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Hoja de respuestas
EJERCICIO 1

EJERCICIO 2

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE FUTURE

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. CHICAGO

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INSTRUCCIONES
A continuacin, usted va a realizar una prueba que contiene dos ejercicios de comprensin de
lectura.
Los ejercicios de comprensin de lectura tienen una estructura similar: se presenta un texto y a partir
de l se hacen una serie de preguntas.
Cada pregunta o frase incompleta va seguida de una serie de respuestas posibles o de frases que la
completan. En cada caso tendr que elegir la respuesta correcta rodeando con un crculo la letra de
su opcin en la HOJA DE RESPUESTAS.
Slo una de las opciones es correcta.
Ejemplo:

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Si se confunde, tache la respuesta equivocada y rodee la opcin que crea verdadera.

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En total, deber contestar 20 preguntas para completar esta prueba.

Dispone de 45 minutos para responder las preguntas de los dos ejercicios de que consta la prueba.
Utilice nicamente bolgrafo azul o negro y asegrese de que su telfono mvil o dispositivos
electrnicos estn desconectados durante toda la prueba.
Trabaje concentradamente, no hable ni se levante de la silla. Si tiene alguna duda levante la mano
y espere en silencio a que la profesora o el profesor se acerque a su mesa.
Si no tiene dudas, PUEDE EMPEZAR.

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EJERCICIO 1
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE FUTURE
The 2009 British Homes Awards challenged the industry to design a house that can adapt to
different life stages.
The entrants were asked to rethink the construction and design of individual homes, so that
they were easily adaptable to less mobile inhabitants, and also to create communities in which
ageing occupants could continue to enjoy shared amenities.
The top design also had to appeal to its potential buyers, because the competition was put to
the public vote.
The winner, gaining 12,000 votes from Mail on Sunday readers, was the strikingly modern
SunnySideUp, designed by Kosi Architects. Here are its three main features:
1. Upside Down House
The architects took as a starting point the accepted norm - rows of houses facing onto streets
crammed with cars, with living rooms on the ground floor and bedrooms above. Then they scrapped
it.
They ended up with the living room, dining room and kitchen on the top floor where they can
benefit from the light and views, and maximise energy efficiency. And they put the bedrooms on the
ground floor where the garden aspect gives inhabitants increased privacy, and a cool temperature is
maintained throughout the day. The two floors are linked by wide, gentle gradient stairs, which are
designed to allow for a stair lift to be fitted if necessary as owners age.
2. Concealed Parking Spaces
But the feature that, according to Warren Rosing, one of the Kosi architects responsible for the
design, was particularly popular with the public, is actually the parking.
In a SunnySideUp development no one has to look out onto a street full of cars, or worry about
their kids being run over, because the decking at the first floor level that links the homes is a car-free
zone.
Vehicles are tucked away on the lower floor, leaving safe and pleasant spaces outside the
houses for people to meet up, and kids to play.
A lift takes people directly from garage to living area, so that all residents, including the elderly
and those with heavy shopping, can move comfortably between the floors.
The natural feel of the front area is enhanced by the planters that are placed outside the
kitchens at the front to encourage residents to grow vegetables and flowers where they can be seen.
The idea is that not only would they look pretty, but they would be a talking point, encouraging
interaction between residents on the decked area outside.
3. Flexible Spaces
But its the fact that the space is designed to adapt to the changing needs, including the
fluctuating income of its owners, that makes it a thought-provoking, as well as a winning, design.
The lower-floor bedrooms have separate outdoor access so they can be easily let to tenants in
the early years, to help with mortgage payments.
Later on they can be used as a granny flat, or an office, and can easily be converted into a
separate one-bed flat if your kids wont leave home.
And if more space is required, as well as the usual loft that can be converted, there is potential
for a gallery floor to be inserted in the living room.
Where can you get one?
At the moment the SunnySideUp house is still just a set of drawings.
But Warren Rosing says, "We are hoping to have it built. The organisers are in talks with
builders, but due to the economic climate it may take longer than we would like."
Were sure it will be worth the wait.
Adapted from the article in FindaProperty.com by Nikki Sheehan.

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1. According to the article, The British Homes Awards challenged architects to design a
house

A.
B.
C.
D.

for disabled people

for ageing inhabitants
that could adapt to all ages
for young families with children

2. According to the article, in the winning property, bedrooms are downstairs to

A.
B.
C.
D.

benefit from the view

have easier access to the house
have more privacy in the living room
keep the same pleasant atmosphere the whole day

3. According to the article, the parking spaces in this house design are

A.
B.
C.
D.

on the first floor

on the ground floor
in a separate building
in the street

4. According to the article, in the SunnySideUp house the ground floor ...

A.
B.
C.
D.

can be rented
can be sold separately
is only used to store cars
has a room for grandparents

5. We learn from the article that

A.
B.
C.
D.

children can play safely outside the house

the houses overlook a street crammed with cars
the back garden is the main talking point for the inhabitants
the house faces a decked area with free parking space

6. According to the article, the house has been designed

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B.
C.
D.

to be rented
to be shared if necessary
for families with a small income
to conform to the traditional layout of houses

7. According to the article, the SunnySideUp development

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B.
C.
D.

is being built
will never be built
will hopefully be built
has been recently built

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8. Complete this sentence with one of the following words from the text.
The landlord threatened to evict the if they didnt pay the rent they owed.

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B.
C.
D.

tenants
owners
entrants
builders

9. Complete this sentence with one of the following words from the text.
The measures taken have considerably the residents quality of life.

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B.
C.
D.

shared
crammed
converted
enhanced

10. Complete this sentence with one of the following words from the text.
The council has some spare cash to spend on public .. to make the town a more
comfortable place for residents.

A.
B.
C.
D.

features
drawings
amenities
communities

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EJERCICIO 2
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. CHICAGO
Hours & Amenities
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Harry Potter Evening Hours
Extended exhibit hours, until 9 p.m. every night, are offered for Harry Potter: The Exhibition (The last
ticket time is 8 p.m.). The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film also has evening show times.
All other Museum exhibits will be closed during Harry Potter evening hours.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on every Museum level. Diaper changing stations are available in all
restrooms. Nursing stations are located in the Lower Level 1 women's restroom.
Restaurants
The Brain Food Court (open until 2:30 p.m. every day), on the Lower Level 1, serves something for
every taste. The Brain Food Cafe (open until 1/2 hour before Museum closes) also on Lower Level 1
offers a coffee bar, pastries and snacks. Stop by Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor (open until one hour
before Museum closes) for a sweet treat. Please help us to maintain the life of our exhibits by not
eating and drinking in exhibit halls.
Retail
You'll find something for everyone at the Big Idea, Galaxy Shop, U-505 Store, Shop Earth and the
Kid's Stop Shop. The Harry Potter store is only open to guests with a current timed-entry ticket to
Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
Camera usage
Photos and videotapes for personal use may be taken inside the Museum, except in Harry Potter The
Exhibition, the Henry Crown Space Center Omnimax Theater, in the U-505 tour, Smart Home and
where posted. Tripod photography is not permitted. Photos, videotapes or audiotapes for any other
use require advance notice and the express prior written permission of the Museum's public relations
department. Souvenir photos are taken, and available for purchase, in Yesterday's Main Street and
the U-505 Submarine exhibit.
First Aid
Please notify any uniformed Museum staff member if you are in need of assistance.
Coat Check, Strollers and Wheelchairs
Available in the Entry Hall. Stroller rental is $2, coat check is $1 and wheelchairs are free. You must
have a driver's license or I.D. to rent a stroller or wheelchair.
Volunteer at the Museum
Ask for an application at the information desk or download a copy at www.msichicago.org.
Membership Benefits
Buy a Museum membership today and come back FREE for one year. See a membership
representative in the Entry Hall or Members Lounge for more information.
Private Events
If you are interested in hosting a special event at the Museum, please contact one of our personal
event planners at (773) 753-2583 or www.msichicago.org/specialevents.
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637-2093 773-684-1414
TDD: 773-684-3323 www.msichicago.org
The Museum of Science and Industry is a smoke-free facility.
Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago.
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1. Where can you find this kind of text?

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B.
C.

In an advertisement
In an information leaflet
In a newspaper advice column

2. If you need to change your babys nappy at the Museum, you can do it

A.
B.
C.

in any gents or ladies lavatory

in nursing stations preferably
only in womens restrooms

3. It is 16.45 and you want to have something to eat or drink at the Museum. Where can
you go?

A.
B.
C.

The Brain Food Cafe

The Brain Food Court
Finnigans Ice Cream Parlor

4. If you want to visit the Harry Potter store, you must

A.
B.
C.

go during the evening exhibition hours

go after the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film
get a ticket to Harry Potter: The Exhibition

5. At the Museum, photos and videotapes are forbidden

A.
B.
C.

if the public relations department is not informed

without the Museums written permission
unless they are taken for personal use

6. The text lets us know that at the Museum

A.
B.
C.

pushchairs can be rented

wheelchairs are unavailable
baby strollers are not admitted

7. Bring either your drivers licence or your ID with you if you think you might need to

A.
B.
C.

borrow a trolley for your luggage in the Entry Hall

use coat check or rent a vehicle at the Museum
make use of some particular services the Museum provides

8. The text explains that an application must be submitted whenever

A.
B.
C.

first aid assistance is needed at the Museum

a person wants to do voluntary work at the Museum
someone is interested in hosting a private event at the Museum

9. According to the text, if you become a member you

A.
B.
C.

can take photos at the U-505 Submarine exhibit

are allowed to attend special events at the Museum
have temporary free entrance to the Museum

10. The Museum reminds visitors that

A.
B.
C.

the smoking room is free

smoking is not allowed
there is a facility for smokers
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