Name: _________________________

Units 1–2 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Matt grew up in 3. According to Kate, there

 Argentina.
 Boston.
 Washington, D.C.
2. Mia used to
 play with old toys.
 collect comic books.
 watch mysteries.
 aren’t enough safe places to ride bicycles.
 is too much traffic.
 aren’t enough buses.
4. Olivia can join a car pool by
 asking a neighbor for a ride.
 visiting a website.
 riding to work with Rob.

B Complete the conversations. Use the past tense. (3 POINTS)

1. A: Where _____________ ?
B: I was born in Tokyo.
2. A: Did _____________ in high school?
B: No, she didn’t play soccer in high school. She played basketball.
3. A: When _____________ from college?
B: They graduated from college in 2011.

C Circle the correct word or phrase. (3 POINTS)

1. Every summer, Kara used to go to the (beach / crayon / cat) with her friends.
2. I really enjoyed playing (scrapbook / video games / toys) when I was a teenager.
3. Mike had some unusual pets, including a fish and a (comic book / rabbit / playground).

D Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. (3 POINTS)

1. (lights / needs / city / more / this / street)

________________________________________________________________________ .

2. (pollution / is / and / much / there / traffic / too / air)

________________________________________________________________________ .

3. (fewer / should / noise / there / less / be / cars / and)

________________________________________________________________________ .
E Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of used to and the verbs given. (4 POINTS)

A: _____________ (go) to the playground when you were a child?

B: Yes, I _____________ to the playground every day after school.
A: And what things _____________ (collect)?
B: Oh, I never _____________ anything, but now I collect art.

F Write indirect questions. Use these Wh-questions and the words given. (4 POINTS)

When does the museum open? (Do)

Example: _______________________________________________________________
Do you know when the museum opens?

1. Where is the nearest subway station? (Do)

________________________________________________________________________

2. How much does a train ticket cost? (Could)

________________________________________________________________________

3. Where is the best bookstore in town? (Do)

________________________________________________________________________

4. What time do the duty-free shops close? (Can)

________________________________________________________________________

G Read the article. Then check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Song Youzhou’s company 3. This new bus

 designed the Straddling Bus.
 wants to own a Straddling Bus.
 doesn’t think the Straddling Bus will
solve traffic problems.
2. The Straddling Bus
 takes up four lanes on a road.
 is as high as regular road traffic.
 uses two kinds of energy.
 travels 120 kilometers per hour.
 has 25 rails to ride on.
 is taller than a car.
4. The Straddling Bus
 is less expensive to build than a regular bus.
 can only be used in environmentally friendly cities.
 takes less time to build than a subway line.
 Name: _________________________

Units 3–4 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Ally likes her new apartment because 3. Elena’s house is

 it has a spacious bedroom.  too small.
 there’s too much noise.  too spacious.
 it’s cheaper than her old apartment.  too private.
2. Marco wants to live downtown because 4. Peter wishes his new apartment were
 he works there.  nice and bright.
 it’s less expensive.  on the first floor.
 there are more parking spaces.  not as cramped as his old apartment.

B Circle the correct word. (4 POINTS)

1. I don’t really like my neighborhood. It’s very (dangerous / convenient / safe).

2. I have a lot of windows in my living room, so it’s usually (bright / noisy / huge).
3. It’s (comfortable / convenient / dingy) to have parking spaces near my apartment.
4. Our house is only two years old. It’s very (modern / shabby / cramped) and spacious.

C Complete the sentences. Use not enough . . . or not . . . enough and the words given. (3 POINTS)

1. Our apartment is too dark. There are _____________ . (windows)

2. People can see into our house. There is _____________ . (privacy)
3. My apartment is very inconvenient. It’s _____________ for me. (convenient)

D Complete the sentences. Use as . . . as, as many . . . as, or as much . . . as and the words given. (3 POINTS)

1. My new apartment doesn’t have _____________ my old one. (bedrooms)

2. Our house is just _____________ your apartment. (comfortable)
3. Modern apartments often don’t have _____________ older ones. (space)

E Complete the sentences. Use wish and the correct form of the underlined verbs. (3 POINTS)

Example: My parents won’t buy me a car. I wish _______________________

they would buy me a car .

1. I don’t like my neighborhood. I wish _______________________ .

2. I can’t find my keys. I wish _______________________ .
3. My sister isn’t in good shape. I wish _______________________ .
F Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs. (4 POINTS)

A: _____________ you ever _____________ (try) Japanese food?

B: Yes, I _____________ . I _____________ (go) to a Japanese restaurant last week.
A: _____________ you _____________ (like) it?
B: Yeah, it _____________ (be) delicious.

G Read about competitive food eating. Then check () four true statements. (4 POINTS)

 1. Competitive food eaters eat a little bit of food for a long time.
 2. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place on the Fourth of July.
 3. Joey Chestnut was born in Coney Island, New York.
 4. Joey Chestnut won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest seven times in a row.
 5. Joey Chestnut ate 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
 6. Sonya Thomas was born in Korea.
 7. Sonya Thomas began to compete in 2002.
 8. Sonya Thomas ate 11 pounds of hard-boiled eggs in six minutes and forty seconds.
 Name: _________________________

Units 5–6 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct information. (4 POINTS)

1.  Wendy is going to visit Eric’s grandparents.
 Eric is not going to go fishing this year.
 Wendy might go camping in August.
2.  Wendy is going fishing this summer.
 Eric thinks Wendy should go to Acadia.
 Eric says Wendy doesn’t have to make
reservations.
3.  Leah and Martha were roommates last year.
 Leah doesn’t like being messy.
 Martha and Leah are both very neat.
4.  Leah can study while watching TV.
 Martha likes to listen to music while studying.
 Leah’s mother was always yelling at her.

B Complete the conversations. Use be going to or will and the verbs given. (4 POINTS)

1. A: What _____________ you _____________ after class today? (do)

B: I’m definitely _____________ a movie with a friend. (see)
2. A: When _____________ they _____________ their vacation this year? (take)
B: I think they _____________ on a cruise in June or July. (go)

C Circle the correct word or phrase. (3 POINTS)

1. You must take your (first-aid kit / backpack / passport) when you go to another country.
2. She needs to get new (hiking boots / credit cards / suitcases) before she goes backpacking next week.
3. We shouldn’t forget to bring (medication / sandals / cash) for buying souvenirs.

D Rewrite the sentences. Use the correct form of the words given. (3 POINTS)

Please take the cat out. (Can you)

Can you please take the cat out?
Example: _______________________________________________________________

1. Turn on the lights, please. (Could you)

________________________________________________________________________

2. Please clean up your mess. (Would you)

________________________________________________________________________

3. Don’t sit there. (Would you mind)

________________________________________________________________________
E Circle the correct word. (3 POINTS)

1. Please throw (off / out / on) the garbage. It’s starting to smell!
2. Could you please hang (over / off / up) some clean towels in the bathroom?
3. Can you turn (down / out / on) the TV while I’m on the phone?

F Complete the conversation. Use the correct modals for necessity and suggestion. (4 POINTS)

A: We _____________ make our plane reservations right away! It will be hard to find cheap flights later this
month. (should / don’t have to)
B: Good idea! And perhaps we _____________ buy round-trip tickets because they’re usually cheaper.
(have to / ought to)
A: And remember, you’re going to drive the rental car, so you _____________ bring your driver’s license.
(need to / ’d better)
B: Of course. And you _____________ forget to pack your new digital camera. It will be fun learning how to
use it. (must not / shouldn’t)

G Read the letter to Sylvia and her response. Then check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. How did the teens respond to the neighbor’s request?
 They said, “We’re sorry. We’ll try to drive slowly.”
 They said, “Are you kidding? We like to drive fast.”
 They didn’t say anything.
2. What happened to the garbage that was dumped on
the front lawn?
 The teenagers just looked at it.
 The new family left it there.
 The garbage was used to feed the dogs.
3. What is the problem with the dogs?
 They are kept inside all day.
 They are outside barking all the time.
 They aren’t allowed to go outside.
4. What was Sylvia’s advice?
 Call the neighbors when the dogs bark.
 Stop being polite to the neighbors.
 Let the police solve the problems.
 Name: _________________________

Units 7–8 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Rebecca says Brian is 3. According to Monica,

 a monitor.  she uses her computer to create song playlists.
 a hacker.  her computer isn’t working properly.
 a geek.  her roommates use her computer a lot.
2. Leo asks Emily how to 4. Abby shows Tomas how to use his new computer to
 shop online.  highlight text.
 back up files.  drag and drop.
 browse websites.  cut and paste.

B Circle the correct word or phrase. (4 POINTS)

1. GPS systems are used (to getting / for getting / for get) directions.
2. When you go to the beach, try (not to get / to don’t get / not get) the video camera wet.
3. You can use my smartphone (sending / for send / to send) a text.
4. Don’t forget (for taking / taking / to take) your ATM card with you.

C Correct the mistake in each sentence or pair of sentences. (5 POINTS)

1. I want to move some text. How do I drag and drive?

2. When I need to find some information, I create websites.
3. My father knows a lot about computers. He’s a hacker.
4. Open this file to cut a new slideshow.
5. The screen is too hard to read. I think I need a new keyboard.

D Match the phrases with the most appropriate information. (4 POINTS)

_____ 1. Before a young man and woman speak,
_____ 2. Before they meet for the first time,
_____ 3. When they have their first date,
_____ 4. After they meet for the first time,
a. they sometimes arrange another date.
b. they usually video chat on the Internet.
c. they might text each other on smart phones.
d. they often meet in a public place, such as a
coffee shop.
E Match the sentences with the appropriate information. Then rewrite each pair of sentences using when. (4 POINTS)

_____ 1. Autumn is the season . . . a. some people stay up all night.

_____ 2. July and August are the months . . . b. people celebrate Valentine’s Day.
_____ 3. New Year’s Eve is a night . . . c. children often go back to school.
_____ 4. February 14 is the day . . . d. many families take summer vacations.

1. ________________________________________________________________________
Autumn is the season when .

2. ________________________________________________________________________ .

3. ________________________________________________________________________ .

4. ________________________________________________________________________ .

F Read the article. Then check () four true statements. (4 POINTS)

 1. The Festival of the Flowers takes place every May.

 2. The Festival of the Flowers lasts for about ten days.
 3. The Festival of the Flowers was first celebrated in 1957.
 4. The first Festival of the Flowers parade had over 7,000 people.
 5. Summer is the season when Colombians celebrate their independence from Spain.
 6. The horse parade is over three hours long.
 7. The horses and riders wear red, white, and blue.
 8. The horse parade holds the Guinness World Record as the most colorful parade in the world.
 Name: _________________________

Units 9–10 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Maria 3. Zach’s dad

 has some old letters from her grandmother.
 is going to sell her old cell phone to Ryan.
 is happy with her smartphone and new
technology.
2. According to Jeremy, if Emma stays in her
apartment,
 she’ll have more time to save for a house.
 she may have to make a lot of repairs to it.
 she won’t be able to afford a big old house.
 cooks dinner every night.
 likes the idea of Zach becoming a chef.
 thinks Zach needs to have dinner.
4. Aaron
 is going to be a counselor at a
summer camp.
 has a lot of patience to work with kids.
 wants to get a job at a gym.

B Match the phrases with the appropriate information. (4 POINTS)

_____ 1. About 200 years ago, a. people usually used paper maps.
_____ 2. Before GPS systems, b. there might be cell phone implants.
_____ 3. In many cities nowadays, c. people often used horses for transportation.
_____ 4. Sometime in the future, d. there aren’t enough parking spaces.

C Circle the correct word or phrase. (3 POINTS)

1. If you drive to work, you (’ll have to / won’t have to / may have to) find a parking space.
2. If you (take / travel / don’t go) a vacation, you may feel better and more relaxed.
3. If you bring an umbrella, you (won’t get / might have / will have) wet in the rain.

D Complete the conversation. Check () the correct response. (3 POINTS)

1. A: I can’t stand talking on the phone.

B:  Neither am I.  Neither can I.  I don’t.
2. A: I like working with computers.
B:  So am I.  Neither do I.  So do I.
3. A: I hate getting to work at 7:30 in the morning. It’s too early.
B:  Well, I am.  Neither do I.  Really? I like it.
E Circle the correct word. (3 POINTS)

1. Keith carefully plans his day so he’s never late for appointments. He likes to be (creative / punctual / forgetful).
2. Britta tries to help people and never says “no” when someone asks her for a favor. She seems like a really
(generous / impatient / disorganized) person.
3. Liz and Patrick get angry easily and almost never smile. Everyone thinks they’re moody and (level-headed /
hardworking / short-tempered).

F Match the sentences with the appropriate information. (4 POINTS)

_____ 1. I’d like to work as a bookkeeper
_____ 2. I wouldn’t want to be a flight attendant
_____ 3. I would make a good waiter
_____ 4. I could never become a boss
a. because I’m too disorganized and can’t stand
telling people what to do.
b. because I’m efficient and I like working with
numbers.
c. because I have an excellent memory and like
meeting people.
d. because I don’t like to travel or work with
people.

G Read the job ads. Then write the letter of the best job for each person. (4 POINTS)

_____ 1. Anita is a recent high school graduate who has worked for one year at a fast-food restaurant in the local
shopping mall.
_____ 2. Christina doesn’t mind working independently or with others. She’s been working with computer
languages in a small family business for several years.
_____ 3. Greg just finished a computer course. He has also studied Spanish for three years and doesn’t mind
working some evenings or on Saturdays.
_____ 4. Isabella got excellent grades in computer language classes in college and is a good problem-solver.
She’s taking an art class on Saturdays, so she can only work during the week.
 Name: _________________________

Units 11–12 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. The Great Wall of China 3. Easter Island

 is made completely of dirt and stones.
 was built by wheelbarrows.
 is too long to walk in one day.
2. Great Zimbabwe is
 on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
 the largest monument in southern Africa.
 a modern city with 20,000 people.
 is close to Chile and Tahiti.
 has some large statues.
 has an unusual sculpture museum.
4. The city where the woman lived
 is located in the mountains.
 is known in English as the Sun City.
 is over 6,000 years old.

B Rewrite the sentences as passive sentences with by. (4 POINTS)

Example: Taylor Swift recorded the song “You Belong With Me.”
________________________________________________________________________
The song “You Belong With Me” was recorded by Taylor Swift.

1. Michael Bay directed the Transformers movies. __________________________________________

2. Jack Dorsey developed Twitter. _______________________________________________________

3. Suzanne Collins wrote The Hunger Games novels. ________________________________________

4. Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. _________________________________________

C Complete the sentences. Use the passive form of the verbs. (3 POINTS)

1. English _____________ (speak) in Australia and New Zealand.

2. Japanese and Korean _____________ (teach) at this school.
3. Cattle _____________ (raised) in many South American countries.

D Circle the correct word. (4 POINTS)

1. One of the crops grown in China is (cattle / wheat / shrimp).

2. (Goats / Microchips / Oysters) are manufactured in California.
3. I thought I had lost my cell phone, but, (coincidentally / sadly / fortunately), I found it in
my coat pocket.
4. I was looking for a job when, (miraculously / unfortunately / strangely), I won the lottery and went on
vacation instead.
E Complete the sentences. Use the simple past or past continuous of the verbs. (3 POINTS)

1. I _____________ (buy) my favorite jacket while I _____________ (travel) in France.

2. We _____________ (sleep), but the storm _____________ (wake) us up.
3. Ken _____________ (eat) dinner when his boss _____________ (call).

F Complete the conversation. Use the present perfect continuous of the verbs. (4 POINTS)

A: Hi, Jenny! I haven’t seen you since last summer. _____________ you _____________ (work) long hours?
B: Yes, I have. I _____________ (go) to my job every day, and sometimes on weekends, too.
A: And at night?
B: Oh, my new dog _____________ (keep) me awake all night!

G Read the article. Then check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Renzo Piano studied architecture in 3. Renzo Piano was asked to design a building by
 Osaka, Japan.  an English teacher.
 Paris, France.  an American art collector.
 Milan, Italy.  a Japanese pilot.
2. In 1969, Renzo Piano 4. Renzo Piano’s largest building is
 graduated from Milan Polytechnic  a large museum.
Architecture School.  a French building.
 designed an airport.  an airport.
 designed a pavilion.
 Name: _________________________

Units 13–14 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Both Todd and Paula 3. What does “mandatory” class attendance mean?
 were bored by Inception.  It means the teacher will lower your grade if
 thought Iron Man 2 was a better movie. you miss a class.
 are interested in movies because of what they  It means you must attend every class during
used to read. the semester.
2. Nina  It could mean that you don’t have to go to
 thought James Franco was the actor who class every day.
starred in Water for Elephants. 4. What is true about the performance?
 reads a lot of movie reviews in entertainment  Max has seen a Broadway musical before.
magazines.  You are allowed to receive phone calls during
 doesn’t think that Sigourney Weaver is still the performance.
making films.  You can eat a snack during the performance.

B Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word. (4 POINTS)

1. I think messy movie theaters are _____________ (disgust).

2. We’re both _____________ (shock) that Johnny Depp’s last movie was terrible.
3. I was _____________ (surprise) to see Vanessa and Nate at the party.
4. I thought Matt Damon’s last movie was _____________ (confuse) because the story was hard to follow.

C Circle the correct word. (3 POINTS)

1. The musical was (weird / terrible / outstanding). I absolutely loved it!

2. This book is (horrible / silly / fantastic). I don’t think I can read another word.
3. People hated everything about the movie. What a (bizarre / fabulous / dreadful) film!

D Rewrite the sentences using who, that, or which. (3 POINTS)

1. Comedies are a type of movie. They usually make people laugh.

________________________________________________________________________ .

2. Glee is a popular TV show. It stars Jane Lynch.

________________________________________________________________________ .

3. Natalie Portman is an actress. She won an Oscar for her performance in Black Swan.
________________________________________________________________________ .
E Complete the conversations. Circle the correct word. (4 POINTS)

1. A: Look at Carla sitting over there tapping her foot.

B: Oh, (maybe / may / might) it means she’s waiting for a phone call.
2. A: What does Pedro’s gesture mean?
B: It (probably / might / could) means he wants you to be quiet.
3. A: What does it mean when somebody does this?
B: That’s easy! That gesture (perhaps / definitely / possibly) means everything’s OK.
4. A: Look! The girl is rolling her eyes at her brother.
B: (Must / Perhaps / Could) it means she doesn’t like what he’s saying.

F Rewrite the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs. (3 POINTS)

Example: Park your bicycles here. (allow) ____________________________________

You’re allowed to park your bicycles here.
1. Sign your name on this paper. (have to) You _________________________________ .
2. No parking on this side of the street. (can’t) You _________________________________ .
3. Listen to your MP3 player here. (allow) You _________________________________ .

G Read the article. Then check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. People communicate with one another using 3. A person’s eyebrow position can show recognition,
 only words. surprise, and
 words and body language.  sometimes frustration.
 only facial expressions.  often politeness.
2. Body language includes  perhaps superiority.
 interpretations. 4. Someone who points a finger directly at you may be
 words and gestures.  friendly.
 posture, facial expressions, and gestures.  interested.
 angry.
 Name: _________________________

Units 15–16 QUIZ Date: _________________________

Score: _________________________

A ► Listen to the conversations. Check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. If Brenda won the lottery, she would 3. Theo says he would have
 keep working.  returned the big tip.
 get a job.  kept the big tip.
 quit her job.  left a big tip.
2. If Jim had the same choice as last night’s 4. According to Henry, Liza should have
winner, he’d  told her students not to use their cell phones
 pay his car repair bills. in class.
 choose the new car.  switched off her cell phone.
 take the cruise.  told the teacher about her grandmother.

B Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs. (4 POINTS)

A: My brother starts school in the fall, but he doesn’t have a summer job to fill his time.
B: Really? If I _____________ (not have) a job, I _____________ (sleep) late every day and
never leave my house.
A: If I _____________ (have) time, I _____________ (not stay) home every day.
B: What would you do?
A: I _____________ (borrow) some money and _____________ (travel).

C Complete the conversation. Use past modals of the verbs. (4 POINTS)

1. A: These flowers were delivered to my house by accident yesterday. They’re so pretty, so I kept them.
B: Oh, I wouldn’t _____________ (do) that. I would _____________ (called) the flower shop.
2. A: While I was parking, I hit someone else’s car. I didn’t leave a note.
B: Oh, you should _____________ (admit) your mistake. You shouldn’t _____________ (deny) responsibility.

D Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs express, give, make, offer, or tell. (4 POINTS)

1. Erica _____________ an apology to her boss for being late to the meeting.
2. When Carlos found out my grandfather had died, he _____________ his sympathy.
3. I only _____________ a lie when I don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings.
4. When Justin doesn’t want to do something, he never _____________ a reason.
E Rewrite the conversation in reported speech using the verbs given. (6 POINTS)

Susan: Can you give me a ride to the dentist?

Fred: I can drive you there in the morning.
Susan: Meet me outside my house at 9:00 A.M.
Fred: I will be there around nine.
Susan: Don’t be late!
Fred: I don’t have any other plans.
Susan: I’m very grateful.

Susan ____________________
asked Fred to give her (ask) a ride to the dentist. Fred ____________________ (tell) there in the

morning. Susan ____________________ (ask) outside her house at 9:00 A.M. Fred ____________________

(say) there around nine. Susan ____________________ (tell) late. Fred ____________________ (tell) any

other plans. Susan ____________________ (say) very grateful.

F Read the article. Then check () the correct answers. (4 POINTS)

1. Carolyn Hax’s advice 3. Carolyn Hax’s column appears

 makes sense.  three days a week.
 makes everyone laugh.  seven days a week.
 makes sense and makes people laugh.  four days a week.
2. Her advice is unusual because 4. Nick Galifianakis is Carolyn Hax’s
 it’s only available online.  son.
 it doesn’t provide her readers with a solution.  editor.
 people with problems can choose what kind of  husband.
advice they want.