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PDU Placement Exam

Instrucciones:

El examen de ubicación consta de las 4 secciones: Grammar, Vocabulary, Social Language, y Reading. 

Todas los reactivos son de opción múltiple. Se recomienda solamente contestar los reactivos que se tenga la seguridad de la respuesta correcta, es decir, no hay que adivinar respuestas.

Cada sección inicia de fácil a difícil. Si en una sección se tiene duda de tres respuestas consecutivas, se recomienda suspender esa sección y continuar con la siguiente sección.

La entrevista será programada con la administración.

Duración: 30 minutos


Grammar, vocabulary and social language
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Grammar

That’s my mother. ____ is a teacher.
a.
We
c.
You
b.
She
d.
I
 

 2. 

____ a lamp on the nightstand?
a.
Is there
c.
Are there
b.
There is
d.
There isn’t
 

 3. 

It’s snowing in NY, but people ____ jackets.
a.
wearing
c.
are not wearing
b.
wears
d.
is not wearing
 

 4. 

What movie ____?
a.
you’re going to see
c.
are you going to see
b.
are you going
d.
you’re seeing
 

 5. 

____ the time?
a.
Who’s
c.
Where’s
b.
What’s
d.
That’s
 

 6. 

When ____?
a.
‘s playing
c.
the play is
b.
they play
d.
is the play
 

 7. 

We want to stay in ____ hotel.
a.
expensive
c.
more expensive than
b.
most expensive
d.
a more expensive
 

 8. 

Did ____ class yesterday?
a.
go to
c.
Ralph go to
b.
went to
d.
Ralph went to
 

 9. 

He has worked in the theater ____ 1982.
a.
since
c.
only
b.
for
d.
still
 

 10. 

My uncle ____ my father at the airport.
a.
he’ll meet
c.
will meet
b.
meet
d.
she’ll meet
 

 11. 

His first play ____ last year.
a.
wrote
c.
was writing
b.
written
d.
was written
 

 12. 

If I ____ a wallet, I would return it.
a.
find
c.
didn’t find
b.
found
d.
would find
 

 13. 

You’re not from around here, ____
a.
you are.
c.
aren’t you?
b.
are you?
d.
you aren’t.
 

 14. 

I ____ medicine. But unfortunately, I didn’t.
a.
should study
c.
studied
b.
studying
d.
should have studied
 

 15. 

She ____ call her tomorrow.
a.
said
c.
says to
b.
told him to
d.
tells
 

 16. 

If I ____ a cell phone, I could have called for directions.
a.
have had
c.
has
b.
have
d.
had had
 

 17. 

Vocabulary

He’s my mother’s husband. He’s my ____.
a.
grandfather
c.
uncle
b.
father
d.
brother
 

 18. 

The game is on ____.
a.
Saturday
c.
3 o’clock
b.
the morning
d.
the stadium
 

 19. 

The class starts at ____.
a.
Saturday
c.
morning
b.
8:30
d.
September
 

 20. 

I got ____ of bread at the supermarket.
a.
a head
c.
a can
b.
a loaf
d.
a bottle
 

 21. 

The new baby has ____ hair.
a.
green
c.
gray
b.
blue
d.
brown
 

 22. 

I like fruit. I want ____.
a.
grapes
c.
some lettuce
b.
a carrot
d.
some potatoes
 

 23. 

The movie was really ____. I fell asleep!
a.
exciting
c.
boring
b.
excited
d.
bored
 

 24. 

I hardly ever exercise, and I usually don’t feel healthy. I’m really ____.
a.
in great shape
c.
a sweet tooth
b.
out of shape
d.
in action
 

 25. 

I’m cold and can’t sleep. I need an extra ____.
a.
bed
c.
pillow
b.
towel
d.
blanket
 

 26. 

Some countries have penalties when drivers don’t wear ____.
a.
stop sign
c.
road sign
b.
a seat belt
d.
traffic light
 

 27. 

I’m ____ seafood!
a.
don’t care for
c.
can’t stand
b.
crazy about
d.
a big drinker of
 

 28. 

I’m having trouble with my teeth. I need to see ____.
a.
a plastic surgeon
c.
an insomniac
b.
an orthodontist
d.
a percussionist
 

 29. 

It’s a seasonal holiday that takes place ____.
a.
in autumn
c.
in July
b.
on Fridays
d.
every month
 

 30. 

Jerry has a lot of great recipies. He loves to ____ from newspaper cooking articles.
a.
do puzzles
c.
collect clippings
b.
read aloud
d.
listen to audio books
 

 31. 

____ is a small box containing supplies to treat minor illness and injuries.
a.
A flashlight
c.
A shelter
b.
A first-aid kit
d.
A power outage
 

 32. 

____ is someone who is likable and easy to get along with.
a.
A team player
c.
A brain
b.
A people person
d.
A sweetheart
 

 33. 

____ is when the look is no longer popular.
a.
Eccentric
c.
Out of style
b.
Stylish
d.
Trendy
 

 34. 

Social Language

A: Are you Alicia?
B: ____
a.
No, I’m not. I’m Laura.
c.
A-L-I-C-I-A.
b.
I’m from Venezuela.
d.
I’m a singer.
 

 35. 

A. This is my brother Jason.
B: ____
a.
What about you?
c.
Nice to meet you.
b.
It’s for you.
d.
See you there.
 

 36. 

A: How about some potatoe pankakes?
B: ____
a.
I love tomatoes.
c.
Yes, there is.
b.
That sounds delicious.
d.
Sure, I’ll see you later.
 

 37. 

A: Could you do me a favor?
B: ____
a.
So what?
c.
No. What do you need?
b.
Sure I do.
d.
Sure. What do you need?
 

 38. 

A: How’s it going?
B: ____
a.
I’d love to go.
c.
No, thanks.
b.
Sounds great!
d.
Fine. Thanks.
 

 39. 

A: So what does your wife do?
B: ____
a.
She has four sisters.
c.
She likes children.
b.
She’s a doctor.
d.
She is happy.
 

 40. 

A: ____
B: Sure. Right over there.
a.
Do you need any help?
c.
Excuse me.
b.
Do you have any raincoats?
d.
Can I help you?
 

 41. 

A: I don’t have transportation from the airport to the hotel. What should I do?
B: ____
a.
You could take a cab.
c.
Could I take take the 2:40?
b.
You shouldn’t take that flight.
d.
You should take a non-stop flight.
 

 42. 

A: Have you eaten dinner yet?
B: ____
a.
Yes, he has. He liked the soup.
c.
No, we haven’t. Do you want to eat together?
b.
No, they haven’t seen it.
d.
Yes, I’ve already met Bill.
 

 43. 

Someone calls for your sister, but she isn’t home. What do you say to the caller?
a.
“Would you like to see the doctor?”
c.
“Would you like to leave a present?”
b.
“Would you like to visit her?”
d.
“Would you like to leave a message?”
 

 44. 

A: Please help yourself.
B: ____
a.
Thanks, but I’ll pass on the chicken.
c.
It’s not a problem.
b.
Why don’t we sit down?
d.
I’m a big coffee drinker.
 

 45. 

A: ____
B: No, thanks. I’m on a diet.
a.
Don’t you eat vegetables?
c.
Do you want to try some cake?
b.
Is the dessert sweet?
d.
Are you on a diet?
 

 46. 

A: I’m not sure of the customs here. When you’re invited for dinner, should you bring the host a gift?
B: ____
a.
Flowers are not appropriate.
c.
Yes. That’s a good idea. But the gift that you bring should be small.
b.
Thanks. It’s a good idea. The gift you give me must be expensive.
d.
Absolutely perfect! A car is a wonderful gift for your wife.
 

 47. 

A: What’s that you’re reading?
B: ____
a.
Oh, I’ve heard about it.
c.
It’s highly recommended.
b.
It’s a fiction magazine.
d.
Can I borrow a copy of your book?
 

 48. 

A: So, what are you up to these days, Sam?
B: ____
a.
I’ve been meaning to give you a present.
c.
Well, not really.
b.
Well, I’m having dinner at Mei-Li’s house tonight.
d.
Well, I’d advise you to talk about something else.
 

 49. 

A: Ruth! This report’s due tomorrow.      What are you dreaming about?
B: ____
a.
You know, I wish I’d gone to medical school instead of business school.
c.
You can count on me.
b.
Think so?
d.
What? Since when have you been interested in business school?
 

 50. 

A: Don’t you think you might be a little overdressed?
B: ____
a.
Oops. I though we were supposed to get dressed.
c.
I wish you made up your mind.
b.
What do you mean, you don’t like my dress!
d.
If I wear a polo shirt and a pair of slacks, will that work?
 



Reading.
Read the article. Then identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Body Talk!
To communicate well with people of other countries, you must learn to speak well, right? Yes, but speaking isn’t everything. Some experts say only thirty percent of communication comes from talking. Your gestures and other non-verbal actions matter, too.

But in different cultures, the same action can have different meanings. When you have to meet someone from a different culture, be prepared. Do you know what kind of gestures and customs are appropriate?

Let’s look at shaking hands. North Americans like a firm handshake. But the French prefer a light, short handshake. If you shake a French person’s hand the North American way, he or she may not like it.

People in Eastern European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction there. Don’t be surprised if a Brazilian gives you a hug. If you misinterpret gestures of introduction, your relationship may get off on the wrong foot!

Everyone around the world knows the “OK” hand gesture, don’t they? But in Spain, parts of South America, and Eastern Europe, the OK sign is considered rude. And if you go shopping in Japan, it means you’d like your change in coins instead of bills. In France, making the OK sign means “zero” or that something is worthless. So check before you use the OK sign to be sure it’s OK!

Understanding even a few key gestures from different cultures can make you a better communicator. So next time you travel, try being culturally sensitive. Find out the local gesture and let your body talk.


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 51. 

Seventy percent of communication comes from ____.
 a.
talking
 c.
non-verbal action
 b.
gestures of introduction
 d.
shaking hands
 

 52. 

____ prefer a tight handshake.
 a.
North Americans
 c.
Eastern Europeans
 b.
The French
 d.
Brazilians
 

 53. 

According to the article, ____.
 a.
Eastern Europeans never shake hands
 c.
French people like tight handshakes
 b.
Brazilians often hug after shaking hands
 d.
Japanese people think the OK sign is rude
 

 54. 

If your friendship “gets off on the wrong foot,” it ____.
 a.
ends well
 c.
ends badly
 b.
begins badly
 d.
begins well
 

 55. 

The author advises that visitors to other countries should ____.
 a.
not learn the local language
 c.
avoid gestures and other nonverbal actions
 b.
find out what gestures are appropriate there
 d.
never use the OK sign
 



 
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