manual practice mighigan test

ECCEExamination for theCertificate ofCompetency inEnglish

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TESTING AND CERTIFICATION DIVISIONENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

© Copyright 2006 by the Testing and Certification Division, English Language Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan U.S.A.

The Regents of the University of Michigan: David A. Brandon, Laurence B. Deitch, Olivia P. Maynard, Rebecca McGowan, Andrea Fischer Newman, Andrew C. Richner, S. Martin Taylor, Katherine E. White, Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio)

Practice Testsfor the ECCE

acknowledgements

The ECCE Practice Tests book is the result of contributions from past and present ELI Testing Division research staff who wrote, edited, and pretested items/materials that appear in the book. The Testing Division would like to specifically acknowledge the following individuals for their efforts: Shelley Dart, Mary Spaan, and Amy Yamashiro for the selection of items included in each practice test; Aaron Ohlrogge and Mary Spaan for writing the annotations section; Lindsay Devine, Eric Lagergren, Lauren Naimola, Katherine Ragsdale, and Barbara Wood for their contributions to the production of the audio files and to the design and layout of the book; and to Diane Larsen-Freeman, director of the English Language Institute, and Barbara K. Dobson, associate director for testing, who provided encouragement and support for this project.

ordering information

For ordering copies of this book and the accompanying CDs please contact the ECCE test center nearest you. For a list of test centers visit the ECCE section of our Web site.

English Language InstituteTest Publications401 East Liberty Street, Suite 350Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2298 USA

Phone: 1.866.696.3522Fax: 734.763.0369

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taBle of contents

Introduction ...................................................................... 3

Instructions for Taking the Practice Tests ....................... 5

Sample Answer Sheet .................................................. 6, 7

Practice Test 1 ................................................................. 9

Practice Test 2 ............................................................... 35

Practice Test 1 Answer Key ........................................... 61

Practice Test 1 Listening Section Scripts ...................... 62

Practice Test 1 Annotations ........................................... 66

Examiner Information for Speaking Section Test 1 ....... 69

Practice Test 2 Answer Key ........................................... 71

Practice Test 2 Listening Section Scripts ...................... 72

Practice Test 2 Annotations ........................................... 76

Examiner Information for Speaking Section Test 2 ....... 79


what is the ecce?The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a standardized high-intermediate level English as a foreign language (EFL) examination. It is developed and scored by the English Language Institute of the University of Michigan (ELI-UM) and is administered by over 130 authorized test centers around the world. The content and difficulty of the ECCE aims at the B2 level (independent user, Vantage) of the Common European Framework of Reference.

The ECCE tests four skill areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It emphasizes the ability of the examinee to communicate effectively in English. The ECCE may also be used as a bridge to a more academically oriented exam, such as the University of Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE).

Examinees can use the ECCE to document their level of English for personal, public, educational, and occupational purposes. For example, in several countries, the ECCE is used as an exit exam at the end of a course of study. In addition, it is also used to provide evidence of one’s level of English to employers. Successful examinees may find an ECCE certificate useful when applying for a job or a promotion, or when conducting business with companies worldwide.

ELI-UM is committed to excellence in its tests, which are developed in accordance with the highest standards in educational measurement. All parts of the examination are written following specified guidelines, and items are pretested to ensure that they function properly. ELI-UM works closely with test centers to ensure that its tests are administered in a way that is fair and accessible to examinees and that the ECCE is open to all applicants who wish to take the exam, regardless of the school they attend.

ELI-UM does not recommend any specific course of study to be taken in preparation for the ECCE. The best preparation is through the general study and use of English.

Purpose and content of this bookThis book is intended to help students preparing for the University of Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE). The book contains two complete practice tests, followed by answer keys and annotations that explain the items. The practice tests are intended to familiarize test takers with the format and content of the ECCE. The items used have been pretested and are at the target ability level (level of difficulty) of the ECCE. The sample answer sheet is designed to give students practice using this response format to multiple-choice items, as some students may not be familiar with this type of test.

How to use this bookThe practice tests in this book can be used in a test preparation class by teachers and can also be used by individuals for self-study and self-assessment. The tests are not designed to be memorized, but to be studied to provide practice with particular types of tasks and testing methods. Memorizing these practice tests will not guarantee success on the official ECCE, and these tests should not be used as the primary text for a test preparation course. Rather, they should be considered supplemental to other materials and textbooks that concentrate on the oracy and literacy skill areas measured in the ECCE.

introdUction

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The following chart illustrates the format and content of the ECCE.

section time descriPtion nUmBer of items

sPeaking 15 minutes A structured oral interaction occurs between the examinee and the oral examiner. The interaction involves a brief interview and a visual prompt.

3 tasks

listening 30 minutes Part I (multiple choice)

A short recorded conversation is followed by a question. Answer choices are shown as pictures.

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A recorded radio interview is broken into segments. Groups of questions follow each segment, with brief printed answer choices.

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80 minutes Grammar (multiple choice)

An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct.

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An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words to complete it. Only one word has the correct meaning in that context.

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Reading (multiple choice)

Part I: A short reading passage is followed by comprehension questions.

Part II: Short texts are presented as advertisements accompanied by questions.

Part III: Longer related passages are accompanied by comprehension questions.

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writing 30 minutes A short excerpt from a newspaper, memo, or letter is presented as a writing topic. Examinees can choose to write either a letter or an essay response.

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Materials needed:

• Approximately 3 hours of uninterrupted time for listening, GVR, and writing

• A timing device, such as a clock or stopwatch. It is important that the time limits given for each section are followed so that students get practice working under timed conditions.

• An answer sheet or a piece of paper numbered 1 through 50 (for listening) and 51 through 150 (for GVR)

• A CD player to play back the listening test

• A pencil

• A piece of paper for the writing section

1. First, students should fill out the information sections of the answer sheet. They should print their names and other information in the blocks on the left side of SIDE 1, then use a pencil to fill in the corresponding circles. They should be sure to fill in each circle completely, and not to fill in more than one circle in each column. Then they should fill in the information at the top of SIDE 1 (name, etc.).

2. Listening: Students should look at the test booklet as they listen to the instructions and examples. The instructions and examples may be repeated as often as necessary, but once the actual test questions are started, the recording should not be paused. There is a timed pause after each question so that students will have enough time to mark their answers on the separate answer sheet. During Part II of the listening section, they may take notes in the test booklet but continue to mark their answers on the separate answer sheet.

3. Grammar/Vocabulary/Reading (GVR): Take as much time as needed to read the instructions and examples, then begin the test. Allow 80 minutes to take the test and mark answers on the separate answer sheet.

4. Writing: Read the instructions, then allow 30 minutes to write either a letter or an essay in response.

5. Scoring: After students have finished the test, they may check their answers to the listening and GVR sections using the scoring key. To achieve passing level, they should answer about 65% of the problems correctly. This is a score of 32–33 for listening and 65 for GVR. A teacher can review the writing responses, following the scoring rubric available on the Web site. However, remember that the actual ECCE writing section papers are scored at ELI-UM by trained raters, and that teachers’ evaluations of the writing section might not correspond to ELI-UM’s evaluation.

6. The speaking section can be practiced separately. Teachers may use the picture prompts following each practice test in this book for speaking practice and can refer to the scoring rubric available on the Web site to evaluate their students’ speaking ability.

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eXamination for tHecertificate of comPetency

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PRACTICE TEST 1

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instrUctionsdo not Begin tHis section Until tHe eXaminer

Has Played tHe recording of tHese instrUctions and eXamPle.

Part iThis is a test of your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices in your test booklet are shown as pictures. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write in the test booklet. Here is an example:

EXAMPLE:

LISTENING LISTENING LISTENING

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The correct answer is C, because the woman will need to take a taxicab. The museum is not close enough to walk to and she doesn’t have enough time to take a bus.

You will hear each conversation only once; the conversations will not be repeated. Please be very quiet and listen carefully. Remember to mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, or C. There are 30 questions in Part I.

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Part iiImagine you are listening to a radio interview. You are going to hear someone from a radio station interviewing the director of an international food festival.

• First, you will hear about when the event will be held.

• Then, you will hear something about who is attending the festival.

• Next, you will hear something about events at the festival.

• Finally, you will hear about a new event this year.

You will hear the interview in several parts. After each part, you will hear some questions. There are three answer choices for each question. You should select, from the three answer choices, the best answer to the question. If you want to, you may take notes in your test booklet as you listen.

Now you will hear the beginning of the interview. For this part, there will not be any actual test questions. The questions that follow this part are examples only.

Now we will continue the interview. Remember, after each section of the interview you will hear some questions. In the test booklet, the sections are separated by double lines. You will have 12 seconds to mark your answer to each question. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. There will be 20 questions. Are there any questions before we begin?

example �: a. in a radio studio b. at the festivalc. in the kitchen

The correct answer is a, a radio studio.

example 2:a. filmb. foodc. music

The correct answer is b, a food festival.



31. a. Fridayb. Saturdayc. Sunday

32. a. 9 a.m.b. 10 a.m.c. 11 a.m.

33. a. every dayb. on the weekend c. every day but Friday and Saturday

34. a. set up tentsb. make parking spacesc. close the park

35. a. They will set up some tents.b. The festival will go on as usual.c. They will cancel some events.

36. a. rainyb. nicec. windy

37. a. over 100b. around 50c. several hundred

38. a. money from ticket salesb. samples of some of the foodc. dinners at local restaurants

39. a. once a weekb. twice a weekc. many times

40. a. company salespersonsb. famous chefsc. knife manufacturers


write notes here.

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41. a. from the chefb. at the sales tentc. at the demonstration

42. a. cookbooksb. food samplesc. tickets

43. a. one chef from the U.S. and one from Franceb. two chefs from the U.S.c. two chefs from France

44. a. chefs from Chicagob. a visiting French chef c. the audience

45. a. by preparing a mealb. by paying to enterc. by attending the festival

46. a. musicb. cookbooksc. health checks

47. a. anytimeb. during the dayc. on the weekend

48. a. anytimeb. during the dayc. on the weekend

49. a. familiesb. childrenc. adults

50. a. They can eat with their children.b. Their children can stay there.c. Parents are taught what kids should eat.


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Practice Test 1 for the ECCE ✦ 2�


Has read tHese instrUctions to yoU.

1. There are 100 problems in this section of the examination. There are grammar, vocabulary, and reading problems. They are numbered 51 through 150. Examples of each kind of problem are given below.

2. You will have 80 minutes to finish the entire grammar, vocabulary, reading (GVR) section. Try to answer all the problems. Do not spend too much time on any one problem or you will not have time to finish this section. You may answer the problems in any order you wish.

3. Each problem in this section has only one correct answer. Completely fill in the circle that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Do not make any stray marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first mark completely. Any problem with more than one answer marked will be counted as wrong. If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess.

4. Here are examples of each kind of problem. In each example, the correct answer has been underlined. For the actual problems, fill in the circle with the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. Do not mark your answers in this test booklet.

grammar

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the conversation or sentence.

“What is that thing?” “That _____ a spider.”

a. to callb. for callingc. be calledd. is called

VocaBUlary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence. Can you _____ me what time it is?

a. giveb. tellc. calld. say

reading

There are three kinds of reading passages. In one kind, you will read the passage first, then answer the questions following it according to the information given in the passage. In the other two, you will read the questions first, then look in the text on the facing page for the answers. This example question might accompany a brochure about musical events in a city: If you want to buy tickets for the holiday concert, you should…

a. call 763-0500.b. order them by mail.c. go to the theater office.d. contact your local high school.

GVR GVR GVR

5. Remember, you have 80 minutes to finish the entire GVR section. Do not write in the test booklet. Mark only on the answer sheet. You may begin now.


GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR

51. He jumped onto the _____ train.

a. movingb. movedc. moverd. movable

52. “Does John still have your book?” “Yes, but he _____ to give it back to me tomorrow.”

a. supposedb. is supposedc. will supposed. is supposing

53. Matt’s students were _____ noisy that he couldn’t continue his lesson.

a. sob. veryc. tood. much

54. “Were you late for the concert?” “Yes, _____ I got there it was half over.”

a. wheneverb. by the timec. untild. as soon

55. It is exciting not _____ what will happen.

a. knowb. knowingc. have knownd. to be known

56. “Do your friends still plan to go to Sweden?” “No, they _____ thinking of it anymore.”

a. don’tb. aren’tc. won’td. couldn’t

57. I think that’s a new employee. I’ve never seen _____ here before.

a. he workedb. him to workc. he was workingd. him working

58. I’m finally here. I hope you _____ very long.

a. won’t waitb. haven’t been waitingc. wouldn’t waitd. aren’t waiting

59. Those are the tools that _____ to fix my car.

a. have usedb. are usedc. are usingd. will use

60. Fred usually comes to work on time. Today, _____, he was late.

a. moreoverb. even thoughc. althoughd. however

61. “Are you done with the model yet?” “No, it’s far _____ being complete.”

a. awayb. asc. ofd. from

62. When I told her my idea, she expressed strong _____.

a. disapprovingb. disapprovedc. disapprovald. disapprove

63. Sarah can’t eat salt, so she asked me _____ any in the food.

a. do not putb. to put notc. not puttingd. not to put

64. “Didn’t John go to the party?” “No, his parents didn’t _____.”

a. wantb. want him thatc. want himd. want him to



65. “Did your brother find a job?” “Yes, he just got hired _____ bus driver.”

a. asb. like ac. as a d. like

66. I asked Joe if he was coming with us, but he didn’t _____ me.

a. seem hearingb. seem have heardc. seem to heard. seems to hear

67. We need to improve our skills; _____ we’re taking this class.

a. that’s whyb. is whyc. that’s becaused. because

68. “What would you do if you won a million dollars?” “Well, I don’t think I _____ here anymore.”

a. would workingb. be workingc. workd. would work

69. “I think computers are great!” “Well, computerization has _____ good and bad sides.”

a. eitherb. neitherc. bothd. also

70. There used to be a lot of birds here, but in _____, there have been very few.

a. the past few yearsb. past few yearsc. the few yearsd. past few

71. “Why did you hide the present?” “I don’t want _____ it.”

a. that John seesb. John will seec. John to seed. that John will see

72. I saw the children _____ parents are looking for a babysitter.

a. who theirb. whichc. whosed. their

73. It’s getting _____ to find a good job these days.

a. hard and harderb. harder and harderc. more and more harderd. more hard

74. “Thank you for helping with the project.” “You’re welcome. I appreciate _____ to help.”

a. having askedb. being askedc. been askedd. asking

75. I _____ the problem.

a. understood clearlyb. clearly understoodc. clear understoodd. understood clear

76. Did you try Barb’s cake? It _____.

a. tastes deliciousb. deliciously tastesc. tastes deliciouslyd. delicious tastes

77. “Why didn’t John come to the meeting yesterday?” “Well, he _____ of the change in time.”

a. hadn’t informedb. hadn’t been informedc. wasn’t being informedd. wasn’t been informed

78. All students _____ English and Math 101.

a. are required to takeb. require to have takenc. require to taked. are required taking

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79. “Why didn’t George come to class?” “I don’t know. He _____ sick yesterday.”

a. should beb. should have beenc. might bed. might have been

80. I finally _____ that I had to quit my job.

a. came to the conclusionb. come to the conclusionc. came to concludingd. come to conclude

81. “Was Jack badly hurt?” “Yes, he was hospitalized _____ the accident.”

a. at the result ofb. resulting ofc. as a result ofd. of resulting

82. I’m sorry I can’t have dinner with you tonight. Thanks for asking, _____.

a. althoughb. besidesc. thoughd. but

83. John sometimes has trouble _____ in English.

a. expressingb. expressing himselfc. expressd. express himself

84. The actor gave a very _____ performance.

a. disappointedb. disappointingc. disappointedlyd. disappointingly

85. All our efforts to repair the machine _____ because we didn’t have the right parts.

a. failedb. were failedc. have to faild. are fail

86. What’s the _____ of your information?

a. sourceb. methodc. regiond. supply

87. I’ll never forget the party. It was truly _____ event.

a. a memorableb. a mindfulc. an attendingd. an expressing

88. He had to _____ to reach the book on the top shelf.

a. shapeb. stretchc. splitd. swell

89. It finally _____ to him that he should change jobs.

a. resultedb. occurredc. decidedd. happened

90. I’m not worried, because the doctor _____ me everything will be fine.

a. maintainedb. believedc. assuredd. evaluated

91. Jill rented an apartment in a _____ location near her office.

a. constantb. competentc. convenientd. compound

92. Please _____ your dirty boots before you come inside.

a. exchangeb. declarec. refused. remove


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93. John bought some _____ on a lake to build a summer home.

a. pieceb. propertyc. portiond. possession

94. It’s important to _____ work and play.

a. matchb. agreec. balanced. parallel

95. The movie star would not _____ her age.

a. distributeb. revealc. advised. emerge

96. John has _____ a taste for very expensive wine.

a. originatedb. inventedc. developedd. desired

97. We need to go shopping. There’s _____ enough food left for today.

a. fairlyb. namelyc. mainlyd. barely

98. Sometimes John’s grades are high and sometimes they are low. He’s just not very _____.

a. similarb. usualc. complicatedd. consistent

99. Violence can never _____ to a good solution to our problems.

a. effectb. connectc. conductd. lead

100. The project _____ cooperation.

a. requestsb. insists onc. requiresd. invests

101. If you need my help, don’t _____ to ask for it.

a. hesitate b. suspendc. disputed. regret

102. I have _____ my essay three times and it’s still not good enough.

a. referredb. reliedc. revisedd. renewed

103. Doctors must wash their hands _____, sometimes as often as 40 times a day.

a. graduallyb. frequentlyc. rarelyd. certainly

104. Don’t believe Mary. She has _____ to lie.

a. an attitudeb. a trendc. a tendencyd. a characteristic

105. There was a lot of public _____ to the governor’s ideas.

a. contestb. conclusionc. demandd. opposition

106. The animals were _____ from their cages.

a. preventedb. releasedc. managedd. reduced

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107. We lost the game because we made _____ of mistakes.

a. a seriesb. a compositionc. an amountd. a volume

108. Can you _____ the height of this chair?

a. declineb. adjustc. electd. moderate

109. What did you _____ your decision on?

a. baseb. dependc. relyd. count

110. I’m not sure, but I _____ it was Jimmy who broke the window.

a. defineb. recommendc. suspectd. admit

111. The homework was due Wednesday, but the teacher made _____ for Jack.

a. a delayb. an enlargementc. a contractd. an exception

112. Can I _____ water for the milk in this recipe?

a. substituteb. displacec. mixd. include

113. I’m glad the deadline for applications has been _____.

a. increasedb. electedc. disappearedd. extended

114. My teacher is always happy to help us. She’s very _____ with her time.

a. generousb. delightfulc. inspiredd. promising

115. He just started the job last month, so he has _____ no experience.

a. steadilyb. partiallyc. practicallyd. constantly

116. Jill’s parents _____ her to finish school before marrying.

a. urgedb. announcedc. determinedd. decided

117. These books are a lot better if you read them in _____.

a. stageb. placec. followingd. order

118. The prisoner thought the punishment was too _____.

a. extremeb. considerablec. tightd. determined

119. Many poor patients _____ taking their medication because they can’t afford it.

a. discontinueb. leavec. departd. remove

120. We need to hire someone who can take _____ and get things done.

a. attackb. attemptc. effortd. charge


The following passage is based on an article in a natural science magazine.

When people think of water buffaloes, they often imagine wild and dangerous animals. But unless they are hurt or angered, water buffaloes are probably the gentlest farm animals in the world. Despite their frightening appearance, they are much like household pets. Unlike cattle, they are quiet and have a natural fondness for humans.

Water buffaloes are so patient and mild tempered that there is no need to restrain them during milking. Because of the animal’s calm nature, water buffaloes almost never have their horns removed. In contrast, most dairy cattle are dehorned when they are young to prevent them from injuring one another when they mature.

Another common myth is that water buffaloes can be raised only near water. Though they love to roll in muddy water, water buffaloes live and reproduce normally in situations where there is not enough water to do this. However, several researchers report that water buffaloes who wallow in muddy water do not need to be treated with insecticides because the mud coating that forms on their skin protects them from insects and parasites.

Another false belief about water buffaloes is that they can live only in tropical areas. Actually, buffaloes are able to exist in a wide range of climates. Although they are most common in the tropics, water buffaloes were used to pull snowplows in parts of Europe many years ago.

121. According to the author, water buffaloes are

a. usually gentle.

b. often dangerous.

c. easily frightened by cattle.

d. easily frightened by people.

122. Where can water buffaloes live?

a. only in tropical areas

b. in many different places

c. only in Europe

d. only in places with a lot of water

123. The author seems to think that most cattle…

a. are not gentle.

b. are calm.

c. like people.

d. make good pets.

124. According to the passage, how can rolling in muddy water help water buffaloes?

a. It protects them from parasites.

b. It washes insecticides off them.

c. It helps them reproduce.

d. It keeps them cool.

125. Why are water buffaloes not dehorned?

a. Removing the horns is dangerous to humans.

b. They don’t use their horns to attack.

c. Removing their horns can injure the buffalo.

d. They don’t grow horns.

126. In paragraph 3, what does wallow mean?

a. live

b. drink

c. roll

d. reproduce

127. How are water buffaloes and cattle alike? They both…

a. give milk.

b. are gentle.

c. roll in water.

d. like people.

128. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of this passage?

a. Water buffaloes used to be common all around the world.

b. Water buffaloes and cattle have many similarities.

c. Water buffaloes can be dangerous animals.

d. Many people have incorrect ideas about water buffaloes.

READING READING READING


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5 Mangrove GardensSt. Angelo's oldest park and botanical gardens

Open 365 days, 9:30 am until 5:30 pm with extended hours during the summer

Free parking

Special group rates and private party accommodations

Air-conditioned pet facility

Admission: $37.50

Children under 12 free with adult ticket purchase

Ocean WorldExperience the creatures of the

sea through live shows, exhibits, and hands-on displays.

Open 9:00 am to sunsetClosing times vary by seasonCall (805) 555-1458 for daily show informationFor private parties, call (805) 555-7937

• $30 daily pass includes all attractions• 2-day pass can be purchased for only $45• Foreign currency exchange available• Most major credit cards accepted (excluding American Express)• Parking is $5

ADMISSION PRICE

GENERAL PARK INFORMATION

MAGNOLIA STREETSt. Angelo's #1 Nighttime Dining, Shopping

and Entertainment Complex!

The most well-known attractions at Magnolia Street are its grand theaters. Three exquisite restaurants provide delightful dining for the entire family. Unique specialty shops are to be found throughout the Shopping Extravaganza District. For more information call 555-2243.

Admission Information

´ Open daily from 11am to 2am´ Annual passes available´ Admission price includes all theater shows´ Discount admission for seniors and children under 12´ Group rates for15 or more´ Lots of free downtown parking available

Over 25 pools, water slides and other swimming attractions make Water Wilderness a great outdoor adventure!

No alcoholic beverages or pets allowedPicnics allowedDiscounted annual passes and second daypasses availableOpen March through October

Call (805) 555-WILD for seasonal hours and admission pricesNo refunds given in case of bad weather

EL MERCADOSt. Angelo's International Shopping District

Over 60 Shops!• Open daily 8am to 2am year round• Free admission and parking• Handicapped accessible• Free evening entertainment

Thursday - Sunday

Call 555-3435



129. Which attraction says it will not give you your money back if it rains while you’re there?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

130. You will be visiting St. Angelo again later this year. Where can you pay one price for unlimited visits?

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 5

c. 2 and 4

d. 4 and 5

131. Your grandfather is in a wheelchair. Which attraction advertises that he would be able to get around easily there?

a. 1

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

132. Which attractions do you need to call to find out how much it costs to go there?

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 4

d. 3 and 4

133. Where can you find free entertainment at night?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

134. Where can you get a reduced rate if you want to go to an attraction for two days in a row?

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 5

c. 2 and 4

d. 4 and 5

135. Which attractions offer reduced fees for groups?

a. 1 and 4

b. 1 and 5

c. 2 and 4

d. 2 and 5

136. Where can you go after dark in February?

a. 1 and 3

b. 1 and 5

c. 3 and 4

d. 4 and 5

137. Where can you change your money into U.S. dollars?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

138. Which attraction is closed in December?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 4

d. 5

139. Which attraction has a place for your dog to stay while you visit?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

140. Where can you save money on your 10-year-old brother’s admission?

a. 1 and 4

b. 1 and 5

c. 2 and 4

d. 2 and 5

141. Which attraction would be best if you don’t want to spend any money?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

instrUctionsYou and your family are planning a vacation in Florida. On the opposite page is information about five different tourist attractions you might want to visit. Look at the advertisements and answer the following questions.


expand your knowledge of natural history!

Planetarium showsThe planetarium is located on the fourth floor of the Exhibit Museum. On weekends, regularly scheduled planetarium shows are open to the general public. Show topics change seasonally. Currently showing: “The Brightest Stars” (no age restrictions) Sat. at 10:30 and 11:30; “The New Solar System” (for ages 8 & up) Sat. at 12:30 and 3:30; Sun. at 2:30. Tickets are $2.50 per person and sold in the Museum Shop on a first-come-first-served basis beginning one hour before each show. Planetarium shows are free for members of the Exhibit Museum Club.

Special shows for groups of 10 or more may be scheduled in advance for weekdays during regular museum hours. Shows for a group will begin at quarter after the hour and last approximately 45 minutes. The cost is $2.00 per person.

Hours and admission feesThe museum is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. There is no general admission fee for individuals. For groups of more than 10, admission is $0.50 per person. This fee is waived if the group has arranged for a guided tour, multimedia show, or weekday planetarium show. Guided tours are available only to groups of 10 or more. The Museum is handicapped accessible.

groupsAll groups of more than 10 must make reservations to visit the museum at least two weeks in advance, even if the group is only planning to browse in the museum on an “unguided visit.” Unguided visits can be arranged for any

day the museum is open. Groups may schedule guided tours, multimedia shows, and planetarium shows for any day Tuesday through Friday. The cost for each specially scheduled group activity is

$2.00 per person, nonrefundable, to be paid in advance. Call the Reservation Desk at 313-555-1234 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday to make group reservations.

ParkingLimited handicapped parking for visitors is available in the museum lot, located behind the building. Additional parking is available in many of the nearby public parking structures for a $5.00 daily fee. Buses may park in the Museum lot only on weekends. Parking is free in the Museum lot.

museum shopThe Exhibit Museum Shop is located on the basement level of the museum. The shop carries items for children and adults, including rocks, minerals, fossils, books, a variety of dinosaur merchandise, T-shirts, and posters. Membership applications for the Exhibit Museum Club are also available there.

The University of Michigan Exhibit Museum is located on central campus in the historic Alexander B. Ruthven Museums Building. With over 300 displays on four floors, the museum offers unlimited opportunities for discovery. Exhibits, artifacts, and habitat scenes help you expand your knowledge of prehistoric life, wildlife, geology, astronomy and more.

it’s the natural thing to do!Join the exhibit museum club!

Mutually beneficial relationships frequently occur in na-ture. We hope you agree that a rewarding friendship can also occur between you and the Exhibit Museum of Nat-ural History. Becoming a Club member is inexpensive and comes with many benefits including discounts on Museum Shop purchases and special workshops, free tickets to Planetarium shows, and a subscription to the quarterly Newsletter of the Exhibit Museum. Clip and mail this form, along with your check, to join today!

i/we wish to enroll in the exhibit museum club in the following annual membership category:

___ individual for $2�___ couple or family for $��

___ contributor for $�0

name(s) __________________________________

address ___________________________________

city ___________ state ______________ Zip _________

return to: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109


READING READING READINGinstrUctionsYou have received an information bulletin from a natural history museum. Look through the questions below, then skim through the information bulletin on the opposite page to find answers to the questions.

142. How can you get a subscription to the museum newsletter?

a. telephone the museum two weeks in advance

b. go to the Reservation Desk

c. buy one in the Museum Shop

d. join the Exhibit Museum Club

143. When is the earliest you can buy a ticket for a planetarium show on Sunday afternoon?

a. at 1:30 on that Sunday

b. at 1:00 on that Sunday

c. on the Sunday before

d. two weeks in advance

144. Who must call the museum before visiting it?

a. anyone who wants to go to a planetarium show

b. only groups who want guided tours

c. any group of more than 10 people

d. anyone who wants an unguided visit

145. A teacher can schedule a planetarium show for her class of 20 students for a…

a. Saturday or Sunday.

b. Sunday only.

c. Monday.

d. Tuesday.

146. When could you and your 7-year-old brother see a planetarium show together?

a. only on Saturday afternoon

b. only on Saturday morning

c. Monday through Friday

d. Either Saturday or Sunday

147. Where can someone buy a ticket for a weekend planetarium show?

a. near the entrance to the museum

b. at the Reservation Desk

c. in the planetarium

d. in the museum Shop

148. How much does it cost a family of three to visit the museum?

a. nothing; it is free

b. $.50 per person

c. $2.00 per person

d. $2.00 per adult, and $.50 per child

149. Handicapped visitors may park in the museum lot…

a. any time, for a $5.00 fee.

b. any time, for free.

c. only on weekends, for a $5.00 fee

d. only on weekends, for free.

150. A teacher could schedule a guided tour for her class by calling…

a. Tuesday through Friday.

b. only on Sunday afternoon.

c. only on a weekend day.

d. on any day the museum is open.



Has read tHese instrUctions witH yoU.

You may use pen or pencil for this section of the examination. First, print your name at the top of the separate writing paper. Spell your name exactly as you did on your registration form and answer sheet. Then sign your name next to it. Next, print your date of birth. Then print the name of the test center and today’s date. Finally, print your complete registration number. The first 3 digits are your test center number. Print all 6 digits of your personal registration number. Include all zeros.

For the writing section you will first read a short article. After you read the article, you can choose either Task A1 or Task A2. For Task A1 you will write a letter. For Task A2 you will write an essay. Do only ONE of these tasks.

You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page. Start writing on the front of the paper. You may turn the paper over and continue on the back. If you wish, you may write an outline or notes in your test booklet. You may make any changes in the body of your letter or essay. Do not waste time recopying your letter or essay to improve its appearance. Use your own words as much as possible. Do not copy a lot from the article given below.

Your writing will be graded at the University of Michigan. Your writing will be graded on how clearly you express your ideas. You must write on one of the two topics or your paper will receive a failing grade. Use the appropriate format for a letter or essay. Be sure to write A1. Letter or A2. Essay on your writing paper before you begin.

If you have any questions during the writing section, raise your hand and a proctor will help you. Do you have any questions before you begin?

WRITING WRITING WRITING

task a�: letterYou and your classmates have been discussing the article, which appeared in your local newspaper. You feel it is important to let the community know how students feel about the decision announced in the article, and how it will affect them. You are the class representative. Write a letter stating your opinions and those of your classmates to the editor of the newspaper. Begin your letter, “Dear Editor.”

task a2: essayIn many countries there is the belief that children are not spending enough time in school. Given the demands of society, some people think that children need to have more education than ever before. One way to educate children better is to require them to spend more time in school. Would lengthening the school day improve the quality of education in your country? Discuss your opinion, supporting it with examples.

tHe city timeslengtH of scHool day to Be increased

The Ministry of Education has recently decided to increase the school day by one hour. In return for the longer school day, the ministry will extend summer vacation by one week. The new change will be in place by the next school year. Some teachers, students, and parents are strongly against the longer school day. However, others think more time spent in school will improve the level of education in the country.

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SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKINGFor examiner's information, please see page 69.

SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKING

form a HelP solVe a ProBlem

situationI am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.

firstLook at the pictures below and ask:

• Who is the person?• What is the problem?• What are the possible solutions?

thenWhen you have all the information you need, you should offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can choose one of the solutions or create your own solution to the problem. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your ideas.

finallyAfter you have shared your decision, the examiner will ask you more questions about the topic.


eXamination for tHecertificate of comPetency

in englisH

PRACTICE TEST 2




Has Played tHe recording of tHese instrUctions and eXamPle.

Part iThis is a test of your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices in your test booklet are shown as pictures. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write in the test booklet. Here is an example:

EXAMPLE:

a B c

The correct answer is C, because the woman will need to take a taxicab. The museum is not close enough to walk to and she doesn’t have enough time to take a bus.

You will hear each conversation only once; the conversations will not be repeated. Please be very quiet and listen carefully. Remember to mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, or C. There are 30 questions in Part I.

Do you have any questions before you begin?


The hlep is on the waly. In as much as can be said for the nucleaus of the brain there is no saving the queeen. GOd save the queen! So if there is anything taht can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. The hlep is on the waly. In as much as can be said for the nucleaus of the brain there is no saving the queeen. GOd save the queen! So if there is anything taht can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. The report so that smething can be done about it. There is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. There is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas.

The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month. Thank you for all your cooperations The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month. Thank you for all your cooperation. Thank you for your cooperation. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

The hlep is on the waly. In as much as can be said for the nucleaus of the brain there is no saving the queeen. GOd save the queen! So if there is anything taht can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. Help is on the way. In as much as can be said for the nucleus the brain there is no saving the queeen. God save the queen! So if there i anything that can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. The report so that smething can be done about it. There is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours.

The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month.

The report for the day to have all documents ready be sent to manager. I hope will have this today. Please make note of it and send copy to the secretary have published in Internal Report to be circulated at the of this month. Thank you for all your

cooperationThe report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month. Thank you for all your cooperation. The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this

The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month. Thank you for all your cooperations The report for the day to have all doucuments ready to be sent to the manager. I hope you will have this finished today. Please make a note of it and send a copy to the secretary to have published in the Internal Report to be circulated at the end of this month. Thank you for all your cooperation. Thank you for your cooperation. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

The hlep is on the waly. In as much as can be said for the nucleaus of the brain there is no saving the queeen. GOd save the queen! So if there is anything taht can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. The hlep is on the waly. In as much as can be said for the nucleaus of the brain there is no saving the queeen. GOd save the queen! So if there is anything taht can be done for her please do so. I am filing this report so that smething can be donea bout it. there is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. The report so that smething can be done about it. There is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas. Take the children and come back in two hours. There is only one way for this to happen and that is for the the malls to open up. It's almost Christmas.

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listening test, Part iiImagine you are listening to the radio. You are going to hear someone from a radio station interviewing three people at a book fair.

• First, you will hear what’s at the fair.

• Then, you will hear about what some people are doing at the fair.

• Next, you will hear about something special at the fair.

• Finally, you will hear about the size of the fair.

You will hear the interviews in several parts. After each part, you will hear some questions. There are three answer choices for each question. You should select, from the three answer choices, the best answer to the question. If you want to, you may take notes as you listen.

Now you will hear the beginning of the first interview. For this part, there will not be any actual test questions. The questions that follow this part are examples only.

Now we will continue this interview. Remember, after each section of the interview you will hear some questions. In the test booklet, the sections are separated by double lines. You will have 12 seconds to mark your answer to each question. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. There will be 20 questions in Part II. Are there any questions before we begin?

example �:a. at a book fairb. at a book storec. at a radio studio

The correct answer is a, at a book fair.

example 2:a. a writerb. the fair directorc. a visitor to the fair

The correct answer is b, the fair director.



31. a. 1/3b. 1/4c. 1/2

32. a. People are less interested in reading books now.b. Publishers want to use modern technology.c. International companies wanted to participate.

33. a. books about childrenb. books written by childrenc. computer materials

34. a. Fewer young people are interested in reading.b. It shows computers are more important than

books.c. It makes children want to read.

35. a. signing booksb. demonstrating computer programsc. looking for good books for children

36. a. The books are easy to read.b. Children can understand the characters.c. The books are used in school.

37. a. a parentb. an authorc. a teacher

38. a. give them to her childrenb. give them to the libraryc. keep them for herself

39. a. to select books for the libraryb. to meet an authorc. to see a new computer program

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40. a. meeting famous athletesb. meeting some cartoon charactersc. getting material for a project

41. a. They are about characters like Mickey Mouse.b. They show how to play sports.c. They can be used to teach history.

42. a. They are about cartoon characters.b. They teach about myths.c. They are about real people.

43. a. from the beginningb. for 5 yearsc. starting this year

44. a. new Disney comic booksb. old and valuable comic booksc. comic books for children to buy

45. a. They allow only a few visitors in at a time.b. Visitors are not allowed to touch the books.c. Security alarms are used at the exits.

46. a. children on class field tripsb. book collectorsc. authors signing their books

47. a. the same number of exhibitsb. a larger number of exhibitsc. a smaller number of exhibits

48. a. fewer than last yearb. the same as last yearc. more than last year

49. a. those copies that are signedb. all of themc. the new ones

50. a. if the exhibitor has only one copyb. if it is a rare bookc. if you want it signed by the author


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end of tHe listening test



Has read tHese instrUctions to yoU.

1. There are 100 problems in this section of the examination. There are grammar, vocabulary, and reading problems. They are numbered 51 through 150. Examples of each kind of problem are given below.

2. You will have 80 minutes to finish the entire grammar, vocabulary, reading (GVR) section. Try to answer all the problems. Do not spend too much time on any one problem or you will not have time to finish this section. You may answer the problems in any order you wish.

3. Each problem in this section has only one correct answer. Completely fill in the circle that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Do not make any stray marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first mark completely. Any problem with more than one answer marked will be counted as wrong. If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess.

4. Here are examples of each kind of problem. In each example, the correct answer has been underlined. For the actual problems, fill in the circle with the corresponding letter on your answer sheet. Do not mark your answers in this test booklet.

grammar

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the conversation or sentence.

“What is that thing?” “That _____ a spider.”

a. to callb. for callingc. be calledd. is called

VocaBUlary

Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence. Can you _____ me what time it is?

a. giveb. tellc. calld. say

reading

There are three kinds of reading passages. In one kind, you will read the passage first, then answer the questions following it according to the information given in the passage. In the other two, you will read the questions first, then look in the text on the facing page for the answers. This example question might accompany a brochure about musical events in a city: If you want to buy tickets for the holiday concert, you should…

a. call 763-0500.b. order them by mail.c. go to the theater office.d. contact your local high school.

GVR GVR GVR

5. Remember, you have 80 minutes to finish the entire GVR section. Do not write in the test booklet. Mark only on the answer sheet. You may begin now.



51. I’ve _____ to that restaurant for over twenty years.

a. being goingb. goingc. been goned. been going

52. “Has John ever won that race?” “Yes, several times. _____, he broke a state record last year.”

a. Even thoughb. Neverthelessc. In factd. However

53. “What’s your opinion of the issue?” “Well, _____ side has its positive points.”

a. each oneb. everyonec. itsd. each

54. I didn’t spend the money I found because I didn’t think I _____.

a. shouldb. mustc. wouldd. have to

55. “I can’t seem to get to class on time.” “You aren’t the only person _____ that problem.”

a. hasb. who havec. haved. who has

56. “Greg thinks you’re still angry with him.” “If _____ how little I care.”

a. only he knewb. but he knowsc. he’s only knowingd. he should know

57. I _____ to go to the movies a lot.

a. am usedb. was usedc. usedd. have used

58. During the war many works of art were saved _____ destruction.

a. byb. fromc. throughd. against

59. “Did you like the book?” “Yes, and _____ the movie, I understood the story better, too.”

a. I sawb. I had seenc. have seend. after seeing

60. “Do your children enjoy sports?” “Yes, they like competing against _____.”

a. each otherb. each othersc. one anotherd. another

61. “Is Jim going to get a scholarship?” “Not _____ his grades get better.”

a. in caseb. ifc. whend. unless

62. Thank you for helping me. I _____ it.

a. appreciatingb. am appreciatingc. would appreciated. appreciate

63. The movie theater _____ in the shopping mall is very expensive.

a. that locatedb. is locatedc. locatedd. that it is located

64. I don’t care if it rains; we’re going on our picnic _____!

a. no matter whatb. matter whatc. no matter thatd. matter that



65. “How long have you been in graduate school?” “_____ two years.”

a. Sinceb. Inc. Ford. During

66. “What course would you recommend to students?” “Usually I _____ them to take accounting.”

a. tellingb. tell toc. telld. told

67. Telling the truth was _____ thing to do.

a. honestb. so honestlyc. the honestlyd. the honest

68. The new taxes will have _____ effects.

a. many badb. much badc. many worstd. more and bad

69. _____ I’m tired, I’m planning to go out tonight.

a. Even sob. Despitec. Even thoughd. Whenever

70. I need to talk to you. Do you have _____ minutes?

a. some fewb. the fewc. a fewd. few

71. “Where’s your watch?” “I took it to a jeweler _____ for me.”

a. who he fixed itb. who fixed itc. fixed itd. who it fixed

72. “I didn’t know Bob moved away. How long _____ here?” “About a year.”

a. had he livedb. has he livedc. he livedd. he did live

73. _____ slight chance we won’t be going to the party on Friday.

a. Ab. It’s ac. There isd. There’s a

74. I don’t like this room because it’s _____ work in.

a. very dark b. too dark forc. too dark tod. dark for

75. “Which sweater did you buy?” “_____ is made of cotton.”

a. The one itb. One itc. One that itd. The one that

76. “When did the accident happen?” “About an hour ago, but it’s impossible to _____.”

a. say preciselyb. precisec. precisiond. say precision

77. “Why didn’t you go out to lunch with us yesterday?” “I had to finish several reports _____ 2 p.m.”

a. untilb. thenc. byd. when

78. “Is the TV still broken?” “No, John finally _____ yesterday.”

a. has repaired itb. had it repairedc. had repaired itd. would repair it


GRAMMAR VOCABULARY

79. “Do you need more time to finish your paper?” “Maybe _____ 20 minutes.”

a. someb. morec. the otherd. another

80. “Why won’t you let me drive your car?” “Well, _____, you’re not old enough.”

a. at firstb. first placec. in the firstd. first of all

81. “Did she recommend the comedy or the action movie?” “I can’t remember _____.”

a. it was whatb. that one it wasc. which one it wasd. that was it

82. I can’t buy that now because I have _____ money.

a. not manyb. almost nonec. only a fewd. very little

83. “Those cars are very expensive.” “Well, there are wealthy people _____ to buy them.”

a. willb. willinglyc. willedd. willing

84. At no time _____ locked.

a. this door should beb. this door shouldc. should this door bed. should this door

85. Fred will never win the game because he _____ confidence.

a. is lackb. lacksc. is lack ofd. lacks of

86. Phil and his sister never agree. They are always _____.

a. quarrelingb. encounteringc. contactingd. remarking

87. We can’t go skiing now; all the snow has _____.

a. fadedb. removedc. meltedd. destroyed

88. Let’s cover the chair with a _____ so we don’t get paint on it.

a. treatyb. plotc. clothd. pattern

89. The students _____ my offer to tutor them for free.

a. disprovedb. deniedc. rejectedd. removed

90. We won’t get a new computer because the boss is _____ to it.

a. opposedb. oppositec. proposedd. devoted

91. The thief _____ me of all my money.

a. avoidedb. stolec. lostd. robbed

92. We need to _____ this disagreement now.

a. calmb. restc. settled. pacify



93. John wants to move the furniture, but I think we should _____ it where it is.

a. leaveb. remainc. stayd. replace

94. I’m so busy that I _____ have time to go out on the weekends.

a. seldomb. currentlyc. unusuallyd. lately

95. Please _____ the milk into the glass.

a. passb. permitc. pourd. produce

96. I saw John when I quickly _____ out the window.

a. inventedb. glancedc. developedd. desired

97. They were sharply _____ over what to have for dinner.

a. dividedb. apartc. brokend. compared

98. The doctor said that Bill’s health would _____ improve.

a. virtuallyb. extremelyc. eventuallyd. precisely

99. Too much _____ to the sun can cause skin cancer.

a. exposureb. outcomec. situationd. impression

100. It had been a hard test, so I was _____ to know my score.

a. worriedb. concentratedc. anxiousd. suspended

101. I lived in Los Angeles _____ to living in New York.

a. priorb. possiblyc. merelyd. early

102. A _____ broke into our house and stole our television.

a. crimeb. robberyc. burglard. jail

103. The flight from Paris has been _____ by bad weather.

a. delayedb. settledc. convertedd. arrested

104. Larry was hurt when he was _____ over by a car.

a. runb. crossedc. goned. fallen

105. We can meet at one o’clock or two o’clock. It doesn’t matter to me because I’m _____.

a. adjustableb. moveablec. variabled. flexible

106. Every child needs someone to talk to _____ his or her parents.

a. besidesb. exceptc. additionallyd. otherwise



107. Did you know that Lisa was _____ by her grandparents?

a. raisedb. risenc. agedd. grown up

108. The oven was too hot, so I _____ the dinner.

a. draftedb. sufferedc. stainedd. burned

109. We should _____ automobiles in the city center.

a. banb. boundc. provoked. contradict

110. Doctors should work on _____ people from becoming ill.

a. avoidingb. controllingc. preventingd. limiting

111. George is studying hard because he has a lot of material to _____.

a. resistb. assumec. containd. memorize

112. John _____ that we go out to dinner tonight.

a. commentedb. insistedc. approachedd. applied

113. I heard that Bob wasn’t very _____ with his new job.

a. chosenb. apparentc. likelyd. content

114. We have _____ many steps to improve the city.

a. takenb. givenc. toldd. gone

115. I’m sorry, I can’t _____ your name.

a. recallb. remindc. retelld. refer

116. Under no _____ should you come home after midnight.

a. sensesb. influencesc. eventsd. circumstances

117. The audience gave the speaker _____ welcome.

a. an honoredb. an eventualc. an enthusiasticd. a concentrated

118. From a very _____ age, we learn right from wrong.

a. earlyb. smallc. littled. low

119. Does this medicine have any side _____?

a. resultsb. eventsc. causesd. effects

120. The actor’s face is _____ all over the country.

a. recognizedb. understoodc. achievedd. demonstrated


This article about litter in cities comes from various sources.

It will come as a shock to most Londoners that a recent survey of major European capitals showed theirs to be the cleanest. London residents take an unusual pride in describing their city as getting dirtier and dirtier every year. But after years of being considered the capital of litter, particularly in the central tourist area, London has been ranked above eight other European capitals in a cleanliness comparison of city centers. The study was conducted by the Tidy Britain group, an anti-litter organization that sent pairs of observers to each city’s main government, shopping, rail terminal, and tourist areas.

The surveyors attempted to measure the amount of litter, graffiti, vandalism, and dog mess in a one-kilometer area around four central points: a major government building, a busy shopping street, a major rail station, and a popular tourist spot. The top five cities ranked on a descending scale were London, Bern, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam. (Since Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands, it was surveyed instead of The Hague.) Two years ago Bern was first overall. The group’s director said that the surveyors found very little litter in central London. The cleanest central shopping street was in Bern, while the dirtiest was in Paris. Amsterdam was the city with the most graffiti. The surveyors said that Rome would be a much cleaner city if its citizens stopped smoking.

121. According to the director of Tidy Britain…

a. London’s central shopping street is getting dirtier each year.

b. tourists cause most of the litter in London.

c. there wasn’t much litter in the London areas surveyed.

d. tourists think London is the cleanest European capital.

122. The report about Rome said that…

a. smoking causes litter problems there.

b. it is a cleaner city than it used to be.

c. it was the most difficult city to clean.

d. its central shopping street was dirtier than the one in Paris.

123. How did the researchers get their information?

a. They sent a survey to government and business officials in each city.

b. They asked tourists their opinion of each city.

c. They visited the cities, recording what they saw.

d. They collected different kinds of litter from each city.

124. Why did the survey include Amsterdam?

a. To compare it to The Hague.

b. It is the biggest city in the Netherlands.

c. It has a lot of graffiti.

d. It wasn’t included in the survey two years ago.

125. How many cities were surveyed?

a. 5

b. 6

c. 8

d. 9

126. What is Tidy Britain’s goal?

a. to have a cleaner country

b. to add more cities to the survey

c. to warn Britons that London is getting dirtier every year

d. to encourage Londoners to visit other European capitals

127. According to the article, most people living in London think that…

a. tourists cause the litter problem in London.

b. London is the cleanest European capital.

c. London should not be compared with other European capitals.

d. most European capitals are cleaner than London.



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MAJOR SHOPPING AREAS IN AND AROUND SPRINGFIELD

RING ROAD AREA

With the Fresh Food Supermarket and Video World, the region's largest movie rental store, the area of Ring Road north of the city has become a magnet drawing customers from across the entire city. The mix of hardware and decorating shops make this area the destination of choice for new homeowners. Popular Sat and Sun stop-ins for this crowd include such stores as Hammers & More, Appliance Mart, Homeowners' Heaven, and Decorating on a Budget.

WILLOWLAND MALL

Large discount stores offering bargains on clothes, shoes, and household goods. Also houses a mini–post of�ce plus a Food Court with 15 fast food restaurants that serve inexpensive meals ideal for the budget-minded shopper. Mall hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun noon-5. Ample free parking. On city bus lines; bus stops located at the western end of the mall.

GASLIGHT MARKET

A restoration project that's become the shopping area of choice for tourists. A 19th- century lumber mill, warehouse, and feed store have been converted into an old-fashioned wooden- beamed, brick-walled setting for an interesting mix of uses including a handful of shops, cafes, specialized ethnic restaurants and food retailers, and souvenir shops. Adjacent Farmers' Market adds to festive atmosphere.

MASON AND DIXON STREETS AREA

Concentrates on serving the nearby university community. Barber shops, banks, a mini–post of�ce, book stores, and laundries meet student needs. Coffee houses, restaurants, dance clubs, and a theater showing classic �lms offer evening entertainment. Unlike other shopping areas, this one really comes alive when the sun goes down.

FARMERS' MARKET

Local growers offer fresh produce, �owers, and baked goods for sale in a friendly, open-air setting next to Gaslight Market. Seasonal. Hours: Wed and Sat 7am-3pm (May-Dec.), 8am-3pm Sat only (Jan.-Apr.). Artisans Market: Same location; dozens of the city's artists sell paintings and other works of �ne art every Sun, 11am-4pm (May-Dec).Metered parking.

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PINECREST SHOPPING CENTER

One of the region's largest and most exclusive retail malls, with four large department stores selling designer clothing, 126 other retailers,7 movie theaters, and a dozen restaurants all under one roof. Mall hours: M-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6. Ample free parking. Some valet parking available. Handicap accessible; wheelchairs available for no charge.

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128. Your parents are visiting you for a few days. You want to show them a historic area of the city.

a. 2

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

129. It’s a warm, sunny Saturday morning. You need to buy groceries, but you don’t want to spend your time inside.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

130. It’s Saturday. You need to buy some stamps, mail a package, and get your hair cut.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

131. Your grandmother fell and broke her hip, so she can’t walk now. You would like to take her out for lunch and a day of shopping.

a. 1

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

132. You want to rent a movie to watch at home.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

133. You don’t like the color of your bedroom walls. You want to buy some paint and brushes to repaint.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

134. You don’t have much money to spend, but you need to buy some warm clothes and boots for the winter.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

135. It is Saturday night, and you and your friends want to go out dancing.

a. 2

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

136. It’s Sunday, and you are going to visit your mother tonight. You want to go shopping today to buy her something made by a local artist.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

137. You’d like to go out to see a popular new movie and then have something to eat.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

138. You don’t live near any shopping area. You need to go out to do some shopping, but you don’t have a car and can’t afford a taxi.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

139. You like the silent films made in the 1920s and want to go out with your friend to see one.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 6

instrUctionsYou have just moved to the city of Springfield. On the opposite page is information from the local newspaper about shopping areas in Springfield. Which one shopping area would be best to go to in each of the following situations?


greyhound UsaGreyhound USA Bus Lines sells both one-

way and round-trip tickets. A one-way bus ticket must be used within 60 days of purchase; round-trip tickets must be used within a year of the purchase date. No reservations are accepted for bus trips. Any Greyhound ticket lets you make stopovers along the way. There is no charge for these, but you must get off at a city on the direct route.

advance PurchaseCall Greyhound for current information about advance purchase tickets. Tickets are cheaper when bought in advance. As of August 1 you can travel anywhere in the country for $98 one way, or $178 round trip with a ticket purchased 21 days or longer in advance.

ameripassGreyhound Ameripasses are good for unlimited bus travel anywhere in the continental USA for 7, 15, or 30 days. Rates range from $179 to $389. These are available at the local Greyhound bus station in Springfield. There are special student rates for Ameripasses. You need not be a student to buy a regular Ameripass.

student ratesGreyhound offers special student discounts during spring break, Christmas time, and other times throughout the year. In addition, Ameripasses for international students and scholars are much cheaper than the regular Ameripasses, but they can be bought only overseas or in New York City. You can order one by phone at (212) 971-0492 if you have a VISA or Master Card, or by mail if you send a certified bank check, traveler’s checks in US dollars, or money order to: Greyhound International Travel, 625 8th Ave., New York, NY 10018. You must include a copy of your passport to verify you are an international student and eligible for the discount.

sPringfield toUrist BUreaUBUS TRAVEL IN NORTH AMERICA

greyhound canadaGreyhound Canada is independent of Greyhound USA, so tickets and bus

passes for Greyhound Canada cannot be bought or used in the USA. Greyhound of Canada offers bus service throughout all of Canada except the East Coast and Quebec. The bus companies that service the East Coast of Canada are MacKenzie Coaches and Acadian Coaches. VCQ Buslines provides the only service available within the province of Quebec (French-speaking Canada). As of November 1, 1999, Greyhound of Canada offers Canada Travel Passes for unlimited bus travel. These passes must be purchased at least 7 days in advance and are nonrefundable. For individual tickets, students can always get 10% off the regular one-way price, or 40% off the regular round-trip ticket price from Windsor to Toronto or London.

green tortoiseThe Green Tortoise company offers long leisurely trips throughout the US, visiting national parks, Alaska, and the West coast. Green Tortoise also offers service to many locations in Mexico and several Central American countries. Green Tortoise offers an unorthodox approach to group travel. Travelers work together to set an itinerary, cook meals, etc. as they go. Past participants have reported occasional delays and unexpected route changes, so if you book a trip make sure you are not planning to get somewhere in a hurry. Tickets are not refundable. You can make reservations by calling Green Tortoise buslines at: (800) TOR-TOIS

great lakes charterGreat Lakes Charter offers customized tours and charters for long distances or short trips within the US and Mexico for large or small groups. A full refund is available if you cancel up to 7 days prior to departure. Discounts available for some groups; call for details. (800) 44 GREAT.


READING READING READINGinstrUctionsYou live in Springfield in the USA and are planning on taking some bus trips during your vacation this July. You have gotten the information about bus travel, on the opposite page, from the local tourist bureau. Read the questions below first, then look for the answers on the opposite page.

140. If you buy a one-way ticket from Greyhound USA, you must travel within the next…

a. 21 days.

b. 30 days.

c. 60 days.

d. year.

141. If you want to travel by bus in French-speaking Canada, which company would you use?

a. Acadian Coaches

b. MacKenzie Coaches

c. Greyhound Canada

d. VCQ Buslines

142. If you want to travel by bus along the east coast of Canada, which bus companies could you use?

a. Acadian or MacKenzie

b. Acadian or Greyhound Canada

c. VCQ or Greyhound Canada

d. Greyhound Canada or MacKenzie

143. If you are not a student you can buy an Ameripass, but you…

a. will pay more than a student would.

b. can travel only at certain times.

c. must buy it through the mail.

d. must buy it in New York.

144. If you find out that you cannot travel at the time you planned to, which company says it will give you your money back?

a. Great Lakes Charter

b. Green Tortoise

c. Greyhound Canada

d. MacKenzie Coaches

145. The Green Tortoise company is the only one that offers service to…

a. Quebec.

b. Canada.

c. Mexico.

d. Central America.

146. What kind of people would like to travel by Green Tortoise? People who…

a. don’t want to spend a lot of money.

b. want to get to their destination as fast as possible.

c. don’t want a set schedule.

d. want the company to take care of all the planning.

147. In order to get the international student Ameripass, you must…

a. buy the Ameripass at the Springfield Greyhound station.

b. pay for the Ameripass with a certified bank check.

c. show a copy of your passport when you buy the Ameripass.

d. buy the Ameripass through the mail.

148. What do you need to do to get a Greyhound round-trip ticket for $178?

a. make a reservation

b. travel before August 1

c. use it within 60 days of purchase

d. buy it at least 3 weeks in advance

149. You want to take a long trip on Greyhound USA, and want to stop over at several places along the way. What is Greyhound’s policy about stopovers?

a. You must pay extra for stopovers.

b. You may stop over at any city along the direct route.

c. You are limited to one stopover per trip.

d. You must make reservations for stopovers.

150. A club you belong to wants to take a trip. Which bus line offers special fares for groups?

a. Green Tortoise

b. Great Lakes Charter

c. Greyhound Canada

d. Greyhound USA



Has read tHese instrUctions witH yoU.

You may use pen or pencil for this section of the examination. First, print your name at the top of the separate writing paper. Spell your name exactly as you did on your registration form and answer sheet. Then sign your name next to it. Next, print your date of birth. Then print the name of the test center and today’s date. Finally, print your complete registration number. The first 3 digits are your test center number. Print all 6 digits of your personal registration number. Include all zeros.

For the writing section you will first read a short article. After you read the article, you can choose either Task A1 or Task A2. For Task A1 you will write a letter. For Task A2 you will write an essay. Do only ONE of these tasks.

You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page. Start writing on the front of the paper. You may turn the paper over and continue on the back. If you wish, you may write an outline or notes in your test booklet. You may make any changes in the body of your letter or essay. Do not waste time recopying your letter or essay to improve its appearance. Use your own words as much as possible. Do not copy a lot from the article given below.

Your writing will be graded at the University of Michigan. Your writing will be graded on how clearly you express your ideas. You must write on one of the two topics or your paper will receive a failing grade. Use the appropriate format for a letter or essay. Be sure to write A1. Letter or A2. Essay on your writing paper before you begin.

If you have any questions during the writing section, raise your hand and a proctor will help you. Do you have any questions before you begin?

WRITING WRITING WRITING

task a�: letterA local radio station has been discussing this article, which appeared in your local newspaper. The manager of the radio station wants to know how people feel about the new policy. Write a letter to the station manager expressing your views.

task a2: essaySome countries are thinking about making laws that limit what can be played on the radio. Many people believe music has a strong influence on society, especially on young people. This influence is sometimes good and sometimes bad. Should there be government control over what is played on the radio? Discuss your opinion, giving examples.

tHe city timesgoVernment limits PoPUlar mUsic

Government officials are worried because 75% of the music on the radio is in English. Therefore, the government plans to pass a law limiting the amount of music in English played on the radio. Officials think that there should be a limit of four English songs per hour. “I am very worried that there are so many English songs on the radio,” said one government official. “We don’t hear our own music on the radio anymore. I’m also concerned that young people’s speech is being influenced by the use of so many English words from popular songs. The government must really do something.” Radio stations strongly oppose the government’s plan, saying that without songs in English they will not have enough music to play.

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For examiner's information, please see page 79.

SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKING

option �

form B langUage learning

situationI am a government official. The government would like to improve language programs in schools. They have two different plans for how to do this, but first they want to hear from language students like you about which option you think would be best.


• What are the options?• What is the disadvantage to each option?

thenWhen you have all the information you need, explain to the examiner which option you think would be best and why. You can choose one of the options given or present a plan that you believe would be better. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice.


option 2


listening—section i

1. B

2. A

3. C

4. A

5. A

6. B

7. B

8. B

9. A

10. B

11. C

12. B

13. B

14. C

15. A

16. B

17. A

18. A

19. B

20. A

21. B

22. A

23. C

24. B

25. C

26. B

27. A

28. B

29. C

30. B

listening—section ii

31. C

32. C

33. A

34. A

35. B

36. B

37. A

38. A

39. C

40. B

41. B

42. A

43. B

44. C

45. B

46. A

47. C

48. A

49. C

50. B

grammar

51. A

52. B

53. A

54. B

55. B

56. B

57. D

58. B

59. B

60. D

61. D

62. C

63. D

64. D

65. C

66. C

67. A

68. D

69. C

70. A

71. C

72. C

73. B

74. B

75. B

76. A

77. B

78. A

79. D

80. A

81. C

82. C

83. B

84. B

85. A

Vocabulary

86. A

87. A

88. B

89. B

90. C

91. C

92. D

93. B

94. C

95. B

96. C

97. D

98. D

99. D

100. C

101. A

102. C

103. B

104. C

105. D

106. B

107. A

108. B

109. A

110. C

111. D

112. A

113. D

114. A

115. C

116. A

117. D

118. A

119. A

120. D

reading—short Prose

121. A

122. B

123. A

124. A

125. B

126. C

127. A

128. D

reading—ads

129. A

130. A

131. B

132. A

133. C

134. C

135. B

136. A

137. D

138. B

139. D

140. B

141. C

reading—skim scan

142. D

143. A

144. C

145. D

146. B

147. D

148. A

149. B

150. A

Practice test �—answer key


Part i

1. Male: I won’t be able to afford a car when I go away to school.

Female: How are you going to get around?

Male: I could walk, but it’s really far from my apartment to class. I’ll probably just ride my bike.

Male: Yeah, I wouldn’t want to walk that far, either.

Question: How will he get to class?

2. Female: I’m making vegetable soup for dinner. How does that sound?

Male: Sounds good, but leave out the onions. I’d go for more carrots, or some corn.

Female: OK.

Question: What should she not put in the soup?

3. Female: Hey, nice haircut. How much did they charge you?

Male: It was $25 altogether.

Female: Whoa, that’s more than it cost me. Mine was only 20 plus a couple dollars tip.

Question: How much did he pay?

4. Female: Is there any rice or meat left over from dinner last night?

Male: There may be some of the rice…

Female: I guess I’ll have that… I don’t want to eat these vegetables.

Question: What will she eat?

5. Female: Do you have any books for children?

Male: Yeah, we do. Over there. There’s mysteries on the top shelf, science books on the second shelf, and books about animals on the bottom.

Female: Thanks. I’m looking for a book about horses.

Question: Where should she look?

6. Male: I’m going to the coffee machine. Can I get you some?

Female: Yes please, with just cream.

Male: But I thought you took sugar?

Female: Well, I just came from the dentist and you know how that is.

Question: What does she want?

7. Male: I can’t find my car keys.

Female: Where did you last have them?

Male: They were here on my desk this morning. I remember taking them out of my pocket and putting them there.

Question: Where did he last see his keys?

8. Female: Aren’t we going to have lunch? I’ve been ready for 15 minutes and it’s already noon.

Male: Yeah, I was just waiting for John, but it seems like he’s not coming so let’s go ahead.

Female: Fine.

Question: When did they go to lunch?

9. Male: We need to order some paper for the printer. It’s all gone!

Female: Some came in yesterday. It’s on the shelf in the storage cabinet, next to the file folders.

Male: I thought we kept it on the shelf under the printer.

Female: Well we used to. It was a lot handier having it there.

Question: Where is the paper?

10. Female: I bet you’re really looking forward to your vacation.

Male: Yeah, sure am. I’m going to join two Italian friends in Paris, and then we’re all going to go together to London.

Female: That’ll be great.

Question: Where will he meet his travel companions?

11. Male: Oh no! The printer totally messed up this document.

Female: Yeah, the picture is down at the bottom, instead of up top.

Male: At least it’s not upside down!

Question: What did the printer produce?

12. Female: I still don’t understand why you’re giving me a traffic ticket, officer.

Male: You just ran that stop sign back there and you don’t have your driver’s license with you.

Female: Oh no, I bet the fine is going to be at least $75.

Male: You’re right.

Question: Why is she getting a ticket?

13. Male: Excuse me, how much are these postcards?

Female: They’re 25 cents each, or 5 for a dollar.

Male: Oh, I just need one.

Question: How much does he need to pay for the postcard?

14. Female: Excuse me, how do I get down to the lobby?

Male: Well, you’ll have to take the stairs ‘cuz the elevator’s broken. From here, go straight down the hall. They’re the last door on the left, right before you get to the double doors.

Female: Thanks.

Question: Where is the stairway?

Practice test �—listening section scriPts


15. Female: This place is a mess!

Male: What do you mean? I just spent an hour cleaning up my desk.

Female: Yeah, but what about the clothes all over the bed?

Male: Oh, don’t worry. I’ll put them back in the closet before I go to bed.

Question: What did he clean up?

16. Female: When making apple cake, remember: before you mix the flour and apple slices together, mix the butter and the honey.

Question: What should be done first?

17. Male: So you’re going on an exchange program to the United States, huh? I’ll bet you’re gonna be staying with an American family.

Female: Actually, I’ll be in a dormitory room at a university, but I’ll have an American roommate; she’s coming from New York City.

Male: That should be good for your English.

Question: Where will she stay in the United States?

18. Female: I’m calling about your dental appointment tomorrow.

Male: Right, it’s at 10 tomorrow, right?

Female: Well, there’s been a cancellation; would you like to come at 8?

Male: That’s possible. D’ya think I’d be out in time for a 9 o’clock meeting?

Female: Oh, easily.

Male: OK then, I’ll do that.

Question: When will he see the dentist tomorrow?

19. Female: How cold is it outside?

Male: Not too bad, but you should probably take a jacket with you, just in case.

Female: Yeah, but I don’t want something quite so heavy. Maybe just a sweater would be okay. And I wonder if I ought to wear a hat, too?

Male: The hat sounds like a good idea, but you’ll probably want more protection than just a sweater, it’s pretty windy out.

Female: Yeah, good idea.

Question: What will she wear outside?

20. Female: Excuse me, did you hear all that noise last night around midnight?

Male: Yeah, my dog woke me up barking and I thought it was a burglar, but it was just some kids coming home from a party.

Female: It frightened me!

Question: What noise frightened her?

21. Male: How are you getting to the island tomorrow?

Female: Well we were going to take the ferry, but it’s not running tomorrow.

Male: Oh, so you’ll have to drive across the bridge instead.

Female: Actually we thought it’d be more fun to bike across the bridge—it’s not too far.

Question: How did they originally plan to get to the island?

22. Female: I need to get in touch with Bob. I know he’s on a business trip, but I’ve gotta talk to him today.

Male: Well, he was at his sister’s house yesterday. He should be at his hotel today and back at the office tomorrow.

Female: Thanks.

Question: Where should she call Bob today?

23. Female: Are you hungry? Do you want me to make you some lunch?

Male: Are you making spaghetti again?

Female: I could… but I thought I’d just heat up some soup. There are a few hot dogs left if you prefer.

Male: That’s okay. What you were going to make is fine.

Question: What is she planning to make for lunch?

24. Female: I’m trying to rearrange the office, but I don’t know where to put this file cabinet.

Male: Put it next to the table over there.

Female: Then it’s hard to get at. I think it would be better next to the desk…

Male: … Or the door.

Female: Yeah.

Question: Where does she think is a bad spot for the file cabinet?

25. Male: That tomato sauce you made was delicious. What’s in it?

Female: Lots of finely chopped garlic.

Male: When I cut garlic, I don’t like the way it makes my hands smell, so I usually just toss it in whole.

Female: That won’t work in this kind of recipe.

Question: What kind of garlic is in the sauce?

26. Female: Excuse me, what time does the next bus to the museum leave? Isn’t there one every 15 minutes?

Male: Well, there used to be, but they changed the schedule. Now it only leaves every half hour. You just missed the 10 o’clock.

Female: Thanks. I guess I’ll have to wait for the next one.

Question: How long will she have to wait for the next bus?



27. Male: Aren’t our test results supposed to be posted on the door?

Female: Um, the head of the department said teachers can’t do that anymore, so she’s gonna give us back our papers in class.

Male: Oh, right… there was that article in the student newspaper about not making grades public.

Question: How will they get their grades?

28. Female: I bought this vase last week, but when I took it home I found it was cracked. Can I please have a replacement?

Male: Oh, I’m afraid we just have the small ones in that design now, but we do have a large plain one.

Female: OK, I’ll take that one instead.

Question: Which kind is NOT available now?

29. Male: Did you hear about how the truck driver saved that woman last week?

Female: You mean the one who ran her car off the road and almost caused her to drown?

Male: Yeah.

Question: What happened?

30. Female: How come you were late this morning? Did you have a dentist appointment?

Male: No, actually I was supposed to meet with the architect of my new house, but he wasn’t there.

Female: That’s too bad.

Male: However, it wasn’t a complete loss; I stopped in at a barbershop and got my hair cut.

Female: I knew something looked different about you.

Question: Whom did the man see?

Part ii

Male: So, Allison, how are preparations going?

Female: Not bad! We’re very excited about this year’s International Food Festival in Chicago. It’ll be going on for a week, starting next Sunday. It’s open daily from 11:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night, except on Friday and Saturday, when it’s open until 10:00 p.m. Already we’re preparing for the hundreds of thousands of people who usually attend. All of the park space along the lake will be set up with tents. Some of the roads downtown will be blocked off, or closed, a couple days early to let us set up more easily.

31. What day does the festival start on?

32. What time does the festival open?

33. Which days will the festival be open?

34. What’s one thing she says they still need to do?

Male: And who are you expecting to attend the festival?

Female: Well, some of those attending are professionals, like chefs, or people connected to the restaurant business, but the rest are mainly locals—just regular people who come down for a great time and for a chance to try some of the best food in the country. If the weather holds out, we expect about half a million people over the week. And even if it rains a bit, it should still be OK, as all the exhibits and events are under big tents.

35. What will happen if it rains during the festival?

36. What’s the weather like now?

Male: Now, many of these tents are set up with samples of food, right?

Female: That’s right. More than 100 local restaurants’ll have chefs preparing samples of their specialties, and these’ll be available for people to taste. Of course it’s not free, but it’s a lot cheaper than maybe buying a complete dinner at one of those fancy restaurants. So it works like this. You need tickets to buy the food. The tickets are sold in centralized locations for 50 cents a piece. Then you take these tickets to the food tents. The cost of most food samples is between two and six tickets. One really nice part of this event is that a percentage of the ticket sales is donated to local charities in the Chicago area.

37. How many restaurants are represented at the festival?

38. What do charities get from the festival?




Male: But there’s more to the festival than just sampling food…

Female: Oh, yeah. Besides the food samples, there are other events going on daily. These are at set, scheduled times, and often are repeated during the day, and even throughout the week. There are some professional demonstrations that are run by famous chefs. One really popular one has to do with choosing and using the right kitchen knives. I was amazed at the variety available and how specialized these knives are. The chefs demonstrate the proper technique for using the knives, and also answer questions.

39. How often does an event happen?

40. Who gives the demonstrations?

Male: Wow, could I buy one of those special knives?

Female: Well, they are really expensive, but if you’re interested, there’s a special tent set up with items for sale, and people can buy the knives used in the demonstrations. The sales tent also has kitchen utensils, chefs’ uniforms, cookbooks, pots and pans, just about anything you might need to prepare great food at home. Some of the companies represented are offering discounts on some items, so you might actually save some money if you buy things at the festival.

41. Where can you buy a knife?

42. What can you buy in the sales tent?

Male: Last year, there was a chef competition, and it was really popular, will you have that again?

Female: You bet! It was a really popular event last year, and we’ll be doing it again. This competition is between two chefs, one a local favorite from here in Chicago, the other one from somewhere else. Usually the other chefs are from someplace else in the United States, but last year there was someone directly from France to do the show. Anyway, they each are given the same basic ingredients, and then they have a set amount of time to prepare their meal, and then the audience gets to vote on who made the most delicious or exciting meal. Actually this event is a bit different because the audience has to pay to attend—but then they get to eat the meals that are prepared by the chefs.

43. Who will be in the chef competition this year if it is a typical year?

44. Who judges the competition?

45. How can someone attend the competition?

Male: Even if people are not interested in tasting all the different foods, they should still think about coming to the festival, I mean it sounds like there’s a lot going on.

Female: Right, besides the food tents, you can just wander around or find a place to sit and enjoy the festival. There is free music entertainment all during the day and into the evening, too. Also, you can visit the displays on health and nutrition. For example, there’s a tent that, on the weekend, there’s a nurse available giving talks on good nutrition, and she’ll even do health checks like checking people’s cholesterol levels. Another thing you can do is look at all the items for sale, especially the cookbooks—there are thousands of them available.

46. What is free to people during the entire festival?

47. If you want your cholesterol checked, when should you come to the festival?

48. If you want to purchase a new cookbook, when should you come to the festival?

Male: So it’s great for the whole family, right?

Female: Well, the festival has been directed more toward adults. However, this year we do have a new event especially for children. It’s called What’s Cookin’ for Kids. People can drop off their kids in order to go off to watch some of the other events and demonstrations. At the kids’ event, the younger kids ages four to eight learn how to make healthy snacks and the older ones get experience preparing whole meals. We think this will help draw in more people who have children to our great festival.

49. Who are most of events at the festival for?

50. How does the new event help parents?

Male: Well, I know I’ll be there! Thanks, Allison, for taking time to talk with us while you’re so busy with all the festival arrangements.

Female: Thanks Tony, it was my pleasure.


grammar

51. Choice (a) is correct. It is a participle functioning as an adjective. The other choices are adjectives that don’t make sense in the context of the sentence.

52. Choice (b), the passive form of the verb, is correct. The other choices are not the correct way to form the passive.

53. Choice (a) is correct. “So… that” is a logical connector; choices (b) and (c) are intensifiers which could modify “noisy,” but in this context (with the “that” following), they are not correct. Choice (d) could modify the adjective “noise,” but not the adjective “noisy.”

54. Choice (b) is correct. It is a temporal prepositional phrase acting as a phrasal connector. The other choices are not correct according to the time sequence in this context. Choice (d) is also grammatically incomplete, lacking a final “as.”

55. Choice (b) is correct. It is a gerund acting as a noun in a negative context. The other choices cannot act as nouns.

56. Choice (b) is correct. This item calls for a choice among negative auxiliary verbs; the correct choice is the only one that can be used with the present progressive verb tense.

57. Choice (d) is correct. It is an “-ing” participle functioning as the object of “seen.”

58. Choice (b) is correct. It is the perfect progressive verb tense, which the context calls for.

59. Choice (b) is correct. It is a passive verb form.

60. Choice (d) is correct. It is a contrastive connector. Choice (a) is additive and choices (b) and (c) are concessive, and would indicate that Fred was on time, despite something.

61. Choice (d) is correct. This is a preposition used as part of the expression “far from.” Choosing the correct preposition is much like choosing the correct vocabulary word.

62. Choice (c) is correct. The item tests word form, and a noun is required here to serve as the object of “expressed.”

63. Choice (d) is correct. It is a negative infinitive embedded in an indirect statement. Choice (a) would be used only in a direct statement.

64. Choice (d) is correct. This is an infinitive (“to go”) plus object (“him”). In the response, the verb “go” is understood, occurring as an ellipsis.

65. Choice (c) is correct. Here, “as” is used for exemplification rather than comparison. The article “a” is needed to modify “driver.”

66. Choice (c) is correct. The verb “seem” requires an infinitive; choice (d) cannot be correct.

67. Choice (a) is correct. “That” is a demonstrative pronoun referring to the action (“need”) in the first part of the sentence. The phrase “that’s why” acts as a logical connector.

68. Choice (d) is correct. This conditional hypothetical situation requires the present tense.

69. Choice (c) is correct. It is a conjunction indicating that two aspects (“good” and “bad”) are simultaneously true.

70. Choice (a) is correct. In this series of quantifiers, all the elements in choice (a) are needed.

71. Choice (c) is correct. The verb “want” takes the infinitive in this context.

72. Choice (c) is correct. It is a relative pronoun used in a relative clause. The possessive form is used because the children belong to their parents.

73. Choice (b) is correct. This is a comparison, and because the base word “hard” has a single syllable, “-er” is added rather than having “more” precede it.

74. Choice (b) is correct. The verb “appreciate” takes the gerund “being asked,” which is in the passive voice.

75. Choice (b) is correct. The adverb form “-ly” is required and must precede the verb.

76. Choice (a) is correct. The adjective “delicious” describes a quality of the cake; to use “deliciously” would imply that the cake is performing the action, which is nonsensical.

77. Choice (b) is correct, and is the passive past perfect form of the verb.

78. Choice (a) is correct, and is the passive present tense form of the verb.

79. Choice (d) is correct. The present perfect form with the modal “might” expresses a possibility (rather than certainty or obligation), which would be expressed by “should.”

80. Choice (a) is correct. It is the past tense of the phrasal verb “come to,” which means “reach,” or “arrive at.” The noun “conclusion” requires the article because the specific conclusion is identified in the sentence.

81. Choice (c) is correct. This phrase is a logical connector similar in meaning to “because of.”

82. Choice (c) is correct. It is a contrastive connector. The other three choices must precede phrases or clauses.

83. Choice (b) is correct. It is a gerund clause functioning as the direct object of “has trouble”; “himself” is required as the direct object of “expression.”

84. Choice (b) is correct. It is the adjectival form of the root word “disappoint” and modifies “performance,” not “John.”

85. Choice (a) is correct. It is the simple past tense, active voice, of the verb “fail.” Choices (c) and (d) can easily be eliminated, as the past tense is signaled by “didn’t have” later in the sentence.

Practice test �—annotations


Vocabulary

86. Choice (a), “source,” is correct. This is where the information came from, or originated.

87. Choice (a), “a memorable,” is correct. This adjective means something that is easy to remember, not something that is forgettable.

88. Choice (b), “stretch,” is correct. This means the person had to reach as high as he could, extending his arm.

89. Choice (b), “occurred,” is correct. “Occur” means “to happen,” and used this way it means “to happen to think of something.”

90. Choice (c), “assured,” is correct. This means the doctor was sure that the patient would be all right and told the patient not to worry.

91. Choice (c), “convenient,” is correct. This means it is easy to get to because it is nearby.

92. Choice (d), “remove,” is correct. This means to take off the boots.

93. Choice (b), “property,” is correct. Property is something someone owns and often refers to land that someone owns.

94. Choice (c), “balance,” is correct. This means to divide evenly, so equal time is spent working and playing.

95. Choice (b), “reveal,” is correct. This means to tell something or make it known.

96. Choice (c), “developed,” is correct. In this context it means to get something gradually.

97. Choice (d), “barely,” is correct and means almost not at all.

98. Choice (d), “consistent,” is correct. It means to do the same thing the same way all the time.

99. Choice (d), “lead,” is correct. Here, it means to cause something to happen.

100. Choice (c), “requires,” is correct. It means something that must be, that it is needed for something to happen.

101. Choice (a), “hesitate,” is correct. It means to wait before acting, probably due to uncertainty or being unable to reach a decision.

102. Choice (c), “revised,” is correct. It means to be changed, or in this case, edited and rewritten.

103. Choice (b), “frequently,” is correct. It means to do something often.

104. Choice (c), “tendency,” is correct. It means Mary has a predisposition, or habit, of lying.

105. Choice (d), “opposition,” is correct. It means the public did not like the the governor’s ideas, that they were against the ideas.

106. Choice (b), “released,” is correct. It means to let go, to let something or someone be free.

107. Choice (a), “series,” is correct. It means a group of things occurring in a sequence.

108. Choice (b), “adjust,” is correct. It means to change something a little bit so that it fits or works correctly.

109. Choice (a), “base,” is correct. As a noun, base is the foundation or basic part of something. Here, as a verb, it means the primary or basic reason for making the decision.

110. Choice (c), “suspect,” is correct. It means the person thinks something is true but is not completely sure or is unable to prove it.

111. Choice (d), “an exception,” is correct. It means a set of special circumstances different from the regular rule. In this case the teacher used a different rule for Jack and allowed him to turn in his homework later than Wednesday.

112. Choice (a), “substitute,” is correct. It means to exchange or replace something. The recipe calls for milk, but the person is asking if water can be used instead of milk.

113. Choice (d), “extended,” is correct. It means to make longer. Here, it means applications can be sent at a later date.

114. Choice (a), “generous,” is correct. It means willing to give to others.

115. Choice (c), “practically,” is correct. It means almost not or none at all. In this case the person has little experience—almost none.

116. Choice (a), “urged,” is correct. It means “strongly pleaded with.” Jill’s parents feel strongly about this issue and have spoken to her, asking her not to marry until she finishes school.

117. Choice (d), “order,” is correct. To do things in order means to do one thing after another, probably according to the dates the books were written.

118. Choice (a), “extreme,” is correct. Here, it means the punishment is very harsh, the most severe possible.

119. Choice (a), “discontinue,” is correct. It means to stop doing something, to not continue.

120. Choice (d), “charge,” is correct. This word has many meanings, depending on the context. To “take charge” means to be the person in charge, the person who makes decisions.




121. Choice (a) is correct. The first paragraph says they are “probably the gentlest farm animals in the world,” and continues, saying they are “quiet” and “mild tempered.”

122. Choice (b) is correct. Paragraphs 3 and 4 say they do not need water, and that they “are able to exist in a wide range of climates.”

123. Choice (a) is correct. The first paragraph says water buffalo are unlike cattle in that they are quiet. Paragraph 2 contrasts dairy cattle who fight with each other.

124. Choice (a) is correct. The last sentence of paragraph 3 states that the mud protects them from insects and parasites.

125. Choice (b) is correct. Paragraph 2 states that dairy cattle have their horns removed because they use them to fight with each other.

126. Choice (c) is correct. Paragraph 3 earlier states that water buffalo “love to roll in muddy water.”

127. Choice (a) is correct. The first sentence of paragraph 2 says that water buffalo are milked, and a “dairy” produces milk.

128. Choice (d) is correct. The first paragraph says that people think water buffalo are dangerous, but they are not; the third paragraph says people think they need to be near water; and the fourth paragraph says people think they can live only in the tropics.

reading—ads

129. Choice (a), advertisement 2, is correct. It says “no refunds” if the weather is bad.

130. Choice (a), advertisements 1 and 2, is correct. Both places have annual passes.

131. Choice (b), advertisement 3, is correct. It says it is “Handicapped accessible.”

132. Choice (a), advertisements 1 and 2, is correct. Neither ad lists the admission price, but they give telephone numbers.

133. Choice (c), advertisement 3, is correct. It has “free evening entertainment.”

134. Choice (c), advertisements 2 and 4, is correct. Number 2 has discounted passes, and number 4 charges $30 for one day or $45 for two days.

135. Choice (b), advertisements 1 and 5, is correct. Both mention special group rates.

136. Choice (a), advertisements 1 and 3, is correct. Both are open daily until 2 a.m.

137. Choice (d), advertisement 4, is correct. Ocean World says it has foreign currency exchange.

138. Choice (b), advertisement 2, is correct. Water Wilderness is open only March through October.

139. Choice (d), advertisement 5, is correct. Mangrove Gardens has an “air-conditioned pet facility.”

140. Choice (b), advertisements 1 and 5, is correct. Magnolia Street has a discount admission for children under 12 and children under 12 are free at Mangrove Gardens if accompanied by an adult.

141. Choice (c), advertisement 3, is correct. El Mercado offers “Free admission and parking.”

reading—skim scan

142. Choice (d) is correct. The form at the bottom of the page says that one of the benefits of membership is a subscription to the newsletter of the Exhibit Museum.

143. Choice (a) is correct. Under the heading “Planetarium Shows,” the schedule gives Sunday at 2:30 and says tickets can be bought one hour before each show.

144. Choice (c) is correct. This information can be found under the heading “Groups.”

145. Choice (d) is correct. This information can be found under the heading “Groups,” where it says planetarium shows for groups can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday. The weekend planetarium shows are for individuals.

146. Choice (b) is correct. Under the heading “Planetarium Shows,” the Saturday morning shows have no age restrictions, but the Saturday and Sunday afternoon show is for ages 8 and up.

147. Choice (d) is correct. This information can be found under the heading “Planetarium Shows.”

148. Choice (a) is correct. This information can be found under the heading “Hours And Admission Fees.”

149. Choice (b) is correct. This information can be found under the heading “Parking.”

150. Choice (a) is correct. This information can be found near the end of the “Groups” section



1. What are some of the things you like to eat? Do you cook for yourself or others? Do you think about whether food is healthy or not?

2. Do you think diet pills are a good idea? Should children be allowed to take diet pills? Why or why not?

3. How important is what you eat? Does it seem that sometimes people diet too much, or talk about diet too much? Is exercise important? For everyone, or just for people with weight problems?

who the person is My son/nephew/cousin/younger brother

what the problem is He has become too fat in the past year and I am worried about his health and what the other kids will say. Also, he likes to eat a lot of fast food/junk food.

what the options are (Bowl of Salad)Force him to go on a diet. Do not allow him to eat any candy, fast food, dessert, etc.

(Diet Pills)Give him diet pills so he does not feel hungry and will not want to eat so much unhealthy food.

situationI am your friend and I have a problem. Find out what my problem is and offer me some good advice.


• Who is the person?

• What is the problem?

• What are the possible solutions?

thenWhen you have all the information you need, you should offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can choose one of the solutions or create your own solution to the problem. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your ideas.


eXaminer information

elaBoration QUestions

form B HelP solVe a ProBlem

eXaminee information


listening—section i

1. C

2. A

3. A

4. B

5. A

6. A

7. A

8. A

9. C

10. C

11. A

12. B

13. C

14. A

15. C

16. B

17. A

18. B

19. B

20. A

21. B

22. C

23. B

24. C

25. B

26. B

27. B

28. B

29. A

30. B

listening—section ii

31. C

32. B

33. C

34. C

35. A

36. B

37. C

38. B

39. B

40. C

41. C

42. A

43. B

44. B

45. A

46. B

47. A

48. C

49. B

50. A

grammar

51. D

52. C

53. D

54. A

55. D

56. A

57. C

58. B

59. D

60. A

61. D

62. D

63. C

64. A

65. C

66. C

67. D

68. A

69. C

70. C

71. B

72. A

73. D

74. C

75. D

76. A

77. C

78. B

79. D

80. D

81. C

82. D

83. D

84. C

85. B

Vocabulary

86. A

87. C

88. C

89. C

90. A

91. D

92. C

93. A

94. A

95. C

96. B

97. A

98. C

99. A

100. C

101. A

102. C

103. A

104. A

105. D

106. A

107. A

108. D

109. A

110. C

111. D

112. B

113. D

114. A

115. A

116. D

117. C

118. A

119. D

120. A


121. C

122. A

123. C

124. B

125. D

126. A

127. D

reading—ads

128. C

129. A

130. D

131. C

132. A

133. B

134. B

135. D

136. A

137. C

138. C

139. D

reading—skim scan

140. C

141. D

142. A

143. A

144. A

145. D

146. C

147. C

148. D

149. B

150. B

Practice test 2—answer key


Part i

1. Female: Can I borrow a lemon? I had a whole basketful but they’ve gone bad already.

Male: Sure. Next time you might try putting them in a covered jar with water and keeping them cold.

Female: Oh, I’ve heard of keeping them in the refrigerator, but not like that.

Question: What method does he recommend to keep lemons?

2. Female: Sir, I’d like to buy this. Can I write a check?

Male: Sure, if you have a driver’s license or some other form of ID.

Female: Oh, in that case I’ll just pay cash.

Question: What does she not have?

3. Male: Do you know what time the manager’s office opens? I need to pay my rent.

Female: Usually it opens at eight but a sign said that the manager would be at a meeting for an hour.

Male: I guess I’ll just go in later in the afternoon.

Question: When will the office open today?

4. Male: How do you think this looks with the picture right in the middle?

Female: Okay, I guess. Have you tried putting it at the top left, or maybe top right?

Male: Well, yeah, I did. But I thought this looked better.

Female: Yeah, it looks fine. Go with that.

Question: What does the page look like now?

5. Female: Hey, you! You can’t park there! Can’t you see the sign? It says “Reserved for Director.” You’ll get a ticket.

Male: I’m just going to park here for a minute. I won’t even leave the car.

Female: Even so, you ought to be in visitors’ parking next to the main entrance.

Male: Yeah, thanks, but I think I’ll wait and see.

Question: Where is he parked?

6. Female: Do you know what’s wrong with the electricity? My lights keep going on and off.

Male: They’re rewiring the electrical system in the whole building. Last year they put in a new water heater and we didn’t have hot water for a while.

Female: Oh, I was afraid it was because I hadn’t paid the bill.

Question: Why are her lights not working properly?

7. Male: Man, Mary! Every time I see you, you’re eating a chocolate bar. Are you addicted to chocolate?

Female: No. It’s not the chocolate I need; it’s the sugar. My doctor says I have low blood sugar, so if I don’t eat something, I’ll faint.

Question: What is Mary doing?

8. Female: I think I’m going to arrange to pay my electric bill with a credit card.

Male: Oh, yeah, I’ve been doing that for months.

Female: Is it easy? I usually mail it or pay cash.

Male: Yeah, it’s easy—just call the electric company and they’ll tell you what to do.

Question: How is she planning to pay her bill?

9. Female: Does the Number 6 bus stop here?

Male: Well, yeah, but there aren’t any more tonight. Last one was at 9:05.

Female: Oh shoot.

Question: What time could it be now?

10. Female: Did you wash this pot by the sink?

Male: No, but I did all the cups and plates that are there. I thought the pot was clean.

Female: Oh well. I guess I should wash it before I cook dinner, then.

Question: What will she do first.

11. Male: My luggage isn’t here in the baggage area. Everyone else on my flight got theirs.

Female: You’ll have to go to Room 3000 and file a claim about it. When it turns up we’ll deliver it to your hotel.

Male: Okay, I really need it.

Question: Where should he go first?

12. Male: Guess what? I got a raise.

Female: That’s great. How much was it?

Male: An extra 50 cents an hour. So now I’m up to $7.50.

Female: Wow. I thought they’d only give a 25-cent increase.

Question: How much was the raise?

13. Female: Did you say you only get two weeks of vacation a year?

Male: Well, for now. But I’ll get three weeks after a year, and eventually it’ll be a whole month.

Female: Well, that’s good.

Question: How much vacation does he get now?

14. Male: I can’t get our new fax machine to work.

Female: That’s too bad, but you’re going to have to call the manufacturer. They do all the servicing.

Male: Okay.

Question: What should he do?

15. Female: How come there aren’t any pens around here?

Male: I know. All I can find are pencils, and they aren’t even sharp.

Female: I’ll see if I can find some in another office.

Question: What do they have in their own office?

Practice test 2—listening section scriPts


16. Male: It’s dark out here on the porch. How do I turn on the lights?

Female: The switches are by the door. You need to turn on the ones in the middle. If you hit the ones on top the air conditioner will come on—the ones on the bottom are for the inside lights.

Male: Okay.

Question: Which switches should he turn on?

17. Male: Hi Sue. I hear your company moved downtown.

Female: Yeah. We’ve got a lot more space now than we used to.

Male: But there’s not much parking around there. What do you do with your car?

Female: That’s not really a problem. I have my husband drop me off on his way to work. I tried the bus, but it makes so many stops that, to tell you the truth, it’s faster to walk!

Question: How does she get to work?

18. Female: Wha’dya want for dinner?

Male: Let’s have soup. Or we could have some of that chicken if there’s any left.

Female: I finished off the chicken in a sandwich for lunch today.

Male: I guess that settles it then.

Question: What will they eat for dinner?

19. Male: There’s nothing on TV. We should do something.

Female: Well, I was thinking I’d take a bike ride, but it’s kind of cold, so we could go to the museum.

Male: That’s not a bad idea, certainly better than just watching TV all day.

Question: What are they going to do?

20. Male: When are you coming over on Saturday?

Female: Didn’t you say we should come over at 5?

Male: Well, dinner is at 7, so I told people to come over at 6. But that’s okay, you can come earlier than that if you want.

Female: Oh, okay, I’ll help set the table.

Question: What time will she come over on Saturday?

21. Male: Something looks different. Is it the hat?

Female: No, but I just got the scarf. I got it to match my coat and hat.

Male: They look nice together.

Question: What is she wearing that’s new?

22. Male: This Visa bill is pretty high. Do you know what all these charges are?

Female: I don’t know about the biggest one, but the 39-dollar charge is for shoes, and I bought a sweater that cost 49 dollars.

Question: Which charge on the bill is NOT hers?

23. Male: Do you know where I can find Mr. Johns? I’ve already been to the cafeteria. Someone told me to try Accounting.

Female: Hmmm… I’d say Sales rather than Accounting.

Male: Okay, thanks.

Question: Where should he look for Mr. Johns?

24. Female: Bill… It’s almost noon. Weren’t you supposed to meet your friend Frank for lunch at 12?

Male: Yeah, but he called at about 11:30 and said he was running about a half an hour late.

Female: Well, it was nice he called.

Question: What time is Bill going to meet his friend?

25. Male: Do you know if it’s going to be sunny this weekend? I’m tired of these clouds.

Female: I heard there’ll be a thunderstorm Saturday night, but it’s supposed to clear up by Sunday morning.

Male: Okay, thanks.

Question: What will the weather be like on Sunday?

26. Male: Hey, what’re those little green things on my pizza?

Female: They’re olives. Why?

Male: Oh (surprised), I’m sorry. They looked like peppers, and I can’t stand those.

Female: Nope, it’s just mushrooms and olives, like you ordered.

Question: What was he worried that they had put on his pizza?

27. Male: Hey, is that a new shoe store over there, next to the gas station?

Female: I don’t think so. It looks like an ice cream store to me.

Male: Oh yeah, you’re right. I misread the sign at first.

Question: What is the new store they are looking at?

28. Female: Hey, Tom, how’d you make it to work so early? I thought your car was still being fixed.

Male: Yeah, it is, but it’s too far to walk from home, so I just rode my bike, and it took about the same amount of time.

Female: Well, good thing you didn’t have to take the bus. I hear it takes forever to get here.

Question: How did he get to work?

29. Female: I’m really thirsty.

Male: I think there’s still some orange juice in the refrigerator.

Female: I looked in there. All we have is milk. I wish we had some cola.

Male: I’m sure we bought some. It must still be in the car.

Female: Oh, okay.

Question: What is in the refrigerator?




30. Female: I heard Eric got his new lamp. Where is it?

Male: It’s not put together yet. He just picked it up at the store, so it’s still in the box.

Female: I bet it’ll look nice on his desk.

Question: Where is the lamp now?

Part ii

Male 1: So, Mary, I was amazed at how many international book companies are here. Is that usual?

Female 1: Yes, it truly is an international event. Fifty percent of the exhibitors are from outside of the U.S. So that means visitors can see books in a variety of languages, not just English.

Male 1: But I’ve seen more than just books at the fair. For example, I’ve seen a lot of computer software and other materials…

Female 1: Yes, both U.S. and international book companies are moving towards producing other things besides traditional books, like electronic dictionaries for computers. And that doesn’t mean there’s less interest in reading or books, it’s just they’re taking advantage of the new technology.

31. How many of the companies at the fair are from outside the U.S.?

32. Why are there things besides books at the fair?

Male 1: So what do you think about the new technology?

Female1: I think we can’t ignore it. You know, so many schools now have computer labs, or computer classrooms, that there’s a big demand for electronic materials. And teachers have found that having kids write and publish their own works on the computer really encourages them to become involved in reading.

Male 1: And anything to keep kids interested in reading is good…

Female 1: Yes, it is. And if you look around here you can see that quite a few young people are attending the fair. They are particularly interested in meeting some of the authors that are here signing books.

33. What does she say there is a great demand for now?

34. What is the effect of using the new technology?

Male 1: So let’s talk a minute with one of those authors you mentioned. I see Barbara Hampton here, taking a break from signing some books. Barbara, can we talk to you for a minute?

Female 2: Sure.

Male 1: Great. Now, you’ve had wonderful success with your books. They are very popular with the young people here…

Female 2: Mmm hmm, that’s right, and also with their parents. I find that kids always enjoy good mysteries, combined with adventure. It’s fun for them to try to figure out what the characters will do next, or try to figure out their own solution to the mysteries. And because the kids can relate to the characters, they want to keep reading more. Besides that, it is fun for me to write!

35. What is the person now being interviewed doing at the fair?

36. Why are the author’s books popular with children?


Male 1: OK, it looks like you have to get back to signing books. Maybe we can talk to someone who just had a book signed. Hello.

Male 2: Hi.

Male 1: Looks like you just had several books signed [M2: uh huh] and you seem to be here with a group of students…

Male 2: Oh, yes, I’m a 7th-grade teacher here in Los Angeles and I brought my English class to the book fair as a field trip. [M: Oh, I see] As a class we were reading some of these new mystery stories, so I thought it would be a great experience for the kids to actually meet the author. I asked her to sign some copies of the books for our school library.

37. Who is being interviewed now?

38. What is he going to do with the signed books?

39. Why are the children at the fair?

Male 1: So how do the kids like the fair?

Male 2: It’s been exciting. Besides visiting the author, each student has a project to investigate. Some are really interested in books about famous athletes—sports professionals—and some are finding out about comic books for their projects. [M1: Comic books?] Yeah comic books! There’s a large exhibit of comics from around the world, in just about any language you can think of. You know, here in the United States we usually think of comic books as being about Mickey Mouse, or cartoon characters, but did you know many countries publish comic book versions of myths or historical stories. They are great ways for kids to learn history.

40. What are the children doing at the fair?

41. What does he say about international comic books?

42. What are comic books from the U.S. typically about?

Male 1 Let’s talk again with Mary Willard, the fair’s director. Mary, we just heard from a teacher who was telling us about the comic book section of the fair. Has this always been part of the fair?

Female 1: There have been special exhibits on comic books in the past 5 book fairs. Some very serious collectors from around the world come to the fair looking for old and rare comic books. It’s a real find to get an early Disney comic book in good condition.

Male 1: And can they buy these?

Female 1: Yes, they are on sale, but they are in a special area with other rare books. Because many of the items on display there are so valuable, there are special security people on duty, and only a limited number of people can enter the area at one time.

43. How long has the fair included comic books?

44. What kind of comic books can you find in the special area?

45. How do they protect the books in the special area?

46. Who are the people who visit the special area?

Male 1: You know, I spent a whole day yesterday looking around. Just how big is this event?

Female 1: Well, it’s big! We have 4,000 exhibitors, and that represents 105 countries. Some people thought this year was bigger than last, but actually, it’s about the same. There’re the same number of exhibits, but more countries represented. And attendance numbers are up this year too.

Male 1: And people can buy any of the books, right?

Female 1: Yes, everything is for sale. But if, for example, an exhibitor has only one copy of a book left, you’ll have to place an order and get the book mailed to you. Of course if there are a lot of copies available, you can take it right home.

47. How does the size of the fair compare to last year?

48. How many visitors have attended the fair this year?

49. How many of the books are for sale at the fair?

50. When do you have to order a book at the fair?

Male 1: Well, Mary, we’re about out of time. Thanks for talking with me and showing me around the book fair.

Female 1: Thanks Tony, it was my pleasure.



Practice test 2—annotations

grammar

51. Choice (d) is correct. It is the perfect progressive verb tense, showing that the speaker started going to the restaurant more than twenty years ago and is still going there.

52. Choice (c) is correct. It is a connector that is used to show that additional information, that agrees with the first part of the sentence will follow. The other answer choices would be used if contrary information followed.

53. Choice (d) is correct. It is an adjective modifying “side.” It is not necessary to add “one,” as that is understood by use of “each.”

54. Choice (a) is correct. This modal shows obligation in a hypothetical situation.

55. Choice (d) is correct. This is the correct way to phrase a relative clause.

56. Choice (a) is correct. “If only” indicates a hypothetical situation in which Greg doesn’t know something.

57. Choice (c) is correct. This is the past tense of the verb. “Used to” means the person did something in the past but not any more.

58. Choice (b) is correct. This preposition means that the art was saved and not destroyed. Using “by” or “through” would be grammatical but would not make sense because then it would mean that the art was saved and also destroyed.

59. Choice (d) is correct. It is a participial clause, using the “-ing” form of the verb. A nonfinite verb phrase is needed because a past tense verb phrase, as in choices (a), (b), and (c), would not agree with the present tense “understood” later in the sentence.

60. Choice (a) is correct. “Each other” is a reciprocal pronoun, including and referring to all the children.

61. Choice (d) is correct. It is a logical connector indicating that Jim must get better grades in order to get a scholarship.

62. Choice (d) is correct. It is the simple present tense of the verb.

63. Choice (c) is correct. This is a reduced relative clause, where the relative pronoun “that” was deleted. If not reduced, it would be: “The movie theater that is located in the shopping mall…”

64. Choice (a) is correct. This is an idiomatic phrasal connector used for emphasis.

65. Choice (c) is correct. This is the correct preposition to express something that has happened over a period of time.

66. Choice (c) is correct. This is a simple present tense verb and does not take the nonfinite form in this context.

67. Choice (d) is correct. It is an article and adjective used modify “thing.” The article “the” is needed here because the “thing to do” has already been specified.

68. Choice (a) is correct. These words modify “effects,” a count noun. “Many” is the correct quantifier to use with count nouns. “Much” is used with noncount nouns.

69. Choice (c) is correct. It is a logical connector expressing a contrary idea.

70. Choice (c) is correct. It is a modifier that quantifies the noun “minutes.” Choice (a) is an oxymoron.

71. Choice (b) is correct. This is a relative clause stating that the jeweler fixed the watch. Choice (d), “who it fixed,” would mean that the watch fixed the jeweler, which doesn’t make sense.

72. Choice (a) is correct. It means Bob lived here in the past, but does not live here now. Choice (b) would mean that Bob lives here now.

73. Choice (d) is correct. This shows the existential use of nonreferential “there” as a subject. The article “a” is also needed to modify the noun “chance.”

74. Choice (c) is correct. In this construction, “too” is a degree complement and resembles a comparative. These constructions are followed by the infinitive, as in “too (+ adj.) to do something.”

75. Choice (d) is correct. This is the correct way to form a relative clause. Choice (c) is grammatical but is not a logical response to the question.

76. Choice (a) is correct. It is a verb followed by an adverb that modifies it.

77. Choice (c) is correct. Although “by” looks like a regular preposition, here it functions as a temporal connector. Choice (a) is nearly grammatical, but “finish” is a discrete event that doesn’t fully agree with “until.”

78. Choice (b) is correct. This is the past perfect tense, used in passive voice. John did not repair the TV; someone else did it for him.

79. Choice (d) is correct. This adjective modifies “minutes” and precedes it. If the word order in the sentence had been “Maybe 20 minutes _____,” “more” would be correct.

80. Choice (d) is correct. This is a phrasal connector. The speaker is getting ready to list a number of reasons.

81. Choice (c) is correct. This is a relative clause. The verb “remember” is usually by a “wh-” word when it is negated.

82. Choice (d) is correct. These quantifiers modify the noncount noun “money.”

83. Choice (d) is correct. The word “willing” is an adjective that modifies “people,” used here in a reduced relative clause. It is understood that there are people (who are) willing to buy the cars.


84. Choice (c) is correct. Inverted word order is used with this modal expression to show that the speaker is giving a command.

85. Choice (b) is correct. This simple present tense verb means that Fred does not have confidence.

Vocabulary

86. Choice (a), “quarreling,” is correct. It means fighting or arguing.

87. Choice (c), “melted,” is correct. Snow and ice are water in its solid form. “Melt” is the word used to indicate that the water changes from a solid to a liquid.

88. Choice (c), “cloth,” is correct. This means a piece of fabric or woven material. It is what clothing is made out of.

89. Choice (c), “rejected,” is correct. “Reject” and “accept” are verbs that collocate with “offer” in English. A “request” is usually “accepted” or “denied.”

90. Choice (a), “opposed,” is correct. It means to be against. “Opposite” means to be placed facing or on the other side of something, or to have a different meaning.

91. Choice (d), “robbed,” is correct. A person is “robbed” by someone (a robber) who steals something from him. See also #102.

92. Choice (c), “settle,” is correct. This means to bring to a conclusion or to end something.

93. Choice (a), “leave,” is correct. When “leave” is used with a nonhuman direct object, it means to not do anything to that object or to ignore it. Choices (b) and (c) are intransitive verbs that cannot be followed by “it.” Choice (d) implies exchanging the current furniture with new items, which doesn’t make sense in this context.

94. Choice (a), “seldom,” is correct and means “rarely.” In this case, the person does not often have time to go out.

95. Choice (c), “pour,” is correct. It describes the action of putting a liquid into a container.

96. Choice (b), “glanced,” is correct. A “glance” is a brief look at something.

97. Choice (a), “divided,” is correct. “Sharply divided” is a common collocation in English.

98. Choice (c), “eventually,” is correct, meaning “over a long period of time.” After a while or after some time Bill’s health will improve.

99. Choice (a), “exposure,” is correct. This means to put something into a position to bring about the effect of something. Camera film can be exposed to the light, and people can be exposed to germs that cause disease.

100. Choice (c), “anxious,” is correct. While both “anxious” and “worried” may be followed by prepositional phrases with “about,” only “anxious” can also be followed by an infinitive verb construction

101. Choice (a), “prior,” is correct. “Prior to” means before.

102. Choice (c), “burglar,” is correct. A burglar is a person who steals; a burglar can also be called a robber. A “robbery” is the act of robbing. See also #91.

103. Choice (a) is correct. This means the time was put back; the plane was late in taking off.

104. Choice (a), “run,” is correct. The phrasal verb “run over” is used to describe accidents in which a person is hit by a vehicle that drives over the person’s body.

105. Choice (d), “flexible,” is correct. When “flexible” is used metaphorically, it means “willing to change.” An object can be “adjustable” or “moveable,” but a person cannot.

106. Choice (a), “besides,” is correct. This is a phrasal conjunction meaning “in addition to.”

107. Choice (a), “raised,” is correct. In English, children can be “raised,” meaning “to be educated and socialized.” When a child has finished being raised, he or she is “grown up.”

108. Choice (d), “burned,” is correct. It means “damaged by heat or fire.” There was too much heat for too long a period of time, so the dinner became blackened.

109. Choice (a), “ban,” is correct. This means that the automobiles are forbidden, or not allowed.

110. Choice (c), “preventing,” is correct. This means to take action to keep something from happening. The verb “avoid” would need to be immediately followed by a participle, as in “to avoid becoming ill.”

111. Choice (d), “memorize,” is correct. This means to learn something completely.

112. Choice (b), “insisted,” is correct. This means to demand firmly and refuse to yield.

113. Choice (d), “content,” is correct. This is an adjective meaning happy, pleased, or comfortable with something. The accent is on the second syllable. Another word that is spelled the same way has the accent on the first syllable, and is a noun. It means what is inside something.

114. Choice (a), “taken,” is correct. To “take steps” to do something is an idiom that means to perform a series of actions in order to do something.

115. Choice (a), “recall,” is correct. It means to remember, by oneself. To “remind” is to tell someone else to remember something.

116. Choice (d), “circumstances,” is correct. It means a condition or factor that influences something. Here, it is used in the formulaic sequence “under no circumstances” as a negative expression.

117. Choice (c), “an enthusiastic,” is correct. It means positive and excited.

118. Choice (a), “early,” is correct. “An early age” is the correct collocation.



119. Choice (d), “effects,” is correct. In medical terms, “side effects” refers to the effects of the medication that are not part of the desired or intended effects.

120. Choice (a), “recognized,” is correct. It means easily known on sight.


121. Choice (c) is correct. The second describes what that director said about London.

122. Choice (a) is correct. The last sentence in the passage states that Rome would be cleaner if people stopped smoking.

123. Choice (c) is correct. The last sentence in the first paragraph describes the procedure they followed.

124. Choice (b) is correct. This is in the sentence within parentheses in the second paragraph.

125. Choice (d) is correct. The first paragraph states that London and eight other capitals were in the study.

126. Choice (a) is correct. The last sentence in the first paragraph states that Tidy Britain is an anti-litter organization.

127. Choice (d) is correct. The first paragraph states that the study’s findings will come as a shock to most Londoners. That means they think their city is the dirtiest.

reading—ads

128. Choice (c), “Gaslight Market,” is correct. It is a restoration project that features buildings from the 1800s.

129. Choice (a), “Farmers’ Market,” is correct. “Open-air” means that it is outdoors.

130. Choice (d), “Mason & Dixon Streets Area,” is correct. Willowland Mall also has a post office, but no barber is mentioned.

131. Choice (c), “Pinecrest Shopping Center,” is correct. It is handicapped accessible.

132. Choice (a), “Ring Road Area,” is correct. Video World is located there.

133. Choice (b), “Ring Road Area,” is correct. It has hardware and home decorating shops.

134. Choice (b), “Willowland Mall,” is correct. Discount stores offer goods at low prices.

135. Choice (d), “Mason & Dixon Streets Area,” is correct. It has dance clubs and “really comes alive when the sun goes down.”

136. Choice (a), “Farmers’ Market,” is correct. The Artisans Market is located there.

137. Choice (c), “Pinecrest Shopping Center,” is correct. It has movie theaters and restaurants.

138. Choice (c), “Willowland Mall,” is correct. It is located on city bus lines and has bus stops.

139. Choice (d), “Mason & Dixon Streets Area,” is correct. It has a theater that shows classic films.

reading—skim scan

140. Choice (c) is correct. This information is in the Greyhound USA section.

141. Choice (d) is correct. This information is in the Greyhound Canada section.

142. Choice (a) is correct. This information is in the Greyhound Canada section.

143. Choice (a) is correct. This information is in the Ameripass section.

144. Choice (a) is correct. This information is in the Great Lakes Charter section.

145. Choice (d) is correct. This information is in the Green Tortoise section. Green Tortoise does not go to Quebec or Canada, and Great Lakes Charter goes to Mexico, but not Central America.

146. Choice (c) is correct. This information is in the Green Tortoise section.

147. Choice (c) is correct. This information is in the Student Rates section.

148. Choice (d) is correct. This information is in the Advance Purchase section.

149. Choice (b) is correct. This information is in the Greyhound USA section.

150. Choice (b) is correct. This information is in the Great Lakes Charter section. Green Tortoise also arranges group travel, but does not mention discounts.



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situationI am a government official. The government would like to improve language programs in schools. They have two different plans for how to do this, but first they want to hear from language students like you about which option you think would be best.


• What are the options?

• What is the disadvantage to each option?

thenWhen you have all the information you need, explain to the examiner which option you think would be best and why. You can choose one of the options given or present a plan that you believe would be better. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final choice.


1. When did you begin learning English? Do you wish you had begun at an earlier age? Why is it easier to learn a language at this age?

2. What is the best way to learn as much as possible of another language? Why do you think this would help people to learn the language at a faster pace/more easily?

3. Do you speak another language besides _____ (your native language) and English? Do you think it is/is it easier to learn a third language?

option � (preschool child)

option 2(two junior high students)

what the options are Have children begin studying English (or another language) at the preschool age.

Don't change the age at which English classes begin, but have students take twice as many English (or other language) classes.

disadvantages Some researchers think that this is too young to start learning another language.

There is less time to study other subjects.

form B langUage learning

option � option 2

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