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Unit 1 Quiz Name: ________________________________

Date:
Teacber Scoring
Section (
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A til Paul and Jessica are talking about Jessica's childhood. Listen and check (,/) true or A 8points
false for each sentence. (2 points each)

True False
1. Jessica's father worked in Russia for a year. 0 0 1.

2. Jessica's mother didn't want to leave Russia. 0 0 2._

3. Jessica still has a lot of Russian friends. 0 0 3._

4. Jessica speaks Russian pretty well. 0 0 4._

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B Complete the conversations with the words in parentheses. Use the simple or B 12points
continuous form of the verb in the present, past, or present perfect. Use (l point each)
)

contractions where possible.

1. A _______ you _____________ (know) any Spanish? 1._
(1)

B A little. I ______~----- (take) Spanish classes in high school years ago. But I 2.
(2)

___------;:,,----____ (not learn) much. Right now, I _____,..,.,----_____ (study) Russian. 3 . _ 4. _

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2. A ______ you ever _____________ (break) an arm or a leg? 5. 1
(5)

B Yes, 1 ______-,;::-_____ . When I _____=-_____ (ride) a horse once, I 6._ 7._

(6) (7)

___------;:;;-:--___ (fall) off and ____------;:,,----____ (break) myarm. 8._9._

(8) (9)

3. A Hi, Derek. I - - - - - : - = 0 - - - - - - (not see) you in ages. lD._

(10)
What ______ you ____________ (do) recently? 11._ ( I

(11)

B Oh, not much. You know, my work usually - - - - - : - = 0 - - - - - - (keep) me pretty busy. 12. )
(12)

C Complete the fashion designer's story using the correct form of the verbs C 12polnts
(1 point each)
in parentheses.

Maya How did I end up _ _~___ (become) a fashion designer? 1._

(1)

Well, actually I never really intended _ _-=___ (go) into the 2._
(2) )
fashion business. When I was younger, I expected _ _-=___ (be) 3._
(3)

an artist. It just seemed _ _--=_ _ _ (happen) . You see, I liked 4._

(4)

_ _-=___ (paint), but I was also crazy about clothes. I first tried
(5)
5. _

_ _-=___ (make) my own clothes when I was only 11 or 12.

(6)
6._
They were awful! But I kept on (sew), and I just got 7.
(7)

better and better. Then I began _ _-=___ (experiment) . I hated 8._

(8)

_ _--=:_ _ _ (not have) anything really original to wear. So I started 9._

(9)

_ _----:=,-----_ _ (design) my own clothes. Later, I went to fashion school. 10._

(10)

I guess I just stopped ------:-:-:c,-------

( 11)
(think) about a career as an artist 11.

and decided _ _---;-;-;,,----__ (become) a fashion designer instead. 12.

(12)

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 D Complete the story using the sentences in the box in the correct order. Make the o 8points
( story more dramatic. Change the verbs in the sentences to the present tense. (2 pOints each)
(
/
o So, I turned the car sharply to the right! 0 And I just missed the bear.
o It was just walking slowly across the road. 0 I saw this big bear right in front of me.

I was driving on this narrow mountain road in Yellowstone National Park. I turned a
( corne~andsuddenl~ _____________________________________________________ 1.
( 2.
( 3. _
( 4.
( But it was really close. I almost went off the side of the road!
(
( E Read Jim's story. Then read the statements and check ("f) true, false, or it doesn't say. E 10points
(2 points each)
(
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JIM'S WEB SITE ~ ,
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My Story
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( Until recently, I always expected to go into business with my father.
You see, he has his own company, and he wanted me to start working
( with him right after college. That sounded fine to me, so I didn't plan on
being a very serious student.
But once I started studying in college, I realized that some of my
(
courses really interested me. One of them was French. I loved learning
( the language, and I began to get interested in French culture. After taking
( a few classes, I thought, why not go to France? So I decided to spend an
academic year in Aix en Provence, in southern France.
(
That year in Aix changed my life. I lived with a wonderful French
( family, who taught me a lot about French customs. Learning the language,
especially the pronunciation, was difficult. But I worked hard, and I began
to understand and speak it well.
( Because of my experience in Aix, I've decided not to go into business
( with my father. Now I'm thinking about going to graduate school and
working in international relations.
(

True False It doesn't say.

<--
l. Jim's father wanted him to go to graduate school. 0 0 0 1.

( 2. Jim didn't think he would study hard in college. 0 0 0 2.

( 3. Jim loved eating French food. 0 0 0 3._

( 4. Jim is still in touch with his French family. 0 0 0 4._

'- 5. Jim changed his mind about his career. 0 0 0 5.

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 Unit2 Quiz Name: __________________________________
Date:
Teacher Scoring
Section

A Listen to four people respond to the question: "What is good taste?" Match A 8points
the people with the best statements. Write the letters next to the names. (2 points each)

Good taste ...

1. Angela _ _ a. takes time to develop. 1.
2.1ulie _ _ b. depends on your personality. 2.
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3. Simon ____ c. is something that women are more interested in. 3._
4. Brad _ _ d. isn't very exciting. 4.

B 6points
"
B Check (.r) the word that does not belong in each group. (1 point each)
1. o leather o wool Drubber o baggy 1.
2. o turquoise o red o pattern o green 2.
3. o striped o short-sleeved o plaid o polka-dot 3._
4. o V-neck o crew-neck o denim o turtleneck 4._
5. o cashmere o bright o pastel o neon 5._
6. o fitted o polyester o flared o boot-cut 6._ (

C Complete sentences with the same meaning. Use as ... as. C 8 points
(2 points each)
Example: Marla used to wear more makeup.
Marla doesn't wear Cl.S tMlAcl-\ tMCl.kelAp Cl.S sl-\e vse~ t-o (
1. My parents are more interested in fashion than I am. 1._ (
I'm not ___________________________________________________________
2. My friends and I used to shop for clothes more often. 2.
My friends and I don't _______________________________
3. I like comfortable shoes more than stylish ones. 3.
I don't like _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
4. My sister has fewer clothes than she'd like. 4._
My sister doesn't have _________________________________________________

D Hilary is shopping for clothes with her friend. Rewrite the statements as o 12 points
negative questions. (2 points each)

Example: "That black skirt is beautiful." IS\\/t- t-l-\Cl.t- olC1.ck skiv+ oeCl.lAH-PlAl?
1. "I think the blouses are a little expensive." 1.

2. "Maybe that sweater is the wrong color." 2.

3. ''I'm surprised you don't like the belt." 3._

4. "This dress looks a little tight." 4.

5. "I love the scarves." 5._

6. "We should probably try another store." 6. _

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 E 8points
( E Check C.f) the response that best summarizes each statement. (2 points each)
1. A I don't really like to wear bright 3. A I love the music of the 60s! There 1._ 3.
( colors. Pastels are nicer. was so much going on back then.
B Uh-huh. B You're right. _ _
D Bright colors are more fashionable D There was a lot of variety.
these days. D That was a long time ago.
D Some people can't wear pastels. D It is pretty great.
D You prefer clothes with softer colors.
2. A I think these makeover shows are 4. A Monica's apartment is just lovely. 2._ 4._
(
pretty unrealistic. She really knows how to decorate.
( B I know. B Absolutely. _ _
( D But you can learn a lot from them. D It's pretty small, though.
(
D The people aren't really believable. D She wears great clothes, too.
D I never watch them anyway. D The place looks wonderful.
(

F Read the article. Then check C.f) the four types of clothing that are acceptable F 8 points
under "business casual" rules. (2 points each)

( What Is Business Casual?

(
t all started with "casual Friday," when U.S. businesses began to allow their
( I employees to dress more comfortably once a week. Employees loved it, and
soon a lot of businesses were permitting "business casual" clothing every day.
( There was just one problem - many employees didn't really understand
what business casual meant. Some began to dress as casually as they did
on the weekends. This created an issue for company managers. While they
(
wanted their employees to be more comfortable, they still expected them to
( look professional.
It took a little while, but some basic rules for appropriate business casual
( clothing finally emerged. Here's what they are usually like:
Men
( The biggest difference: jackets and ties are not necessary. Sweaters are OK,
and shirts can be plain, striped, or have a simple pattern. Pants should be in
plain colors such as brown, gray, or black. Shoes and socks should be dark.
Shorts, jeans, or T-shirts are generally not allowed.
( Women
Women aren't as limited in their choice of clothes as men. They can wear
(
brighter colors and bolder patterns. Skirts shouldn't be too short. Fitted
( T-shirts and pantsuits are OK. Many types of shoes, including sandals, are
acceptable. Stockings are not necessary.
(
(
( Men's clothing Women's clothing
D V-neck sweater with blue jeans D blouse with bright floral print 1.
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D plaid pants D pantsuit with fitted T-shirt 2.
( D shirt with blue and white stripes D denim shirt with a short mini-skirt 3.
( D sneakers with white socks D sandals without stockings 4.

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Unit3 Quiz Name: __________________________________

Date:
Teacher Scoring
Section

A Listen to two people talk about proverbs. Match the things in the A 8points
proverbs with the topics. Write the letters. (2 points each)

1. carrots ____ a. different tastes 1._

2. a rabbit b. telling the truth 2.

3. paper _ _ c. untrustworthy people 3._

4. a bridge _ _ d. protecting or defending yourself 4.

B Look at the cultural rules in the United States. Write the expressions from B 6points "
(1 point each)
the box that have the same meaning as the underlined phrases.

bargain keep your voice down tip

cut in line show affection walk around barefoot

1. In beach areas, it's OK to go without shoes. ____________________ 1._

2. When people are waiting to buy tickets at a movie theater, don't step in front of them. 2. (
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3. Speak quietly in a hospital or a library. ___________________ 3._

4. It's sometimes OK to hold hands or kiss in public. ____________________ 4._
5. Don't try to get a lower price when you're shopping in a store. The prices of most 5._

things are fIxed. ____________________

6. Put extra money on the table for your waiter before you leave a restaurant. You are 6.
expectedto. ____________________

C Match the statements about customs or traditions with the responses. Write C 12 points
the letters. Then complete the questions with the simple present passive. (1 point each)

1. Noruz is an important traditional a. They're beautiful. When ____________ 1. _ _

holiday in Iran. _ _ (wear)?
2. Cricket is a popular sport in England. b. (make) by 2._
hand?
3. These are hanbok. They're traditional c. Yeah, I've heard of it. But how 3. _ _
dresses from Korea. ____ (play)?
4. The Marseillaise is the national d. What foods 4.
anthem in France. ____ (serve) with it?
5. Roast turkey is usually served on e. That's interesting. When 5.
Thanksgiving in Canada and the U.S. (celebrate)?
f. (sing) on
6. They still make cuckoo clocks in the important holidays? 6. _ _
Black Forest in Germany. ____

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 D 8points
( D Complete these statements about manners with verb + -ing or to + verb. (1 point each)
1. Saudi Arabia: It's impolite (show) the bottom of your foot. L

( 2. China: (make) loud noises when you eat soup is considered polite. 2.

( 3. Lebanon: It's OK to refuse food before (accept) it. 3.

4. Brazil: It's good manners _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (not arrive) at a party exactly on time. 4.

5. Japan: You can offend people by (not take) off your shoes before 5.
you enter their home.
(
6. The U.S.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (ask) someone about his or her salary is considered rude. 6.
(
7. France: It's acceptable _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (show) affection in public. 7.
(
8. Thailand: It's rude for a stranger _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (pat) a child on the head. 8.
(

E Complete the conversations. Choose the correct statement from the box. E 8points
Add an expression to make the statement more direct. (2 points each)

Not much. I don't think I'd need a lot. I'd try to learn about the culture.
Yes. But I'd make new ones. Yeah, but I'd get homesick.

( 1. A Would you miss your friends if you 3. A Would you enjoy living in another L 3._

C moved to another country? country?

B _______________ B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(
2. A What would you take with you if you 4. A What would you want to find out about 2. 4. __
(
moved to another country? a new place before moving there?
(
B ___________________ B ______________ _
(
(
F Read the article. Then check (,f) the best words to complete each statement. F 8 points
(2 points each)

Traditional Arab Men's Clothing

Arab men have worn a traditional set of clothing for hundreds of years. This outfit is
comfortable, functional, and very well adapted to the hot, dry climate of the Arabian peninsula.
The centerpiece of the outfit is the dishdasha - a long-sleeved, loose-fitting tunic that is
put on over the head. Most dishdashas are made of white, lightweight cotton. The earliest type
( was a simple rectangular piece of cloth with a hole for the head, but today's dishdasha often
has a low collar, buttons at the neck and sleeves, and pockets inside the tunic.
( The dishdasha is worn with a three-piece headdress. The keffiya - a small, round cap - is
( the piece that goes on first. Then the ghutra - a large, square piece of white or checkered
cloth - is folded into a triangle and laid over the keffiya. Finally, the aga/- a double circle of
( black cord - is placed firmly on top to keep the entire headdress in place. This headdress
provides shade from the sun and can be worn to keep blowing sand out of the face.
Completing the outfit are long white trousers, leather sandals, and a bisht- an outer l.
garment that is worn over the dishdasha on formal occasions or during cooler weather.
2.

1. The dishdasha is similar to D a long shirt. D men's pajamas. D a jacket. 3.

2. The ghutra is in the shape of D a rectangle. D a circle. D a square. 4.

3. The agaZ D is folded in half. D holds the headdress down. D covers the eyes. Total:
4. The bisht is worn D on the feet. D in cool weather. D under the dishdasha. _ _ outof50

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