Q2e Listening and Speaking 4 Unit 8 Test A

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________

Listening and Speaking

Complete the sentence with the correct word from the word bank:
beneficiary conclude dominate era funding invest

1. In this ____________________ of competitive sports, children start playing year-round at

younger and younger ages.

2. After reading several studies, I ____________________ that playing too much of certain
sports can be damaging to young bodies.

3. If the school gets more ____________________, it will build a new gym.

4. Do you want to ____________________ so much time and energy into a hobby that you don’t
enjoy?

5. Some countries really ____________________ certain sports. For example, Ethiopians do

very well in marathon running.

6. My sister is the ____________________ of a special scholarship program for gifted

musicians.

Choose the best answer.

7. Which words complete the sentence?
“_____ I find your ball, I _____ give it to you.”
A. Whether / will
B. If / will
C. Unless / will

8. What does this sentence describe?

“You will not be in the school play if you show up late for rehearsal again.”
A. an instruction
B. a warning
C. a prediction

9. What does this sentence describe?

“When I see you tomorrow, remember to bring the ticket with you.”
A. a deal
B. a promise
C. an instruction

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 Q2e Listening and Speaking 4 Unit 8 Test A

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________

10. Which words complete the sentence?

“_____ I play soccer, I _____ my gloves.”
A. When / wear
B. If / wore
C. When / am wearing

11. Which of the verbs best complete the sentence?

“If you _____ him, _____ him to come to the game on Saturday.”
A. saw / invite
B. will see / invite
C. see / invite

In this section, you will hear a dialogue. You will hear the dialogue twice. Choose the best
answer.
12. What is Min's main point?
A. that more students deserve financial aid
B. that paying student athletes to play isn't fair
C. that schools should concentrate on academics not sports

13. Of the examples given, which country provides the highest athletic scholarships?
A. China
B. Germany
C. the United States

14. What does Min's roommate's athletic scholarship NOT pay for?
A. tuition and books
B. room and board
C. admission fees and tutors

15. Why is the NCAA mentioned here?

A. because they provide athletic scholarships
B. because they set admission standards for student athletes
C. because they decide which schools should give athletic scholarships

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