).
- Tom came to the party in patched jeans. This surprised the other guests.

- The car crashed into a queue of people. Four of them were killed.

- Romeo and Juliet were lovers. Their parents hated each other.

5. - Turn thesesentences into reported speech using an appropriate introductory verb (3 X 0’4 =
1’2 points).
- ‘I’d have enjoyed the journey more if the man next to me hadn’t snored all the time,’ said Paul.

- ‘Why don’t you take it to the bank now?’ said Ann.

- ‘Sit down and tell me what is worrying you!’ he said to her.

6. - Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning remains the same. Use theexpression
in brackets (3 X 0’4 = 1’2 points).
- This flat is not large enough for a group like you. (TOO)

- It was such a boring film that everybody fell asleep (SO)

- I bought these books because they are interesting (BECAUSE OF)

7. - Decide which of the four given options is correct for each gap (4 X 0’4 = 1’6 points).
- I love roses, …… my sister loves carnations.
A: when
B:whereas
C: wherever D: because

_____

- “I love going to the beach.” “……”.
A: Neither do I
B: So do I

D: I also

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D: ever

_____

C: So I do

- I have …… received a letter from my pen-friend.
A: just
B: yet
C: still

- She has lots of T-shirts, but …… of them are in the wash.
A: both
B: all
C: either
D: every

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8. Translate into English the next sentences.You are supposed to use the grammar and
vocabulary seen up to now (3 x 0’4 = 1’2 points)
- Cuando acabé en el instituto fui a la Universidad y estudié Educación Primaria.

- Si estás enseñando a niños de entre 7 a 12 años deberías animarlos a leer historias y cuentos en
inglés.
- Para los niños pequeños, el aprendizaje es más una cuestión de experimentar que de memorizar.
Good Luck!EXAMEN INGLÉS Y SU DIDÁCTICA (1ª Convocatoria)
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
3º DE MAESTRO ESPECIALISTA EN EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA
Universidad de Burgos
1. - Put the following sentences into the passive voice, making any necessary changes (3 X 0’4 = 1’2
points).
- The lawyer has given them the details of their uncle’s will.
They have been given by the lawyer the details of their uncle’s will.
- He expectedus to offer him the job. We were expected to offer him the job.
- Students are doing a lot of the work. A lot of work is being done by students.
2. - 1. Read the following sentences and notice the underlined part of each of them. Then rephrase these
sentences into questions which ask for that precise underlined information (3 X 0’4 = 1’2 points).
- Andy is having his family round for dinner...