Placement Test D: Listening, Reading, And General Grammar Test
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Riley’s hair isn’t straight. It’s ________.
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Blonde
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Dark
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Long
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Wavy
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You will have 95 minutes to complete your placement test You have one attempt to complete the test. You are not permitted to use a dictionary or Google translate. Do not open a new tab on your browser. Sections: Listening, Reading, General Grammar, Writing There are instructions at the beginning of each section. If you have any questions, please email or call us (204-989-8448 and jasmin@heartlandenglish. Com). After your test, please check your email so you can join our New Student Orientation Session. Thank you!
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A: Excuse me. I’m looking for Taft Symphony Hall. B: ________
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Well, have a great time.
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Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side.
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Really? I’d love to go, but I’m busy tonight.
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Well, thanks, but that’s not for me.
Correct Answer
A. Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side.Explanation
In response to A's question, B provides the correct information by saying that Taft Symphony Hall is right around the corner, on the left side. This answer gives clear and concise directions to help A find the desired location.Rate this question:
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A: Tell me something about your parents. B: Sure. ________
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What is there?
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What do you want to know?
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What about this?
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What do you feel like?
Correct Answer
A. What do you want to know?Explanation
The correct answer is "What do you want to know?" because it directly responds to the question asked by A. A is asking B to provide information about their parents, so B's response of asking what A wants to know shows that they are ready to provide any specific information that A is interested in.Rate this question:
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Fred has ________ met the new neighbors.
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Already
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Ever
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Yet
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Before
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A. AlreadyExplanation
The word "already" suggests that Fred has already met the new neighbors. This implies that Fred has already had an encounter or introduction with the new neighbors in the past.Rate this question:
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It’s too dark ________ hiking.
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Go
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You go
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To go
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You to go
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A. To goExplanation
The correct answer is "to go". In this sentence, the phrase "too dark" is followed by an infinitive verb phrase "to go", which indicates the purpose or intention of the darkness being mentioned. This construction is commonly used to express a reason or condition for an action.Rate this question:
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_______ us at the restaurant tonight?
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Were they meeting
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Will they meet
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Have they met
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Do they meet
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A. Will they meetExplanation
The correct answer is "Will they meet". This is because the question is asking about a future event, specifically whether or not someone will meet at the restaurant tonight. The phrase "will they meet" is in the future tense and is the appropriate choice to indicate a future event.Rate this question:
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Part A) The agent needs to see ________.
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An air-conditioned car
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A driver’s license and credit card
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The airport
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A reservation
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A. A driver’s license and credit cardExplanation
The agent needs to see a driver's license and credit card because these documents are typically required when renting a car. The driver's license is necessary to verify that the person renting the car is legally allowed to drive, while the credit card is used for payment and as a form of security deposit.Rate this question:
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________ cookies on the shelf.
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There are
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It’s
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They’re
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There’s
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A. There areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are." This is because the sentence is referring to multiple cookies on the shelf, indicating a plural subject. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are."Rate this question:
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Amy is sleeping late. She ________ work today.
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Can’t study
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Has to
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Can work
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Doesn’t have to
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A. Doesn’t have toExplanation
The given sentence states that Amy is sleeping late. The phrase "doesn't have to" means that she is not required or obligated to work today. This implies that Amy has the freedom or choice to not work today, which is consistent with the fact that she is sleeping late.Rate this question:
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By this time next year, my father ________ and will be traveling around the world.
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Will have retired
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Has retired
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Is retiring
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Will retire
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A. Will have retiredExplanation
By this time next year, the speaker's father will have retired, indicating that he will have already stopped working before that time. This is supported by the phrase "and will be traveling around the world," which suggests that the father's retirement will enable him to travel freely.Rate this question:
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Part C) According to the listening, some of the fields Schweitzer studied were ________.
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Architecture and science
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Medicine and religion
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Philosophy and music
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Writing and philosophy
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A. Medicine and religionExplanation
According to the listening, Schweitzer studied medicine and religion.Rate this question:
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You ________ hurry! You’ll be late.
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Had better
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Used to
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Will
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Would rather
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A. Had betterExplanation
The correct answer is "had better". This phrase is used to give advice or warnings about what someone should do in a specific situation. In this case, the speaker is advising the person not to delay and to hurry in order to avoid being late.Rate this question:
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We’re going to the beach next weekend ________ the weather’s bad.
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Even if
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Provided that
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Even though
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As long as
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A. Even ifExplanation
This question is testing the understanding of conditional clauses. The phrase "even if" is used to express a condition that is unlikely or contrary to what is expected. In this case, it means that regardless of the weather being bad, the speaker is still planning to go to the beach. The other options, "provided that," "even though," and "as long as," do not convey the same meaning of going to the beach despite the bad weather. Therefore, the correct answer is "even if."Rate this question:
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When my husband gets up early, he ________ our breakfast.
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Is making
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Is going to make
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Makes
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Make
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A. MakesExplanation
The correct answer is "makes". This is because the sentence is in the present simple tense and "makes" is the correct form of the verb to use with the subject "he".Rate this question:
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A: Sorry I forgot your birthday. B: ________
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That’s one way to look at it.
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It’s OK, under some circumstances.
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That would be fine.
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That’s OK. It can happen to anyone.
Correct Answer
A. That’s OK. It can happen to anyone.Explanation
The correct answer, "That's OK. It can happen to anyone," is an understanding and forgiving response to someone who forgot another person's birthday. It acknowledges that forgetting a birthday is a common mistake that anyone can make, and it implies that the person who forgot is not being judged or blamed for their forgetfulness. This response shows empathy and reassurance, indicating that the person whose birthday was forgotten is not upset or holding any grudges.Rate this question:
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Robert ________ applied to law school. He would have been a great lawyer.
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Must have
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Should have
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Had
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May have
Correct Answer
A. Should haveExplanation
The phrase "would have been a great lawyer" suggests that Robert had the potential or qualities to succeed in law school. Therefore, the correct answer is "should have" because it implies that it would have been the right or appropriate decision for Robert to apply to law school based on his abilities and potential.Rate this question:
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A: ________ B: No, I’m just browsing.
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Looking for anything special?
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Is anything bothering you today?
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Do you mind if I borrow it when you’re done?
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Are you reading anything good these days?
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A. Looking for anything special?Explanation
The correct answer is "Looking for anything special?" because it is the most relevant and appropriate response to B's statement "No, I'm just browsing." It shows interest in B's browsing activity and offers assistance in case B is looking for something specific.Rate this question:
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She can’t think of ________ she would do if she had no music to listen to.
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What
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That
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How
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Whether
Correct Answer
A. WhatExplanation
The correct answer is "what". In this sentence, the word "what" is used to introduce a clause that expresses a hypothetical situation. The clause "she would do if she had no music to listen to" is a dependent clause that describes the action or thought that she cannot think of. The word "what" is the appropriate choice because it is used to ask for specific information or details about something.Rate this question:
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If the airplane hadn’t been invented, faster cars, boats, and trains ________.
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Would have been engineered
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Would be engineered
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Will be engineered
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Will have been engineered
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A. Would have been engineeredExplanation
If the airplane hadn't been invented, it implies that there was a need for faster transportation options. Therefore, it can be inferred that engineers would have worked on developing faster cars, boats, and trains to meet this need. The phrase "would have been engineered" indicates the hypothetical action that would have taken place in the past if the airplane had not been invented.Rate this question:
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Part A) They are talking about ________.
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A vacation
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A business trip
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A rental car
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A hotel reservation
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A. A rental carExplanation
The correct answer is "a rental car". This is suggested because the question states "They are talking about" and the options provided are all related to different topics. Out of the given options, "a rental car" is the most suitable topic for a conversation.Rate this question:
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Part B) Janet is going to ________.
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Let Lucy borrow her book
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Lend Lucy a book of poetry
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Give Lucy a tip
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Start reading John Grisham’s new book
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A. Let Lucy borrow her bookExplanation
This answer suggests that Janet is going to allow Lucy to borrow her book.Rate this question:
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A: Be sure not to miss the National Palace Museum while you’re in Taipei. B: ________
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Oh, yeah? What kind?
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What is it used for?
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What are you up to?
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Really? Why’s that?
Correct Answer
A. Really? Why’s that?Explanation
The correct answer is "Really? Why's that?" because it is a response that shows curiosity and interest in the National Palace Museum. It implies that the person wants to know more about the museum and the reasons why they shouldn't miss it.Rate this question:
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A: You should consider getting tropical fish. They’re low-maintenance and interesting to watch. B: ________
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You have a point there.
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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They really keep you on your toes.
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You can’t believe everything you hear.
Correct Answer
A. You have a point there.Explanation
The speaker agrees with the suggestion made by person A that getting tropical fish is a good idea. They acknowledge that person A has a valid point and that tropical fish can indeed be low-maintenance and interesting to watch.Rate this question:
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When you’re finished working on a document, don’t forget to ________ it before you close the file.
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Surf
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Scan
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Send
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Save
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A. SaveExplanation
When you're finished working on a document, it is important to save it before closing the file. Saving a document ensures that any changes or edits made to the document are preserved and can be accessed later. By saving the document, you are creating a permanent version of it on your computer or storage device, preventing any potential loss of work.Rate this question:
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Some animals can ________ to help people.
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Train
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Have trained
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To train
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Be trained
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A. Be trainedExplanation
Animals can be trained to help people. This means that animals can undergo a training process in order to learn specific tasks or behaviors that are beneficial or useful to humans. Through training, animals can be taught to perform tasks such as assisting individuals with disabilities, providing therapy, or performing specific jobs like search and rescue. The phrase "be trained" suggests that animals have the capacity to learn and acquire skills that can be utilized for human benefit.Rate this question:
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A: What’s your typical week like? B: ________
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I go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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If the weather is good, I’m going to the beach
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I’m not doing anything special.
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I have other plans.
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Part B) Lucy has been trying to read ________.
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A real page-turner
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John Grisham’s new book
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A poetry book
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A gardening magazine
Correct Answer
A. A poetry bookExplanation
Lucy has been trying to read a poetry book.Rate this question:
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LISTENING PART A (Questions 1-4) Part A) The speakers are ________.
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At the airport
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In a hotel
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In a garage
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In a car
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A. At the airportExplanation
The correct answer is "at the airport". This can be inferred from the fact that the speakers are discussing travel-related matters and mentioning things like boarding passes and flights, which are typically associated with being at an airport.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Sam Peckinpah was ________.
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An actor
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An author
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A filmmaker
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A newspaper journalist
Correct Answer
A. A filmmakerExplanation
Sam Peckinpah was a filmmaker. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking about his profession, and the options provided include "an actor," "an author," "a filmmaker," and "a newspaper journalist." Since Peckinpah is being referred to as a person, it can be concluded that he was not an author or a newspaper journalist. Therefore, the correct answer is that he was a filmmaker.Rate this question:
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A: ________ B: Actually, it kind of bothers me. I hope that’s not a problem.
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Do you mind my smoking?
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Would you ever consider getting a pet?
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Can you believe that outfit?
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Are you familiar with this CD?
Correct Answer
A. Do you mind my smoking?Explanation
The correct answer is "Do you mind my smoking?" because the response from person B indicates that they are bothered by something, and person A is asking if their smoking is the cause of that bother.Rate this question:
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I wonder ________.
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How the book ends
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How does the book end
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The book ends
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If the book ends
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A. How the book endsExplanation
The correct answer is "how the book ends". This answer suggests that the person is curious about the conclusion or ending of the book. They want to know the outcome or resolution of the story.Rate this question:
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Part A) The man is returning to the airport ________.
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Today at 4 P.M.
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On August 14
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Tomorrow
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In the morning
Correct Answer
A. On August 14Explanation
The correct answer is "on August 14". This answer indicates a specific date when the man will be returning to the airport.Rate this question:
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LISTENING PART C (QUESTIONS 8-10) Part C) Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he ________.
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Was a young man
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Went to Africa
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Became a respected writer
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Was a teenager
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A. Was a young manExplanation
Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he was a young man. This suggests that he had a clear sense of purpose and direction at a relatively early age. It implies that he had already made significant decisions or commitments regarding his future path before reaching adulthood.Rate this question:
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LISTENING PART B (QUESTIONS 5-7) Part B) Janet is looking for ________.
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A night table
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Some poems
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A book by John Grisham
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Something for her mom
Correct Answer
A. Something for her momExplanation
Janet is specifically looking for something to buy for her mom. The other options, such as a night table, some poems, or a book by John Grisham, are not mentioned as her desired items.Rate this question:
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He doesn’t have enough experience. ________, he would have gotten the job.
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Consequently
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Otherwise
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However
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Therefore
Correct Answer
A. OtherwiseExplanation
The correct answer is "Otherwise". This is because "otherwise" is used to indicate a result or consequence that would have happened if a certain condition was not met. In this case, the condition is the person not having enough experience, and the result is them not getting the job.Rate this question:
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They ________ their flight if they hadn’t gotten stuck in traffic.
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Wouldn’t miss
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Wouldn’t have missed
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Didn’t miss
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Hadn’t missed
Correct Answer
A. Wouldn’t have missedExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't have missed." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation that did not actually happen. The use of "wouldn't have missed" suggests that they did miss their flight due to getting stuck in traffic, but if they hadn't gotten stuck, they would not have missed it.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) In Steven Prince’s opinion, movies today have become more violent and bloody because of ________.
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Video games
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Sam Peckinpah
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Special effects technology
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Newspapers
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A. Special effects technologyExplanation
Steven Prince believes that movies today have become more violent and bloody because of special effects technology. This implies that the advancements in special effects have made it easier for filmmakers to create realistic and graphic scenes of violence. With the use of special effects, filmmakers can now depict violence in a more visually impactful way, which may have led to an increase in violent content in movies.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) According to the article, ________.
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Movies have always been very violent
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Graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch
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Everyone agrees that graphic violence in movies is good entertainment
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Everyone agrees that violent movies are dangerous
Correct Answer
A. Graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild BunchExplanation
The correct answer is "graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch." This answer can be inferred from the information provided in the question stem, which states that "According to the article." The article likely discusses the increase in graphic violence in movies since the release of Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) A tailor-made garment should ________.
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Cost about US$910
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Be ordered after you’ve returned home
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Be copied from a picture or drawing
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Fit you perfectly
Correct Answer
A. Fit you perfectlyExplanation
A tailor-made garment should fit you perfectly. This means that the garment should be customized and adjusted to your specific measurements and body shape, ensuring that it fits you well and flatters your figure. A tailor-made garment should not be too loose or too tight, but rather tailored to your individual proportions for the best fit and comfort.Rate this question:
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Part C) After Schweitzer received the Nobel Prize, he ________.
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Started teaching at the University of Strasbourg
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Worked to find a cure for leprosy
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Traveled to Africa
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Continued his medical work in Africa
Correct Answer
A. Continued his medical work in AfricaExplanation
After receiving the Nobel Prize, Schweitzer continued his medical work in Africa. This suggests that he did not let the recognition of the Nobel Prize deter him from his primary goal of providing medical assistance in Africa. Instead, he chose to stay committed to his work and make a difference in the lives of those in need.Rate this question:
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A: Let’s go bike riding. B: ________
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Would you like to join me?
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Actually, I think it’s very nice.
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I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well.
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That’s too bad. Maybe some other time.
Correct Answer
A. I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well.Explanation
The correct answer is "I'm really sorry. I don't feel well." This response indicates that person B is unable to join person A for bike riding due to not feeling well.Rate this question:
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Sara didn’t talk to Max. When she called, he ________ on his business trip.
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Left
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Had been getting ready to leave
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Was leaving
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Had already left
Correct Answer
A. Had already leftExplanation
The correct answer is "had already left" because the sentence states that Sara called Max, indicating that the action of calling happened in the past. The use of "had" before "left" indicates that Max left before Sara called him.Rate this question:
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I don’t mind ________ shown commercials during movies. It gives me time to get a snack.
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Had I been
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To have been
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Being
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To be
Correct Answer
A. BeingExplanation
The correct answer is "being". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their lack of objection to being shown commercials during movies. The verb "mind" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "be", which is "being". The other options do not fit grammatically in the sentence. "Had I been" is a conditional construction that does not make sense in this context. "To have been" and "to be" are infinitive forms that do not match the verb tense used in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Before the 1960s, movies did not show ________.
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Fighting
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Shooting
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Blood
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Death
Correct Answer
A. BloodExplanation
Before the 1960s, movies did not show blood. This suggests that the depiction of blood in movies was not common or acceptable before that time period. It implies that violence and action scenes in movies were portrayed differently, without the explicit display of bloodshed.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) Hong Kong tailors ________.
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Only make men’s clothing
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Are more expensive than they used to be
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Are not permitted to copy fashions
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Are hard to find
Correct Answer
A. Are more expensive than they used to beExplanation
The correct answer is "are more expensive than they used to be." This suggests that Hong Kong tailors have increased their prices over time.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) According to the article, ________.
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If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong
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If you get a garment made on Savile Row, you will pay about 50 percent less than you would pay for the same garment made in Hong Kong
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If you don’t like the garment you ordered, you can get all your money back 3
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If you want to pay a low-price for a custom-made garment, go to an upscale hotel shopping arcade
Correct Answer
A. If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong KongExplanation
The article states that buying a ready-made garment at a store at home will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong. This suggests that the prices for ready-made and custom-made garments are comparable in these two locations.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Peckinpah and Penn thought that showing real violence in movies would make ________.
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People behave more violently
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Violence seem normal
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People more honest and helpful
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People less violent
Correct Answer
A. People less violentExplanation
Peckinpah and Penn believed that by depicting real violence in movies, it would have the effect of reducing violence in society. They likely believed that by exposing people to the harsh realities of violence, it would deter them from engaging in violent behavior themselves. This suggests that they saw a potential for movies to serve as a form of education or awareness, leading to a decrease in violent tendencies among individuals.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) If you have a garment custom-made in Hong Kong, you should not expect ________.
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The garment to be ready in 3–5 days
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To pay a deposit before the tailor begins working
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To have 2–3 fittings
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To pay extra for alterations
Correct Answer
A. To pay extra for alterationsExplanation
When you have a garment custom-made in Hong Kong, you should not expect to pay extra for alterations. This implies that the tailor will make the necessary adjustments to the garment without any additional cost.Rate this question:
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If my luggage hadn’t gotten lost, I ________ to go shopping for new clothes now.
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Wouldn’t need
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Hadn’t needed
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Wouldn’t have needed
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Won’t need
Correct Answer
A. Wouldn’t needExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't need". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is expressing a hypothetical situation. The use of "wouldn't" indicates that the speaker didn't need to go shopping for new clothes because their luggage didn't get lost.Rate this question:
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