New1 Wiese Family Enjoys Rural Living
1. What does the Weise family sell?
A. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, and milk.
B. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, and chickens.
C. Fruits, vegetables, beef, and chickens.
D. Flowers, vegetables, eggs, and chickens.
2. What will happen to the road to get to the Weise farm?
A. It will be paved.
B. It will be made wider.
C. It will stay as a gravel road.
D. It will be closed.
Conversation 2 Moving for a Job with Family
12. Why did Marcus' family move to Chicago?
A. Because his family lives in Chicago.
B. Because his father accepted a promotion in Chicago.
C. Because his mother got a job in Chicago.
D. Because the schools are better in Chicago.
13. Did Marcus' mother feel about moving to Chicago?
A. She was upset.
B. She was supportive.
C. She was excited.
D. She was fine with the decision.
14. How long does it take to drive to Philadelphia from Chicago?
A. 4 hours.
B. 8 hours.
C. 12 hours.
D. 3 hours.
15. Why don't Jada and her brothers want her mom to take the job in Orlando, Florida?
A. Because her mom will have to work long hours.
B. Because her mom won’t be making more money.
C. Because they don’t like the weather in Orlando, Florida.
D. Because they don’t want to change schools and make new friends.
Passage 3 Big Cities Help College Graduates Find Better Jobs
22. What does it mean to be underemployed?
A. Not to be looking for a job.
B. Not to have a job.
C. To have a job that doesn’t make full use of your skills or abilities.
D. To have a job that makes use of your skills or abilities.
23. What does a large labor market offer?
A. Fewer job interviews.
B. More job openings.
C. A guarantee of finding the right job.
D. High paying jobs.
24. Where would you least meet people who can introduce you to new opportunities?
A. At a workshop.
B. At a conference.
C. At an informal social gathering.
D. At home.
25. What can a strong economy offer college graduates?
A. Jobs that they can apply for.
B. Jobs that are filled.
C. Low paying jobs.
D. Uninteresting jobs.
