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NAME: ________________________________________________________________ DATE: ___/___/___
Phillip:
How ______________ your trip, Norma?
Norma:
Oh, it was such a wonderful experience!
Phillip:
You ______________ a lot of things!
Norma:
Yes, I went shopping with two ______________ ladies I met there. They knew a lot of gift
shops. We ______________ at every single one. Here is ______________ picture. Arent
they ______________?
Phillip:
Yes, both of them.
______________ ______________ are they?
Norma:
About 60.
Phillip:
Where are the other pictures you took?
Norma:
They are in _____________ suitcase. ______________ _____________ four albums
altogether.
Phillip:
What a nice ______________!
Norma:
It is ______________.
Phillip:
Oh, thank you, sweetheart.
) People stay indoors for months and the free time they have is used to play outside, to walk or to take
part in some activities in the snow.
) In Canada and in some parts of the United States, winter is very cold.
) During the winter, there are trucks that clean the streets daily, because of the amount of snow
accumulated.
) During the winter, people wear heavy boots, coats and gloves because of the low temperatures.
3. Listen to the dialogue. Find the mistakes and correct them: (1,5)
Bev:
Julie:
Bev:
Julie:
Where is she?
Bev:
Julie:
Bev:
Julie:
Bev:
I dont know.
The truth is she doesnt want to come back.
Julie:
Bev:
4. Composition: (2,0)
Suppose you need to move to another city.
What do you have to do before you move?
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Education is very important in America, where public schools have a high level of quality.
But if you dont want to study in public schools another option is private schools, but in this case you have to
pay ___________________ ( 1 ).
After graduating from high school, many students continue their education at a university or
____________________ ( 2 ).
Some universities and colleges are harder to get into than others, so it is important to get good
____________________ ( 3 ) while you are in high school.
When you graduate from college, you can then choose to continue studying another
____________________ ( 4 ) at a higher level of education such as a masters or doctorate.
Or, if you think about taking courses that dont require a degree to continue ____________________ ( 5 ),
you can take them in specialized ____________________ ( 6 ) according to your interests.
John: (
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Bev: (
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) Dont be afraid, darling! I remember paying the electricity bill last week.
) Calm down, darling! I remember paying the electricity bill last week.
John: (
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There are some documents she has to take to the bank for her car loan.
(
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Bev: Oh, sweetie, do you have your house key? Im not coming home early tonight. Im afraid I need to work
overtime.
John: Yes, I do.
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4. Composition: (2,0)
Write about a movie you watched and liked.
What was it about?
When did you watch it?
Where did you watch it?
Why did you like it?
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) problem
) situation
) matter
Norma: He was driving too ____ and had an accident. Fortunately, he is OK.
(
) slow
) fast
) slowly
) she
) it
) runs
) drives
) hospital
) home
) Peters
) Anthonys
) doing
) taking
) will
) he
) walks
) house
) Josephs
Bob: Who is ____ care of him?
(
) making
) must
) should
Bob: What if we visit Joe today? Maybe I have some free time this afternoon.
Do you want to ____ with me?
(
) come
) go
) see him
) fine
) well
) no problem
) 2
) 4
)3
) for
) with
2. Listen to the dialogue. Find the mistakes and correct them: (2,0)
(At the mall)
Mary Jane:
Mom:
Mary Jane:
What are we having for Grandma and Grandpas 50th wedding birthday party?
Mom:
Mary Jane:
Mom:
Mary Jane:
Was it easy?
Mom:
Mary Jane:
Mom:
Mary Jane:
Mom:
All our close friends. I think we are 80 people altogether. Dad and I already made the
arrangements.
Mary Jane:
( 2 ) If you could have an eclectic closet it would be better ( ) wearing tennis shoes.
( 3 ) During the winter it is important to stay warm,
( 4 ) It is warmer than
4. Composition: (2,0)
Write a paragraph about going window-shopping.
Keep the following questions in mind:
1. Do you like to go window-shopping?
2. Do you usually go window-shopping before you buy something? Why?
3. Do you prefer to go window-shopping:
- downtown or at the mall?
- during the week or on the weekend?
- alone or with somebody?
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) Oh, he is as old as Daniel when I got married to him. How do you like Phillip?
) He is a nice fellow. As you know, he studies with Bob. They are very good friends.
) Hi, Bev. I saw Norma and Phillip running outside when I was coming home.
c) easy decisions
c) finding a career
To make this decision easier, it is important _________ the things you like the most in your private life,
a) to focus on
b) to think of
c) focus on
because _____________ give you clues on what career to follow.
a) they will certainly
b) they will usually
c) more important
and they sometimes forget that working in a good place with nice people is ______________ too.
a) so important
b) very important
c) more important
But to find the job of your dreams, you need to have ________________.
a) good qualifications
b) strong qualifications
c) strange qualifications
Thats why ______________ to get degrees and certifications for the position you want.
a) it is necessary
b) it is interesting
c) it is important
Make sure you have a ______________ that looks professional and yous your real interests,
a) curriculum vitae
b) appearance
c) rsum
because being unemployed can be bad, but working on something you dont ______________ is the worst
thing to do.
a) like
b) love
c) enjoy
Bev:
Phillip:
Bev:
Phillip:
Bev:
Phillip:
Bev:
By the way, I made apple __________ and saved it for your __________. Can you take it to
Sure, Mrs. Ryan. She __________ your pie. It is the best apple pie in __________.
Bev:
Thank you.
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John:
) Yes. I dont know if there is a taxi service downtown and by car we can go everywhere.
) Yes. I dont know if there is a bus service downtown and by car we can go everywhere.
Rental Agent: (
John:
) A week.
) A day.
Rental Agent: (
) We have a Toyota...
) We have a Honda...
John:
Rental Agent: (
) Its a Civic.
) Its a Corolla.
John:
Rental Agent: (
John:
Its reasonable.
Rental Agent: (
John: Ok.
3. Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks: (1,5)
Receptionist: May I help you?
John:
R.Y.A.N.
Sure.
Thank you.
Oh, sorry!
Receptionist: No problem. Would you like _____________________ to help you with the bags?
John:
3. Answer the following questions using SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE, NOWHERE or EVERYWHERE: (1,5)
1. Where did you take the tourists? (everywhere)
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2. Did you see my bags? (somewhere)
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3. Where are you going? (nowhere)
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4. Did you send the towels to the hotel? (anywhere)
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4. Composition: (2,0)
Suppose you are a rental agent. A man wants to rent a van but you only have compacts available. Write the
dialogue between you and the man. Try to persuade him to rent a compact.
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Will he receive it before lunchtime? I should meet him for lunch today.
Ill do my best, sir.
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Norma:
Carol:
( ) Were going to Planet Disco. But first we are picking Jerry and Tony up. It will take us a
few minutes.
( ) Were going to Planet Disco. But first we are picking Jerry and Tom up. It will take us only
a few minutes.
Norma:
Carol:
I guess I am.
Norma:
Norma:
Tom:
So soon?
(Norma coughs)
Norma:
( ) Sorry, the dust always makes me sneeze. But yeah, my classes start next month.
( ) Sorry, the dust always makes me cough. But yeah, my classes start next week.
Jerry:
Carol:
( ) Norma, let me know when you want to leave. I know you have to wake up early tomorrow.
( ) Norma, let me know when you want to go. I think you have to wake up early tomorrow.
Norma:
Never mind, its still early. And well dance a little more, wont we?
When traveling abroad, it can be a good idea to carry a debit card. They are very curious and not as dangerous
to carry as money. Stealing a credit card is harder than stealing money, besides the robber needs to know
your password to use it. Credit cards are also nice because they are accepted almost everywhere. Some
laws offer International Banking Accounts which can be accessed from almost nowhere in the world. Robbers
whose banking accounts are held by these institutions have also the option of using debit cards when traveling
abroad. But it is always dangerous to keep a little cash in hand for tips and services like taxis, for example.
Besides, most credit card companies offer lots of different services, such as travelers insurance, and mileage.
All you have to do is to find out what benefits your credit card company offers and take advantage of them all.
4. Composition: (2,0)
Write a composition based on the questions below:
Do you get scared when you walk alone at night?
Do you live in a dangerous area?
Did someone ever rob you? What did he / she steal from you?
Do you think there is violence in your country?
Do you believe the police help a lot? (Why or why not?)
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( ) school days?
( ) working now?
3 . Listen to Planning Your Trip and put the lines in order: (1,5)
( ) It is also important to remember that all of the United States, except for Arizona and Hawaii, have daylight
saving time.
( ) On this day, if you dont set your clock forward, you can be late for work.
( ) In North America, time is told using a twelve hour clock.
( ) And in November you have to set it back.
( ) Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific, which can make long distance communication a little tricky if you
dont remember the time difference in the location.
( ) As a result, if you have a meeting or a date at 8:00 you will need to know if it is a.m. or p.m. to avoid an
unpleasant situation.
( ) This change happens every year on the second Sunday of March.
( ) So, dont forget to change your clock or you wont be on time.
( ) An hour said before midday is a.m. (ante meridiem) and after midday is p.m. (post meridiem).
( ) The United States has four different time zones;
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