FINAL TEST 2A

LISTENING (2 pts)

NB: The test is in 3 parts. You will listen to each part TWICE.

LISTENING TASK 1 (0.1 pt * 6 = 0.6 pt)
Listen to a talk about the fear of public speaking.

Decide if the following statements are True or False.

1. Sweating palms and weak knees are symptoms of a fear of public speaking. 

2. The speaker thinks that people should fight their fear of public speaking. 

3. According to the speaker, a lot of people advise memorizing a speech. 

4. The speaker thinks people show similar signs when they are afraid or excited. 

5. Public speakers sound nervous when they speak slowly and allow pauses. 

6. The speaker thinks that usual public speaking advice can also be helpful. 

TASK 2 (0.1 pt * 7 = 0.7 pt) 
Listen to a podcast about colors and buying choices.

Complete each blank with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

Speakers	Main Ideas	Examples/Details
Dani Kovac	·  Color can influence consumer (7)  in marketing.	·  Introduces podcast topic; mentions color associations: green = environmental, red = (8)  or exciting, etc.
Dr. Naidoo	·  Color affects the (9)  and body, but effects are complex. ·  Cultural differences affect color meanings. ·  Quick exposure to color may not cause strong effects.	·  1996 Dutch study: red pills = energizing, blue = calming ·  Red light ↑ a person’s (10) , blue light = calming ·    Red means (11)  things in Britain vs China
Nelson Chu	·  Color affects people’s (12)  due to learned brand associations.  ·  Colors don’t work because of physical effects, but due to consumer habits.	·  Green = health, yellow = bargains ·  (13)  consumers use color as a quick decision-making tool ·  Brands keep using familiar colors to match expectations

TASK 3 (0.1 pt * 7 = 0.7 pt)
Listen to a discussion about goals and personal habits. 
14. Why does Jasmine want to make a change in her life?

She wants to do something important.

She gets too much sleep.

She doesn’t like being on social media.

15. What is the goal of the “zero waste” movement?

To buy fewer items

To produce no garbage

To not waste your daily life

16. What does Jasmine post about online?

Environmental topics

Her goals and ideas

Advice articles

17. Dana Sulaiman Al Blooshi is Manar’s _____.

relative

role model

friend

18. Which of the following is NOT one of Dana Al Balooshi’s accomplishments?

Being a published author

Being the youngest astronaut in the world

Being accepted to university at a young age

19. What has Manar learned from Al Blooshi?

How to limit time spent online

How to create a good personal schedule

How to work hard to achieve a goal

20. What is Manar’s time limit for watching television and going online each day?

10 minutes

one hour

45 minutes

GRAMMAR
Section 1: (0.1pt *10 = 1pt) 
Choose the word/phrase that best completes each sentence.

21. She regrets _____ all the money. She has got none left.

spending

to spend

spend

22. I'm going to buy _____ new computer because _____ computer in my office is broken.    

a / the

a / a

the / the

23. If you have put £50 into a bank account, this is your _____.

saving

savings

saver

24. He wrote five books but _____ of them were very good.

no

none

all

25. One of my sisters _____ going on a trip to France.    

were

is

are

26. I've stopped _____ the newspaper because now I read the news online.

buy

buying

to buy

27. She shouldn't blame _____ for what happened. It's not her fault.    

herself

myself

each other

28. He's written two books but I haven't read _____ of them.

either

neither

no

29. It doesn't matter which of the two coats you wear. They are _____ lovely.

every

both

either

30. They use __________ spoons to eat.

new long wooden

wooden long new

long new wooden

GRAMMAR
Section 2: (0.1pt *10 = 1pt) 
Choose the word/phrase underlined that are grammatically INCORRECT.

31. The cost of the damages to the US caused by Hurricane Ike was estimated at USD 18 billion.

32. Either my mother or my father are coming to the meeting.

33. We bought some cheese and ham. A cheese was delicious.

34.  I'm looking forward to your visit. It's been a long time since we last saw ourselves.

35. The Internet is a place which you can get cheap technology products.

36. Peter is a careful⁽¹⁾ driver. He drives very careful⁽²⁾.

37. We must learn to love each other before we can love others.

38. If it hadn't been for you, I would have been here now.

39. Mr. Dean, that had recently been fired, had a long list of misconducts.

VOCABULARY
Section 1: (0.1pt * 10 = 1pt) 
Choose the word that best completes each sentence below.

41. She was advised to consider alternative __________ instead of taking strong medication.

solutions

strategies

treatments

42. In order to build trust with customers, a business must develop a long-term __________ based on honesty and good communication.

relationship

agreement

friendship

43. The growth of digital __________ has completely changed the way we study and work.

devices

technology

electronics

44. Due to a serious heart condition, the patient was advised to have immediate __________ to improve his health.

procedure

surgery

operation

45. Many employees now prefer a more __________ work schedule that allows for better work-life balance.

limited

flexible

loose

46. A local restaurant always listens to the feedback of its __________ to improve its services.

buyers

users

customers

47. Good leaders are able to make quick and effective __________ even in stressful situations.

decisions

judgments

options

48. To stay healthy, you should exercise regularly and build your __________ strength and endurance.

physical

bodily

extra

49. The new software helps employees work more _______, so there is an increase in productivity.

inefficiently

efficiently

slowly

50. The gym offers a _______ of fitness programs to help people achieve their goals.

choice

variety

belief

VOCABULARY
Section 2: (0.1pt *10 = 1pt) 
Choose the word/phrase that has the closest meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each sentence below.

51. A balanced lifestyle is necessary to maintain long-term health and well-being.

optional      

essential

avoidable

52. Consuming too much junk food and sugary drinks is unhealthy and can lead to a variety of health issues such as obesity and heart disease.

helpful

harmful

beneficial    

53. The rise of mobile phones has significantly impacted communication, enabling people to stay connected anytime, anywhere.

stationary phones

landline phones

cell phones      

54. This book contains a collection of short stories written by different authors.

holds

includes    

retains

55. This meeting is important because it will determine the future direction of the company.

optional

crucial    

minor    

56. The cost of the product is reasonable, considering the high quality and durability.

fair

overpriced

inflated    

57. With the rise of social media, people are now able to connect with others worldwide in an instant.

communication    

online platforms    

interation

58. Our company plans to use a new marketing strategy to promote the new product next month.

advertise

ignore

invent    

59. Plastic pollution in the oceans is quite common in many developing countries.

famous

occasional

usual      

60. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asked the students to summarize the main points.

concern

conduct    

conclude    

READING
Section 1 (0.1 pt * 10 = 1 pt)

Read the passage below and decide if the following statements about the passage are True or False. 

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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
A simple device can make anyone's home safer.

According to experts, over 2,200 people die in the U.S. each year from fires in their homes. About 1,100 of these people are children. Many of these fires happen at night when people are asleep. Most of these people die because they do not have working smoke detectors. A smoke detector makes a loud noise when there is a fire. That way, people can get out of the house in time. 

 A home should have at least one smoke detector on each floor. Don't put it near the kitchen. The best place to put a smoke detector is near the bedrooms. If the bedrooms are far apart, put a smoke detector near each bedroom. If anyone has hearing problems, get a special smoke detector that makes a bright light. 

You should test your smoke detector once a month. Follow the instructions. Usually, you test a smoke detector by pressing a button on the detector. If the alarm sounds, the smoke detector is working. On other detectors, you look for a small light or you shine a flashlight on the detector. You should change the battery in your smoke detectors twice a year. A good time to change the battery is when you change your clocks in the spring and fall for daylight saving time. After you change the battery, test the detector to make sure it works. You should replace a smoke detector when it's ten years old. If you don't know the age of your smoke detector, you should get a new one. 

 A fire can move very quickly. So if your smoke detector goes off, it's important to get outside as soon as you know there is a fire. For this reason, everyone should know what to do in a fire, especially children. Tell children that in a fire they should go outside right away and then call 9-1-1. Don't stop to get things. Just make sure that everyone gets outside as quickly as possible.

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61. A smoke detector helps save lives by making a loud noise when there is a fire. True/False

62. Every year, about 2,200 children die in home fires in the U.S.  True/False

63. A smoke detector should be placed near the bedrooms, but if bedrooms are far apart, one detector is enough for the whole house. True/False

 

64. People with hearing impairments can use a smoke detector with a bright light instead of a sound alarm.  True/False

65. If a smoke detector’s alarm does not sound during a test, the detector is still safe to use.  True/False

66. The passage suggests linking battery replacement to daylight saving time changes for convenience.  True/False

67. If you are unsure about the age of your smoke detector, you should assume it is new and continue using it.  True/False

68. In case of a fire, it is important to take a few minutes to gather important belongings before leaving.  True/False

69. Children should be taught to call 9-1-1 after escaping a fire.  True/False

70. The main purpose of a smoke detector is to help reduce property damage in case of a fire. True/False

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READING
Section 2 (0.1 pt * 10 = 1 pt)

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question that follows.  

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ADS ARE EVERYWHERE

 A. Would you believe that the average person sees nearly 3,000 ads every day? That seems unbelievable, but advertising has become so common that ads are almost everywhere we look. Also, most advertisements today don't look like normal advertising. Newspapers and television are no longer the only way for companies to reach customers. Today, advertisers are more quiet and clever in their selling. 

 B. Take a look: your clothes may have a brand name or logo on them. Many brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton show their logo clearly on their clothes and bags. Branding is also very important for big sports companies and professional sports teams. For example, Nike has spent hundreds of millions of dollars creating and promoting their famous "swoosh" logo. 

 C. Your favorite forms of entertainment are also filled with ads. Companies seek to sponsor concerts and TV shows: for example, the Coca-Cola Company sponsored American Idol, one of the most popular shows on American television, since its first season. Similarly, many sports tournaments happen without money from sponsors, who want their ads clearly visible in stadiums. In movies, you'll see characters driving a particular brand of car, or eating a popular snack, because companies pay for their products to be there. In the James Bond film Casino Royale, car manufacturer Ford paid about $22 million for James Bond to drive one of its cars - for only three minutes!

D. The problem for advertisers is that people have learned to ignore traditional advertising, such as TV ads and billboards. Advertisers must find new ways to get the public to notice them - and continue noticing them. The key word now is "engagement": companies are trying to create deeper, more interactive experiences, like games, parties, or charity runs, and connect these experiences to their brand.

E. Companies have started using the Internet to reach a wider audience. For example, brand websites can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. Advertisers are using social networking sites like Facebook to post videos and entertaining stories that feature the company's products. Their goal is for people to share these posts with their friends, and eventually reach millions of people. The energy drink company Red Bull has been very successful in creating online content that viewers respond to. By sponsoring and making short films focused on extreme sports like skateboarding and surfing, Red Bull has attracted more than hundreds of millions of views on its YouTube channel. 

F. Advertisers are finding new and different ways to catch our attention. As a result, ads are getting more creative. Instead of telling us what is so special about a product, advertisers are making products part of our lives.

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71. The passage mentions clothing in paragraph B because _____

consumers pay extra for clothing with logos.

advertising on T-shirts does not work.

clothing can be a way to advertise a product.

72. Branding involves companies creating ________.

better products.

marketing strategy.

memorable logos.

73. What does Nike's promotion of the “swoosh” logo show?

That logos are more important than products.

That companies only care about fashion.

That strong branding helps companies stay popular.

74. What does the example of Ford and the James Bond movie show?

That Ford was part of the movie's creative team.

That Ford gave James Bond a free car.

That companies pay a lot for even short screen time.

75. Why are traditional ads like TV commercials becoming less useful?

They are now illegal in some places.

People cannot afford to watch TV anymore.

People skip or ignore them.

76. Which best describes the word "engagement" in paragraph D?

A company pays a famous actor to appear in a television commercial.

A company puts an advertisement in the newspaper.

A company organizes and funds local sporting events.

77. How do social networking sites help advertisers?

They help companies create online stores.

They allow users to buy products directly.

They let people share brand messages widely.

78. According to the passage, what is the main problem advertisers face today?

People do not read newspapers or watch TV anymore.

Advertising costs too much money.

People do not notice advertisements anymore.

79. What is the main reason advertisers are changing their strategies?

Because people do not notice old-style ads.

To make more money from their products.

To stop people from skipping commercials.

80. What is the main message of the article?

Ads are not effective anymore.

Ads are changing and becoming a part of everyday life.

Companies should not spend money on advertising.

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WRITING

Section 1   (0.25 pt * 2 = 0.5 pt)

Identify TWO irrelevant sentences in the following paragraph. 

Write the number of the irrelevant sentences in the space provided.

  (1) Integrity means being honest and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. (2) A person with integrity tells the truth, keeps promises, and takes responsibility for their actions. (3) For example, if someone finds a lost wallet and returns it, that shows integrity. (4) People with integrity are trusted by others because they are fair and respectful. (5) In many situations, making a good impression is important for success. (6) They do not lie, cheat, or take things that are not theirs. (7) Integrity is important in school, work, and everyday life. (8) Listening carefully to others also helps build strong relationships. (9) In short, integrity is about having strong moral values and always trying to do what is right.

 The unrelated sentences (put the smaller number first)

Section 2:  (1.5 pts)

PARAGRAPH WRITING

 Write a process paragraph (120 – 150 words) about the following topic. Use supporting ideas from the prompts below or your own ideas.

 Topic:                                        How to take effective notes

 Supporting ideas:

Steps:

-    get notebook/open note-taking app

-    listen carefully and write main ideas

-    use short phrases or bullet points

-    highlight/underline key words

-    check again after class