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3Hellenic American Union - Hellenic American University • Sample Test 2010

Completing the Answer Sheet

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INSTRUC TIONS

Hellenic American Union - Hellenic American University • Sample Test 20104

The Listening section of the test (items 1 - 30) is divided into four parts. Instructions and examples are provided at the beginning of each part. All conversations and questions will be heard only once. All questions are worth one point.

LISTENING - PART 1

In this part of the listening section (items 1-10), you will hear ten questions or short statements. You must choose the correct response from the three choices A, B, or C, written in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each question or statement only once.

Example: You hear: You read: A. With Susan. B. On Saturday and Sunday. C. To the movies.

The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●

Do you have any questions?

Now we will start Part 1 of the listening test.

1. A. I don’t smoke. B. I’d rather you didn’t. C. I’m terribly sorry.

2. A. I’m fine, thanks. B. I hope he comes soon. C. What would you like?

3. A. It’s on the second floor. B. That’s great news. C. Where’s he going?

4. A. Last week. B. On Monday. C. On the desk.

5. A. I don’t have a good voice. B. I’d like to, but I’m busy. C. I wish I’d gone with you.

6. A. A sandwich, please. B. Help yourself! C. I don’t know her.

7. A. He still does. B. He’ll want it back. C. It’s his money.

8. A. I’d rather not. B. You can’t see clearly. C. He’s in a meeting.

9. A. Next month. B. Finland. C. I need a break.

10. A. He hasn’t found one yet. B. He meant it, this time. C. He’s good at telling jokes.

LISTENING - Par t 1


In this part of the listening section (items 11 – 19), you will hear nine short messages or announcements. After each message or announcement, you will hear a question. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B, or C, in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each message or announcement only once.

Example: You hear: You read: A. Find a file. B. Watch a video. C. Call them. The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●

Do you have any questions?

Now get ready to listen to the messages or announcements.

11. A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Friday

12. A. Friday afternoon B. Tomorrow morning C. Tomorrow afternoon

13. A. Ask for help. B. Check the number. C. Use the new area code.

14. A. To order a computer screen B. To make an appointment C. To inform the customer

15. A. To arrange the doctor’s seminar B. To cancel an appointment C. To confirm this week’s appointment

16. A. 9 B. 2 C. 3

17. A. To ask Charlotte out on a date B. To book a restaurant table C. To change dinner plans

18. A. Press 0 B. Press 1 C. Press 2

19. A. To attend an interview B. To call her next Thursday C. To send in his résumé

LISTENING - Par t 2


In this part of the listening section (items 20 – 25), you will hear a conversation in three parts. After each part, you will hear two comprehension questions, which are also written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B or C, in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each part only once.

You are going to hear a conversation between two friends.Now listen to the beginning of the conversation that is followed by an example.

Example: You hear: You read: When was the last time Mary and Steve met?

A. At Christmas B. In December C. In January

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●Ⓒ

Do you have any questions? Now get ready to listen to the rest of the conversation.

20. Who got the scholarship? A. Helen B. Jay C. Steve

21. What is true about Steve? A. He is an A student. B. He becomes angry easily. C. He sent a letter to the editor.

22. What did Mary do when she did not get the scholarship? A. She argued with her teachers. B. She called the press. C. She talked to her mother.

23. Why didn’t Mary get the scholarship? A. She didn’t work for the school. B. She wasn’t the school president. C. She wasn’t at the school long enough.

24. How does Steve like his new school? A. He is excited about it. B. He really hates it. C. He thinks it is ok.

25. What does Steve want to study? A. Computer programming B. Archaeology C. Psychology

LISTENING - Par t 3


In this part of the listening section (items 26 - 30), you will hear a short talk. You may take notes as you listen. After the talk, you will hear five questions which will also be written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B, or C, in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear the talk only once.

You are going to listen to someone welcoming a group of students to a camp. Now listen to the beginning of the talk that is followed by an example.

Example: You hear:

You read: What is the speaker going to talk about? A. Changes to the schedule B. The repairs after the fire C. Where the classrooms are

The correct answer is A. ●ⒷⒸ

Do you have any questions? Now get ready to listen to the rest of the talk.

26. Where is the welcome party planned to take place? A. By the river B. In the dining room C. On the lawn

27. Where will the morning lecture take place? A. In the chapel B. In the Great Hall C. In the library

28. When will most of the afternoon lessons begin? A. 1.30 pm B. 2.00 pm C. 2.30 pm

29. Which sessions do students have to go to? A. Morning lectures B. Study groups C. Afternoon lessons

30. When will Mr. Keens’ talk on examination techniques take place? A. Tuesday B. Wednesday C. Thursday

LISTENING - Par t 4

END OF THE LISTENING TEST.

DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT SECTION.


This section consists of 90 items. You have 90 minutes to complete the GVR section. All items are worth one point.

GRAMMAR: 30 items in total.

PART 1: 10 items. Choose the appropriate word or phrase from A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. Example: A. How about B. Would you rather C. Do you wish D. Don’t you want

The correct answer is A. ●ⒷⒸⒹ

PART 2: 10 items. Choose the appropriate word PART 3: 10 items. Choose the appropriate wordor phrase from A, B, C, or D to complete the or phrase from A, B, C, or D to complete the following conversation. following text. Example: Example:Tourist: Excuse me. Could you tell me A few years ago, a company called how I can get to the National Computer Experience (1) ______ offering Museum? computer camps for children between the ages Maria: It’s not (1) ______ far from here. of 8 and 16. You can go on foot. 1. A. enough 1. A. have begun B. too B. began C. little C. were beginning D. much D. had begun

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ VOCABULARY: 30 items in total. Choose the appropriate word from A, B, C, or D to complete the following conversations.

Example: A. You are late for class, Mary. B. I (1)______ for being late, but there was a lot of traffic. 1. A. explain B. apologize C. understand D. know

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ

READING: 30 items in total.

PART 1: 10 items. Complete the two sections of a text. For each section you must choose a topic sentence from A-H that best fits each paragraph. There are three extra topic sentences for each section. There is only one correct topic sentence for each item.

Example: (1)_____ “In my West Indian culture,” she explains, “you know who you are because of who your mother is.” Kincaid believes this is characteristic of people without land, displaced people, such as her ancestors, who were brought to America as slaves.

A. She grew up reading books her mother bought for her. B. Jamaica Kincaid’s writing is often about mothers. C. Her mother didn’t want her to be an author.

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ��

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GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, AND READING INSTRUCTIONS


PART 2: 10 items. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D based on the information given in the passage.

Example:

Question: Which shop would you choose to visit if you wanted to buy ... 101. a toy made of wood?


PART 3: 5 items. In this example, match each item with the right answer choice from A - H that fits them best. There are three extra answer choices that will not be chosen. There is only one answer choice that is appropriate for each item. Example:

111. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children. They are looking for an apartment near a school. They also have two cars. A. Two-room apartment on third floor. No elevator. Low rent. Walking distance from train station, business district, shopping malls, restaurants.B. Large, luxury apartment with fireplace. Top floor. Beautiful mountain views. Fifteen kilometers from city center. C. Large apartment with fireplace. Three baths. Two-car garage. One block from school district and sports center.

The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●Ⓓ��

PART 4: 5 items. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D based on the information given in the passage. Example:

Abigail May Alcott, who was born in 1800, dreamed of a better world. Her parents raised her to be good, to work hard and to put others first. Famous for her novels, Alcott believed in education, women’s rights, and helping the poor.

What was Ms. Alcott? A. A parent B. A writer C. A teacher D. A poor person


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GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, AND READING INSTRUCTIONS


31. A. had left B. is leaving C. leaves D. left

32. A. and more B. more and more C. the more D. the most

33. A. called B. had called C. have called D. would call

34. A. did he want? B. he wanted? C. he has wanted? D. would he want?

35. A. go B. going C. for going D. to go

36. A. tell B. telling C. to tell D. to have told

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GR AMMAR - Par t 1

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37. A. enough B. so C. too D. very

38. A. as B. from C. since D. to

39. A. are B. had been C. would be D. will be

40. A. is B. are C. will be D. was

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GR AMMAR - Par t 1

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A: Good morning. How can I help you?

B: Well, my luggage (41) _______ come out yet.

A: Hm! Which flight (42) _______ it on?

B: I just flew in (43) _______ Amsterdam with Dutch Airlines.

A: I see. Was your luggage checked in at Amsterdam?

B: No, it was checked in at Manchester. But I was told that it would (44) _____ in all the way through.

A: From the sounds of it, it (45) _______ probably still in Amsterdam.

B: So what (46) _______ I to do now?

A: Don’t worry, just fill in (47) _______ forms and we’ll deliver it when it arrives.

B: Do you know how soon I (48) _______ my luggage ?

A: Most luggage is (49) _______ to its owner within 48 hours.

B: What I am going to do in the meantime?

A: Well, the only thing you can do is wait for us to deliver it (50) _______ you.

B: Thanks.

A: You’re welcome.

41. A. hasn’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. wouldn’t

42. A. did B. had C. was D. were

43. A. at B. from C. in D. to

44. A. be checked B. have to check C. to be checked D. to check

45. A. can B. has C. is D. will

46. A. am B. can C. do D. should

47. A. one B. ones C. these D. this

48. A. get B. got C. have gotten D. will get

49. A. returned B. returning C. to have returned D. to return

50. A. at B. by C. to D. with

Choose the appropriate word or phrase from A, B, C, or D to complete the following conversation. Remember to darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet.

GR AMMAR - Par t 2

The following conversation is between a baggage claim officer (A) and a passenger (B).


Choose the appropriate word or phrase from A, B, C, or D to complete the following text. Remember to darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet.

Amusement Park History

The first amusement

parks (51) _______ in

Europe around the 15th

century and had live

entertainment, fireworks,

dancing, games and

some rides. In the

United States, however,

amusement parks started

(52) _______ much later, in the late 1800s.

(53) _______ the early amusement parks in the

United States were rather simple, they became

successful immediately! The Ferris wheel, which

(54) _______ popular until today, was actually

introduced in 1893 by an amusement park in

Chicago. This amusement park was different

from the other amusement parks at that time,

as (55) _______ had a wide variety of rides and

refreshment stands.

As amusement parks grew (56) _______, though,

people started to lose interest. It was during this

time that Disneyland was created. It (57) _______

in 1955. Many people doubted Disneyland (58)

_______ last long, but it was an immediate

success. Disneyland is still enjoying success and

new technology is creating types of rides that

were once (59) _______ . Who (60) _______ what

types of parks the future holds for us!

51. A. created B. had been created

C. have created D. were created

52. A. appear B. appearance C. appeared D. appearing

53. A. Although B. Because of C. However D. While

54. A. has remained B. had remained C. remains D. will remain

55. A. it B. its C. they D. we

56. A. as old as B. old C. older D. oldest

57. A. opened B. had opened C. was to open D. would open

58. A. might B. should C. will D. would

59. A. impossible B. impossibility C. impossibilities D. impossibly

60. A. knew B. knows C. had known D. would know

GR AMMAR - Par t 3


On the street: A. Hi, Sean. Nice to (61) _______ you. Did you get that job you applied for?

B. I haven’t gone to the (62) _______ yet. It’s tomorrow. I’m so nervous.

A. Don’t worry. You’ll do fine. You have lots of (63)_______ !

B. I hope you’re right.

A. Remember, they are (64) _______for someone who works well with people. Just show them how easy going you are.

B. Thanks. I’ll (65)_______ that.

At work:A. Hey, Mary, are you still looking for an apartment?

B. Well, we saw one yesterday. It’s in very good (66) _____ .

A. You don’t sound excited, though. Isn’t there (67)_______ transportation nearby?

B. There is, but the area is so noisy. It’s on a (68) _______ street.

A. I think you should keep looking until you (69) _______ an apartment you really like.

B. I (70) _______ I rent one in a quiet neighborhood.

61. A. know B. meet C. see D. visit

62. A. date B. interview C. visit D. work

63. A. experience B. places C. résumés D. work

64. A. demanding B. looking C. seeing D. wanting

65. A. answer B. keep C. remember D. think

66. A. accommodation B. condition C. housing D. space

67. A. natural B. public C. traditional D. useful 68. A. busy B. full C. heavy D. loud

69. A. catch B. find C. request D. search

70. A. consider B. dream C. hope D. like

Choose the appropriate word from A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences in the following conversations. Remember to darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet.

VOC ABUL ARY


At a restaurant: A: What do you (71) _______ of this place? I have heard that the food here is really good.

B: Well, it’s a beautiful place, but the (72) _______ is really slow.

A: I know! We’ve been waiting for over half an hour and we still haven’t (73) _______.

B: What are you (74) _______?

A: I’ll get my (75) _______ dish, Spaghetti Bolognaise. What about you?

B: The same.

On the phone: A: Hi, George. I was wondering if you have (76) ________ any plans for the weekend.

B: Well, my cousins are flying in from Boston on Saturday. They’ll be (77) ________ with us for a few days.

A: I didn’t know you had (78) ________ in Boston. Are your cousins our age?

B: They’re a bit younger, but we’re really

(79) ________ because we grew up together when we were kids.

A: Listen, I’m having a surprise party for my brother’s birthday on Sunday evening. All of you are (80) ________.

B: Thanks! We’ll be there.

71. A. believe B. guess C. suggest D. think

72. A. atmosphere B. food C. reception D. service

73. A. ordered B. started C. received D. served

74. A. asking B. having C. giving D. wanting

75. A. best B. finest C. favorite D. perfect

76. A. created B. done C. made D. thought

77. A. living B. moving C. seeing D. staying

78. A. clients B. relatives C. guests D. supporters

79. A. close B. near C. together D. same

80. A. asked B. expected C. invited D. wanted

VOC ABUL ARY


In class:A: Can I (81) _______ you a question, Miss? I don’t think I understand what the word ‘expertise’ means.

B: Before I (82) _______ it to you, l would like you to read the whole paragraph again and let me know what you think ‘expertise’ means.

A: I’ve read the paragraph again and again, but I still can’t (83) _______ it. I know that it has something to do with work.

B: Have you tried (84) _______ it up in a dictionary?

A: I didn’t know we were (85) _______ to.

On the phone:A: Hi! It’s Mary. Can I speak to Tom, please?

B: I’m afraid you can’t. He’s (86) _______ doing his homework at the moment.

A: I won’t keep him (87) _______ . I just want to check tomorrow’s homework with him. I was absent today as I was sick.

B: Oh, sorry, I did not know you were sick. Are you (88) _______ better now?

A: Yes, much better, thanks. But I find it difficult to (89) _______ the math homework because I was not there when the teacher explained it.

B: (90) _______ on a second, I’ll go get him.

81. A. ask B. form C. make D. tell

82. A. answer B. discuss C. explain D. inform

83. A. discover B. place C. receive D. understand

84. A. looking B. reading C. studying D. writing

85. A. allowed B. suggested C. intended D. warned

86. A. busy B. careful C. hard D. tiring

87. A. long B. talk C. time D. moment

88. A. dealing B. facing C. feeling D. looking

89. A. add B. make C. do D. work

90. A. Go B. Hold C. Keep D. Take

VOC ABUL ARY


There are now more than 215 such museums focusing on exciting new learning adventures in science, art and culture, the environment and history.

It was founded in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a culturally rich community, in 1899 and it has been proud to call that community its home ever since. For over a century it has been an educational resource for children of all ages.

A new building was added in 1929, followed by an underground one in 1977. New galleries and a small auditorium were added in 1996. The museum was closed in 2007 for renovations and a new expansion.

With its recent expansion, the museum is now the world’s oldest and newest children’s museum. It is now twice as big and includes a children’s library, classroom space, and a children’s café.

Children are given an opportunity to have exciting learning experiences. The museum encourages children to develop an understanding of themselves and to have respect for others and the world around them by exploring cultures, the arts, science and the environment.

You are going to read a text about The Brooklyn Children’s Museum in two sections. For each section you must choose a topic sentence from A-H that best fits each paragraph. There are three extra topic sentences for each section. There is only one correct topic sentence for each question. Remember to darken the appropriate circle.

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Topic Sentences

A. About 100 children’s museums have opened in the USA since 1990.

B. Over the last century, the museum has grown.

C. In September 2008, the museum opened again.

D. Many children visit different museums every year.

E. Some people think the museum is too big.

F. The first children’s museum was created in Brooklyn.

G. The museum’s goal is to educate children.

H. The outside of the new building is yellow.

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Section 1

READING - Par t 1


A 5-year-old or a 16-year-old can decide on which part of the museum they find exciting. The museum engages children from preschool to high school in learning adventures with hands-on exhibits and creative use of its collections.

The cultural collection contains both ancient and present-day objects, including musical instruments, masks and dolls. The natural history collection contains many interesting specimens. The most popular ones are the complete skeleton of an Asian elephant, and dinosaur footprints.

They experience how astronauts live and work. They learn about rockets and planets, and examine tools that astronauts use in their work. They also have fun dressing up as astronauts, listening to stories about outer space and singing “The rocket Song.”

Children explore the past and present of New York City’s immigrant communities through storytelling, photographs and objects from the museum’s collection. They discover the many cultures and neighborhoods that make Brooklyn a special place.

Museum school tours can be adapted for students with special needs. Programs are hands-on and include multi-sensory activities. The museum is wheelchair accessible.

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Topic Sentences

A. “A Journey into Space” attracts many children.

B. Children participate in many eco-friendly activities.

C. Museum school tours are not always popular.

D. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum can be visited by all children.

E. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum was constructed with children of all ages in mind.

F. “The World at Our Feet” program is just as popular.

G. There are quite a few early childhood activities.

H. There is an interesting collection of 30,000 cultural objects and natural specimens.

Section 2

READING - Par t 1


You are reading a review of video games for children trying to decide which one to buy for your nephew. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D based on the information given in the

passage. Remember to darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet.

Monkey Maze

This game involves moving cute little monkeys through mazes. Once you begin playing, it’s difficult to stop, as each level becomes harder and harder to finish. Most children under 10 will find the game very challenging as players need to quickly finish each maze before the sand clock runs out. Although the creators claim that it can be played in groups, it is unsuitable as group scores aren’t kept and players need to remember their scores each time.

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101. has puzzles?102. gives players a very limited time? 103. is also available on PC? 104. is best played in groups?105. is suitable for all ages?

106. is too difficult for nine-year-olds? 107. needs children’s parents to play with them? 108. takes into consideration the age of the player?109. teaches children about correct eating habits? 110. teaches children to remember things?

READING - Par t 2

Which game …

BPajama Panda

Remember how much kids loved this game on the PC! Finally, it’s available for PlayStation. In this adventure, kids solve problems with the little superhero, Pajama Panda, as he journeys through a human body. The aim of the game is to help restore peace and order on Earth while learning about food and diet and the same time. Children meet funny characters and solve problems by collecting objects, answering riddles, and playing games. This video game is best for children aged 6-9, and can be played just as easily alone as with a parent.

DBrainy

Brainy gets young kids thinking and even strengthens their memories. It’s full of trivia questions in a variety of categories, from animals to health, and it even asks different questions depending on the age of each player, making it perfect for parties of mixed age groups. Players can compete against each other or play cooperatively. The time given to answer the questions is more than enough. With both competitive and cooperative game modes and 20,000 questions in multiple categories, the fun is virtually endless! We can’t wait till it comes out on PC!

CRocket House

Rocket House is an interactive kid’s game where they explore a rocket house with the Cosmic Family! It features coloring and solving simple puzzles. Kids will have a great time meeting the family, their crazy pets and plenty of colorful monsters. Using the controls like a magic wand, kids can find crazy cartoons, funny stories, and playful mini games. They’ll need adult help though, as it was created for the very young. It’s only available at the moment for PlayStation.


You are working in a travel agency. You have been asked to help customers decide where to go on holiday. Match each customer with a holiday destination A –H that suits them the best and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. There are three extra holidays that will not be chosen. There is only one holiday that is appropriate for each question.

CUSTOMERS:

111. The Petersons have three young children. They’d like an active holiday with lots to do so that they can keep the kids busy but without too much traveling around.

112. Stephen and Jenny are a middle-aged couple who’d like to visit somewhere quiet and see the sights. They particularly like trying foreign cuisine.

113. Alexander wants a holiday on which he can learn more about art and architecture. He much prefers going on guided tours to making his own plans.

114. Nicholas and Michelle are an older couple who would like to travel around a country but without too much to do.

115. Barbara and John are a sporty young couple who would like an exciting holiday sightseeing. It’s important to them that they can travel at their own speed and go where they like, when they like.

READING - Par t 3


ANSWER CHOICES: Holiday Destinations. There are three answer choices that you will not choose.

A. Bulgaria Come to Plovdiv in Bulgaria and enjoy a traditional holiday in the mountains. Experience the

warmth of the local people, enjoy the local dishes and the fresh mountain air. A restful holiday for those who want to get away from the stress and strain of modern life.

B. France This holiday in northern France is for those with energy and enthusiasm! Catch a train from Paris

and enjoy a week cycling around the beautiful villages of Normandy and Brittany. You choose the route and the pace: we’ll take care of the accommodation.

C. Italy Come to Italy and see the splendors of Venice. Museums, art galleries, exhibitions, and the

permanent beauty of Italian architec ture. We will book you into the Grand Hotel and arrange for someone to show you around the city.

D. Portugal Go cruising for ten days on the beautiful River Guadiana which takes you through the heart of

Portugal. You can go as quickly or as slowly as you want, stopping by picturesque inns or modern hotels. Just sit back and let the river carry you along.

E. Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland, has plenty to offer the tasteful traveler. Theater and opera, art and architec-

ture are all on offer here. You tell us where you would like to visit, and we’ll take care of the tickets.

F. Spain Spend an unforgettable week in a top-class hotel right next door to Europe’s biggest Water Park.

There’s an amazing variety of entertainment - making it one of the most exciting family holiday destinations in Europe! And the sun never stops shining!

G. Turkey A fortnight of luxury in the sun. Two weeks in a top-class hotel only a few minutes from the beach.

Relax with our spas and hydro massages. Treat yourself. You know you’re worth it!

H. USA We’ll take you on a two-week road trip from the Wild West in Texas to Disneyworld, Florida visiting

all the famous sights of the south, eating the local dishes, and seeing the amazing buildings. Every day a different sight and a different exciting town!

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You are going to read a text about high school clubs. Choose the answer from A, B, C, or D based on the information given in the passage. Remember to darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet.

High school clubs

High school clubs are student-based school organizations, formed by students. It is difficult to track

down the history of the creation of high school organizations, as several thousand types of clubs exist.

Sacramento High School in California was the first high school which formed a student-based high

school club. The original thought belonged to Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent, who were students

at this school. This first high school club, the Key Club, operated separately from the school itself. The

name Key Club is still used today to talk about the largest student-based association in the world, but

not just for high school students. Each Key Club has its own program, with organized activities that

remain a secret to outsiders.

There are no special physical or mental requirements to join a club. The majority of active club members

are freshmen and sophomores, who want to find their individual place within the school dynamics

and have a voice in school issues. However, some other students join high school clubs for uninspiring

reasons. They are usually inactive members, though. For example, seniors might register for a respected

organization only to record it on their college application forms. Also, other students might pressure

their peers into joining clubs.

High school clubs are more popular in the United States and Canada, though many clubs exist in Europe

as well. The truth is that student-based high school organizations can benefit teenagers. Every club

member shares common desires and/or personality traits and as a result, a deeper type of connection

exists among club members.

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116. Why are Albert C. Olney, and Frank C. Vincent mentioned in paragraph 2?A. Because their high school club was the biggestB. Because it was their idea to form a high school clubC. Because Sacramento High School students liked themD. Because they were the first club’s presidents

117. Who knows about a Key Club’s activities?A. Club members B. College teachersC. Local communityD. School students

118. Who are high school club organizations suitable for? A. For students that get good gradesB. For students that are good at sportsC. For students that have a high IQD. For students that are interested in clubs

119. Who would be an active member according to the text?A. Students that want to have power in schoolB. Students that want to get accepted to collegeC. Students that want to be liked by othersD. Students that want to meet new people

120. What does the author think about high school clubs? A. They aid members with their schoolwork.B. They give members a chance to be creative. C. They help members form true relationships. D. They offer members only a few advantages.

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END OF GVR TEST.

DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT SECTION.



WRITING

This part of the test consists of two writing tasks. Your writing will be graded on how well you develop and organize all the points given for each task; the range of language you use; the accuracy of your sentences; and the way you connect your sentences and paragraphs. You have 1 hour (60 minutes) for both tasks. You must do both tasks.

TASK A: LETTER

You should start your letter with: Dear Anja,You should finish your letter with: Your friend, (your name)Your letter should be between 80 – 100 words.

TASK B: E-MAIL

You have just read the advertisement below about “Describe your Best School Trip Competition” in a magazine. You have decided to enter the competition. Write an e-mail to the editor about your Best School Trip.

You must develop briefly all of the points below:

• Saywhenitwas• Saywhathappened• Sayhowyoufelt• Saywhyitwasthebestschooltrip

You should start your e-mail with: Dear Editor,You should finish your e-mail with: Best regards, (your name)Your e-mail should be approximately 70 words.

You and your pen friend from Germany enjoy reading books and watching movies. Write a letter to your pen friend about your favorite book or movie.

You must use all of the points below in your letter:

• Describetheplotofthebookormovie• Saywhyyoulikeit• Saywhyyouthinksheshouldread/watchit

Describe your Best School Trip Competition

What makes school trips special? Which was your best school trip ever?

Share your best school trip experience with our readers and you may win an iPod.

E-mail your entries to our Editor at [email protected]


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LISTENING TEST The Listening section of the test (items 1-30) is divided into four parts. Instructions and examples are provided at the beginning of each part. All conversations and questions will be heard only once. All questions are worth one point.

LISTENING – PART 1 In this part of the listening section (items 1-10), you will hear ten questions or short statements. You must choose the correct response from the three choices, A, B, or C, written in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each question or statement only once.

Now listen to an example: “Where did you go this weekend?”

The correct answer is C. Do you have any questions?

Now we will start Part 1 of the listening test.

Number 1. Would you mind not smoking, it really bothers me?

Number 2. Can I get you anything while you’re waiting?

Number 3. John’s thinking of renting the apartment on the fourth floor.

Number 4 . When is our History test?

Number 5. Why don’t you come to the concert with us?

Number 6. How can I help you?

Number 7. Bill used to borrow money in high school.

Number 8. Can I see the manager, please?

Number 9. Where are you planning to go on vacation?

Number 10. Was he serious about quitting his job?

End of Part One.

LISTENING – PART 2 In this part of the listening section (items 11 – 19), you will hear nine short messages or announcements. After each message or announcement, you will hear a question. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B or C, in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each message or announcement only once.


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Here is an example:

WOMAN: Hi Sue, this is the office calling. Could you please give us a call as soon as you get in? We’re looking for the file on Video.

What would the office like Sue to do?

The correct answer is C. Do you have any questions?

Now, get ready to listen to the messages or announcements.

Number 11WOMAN: Mark, it’s Julie. Just called to tell you that the meeting has been changed and it won’t be on Wednesday. I know you’re busy all day Thursday, so I’m suggesting Friday. I’d prefer the morning if you can make it. Please call me to arrange a time.

When will the meeting probably be?

Number 12MAN: Hi Mary, it’s John. I’m calling to tell you that the time of tomorrow’s psychology class has been changed. It will be on Friday at five in the afternoon. That’s because of the staff meeting tomorrow morning. But our Art History class tomorrow afternoon hasn’t changed. See you.

What’s the new time of the psychology class?

Number 13WOMAN: We’re sorry. Your call cannot be completed as dialed. The area code for the number you called has been changed to 508. Hang up and try again using the new code number. If you need more help, please dial zero for the operator.

What should the caller do now?

Number 14MAN: Hello. This is Mr. Peterson calling to let you know that the computer screen you’ve ordered has just arrived. Please give us a call if you want us to deliver it to you, or drop by our store to pick it up yourself. Our store is open from nine in the morning till nine in the evening daily.

Why is the speaker calling?


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Number 15WOMAN: Hello, this is Diane from Dr. Watterson’s office. We’re calling to let you know that your appointment for this week will have to be changed as Dr. Watterson has to attend a seminar. Please call me to arrange another appointment sometime next week.


Number 16MAN: This is an automated guest message welcoming you to the Luxury Star Hotel. If you wish to speak with reception, press one. If you would like room service, press two. For housekeeping, press three and for an outside line press nine, followed by the number you wish to call.

What number do you press to order food?

Number 17WOMAN: Hi Jimmy, it’s Charlotte. Look, it’s about tonight’s dinner. I couldn’t get a table at our favorite restaurant, but I managed to find one at Bubble Bees for eight o’clock. I hope you don’t mind. If you’d prefer to go somewhere else, let me know.


Number 18MAN: Thank you for using PFC Communications. Press one to place a call using a major credit card. Press two to place a collect phone call, or press zero to hear the instructions again. For operator assistance, stay on the line.

What should a caller do to make a call without a credit card?

Number 19 WOMAN: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. This is Ms. Johnson from Lars and Son. We’d like to confirm your interview for next Thursday, February 7th, at 9.30 at our central office. If you cannot make it, please call me at 657-34-72. That’s 657-34-72. You won’t need to bring in another copy of your résumé.

What does the speaker want Mr. Brown to do?

End of Part Two.


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LISTENING – PART 3In this part of the listening section (items 20 – 25), you will hear a conversation in three parts. After each part, you will hear two comprehension questions, which are also written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B or C in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each part only once.

You are going to hear a conversation between two friends. Now listen to the beginning of the conversation that is followed by an example.

MAN: Hi, Mary. Where have you been? I haven’t seen you for a long time.

WOMAN: Oh, hi Steve! Yeah, it’s been quite some time. The last time we met must have been somewhere around December. We moved away in January just after the Christmas break and now we’re back to visit some friends.

MAN: Really? I didn’t know. I met Helen yesterday, but she didn’t mention anything either. She said that you’d probably be getting a scholarship.

When was the last time Mary and Steve met?

The correct answer is B. Do you have any questions?

Now get ready to listen to the rest of the conversation.

WOMAN: Well, things’ve changed a lot since the last time I spoke to Helen. The truth is that I came first in class and was chosen for a scholarship, but some of the teachers apparently didn’t agree with this. They said that I didn’t meet their criteria and that the principal should not have recommended me for a scholarship. So my cousin Jay got it.

MAN: Really? How can an A student not meet the criteria for a scholarship? If I were an A student and weren’t given a scholarship, I would’ve kicked up a fuss. You know how easily I lose my temper. I would’ve informed the local media or sent a letter to the local newspaper. I don’t know exactly what I would’ve done, but I would’ve done something.

Number 20: Who got the scholarship?

Number 21: What is true about Steve?


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WOMAN: In the beginning, that’s how I felt. I was about to call the media or at least complain to the teachers, but my mom managed to talk some sense into me, so I didn’t make a fool of myself.MAN: What are you talking about? I don’t get it. You came first in your class, didn’t you?WOMAN: I did, but this is only one of the criteria to get a scholarship. To get a scholarship, you need to have good grades, a part-time job in one of the high school facilities, gotta be an active member in the student community, and have to be a student in that school for at least two years.MAN: Oh, and you’ve only attended classes there for six months. Gee, I didn’t know that there are so many requirements to get a scholarship.WOMAN: Yup, because I do meet all the other requirements.

Number 22: What did Mary do when she did not get the scholarship?

Number 23: Why didn’t Mary get the scholarship?

WOMAN: Enough about me. Tell me about you and your new high school. MAN: Oh, well, it’s ok I guess, but I really miss you and Helen and even our old teachers, believe it or not! WOMAN: I’m sure you’ll get used to the new school. Knowing you, you’ll make new friends very soon.MAN: Yeah, I guess so. There’s this guy, George, who is also new at the school and we’re kinda friends. He’s also into computers and he’s thinking of attending the same college as me. So we’ve got a lot in common.WOMAN: So you’ve already decided which college to apply to next year.MAN: Yes, I want to go to MIT. It’s the best if you’re into computers and computer programming.WOMAN: I still haven’t made up my mind about what I want to study and it’s driving my mom crazy. I’m still between psychology and archaeology, but I need to decide soon. I gotta go now, mom’s waiting, but since I’ll be in town for a couple more days why don’t we get together tomorrow afternoon? MAN: Sounds good!WOMAN: OK. See you tomorrow at the café, the one we used to go to when we were classmates. I’ll see if Helen can join us too. Bye!MAN: Bye!

Number 24: How does Steve like his new school?

Number 25: What does Steve want to study?

End of Part Three.


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LISTENING – PART 4In this part of the listening section (items 26-30) you will hear a short talk. You may take notes as you listen. After the talk, you will hear five questions which will also be written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B or C, in your test booklet and darken the appropriate circle on your answer sheet. You will hear the talk only once.

You are going to listen to someone welcoming a group of students to a camp.Now listen to the beginning of the talk that is followed by an example. You hear:

MAN: Well, if everyone’s here, I’d like to welcome you all to Windsor Mountain Camp! It’s a real pleasure for me to see you all. Many of you I know from last year, and it’s great to welcome many new faces too! I hope that this’ll be an unforgettable ten-day holiday for you, packed with fun, new friends, fresh experiences and adventures.

Now before we show you to your cabins and you get to meet your roommates, I have a few announcements. There have been a few changes to the program because of the weather and things, so if you’d all take out your schedules, I’d like to fill you in.

What is the speaker going to talk about?

The correct answer is A. Do you have any questions?

Now get ready to listen to the rest of the talk.

MAN: So, first of all, it’s a tradition every year to have a wonderful welcome party by the river, except that instead of taking place there, it’ll be held on the lawn, as long as the weather stays fine. If it rains, we’ll have to move indoors to the dining room.

And I must tell you that the gym will unfortunately be closed during the summer for repairs, but we do still have the marvelous tennis courts and football field. These will be open every day from two until six, and we will be arranging a few matches. If you’d like to take part, just put your name down on the list by the door. Now, of course, you’re not here just to do sports. Classes will be held as normal, with a few changes to scheduling. In your handbooks, the major morning lecture is set to take place in the Great Hall, but as this was damaged in the fire, we have had to relocate it to the library, which is a little further away, next door to the chapel. For that reason, rather than starting at nine, it’ll begin at quarter past, which should give you more time to get there.


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After the lecture you will all break up into study groups to discuss things, and this will take place in the library study rooms, rather than in your set classrooms. The classroom sessions will also be a little later, after lunch, which will give you more time to, um, digest things. So all classes including my Communication lessons will start at two rather than half past one except for the Grammar class which will begin at two thirty.

I’d also like to point out that in the handbook it mentions that both the morning and afternoon sessions are compulsory but that is a misprint. In fact, only the afternoon lessons are compulsory, while the morning study groups and lectures are optional, but highly recommended.

As well as the educational package we have lined up for you, we also have a few extra events to add to your program, which we were able to add at the last minute, thanks to some careful work by our colleagues. This means that a few of the events have had to be moved around to make time for things, so… Dr Rublinger’s talk on the history of the English language has been moved to next Tuesday rather than this Wednesday. Instead, Mr. Keens will be talking to us on Wednesday about examination techniques. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that there’ll be a field trip on Thursday evening to the theater to see a local performance of Hamlet. That should be a great chance to brush up on your English.

Well that’s about it from me, so now I’ll hand you over to the student officer who will show you around the campus. Try not to get lost.

Number 26: Where is the welcome party planned to take place?

Number 27: Where will the morning lecture take place?

Number 28: When will most of the afternoon lessons begin?

Number 29: Which sessions do students have to go to?

Number 30: When will Mr. Keens’ talk on examination techniques take place?

End of Part Four. End of the Listening Test.


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Listening Section1. C2. A3. B4. B5. B6. A7. A8. C9. B10. B11. C12. A13. C14. C15. B16. B17. C18. C19. A20. B21. B22. C23. C24. C25. A26. C27. C28. B29. C30. B

GVR Section31. C32. B33. D34. B35. B36. C37. C38. C39. D40. B41. A42. C43. B44. A45. C46. A47. C48. D49. A50. C51. D52. D53. A54. A55. A56. C57. A58. D59. A60. B61. C62. B63. A64. B65. C66. B67. B

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