MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN PÚBLICA DIVISIÓN DE CONTROL DE CALIDAD Departamento de Pruebas Nacionales PRUEBA DE BACHILLERATO Noviembre 2004

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N° DE IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL ESTUDIANTE

Fecha: ________________________________

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Primer nombre Primer apellido Segundo apellido

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Nombre de la Institución

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INFORMACIÓN GENERAL - Para resolver la prueba, usted debe contar con un folleto que contiene 80 ítemes

de selección, un bolígrafo de tinta negra o azul, corrector líquido blanco y una hoja para respuestas .

INSTRUCCIONES 1. Verifique que el folleto esté bien compaginado y qu e contenga los 80 ítemes

de selección. En caso de encontrar alguna anomalía, notifíquela inmediatamente al delegado de aula; de lo contrario , el estudiante asume la responsabilidad sobre los problemas que se pudieran suscitar por esta causa.

2. Lea cuidadosamente cada ítem.

3. Si lo desea, puede usar el espacio al lado de cada ítem, para escribir cualquier anotación que le ayude a encontrar la respuesta. Sin embargo, lo que se califica son las respuestas seleccionadas y marcadas en la hoja para respuestas .

4. De las cuatro posibilidades de respuesta: A), B), C) y D) , que presenta cada

ítem, solamente una es correcta . Cada respuesta debe basarse en la información que proveen los textos o ilustraciones.

5. Una vez que haya revisado todas las opciones y esté seguro o segura de su

elección, rellene completamente el círculo correspondiente, tal como se indica en el ejemplo.

6. Si necesita rectificar la respuesta, utilice corrector líquido blanco; rellene con bolígrafo de tinta negra o azul el círculo correspondiente a la nueva opción seleccionada. Anote en la parte destinada para observaciones de la hoja para respuestas: “La respuesta del ítem Nº ___ es la opción ____”. Debe firmar al final de todas las observaciones.

7. Ningún ítem debe aparecer sin respuesta o con más de una respuesta. 8. ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES NO DEBEN SER MODIFICADAS POR NI NGÚN

FUNCIONARIO QUE PARTICIPE EN EL PROCESO DE ADMINIST RACIÓN DE LA PRUEBA.

9. Las imágenes y textos utilizados en esta prueba son tomados del material

disponible y recursos afines para la enseñanza del Inglés.

Para efectos de determinar el puntaje obtenido, solamente se tomará en cuenta lo consignado en la hoja para respuestas .

A B C D

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SELECCIÓN ÚNICA Read the text and choose the correct alternative to complete each idea.

TABLE MANNERS?

1. When you sit down to eat, use a napkin to clean your mouth if necessary. 2. Clean your hands on the tablecloth or your clothes. 3. Put only small pieces of food into your mouth.

4. Eat big pieces of food. You’ll finish faster. 5. Eat with your mouth closed. 6. Don’t close your mouth when you chew.

1) Manner Nº 4 is ____________ when you sit at the table to eat.

A) a requisite B) incorrect

C) fabulous D) the best

2) Suggestion Nº 5 is very ____________ at any dinner.

A) disgusting

B) disastrous C) adequate D) rude

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The environment is everything around us, both natural and made by humans. A major problem in the world today is the destruction of the natural environment. This is a complicated problem. We burn fuel, and this causes air pollution. We throw away millions of plastic bags, containers, toys, and other objects. These stay in the environment; they are not like paper or wood that slowly disappear. We have made thousands of new chemicals. Factories that make or use chemicals always have chemical wastes. These are often poisonous, and they stay in the environment. Since 1945, several

countries have been testing nuclear bombs in the air and underground. The explosions in the air cause nuclear fallout (radioactive rain). The fallout causes cancer and kills animals and people. Now there are nuclear power plants to make electricity. These produce dangerous wastes and have accidents that can be very dangerous.

3) What is the main idea of the article? To ________________________. A) explain what the environment is B) inform how electricity is produced C) collect plastic bags and containers D) state that contamination is dangerous

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4) What are some sources of contamination mentioned in the article?

___________________________________.

A) Wastes from factories and trash B) Cancer in humans and animals C) Electricity and accidents D) Non acid rainstorms

5) Why is nuclear power harmful to the environment? Because _______________.

A) of adequate chemical uses B) of fallout residuals in the air C) of the responsible use of wastes D) countries follow strict safety rules

6) How do humans pollute the air? By ___________________________.

A) killing animals and people B) producing more electricity C) burning fuel and testing bombs D) throwing all wastes into containers

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RADIO WAVES All over the world, radio is one of the most important sources of entertainment and information. People can listen to the radio almost anywhere and there are many different types of programs to interest people of all ages. The United States has more radios than any other country in the world. There are approximately 2,100 radios per 1,000 people. It also has the most radio stations, around

12,000. Regular broadcasting began in many countries in the 1920s. Music has always been the most popular form of radio entertainment. A music radio station plays an average of 13 songs each hour. Many popular stations offer mostly music,

mixed with some competitions, talk shows, and news. Portable radios have helped to attract more and more listeners to radio stations: with small hand-held radios and car stereos, listeners can tune in when they are on the move. 7) Why is radio broadcasting considered

important in the world? Because, _____________________________.

A) there are 21,000 radios

B) there are 12,000 radio stations

C) it offers a great diversity of programs

D) 1,000 people listen to the radio in the United States

8) Why did portable radios become an attraction? Because, they ________________________.

A) let people listen to their

programs everywhere

B) were mixed with some competitions

C) helped listeners with small hands

D) played 13 songs every hour

9) What is the main kind of entertainment that radio provides? __________________.

A) Music B) Portable help C) Small-hand radios D) Radio station average

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Read the text below. Choose the appropriate option to answer each question. OLYMPIAN RETURNS AFTER SUSPENSION By Maria Burns Tico Times Staff After a controversial two-year ban (prohibition), former Olympic and World champion swimmer Claudia Poll will return to international competition next week participating in an Olympic qualifying event in France. Poll, one of Costa Rica’s best athletes, made history in 1996, winning the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal with her victory in the women’s 200-meter freestyle in Atlanta. Four years later in Sidney, she captured two bronze medals. During the course of her career, Poll also has won five World Championship gold medals and set three world records. However, the International Swimming Federation banned Poll from competition for 4 years, in March 2002, after testing positive for an anabolic steroid the month before.

10) Where will Claudia participate after

a two-year ban? In ___________.

A) Costa Rica B) Sydney C) Atlanta D) France

11) What did Claudia win in Sydney? She won _________.

A) only one bronze medal B) two bronze medals C) two gold medals D) one gold medal

12) How many records has she set? She has set ____________ records.

A) five B) one C) two

D) three

13) For how long did the International Swimming Federation ban Claudia in 2002? For _____________.

A) two months B) four years C) two years

D) one month

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IN DEFENSE OF CLEAN WATER Human beings have a primal and indispensable need for a simple substance called water. Holding this truth to be evident, a panel of environmental experts, representing organizations and individuals from Central America has set out to publicly condemn those who commit crimes against the requisite liquid. The Central American Water Tribunal, a non-governmental court created in 1998, denounced several cases in Nicaragua, petroleum exploitation in Guatemala, community drinking water polluted with agricultural chemicals in Costa Rica and the contamination of La Orejona stream with industrial waste, which harms residents, plants and animals in Honduras.

14) The text talks about _____________.

A) the protection of water B) animals of Central America C) the importance of chemicals D) a governmental organization

15) Industries polluted currents with ________________ in Honduras.

A) wastes B) animals C) harmful plants D) petroleum exploitation

16) Environmental experts condemn those countries that pollute _______________.

A) non-governmental courts B) organizations C) chemicals D) waters

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A CARE PLAN TO PREVENT SKIN DAMAGE

Here’s how to prevent skin damage caused by the sun. Use a sunblock cream. Put it on fifteen minutes before you go out into the sun. Wear a hat and close–weave fabrics, wear a shirt with a collar, not a T-shirt (remember a wet T-shirt still transmits ultra violet -UV- radiation). Try to work or play outdoors before 11:00 A.M. and after 3 P.M. to avoid the very dangerous times of the day for sunburn.

17) What is the main cause of skin damage?

__________________________ .

A) Shirts with collars B) Sun block cream C) Ultra violet rays

D) Dry T-shirts

18) What kind of clothes protect people from UV radiation? ____________________.

A) Any T-shirt

B) Wet T-shirts

C) T-shirts without a collar

D) Those made of close-weave fabrics

19) At what time is the exposure to the UV rays dangerous? __________________

A) From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. B) From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. C) After 3 in the afternoon. D) Before eleven in the morning.

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It’s March 20, 2004. Miss Durán is applying for a job. Mr. Taylor: Now tell me Miss Durán, what experience do you have in the

fashion industry? Margaret: Well, I went to the School of Design, and at present I’m the

manager of Lord’s Clothing Store. Mr. Taylor: Have you ever worked as a fashion designer? Margaret: No, I haven’t. Mr. Taylor: And how long have you been at your present job? Margaret: I have been working there since March 12, 2003. Mr. Taylor: Why do you want to quit? Margaret: Because I’m not learning anything new. Mr. Taylor: When can you begin? Margaret: Immediately.

Mr. Taylor: Very well, Miss Durán. You can start a part time job right now, and after 3 months you should get a full-time job.

Margaret: Thank you very much. 20) What kind of interview did she have?

A ___________ interview.

A) learning B) school C) news D) job

21) Which position does she currently have? She’s a _______________.

A) store designer B) store manager C) school manager D) clothes designer

22) How long has she been at her present job? For ____________.

A) ten years B) about one year C) about two years D) more than three years

23) Why does she want a new job? Because ____________.

A) she wants to learn more B) she needs more money C) she hates working D) her salary is low

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For a wife or girlfriend roses, especially red roses, are the most popular for this Valentine’s Day. “They mean passion and love”, says Javier, a flower vendor. In Costa Rica, tropical flowers such as “bird of paradise” and “heliconias” abound, but according to florists, are primarily given to men. For children or men, florists suggest “spring

bouquets” which include a variety of flowers, such as lilies (beauty), daisies (innocence), orchids (love), irises (friendship), which come in a variety of colors. For people looking for something different, artificial or dried flowers are gaining popularity and last longer.

24) Red roses for Valentine’s Day signify _____________.

A) popularity B) friendship C) passion D) beauty

25) Tropical flowers are mainly for _______________.

A) men

B) wives C) women D) girlfriends

26) Natural flowers last _____________________ the artificial ones.

A) more time than B) less time than C) longer than D) as long as

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DUALISM STARS IN SHOW

Confusion, happiness, anger, sadness and peace are all part of a chromatic spectrum stamped in the abstracts created by José Pablo Solís. His show “Sin-Táctica” displays 23 acrylics he has worked on during the last three years. In Mexico, he obtained a Master’s degree in visual arts and the experience allowed him to develop a more mature vision of art and the uses of color, to demonstrate its emotive and evocative power. According to Efrain Hernandez, art critic at the Universidad Nacional, Solís’s painting is a personal answer, an ethical answer that shows a spiritual renovation where the human soul is touched by the world image.

27) José Pablo Solís works ______________.

A) developing immature visions B) at the Universidad Nacional C) on abstract paintings D) as an art critic

28) Solís produced ____________ acrylics in the last three years.

A) twenty-three B) twenty C) three D) two

29) His paintings manifest _____________________________.

A) stamps B) lack of experience

C) spiritual renovations D) impersonal answers

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TRAVELING TO KASHMIR Visas for India are necessary for travelers from all countries. Travelers need to have two photographs and go

to an Indian embassy-not more than five months before the visit-. With a visa, travelers can stay in India for 6 months in any year. No special permission is necessary to visit Kashmir or the Ladakh region. It is easy to cash traveler’s checks anywhere in Indian cities.

30) The maximum time tourists must visit an Indian embassy is __________ the trip.

A) six months after

B) five months after C) two months before D) five months before

31) Tourists can ____________________________ without difficulty in India.

A) exchange only two photographs B) cash traveler’s checks C) spend eight months D) stay a whole year

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TRAVELING TO JAPAN To enter Japan, visas are not required for tourists or business visitors of many nationalities for stays of not more than 90 days. Travelers from Germany, Ireland or Mexico can stay up to six months without a visa. Travelers from Canada, France, Italy and the USA can stay up to three months. South African and Australian visitors cannot enter without a visa. Passport and return tickets are required to get a visa. Visas are free.

32) Italian and French tourists can stay in Japan for _______________________.

A) six months B) three months C) ninety months D) more than ninety days

33) Visitors have to ______________________ in order to get a visa.

A) pay some money B) stay more than six months C) stay less than three months

D) present their passport and return ticket 34) People from Australia _________________________ .

A) can stay without their visas

B) pay for a business visa C) always need a visa D) never need a visa

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RAFA FERNANDEZ, COSTA RICAN ARTIST

Rafa Fernandez, age 65, is one of Costa Rica’s prominent modern painters. He has devoted his entire life to painting, and is heavily influenced by the many years he lived in Spain. The “Magic Realism” technique is present in his paintings where the beauty of women is explored with a sense of intimacy. His ladies appear as quasi Victorian ones wearing floral hats. His paintings have traveled around the world and prestigious Costa Rican and international art galleries have exhibited them. Not long ago, Fernandez suffered from a stroke (paralysis attack). It took all

his courage to overcome the serious problem. Sitting in a wheelchair, he is back to what he knows how to do best, painting! 35) Where are Fernandez’s paintings exhibited? ________________.

A) In his home B) Only in Germany C) Only in Costa Rica D) In international art exhibits

36) What has he proved to be? A _______________________.

A) loser B) weak person C) talented artist D) man with no courage

37) What affected him recently? A(n) _______________ problem.

A) emotional B) technical C) financial D) health

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TELEVISION PULLS TEENS INTO A LARGE BUT USELESS ARE A The average American teenager spends 1,500 hours each year sitting in front of a TV set. In comparison, they spend only 900 hours sitting in a classroom. This is not good news. Studies show that excessive TV watching is associated with many bad things, such as poor school performance, less ability to pay attention, and an increase in aggressive behavior. Too much TV watching also makes teens feel less secure and worry. Television also makes children fat. It is not just the content of TV shows that is the problem. Studies suggest that the passive nature of TV watching can cause a diminished brain growth in children. So, if a teen watches 4 hours of news, documentaries and public television a day, that is still too much.

38) Teenagers spend _______________ than watching TV.

A) more time reading B) more hours practicing sports C) less time sitting in a classroom D) more time doing outdoor activities with people their age

39) The results of studies about TV watching are ______________.

A) good B) irrelevant C) bad news D) not important

40) To prevent negative effects of watching TV, you have to watch _________.

A) cartoons B) good movies

C) fewer hours of TV D) news and documentaries

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SLEEP Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Some

people need less than this, and some people need more. According to sleep expert Dr. Robert Schachter, many people

have difficulty sleeping, but they do not know why. Most people know it is important not to drink coffee or tea before they go to bed – both beverages have caffeine. Caffeine

keeps people awake. However, not everybody knows that some medicines, such as cold tablets, also have caffeine in them. Stress can cause insomnia, too. Busy people with

stressful jobs may not be able to sleep at night. Dr. Schachter suggests, “You shouldn’t use your bedroom as a TV room or an exercise room. You should use it for sleeping only. It’s a good idea to have a regular sleeping schedule. Get up and

go to bed at the same time every day. It’s also important not to eat before bedtime. Eating may keep you awake.” And if all this doesn’t work, try counting sheep!

41) How many hours of sleep do most

people need? About __________.

A) ten

B) five C) nine D) seven

42) Why do many people have difficulty sleeping? Because they __________.

A) count sheep

B) feel stressed C) avoid eating before bedtime D) have a regular sleeping schedule

43) How could some drinks affect sleeping? Because they _______.

A) are hot B) are too sweet C) contain caffeine D) have no caffeine in them

44) Who has difficulty sleeping? __________________________.

A) Everybody B) Very few people C) Unstressed people D) A large number of people

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AND OUR VALUES?

At home, parents need to work harder to keep up with it all. Single-parent families and two-parent families work extra hours and double jobs, leaving children and adolescents without the supervision and guidance needed to teach them to make sound judgments. What has happened to our values? Have we lost our humanity in the process? We put things and thrills ahead of people, ahead of human life. Maintaining our standard of living may be responsible for thousands of other people dying of hunger, thirst, war or disease. Our way of life may be damaging our own families and our own futures. Our indifference to the damage to the planet may mean its destruction and certainly will lead to future conflicts. We must examine what our lives mean and what we really need, and put humanity first. We must think of values that support human life to avoid its destruction. We must think of peaceful solutions within the family and all nations.

45) Parents work extra hours to maintain their ________________________.

A) indifference to the planet B) standard of living C) loss of humanity D) thrills

46) Children’s lack of values is the result of their parents’ __________________.

A) concern for their kids well-being B) care and support C) lack of guidance D) peaceful advice

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47) Undoubtedly, __________________ will cause conflicts in the future.

A) family solutions B) peaceful solutions C) our lack of interest D) the planet protection

48) According to the text, people must change their ____________ in relation to life.

A) parents B) families C) children D) attitudes

49) If people maintain the lifestyle described in the text, there will be ____________.

A) peaceful solutions toward problems B) hunger, disease and death C) more union within families D) healthier values

50) To ___________________________ people need to appreciate humanity

before other aspects.

A) damage the planet B) recover the values system C) promote hunger and disease

D) avoid supervision of adolescents

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RICE AND VEGETABLES

- 2 cups of rice - 2 Tbsp of cooking oil - 1 Tbsp minced garlic - 1 cup of green peas - 1 Tbsp chopped onions - 4 cups of water - ½ cup of chopped red pepper - 2 cubes of beef - ½ cup of finely chopped carrots - 2 Tbsp of salt

Fry the garlic and onion, add the red pepper, carrots and green peas. Remove from heat when all ingredients are fried sufficiently. Add water, beef, salt and rice. Mix and cook until the

Multi-Use-Rice cooker turns off automatically.

51) In this recipe, you need a half cup each of _______________________.

A) water and salt B) rice and onions

C) green peas and oil D) red pepper and carrots

52) The first step to follow is to ______________________.

A) add pepper B) fry the garlic C) add green peas D) mix the ingredients

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53) The recipe needs two vegetables: ________________________.

A) salt and oil B) rice and meat C) beef and cubes D) carrots and peas

54) In recipes, “Tbsp” stands for _______________________.

A) tiny table spoons B) tablespoons C) total spoons D) teaspoons

55) Once all the ingredients are well fried, they should be _____________ the heat.

A) moved away from B) located on C) placed on

D) put on 56) When the rice is already cooked, ______________________________.

A) you put the beef B) you add the water

C) the appliance has all the ingredients D) the appliance turns off automatically

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HELP WANTED

ELECTRICIAN: Part-time, with

experience, good benefits. Call Mr.

Brown. 933-1264.

NURSES: Part–time, with or without

experience. Call 869-7351.

ENGINEER: With experience, 4 weeks

vacation. Call Ms. Wong. 765-4200.

SALESPEOPLE: Full-time and part-

time, with or without experience. Call

645-9763.

FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: With or

without experience. Training program.

Call 359-5802.

WAITER/WAITRESS: Full-time and

part-time, with our without experience,

training program. See Mr. Mazzela. La

Strada Restaurant.

MECHANICS: Part-time and full-time,

with experience, excellent salary. Write

Mr. Johnson, 258 Park Road, Winfield,

N.Y. 10820

57) Which occupation requires a training program? The _________________.

A) nurse B) mechanic C) salesperson D) flight attendant

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58) Which occupation offers good benefits? The one for a(n) _________________.

A) salesperson

B) electrician C) mechanic D) nurse

59) Which option offers both, a full and a part time job, at the same time? The

one for a(n) ___________________.

A) nurse B) engineer C) mechanic D) flight attendant

60) How can an electrician contact Mr. Brown? By __________________.

A) writing electronic mail B) writing a letter

C) sending a fax D) making a call

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TECHNOLOGY MAKES US FATTER

Mobile phones prevent us from walking an average of 10 miles a year and are just one of the many–labor savings machines that now contribute towards making us fatter. Fewer stairs and an increase in the number of escalators have also helped to reduce our exercise intake and thus, raise our fat levels. However, the greatest contributing factor of all is television viewing. People now spend an average of four hours a day watching television. This is another change in lifestyle that has

cut exercise and led to a weight increase. Lazy parents are blamed for preferring to watch television and cook processed foods to spending the time cooking, shopping and talking to their children at meal times.

61) Mobile phones make _______________________________.

A) people walk 10 miles a year B) users walk less than usual C) you enjoy walking D) you lose weight

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62) The invention that has raised our fat levels the most is ___________________.

A) the mobile phone

B) the electric stairs C) all the stairs D) television

63) According to the text, television viewing makes people _________________.

A) lose weight B) gain weight C) spend more hours with their family D) exercise for 20 minutes per month

64) Lazy parents prefer to _________________ rather than talking to their children.

A) cook B) shop

C) blame D) watch TV

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COSTA RICA TRAVELING TIPS

To make your stay in Costa Rica the most enjoyable experience, take into account these personal traveling tips:

PASSPORT: It must be valid. You need to have a return airplane ticket. To exit the country, you have to pay a tax. The passport should have validity from 1 to 3 months. PAYING WITH CREDIT CARDS: Major international credit cards are widely accepted. TIPS AND TAXES: Always find out whether the 13% sales tax is included in the price. In restaurants and bars an additional 10% tipping tax is charged. CABS: Every city has a taxi fleet; they’re usually red. You can get one at any hour. Phone the cab company for one or just stop one on the street. There are also cab stops in different places. 65) Your __________ should be valid

while you’re in Costa Rica.

A) cab stops B) passport C) sales D) exit

66) Credit cards are ____________ at almost any store.

A) accepted B) refused C) denied D) stolen

67) Tipping taxes in Costa Rica are _________________.

A) forbidden B) mandatory C) not mandatory D) not common at all

68) Travelers can get cabs almost _________________________.

A) nowhere B) everywhere C) only at hotels D) only calling the cab company

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COME AND TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

WHAT TO WEAR: Light clothes are recommended, but it may be wise to carry a sweater or jacket since nights tend to be cool. At sea level, shorts are good enough. If you plan to walk in the forest, long-sleeved shirts, jeans, boots and a hat are more appropriate. During the rainy season, a jacket and an umbrella are a must. TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Telephones, faxes, cellular phones, internet, as well as audiovisual equipment are always available. HEALTH: No vaccinations are required to enter the country. It’s wise to keep in mind that some dengue cases have been reported in coastal areas. There may be a few exceptions to this. Ask about it.

69) _______________ clothes are

not recommended when traveling around the country.

A) Expensive B) Heavy C) Cheap D) Light

70) People should always carry _____________________ during the rainy season.

A) long-sleeved shirt and jeans

B) sunglasses and sweater

C) clothes made of cotton

D) jacket and umbrella

71) In Costa Rica you can find __________________________.

A) only fax machines B) no cellular phones C) just cordless telephones D) any kind of communication

72) Vaccinations are ___________ when people visit Costa Rica.

A) not required B) forbidden C) required D) a must

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ANOTHER NEW POLITICAL PARTY AIMS FOR CHANGE

Not happy with the way the two traditional parties have governed the

country during the past two decades, and not impressed by the legislative track record of upstart parties, alternative groups are coming together to establish new political parties.

Leaders of at least two new political movements express confidence they can provide voters attractive alternatives, during the 2006

elections. One of them organized by former legislators, union leaders, women’s rights groups and environmentalists, was officially named the Alternative Leftist Movement last May 1st.

Another new party organized by outspoken former Justice Minister José Miguel Villalobos, is off on a strong start, having already obtained the approval of legislative deputy Emilia Ma. Rodríguez, of the Patriotic Parliamentary Bloc.

73) Some groups are trying to establish new political parties because they ___________________________________________________.

A) are unhappy with the way last governments have ruled B) want to become part of the current government C) want to support the two traditional parties D) are happy with the traditional parties work

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74) The new political parties offer _______________________ ideas.

A) unintelligent

B) the same C) attractive D) antique

75) The Congress has approved the new political party ______________ organized.

A) Alternative Leftist Movement B) Environmentalists

C) José Villalobos D) ex-legislators

76) One of the new political parties was the __________________.

A) Alternative Leftist Movement B) Patriotic Parliamentary Bloc C) Alternative Group

D) Upstart Party

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CHRISTMAS IN COSTA RICA

During Christmas, families gather to display nativity scenes at their homes and to celebrate the "posadas," a custom where

children, pretending to be shepherds, go from house to house and sing Christmas carols, re-enacting the journey of Mary and Joseph. The "Rosario del Niño" is a rosary the families pray to conclude the Christmas celebration. Musicians perform traditional carols while the party-goers feast on traditional meals. One of the most typical foods families serve is tamales;

people prepare the tamales with corn, rice, pork and vegetables.

77) During Christmas time, families _________ to display nativity scenes.

A) get together B) conclude C) perform D) serve

78) The “posadas” represent ________________________.

A) a shepherd´s game

B) a custom of the children

C) a visit to different houses

D) the journey of Mary and Joseph

79) It is a tradition to pray the “Rosario del Niño” __________________.

A) before Christmas Day

B) during Christmas Eve C) after Christmas Day D) on Christmas Eve

80) When the “Rosario” is over, people eat tamales made of ______________________.

A) fish B) seafood

C) corn flour D) wheat flour

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