Examen de Ubicación: Intermedio

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Section 1

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

What’s that? *

They’re a cup.

It’s cups.

They’re cups.

It’s a cup.

DIRECTIONS: Use Jalil’s schedule to answer the following three questions.

At what time does Jalil meet Mr. Tanaka? *

at 9 o’clock in the Morning on Wednesday

at 9:15 in the morning on Wednesday

at 9:15 in the evening on Wednesday

at 9:15 in the morning on Tuesday

When does Jalil see Carrie? *

at 8 o’clock on Saturday night

on Mondays and Wednesdays

on Saturday morning at eight

on Sunday at eleven

What does Jalil have on his schedule for Thursday? *

nothing

lunch

dinner in the evening

a morning workout

DIRECTIONS: Read the paragraph. Choose the correct answer. Dave gets up at 7:00 on work days. On most days, Dave reads the paper every morning before work. He arrives at work at 8:30 each weekday morning. On Saturdays, Dave gets to work at 9:00. Dave was late to work only five times this year. When he doesn’t work, Dave gets up at 10:00 or 10:30. Dave_____ gets to work at 8:30. *

hardly ever

always

usually

sometimes

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answer. What music are you ____? *

listening to

listening with

talking to

looking about

What are you_____? *

waiting at

waiting with

waiting to

waiting for

Martha is looking for ____ earring. *

those

these

When is Sammy’s party? *

It’s a birthday party.

Sammy is 20 years old.

I don’t know. I think it’s on the twelfth.

I don’t know. I think he’s from Germany.

When is Grover’s exercise class? *

I’m not sure. I think it’s at three.

I don’t know. I think he’s at home.

I’m sure he’s a student.

I’m not sure. I think he’s 24.

Greg sleeps all morning. Greg never works. What is Greg like? *

serious.

shy

outgoing

lazy

Caroline makes people laugh. What is Caroline like? *

funny

serious

hardworking

smart

Where are you from? *

Yes, I am.

No, I’m not working from Brazil.

He’s from Korea.

I’m from Korea.

Is Ben Affleck from the U. S.? *

Yes, he is. He’s from France.

Yes, he is. He’s from Boston.

Ben Affleck is an actor.

Ben Affleck is a male.

Is this your umbrella? *

No, thank you.

Thanks a lot.

No, it’s not.

My pleasure.

Fin de la Sección 1. *

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Section 2

Greg: How’s it going, Rod? *

Rod: Not so good. My car doesn’t start. I don’t know what’s wrong.

Rod: Great! My car doesn’t start. I don’t know what’s wrong.

Rod: Fine. My car doesn’t start. I don’t know what’s wrong.

Rod: All right. My car doesn’t start. I don’t know what’s wrong.

Do we need any cheese? *

Yes, we don’t need any.

Yes, we need a pound of cheese.

No, we don’t need any eggs.

Yes, we need them.

Do we need any fish? *

Yes, we do. Buy two pounds of salmon.

Yes, we do. Buy two pounds of hamburger.

No, we don’t. Buy two pounds of salmon.

No, we don’t.

John: There is no better movie than The Godfather. *

Jack: Really? Not me.

Jack: I do too.

Jack: Yeah, I agree.

Jack: I don’t really.

What’s wrong? *

I don’t feel sick. My ear hurts.

I don’t feel well. My head hurts.

I don’t feel well. My throat and stomach hurt.

I don’t feel well. I’m hungry.

What’s the matter? *

I’m sick. I have a sore throat.

I’m not feeling well. My feet hurt.

I’m sick. I have a sore stomach.

I’m not feeling well. I have a sore leg.

The laundromat is ___ Parker avenue. *

over

between

Let’s meet ___ the bank on Bloor Street West. *

for

There’s an Internet Café on Hyde Street. It’s ___ Bradford Park. *

in the middle of

across from

The Internet Café is ___ the block. *

in the middle of

at from

on about

DIRECTIONS: Choose the sentence that gives the best advice. I’m really tired. *

Do a sleep.

Make a sleep.

Make a list.

Get some rest.

I have a cold. *

Drink plenty of water and rest.

Eat plenty of junk food and play.

Drink vitamins and play tennis.

Go to the store.

I can’t wake up in the morning. *

Drink coffee at night.

Don’t go to bed early.

Go to bed early.

Sleep during the day.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best ending for each sentence. I didn’t call you… *

because my phone is working.

because my phone is broken.

because my window is broken.

because I had lunch.

The room was noisy… *

because everyone was eating.

because everyone was hungry.

because everyone was talking.

because everyone was tired.

Fin de la Sección 2. *

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Section 3. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question

A formal introduction of Betty to Lou. *

Let me introduce Betty.

Lou, Betty.

Let me introduce Lou.

Betty, here’s Lou.

Make an informal introduction of Timo to Kathy. *

Let me introduce for Timo.

Kathy, this is Timo.

Kathy, I’d like you to meet someone named Timo.

Timo, let me be introducing to you Kathy.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct question. Shipping Sale *

What do you mean “the Shipping Sale five books”?

What do you mean “do pay shipping for the first book only”?

What do you mean “pay shipping for the first book only”?

What do you meaning “pay shipping for the first book only”?

Marcus is looking for someone to join his band. He might ask: *

Can you make tamales?

Do you know how to play the guitar?

Are you able to use spreadsheet software?

Can you tell me how to get to the bridge?

Directions: Choose the best response to show interest. Computers get more powerful each year, but less expensive. *

I know what you mean. I just bought a laptop for under a thousand dollars.

That sounds interesting. My laptop broke after three months.

Me, too. I just bought a laptop that weighs only four pounds.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. The dog ran____. *

quick

slow

fast

fastly

I like ___ outside with other people. *

worked

to become

to work

to worked

Nanette plans ____ her own business *

started

to starting

to start

start

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer. Nica went to get a makeover. Here’s what the makeover artist suggested:
1) Hair: Change now!
2) Makeup: Change by summer.
3) Purses, shoes: Nica’s choice: Change or stay the same.
4) Cool retro skirts and blouses: Don’t change!
5) Boots: Don’t change until next year!
Boots: *

Nica should get a new boots now.

Nica could get a new boots.

Nica shouldn’t change her boots until next year.

Nica shouldn’t change her boots.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the sentence that correctly makes a request. Directions request *

Can you please tell me how to get to Shea Stadium?

Will you please telling me how to get to Shea Stadium?

Could you please help me how to get to Shea Stadium?

Would tell me to get to Shea Stadium?

Car request *

Could you please driving me home?

Could you drive me please home?

Can you please drive me home?

You please could drive me home?

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct prediction for each topic. Convertible *

This car has no top. You’re going to get wet.

This car has no top. You’ll getting wet.

This car has no top. You’re going to wet.

This car has no top. You’re be wet.

Paint *

By tomorrow, this paint probably be dry.

By tomorrow, this paint probably dry.

By tomorrow, this paint will probably being dry.

By tomorrow, this paint will probably be dry.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that states the idea in the strongest way. You ____ have a driver’s license or passport. *

could

may

must

DIRECTIONS: Choose the question that best matches the sentence. I haven’t bought tickets yet. *

Have you bought tickets?

Do you buy tickets?

Can you have bought tickets?

Fin de la Sección 3. *

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Section 4

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word or phrase that fits best. Help Wanted: Design Assistant Company: Agnes Min Design What we make: Fashion Jewelry in 78 different styles Where we sell: Agnes Min sells to 163 different stores in 41 cities Salary: $30,750 with benefits Hours: Flexible: 5 to 9 hours per day

Agnes Min sells to ____ of small stores. *

a large number

about

nearly

Agnes Min’s jewelry is sold in ____ 40 different cities. *

nearly

over

exactly

DIRECTIONS: Choose the statement that matches each person best.
Deanna: There’s a lot of crime in my neighborhood.
Winston: In the summer the air stings my eyes.
Suki: There are no jobs in my community.
Chico: It takes me two hours to drive home from work. What would Suki say? *

We need to do something about air pollution.

Can you do anything about urban sprawl.

Can you do anything about crime?

We need to do something about jobs.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best ending or response to each sentence. For Monique’s 25th birthday, *

you ought to hire a clown.

you ought to go on a romantic boat ride.

you ought to close the window.

you ought to tie your shoes.

Riding your bike will get you in great shape. *

That’s very nice but I have two roommates.

But then again, my printer does not work well.

Even so, I would still want to go to the gym three times a week.

When you drive remember that… *

You should not drive without your seat belt. You can get a ticket for not wearing a seat belt.

You should not drive at night. You can get a ticket for driving at night.

You should wear your seat belt only when you drive fast.

Do you want something to eat before the show? *

Yes, I’ve eaten after the show.

No, I’m going to eat after the show.

Yes, I ate this afternoon.

How will you be different from your parents? *

I got married last year.

I’m moving out soon.

I’ll never get divorced.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the words that best complete each sentence in the passive voice. Three important new products ___ at the World’s Fair in 1893. *

were introduced

are introduced

introduced

were introducing

Juicy Fruit gum ____ for the first time in 1893. Juicy Fruit helped to make the Wrigley gum company a big success. *

was sold

is sold

is selling

was selling

DIRECTIONS: Choose the sentence that best reports the quoted speech. “Take one pill after each meal”, the pharmacist told me. *

The pharmacist said I should take one pill after dinner.

The pharmacist said I should take one pill after each meal.

The pharmacist said I should take a pill when I eat.

The coach said, “Stretch your legs both before and after your workout.” *

The coach told me to stretch my legs before I worked out.

The coach said to stretch both legs after I worked out.

The coach said to stretch my legs before and after I worked out.

Lee told me, “If you want short hair, you should shave your head.” *

Lee said that I should have short hair.

Lee said that I should shave my head if I want short hair.

Lee said that I should shave my beard if I want short hair.

Lee said that short hair looks better than a shaved head.

Daoud said, “If you’re still working at six, order dinner.” *

Daoud said that we should order dinner.

Daoud said that we should work only until six.

Daoud said that we should order dinner only if we’re still working.

Daoud said that we should keep working only if we want dinner.

Choose the sentence that uses the present perfect continuous correctly. *

I’ve been playing chess since I was a kid.

I’ve been playing chess when I was a kid.

I’ve been playing chess until I was a kid.

Fin de la Sección 4. *

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Section 5

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

I have ____ climbed a mountain, but I’d like to. *

already

just

never

still

Have you finished your homework ____? *

never

yet

still

just

Lee has made her bed ____, but she hasn’t cleaned up her room. *

never

yet

still

already

You didn’t miss much of the show. It ____ started. *

never

yet

still

just

If there is only one of a certain type of object in the whole world, the object is ____. *

sedentary

unique

automatic

common

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct beginning of each sentence. ____ to buy a new car. *

Amos discussed

Amos planned

Amos suggested

Amos felt like

____ saving a lot of money. *

Rita agreeed

Rita managed

Rita failed

Rita is happy about

____ to have a good job. *

Carlos appeared

Carlos talked about

Carlos enjoyed

Carlos cared about

____ living paycheck to paycheck. *

I managed

I seem

I don’t believe in

I plant

____ to save money. *

Fatma talks about

Fatma plans

Fatma recommends

Fatma insists on

____ to put money in a savings account. *

We discussed

We felt like

We enjoyed

We intended

____ to pay back the money right away. *

Terry disliked

Terry recalled

Terry offered

Terry talked about

What did… *

tell you about the time…

what happened?

funny now, but…

you say?

forget the time…

I’ll never… *

tell you about the time…

what happened?

funny now, but…

you say?

forget the time…

Did I ever… *

tell you about the time…

what happened?

funny now, but…

you say?

forget the time…

Fin de la Sección 5. *

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Section 6

INSTRUCTIONS: Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

We walked all the way to the beach, but it ____ easier to take the bus. *

could have been

shouldn’t have been

would have been

should have been

They ____ to the art museum on Sunday. It’s closed on weekends. *

could have been

couldn’t have been

would have been

should have been

If they changed hotels after the first night, they ____ happy with it. *

could have been

must not have been

would have been

should have been

If Rita had gone to bed earlier, she ____ so tired the next day. *

could have been

must have been

wouldn’t have been

should have been

If we had left earlier, we ____ been late. *

could have been

must have been

shouldn’t have been

might not have

If you had told me you needed money, I ____ lent you some. *

could have

should have

shouldn’t have

must not have

If I had known you were sleeping, I ____ called you. *

couldn’t have

wouldn’t have

shouldn’t have

must not have

Ellen wants to buy a computer ____ is faster than her old one. *

who

whom

whose

that

That woman over there? I’m not sure ____ she is. *

who

whom

whose

that

Students ____ want to improve their grades should go to the study sessions. *

who

whom

whose

what

My sister, ____ husband is a doctor, would never had cosmetic surgery. *

who

whom

whose

what

Best phrase for sentence (1): *

And besides,

For instance

I strongly believe that

To give you an idea

Best phrase for sentence (2): *

Not to mention the fact that

For instance

I strongly believe that

To give you an idea

Best phrase for sentence (3): *

And besides,

For instance

Without a doubt,

Not to mention the fact that

Best phrase for sentence (4): *

To give you an idea of

For instance

I strongly believe

And besides,

Section 7

In the space below, write a short paragraph about your experiences learning English. Say where, when an how long you have been studying the language. Also mention which English skills you would like to improve. *

In the space below, write a short paragraph describing your aspirations for the academic course of studies you intend to take. Clearly state what your goals and expectations are and how you intend to accomplish them. *

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