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UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BUCARAMANGA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE ENGLISH CLASS B1.1

B1.1 Midterm Practice English in Use Section

Read and choose A B C or D //choose the word write the letter (small case) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EXAM //

Unfortunately, personal finance is not (1) _a _ required subject in most (2) _d_high schools or colleges. This lack of basic financial education leaves many young adults clueless about how to manage their money, apply for credit, and get or stay out of debt. Taking the time to learn a few critical financial rules can help you build a (3) _b_ financial future. Although you can effortlessly buy an item on credit the minute you want it, it's better to wait until you've actually saved up the money for the purchase. Do you really want to pay (4)__c _ on a pair of jeans or a box of cereal? If you put all your purchases on credit cards, your debt will go (5)___d __ every time! Look for advice, for an expert’s opinion. Make sure you know how much you pay in fees and extra charges. Don’t spend (6)__a__ money in unnecessary things, (7)__c__ you have money for (8)__d__ important things like services, food and paying bills. Finally, it is important to have a good job and to (9)__d__ a good salary.

1. 
   A a B an C the D 
   
2. 
   A a B an C the D 
   
3. 
   A the healthiest B healthier C more healthy D worse
   
4. 
   A money B salary C interest D tips
   
5. 
   A the biggest B as big C more big D bigger
   
6. 
   A too much B too many C enough D too
   
7. 
   A because of B because C so D to
   
8. 
   A a B an C the D 
   
9. 
   A win B pay C find D earn
   

Adam Wright, (1)__b__ is (2) __b___ English teacher, was hiking the Black Canyon in Colorado (3)__d__ he lost his balance and took a 60 foot fall. He survived, and now he's telling his story in a documentary. It was a miracle because he had several broken bones, fractures to his face and basically couldn’t move. The accident was (4)_c_ painful, but he was brave (5)__a__ to scream for help until two rafters (6)__b ___ happened to be there came to his rescue. He used (7)__a__ be an extreme hiker, but after this dramatic experience, he couldn’t do it again. He says it is (8)_______ risk in his life, and now he wants to try (9)___b__ things like golf or painting. Unfortunately, he now has (10)___b__ pain and (11)___a__ get well soon, he needs to rest for at least 3 months.

1. 
   A which B who C that D where
   
2. 
   A a B an C the D 
   
3. 
   A which B who C that D where
   
4. 
   A enough B too much C very D too many
   
5. 
   A enough B too much C very D too many
   
6. 
   A which B who C that D where
   
7. 
   A to B because C very D so
   
8. 
   A enough B too much C very D too many
   
9. 
   A easy B easier C more easy D easiest
   
10. 
    A enough B too much C very D too many
    
11. 
    A in order to B because C in order not to D so as not to