Pre-Inter Final Test 01

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Communication English Test for Pre-intermediate level.

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FINAL TESTIntermediateDuration: 90 minutes

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LISTENING(20 pts)

Question 1-10Listen to the recording. Read the sentences. Complete the sentences. 1. The hotel is next to the .2. The zoo isthe police station.3. The is between the post office and the supermarket.4. The bowling alley is on Street.5. The is on the corner of ___________ Street and ______________ Street.6. ______________is front of ________________.7. The is near the .8. The zoothe post office.9. The bowling the.10. The school is the bus station and the .

READING(20 pts)

PASSAGE 1JIBBITZEvery business starts out as an idea. You can go to university to learn about business. Alternatively, you could start business by doing something that you really enjoy.Sheri was a typical stay-at-home mom. She had three daughters. They all loved to do arts and crafts. One day Sheri put a fake flower in the hall of one of her kids Crocs, which are popular rubber shoes. Her kids thought that it looked cute. They persuaded their mom to make more. Sheri and her kids decorated their Crocs. They called them Jibbitz. Then the girls wore them to school. Soon, all of their friends wanted some decorations for their shoes, too. Sheri and her husband, Rich, saw a good business opportunity. Many people already owned Crocs. Decorations would make them more fun. Sheri and Rich were also lucky because no one else was doing it. That means that they had no competitors. They looked at their finances and made a purchase. They could see that the starting expenses would be cheap. They just had to buy materials. During that time all the work was done by hand. They did not need a factory. They did not to employ any staff. They could do the work themselves. Jibbitz became very popular early on. Sheri and Rich could not keep up with demand. Therefore, they bought a factory and employed some staff. In time, the company that makes Crocs bought the business from them. Sheri and Rich still run the business. They understand that Crocs may not always be popular. That is why they come up with new idea all the time. They are working on other things like hats and belts. That way, when Crocs go out of style, they will still be in business. Question 1-5Read the sentences. Choose A, B or C.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. A creative motherB. A famous businesswomanC. An innovative productD. A smart business manager2. According to paragraph 2, what is TRUE about Sheri?A. She was a housewife.B. She taught art and craft making.C. She made and sold cute crocs.D. She made fake flowers for sale.

3. What does the word their in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Sheri and her kids.B. Sheri s kids.C. Sheris friends.D. Sheri and her husband

4. Why does the writer use the word Rich in paragraph 3?A. To emphasize that Sheri made a lot of money.B. To predict Sheri would have a successful business.C. To mention the name of Sheris husband.D. To indicate that Sheris husband was rich.

5. What does the word that in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Factory.B. Demand.C. Company.D. Staff.

Question 6-10 Read the sentences. Write TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).6. The only choice to learn to do business is going to the university.7. Crocs were the kinds of shoes made from rubber.8. The children at the school did not like the decorations on the shoes.9. At that time, there were hundreds of companies producing Crocs.10. Sheri and Rich changed to new product because they all knew that Crocs will not be popular. Top of Form

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GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY(20 pts)

VocabularyQuestion 1-10Choose the correct answer A, B or C:1. I really miss Joanna. I think that I have with her.A. fallen asleepB. fallen in loveC. fallen over2. Sorry, I dont have my pen with me. Would you mind if I your pen?A. borrowedB. lentC. stole3. When seeing bear coming, you can to be dead.A. suggestB. smileC. pretend4. I chose this restaurant because it is than the others. A. more reasonableB. more expensiveC. more uninteresting5. She loves our lecture because he always gives us useful. A. decisionB. courseC. tips6. In the town, this is store with updated clothes styles. A. the most fashionableB. the most possibleC. the most dangerous7. In my company, the person that I can is my lovely manager. A. get angry withB. get on well withC. get lost with

8. Its the largest animal in the sea. Its the .A. sharkB. whaleC. seal9. John works as a secretary and that is the only job he could .A. win moneyB. spend moneyC. earn money10. Sarah chooses the Law of University. This is her final . A. managementB. decisionC. suggestion

GrammarQuestion 11-20Choose the correct answer A, B or C:11. I go to the meeting tomorrow. Im not quite sure. A. canB. mightC. must12. If I you, I the receptionist for more information. A. were/ will askB. were/ can askC. were/ would ask13. We suggest that Tom to another job for pleasure.A. should changeB. cant changeC. should keep14. Actually, the hat Mike in todays party didnt match him. A. is wearingB. were wearingC. was wearing

15. The petrol station open today. It is a national holiday. A. may not to beB. may not beC. may to16. What they when Jack the room this morning?A. weretalking / came inB. aretalking/ comes inC. dotalk/comes in17. If we start walking to our school, we late. A. wont beB. wouldnt beC. could be18. If we had a large garden, we a dog. A. ll haveB. d haveC. had19. In this urgent , I advise that we should be together think clearly before acting. A. problemB. emergencyC. situation20. Do (1) you (2) change (3) your mind about something in life?Where do you put the word just? A. 1B. 2C. 3

WRITING(20 pts)

Choose one of the two following topics and write:1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.2. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.3. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.Write at least 150 words.

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