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1. Jim didn't want to go to graduate school right away. He studied French in college and loved the food and culture. He stayed with a French family and is still in contact with them. 2. The passage discusses different cultural rules and manners around the world, including traditions in countries like Iran, England, Korea, and France. 3. It provides information about polite and impolite behaviors in countries like Saudi Arabia, China, Lebanon, Brazil, Japan, and the United States regarding topics like noise levels, arriving on time, shoes, and discussing personal finances.

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Written Test

1. Jim didn't want to go to graduate school right away. He studied French in college and loved the food and culture. He stayed with a French family and is still in contact with them. 2. The passage discusses different cultural rules and manners around the world, including traditions in countries like Iran, England, Korea, and France. 3. It provides information about polite and impolite behaviors in countries like Saudi Arabia, China, Lebanon, Brazil, Japan, and the United States regarding topics like noise levels, arriving on time, shoes, and discussing personal finances.

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Written Test 1

Name: _____________________________

Total Score: _____________ /50 points

A Complete the conversations with the words in parentheses. Use the simple or continuous form of the verb in the
present, past, or present perfect. Use contractions where possible.
1. A ______________ you ______________ (know) any Spanish?
(1)
B A little. I ______________ (take) Spanish classes in high school years ago. But
(2)
I ______________ (not learn) much. Right now, I ______________ (study) Russian.
(3) (4)
2. A ______________ you ever ______________ (break) an arm or a leg?
(5)
B Yes, I ______________ . When I ______________ (ride) a horse once, I
(6) (7)
______________ (fall) off and ______________ (break) my arm.
(8) (9)

A _______ /9 points (1 point each)

B Read Jim’s story. Then read the statements and choose (a) True, (b) False, or (c) Doesn’t say.

1. Jim’s father wanted him to go to graduate school immediately after college.


a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
2. Jim didn’t plan to study hard in college.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say

3. Jim loved eating French food.


a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
4. Jim is still in touch with his French family.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
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5. Jim changed his mind about his career.
a. True b. False c. Doesn’t say
B _______ /5 points (1 points each)

C Complete sentences with the same meaning. Use as . . . as.


Example: Marla used to wear more makeup.
Marla doesn’t wear _______________________________________________________
as much makeup as she used to .
1. My parents are more interested in fashion than I am.
I’m not _______________________________________________________ .
2. My friends and I went shopping together more often last year.
My friends and I don’t _______________________________________________________ .

C _______ /4 points (2 points each)

D Choose the response that best summarizes each statement.


1. Woman I don’t really like to wear 3. Man I love the music of the ’60s! There was
bright colors. Pastels are nicer. so much going on back then.
Man Uh-huh. _____ Woman You’re right. _____
a. Bright colors are more fashionable these days. a. There was a lot of variety.
b. Bright colors look great. b. That was a long time ago.
c. You seem to prefer clothes with softer colors. c. The ’60s was a really different time.

D _______ /2 points (1 points each)

E Choose the word that does not belong in each group.


1. a. leather b. wool c. rubber d. baggy
2. a. baggy b. flared c. plaid d. turtleneck
3. a. striped b. short-sleeved c. plaid d. polka-dot
4. a. denim b. cashmere c. cotton d. pastel
E _______ /4 points (1 point each)

F Listen to two people talk about proverbs. Match the things in the proverbs with the topics.
Write the letters. There is one extra topic.
1. carrots _____ a. different tastes
2. a rabbit _____ b. telling the truth
3. paper _____ c. being shy
4. a bridge _____ d. untrustworthy people
e. protecting or defending yourself

F _______ /8 points (2 points each)


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G Look at the cultural rules in the United States. Write the expressions from the box that have the same
meaning as the underlined phrases. There is one extra expression.

keep your voice down - stand too close - walk around barefoot - cut in line - show affection

1. In beach areas, it’s OK to go


______________.
without shoes _____________________ .
2. When people are waiting to buy tickets at a movie theater, don’t ________________
step in front of them . _________________ .
3. Speak quietly in a hospital or a library. ________________________ .
4. It’s sometimes OK to hold
______________
hands or kiss in public. ___________________ .

G _______ /4 points (1 point each)

H Complete the questions with the simple present passive. Then Match the statements (1-4) about customs or traditions
with the responses. Write the letters. There is one extra response.
Question/Example:
is it prepared
It looks delicious. How ______________ (prepare)?

1. Noruz is an important traditional a. They’re beautiful. When ______________


holiday in Iran. _____ (wear)?
2. Cricket is a popular sport in England. _____ b. Yeah, I’ve heard of it. But where ______________ (play)?
3. These are hanbok. They’re traditional c. That’s interesting. When ______________ (celebrate)?
dresses from Korea. _____
4. The Marseillaise is the national anthem d. ______________ (sing) on important holidays?
in France. _____ e. ______________ (send) at a special time of year?

H _______ /8 points (1 point each)

I Complete these statements about manners with verb + -ing or to + verb.


1. Saudi Arabia: It’s impolite ______________ (show) the bottom of your foot.
2. China: ______________ (make) loud noises when you eat soup is considered polite.
3. Lebanon: It’s OK to refuse food before ______________ (accept) it.
4. Brazil: It’s good manners ______________ (not arrive) at a party exactly on time.
5. Japan: You can offend people by ______________ (not take) off your shoes before you enter their home.
6. The U.S.: ______________ (ask) someone about his or her salary is considered rude.

I _______ /6 points (1 point each)

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