1. Prueba de Adelanto de Inglés - 3º BD - Feb. 2014
PRUEBA NACIONAL - ADELANTO DE INGLÉS - 3º BD
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Final Mark:
I. Answer these questions with ideas from the passage.
Micro-engraver marks Facebook 10th anniversary with Mark Zuckerberg quote
on 3mm letter F
February 2, 2014 / by SWNS
A master micro-engraver has marked Facebook’s 10th Anniversary by carving one of
the smallest pieces of art – on the tip of a 3mm letter F. It was talented Graham Short,
67, who sculpted Mark Zuckerberg famous quote “I’m here to build something for the
long term, anything else is a distraction” in miniscule letters which are invisible to the
human eye. It took the committed craftsman three months to complete the miniature
masterpiece in gold after tirelessly working six days a week for over 300 hours.
So, micro-engraver Graham Short wrote Mark Zuckerberg’s quote on a tint letter F for
the company’s 10th Anniversary. This quote which was made famous by 29-year old
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is only visible by using a powerful magnifying glass and
is only seven microns in size – smaller than a human blood cell.
Graham said he decided to pay the unique tribute to Zuckerberg to mark Facebook’s
10th anniversary to show how even the smallest idea can become a global success. He
stated: “I don’t know if Mr Zuckerberg will ever see it but I hope he gets the chance to.
We already have potential buyers but I would love to see this in Facebook HQ in
California.”
The engraver takes beta blockers and potassium in order to slow his heart beat so he
can work on his design between heartbeats. He also works at night to avoid the
vibration caused by traffic within two blocks of the Birmingham workshop. Moreover,
Graham even schedules regular botox injections around his eye to keep his muscles as
steady as possible while working with finely boned Victorian needles.
Short added: “I work at night because even the vibration of a lorry going past in the day
could cause me to make a mistake. I wear a stethoscope and try to engrave in between
heartbeats. If I see a mouse, I have to go home straight away because I am scared of
them and know I won’t be able to stay dead still when I engrave. I only have to move
slightly and I have to start over from the beginning, the vibrations from a truck two
blocks away will cause a mistake”.
Facebook was launched by Mark Zuckerberg on February 4, 2004, while he was still a
student at Harvard University in the USA. In 2013 the posted revenues of $7.87 billion
(£4.8 billion), of which $1.5 billion (£918 billion) were pure profits. This social media
site, which turns 10 today, has made Zuckerberg one of the wealthiest people on the
planet and currently has 1.2 billion users worldwide.
0. Who is Graham Short?
He is the engraver who sculpted Mark Zuckerberg’s most famous quote.
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2. Prueba de Adelanto de Inglés - 3º BD - Feb. 2014
1. How hard did Mr Short have to work?
2. What would a person need to actually be able to read the quote in Short’s
engraving?
3. What wasn’t Mr Short sure about?
4. What extreme measures did Mr Short need to take to keep on working on this
project?
5. What things did Short mention may affect his work?
/ 10 marks (1 each)
II. Read this new passage very carefully and fill each blank with only ONE word
from the bubble.
that - with - but - and - by - of
- the - where - since - have - were
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2013
In 2013 the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided (0)___that___ the Nobel Peace
Prize should be awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
(OPCW) for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.
During World War One, chemical weapons (1)__________ used to a considerable
degree. The Geneva Convention of 1925 prohibited the use (2)__________ not the
production or storage of chemical weapons. During World War Two, chemical means
were employed in Hitler’s mass exterminations. Chemical weapons have subsequently
been put to use on numerous occasions (3)__________ both states and terrorists. In
1992-93 a convention was drawn up prohibiting also (4)__________ production and
storage of such weapons. It came into force in 1997. (5)__________ then the OPCW
has, through inspections, destruction (6)__________ by other means, sought the
implementation of the convention. 189 states have acceded to the convention to date.
The conventions and the work of the OPCW (7)__________ defined the use of
chemical weapons as a taboo under international law. Recent events in Syria,
(8)__________ chemical weapons have again been put to use, have underlined the
need to enhance the efforts to do away (9)__________ such weapons. Some states
are still not members (10)__________ the OPCW. Certain states have not observed
the deadline, which was April 2012, for destroying their chemical weapons. This applies
especially to the USA and Russia.
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III. Match words from column A with words from column B to form phrases
related to technology.
Column A
0. computer
1. touch
2. safe
3. chat
4. mobile
5. text
Column B
a. message
b. rooms
c. phone
d. screen
e. surfing
f. chat
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3. Prueba de Adelanto de Inglés - 3º BD - Feb. 2014
IV. Nowadays, there are many different kinds of social networks: FACEBOOK,
TWITTER, LINKEDIN, WHATSAPP, etc. Write an opinion essay about the
one you usually use stating the pros and cons of this means of
communication. Use at least THREE of the expressions in task III.
Write about 120 words.
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V. Read the following text and complete the sentences below with ideas from it.
CYPRESS MANDELA
The Cypress Mandela Training Center is a community based organization dedicated to
improving the lives of the people it serves by providing pre-apprentice construction and
life skills training along with employment assistance.
Located in Oakland, a city of approximately 4000,000 with one of the most ethnically
diverse populations in the United States, the Cypress Mandela Training Center offers a
16-week pre-apprenticeship program for Bay Area men and women over 18 years old.
Training is both hands-on and in the classroom and prepares students for skilled trade
jobs that are relevant to today’s construction industry. Whether you are embarking on a
new career or are interested in a job change, Cypress Mandela’s FREE preapprenticeship program will take you where you want to go.
Cypress Mandela students attend classes every weekday from 7am - 3:30pm, for the
duration of the 16-week session. Experts from all over California guest teach alongside
in-house staff members students from Berkeley University, Davis University or Laney
College. The program provides training, skills assessment and testing, as well as job
placement. In the past two years, over 85% of the graduates were placed in jobs.
The program has received local and national recognition and has established itself as
the foremost pre-apprenticeship construction training centre of its type in the United
States.
Please join us for our open house on March 31, 2014 from 5 to 8 pm at the training
centre. We will screen the new documentary on Cypress at 6:00. Please RSVP to
Brittny Craim by mail brittnycraim@gmail.com or at (510) 208 7350.
0. The Cypress Mandela Training Center tries to catch the attention of…Bay Area
men and women over 18 years old.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If you are interested in the construction industry…
Students not only have formal classes at the Center, but also…
Regular classes are taught by both…
Once you have finished the program…
You can attend their open house on March 31st if…
/ 10 marks (2 each)
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4. Prueba de Adelanto de Inglés - 3º BD - Feb. 2014
VI. All the words and expressions in the following box can be used in different
sections of a CV. Write under each heading the corresponding ones.
e-mail address
mobile/ cell phone university degree
previous job
foreign languages computer studies hard working Saturdays & Sundays
Personal Data: Full name / Date of Birth (0) e-mail address (1)__________
Education & Qualifications: High School Diploma (2)__________
Work Experience: Volunteer Work (3)__________
Other Skills: Driving License (4)__________ (5)__________
Availability: (6)__________
Personal Qualities: Responsible (7)__________
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VII. You would like to attend the open house on March 31. Write a formal email
to Brittny Craim introducing yourself. Explain why you are interested in
being part of this programme. Use at least four words or expressions from
the previous task. Write about 120 words.
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