UNITS

7–12 MID-TERM B
NAME:
DATE:
/100
SCORE:

A Listen to the conversation between Diego and Satomi. Then read the questions
and choose the correct answers.
1 How many times has Satomi been
scuba diving? 4 Where does Satomi work?

A None. This is her first time. A in a hospital

B several times since she was a kid B in an office

C twice C She doesn’t have a job.

2 What does Satomi say she’s afraid of? 5 What does Satomi say about her swimming skills?
A the scuba diving instructor A Everyone she knows swims better than she does.

B horror movies B She doesn’t feel confident about swimming.

C fish that might bite C She can swim as well as the people she knows.

3 In her conversation with Diego, what is / 10 (2 points each)

Satomi expressing?
A feelings of shock
B lack of confidence
C disapproval of choices

B Listen to the radio Circle True or False for each statement.

interview.
1 Alex began his career as a junior assistant architect. True / False
2 Alex’s first job after college wasn’t well paid, and he worked long hours. True / False
3 Alex’s friend Peter told him he was going to quit his job. True / False
4 The interviewer has never seen any of Alex and Peter’s documentaries. True / False
5 Alex regrets that he didn’t become a professional architect. True / False
/ 10 (2 points each)

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C Find three words for each category
artificialconcentrate ondamagefolkhardhave trouble withknock off metalpopspilltechnowaste time

1 Music: f ol k

2 Progress:

3 Materials:
/ 11 (1 point each)
4 Accidents:

D Circle the correct answers.

1 Experts say that the oceans are filling up with plastic / cotton. Bottles, drinking straws, and grocery bags
are found in waters all over the world.
2 Bananas are the fruit they store / export most to other countries.
3 My brother makes chairs and tables out of beautiful pieces of wool / wood.
4 If you apply / design for the job, don’t forget to include your résumé.
5 There’s a new game show / soap opera on TV that I love to watch. The questions they ask are really challenging.
6 I find that my phone saves / takes me a lot of time. I use it to answer emails when I’m going to work.
7 Poor Mario! He’s thrilled / exhausted because he didn’t sleep at all last night.
8 To be successful in life, you sometimes have to take a wage / risk.
9 Jen and John are having trouble / a chance with money. They never have enough of it to pay their bills
/ 9 (1 point each)

E Complete the news report with the words in the box.

bestdestroyedeffectsfreezinggoalhugepulledsituationterrifiedwarm

A1 storm hit parts of Little Neck, Arkansas. The storm 2 trees out of the
ground along the highway and 3 several buildings and houses north of the town. Many 4
families who lived through the frightening storm are now without homes to return to. 5
temperatures across the state are making the 6 worse. Workers are in the town doing their
7
to keep everyone safe and 8 . It’s not an easy job in the cold weather, but
that is the main 9 at the moment. The long-term 10 of the
storm won’t be known for several days. We will update you on conditions at 1:00 p.m.
/ 10 (1 point each)

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F Choose the correct
1 Is your car mine?
6 That movie in 1963. It’s really old!
A fast as
A was made
B fast than
B is made
C as fast as
C used to make
2 Emily in this apartment, but
she moved out five years ago. 7 Can you ?
A has lived A figure out this
B used to live B out this figure
C has been living C figure this out
3 I need to leave the office in ten minutes, 8 You know, ever happens in my
but first I answer these emails. neighborhood. It’s very quiet!
A have to A anything
B must not B everything
C can’t C nothing
4 Matt must be exhausted. He’s been 9 If I practice the guitar, my playing won’t
running improve.
two hours so far. A am
A since B don’t
B for C haven’t
C during 10 I borrow your phone, please?
5 EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. ALL OTHERS A Must
PARK HERE. B Have
A COULD NOT C May
B DON’T HAVE TO / 10 (1 point each)
C MUST NOT

G Complete the second sentence with one word so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence.
1 “It is going to rain all day,” Kim said.
Kim said that it going to rain all day.
2 Everybody will be in class tomorrow.
will be absent from class tomorrow.
3 By doing your best, you will succeed.
If you your best, you will succeed.
4 The Hudson River is shorter than the Mississippi River.
The Hudson River isn’t long as the Mississippi River.
5 What happened? There’s almost no food left in the fridge!
What happened? There’s very food left in the fridge!
6 My kids don’t need to wear a uniform to school.
My kids don’t to wear a uniform to school.

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F Choose the correct
/ 6 (1 point each)

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H Complete the conversation with the words in the
busyfoundlatelylotsomethingupusedwaiting

Jorge: Have you been 1 for me for a long time?

Alice: Not too long, no. Look, here’s 2
I just found on the ground. What do you think it is?
Jorge: Umm … I’m not sure. It looks like a coin, but it’s not American money. Maybe it’s part of a necklace.
My sister 3 to wear a silver circle on a chain that looked similar, so it might be a piece
of jewelry.
Alice: Yeah, you could be right. I guess a 4 of people walk here. Someone probably dropped it.
Jorge: Can you imagine how many lost items are 5
in the city every day?
Alice: Yeah! Hundreds, probably. Anyway, how are you, Jorge? What have you been doing 6 ?
Anything fun?
Jorge: Not much. I’ve been trying to keep 7 with all my college work. There’s so much of it!
Alice: You sound as 8 as I am. We both need a break. Let’s go and get a coffee and a snack,
OK? Jorge: Sure! Great idea!
/ 8 (1 point each)

I Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

EXAMPLE: I’m working the solution on.
I’m working on the solution.
1 Would you give up your job if someone offers you a better job?

2 I’ve been thinking about this problem since a long time.

3 These cars aren’t sell in Europe. You can only buy them in the US.

4 If I were really brave, I will take more risks.

5 Kevin bought his phone online. It sent to him the next day.

6 If you have a big house in the Caribbean, would you live there?

/ 6 (1 point each)

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J Read the fact sheet, then choose the correct

The United States is a large country and has a variety of climates. Because of this, many different fruits and
vegetables can be grown in the country. For example, the state of Idaho is known for its potatoes, Georgia for
its peaches, and South Carolina for its peanuts. California produces a third of all the vegetables in the United
States, and two-thirds of the fruits and nuts we eat are also grown there. But did you know that one of our
favorite fruits is imported?
Very few bananas are produced in the United States. In fact, only the states of Hawaii and Florida really grow any
bananas at all. Almost all the bananas that people eat in the United States are imported from other countries,
especially Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, and Honduras. Guatemala exports between 85 and 90
percent of all its bananas to the United States.
After bananas are picked, they are washed and packaged for export. Every box of bananas gets a special
number. This number contains information about the farm where the bananas were produced and picked.
In the United States, each person eats, on average, 28 pounds of bananas every year — that’s about 84
bananas per person. The banana is the cheapest fruit you can buy. Although there are about a thousand
different types of bananas around the world, Americans generally eat just one type. The typical yellow banana
people buy is called a “Cavendish banana.” The reason so many Cavendish bananas are produced is that they
are easy to grow, store, and transport.
It might seem strange, but Cavendish bananas originally come from a plant grown by a gardener in the United
Kingdom in 1830. The gardener named the fruit Musa Cavendishii because his employer’s family name was
Cavendish.

1 A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are 4 Why do we generally only see the Cavendish banana?
grown in the United States because
A because it grows in Florida
A Americans originally came from many
different countries. B because it’s cheap
B the weather isn’t the same in every region C because it’s the easiest type of banana to grow, store,
of the country. and transport
C bananas don’t grow easily there. 5 Where did the Cavendish banana get its name?
2 Where is the majority of the United A Cavendish is a special code.
States’ fruit grown? B Cavendish is a city in Guatemala.
A California C Cavendish is a name given by the first grower.
B Hawaii and Florida / 10 (2 points each)
C Idaho
3 According to the fact sheet, Guatemala
A sends most of its bananas to the
United States.
B keeps 85%–90% of its bananas in boxes.
C imports most of its bananas from the
United States.

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K Read the email. Then choose the correct

Dear Students,
1.We have some exciting new events planned for you.
Starting January 9, guest professors will give talks in Lecture Room A. They will discuss special topics.
Talk 1: The advantages of planning your career early. Local employers will give advice on contracts. They will also
explain the process of applying for jobs and planning for retirement!
Talk 2: A Short History of Rap Music — everything you ever wanted to know about this musical genre.
Talk 3: How to save time and learn faster! Professor Caroline Hurst will give you tips for changing the way
you study so that you learn better.
Talk 4: What is the purpose of politics? Your Degree in Political Science: A Talk by John Martinez.
2.Several students have been reporting problems with the wi-fi in the shared areas of campus. Our
engineers have designed a new system that delivers high speed internet access throughout the college.
3.Please consider volunteering in the community. There are many people who have fewer options in life than
you do. Just a little of your time can make someone’s life a little less miserable. And the effects of your
kindness can last a very long time. In addition, there are rewards for you. Remember that employers like to
hire hard- working, helpful individuals. Your résumé should show community service as well as achievement
in your studies.
Best wishes,
Zack
Student
Counselor Room
357

1 What is the main purpose of Zack’s email to 4 What is Caroline Hurst going to talk about?
the students?
A tipping in restaurants
A advertising the college
B political science
B talking about his job
C study skills
C giving information
5. Why is volunteering a good idea, according to Zack?
2 If you were a student at this college,
you could A It makes students less miserable and gives them more
options.
A design a new wi-fi system.
B It’s good for people in the community and good for
B learn something new about rap.
students’ future employment.
C give a talk in Lecture Room A.
C It saves time and requires a lot of kindness.
3 Who can the students get career advice
/ 10 (2 points each)
from?
A local employers
B their professors
C the student counselors

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