Name: ________________________ Class: ____________________ Date: _______________

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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Read the words. Choose the correct picture.

____ 1. Three pencils

A. C.

B. D.

Choose the correct answer.

____ 2. It’s raining, and the temperature is freezing. It’s going to be _____.
A. hot C. humid
B. warm D. icy

____ 3. A(n) _____ usually fixes the water pipes.

A. electrician C. exterminator
B. locksmith D. plumber

____ 4. Your past jobs go in the _____ section of your job application.
A. personal information C. education
B. employment history D. job skills

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____ 5. It is dangerous here. You _____ have an accident.
A. might C. should
B. might not D. should not

____ 6. How much is this blouse?

A. It’s brown. C. It’s on sale for $15.
B. It’s a medium. D. There are three.

____ 7. How _____ coffee do you drink every day?

A. much C. some
B. many D. any

____ 8. What _____ when they had the accident?

A. was they doing C. were they doing
B. was doing D. were doing

____ 9. _____ return this microwave, please.

A. I’d like to C. I would likes
B. I like to D. I would like

____ 10. She was a teacher _____.

A. Mexico C. from 2000 to 2004
B. tomorrow D. now

____ 11. The president is the leader of the _____ branch of government.
A. judicial C. executive
B. legislative D. state

____ 12. What _____ you _____ yesterday?

A. was...did C. did...do
B. did...doing D. was...doing

____ 13. Alex is _____ person I know.

A. the tall C. the taller
B. taller D. the tallest

____ 14. No, he is not in. Can I _____ a message?

A. take C. phone
B. make D. call

____ 15. She _____ the vocabulary.

A. need to study C. need study
B. needs study D. needs to study
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____ 16. Mr. Perez: Tell me something you do every day to learn English.
Student: We _____ in our notebooks every day.
A. write C. wrote
B. writes D. are writing

____ 17. Sheila _____ the bus to work since June.

A. taken C. has taken
B. took D. will take

____ 18. Ramon: _____?

Tom: Yes, they have.
A. Did they repair it C. How did they repair it
B. Are they repairing it D. Have they repaired it

____ 19. Before Mary took a trip to California, she _____.

A. takes a vacation in the desert C. bought a road map
B. goes shopping D. will visit Florida

____ 20. Martin: Do you think it’s dangerous to talk to strangers?

Angela: Yes, _____ to strangers isn’t safe.
A. talk C. talking
B. talked D. talks

____ 21. A magazine can write an article that criticizes the U.S. government. This is an example of _____.
A. freedom of the press C. the right to carry a U.S. passport
B. the right to a fair trial D. freedom of peaceful assembly

____ 22. Mati said that _____.

A. he isn’t going to be late C. he is calling from a gas station
B. he was driving on highway 59 D. he doesn’t know the address

____ 23. Before she went to the interview, Alice _____ with a career counselor.
A. had practiced C. was practicing
B. has practiced D. will practice

____ 24. You _____ drink corrosive liquids.

A. don’t have to C. must not
B. have got to D. have to

____ 25. I am _____ sometimes. This isn’t good. I need to get my work done on time more often.
A. reliable C. flexible
B. not reliable D. not flexible

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____ 26. Which of these is an example of a fixed expense on a budget?
A. food C. income
B. gas D. rent

Look at the form. Choose the correct answer.

____ 27. Is Mia married?

A. No, she isn’t. C. female
B. Yes, she is. D. single

Choose the sentence with the same idea.

____ 28. The date is April 12th, 2006.

A. It’s 4/12/06. C. It’s 6/12/04.
B. It’s 12/4/06. D. It’s 12/6/04.

Look at the envelope. Choose the correct answer.

____ 29. What is the name on the return address?

A. Paul Landers C. Miami
B. Central Gas Company D. Central Street

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 Look at the map. Choose the correct answer.

____ 30. What’s next to the police station?

A. the clinic C. the movie theater
B. the supermarket D. the bank

Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 31. Don and his wife _____ at 8:00.

A. gets up C. go
B. get up D. goes

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 Look at the supermarket ad. Choose the correct answer.

____ 32. Are oranges on sale this week?

A. Yes, it is. C. Yes, they are.
B. No, they aren’t. D. No, it isn’t.

Look at the signs. Choose the correct answer.

____ 33. This sign means you can’t park here.

A. sign 1 C. sign 3
B. sign 2 D. sign 4

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 Look at the bus schedule. Choose the correct answer.

____ 34. Is there a bus in the afternoon?

A. Yes, it is. C. No, there isn’t.
B. Yes, it’s bus #1. D. Yes, there is. It’s bus #2.

Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 35. What’s the matter?

A. She has a cold. C. She has an appointment.
B. She has an earache. D. She has a broken leg.

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 Match the picture with the words.

____ 36.
A. zoo C. playground
B. bowling alley D. amusement park

Read the computer ad. Choose the correct answer.

Computer Sale!
Model 580 Model 680 Model 780
$1199.99 $1499.99 $1699.99
7.5 pounds 7.5 pounds 7.5 pounds
Speed: 1.8 GHz Speed: 2 GHz Speed: 2.2 GHz
Large screen Great for movies and music Powerful
Our cheapest laptop! Our most popular laptop! Our newest laptop!

____ 37. Model 580 is _____ Model 680.

A. faster than C. not as fast as
B. heavier than D. more expensive than

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 Read the recipes. Choose the correct answer.

Helen’s Ham Chandra’s Chicken

Ingredients: ham, salt, peppers, Ingredients: chicken, tomatoes,

onions, garlic, chilies, tomatoes potatoes, onions, carrots, salt

Cook the ham with the salt for 20 Cook the chicken with the salt
minutes. Grate the garlic and the for 15 minutes. Grate the onions
onions and add them to the ham. and add them to the chicken.
Chop up the peppers and chilies. Peel the potatoes and carrots.
Slice the tomatoes. Mix the Chop them and add them to the
tomatoes, garlic, pepper, and chicken. Slice the tomatoes and
chilies. Add this to the ham. Cook add them. Cook for 20 more
for 20 more minutes. minutes.

____ 38. You are going to make both recipes. Which item is NOT necessary?
A. peeler C. knife
B. steamer D. grater

Read the bank information. Choose the correct answer.

State Bank
Here are some services you will find at State Bank.

In the Bank On Our Website

Loans Online Banking
Need money for a house or car? Speak to Check your account balance from a
a friendly loan officer at our loan center! computer. Pay bills online.
Teller Services Direct Deposit
Go to the teller window to make a deposit Your paycheck can go directly into your
or withdrawal. Tellers can also help you account. Your money is there the day
get a cashier’s check. you get paid!
Account Services Transfer Money
See an accounts manager at the account Move money between accounts.
services desk to open an account.
* Savings accounts
* Checking accounts
* Joint accounts

____ 39. What can you do at the account services desk?

A. open a savings account C. use direct deposit
B. transfer money D. get a cashier’s check

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 Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 40. The man and boy are in the _____ department of the hospital.
A. Pediatrics C. Cardiology
B. Emergency D. Maternity

Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 41. When was Julia born?

A. June 15 C. June 13
B. November 8 D. August 12

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 Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 42.

This man learns best by using his hands, so he is _____.

A. a kinesthetic learner C. an auditory learner
B. a visual learner D. a physical learner

Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 43. Anna always reads the newspaper, but she never reads the sports section. Where else could Anna probably
read this article?

A. in the lifestyle section C. in the international news section

B. in the local news section D. in the entertainment section

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 Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 44. When Alison didn’t get the job, she was _____.
A. excited C. disappointed
B. exciting D. disappointing

Look at the picture. Choose the correct answer.

____ 45.
The man is getting _____.
A. good nutrition C. a dental checkup
B. prenatal care D. a yearly physical

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 Look at the community services directory. Choose the correct answer.

Department / Services Department / Services

Telephone Extension Telephone Extension
Administration city council, city Public Safety crime prevention,
x9898 manager, mayor x9839 fire safety, police
department
Child Care Services low-cost daycare Public Works building permits,
x9871 x9825 street and
lighting
maintenance
Health Services low-cost health Senior Services senior housing,
x9816 clinics, x9802 lunch programs,
community senior centers
health education
Parks & Recreation festival permits, TV Station schedules and
x9850 art, music, x9887 general
community, and information
sports programs about the
community TV
station

____ 46. Paco wants to find out where to get a low-cost flu shot. Which department should he call?
A. Child Care Services C. Health Services
B. Public Safety D. Public Works

Choose the correct answer to complete the question.

____ 47. He didn’t send the email to her yet, _____?

A. didn’t he C. did he
B. won’t he D. does he

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 Read the performance review. Choose the correct answer.
Name: Frank Perez
Title: Assistant Manager
Rating codes: E = excellent S = satisfactory N = needs improvement

Responsibility Rating Comments

Records information accurately S He checks information after recording it.
He forgets guests’ names and sometimes
makes them wait too long at the front
Greets hotel guests N
desk. He needs to work on being more
friendly.
Takes phone messages E His messages always have the correct
information.
Helps hotel guests E He gives guests a lot of information about
things to do near the hotel.
Helps other employees E He is always helpful.

____ 48. Since Frank knows a lot about the area, he is good at _____.
A. remembering names C. giving information to guests
B. making guests wait D. recording information accurately

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Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify classroom items

NAR: Read the words. Choose th
2. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Interpret information about feelings and weather
NAR: Choose the correct answer
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Recognize household maintenance
NAR: Choose the correct answer
4. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify job application vocabulary
NAR: Choose the correct answer
5. ANS: A PTS: 1
OBJ: Use might to describe possibilities at work and in everyday life
NAR: Choose the correct answer
6. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Select clothing based on sizes and prices
NAR: Choose the correct answer
7. ANS: A PTS: 1
OBJ: Use count and noncount nouns to describe quantities of food
NAR: Choose the correct answer
8. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use the past continuous and simple past to describe accidents and injuries
NAR: Choose the correct answer
9. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Make returns or exchanges when shopping
NAR: Choose the correct answer
10. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Use the simple past of be to describe past work experience
NAR: Choose the correct answer
11. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Interpret information about the U.S. government
NAR: Choose the correct answer
12. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use present and past verb forms to describe emergencies and to talk about everyday life
NAR: Choose the correct answer
13. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Use the superlative
NAR: Choose the correct answer
14. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Take, interpret, and leave telephone messages
NAR: Choose the correct answer
15. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Use the simple present to ask and tell about study habits
NAR: Choose the correct answer
16. ANS: A PTS: 1
OBJ: Use present and past tenses to talk about personal habits and experiences
NAR: Choose the correct answer
17. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use the present perfect to describe work, school, or life experiences
NAR: Choose the correct answer
18. ANS: D PTS: 1
OBJ: Use Yes/No questions in the present perfect to ask about personal, work, and academic experiences
NAR: Choose the correct answer

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19. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use past and present time clauses to describe events related to traveling
NAR: Choose the correct answer
20. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Use gerunds as subjects to discuss personal safety issues
NAR: Choose the correct answer
21. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify civic rights, freedoms, and responsibilities
NAR: Choose the correct answer
22. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Use reported speech to relay messages and information
NAR: Choose the correct answer
23. ANS: A PTS: 1
OBJ: Use the past perfect to talk about job interviews and experiences
NAR: Choose the correct answer
24. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use “have to,” “have got to,” and “must” to discuss necessity and prohibition
NAR: Choose the correct answer
25. ANS: B PTS: 1
OBJ: Identify and use vocabulary for interpersonal skills and personal qualities to describe oneself
NAR: Choose the correct answer
26. ANS: D PTS: 1
OBJ: Identify and use financial and banking vocabulary to discuss budgeting
NAR: Choose the correct answer
27. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Talk about marital status
NAR: Look at the form. Choose
28. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Interpret dates
NAR: Choose the sentence with
29. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Address envelopes
NAR: Look at the envelope.
30. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Use prepositions to locate places in the community
NAR: Look at the map. Choose t
31. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify and discuss daily routines
NAR: Look at the pictures. Cho
32. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify common food items and supermarket vocabulary
NAR: Look at the supermarket a
33. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify traffic signs and workplace safety equipment
NAR: Look at the photograph.
34. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Interpret public transportation information
NAR: Look at the bus schedule.
35. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify parts of the body, illnesses, and injuries
NAR: Look at the picture.B
36. ANS: D PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify recreation vocabulary
NAR: SF1_U12_16 Match
37. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use comparatives and superlatives to determine best prices, quality, and services
NAR: Read computersalead
38. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify kitchen items and kitchen actions
NAR: Read recipes/Answer
39. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify banking vocabulary and describe banking
services
NAR: Read bank information
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40. ANS: A PTS: 1
OBJ: Identify parts of the body and medical departments in a hospital
NAR: SF3_U8_2 Look
41. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify life events
NAR: SF3_U11_1 Look
42. ANS: A PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify and describe personality traits and learning styles
NAR: SF2_U9_25 Look
43. ANS: B PTS: 1 OBJ: Identify and use news vocabulary to talk about news
habits
NAR: SF4_U2_6 Look
44. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Use participial adjectives to complain or compliment
NAR: SF3_U4_2 Look
45. ANS: D PTS: 1
OBJ: Identify and use health vocabulary to talk about personal health
NAR: SF4_U9_20 Look
46. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Describe community involvement and services
NAR: Directory SF4U10UTQB
47. ANS: C PTS: 1 OBJ: Use tag questions to clarify instructions
NAR: Complete SF4U11UTQB
48. ANS: C PTS: 1
OBJ: Use gerunds after prepositions to interpret evaluations and feedback
NAR: Read performance/Choose

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