Patronato Militar — Simulacro de Inglés Nivel A2
Simulacro completo de 60 preguntas diseñado para practicar el tipo de inglés que puedes encontrarte en la prueba de acceso a los Patronatos Militares de Ronda y Santoña.
El ejercicio está dividido en dos bloques: 30 preguntas de gramática y vocabulario y 30 preguntas de comprensión escrita. Todas las preguntas tienen cuatro opciones y una única respuesta correcta.
Este simulacro es original y de elaboración propia. No reproduce una prueba oficial concreta, pero está diseñado para mantener un nivel aproximado A2 y un estilo de preguntas similar al que has compartido.
Consejo: intenta realizarlo sin consultar apuntes ni diccionario y comprueba después tus respuestas con el botón situado al final.
BLOQUE 1 — GRAMÁTICA Y VOCABULARIO
My brother ________ in Madrid.
Respuesta correcta: b) lives. My brother es tercera persona del singular, por lo que en presente simple el verbo necesita -s: My brother lives in Madrid.
We ________ dinner at the moment.
Respuesta correcta: c) are having. At the moment indica una acción que está ocurriendo ahora, por lo que utilizamos presente continuo: We are having dinner.
She ________ to school yesterday.
Respuesta correcta: a) went. Yesterday sitúa la acción en el pasado. El pasado de go es went.
They haven't finished their work ________.
Respuesta correcta: d) yet. Yet se utiliza frecuentemente con present perfect en preguntas y negativas: They haven't finished yet.
You ________ wear a seat belt in a car.
Respuesta correcta: b) must. Must expresa obligación. En este contexto significa que debes llevar puesto el cinturón.
There ________ two chairs in the room.
Respuesta correcta: c) are. Two chairs es plural, por lo que usamos There are.
I don't have ________ money with me.
Respuesta correcta: a) much. Money es un sustantivo incontable. Para cantidades usamos much.
This is ________ car. It belongs to my parents.
Respuesta correcta: d) their. Delante del sustantivo car necesitamos un determinante posesivo: their car.
My sister is ________ than me.
Respuesta correcta: b) taller. Al comparar dos personas utilizamos el comparativo: taller than.
I usually go to bed ________ 11 p.m.
Respuesta correcta: c) at. Con horas concretas utilizamos at: at 11 p.m.
If it rains tomorrow, we ________ at home.
Respuesta correcta: a) will stay. Es un first conditional: If + present simple, will + verbo.
I ________ swim when I was five.
Respuesta correcta: d) could. Could expresa capacidad en el pasado.
She has lived here ________ ten years.
Respuesta correcta: b) for. For se utiliza con una duración: for ten years. Since se utiliza con un momento concreto de inicio.
There isn't ________ milk in the fridge.
Respuesta correcta: c) much. Milk es incontable, por lo que usamos much.
I saw ________ interesting film last night.
Respuesta correcta: a) an. Interesting comienza con sonido vocálico, por lo que utilizamos an.
Can you ________ me your pen, please?
Respuesta correcta: d) lend. Lend significa prestar algo a otra persona. Borrow significa tomar prestado.
My mother ________ coffee every morning.
Respuesta correcta: b) drinks. My mother es tercera persona singular. En presente simple necesitamos drinks.
We didn't ________ the bus this morning.
Respuesta correcta: c) miss. Después de did/didn't utilizamos el infinitivo sin to: didn't miss.
This exercise is ________ than the last one.
Respuesta correcta: a) easier. Easy forma su comparativo con -ier: easier than.
The children are playing in ________ garden.
Respuesta correcta: d) their. Necesitamos un posesivo delante del sustantivo garden: their garden.
Would you like ________ tea?
Respuesta correcta: b) some. En ofrecimientos y peticiones, some es habitual: Would you like some tea?
He ________ football every Saturday.
Respuesta correcta: c) plays. Con he usamos la tercera persona del presente simple: plays.
I was tired, ________ I went to bed early.
Respuesta correcta: a) so. So introduce una consecuencia: estaba cansado, así que me acosté temprano.
Where ________ your parents live?
Respuesta correcta: d) do. Your parents es plural, por lo que la pregunta en presente simple se forma con do: Where do your parents live?
She is afraid ________ dogs.
Respuesta correcta: b) of. La expresión fija es afraid of: She is afraid of dogs.
We have ________ apples, but we haven't got ________ oranges.
Respuesta correcta: c) some / any. Some es habitual en afirmativas y any en negativas: We have some apples, but we haven't got any oranges.
My father is a doctor. ________ works in a hospital.
Respuesta correcta: a) He. Necesitamos un pronombre sujeto: He works in a hospital.
I need to buy a new jacket because this one is ________.
Respuesta correcta: d) old. La oración indica que necesita una chaqueta nueva porque la actual es vieja: this one is old.
How ________ students are there in your class?
Respuesta correcta: b) many. Students es contable y plural, por lo que preguntamos How many students...?
You ________ be quiet in the library.
Respuesta correcta: c) should. Should se utiliza para expresar recomendación o norma de conducta: You should be quiet in the library.
BLOQUE 2 — COMPRENSIÓN ESCRITA (NIVEL A2 EQUILIBRADO)
READING 1
Daniel gets up at 6:30 every morning. He has a quick breakfast and leaves home at 7:00. He works in a small supermarket near his house, so he usually walks to work. He starts work at 7:30 and finishes at 3:30 in the afternoon. After work, he goes home and has lunch with his family.
Daniel gets up at 6:30 every morning. He has a quick breakfast and leaves home at 7:00. He works in a small supermarket near his house, so he usually walks to work. He starts work at 7:30 and finishes at 3:30 in the afternoon. After work, he goes home and has lunch with his family.
What does Daniel do after he finishes work?
Respuesta correcta: c) He walks back to his house to eat with his relatives. El texto dice que va a casa a comer con su familia ("has lunch with his family"). Relatives equivale a family.
READING 2
Anna wanted to buy a new phone, but she didn't have much money. She went to a shop on Saturday morning and found a cheaper model. The phone wasn't the newest one, but it was good enough for her. She decided to buy it because it was on sale.
Anna wanted to buy a new phone, but she didn't have much money. She went to a shop on Saturday morning and found a cheaper model. The phone wasn't the newest one, but it was good enough for her. She decided to buy it because it was on sale.
Why did Anna choose that specific phone?
Respuesta correcta: a) Because it had a lower price and fit her budget. Compró un modelo más barato ("cheaper model") porque estaba rebajado y no tenía mucho dinero.
READING 3
Tom usually has breakfast at home, but today he is late for work. He doesn't have time to sit at the table, so he takes a banana and a bottle of water with him. He plans to have a proper breakfast when he gets to work.
Tom usually has breakfast at home, but today he is late for work. He doesn't have time to sit at the table, so he takes a banana and a bottle of water with him. He plans to have a proper breakfast when he gets to work.
What is different about Tom's breakfast today?
Respuesta correcta: b) He is eating outside his house because he is in a hurry. Al ir tarde ("late for work"), coge la comida y se la lleva para comer fuera de casa.
READING 4
The town swimming pool is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturdays it is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. Children under 12 must come with an adult.
The town swimming pool is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturdays it is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. Children under 12 must come with an adult.
When is it possible to visit the swimming pool?
Respuesta correcta: d) On Tuesday at 5 p.m. Los martes (de lunes a viernes) abre de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m., por lo que las 5 p.m. está dentro del horario. Las demás opciones están fuera de horario o días de cierre.
READING 5
Lucy moved to a new flat last month. She likes the flat because it is modern and bright. There is a large supermarket five minutes away and a bus stop just outside the building. The only thing she doesn't like is the noise from the street at night.
Lucy moved to a new flat last month. She likes the flat because it is modern and bright. There is a large supermarket five minutes away and a bus stop just outside the building. The only thing she doesn't like is the noise from the street at night.
What is the problem with Lucy's new flat?
Respuesta correcta: c) There is too much street noise in the evening. El texto indica que lo único que no le gusta es el ruido de la calle por la noche ("noise from the street at night").
READING 6
Mark has a new job at a hotel. He starts work at 2 p.m., so he has lunch at home before going to work. He usually works until 10 p.m. After work, he goes home by bus because there are no trains at that time.
Mark has a new job at a hotel. He starts work at 2 p.m., so he has lunch at home before going to work. He usually works until 10 p.m. After work, he goes home by bus because there are no trains at that time.
How does Mark travel back home after his shift?
Respuesta correcta: a) He takes a bus. El texto lo dice directamente: "he goes home by bus".
READING 7
Emma loves cooking, especially at weekends. Last Sunday she made a chocolate cake for her friends. She wanted to use strawberries too, but there weren't any in the kitchen. Her friends enjoyed the cake and asked for the recipe.
Emma loves cooking, especially at weekends. Last Sunday she made a chocolate cake for her friends. She wanted to use strawberries too, but there weren't any in the kitchen. Her friends enjoyed the cake and asked for the recipe.
What ingredient did Emma want to use but couldn't find?
Respuesta correcta: b) Strawberries. Quería usar fresas pero no había en la cocina ("wanted to use strawberries too, but there weren't any").
READING 8
A small café in the town centre is offering a special breakfast this week. Customers can get coffee, orange juice and toast for €4.50. The offer is available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday. It is not available at weekends.
A small café in the town centre is offering a special breakfast this week. Customers can get coffee, orange juice and toast for €4.50. The offer is available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday. It is not available at weekends.
When is the special breakfast available?
Respuesta correcta: d) Morning hours on weekdays only. Está disponible de 8 a 11 a.m. (mañana) de lunes a viernes (días laborables o *weekdays*).
READING 9
James wanted to go running after work, but the weather was terrible. It was raining heavily and the wind was very strong. Instead of going outside, he stayed at home and did some exercise in his living room. He was happy because he completed his workout.
James wanted to go running after work, but the weather was terrible. It was raining heavily and the wind was very strong. Instead of going outside, he stayed at home and did some exercise in his living room. He was happy because he completed his workout.
What did James do because of the bad weather?
Respuesta correcta: c) He exercised indoors at home. Se quedó en casa haciendo ejercicio en el salón ("did some exercise in his living room") en lugar de salir fuera.
READING 10
Sarah went to the doctor's yesterday because she had a bad headache. The doctor told her to drink plenty of water, get some rest and take some medicine. Sarah went home and stayed in bed for the afternoon.
Sarah went to the doctor's yesterday because she had a bad headache. The doctor told her to drink plenty of water, get some rest and take some medicine. Sarah went home and stayed in bed for the afternoon.
Which of these did the doctor NOT tell Sarah to do?
Respuesta correcta: a) Go for a walk in the park. El médico le mandó beber agua, descansar y tomar medicina, pero ir a dar un paseo no aparece en el texto.
READING 11
Paul is learning to drive. He has lessons every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. His instructor says that he is improving quickly, but he needs to practise parking more. Paul hopes to pass his driving test before the summer.
Paul is learning to drive. He has lessons every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. His instructor says that he is improving quickly, but he needs to practise parking more. Paul hopes to pass his driving test before the summer.
What does Paul's teacher say he needs to improve?
Respuesta correcta: b) Parking the car. El texto indica claramente que necesita practicar más el aparcamiento ("needs to practise parking more").
READING 12
The city library is organising a book sale on Saturday. Hundreds of used books will be available at very low prices. The sale starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 2 p.m. The money from the sale will be used to buy new books for children.
The city library is organising a book sale on Saturday. Hundreds of used books will be available at very low prices. The sale starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 2 p.m. The money from the sale will be used to buy new books for children.
What will happen to the money collected from the book sale?
Respuesta correcta: d) It will buy new books for kids. Se usará para comprar libros nuevos para niños ("buy new books for children" -> kids).
READING 13
Michael usually takes the train to work. This morning, however, he couldn't use it because there was a problem on the railway line. He checked the bus times on his phone and took a bus instead. The journey took about 20 minutes longer than usual.
Michael usually takes the train to work. This morning, however, he couldn't use it because there was a problem on the railway line. He checked the bus times on his phone and took a bus instead. The journey took about 20 minutes longer than usual.
How did taking the bus affect Michael's trip this morning?
Respuesta correcta: c) The journey took more time than normal. Tardó unos 20 minutos más de lo habitual ("took about 20 minutes longer than usual").
READING 14
Lisa has three children. Her oldest son, Ben, is 12, and her two daughters are 9 and 6. At weekends they often go to the park together. Ben likes football, while his sisters prefer riding their bicycles. They usually stay there for two hours.
Lisa has three children. Her oldest son, Ben, is 12, and her two daughters are 9 and 6. At weekends they often go to the park together. Ben likes football, while his sisters prefer riding their bicycles. They usually stay there for two hours.
Who is the oldest child in Lisa's family?
Respuesta correcta: a) Ben. El texto dice: "Her oldest son, Ben, is 12".
READING 15
Tom works in a large office in the centre of the city. He normally has lunch at a restaurant near his office, but on Fridays he brings lunch from home. He says it is cheaper and he can choose exactly what he wants to eat.
Tom works in a large office in the centre of the city. He normally has lunch at a restaurant near his office, but on Fridays he brings lunch from home. He says it is cheaper and he can choose exactly what he wants to eat.
Why does Tom bring food from home on Fridays?
Respuesta correcta: b) Because it saves money and lets him pick his favorite meals. Dice que es más barato ("cheaper") y puede elegir exactamente qué comer ("choose exactly what he wants to eat").
READING 16
The local sports centre is offering free swimming lessons for teenagers during the summer holidays. The lessons take place every morning from Monday to Thursday. Students must bring a towel and arrive 10 minutes before the class begins.
The local sports centre is offering free swimming lessons for teenagers during the summer holidays. The lessons take place every morning from Monday to Thursday. Students must bring a towel and arrive 10 minutes before the class begins.
What must students bring to the swimming lessons?
Respuesta correcta: d) A towel. El texto indica explícitamente: "Students must bring a towel".
READING 17
Jane loves taking photographs. Last year she bought a better camera and started a photography course. She now spends most weekends taking pictures of buildings, streets and people in her town. She would like to work as a photographer one day.
Jane loves taking photographs. Last year she bought a better camera and started a photography course. She now spends most weekends taking pictures of buildings, streets and people in her town. She would like to work as a photographer one day.
What is Jane's future career goal?
Respuesta correcta: c) To be a professional photographer. Desea trabajar como fotógrafa en el futuro ("work as a photographer one day").
READING 18
There is a new restaurant near the station. It opens at 12 noon and closes at 11 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays it opens only in the evening, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is especially popular with families.
There is a new restaurant near the station. It opens at 12 noon and closes at 11 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays it opens only in the evening, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is especially popular with families.
When is the restaurant open on Sundays?
Respuesta correcta: a) Only during the evening hours. Los domingos abre únicamente por la tarde-noche ("only in the evening, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.").
READING 19
Kate left her umbrella on the bus yesterday. This morning she called the bus company and explained what had happened. A member of staff checked the lost property office and found the umbrella. Kate is going to collect it this afternoon.
Kate left her umbrella on the bus yesterday. This morning she called the bus company and explained what had happened. A member of staff checked the lost property office and found the umbrella. Kate is going to collect it this afternoon.
How did Kate recover her umbrella?
Respuesta correcta: b) She called the company and they found it in lost property. Llamó a la compañía de autobuses y se lo encontraron en la oficina de objetos perdidos.
READING 20
David usually studies in the evening because his house is quiet then. He prefers studying alone, but once a week he meets a friend at the library to prepare for an English test. They help each other with grammar and vocabulary.
David usually studies in the evening because his house is quiet then. He prefers studying alone, but once a week he meets a friend at the library to prepare for an English test. They help each other with grammar and vocabulary.
How often does David study with someone else?
Respuesta correcta: c) Once a week. El texto lo especifica claramente: "once a week he meets a friend at the library".
READING 21
A small hotel in the mountains is looking for a receptionist. The person must speak good English, be friendly and work well with people. Previous hotel experience is useful but not necessary. The job includes working some weekends.
A small hotel in the mountains is looking for a receptionist. The person must speak good English, be friendly and work well with people. Previous hotel experience is useful but not necessary. The job includes working some weekends.
Is past experience working in a hotel mandatory for this job?
Respuesta correcta: a) No, it is helpful but not required. El texto dice que es útil pero no necesario ("useful but not necessary").
READING 22
Maria's train to Barcelona was supposed to leave at 9:15, but it was delayed for 40 minutes. While she was waiting at the station, she bought a magazine and a cup of coffee. The train finally arrived at 9:55.
Maria's train to Barcelona was supposed to leave at 9:15, but it was delayed for 40 minutes. While she was waiting at the station, she bought a magazine and a cup of coffee. The train finally arrived at 9:55.
At what time did Maria's train actually arrive?
Respuesta correcta: d) At 9:55. El texto indica directamente: "The train finally arrived at 9:55".
READING 23
Peter has started a new hobby: gardening. He has a small garden behind his house where he grows tomatoes, carrots and onions. He spends about one hour there every evening. He says gardening helps him relax after work.
Peter has started a new hobby: gardening. He has a small garden behind his house where he grows tomatoes, carrots and onions. He spends about one hour there every evening. He says gardening helps him relax after work.
Why does Peter like gardening?
Respuesta correcta: b) Because it helps him disconnect and relax after work. Le ayuda a relajarse después del trabajo ("helps him relax after work").
READING 24
At the school sports day, students can take part in running, long jump and football. The event starts at 10 a.m. Parents can watch the competitions from the school field. Students should bring water and a hat because the weather is expected to be hot.
At the school sports day, students can take part in running, long jump and football. The event starts at 10 a.m. Parents can watch the competitions from the school field. Students should bring water and a hat because the weather is expected to be hot.
Why should students bring a hat and water?
Respuesta correcta: c) Because the weather will be hot. Se recomienda llevarlo porque se espera que haga calor ("weather is expected to be hot").
READING 25
John's daughter is starting university next month. She will study history in another city, so she needs to find a small flat near the university. John thinks living away from home will be a good experience for her, although he knows he will miss her.
John's daughter is starting university next month. She will study history in another city, so she needs to find a small flat near the university. John thinks living away from home will be a good experience for her, although he knows he will miss her.
Why does John's daughter need to move to another city?
Respuesta correcta: a) To go to university. Se muda porque empieza la universidad en otra ciudad ("starting university next month").
READING 26
The museum will be closed tomorrow morning because of a staff meeting. It will open again at 2 p.m. Visitors who already have tickets can use them in the afternoon. The museum restaurant will also be open from 2 p.m.
The museum will be closed tomorrow morning because of a staff meeting. It will open again at 2 p.m. Visitors who already have tickets can use them in the afternoon. The museum restaurant will also be open from 2 p.m.
What can people with pre-bought tickets do tomorrow?
Respuesta correcta: d) Use them to enter the museum in the afternoon. Los visitantes que ya tienen entradas pueden usarlas por la tarde ("can use them in the afternoon").
READING 27
Susan forgot her keys at work yesterday. When she arrived home, she called her husband, but he was still at the office. She then called her neighbour, who had a spare key. The neighbour helped her get into the house.
Susan forgot her keys at work yesterday. When she arrived home, she called her husband, but he was still at the office. She then called her neighbour, who had a spare key. The neighbour helped her get into the house.
Why couldn't Susan's husband help her immediately when she called?
Respuesta correcta: b) He was still working at his office. Su marido seguía en la oficina ("he was still at the office") y no pudo acudir al momento.
READING 28
A new bus route will connect the town centre with the airport. The first bus will leave at 5 a.m. and the last one at midnight. During the day, buses will run every 30 minutes. The new service starts next Monday.
A new bus route will connect the town centre with the airport. The first bus will leave at 5 a.m. and the last one at midnight. During the day, buses will run every 30 minutes. The new service starts next Monday.
How often do the buses run during the day?
Respuesta correcta: c) Every 30 minutes. El texto lo indica literalmente: "buses will run every 30 minutes".
READING 29
Emily was planning to spend the weekend at the beach, but the weather forecast says there will be strong winds and heavy rain. She has decided to stay at home instead. She is going to watch some films and cook a special dinner for her family.
Emily was planning to spend the weekend at the beach, but the weather forecast says there will be strong winds and heavy rain. She has decided to stay at home instead. She is going to watch some films and cook a special dinner for her family.
What changed Emily's weekend plans?
Respuesta correcta: a) Bad weather conditions. El mal tiempo previsto (viento fuerte y lluvia intensa) hizo que cambiara sus planes de ir a la playa.
READING 30
The community centre is offering English classes for adults. Classes are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The course lasts for ten weeks. Students should bring a notebook and a pen to every class.
The community centre is offering English classes for adults. Classes are held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The course lasts for ten weeks. Students should bring a notebook and a pen to every class.
How many times a week do the English classes take place?
Respuesta correcta: d) Twice a week. El texto lo especifica directamente: "Classes are held twice a week".
Importante: este simulacro es original y está diseñado para practicar un nivel aproximado A2. Para este ejercicio, se considera APTO a partir de 21 respuestas correctas de 60. Las respuestas incorrectas no penalizan.
