Units 1 and 2

Name: ____________________________________________________________

LISTENING

Listen to the conversations. Read the questions. Then listen again and circle the letter of the
correct answer.

Example:

Conversation A

(1) What time is the concert?

a. 2:30
b. 5:00
c. 7:30

(2) What do they decide to do?

a. go to a concert
b. go to a park
c. go to a movie

(3) When is the movie?

a. 2:30
b. 5:00
c. 7:30

Conversation B
(4) What is the man looking for?
a. First Avenue
b. the Museum of Natural History
c. the Museum of Art

(5) Where are the speakers now?

a. on First Avenue
b. on Holly Boulevard
c. at the museum

(6) Where is the museum?

a. on the corner of First Avenue and Holly Boulevard
b. between First Avenue and Holly Boulevard
c. on the left side of First Avenue

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Complete the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

Example:
b A: Where’s the movie theater?
B: __________
a. Maybe some other time.
b. I’m sorry. I’m not from around here.
c. Perfect. See you then.

____ 3. A: Are you free on Friday? Sergio Mendes is at The Downbeat.

B: __________

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a. I like that better.
b. Really? I’d love to go.
c. No problem. There’s an early show.
____ 4. A: Where’s the concert?
B: __________
a. It’s in the park near the museum.
b. It’s at 7:00 on Saturday night.
c. I’d love to go, but I’m busy.

____ 5. A: Excuse me. I’m looking for the Dance Palace.

B: __________
a. Perfect! I’d love to go.
b. What’s the address?
c. There’s a show at 5:00 on Friday.

6.A: Are you free Thursday afternoon?

B: __________
a. Sorry, but I’m busy.
b. That’s more my style.
c. Too bad.

7 A: It’s right around the corner.

B: __________
a. I’m sorry. I’m not from around here.
b. Turn right at the corner.
c. Is it on the left or the right side of the street?

8.A: There’s a hip-hop show at midnight.

B: __________
a. Great. That’s more my style.
b. What time’s the show?
c. Where’s Symphony Hall?

9 A: __________
B: That’s past my bedtime.
a. Do you want to see an art exhibit?
b. The show is at 11:30 Friday night.
c. I’d love to go. What time?

10.A: __________
B: It’s at the Majestic Theater.
a. Where’s the movie?
b. What time’s the play?
c. When’s the show?

Completion
Complete each statement.

Look at the picture. Complete the sentence with the name of the correct occupation.

Example:

I love music. I am a musician .

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I write new software for your computer. I am a ____________________.

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I work in a store. I sell computers and TVs. I am a ____________________.

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I work with a camera. I take pictures. I am a ____________________.

.
I listen to people speak other languages. Then I say the same thing in English. I am an
____________________.

Complete the conversation with at, in, on, or between.

Example:
A: Where’s Nagoya?
B: It’s in Japan.

A: Where’s the Museum of Science?

B: It’s __________ First Avenue.
A: When’s the concert?
B: It’s __________ noon __________ Friday.
A: What time is the movie?
B: I think it’s __________ 10:15.
A: Is there a park __________ this neighborhood?
B: Yes. It’s __________ Green Street and White Avenue.
A: Is the concert __________ May?
B: No. It’s __________ June 15th.
A: There’s a show __________ the theater tonight __________ 11:00.
B: That’s too late. Let’s go __________ Friday afternoon instead.

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READING

A. Read about the weekend events. Then read the statements and check true, false, or no
information.

true false no info

Example: The Museum of Modern Art is free on
Monday.
(1) The concert at the Metro Symphony is at 7:30.
(2) The public library is open on Tuesday.
(3) The Latin music and dance show is free for students.

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B. Read the weekend events. Then choose the correct answer.

Example:
a The price for a child’s ticket is $5 at the ____.
a. museum
b. library
c. theater

___ (4) An Evening with Bach is at the ____.

a. Metro Symphony
b. Museum of Modern Art
c. Western Theater

___ (5) The Miró exhibit is free on ____.

a. Sunday
b. Monday
c. Wednesday

___ (6) The Miró exhibit is closed on ____.

a. Sunday
b. Monday
c. Wednesday

___ (7) Where are the dance performances?

a. Metro University and Rock Hop Café
b. Rock Hop Café and Western Theater
c. Metro University and Western Theater

___ (8) When are the African dance performances?

a. Sunday through Tuesday
b. Thursday through Sunday
c. Tuesday and Friday

___ (9) What time is the Latin music performance?

a. 7:30 PM
b. 10:00 PM
c. 12:00 PM

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C. Read the weekend events again. Then answer the questions.

Example:
“Where’s the Bach concert?”

It’s at the Metro Symphony .

(10) “When’s the student art exhibit?”

It’s

(11) “What time’s the Latin music and dance show?”

It’s

(12) “Where’s the public library?”

It’s

Essay
33. Write about a classmate. Include information about his / her name,
nickname, age, occupation, and hometown. Write at least three sentences.
34. Think of a park, a museum, or a theater near you. Tell a friend where
it is. Use prepositions of time and place and vocabulary for locations and directions. Write at least
three sentences.