AP2 FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

(Listening & Theory application)

Name: _______MELISSA REYES_______ Date: ______28/05/2020_________

Teacher: __________CECILIA MENDOZA___________ Schedule: ____7:30pm_____

SECTION 1 – Hearing for sounds & words

A. Here you will be tested on your ability to discriminate words by sound. Highlight the
words in parentheses that you will hear. You do not need to know the meanings of the
words.
(2 points each / subtotal: 16 pts)

1. You may notice the (clams / clangs). 5. That’s a good (fan / fang).
[m] [ŋ] [n] [ŋ]

2. Did he like the (place / plays)? 6. Get the (jam / yam).

[s] [z] [ʤ] [y]

3. That’s my (gin / chin). 7. The (whale / hail) surprised us.

[ʤ] [tʃ] [hw] [h]

4. I’m (washing / watching) the dog. 8. This is the Devil’s (path / pass).
[ʃ] [tʃ] [θ] [s]

SECTION 2 – LISTENING

A. In this section you will be tested on your ability to discriminate meanings and interpret the
message. Listen to the statements/questions and highlight the statement showing the
most logical alternative. Do not write down the questions or statements that you are about
to hear. (3 points each / subtotal: 18 pts)

1. a. Probably, something was torn.

b. Probably, somebody traveled.

2. a. The person has a hard time trusting the psychiatrist.

b. The person has a hard time trusting the chief doctor.

3 a. The person mentioned a physical activity, like soccer.

b. The person mentioned a synonym for “help”.

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 4. a. The conversation is about the place where the U.S. President lives.
b. The conversation is about a house which is painted white.

5. a. The speaker is talking about a card for public transportation.

b. The speaker is talking about an action that took place.

6. a. The measure will contribute to a period of time with no war.

b. The measure will contribute to making things easier.

B. In this section you will be tested on your ability to discriminate meanings and provide an
appropriate response. Listen to the statements/questions and highlight the statement
showing the best alternative. Do not write down the questions or statements that you are
about to hear. (3 points each / subtotal: 18 pts)

1. a. It’s a strong disagreement.

b. It’s the action of being incompatible.

2. a. Cutting tress is hard labor.

b. He must want to see him. They have been apart for so long.

3. a. It is green grass.
b. It is the opposite of short.

4. a. When did he choose it?

b. Really? To all of his friends?

5. a. Me neither. Eggs aren’t my favorite.

b. Me neither. I think it was rude.

6. a. I mean we have homework.

b. I mean we have to show this to everybody.

SECTION 3 - APPLYING THEORY

A. In this section you will be tested on your ability to apply the rule of plural endings to
determine the ending sound/s of the words underlined. Please copy the corresponding
sound/s and paste them between the brackets. You do not need to know the meaning
of the words. The phonetic transcription and context of the headword has been provided.
(3 points each / subtotal: 18 pts)

PLURAL ENDINGS
[s] [z] [ɪz / ǝz]

Dictionary Entry

1. GATE  They opened the gates for us.

/ geyt / [ s ]

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 2. POUND  My dog weighs 14 pounds.
/ pawnd / [z ]
3. STICK  The little boy hid several sticks behind the house.
/ stɪk / [s ]
4. CAGE  My friends kept cages in the attic.
/ keyʤ / [ ǝz ]
5. WISH  People make wishes on New Year’s Eve.
/ wɪʃ / [ ǝz ]
6. CHIME  Can you hear the chimes?
/ tʃaym / [ z ]

B. In this section, you will be tested on your ability to determine where the stress within a
word should go. Based on the rules you have studied; highlight which alternative (A or
B) shows the appropriate stress pattern. (3 points each / subtotal: 18 pts)

A B

1. OBLIQUE /ǝ’bliyk/ /’ǝbliyk/

2. AMPHIBIAN /æmfɪ’biyǝn/ /æm’fɪbiyǝn/

3. ACCURATE /ækyǝ’rǝt/ /’ækyǝrǝt/

4. PUPPETEER /pǝ’pɪtɪr/ /pǝpɪ’tɪr/

5. FERTILIZE /’fǝrtǝlayz/ /fǝrtǝ’layz/

6. GRADUAL /’græʤuǝl/ /græ’ʤuǝl/

C. In this section, you will be tested on your ability to identify spelling patterns. The following
words are exceptions to the rules studied in class. Circle the sound that is used to
pronounce them, based on your knowledge of the patterns. (2 points each / subtotal: 12 pts)

1. CHANDELIER  /tʃ/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/

2. WRAP  /w/ /vr/ /r/

3. FOREIGN  /ng/ /ŋ/ /n/

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 4. MUSCLE  /s/ /ʃ/ /k/

5. PALM  /ɑlm/ / ɑm/ /ɑl/

6. CASUAL  /ʒ/ /s/ /ʃ/

END OF TEST

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