EZ Test for Hemispheres 3, Unit 1: The Other Side of Fame Reading [Reference: Reading 1.1] What does it take to give up the Hollywood life and leave it behind? Actor Meg Tilly can answer that question. Tilly, who starred in several movies in the 1980s, was at the height of her career when she was nominated in 1985 for an Oscar for her role in Agnes of God. She also won a Golden Globe Award for the same role. But Tilly, in an unusual step, decided to give it all up and retire from acting, leaving the fame and fortune behind as she moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada. With three kids and a successful movie career, many wondered if Tilly would have regrets. “None at all,” she says. “I wanted so much for my kids to have a normal life, to have the stability and security that I never had growing up. I put all of my efforts into being a good mother and I never wanted anything more than that. The movie career just allowed me the flexibility in terms of money to be the kind of mom that I wanted to be.” Tilly turned to writing instead and published a memoir and a novel. Both books reflect her struggle as a young woman in a tough business like Hollywood. Her youngest child is now 16 years old. Tilly says that she never questions what she could have done differently, “Hollywood isn’t as glamorous as we think. It’s a lot of work and there are different kinds of pressures there that I had a hard time dealing with. Now when my son stays out late at a party, I never have to wonder if it is because I spent too much time worrying about my next movie role. I know as a mother that I did the best that I could.” Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 1. The main idea of the passage is to understand: A. why Meg Tilly hated her career so much. B. why Meg Tilly left acting for writing and her children. C. how important it is to make a lot of money. D. how one actress changed Hollywood forever. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 2. The reading passage is divided up so that: A. the first paragraph describes Tilly’s life, and the second paragraph describes her career.
B. the first paragraph gives background about California, and the second paragraph is about Canada. C. the first paragraph is about Tilly’s family life, and the second paragraph is about her career as a writer. D. the first paragraph is background about Tilly’s career, and the second paragraph is Tilly talking about why she left it behind. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 3. According to the passage, Tilly: A. was an award-winning actress before deciding to leave it all behind. B. decided that she hated her job and wanted something new. C. wasn’t paid enough as an actress so she needed to find a new job. D. got married to a rich man so she could quit acting. Answer: A Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 4. It is suggested in the passage that many people: A. thought Tilly wasn’t a good actress and should quit her profession. B. were surprised that Tilly would leave acting when she was good at it. C. believed that actors in Hollywood make too much money and should quit. D. thought that Tilly didn’t deserve all the awards that she won in her career. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-guessing meaning from context [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 5. According to the passage, Meg Tilly moved to: A. California to raise her two kids. B. Canada to become a Canadian actress. C. Vancouver to be a writer and raise her kids. D. Washington to work in a publishing company. Answer: C Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension - general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 6. Was Tilly paid a lot as an actor? A. No, she isn’t. B. No, she wasn’t. C. Yes, she is.
D. Yes, she was. Answer: D Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 7. Does Tilly have regrets about leaving her acting career behind? A. No, she doesn’t. B. No, she didn’t. C. Yes, she does. D. Yes, she did. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTIO N] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 8. Did Tilly find a new type of career? A. No, she doesn’t. B. No, she didn’t. C. Yes, she did. D. Yes, she does. Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 9. According to the passage, Tilly believes: A. being an actor is more important than raising kids. B. Hollywood isn’t as glamorous as many people believe it is. C. Vancouver has a very competitive acting industry with low pay. D. her kids would probably have turned out smarter if she hadn’t left her career. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 10. The above passage might make: A. other actors think about their careers and the pressures of Hollywood. B. people think Vancouver is a terrible place to live and write. C. writers feel that having kids isn’t a good idea, especially in Canada. D. Californians feel worried about the future of the Hollywood industry. Answer: A
Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference)
Vocabulary Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 1. Another way to express the phrase the height of her career is: A. the time when she was out of work. B. the time when she was the least popular. C. the time when she was the most popular. D. the time when she felt lost and confused. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 2. She was nominated for an Oscar means that she: A. was on a short list of actresses, one of whom would win the Oscar Award. B. was chosen as the best actress of the year and given an award by a man named Oscar. C. became confused about the direction of her acting career and didn’t know what to do. D. got married and moved to Canada with her husband and her three children. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 3. To deal with something means: A. to try hard to forget that something happened B. to think about something, to understand it, and to solve it. C. to cry a lot and feel confused about the future. D. to begin to think about a new direction in life. Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary Matching [DL: Match the word on the left with its definition on the right.] [QUESTIONS 4–10] [REFER TO: Reading 1.1] 4. flexibility Answer: C
A. the ability to be firm and dependable
5. regrets Answer: F
B. quit work because of age or financial independence
6. retire Answer: B
C. the ability to not follow one set of rules; the ability to do something different
7. stability Answer: A
D. a book that a person writes about his/her own life and experiences
8. memoir Answer: D
E. very romantic, attractive, and exciting
9. glamorous Answer: E
F. feels pain or unhappiness about things done or not done in the past
10. pressures Answer: G
G. the things that cause you stress or unhappiness
Learning Objective: Vocabulary Grammar Multiple choice [DL: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences correctly.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 1. I want to go get _________ new shoes. A. some B. a C. any D. much Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar – Counting words with countable/non-countable nouns [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 2. I think we don’t have __________ paint for the kitchen. A. many B. any C. some D. few Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar – Counting words with countable/non-countable nouns
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 3. I need to buy ____________ apples for the pie I’m making. A. the lots B. much C. an D. a lot of Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar – Counting words with countable/non-countable nouns [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 4. We don’t need any blank DVDs at the store. We have ___________ of them in my office. A. a little B. much C. a whole lot D. lot and lot Answer: C Learning Objective: Grammar –Counting words with countable/non-countable nouns [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 5. ____________ windows got broken in the earthquake two years ago. A. Some of B. Many C. Much D. More of Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar- Counting words with countable/non-countable nouns [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 6. _____________ speak to him right away. A. You should to B. You should C. You should ought D. You ought Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar- Giving Advice [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 7. __________________ buying the ticket yourself? A. Are you think to B. Did you think about to
C. Have you thought about D. Will you think about to Answer: C Learning Objective: Grammar- Giving Advice [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 8. _____________ getting that done before next week. A. You consider B. You should C. You should to consider D. You should consider Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar- Giving Advice [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 1.1] 9. _____________ schedule a meeting with her? A. Why don’t you B. Why do you not to C. What don’t you D. Why can you Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar- Giving Advice
Writing Sentence ordering [DL: Read the topic sentence and the concluding sentence of the paragraph below. Put sentences A through E in the correct order within the paragraph.] [Reference: Writing 1.1] A. Finally, Callas’s tragic death at the age of 53 gave her a nearly mythical quality, and her funeral was one of the largest Italy had ever seen. B. Another reason she became so popular was because of her very public romances with some powerful and wealthy men. C. The first reason that she became so famous was because of her beautiful singing voice, which many still consider to be the perfect operatic voice. D. But despite her romances, Callas was a tragic star who suffered from more than one broken heart from her doomed love affairs. E. This beautiful voice was heard singing roles in some of the most famous operas of the world in some of the most well-known opera houses of the day. TOPIC SENTENCE: Maria Callas was a very famous opera singer and is still thought of as one of the most glamorous and exciting women in the world. 1. 1st Sentence Answer: C 2. 2nd Sentence Answer: E 3. 3rd Sentence Answer: B 4. 4th Sentence Answer: D 5. 5th Sentence Answer: A CONCLUDING SENTENCE: Maria Callas is still regarded as one of the most talented yet tragic figures of her day. Learning Objective: Skills practice: Identifying Parts of a Paragraph EZ Test for Hemispheres 3, Unit 2: Scents
Reading [Reference: Reading 2.1] [A] The sense of smell is one of the least understood of the five senses and recently scientists have been looking into how memory, scent, and emotion are connected in the human brain. Most people know that the sense of smell is closely connected to memory. Few people, however, realize that the sense of smell is not any more strongly connected to memory than any of the other senses. However, there is an emotional component to memories associated with smell that the other senses are lacking. For example, you might see a photograph of a loved one who has passed away and think fondly of that person. But if that person used a particular type of lotion and you smell that same lotion, you might suddenly feel like crying. More than this, people who have lost their sense of smell due to injury or illness report a high level of emotional loss afterwards. This indicates to scientists that emotion, memory, and sense of smell are all very closely connected in the brain. [B] Many scientists are also conducting interesting research into how scent and sleep are connected. One famous study examined how scent and memory are connected during sleep. First, medical students viewed some colored and numbered cards, trying to remember the order in which they were presented. While they were viewing the cards and trying to remember the order, the students were forced to smell the strong scent of roses through specially designed masks. Next, the students took a nap. While sleeping, the researchers let only some of the students smell a strong rose scent. After that, these same students were given the scent again as they woke up. Finally, all of the students were given the card memorization tests again. Students who had been exposed to the rose scent during and after sleep scored much better on memorizing the order of the numbers and colors on the cards. The results of this study and others like it are contributing to new discoveries about the connections between scent, memory, and emotion. Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 1. The main idea of the passage is: A. to explain a study done in order to test how the sense of sleep is important in helping one study. B. to present information about the interesting connections between memory, sleep, scent, and the human brain. C. to show how powerful the sense of smell can be when one is looking at old photographs of loved ones. D. to suggest that the sense of smell is an important area for future scientific study.
Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 2. According to the passage, the sense of smell: A. is connected to emotion in ways that other senses are not. B. can make people smarter if they pay attention to it. C. is something that happens while in a very deep sleep. D. is an area for future research that may help people who don’t have it. Answer: A Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 3. According to the passage, memory is something that: A. can be improved by sleeping more deeply. B. can’t be improved unless one understands how important the sense of smell is. C. might be improved when exposed to certain scents while sleeping. D. can make people sleep much better if they smell roses while sleeping. Answer: C Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 4. It is suggested in the passage that it is natural to cry after smelling something associated with a loved one who has passed away because: A. the loved one probably passed away thinking about that smell. B. allergies are much stronger when we smell things that remind us of the past. C. when we smell something that reminds us of our loved ones, it makes our eyes water. D. the memories of that person are connected very closely to the sense of smell, as well as to our emotions. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-guessing meaning from context [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 5. According to the article, most people: A. are aware of the fact that memory and smell are closely connected. B. wish that they could develop their sense of smell. C. lose their sense of smell due to injury or illness. D. cry when they see a picture of a dead loved one. Answer: A Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension - general comprehension
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 6. What happened after the medical students in the research study finished with the card memorization examinations? A. They went to sleep and slept for at least eight hours without waking up once. B. Some were exposed to the scent of roses while they slept, and others were not. C. All smelled the scent of roses as they woke up from sleeping for eight hours. D. All were allowed to sleep for two hours, then were told to get up and play cards. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 7. What happened while the students were trying to memorize the order of the colored and numbered cards? A. All were exposed to the scent of roses in specially designed face masks. B. Some were exposed to the scent of roses in specially designed face masks. C. Three out of fifteen were exposed to the scent of roses in specially designed face masks. D. None were exposed to the scent of roses in specially designed face masks. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 8. What did students do after waking up from their nap? A. They were given rose-scented lotion to put on their faces and hands. B. They did the examinations with colored and numbered cards once more. C. They were paid $50 and left for home because the study was finished. D. They were put in a special room with only roses and observed for an hour. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 9. Choose the correct sequence of the research study. A. First, the medical students took a nap. Next, the students viewed some colored and numbered cards while being forced to smell a strong scent of roses through specially designed masks. Some of the students smelled the rose scent, but not others. After that, these same students were given the scent again as they woke up. Finally, all the students were given the card memorization tests again. B. First, the students were given the card memorization tests again, but not others.
Next, medical students viewed some colored and numbered cards while being forced to smell a strong scent of roses through specially designed masks. After that, the students took a nap. These same students were given the scent again as they woke up. Finally, they woke up. C. First, medical students viewed some colored and numbered cards while being forced to smell a strong scent of roses through specially designed masks. Next, the students took a nap. Only some of the students smelled the rose scent during their sleep. After that, these same students were given the scent again as they woke up. Finally, all the students were given the card memorization tests again. D. First, some of the students smelled the rose scent, but not others. Next, medical students viewed some colored and numbered cards while being forced to smell a strong scent of roses through specially designed masks. After that, the students took a nap. These same students were given the scent again as they woke up. Finally, all the students were given the card memorization tests again. Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 10. How are the two paragraphs’ topics divided up? A. The first paragraph is about how memory and sleep can work together to make us smarter, while the second paragraph is about how emotion makes us want to cry when we smell something bad. B. The first paragraph is about how emotion and smell are connected, while the second paragraph is about a study that looked at how smell and memory are connected during and after sleep. C. The first paragraph is about looking at pictures of dead loved ones and how painful that is, while the second paragraph is about how sleeping while smelling roses is good for our brains. D. The first paragraph is about a study that looked at how the sense of smell and memory are connected, while the second paragraph is about how emotion and the sense of smell are connected during and after sleep. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific)
Vocabulary Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–8.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 1. In paragraph A, the word fondly most likely means: A. with happiness. B. with sadness. C. with anger. D. with boredom. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 2. In paragraph A, the phrase looking into most likely means: A. opening. B. laughing. C. researching. D. changing. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 3. In paragraph B, specially designed most likely means something that is: A. for a specific purpose. B. quite expensive. C. easily broken. D. hard to use. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 4. Senses refers to: A. tasting and touching. B. smelling and hearing. C. seeing. D. all of the above. Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 5. Another word for component is: A. place. B. several. C. part. D. feeling. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 6. A mask can be worn: A. anywhere on the face. B. over the eyes only. C. over the mouth only. D. over the ears and hair. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 7. If something is lacking it is: A. missing. B. difficult. C. not working. D. too sensible. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 2.1] 8. Emotional loss refers to: A. the anger that we feel when we learn that we can’t sleep six hours. B. the way that someone can learn to accept the death of a loved one. C. the feelings people have when something important to them is gone. D. the happiness that comes from being able to smell roses during sleep. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary Grammar Fill in the blank
[DL: Fill in the blank with the correct simple present, present continuous, simple past, or past continuous tense form of the following verbs: see, work, walk, meet, have to, make, stop.] [QUESTIONS 1–9] [REFER TO: Conversation 2.1] Right now I 1. ______________ (Answer: work) for a flower shop. I have worked for this shop for about six months and before this job, I 2. _______________ (Answer: worked) in a large nursery outside of town. My current job is better than my last job because I 3. _____________ (Answer: am making) more money. Also, I 4. ____________ (Answer: meet) a lot of new people every day because of my job and I don’t 5. _____________ (Answer: have to) work so late. Since the flower shop is near my house, one more good thing is that I 6. _____________ (Answer: walk) to work every day and I 7. ____________ (Answer: stopped) riding the bus six months ago. Last night, in fact, I 8. _____________ (Answer: was walking) home from work and 9. ________________ (Answer: saw) the crowded bus pass and felt so happy that I wasn’t on it! Learning Objective: Grammar- Verb Tenses (Present Simple/Simple Past/Present Continuous/Past Continuous
Writing Sentence ordering [DL: Priscilla has been asked to write an article for her hometown newspaper about her job in a perfume company in Paris. She has written a basic outline of her job with topic sentences to begin each paragraph of her article. Decide which topic sentence goes with each paragraph that she is planning to write about.] [Reference: Writing 2.1] Topic sentences A. Another great thing about my job is the wonderful group of people I work with. B. As you can see, my job at this perfume company is a great job and a wonderful experience for me. C. In addition, I have excellent perks that come with my job. D. My day starts at 7:45 when I arrive at the office and open all the windows. E. I have worked for a famous perfume company in Paris for four years now. [QUESTIONS 1–5] [REFER TO: Writing 2.1] 1. I Introduction Answer: E 2. II My daily routine Answer: D 3. III My coworkers Answer: A 4. IV The benefits of my work Answer: C 5. V Conclusion Answer: B Learning Objective: Skills practice: Writing Topic Sentences
Grammar [DL: Choose the right form of the verb + infinitive or verb + gerund for questions 1–8.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 1. We couldn’t ___________ (stop + look) at that painting. It is awful but strangely fascinating! Answer: stop looking Learning Objective: Grammar - Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 2. He is a good son. He always ____________ (remember + call) his mother on Sundays! Answer: remembers to call Learning Objective: Grammar - Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 3. ____________ (stop + look) at me that way! I know I’m late and I’m sorry! Answer: stop looking Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 4. I ____________ (remember + bring) the umbrella today. Good thing because it’s raining! Answer: remembered to bring Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 5. I ____________ (forget + talk) to John about the party tomorrow. I hope he hears about it from someone else. Answer: forgot to talk Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 6. I ____________ (forget + talk) to Ashley is so boring! She makes me sleepy. Answer: forgot talking Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1]
7. You should _____________ (stop + ask) him so many questions. He’s getting annoyed. Answer: stop asking Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 3.1] 8. You should _____________ (stop + ask) for directions before we get really lost. Answer: stop to ask Learning Objective: Grammar – Using Infinitives or Gerunds
Writing [DL: The writer has written a rough draft and is deciding how to plan her final draft. Read the sentences in each paragraph and answer the questions that follow.] [Reference: Writing 3.1] Paragraph One A. So far, I have worked in my new company for about two years. B. I think my job now is just OK. C. There are two main problems with my job. D. First, the pay is low. I don’t like working for less than I used to work for. E. I also go shopping when I have more money for clothes or shoes. F. And some months I really have to worry about if I have enough money. G. Second, the job is really far from my house and I have to drive about an hour to get here each morning. H. My husband doesn’t like this because it means he can’t see me until after 8 p.m. each evening. I. But my husband also works late so it’s not a big problem to live far from work. J. But I do like the work I’m doing and my job isn’t stressful. [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 3.1] 1. Which two sentences do not belong in this paragraph? A. A and B B. B and E C. C and I D. E and I Answer: D Learning Objective: Planning a writing assignment [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 3.1] 2. What might be a sentence that could logically follow the last sentence in this paragraph (Sentence J)? A. So I really dislike everything about my job. B. So there are good and bad things about my job. C. And I wish that I could work more hours in the morning. D. But my husband is an excellent chef. Answer: B Learning Objective: Planning a writing assignment [Reference: Writing 3.2] Paragraph Two
A. My last job was good in that I got paid more and my office was only about 10 minutes away from my house. B. But there were two things I didn’t like: first, my boss was really mean and often yelled at me. C. Sometimes he took me to lunch at very expensive restaurants. D. He was terrible! E. Second, the work was hard and I often had to bring work home. F. So though I was there at home with my husband, I had to work in another room while he watched TV. G. I often watched interesting TV shows at night with my husband at that time. H. I really wish that I could find a job that paid well, was close to him, and had enjoyable, stress-free work. [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 3.2] 3. Which two sentences do not belong in this paragraph? A. A and H B. B and G C. C and G D. D and E Answer: C Learning Objective: Planning a writing assignment [QUESTION] [REFER to: Writing 3.2] 4. What might be a sentence that could logically follow the last sentence in this paragraph (Sentence H)? A. Maybe one day I will find a job that has only good things! B. I would like to work for an ice cream factory. C. My husband is a very lazy man. D. My boss could take some cooking lessons to cook as well as I do. Answer: A Learning Objective: Planning a writing assignment Unit4 EZ Test for Hemispheres 3, Unit 4: Digging Reading [Reference: Reading 4.1] [A] Archaeologists in China have discovered the fossilized remains of what may have been the largest bird to have ever lived. The birdlike dinosaur, given the scientific name Gigantoraptor erlianensis, weighed around 3,000 lbs, or 1.5 tons, and towered above all other creatures who were thought to have lived at that time at nearly 16 feet tall. It lived about 70 million years ago and, according to scientists, had no teeth but was probably
feathered as birds today are. Scientists also speculate that the animal whose remains were found was quite young at the time of its death, so a full-grown adult may have been substantially larger. They also believe that its discovery complicates long-held theories about how modern-day birds evolved. [B] "We thought previously that we had a relatively simple pattern—as dinosaurs became smaller in size they became more birdlike," says Xing Xu of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing. "Now, after the discovery of Gigantoraptor, things get more complicated.” Scientists used to believe that a certain species of two-legged creatures, theropods, eventually evolved into birds, though these creatures lived long before the Gigantoraptor, complicating the evolutionary timeline that scientists had earlier theorized. Now they need to rethink the process by which birds might have evolved. [C] Though no fossilized feathers were found at the site, archaeologists and other scientists say this does not indicate Gigantoraptor didn’t have feathers, as feathers rarely fossilize. Though the Gigantoraptor is much bigger in size, the creature is quite similar in its shape and makeup to other birdlike creatures found previously who certainly did have feathers. It may also be responsible for the mammoth fossilized eggs – over 10 feet in diameter – discovered nearby. Though there is no definite link between them and Gigantoraptor, archaeologists believe that due to the size of the eggs, they likely came from this dinosaur. [D] But the creature is stirring a bit of controversy, as well, because it has features of both herbivores and carnivores. Though it didn’t have teeth like most carnivores, it had 8-inch claws, which indicates that meat may well have been part of its diet. Scientists are still doing research on Gigantoraptor and other birdlike dinosaurs to determine their role in the evolutionary cycle. Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 1. The main idea of the passage is: A. to explain how dangerous the Gigantoraptor must have been and why scientists are worried about its recent discovery. B. to explain the large bird found nearly 70 million years ago by archaeologists in a remote part of China. C. to explain details of a newly discovered type of dinosaur that is changing the way scientists think about how birds evolved. D. to explain the discussion that scientists have been involved in for many years about the evolution of birds as we know them today. Answer: C Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-main idea
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 2. According to paragraph A: A. the United States doesn’t accept that China has discovered anything new and has sent its own team of scientists to investigate. B. the Gigantoraptor discovered was probably quite young, so it is reasonable to assume that an adult would have been much bigger. C. the archaeologists who discovered the fossilized dinosaur must have been digging for some time to come up with something so new. D. the area in which the dinosaur fossils were discovered is famous for its delicious eggs, which are used in many special local dishes. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 3. According to paragraph C, although no feathers were found on the fossil: A. it is likely that the dinosaur fed upon the local birds for much of its diet. B. local legends say that a dinosaur with feathers once roamed the swamps. C. scientists took one look at the dinosaur and ran away in fear for their lives. D. scientists still believe that it was a distant relative to the modern-day bird. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 4. It is suggested in the passage that: A. most people wouldn’t be scared if they saw a 16-foot-tall dinosaur with claws and feathers. B. there are many questions that scientists don’t know the answers to when it comes to dinosaurs and how certain creatures evolved. C. scientists often argue with one another because of different theories about what a bird is and what it isn’t. D. China has many different areas where fossils of all kinds of ancient creatures can be found. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-guessing meaning from context [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 5. According to the passage, the creature is stirring a bit of controversy because: A. it has features of both herbivores and carnivores. B. it had feathers but couldn’t fly very well. C. it laid eggs that contained nothing but sand.
D. it came from a place in China where birds don’t live. Answer: A Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension - general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 6. In the sentence, “They also believe that its discovery complicates long-held theories about how modern-day birds evolved,” what does “they” refer to? A. eggs B. dinosaurs C. birds D. scientists Answer: D Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 7. In the sentence, “They also believe that its discovery complicates long-held theories about how modern-day birds evolved,” what does “its” refer to? A. the dinosaur’s eggs B. China’s birds C. the dinosaur’s fossilized remains D. the scientists’ theories Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 8. In the sentence, “Though there is no definite link between them and Gigantoraptor, archaeologists believe that due to the size of the eggs, they likely came from this dinosaur,” what does “them” refer to? A. eggs B. dinosaurs C. birds D. scientists Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 9. How are the first and last paragraphs (A and D) organized in terms of content?
A. Paragraph A is about the discovery of the dinosaur’s fossilized remains and Paragraph D is about the ongoing controversy over whether the Gigantoraptor was a meat eater or plant eater. B. Paragraph A is about the discovery of the dinosaur’s eggs and their size and Paragraph D is about the evolutionary cycle of birds. C. Paragraph A is about the discovery of the dinosaur’s natural habitat in rural India and Paragraph D is about the food that the dinosaur likely ate. D. Paragraph A is about the ongoing controversy over whether the Gigantoraptor was a meat eater or plant eater and Paragraph D is about the discovery of the dinosaur’s fossilized remains. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 10. What might make a suitable heading for paragraph C? A. Controversial Gigantoraptor B. Gigantoraptor: Bird or Dinosaur? C. Ancient Meat-Eating Bird D. Scientists Debate Evolution Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference)
Vocabulary Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 1. Another way to express the phrase fossilized remains is: A. the eggs the dinosaur laid that were found in an area nearby. B. the parts of the dinosaur’s dead body that turned to fossil millions of years ago. C. the ground under which the scientists were digging that was full of rock and dirt. D. the water in the ocean that contains the life of millions of different creatures. Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 2. The word towered most likely means: A. able to fly. B. strong and not easily broken. C. made of concrete and glass. D. taller than anything else around. Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 3. The word speculate most likely means: A. decide that something is too difficult to understand. B. make a guess based on all the available information. C. bend something into the shape of a beautiful animal. D. forget about something in the past because it was lost. Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 4. In paragraph C, the word mammoth most likely means: A. large. B. round. C. mysterious. D. feathered. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 5. If something is stirring controversy it most likely means that: A. an idea someone once had is now changed forever. B. people wish to see it on television. C. a new flavor has been added to a dish in the kitchen. D. people are arguing and disagreeing about something. Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 6. The word substantially most likely means: A. having to do with energy from fossil fuels. B. significantly or importantly. C. behaving in a new way. D. having to do with the beginning of a new species. Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 7. The word evolve most likely means: A. live in the desert and hunt for food. B. turn and rotate in space in relation to the sun. C. learn new skills like singing or cooking. D. change over time to adapt to the environment. Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 8. The word species most likely means: A. pictures that are passed around the office. B. little bits; something that is not whole. C. the classification systems of all living creatures. D. creatures that are no longer living. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 9. The words herbivores and carnivores most likely mean: A. plant eaters and meat eaters. B. simmering and carving. C. organizing and classifying the human race.
D. herbs and meats. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 4.1] 10. The word claws most likely means: A. types of food that dinosaurs were known to eat. B. the cute feet that puppies and kittens have. C. the “hands” of certain animals used to tear flesh from other animals. D. types of eggs that are used in China nowadays in certain styles of cooking. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary
Listening [Reference: Listening 4.1] My name is Rita and I’m an engineer with a major oil company based in the United Kingdom. One of the many projects we are working on is to combine technology with one of the oldest activities man has ever done: digging. Of course, digging today is done with expensive hi-tech equipment that can cost millions of dollars and has little in common with the kind of digging that has always been done since the beginning of human existence. But today digging has a new kind of importance since this kind of technology is important in the quest to find more oil. Because oil in the earth is of a limited quantity, it’s very important that we locate and extract harder-to-reach oil reserves as soon as we can. The price of oil has gone up dramatically in the last ten years, and as oil increases in price, so do most other things. Since oil runs most vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, and planes, it’s hard to imagine what would happen if we ran out of oil. It’s a complex cycle and while other sources of fuel are being developed and researched, the most efficient method of creating energy still relies on fossil fuels. It’s unfortunate in many ways since burning oil and other fossil fuels pollutes the air and causes some political problems for many countries. But at this point, we have very few alternatives. One of the ways that technology helps in oil production has to do with both locating oil reserves and extracting that oil. Modern-day inventions like sonar and radar are becoming quite sophisticated and can now find oil reserves deep in the earth that were once invisible to engineers. More than this, we are able to dig much deeper than previously, so this has also made it possible to get at oil that was impossible to extract even just 15 years ago. Unfortunately, all of this doesn’t come cheaply and it’s very unlikely that oil prices will go down as we spend more time, money, and resources in finding and extracting all the oil we can in the future. Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the passage and answer questions 1–11.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 1. What is the main topic of the listening passage? A. Rita is reflecting on the things she does in her office each day when she can’t access the Internet. B. Rita is talking about how important it is to go green so that we can preserve all of our natural resources. C. Rita is explaining how technology affects digging for oil and how important this is today. D. Rita is considering the different ways that people can use alternative forms of energy to conserve oil.
Answer: C Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 2. Based on the listening passage, it seems that: A. oil is beginning to run out and many governments are developing other ways of producing energy. B. oil that is found deep in the sea is what shows the greatest potential for future oil reserve development. C. cars, planes, and trucks could easily be changed to use other kinds of fuel, so there is no need to worry about oil. D. technology is going to be very important in helping to find oil reserves that are not easily extracted today. Answer: D Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 3. What does the following sentence from the passage mean? “It’s a complex cycle and while other sources of fuel are being developed and researched, the most efficient method of creating energy still relies on fossil fuels.” A. The life cycle of certain kinds of energy is not easily explained, so it’s best forgotten. B. Creating energy is not easy, so finding deeper reserves of oil is the best alternative to the problem. C. Those who operate cars, planes, and trucks are just selfish and are creating a complex problem. D. Fossil fuels are really complex, but the cycle keeps turning in its favor. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 4. Make a prediction based on this sentence: “Since oil runs most vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, and planes, it’s hard to imagine what would happen if we ran out of oil.” PREDICTION: If we run out of oil, A. we won’t be able to cook vegetables anymore and suntan lotion will become terribly expensive. B. transportation will change dramatically and people will start using horses like 100 years ago. C. we can use solar energy and other types of fuels that are easy to get nowadays. D. the effects will involve transportation, politics, and economics with very serious consequences. Answer: D Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific)
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 5. According to the passage, one reason for the higher costs of many goods in the past few years could be because of: A. greedy politicians who want people to work hard. B. the dramatic increase in the cost of oil. C. the political problems in Africa and Latin America. D. engineers working with new technology in the UK. Answer: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 6. The phrase “very few alternatives,” most likely means: A. different colors available. B. few other choices. C. only one style or type. D. somewhere that is hard to see. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 7. Rita argues that the costs of oil are unlikely to go down even though technology is helping engineers find more oil reserves because: A. the air so dirty that it will cost a lot to clean it up. B. people drive their cars, trucks, and boats too often. C. the technology to find these reserves is also very expensive. D. people don’t care about prices but oil companies do. Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (inference) True/False [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 8. Burning fossil fuels is only a concern because of the political problems it can create. A. True. B. False. Answer: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 9. Rita works for an oil company based in the UK. A. True B. False Answer: A Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the passage again. Choose the correct place to put a comma in between the dependent and independent clauses that the speaker says.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 10. Which letter corresponds to the area where the comma should be placed? “Because oil in the earth [A] is of a limited quantity [B] it’s very important [C] that we locate and extract [D] harder-to-reach oil reserves as soon as we can.” A. Because oil in the earth, B. is of a limited quantity, C. it’s very important, D. that we locate and extract, ANSWER: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 4.1] 11. Which letter corresponds to the area where another comma should be placed? “Since oil [A] runs most vehicles [B] including cars, trucks, boats, and planes, it’s hard to imagine [C] what would happen [D] if we ran out of oil.” A. Since oil, B. runs most vehicles, C. it’s hard to imagine, D. what would happen, ANSWER: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension
Conversation Strategies [Reference: Conversation 4.1] Charles: Hi, Nancy. I’d like to talk to you about creating a new software program, if you can. Nancy: Sure. When I’m finished with the new accounting system set-up, I’ll have plenty of time. Charles: Oh, I didn’t realize you were doing a project. Maybe I will talk to Nicolas instead. Nancy: Sorry. What I mean is that the project will be finished the day after tomorrow and I will be free after that. Charles: Good. Well, what we’d like is a program to monitor the employees’ use of the Internet for personal business. Nancy: You mean that you want me to write a program to spy on our employees? I don’t think I can do that. That is to say, I don’t think it’s a nice way to treat our employees. Charles: No, that’s not what I mean. It’s just that we are getting pressure from the corporate office to increase our efficiency, and I thought that this might be one way of checking to see how efficient we are. Nancy: So you want to see what non-business sites our employees are visiting during office hours? Charles: Yes. Actually, what I meant to say was that because I am not interested in details or anything about what any one individual is doing, you can just write a program that simply keeps a record of all visits to non-business-related websites. I don’t care about which websites are being visited or who goes there. I just want a total of how many hours each day are being wasted online. Do you understand what I mean? Nancy: I think so. What you’re saying is that you don’t need to know the specific websites or the names of people visiting them, but just a general sense of what percentage of web surfing is business related and what percentage isn’t? Charles: Exactly. And since I am getting pressure from the Head Office, I think we should try to get started on it right away. Multiple choice
[DL: Listen to the conversation between two managers at work and complete the statements for questions 1–8.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 1. __________________ the project will be finished the day after tomorrow. A. What I am meaning that B. What I meaning that is C. What I meant to is that D. What I mean is that Answer: D Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 2. ____________________write a program to spy on our employees? A. You meant wanting me to B. You mean you want me to C. You mean for wanting for me D. You meant that you are want Answer: B Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 3. I don’t think I can do that. _______________, I don’t think it’s a nice way to treat our employees. A. That is to say B. That is saying C. That is for saying D. That is a saying Answer: A Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 4. No, __________________. A. that is not what I meaning B. that’s not what I mean C. that’s not for my meaning D. that’s not my mean Answer: B Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1]
5. Actually, ___________________ because I am not interested in details or anything about what any one individual is doing, you can just write a program that simply keeps a record all visits to non-business-related websites. A. what I am for meant to say B. what I would mean to say C. what I meant was saying D. what I meant to say was that Answer: D Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 6. Speaker One: Are you saying you don’t want to come to my house for dinner? Speaker Two: No, that’s not ______________________. A. what I meaning to say B. what I have meaning to say C. what I meant to say D. what I have meant to have said Answer: C Learning Objective: Grammar-Correcting Misinterpretation/Clarifying [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 7. Speaker One: I take that to mean that you don’t like my new girlfriend. Speaker Two: No, I do like her! _____________________. A. I guess that I did not express yourself well B. I guess she’s not expressing yourself very well C. I guess you’re not expressing yourself very well D. I guess I’m not expressing myself very well Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar-Correcting Misinterpretation/Clarifying [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 8. Speaker One: ___________________ is, will you go on a date with me tonight? A. What I did trying to say B. What I’m trying to say C. What I was tried to say D. What I tried to saying Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar-Correcting Misinterpretation/Clarifying
Grammar Multiple choice [DL: Choose the best answer for questions 1–7.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 1. Identify the dependent clause: “Although I was born in France, I don’t speak French.” A. Although I was born in France. B. I don’t speak French. C. Both clauses are dependent clauses. D. There is no dependent clause in this sentence. Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 2. Identify the independent clause: “Since there are no apples left, I will have to go to the market tomorrow.” A. Since there are no apples left. B. I will have to go to the market tomorrow. C. Both clauses are independent clauses. D. There is no independent clause in this sentence. Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 3. Identify the dependent clause: “I was born on Christmas Day, and my brother was born on New Year’s Day.” A. I was born on Christmas Day. B. And my brother was born on New Year’s Day. C. Both clauses are dependent clauses. D. There is no dependent clause in this sentence. Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 4. Identify the independent clause: “My doorbell rang while I was on the phone with my mother.” A. My doorbell rang. B. While I was on the phone with my mother.
C. Both clauses are independent clauses. D. There is no independent clause in this sentence. Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 5. Identify the dependent clause: “I can’t come over to your house tonight because I have an appointment.” A. Because I have an appointment. B. I can’t come over to your house tonight. C. Both clauses are dependent clauses. D. There is no dependent clause in this sentence. Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 6. Identify the dependent clause: “Since I am getting pressure from the Head Office, I think we should try to get started on it right away.” A. Since I am getting pressure from the Head Office. B. I think we should try to get started on it right away. C. Both clauses are dependent clauses. D. There is no dependent clause in this sentence. Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 4.1] 7. Identify the independent clause: “Because I am not interested in details or anything about what any one individual is doing, you can just write a program that simply keeps a record of all visits to nonbusiness-related websites.” A. Because I am not interested in details or anything about what any one individual is doing. B. you can just write a program that simply keeps a record of all visits to non-businessrelated websites. C. Both clauses are independent clauses. D. There is no independent clause in this sentence. Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar-Dependent/Independent Clauses
Writing [Reference: Writing 4.1] [A] The summer I turned 19, my parents gave me the most amazing birthday gift ever: they paid for me to fly to Israel and work in a Kibbutz for two months. It’s something I had wanted to do since I was a young child and it was a fantastic two months. Since Israel is an ancient land, there are countless archaeological sites throughout the country, and many young people go there for the summer to help work on these sites by digging for archaeological treasures. My first week was hard: I got up every morning at 6:30 a.m., and immediately the sun was the first thing I felt on my face. By 8:00 a.m., it was burning hot outside and I had to wear a hat to cover my skin since I am quite fair. By 10:00 a.m., sweat was rolling down my face and neck and I wanted a shower! Luckily, the food was excellent! We ate hummus and all kinds of special spicy and sweet breads. After a long day, we would jump into the sea and swim for an hour as the sun set in the distance. It was one of the best summers of my life! [Reference: Writing 4.2] [B] I try hard to grow my own vegetables in my garden. It’s a lot of work but I can control the use of pesticides, which is important to me. I have five different kinds of tomatoes, as well as cucumbers, peppers, and spices like basil, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Some mornings I can smell the light scent of these spices growing underneath the window outside, and it makes me happy to know that they are very fresh when I cook with them. The lavender I grow is beautiful and so soft and smooth to the touch. Another benefit to growing your own vegetables and spices that most people don’t realize is that store-bought food is often picked very early since it has to be shipped so far and stored in warehouses. Therefore, the vegetables are not as flavorful or healthy as your own home-grown food. If you could taste the sweet tangy tomatoes that I put in my spaghetti sauce you would agree that home-grown food is the best! Multiple choice [DL: Answer questions 1–4 based on the two paragraphs.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 4.1] 1. Which senses does the writer refer to in paragraph A? A. touching/feeling and tasting B. smelling and hearing C. seeing, touching/feeling and tasting D. smelling and tasting ANSWER: C Learning Objective: Descriptive Writing [QUESTION]
[REFER TO: Writing 4.2] 2. Which senses does the writer refer to in paragraph B? A. touching/feeling and tasting B. smelling and touching/feeling C. seeing, tasting, and smelling D. smelling, seeing, touching/feeling, and tasting ANSWER: D Learning Objective: Descriptive Writing [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 4.1] 3. Which senses does the writer NOT refer to in paragraph A? A. hearing only B. tasting only C. hearing and smelling D. hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching/feeling ANSWER: C Learning Objective: Descriptive Writing [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 4.2] 4. Which senses does the writer NOT refer to in paragraph B? A. hearing only B. tasting only C. hearing and smelling D. hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching/feeling ANSWER: A Learning Objective: Descriptive Writing EZ Test for Hemispheres 3, Unit 5: Creating an Image Reading [Reference: Reading 5.1] Word of Mouth Marketing [A] Marketing has been a part of business for generations, but one area of marketing that has been seriously neglected until recently is the role that word of mouth plays in developing and sustaining a product’s image or a company’s brand. Word of mouth marketing (WOMM) refers to how people “sell” products or services by talking about them to their friends or family. WOMM is considered to be one of the most effective and reliable forms of marketing because people generally believe testimonials of people they know and trust, which leads them to purchase products and services recommended to them. And the best thing about it for companies is that it is free!
[B] WOMM works like this. A person goes to a new restaurant down the street and has a good experience. This person tells many friends about his/her good experience. The average person may tell anywhere from 5 to 30 people, depending on his/her personality, profession, and background. Perhaps this person tells 15 people about how good this restaurant is. Those 15 people, based on this person’s recommendation, then go to the restaurant and also have a good experience. As a result, each of them tells 15 different people. After a short while, this adds up to a lot of good publicity for this restaurant. When you consider that millions of people might see a typical television ad, it might not seem that effective. However, research has shown that people are much more likely to buy a product, use a service, or even vote for a particular candidate in an election if someone they know and trust tells them of a positive association or experience with that product, service, or candidate. And it has cost the new restaurant down the street nothing. Beware, though: WOMM works just as effectively if a person has a negative experience and tells everyone he or she knows about it! [C] Marketers are now paying closer attention to how people construct WOMM when they talk to their friends. What features of a dining experience, for example, is a person most likely to remember and tell people about? The food? The service? The price? The ambiance? The wine? Which kinds of people is the person most likely to tell and why? Who is most likely to take his/her advice and recommendations and who is least likely to do so? By considering the answers to these questions, professional marketers are hoping to come to a clearer understanding of how and why WOMM works so that companies can utilize it to their best advantage. Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 1. The main idea of the passage is: A. to detail the ways that companies spend money on advertising campaigns. B. to describe how advertisements on TV work to sell products to a large audience. C. to explain what WOMM is and how it works to promote products. D. to discuss the differences between advertisements on TV and on the Internet. Answer: C Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 2. According to the passage: A. people who have bad experiences while eating in restaurants are more likely to tell their friends about them than if they have good experiences. B. advertisers should stop spending money on wasteful TV ads and try harder to get people to talk about their products.
C. researchers really like people who talk a lot since they are more effective at advertising for them. D. WOMM is one of the most effective kinds of marketing, although companies haven’t paid much attention to it until recently. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 3. According to the passage: A. social scientists believe that WOMM is a myth that companies have created in order to sell more goods and services. B. some questions that researchers of WOMM have include how someone constructs WOMM and how people listen to it. C. WOMM can be broken down into experiences that friends have and experiences that families have. D. researchers believe that price and ambiance are the most important aspects of WOMM. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 4. Although the number of people who hear WOMM is less than the number who might see a TV ad: A. WOMM is less effective since people tend not to listen to their friends. B. WOMM is effective since people believe every single thing that their friends tell them. C. WOMM is effective since people are more likely to pay attention to people they trust. D. WOMM is not effective because there are so many different languages in the world. Answer: C Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension - general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 5. What might be an accurate summary of the following sentence from the reading passage? “Marketing has been a part of business for generations, but one area of marketing that has been seriously neglected until recently is the role that word of mouth plays in developing and sustaining a product’s image or a company’s brand.” A. Until recently, companies didn’t allow their employees to talk about business practices outside of work. B. Until recently, professionals didn’t really pay much attention to word of mouth as a marketing tool.
C. Until recently, professionals spent millions of dollars studying WOMM and developed ways of using it. D. Until recently, advertisers thought that only Internet advertising was an effective tool for marketing. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-guessing meaning from context [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 6. How might the content of paragraph B be categorized? A. It provides details about how WOMM works. B. It is about the cost of conducting WOMM research. C. It explores the ways that people used to think about WOMM. D. It discusses different methods for customers to stop WOMM. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 7. How might the content of paragraph C be categorized? A. It explores the history of WOMM and how it has changed throughout the years. B. It is about the most famous WOMM researcher in the world and his theories. C. It discusses the high costs of doing research on WOMM in the restaurant business. D. It provides the questions that marketers are exploring on the topic of WOMM. Answer: D Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 8. According to this passage, two types of WOMM experiences can affect potential consumers: A. restaurant experiences and shopping experiences. B. good experiences and bad experiences. C. eating experiences and sleeping experiences. D. TV experiences and Internet experiences. Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 9. Jonathan had a good experience at a furniture store last week. According to the article, how many people will Jonathan likely tell about his experience? A. twenty to sixty people B. eleven people
C. five to thirty people D. 100 people Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 10. What different kinds of marketing are mentioned in the passage? A. WOMM only B. WOMM and television advertising C. WOMM, television advertising, and magazine advertising D. WOMM, television advertising, and Internet advertising Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference)
Vocabulary Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and choose the best answer for questions 1–8.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 1. Which presidential ______________ are you going to vote for in the election next week? A. feature B. brand C. candidate D. image Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 2. He should be a lawyer! He can always ________ a very solid argument against anything. A. neglect B. construct C. vote D. recommend Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 3. For years people have _________ the environment, so now it is very polluted in some areas. A. neglected B. utilized C. sustained D. constructed Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 4. For _______________, our family has farmed this land. A. considering B. a minute C. however
D. generations Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 5. I think we should listen to Bobby’s experience. He has a very scary __________ about using that product. A. feature B. testimonial C. association D. image Answer: B Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 6. The ____________ is coming up soon! I already know who I’m voting for! A. candidate B. recommendation C. election D. image Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 7. Before I was a real estate agent, I had a different ___________ as a race car driver. A. marketer B. business C. product D. profession Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 5.1] 8. I’m really not sure if he can __________ that workload for very much longer. He’s already so tired. A. sustain B. recommend C. neglect D. work Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary
Listening [Reference: Listening 5.1] (Male voice) My name is Luc and I am a hairdresser in my own salon. My clients often ask me about image and how they can look more professional. I think that for people in the corporate world, these are good questions. In my opinion, one’s image is a very important part of being a professional. Here are some tips for both men and women on how to create and maintain a professional image. Ladies, don’t cut your hair when you turn 35! In today’s corporate world, having long hair doesn’t mean people are less likely to respect you. Sure, short hair is easier to take care of, but I am sometimes told by women in the business world that they feel they should cut their hair short because they believe it helps them in business, and not because they want to. In my opinion, having self-confidence is the best way to gain respect in the business world, regardless of the length of your hair. Guys, beards are for lumberjacks! A clean shaven face and short, clipped hair is still the corporate standard. Although it’s changing slightly, the style is still conservative in much of the business world today. So the long, shaggy facial hair has to go! Manicures are a great way to keep the nails trimmed and clean. And this goes for men as well as for women, in my view. No one wants to do business with somebody whose fingernails are dirty, ragged, or chewed off. Keeping your hands and nails looking professional is, according to my experience, one of the most important parts of overall appearance. Finally, make the maintenance of your appearance a daily part of your professional routine. Get plenty of sleep so that you look healthy. Drink plenty of water. Wear clean and stylish clothes that reflect your own personality. The old adage about clothes applies to one’s appearance as well: dress for the position you want, not for the position you have. Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 1. What is the main topic of the listening passage? A. A hair stylist is explaining the process of cutting a client’s hair for the latest professional look. B. A hair stylist is considering some ways that he can improve his own image. C. A hair stylist is discussing different hairstyles that are popular among his business clients. D. A hair stylist is giving some tips on how to look professional in the business world.
Answer: D Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 2. Based on the listening passage, it seems that: A. many of Luc’s customers are rich, so they have lots of money and time to think about image. B. looking professional is something that many of Luc’s customers think about. C. business people have too many worries and should learn to relax a bit more. D. getting one’s hair cut costs a lot of money, so Luc probably has plenty of money. Answer: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 3. Which of the following sentences from the passage is an opinion? A. Keeping your hands and nails looking professional is, according to my experience, one of the most important parts of overall appearance. B. My name is Luc and I am a hairdresser in my own salon. C. Get plenty of sleep so that you look healthy. D. Manicures are a great way to keep the nails trimmed and clean. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 4. Which of the following sentences from the passage is a fact? A. In my opinion, one’s image is a very important part of being a professional. B. My clients often ask me about image and how they can look more professional. C. And this goes for men as well as for women, in my view. D. Guys, beards are for lumberjacks! Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 5. According to the passage, many women believe that: A. men won’t do business with them if they have short hair. B. manicures are the most important thing people can do for their appearance. C. short hair is more professional and makes getting respect in a business setting easier. D. hairdressers charge too much to cut long hair and do manicures. Answer: C Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension
True/False [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 6. Luc believes that it’s fine for men to wear beards in today’s business world. A. True B. False Answer: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 7. Luc thinks that business women should be able to wear their hair long if they want to. A. True B. False Answer: A Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 8. According to Luc, the most important thing when it comes to appearance is taking plenty of vitamins. A. True B. False Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (inference) CLOZE [DL: Listen to the passage again and complete the sentences below according to the information you hear.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 9. _______________ (Answer: In my opinion), one’s image is a very important part of being a professional. Learning Objective: Listening comprehension - CLOZE [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 5.1] 10. Manicures are a great way to keep the nails trimmed and clean. And this goes for men as well as for women ________________ (Answer: in my view). Learning Objective: Listening comprehension - CLOZE
Conversation Strategies [Reference: Conversation 5.1] [DL: Jerry is new to dating and he and Crystal are on their first date together. Unfortunately, Jerry is not making a very good impression on Crystal with his personal questions. Listen to their conversation and think about where Jerry goes wrong.] Jerry: So how long have you been in Boston, Crystal? Crystal: Wow, let’s see. About four years now. Jerry: How tall are you? Crystal: That’s a funny question! I’m 5’4”. Why do you ask? Jerry: Just curious. And do you like it? Boston, I mean? Crystal: I do, actually. It’s different from the West where I grew up, but people are nice and have more drive than people in Oregon. Jerry: Is that where you’re from? Crystal: Yes. I grew up in Portland and Boise, Idaho. Jerry: Oh I hear it’s beautiful there. Can I ask you a personal question? Crystal: Well. It depends on what the question is! Jerry: You were married once before, right? What happened? Crystal: Oh, sorry, Jerry, but I’d really rather not talk about it. It was a very difficult time in my life. Jerry: I understand. Do you still talk to your ex-husband? Crystal: Sometimes. But tell me about you. Where are you from? Jerry: I’m from here. So, how much do you weigh, Crystal? Crystal: Jerry! That is a very personal question! Didn’t you ever learn that you should never ask a woman her weight? Jerry: Oh, sorry. How old are you then?
Crystal: Uh . . . I’m 29. Why don’t we talk about something else? What do you do, Jerry? Jerry: Oh, I’m an accountant. My job is really boring, so I like to learn about other people as much as I can. Do you have any tattoos, Crystal? Crystal: Yes, as a matter of fact. When I was in college I got a small owl tattooed on my back. Jerry: Wow! Why did you do that? Can I see it? Crystal: No, you can’t see it! I did it because my friends were getting tattoos and I wanted one, too. But I wish I hadn’t. Jerry: Why? Did you gain a lot of weight since then? Crystal: Uhhh . . . not really. Listen, Jerry. I’m sorry to have to say this, but our date is over! Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer for questions 1–5.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 1. Can ____________________? A. I ask the personal question B. I asking a personal question C. I ask a personal question D. I asking the personal question Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 2. Well, _____________________ question is. A. it’s depends on what the B. it depends on what the C. it’s depend on what the D. it depend on what the Answer: B Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 3. Oh, sorry, Jerry, but _______________________.
A. I’d really rather not talk about it B. I really rather not talk about it C. I’d really rather not talking about it D. I really rather not talking about it Answer: A Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 4. So ________________, Crystal? A. how much do you weighing B. how heavy is your weighing C. how much do you weigh D. how many do you weigh Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 5. That ____________________ question! A. is a very personally B. is the very personal C. is a very personal D. is the very personally Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies
Grammar Fill in the blank [DL: When talking about the future, the simple present tense of verbs is often used. Write the correct form of the following verbs using the simple present tense: close, finish, get, go, have, arrive, open, return, start.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 1. He ___________ his new job in Paris in about a month. Answer: starts Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 2. They ___________ to San Diego on Thursday to find a new apartment. Answer: go Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 3. Her new show ______________ next week. She has a lot to do before then! Answer: opens Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 4. They ____________ in about two more months from their world cruise. Answer: return Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 5. Next spring we _____________ so much planting to do in the garden! Answer: have Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 6. We are so sad! Tonight we ____________ the restaurant for good. It’s been open since 1978! Answer: close Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION]
[REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 7. They __________ about $10,000 from their father next week. Answer: get Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 8. She _________ on flight 005 from India this evening at 10:00 p.m. Answer: arrives Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 5.1] 9. Tomorrow he finally ___________ that huge project that he’s been working on for so long. Answer: finishes Learning Objective: Grammar – Simple Present Tense for Future
Writing [DL: Read the passage, study Graph 5.1, and answer questions 1–5.] [Reference: Writing 5.1] [A] A recent study tried to determine whether bald men of different ages were perceived as attractive by young women. Fifty women, all aged 25, were asked to rate pictures of 145 men. The men in the pictures ranged in age from 20–50 and were completely bald or going bald. The women were asked to rate the men on a three-point scale as unattractive, neutral, or attractive. [B] The partial results of this study can be seen in Graph 5.1, which shows only the results of the women who thought that men of various ages were attractive. Based on these partial results, it seems that these 25-year-old women who found bald men attractive were more likely to choose the younger 20-year-old men as attractive. The 25-year-old women were less likely to think of the 50-year-old bald men as attractive. More results need to be presented before a complete analysis can be done. [Graph 5.1] Percentage of women who consider balding men attractive by age of man 25 year- old women 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 20yo
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Multiple choice [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 5.1 and Graph 5.1] 1. If asked to write a paragraph about the bar graph, what might be the most suitable title for the paragraph? A. Women Don’t Like Bald Men B. Bald Men and Attractiveness C. Young Bald Men Most Unlucky D. How to Prevent Baldness Answer: B
Learning Objective: Supporting Writing with Graphs [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 5.1 and Graph 5.1] 2. What might be a suitable topic sentence for a paragraph about the bar graph? A. A recent study on the attractiveness of bald men resulted in some interesting information. B. Women tend to not appreciate baldness in men, or so a recent study indicates. C. Hollywood puts enormous pressures on men to remain attractive, even as they age. D. Women who think bald men are unattractive have an unrealistic view of men and aging. Answer: A Learning Objective: Supporting Writing with Graphs [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 5.1 and Graph 5.1] 3. What might be a good concluding sentence for a paragraph about the bar graph? A. Many scientists are now looking at ways that baldness can be reversed to make men more attractive. B. As in most aspects of attractiveness, the effects of baldness are highly individualistic. C. Living in Mediterranean countries has little effect on what women consider attractive in men. D. It seems that weight is a much more predictable factor in determining attractiveness in men. Answer: B Learning Objective: Supporting Writing with Graphs [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 5.1 and Graph 5.1] 4. To make the bar graph clearer, titles should be given to the horizontal and vertical axes. What might be an appropriate title for the horizontal axis? A. Age of Women in Study B. Percentage of Women Who Find Bald Men Attractive C. Number of Photos of Bald Men D. Age of Bald Men in Photos Answer: D Learning Objective: Supporting Writing with Graphs [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 5.1 and Graph 5.1] 5. What might be an appropriate title for the vertical axis? A. Age of Bald Men B. Percentage of Women in the Study C. Percentage of Women who Find Bald Men Attractive D. Number of Bald Men Answer: C
Learning Objective: Supporting Writing with Graphs Unit 5 EZ Test for Hemispheres 3, Unit 6: Things That Scare Us Reading [Reference: Reading 6.1] [A] Jerry Bruckheimer, a well-known television and film producer in the United States, has a new pilot in production for a reality TV show to rival his super popular The Amazing Race. Bruckheimer’s new show is called Fear Mongers and it’s aimed at capitalizing on the trend in reality TV that has been happening in American television for nearly ten years now. The show’s premise is pretty simple: two people each week will talk about their greatest fears and then face these fears. Fears might involve dealing with animals, such as snakes or tigers. The fears might also involve something outdoors, like climbing the side of a skyscraper or swimming in a fast-moving river. The show will be a one-hour feature about two people attempting to overcome their fears. [B] In the pilot episode, now being filmed, one contestant’s fear has to do with speaking in public. This contestant, named Annie, will talk for a few minutes about how the fear of speaking in public has caused her problems: it has cost her business in her job as a marketing analyst and given her a lot of stress over the years. Then the show’s host will talk about the tasks that Annie must face in order to conquer her fear. In this episode, Annie will have to give three speeches to three groups of different sizes and the cameras will be there every step of the way to catch Annie’s worries, stress, and terror before she performs. [C] The other half of the pilot episode features Nick, a professional chef, who has an odd if surprisingly not uncommon fear of buttons. Again, following the same format, Nick will talk for a little while about his fear and the reasons he wants to overcome it. Nick’s new wife is a fashion editor, and he feels that he should learn to stop being afraid of buttons so that he can visit his wife’s office and not get nervous with the thought of so many buttons. Next, Nick meets with a psychologist to discuss his fear and will work up to the final task: being dropped into a 10-foot tank full of thousands of buttons. [D] Bruckheimer’s pilot is airing in the fall season, and he is hoping that the show will be picked up by a major television network. Fear Mongers looks to be a new hit for Bruckheimer and reality TV in general. Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1]
1. The main idea of the article is to give details about: A. the shift in reality TV that has been happening in the United States for nearly ten years. B. a new TV show being produced by a famous U.S. television and film producer. C. the big reality TV hit The Amazing Race, which has been a popular for several years now. D. how a reality TV pilot show is produced and directed when it has new contestants on it. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 2. According to paragraph A: A. dealing with your fears is one way to become a famous reality TV star in the USA. B. Bruckheimer is one of the most popular television producers working in Hollywood today. C. the pilot episode is currently being filmed and features two people who have different fears. D. Bruckheimer has another popular reality TV show that has been on television for some time. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 3. The two contestants on the pilot episode currently being filmed are: A. most likely very weak people. B. being featured because of their fears. C. likely to be hurt during the show. D. probably not very attractive. Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-supporting detail [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 4. It is suggested in the passage that: A. Nick and Annie will get paid a lot of money on TV. B. this is the last show Bruckheimer will produce. C. TV producers are greedy and take advantage of people. D. facing one’s fears has some benefit to people. Answer: D Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension-guessing meaning from context [QUESTION]
[REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 5. A good title for this essay might be: A. Two People Face Their Fears B. Reality TV: The Future of TV C. Power Producer’s New Reality Show D. Producing TV for a New Audience Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 6. In this phrase from the passage: “. . . he feels that he should learn to stop being afraid of buttons . . . ,” who does “he” refer to? A. Jerry Bruckheimer B. Nick C. An “Amazing Race” contestant D. Nick’s wife Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 7. According to the passage, what are Annie’s and Nick’s professions? A. She is a market analyst and he is a professional chef. B. She is a housewife and he is a television producer. C. She is a fashion designer and he is a market analyst. D. She is a chef and he is a button maker. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) True/False [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 8. One reason Annie needs to try to get over her fear of speaking is so that she can reduce her stress at work. A. True B. False Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 9. Nick is married and his wife works in the fashion industry.
A. True B. False Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical Thinking/Academic Skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 10. According to the passage, Fear Mongers is one of the first reality TV shows on American television. A. True B. False Answer: B Learning Objective: Reading Comprehension - general comprehension
Vocabulary Multiple choice [DL: Read the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 1. In paragraph D, the phrase picked up most likely means: A. described. B. changed. C. chosen. D. destroyed. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 2. The word conquer most likely means: A. begin something over. B. grow tall and fat. C. become very scared and hide away. D. become stronger than something or someone. Answer: D Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 3. The word rival most likely means: A. compete against. B. spend more money. C. drive quickly. D. write something. Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 4. In paragraph C, the word contestant most likely means: A. a man in his 30s who is still unmarried. B. a woman who lives far away from her parents. C. a person who tries to win in a game or contest. D. a small child whose family is very poor. Answer: C Learning Objective: Vocabulary
Matching [DL: Match the word on the left with its definition on the right.] [QUESTIONS 5–10] [REFER TO: Reading 6.1] 5. pilot A. the basic outline or summary of a plot Answer: F 6. format Answer: E
B. a brief part in a long series of TV shows or literature
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10. premise F. a new program, show, or system that is not yet established Answer: A Learning Objective: Vocabulary
Listening [Reference: Listening 6.1] I don’t have many fears, I guess, except for one big one: I’m very afraid of earthquakes! I know it sounds funny because an earthquake is something that we can’t do very much about, but I still lie awake some nights worrying. For instance, I worry that I will be trapped under my building in an earthquake. I also worry that I won’t be able to contact my family since they live in another state. I don’t worry about tsunamis, though, since the ocean is miles away. One reason that I think I might be so afraid of earthquakes is that when I was a little girl, my family and I were visiting Japan during the Kobe earthquake of 1995. It was so scary! The hotel we were in shook suddenly, and my sister and I were knocked out of our bed. It was a new hotel, so it didn’t fall down in the earthquake, though many buildings near us did. The worst part was after the earthquake. At first we were blocked in our room and couldn’t get to our parents’ room next door. We were so scared. Then fire trucks and alarms began sounding. Since my sister and I didn’t speak Japanese, we didn’t know what was happening. We were trapped in the room for about an hour before they broke the door down and we were reunited with our parents. But it took us another week to get back home to the United States because of the problems the earthquake caused with the roads and the airport. I think because of that experience, I always worry about earthquakes and I do what I can to prepare for them. For example, when I moved to this apartment, I was very careful to ask an engineer about the building’s structure. He told me that it was a very strong building and would probably survive most earthquakes. Talking to him made me feel better. He also told me there were things I could do such as always keep at least one month’s supply of food and water in the closet of my spare room just in case I ever need it. I also have an emergency evacuation plan, as well as a meeting point with my family just in case. There might never be a big earthquake where I live, but at least I can sleep better at night knowing I’m prepared. Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the passage and answer questions 1–10.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 1. What is the main topic of the listening passage? A. A woman is talking about her greatest fear, which is a fear of earthquakes. B. A woman is telling a funny story about when she was a young girl. C. A woman is describing what she will do if there is an earthquake in her town. D. A woman is remembering a time that she and her family traveled around Japan.
Answer: A Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 2. Based on the listening passage, it seems that the woman: A. is afraid of many different things. B. is brave and doesn’t have any major fears at all. C. is afraid of traveling in Japan. D. doesn’t have many little fears, but she has one big one. Answer: D Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – gist/main idea [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 3. In paragraph A, how many examples does the woman give about her worries if an earthquake occurs? A. She gives four examples of things she worries about and two examples of things she doesn’t worry about. B. She gives three examples of things she worries about. C. She gives two examples of things she worries about and one example of something she doesn’t worry about. D. She gives one example of something she worries about and one example of something she doesn’t worry about. Answer: C Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 4. According to the passage, when the woman moved into her new apartment building: A. she spoke to the neighbors and told them how afraid she was of earthquakes. B. she did research to find out how likely an earthquake was to occur. C. she asked an engineer about the building’s safety in the event of an earthquake. D. she taped all the windows shut in case glass flew during an earthquake. Answer: C Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 5. One result of having her plan for an earthquake was: A. she married the engineer. B. she talks to her sister more. C. she can sleep better at night. D. she can go back to Japan anytime. Answer: C
Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (inference) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 6. Since the woman is now better prepared, what might you expect to happen in the event of an earthquake? A. She would probably be scared but might survive since she has a plan. B. She would die because she would be too scared to remember anything. C. She would have to leave Japan again and be stuck at the airport for a week. D. She and her sister would be trapped in their hotel room for an hour. Answer: A Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (inference) True/False [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 7. The woman says that she is afraid to go back to Japan because of earthquakes there. A. True B. False Answer: B Learning Objective: Critical thinking/academic skills (unit specific) [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 8. The woman was in Japan in 2000 during a terrible earthquake. A. True B. False Answer: B Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 9. Because of the earthquake, the woman and her sister were trapped in a hotel room. A. True B. False Answer: A Learning Objective: Listening comprehension – general comprehension CLOZE [DL: Listen to the passage again and complete the sentence below according to the information you hear.]
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Listening 6.1] 10. I know it sounds funny because an earthquake is something that we can’t do very much about, but I still lie awake some nights worrying. ___________________, I worry that I will be trapped under my building in an earthquake. Answer: For instance Learning Objective: Listening comprehension - CLOZE
Conversation Strategies [Reference: Conversation 6.1] Katherine: Oh, I’m glad I ran into you, Michael. I have something I’d like to talk to you about. Michael: Oh, OK. What did you want to say? Katherine: Well, I hear that you are ordering a few supplies for Jim’s retirement party next weekend and I was hoping that I could add a few things. I was informed this morning that everyone from the Miami branch would be coming up for that party, too, so we are going to need more food and supplies. Michael: Oh, I’m so glad we’re talking, then. What do you think we will need? Katherine: How many beverages did you order? Michael: I ordered 10 flats of soda, 5 gallons of fruit juice, and a bottle of champagne for the toast. Do you think that’s enough? Katherine: Well there are at least 25 people from Miami coming, so maybe not. Let’s add a little fruit juice and some soda, say 15 flats of soda, 7 gallons of juice, and four more bottles of champagne. What about the cake? How much cake do we have? Michael: The bakery told me they’d provide enough cake for around 45 people. So we’re going to have to add to that. Katherine: Yes, we will need a little more cake. And a few more paper cups, paper plates, and plastic utensils, as well. Michael: You’re right. There’s so much to think about. Katherine: And how much ice cream do we have? Michael: A little. I will order two more gallons. Katherine: Good. And what did we order Jim for his retirement gift? Michael: Everyone donated $10 and we are going to buy him a nice watch with all the money. Is everyone in Miami willing to do that? Katherine: Yes, I talked to the manager there this morning. That should be no problem. So that’s $350 more! Great!
Multiple choice [DL: Listen to the conversation and answer questions 1–7.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 1. ____________________ to talk to you about. A. I have something I’d like B. I have a something I like C. I like to have something would D. I like have to something would Answer: A Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 2. _________________ to say? A. What are you want B. What did you wanting C. What did you want D. What do you are want Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 3. I hear that you are ordering _________ supplies for Jim’s retirement party. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little Answer: B Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 4. Let’s add _________ fruit juice and some soda. A. few B. little C. a little D. the few Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1]
5. And __________ more paper cups, paper plates, and plastic utensils, as well. A. few B. little C. a few D. a little Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 6. We will need ______________ cake. A. little B. a little more C. many more D. any much Answer: B Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 7. Katherine: How much ice cream do we have? Michael: ___________. I will order two more gallons. A. Few B. Littles C. A little D. A few Answer: C Learning Objective: Conversation Strategies
Grammar Multiple choice [DL: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 1. There are _____________ people in here who have been to that movie. I think only you, in fact. A. a little B. few C. a few D. little Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar- Countable/Non-Countable Quantifiers [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 2. There is _________ I can do about that problem. You’ll have to solve it yourself. A. little B. few C. a little D. a few Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar- Countable/Non-Countable Quantifiers [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 3. There is _________ money in the piggy bank. Take that if you don’t have enough. A. little B. a little C. a few D. few Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar- Countable/Non-Countable Quantifiers [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 4. There is ________ time for us to plan that party! It’s already Thursday! A. a little B. a few C. little D. few Answer: C Learning Objective: Grammar- Countable/Non-Countable Quantifiers
[QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 5. There are _________ cars in the parking lot. Which one is yours? A. a little B. few C. little D. a few Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar-Countable/Non-Countable Quantifiers [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 6. Speaker One: ________________________. Speaker Two: All right. What did you need to talk about? A. Did you have a talk about me for something B. I have a talk about you for something C. Do you have to talk about something D. I have to talk to you about something. Answer: D Learning Objective: Grammar-Asking if someone has time to talk [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 7. Speaker One: ____________________________? Speaker Two: Now is fine. How can I help you? A. I’d like to talk to you. Is now a good time B. I like to talk to you. Is now time C. I am liking to talk to you? Is now good time D. I would liking talking to you. Is now time good Answer: A Learning Objective: Grammar-Asking if someone has time to talk [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Conversation 6.1] 8. Speaker One: ________________________. Speaker Two: Sure I have some time. A. Do you have minutes for something to say. B. Do you have a minute? There’s something I’d like to say. C. Did you have a minute. There some things I like to say. D. Did you have minute? There are things to say. Answer: B Learning Objective: Grammar- Asking if someone has time to talk
Writing Multiple choice [DL: Some of the following twelve sentences have incorrect punctuation. Read the sentences that tell a story about a scary night. Which sentences would work better with an exclamation point? Which would work well with a question mark? Answer the questions following the sentences.] [Reference: Writing 6.1] A. I had the most terrifying night last night. B. It was 2:00 a.m. and I was sound asleep. C. Suddenly, I woke up and heard a crash. D. I had no idea what it was. E. Was it a killer come to murder me in my sleep. F. I was as quiet as a mouse and I waited for someone to come pushing into my room with a gun or a knife. G. More time passed. H. Suddenly, I heard a laugh. I. Was it the laugh of a killer. J. No, it was my brother. K. He had forgotten his key. L. I was so mad I wanted to murder him. [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 1. Which sentences might be better with an exclamation point? A. Only A B, C, E, F C. A, G, K. D. A, C, J, L ANSWER: D Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 2. Which sentences would work better with an question mark? A. Only E B. E and I C. E, K, L D. None of them ANSWER: B Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION]
[REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 3. Which sentence is the second instance of excitement and fear in the story? A. It was 2 a.m. and I was sound asleep. B. Suddenly, I woke up and heard a crash. C. I had no idea what it was. D. More time passed. ANSWER: B Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 4. Which sentence is the first instance of suspense in the story? A. More time passed. B. Suddenly, I woke up and heard a crash. C. Was it a killer come to murder me in my sleep. D. I was so mad I wanted to murder him. Answer: B Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [DL: Choose the punctuation mark that best suits the emotion of the sentence.] [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 5. I couldn’t believe it when he told me he’d just seen Brad Pitt A. exclamation point B. question mark C. period D. comma Answer: A Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 6. Was he about to give me a million dollars A. exclamation point B. question mark C. period D. comma Answer: B Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 7. Suddenly, he fell into the hole and disappeared A. exclamation point B. question mark
C. period D. comma Answer: A Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion [QUESTION] [REFER TO: Writing 6.1] 8. After I washed my clothes, I cleaned by bedroom A. exclamation point B. question mark C. period D. comma Answer: C Learning Objective: Writing – punctuation to express emotion employees. Charles: No, that’s not what I mean. It’s just that we are getting pressure from the corporate office to increase our efficiency, and I thought that this might be one way of checking to see how efficient we are. Nancy: So you want to see what non-business sites our employees are visiting during office hours? Charles: Yes. Actually, what I meant to say was that because I am not interested in details or anything about what any one individual is doing, you can just write a program that simply keeps a record of all visits to non-business-related websites. I don’t care about which websites are being visited or who goes there. I just want a total of how many hours each day are being wasted online. Do you understand what I mean? Nancy: I think so. What you’re saying is that you don’t need to know the specific websites or the names of people visiting them, but just a general sense of what percentage of web surfing
