Simulacro de Examen de Inglés para Oficiales – Acceso sin Titulación (A2/B1)

Hoy os traigo un simulacro de examen de ingreso a la Escala de Oficiales en la modalidad de acceso sin Titulación previa que también puede resultar útil para los que se presenten por Acceso Directo sin titulación. Sabéis que en las modalidades de ingreso por Acceso Directo o Promoción Interna sin exigencia de Titulación previa, el examen de inglés es eliminatorio aunque si te presentas por Promoción Interna puedes convalidar el examen de inglés si tienes un perfil SLP 1.1.1.1. Si vas por Acceso Directo el examen es obligatorio. El porcentaje de respuestas necesario para obtener el APTO es del 70% por lo que se necesitan 42 respuestas acertadas para superar la prueba. El nivel exigido en teoría es el A2 del MCERL aunque no hay que fiarse mucho porque en algunas convocatorias el examen tiene más nivel. Aquí os dejo el test. Al final del mismo podéis comprobar el resultado que hayáis obtenido y después de cada pregunta encontraréis las pertinentes explicaciones a todas las opciones, porqué son correctas o incorrectas, y podréis reiniciar el test si queréis.

Pon a prueba tus conocimientos de gramática, vocabulario y comprensión lectora con este simulacro oficial adaptado para las oposiciones de Suboficiales de las Fuerzas Armadas. Lee atentamente cada enunciado y selecciona la opción correcta.

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Parte 1 - Gramática y Vocabulario

Test Completo (60 Preguntas)

Parte 1: Gramática y vocabulario (Preguntas 1-30)

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Pregunta 1

Yesterday I read an article about Shakespeare. He was a very famous writer. He ________ many books.

a) wrote
b) has written
c) was writing
d) write

Explicación - Pregunta 1 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Se usa el pasado simple (wrote) porque la acción ocurrió en un tiempo pasado específico y terminado.
b) Incorrecta: El presente perfecto (has written) se emplea para acciones con repercusión en el presente o sin un marco temporal pasado acabado, no compatible con la autoría histórica de Shakespeare.
c) Incorrecta: El pasado continuo (was writing) indicaría una acción que estaba en desarrollo en un momento concreto del pasado, no una acción completa y general.
d) Incorrecta: "Write" está en presente simple, por lo que no concuerda con el contexto pasado del enunciado ("Yesterday I read...").

Pregunta 2

Last year we went abroad ________ summer. We traveled ______ car to France.

a) in / by
b) on / on
c) on / by
d) in / in

Explicación - Pregunta 2 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Para las estaciones del año se emplea la preposición "in" (in summer), y para medios de transporte se utiliza "by" (by car).
b) Incorrecta: "On" no es la preposición adecuada ni para estaciones del año ni de forma general para vehículos cerrados como el coche ("on car" es incorrecto).
c) Incorrecta: Aunque "by" es correcta para el transporte, "on summer" es incorrecto; las estaciones requieren "in".
d) Incorrecta: "In car" se usaría solo si lleva un artículo o posesivo restrictivo (in my car), pero para el medio general se requiere "by".

Pregunta 3

John ________ to the doctor tomorrow. He has an appointment with him tomorrow at 6 PM.

a) will go
b) is going
c) is going to go
d) goes

Explicación - Pregunta 3 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: El presente continuo (is going) se utiliza habitualmente para expresar citas o planes futuros ya programados y confirmados.
a) Incorrecta: "Will go" se reserva para decisiones espontáneas, promesas o predicciones sin planificar previamente.
c) Incorrecta: Aunque "is going to" expresa planes, con el verbo "go" resulta redundante y poco natural en inglés, prefiriéndose el presente continuo.
d) Incorrecta: El presente simple ("goes") se emplea para rutinas o horarios fijos impersonales, no para citas médicas particulares de una persona.

Pregunta 4

______ chair has four legs and it’s made of _____ wood.

a) A / ---
b) The / the
c) An / a
d) --- / ---

Explicación - Pregunta 4 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: "Chair" es un sustantivo contable singular que se introduce por primera vez (A chair), y "wood" es un material incontable en este contexto, por lo que no lleva artículo (--).
b) Incorrecta: Usar "The" en ambos requeriría que se hablara de una silla y madera específicas ya conocidas por el interlocutor, lo cual no es el caso.
c) Incorrecta: "An" es incorrecto porque "chair" empieza por sonido consonántico, y "a wood" delante de un material incontable carece de sentido gramatical aquí.
d) Incorrecta: Un sustantivo contable singular como "chair" no puede ir completamente desnudo sin artículo o determinante en singular.

Pregunta 5

He goes to visit her daughter from time to time.

a) often
b) sometimes
c) hardly ever
d) seldom

Explicación - Pregunta 5 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: La expresión de frecuencia "from time to time" equivale a "sometimes" (a veces).
a) Incorrecta: "Often" significa a menudo o frecuentemente, lo cual denota una frecuencia superior a "from time to time".
c) Incorrecta: "Hardly ever" significa casi nunca, indicando una frecuencia mucho más baja.
d) Incorrecta: "Seldom" significa raramente, con un matiz negativo similar a casi nunca.

Pregunta 6

Do you want _______ with you?

a) me coming
b) that I come
c) me to come
d) that I will come

Explicación - Pregunta 6 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: La estructura correcta del verbo "want" cuando hay un cambio de sujeto es "want + objeto + to + infinitivo" (me to come).
a) Incorrecta: El uso de gerundio ("me coming") no sigue el régimen gramatical del verbo "want".
b) Incorrecta: Las construcciones con "that I come" suenan poco naturales y son un calco incorrecto del español en este contexto.
d) Incorrecta: Incluir el futuro "that I will come" tras "want" es gramaticalmente incorrecto en inglés.

Pregunta 7

_________ an NCO, I had to study hard before _______ the Academy.

a) For being / to enter
b) Being / enter
c) For to be / to enter
d) To be / entering

Explicación - Pregunta 7 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: "To be" expresa propósito (Para ser), y tras preposiciones como "before" se utiliza el gerundio (-ing), resultando "entering".
a) Incorrecta: "For being" no se ajusta a la estructura idiomática de propósito inicial en este contexto.
b) Incorrecta: "Enter" tras una preposición debería ir obligatoriamente en gerundio (-ing).
c) Incorrecta: "For to be" es una estructura arcaica e incorrecta en el inglés moderno.

Pregunta 8

She’s reading ________ !

a) such an interesting book
b) a such interesting book
c) so an interesting book
d) a how interesting book

Explicación - Pregunta 8 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Con sustantivos contables singulares acompañados de adjetivo, la estructura correcta es "such + a/an + adjetivo + sustantivo".
b) Incorrecta: El artículo indefinido "a" nunca se coloca antes de "such", sino después.
c) Incorrecta: "So" se utiliza directamente con adjetivos o adverbios solos, no delante de un artículo y un sustantivo contable singular.
d) Incorrecta: La combinación "a how interesting" carece de validez gramatical en inglés.

Pregunta 9

During the last few days, NATO pilots aren’t making ________ mistakes on bombing targets as they made at the beginning of the war.

a) as many
b) as much
c) as
d) so

Explicación - Pregunta 9 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Al tratarse de una oración comparativa de igualdad en negativa ("not as... as") con un sustantivo contable en plural ("mistakes"), se emplea "as many".
b) Incorrecta: "As much" se utiliza exclusivamente con sustantivos incontables, y "mistakes" es contable.
c) Incorrecta: Omite el cuantificador necesario ("many") para acompañar al sustantivo plural dentro de la estructura comparativa.
d) Incorrecta: "So" se usa a veces en la primera parte de la negación ("not so... as"), pero requiere igualmente el cuantificador "many" dado que el sustantivo es contable plural.

Pregunta 10

Some of the people I work with ________ very friendly.

a) is
b) be
c) went
d) are

Explicación - Pregunta 10 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: El núcleo del sujeto es "people", que es un sustantivo plural, por lo que requiere el verbo en plural ("are").
a) Incorrecta: "Is" es una forma verbal singular, incompatible con el sujeto plural "people".
b) Incorrecta: "Be" en infinitivo no está conjugado de forma correcta para el sujeto en una oración principal de este tipo.
c) Incorrecta: "Went" (pasado de ir) carece de sentido lógico y gramatical en este predicado descriptivo.

Pregunta 11

Excuse me, can you tell me __________?

a) where is the office of post
b) where is post the office
c) the post office where is
d) where the post office is

Explicación - Pregunta 11 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: En las preguntas indirectas introducidas por fórmulas de cortesía, el orden de las palabras pasa a ser el de una oración afirmativa (sujeto + verbo: "where the post office is").
a) Incorrecta: Mantiene la inversión de pregunta directa ("where is..."), lo cual es incorrecto en una subordinada indirecta.
b) Incorrecta: Presenta un orden léxico desestructurado y erróneo para "post office".
c) Incorrecta: Coloca el verbo al final de manera inadecuada alterando la estructura de la subordinada.

Pregunta 12

He ________ get a new ID card.

a) should have
b) must to
c) have to
d) may

Explicación - Pregunta 12 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: "May" es un verbo modal que va seguido directamente de infinitivo sin "to". Las opciones "must to" e "have to" (con sujeto he requeriría has to) son incorrectas gramaticalmente.
a) Incorrecta: "Should have" requeriría un verbo en participio pasado (got) para expresar una obligación pasada o consejo hipotético.
b) Incorrecta: "Must" es un modal puro y nunca se puede combinar con la partícula "to" ("must to").
c) Incorrecta: Con el sujeto "he", la forma correcta de obligación sería "has to", no "have to".

Pregunta 13

________ people went to the beach, but _______ one went to the mountain.

a) Any / any
b) No / any
c) Some / no
d) A / anybody

Explicación - Pregunta 13 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: "Some people" (algunas personas) contrasta con "no one" (nadie) en la segunda cláusula para mantener el sentido negativo con verbo afirmativo.
a) Incorrecta: "Any / any" no encaja de forma lógica en una oración afirmativa de este tipo sin contexto interrogativo o condicional previo.
b) Incorrecta: "No people" seguido de "any one" crea una redundancia o contradicción extraña en este contraste.
d) Incorrecta: "A" no puede preceder a un sustantivo plural como "people", y "anybody" requeriría una estructura con verbo en negativo.

Pregunta 14

Cathy and _______ work together in the City Council.

a) me
b) my
c) mine
d) I

Explicación - Pregunta 14 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: Al formar parte del sujeto de la oración junto con Cathy, se debe usar el pronombre personal sujeto "I".
a) Incorrecta: "Me" es un pronombre de objeto, por lo que no puede formar parte directa del sujeto de la oración.
b) Incorrecta: "My" es un adjetivo posesivo y necesita obligatoriamente un sustantivo detrás.
c) Incorrecta: "Mine" es un pronombre posesivo que sustituye a "my + sustantivo", pero no encaja como sujeto compuesto coordinado.

Pregunta 15

I live in Leon. In fact, I ______ there since 1987.

a) have been lived
b) lived
c) live
d) have lived

Explicación - Pregunta 15 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: La presencia de "since 1987" indica una acción que comenzó en el pasado y continúa en el presente, requiriendo el presente perfecto ("have lived").
a) Incorrecta: "Have been lived" mezcla erróneamente la estructura pasiva con un verbo intransito como "live".
b) Incorrecta: El pasado simple ("lived") se referiría a un periodo ya concluido que no llega hasta el presente.
c) Incorrecta: El presente simple ("live") no puede combinarse con "since 1987" para denotar duración continuada desde el pasado.

Pregunta 16

Yesterday it ________ a beautiful sunny day.

a) went
b) there was
c) was
d) did

Explicación - Pregunta 16 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: Para referirse al clima o condiciones meteorológicas en pasado con el pronombre impersonal "it", se utiliza el verbo to be ("was").
a) Incorrecta: "Went" (pasado de ir) no tiene sentido al hablar de las condiciones meteorológicas de un día.
b) Incorrecta: "There was" se usa para la existencia de elementos, pero con el pronombre "it" como sujeto atmosférico se emplea directamente el verbo to be.
d) Incorrecta: "Did" es un auxiliar de pasado pero no funciona como verbo principal copulativo para describir el clima.

Pregunta 17

The make-up exam will be ________ Wednesday morning.

a) at
b) for
c) in
d) on

Explicación - Pregunta 17 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: Ante días de la semana específicos, incluso si van acompañados de un momento del día como "morning", se emplea la preposición "on".
a) Incorrecta: "At" se reserva para horas exactas o festividades específicas (at night, at 5 PM).
b) Incorrecta: "For" indica duración o destinatario, no ubicación temporal en un día de la semana.
c) Incorrecta: "In" se utiliza para meses, años, estaciones o partes generales del día sin especificar el día de la semana (in the morning).

Pregunta 18

Have you finished your homework, Mike? You’re lucky, I haven’t finished mine ________ .

a) still
b) yet
c) already
d) since

Explicación - Pregunta 18 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: En oraciones en negativo con presente perfecto, se utiliza "yet" al final de la frase para indicar que algo aún no ha ocurrido.
a) Incorrecta: "Still" suele colocarse antes del verbo principal en oraciones afirmativas o interrogativas para denotar continuidad, no al final de una negativa.
c) Incorrecta: "Already" se emplea en oraciones afirmativas para indicar que algo ha sucedido antes de lo esperado.
d) Incorrecta: "Since" se usa para marcar el punto de inicio temporal, no encajando al final de esta frase negativa.

Pregunta 19

When did you get those bottles? ___________

a) At the supermarket.
b) To drink them tomorrow.
c) Yesterday.
d) The price was very cheap.

Explicación - Pregunta 19 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: La pregunta "When" solicita información sobre el tiempo en que ocurrió la acción, a lo cual se responde adecuadamente con "Yesterday".
a) Incorrecta: "At the supermarket" respondería a una pregunta introducida por "Where" (dónde).
b) Incorrecta: "To drink them tomorrow" respondería a una pregunta de propósito introducida por "Why" (por qué).
d) Incorrecta: "The price was very cheap" contestaría a una cuestión sobre el coste o motivo económico, no temporal.

Pregunta 20

What is your father doing? _______________

a) He works as a doctor
b) He is an accountant
c) He’s reading the newspaper.
d) He likes football and basketball.

Explicación - Pregunta 20 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: La pregunta está formulada en presente continuo ("What is... doing?"), por lo que la respuesta debe describir una acción que se está realizando en este momento ("He's reading...").
a) Incorrecta: "He works as a doctor" describe una profesión en presente simple, respondiendo a "What does your father do?".
b) Incorrecta: "He is an accountant" también define una ocupación laboral habitual, no una acción en curso.
d) Incorrecta: Expresa gustos o aficiones generales, ajenos a la pregunta sobre la acción actual.

Pregunta 21

Have you bought _____________ for next weekend camp?

a) enough food
b) too food
c) food enough
d) many food

Explicación - Pregunta 21 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: "Enough" se coloca delante de los sustantivos ("enough food"). "Food" is incontable, por lo que no se puede usar "many".
b) Incorrecta: "Too" no se coloca directamente delante de un sustantivo sin un adjetivo o sin la estructura "too much".
c) Incorrecta: "Enough" se sitúa siempre antes del sustantivo, nunca detrás ("food enough" es erróneo).
d) Incorrecta: "Many" se emplea exclusivamente con sustantivos contables en plural, y "food" es un sustantivo incontable.

Pregunta 22

____________ apartments are much bigger than __________.

a) Their / your
b) Theirs / your
c) Their / yours
d) Theirs / the your.

Explicación - Pregunta 22 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: Se requiere un adjetivo posesivo delante del sustantivo ("Their apartments") y un pronombre posesivo al final para evitar repetir la palabra ("yours").
a) Incorrecta: "Your" al final requeriría un sustantivo detrás (your apartments), ya que es un adjetivo posesivo y no un pronombre.
b) Incorrecta: "Theirs" no puede acompañar directamente a un sustantivo ("Theirs apartments") porque es un pronombre posesivo.
d) Incorrecta: "The your" mezcla un artículo definido con un adjetivo posesivo, lo cual es totalmente incorrecto en inglés.

Pregunta 23

Mike and Sarah ________ two days ago.

a) married
b) got married
c) have married
d) have got married

Explicación - Pregunta 23 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: Con el marcador temporal de pasado "two days ago" se usa el pasado simple ("got married").
a) Incorrecta: El verbo "marry" en este sentido suele requerir la forma reflexiva o pasiva idiomática "get married" para expresar el enlace.
c) Incorrecta: El presente perfecto ("have married") no debe usarse con un marcador de tiempo pasado específico y cerrado como "two days ago".
d) Incorrecta: Combina el presente perfecto con una referencia temporal pasada estricta, lo cual incumple la regla gramatical.

Pregunta 24

This is my nephew and that’s _________ sister.

a) his
b) her
c) hers
d) him

Explicación - Pregunta 24 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: "Nephew" es un sobrino (varón), por lo que el adjetivo posesivo correspondiente para indicar su hermana es "his".
b) Incorrecta: "Her" indicaría que el referente anterior es femenino (sobrina / niece), pero el texto habla de "nephew".
c) Incorrecta: "Hers" es un pronombre posesivo absoluto y no se coloca delante de un sustantivo como "sister".
d) Incorrecta: "Him" es un pronombre de objeto, no un adjetivo posesivo válido para modificar a "sister".

Pregunta 25

What are the opposite words for FAT and NARROW?

a) Chubby / Expensive
b) Thin / Wide
c) Dry / Clean
d) Long / Empty

Explicación - Pregunta 25 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: El antónimo de "fat" (gordo) es "thin" (delgado), y el antónimo de "narrow" (estrecho) es "wide" (ancho).
a) Incorrecta: "Chubby" es un sinónimo parcial de regordete, y "expensive" es el opuesto de barato, no de estrecho.
c) Incorrecta: "Dry" (seco) y "clean" (limpio) corresponden a otros adjetivos totalmente ajenos a las dimensiones pedidas.
d) Incorrecta: "Long" (largo) y "empty" (vacío) no guardan relación de antonimia con "fat" y "narrow".

Pregunta 26

I have been studying French ______________

a) for 1987
b) since 3 years ago
c) since six months
d) since 1987

Explicación - Pregunta 26 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: "Since" se utiliza seguido de un punto temporal específico en el pasado, como un año ("since 1987").
a) Incorrecta: "For" se usa para periodos de duración temporal, no para un año exacto como punto de partida.
b) Incorrecta: "Since" no debe combinarse con la expresión "ago". Para un periodo de duración se emplea "for 3 years".
c) Incorrecta: "Six months" es un periodo de duración global, por lo que requeriría "for six months" en lugar de "since".

Pregunta 27

To enter into an Air Force Base, everybody ___________ show his military identification card.

a) has to
b) must
c) should
d) may

Explicación - Pregunta 27 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Con el sujeto indefinido singular "everybody", el verbo modal externo de obligación externa es "has to".
b) Incorrecta: Aunque "must" expresa obligación fuerte, gramaticalmente suele preferirse "has to" o "must" sin distinción de tercera persona, pero "has to" concuerda perfectamente con el sujeto singular indefinido. (Nota: 'must' también expresa obligación, pero 'has to' es la opción estándar marcada para esta concordancia).
c) Incorrecta: "Should" denota una recomendación o consejo, no una normativa de seguridad u obligación estricta de acceso.
d) Incorrecta: "May" indica permiso o posibilidad, no un requisito obligatorio de entrada.

Pregunta 28

Have you done your homework? ___________

a) No, I don’t
b) Yes, I am
c) No, I haven’t
d) No, I don’t have

Explicación - Pregunta 28 (Respuesta correcta: C)

c) Correcta: Las preguntas formuladas en presente perfecto con el auxiliar "Have" deben responderse de forma corta utilizando el mismo auxiliar ("haven't").
a) Incorrecta: "I don't" utiliza el auxiliar de presente simple, el cual no corresponde a una pregunta en presente perfecto.
b) Incorrecta: "Yes, I am" mezcla el verbo to be, incompatible con la estructura auxiliar de la pregunta planteada.
d) Incorrecta: "No, I don't have" no respeta la contracción ni el tiempo verbal correcto de la respuesta corta.

Pregunta 29

Mary is ____________ person I know.

a) the most nice
b) the most nicer
c) the more nice
d) the nicest

Explicación - Pregunta 29 (Respuesta correcta: D)

d) Correcta: "Nice" es un adjetivo corto de una sola sílaba, por lo que su forma superlativa se forma añadiendo "-est" ("the nicest").
a) Incorrecta: Los adjetivos cortos de una sílaba no forman el superlativo con "most", sino con la terminación "-est".
b) Incorrecta: "Most nicer" mezcla de manera incorrecta el superlativo analítico con el sintético.
c) Incorrecta: "The more nice" corresponde a un comparativo y no al superlativo requerido para comparar con todo el grupo ("I know").

Pregunta 30

Frank ________ travels by plane because he is afraid of flying.

a) sometimes
b) seldom
c) often
d) frequently

Explicación - Pregunta 30 (Respuesta correcta: B)

b) Correcta: Puesto que le teme a volar ("afraid of flying"), la frecuencia con la que viaja en avión es muy baja, expresada mediante "seldom" (raramente).
a) Incorrecta: "Sometimes" indicaría que viaja de vez en cuando, lo cual contradice el miedo intenso a volar.
c) Incorrecta: "Often" significa a menudo, lo que contradice la fobia descrita.
d) Incorrecta: "Frequently" denota alta frecuencia, opuesto al comportamiento lógico de alguien que teme volar.

Parte 2: Comprensión lectora (Preguntas 31-60)

🔒 La Parte 2 comenzará cuando termines la Parte 1.

Pregunta 31

A small town in Wales has opened a new community centre in a building that had been empty for several years. The centre includes a small library, computer rooms and areas where local people can study or meet. There are also free activities for children and older residents during the week. The council says the project has already become popular and hopes it will give people a useful place to spend time together. What is the main purpose of the new centre?

a) It is mainly a library
b) It offers several services
c) It is only for children
d) It replaced a school

Explicación - Pregunta 31 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The centre includes a library, but it also has computer rooms, study areas and activities.
b) Correcta: The centre combines several services, not just one facility.
c) Incorrecta: The activities are for both children and older residents, so it is not only for children.
d) Incorrecta: The text says the centre opened in a building that had been empty; it does not say it replaced a school.

Pregunta 32

A group of volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning a beach in northern Spain. More than 150 people collected plastic bottles, bags and other rubbish from the sand and nearby rocks. The work lasted about three hours and local businesses provided water and gloves. The organisers said the activity was useful not only because the beach was cleaner, but also because they wanted visitors to think more carefully about leaving rubbish behind. Which statement is true?

a) The activity lasted all weekend
b) Only local residents joined
c) The aim was only to collect rubbish
d) The volunteers also wanted to change habits

Explicación - Pregunta 32 (Respuesta correcta: D)

a) Incorrecta: The clean-up took place on Saturday morning and lasted about three hours, not all weekend.
b) Incorrecta: The text says more than 150 people took part, but it does not say they were all local residents.
c) Incorrecta: The organisers also wanted visitors to think more carefully about leaving rubbish behind.
d) Correcta: The organisers want the clean-up to influence behaviour as well as remove rubbish.

Pregunta 33

A city in Scotland has introduced electric buses on two busy routes. The new buses are quieter than the older vehicles and do not produce exhaust fumes while travelling through the city. Officials hope this will improve air quality in the centre and make public transport more pleasant for passengers. The buses are also newer and more comfortable. If the trial is successful, more electric vehicles could be introduced on other routes later. Why have the new buses been introduced?

a) To improve the urban environment
b) To reduce ticket prices
c) To replace every bus
d) To serve rural areas

Explicación - Pregunta 33 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The project is presented as an environmental improvement for the city.
b) Incorrecta: The passage mentions environmental and passenger benefits, but it does not mention lower ticket prices.
c) Incorrecta: The buses were introduced on two busy routes as a trial; replacing every bus is only a possible future step.
d) Incorrecta: The buses are operating on busy city routes, not specifically to serve rural areas.

Pregunta 34

A museum in London has opened an exhibition about everyday life in Britain during the 1960s. It contains household objects, clothes, photographs and other things that people used at the time. The exhibition will remain open for three months. Some older visitors have recognised objects from their childhood, while younger visitors have enjoyed discovering how people lived before smartphones and modern technology became common. What does the exhibition show?

a) Modern British fashion
b) Famous people from London
c) Ordinary life in the past
d) The history of British museums

Explicación - Pregunta 34 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: The exhibition is about everyday life in Britain in the 1960s, not modern fashion.
b) Incorrecta: The text focuses on household objects, clothes and photographs from the period, not famous people from London.
c) Correcta: The exhibition focuses on ordinary objects and life in Britain during the 1960s.
d) Incorrecta: The exhibition shows how people lived in the 1960s; it is not about the history of museums.

Pregunta 35

Heavy rain caused serious flooding in a coastal town yesterday. Water entered several homes and emergency teams helped some residents move to safer places. Other people decided to remain at home because the water had not reached their houses. Local authorities advised residents to avoid unnecessary journeys and warned drivers about flooded roads. Although the situation caused considerable disruption, officials said there were no serious injuries and the rain was expected to become weaker during the night. What is said about the situation?

a) Everyone had to leave
b) Travel was completely impossible
c) Its effects were different for residents
d) No emergency help was needed

Explicación - Pregunta 35 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: Some residents moved to safer places, but others stayed at home because the water had not reached their houses.
b) Incorrecta: Authorities advised people to avoid unnecessary journeys, but the text does not say that all travel was impossible.
c) Correcta: Some people were evacuated while others remained, so the impact was not the same for everyone.
d) Incorrecta: Emergency teams helped some residents move to safer places.

Pregunta 36

A young British runner has won a national competition after recovering from an ankle injury earlier this year. The final race was very close and she finished only a few seconds ahead of the second athlete. She had been unable to train normally while she was injured, so she was especially pleased with the result. After the race, she said she hoped to compete in international events next season if her fitness continued to improve. What is said about the runner?

a) She won despite earlier problems
b) She missed the final
c) She was easily beaten
d) She has stopped competing

Explicación - Pregunta 36 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: She won after recovering from an ankle injury, which makes the result especially notable.
b) Incorrecta: She took part in the final race and won the national competition.
c) Incorrecta: The final was very close; she finished only a few seconds ahead of the second athlete.
d) Incorrecta: She hopes to compete in international events next season if her fitness improves.

Pregunta 37

A farm in southern England has installed solar panels on the roof of a large barn. The owner decided to use the roof because he did not want to remove any farmland that could be used for crops or animals. The panels should provide part of the electricity needed by the farm and reduce the amount of power it has to buy. The owner is pleased with the first results and is considering installing more panels on other buildings in the future. What is the advantage of the project?

a) More land for farming
b) Less dependence on bought power
c) Free electricity for neighbours
d) Higher crop production

Explicación - Pregunta 37 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The panels were placed on the barn roof so that farmland could still be used for crops or animals.
b) Correcta: The panels produce electricity without taking land away from crops.
c) Incorrecta: The text says the electricity will be used by the farm; it does not mention free electricity for neighbours.
d) Incorrecta: The passage mentions electricity savings, not an increase in crop production.

Pregunta 38

A football stadium will close for two weeks while workers repair part of its roof. The club explained that the work is necessary because some sections need attention before supporters can safely use the stadium. One home match will therefore be played at another ground during the closure. Club officials say the temporary move is inconvenient for fans, but they believe the repairs should be completed quickly and will allow normal matches to return to the stadium afterwards. Why will the stadium close?

a) A match was cancelled
b) The club needs more seats
c) Safety repairs are required
d) The roof has been removed

Explicación - Pregunta 38 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: The match is being played at another ground because the stadium is closed for repairs.
b) Incorrecta: The reason for the closure is roof repairs for safety, not a need for more seats.
c) Correcta: The closure is necessary so workers can carry out safety repairs.
d) Incorrecta: Workers are repairing part of the roof; the roof has not been removed.

Pregunta 39

Scientists are studying sea turtles that return to the same beach each year to lay their eggs. Researchers have fitted several turtles with small tracking devices so they can follow their movements after the animals leave the beach. The information may help scientists understand where the turtles travel and which areas are important for them during the rest of the year. Conservation groups hope the research will eventually help them protect the animals and their habitats more effectively. Why are the turtles being tracked?

a) Where the turtles travel
b) How many eggs they eat
c) Why beaches are crowded
d) When the beach will close

Explicación - Pregunta 39 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The tracking devices will show where the turtles go after leaving the beach.
b) Incorrecta: The researchers are tracking the turtles to study their movements, not what they eat.
c) Incorrecta: The passage is about turtle movements and habitat; it does not mention crowded beaches.
d) Incorrecta: The tracking is intended to study where the turtles travel during the year, not when the beach will close.

Pregunta 40

A well-known chef has opened a small restaurant in her home town after working abroad for several years. She decided to return because she wanted to create a place where local people could enjoy simple dishes made with fresh ingredients. Many of the products come from nearby farms, and the restaurant has already become popular. Reservations are difficult to get on some evenings, although the chef says she prefers to keep the restaurant small so she can maintain the quality of the food and spend time with customers. What is said about the restaurant?

a) It only serves foreign food
b) It depends on local products
c) It is owned by a hotel
d) It has several branches

Explicación - Pregunta 40 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The restaurant serves simple dishes with fresh ingredients; the text does not say that the food is exclusively foreign.
b) Correcta: The chef uses produce from nearby farms as part of the restaurant’s concept.
c) Incorrecta: The restaurant was opened by the chef in her home town, not as part of a hotel.
d) Incorrecta: The chef prefers to keep the restaurant small, and the passage mentions no other branches.

Pregunta 41

A railway company has introduced a new mobile ticket system for passengers. People who buy a ticket online can now display it on their phones when they board the train instead of printing it. The company says the change should reduce the amount of paper used and make travelling easier for customers. However, passengers who prefer traditional tickets can still buy and use them. Staff will be available at stations during the first few weeks to help people who have problems with the new system. What has the railway company changed?

a) Paper tickets have disappeared
b) Tickets can be shown digitally
c) Passengers no longer need tickets
d) The system is only for staff

Explicación - Pregunta 41 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: Traditional paper tickets are still available for passengers who prefer them.
b) Correcta: Passengers may use a phone instead of a paper ticket.
c) Incorrecta: Passengers still need a ticket; the change is that an online ticket can be displayed on a phone.
d) Incorrecta: The new mobile system is for passengers, and staff are there to help them use it.

Pregunta 42

A village in France held its annual spring market on Sunday. Farmers and small local businesses sold cheese, bread, fruit and handmade products in the main square. Musicians performed during the afternoon and many families came to the event. The organisers said the market was not only a social occasion but also an opportunity for small producers to sell their goods directly to local customers. They hope to organise similar activities during the summer months if the event continues to attract visitors. What is the market intended to do?

a) It mainly sells imported goods
b) It supports local businesses
c) It is held every evening
d) Only farmers can attend

Explicación - Pregunta 42 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: Farmers and small local businesses sell their products at the market; the text does not describe them as imported goods.
b) Correcta: The market gives farmers and small businesses a place to sell their products.
c) Incorrecta: The event is an annual spring market held on Sunday, not an event held every evening.
d) Incorrecta: The market includes farmers and small businesses, and many families also attend.

Pregunta 43

A university has tested a small electronic device that reminds older people when they need to take their medicine. The device gives an alarm at the chosen time and shows which medicine should be taken. Researchers said the first trial produced encouraging results, although it involved only a small number of participants. The device was designed to be simple because some users are not comfortable with complicated technology. The university plans to carry out more tests before deciding whether it should be developed further. What is the device designed to do?

a) To replace doctors
b) To organise hospital visits
c) To remind users about medicine
d) To measure blood pressure

Explicación - Pregunta 43 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: The device reminds older people about their medicine; it is not designed to replace doctors.
b) Incorrecta: The passage describes a medicine reminder and does not mention organising hospital visits.
c) Correcta: The device is designed to remind users when and what medicine to take.
d) Incorrecta: The device gives an alarm and shows which medicine to take; it does not measure blood pressure.

Pregunta 44

Residents of an English village have asked the local council to protect a tree that is more than 300 years old. The tree stands near the centre of the village and has become a familiar part of the local landscape. Residents believe it should be preserved because of its age and importance to the community. The council has agreed to protect it and plans to arrange regular checks to make sure it remains healthy. No changes to the surrounding area are expected at present. Why do residents want the tree protected?

a) It is useful for tourists
b) It is part of the local landscape
c) It produces valuable fruit
d) It was planted by the council

Explicación - Pregunta 44 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: Residents value the tree because of its age and importance to the community; tourist use is not given as the reason.
b) Correcta: Residents value the tree as part of the local landscape and want it preserved.
c) Incorrecta: The passage does not mention valuable fruit; the reason given is the tree’s age and importance to the community.
d) Incorrecta: The tree is more than 300 years old, but the text does not say it was planted by the council.

Pregunta 45

A new cycle route in a European city connects several neighbourhoods with the city centre. Much of the route is separated from cars, and new signs and crossings have been added at busy points. City officials hope the route will make cycling safer and encourage more people to use bicycles for short journeys. They also expect it to reduce the number of cars travelling into the centre. The project was partly based on requests from residents who wanted a safer alternative to driving. What is the aim of the new route?

a) Make cycling safer
b) Reduce train services
c) Replace city roads
d) Connect different countries

Explicación - Pregunta 45 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The separated route and new crossings are intended to make cycling safer.
b) Incorrecta: The project is a cycle route; there is no mention of reducing train services.
c) Incorrecta: The route connects neighbourhoods with the city centre, but it does not replace the city’s roads.
d) Incorrecta: The route connects neighbourhoods within one city, not different countries.

Pregunta 46

Mountain rescue teams helped two hikers who became lost in thick fog while walking in the mountains. The hikers had enough food and water and were able to contact the rescue service using a mobile phone. The rescuers used their position to find them and then guided them safely back to a lower area. The hikers were tired but did not need hospital treatment. Rescue officials later reminded visitors that weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains and advised them to check forecasts before setting out. What happened to the hikers?

a) They were seriously injured
b) They had no way to call for help
c) They were found without food
d) They reached safety with help

Explicación - Pregunta 46 (Respuesta correcta: D)

a) Incorrecta: The hikers were tired but did not need hospital treatment, so they were not seriously injured.
b) Incorrecta: They were able to contact the rescue service using a mobile phone.
c) Incorrecta: The text says they had enough food and water when rescuers found them.
d) Correcta: The hikers were located and guided back to safety without needing hospital care.

Pregunta 47

A cinema in Manchester has started showing one classic film every week at a lower price than its normal evening tickets. The idea came after customers asked the cinema to show more older films instead of only recent releases. The first screening attracted a large audience, including some people who had never seen the film at the cinema before. The manager said the response was encouraging and that the cinema would continue the weekly programme as long as enough people remained interested. Why did the cinema start the programme?

a) Customers requested older films
b) New films became unavailable
c) The cinema is closing soon
d) Tickets were too expensive before

Explicación - Pregunta 47 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The programme was introduced because customers asked to see older films.
b) Incorrecta: The cinema introduced the programme after customers asked for more older films; new films had not become unavailable.
c) Incorrecta: The manager says the programme will continue if there is enough interest; the cinema is not described as closing.
d) Incorrecta: The lower price is part of the new programme, but the reason for starting it was customers’ requests for older films.

Pregunta 48

A charity in Ireland has collected thousands of winter coats donated by people from different parts of the country. Volunteers are sorting the coats by size and condition before delivering them to families who need warm clothing. The charity says demand is especially high during periods of very cold weather. People can donate clean coats at collection points in several towns, and the organisation hopes to receive more donations before winter becomes more severe. What is the charity doing with the coats?

a) Selling winter clothes
b) Sending donated coats to families
c) Making coats for volunteers
d) Collecting money for heating

Explicación - Pregunta 48 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The charity is collecting donated coats and delivering them to families who need warm clothing, not selling them.
b) Correcta: The charity distributes donated coats to families who need them.
c) Incorrecta: The coats are intended for families who need them, not for the volunteers.
d) Incorrecta: The passage focuses on donated coats and their distribution; it does not say the charity is collecting money for heating.

Pregunta 49

A small airport has opened a new waiting area with more seats, charging points and a play space for children. The changes were made after passengers complained that the previous area was uncomfortable, especially when flights were delayed. Airport managers say the new facilities should make waiting more pleasant for families and other travellers. The new area is available to all passengers without an additional charge. The airport will review the facilities after several months and may make further changes if necessary. Why was the new waiting area created?

a) A shortage of flights
b) Passenger complaints
c) New security rules
d) A larger runway

Explicación - Pregunta 49 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The new waiting area was created because passengers complained that the previous area was uncomfortable, not because there were fewer flights.
b) Correcta: The improvements followed complaints about the old waiting area.
c) Incorrecta: The passage mentions passenger comfort and facilities, not new security rules.
d) Incorrecta: The changes concern the waiting area; there is no mention of building a larger runway.

Pregunta 50

A team of students has won a national robotics competition with a machine designed to collect small pieces of rubbish in public parks. A camera helps the robot identify objects on the ground before it moves towards them and places them in a container. The students developed the machine as part of a university project and were surprised by its success in the competition. They now hope to improve the robot so that it can work for longer periods and possibly be tested in a real park. What is special about the students’ robot?

a) They designed a useful robot
b) They opened a new park
c) They replaced park workers
d) They won an international prize

Explicación - Pregunta 50 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: Their robot was successful in a national competition and has a practical purpose.
b) Incorrecta: The students developed the robot to collect rubbish in public parks; they did not open a park.
c) Incorrecta: The robot is intended to help collect rubbish, but the text does not say it has replaced park workers.
d) Incorrecta: The team won a national competition, not an international prize.

Pregunta 51

A historic bridge in Portugal has reopened after several months of repairs. Some damaged stones were replaced and the lighting was improved so that the bridge is easier to see at night. The bridge is more than 200 years old and is an important landmark for the town. Local shop owners say they are pleased that visitors can use it again because many tourists normally walk across the bridge before visiting nearby shops and cafés. Engineers will continue to check the structure during the coming year. Why are local shop owners pleased?

a) It has been completely rebuilt
b) It is still closed to visitors
c) It has reopened after repairs
d) It was moved to another town

Explicación - Pregunta 51 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: The bridge has been repaired, but the text does not say it has been completely rebuilt.
b) Incorrecta: The bridge has reopened, so it is no longer closed to visitors.
c) Correcta: The bridge has reopened after repair work.
d) Incorrecta: The bridge remains in its original town; there is no mention of moving it.

Pregunta 52

A school in northern Spain has created a garden where pupils grow vegetables during the school year. Teachers use the project to help students learn about plants, healthy food and working together. The pupils prepare the soil, plant seeds and look after the vegetables as they grow. Some of the food produced in the garden is later used during cooking lessons at the school. Teachers say the project gives students practical experience and helps them understand where food comes from, while also encouraging them to spend more time outdoors. What is the project useful for?

a) Only how to cook
b) About plants and healthy food
c) How to run a farm
d) How to sell vegetables

Explicación - Pregunta 52 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The project teaches about plants and healthy food as well as practical gardening and teamwork.
b) Correcta: The garden is used to teach several practical topics, including plants and healthy food.
c) Incorrecta: The pupils grow vegetables at school, but the passage does not say they learn how to run a farm.
d) Incorrecta: Some vegetables are used in cooking lessons, but the project is not about selling them.

Pregunta 53

The national weather service has issued a strong-wind warning for the coast. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay away from the sea until conditions improve. Several ferry services have been cancelled because of the expected weather, while local authorities are checking roads and public areas near the coast. The warning is expected to remain in place until tomorrow morning. Officials have asked people to follow local advice and to prepare for difficult conditions rather than taking unnecessary risks. What are residents advised to do?

a) Travel along the coast
b) Go to the sea to check conditions
c) Take precautions because of the weather
d) Expect ferries to run normally

Explicación - Pregunta 53 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, not to travel along the coast.
b) Incorrecta: People are told to stay away from the sea until conditions improve, not to go there to check them.
c) Correcta: The warning means people should take precautions because of dangerous conditions.
d) Incorrecta: Several ferry services have been cancelled because of the weather, so normal ferry service is not expected.

Pregunta 54

A famous painting that disappeared from a museum many years ago has been found in a private house. Police recovered it after receiving information from a member of the public, although the circumstances of its disappearance are still being investigated. The painting has been returned to the museum, where experts will examine its condition before deciding when it can go back on display. The museum has not announced its value, but said the discovery was an important moment for both staff and visitors. What happened to the painting?

a) It was found after a long absence
b) It was damaged in the museum
c) It was sold by the police
d) It has already returned to display

Explicación - Pregunta 54 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The painting was recovered after being missing for many years.
b) Incorrecta: The painting was found in a private house; the passage does not say it was damaged in the museum.
c) Incorrecta: Police recovered the painting after receiving information; there is no indication that they sold it.
d) Incorrecta: The painting has returned to the museum, but experts will examine it before deciding when it can go back on display.

Pregunta 55

Australian volunteers have built temporary shelters for injured native animals. The animals can stay in the shelters while they recover before being released back into the wild. The group began the project after local wildlife centres reported that they needed more safe places for animals recovering from injuries. Volunteers used simple materials and worked together at weekends to complete the shelters. They say the first ones are already being used and hope to build more next year if they can obtain enough materials and support. What is the purpose of the shelters?

a) To keep animals as pets
b) To help injured wildlife recover
c) To attract tourists
d) To protect farm animals

Explicación - Pregunta 55 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The shelters are temporary places for injured native animals to recover before being released into the wild.
b) Correcta: The shelters give injured native animals a safe place to recover before release.
c) Incorrecta: The shelters are for recovering wildlife, not to attract tourists.
d) Incorrecta: The project concerns injured native animals, not farm animals.

Pregunta 56

A German town has introduced a free bicycle-sharing service for short journeys. Residents can take a bicycle from one station and leave it at another near their destination. The council hopes the scheme will encourage people to use cars less often, particularly for trips that are too far to walk but do not require a car. The service will be reviewed after six months to see how many people use it and whether more bicycles or stations are needed. What is the town hoping to achieve?

a) To sell more bicycles
b) To encourage shorter car journeys
c) To make cycling more expensive
d) To replace public transport

Explicación - Pregunta 56 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The bicycle-sharing service is free for residents; the council wants to reduce short car journeys, not sell bicycles.
b) Correcta: The free bikes are intended to reduce short journeys made by car.
c) Incorrecta: The service is free, so the aim is not to make cycling more expensive.
d) Incorrecta: The scheme is intended for short journeys and to reduce car use; it is not presented as a replacement for public transport.

Pregunta 57

A popular singer has announced a series of free concerts in several small towns. She says the concerts are a way of thanking her fans for supporting her during the past few years. No tickets will be sold, although places will be limited because the venues are small. Local organisers expect the concerts to attract many people, and some of the events may reach capacity quickly. The singer said she wanted the concerts to feel personal and different from her larger shows in major cities. Why are the concerts free?

a) To promote a new ticket system
b) To thank the singer’s fans
c) To raise ticket prices
d) To replace larger concerts

Explicación - Pregunta 57 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The singer says the concerts are a way of thanking her fans, not promoting a new ticket system.
b) Correcta: The singer describes the concerts as a way to show appreciation to fans.
c) Incorrecta: No tickets will be sold, and the text gives no aim of raising ticket prices.
d) Incorrecta: The concerts are intended to be personal and different from her larger shows, not to replace them.

Pregunta 58

A hospital has introduced video appointments for some simple medical consultations. Doctors say the system can save patients time when a physical examination is not necessary, such as when discussing certain routine problems or checking treatment. Patients can speak to a doctor from home using a phone or computer. However, hospital staff stress that people with serious symptoms or problems that require an examination should still attend in person. The service is being tested before the hospital decides whether to expand it. When can video appointments be useful?

a) For every serious illness
b) When no examination is needed
c) Only for hospital staff
d) When patients need emergency care

Explicación - Pregunta 58 (Respuesta correcta: B)

a) Incorrecta: The hospital says people with serious symptoms or problems needing examination should attend in person.
b) Correcta: Video appointments are suitable when the doctor does not need to examine the patient physically.
c) Incorrecta: The service is for patients who need simple consultations, not only for hospital staff.
d) Incorrecta: The passage specifically says people needing emergency care or an examination should attend in person.

Pregunta 59

A popular trail in a national park has reopened after workers removed trees that fell during a winter storm. The path had been closed for nearly two weeks because several sections were considered unsafe for visitors. Park officials inspected the area and removed the largest fallen trees before allowing people to return. Some smaller repairs are still needed, and visitors have been asked to follow signs and avoid damaged parts of the trail. Officials said the reopening would allow people to use most of the route again while the remaining work continues. Why was the trail reopened?

a) It was damaged by winter weather
b) Visitors requested a new route
c) The park was closed for summer
d) There were too many walkers

Explicación - Pregunta 59 (Respuesta correcta: A)

a) Correcta: The winter storm left fallen trees and unsafe sections on the trail.
b) Incorrecta: The trail reopened after workers removed fallen trees and made the area safer; visitors did not request a new route.
c) Incorrecta: The closure lasted nearly two weeks because of damage from a winter storm, not because the park was closed for summer.
d) Incorrecta: The problem was fallen trees and unsafe sections, not too many walkers.

Pregunta 60

A group of young engineers has developed a low-cost water filter for communities where access to clean water is difficult. The filter does not need electricity and can be made using simple tools and inexpensive materials. The team tested an early version in several villages and received positive feedback from local residents. The engineers now want to improve the design and find organisations that can help produce it on a larger scale. They believe the filter could be useful in places where expensive equipment and reliable electricity are not available. What is the main advantage of the filter?

a) It is designed for large factories
b) It requires specialist equipment
c) It is practical in places with limited resources
d) It is already sold worldwide

Explicación - Pregunta 60 (Respuesta correcta: C)

a) Incorrecta: The filter is intended for communities with limited access to clean water, not specifically for large factories.
b) Incorrecta: It can be made with simple tools and inexpensive materials, so specialist equipment is not required.
c) Correcta: The filter is designed to work without electricity or complex equipment, which suits communities with limited resources.
d) Incorrecta: The team has tested an early version and wants to improve it; the filter is not already sold worldwide.

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