Examiner 1: _____________________ Examiner 2: ____________________

MIDTERM TEST – COURSE 3

LISTENING AND READING TEST

Time allowed: 60 minutes

Name: __________________________ Date: __________ Class: __________

PART 1: LISTENING (15 minutes)

Questions 1-5

You will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements. Look at
the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see
in the picture. Then mark your answer on your answer sheet. You will listen TWICE.

Look at the sample below and listen to the four statements.

Statement (B), “The boys are reading.” best

describes what you see in the picture.
Therefore, you should choose answer (B).

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Questions 6-10

Listen to Joe asking about a French language course. For questions 6-10, choose the
correct answer A, B or C and write on the answer sheet. You will hear the information
TWICE.

6. What is the best class for Joe? A. French Conversation

B. Business French
C. French for Tourists

7. What time does Joe’s class begin? A. 6.30

B. 7.15
C. 8.30

8. How many other students will be in Joe’s class? A. 9

B. 14
C. 15

9. What should Joe take to his first class? A. a dictionary

B. a course book
C. a notebook

10. How much will Joe pay? A. £25

B. £145
C. £170

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Questions 11-15

You will hear a phone message about a party. Listen and complete each question with NO
MORE THAN 2 WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. You will hear the information ONCE.

Norma’s surprise party!

Day of party: next Monday

Norma’s address: (11) ___________________ Carmen Street

Phone number: (12) ___________________

Be at Norma’s flat by: (13) ___________________ p.m.

Take: (14) some ___________________

Travel home by: (15) ___________________

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PART 2: READING (45 minutes)

Questions 1-25:

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each space.

1. I ---------- to work yesterday when I heard an ambulance behind me.

A. drove B. was driving C. have driven D. were driving

2. Ann didn’t see me wave to her. She ---------- in the other direction.
A. saw B. sees C. was seeing D. didn’t see

3. – Is it your driving test tomorrow?

– Yes, and I’m feeling a bit ----------.
A. nervous B. bored C. proud D. surprised

4. You’ll just have to be ---------- and wait till I’m finished.

A. lonely B. patient C. bored D. relaxing

5. Do you know how to use the machine, or would you like me ----- you?
A. to show B. showing C. shows D. not to show

6. ----- a car enables me to get around more easily.

A. To have B. Have had C. For having D. Having

7. If he doesn’t wear a jacket, he can ---------- a cold.

A. take B. make C. catch D. do

8. If she has a toothache, she should go to the ----------.

A. dentist B. vet C. nurse D. doctor

9. His neighbor threatened ---------- the police if he didn’t stop the noise.
A. of calling B. call C. calling D. to call

10. If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are normally not allowed ---------- there.
A. working B. to work C. for working D. work

11. I had a letter four days later to say I had passed the ----------.
A. audio B. audition C. auditorium D. audience

12. The competition gave the young composer her first opportunity to write for a full
----------.
A. poem B. story C. orchestra D. novel

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 13. I think I left my watch at your house. If you find it, -------- me?
A. you will B. will you call C. you can D. can you call

14. If water freezes, it -------- into ice.

A. will turn B. can turn C. turns D. turned

15. Their father hated to -------- energy so he bought an energy-efficient washing

machine.
A. save B. waste C. spend D. use

16. Vehicles, industry, and agriculture produce gas when they burn --------.
A. energy B. natural gas C. alternative fuels D. fossil fuels

17. – Was Marry at work today?

– No, she ---------- to work. She was ill.
A. didn’t go B. wasn’t going C. went D. doesn’t go

18. Students with different -------- will have different learning style.
A. person B. personal C. personality D. personally

19. She experienced great -------- shock when she first came to Europe.
A. society B. language C. culture D. relationship

20. Kelvin ---------- his keys. He left them on the bus yesterday.
A. has lost B. lost C. have lost D. lose

21. Have you started your study in new school ----------?

A. ever B. since C. for D. yet

22. He --------- from York with a degree in Psychology.

A. left B. learned C. stopped learning D. graduated

23. “Where have you been? I --------- for you everywhere.”

A. ‘ve been looking B. am looking C. looked D. looks

24. She was beginning to get a bit ---------- after the first two months studying abroad.
A. homemiss B. homesick C. home missing D. homesickness

25. Students should take every ---------- to widen their experience.

A. opportunity B. opportunities C. condition D. case

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Questions 26- 30

Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in the form. For questions 26-30,
write the information in your answer sheet.

Smith’s Bookshop
Book & DVD From Tom Peters
Language Courses To Jane Brown

Courses: Talking Time Speaking

Plus My French course finished last week and I’ve
Spanish Japanese just started learning Spanish. My teacher says
French Spanish the Speaking Plus course is the best. She can
Prices: give me Level 1, so can you order Level 2 for
Level 1: £28.00 £30.00 me at the bookshop?
Level 2: £32.00 £35.00
I’m at work until 6p.m. Ring me there
(553905) or phone me this evening on 027
865 4436.

Smith’s Bookshop
Order Form

Customer’s name: Tom Peters

Daytime phone number: 26. ______________________

Course Name: 27. ______________________

Language: 28. ______________________

Level: 29. ______________________

Price: 30. £______________________

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Questions 31-50 are based on a variety of reading materials (for example, notices,
letter, forms, newspapers and magazine articles and advertisements, etc.). Read
the texts and choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question, then write
your answer on your answer sheet.

Question 31 refers to the following advertisement.

31. Which statement is true about the clothing?

A. It will be very costly.
B. It will be free.
C. It will be less expensive.
D. It will be the same price.

Question 32 refers to the following sign.

32. Which animal will eat last?

A. Horses
B. Elephants
C. Lions
D. Zebras

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Question 33 refers to the following advertisement.

33. What do we know about The Way Under?

A. It is just closing.
B. It has few seats available.
C. It is an old show.
D. It received bad reviews.

Question 34 refers to the following sign.

34. Why is the beach closed?

A. It is too hot.
B. There are sharks.
C. The waves are dangerous.
D. They are recording a radio program.

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Questions 35-37 refer to the following advertisement.

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Questions 38-45 refer to the following article.

How many ways are there to learn a language?

Do you want to learn a language? We interviewed three people who learned
a language in very different ways.
June is 36 and a mother of two. She went to evening classes.
“I gave up working when I had my first child, but a year ago I joined a French evening class. At
first, it was quite difficult. We had to speak French all the time in the classroom and I didn’t
understand anything. Also, when you only have one lesson a week, you have to do a lot at home.
I studied when the children were in bed and I listened to French tapes in the car. At the end of
the year I could speak French very well.”
Tim is 23. He went to Italy to learn Italian.
“When I finished university, I wanted to travel and learn a language. I already knew a bit of
Italian, so I decided to go there. I didn’t want to do formal lessons, so I bought some tapes and
listened to them before I went. I travelled around the country for six months. It’s the only way to
learn! I didn’t have much money, so I worked in bars. That meant I met a lot of people and
learned a lot of Italian. I also had a great time. I’d definitely recommend it.”
Sasha is 29. She did an intensive course in London.
“I studied French and Spanish at university and got a job with computers. I missed learning a
language, so I asked my boss for a month’s holiday and enrolled on an intensive German course
in London. We did six hours of lessons every day, so it was quite hard work. We all communicated
in German. The problem was when I went home, I spoke English again. The course was fun and I
learned a lot, but I’d like to do a course in German next time.”

38. When June’s first child was born she 40. She did extra studying when she was
-----------. -----------.
A. work in the evening A. looking after the children
B. continued working B. driving
C. stopped working C. in bed
D. find a part-time job D. doing housework

39. June found learning a language -----------. 41. Tim went to Italy because he -----------.
A. easy A. could speak Italian very well
B. boring B. knew some Italian
C. hard C. studied Italian at university
D. time wasting D. wanted to find a job in Italy

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42. Before he went, he -----------.
A. had some lessons
B. didn’t study at all
C. practice at home
D. found a job to get money
43. When he was travelling, he -----------.
A. spoke a lot of Italian
B. met a lot of English
C. spent a lot of money
D. took a formal course
44. Sasha learned German -----------.
A. at work
B. in Germany
C. through an online course
D. at a language school
45. When she was in class, Sasha spoke
-----------.
A. German all the time
B. both English and German
C. a lot of English
D. in different languages
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Questions 46-50 refer to the following article.

Do you want to be on TV or in a film? Well, if you do, then why not become an extra?
Extras play a very small part in a film or TV program. They don’t usually speak. However,
they may have to walk across the set or stand with other extras as part of a crowd.
There are many agencies that are always looking for extras and some of them are online,
so it’s easy to apply wherever you live. You usually just need to fill in an application form
and send in some photos. TV and film directors often want extras who have a particular
look. For example, they may want women with long hair for period dramas and people
who look a bit scary for horror films, so try to think about the kind of program that you’d
like to be in when you’re choosing which photos to send.
So imagine you get a call to say a director wants you in their next film. You’re really
excited, but what happens next? Well, don’t be anxious about how you’ll look on screen,
as the company will do lots of work on you when you arrive on the set. You might have to
wear your own clothes, but don’t worry about your hair and make-up as there will be staff
to make you look perfect for the role.
Now, although it all sounds really exciting, be prepared to sit around for a lot of the day,
waiting until you are needed for your scene. The time can go very slowly if you don’t have
anything to do, so it’s a good idea to take a book with you on any job that you get. Take
some food and drink, too – you’ll probably get lunch, but remember it’ll be a long day!
Most extras can earn about £90 to £110 a day. This isn’t very good for the number of
hours that you need to be available, but for the actual work that you do, it’s OK. However,
people usually become an extra for the chance to be on the big screen rather than for the
money. Some people hope that it may lead to a real acting part. This doesn’t happen very
often, but there are some stories of extras becoming famous because a director saw them
on a film set. However, even if you continue to just be an extra, you might get to see one
of your favorite Hollywood actors one day, and it will definitely be something to tell all
your friends about!

46. What is the best title for the article?

A. What to expect as a film and TV extra
B. My life as a film and TV extra
C. From TV extra to film star
D. How to get a job as a film or TV extra

47. The writer suggests that you will get an ‘extra’ job if ----------.
A. you have the right clothes
B. you are in the right place
C. your appearance is right

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D. you live near the film site

48. The writer says that if you get a part, you may need to ----------.
A. do something with your hair
B. find something to wear
C. practice doing your make-up
D. know some Photoshop tips

49. What does the writer think is a benefit of being an extra?

A. You can have lots of free time.
B. You will get noticed by the film director.
C. You might get jobs for your friends.
D. You can meet famous actors.

50. What does the writer think about the job of an extra?
A. It is very popular with actors.
B. It can be a bit boring.
C. It is always well paid.
D. It is quite popular for extra to become famous.

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MIDTERM TEST – COURSE 3

WRITING TEST (30 minutes)

Name: ____________________________ Date: __________ Class:

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You have spent your first week in a student exchange program. Write a letter to
your mom and dad telling them about your interesting experience far from home.

- Which activities did you take part in in your program?

- What did you do to handle the new life far from home?
- How do you feel now after a week far from home?

Your letter should be at least 120 words.

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