End-of-course test, Units 112

Name ___________________ Class ___________________

Listening c 2.39 Listen. Number each line of the

conversation in order. (8 points)
a 1.44 Listen. Circle the correct answers.
__ No, he cant be there. Its closed today.
(8 points)
__ Dont worry. He might have stopped for lunch
1 The young woman is going to travel to
on the way back.
a South Africa. b South America. c the U.S.
__ But that ended ages ago. He should be here by
2 She has
now. I dont know what could have happened
a never been there before. b visited once before.
to him.
c always lived there.
__ No, he couldnt have done that. He took
3 She is going to go there
sandwiches with him to the game.
a for six weeks. b for six months. c six times.
__ Do you know where Tom is?
4 If she runs out of money, she will
a ask her parents for more. b come home. __ Maybe he was still hungry. You know he eats
c find a job. like a horse!
5 Her mother worries that she __ I have no idea. He might be at the library.
a may be robbed. b might become sick. __ Oh, I know! Theres a ball game. He must have
c could eat too much. gone to the game.
6 If she has a problem, she promises to
a call home. b get help. c be patient. Total: /25
7 This is the first time she has
a traveled abroad. b been abroad alone.
c been away from home. Grammar
8 Her mother feels a Match the phrases to make questions. (8 points)
a frustrated. b embarrassed. c worried.
1 Is that where you a rains at the barbecue?
b 2.45 Listen. Complete the statements. 2 Have you ever b asked you?
(9 points) 3 Do you enjoy c used to live?
1O  ver _____________ Valentines Day cards are 4 Do you have d was invented by?
sent every year. 5 Will people e been abroad?
2 Valentines Day began back in A.D. ____________. 6 What will you do if it f live longer in the future?
3 Young men were needed for the Emperors 7 Would you agree if I g too much work to do?
_____________. 8 Do you know who TV h cooking for friends?
4 Therefore, young men werent allowed to
_____________. b Write questions for these answers. (10 points)
5 Valentine was a _____________. 1 ___________________________________?
6 He married people in _____________. No, I used to hate sports in college.
7 He was discovered and _____________ by the 2 ___________________________________?
Emperor.
No, James hasnt gone to bed yet.
8 Valentines Day is celebrated on _____________.
3 ___________________________________?
9 Today, most Valentines Day cards are bought by
Yes, I am frightened of flying.
_____________.
4 ___________________________________?
No, I dont. Id like some more carrots, please.
5 ___________________________________?
I think it might rain, but Im not sure.
6 ___________________________________?
Yes, if I see John, Ill tell him you miss him.

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7 ___________________________________? e Write the negative form of each sentence.

Last Friday? I was working all day. (8 points)
8 ___________________________________? 1 I have enough money to buy a new car.
Id be very happy if I won the competition. _______________________________________
9 ___________________________________? 2 Theyve been on vacation for a long time.
The results are published in July. _______________________________________
___________________________________?
10 3 We used to go swimming in the sea.
Yes, I suppose he might have gone home. _______________________________________
4 Sue might have arrived on time.
c Complete the conversation. (10 points) _______________________________________
A: D o you know the man (1) _______ is standing 5 The weather will probably be very good tomorrow.
over there? _______________________________________
B: Thats Mike. Hes (2) _______ come back from 6 Theyd left the party before I arrived.
Florida.
_______________________________________
A: Really? What (3) _______ he doing there?
7 I wish I lived in the middle of the city.
B: I think he (4) _______ sent there by his company.
_______________________________________
A: I see. If you (5) _______ the chance, would you
8 Why was the front door of the house locked?
work in Florida?
_______________________________________
B: No, I (6) _______. There are (7) _______ many
people!
f Circle the correct adjective. (4 points)
A: Well, the weather must have (8) _______ good.
1 That book was very interesting/interested.
He has a great suntan.
2 We all felt disappointing/disappointed to fail
B: Yeah. But his wife (9) _______ have enjoyed
the exam.
living there because she came back six months
(10) _______. 3 I spent a relaxing/relaxed day at home.
4 Tony is the most irritating/irritated person I know.
d Correct the sentences. (10 points)
Total: /50
1 I never use to like strawberries, but now I do.
_______________________________________
2 I felt very surprising when I heard Jan had Vocabulary
been married ten years.
a Match the phrases. (8 points)
_______________________________________
1 have a someone money
3 What kind of books did you reading as a child?
2 take b your temper
_______________________________________
3 pretend c shy
4 They have gone to Mexico last month on
vacation. 4 feel d for a job interview
_______________________________________ 5 clean up e fun
5 I think that sunbathe is bad for your skin. 6 dress up f to be sick
_______________________________________ 7 owe g your room
6 Luckily, there are less students in my class this 8 lose h a test
semester. b Write the prepositions. (12 points)
_______________________________________ 1 graduate _______ college
7 If Dan will go to the concert, hell have a great 2 fall _______ love
time.
3 save _______ to buy a car
_______________________________________
4 give _______ a sport or hobby
8 Tea is grown in Japan is very tasty.
5 drop out _______ college
_______________________________________
6 go back _______ your hometown
9 Im too busy these days, so I wish I have more
free time. 7 catch _______ with an old friend
_______________________________________ 8 be bad _______ skiing
10 Take a break. After working all day you could 9 keep _______ trying
be exhausted. 10 fed up _______ doing the same thing
_______________________________________ 11run _______ of coffee

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12borrow money _______ someone
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c Write a prefix to make the opposite of each

adjective. (6 points)
Everyday English
1 ____organized 4 ____efficient Choose the best response to each statement.
2 ____fortunate 5 ____polite (20 points)
3 ____usual 6 ____believable 1 Ive always wanted to go to Egypt.
a Really? So have I.
b Actually, I did.
d Find twelve adjectives to describe people, c Yes, I do.
places or things. (6 points)
2 Do you think Vince has found a job yet?
steraadventurousiodotrickylueinquisitivewais a Congratulations. Well done!
livelydilareambitiousatterrifyingarweconsiderate b He might have, I suppose.
c Id like to try that.
onsintrovertedopanerneatanisapconvenientelye
afgerilmersensitivedeanbcdewiruyanpolluteded 3 Tina was sick for most of the semester.
a Its OK. I dont mind.
e Circle the word that is not in the same group. b Its been a long time.
(9 points) c Thats too bad. What a shame.
Example: home, better, on a train, candidate 4 I love jogging, even in the rain.
(candidate cannot come after the verb get) a Do you really?
1 gradually, suddenly, friendly, finally b Me neither.
c Yes, maybe youre right.
2 plans, money, the ironing, an appointment
3 tired, scared, dream, insist 5 Im afraid I cant find your car keys.
a Youre telling me!
4 make, fall, set, fill b Oh no! You cant be serious.
5 a sandwich, the dishes, your best, the housework c Im sorry, too.
6 waste, eat, invest, earn 6 I won a swimming competition yesterday.
7 a flight, time, an opportunity, your family a Good for you.
8 a joke, cash, someone a visit, attention b Good idea.
9 chat, living, meeting, car c Good luck.
7 You look tired. Why dont you finish work?
f Complete the idioms. (7 points) a Oh, I give up!
1 go back to _______ one b Thats right.
2 _______ all ears c Yes, I think I might.
3 eat like a _______ 8 You wont be late, will you?
4 _______ someone a hand a No, of course not.
5 _______ an arm and a leg b Thats too bad.
c No, not at all.
6 let the _______ out of the bag
7 see eye to _______ 9 We graduated from college a week ago.
a Youre joking, right?
g Unscramble the words to complete these b Congratulations. Well done!
proverbs. (7 points) c Thats crazy.
1 louder
 / actions / words / speak / than Are these exam results part of your final grade?
10
______________________________________ a Honestly!
2 fonder / the / grow / absence / heart / makes b Fine. Whatever.
______________________________________ c I think so.
3 catches / the / early / worm / the / bird
______________________________________ Total: /20
4 late / never / than / better
______________________________________
5 blood / water / is / than / thicker
______________________________________
6 your/hatch/dont/they/chickens/before/count
______________________________________
7 and / live / live / let
______________________________________

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Reading Writing
Read the letter.
Write answers for these questions. Write three
Hi Jason, sentences for each answer. (20 points)
Thanks for your last letter. Great to hear youve 1W
 rite some predictions about your future.
graduated now. What a surprise! Your parents must have __________________________________________
been relieved! __________________________________________
My news is that after too many fights with my boss about __________________________________________
money, I finally ended up quitting. Anyway, it was taking up 2W rite about an important possession you own.
too much time, so now I can study more. He still owes me __________________________________________
money, though, so I have to go back there tomorrow. __________________________________________
I also moved home last month! Living here is much better __________________________________________
than my old place, and it doesnt cost me an arm and a leg! 3 Describe the last movie you saw.
Its on a busy road, but I dont mind because its convenient __________________________________________
for getting to college I can walk there in five minutes. I __________________________________________
used to have to travel for nearly an hour, so its made a big __________________________________________
difference. My Spanish classes are going well, although the
4 If you could do anything you wanted tomorrow,
teacher complains I dont do enough homework. what would you do?
Anyway, I might go back home for a couple of weeks __________________________________________
soon. It will be good to see my family again after nearly ten __________________________________________
months. If I pass my end-of-semester exams, Ill fly back __________________________________________
next Thursday. I wont know until I get the results, but Ill
send you a text message to confirm.
Total: /20
Oh, a funny thing happened yesterday. Id been shopping and
I was coming out of a department store when I saw someone
who looked just like you! It wasnt you, of course, but it was
kind of weird. Pronunciation
Anyway, Id better get going. I have to study for my Spanish a Circle the adjective that does not have the
literature class tomorrow. I wish youd write more! same -ed pronunciation. (3 points)
Love, Liz 1 embarrassed, depressed, terrified, convinced
2 fascinated, surprised, disappointed, disgusted
a Answer the questions. (10 points) 3 amused, annoyed, impressed, pleased
1
Why must Jasons parents feel relieved?
Why did Liz leave her job?
2 b Circle the correct answer. (2 points)
3
Where does she have to go tomorrow? 1W hat kind of movies do you like?
4
What are the two advantages of her new home? Intonation goes up/down.
Why does her Spanish teacher complain?
5 2 Have you ever played baseball?
Intonation goes up/down.
6
When might she be returning home?
7How long has she been away from home?
c Mark the stress on these words. (6 points)
8
How will Liz let Jason know when shes going
back? 1 beautiful 3 sensitive 5 humorous
9 Where did she see someone who looked like 2 exciting 4 amazing 6 old-fashioned
Jason?
10 What does she ask Jason to do? d Mark the stress in these sentences. (4 points)
1 What would you do if you lost your job?
b Who or what do the words in italics refer to? 2 Sallys just finished her homework.
(5 points) 3 Did you use to think that cooking was boring?
1 it was taking up _______ 4 The police officer caught the thief.
2 I have to go back there _______
3 Its on a busy road _______ Total: /15
4 I can walk there _______
5 It wasnt you _______ Test total: /200

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