Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking, 2e Level 3: Unit Test

Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________

UNIT 1: THE SCIENCE OF SHOPPING

VOCABULARY: Lesson A
Read the text. Notice the bold words. Then choose the correct answer for each bold word.

For some people, shopping is addictive. The act of making a purchase is so pleasurable to these people
that they cannot stop doing it even when they do not need the things they buy. People who do not have this
problem may assume that it would be easy for these “shopaholics” to alter their behavior and shop less often. The
reality, however, is much more complex, and changing the way one behaves can be quite difficult. This is
especially true in countries where being a consumer is often shown in a very positive way in television programs
and movies.

1. The word addictive is closest in meaning to ____.

a. enjoyable in an unusual way
b. interesting but not enjoyable
c. so enjoyable it’s hard to stop
d. enjoyable for a short time only

2. The word purchase is closest in meaning to ____.

a. a reason for doing something
b. a list of things that one needs
c. the act of buying something
d. the decision to go somewhere

3. The word assume is closest in meaning to ____.

a. agreeing with an opinion
b. hoping something will stop
c. wishing something would end
d. thinking without checking

4. The word alter is closest in meaning to ____.

a. change
b. decide
c. improve
d. wait

5. The word complex is closest in meaning to ____.

a. easy to reach or see
b. hard to do or understand
c. nice to look at or touch
d. sure to please or like

6. The word consumer is closest in meaning to ____.

a. a person who buys things
b. a person with clear views
c. someone who goes out
d. someone on television

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VOCABULARY: Lesson B
Write the correct word or phrase from the box to complete the sentence.

conduct gender loyalty

frustrating interact out of stock

7. The applicant’s ________________________ doesn’t matter. The company is looking for a hardworking man or
woman to fill the position.

8. These days, many consumers prefer to buy whichever product is on sale or cheap rather than having
________________________ to one particular brand.

9. I had a(n) ________________________ experience when I called the store to speak to a customer service agent: I
was on hold for almost an hour.

10. Ms. Davies is a popular instructor because she encourages students to come up with their own ideas for projects
and allows them to ________________________ most experiments on their own.

11. The website said the product was available at the store downtown, but when I got to the store, the clerk said that
it’s actually ________________________.

12. Last weekend, I got together with some friends that I haven’t seen since college. It was wonderful to have a chance
to ________________________ with them again.

LISTENING FOR MAIN IDEAS

Listen to an interview and take notes on a sheet of paper. Then choose the correct answer.
(U1 Track 1)

13. What do Martha Carrick and her company do?

a. They advise companies that want to begin selling products.
b. They help retailers give their customers a better experience.
c. They provide ideas for how to save money when shopping.
d. They suggest ways for consumers to recognize good stores.

14. How many categories of consumer behavior does Martha discuss?

a. Two
b. Four
c. Eight
d. Ten

15. What point does Martha make about how most consumers behave?
a. They generally act in different ways depending on the situation.
b. They typically have a strong preference for one brand of shoes.
c. They usually react to the way that employees interact with them.
d. They frequently change their minds after making a purchase.

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LISTENING FOR DETAILS

Listen to the interview again. Then choose the correct answer. (U1 Track 1)

16. What does Martha say about the first type of consumer that she mentions?
a. These customers often buy products, but rarely buy services.
b. These people are interested in items that are not too expensive.
c. These shoppers go into stores in order to discover what they want.
d. These consumers mainly buy high quality goods and items.

17. What does Martha say about the second type of consumer that she mentions?
a. They find it easy to remember the features that an item has.
b. They have a clear idea of the features they want in a product.
c. They like store employees who can suggest specific features.
d. They typically take a list of items with them when they go shopping.

18. What does Martha say about the third type of consumer that she mentions?
a. They are expert shoppers because they have previously worked in retail.
b. They already know which purchase they want to make when they go into a store.
c. They have a lot of knowledge about products like clothes and technology.
d. They often change their minds about what to buy while they are in a store.

19. What does Martha say about the final type of consumer that she mentions?
a. These customers generally just buy basic items.
b. These people often compare the prices of goods.
c. These shoppers usually rely on store employees.
d. They often need help to carry their purchases.

LISTENING SKILL: Recognizing a Speaker’s Attitude

Listen to an excerpt from the interview. Then choose the correct answer.

20. Which answer best describes the man’s attitude? (U1 Track 2)
a. confident
b. excited
c. uncertain
d. irritated

21. Which answer best describes the man’s attitude? (U1 Track 3)
a. doubtful
b. satisfied
c. angry
d. shocked

22. Which answer best describes the man’s attitude? (U1 Track 4)
a. surprised
b. confused
c. stressed
d. confident

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Name: ________________________

PRONUNCIATION: Question Intonation

Listen to the sentence and choose the correct answer.

23. Do you hear rising or falling intonation? (U1 Track 5)

a. Rising
b. Falling

24. Do you hear rising or falling intonation? (U1 Track 6)

a. Rising
b. Falling

25. Do you hear rising or falling intonation? (U1 Track 7)

a. Rising
b. Falling

26. Do you hear rising or falling intonation? (U1 Track 8)

a. Rising
b. Falling

GRAMMAR FOR SPEAKING: Real and Unreal Conditionals

Choose the answer or answers that forms a grammatically correct response to the question.

27. A: Why didn’t you purchase it? Was it too expensive?

B: Yes, but if it ____ / ____.

a. goes on sale, I buy it

b. goes on sale, I will buy it
c. went on sale, I would buy it

28. A: Do you usually do something nice on the weekend?

B: If I ____.

a. have enough time, I see my friends

b. have the time, I will see my friends
c. had the time, I would see my friends

29. A: It would be wonderful to win $10,000, wouldn’t it?

B: Sure, and if I ____ / ____.

a. win that much money, I take a vacation

b. win that much, I will go on a vacation
c. won that much, I would plan a vacation

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Name: ________________________

SPEAKING SKILL: Quoting Statistics

Read the conversation. Choose two statistics that could complete the conversation naturally.

30. A: What percentage of people at your college live in a dorm?

B: Well, I don’t know exactly, but I would say ____ / ____ live in one.

a. about twice as many

b. approximately double
c. around half of them
d. roughly four in five

31. A: Did you hear that we’re supposed to have ____ / ____ as much snow this winter as last winter?
B: Seriously? Then I’d better go shopping for some winter clothes soon.

a. doubled
b. three times
c. four of
d. twice

32. A: Our college soccer team won exactly ____ / ____ of its games last season.
B: Is that good?
A: It’s OK, but not good enough to win a championship, unfortunately.

a. 60 percent
b. five times
c. thirteen
d. the most

33. A: Excuse me? Can you tell me how to get to the restaurant?
B: Which restaurant? There are at least ____ / ____ different restaurants on campus.

a. half of them
b. half a dozen
c. five or six
d. three times

34. A: According to a survey, just ____ / ____ students think the university library is a good place to study.
B: Really? I’m surprised the number is that high, to be honest. I thought it would be lower.

a. 40 percent of all
b. a few of
c. a lot
d. three in ten

SPEAKING TASK
Read the question. Spend 15 seconds thinking about how to respond. Then speak for up to 45 seconds.

35. What app, or program, on your computer or smartphone do you find most useful? Describe the app, and say why it
is so useful for you.

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Answer Section

1. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary

MSC: TOEFL
2. ANS: C PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL | TOEFL
3. ANS: D PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL | TOEFL
4. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL | TOEFL
5. ANS: B PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL | TOEFL
6. ANS: A PTS: 2 REF: Lesson A TOP: Vocabulary
MSC: AWL | TOEFL
7. ANS: gender

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL

8. ANS: loyalty

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary

9. ANS: frustrating

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary

10. ANS: conduct

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL

11. ANS: out of stock

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary

12. ANS: interact

PTS: 2 REF: Lesson B TOP: Vocabulary MSC: AWL

13. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas
14. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas
15. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Main Ideas
16. ANS: C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Details
17. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Details
18. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Details
19. ANS: C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B
TOP: Listening for Details

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20. ANS: C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Listening Skill

MSC: TOEFL
21. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Listening Skill
MSC: TOEFL
22. ANS: D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Listening Skill
MSC: TOEFL
23. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Pronunciation
24. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Pronunciation
25. ANS: B PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Pronunciation
26. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Pronunciation
27. ANS: B, C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Grammar for Speaking
28. ANS: A PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Grammar for Speaking
29. ANS: B, C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson A TOP: Grammar for Speaking
30. ANS: C, D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Speaking Skill
31. ANS: B, D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Speaking Skill
32. ANS: A, C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Speaking Skill
33. ANS: B, C PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Speaking Skill
34. ANS: A, D PTS: 3 REF: Lesson B TOP: Speaking Skill
35. ANS:
Answers will vary.

PTS: 10 REF: Lesson A | Lesson B TOP: Speaking Task: Free Speaking

MSC: TOEFL

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