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PART B: Language Focus 5 points Complete the sentences below with the simple past or past perfect form of the verb in parentheses.. PART B: Language Focus 5 points Complete the sentences

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PART A: Vocabulary (5 points)

Underline the phrasal verbs in the sentences below

Example: Because he lied, Jason knew he had let his father down.

1 Where did you grow up?

2 I’ll drop you off at the train station on my way to work.

3 The party starts at 7:00, but I don’t think we’ll show up until 8:00 or 8:30.

4 Jack picked up some milk and eggs at the supermarket.

5 I was angry when I found out my friend had lied to me.

PART B: Language Focus (5 points)

Complete the sentences below with the simple past or past perfect form of the verb in parentheses

Example: Jason picked up the car after he (see) a couple of movies.

1 When Mark got home, he asked me if his girlfriend (call) .

2 First I ate dinner with my family, and then I (go) out with some friends.

3 The children went swimming even though we (tell) them not to.

4 Why (be) you late to school today?

5 Before Chin-peng (come) to the United States, he had never seen snow.

PART C: Comprehension (10 points)

1 Why did Jason’s father walk home instead of riding with Jason in the car?

2 Why was Jason’s father angry with himself, and not with Jason?

had seen

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Choose one of the words or phrases from the box to complete each statement below.

Example: After the basketball game, my _ and I went out for dinner.

1 Mary prefers _ sports like volleyball to individual sports like tennis.

2 My classmates and I _ after class to compare notes and study together.

3 John and his colleagues collaborate and take a _ to doing their work .

4 _ skills are very important in today’s business world.

5 We should choose the smartest and most responsible student to be our _.

Change the verb in boldface to a gerund Then, rewrite each of the sentences so that it begins

with a subject gerund

Example: It’s difficult to remember all of the rules of English grammar.

1 Why is it a good idea for students to form learning teams?

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For each item below, circle the answer that best completes each statement.

Example: After a long day at work, I taking a bath and relaxing at home.

1 After lying to my mother, I always .

a feel guilty b feel the tension c feel the difference.

2 Dave and Monica had a terrible fight last night, and you can still in the air.

a feel the pressure b feel the tension c feel guilty

3 Sorry, I don’t going to the movies tonight I’m too tired.

4 When Sally moved from a small town to New York City, she could between country

and city life

a feel the pressure b feel guilty c feel the difference

5 At top universities, students to work hard and get good grades.

Complete the sentences below with the correct form of used to, get used to, or

be used to.

Example: After he moved to Japan, it took Mario two years to _ living there.

1 When Joe was young, he _ play baseball every day after school.

2 When Americans move to Asia, they must _ eating with chopsticks.

3 Since Ellen has lived in Singapore for five years, she _ the hot weather there.

4 When I was in college, I _ studying very hard before each exam.

5 Ann is married to an excellent cook, so she _ eating delicious meals every day.

1 What is culture shock? _

2 What are three differences Tamara sees between university life in Australia and the U.S.? _

get used to

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Create a compound noun using two nouns from the box below to complete each sentence.

Example: Many people who study _ in college become computer

programmers

1 I use a desktop computer at home, but when I travel I bring a _ with me.

2 When you type a message on your _, you can see it appear on your

computer screen

3 The Internet is the largest _ of computers in the world.

4 Suleyman is a _ because he solves computer problems for his company.

5 A _ reads computer messages aloud so that blind people can understand them.

Rewrite each of the following sentences to create reduced clauses

Example: Dr Jones, who is a professor of economics, has written an excellent new book.

1 What is the special “gift” that helps Suleyman solve difficult computer problems?

2 How does Suleyman use his memory to help him do his job?

computer science

Dr Jones, a professor of economics, has written an excellent new book.

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Put the words in the box into the correct groups below.

Complete each sentence with either the simple past or the present perfect form of the verb

Example: Lee Fong Gwo’s ancestors (come) _ to Taiwan thousands of

years ago

1 The pop group Enigma (record) _ the song “Return to Innocence” in 1994.

2 Nicole (be) _ to Paris many times.

3 Tommy (eat) _ a lot of wonderful Japanese food on his trip to Tokyo last year.

4 Mr Kim (live) _ in Los Angeles since 1998.

5 British poets (write) _ some of the English language’s famous poems.

1 Why does Lee Fong Gwo want Enigma to pay him?

2 Why does Robin Lee think Lee Fong Gwo does not “own” the music he performs?

came

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Complete each sentence with the past tense form of one of the verbs in the box Use each verbonly once.

Example: Matthew _ Tom to see the new movie by showing him a good review.

1 My teacher’s love for literature _ me to read ten famous novels last semester.

2 In her speech to the class, Anna _ five important ideas about history.

3 My funny friend _ the party by telling jokes and making people laugh.

4 At her last job, Eva was the vice president of sales She _ 15 salespeople.

5 Before leaving the party, we _ our thanks to the host and hostess.

Match each imperative on the left column with a reason for using the imperative on the right

1 What are the three basic parts of a good speech?

2 What are three suggestions the author has for preparing to give a good speech?

2 _ Drive two blocks and turn left. b Giving advice

3 _ Park the car, turn off the engine,

and put on the brake c Giving directions

4 _ Please call me at home tonight. d Giving a warning

5 _ Wear a raincoat today. e Explaining a procedure

6 _ Be careful! This plate is hot! f Making a command

persuaded

inspire convey enliven articulate persuade manage

f

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Read each sentence below Then, use context to guess the meaning of the boldfaced word,

and circle the answer that is closest to the meaning

Example: It was a beautiful day at the beach, with the sun glistening on the water.

1 After a long day at work, a hot bath can be very soothing

a exciting b uncomfortable c comforting d unnecessary

2 My house in the mountains is my sanctuary I go there to think and relax.

a cottage b office c safe, special place d church

3 The boy walked barefoot and cut his toe on a piece of glass

a slowly b like a child c without shoes d on one foot

4 Alice went to a temple to mourn the loss of her mother

a talk about b feel sad about c smile about d write about

5 On Saturday, Paul likes to hang out at home and watch soccer on TV.

Circle the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence below

Example: My wife and I ( went / have gone / had gone) to Thailand for vacation two years ago.

1 My parents (got / have gotten / had gotten) married 25 years ago.

2 By the time Susan came home last night, her family (ate / has eaten / had eaten) dinner.

3 Last weekend, I saw a movie, went shopping, and (took / have taken / had taken) a long walk.

4 Michelle (visited / has visited / had visited) Toronto many times.

5 Before traveling to Seattle last year, I (was never / have never been / had never been) to the U.S.

1 Why does the author like to go to the Eighth Avenue beach by herself?

2 What are three activities the author has done at the Eighth Avenue beach?

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Complete the chart below by adding the missing word forms Then, choose words from the chart

to complete the sentences that follow

3 The new ice cream store sells a _ of flavors — chocolate, mint cookie, and

many more

4 Our teacher asked three of my classmates and me to _ on a research

project The four of us go to the library every day after school to work on it

5 Alicia and Sam saw a very _ movie last night They laughed at all the

jokes and had a great time

Write too much, too many, or enough in the blanks to complete the sentences below.

1 I feel very nervous Maybe I drank _ coffee.

2 I would like to buy that DVD player, but I don’t have _ money.

3 I think I ordered _ french fries Will you help me eat them?

4 I would like to invite my friend over for dinner Is there _ food for her?

5 I dislike vacationing in the mountains There are _ mosquitoes!

1 Bill Gates says that the home of the future will have thin flat screens covering the walls

What will these screens be used for?

2 What are some of the problems that worry Bill Gates about the future?

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Choose an expression from the box to complete each sentence More than one answer may be correct.

Example: Eli is an excellent student _, he is the best student in class.

1 Andrew is a very good swimmer _, he has won six major competitions.

2 We’re going on a long trip tomorrow _, you should go to sleep early tonight.

3 You should talk about your best qualities on a job interview, _ you should

also show that you are modest

4 Boston is a beautiful city _, it is also very expensive to live there.

5 _ being a talented lawyer, Nancy is also an excellent singer.

Complete the conversations below by providing advice Use the words in parentheses

Example: A: My computer is making strange noises.

B: (should/repair shop)

1 A: I’m new to this school and don’t know any of the students here.

B: (should/orchestra or basketball team) _

2 A: I’ve had a terrible headache for three weeks.

B: (must/doctor tomorrow) _

3 A: I don’t have enough money to go on vacation with my friends this summer.

B: (should/part-time job) _

4 A: I don’t know what to write in the first paragraph of this letter of application.

B: (It’s a good idea/interesting and original) _

5 A: And what should I say at the end of my letter of application?

B: (Conclude/interview)

1 What is the difference between a solicited and an unsolicited letter of application?

2 What are three things you should remember when writing an effective letter of application?

Therefore As a matter of fact But However In addition to

You should take your computer to a repair shop.

As a matter of fact

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Choose a word from the box below to complete each sentence Some words will not be used.

Example: When you’re very tired and ready for bed, you’re _.

1 The young couple walked down the street at a _ pace, stopping to look

into all of the shop windows

2 Exchanging gifts is a Christmas _ in many parts of the world.

3 In a _ British wedding ceremony, the bride wears a long, white dress.

4 In my _ time, I enjoy playing tennis, running, and painting.

5 Since Ron has been fired from his last three jobs, he’s having _ finding work PART B: Language Focus (5 points)

Rewrite the sentences using It’s + adjective + infinitive.

Example: Taking a nap in the middle of the day is healthy.

1 What is the biological reason for taking a nap or a siesta every day?

2 When does the typical Spanish person work, take a siesta, eat dinner, and go to sleep?

drowsy tradition difficulty leisure drowsiness traditional difficult leisurely

drowsy

It’s healthy to take a nap in the middle of the day.

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Choose a science-related word or term from the box below to complete each sentence

Some words or terms will not be used

Example: I saw a _ movie about aliens from another world visiting Earth.

1 My brother is a(n) _ who designs roads and bridges.

2 Before modern medicine, many women died during _.

3 The following is a simple mathematical _: 3 + 7 = 10.

4 I live in an area of the country with many factories and a lot of pollution Unfortunately, this

pollution is causing _ which is killing many plants and animals

5 Computers can perform _ calculations much more quickly than people PART B: Language Focus (5 points)

Read the sentences below and underline any verbs or verb phrases in the passive voice

Example: The first Star WarsTMmovie was released in 1977

1 The final exam will be given Monday, December 4, at 12:00 Please arrive by 11:45 that day.

2 Thanksgiving, an American holiday, is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November On

Thanksgiving, Americans give thanks for all of the happiness and good things in their lives

3 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Guggenheim Museum in New York The museum was finished in

1957, shortly before Wright died

4 I had dinner with some friends at a restaurant last night When I left the restaurant, I noticed that

my car had been stolen

5 Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone The light bulb and record player were invented by

Bell’s friend Thomas Alva Edison

1 Why does the author think people distrust science?

2 Why does the author feel everyone should have a basic understanding of scientific issues?

science fiction

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For each item below, circle the synonym for the boldfaced word.

Example: supervisor: a colleague b boss c co-worker d assistant

1 out of date: a contemporary b old-fashioned c romantic d daily

Complete the sentences with the correct form of one of the verbs in the box below

Example: My friend and his wife were having problems in their marriage,

so I _ that they see a marriage counselor

1 The teachers at our school _ that students come to class on time, do their

homework, and take all of the tests

2 My mother insisted that I _ dinner last night even though I wasn’t hungry.

3 John’s friends recommended that he _ to speak Italian before moving to

Rome

4 Alice _ that I try a wonderful new Japanese restaurant downtown, but I

haven’t had a chance to eat there yet

5 Some countries require that their citizens _ in every election

1 What is a meiren?

2 Why does John think he needs to bring six meiren to talk to Huiling’s parents?

suggested

recommend eat suggest learn vote require

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For each item below, two of the three words are similar in meaning to the boldfaced word Cross out the word that is not similar in meaning to the other three.

Example: ordinary: a run-of-the-mill b typical c original

1 extraordinary: a exceptional b conventional c great

3 conventional: a traditional b typical c celibate

There is a colon missing from each of the following sentences Insert a colon in the

appropriate place

Example: I’m planning to visit three cities on my trip London, Paris, and Rome.

I’m planning to visit three cities on my trip:London, Paris, and Rome

1 I need to pick up the following things at the supermarket today milk, fish, and bread.

2 There is only one rule in this classroom Always speak English.

3 As Theodore Roosevelt put it “Speak softy but carry a big stick!”

4 There are three large countries in North America Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

5 When you are feeling down, just remember Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

1 According to the author, what is one major difference between geniuses and ordinary people?

2 What are three of the six ways in which geniuses come up with original ideas?

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