Michigan diagnosis test

GRAMMAR

1. - John is so shy.
- I know. Very rarely __________ to me.

A. he speaks C. he is speaking
B. does he speak D. he does speak

2. - Did you go to the mall today?

- Yes, I bought one of those __________ books.

A. good $5 paperback C. paperback good $5

B. $5 good paperback D. good paperback $5

3. - Where are the compact disks?

- They are in the cabinet __________ we keep the CD player.

A. that C. which
B. where D. in that

4. - What is the current status of your business plan?

- Right now we're sizing __________ the competition.

A. in C. under
B. up D. over

5. - When are you going on vacation?

- We hope __________ on Saturday.

A. to go C. to going
B. going D. to have been going

6. - Did Alice come to the party?

- Yes, no sooner __________ than she came in.

A. we arrived C. we had arrived
B. had we arrived D. we were arriving

7. - Where is Alison?
- At home recovering __________ the flu.

A. with C. to
B. for D. from
8. - How did you like the show?

- I have never seen __________ performance.

A. such an awful C. so an awful

B. such awful a D. a so awful

9. - The police finally solved the crime.

- Yes, the ringleader turned __________ his conspirators.

A. down C. off
B. away D. against

10. - What did the weather report say?

- That it __________ rain tomorrow.

A. must C. could
B. ought D. maybe

11. - Jason always insults me.

- Don't worry. He __________ too.

A. does it for me C. does it to me

B. does it me D. is doing it for me

12. - My daughter made the varsity team.

- Mine __________.

A. didn't either C. didn't too

B. didn't though D. did neither

13. - It was either lie or steal.

- Well, I hope you chose the __________ of two evils.

A. least C. lesser
B. less D. more less

14. - Jane is 6'4".

- She is the __________ four sisters.

A. tallest of the C. taller of her

B. taller than her D. most tall of the

15. - What is your favorite pastime?

- I enjoy swimming __________.

A. in summer C. during summers

B. in the summer D. summertime

16. - What's wrong with Darren?

- He's __________ with leukemia.

A. afflicted C. affliction
B. afflict D. the affliction
17. - Sue is so rude.
- I know. She always barges __________ without knocking.

A. in C. around
B. on D. about

18. - It's cold outside.

- I __________ take a coat.

A. would rather C. should have

B. had better D. wouldn't need to

19. - Ralph left Betty.

- He wouldn't have __________ faithful.

A. she was C. had she been

B. was she D. she had been

20. - It's Barbara's last day of work on Friday.

- Let's chip __________ to buy her a farewell gift.

A. with C. in
B. together D. around

21. - Did you like the movie?

- I preferred the one __________ .

A. to which I saw last week C. I saw last week

B. which last week I saw D. I saw it last week

22. - Did John get the money?

- I don't know ____________ it or not.

A. whether got C. he got

B. if he got D. that he got

23. - I can't believe Sarah told everyone your secret.

- Well, ____________ we are still good friends.

A. furthermore C. despite of that

B. contrarily D. in spite of that

24. - Why is Bob so upset?

- He saw a bad accident that ____________ this morning.

A. was happening C. happened

B. has happening D. happen

25. - Why didn't you go on vacation?

- Someone told me ____________ to California in the summer.

A. not to go C. not going

B. not go D. if I not go
READING

Questions 26–27 refer to the following notice:

ATTENTION ART ENTHUSIASTS

Becksvoort Gallery is holding a

PUBLIC SALE
in the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Luxe
299 Norman Street, Melbourne

Come and see our range of exquisite pieces.

Original oils * Watercolors * Tapestries * Crafts

Friday, July 15
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For descriptions and pictures of select items
visit our Web site at
http://www.becksvoort.com/market.

26 . What is the purpose of the notice?

(A) To announce a sale of artwork

(B) To advertise the opening of a hotel
(C) To offer a discount on painting lessons
(D) To publicize a photography exhibition

27. According to the notice, what can people

do online?

(A) Purchase selected items

(B) Order tickets to an event
(C) Register for art classes
(D) View some pieces of art
 January 15
Jeanne Sokol
14 Jubilee Street
Brighton

Dear Ms. Sokol:

I have received your letter of January 7 concerning your recent visit to our restaurant in
London. I am very sorry that you did not have an enjoyable experience. I agree that you
should not have had to wait over thirty minutes for a table when you had made a
reservation in advance. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our
customers usually remark on the promptness of our staff.
In an attempt to remedy this unfortunate situation. I am sending you a complimentary
voucher for use at any of our restaurants. I encourage you to try us again and
experience our award winning cuisine. If there is any way in which I can be of further
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.

Sincerely,
Simon Jenkins
Director
Guest Relations

Winchester Falls Café

The finest dining in Britain

The bearer of this certificate is entitled to £25 off the price of a meal at Winchester
Falls Café.
Café Locations: London. Birmingham. Manchester
Expires: December 31
For customer service or inquiries, contact Winchester Falls´ Guest Relations Department
by telephone at 0616 555-4239 or by mail at 77 Twickenham Road. Manchester WF1
JK2.

28. Why did Simon Jenkins write to Jeanne Sokol?

(A) To thank her for visiting a restaurant

(B) To apologize for poor service
(C) To inquire about her dining experience
(D) To invite her to an awards dinner

29. In the letter, the word “reservation” in paragraph 1, line 5, is closet in meaning to

(A) hesitation
(B) supply
(C) doubt
(D) appointment

30. What is suggested about Jeanne Sokol?

(A) She has recently traveled to Manchester

(B) She spoke to Simon Jenkins on the telephone
(C) She wrote a letter of complaint
(D) She frequently dines in London
31. What is Simon Jenkins offering?

(A) A refund on a previous purchase

(B) A discount on a future purchase
(C) Replacement of a damaged product
(D) Special assistance in ordering a product

32. Where does Simon Jenkins most likely work?

(A) In Manchester
(B) In Brighton
(C) In Birmingham
(D) In London

PART III

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear thirty short conversations between two people. The
conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations only once, so you must
listen carefully understand to understand what the speakers say.

In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four
answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

33. Who called and left a message? 38. When will the men see the movie?
(A) At 1:00.
(A) Mr. Murphy. (B) At 2:00.
(B) The operator. (C) At 4:00.
(C) Mr. Murphy's secretary. (D) At 7:00.
(D) The committee chairperson.
39. What are the people doing with the furniture?
34. Where does this conversation take place?
(A) In a coffee shop. (A) Rearranging it.
(B) In an office. (B) Designing it.
(C) In a post office. (C) Buying it.
(D) In a supermarket. (O) Assembling it.

35. Why is Mrs. Sompong leaving? 40. How will they travel to the conference?

(A) To join another company. (A) By plane.

(B) To start her own business. (B) By car
(C) To enter a race. (C) By train.
(D) To have a break From working. (D) By bus.

41. Why is the woman NOT able to buy Business

36. When does Claudia want to go to the play? News?
(A) Monday. (A) The magazines have all been sold already.
(B) Wednesday. (B) The truck was delayed because of the weather.
(C) Thursday. (C) The store is closed on Mondays.
(D) Saturday. (D) The delivery schedule has been changed.

37. What is the woman's job? 42. Who is going to the convention?
(A) Telephone operator. (A) Juan.
(B) Computer technician. (B) Ricardo.
(C) Sales representative. (C) Ms. Ortega.
(D) Personnel supervisor. (D) Caria.
43. What are they likely to eat tor lunch?
69. Why is the man unable to speak to Ms. Krishnan?
(A) Soup.
(B) Salad. (A) She is on a sales trip overseas.
(C) Sandwiches. (B) She no longer works for the company.
(O) Hamburgers. (C) She has moved to another department.
(D) She is too busy.

44. Where is the man's luggage?

70. Where will the two men go next week?
(A) In New York.
(B) At the hotel (A) To a hospital.
(C) In San Francisco. (B) To a greenhouse.
(D) On the bus. (C) To a building site.
(D) To a factory.
45. How much vacation time is Susanna allowed this
year? 71. Why is Ms. Mura pleased?
(A) One week. (A) She won a contest.
(B) Two weeks. (B) She bought a new company.
(C) Three weeks. (C) She was just hired.
(D) Four weeks. (D) She finished her résumé.
46. Where are the speakers?
(A) In the cafeteria kitchen. 72. What is the woman going to do?
(B) In the first-aid room. (A) Sell the camera.
(C) In the mail room. (B) pay by check.
(D) In the staff lounge. (C) Fill out a form
(D) Write her name on the card
47. Who are they talking about?
(A) Yuri's daughter. 73. Who will be sent to room 512?
(B) Yuri's son. (A) A plumber.
(C) Yuri. (B) An accountant.
(D) Yuri's wife. (C) An electrician.
(D) A driver.
48. When will Tom need to use Alan's office?
(A) Thursday morning. 74. What is Ms. Lee waiting for?
(B) Friday morning. (A) A fax.
(C) Friday afternoon. (B) Her clients.
(D) Monday afternoon. (C) A document.
(D) A phone call.
49. What is Patricia looking for?
(A) A file cabinet. 75. Why is Heidi leaving?
(B) A report (A) To go home.
(C) A memo. (B) To handle an urgent matter.
(D) A check. (C) To make a telephone call
(D) To attend an office party.
50. Where does this conversation take place?
(A) At the library 76. What does the woman want to do?
(B) At a restaurant
(C) At the office. (A) Get a credit card
(D) At a hotel. (B) Buy a sweater.
(C) Return a present.
(D) Pay a fine.
 79. When will the order be ready?
77. When will the presentation be made?
(A) In a few minutes.
(A) Monday. (B) At 9:00 tonight.
(B) Wednesday. (C) Tomorrow.
(C) Over the weekend. (D) The day after tomorrow.
(D) In seven weeks.
80. Why did Olivia leave?
78. Why was the driver stopped?
(A) There was not enough work to do.
(A) He was driving too fast. (B) The division office asked her to.
(B) He turned the wrong way. (C) She decided to retire.
(C) His car was not working properly. (D) Her contract was not approved.
(D) He did not have a license

P ART IV
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time. They will
not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.

In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by
four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

81. 81. How long will the tour be?

86. What must passengers have?
(A) 15 minutes.
(8) 30 minutes.
(C) 1 hour. (A) A seat assignment.
(D) 3 hours. (B) A credit card
(C) A local map.
(D) A dinner reservation.
82. What will the 3:00 talk be about?
87. Who is the talk directed to?
(A) Photography.
(8) Sculpture. (A) Customer service representatives.
(C) Modern art (8) potential franchise owners.
(D) Art collecting. (C) Shopping-center designers.
(D) Bank officers.
83. Who is speaking?
88. What kind of business is Milton's?
(A) A hotel clerk.
(A) A food retailer.
(B) A chef.
(B) An employment service.
(C) A waiter.
(C) A recreational facility.
(D) A farmer.
(D) A travel agency.
84. When is the speaker talking?
(A) Early morning. 89. What is Mr. Sandoval's position with the firm?
(B) Late morning. (A) Sales manager.
(C) Mid-afternoon. (B) Head of research and development
(D) Evening. (C) Personnel manager.
(D) Director of franchising.
85. Where would this announcement most likely be
heard? 90. What is Ms. Suzuki's profession?
(A) on a shio (A) Photographer.
(B) At a taxi stand. (8) Magazine editor.
(C) On a train (C) Advertising director.
(D) At an airport. (D) Newspaper publisher
91. Where was Ms. Suzuki's most recent 96. How long is tonight's film?
assignment?
(A) A half hour.
(A) Australia.
(B) One hour.
(B) Japan
(C) An hour and a half.
(C) Brazil.
(D) Two hours.
(D) The United States.

97. What will happen after tonight's film?

92. What is the purpose of the event?
(A) The theater will be closed for renovations.
(A) To celebrate a new merger.
(B) A short documentary film will shown.
(B) To honor workers. .
(C) A prize will be awarded.
(C) To plan next year's strategies.
(D) The filmmakers will be interviewed.
(D) To announce profits.
93. How can you get tickets to the banquet?
98. Who is speaking?
(A) Go to the hotel.
(A) A political candidate.
(B) Call the president.
(B) A weather forecaster.
(C) Contact the board of directors.
(C) A radio-show host.
(D) Telephone the personnel office.
(D) A newspaper reporter.
94. What is the theme of the series? 99. What is Ms. Valmont's job?
(A) Geology. (A) Computer programmer.
(B) World history. (B) Government official.
(C) Travel. (C) Journalist.
(D) Filmmaking. (D) Publisher.

95. How many films will be shown this week? 100. What will be heard next?
(A) Two.
(B) Five. (A) Last week's election results.
(C) Seven. (B) A political commentary.
(D) Nine. (C) A candidate's speech.
(D) Local news stories.

This is the end ot the Listening Comprehension portion ot the test. Turn to Part V in your test book.
STOP the recording.