Part C Quiz
Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your text book.
Example: You will hear or read: A) New York City. B) An evening party. C) An air trip. D) The man’s job. From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer.
Now the test will begin.
1. A) It needs more stamps.
B) It is too big to send by mail.
C) He should return it to the sender.
D) He should take it to the post office.
2. A) In a grocery store.
B) In a gift shop.
C) In an electric shop.
D) In a bank.
3. A) She is not interested in the article.
B) She would like to have a copy of the article.
C) She has given the man much trouble.
D) She doesn’t want to take the trouble to read the article.
4. A) A movie. B) A lecture.
C) A play. D) A speech.
5. A) In the park.
B) Between two buildings.
C) In his apartment.
D) Under a big tree.
Section B Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your text book. Now listen to the conversations.
Conversation1
6. A) China. B) Italy. C) America. D) Spain.
7. A) The computer. B) The printer. C) The computer and the printer. D) The company.
Conversation 2
8. A) They are on vacation.
B) The wife doesn’t like to travel.
C) They went on a trip last year.
D) The husband is reading a magazine.
9. A) 10 days. B) Two weeks. C) 21 days. D) One week.
10. A) She doesn’t like to live on the ship.
B) She prefers to stay in one place.
C) She doesn’t like the food.
D) She doesn’t know the price.
Section C Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the text book, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read two times. You are required to put the missing words or phrases in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. Now the passage will begin.
Before I go on vacation, I always plan my trip. For starters, I usually take a look at travel guide books or _______and review possible destinations. Then, I check the costs involved in travelling to that particular place. If I’m going by plane, then I have to____on airfare for different airlines. If I’m travelling by train,then I have to look into train _________ . I also need to locate hotel _______ . Fortunately, I don’t mind staying at a cheap hotel or a motel. Finally, I try to plan money for meals and other _________ . If I plan carefully, I usually have a good time.
Section D Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your text book. You should write your answers correspondingly. Now listen to the passage.
16. How many terms are there in a school year in America?
There are_____________________________________________.
17. How long is the first term?
The first term is from____________________________________.
18. When can a child go to school?
When he or she is______________________________________.
19. How many subjects do high school students take each term?
High school students take________________ subjects each term.
20. Why do many college students have to work after class?
Because they need to______________________ for their studies.
