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    PRACTICE TEST cy 2 In the actual exam, you must write your composition on the separate lined paper provided. 222 Practice Test 5 ~ WRITING PRACTICE TEST 5 — WRITING Think about it, write about it! _ MSU-CELP Test of English Writing Ability Instructions Write as much as you can, as well as you can, in an original composition on one of the two topics below. You have 35 minutes to complete the composition. 1. Many parents believe in giving their teenage children o weekly or monthly allowance as a reward for doing chores, behaving well and achieving good grades. Others give their children a set weekly allowance as they feel it teaches them financial responsibility. Which method do you feel is the better ‘one? Be sure to support your opinion with reasons, examples and explanations. oR 2. In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 55, while in others people are expected to work until they are 65 or even 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Be sure to support your opinion with reasons, examples and explanations. Practice Test 5 — LISTENING Listen to this! _ MSU-CELP Test of English Listening Ability Instructions This section has three main parts. Part 1 consists of several short conversations, and Part 2 has longer conversations, Part 3 contains an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. + There are 40 questions on the listening test. For each question, choose the one best answer. i | + IFyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. | * In the exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet. 224 | | = Part 1 - Short conversations For each question, you will hear @ short conversation. Each conversation has a short title to tell you what it is about, Listen to the conversation and choose the letter of the choice that best answers the question. Practice Test 5 - LISTENING You will not hear the question; you will see it and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself Now look at Example X, and listen to the following conversation. Getting home The man is planning to travel a. by cab b. by train ©. on foot Studying abroad 41. What does the man say will be the biggest challenge of studying abroad? ‘a, communicating in a foreign language b. doing university assignments . overcoming cultural differences Ordering food 2, What does the man say about the pizza they ordered lost time? @. twas quite expensive, b. Itwas not well cooked. . Itwas not very filling. Inthe office 3. Why was the man surprised? 4. The first candidate interviewed has the best qualifications. b. The job applicant's cppearance does not appear to bea concern. . The woman has access to secret information. Inastore 4, What best describes the women's attitude to the salesman? a. suspicious b. condescending c. grateful On the subway 5. What advice does the man give the woman? 4. get a map of the subway system b. ask passengers about the routes © take a cab next time Packing for a vacation 6. What will they NOT take with them? @. sunscreen b. thelr own skis ©. ski goggles ‘An apology 7. Whats the woman apologizing for? . being rude b. suggesting something untrue not giving him a bigger bonus Astorm 8, What happened to the woman’s house? a. Ithad a power cut. . It was flooded. Itwos badly damaged. | | Practice Test 5 ~ LISTENING Part 2- Longer conversations In this section you will hear longer conversations. Before 5 questions. Discussing a new apartment 9 10. un Getting a tablet repai 14, 15, 226 How does the woman live now? a. alone b. with her boyfriend . with friends What problem does she have in her new apartment? «a. She is lonely. b. The flatis not the one she wanted. «. Itisa noisy area. What has she done to the apartment? . nothing b, some small changes & acomplete redecoration . Why Is the management a problem? «a. They did the place up. b. They do not want changes. . They changed too much, What is the man's advice? 4. Paint some pictures. b, Paint the whole piace anyway. . Put up some pictures d How did the tablet get damaged? ©. While people were playing a game. b, When trying to take a photo. When a baby knocked it over. What does the man say about the case? ©, twas quite expensive, b, He thought it would protect it, . He was advised to buy a stronger one. listening to each conversation, you will read 3 to 16. 18. Listen to each conversation and answer the questions. Why didn’t the man get the tablet repaired sooner? «. He did not have much money. b, He wanted to teach his child a lesson, He doesn’t use it that much. What does the technician say:to the man about the repairs? «a. The store must order a replacement part. b, The man should go to China. © Screens are never kept in the stockroom, What must the man do when he collects the tablet? a. Pay a deposit. b. Bring back a piece of paper. © Pay another $80. Discussing a project 19. 20. 21 2 Why was Judy NOT at the project preparation talk? «a. She was doing group work. bb, She was sick, She was delayed by bad weather What does the professor mean when he says he hopes Judy hasn't “jumped the gun? 4. started something too quickly b. tried to do something dangerous © run out of energy at the start What does the professor say about her first chapter? 4. She should not have written it yet. bo, It seems to be fascinating. She will have to read it carefully for two days, What advice does the professor give to Judy? 0. consult journals b. read more books © develop her own theory Part 3 - Extended discourse In this section you will hear an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. Earthquake safety procedures 2. 24, 25, 26. 27. Who is listening to this talk? a, students b. teachers . principals What does the speaker say about earthquake safety committees? €. They should consist of adults only. b, They can ask emergency services personnel for advice. c. They need to include professional rescuers. Whot would be an avoidable hazard? 4, a textbook being used in a science fab b. apiece of furniture that is not fixed to 0 wall . tables and chats in the library What is the most common reason for people getting hurt during earthquakes? «a. They get hit by falling objects. b. They run out of buildings. . They are trapped in collapsed buildings. What should happen during an earthquake? 4. Everyone in the classroom should be under their desks, b. Everyone needs to walk calmly out of the building, c. Teachers must ensure nothing can fall on students Before listening to the passage, you will read questions. 28, 29, 30, 31, You will listen to the passoge twice, and then you will answer a series of questions. What is suggested about counting during an earthquake? «. Iwill distract students from the danger. b. Itollows the teacher to check all students are present. . Ithelps prevent panic, ‘What unexpected occurrence must teachers be ready for during evacuation? 4. Students walking in single file. . The escape route being obstructed. Names missing from the class lis. What aspects of earthquake drills would teachers talk about before they take place? o. why earthquakes occur 'b. why drills must be carried out . the evacuation procedure only ‘What best describes the speaker's tone during the talk? a. serious b. optimistic ©. panicky 27 Practice Test 5 - LISTENING 33. 34, 35. 36. 228 What deal is the gym offering this month? a. $100 for a one-year membership. b. «50% discount on a one-year membership ©. 475% discount per month What is the man's main reason for joining the gym? a. to lose a lot of weight b. to build up his muscles to improve his fitness What regulation must be followed for new members? @. use of the gym’s towels at al times b. lifting weights with a friend . familiarization with the equipment What is the first exercise he will do ot the gym? ©. stretching b. walking cc. sit-ups What happens during a new member's first week? 4. They do light exercise for the whole body. b, They lift a lot of weights. c. They choose a workout partner. 1g a. gym 37. 39, What does the woman say about the set program? «a. It changes every week. b, Itinvolves exercising two muscle groups per session. Ithas two exercises in each session, What does the woman mean when she says "don't go hell-for-leather"? @. Don't overdo it. b, Don't be lazy. &. Don't get frustrated What does the woman NOT say about the group lasses? . They build up your strength. b. They allow members to vary their routine, © They have a social side. What will the man need to take with him when he goes ta the gym? @. a padlock b. drinks and protein bars c. abottle of water = Practice Test 5 ~ GRAMMAR TE PRACTICE TEST 5 - GRAMMAR Grammar you can use! MSU-CELP Test of English Grammar Instructions + This grammar test has 40 questions. + You have 25 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the one best answer. + ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet. Example Bob is a good student. He every day. a. to study b. isstudy c. studies 4d. studying ‘The correct answer is ¢. You would mark °C" on your answer sheet, AMMAR 41. Chinese food isn’t_ os tasty as indian food. 47. Yd prefer to swim rather _ ©. almost near a. than sunbathe b. anywhere near b. than sunbathed © nowhere near <. to sunbathe d. asnear d. | sunbathed 42. Only ___ will you do well in the exam. 48, The boy ___ over ti.>re is my nephew. a. by hard study a. is standing b, studying hard b. who heis standing c. by studying hard . standing d. to study hard . which is standing 43, ____Ispent in Australia was so different to what 49. It's very late, Don’t you think it's about time __ to Im used to, bed? . Christmas a. go b, The Christmas b. wego At Christmas wewent d. For Christmas d. for us to.go 44, Would you be so kind ___pick up some milkon $0, I think __ them is coming to the meeting, your way home? . noone a. asto b. neither of b, forto . neither one nor the other . that so d. none d. soto 51, The journalist's report into the murder helped to 45, These two scarves are__. bring _a conviction. ‘a. too much the same ©. up b. much the same b, about «the same as much © out d, the same with mine d. around 46, Ill buy the whiskey if you know ___ he drinks. 52. Don't ty to be funny, Karen ~it__ you. a. the type what a. can't become b. isitthe type b, hasn't become <. what type itis © doesn’t become d. whatis the type d. is becoming 230 53, 54, 58. 56. 57, 58, 59, ® {t's not a dinner party as__, just an informal get-together. a. much b. such, c. well 4. so iF that is your final offer, then _ a. soitis b. soitmay «. soisit d. sobeit It’s important that he ___ about any last-minute changes to the schedule, a. are informing b. be informed . should inform d, would be informed ‘The jewelry __ belonged to my grandmother. «©. stolen b. were stolen . which they were stolen d. that they were stolen fm not upset with you. Far_ itt 'm really pleased. a. to b. in ©. from d. for | could feel my anger _ a. that build up b. builds up . to build up d. building up ‘We had an unusual incident _ during our Junch break ‘a. has happened b. happen . happened d. happening 60. 61 62. 63, 65. Practice Test 5 - GRAMMAR Iremember___ about the concert. a. tobe told b. be told having been told d, to have been told Ifyou___ decide to accept my offer, give me a call a. do b. did © will d. would My brother is __ in the blue suit. a. one b. that one c. the one d, the one of them Vm not sure ifthe kids con come; it depends on @. where we go b. where will we go . the place we will go d. where to go ___ what to do, she clled her brother. ‘a. Not knowing b. Not know Now known d. Not to know The circumstances surrounding the incident __ into consideration. @. would take b, should be taken c. will be taking d. taken There were a lot of unusual objects on isplay, are extremely valuable. a. which some b. some of which <. some of d. that some 2st rere errens Practice Test 5 - GRAMMAR 67. 68. 69. 70, n n 23, 232 Mary is married, single. @. as for b, in contrast © not like unlike her elder sister who is still Of the three people in the car, the young boy was the___ survivor of the accident. 4, lone b. lonely «alone d. lonesome t'm not following your advice; your directions last time, a, lost us b, got us lost c. were losing us d. had us lost For goodness’ sake, Jane!_ enough of his moaning? a. Aren't you having b. Didn't you have ©. Do you have d. Haven't you had Can you smell something _? ‘a. having burned b. burning © toburn 4. to hove burned Hike both shirts but | think you should buy the one__. 9. youtried it on first b. youtried omit first you tried on first 4. fitst youtried on | con have the project finished by the end of the month ___ someone to help me. «, ifonly! would have b, only if! would have © ifonly Ihave d. only have 74. 7. 76. 7. 78. 79, _— by the long walk, the children fell asleep immediately. a. Exhausting b, Exhausted . . Because exhausted d. Having exhausted It's____ the hottest day of the summer. a. far better b. by for . verymuch d. further There are many bright students but _, Sam is the most intelligent. . of all of them ail from all of them ange I took a cab to work __ fear of being caught in the rain, o. with b. for in d. of I'm certain that ___ the Boston Marathon for the first time will be an unforgettable experience. . running b. having run © torun d. the running you don’t want my help, _ to ask? ‘a. why do bother b. why to bother why bother . why bothering She is an excellent pianist and seldom _a mistake, a. she is making b. she makes . does she di. does she make si Test 5 ~ READING PRACTICE TEST 5 — Reading - Read about it! MSU-CELP Test of English Reading Ability Instructions This reading test has four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. + You have 60 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the one best answer. + ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet. 233 Practice Test 5 - READING _ Reading Passage 1 You are reading a website about health-related issues and this article catches your attention. Read the article carefully and answer the questions that follow. Sleep and work According to a report by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, itis estimated that in the U.S. alone, the average worker loses 11.3 working days or $2,280 of productivity per year due to sleep deprivation. That amounts to an approximate annual loss of $63.2bn for the US. economy. Likewise, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have warned that not getting enough shut-eye can weaken your immune system. Their findings indicate that people who sleep less than six hours per night will be up to four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, a study by the Rand Corporation carried out in 2015 in Europe showed that employees who slept more than eight hours @ night, on average demonstrated significantly higher productivity than those workers who only managed less than seven or eight hours per night. High-level managers and business people often buy into a flawed concept that the achievement of success means working from dawn to dusk, regardless of the risk of bumout. A case in point is Arianna Huffington, the founder and manager of the Huffington Post’s news website. In terms of money ond power, the traditional measures of ‘accomplishment, she was exttemely successful However, os a high-powered boss she was working 18-hour doys while trying to survive on very little sleep ~ sometimes just three hours a night. Things came to a head when she passed out in the office one day due to sheer exhaustion. Ms. Huffington suffered a broken jaw and cuts to her head. ‘That was the last straw for Ms. Huffington, who then transformed her life. She committed herself to 238 getting at least eight hours’ sleep a night, installed thick curtains to block out any light, and removed all her digital devices from her bedroom. This turnaround greatly enhanced her ability at work So what about those who are able to cope perfectly well with minimal sleep? Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was said to need only four hours sleep a night. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, say there may be a genetic reason. They identified a rare gene that allows someone to be productive on four or five hours of sleep a night. However, that gene is said to be active in only one in every 1,000 people; itis an impossibility for the rest to acquire this ability. Are some parts of the business world slowly waking up to the high cost of sleep deprivation on productivity, staffheaith, and the bottom line? Such is the concern about the ramifications of sleep deprivation on employee performance at US. firm Aetna that it encourages its workers to sign up toa scheme that offers-financial rewards for employees: who get at least seven hours’ sleep per night. Introduced in 2014, an increasing number of the firm's staff, numbering nearly 50,000 workers, now take part in the scheme. Participants can earn $25 for every 20 nights in which they manage to sleep for seven hours or more, The company also runs a bonus scheme for those employees who exercise regularly. Aetna’s dedication to ensuring that its workers get o good night's sleep is a breath of fresh air. The company has reaped the rewards through heeding the warnings of numerous studies that show sleep significantly affects our ability to function effectively at work. | 81 What negative consequence of sleep deprivation was observed in a study? a, fewer days off b, no salary increase c. vulnerability to illness d. constant sickness 82. What does the European study imply? . The number of sleep deprived workers is rising, b. Workers who sleep for an adequate amount of time are mote effective. c. Sleeping for seven hours would decrease a worker's productivity. d. Workers who do not get a good night's sleep should be fired, 83 Which of the following is, closest in meaning to flawed in paragraph 3?

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