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Journeys B2 Teachers Resource Pack ECCE Practice Exam ECCE
University of Michigan
Examination for the Certificate
of Competency in English
(ECCE)
University of Michigan
Examination for the Certificate
of Competency in English
(ECCE)
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Listening ECCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teachers Resource Pack
Listening Test, Part 1
This is a test of your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear short conversations. After you hear
each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices are shown as
pictures. Mark each answer by circling A, B or C. Here is an example:
Example:
Listening Section: 30 minutes
The correct answer is B, because Tim doesnt have a couch or any dining room furniture now, but he didnt
sell his bed.
You will hear each conversation only once; the conversations will not be repeated. Please be very quiet and
listen carefully. You should circle A, B or C. There are 30 questions in Part 1.

Do you have any questions before you begin?
A B C
LISTENING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not begin this section until the examiner has played
the recording of these instructions and example.
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LISTENING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not begin this section until the examiner has played
the recording of these instructions and examples.
Imagine you are listening to the radio. You are going to hear someone from a radio station interviewing
someone at a new museum.
First, you will hear about why the museum was created.
Then, you will hear about Lucille Balls role in television history.
Next, you will hear about some of the museums highlights.
Finally, you will hear about the museums library and research center.
You will hear the interview in several parts. After each part, you will hear some questions. There are three
answer choices for each question. You should select, from the three answer choices, the best answer to the
question. If you want to, you may take brief notes as you listen.
Now you will hear the beginning of the interview. For this part, there will not be any actual test questions.
The questions that follow this part are examples only.
Example 1
You will hear:
Where is the interview taking place?
You will read:
a in Vicky Days living room
b at a radio station
c at a museum
The correct answer is c.
Example 2
You will hear:
What is true about Vicky Day?
You will read:
a She has a degree in television production.
b She set up the museum.
c She always worried that other things would replace
TV.
The correct answer is b.
Now we will continue with the interview. Remember, after each section of the interview you will hear some
questions. The sections are separated by double lines. You will have 12 seconds to mark your answer to each
question. There are 20 questions. Are there any questions before we begin?
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31 a watching it again with a friend
b telephoning a friend to talk about it
c calling a friend whod missed the episode
32 a They see the positive side of it.
b They dont take it seriously.
c They disapprove of it.
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34 a television studios
b Lucille Ball
c inventors of television systems
35 a the one about Ms Ball
b the one about American and British TV studios
c the one about early inventors
36 a 89
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37 a Its not big enough.
b Not many people seem to be interested in it.
c Its full of people today.
38 a Its in black and white.
b Its not very funny.
c It was originally aimed at a very specific audience.
39 a Its only shown in the US.
b It was one of the most popular comedies for a
long time.
c It can no longer be seen on TV.
40 a Desi Arnaz
b Fred Mertz
c Ricky Ricardo
Write notes here.
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41 a with profits from Star Trek
b with money from awards
c with money from the I Love Lucy show
42 a an unsuccessful show that was produced by Lucy
and Desi
b a very successful TV program made by Desilu
Studios
c the only successful show that came from Desilu
Studios
43 a She watched old scenes she had played in.
b She watched others practice.
c She practiced what she was going to do many times.
44 a She felt like she always had to work hard.
b She didnt enjoy working much.
c Her only reason for working was to make money.
45 a They were both created for young children.
b They give visitors the chance to take part in
creative activities.
c Famous people teach the visitors in these rooms.
46 a They can act or help to produce a show.
b They can talk to a star.
c They can watch various reality shows.
47 a a 15-year-old
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c a 25-year-old
48 a to the right of the Cartoon Lab
b one level up from the Cartoon Lab
c on the second floor of Building A
49 a DVDs
b newspapers
c journals
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c 60 cents
Write notes here.
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GVR ECCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teachers Resource Pack
1. There are 100 problems in this section of the examination. There are grammar, vocabulary, and reading
problems. They are numbered 51 through 150. Examples of each kind of problem are given below.
2. You will have 80 minutes to finish the entire grammar, vocabulary, reading (GVR) section. Try to answer
all the problems. Do not spend too much time on any one problem or you will not have time to finish this
section. You may answer the problems in any order you wish.
3. Each problem in this section has only one correct answer. If you are not sure about an answer, you may
guess.
4. Here are examples of each kind of problem. In each example, the correct answer has been underlined.
GRAMMAR
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the conversation or sentence.
Your office looks great!
Thanks. We last month.
a. have been painting it
b. were painted
c. have painted it
d. had it painted
VOCABULARY
Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.
Can you the children a story?
a. speak
b. tell
c. call
d. say
READING
There are three kinds of reading passages. In one kind, you will read the passage first, then answer the
questions following it, according to the information given in the passage. In the other two, you will read the
questions first, then look in the text on the opposite page for the answers.
This example question might accompany a brochure about musical events in a city:
If you want to buy tickets for the spring concert, you should
a. call 555-2122.
b. order them online.
c. go to the box office.
d. contact the local high school.
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY AND READING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not begin this section until the examiner
has read these instructions to you.
Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Section: 80 minutes
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GRAMMAR
51 Kristina and her brother love horror stories, ?
a arent they
b dont they
c havent they
d didnt they
52 Her ambition a pop star isnt very realistic!
a to become
b becoming
c has become
d become
53 I work a nurse at the local hospital.
a like
b about
c at
d as
54 The history museum years ago.
a has closed
b was being closed
c closed
d has been closed
55 The chef at this restaurant is thought one of
the best in the city!
a to be
b he is
c that hes
d being
56 Whos going to help us decorate the kitchen?
Helen or Eric.
a Both of
b Neither
c Either
d Both
57 They were really tired; , they helped us tidy
up after the party.
a nevertheless
b despite
c even though
d no matter how
58 What an interesting attic!
My sisters architect, I borrowed the idea,
got an award for that design.
a who
b from whom
c from which
d off who
59 We wont have finished the project the end
of the month.
a by the time
b by then
c since
d until
60 What do you think of their new shop?

the furniture they sell is very nice!
a None of
b Each of
c Some
d None
61 If you had asked me, I you what to do!
a had told
b told
c would tell
d could have told
62 We be at work until Tuesday, so we stayed
in the village until Monday evening.
a needed to not
b didnt need to
c didnt need
d neednt have
63 Where do you go when you have a problem with
your car?
Oh, I it fixed at Mechanic Joes for years now.
a get
b have been having
c got
d am having
64 You had better nasty to your sister again!
a not be
b not being
c dont be
d to not be
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65 Hardly cooking dinner when the lights went
out.
a we had finished
b we were finishing
c had we finished
d finished were
66 Will you your cousins at all this weekend?
a seen
b had seen
c to see
d be seeing
67 Were going hiking on Stone Mountain next week.
If I were you, I that; its a dangerous place.
a am not doing
b wont do
c wouldnt do
d am not going to do
68 I have time to talk about your ideas now if
you want.
a a few
b a little
c few
d little
69 Never before such a beautiful lake!
a have I seen
b I have seen
c am I seeing
d I saw
70 Who organized the party?
Well, I made the food, and all the music was
chosen Alison.
a from
b over
c by
d under
71 The building Thomas and Sophia work is
very modern.
a which
b that
c which in
d in which
72 The Richardsons a lot of money, dont they?
a have
b have had
c are having
d would have
73 Stan cant hear what shes saying.
I!
a Neither do
b Either
c So can
d Neither can
74 Only after finishing all our homework able to
go to our friends house.
a were we
b weve been
c will we
d we are
75 The books which to the students were very old.
a have given
b are giving
c were given
d will give
76 I as a mechanic, but now I own a toy shop.
a will have worked
b used to work
c used to working
d would work
77 She at all since I saw her 12 years ago!
a didnt change
b wasnt changing
c isnt changed
d hasnt changed
78 How long your brothers been living in
Canada?
a have
b did
c were
d are
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79 I you for help, but I knew you were really busy.
a would have asked
b must have asked
c shall ask
d neednt ask
80 Ill get the children the living room tomorrow
morning.
a tidy
b to tidy
c being tidied
d to have tidied
81 You should stop your bike without a helmet;
its really dangerous!
a to be riding
b ride
c riding
d to ride
82 I really like Rob, I cant stand his twin
brother.
a However
b Despite
c While
d As
83 Ms Green

that we could take a day off
work.
a said to us
b said that to us
c told
d told us to
84 Theyre about the books to the school.
a sending
b of sending
c send
d to send
85

did she forget her camera, but she also
forgot her wallet!
a Not until
b Not only
c No sooner
d Never before
VOCABULARY
86 The company manager to our email the day
after she received it.
a responded
b answered
c wrote
d commented
87 You must the main ideas of your essay with
facts and examples.
a persuade
b feed
c support
d encourage
88 Last month, Ms Coleman was of stealing
money from the company!
a arrested
b claimed
c blamed
d accused
89 They didnt approve of their daughters to
go to Trent University.
a purpose
b direction
c decision
d conclusion
90 Celia got a at work, so now she earns more
money.
a movement
b progress
c development
d promotion
91 We stayed in a village in the Rockford
Mountains for ten days last summer.
a mature
b charming
c weak
d lazy
92 It only took two days for the police to down
the criminals.
a catch
b track
c follow
d locate
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93 The villagers to make the tourists feel
welcome.
a set their teeth on edge
b hung by a thread
c found their feet
d took great pains
94 This bedroom had been used as an office.
a previously
b extremely
c fully
d exactly
95 Everyone was by the new employees work.
a caught
b offered
c impressed
d observed
96 The little boy was by some of the older
children at his new school.
a fallen
b teased
c set
d complained
97 Victor rarely mistakes in his reports for work.
a does
b makes
c brings
d takes
98 The poor animal was in a small cage for
over two years.
a collected
b discovered
c obtained
d kept
99 The price of oil by 8% last month.
a reduced
b lost
c dropped
d lowered
100 I the woman right away; it was Jims sister!
a recognized
b reflected
c regretted
d repeated
101 This store carries a range of kitchen
appliances.
a high
b far
c deep
d wide
102 The of these houses has gone down over
the last year.
a value
b profit
c rate
d income
103 The artists new paintings will be on at the
museum for one month.
a exhibit
b exhibition
c display
d presentation
104 John the truth from his friends and family for
months!
a covered
b locked
c hid
d protected
105 Why did they of all those nice chairs and
desks?
a dispose
b throw
c discard
d rid
106 We should do everything we can to them
from doing that.
a avoid
b prevent
c hold
d escape
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107 They work in a dirty old factory under very difficult
.
a situations
b conditions
c procedures
d positions
108 The disease can be with certain medications.
a operated
b attended
c treated
d dealt
109 Bob doesnt like to his opinions in front of
his teachers.
a express
b tell
c recommend
d advise
110 Selena has a clear of the problem and of
what needs to be done.
a knowledge
b information
c practice
d understanding
111 I into Johns grandparents at the computer
store this morning.
a crossed
b set
c ran
d put
112 Martin won first in the skiing competition last
week.
a reward
b prize
c award
d title
113 Do you know whats at that factory on
Bleeker Street?
a composed
b formed
c produced
d resulted
114 The first of our magazine was published in
2003.
a number
b circulation
c chapter
d issue
115 The new museum is two kilometers from the
city center.
a settled
b located
c placed
d lodged
116 Were you your hotel room in New York City?
a satisfied with
b crowded with
c careless of
d hopeful of
117 Jeff will help us up with some new project
ideas.
a bring
b come
c set
d make
118 Three athletes were for cheating in the
competition.
a disturbed
b disqualified
c disrupted
d distributed
119 These photographers are for their travel
photography.
a noted
b written
c observed
d recorded
120 You must put your and the date on each of
the documents.
a character
b representation
c signal
d signature
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This passage about urban foraging comes from
various sources.
Interest in urban foraging has been growing in recent
years. Urban foraging refers to the collection of fruits,
vegetables and so on that grow wild in towns or cities.
The idea of eating something which hasnt come from a
restaurant or supermarket appeals to a lot of people, but
can make others rather nervous.
Some people forage to save money; people who are
really serious about this practice claim that they can
save about 40% on their supermarket spending. Others
forage mainly for the potential health benefits; a lot
of food that grows in the wild is more nutritious than
commercially-grown foods. In some cases, people
forage primarily in order to establish a connection with
the seasons and cycles of nature, which so many urban
dwellers have completely lost or never had in the first
place.
Most people are amazed by just how much food you
can find in towns and cities, although you need to know
where to look, of course. There are various useful online
guides to help beginners find edible treasures. And,
sometimes, experienced foragers will offer tours of urban
areas, showing people what to look for and what to stay
away from, such as poisonous berries and mushrooms.
Another thing foragers need to be careful about is
exactly where they forage. Its a good idea to do some
research into the sites you plan to visit in order to make
sure that they arent known to be contaminated, as in the
case of former landfills, for example.
Experienced foragers will tell you that the benefits of
their practice outweigh the risks, as foraging not only
teaches you about nature and saves you money, but its
also a great way to get some fresh air and exercise!
121 What does the writer say about popularity of urban
foraging over the last few years?
a It has remained about the same.
b Its been increasing.
c Its been dropping off slowly but steadily.
d Its been decreasing rapidly.
122 According to the passage, how much do dedicated
foragers spend at the supermarket?
a almost twice as much as others
b about 60% of the amount spent by others
c about a quarter less than others
d a bit more than others
123 In the final sentence of the second paragraph, what
does the word which refer to?
a the seasons and cycles of nature
b certain cases (of foraging)
c foraging
d a connection with nature
124 What is true about foraging in towns or cities?
a Theres a lot to find.
b Theres no relevant information on the internet.
c There isnt much to collect.
d You can find food very easily.
125 According to the writer,
a no preparation is needed for a person to start
foraging.
b the only dangers for foragers are poisonous
foods.
c contaminated soil can be a problem for foragers.
d its dangerous to rely on information from the
internet.
126 Which of these titles would be the best for this
passage?
a How to Become an Expert Forager
b The Many Dangers of Urban Foraging
c Going Out and About to Eat More Cheaply
d Take Control Over What You Eat
READING
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Home to the worlds
largest freshwater
sand dunes (hills)!
Lake Michigan is connected to
Lake Huron by a narrow strip
of water which is crossed by
the Mackinac Bridge (known
as The Mighty Mac).
At its deepest point it is 925
feet (283 meters) deep, with
an average depth of 279 feet
(85 meters), and a shoreline
that measures 1,600 miles
(2,575 km).
similar to Lake Erie in terms of surface area, but much
deeper and holds four times as much water
(average depth: 283 feet [86 meters])
lies 325 feet (99 meters) below Lake Erie
Did you know that Lake Ontario lies at the base of
the world-famous tourist attraction, Niagara Falls,
the most powerful waterfalls in North America?
3,800 miles (6,115 km) of coastline (including that of its islands)
Average depth: 195 feet (59 meters)
Holds the third largest amount of water of the five lakes
Famous for its many shipwrecks
There are approximately 30,000 islands in Lake Huron,
including the largest freshwater island in the world!
LAKE HURON
LAKE ONTARIO
largest, deepest and coldest
of the five Great Lakes that lie
between Canada and the US
Greatest depth: 1,332 feet
(405 meters) and average depth:
500 feet (152 meters)
Total shoreline (including that of
the lakes islands): approximately
2,800 miles (4,506 km)
Did you know?
Lake Superior is big
enough to hold all
the other Great Lakes
plus three more the
size of Lake Erie!
LAKE SUPERIOR
LAKE MICHIGAN
Great Lakes
Overview
The smallest and warmest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Erie
has an average depth of only 62 feet (19 meters) and is famous
for its abundance of walleye fish. Its also the Great Lake
which has been the most negatively affected by agriculture
and urbanization.
>>> A bit of history:
The Marblehead Lighthouse, built in 1822, is the oldest active
lighthouse in the Great Lakes.
LAKE ERIE
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127 Which lake has the smallest average depth?
a 1
b 2
c 4
d 5
128 Which lake typically has the lowest temperature?
a 1
b 2
c 3
d 5
129 Which lake is located at the bottom of a site which
is popular with visitors from around the globe?
a 2
b 3
c 4
d 5
130 Where can you find the biggest freshwater island
on Earth?
a 1
b 2
c 3
d 5
131 Which lake have people caused the most damage
to?
a 1
b 3
c 4
d 5
132 After Lake Superior, which lake has the greatest
average depth?
a 2
b 3
c 4
d 5
133 Where can you see the oldest building which is
still being used to help ships find their way on the
Great Lakes today?
a 2
b 3
c 4
d 5
134 Which lake is well known because of some of the
boats that have sunk in it?
a 1
b 3
c 4
d 5
135 Which lakes are not completely separate from
each other?
a 1 and 5
b 2 and 3
c 2 and 5
d 4 and 5
136 Which lakes have very different depths but cover
much the same area?
a 1 and 3
b 1 and 4
c 2 and 3
d 4 and 5
137 What lakes are the greatest and least in terms of
size?
a 1 and 4
b 1 and 5
c 2 and 4
d 3 and 5
INSTRUCTIONS
You are doing some research for a geography project about the Great Lakes of North America. You
have found a webpage with some general information on the subject. Read the questions and then
look at the webpage for the answers.
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History of the pollution problem
Over the years, the Great Lakes
have been used and abused both by
individuals and by entire industries.
People dumped trash, dead animals,
raw sewage, and toxic chemicals into
these five beautiful bodies of water.
For many years, there appeared to be
no hope for the future of this unique
ecosystem.
One day in the summer of 1969, the
Cuyahoga River, which flows into Lake
Erie, actually caught fire because it was
so polluted. It wasnt the first time that
the river had caught fire, but it was the
first such fire to receive so much media
attention. As a result, people started
fighting for increased controls on water
pollution. In the 1970s, significant laws
affecting the Great Lakes were passed:
the Great Lakes Water Quality Act and
the Clean Water Act. Though these
have helped to improve matters, many
problems still exist.
On stage!
One of the most popular parts of a day at the
GLPIC is the fascinating educational play put
on by a group of amateur actors. The play,
called A Chain of Events, shows children how
pollutants get into the water, harm fish, plants
and, eventually, humans. Somehow, our talented
troupe of environmental actors even manages
to leave the children with a message of hope.
*
Weather permitting, the play is performed
in our new outdoor amphitheater, located just
behind the main building. On cold or rainy days,
the performances take place in Stage Room 204,
on the second floor of the center.
Arts and crafts
In our Ancient Arts Room, volunteer art
students from the local university help
schoolchildren make a decorative object
(such as a small vase) and paint it with
patterns that were originally created by the
native people of the region, such as the
Algonquians and Iroquoians. Students can use
their creative talents to make a lovely souvenir
for themselves, a friend or a family member.
NB: there is an extra $5 charge per student for
this activity in order to cover the cost of the
art materials we provide.
Native American Cooking
After giving students a short talk about interesting
Native American food and cooking practices, food
expert Len Mansfield will guide students through an
American Indian recipe of their choice. At the end
of the lesson, students can taste their own creation,
as well as a few of the special snacks that Chef Len
always has on hand.
The menu includes: corn soup, fried bread, wild
rice, bean balls, cornmeal pudding and more!
Sadly, many ships have sunk to the bottom of the
Great Lakes. A number of these shipwrecks have been
located over the years, but about 100 of them are still
somewhere down there
Shipwreck expert Carrie Kline has put together a
wonderful audiovisual presentation to teach children
about the most famous shipwrecks of the Great Lakes.
After the general presentation, one of our staff will
teach students about todays underwater exploration
technology, such as special robotic systems. Finally,
participants will learn about how a group of local
high school students recently used state-of-the-art
technology to find two shipwrecks from the 1880s!
The shipwreck presentation and talk are held in the
high-tech Listen and Learn Room on the first floor.
About the GLPIC
The Great Lakes Pollution
Information Center (GLPIC) was
set up by a team of environmental
scientists in the 1990s as a place
for local schoolchildren to learn
more about the environmental
problems the region faces and
what can be done about them.
The center is staffed by a group of
local researchers and volunteers,
and it has expanded over the years
to become a popular choice for
educational field trips for children
living in the region. Teachers can
mix and match activities in order
to create a perfect day for their
students.
Displays, games and presentations
In the Main Hall, students will learn all
about water pollution and its effects
on wildlife and humans. There are
interactive displays and games which
teach students about the Great Lakes
environmental problems. A number
of the presentations are designed to
get children to think about and come
up with ideas regarding possible
solutions.
THE GREAT LAKES POLLUTION
INFORMATION CENTER (GLPIC)
Beach time
Weather permitting,
there are a variety of
outdoor activities that
teachers can choose
for their groups, such as
swimming, canoeing, hiking
and nature walks. All activities
are supervised by center staff
members. The goal is to show kids
how much fun the Great Lakes
and the surrounding areas can be
for both youngsters and adults.
We hope to instill in them a love
of this unique ecosystem and to
motivate them to take good care
of it, both for themselves and for
future generations.
Note:
Classes can be split into two or three
groups for outdoor activities, depending
on students interests and physical
abilities. The minimum number of
students needed for an outdoor activity
is 5 and the maximum is 25. Classes
of more than 25 will be split into two or
more groups.
>>>Great Lake Gifts
Our gift shop is small but packed
with treasures visitors wont find
anywhere else!
Please note: ALL profits from
the gift shop go directly to
local clean-up campaigns and
pollution prevention programs.
Examples of some of our most
popular gifts/souvenirs:
Postcards, mugs and T-shirts
with images from the center
and the region
Nature puzzles for people of
all ages
Great Lakes Coloring books for
younger children
Great Lakes Plant and Fish
identification books that can be
used on local nature walks
Pens, pencils and mouse pads
featuring the GLPIC logo
Teachers: Please ask about
our special offer on green
posters that you can put up
in your classroom to inspire
your students to protect the
environment.
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138 Who created the Great Lakes Pollution Information
Center?
a a group of American schoolchildren
b a group of school teachers
c a group of Canadian schoolchildren
d a group of scientists
139 According to the brochure, why was the Cuyahoga
River fire of 1969 so significant?
a There had been no known fires on the river
before that.
b It was reported on by a lot of journalists.
c It was the biggest fire that had ever started
on the Cuyahoga.
d It was very close to Lake Erie.
140 For which activity or event are students required to
pay some extra money?
a cooking
b the play
c arts and crafts
d the shipwreck presentation
141 When were the Great Lakes Water Quality Act and
the Clean Water Act passed?
a in the 1990s
b in the 1970s
c in 1969
d before 1969
142 Whats the smallest group size for any Beach
time activity?
a 3 students
b 5 students
c 25 students
d 20 students
143 Where will students be encouraged to think of
ways to try to solve the environmental problems
facing the Great Lakes?
a in the Ancient Arts Room
b in the Listen and Learn Room
c in Stage Room 204
d in the Main Hall
144 In which activity are children taught by college
students from the area?
a Shipwreck Mania
b Arts and Crafts
c Native American Cooking
d On stage!
145 According to the brochure, the people who found
the two shipwrecks...
a were local teenagers.
b made their discovery in the19th century.
c created a robotics system for their work.
d didnt use any special technology.
146 Where is A Chain of Events performed on warm,
sunny days?
a in an amphitheater
b on the second floor of the main building
c in front of the main building
d in Stage Room 204
147 How many dishes does Chef Len teach each
group of students to make?
a 1
b 2-3
c 3-4
d 5
148 According to the brochure, the gift shop...
a only sells items with the centers logo on
them.
b uses the money it makes to support activities
that help protect the environment.
c is very big.
d gives teachers a discount on all its items.
149 What does the play mainly focus on?
a the reasons why people pollute water
b the people who pollute water
c how water pollution can lead to bigger
problems
d the different types of water pollution
150 According to the brochure, what are the arts and
crafts that children make decorated with?
a patterns designed by local modern artists
b original patterns created by the students
themselves
c patterns that were first designed by the
original inhabitants of the area
d designs developed by college students
studying art
INSTRUCTIONS
On page 145 is a brochure about The Great Lakes Pollution Information Center. Read the questions
below and then look at the brochure for the answers.
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SCHOOL REVIEW
Longer School Days from September
The principal of the local high school, Ms Lisa Brown, has announced that, starting in September,
the school day will be extended by an hour and a half. Students will not have more classes to
attend, but lesson times will be extended by 15 minutes. This is part of Ms Browns attempt to
raise standards and improve students results at the school.
WRITING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
You will first read a short article. After you read the article, you can choose either Task 1 or Task 2.
For Task 1 you will write a letter. For Task 2 you will write an essay. Do only ONE of these tasks.
You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page.
Use your own words as much as possible and use the appropriate format for a letter or an essay.
Do not copy a lot from the article given below.
Remember to write Letter or Essay at the top of your piece of writing.
Task 1: Letter
What is your opinion of Ms Browns decision to extend class times at her school? Write a letter to the principal, telling her
what you think. Give reasons to support your point of view. Begin your letter with Dear Ms Brown,.
Task 2: Essay
In many parts of the world, academic standards and results are lower than they used to be. Why have educational
standards dropped and what can be done about it? Give details and examples to illustrate and support your opinion.
Writing Section: 30 minutes
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FORM A: SCHOOL TRIP
Situation
I am a teacher at a local school and I have been asked to organize an end-of-year trip for the 6th graders (11- and 12-year-olds).
I have narrowed it down to two options. Find out what the two options are and help me make a decision.
First
You should look at the pictures below and ask:
What are the options?
What are the advantages of each option?
What are the disadvantages of each option?
Then
When you have all the information you need, explain which trip would be the better choice and why. Be prepared to explain
why you didnt choose the other trip. Remember to use information you learn from asking questions to explain your final
choice.
Finally
After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more questions about the topic.
Speaking Section: 15 minutes
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FORM B: HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM
Situation
I am your friend, and I have a problem. Find out what the problem is and offer me some helpful advice.
First
Look at the pictures below and ask:
who the person is
what the problem is
what the possible solutions are
what the disadvantages of each solution are
Then
When you have all the information you need, you should offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can choose one
of the solutions given to you by the examiner, or think of your own solutions to the problem. Remember to use information
you learn from asking questions to explain your ideas.
Finally
After you have shared your decision, you will be asked more questions about the topic.
Speaking Section: 15 minutes
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NON-SENSITIVE PERSONAL QUESTIONS (STAGE 1)
Start by asking the student some of the questions below.
Home
Tell me about your house/apartment.
What do you like about your home?
Is there anything youd like to change about your home?
Your town/city
What entertainment facilities are there in your area?
What places would you recommend visiting to people coming to your town/city? Why?
What is the best thing about your neighborhood?
Family
Who do you live with?
Do you have a large or a small family?
What do you like doing with members of your family?
School/University
Can you tell me something about your school/college?
Which subjects do/did you enjoy studying at school/college?
Whats the worst thing about being a student?
Work
Tell me about your ideal job.
Would you like to work in a different country? Why?
What abilities are very important for any job?
Free time
Tell me about your hobbies.
Do you watch or play any sports?
Who do you enjoy spending your free time with, and why?
Studying English
Why are you learning English?
When do you use English outside the classroom?
How can English help some people in their work?
The future
What are your goals in terms of work/school/university?
What sorts of things worry you about the future?
What do you hope to be doing in ten years time?
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Situation
I am a teacher at a local school and I have been asked to
organize an end-of-year trip for the 6th graders (11- and
12-year-olds). I have narrowed it down to two options. Find
out what the two options are and help me make a decision.
First
You should look at the pictures below and ask:
What are the options?
What are the advantages of each option?
What are the disadvantages of each option?
Then
When you have all the information you need, explain which
trip would be the better choice and why. Be prepared to
explain why you didnt choose the other trip. Remember
to use information you learn from asking questions to
explain your final choice.
Finally
After you have shared your advice, you will be asked more
questions about the topic.
Elaboration questions (Stage 4)
Generate a discussion on the topic using the elaboration questions below.
1 Whats the best school trip you have ever been on?
2 What sorts of problem might teachers face when taking students on a school trip?
3 What places in your area are popular for school trips? Why do you think that is?
4 Are school trips valuable or a waste of time for students? Explain your view.
Option 1 Option 2
What are the options? archaeological site in the countryside art museum in a big city
What are the advantages
of each option?
The students recently studied this
archaeological site in their history class,
so it would probably be interesting for
them to see it. Also, the site is near a
beach where we could take them for a
swim before going home.
A lot of the students do art at school,
so they would probably enjoy the tour
of the museum. The museum is in a big
city, so we could do a bit of sightseeing
afterwards.
What are the disadvantages
of each option?
Its a two-hour drive to the
archaeological site, so much of the day
would be spent on a bus. Also, the trip
will take place in June, when it will be
hot and sunny, and theres not much
shade at the site.
The price of a ticket for the art museum
is rather expensive. Also, although the
museum has some great works of art,
its not very big, so most of the day
would be spent walking around and
shopping, which isnt very educational.
EXAMINER INFORMATION
Stages 2, 3 & 4: Each student should do either the Form A or Form B test. Give the student a copy of page 148 or 149 and
use the information on page 151 or 152 respectively to complete the test.
FORM A: SCHOOL TRIP
Information for Examiners (Stages 2 and 3)
Read out the students information (given again below). Then use the information in the Examiner Information table to
answer the students questions.
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EXAMINER INFORMATION
Who the person is: My ten-year-old cousin, Leo.
What the problem is:
Hes being bullied by a group of older children at his new school. They call him
names and send him nasty text messages on his cell phone.
Option 1 Option 2
Possible solutions
Talk to Leos teacher and ask her to
speak to the bullies. She probably has a
lot of experience with this issue.
Advise Leo to ignore the bullies and
hope that eventually they will stop
bothering him.
Disadvantages
If the bullies find out that I have spoken
to the teacher, Leo will be embarrassed,
and it may cause the bullies to be
nastier to him.
It may take a long time for the bullies
to lose interest in Leo and, in the
meantime, hes so unhappy that he
cant concentrate on his schoolwork.
Situation
I am your friend, and I have a problem. Find out what the
problem is and offer me some helpful advice.
First
Look at the pictures below and ask:
who the person is
what the problem is
what the possible solutions are
what the disadvantages of each solution are
Then
When you have all the information you need, you should
offer some advice to help solve the problem. You can
choose one of the solutions given to you by the examiner,
or think of your own solutions to the problem. Remember to
use information you learn from asking questions to explain
your ideas.
Finally
After you have shared your decision, you will be asked
more questions about the topic.
Elaboration questions (Stage 4)
Generate a discussion on the topic using the elaboration questions below.
1 Why do you think children who are new to a school often have problems?
2 Is bullying a common problem in schools in your country? Explain.
3 Do you think that bullies should be severely punished or not? Why?
4 What can schools do to encourage friendliness and kindness among students?
Stages 2, 3 & 4: Each student should do either the Form A or Form B test. Give the student a copy of page 148 or 149 and
use the information on page 151 or 152 respectively to complete the test.
FORM B: HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM
Information for Examiners (Stages 2 and 3)
Read out the students information (given again below). Then use the information in the Examiner Information table to
answer the students questions.
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This is a test of your ability to understand spoken
English. You will hear short conversations. After
you hear each conversation, you will be asked
a question about what you heard. The answer
choices are shown as pictures. Mark each answer
by circling A, B or C. Here is an example.
Example.
M: Im going to help Tim move into his new apartment
on Saturday.
F: Oh, I can help too
M: Thanks, but he sold his couch and all that dining
room furniture, so we only have to move his bed
and a few boxes.
Q: What is Tim taking to his new apartment?
The correct answer is B, because Tim doesnt have a
couch or any dining room furniture now, but he didnt
sell his bed.
You will hear each conversation only once; the
conversations will not be repeated. Please be
very quiet and listen carefully. You should circle
A, B or C. There are 30 questions in Part 1.
Do you have any questions before you begin?
1
F: How was the mall?
M: Well, I found a great jacket for only $30, but they
didnt have any boots I liked. I did get a few pairs of
socks and a sweater, though.
F: Not bad!
Q: What DIDNT the man buy?
2
M: Im so hungry!
F: But its only 11 oclock! Didnt you have breakfast?
M: I did, but my breakfast was six hours ago!
F: You got up before five?
M: I do every day!
Q: What time did the man have breakfast?
3
F: So wheres your new office?
M: Right next to the station, which is really convenient.
F: Wonderful! Is it in the same building as the
supermarket?
M: Actually, its on the other side of the station.
Q: Where is the mans new office?
4
M: I left my wallet at home. Can I borrow some money?
F: Ive got about $25, but I need at least 15 because
Im going to the supermarket after work.
M: All I need is $5 so I can get something for lunch.
F: Oh, thats fine.
Q: Approximately how much money does the
woman need for the supermarket?
5
F: Ive been trying to call Marie all morning, but shes
not at home.
M: I think she has her dance lesson on Tuesday
mornings.
F: But todays Wednesday!
M: Oh, then shes at the art museum. She works there
on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Q: Where does Marie go on Wednesday mornings?
6
M: Do you want anything from the bakery? Im going to
get some milk.
F: Oh, Id love a piece of their chocolate cake, but I had
one yesterday. Just a loaf of fresh bread, I guess.
M: OK. Brown or white?
F: Brown, please.
Q: What will the man buy?
7
F: How was your weekend, Steve?
M: Not bad! I took the children to the beach on
Saturday.
F: All four of them?
M: No, actually. My wife stayed at home with the baby.
It was too hot for those two!
Q: How many children did Steve take to the beach?
8
M: What would you like in your sandwich? Im having
cheese and tomato.
F: That sounds good. But Id like some mayonnaise on
mine, too. Oh, and a piece of lettuce.
M: Good idea. Im going to have the same.
Q: What will the man put in his sandwich?
9
F: How about watching a DVD with us tomorrow? Were
going to watch a great old horror film.
M: No thanks! I never watch scary movies! I prefer
comedies and adventures.
F: I like comedies too, but I cant stand adventure films.
Q: Which type of film do both the woman and man
like?
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M: I wish I could get out of the city this weekend!
F: Dont you have a cabin near Snake River?
M: I do have a cabin, but its by Black River, actually.
However, my sister and her family drove down from
Middletown to use it this weekend
Q: Where is the mans cabin?
11
F: Its supposed to be cold and snowy all day tomorrow,
and Tuesday. I was hoping for some sunshine
M: Well, I hope theyre right. Anything would be better
than this grey, rainy weather.
Q: Whats the weather like now?
12
M: Whats wrong, Kate? Is business bad at the
restaurant?
F: No, Id planned to visit my sister Lillian this weekend,
but she just found out that she has to work.
M: What a shame... Shes a doctor, right?
F: No, a nurse. Anitas the doctor in the family!
Q: What is Lillians job?
13
F: Doesnt our tour guide look exactly like Nina?
M: Not really I mean they both have long hair, but
Ninas is fair!
F: Yeah, but theyre both tall and thin.
Q: What does the tour guide look like?
14
M: So when are you off to Chicago?
F: Well, I was going to leave really early tomorrow
morning, but then I decided to fly instead of driving
or taking a bus.
M: Thatll save you a lot of time!
F: It sure will. Now I dont have to leave the house until
3 pm tomorrow.
Q: How will the woman get to Chicago?
15
F: I cant believe I got so many birthday presents this
year!
M: Which one is your favorite? Let me guess the
necklace your sister gave you.
F: Oh, that is pretty, but I really love the CD Grandma
sent me, and the jacket from you is just perfect!
Q: What did the man give her?
16
M: I can help you in the garden tomorrow
F: Thanks, but I heard its going to rain. Do you want to
clean out the garage with me instead?
M: How about you do that, and Ill fix your bike?
F: Sure! Itd be great to start cycling again
Q: What will the woman be doing tomorrow?
17
F: Hi! Did you and the children enjoy the festival?
M: Yeah, it was fun! We went on the Ferris wheel and
the roller coaster. We wanted to watch the concert
too, but after being in the sun all day we were just
too tired.
Q: What DIDNT they do at the festival?
18
M: Would you like to go to the town museum with me?
Theres a great exhibit on this week
F: Nice idea! I really want to see the one about wildlife
and the one about trains.
M: Theyre next month, I think. This ones portraits of
famous people...
F: Oh, boring!
Q: Which exhibit is on this week?
19
F: Whereve you been? You missed the meeting!
M: What? I thought it was starting at 11!
F: It was changed to 9 oclock. I sent you an email
about it yesterday after lunch.
M: Oh, no The last time I checked my email was
around noon yesterday
Q: What time did the meeting take place?

20
M: Have you seen my laptop anywhere?
F: It was on the dining room table yesterday.
M: Yeah, but I used it in the living room late last night,
and its not there now.
F: Maybe the children took it up to their room to play a
game
Q: Where did the woman last see the laptop?
21
F: My watchs stopped working again!
M: Theres a great repair shop out at the Cherry Tree
Shopping Center Jones Watch Repair no
Jackson Watch Repair. Thats it.
F: But Id have to take two busses to get there!
M: Well, you could walk to The Time Shop. Its by the
old station downtown, but I dont know if theyre any
good.
Q: Which repair shop does the man know is good?
22
M: Im here to see Vivian Bailey. Im a bit early though.
Is this the right floor?
F: No, this is the third floor. Ms Bailey works on the
fourth floor, but shes in a meeting on the second at
the moment. She should be back in her office in a
few minutes if youd like to wait for her there.
Q: Where will the man go to wait?
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F: Have you heard? Carson Carey just arrived.
M: Whos that?
F: You know the famous actor.
M: Oh yeah Wasnt he in Brady Floyd? That was a
great movie.
F: No, his brother Alan Carey starred in that.
Q: Who just arrived?
24
M: Excuse me. Do you know how to get to Steiner
Music Hall?
F: Sure. You just walk straight down this street Locust
until you reach Kendall Avenue. Turn onto Kendall and
M: Right or left on Kendall?
F: Oh, sorry left. And Steiners the first building on
your right.
Q: Where is Steiner Music Hall?
25
F: Oh, youve made some changes to your office!
Wasnt that painting above your desk before?
M: No, it was always next to the window. But Ive moved
the desk; it wasnt always under the window.
Q: What does the room look like now?
26
M: Could you send these letters for me while youre at
the post office?
F: No problem. Are you going to the supermarket now?
M: Right after I stop by Pauls office to drop off this book.
Q: Where is the man going first?
27
F: Isnt your older brother Victor a photographer?
M: No, youre thinking of Stan, my younger brother.
Victor used to work as a chef, but now hes a
teacher.
Q: Whats Stans job?
28
M: Im just going to have the soup of the day.
F: Im ordering that too, but with a small salad. Id like
a piece of lemon cake, but Ill only get it if you have
half
M: Sorry! Im on a diet.
Q: What is the woman going to have for lunch?
29
F: Im really tired! I had to babysit the twins and their
sister all day.
M: Is she older or younger than the boys?
F: Three years older, but shes really naughty too!
Q: Which picture shows the twins?
30
M: So what did you do in the city?
F: Well, first we visited an old friend no we did a
little shopping and then visited Jennifer. Then we
went to the new art museum and after lunch we saw
a really funny play.
Q: What was the first thing they did in the city?
Imagine you are listening to the radio. You are
going to hear someone from a radio station
interviewing someone at a new museum.
First, you will hear about why the museum was
created.
Then, you will hear about Lucille Balls role in
television history.
Next, you will hear about some of the museums
highlights.
Finally, you will hear about the museums library
and research center.
You will hear the interview in several parts.
After each part, you will hear some questions.
There are three answer choices for each
question. You should select, from the three
answer choices, the best answer to the question.
If you want to, you may take brief notes as you
listen.
Now you will hear the beginning of the interview.
For this part, there will not be any actual test
questions. The questions that follow this part are
examples only.
M: Im talking to Vicky Day, founder of the TV History
Museum, located right here in Black Valley. Thanks
for inviting me to the opening, Vicky. Now, can you
tell our listeners a bit about why you decided to open
a museum focusing on the history of television?
F: Sure! You see Ive always loved TV. I even studied
television production at college, though I ended up
getting a degree in drama instead. Like most people,
I thought TV would always be around, but DVDs
and the internet have changed that. Thousands, or
even millions, of people across the country used to
tune in to some of the same shows at the same time
every week, and I always found that incredible like
the whole country was just one big living room. Now
that TV is less important in our daily lives, I thought
it was a good time to look at its history and how its
influenced the world around us.
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Example 1
You will hear:
Where is the interview taking place?
You will read:
a in Vicky Days living room
b at a radio station
c at a museum
The correct answer is c.
Example 2
You will hear:
What is true about Vicky Day?
You will read:
a She has a degree in television production.
b She set up the museum.
c She always worried that other things would replace
TV.
The correct answer is b.
Now we will continue with the interview.
Remember, after each section of the interview
you will hear some questions. The sections are
separated by double lines. You will have 12
seconds to mark your answer to each question.
There are 20 questions. Are there any questions
before we begin?
M: TV, as it was before DVDs and the internet, certainly
had a major effect on our society. But of course, lots
of people are happy about having more choices and
flexibility in what they can watch now
F: There are certainly a lot of advantages to having
more choices. But I used to love calling a friend the
minute one of our favorite programs finished to go
over what had happened in that episode. I miss
that! Anyway, the fact that the face of television
is changing so rapidly is why I felt this museum
was important. Of course, when I was growing up,
my parents thought that my TV obsession was an
incredible waste of time, but now that Ive set up this
world-class museum, theyve changed their minds!
(laughs) Actually, they realized how serious I was
about my passion a few years ago when the first of
my three books on the subject of TV was published.
31 What does Vicky remember doing after
watching a favorite TV show?
32 How do Vickys parents now feel about her
great love of TV?
33 How many books has Vicky written about
television?
M: Will you tell us something about your books?
F: Well, the first was about early inventors and their
attempts to develop television systems. My next
book was about the most important television
studios in the US and England, which was great fun
to research. The third book is my personal favorite
and its sold the most copies, too. Its about Lucille
Ball, or as some fans call her Lucy, the first
lady of American television. As you may know, Ms
Ball was not only a very talented radio, film, stage
and TV actress and comedian, but a very clever
businesswoman as well. She made millions in the
entertainment business on the TV production side.
Her life story began in 1911 and ended in 1989,
when she was 77, and its a fascinating one. If she
were still alive today, she wouldve celebrated her
100th birthday just a few weeks ago!
34 What was Vickys second book about?
35 Which of Vickys books was most successful?
36 How old was Lucille Ball when she died?
M: Well, your love for everything concerning Lucy
explains why you have not one but two big rooms
devoted to her here at the TV History museum.
Theyre also the most crowded spots at todays
opening, I see.
F: Yes, even today, people of all ages love Lucy. And,
funnily enough, the title of her first television program
was I Love Lucy! Though its in black and white,
its humor still speaks to everyone I guess thats
why the old episodes are still being shown on TV
stations around the world. The I Love Lucy show
first aired in 1951 and was very successful. For six
years, it always placed among the top three comedy
series in the US. I Love Lucy was about the life of
Lucy and her husband, Ricky Ricardo. In real life, the
actor who played Ricky, Desi Arnaz, was married to
Lucy for almost twenty years. He and Lucy quickly
became Americas favorite couple. Viewers also
loved the characters of Fred and Ethel Mertz, played
by William Frawley and Vivian Vance, who were the
Ricardos best friends on the show. You can see
photos of all of them in the Lucy Rooms here at the
museum.
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37 What does the reporter say about the space
devoted to Lucy Ball at the museum?
38 Why does Vicky think that its a bit unusual that
people still like the I Love Lucy show?
39 What is true about the I Love Lucy show?
40 Who did the actor William Frawley play?
M: And how did Lucy get involved in TV production?
F: Well, I Love Lucy, which had won over 200 awards
over the years, made enough money for Lucy and
Desi to set up Desilu Studios. This TV studio put
on the market some of the most popular American
shows of the 1950s and 60s, such as The Dick Van
Dyke Show and Star Trek.
M: I had no idea Lucy had anything to do with those
shows!
F: Yes, she and Desi Arnaz were more than just
performers. They had great business instincts and
were able to effectively promote other peoples
creative projects and discover and support new
talent and original ideas. They both worked tirelessly.
Even though Lucy certainly had a lot of natural talent,
she rehearsed scenes endlessly before filming, for
example. Lucy once said, I have to work or Im
nothing.
41 How did Lucy and Desi finance Desilu Studios?
42 What was The Dick Van Dyke Show?
43 How did Lucy prepare for her shows?
44 What was Lucys attitude towards work?
M: Now tell us about some of the other highlights here
at the museum.
F: Well, the Reality Show Room and the Cartoon Lab
are both interactive. Weve set up a little TV studio
where wanna-be reality show stars and producers
can help create a mini-production. Thats only
for teens and adults though. For young children
interested in animation, theres the Cartoon Lab
where they can use a special computer program to
make up a story and bring it to life with our animation
software.
45 What is special about the Reality Show Room
and the Cartoon Room?
46 What can people do in the Reality Show Room?
47 Who could make an animation in the Cartoon
Lab?
M: It sounds like theres something for everyone here!
F: I think so! Im also particularly proud of the TV
History Library and Research Center, which is on
the second floor of Building B, right above the
Cartoon Lab. There, visitors can watch clips of the
most famous TV shows of all time. They can also
find biographies of television stars, directors and
producers who made important contributions to
the industry. Weve organized a huge collection of
books, journals and newspaper articles which might
be useful for students doing relevant projects, or
journalists doing an article on an important figure or
aspect of the industry. Most of the books and DVDs
can be checked out for two weeks at a time, but
the journals and newspaper articles have to stay in
the building. We do have a photocopy machine for
those who want copies of any of the articles though.
The cost is only 10 cents per page, or 6 cents per
page if the article is over ten pages long.
48 Where is the Library and Research Center
located?
49 Which items can people borrow from the
library?
50 How much would it cost to photocopy a 5-page
article at the library?

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