Final Test

Basic Level

A. Grammar (15 Questions)

No. Questions Topic

Among bees, __________ a highly elaborate form of
communication.
a. occur
1 b. occurs
c. it occurs
d. they occur

__________ heated by solar energy have special collectors on the

roofs to trap sunlight.
a. A home is
2 b. Homes are
c. A home
d. Homes Use preposition of
movement; use correct
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, subject & verb
disappeared __________ June 1937 while attempting to fly agreement
around the world
a. on
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b. in
c. at
d. before

Many comfort heating systems using steam as a working fluid

operate __________ the convection principle.
a. at
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b. according to
c. by
d. with
In several of his paintings, Edward Hicks depicted the Quaker Use the present simple
farm in Pennsylvania where he _________ his youth. and past simple; use
a. spends time clauses with
5 b. spending when to describe past
c. was spending events
d. spent

6 Florida _________ the twenty-seventh state in the United States

on March 3, 1845.
a. has become
b. became
 c. had become
d. becoming

_________ Mrs. Chu heard a strange noise, she got up to

investigate.
a. when
7 b. while
c. because of
d. will

My brother and sister were arguing about something when I

_________ into the room.
a. while
8 b. as soon as
c. since
d. when

_________ are grown in a wide variety of climates.

a. The organism
b. These organisms
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c. That organism
d. Such an organism

_________ is one of the most important textile fibers in the

world.
a. Cottons
10 b. The cotton
c. Cotton
d. A cotton
Use noun phrases with
of; use modals of
If Richard wants to become a professional musician, he
necessity
_________ every day.
a. haves to practice
11 b. have to practice
c. has to practice
d. had to practice

According to the law, drivers _________ at stop signs.

a. must to stop
b. must stop
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c. must stopping
d. must stopped

13 _________ they didn't attend this important meeting is still a Use that clause in
mystery for us. complex sentence; use
a. What infinitives of purpose;
 b. That
c. Why
d. When

_________ Saturday night we went to a party.

a. In
b. On
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c. At
d. For use because and so

He found the exam easy _________ she had worked hard during
the course.
a. because of
15 b. as soon as
c. because
d. in case

B. Reading (15 Questions)

No. Questions Skill

The best recipes for clam chowder all include onions and a bay leaf. The Scan to
onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also predict
help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf complements the onion’s content
strong flavor.

1 This paragraph best supports the statement that

a. onions were once thought to be poisonous.
b. clam chowder is very nutritious.
c. onions and bay leaves go well with clams.
d. clams should not be overcooked.

When winding an old clock, it is important not to overwind it.

Overwinding occurs when the mainspring is almost fully wound, but the
operator continues to turn the winding key. This causes the main spring to
coil too tightly, and might even break it.

2 This paragraph best supports the statement that

a. clocks have changed over the years.
b. old-fashioned clocks become fragile with age.
c. old-fashioned clocks were operated by an internal spring.
d. over winding clocks used to be a common mistake.

3 Passage for question 3 – 4

 Ratatouille is a dish that has grown in popularity over the last few years. It
features eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic chopped, mixed,
sautéed, and finally, cooked slowly over low heat. As the vegetables cook
slowly, they make their own broth, which may be extended with a little
tomato paste. The name ratatouille comes from the French word touiller,
meaning to stir or mix together.

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for making ratatouille?
a. chop vegetables, add tomato paste, stir or mix together
b. mix the vegetables together, sauté them, and add tomato paste
c. cook the vegetables slowly, mix them together, add tomato paste
d. add tomato paste to extend the broth and cook slowly over low heat

Ratatouille can best be described as a

a. French pastry.
b. sauce to put over vegetables.
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c. pasta dish extended with tomato paste.
d. vegetable stew.

Managing job and family is not simple. Both commitments make strong Work out
demands on people and are sometimes in direct opposition to each other. meaning
Saying yes to one means saying no to the other, and stress can often result. from context
Being realistic and creating a balance in life can help set priorities.

The main idea of the paragraph is that

a. most family responsibilities cause stress at home and at work.
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b. because it pays the bills, a job must take priority over other
commitments.
c. it is important to have a balance between job and family
responsibilities.
d. because they are so important, family duties must take priority over
the job.

6 Women business owners are critically important to the American

economy, yet women still face unique obstacles in the business world. The
U.S. Small Business Administration offers a variety of programs and
services to help womenowned businesses succeed and to advocate for
women entrepreneurs.

This paragraph best supports the statement that women business owners
a. have more success in the United States than in other countries.
b. cannot succeed without outside help.
c. may find the Small Business Administration a useful resource.
d. should not make any major decisions without seeking the advice of
the Small Business Administration.
 Passage for question 7 – 8

Use of electronic mail (e-mail) has been widespread for more than a
decade. E-mail simplifies the flow of ideas, connects people from distant
offices, eliminates the need for meetings, and often boosts productivity.
However, e-mail should be carefully managed to avoid unclear and
inappropriate communication. E-mail messages should be concise and
limited to one topic. When complex issues need to be addressed, phone
calls are still best.
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The main idea of the paragraph is that e-mail
a. is not always the easiest way to connect people from distant
offices.
b. has changed considerably since it first began a decade ago.
c. causes people to be unproductive when it is used incorrectly.
d. is effective for certain kinds of messages but only if managed
wisely.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the
passage?
a. Appropriate Use of E-Mail
8 b. E-Mail’s Popularity
c. E-Mail: The Ideal Form of Communication
d. Why Phone Calls Are Better Than E-Mail

Passage for question 9 – 12 Skim a text

A new atomic clock being developed for navigation satellites will perform
better than previous devices. The clock will use a new microwave cavity
design to provide a compact and lightweight package and new electronic
techniques to maintain long-term stability. The clock can provide precise
navigation information because it is stable to one second in three million
years. The differences in the time when signals from four satellites arrive
9 at one location can be used to calculate that position to within a few yards.

From the passage, it can be inferred that which of the following

characteristics of the clock mentioned will be most impressive?
a. Its compact size
b. Its weight
c. Its accuracy
d. Its ability to measure distance

10 It can be inferred from the passage that the new clock will be
a. long-lasting
b. harmful to humans
c. produced in great numbers
 d. very attractive looking

According to the passage, signals from how many satellites will be used to
calculate a position?
a. 1
11 b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

What is the primary purpose of the passage?

a. To teach a lesson
b. To sell a product
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c. To support a theory
d. To provide information

Hydrangeas are bushes with large, globe-shaped clusters of beautiful Identify

blooms. They add an air of stateliness and elegance to any lawn or yard. author’s
Their name is based on the Greek roots “hydra,” meaning water, and purpose
“angeion,” meaning vessel. The name makes sense, because hydrangeas
love water and require a lot of it to survive and thrive. One of the most
interesting things about hydrangeas is the fact that their flowers change
color according to the availability of aluminum in the soil where they are
planted. Where the soil has a lower, or acidic, pH, its higher acid content
dissolves aluminum compounds into forms hydrangeas can absorb, turning
their flowers blue. In alkaline soil with a higher pH, there is not enough
acid to dissolve the existing aluminum, which remains bound in insoluble
compounds. When aluminum is not absorbed, hydrangea flowers are pink.
Where the soil’s pH is borderline or mixed, hydrangea flowers can be
13 purple, lavender, violet, or even partly blue and partly pink.

The main purpose of this passage is to

a. explain why hydrangeas are the best, most beautiful flowering
bushes to plant.
b. identify different types of soil as better or worse for growing
hydrangea plants.
c. define the terms acid pH and alkaline pH, and tell how they
generally affect plants.
d. identify an interesting fact about hydrangeas and explain the
process that causes it.
e. warn home gardeners that their hydrangeas will die if they don’t
water them enough.

14 Popularly called the Black Death, the bubonic plague was a scourge that
ravaged China, the Middle East, and Europe during the Middle Ages. This
pandemic killed so many people that it reduced the population of the world
by an estimated 100 million. It reached its peak in Europe in the middle of
 the 14th century, and it took that continent’s population about 150 years to
recover. An ironic fact about the bubonic plague which not everybody
knows is that due to ignorance, human beings exacerbated this disease
greatly through their own actions. The microorganism responsible for the
plague was carried by rat fleas, and was spread by rats living on merchant
ships traveling among the continents for trade. During the Middle Ages,
illiteracy and ignorance, and hence superstition, were prevalent. People
believed cats were associated with the devil and witches, and they
exterminated cats and masse. Cats are natural predators of rats. By killing
so many cats, people unwittingly allowed rats to proliferate, and with them
their fleas carrying the plague.

What is the main purpose of this passage?

a. To compare sanitation practices in the Middle Ages and today

b. To explain why the world’s population is smaller than before
c. To illuminate a human action that made an illness even worse
d. To give a historical explanation of why cats are so unpopular now
e. To argue that cats were responsible for the spread of a plague

Japan has long had a large population for its land area, especially since the
Baby Boom following World War II. This is particularly true in Japan’s
cities. For example, according to a 2010 census, the metropolitan Tokyo-
Yokohama area has an estimated 35 million residents. The population of
the entire country is roughly 128 million. Tokyo-Yokohama is considered
the most populous urban center in the world. Some Japanese cultural
traditions have been attributed to such crowding. For example, the
Japanese people use very formal behaviors like bowing, and use very
formal language during social interactions. One theory is that this
formality, at least in part, is a means of creating psychological distance and
space between individuals, as sufficient physical space is lacking. The
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expression “too close for comfort” may aptly describe the situation in
Japan’s most crowded cities, and this physical proximity is offset by
reducing social closeness.

In this passage, the author’s main purpose is to

a. give a complete summary of the demographic features of Japan.
b. describe a hypothesis of social behavior based on demographics.
c. explain why the population of Japan has increased since the war.
d. give a very detailed description of acceptable Japanese manners.
e. argue that Japan has the highest population density in the world.

C. Writing (1 Question)
The tutor may select one of the topics listed below as the writing instruction. The outcome of the
writing can then be evaluated using the score descriptor provided by Lister Academic.

No. Questions Skill

You have decided to give several hours of your time each month
to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you
1
will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons
and details to explain your choice.
Order events in a
People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do
process; remove
2 for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support
unrelated
your answer.
information; add
Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the
details to main facts;
3 past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to
write concluding
support your answer.
sentences; organize
Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars
an essay
4 every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
People remember special gifts or presents that they have received.
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Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

D. Speaking (5 Questions)

The tutor may select one of the topics listed below as the speaking instruction. The outcome of
the speaking can then be evaluated using the score descriptor provided by Lister Academic.

No. Speaking Topic Skill

What is your opinion about the following issues Use linking words to
a. Is violent video games appropriate entertainment for explain cause & effect;
teenagers? Introducing examples
1 b. Banning zoos: yes or no? and details to support;
c. Will humans colonize another planet soon? use correct time order;
d. Can people save nature using technology (or destroy it)? give examples and
e. Is drug legalization a good idea? details.

E. Listening (14 Questions)

No. Questions Topic

Questions 1 – 4  Audio 4.2

Questions 5 – 8  Audio 4.4

Questions 9 – 15  Audio 7.1

1 What topic do the speakers talk about? Predicts ideas from research
 a. Weather
b. A Survey
c. Questions for the weather survey
d. Weather in northern Europe

How northern Europe people perceive about sunshine?

a. Affect their mood
b. Bring positive mood
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c. Change their mood
d. Give strange feeling

How bad weather may affect people?

a. It may make people feel more upset
b. It may make people feel more excited
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c. It may make people feel happier
d. It does not affect people mood

In humid weather, people tend to

a. have more rest
b. plan to study
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c. feel angrier
d. stop studying and take a break

How does forest can help us to reduce global warming?

a. It traps heat in the atmosphere
b. It has a great number of trees
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c. It might become the cleaner of the air
d. It takes carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

How many forest areas might completely change in the

next 80 years?
a. 48%
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b. 45%
c. 55%
d. 80%
What is purple frog?
a. A chicken like animal
b. An unusual animal that is endangered
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c. A rainforest animal in Delhi
d. Frog that run slowly

8 What is Buji’s hope?

a. He hopes to entice people to attend the meeting to
discuss climate change and the preservation of the
rainforest.
b. He hopes to persuade people to be more cautious
 of the purple frog that lives in the rainforest.
c. He hopes to pique people's interest in saving the
purple frog and other rainforest animals.
d. He hopes to change people's perceptions of the
purple frog that lives in the rainforest.

When was Arne Jacobsen born? Listen for attitude

a. 1900
b. 1902
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c. 1920
d. 1912

Why is Jacobsen’s chair called as “egg chair”?

a. Because it looks like an egg
b. Because it is made from egg shells
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c. Because its color look like an egg
d. Because it is inspired from the egg

What is the characteristic of Jacobsen’s design?

a. Simple and classic
b. Neat and warm
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c. Simple and neat
d. Strong color

From the audio, it can be inferred that Jacobsen is famous

for her
a. modern and simple design
12 b. painting
c. flower painting
d. food painting

Who is James Dyson?

a. Painters
b. Vacuum cleaner designer
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c. Industrial designer
d. Hand dryer designer

When was Dyson born?

a. 1957
b. 1947
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c. 1967
d. 1997

15 From the audio, it can be inferred that Dyson

a. interested in supporting student education and
donating funds to schools to assist students in
 becoming inventors one day.
b. enjoys designing things in order to help his
children become investors one day.
c. He wishes to concentrate on technology and
research in order to improve his design abilities.
d. He is interested in children who are interested in
technology and research.