ANSWER KEY

MINI TEST 1

A. LISTENING:

I. 2.5 marks (0.5 mark/answer) - Skillful 2 - Unit 6 - Peer Pressure

1. during school
2. This is because at school you’re interacting with your peers all day
3. relationships and all the politics of hanging with different kids
4. Direct pressure is when a person asks you directly to do something.
5. friendship

II. 2.5 marks (0.25 mark/ a pair = 1 mistake + 1 correction)

0.1 mark = 1 correct mistake + 0 correction
0.1mark = 0 correct mistake + 1 right correction
New English File – Pre - Intermediate 4.2

1. three – many; America- London

2. sweater – jacket; angry – quite happy

3. month – Saturday; Poland - Paris

4. bought – tried on; wore - bought

5. last week – once; April - August

III. 5 marks (0.25 mark/ answer)

Skillful 2 - Unit 2 - A Different Kind of Community

As you can see from the first slide, there was going to be a small castle
and sixteen courtyards of houses that looked fresh out of England. There
would be traditional bright red telephone booths, and areas designed to
resemble English parks and public gardens.
The concept of ‘English Town’ was more than just about creating a
place that looked foreign. The main idea behind the project was that not only
would the town look English, but residents would speak English as well. In
fact, no one would be allowed to speak Chinese. The hope was the town
would be a tourist hot spot, visited by those who found the idea of English
immersion attractive.
 Many commentators encouraged the development, suggesting that this
would be a cheap and practical way for local residents, and the Chinese
public, to develop the language skills they need to be successful in today’s
globalized business community. Instead of going abroad to study, people
would learn at home. This would save money, create jobs, and improve the
level of language learning.

THIS IS THE END OF LISTENING PART

B. READING COMPREHENSION:

Passage 1: 5 marks

I. 2 marks (0.5 mark/sentence)

1. Because most people live near the sea.
2. Brazilians give presents when they visit people.
3. People have dinner at about 9p.m or 10 p.m.
4. The parties begin after dinner.
II. 2 marks (0.2mark/answer)

(1) enormous (6) 170 million

(2) beautiful beaches (7) warm
(3) the busiest (8) friendly
(4) empty space (8) (their) hosts
(5) 19 (nineteen) (10) champagne
III. 1 mark (0.2 mark/answer)

1 2 3 4 5
c h d a f

Passage 2 (5 marks)

I. 2.5 marks (0.5 mark. sentence)

1. qualities
2. have a picture in one’s (their) mind
3. persist
4. failures (0.25), mistakes (0.25)
5. barriers
II. 2.5 marks
a b c d e
E C C E C
THIS IS THE END OF READING TEST

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