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FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Course: BASIC TWELVE (B12)
Book: World Link 2 / 3rd Edition (Units 10 – 12)

SECTION 1: GRAMMAR USE/USAGE

Complete each item with the appropriate choice. Mark the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet. (2 points each / subtotal = 24 points)

1. A: ______________ open the window? It’s too hot in here.

B: Sure, no problem.
a. Do I may b. I may c. May I

2. A: Would you mind ____________________ before the exam?

B: I’m sorry, but we need to start the exam right now.
a. if I used my phone b. if it’s OK to use my phone c. I use my phone

3. I __________________ selfies in public. I think it’s annoying for people around me.
a. avoid to take b. avoid take c. avoid taking

4. My family _________________ in a small apartment when I was little.

a. used to living b. used to live c. use to live

5. A: Which music app is more popular?

B: iTunes is ___________________ Spotify.
a. as popular as b. popular as c. as popular

6. My sister ___________________ her passport and visa before she travels to the U.S.
a. may get b. ‘s got to get c. had to get

7. I ___________ to the U.S. two times. The first time, I went to Disneyland with my parents.
a. ‘ve been b. ‘s been c. ‘ve being

8. A: Has Julia _______________________ by plane?

B: Yes, she has.
a. traveled yet b. ever traveled c. traveled already

9. I __________ play outside my house when I was a child. I was a very quiet child then.

a. use to b. didn’t use to c. didn’t used to

10. My phone is 5.5 inches. Yours is 6 inches. My phone is __________ yours.

a. as big as b. bigger than c. not as big as

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11. You __________ take off your hat and sunglasses to enter a bank. It's the law.

a. must b. have to c. don’t have to

12. "A: Have you ever been to Arequipa?

B: Yes. I __________ there twice last year."

a. was b. have been c. have

SECTION 2: VOCABULARY USE

Complete each item with the appropriate choice. Mark the letter of the correct answer on
your answer sheet. (2 points each / subtotal = 18 points)

13. Last night, I forgot to ______________ my phone in class and it rang. So embarrassing!
a. answer b. mute c. hang up

14. When my grandmother talks on her phone in public, she ____________________.

a. raises her voice b. takes a message c. allows it

15. The new laptop model is _________________. You can take it anywhere you go.
a. fashionable b. portable c. affordable

16. A: Did you remember to ___________________ before your trip?

B: No, I forgot! I hope the electricity bill is not too high.
a. water your plants b. turn the lights off c. check the weather

17. In the plane, you have to put your luggage in the _______________________.
a. overhead compartment b. carry-on c. check-in counter

18. Danny is a __________ person. He never uses bad words.

a. polite b. rude c. impolite

19. "A: Charlie! Come here.

B: Sorry, mom. I __________. I'm talking to my girlfriend."
a. get a phone call b. am on the phone c. turn on my phone

20. My laptop battery lasts 10 hours. It's __________.

a. affordable b. product c. reliable

21. Don't throw away that bottle. We can __________ it and use it again.

a. rescue b. recycle c. consume

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SECTION 3: QUESTION FORMULATION & TASKS

Imagine you need the information below. Follow the instructions and write the necessary
question / response on your answer sheet carefully. If you do not understand the
instructions, ask your teacher. (2 points each /subtotal = 14 points)

22. You answered the phone, ask the person to wait. (Use a telephone expression)

23. Ask me for permission to use my phone. (Use “would”)

24. Ask me about my habits when I was a child. (Use “used to”)

25. Using the internet is easy. (Offer a counterargument using an appropriate expression)

26. Ask me about a trip. (Use the Present Perfect)

27. Ask me about something that was necessary to do for my last trip.

28. Ask me about one of my school teachers. (Use the present perfect)

SECTION 4: OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES

Write your responses to the questions / comments below using complete ideas. Add a
comment or additional information when necessary. Read the examples carefully. (2 points
each /subtotal = 14 points)

Examples:

Are you watching TV now?  Yes, “Al Fondo Hay Sitio.” 

 Yes, I am. I am watching “Al Fondo Hay Sitio.” 

What’s your last name?  Mendoza. 

 It’s Mendoza. 
 My last name is Mendoza. 

29. Could I speak to Fanny, please? (Use a telephone expression)

30. Can I go to the movies with my friends on Saturday? (Give a negative answer)

31. What do you think about walking and texting at the same time? (Use a verb + infinitive or a
verb + gerund)

32. Compare two products you know. (Use “as…as”)

33. Has your father used his new tablet yet? (Use the Present Perfect)

34. Do you mind if I use your battery charger?

35. Tell me something you regularly did when you were a child. (Use 'used to')

END OF TEST

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