📘 SIMULACRO PRUEBA DE INGLÉS – UFPS

🔹 Sección 1: Gramática (20 preguntas)

By the time she ______, the train had already left.
A) arrives
B) arrived
C) has arrived
D) arriving
I wish I ______ taller.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) be
If it ______ tomorrow, we’ll stay at home.
A) rains
B) rained
C) will rain
D) rain
She ______ her keys yesterday.
A) lose
B) loses
C) lost
D) losing
The movie ______ by the time we got to the cinema.
A) starts
B) started
C) had started
D) starting
He said he ______ the report already.
A) finished
B) had finished
C) finishes
D) finishing
The letter was ______ by John.
A) write
B) wrote
C) written
D) writing
She speaks English ______ than her sister.
A) good
B) better
C) best
D) more good
The boy ______ is playing soccer is my cousin.
A) which
B) who
C) whose
D) whom
We ______ dinner when the phone rang.
A) have
B) had
C) were having
D) has had
The house was built ______ 1995.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) by
Neither Mary nor her friends ______ invited.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) has been
You ______ smoke in here. It’s prohibited.
A) should
B) mustn’t
C) can
D) might
When I was a child, I ______ go to the park every day.
A) used to
B) use to
C) was used to
D) use
If I ______ you, I would take the job.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) be
The book is ______ interesting that I can’t stop reading.
A) too
B) so
C) such
D) very
He ______ playing football when he broke his leg.
A) is
B) was
C) has been
D) were
This is the first time I ______ sushi.
A) try
B) have tried
C) tried
D) had tried
We’ll wait here until he ______ back.
A) comes
B) came
C) will come
D) come
I don’t like people ______ talk too much.
A) which
B) who
C) whose
D) whom

🔹 Sección 2: Vocabulario (25 preguntas)

Choose the synonym of “obtain”:
A) lose
B) acquire
C) reject
D) prevent
Which is the opposite of “scarce”?
A) rare
B) abundant
C) limited
D) short
What does “put off” mean in the sentence: “They decided to put off the meeting.”
A) cancel
B) schedule
C) postpone
D) move
Select the correct collocation:
Make a ______
A) decision
B) walk
C) look
D) noise
The word “adverse” in “adverse weather conditions” is closest in meaning to:
A) favorable
B) hostile
C) bright
D) irrelevant
Choose the word that best fits: “He always ______ promises but never keeps them.”
A) does
B) makes
C) takes
D) builds
Which word is most similar to “huge”?
A) tiny
B) enormous
C) narrow
D) weak
Which word is the opposite of “expand”?
A) increase
B) enlarge
C) shrink
D) grow
Select the best definition of “reliable”:
A) able to be trusted
B) easy to break
C) not important
D) very fast
Which phrasal verb means “to investigate”?
A) look after
B) look up
C) look into
D) look for
What does “give up” mean in the sentence: “She gave up smoking.”
A) continue
B) stop
C) start
D) offer
Which is the closest synonym of “purchase”?
A) buy
B) sell
C) rent
D) borrow
Choose the correct collocation:
Strong ______
A) coffee
B) book
C) chair
D) pencil
Select the antonym of “lazy”:
A) weak
B) hardworking
C) tired
D) careless
Which word best fits?
“The company wants to ______ costs this year.”
A) rise
B) raise
C) reduce
D) build
The word “accurate” is closest in meaning to:
A) wrong
B) precise
C) careless
D) approximate
Which phrasal verb means “to continue”?
A) carry on
B) turn on
C) put on
D) give on
Choose the opposite of “increase”:
A) grow
B) decrease
C) rise
D) climb
What does “run out of” mean?
“We ran out of sugar.”
A) finish using
B) run quickly
C) save
D) find
Which word completes the collocation?
Break the ______
A) silence
B) plate
C) door
D) food
Which word is closest to “wealthy”?
A) rich
B) poor
C) weak
D) strong
What does “pick up” mean in this context: “I will pick you up at 7.”
A) choose
B) collect
C) buy
D) improve
Which is the antonym of “polite”?
A) rude
B) kind
C) nice
D) respectful
Choose the word closest in meaning to “essential”:
A) unnecessary
B) important
C) optional
D) useless
Which best fits the blank?
“The manager asked us to ______ the forms carefully.”
A) fill out
B) take out
C) put out
D) give out

🔹 Sección 3: Comprensión Lectora (15 preguntas)

📖 Texto 1

“The Internet has transformed the way people communicate and access information. In the past, people relied heavily on newspapers, radio, and television to stay informed. Today, with just a smartphone, it is possible to read international news, watch live events, or even participate in online classes. However, this digital revolution also brings challenges, such as misinformation, privacy issues, and the risk of excessive screen time.”

Preguntas (46–50):

What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Traditional media is still the most important source of information.
B) The Internet has changed communication and access to information.
C) The Internet is not useful for education.
D) Privacy is the only problem of the Internet.
According to the text, one benefit of the Internet is:
A) People spend less time online.
B) People can access global information instantly.
C) Newspapers are becoming more popular.
D) People no longer need education.
Which of the following is not mentioned as a challenge?
A) Misinformation
B) Privacy issues
C) Lack of electricity
D) Excessive screen time
The word “transformed” is closest in meaning to:
A) changed
B) maintained
C) ignored
D) destroyed
The author’s tone toward the Internet can be described as:
A) completely negative
B) neutral, mentioning pros and cons
C) very optimistic
D) indifferent

📖 Texto 2

“Regular exercise has many benefits for both the body and the mind. It improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and helps maintain a healthy weight. In addition, exercise reduces stress, improves sleep, and increases energy levels. Experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week for adults to achieve these benefits.”

Preguntas (51–55):

What is the main purpose of the passage?
A) To explain the disadvantages of exercise
B) To highlight the benefits of regular exercise
C) To compare exercise with diet
D) To explain the history of exercise
Which is NOT a benefit of exercise mentioned in the passage?
A) Better sleep
B) Stress reduction
C) Improved eyesight
D) Stronger muscles
How much exercise is recommended per week for adults?
A) 30 minutes daily
B) 60 minutes per week
C) 150 minutes
D) 200 minutes
The word “maintain” in the text is closest in meaning to:
A) lose
B) keep
C) stop
D) reduce
According to the passage, exercise benefits both:
A) the body and the mind
B) sleep and diet
C) the heart and the stomach
D) adults and children

📖 Texto 3

“Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Many countries depend on it as a major source of income and employment. Tourists spend money on hotels, restaurants, transportation, and cultural activities. However, mass tourism can also harm the environment, increase pollution, and damage local traditions. Therefore, sustainable tourism has become an important goal for governments and communities.”

Preguntas (56–60):

What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Tourism only has negative effects.
B) Tourism is important but can cause problems if not controlled.
C) Local traditions are stronger thanks to tourism.
D) Governments should ban mass tourism.
Which of the following is a positive impact of tourism?
A) Pollution
B) Employment opportunities
C) Damaging traditions
D) Environmental problems
Which is not mentioned as a negative effect of tourism?
A) Pollution
B) Loss of traditions
C) Deforestation
D) Environmental harm
The word “sustainable” in the text most nearly means:
A) temporary
B) balanced and environmentally friendly
C) weak
D) expensive
According to the passage, who plays a role in achieving sustainable tourism?
A) Only tourists
B) Only hotels
C) Governments and communities
D) Restaurants

🔹 Sección 4: Uso del Inglés (40 preguntas)

If I ______ more time, I would learn another language.
A) had
B) have
C) has
D) having
She has lived in London ______ 2015.
A) for
B) since
C) during
D) by
He didn’t come to the party ______ he was sick.
A) because
B) so
C) although
D) but
When I was a child, I ______ to play outside every afternoon.
A) use
B) used
C) used to
D) use to
I ______ to the cinema last night.
A) go
B) went
C) going
D) goes
She speaks English very well, ______ she?
A) doesn’t
B) isn’t
C) didn’t
D) don’t
He is interested ______ learning new languages.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) about
If it ______ tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.
A) rains
B) rained
C) rain
D) raining
They have just ______ their homework.
A) do
B) did
C) done
D) doing
This book is ______ than that one.
A) good
B) best
C) better
D) more good

The project must be finished ______ Friday.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) by

I prefer tea ______ coffee.
A) to
B) than
C) over
D) for
He didn’t pass the exam, ______ he studied hard.
A) because
B) although
C) so
D) therefore
Let’s go out, ______?
A) will we
B) shall we
C) do we
D) are we
I haven’t seen her ______ last year.
A) since
B) for
C) during
D) until
She works ______ a teacher at the university.
A) as
B) like
C) by
D) for
The movie was so ______ that I fell asleep.
A) bored
B) boring
C) exciting
D) interested
I need to buy ______ milk.
A) some
B) any
C) much
D) many
They have lived here for many years, ______ they?
A) don’t
B) haven’t
C) didn’t
D) doesn’t
The house is ______ by my grandparents.
A) own
B) owned
C) owns
D) owning

If I ______ you, I would accept the job offer.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) be

This is the man ______ car was stolen.
A) who
B) which
C) whose
D) whom
She ______ TV when I arrived.
A) watches
B) watched
C) was watching
D) watching
The letter was ______ yesterday.
A) send
B) sent
C) sending
D) sends
He is the ______ student in the class.
A) most intelligent
B) more intelligent
C) intelligentest
D) most intelligence
Let’s wait here until he ______ back.
A) come
B) comes
C) will come
D) came
They have been friends ______ childhood.
A) since
B) for
C) during
D) by
I didn’t have ______ money to buy the ticket.
A) many
B) much
C) some
D) few
She ______ her homework before dinner.
A) finish
B) finished
C) finishing
D) finishes
He ______ play the guitar when he was five.
A) can
B) could
C) must
D) may

The book was so ______ that I read it in one day.
A) interested
B) interest
C) interesting
D) interests

We ______ in this city since 2010.
A) live
B) lived
C) are living
D) have lived
He is taller ______ his brother.
A) that
B) than
C) as
D) then
If they ______ harder, they will pass the exam.
A) study
B) studied
C) will study
D) studying
She ______ to the market every Saturday.
A) go
B) goes
C) going
D) went
The food is delicious, ______?
A) isn’t it
B) doesn’t it
C) wasn’t it
D) don’t it
He was born ______ 1990.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) by
We need to take care ______ the environment.
A) in
B) of
C) at
D) on
She hasn’t finished the project ______.
A) already
B) yet
C) since
D) still
You ______ eat so much sugar. It’s bad for your health.
A) should
B) shouldn’t
C) must
D) can

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