Written test 2 Name: __________________________ Total Score

Date: __________________________ ______ /100 points

A Carlos and Jen are talking about their friends at college. Listen to the conversation. Circle True or False for
each sentence.
1. Jen has known her friend Holly for a long time. True False
2. Most of Jen’s friends are from her childhood. True False
3. Carlos thinks that Jen needs to be friendlier. True False
4. Carlos promises to come to Jen’s party. True False

A _______ /8 points (2 points each)

B Amy and Josh are talking about something they see on the street. Listen and circle the correct answer.
1. Josh sees __________ . 3. The street is closed because some people are __________ .
a. some cameras a. investigating an accident
b. a car accident b. making a commercial
c. TV news reporters c. having a parade
2. The woman Josh and Amy see is __________ . 4. Amy is __________ .
a. talking with a reporter a. excited
b. interviewing people b. annoyed
c. wearing a costume c. fascinated

B _______ /8 points (2 points each)

C Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the verbs. Use contractions where possible.
A I wish I ______________ (not have) to move. I really like this apartment,
(1)
but it’s just too expensive.
B Well, what ______________ (you / do) if you ______________ (have)
(2) (3)
a roommate? ______________ (you / stay)?
(4)
A No, I ______________ (would). I prefer to live by myself.
(5)

C _______ /5 points (1 point each)

D Circle the correct relative pronoun. Can you leave out the pronoun? Circle Yes or No for each sentence.
Can you leave
out the pronoun?
1. I have several friends who / which I met at work. Yes No
2. My cousin works at a company that / who sells exercise equipment. Yes No
3. My sister is in a relationship that / who isn’t working out. Yes No

D _______ /6 points (1 point each)

 

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E Use the questions to complete the sentences.
1. How much did your sister’s laptop cost?
I have no idea _______________________________________________________ .

2. Does your friend have a new email address?

I wonder _______________________________________________________ .

3. Where did you put the remote?

Can you remember _______________________________________________________ ?

E _______ /6 points (2 points each)

F Complete the conversations using the words in parentheses. Use pronouns in the answers.
Example: A Can you show me how to turn on the printer
_______________________________________________________ ?
(the printer / turn on)
B Sure. Just press this button to turn it on
_______________________________________________________ .

1. A Can you remember how _______________________________________________________ ?

(the computer / hook up)
B Yeah, I’ll help you _______________________________________________________ .
2. A Do you have any idea where _______________________________________________________ ?
(these headphones / plug in)
B Sorry. I have no idea where _______________________________________________________ .
3. A Do you know where _______________________________________________________ ?
(the computer / turn on)
B Sure. You can _______________________________________________________ with this switch back here.

F _______ /6 points (1 point each)

G Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. My girlfriend and I kept getting into arguments, so last month we decided to work out / break up / settle down.
2. My friend wants to return the money he owes me, but I told him not to worry for / to / about it. I don’t need it right
now.
3. That movie was violent / scary / hilarious. It was so funny I couldn’t stop laughing.
4. There was a terrible storm last night, and the big oak tree in our front yard was struck by wind / thunder /
lightning.

G _______ /4 points (1 point each)

H Ken and Marcia meet at the gym. Complete the conversation using the present perfect or the present perfect
continuous. Use contractions where possible.
Marcia Ken! Hi! I ______________ (not see) you in ages.
(1)
Ken Hey, Marcia. Yeah, I know. I ______________ (not work out) that much these days.
(2)
Marcia So what ______________ you ______________ (do) since I last saw you?
(3)
Ken Not much. I ______________ (be) pretty stressed with work.
(4)
That’s why I ______________ (take) this yoga class for the past week. It helps a lot.
(5)

H _______ /5 points (1 point each)

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I Complete the sentences about imaginary situations with the correct forms of the words in parentheses.
Use contractions where possible.
1. If I __________ (have) more time, I __________ (visit) my grandparents more often.
2. If my sister __________ (live) here, we __________ (see) each other every weekend.
3. If my cousins __________ (be) older, I __________ (take) them to a concert.

I _______ /6 points (1 point each)

J Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. I get so annoyed / annoying with my roommate. He watches romantic comedies / horror movies all the time,
and they’re always so violent. I hate them.
2. My brother hated the movie, but I thought it was really interested / interesting. He hates animated / war movies
because he doesn’t like cartoon characters.
3. The students’ homework was very disappointed / disappointing. They were supposed to write a movie review
about a musical / science-fiction movie, but not one person wrote about the special effects – just about aliens.

J _______ /6 points (1 point each)

K Write sentences about news events. Put the words in parentheses in the correct order. Use the simple past
passive of the verbs and add by where necessary.
1. (seriously / in an accident / injure / two men)
_______________________________________________________ .

2. (destroy / an earthquake / several villages / completely)

_______________________________________________________ .
3. (severe / flights / delay / thunderstorms)
_______________________________________________________ .
4. (in the bus station / find / a valuable painting)
_______________________________________________________ .

K _______ /8 points (2 points each)

L Some of Cathy’s friends are at a party. They are making guesses about a woman at the party they do not know.
Rewrite the sentences using the modal verbs must (not), can’t, and could.
1. I bet she’s visiting Cathy. _______________________________________________________ .
2. Maybe she’s Cathy’s cousin. _______________________________________________________ .
3. No. It isn’t possible she’s a relative. _______________________________________________________ .
4. I bet she doesn’t know anyone here. _______________________________________________________ .

L _______ /8 points (2 points each)

 
 

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M Read the first part of each conversation. Circle the best response for the strategy given.
1. A I’d like to take a week off, but we’re really busy at work right now.
B (Give advice.)
a. You poor thing. You must be very tired.
b. I know what you mean. My office is busy, too.
c. If I were you, I’d ask for a day off.
2. A My roommate is always playing loud music when I’m trying to study.
B (Show you understand.)
a. I enjoy listening to music, too.
b. That must be annoying.
c. If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about it.
3. A I think laptops are easier to use than tablets.
B (Give a different opinion.)
a. I’m not so sure. I actually prefer tablets.
b. Did I tell you? I just bought a laptop.
c. I agree. They’re so convenient.
4. Teacher Yes, Steve. You said you had a question. What is it?
Student (Ask politely for a favor.)
a. I haven’t finished my paper yet. That’s probably OK, right?
b. Would it be all right if I gave you my paper on Tuesday?
c. I’ve been too busy to work on my paper. Do you need it right now?
M _______ /8 points (2 points each)

N Read part of an online discussion about cell phones. Add the missing sentences. Write the letters in the blanks.
There is one extra letter.
a. There are lots of reasons to have a cell phone. d. They’re used more than computers.
b. I think they’re very annoying. e. They’re also helpful when something goes wrong.
c. They can be really dangerous.

N _______ /8 points (2 points each)

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O Read the article. Then read the statements and circle (a) True, (b) False, or (c) Doesn’t say.

1. Galveston was struck by hurricanes before 1900.

a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say

2. Many people tried to leave Galveston after the storm hit.

a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
3. During the hurricane, winds blew over 150 miles per hour.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
4. It cost a lot of money to rebuild the city of Galveston.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say

O _______ /8 points (2 points each)

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