CAE READING&UOE 2023

30 julio, 2026 CAE READING&UOE 2023 TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MIN

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PART1.- Questions 1-8

1-Choose the correct answer

A- tackling B- grappling C- cracking D- managing

2-Choose the correct answer

A-dictate B-decide C-direct D-determine

3-Choose the correct answer

A- tricked B- convinced C- swayed D- influenced

4-Choose the correct answer

A- Lately B- Instantly C- Currently D- Shortly

5-Choose the correct answer

A- repeatedly B- cautiously C- regulary D- gradually

6-Choose the correct answer

A- next B- previous C- second D- following

7-Choose the correct answer

A- insights B- judgements C- features D- elements

8-Choose the correct answer

A- party B- crowd C- group D- company

PART 2- Questions 9-16

9-Write your answer

10-Write your answer

11-Write your answer

12-Write your answer

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16-Write your answer

PART 3.- Questions 17-24

17- Use the word given : MIND

18- Use the word given: VOLUNTARY

19- Use the word given: COMPANY

20- Use the word given: VIEW

21- Use the word given: PLEASE

22- Use the word given: APPROPRIATE

23- Use the word given: PLAN

24- Use the word given: THINK

PART 4.- Questions 25-30

For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
Here is an example (0)
Example:

(0) James would only speak to the head of department alone.
Word given: ON
James INSISTED ON SPEAKING to the head of department alone.

25- Complete the sentence

I've never given this presentation before, Mary admitted
Word given: FIRST
Mary admitted that it was given that presentation.

26- Complete the sentence

Jane knew she should arrive at the airport two hours early.
Word given: MEANT
Jane knew she up at the airport two hours early.

27- Complete the sentence

Lisa was a good candidate so not surprisingly she was offered the job.
Word given: CAME
Lisa was a good candidate so it that she was offered the job.

28- Complete the sentence

Sally completely ignored the advice I gave her and bought that awful car.
Word given: NOTICE
Sally the advice I gave her and bought that awful car.

29- Complete the sentence

The price of computers has come down over the last few years.
Word given: DROP
There the price of computers over the last few years.

30- Complete the sentence

It'll be sunny later, so it's a good idea to apply some sunscreen.
Word given: BETTER
It'll be sunny later, so you on some sunscreen.

PART 5.-Questions 31-36

You are going to read a magazine article about whether or not animals have emotions. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B,C or D) which yo think fits best according to the text.

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31- In the first paragraph the writer suggests that

A- Some older animal research would now be seen as unscientific

B- Some older animals respond too unprecitably to be included in reliable study data

C- Some animal research has come to conclusions that are highly questionable

D- Some animal behaviour is difficult to explain through a traditional approach

32-In the second paragraph, what point is the writer making about the idea that animals have emotions?

A- It has been confused by many with another issue

B- It has moved beyond mere academic speculation

C- It has been fully accepted by scientific community

D- It has contradicted another recent proposal on the topic

33. When the writer mentions cows, he is saying that

A- Scientist now believe that certain animals have a sense of morality

B- Some animals are fundamentally unsuited to bein kept in captivity

C- The question of how animals should be treated needs to be re-examined

D- The number of animals demonstrating intelligence is higher than previously thought

34. In the fourth paragraph, what conclusion does the writer draw about the differing views of experts?

A- Some of them verge on the ridiculous

B- They are based on flawed evidence

C- They do not warrant further investigation

D- A consensus is unlikely ever to be reached

35- In the fifth paragraph, it is clear that the writer

A- Wishes to be seen as objectively reporting Balcombe's experiment

B- Intends to defend Balcombe against a possible criticism

C- Is questioning the details of Balcombe's methods

D- Agrees in principle with Balcombe's ideas

36- What is said in the final paragraph about Belcombe's views?

A- They have been directly influenced by research from a previous era

B- They are shared by an eminent authority on the subject

C- They have been rejected as extreme by one opponent

D- They are seen as objectionable in some quarters

PART 6.-Questions 37-40

You are going to read a magazine article about whether or not animals have emotions. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B,C or D) which yo think fits best according to the text.

37. Expresses a different view from the other three regarding the effect that hosting the Olypics has on the economy of the host city?

A B C D

38. has a different opinion from B on whether hosting the Olympics increases tourism in the host city?

A B C D

39. shares an opinion with B about whether hosting the Olympics increases participation in sport among residents of the host city?

A B C D

40. shares an opinion with C regarding the idea thar several cities should get together to host the Olympics Games?

A B C D

PART 7.- Questions 41-46

You are going to read a newspaper article about editing the sound in movies. Six paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraph A-G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra paragraph you do not need to use.

41-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

42-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

43-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

44-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

45-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

46-Choose from A-G the one which fits...

A B C D E F G

PART 8.- Questions 47-56

You are going to read an article in which a scientist discusses the mistaken ideas people have about his profession. Choose from the sections (A-D). The sections may be chosen more than once.