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Instrucciones para ennegrecer las respuestas de preguntas de selección múltiple

• Usa lápiz núm. 2 solamente.

• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.

• Llena el círculo por completo.

• Borra por completo cualquier respuesta que desees cambiar.

• No hagas marcas o líneas en esta hoja.

Incorrecto

Incorrecto

Correcto

Instrucciones para contestar las preguntas de respuesta extendida

• Usa lápiz solamente.

• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.

• Asegúrate de contestar todas las partes de la pregunta.

• Escribe solamente dentro del recuadro.

Instrucciones

Antes de empezar la prueba, tu maestro o maestra te ayudará a contestar unos ejemplos.

Los ejemplos son para que entiendas lo que tienes que hacer una vez comiences la prueba.

También te indicará cómo ennegrecer los círculos de la hoja de contestaciones para que tu

contestación sea válida. Sigue todas las sugerencias y lee con mucha atención.

A continuación verás un ejemplo de la hoja de contestaciones y lo que debes hacer para

contestar.

PARA



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Grade 7 Page 1

E n g l i s h

The test has three sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing. For each question, mark the letter of

the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.

Samples

●A Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

Yesterday, I my backpackat school.

A leave

B leaves

C leaving

*D left

The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in.

Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer.

Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

●B Choose the subject of the sentence.

He likes chocolate ice cream.

A He

B likes

C chocolate

D ice cream

The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.

This is the English Test of the PPAA for Grade 7. On this test, you will show how well you can

understand and use English.



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Page 2 Grade 7 - EnglishLISTENING● ● ● ● ● ●

Go on to the next page

Part One

Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a short sentence followed by a question andfour answer choices. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand spoken English. The Listening section

has three parts.

●1 According to the sentence, which of the

following options is correct?

A The lawyer broke the law.

B The client was accused of doingsomething wrong.

C The lawyer only has one client.

D The lawyer and the client have beenfriends for a long time.

●2 Which question does the sentence you

listened to answer?

A Who is Marisa?

B When did Marisa get hurt?

C Why was Marisa swinging?

D How did Marisa get hurt?

●3 Which of the following BEST answers the

question?

A with butter

B after breakfast

C in juice

D before dinner




Grade 7 - English Page 3LISTENING● ● ● ● ● ●


●4 What was happening with Susie?

A Susie was far.

B Susie was away.

C Susie was lost in thought.

D Susie was wrong.

●5 What is NOT correct in the sentence?

A The word “take” should be replaced bythe word “took.”

B The words “out of” should be replaced bythe word “in.”

C The word “off” should be replaced bythe word “on.”

D The word “put” should be replacedby the word “putted.”

●6 When or how does a dream become

reality?

A while sleeping

B by working hard

C during the day

D by working it out






●9 Where does the story take place?

A at a lake

B in a canoe

C at sea

D on a raft

Part Two

Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a short paragraph followed by a question and

four answer choices. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

●10 Who is the captain talking about?

A the woman

B the sailors

C the ship

D the storm

●7 According to the paragraph, which of the

following statements is correct?

A Joaquín got only one answer right.

B Joaquín was disappointed with thegrade he got.

C Joaquín had studied for a week.

D Joaquín had been worried about his

grade.

●8 According to the directions you just

listened to, which of the following

statements is correct?

A Mark was driving north.

B Mark is going to get lost.

C Mark is heading out of town.

D Mark is on the wrong street.




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●11 According to the story, when did the sails

get tied down?

A right before the storm

B during the storm

C after the storm

D the day before the storm

●12 Which question can be answered using

the information from the story?

A What car was Susie’s mother driving?

B Why was Luis’s mother with Susie andLuis?

C How old are Susie and Luis?

D What was Susie going to do at herhouse?

●13 Which of the following statements is

TRUE according to the story?

A Luis’s mother told him to be carefulbefore playing outside.

B Susie went to play at Luis’s house afterdinner.

C Luis chased the ball while Susie shot abasket.

D Susie went to play at Luis’s housebefore her mother arrived.





STOP

Part Three

Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to two passages. Then, listen to and answer the

questions. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

●14 What reflects the light in modern

mirrors?

A the metal

B the glass

C the obsidian

D the prism

●15 What is obsidian?

A black volcanic glass

B lava

C polished metal

D a mirror

●16 Why did Adrian’s little sister win if he

trained so much and she just played?

A Adrian did too many sit-ups before thecompetition.

B Adrian’s sister secretly trained.

C Adrian was not as strong as he thought.

D Adrian’s sister jumped rope for funduring long periods of time.

●17 What should Adrian have done to

prepare himself better?

A Adrian should have played with hissister.

B Adrian should have eaten food withmore protein.

C Adrian should have gone rock

climbing.D Adrian should have drunk a lot of

water.

●18 Which word BEST describes Adrian?

A competitive

B jealous

C stubborn

D silly



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Page 8 Grade 7 - English▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲READING


Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you can read and understand written

English. There are five selections and some questions about each one. For each question, mark the

letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

If I Had a Car

Dear Mom and Dad,

1 I understand that you are worried about allowing me to have a car of my

own. I want you to know that I have thought a lot about the huge

responsibility this means. I realize that driving is a privilege that I can lose

at any time.

2 First of all, I promise to do well in my driver’s education class and

become the best driver you have ever seen. I will also help pay for the

insurance, gas, and other expenses that come up. I will always be home by

curfew so you don’t have to worry about me staying out later than I’m

allowed. AND you will never have to ask me to clean the car. I will always

keep it spotless—inside and out.

3 There are also great benefits to letting me drive. I could take my

brothers and sisters to school so that you wouldn’t have to be rushing to

work all the time. You wouldn’t have to worry about picking me up from

basketball practice, either. If we were to run out of milk or if Mom needs

something for dinner, I would be able to go to the grocery store. Also, Dad

could teach me how to change the oil and do the maintenance on the car,

which would be great father and son quality time.




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●19 Which sentence from the passage shows

that it would help the family if David had

a car?

A “I want you to know that I have thought alot about the huge responsibility thismeans.”

B “I will also help pay for the insurance,gas, and other expenses that come up.”

C “I will always be home by curfew so youdon’t have to worry about me staying outlater than I’m allowed.”

D “I could take my brothers and sisters toschool so that you wouldn’t have to berushing to work all the time.”

●20 From the passage, the reader can tell that

David —

A likes to help out at home.

B participates in many school activities.

C has given driving much thought.

D will not take driving seriously.

4 I think that, after you read this, you will be convinced that I am ready to

have my own car and what a great help this would be to everybody.

Your loving son,

David






●21 Study the diagram below.

Be home by

curfew

Pay for car

expenses

Do well indriver’s

education

Keep the car

clean

Which of the following BEST completes the diagram?

A David’s privileges

B David’s benefits

C David’s promises

D David’s chores






●22 Read the meanings below for the word

change.

change (chanj) verb

1. to put in a different position

2. to replace with another 3. moneyin coins 4. to put fresh clothes orcoverings on

Which meaning BEST fits the way change

is used in paragraph 3?

A meaning 1

B meaning 2

C meaning 3

D meaning 4

●23 Based on David’s letter, will his parents

PROBABLY allow him to have his own

car? Which sentence from the letter is

strong enough to convince his parents?

Write your response in the space provided

on your answer sheet.






Dear Professor Science,

(1) I like reading your column each month. You always seem to have the right answers to everyone’s

questions. This time I have one for you. I hope you know this answer.

(3) My big brother always laughs at me but I think I sound great whenever I sing in the shower. For some

reason, I do not sound nearly as good whenever I am in my room or any other room of the house.

Why is that? Is there something about the shower that is different or is it just my imagination like

my brother keeps telling me?

Nadia Arroyo

Guayama, Puerto Rico

Dear Nadia,

(10) Thanks for the compliment! I am glad you asked this question.

(11) You will be happy to know that this time you are the winner because you really do

sound better when you are scrubbing and getting clean. Part of the reason is that

your voice is bouncing off the hard, smooth walls of the shower and this

makes you sound much louder. The low notes are the most powerful.Sometimes you can hear them vibrating while you are in there. Since

the sounds are bouncing all over the place, some of them take longer to

reach your ear. This makes them stretch out so they sound fuller and

stronger. When you put it all together, you sound quite fantastic. So

keep singing and don’t worry about your brother. Maybe he’s

just jealous of your voice!

Professor Science

Super Science Magazine






●24 Which of the following BEST summarizes

the author’s purpose for writing this

passage?

A She showed how sisters are usually rightmore often than brothers.

B She explained that showers changemusical notes to sound better.

C She pointed out that singers often spendtime practicing in the shower.

D She demonstrated how editors of magazines often can answer sciencequestions.

●25 Based on Professor Science’s response,

what is the meaning of the word

vibrating?

A falling

B growing

C shaking

D stretching

●26 Based on the passage, what is one of

Professor Science’s jobs?

A He teaches at Nadia’s school.

B He writes a monthly column.

C He works at a local business.

D He sells special science kits.

●27 According to the passage, what happens

to the musical notes that bounce off the

shower walls?

A The low notes get weaker.

B The high notes become more powerful.

C The notes sound softer.

D The notes stretch out to produce fullersounds.

●28 What happened AFTER Nadia sent her

letter to Professor Science?

A She decided to join the school choir.

B It was published in a magazine.

C Professor Science called her on the phone.

D Her brother wrote one to him too.






Weather Station

1 Knowing what the weather will be like is helpful when planning a trip or deciding what to

wear. But knowing when bad weather is going to strike is even more helpful, especially when

you live on an island that is vulnerable to hurricanes. Having advance notice of hurricanes

allows people to prepare for their arrival so they can be safe until the hurricane passes. This very

important job of predicting the weather is done by people called meteorologists. But did you

know that you can assist meteorologists with their forecasts?

2 Making predictions about the weather takes input from many people. Having a weather

station in your backyard can be helpful so that the people in your community can be prepared

for the weather.

3 A weather station is a collection of instruments and equipment used to make observations

of the atmospheric conditions. People with weather stations in their backyards are called weatherwatchers. They can use their weather stations to record and provide important information that

the meteorologists rely on.

4 A typical weather station is made up of the following:

A TYPICAL WEATHER STATION

INSTRUMENT

Thermometer

Barometer

WHAT IT READS

Temperature

Barometric pressure

Hygrometer

Anemometer

Humidity

Wind speed and direction

Rain gauge Precipitation

5 All of the instruments, except the anemometer and the rain gauge, are placed inside avented box. These are set outside the box. It’s also important to keep direct sunlight off the

thermometer and hygrometer.

6 Historically, postmasters used to take the readings, but they were not paid for this extra

duty. They would record the readings between 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Although postmasters are no longer

expected to do this work, volunteers still take readings between 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.






7 With today’s technology, weather data can be sent automatically from a weather watcher to

meteorologists in certain areas. Sensors record the readings, and then the information is sent by

computer. Meteorologists use weather watchers’ reports to assist in their weather forecasting.

8 Thanks to weather watchers and meteorologists, we can enjoy our beautiful sunny days and

be prepared when hurricanes come around.

●29 In paragraph 3, equipment means —

A tools.

B projects.

C backyards.

D hurricane trackers.

●30 In paragraph 6, the word duty means —

A weather.

B instrument.

C assistance.

D responsibility.






●31 Volunteer weather watchers typically take

their readings —

A every morning.

B during hurricane season.

C on sunny days.

D during bad weather.

●32 The main idea of this passage is —

A that meteorologists are good at guessing

weather patterns.

B that backyard weather stations are helpfulin weather forecasting.

C why weather watchers want to bemeteorologists.

D postmasters have many responsibilities,including delivering weather data.

●33 Which of the following is a FACT?

A Backyard weather stations are fun and agreat help.

B Meteorologists are grateful to weather

watchers.C Hurricanes are the scariest storms a person

can experience.

D Meteorologists use weather watchers’reports to assist in weather forecasting.

●34 Can meteorologists be precise in theirforecasts WITHOUT the help of weather

watchers? Use information from the

passage to support your answer.





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Insect WorldVolume 3 August 2007

Getting to Know the Hercules Beetle

1 Hercules beetles, also known as rhinoceros and unicorn beetles, are the strongest animals in

the world. Some can lift as much as 850 times their own weight. On the other hand, a huge African

elephant can only carry up to 25% of its own weight on its back. An elephant would have to carry

850 elephants on its back to equal the strength of the Hercules beetle!

Physical Features

2 It is easy to tell the male and female Hercules beetles apart. Adult males have an upper horn

that protrudes forward from the thorax and a lower horn that sticks out from the head. Females do

not have horns at all.

3 Males and females also may have different coloration. Males are gray to olive green.

Females are usually darker and have more brown in their coloring.

4 Both males and females have spot patterns on their wing covers. They are similar to humanfingerprints because no two beetles will have the same markings.

Life Cycle

5 The life cycle of a Hercules beetle is about a year and a half. They live underground as

larvae for 10 to 16 months but only live for three to four months as adults.

6 If you come across one, remember that Hercules beetles are harmless and cannot hurt you

even if they are strong and have a somewhat fierce appearance.






●35 What is the author’s purpose in writing

this passage?

A to provide information to the readerabout the Hercules beetle

B to compare the Hercules beetle to theAfrican elephant

C to discuss the life cycle of the Herculesbeetle

D to compare the physical features of Hercules beetles

●36 Which sentence helps define the meaning

of the word coloration as used in

paragraph 3?

A “They are similar to human fingerprintsbecause no two beetles will have the samemarkings.”

B “It is easy to tell the male and femaleHercules beetles apart.”

C “Hercules beetles, also known asrhinoceros and unicorn beetles, are thestrongest animals in the world.”

D “Males are gray to olive green.”

●37 Which would be the BEST place to find

the meaning of the word protrudes inparagraph 2?

A a thesaurus

B a dictionary

C an almanac

D an encyclopedia

●38 Which is most important when describing

the strength of Hercules beetles?

A Some beetles can lift up to 850 times theirown weight.

B Males are gray to olive in color, whilefemales tend to have more brown.

C Hercules beetles are also known asunicorn beetles.

D The life cycle of Hercules beetles is abouta year and a half.

●39 Why does the author compare the spots

on the Hercules beetle’s wings to human

fingerprints?

A Hercules beetles have fingerprints just likehumans do.

B The spots on the Hercules beetle’s wingsand human fingerprints are both unique.

C Hercules beetles and humans use spots for

protection.

D Humans have spots on their fingerprintslike Hercules beetles have on their wings.

●40 Write one FACT and one OPINION about

the passage.

Write your response in the space providedon your answer sheet.






A Day to Remember

1 The García family had won a trip to Walt Disney World™ in a radio contest. As they

approached the park, Alex’s parents reminded him and his sister how important it was to stay

together. “If we get separated, go to the Cinderella Castle,” said his father. “That will be our

meeting place. Make sure you don’t lose your map!”

2 As the García family walked into the main park, the Magic Kingdom, Alex’s eyes grew

wider and wider. It was much better than he had ever imagined! It was fabulous but very

crowded. There were hundreds of people walking all around. But Alex wasn’t going to allow

this multitude of people to ruin his vacation!

3 As Alex made his way through the crowd, he was able to spot Mickey Mouse signing

autographs. “Look! I see Mickey!” Alex cried. When he turned around to ask his parents if he

could get an autograph, he realized they were not behind him. He looked all around, but couldnot find his family. “I’m lost!” he thought.

4 Alex took a deep breath and tried not to panic. He remembered what his parents had said.

He dug through his backpack and pulled out his map. He studied it for a minute and found the

entrance, where he was. Then he found the Cinderella Castle and followed the path with his

finger. Luckily for him, it was straight ahead! He put his map back in his backpack and couldn’t

help chuckling as he looked up. The castle was right in front of him! He laughed some more and

started on his way.

5 When Alex reached the castle, he heard his name. He turned and saw his family running

toward him. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to get lost!” Alex explained. “I’m glad you remembered our

meeting spot,” said his father. “Now, let’s have some fun!”






●41 The word “very” in paragraph 2 is written

in italics to —

A point out that Walt Disney World wasnicer than Alex thought.

B emphasize that there were many people atthe park.

C note that Alex’s opinion was not veryimportant.

D express that the park would be more fun if there were fewer people.

●42 Read the following meanings of the word

spot.

1. a mark made of dirt

2. a dark area on the face of the moon

3. a drop of liquid

4. to notice

Which meaning is used for the word spot

in paragraph 3?

A meaning 1

B meaning 2

C meaning 3

D meaning 4

●43 This story is MAINLY about —

A Mickey Mouse.

B Alex.

C Cinderella.

D Alex’s father.

●44 Alex can be BEST described as —

A stubborn.

B obedient.

C lazy.

D funny.





STOP

●45 Which sentence is an OPINION?

A Mickey Mouse gives visitors hisautograph.

B Radio stations give prizes.

C Cinderella’s Castle is marked on the map.

D Being lost is a scary feeling.

●46 Name TWO practical ways Alex could

have found his way to his family’s meeting

place if he had lost his map.





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Page 24 Grade 7 - EnglishWRITING■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■


Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand how to write English.

For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

●47 Choose the word that belongs in the blank.

I want to go to the dance; , I

don’t know if my parents will let me.

A however

B since

C maybe

D also

●48 Which of the following is NOT a complete

sentence?

A I am shocked!

B Do not walk on the grass.

C I can’t believe it!

D Because I like you so much.

●49 Choose the sentence that is correct.

A You, can have it, unless you don’t like it.

B You can have it, unless you don’t like it.

C You can have it, unless you don’t, like it.

D You, can have it unless you don’t like it.

●50 Choose the sentence that means the SAME

as:

Pat is going to play ball.

A Pat is going to play them.

B He is going to play ball.

C Pat is going to it.

D It is going to play ball.


My friends and ________ like gum.

A they

B me

C I

D us




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●52 Choose the sentence that means the

SAME as:

The children played in the sandbox even

though it was wet.

A Even though it was wet, them played inthe sandbox.

B Even though it was wet, there played inthe sandbox.

C Even though it was wet, these played inthe sandbox.

D Even though it was wet, they played in thesandbox.

●53 Choose the word that is the SUBJECT in

the sentence.

Charles waved to his cousins as they left

the house.

A cousins

B waved

C house

D Charles

●54 Which is a FRAGMENT?

A I take my sister out on weekends.B My car needs to be repaired.

C Builds houses close to the lake.

D You can see the train from here.

●55 After cleaning his room, he threw away

the trash.

What is the word threw in this sentence?

A a verb

B an adverb

C a noun

D an adjective


The calendar in classroom showed

how many days until summer vacation

began.

A they’re

B theirs

C there

D their






●57 Lewis wrote this poem for his English

class.

Black and white sphere

Sometimes enemy

Other times friendSpins out of control today

Which SENSE has Lewis used MOST to

describe his soccer ball?

A hear

B touch

C taste

D sight

●58 Jackie is writing a paragraph on how to

bake cupcakes. Choose the sentence that

she should NOT use.

A Since cupcakes are smaller than cakes,you need a different pan.

B Try the greatest cupcakes ever!

C Grease the pan so the cupcakes don’tstick.

D Using vanilla adds flavor, even if you arebaking chocolate cupcakes.

●59 Ramiro is writing a paragraph about his

new tennis shoes. Choose the sentence that

he should NOT include.

A They are white with red stripes on theside.

B Pull the laces evenly through the holes.

C The soles are made from a special anti-slipmaterial.

D The leather is water-resistant.

●60 Marina wanted to convince her friends tostart playing tennis with her. What type of

writing should she use?

A persuasive

B expository

C narrative

D descriptive

●61 Karina is finished writing her paragraph.

What should she do BEFORE printing it?

A take notes

B make an outline

C check for errors

D make paragraphs






●62 Choose the question that is correct.

A Were dinasours big or small?

B Were dinosaurs big or small?

C Were dinosours big or small?

D Were dinasaurs big or small?


A Alaska is the largest state in the UnitedStates of America.

B Alaska is the largest state in the Unitedstates of america.

C Alaska is the largest State in the UnitedStates of America.

D Alaska is the largest state in The UnitedStates of America.


A Austin is the capitol of Texas.

B Austin is the capitle of Texas.

C Austin is the capital of Texas.

D Austin is the capitall of Texas.

●65 Choose the punctuation mark that belongs

in the blank.

What did you make for dinner __

A .

B !

C ?

D ,


A That recipe is easy to make.

B That recepie is easy to make.

C That recipie is easy to make.

D That recepi is easy to make.






●67

A Finally, we had left.

B Then, we got in the car and left.

C First, we had to eat.D After all, she made it.

●68

A eggs are a good source of protein

B orange juice has vitamin C which helpsthe body’s immune system

C butter is a by-product of milk

D breakfast is the most important meal of theday

For questions 67 and 68, choose the sentence or words that belong in each blank and answerthe questions.

We had packed the night before for our big camping trip. It was still dark when Dad

woke us up. I jumped right out of bed and got dressed in a flash. Mom had breakfast on

the table. _________________________ According to her, ____________________________.●68●67






●70 Rafael is writing a paper about eagles for science class.

The eagle is a type of bird known as a raptor. It has very sharp eyes and sharpclaws. ______________________ The wingspan of some eagles can be aswide as eight feet across. The eagle uses its strong wings to swoop down andcatch fish and small mammals to eat.

Choose the sentence that belongs in the blank.

A There are 280 species of raptors.

B Hawks are a type of raptor also.

C Birds of prey are strong fliers.

D It also has a hooked beak.


going to the ice cream parlor.

A Were

B We’re

C Where

D Were’





STOP

●71 Which of the following has a plot?

A a cookbook

B a catalog

C a novel

D a menu

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