MSU Celc December2009 Test Booklet

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English Language Center

Michigan State University

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MSU-CELC

Fall 2009

Certificate of EnglishLanguage Competency

Name __________________________________________________________ Seat Number _____



Notes for Test of English Writing Ability You may use this space to make notes or an outline for the writing test.

However, you must write the essay on the separate, lined paper provided.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

For this section of the test, a proctor has given you a special answer form.

Using a Number 2 pencil ONLY, write as much as you can, as well as you can, in an originalcomposition on ONE of the two topics below. You have 35 minutes to complete the composition.

1. Some people say that the legal driving age should be raised to 21. They claim that such a change would

create safer drivers and encourage more people to use public transportation. Other people claim that such

a law would limit personal freedom. What is your opinion? Support your opinion with reasons and

examples.

OR

2. Imagine that you have just taken an important test at school or university. During the test, you noticed

that one of your classmates cheated by using a cell phone to send a text message to another classmate.

How would you handle the situation? Would you tell your teacher, discuss it with your classmate, or

ignore the situation? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.



Think About It,Write About It!

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This section of the test is designed to assess your listening abilities. You should have the following

items in front of you: a test answer sheet, a test booklet, and a Number 2 pencil. If you are missing anyof these items, raise your hand, and a test proctor will assist you.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This listening section has three main parts: Part 1 consists of several short conversationsand Part 2 has longer conversations. Part 3 contains an extended dialogue and a

presentation.

• There are 40 questions on this listening test. For each question, choose the ONE BEST

answer.

• Find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Useyour pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored asincorrect.

• You are allowed to write in the test booklet.



Listen To This!

MSU-CELC Test of EnglishListening Ability

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CELC LISTENING TEST CELC LISTENING TEST CELC LISTENING TEST

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Part 1: Short Conversations For each question in your test booklet, you will hear a short conversation. The conversation has a short

title to tell you what it is about. Listen to the conversation and choose the letter of the choice that best

answers the question that appears in your test booklet. You will not hear the question; you will see it

and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself. Use your pencil to mark your answer on your answer

sheet. You are allowed to take notes in the test booklet.

In a building

1. How will the woman get to the top floor of the building?

a. She will take the stairs all the way. b. She will take an elevator all the way.

c. She will take an elevator and then the stairs.

In a school

2. Which office does the girl need to go to?

a. the academic office

b. the reception officec. the financial aid office

Allergies

3. What does the woman believe is the best way to manage her allergies?

a. take an allergy pill every day

b. use allergy medicine when the symptoms occur

c. learn to manage the allergies naturally

Getting a deal

4. Which of the following is true about the sale?a. Only some computers in the store are on sale.

b. The sale was advertised only on television.c. The sale is one day only.

Scheduling a meeting5. When will the students meet to work on their report?

a. today at 4 p.m.

b. tomorrow at 4 p.m.

c. next week

Example X:Walking Across Campus

Mary wants to go to______.

a. the library b. her housec. a class

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At the hotel front desk

6. What did the man tell the woman?a. that the trip to the airport takes about an hour

b. that only one shuttle goes to the airport

c. that different shuttles go to different parts of the airport

Getting to college7. What does the man decide to do?

a. wait for the bus

b. run to school

c. take the subway

Internet connection

8. Why are the man and the woman frustrated?

a. The library doesn’t offer wireless internet.

b. The wireless internet doesn’t work at the café.

c. They are not allowed to use their laptops in the library.

Part 2: Longer Conversations In this section you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation you will read 3 to 5

questions. Listen to each conversation and answer the questions that appear in your test booklet.

A summer trip

9. What relationship does James have with Theo?

a. They are good friends. b. They have never liked each other.c. They are brothers.

10. Why doesn’t James want to go on the trip?

a. The weather forecast is not good.

b. He wants to read a book.c. He thinks Theo is not a good driver.

11. At the end of the conversation, Sera ________.

a. decides not to go on the trip b. reconsiders her plans based on James’s argument

c. is angry with James

Cancelling a trip to a soccer game

12. Which of the following best describes the man’s reaction to the cancellation?

a. He is disappointed.

b. He is relieved.

c. He is angry.

13. Why won’t the woman go to the game?

a. She hasn’t purchased a ticket.

b. She isn’t very interested in soccer.

c. She will spend the weekend with a family member.

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14. When will the man and the woman meet again?a. this weekend after the soccer game

b. at the next soccer game

c. next year

Getting concert tickets15. How did Steven get the tickets?

a. He got them from his friend, John.

b. He got them on the internet.

c. He waited in line for a long time.

16. Why does Steven invite Laura to the concert?

a. He knows that Laura really likes the band that is playing there.

b. He wanted Laura to meet his friend.

c. No one else would go with Steven.

17. What recommendation does Laura give Steven?

a. He should ask a different girl.

b. He should buy more tickets.

c. He shouldn’t stay up so late.

Building a wiki 18. We can infer from the passage that ____.

a. all the students have computers at their desks

b. no one in class has ever created a wiki

c. no one in class has ever created a website

19. Monica first wants to know if ____.

a. she can work with others to build her wiki

b. she can use other work that she has already donec. the teacher has ever seen her website

20. Which of the following does the teacher say is true of wikis?a. Other people can add information in addition to the wiki author.

b. Wikis are like web pages, but they are often free.

c. Wikis only have one page where people can add information.

21. Who will be in charge of managing the wikis?

a. the teacher

b. every student in the groupc. team leaders

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Part 3: Extended Discourse

In this section you will hear an extended conversation and a presentation. You will listen to each passage

twice, and then you will answer several questions.

Krister and Ingrid on a Bicycle Trip

Questions 22 through 30 are based on the following conversation between Krister and Ingrid. Krister and Ingrid are a young Swedish couple who love to bicycle. You will have the opportunity to listen in while they

tell some friends the story of their trip.

22. What time of year did this ride take place?a. fall b. mid-summer

c. spring

23. Why did Krister and Ingrid decide to ride

their bikes on a weekday?

a. They were afraid that the weather would be too hot on a weekend.

b. They were concerned about the

number of cars on the road on a

weekend.c. They wanted to ride earlier in the

morning.

24. Which of the following did the couple NOT

take with them on their trip?

a. hats

b. sunscreen

c. water

25. What does Ingrid imply about their 46-mile journey?

a. The weather was too hot to ride

that day. b. The uphill parts were very

difficult.

c. The ride was too long for most

riders.

26. At what point were the riders able to see the

sky clearly?a. 2,000 feet

b. 3,000 feet

c. 5,000 feet

27. What is implied about motorcyclists who ride

on the road today?a. They ride more carelessly. b. They are no longer allowed to ride

on this particular road.c. They have started to ride more

slowly now.

28. At what time did the riders eat lunch?a. 12:30 – 1:30

b. 1:00 – 1:30c. 4:30 – 5:00

29. What can we tell about Krister and Ingridfrom this dialogue?

a. They both enjoy physical activitiesin their free time.

b. They would like to have a more

relaxing vacation in the future.

c. They would like to visit different places in the United States.

30. Which of the following is the topic of this

discussion?

a. motorcycle rider behavior in

California b. the dangers of riding a bicycle in

the United States

c. a bike ride on a vacation trip

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Tips on how to keep fit

Questions 31 through 40 are based on the following presentation. Your school has invited a health expert to

give a talk on how to keep fit. Your teacher asked that you listen carefully so that you can answer questions

after the talk.

31. Which of the following is true about the

speaker’s colleague?a. He never eats breakfast. b. He never eats an incomplete meal.

c. He never eats fruits and

vegetables.

32. According to the speaker, if someone ate an

incomplete meal, it would mean that he/she

____.

a. did not have enough food

b. was in a hurry and did not finishthe meal

c. had an unbalanced meal

33. ____ can help people with skin diseases.

a. Spinach b. Blueberries

c. Carrots

34. Vegetables have ____ that helps regulate

people’s cholesterol level.a. fiber b. vitamin A

c. protein

35. Many people have the wrong impression that

____.a. exercise is good, but a lack of

exercise causes problems

b. exercise makes one more healthy

but a lack of exercise does notcause problems

c. healthy people do not need a lot of exercise

36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as

an example of physical activity?a. mopping the floor b. washing a car c. moving furniture

37. A study showed that people who ____ for 20minutes a day lost 15 pounds.

a. walked their dogs b. jogged

c. stayed in the gym

38. When the speaker said, “If you can carry

something, don’t put it in a cart”, he meant ____.

a. that sometimes carts may not be

available b. that exercise can happen anytime

and anywhere

c. that pushing a cart does notinvolve any exercise

39. The speaker thinks that stress and anxiety are

related to one’s ____.a. eating habits

b. attitude toward lifec. daily activities

40. The researchers at Johns Hopkins University

found that the people who did not have a close

relationship with their ____ were more likelyto develop cancer.

a. classmates or work colleagues

b. neighborsc. parents

THIS IS THE END OF THE CELC LISTENING TEST


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INSTRUCTIONS:

• This English grammar test has 40 questions.

• You have 20 minutes to answer all 40 questions.

• For each question, choose the ONE BEST answer.

• Find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Use

your pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored asincorrect.


EXAMPLE:

Bob is a good student. He ____ every day.

a. to study b. is study

c. studiesd. studying

The correct answer is c. You would mark “c” on your answer sheet.



Grammar You Can Use!

MSU-CELC Test of English Grammar

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CELC GRAMMAR TEST CELC GRAMMAR TEST CELC GRAMMAR TEST


41. Could you go to the grocery store for me? We

hardly have ____ butter left.a. some

b. any

c.

thed. little

42. Amy has ____ a difficult exam.a. passing

b. passedc. been passed

d. be passing

43. In that country, you can ____ as fast as youwant — there is no speed limit.

a. to drive

b. drivingc. drive

d. drives

44. ____ the math teacher got married this summer surprised everyone.

a. That

b. Whenc. What

d. Who

45. Even though he is quite outgoing, he has ____

friends.

a. not few

b. only a fewc. manyd. not so little

46. You had better put the milk in the refrigerator

before it ____ bad.

a. goes b. gonec. went

d. will go

47. He asked her ____ louder, but she didn’t listen.a. for speak b. spokec. speaking

d. to speak

48. ____ my mother does not like jazz, she knows

which jazz CDs to buy me.

a. However b. Even so

c.

Althoughd. Because

49. My friend suggested Italian food, but I’d like

_____ Mexican food.a. had b. to have

c. have

d. have had

50. Andy did not eat ____ yesterday.a. anything

b. nothingc. something

d. no things

51. John worries that his parents ____ him for being late tonight.

a. are punished

b. will punishc. punishing

d. to punish

52. Mary washed the dishes, and she ____

vacuumed the floor.

a. neither

b. tooc. alsod. so

53. David is ____ fast that he always wins his races.

a. such

b. soc. veryd. too

54. The milk which we ____ was spoiled.a. bought

b. bought itc. buyingd. buys

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55. Before James goes home, he has to stop at two ____ stores.

a. another b. else

c. more

d.

others

56. Lisa has to spend the night ____.a. to study b. at study

c. studyingd. study

57. We spent last weekend at the beach. It _____.a. was relaxing b. relaxed

c. was relaxed

d. we relaxed

58. What is wrong with John? He did his work

neither quickly ______ enthusiastically.

a. or

b. and

c. nor

d. but

59. This essay needs careful ________ by the

teacher.

a. checking b. check

c. to check

d. checked

60. If Peter had studied harder, he __________

passed.

a. would

b. would have

c. will

d. will have

61. If you see Eric, please ____ him that themeeting is at 8:00 p.m.

a. reminding

b. to remindc. for remindingd. remind

62. She smiled at first, but then her face ____ serious.

a. became b. become

c. becoming

d.

to become

63. I’m still living in an apartment. I ____ theresince I came to this town.

a. was living

b. am livingc. have been living

d. had been living

64. My sister ____ from high school in 1998.a. graduated

b. had graduated

c. has graduatedd. graduates

65. I’m very busy right now. I don’t want ____.a. to disturb

b. to have disturbed

c. to be disturbing

d. to be disturbed

66. Andy did not pass his test. He ____ studied

harder.a. should have

b. must have

c. may haved. would have

67. Bob always helps people that ____ him.

a. need b. needing

c. needsd. they need

68. Hard work is not the only secret to ____, but it

sure helps!

a. succeed b. successfulc. success

d. successfully

69. Jane thought it was her purse, but it was ____.

a. her sisters b. her sister’s

c. hers sistersd. hers sister’s

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70. “Why do I feel so tired?”“You have been sick for several weeks, ____

you?”a. don’t

b. haven’t

c.

aren’td. weren’t

71. I ____ two movies on the same weekend in along time. Let’s do that again some time!

a. have watched b. was watching

c. haven’t watched

d. wasn’t watching

72. I won’t be back at work ____ January 12.

a. until

b. atc. off

d. for

73. Can you wait for a moment? Jeanne said she ____ right back.

a. be coming

b. would bec. have to come

d. may have been

74. People who start ____ when they are teenagers

find it hard to stop later on.

a. smoking

b. smokec. smoker d. smoked

75. So ____ people attended the meeting that weneeded a larger room.

a. much b. many

c. few

d.

little

76. Mr. Laraby is going ____ lunch right now. MayI help you?

a. in

b. onc. at

d. to

77. I could have stayed home had I known we had ____ today.

a. not to meet

b. no meetingc. not met

d. nothing meeting

78. One of the criminals had a scar ____ his eye.

a. to

b. above

c. intod. of

79. Would you ____ the book to me? I will give it back to you tomorrow.

a. borrow

b. borrowingc. lendd. lending

80. New students should sign up for classes ____ possible.

a. as early as b. soon asc. earlier than

d. sooner or later than

THIS IS THE END OF THE CELC GRAMMAR TEST

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INSTRUCTIONS:

• This reading test has four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions.

• You have 55 minutes to answer all 40 questions.

• For each question, choose the ONE BEST answer.

• Find the letter on the answer sheet that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Useyour pencil to completely fill in the circle for your answer.

• If you are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as

incorrect.




Read About It!

MSU-CELC Test of EnglishReading Ability

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CELC READING TEST CELC READING TEST CELC READING TEST


Brianna’s Email exchange with George Brianna has written an email to George, talking about her weekend. She has included you on the email as

well. Read her email and George’s response and answer the questions that follow.

Dear George,

2It was really nice seeing you at the career fair today. Too bad we didn’t get to spend much timetogether, but I really wanted to go to the workshop on how to write an application letter. It was quite4informative, but overall I’m even more confused than I was before. There are so many options for future professions in sales, health care, technology, finance, management, etc. They all sound so6appealing. I’m not sure which direction I want to go in when I’m done with high school. I think I

would like to study at a university, but which subject? I talked to a guy who was studying medicine8and he recommended doing an internship at a hospital so I could get a clearer picture of what it’slike. The message I got today was: Go out and explore, do internships and get involved. I think that’s10what I’ll be doing during my next summer vacation (go work in a hospital).

How about you? You seemed to be quite interested in the finance and management area. I12should have guessed that since you have always been so good at math. Anyway, I have to go now

and run some errands. Talk to you soon!14

Brianna16

18Hi Brianna,

20Thanks for your email. I was just about to write you, too. It’s hard to decide what you want to do

for the rest of your life. The career fair was useful to me because I already have some sense of 22direction. Actually finance and management are not exactly my favorites. I am interested in gettinginto computers, specifically programming, graphic design, and web design. The people I talked to at24the career fair told me that I should also consider a combination of marketing and business and

computers. But I don't know how I could handle all three fields. I think it would be better to pursue26 only one subject at a time. Right now I think I’ll major in computer science and try to get a job as a

programmer or web designer etc. After a few years of experience I can still try other things like28 project management, and go back to the university to pursue a degree in technology or business.

But, coming back to you, I think that doing a lot of internships and getting insight into30different possibilities is the best thing you can do at the moment. I never thought that you’d be

interested in medicine, but I guess I can picture you being a doctor.32Let’s talk about this more when we see each other at the city festival this Saturday. There is

so much going on at the moment; one fair or festival after the other!34

Until then,36George

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81. George and Brianna ____.

a. only saw each other at the career fair

for a short while b. didn’t like how the career fair was

organized

c.

both want to study computer sciencesd. will both apply for internships nextsummer

82. What did Brianna and George do at the career fair?

a. They went to all of the exhibits

together. b. They attended a workshop together.c. They gathered information on future

job opportunities.

d.

They took a short course in computer science.

83. Why is Brianna confused?a. There are so many possibilities for

future professions.

b. She didn’t know she had to do aninternship.

c. She isn’t sure whether she shouldstudy at a university.

d. She didn’t find a lot of information on

university programs.

84. Which word is closest in meaning toappealing in line 7?

a. interesting b. unusualc. scary

d. complicated

85. What best describes George’s reaction to

Brianna’s email?

a. He is happy because he thinks her lifeis easy.

b. He understands that it is difficult to

plan a career.c. He is envious that she wants to studymedicine.

d. He is mad that they didn’t get to spendtime together.

86. Which word is closest in meaning to pursue in

line 26?a. study b. review

c. preview

d. teach

87. What is George’s plan?a. study computer science now and get a

job and additional degree later b. study computer science and business at

the same time

c. get a job first and then pursue a degreein computer science

d. do a lot of internships to learn about

different possibilities

88. What does George think about Brianna’s

interest in medicine?a. He thinks it’s ridiculous. b. He can’t imagine her being a doctor.

c. He is surprised but supportive.

d. He does not believe her.

89. When will George and Brianna see each other again?

a. at another career fair this Saturday b. at the city fair this Saturday

c. when they study together on Saturday

d. in a few weeks

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Pet AdoptionOn the bulletin board at your apartment complex, you see someone has posted the following advertisement.

Read the advertisement and answer the questions that follow.

Adopt a Pet, Change a Life

Lives are changed whenever people and animals come together. We know this first-hand at the Regional2Humane Society, where our mission is to promote responsible care for all animals, to help abused pets, andto place animals into new homes with caring owners.4

With the onset of the winter months and bitter cold fast approaching, the Regional Humane Society is6anticipating another season at full capacity. In order to make room for the new rescues that we know will be

arriving during the coming months, we are currently seeking loving homes for some of the furry friends8already housed in our kennels.

10We are a non-profit organization that raises all budgetary funds through donations and modest adoption fees.

For little more than the cost of a dinner out, you can take home a new companion for your family that has12

been certified by our veterinarian as healthy and current on all recommended vaccinations and is guaranteedto bring a smile to your face. Adoption fees start at $55 for adult cats, $70 for kittens, $75 for adult dogs, and14$125 for puppies, but may vary according to breed and training. If you have room in your hearts and homes

for multiple animals, we are even offering a 2-for-1 special for animals adopted before November 1st.16

Adopting a pet is a serious commitment and is a decision that should be discussed thoroughly with all family18members. Everyone in the household must be prepared to adapt to the changes that a new pet inevitably brings. It is important to realize how much time you may need to devote to the new animal, especially as it20gets accustomed to the new surroundings when you first bring it home. You should also be financially

prepared to care for another life. Pets require some basic equipment such as a collar, leash, brush, shampoo,22nail clippers, food and water bowls, quality pet food, and bedding. And you will of course also want to buy a

few treats and toys for your new friend. A final consideration is where the pet will eat, live, and sleep, as24animals need to feel that they have a bit of territory all to themselves, even if it is just one corner of a small

apartment.26

Adoption is not for everyone, and if you cannot afford or do not wish to adopt an animal, we also gladly28accept donations of towels, supplies, or cash gifts of any amount. These items are always appreciated and goa long way towards helping care for our animal population. We also are always looking for kind volunteers30to visit our facility and help bathe, care for, or just play with the resident animals. If you are interested in any

of these opportunities, please visit our website or stop by the Regional Humane Society for more32information.

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90. Which of the following is closest in meaningto Lives are changed whenever people and

animals come together in line 2?a. People have fun with animals.

b. Animals can kill people.

c.

Humans and animals can improve eachother’s lives.

d. Animals and people should not livetogether.

91. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is NOT one of the primary

goals of the Regional Humane Society?a. to save animals that are injured

b. to breed animals that make the most popular pets

c. to match pets with new owners

d. to provide information on proper animal care

92. Why is wintertime such a concern for theRegional Humane Society?

a. Not enough people take the time to

visit the center in winter.

b. Animals tend to get sick more easily inthe winter.

c. The center must stay closed during the

coldest winter months.d. There is not enough room to keep all

of the animals in the center in winter.

93. How does the Regional Humane Societymake money to care for their animals?

a. from doctor’s and clinic fees

b. from auctions and charity eventsc. from fees and gifts from donors

d. from selling pet toys and supplies

94. Which phrase is closest in meaning to currenton all recommended vaccinations in line 13?

a. will never get sick

b. has been given vaccinations to prevent

diseasesc. has been examined by a doctor d. needs some injections

95. If you want to adopt an animal, it will cost at

least ____.

a. $55

b. $70c. $75

d. $125

96. Which of the following words is closest in

meaning to inevitably in line 19?

a. always b. currentlyc. unfortunately

d. gladly

97. According to the advertisement, what kinds

of things do you need to buy for a new pet?a. warm clothes

b. supplies to feed and clean themc. traveling crate

d. bottled water

98. Which phrase is closest in meaning to a bit of

territory in line 25?

a. a piece of land b. a square of grass

c. a private roomd. a small personal area

99. What impression does the Regional Humane

Society give about owning a pet?a. It is an important decision ineveryone’s life.

b. Everyone should do it.

c. Only rich people should do it.d. You have to have a big house.

100. According to the advertisement, if you do notwant to adopt an animal, how else can youhelp the Regional Humane Society?

a. donate your pet

b. feed animals that you see in the street

c.

give them some moneyd. go to the pet store instead

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Barcelona Lisa has many pen pals around the world, including you! This is an email she has sent to all of you during a

school trip to Spain. Read it and answer the questions that follow.

Hi everyone,

2 Greetings from the city of Barcelona! I am here on a one-week trip with my Spanish class.We arrived three days ago and we are staying in a youth hostel close to the city center. You can4imagine that I am having a great time! The weather has been nice, too. You don’t even need a

jacket and it’s only February. Well, I don’t like that we have to do so much sightseeing every day6 because I’d much rather discover the city on my own. Yet, I have the feeling that our Spanishteacher, Mr. Sanchez, wants us to visit all the attractions of Barcelona within one week. I suppose8that’s typical of excursions. We have already seen several different churches and today we havevisited two museums, the National Museum of Art of Catalonia and the Barcelona Museum of 10Contemporary Art. I really enjoyed our visit to the latter. The building has a modern architectural

style and many of the paintings and creative art sculptures are impressive because they have some12‘strangeness’ to them. We had lunch at the museum cafeteria before we moved on to the next tourist

attraction, Europe’s largest marine education center. I saw sharks, ocean sunfish, and rays!14 Fortunately, in the late afternoons we usually have some leisure time. We are allowed to do

whatever we want as long as we stay in groups of three. Most students go to the beach and some16students go shopping at the Corte Ingles, a huge shopping mall. Did you know that Barcelona hasseven beaches? The Mediterranean Sea is still a little chilly for swimming, but some crazy students18went into the water, regardless.

I have to finish this email now because I am writing from an internet café and my time is20almost up. Hope you are all well! You will hear from me when I get back to the Netherlands.

22Ciao,Lisa24

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101. What would Lisa prefer doing instead of

sightseeing with her teacher?

a. visiting another museum b. seeing the city by herself c. visiting all seven beaches

d.

staying at the youth hostel

102. Why does Lisa expect to do a lot of

sightseeing?a. She has never been to Barcelona

before. b. The students won’t have any leisure

time.

c. This class trip requires manyeducational activities.

d. Her friends enjoy seeing churches and

museums.

103. Which of the following words is closest inmeaning to suppose in line 8?

a. assume

b. wonder

c. hope

d. prefer

104. What does the expression the latter

in line 11 refer to?a. the National Museum of Art of

Catalonia

b. the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

c. both museums

d. neither museum

105. What did Lisa like about the Barcelona

Museum of Contemporary Art?a. the food at the cafeteria b. the museum building’s design

c. the various ancient paintings

d. its location near the beach

106. Where did Lisa go after having lunch at the

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art?

a. the Corte Ingles

b. the aquariumc. the youth hostel

d.

the city center

107. What rule do the students have to obey

during their leisure time?

a. They have to tell their teacher wherethey are going.

b. They mustn’t explore the city alone.

c. They have to speak Spanish wherever

they go.d. They can only go to the beach or the

shopping mall.

108. Which of the following words is closest inmeaning to regardless in line 19?

a. furthermore b. careless

c. otherwise

d. anyway

109. Why has Lisa not been swimming in the

Mediterranean Sea?a. None of her friends have gone. b. She hasn’t been to the beach yet.

c. The water is too cold.

d. The students are not permitted toswim.

110. When will Lisa write to her friends again?a. after she goes shopping

b. before she leaves Barcelona

c. when she returns home

d. when they stop at another internet café

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The Flu and You.Your doctor gives you the following information sheet about the flu. Read the information and answer the

questions that follow.

Are there people who are infected with the flu already?

Yes. There are ongoing infections with the new flu virus. Fortunately, most people recover with only rest2 and without extensive medical treatment. The National Health Center has determined that the new flu virus iscontagious. In other words, it can spread from one human being to another.4

How does the new flu virus spread?6Like most types of the flu, this virus spreads when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes near other people.It is also possible to catch the flu by touching something such as a door handle or a telephone that has the flu8virus on it, and then touching your nose or mouth.

10How long can the flu virus survive on objects (such as desks)?

Research by the National Health Center has shown that the flu virus can remain on surfaces and infect people12for 2 to 8 hours.

14 How long can an infected person spread the new flu virus?

People infected with the virus are contagious for 1 day before getting sick and for up to 7 days after getting16sick. Because a person can be contagious before they are actually sick, it is not enough to avoid people whoseem sick. It is important to take proper steps to protect yourself from the flu.18

What can I do to protect myself?20Because this type of flu is new, there is no vaccine for it yet. Hopefully, a vaccine will be produced soon.

Here are some everyday steps you can take to protect your family and yourself from the new flu.22• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissues away after you use them.• Wash your hands often with soap and water.24• Avoid touching your face. Germs spread when your hands contact your mouth, nose, and eyes.

• If you are sick, you should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.26Try to limit your contact with others to avoid making them sick.

• Think about keeping a one-week supply of tissues, aspirin and other items at home, so that you do28not need to go out if you get sick.

30If a family member has the flu, should I stay home from school too?

If someone in your family is sick, you can still go to school, but you should monitor your health carefully32and wash your hands often.

34I have heard that I can get the flu from eating or drinking certain things. Is this true?

No. The National Health Center has not found any evidence that eating foods, such as pork or chicken, can36spread the disease. There has also not been any evidence that the flu spreads through drinking water. Alongwith this, the flu does not spread through swimming pools, although the large crowds in public places may38increase the chances of getting sick.

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111. What health concern does this informationsheet address?

a. a bad flu virus that has been around along time

b. an old flu virus that has returned to the

populationc. a flu virus that only recently has made

people sick d. a virus that has not yet infected anyone

112. The information sheet says that most peoplewith the flu ___.

a. need to go to the hospital

b. need to visit their doctor

c. need strong medicined. need to rest

113. How does the flu spread?a. through coughing

b. through food

c. through water d. through blood

114. Why does the National Health Center say

that it is NOT enough to avoid sick people(line 22)?

a. A person may be contagious beforethey are sick.

b. There are many ways to get sick.

c. People can get sick by eating

unhealthy food as well.

d. People should also avoid schools.

115. Why is getting a vaccine NOT included in

the steps to protect yourself from the flu?a. No vaccine exists.

b. Vaccines are too expensive.

c. Vaccines are only for the very old.d. Vaccines are unnecessary.

116. Why should a person avoid touching their face?

a. The flu can infect people through their eyes.

b. The eyes and mouth can be very

painful when you have the flu.c. The flu virus can live in the mouth for

2 to 8 hours.d. Tissues can damage your eyes.

117. Which phrase is closest in meaning to limityour contact with others in line 27?

a. avoid being around people unless it isreally necessary

b. avoid looking at people you meet onthe street

c. avoid making a lot of telephone calls

d. avoid going to the doctor’s office

118. Which word or phrase is closest in meaning

to the word monitor in line 32?a. pay attention to

b. supervise

c. controld. write down

119. What is the risk from swimming pools?

a. The virus can spread through thewater.

b. The virus can spread more easily incrowded places.

c. People open their eyes when theyswim.

d. People should rest rather than exercise.

120. Which of the following choices bestdescribes the main purpose of this

information sheet?a. It makes recommendations about

staying healthy while the flu is going

around. b. It explains where to get medicine for

people with different symptoms.c. It describes who is at risk for the flu.

d. It provides a list of questions to ask your doctor.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

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