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UNIT QUIZZES
LISTENING FOR TALENTED STUDENTS
GRADE 9 DEVELOPING TESTS (Unit 1-24) PET1(Test 1-4)
IELTS 1(Test 1-4)
Student book
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People are talking about their weekends What did each person NOT do over the weekend? Listen and circle the correct answer.
a played soccer a went rollerblading in the park
c played computer games c went out to dinner
a went to the theater a visited his sister
b went to history class b went to see a film
c went out to dinner c went out to dinner
3. Chuck
a played soccer
b hung out with friends
c caught up on schoolwork
Brad is telling his friend about his weekend Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 He had a pretty exciting weekend
2 His girlfriend got sick
3 He rented some videos—it was really great
4 On Sunday, he wanted to play tennis with his brother
5 He watched videos with his brother instead
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Mr McCabe is calling to reserve a taxi What information does he give and receive? Listen and write the correct answer.
A TV reporter is interviewing people about taxi service in different cities in the United States What is the taxi service like in each city? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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People are talking about their neighbors Listen and circle the best description of the neighbor.
People are talking to their neighbors Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer
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1 Mrs Johnson is inviting her neighbor to dinner
2 Marcia will be going away the same week as
Mrs Perry
3 Patrick will remove his bike from the hallway
4 Lisa borrowed a book from Chris that she has
to return
5 Bill can’t concentrate on studying for his test
because of the loud music
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People are inviting friends to an event What kind of event is each invitation for? Listen and write the correct letter
People are describing parties they gave recently What happened at each party? Listen and circle the correct answer.
a ate lots of food a played party games
b listened to music b ate lots of food
c played party games c danced
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People are talking about meals they ate in restaurants recently Did each person like the food at the restaurants? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
A restaurant critic is reviewing a new restaurant Are these statements true or false? Listen and
check (✓) the correct answer
3 The critic recommends the octopus salad
4 Overall, the critic liked the restaurant
5 The prices are very reasonable
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People are discussing what gifts to buy What gift does the person decide to buy? Listen and write the correct letter.
A salesperson is suggesting gifts in a store Listen and circle the correct statement.
1 a The headphones are poor quality.
b The headphones are very expensive.
c The headphones block out surrounding sounds.
2 a The necklace is beautiful.
b The necklace can only be worn with casual clothes.
c The necklace is colorful.
3 a The book is about college life.
b It is really informative.
c The book is written by one author.
4 a The notebook planner is good for Father’s Day.
b The notebook planner is confusing.
c The notebook planner is not simple
5 a The chocolates were made in a factory.
b The taste is forgettable.
c The ingredients are fresh
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A flight attendant is making announcements Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
Fred had a terrible flight What happened? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. The airport was closed 4 a. The video was boring
b The weather was fine b The music was okay
c The plane was late taking off c The video system was broken
2 a. The flight was bumpy 5 a. There weren’t any magazines
b The seatbelts didn’t work b The snacks were awful
c The seats were uncomfortable c His book wasn’t very interesting.
3 a. The food was bad
b. No food or drinks were served
c The flight attendants were rude.
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1 It will take twelve hours for the flight to get to New York
2 Passengers don’t have their headphones yet
3 The list of beverages and movies can both be found
in the entertainment guide
4 After dinner, people will receive customs forms
5 The seatbelt sign is off right now
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A woman is talking about her mishap Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
Elizabeth is telling a friend about her week filled with mishaps Listen and circle the correct answer.
1. How was her week? 4. What happened in the middle of the week?
2. What day did her mishaps start? 5. What was the last mishap?
3. What happened first?
a. she woke up late
b. her car wouldn’t start
c the bus was thirty minutes late
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1 The mishap happened in an office
2 Her roommate had been working on her final research
paper for months
3 Her roommate was angry when she found out about
the spill
4 Her roommate helped her clean up the mess
5 The research paper was also saved on her computer
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People are talking about their jobs What is each person’s job? Listen and write the correct letter.
Listen to a teacher talking about his job Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 He has been a teacher at Hudson Elementary School for twelve years
2 He has a vacation every summer
3 He spends lots of time thinking of boring activities for his students
4 He thinks being a teacher is a quiet, relaxing job
5 He enjoys the variety that teaching offers
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People are talking about exercise What phrase completes each statement? Listen and write the correct letter.
1 Jim is lifting weights a. to get some fresh air
2 George is walking b. to lose weight
3. Phyllis is swimming c. to reduce stress
4. Ted is playing tennis d to be strong and flexible
5. Brenda is doing yoga e. to have a healthy heart
JoAnn is talking about her exercise habits Check (✓) the activities she likes or doesn’t like.
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Listen to invitations left on Nick’s voicemail What phrase completes each statement? Write the correct letter.
2 Ray is inviting Nick to come over and b. the beach
3. Nick’s mother is inviting him for c. listen to a band
4. Lauren is inviting Nick to d watch the game on TV
5. Steve is inviting Nick to e. a movie
Paula is inviting her friends to go out Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer
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1 Debbie would love to go to dinner, but she has to study
2 Dennis thinks he’s a terrible bowler
3 Carlos can’t go because he has plans with his sister who
doesn’t like movies
4 Marlene can’t go because she has to stay home
5 Mike can’t go because he has tickets to a concert
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Students are discussing campus life What is the problem? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. The student needs a new room
b The student can’t get into her dorm building.
c The student lost her ID card.
2 a. Paul doesn’t understand the assignment
b Paul doesn’t like the professor.
c Paul needs to improve his grade.
3 a. The student needs a parking space
b The student’s car was stolen.
c The student can’t find her way to the cafeteria.
4 a. The student’s room is too messy
b The student’s roommate is too loud.
c The student’s room is too small.
5 a. The student’s classes are difficult
b The student doesn’t like his classes.
c The student has too many classes.
A student is talking about his campus Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 The buildings are old and difficult to access
2 There are buses on campus that bring students
to different buildings
3 There is a large park on the campus with
few trees
4 There aren’t many things to do on campus
5 There are centers for students to meet and
hang out on campus
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Ralph is talking about his hobbies Listen and check (✓) the activities he does or does not do now.
People are talking about their interests What hobby would NOT be suitable for each person? Listen and circle the correct answer.
c reading the newspaper c taking photos
5 surf the Internet
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Customers are describing a problem What phrase completes each statement? Listen and write the correct letter.
1. The microwave a. didn’t work
2. The shoes b. were poorly made
3. The sweater c. was the wrong size
5. The CD player e. was the wrong color
A customer is describing a problem Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 They are in a jewelry store
2 The man bought a toy for his grandson
3 The toy had a missing part
4 The man wants his money back
5 The man cannot get his money back without a receipt
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People are making calls from their hotel rooms What do they want? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. to go fishing 4 a. new clothes
2 a. to check in 5 a. an address
b someone to check the flight time b a phone number
c someone to carry his bags c a guest’s name
3 a. to see if a fax has come
b. to call Japan
c to send a fax
Keith is talking about the hotel he is staying in What is he pleased or not pleased about? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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People are calling for information about movies What type of movie is it? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. musical 3 a. comedy 5 a. action
2 a. western 4 a. horror
b science fiction b comedy
People are talking about movies they saw What did each person like the most about the movie? Listen and write the correct letter.
1 Shane a. the story
2 Monica b. the actors
3. Annie c. the ending
4. Dustin d the special effects
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People are talking about fears What caused each person to have the fear? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. She had a pet spider 4 a. She had a pet rattlesnake
b She was bit by a spider b She saw a rattlesnake in a zoo
c She grew up with lots of spiders c She was almost bit by a rattlesnake
2 a. She often swam in the ocean 5 a. He was attacked by a lizard
b She taught swimming lessons b He lived in a city
c She sank to the bottom of the pool c He was surrounded by water.
3 a. He was silly
b. He saw a movie
c He went to the zoo.
A man is talking about his fear Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 He is afraid of small spaces
2 His fear started when he was a child
3 He went camping and got lost in the woods
4 His mother had to pull him out of his sleeping bag
5 He told his mother the truth
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Best time to call: between and
Hannah is listening to messages on her voicemail Why is each person calling? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. to remind her about a dental appointment 4 a. to copy her homework
b to cancel a dental appointment b to chat with her about friends
c to remind her about a business meeting c to ask for help with her homework
2 a. to tell her about a restaurant 5 a. to say she won’t be in class tomorrow
b to invite her to a movie b to change the date they’ll play tennis
3 a. to tell her the book has not arrived
b. to tell her the book has arrived
c to tell her the book can’t be ordered
Listen to the message Complete the information
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Developing Tactics for Listening Unit Quiz
A tour guide is describing her city Listen and number the items in the tour from 1 to 5 in the order they will take place.
On today’s tour, we’ll…
eat lunch near the river
spend time at the art museum
go shopping at the mall
go to the top of the tallest building
go to the gift shop
A woman is talking about a tour she took Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 She took an evening tour of the city
2 She visited a small art museum
3 The tour was not very expensive
4 She didn’t want to try the local food
5 The tour guide was helpful
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People are asking questions in an airport Where does each person need to go? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. the restroom 3 a. the arrivals area 5 a the souvenir shop
b the bookstore b the departure gate b the newsstand
c the shuttle bus stop c the shuttle bus stop c the shuttle bus stop
2 a. the departure gate 4 a. the currency exchange
b the currency exchange b the souvenir shop
c the baggage-claim area c the restroom
Samantha is talking about the new airport in her city What is she pleased or not pleased about? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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People are checking into a hotel What do they have to do? Listen and circle the correct answer
1 a. show a credit card 4 a. show a passport
b fill out a registration form b show a driver’s license
c show a driver’s license c show an airline ticket
2 a. show a passport 5 a. show a credit card
b show a company ID b give a confirmation number
c show a credit card c show a passport
3 a. give the confirmation number
b. leave a deposit
c spell his last name
Sofia is talking about her hotel room Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer
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1 She reserved a deluxe room
2 She has three rooms
3 The living room has a couch and a big TV
4 The bathroom is small but very clean
5 The view is of the highway
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People are making announcements about traffic conditions What traffic problem are they describing? Listen and write the correct letter
1 a. a head-on collision
2 b. heavy congestion
3 c. road closed for repairs
4 d an overturned vehicle
5 e. broken traffic lights
People are talking about how they get to work everyday How does each person get to work now? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1 a. by car 3 a. by subway 5 a. by subway
b by bicycle b by ferry b by bus
c by subway c on foot c on foot
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People are describing their roommates Listen and circle the word that best describes each person.
b unfriendly b generous
People left voicemails for their roommates Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
2 Tanya didn’t buy the snacks because she didn’t have enough money
3 Steve will be in class until 8:00
4 Pam is going to study at home in the afternoon
5 Justin needs to borrow a shirt because all of his clothes are dirty
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Frank is telling Lisa about his vacation Listen and number the events from 1 to 5 in the order they took place.
He was in an accident
He lost his wallet
His bags didn’t arrive
He missed his flight
He got sick
Courtney is describing her recent trip Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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1 She went to New York by herself
2 She had been to New York before
3 She thought New York would be dangerous
4 They ate ethnic food
5 She thought New York was very expensive
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Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer
True False
1 The driver puts the man’s bag in the trunk
2 The woman refuses the man’s suggestion
3 Lynne is having a potluck party
4 Chris is a vegetarian
5 The customer needs the salesperson’s help right now
6 The food at the restaurant was so-so
7 The man tells the woman not to do something
8 Helen feels better
9 Cindy is talking about the job that she has now
10 Bob is going to start jogging before work
Which picture best matches each conversation? Listen and check (✓) the correct picture
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Listen and circle the correct answer
1. What does the woman want? 4. What are the boys going to have?
a. new headphones a. a surprise party
b. an aisle seat b. a snack
c. a seat in non-smoking c. a buffet
2. What's wrong with the dress? 5. What's the invitation for?
a. It's just right a. to go to a movie
b. It's the wrong style b. to come to dinner
c. It's the wrong color c. to rent a video
3. What option does the clerk suggest
to the customer?
a. taking a bigger car
b. renting the car for an extra day
c. joining the car rental club
Listen Circle the best response
1 a. Yes, I'm going to have a steak 11 a. Not really
b. No, not as I expected b. To a party downtown
2 a. Yes, please Where's the dressing room? 12 a. How about that new Chinese restaurant?
b. Yes, it fits perfectly b. Sure Sounds good
3 a. Yes, I do Do you want to borrow it? 13 a. Yes, I’m in the middle of a big project now
b. Yes, I do And now I have a fever, too b. Yes, I do
4 a. Yeah I write about sports 14 a. Oh, the weather is great! I love the snow
b. That's right I play the drums b. Yes, it was delicious
5 a. Yes, it's great 15 a. Absolutely I’m glad I quit
b. Sure No problem b. Absolutely I love it
6 a. Yeah I think I will 16 a. Yes, it really did
b. Yeah I noticed b. Well, I hope you fell better soon
7 a. I'd love to, but it's my sister's birthday 17 a. We’ll be landing shortly
b. Oh well, maybe next time then b. Some other time, thanks
8 a My wife is 25 18 a. Yes, I think I’ll bring a dessert
b. No, they aren't b. Yes, I did It’s easy to make
9 a No, you gave me your credit card number 19 a. No, you have to bring it back to this location
b. No, the insurance is optional, but extra b. Yes, the insurance it optional
10 a. Sure Which airline? 20 a. Yes, the seat belt sign has been
b. Sure I have change for a twenty turned off
b. No, you can’t change seats
3 points for each correct answer
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2 points for each correct answer
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A It’s too dark to see his seat
B He can’t watch the inflight movie
C He can’t adjust his seat
D He doesn’t like the video
15 What are the man and woman going to do
this weekend?
A Play baseball
B Get a haircut
C Meet the man’s brother
D Watch a sports event
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Listen to each question Choose the correct response Use your answer sheet.
7 A Yes, it was on Saturday.
B I’m looking forward to it
C Wednesday was really busy
D It was pretty boring
8 A But this is my favorite song.
B Yes, you have to change at Pine Street
Station
C No, I don’t think they have any change
D I need to buy a new racket
9 A I’ve never been to China.
B Indian sounds better than Chinese
C No, I don’t want to cook
D My birthday was yesterday.
10 A Oh, are we landing soon?
B I got up right after dawn.
C Okay Here’s your sheet.
D These are my possessions.
11 A Yes, I’m still searching for it.
B Yes, but I hope to feel better soon.
C No, it was really unsuccessful.
D Actually, it’s not that tough.
12 A Thanks, I’d love to.
B It’s not so bad.
C Yeah, maybe some other time.
D What kind of music do you like?
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Units 1–12
part 1
Choose the correct answer, A, B, or C.
1 What is the tutor’s opinion about the title of
Peter’s assignment?
A It’s better not to have a title at this stage
B He may wish to alter it later
C It’s appropriate for the content of the
assignment
2 According to Peter, in the 1930s in the UK
A people were more interested in cars than
C Each program lasted about two hours
4 Which types of program could not be shown
A there was less investment in programming
B programs were made in different locations
C the price of television sets went up
6 What does the tutor think about the impact
of television in the mid-20th century?
A Demand for certain other forms of entertainment decreased
B The effects on social life have been exaggerated
C It meant that people spent less money than before
Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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Complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
“Green” house design
11 The design of to provide electricity is constantly improving
12 Air flow inside the house is increased by carefully positioning the and
using ceiling fans
13 Natural light can be maximized by putting blocks into walls and ceilings
14 In modern house design, local materials and are used if possible.
15 Roofs can now be made of instead of traditional tiles
16 The use of materials which contain is avoided
17 Colors are chosen to match the .
Look at the diagram of a new housing development Label the map below Write the appropriate letter on the blank next to each question.
H C
E B
A
D F
G club house
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A It’s too dark to see his seat
B He can’t watch the inflight movie
C He can’t adjust his seat
D He doesn’t like the video
15 What are the man and woman going to do
this weekend?
A Play baseball
B Get a haircut
C Meet the man’s brother
D Watch a sports event
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Listen to each question Choose the correct response Use your answer sheet.
7 A Yes, it was on Saturday.
B I’m looking forward to it
C Wednesday was really busy
D It was pretty boring
8 A But this is my favorite song.
B Yes, you have to change at Pine Street
Station
C No, I don’t think they have any change
D I need to buy a new racket
9 A I’ve never been to China.
B Indian sounds better than Chinese
C No, I don’t want to cook
D My birthday was yesterday.
10 A Oh, are we landing soon?
B I got up right after dawn.
C Okay Here’s your sheet.
D These are my possessions.
11 A Yes, I’m still searching for it.
B Yes, but I hope to feel better soon.
C No, it was really unsuccessful.
D Actually, it’s not that tough.
12 A Thanks, I’d love to.
B It’s not so bad.
C Yeah, maybe some other time.
D What kind of music do you like?
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Listen to the following talk Choose the correct answer for each question Use your answer sheet.
13 Who might be interested in the Roller-Grab?
A Someone who’s recovering from injury
B Someone who’s planning to go on
vacation
C Someone who wants to become a
professional roller-skater
D Someone who wants to get into shape
14 How do users adjust the difficulty?
A Sit on the padded seat
B Grab the power bar
C Turn the tension spring
D Pull the power bar
15 What advice is offered to people who want
to buy the Roller-Grab?
Listen to each question Choose the correct response Use your answer sheet.
7 A No, it hasn’t taken off yet.
B The trip takes about three hours
C I’m tired, it must be very late
D I’m sorry, but boarding has finished
8 A The barbecue is burning nicely.
B I burned myself a little but I’m okay
C Well, it’s my grandmother’s recipe
D Yes, I made it from old bricks
9 A No, I’m buying a gift for his sister.
B Because my birthday is next week
C It’s to celebrate his graduation
D He probably wouldn’t like a tie
10 A Not at all It’s no problem.
B Don’t worry, I know a good drycleaner.
C You should probably call a plumber.
D That’s okay I hardly ever wear it.
11 A No, but I have started jogging.
B Yes, I like to eat fast food.
C My new glasses are much stronger.
D I know, I need to lose ten pounds.
12 A There is a really big library.
B Most people get something at the
cafeteria
C My next class doesn’t start for an hour.
D In front of the main hall is a good place
to meet
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Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer
True False
1 The man is happy with his hotel room
2 The woman didn’t like the movie
3 The man doesn’t recommend going to the park
4 Bob likes his roommate
5 Tim was in an accident
6 The man wants a double, deluxe, non-smoking room
7 The customer is satisfied with the sweater
8 The girl doesn’t like cats
9 Wendy should call World Travel
10 The man is looking for the Korean Airlines ticket counter
Which picture best matches each conversation? Listen and check (✓) the correct letter
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