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MJU-DEEP Listening Comprehension Sample Test

Level 1 (A1) [Criteria: I can recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.] Directions: Listen to the sentence. Choose the correct picture to match the sentence. 1.

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Directions: Read the questions. Then, listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 3. Who is the woman?

a. The land lady

b. The man’s wife

c. The man’s cook

d. The man’s mother

4. What is the woman planning to do?

a. to cook dinner

b. to go shopping

c. to buy some meat

d. to make a complaint

5: Who would like to eat out? a. The man

b. The woman

c. The land lord

d. The man and the woman

a. b. c. d.

a. b. c. d.

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6: Where are they talking? a. in a bar

b. in a kitchen

c. in a restaurant

d. in a coffee shop

Level 2 (A2) [Criteria: I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.]

Directions: Listen to the sentence. Choose the correct picture to match the sentence. 7.

8.

Directions: Read the questions. Then, listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 9. What happened to the man’s face?

a. It was burned.

b. He cut himself. c. He had a heat rash.

d. It was a razor burn.

10. When did it happen?

a. this morning

b. yesterday evening

c. yesterday morning

d. a few minutes ago

a. b. c. d.

a. b. c. d.

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11. Why has the man grown long beard? a. To look smart

b. To look more mature c. To attract young girls’ attention d. To be like his favorite movie star 12. What does the woman give to the man?

a. a kind of cream b. a moisturizer spray

c. a band new razor blade

d. a pill and some advices

Level 3 (B1) [Criteria: I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.] Directions: Listen to two people talking. Choose the picture that correctly shows the situation.

13.

a. b. c. d.

14.

a. b. c. d.

Directions: Read the questions. Then, listen to the interview and choose the best answer for each question. 15. Where is the woman’s office?

a. in Maejo University

b. at Ambassador School

c. near Nong Jorm Junction d. opposite Ruam Choke Junction

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16. Where does the man originally come from? a. England b. Lamphun d. Ruam Choke area c. Ambassador School 17. How will the man travel? a. by bus b. by car c. by van d. by motorcycle 18. What will the woman do for the man? b. pick him up from the airport

a. draw a map and send it to him

d. tell him how to get to her office again c. ask a friend to pick him up from Lamphun

Level 4 (B2) [Criteria: I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programs. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.] Listen to the speaker and choose the picture that correctly shows the situation.

19.

a. b. c. d. 20.

a. b. c. d.

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Directions: Read the questions. Then, listen to the speech and choose the best answer for each question. 21. What is the topic of this speech?

a. A Farewell Party

b. A Welcome Party

c. A Birthday Anniversary

d. A Wedding Anniversary

22. Who is making the speech?

a. Their boss

b. The husband

c. A senior citizen

d. One of their friend

23. What is/are NOT mentioned in the speech?

a. new suits

b. loving partner

c. music and dance

d. dinner and drinks

24. Why is this occasion special?

a. It’s held on January 1st.

b. It’s their 10th anniversary.

c. The decoration is especially grand.

d. There are so many people this time.

Level 5 (C1) I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signaled explicitly. I can understand television programs and films without too much effort. Directions: For each question, look at the photograph and then listen to 4 sentences. Choose the

sentence that best describes the photograph. 25.

a. b. c. d.

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a. b. c. d. Directions: Listen to an interview and choose the best answer for each question.

27. Who is Mike? a. an applicant for a job b. a lecturer at a university c. Finance Department Manager d. a newly-graduated young man 28. What is the qualification of the applicant?

a. a Master’s degree in Finance

b. a Bachelor’s degree in Finance

c. a Master’s degree in Accounting

d. a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

29. Does the applicant have any related experience to the post?

a. No. He has worked in other fields.

b. No. He has just graduated from a university.

c. Yes. He has worked part-time as a payroll clerk.

d. Yes. He has been working in the same post for a few years.

30. What are the strengths of the applicant? a. fast learner and practical

b. hard-working and eager to learn

c. rich and a lot of working experience

d. patient and excellent academic qualification

*****************End of the Listening Comprehension Test**********************

Suphat Sukamolson

April 26, 2018

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MJU-DEEP Sample Test (Written Part) 1. Semi-Speaking

Level 1 (A1) [Criteria: I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.] Directions: Read the following conversations. Choose the best words o go in the blanks John: Hi Steve, what's your plan for tonight? Tim: I don't have any plans. _________1_____________ John: Well, if you're bored, _________2_____________. Tim: That sounds like a good idea. Should we invite Bob? John: He's a little boring. Tim: _________3_____________ John: Well, he doesn't drink, play video games, pool, or really anything. _________4_____________ Tim: You do have a point. _________5_____________. John: Alright. Let's meet at 8:30 in front of the university bookstore. Tim: Perfect. _________6_____________ John: Ok, see you then. Bye.

1. a. How about your old plan?

b. I never have a plan for tonight. c. Are you doing anything special? d. Let’s have a new plan for tonight, shall we?

2. a. just stay home

b. let’s go to a party tonight c. stay home, read books and watch TV d. let’s go to the library and do some shopping

3. a. What do you mean?

b. What did you say, John? c. Yes, I really agree with you. d. I have never heard anyone like you.

4. a. He is crazy about history.

b. History is his major subject. c. He knows a lot about world history. d. The only thing he talks about is history.

5. a. We'll leave him out tonight. b. Tonight he must stay home.

c. We’ll make him lonely tonight.

d. Let’s not bother him at all tonight.

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6. a. See you then sharp.

b. I'll see you at 8:30 sharp. c. I’ll be ready there in time. d. In the university bookstore?

Level 2 (A2) [Criteria: I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.] Directions: Read the following conversations. Choose the best words o go in the blanks James: Good morning, Professor Austin. _________7_____________ Prof. Austin: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you? James: I’m great, thank you. _________8_____________. She is thinking about applying to this

college. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please? Prof. Austin: Hello, Emma! _________9_____________. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please

stop by my office this afternoon. Emma: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. _________10_____________ Prof. Austin: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions! James: So, _________11_____________. What time should we meet you, Professor Austin? Prof. Austin: _________12_____________ Is that okay with you two? James & Emma: It’s okay with us. See you, then. Bye Prof. Austin: See you.

7. a. How about your old plan? b. I never have a plan for tonight. c. How are you doing? d. Let’s have a new plan for tonight, shall we?

8. a. just stay home

b. This is my friend Emma c. stay home, read books and watch TV d. let’s go to the library and do some shopping

9. a. It’s a pleasure to meet you b. What did you say, John? c. Yes, I really agree with you. d. I have never heard anyone like you.

10. a. He is crazy about history.

b. History is his major subject. c. He knows a lot about world history. d. Thank you so much for helping us.

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11. a. I’ll come here again today.

b. Let’s have a meeting this afternoon. c. we will come back to see you this afternoon.

d What time should we meet you. we should come to see you once again today.

12. a. See you then sharp.

b. Let’s make it at 1:30 pm. c. I’ll be ready there in time. d. In the university bookstore?

Level 3 (B1) [Criteria: I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel a current events).] Directions: Read the following conversations. Choose the best words o go in the blanks Jane: Hi, June. _________13_____________ June: I'm meeting a friend here for dinner. How about you? Jane: _________14_____________ but I needed to stop by the book store to buy a text book. June: Didn't you finish school yet? Jane: I have one more year, _________15_____________. June: What are you majoring in? Jane: _________16_____________ June: How do you like your major? Jane: I really find the subject very interesting. _________17_____________. June: That's great. Jane: I'd better go now. I don't want to miss the bus. June: Alright, _________18_____________ Jane: Okay. See you later.

13. a. How are you right here? b. What are you doing here? c. Why are you here all alone? d. Who are you waiting for here?

14. a. I’m fine b. I'm on my way home c. I want to buy some books d. I haven’t seen you for a long time too

15. a. and then I'm done b. so I’ll finish my course c. but I don’t have my minor subject. d. because I’ll take my major subject.

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16. a. It’s C Major. b. In the Faculty of Sciences c. I have no major or minor subject d. I'm majoring in Computer Science

17. a. I don’t like it very much. b. It’s what you really want. c. I'm enjoying all my classes. d. Don’t you want to study it with me?

18. a. Go away now. b. I'll talk to you later. c. I have to see you later soon d. You have to leave immediately.

Level 4 (B2) [Criteria: I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.] Directions: Read the following conversations. Choose the best words o go in the blanks

Thomas: Kevin, I would like to have a word with you. _________19_____________

Kevin: Thank you, Sir.

Thomas: After our last discussion, _________20_____________. Starting next month, there will be a 3,000 baht raise to your salary. Although your first raise might not sound considerable, but the company believes that with your ability, _________21_____________

Kevin: Thank you very much, Mr. Thomas. As a newcomer of the company, I understand that _________22_____________ and I am satisfied with the raise.

Thomas: _________23_____________.

Kevin: I will continue to do my best _________24_____________.

Thomas: We appreciate your contribution a lot.

19. a. Take a seat now!

b. Please have a seat. c. Do sit down right away.

d. You should take a seat immediately. 20. a. you deserved a salary increase

b. a salary increase was decided by me

c. I decided to give you a salary increase d. I haven’t decided to give you a salary increase

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21. a. your income can be raised soon.

b. you will have a better raised later c. your salary will sometime be increased. d. sooner or later you will have a better raise.

22. a. you are fair

b. you are kind enough

c. you have your consideration d. you are a very smart boss indeed

23. a. I’m very happy.

b. I think you deserve this

c. I think I understand you.

d. I’m lucky to have you work here. 24. a. but please do this again.

b. and contribute to the company c. and my contribution is excellent d. but thank you very much for the raise.

Level 5 (C1) [Criteria: I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skillfully to those of other speakers.] Directions: Read the following conversations. Choose the best words o go in the blanks

Michelle: Thanks so much for your hard work. _________25_____________. We got our sponsors now. We have won over several suppliers supporting us and everything. Good job, everyone.

Sam: That's part of our job. _________26_____________.

Michelle: Good. And it's time to discuss how we should promote our key items. There's plenty of information in your handouts. _________27_____________.

Sam: We definitely need to choose Internet as a means of marketing. _________28_____________.

Michelle: That's right. We can create a promotion page with attractive banners, and _________29_____________. but we can still attract buyers.

Sam: _________30_____________. Let's do that.

Michelle: Now, you are assigned to do it right away. Please get it done very soon.

Sam: Yes, Sir. Just wait and see. I’ll get it done soon. 25. a. Your feedback is here.

b. Your feedback makes me lucky.

c. Congratulations to your feedback. d. I'm so impressed by your feedback.

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26. a. We're glad we helped. b. You are a very lucky man. c. We have helped the company. d. We should have our salary raised now.

27. a. Speak up loudly. b. Now, speak your minds. c. Don’t you have anything at all? d. What have you been dreaming of?

28. a. That’s good. b. It's the current trend. c. Our company uses it. d. It’s something that you must use.

29. a. our website is stable forever. b. our company can be sustainable. c. so our company website can stay unchanged. d. our company can make a lot of profits this year.

30. a. And I must decide later. b. Next, what should we do? c. Then the decisions are made. d. So, who will be assigned to do it?

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2. Writing/Grammar Level 1 (A1)

[Criteria: I can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. I can write only a few simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a learnt repertoire.]

Directions: Read the sentence. Choose the item that is grammatically correct to complete the sentence. 1. He goes to work __________ .

a. on bus

b. by bus c. on a bus d. by the bus

2. She __________ Chiangmai now.

a. live at b. lives in c. is living on d. has been living at

3. I ________ like coffee very much. a. does

b. don’t c. doesn’t d. never don’t

4. The mother and her child __________ home this weekend. a. comes b. is coming c. are coming d. will have come

5. This is my brother, Jame. _______ is younger than me. a. He b. She

c. You d. They

6. The newspaper is 10 baht and _______ it is. a. that b. here c. there d. those

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Level 2 (A2) [Criteria: I can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like and, but and because. I can write some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes - for example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what I am trying to say.]

Directions: Read the sentence. Choose the item that is grammatically correct to complete the sentence. 7. In Thailand, ____ Choapraya is the most important river.

a. a

b. an

c. the d. (none: no word is needed)

8. She was __________ girl at the party last night.

a. beautiful b. a beautifully c. more beautiful d. the most beautiful

9. If it __________, I won’t go out shopping this afternoon. a. rains b. will rain c. should rain d. could be raining

10. She ___________ for me for 3 hours at the airport. a. waits b. waited c. is waiting d. has waited

11. While she was sleeping in her bedroom last night, a thief __________into her house. a. got b. getting

c. was getting d. had been getting

12. I want to buy _______ sugar for my mother to cook dinner. a. any b. some c. much d. many

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Level 3 (B1) [Criteria: I can write straightforward connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest. I can write with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what I am trying to express. I also can use reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used routines and patterns associated with more predictable situations.] Directions: Read the sentence. Choose the item that is grammatically correct to complete the sentence. 13. I would like to buy ______apples _______ mangoes for my father.

a. both, and b. either, nor c. neither, or d. both, either

14. If she loved me, I __________ her as soon as possible.

b. can marry a. would marry c. should have married d. would not have married

15. I don’t really know ______________ she owns you. Did you say 2000 baht? a. how many it is b. how much is it c. how many 15aths d. how much money

16. She suggested that I ___________ to see a doctor very soon. a. go b. went c. should go d. ought to go

17. He _____________ for his final exam next week for 4 hours since 8:00 pm. a. studies

b. is studying

c. will be studying d. has been studying

18. The party was really fantastic. You ________________ there. a. must go b. can be going c. should have gone d. couldn’t have gone

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Level 4 (B2) [Criteria: I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I occasional slip or make non-systematic errors and minor flaws in sentence structure, but they are rare and can often be corrected in retrospect. I can also write in a relatively high degree of grammatical control and do not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding.] Directions: Read the sentence. Choose the item that is grammatically correct to complete the sentence. 19. He _______ smoke and drink whisky a lot when he was young.

a. used b. used to c. got use to d. is using to

20. Oh, how very cloudy the sky is. I’m sure that it ___________ very soon. a. will rain b. can rain c. is going to rain d. must be raining

21. I just wish that everything ____________ as it used to be. a. be b. can be c. could be d. could have been

22. Look at that beautiful house! This is the house__________________ last year. a. that Jack built b. how it was built d. which will be built c. where was built by Jack

23. He __________________ any meat for 3 years before he became a vegetarian. a. does not eat

b. has not eaten c. has been eating d. had not been eating

24. If I ___________ harder at school, I ___________ a better job now.

a. work, can have b. worked, ought to have c. worked, must have had d. had worked, would have

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Level 5 (C1) [Criteria: I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write detailed expositions of complex subjects in an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can write different kinds of texts in a style appropriate to the reader in mind. I can consistently maintain a high degree of grammatical accuracy and errors are rare and difficult to spot.]

Directions: Read the sentence. Choose the item that is grammatically correct to complete the sentence. 25. He is_____________________ young man who is becoming a popular politician.

a. not only smart but also rich

b. not smart but also only rich c. not smart and only also rich d. not only a smart but also rich

26. She ______________ as the director of the new organization next week. a. will appoint b. will be appointed c. is going to appoint d. is going to be appoint

27. If she ________ a lot, she ___________ more weight. a. didn’t eat, hadn’t gained b. hasn’t eaten, had’t gained c. didn’t eat, wouldn’t have gained d. hadn’t eaten, wouldn’t have gained

28. What time ___________________ from work this afternoon? a. will Tom come to pick Jane b. Tom comes to pick Jane up c. Tom is coming to pick Jane d. will Tom come to pick up Jane

29. __________________________ to dinner than there was a knock on the door. a. My father sat down no sooner b. My father had sat down no sooner c. No sooner my father had sat down d. No sooner had my father sat down

30. If ____________ so much homework I could go to the concert tonight. a. only I had b. I have only c. only I didn’t have d. only I don’t have

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3. Reading Comprehension Level 1 (A1)

[Criteria: I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.] Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 5 10

A day in the life of Paula Radcliffe - Marathon Runner 8.30am Sometimes, my daughter Isla wakes me and my husband, Gary, up, or, more often, we wake her up. After I get up, I always check my pulse. It's usually 38-40 beats per minute. If it is too high, I sometimes rest for the day. It's so important to listen to my body. I have a drink and a snack while giving Isla her breakfast. 9.30am We take Isla to nursery and then I start my training. I run, and Gary rides his bike next to me and gives me drinks. Four times a week, I have a cold bath or go for a swim in a lake after training. 12.30pm I pick up Isla from nursery and we go home and I eat a big lunch of cereal and fruit. Then I have rice and salmon, or toast and peanut butter. I try to eat as soon as possible after training. After lunch, I play with my daughter. (169 words)

1. Who is Paula Radcliffe? a. a doctor b. a sports trainer c. a nursery teacher

d. a marathon runner 2. What does Gary do while Paula has her morning run?

a. goes to work

b. cycles next to her c. takes Isla to nursery d. prepares breakfast for the family

3. What does Paula do after her training? a. bathes, has lunch and then collects her daughter

b. has lunch, bathes and then collects her daughter

c. collects her daughter, bathes and then has lunch d. bathes, collects her daughter and then has lunch.

4. How often does Paula go to swim in a lake? a. once

b. twice

c. 3 times d. 4 times

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5. Which is true about Paula? a. She is single. b. Isla always wakes her up. d. Gary gives her some drinks in the morning. c. Very often, she wakes up and goes to bed again.

6. Why does Paula sometimes have to rest all day? a. To listen to some music b. To check her heart beats c. To take care of her health d. To look after her daughter Isla

Level 2 (A2)

[Criteria: I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.]

Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 5 10 15 20

Mountain Area Forecast Mountains can be dangerous places. The weather can change from one hour to the next, so always check the weather forecast before you go out.

Beacons National Park Tuesday 4 April There will be mist and fog in the valleys early on, but this will lift in the morning. It will be a dry day with some sunny spells, especially in the north, where it will feel warm. It will remain cloudy in the south and west. Cloud will get thicker in the afternoon, and there will be a chance of rain in the west in the late afternoon. Visibility Generally good, but poor in hill fog. May turn poor in the west in the late afternoon. Hill fog Some hill fog above 300 meters at first. This will lift, but will remain at 600 meters in the morning, and around the peaks in the afternoon and evening. Wed 5 April Weather A much windier day, and it will feel cold high up, where temperatures will be low. A bright start, with some sunshine and showers, but showers will increase in the afternoon, and there may be some hail and thunder. Snow showers are possible above 800m. Visibility Generally good, but moderate in showers. Hill fog

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None expected. (217 words)

7. What does the word “shower” (line 18) mean?

a. a large amount of something b. a short period of rain or snow c. a lot of small objects coming through the air d. a device that releases water through a lot of small holes

8. How many days does the weather office provide a forecast? a. one

b. two

c. three d. four

9. On April 4, where will be sunniest? a. the east b. the west c. the north

d. the south 10. On which day will the weather gradually improve?

a. April 3rd b. April 4th c. April 5th d. April 6th

11. On April 4, where will be sunniest? a. the east b. the west c. the north

d. the south 12. Why is weather forecast important in mountain area?

a. Nothing can be expected. b. Mountains can be dangerous places. c. The weather can change from one hour to the next. d. The people can be ready to face the changes of weather.

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Level 3 (B1) [Criteria: I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.] Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 5 10 15

Memorandum To all staff The hospital is always trying to cut its carbon footprint, and to do this, we want to encourage staff, visitors and patients to use environmentally-friendly forms of transport to and from the hospital. Therefore, we are making the following changes, which will come into effect from April 1st: Car Park A will stay as a staff car park, but, to encourage car sharing, it will only be available to cars containing 3 passengers or more. This rule will be in place between 7am and 6pm. A car park attendant will monitor users. Note that cars do not have to leave the car park with three passengers. The parking fee will remain at the current price of ฿20 an hour up to a maximum of ฿1 0 0 per day. If you are interested in car sharing and wish to find members of staff who live in your area or along your route, please click on the link on the human resources page of the hospital website. Car Park B will only be open to blue card holders. Only senior and emergency staff are eligible for this card. Car Park C, previously a staff-only car-park, will now be open to visitors at the increased cost of ฿40/hour up to 5 hours, and ฿20 an hour after that. These new rates will also apply to staff/visitor. Car Park D will be especially available for buses, bicycles and motorcycles as well as ambulances. The cost for parking a bus is ฿100/hour and ฿50 an hour after that. As for bicycles and motorcycles, they can park free of charge for 2 hours and ฿50 an hour after that. (281 words)

13. Under the rule, staff can only park in Car Park A at noon if __________________. a. they hold a blue card. b. there are 3 persons in the car. c. they star for a maximum of 5 hours d. they are willing to pay ฿ 200 per day.

14. Staff should _____________ to find people to share a car with them. a. go online b. come to work after 6 pm. c. speak to their departmental manager d. visit the human resources department

15. After April 1st, Car Park C will be for ______________________. a. staff only b. visitors only c. staff and visitors d. anyone who can pay ฿ 100 per hour

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16. Where can a member of staff who does not have a blue card park? a. Car Park A b. Car Park B c. Car Park C d. Car Park D

17. What forms of transport will be able to use Car Park D after April 1st? a. buses and cars b. buses, bicycles and motorbikes c. buses, cars, bicycles and motorbikes d. any kinds of transport that can pay ฿ 100 per hour

18. Why does the hospital issue this memorandum to all staff? a. To make some profits from car parks b. To encourage the staff to use a carpool system c. To reduce greenhouse gases surrounding the area d. To stop carbon dioxide gas in an environmentally-friendly way

Level 4 (B2) [Criteria: I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular stances or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose.] Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 5 10 15 20

The Barnley Village Committee is opposed to plans to build a 6,890 panel solar farm on a 15-acre site adjacent to the village recreation ground, currently used for agriculture. Under the proposed scheme, the area will be surrounded by an 8ft-high fence. The panels themselves will be about 7 feet high. The committee has already lodged an appeal to the local authority against construction of the solar farm. The councilors are due to meet on March 13th to vote whether or not plans will go ahead. Local residents are invited to attend. Our objections will be presented before the board. Residents are encouraged to voice their objections to the development. Some of the most common objections are listed below: 1. The extensive views from the village and recreation ground across the open country will be blocked by the panels and high fencing. Once the site has been built upon, it may be considered brownfield. It does not, therefore, comply with the local policy which states that developments must not adversely effect on the appearance or character of the landscape. 2. The recreation ground has recently undergone major improvements including a perimeter running track, new playground equipment and seating. It is heavily used by families, sports teams and dog walkers, and is regularly used for village events. If teams are forced to relocate, this would adversely affect the character of the village, and may jeopardize participation in the children’s teams. This goes against the National Planning Policy Framework which requires developments to promote high quality public space and encourage the active and continual use of public areas. 3. There has been no assessment of the extent to which noise from inverters and cooling fans will affect local residents. (287 words)

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19. What are frequently mentioned in the objections? a. Unfair public hearings b. Effects on the recreation ground c. Negative effects on local sports teams d. A large investment on a running track and its use

20. Which statement is NOT correct according to the passage? a. The recreation ground cannot be seen. b. The construction is against the local policy. c. The recreation ground will be forced to relocate. d. Major improvements of the recreation ground have just been made.

21. Who is the target audience for this passage? a. local dwellers b. general public c. environmentalists d. The Barnley Village Committee

22. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage? a. To support the idea of the councilors b. To inform the public in general about some facts c. To protest against the construction of a solar farm d. To encourage local dwellers to express their opinions

23. What is the committee’s opinion of the development? a. It supports the development. b. It is opposed to the development. c. It is up to the Barnley Village Committee. d. It is waiting for comments from local residents.

24. What is inferred about brownfield sites? a. It is easier to get permission to develop brownfield sites. b. There are already too many brownfield sites in the village. c. A brownfield site is not a suitable location for a solar farm. d. A brownfield is really what the local residents want to have.

Level 5 (C1) [Criteria: I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialized articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field.] Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answer to the questions. 1 5

Robert Capa was born in Hungary in 1913 as Friedmann Endre Ernő. He was forced to leave his native country after his involvement in anti-government protests. He had originally wanted to become a writer, but after his arrival in Berlin, he first found work as a photographer. He later left Germany and moved to France because of the rise in Nazism. He tried to find work as a freelance journalist

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and it was here that he changed his name to Robert Capa, mainly because he thought it would sound more American. In 1936, after the breakout of the Spanish Civil war, he went to Spain and it was here over the next three years that he built his reputation as a war photographer. It was here too in 1936 that he took one of his most famous pictures, The Death of a Loyalist Soldier. One of his most famous quotes was 'If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough.' And he took his attitude of getting close to the action to an extreme. His photograph, The Death of a Loyalist Soldier is a prime example of this as he captures the very moment the soldier falls. When World war II broke out, he was in New York, but he was soon back in Europe covering the war for Life magazine. Some of his most famous work was created on June 6th, 1944 when he swam ashore with the first assault on Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He, armed only with two cameras, took more than one hundred photographs in the first hour of the landing, but a mistake in the darkroom during the drying of the film destroyed all but eight frames. It was the images from these frames however that inspired the visual style of Steven Spielberg's Oscar winning movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’. In 1947 Capa was among a group of photojournalists who founded Magnum Photos. This was a co-operative organization set up to support photographers and to help them to retain ownership of the copyright to their work. On May 25th, 1954 Capa was accompanying a French regiment when he left his jeep to take some photographs in Vietnam War and stepped on a land mine. He was taken to a nearby hospital, still clutching his camera, but was pronounced dead on arrival. (390 words)

25. Why did Capa change his name?

a. To hide his identity b. To sound more American c. Because he had been involved in protests d. Because he had been involved in protests

26. Capa’s famous picture “Death of a Loyalist Soldier” ________________________________ . a. was definitely genuine b. wasn’t even taken in Spain c. was taken by someone else d. cannot be proven genuine or staged

27. A mistake meant that ________________________________ . a. Capa lost both of his two cameras b. Capa’s images inspired an Oscar winning movie c. only one hundred of Capa’s photographs were published d. most of Capa’s images of the D-Day landing were destroyed

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28. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?

a. To criticize Capa’s photographs b. To tell a life story of a well-known war photographer c. To encourage young people to follow Capa’s footsteps d. To advertise that war photographs are important for making a movie

29. What is meant by “was pronounced dead on arrival” (line 25)? b. He had already been dead before arriving at the hospital. c. He was still alive when arriving at the hospital and later died. c. He was still alive but suddenly dead when arriving at the hospital. d. He was found to be already dead clinically upon the arrival at the hospital.

30. Which sentence best paraphrases paragraph 3 (lines 13-19)? a. Capa left Europe when the war broke out and went to take his most famous photographs of the

war. b. Capa never tried to avoid danger. He risked his life to take photographs of the D-Day invasion,

but then destroyed most of them. c. Capa took some of his most famous photographs during the D-Day invasion, but most were

tragically destroyed in an accident. d. Capa only kept the best eight D-Day photographs as the others were out of focus. These inspired

the visual style of a Hollywood film.

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MJU-DEEP Listening Comprehension Sample Test Scripts

“Maejo University Diagnostic Evaluation of English Proficiency- Form 001.

Do not open your test booklet until you are told to do so.

Please do not write anything on this booklet. Write all your answers on your answer sheet by blackening the circle marked a, b, c, or d for each item. Blacken each circle completely with a 2B pencil. If you want to change your answer, completely erase it first.

Hand in this test booklet and your answer sheet when the time given is over or when you have finished your test.

Now, open your test booklet.

Listening Level 1 (A1)

Listen to the sentence. Choose the correct picture to match the sentence.

1. We have a dog and a cat. [10 seconds]

2. There are 4 persons in my family, my dad, my mom, my sister and myself. [10 seconds]

Read the questions. Then, listen to the conversation and choose the best answer for each question. (20 sec.)

Man: What are we going to eat for dinner? Woman: I'm going to fix some pork chops. Man: I'm afraid the meat is rotten. Woman: That's strange! I just bought it the day before yesterday. Man: Well, I forgot to put it in the refrigerator. Woman: Good for you! Now what should we eat? Man: Why don't we eat out? Woman: Again? Weren't you just complaining that it's too expensive to eat out? Man: Not when you're hungry. 3. Who is the woman? 4. What is the woman planning to do? 5. Who would like to eat out? 6. Where are they talking?

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Listening Level 2 (A2)

Listen to the sentence. Choose the correct picture to match the sentence.

7. She bought too many things in the supermarket. [10 seconds]

8. My mother is a hair-dresser. [10 seconds]

Read the questions. Then, listen to the conversation and choose the best answer for each question. (20 sec.)

Woman: Oh, what happened to your face? It looks like a heat rash. Man: It's a razor burn. I cut myself when I shaved this morning. The burns and cuts are really

irritating. Woman: I know how you feel. Maybe you shouldn't have grown a long, long beard. Man: Well, I thought it would be fun and would make me look more mature and sophisticated. Woman: Yeah, my Mature man! Man: Come on! Any advice? Woman: Maybe you could shave in the shower. The steam really helps soften your beard and

moustache. Man: Hm, sounds like a good idea. Woman: And you should avoid pressing too hard or tugging on your skin while shaving. Man: I guess I've been stretching it too often when I shave. Woman: Hm. I would also suggest you try this cream I have. Use it on the affected area. It really helps

moisturize your skin and lessen irritations. 9. What happened to the man’s face? 10. When did it happen? 11. Why has the man grown long beard? 12. What does the woman give to the man?

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Listening Level 3 (B1)

Listen to two people talking. Choose the picture that correctly shows the situation.

13. Woman: Hi, I heard that you were not in London last month but visited a dessert. How was it?

Man: Very fantastic. It’s much better than India and Pattaya.

14. Woman: Excuse me, what is you favorite sport?

Man: I really like to play basketball with friends.

Read the questions. Then, listen to the interview and choose the best answer for each question. (20 sec.)

Man: Hello Mrs. Julie. Please tell me how I can get to your university. Woman: Are you coming by car, bus or by train? Man: I am coming by car. Please could you tell me the easiest way of getting to your office? Woman: Take the Super Highway from Lamphun to Chiangmai and take a U-turn to get into the

second by-pass road when you just pass Ambassador School on your left-hand side. Then drive straight to Ruam Choke Junction.

Man: Ruam Choke, could you spell that for me? Woman: R-U-A-M C-H-O-K-E Man: Thanks. Woman: When you arrive at Ruam Choke Junction, turn right and drive straight. You will pass Nong

Jorm Junction. Keep driving until you arrive at Maejo Junction. At the traffic lights, turn right and keep on driving. You will see a gas station on your left-hand side. Maejo University Gate is just a little bit beyond this gas station. Turn left into the campus and keep on driving. You will see a basketball court on your left-hand side. At a small junction, just make a left turn into a small road. My office is on the second floor of the first 2-storey building on your left-hand side.

Man: Is that the quickest way of getting to your office? Woman: Yes, it is the quickest way by car from Lamphun. Man: Would it be possible for you draw me a map please, as I don't know the area very well as I

am from England. Woman: Yes I will draw a map and send you a copy in an email with some directions we have just

talked about. Man: Thank you so much. Woman: You are welcome.

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15. Where is the woman’s office? 16. Where does the man originally come from? 17. How will the man travel? 18. What will the woman do for the man?

Listening Level 4 (B2) Listen to the speaker and choose the picture that correctly shows the situation. 19. Ladies and gentlemen, please have your belongings checked. You are allowed to carry only one handbag weighed not more than 7 kilograms on board. Jel, liquid, sharp articles and power bank with more than 20000 mAh are not allowed to carry on board. Baby food with sufficient amount can be allowed with the baby.

20. Come on, friends. Let’s have some fun drinking, singing and playing music all together. Today is our dear friend Jane’s birthday. She is our very good friend and even a better person. May God bless her with wonderful times ahead. Happy Birthday and thanks for the friendship we share. I wish you, Jane a very Happy and warm Birthday. Your friendship has touched all of us. May you get all your desire.

Read the questions. Then, listen to the speech and choose the best answer for each question. (20 sec.)

It is a great occasion and I thank you all for being a part of our celebration. Today we have gathered here to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, a very special one and I am going to deliver a speech for my loving partner. Weddings are all about new dresses, bright decorations, bringing family and friends together, music and dance, dinner and drinks, excitement and happiness, running to put everything in a frame perfectly, planning and setting things right, bringing bride and groom together and blessing the wedded couple. Wedding are all about these and so much more!

What follows the wedding every year are the smaller events of the big day called as wedding anniversaries.

Wedding anniversaries are as special as the wedding day, for they are reminders to the couples that they

exchanged their vows and have to keep them intact. They did the same for us and our relationship grows

stronger with time and our anniversaries mark that growth in our bond.

This special day of ours should be anything but a usual day so let us have fun together!

Happy Anniversary, my beloved wife! 21. What is the topic of this speech? 22. Who is making the speech? 23. What are mentioned in the speech? 24. Why is this occasion special?

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Listening Level 5 (C1)

For each question, look at the photograph and then listen to 4 sentences. Choose the sentence that best describes the photograph.

25. a. A boy is playing football in the field. b. A man is repairing a shoe in his shop.

c. A teacher is talking to a student in a classroom. d. An old lady is paying for her shopping items in a supermarket.

26. a. There is a big ship in the sea.

b. He is travelling by train to Bangkok alone. c. A man’s suitcase is being examined at an airport. d. There are 2 buses parking at Chiangmai Bus Terminal.

Read the questions. Then, Listen to the radio show and choose the best answer for each question. (20 sec.)

Mike: Good Morning, John. I am Mike. John: Good Morning. Mike: John, let’s start the interview. Are you ready? John: Yes, I am. Mike: First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. There is an

open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as soon as possible. John: What type of qualifications do you require? Mike: I require a four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful. John: What kind of experience are you looking for? Mike: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require a lot of

experience. I am willing to train the new person. John: That is great! Mike: John, tell me a little bit about yourself. John: I was a student at Maejo University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. I have

been working part-time as a payroll clerk for about one year. Mike: What are you looking for in a job? John: The job should help me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories, and

now it is time for me to put them into practice. Mike: Anything else? John: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field. Mike: What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?

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John: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along fine with people.

Mike: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do you? John: No, I do not. Mike: Can you handle pressure? John: Yes, I can. When I was going to my university, I took quite a few courses while working at least

twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well. Mike: Do you still have any questions for me? John: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and

I hope to have the opportunity to work for you. Mike: John, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming. John: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me. 27. Who is Mike? 28. What is the qualification of the applicant?

29. Does the applicant have any related experience to the post?

30. What are the strengths of the applicant?

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Suphat Sukamolson April 26, 2018