TEST.g562. ELECNOR-MARCH 2025

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1. What is one of the biggest complaints of travellers between Madrid and Portugal? 

a) the commute time

b) the trains don't offer food

c) the trains are dirty

d) it makes more than 5 stops.

2. Which will NOT be a benefit of the new route? 

a). It will reduce pollution

b) it improves energy efficiency

c) it will take less time

d) it will have free WIFI

3. What must first be built before the train line can be installed?  

a) a bridge

b) a statue

c) a skate park

d) an olympic pool

4. How long is the project expected to take?  

a) 5 years

b) 15 years

c) 7 years

d) 9 years

5. Are Renfe’s fee subscriptions still available? 

a)Yes, until August 31, 2025

b) No, not anymore

c) No, unless you know the secret password

d) Yes, unless you are carrying more than 3 bags. 

6. What other train line will enter service soon?  

a)Madrid-Barcelona

b) Madrid-Tarifa

c) Madrid-Gijon 

d) Madrid-Faro

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1. What’s the problem with the sign Gay Timmons sees that reads “reef-safe sunscreen only”? 

a)  All sunscreen has problems

b)  Reefs actually thrive on oxybenzone

c) The sign isn’t in the right place. 

d)  The person who put the sign there is corrupt. 

2. Why was oxybenzone and octinoxate banned in 2018?  

a) it contains arsenic

b) it contains methamphetamine

c) it can damage coral reefs

d) it can exacerbate climate change

3. Why are rates of skin cancer rising? 

a) the article doesn’t say

b) too much sun screen

c) too little sun screen

d) people are spending more time in the sun

4. Which one is NOT a potential effect of UV light? 

a) mlasma

b) rosacea

c) polymorphous light erupation

d) constant need to urinate

e) wrinkles 

5. Which is NOT an ingredient than can damage mrine life? 

a) oxybenzone

b) tumeric

c) non-zinc oxide

d) non-titanium dioxide

 6. What kind of sun protection is even better than non-nano zinc or titanium dioxide? 

a) staying inside

b)  spreading cream cheese on the body

c)  simply wearing clothes or swim shirts to not be exposed

d) nano-zinc and/or nano-titanium 

7. Does the article encourage the use of sunscreen?  

a) yes

b) no

8. How much sunscreen do you need to cover your whole body? 

a). about a pint glass worth

b) about a shot glass worth

c) about the amount you would use of toothpaste to brush your teeth

d) the more the merrier

1.  Which sentence is an example of the second conditional?
   a) If it rains, we will stay inside.
   b) If I were taller, I would play basketball.
   c) If she studies, she passes the test.
   d) If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
   
   
   

2.  Choose the correct sentence:
   a) If I studied harder, I will pass the test.
   b) If she had left at 7:00, she wouldn’t have missed the train.
   c) If you eat too much, you'd have gotten sick
   d) If I see her, I told her.
   
   

3.  Which sentence contains an double negative?
   a) I don’t have anything to do today.
   b) She didn’t say nothing about the meeting.
   c) He hasn’t seen anyone in days.
   d) We didn’t go anywhere last night.

4.  Which sentence is grammatically correct?
   a) I don't see nothing without my glasses.
   b) She doesn’t know nobody here.
   c) They didn’t do nothing in class.
   d) I haven’t done anything wrong.

5.  Which is the correct use of "any"?
   a) I have any money, so we can buy tickets.
   b) Do you have any questions?
   c) we bought anything at the market
   d) I know anybody who can help you.
   
   

6.  Which sentence is incorrect?
   a) Do you have any wine?
   b) Do you have some wine?
   c) Do you have no wine?
   d) Do you have none wine?

7.  Which sentence is NOT the correct use of present continuous? 

   a) She walking to the store every day.

   b) They are watching a movie right now.

   c) We are going to Tenerife this weekend. 

   d) While you're shopping, please get some milk.

8. Choose the correct form of the present continuous:

   a) I am go to the store.

   b) She is playing the piano.

   c) He are reading a book.

   d) They was watching TV.

9.  Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
   a) She was cooking dinner when I arrived.
   b) They eat lunch at noon.
   c) We have been waiting for an hour.
   d) I finished my homework before dinner.

10. Which sentence uses a form of the past incorrectly?
    a) He didn’t went to school yesterday.
    b) They weren't watching TV when I called.
    c) She studied for her exam last night.
    d) I had fallen asleep before the end of the class. 
    
    

11. Identify the question (without punctuation):
    a) How wonderfully she plays the violin
    b) What I told you yesterday is a secret
    c) What a friend he is
    d) Can he play the guitar
    
    

12.  Which sentence is a statement, not a question?
    a) What time does the train arrive
    b) Did she finish her homework
    c) You need to buy groceries
    d) How are you feeling today

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1. How much water does Phil drink every day? 

a) 2 litres

b) half a litre

c) one cup

d) 1 litre

2. How much should you drink per day, according to most people and governments in the world? 

a) 2 litres

b) 5 litres

c) 10 litres

d) 100 litres

3. How much of our blood is water? 

a) 60 percent water

b) 80 percent water

c) 90 percent water

d) 100 percent water?

4. Why does our blood need water? 

a) to stay thin and not coagulate

b) to carry nutrients to our organs

c) blood gets thirsty

d) it doesn’t, it’s just being greedy

5. Is the recommendation of 2 litres an exact science?  

a) Yes, scientists came to the answer after years of testing.

b) No, in fact it’s a complete lie. 

c) No, it’s mostly propaganda by Nestle, Aquafina and other distrubutors of bottled water. 

d) No, it’s just a ballpark figure, a general estimate. 

6. How is the amount of water in our bodies similar to a bank balance?  

a) it fluctuates, it goes up and down

b) it can be audited by the tax authorities.  

c) large deposits get flagged for review

d) deposits can be made from various sources. 

7. Which one does NOT happen when we are dehydrated? 

a) tiredness

b) headache

c) dry mouth

d) dialated pupils

e) feelings hungry

Write about the new office in Arturo Soria. 

Describe the building.  Describe the surroundings.
Describe the difference between the old building and the new one.
Is it better or worse than the old office?   For what reasons?
Why did the company decide to change the location?
How could the new office be improved?
What are your coworkers saying about the new office?
How does the change of location influence your outlook with the company in the long-term? 
(are you more likely to stay with the company, less likely, or does it make no difference?)

Write about your job

Write more generally about this time in your professional career - your achievements until now / your hopes for future projects and future work.
Do you enjoy your current work?  What would you like to change about the conditions and/or scope, of your work?