Part 3

Questions 11 – 15
For each question, choose the correct answer.

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Counting butterflies
Teenager Steven Hallam encourages his school to take part in a national annual project

Steven Hallam has always been interested in wildlife. ‘My dad’s a biologist, so he introduced me to wildlife at an early age,’ says Steven. ‘And we’d photographed loads of butterflies together, so I knew a lot about them.’

So when Steven heard about an important annual project, involving checking butterfly numbers, he knew he should take part. ‘According to the project, some butterflies had been low in number last year, and that didn’t sound good, so I was keen to help out. My school’s always trying to help the environment – like checking how many bees visit our school garden. So I thought we could count the butterflies there, too. I don’t think my teacher realised how much I knew about butterflies, but once I’d told her more about the project, she agreed our school should join in.’

‘We tried to make the garden attractive to butterflies. We planted the kinds of flowers they like, but we also hung up small bowls of fruit for them to feed on. I wasn’t sure that would work, but actually it’s where all the butterflies went, rather than to the pools of ordinary rainwater, which we thought they’d prefer. And when it was sunny they sunbathed in the garden area, but flew away whenever schoolchildren came round.’

During the project, Steven and other students had to spend only 30 minutes in the garden every morning, noting down which butterflies they saw, and using helpful butterfly posters to name them. ‘It was great to be outside, but we had a lot to do, as we weren’t there long. But I also got to watch visiting birds, and study their feeding habits, so I really benefitted!’ Steven’s teacher says it’s also given students ideas for artwork about different wildlife.

‘As expected, we saw loads of one white butterfly,’ says Steven. ‘We’d read it had done well this year. But then a small blue butterfly also appeared – which I’d really wanted to tick off my list! There were one or two we don’t often see, too, which was great. I’ve no idea whether our results will show that butterflies are doing well, or that numbers have dropped. But it was fantastic to take part!’

Part 2

Questions 6 – 10
For each question, choose the correct answer.

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The young people on the opposite page all want to visit a shopping mall.
There are descriptions of eight shopping malls bellow.
Decide which mall would be the most suitable for the people.

Shopping malls

A – Eastfields: There’s plenty to do here once you’re tired of shopping – lots of cafés, great music and three cinemas! And the mall’s always worth a visit as the ceiling is made of beautiful designer glass, with wonderful lights at night. Many shops sell special goods to remind you of your visit. 

B – Silverland: This mall was once one of the biggest department stores in the city. It now has large stores, a huge cinema and a sports centre. Shoppers are entertained by music during the day, and at night, the whole building is lit with coloured stars. There’s plenty of room to park here, too.

C – SW2: This mall has plenty of cafés serving a huge range of food when you want a break from shopping. It’s also famous for the amazing way the big shops decorate their windows with the latest fashions. And rock and pop play constantly to accompany you during your visit.

D – Springton: There are great places to sit and eat here, and also to buy food to make international dishes of every kind. The inside of the mall is amazing, with original artworks and fresh flowers decorating the walls. The shops’ fashion displays are also worth seeing.

E – Green Gardens: This unusual mall only has individual stores run by small shop owners. It also offers a not-to-be-missed indoor market built in the 17th century. It’s the place to go if you want up-to-date fashions, wonderful jewellery and souvenirs, at some of the lowest prices in town.

F – Blue River: This mall is an amazing sight once the sun’s gone down, as it has displays with thousands of coloured lights! Its international food shops and cafés are the best for miles – ideal for people who love making unusual meals! It’s convenient to get to, too – there’s a train and bus station nearby. 

G – Kennerton: This mall, which was once the city’s famous covered market, is popular with visitors for its souvenir shops – many of which are small, and
also sell top-quality jewellery and unusual old music CDs at bargain prices. It’s easy to reach by bus and car, as it’s close to the motorway. 

H – Camberley: This mall is located in an area famous for dealing in gold and precious stones for centuries. It’s the perfect place for a special bracelet or necklace. It also has a cinema and an indoor skating rink. Parking is free for visitors in the large car park.

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST

Reading

Sample Test

Time 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are
not already there.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.
You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Questions 1-32 carry one mark.

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Part 1

Questions 1 – 5
For each question, choose the correct answer.

ESCALA BÁSICA DE POLICÍA NACIONAL

PRUEBA DE PSICOTÉCNICOS

EJERCICIO 3

INSTRUCCIONES

A continuación encontrará una serie de preguntas tipo ómnibus. Conteste el máximo número de preguntas posibles en el tiempo establecido. Recuerde que los errores penalizan. 

ESCALA BÁSICA DE POLICÍA NACIONAL

PRUEBA DE PSICOTÉCNICOS

EJERCICIO 2

INSTRUCCIONES

A continuación se le presenta un ejercicio que consta de una imagen. Dispone de CINCO MINUTOS para memorizar los detalles del plano. Posteriormente contestará a 25 preguntas sobre él.

ESCALA BÁSICA DE POLICÍA NACIONAL

PRUEBA DE PSICOTÉCNICOS

EJERCICIO 1

INSTRUCCIONES

Este ejercicio consta de dos columnas, en la primera de ellas aparecen símbolos como los de la tabla de equivalencias, y en la segunda columna aparecen letras que se corresponden con las equivalencias.

El ejercicio consiste en comprobar si las equivalencias de letras de la segunda columna se corresponden con la serie de símbolos representados en la primera columna.

Tendrá que contestar «A» si la columna 1 y la columna 2 SE CORRESPONDEN (CORRECTA), según la tabla de equivalencias; y «B» si por el contrario, NO SE CORRESPONDEN (INCORRECTA).

 

INSTRUCCIONES
A partir de este momento dispone de 40 MINUTOS. Lea las instrucciones y COMIENCE A CONTESTAR.
El ejercicio consta de 50 PREGUNTAS que tiene que responder en la ZONA 2, (DE LA PREGUNTA 1 A LA 50). Trabaje con rapidez. LOS ERRORES PENALIZAN.

 COMIENCE.

EJERCICIO N° 2
INSTRUCCIONES

A partir de este momento dispone de 10 minutos. Conteste a las siguientes preguntas en la ZONA 2 (de la pregunta 51 a la 90) de la Hoja de Respuestas. Si lo desea puede hacer anotaciones en el cuadernillo, junto a la pregunta que esté contestando. Los errores penalizan. COMIENCE.

EJERCICIO N° 1
INSTRUCCIONES

A partir de este momento dispone de 22 minutos. Cada pregunta tiene cuatro alternativas de respuesta de las que solo UNA es correcta. El ejercicio consta de 50 preguntas que deberá responder en la ZONA 2 (de la pregunta 1 a la 50) de la Hoja de Respuestas A9. Si lo desea puede hacer anotaciones en el cuadernillo. Tenga en cuenta que los errores penalizan. COMIENCE.

Mediante Orden SND/764/2021 del Ministerio del Interior se convocaron las instancias para la realización de las pruebas selectivas para el ingreso en el Cuerpo de Ayudantes de Instituciones Penitenciarias, de la Secretaria General de Instituciones Penitenciarias. Una vez publicadas las bases de la convocatoria en las  mismas se pueden apreciar unas bases comunes en la que figuran por las que se regirá la presente convocatoria son las establecidas en la Orden HFP/ 688/2017, de 20 de julio  los requisitos de los candidatos, así como unas bases especificas en las que enumeran las plazas convocadas, los requisitos generales, forma de presentación de instancias, nacionalidad de los aspirantes, el Tribunal calificador, el desarrollo del proceso selectivo y la descripción del mismo y el programa del proceso selectivo.