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The passage discusses strange behavior exhibited by girls in Salem in 1692 and several theories that have been proposed to explain their behavior, including rebellion, supernatural causes, and ergot poisoning from contaminated grain.

The girls began accusing people in the community of witchcraft and said they saw strange things. Their behavior was bizarre and unexplainable.

Theories proposed included that the girls were rebelling against the strict Puritan society, that supernatural forces were causing their behavior, or that they had consumed ergot-contaminated grain which produced harmful chemicals.

Final Exam

name ___________________________

Le Manh Hiep

Part 3
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

11. Kevin says his brother had been acting ( rebellious / spoiled / moody ) for a while.

12. What Kevin’s brother, Matt, hated was ( being grounded / following rules / being punished ).

13. After his mother got sick, Matt became more ( considerate / serious / trustworthy ).

14. Kevin was ( depressed / surprised / annoyed ) that his brother didn’t like the gift.

15. Matt thinks that Royal Earl’s music is too ( commercial / serious / sentimental ).

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Part 4
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

16. Blake felt ( self-conscious / self-confident / self-centered ) because he was underdressed for the concert.

17. Our company is looking for someone young and ( talkative / respectful / energetic ) to fill this position. If you
tend to get tired easily, this job is not for you.

18. Mika is a very ( gifted / passionate / moody ) student; she has learned six languages in just two years.

19. I always thought that Marshall Adams was a ( realistic / trustworthy / hardworking ) journalist, but I just don’t
buy his latest story. What he wrote just couldn’t have happened.

20. Stacia is such a ( workaholic / pain in the neck / people person ). She’s always the first person to arrive at
the office and the last person to leave in the evening.

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Part 5
Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in parentheses.

21. I’d like        to be given                                         (give) the chance to find out if the story is accurate before I make
up my mind.

22. Although I was disappointed, I appreciated                      being informed                            (inform) that the concert
had to be canceled.

23. Since we had a reservation, we were pleased                . not to be asked                                (not / ask) to wait for
more than five minutes.

24. Most teenagers resent           . being told                                     (tell) what to do by their parents or other adults.

25. Several students arrived late and asked                     to be given                            (give) more time to complete the
test.

26. I have requested             to be contacted                                    (contact) about this matter in the future.

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Part 6
Complete each sentence using the future perfect form of the word in parentheses.

Example: By the time I go to bed this evening, I hope to have read (hope / read) this entire mystery novel.

27. I                        hope to have completed                         (hope / complete) all of the work on the house by the time
you come to visit next summer.

28. By next month, she                expects to have finished                                 (expect / finish) studying for her
university entrance exams so she can take a vacation.

29. Lourdes                       plans to have written                           (plan / write) thank you notes to all of the wedding
guests before she goes on her honeymoon.

30. Peter                      won’t have saved                           (not save) enough money for a car before the end of year.

31. By this time next year, I              intend to have completed                                   (intend / complete) my degree.
Then I can start looking for a job.

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Part 7
Put the words and phrases in the correct order to make sentences.

32. supposed to / weren’t / We / until 7:30 / arrive

We weren’t supposed to arrive until 7:30.

                                                                                                                                                                        

33. talk back / Young children / to their parents / aren’t / supposed to

Young children aren’t supposed to talk back to their parents.


                                                                                                                                                                        

34. I / my exam grades / about / was / find out / supposed to

I was supposed to find out about my exam grades.


                                                                                                                                                                        

35. to bring / is / to the party / supposed / Everyone / to the party / a dish

Everyone is supposed to bring a dish to the party


                                                                                                                                                                        

36. today / you / supposed to / your doctor / call / Weren’t

Weren’t you supposed to call your doctor today?


                                                                                                                                                                        

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Part 8
Read the sentences. Decide if the person is very certain, almost certain, or not certain.
Then circle the correct answers.

37. It’s questionable whether the members of this community could have built these structures. They probably didn’t.

a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

38. The story about the Loch Ness monster might have been true. I wonder if it is.

a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

39. The prince couldn’t have come to Paris. It’s obvious from his social networking site that he’s still in New York.

a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

40. Rita must have been grounded. She probably got caught coming home late again.

a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

41. It’s possible Gianna quit her job. She was saying how she wanted to take a breather and slow down.

a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

42. Rachel had to have been spoiled when she was a child. Clearly, she doesn’t know how to be thankful.
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a. very certain

b. almost certain

c. not certain

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Part 9
Match the situations with the words that best describe each person. Write the letter.

43. Marcy gets everything she wants. It doesn’t matter if it costs a few hundred dollars or a few

thousand dollars.         B

44. Sonia’s parents call her frequently to check that she is OK, and they won’t let her walk to

school by herself.          E

45. Our teacher lets us turn in our assignments late and never takes attendance.          D

46. Kelsey is always doing risky things, and she usually convinces her friends and younger brother

to join her.          F

47. My grandmother is getting older, but she wants to do everything by herself and hates to

ask for help.          C

48. Elias tells his mother that she is old-fashioned and interrupts her all the time.          A

a. disrespectful
b. spoiled
c. independent
d. lenient
e. overprotective
f. troublemaker

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Part 10
Circle the correct answer to speculate about each statement using a perfect modal.

49. It’s almost certain that climate change played a role in the disappearance of the dinosaurs. Climate change
( must have / might have / had to have) played a role in the disappearance of the dinosaurs.

50. Some scientists believe it’s possible that a large asteroid hit Earth, creating a huge amount of dust that blocked
the sun. An asteroid ( might have / had to have / was supposed to have) hit Earth, creating a huge amount of
dust that blocked the sun.

51. Other scientists believe that it’s obvious the dinosaurs died over an extended period of time. The dinosaurs’
disappearance ( couldn’t have / must not have / might not have) been so sudden.

52. Large dinosaurs required an enormous amount of food. It’s possible that they were no longer able to find
enough to eat. Large dinosaurs ( might not have / couldn’t have / weren’t supposed to have ) been able to
find enough to eat.

53. One famous physicist claims there is evidence to support his theory. He says it’s certain that a meteor crash
was responsible for the disappearance of the dinosaurs. A meteor ( had to have / might have / will have )
been responsible for the disappearance of the dinosaurs.

54. Other scientists maintain that it’s not possible the meteor crash was the only factor. The meteor crash ( couldn’t
have / won’t have / might not have ) been the only factor.

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Part 11
Read the article. Then circle the correct answers.

Tortoise and Eagle


Tortoise and Eagle had never met, as Eagle lived high in a tree and
Tortoise lived on the ground. However, Eagle heard how kind and
generous Tortoise was, and so one day he decided to go visit him.
Tortoise invited Eagle to stay for dinner. Eagle sat for several hours,
eating the delicious food and admiring Tortoise’s charming home. Eagle
enjoyed the meal so much that he came back again and again. Each time
he would eat as much as he could.

Eagle’s visits made life difficult for Tortoise. It was expensive to buy enough food to feed such a large
bird. Eagle was also very messy, especially when eating. And at every visit, he broke something with
his large, clumsy wings. It would take Tortoise a long time to clean up after each visit. Tortoise began
to resent Eagle’s never returning the favor or offering to make a meal for him. But Eagle didn’t care
about the difficulties he was causing: He only cared about himself. “Ha! I’ve eaten Tortoise’s food, but
he will never be able to come and eat any of mine!” he laughed proudly. One day, Tortoises’ friend,
Frog overheard Eagle’s boasting and laughing. He went to Tortoise and said, “You’re too good-natured
and easy-going. Eagle is taking advantage of you.” Then Frog told him what to do.

On Eagle’s next visit, Tortoise said, “Please, friend, let me give you a pot of food to take home.” Eagle
accepted the offer and waited while Tortoise went into the kitchen for the food. Tortoise hid inside the
pot and called out, “Here’s your food.” Eagle grabbed the pot and flew to his home in the trees. But
when he opened the pot and looked inside, he was surprised to find only Tortoise. “What? You’re not
supposed to be in there! Where is the food?” Eagle asked. Tortoise replied, “I thought it’d be a nice
change to visit your home. I look forward to sharing a meal with you.” Eagle became angry and said,
“You will be the only meal here today, Tortoise!” He tried to bite Tortoise but hurt his beak on
Tortoise’s hard shell. “I see what kind of friend you are, Eagle. Take me home,” said Tortoise. “I’ll drop
you to the ground and smash you to pieces,” screamed Eagle, and he flew off with Tortoise in his
claws. However, Tortoise grabbed onto Eagle’s leg. “Please let go!” Eagle begged, trying to shake him
off. “Only after you bring me home,” Tortoise replied. Eagle had no choice but to comply. Once safely
home, Tortoise turned and said, “A friend must be willing to give as well as receive. You’re not
welcome here anymore.” Then he went inside, leaving Eagle to think about his selfishness.

55. What is the best description of Tortoise?


a. considerate

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b. outgoing

c. hardworking

56. What is the best description of Eagle?

a. self-confident

b. self-centered

c. self-conscious

57. What kind of guest was Eagle?

a. affectionate

b. fascinating

c. destructive

58. What is the most likely description of a clumsy person?

a. someone who always bumps into things

b. someone who is too big to fit in many places

c. someone who is very messy

59. Why was Eagle sure that Tortoise would never come to share his food?

a. Tortoise was too polite to come to Eagle’s house without an invitation.

b. Eagle never had enough food in his own home to invite Tortoise.

c. Tortoise would not be able to reach Eagle’s home in the tree.

60. Did Tortoise expect Eagle to give him a meal?

a. Yes, he was hoping that Eagle would show some generosity.

b. No, he wanted to teach Eagle a lesson.

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c. No, but he wanted to give Eagle a chance to show he was kind.

61. What is the most likely meaning of comply?

a. continue

b. listen

c. obey

62. What is the purpose of the story?

a. to propose a theory

b. to teach a lesson

c. to amuse the reader

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Part 12
Read the article. Then circle the correct answers.

The Salem Witch Trials


In 1692, in the town of Salem, Massachusetts, two young girls, who were
usually very modest and serious, began to act very strangely. They said
they were seeing things that no one else could see, and they said things
that the people in the town could not understand. The people of the town were
confused and afraid. They could not understand the children’s strange
behavior. The leaders of the community decided that the cause must have
been witchcraft; witches who use magic and spells must have been making
the girls do this. When the girls heard this suggestion, they agreed and began
to accuse their neighbors. They claimed their neighbors were witches
who were using magic and spells to make them act in this strange manner.
Soon, more and more girls began to act in the same way, and the
accusations continued for weeks. This created a very serious situation in the
small town. The punishment for people who were found guilty of witchcraft
was death. As a result of the accusations, more than 140 people were put on
trial. Twenty of them were put to death.
What was really the explanation for the girls’ behavior? More than 300 years later, historians and ordinary
people still wonder what could have happened. Many theories about the causes of their behavior have been
presented. Some experts speculate the girls could have just been rebelling. The community was very strict, and
children were expected to be obedient and respectful at all times. This could have been their way of acting out,
similar to rebellious teenagers of today.
Another interesting idea came from a student, named Linnda Caporeal, who became fascinated by the events
in Salem. She speculated the girls’ behavior might have been a reaction to a poison. She had read about a
seventeenth-century French woman who behaved in a similar way. The woman had eaten some bread made
from grain that was old and wet. Old, wet grain can change and create a harmful chemical, which remains in the
bread even after it is baked. After the French woman ate the bread, she began to act just like the girls in Salem.
She also said she saw strange things.
Caporeal then looked at some old farm records and found that in 1692, the weather was warm and wet in
Massachusetts. She also discovered that the grain grown by the farmers in Salem was the same kind as the
grain in the bread eaten by the French woman. Might bread that contained this same, dangerous chemical have
been eaten by the girls in Salem? Could it have caused them to behave in this strange way? Some experts
agree that this is a likely explanation, although others remain skeptical. The grain, the bread, and the bodies are
all gone so it is difficult to prove. It’s likely that the behavior of the Salem girls will remain a mystery.

63. What were the girls like before they started acting strangely?

a. rebellious

b. talkative

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c. conservative

64. What did the leaders of Salem think had caused the girls’ behavior?

a. rebellious thoughts

b. unexplainable powers

c. inconsiderate neighbors

65. Why are people today still so interested in what happened in Salem more than 300 years ago?

a. It destroyed the community and left many people dead.

b. We learned an important lesson from what happened there.

c. It is still a mystery that has no clear explanation.

66. Why do some historians think the girls were acting out?

a. There are documents that suggest this explanation.

b. The Salem community was extraordinarily strict.

c. The girls were at an age when many young people in the town rebelled.

67. Why did Linnda Caporeal question the theory about the girls’ rebelling?

a. She found proof that it was wrong.

b. She did not believe that the girls would act like that.

c. She thought there was a scientific explanation.

68. What is the most likely meaning of a poison?

a. a chemical that can harm or kill you

b. very strong psychological stress

c. a chemical reaction that occurs naturally

69. What was Caporeal’s explanation for the events in Salem?

a. spiritual confusion

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b. a crime committed against the girls

c. food poisoning

70. What reason does the article give for why many scholars are skeptical of Caporeal’s theory?

a. There is no physical evidence.

b. They think we will never find an answer.

c. They think other theories are more accurate.

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