ENGLISH 2 - PRACTICE MIDTERM TEST 2

LISTENING AND READING TESTS

Time allowed: 55 minutes
Full name: _______________________ Student ID: _________________

Class: _________________ Date: _________________

SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (~15 minutes)

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are TWO parts in this section, with directions for each part. At the end of the
listening section, you will have three minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

PART 1: Listen and complete each blank with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. You will hear
each talk TWICE.

Questions 1 - 3 refer to the following message.

Hello. This is Amanda Patel. I called yesterday to make a reservation for three twin rooms
for the 1. ________ of April 23rd and 24th. You told me to call back today to confirm this. It
looks like I have called at a bad time, as there is no one here to take my call. Umm,
anyway, actually I need to make 2. ________ to that reservation. I hope that they will be
possible. I’m really sorry, but I gave you the wrong dates. I’d like to 3. ________ my
reservation to the weekend of April 30 th, as one of our group members is unable to make
the previous weekend.

Questions 4 - 6 refer to the following announcement.

The final item on our agenda is recycling. We need to take responsibility for our 4.
________. In this office, we recycle copy paper, plastic and glass, and newspapers. There
are separate containers for glass, plastic, and newspapers beneath the back windows. All
new staff members please 5. ________ of the boxes on the shelves near the copy
machines. There is one box for each of the three sizes of paper we use. Put all recyclable
paper in the appropriate boxes. Recyclable paper is paper that has been 6. ________ on
one side only. Put them face down in the boxes.

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PART 2: You will hear some conversations. Listen to the conversations and choose the best
option A, B or C. You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Questions 7 – 9 refer to this conversation. Questions 13 - 15 refer to this

conversation.
7. What is the man calling about?
A. Some flower plants 13. What does the woman want the man
B. A gardening club to do?
C. Some farming work A. Take her to the airport
B. Meet her at the airport
8. Where is the woman? C. Pick up a client at the airport
A. In a supermarket
B. In her living room 14. What time will they leave for the
C. In the garden airport?
A. At 4:00
9. What does the woman say about B. At 5:00
working outside? C. At 6:00
A. It’s tired.
B. It’s lovely. 15. What is the woman concerned about?
C. It’s very cold. A. It will be too early for the man to pick
her up.
B. The man will arrive too late because of
Questions 10 – 12 refer to this conversation.
traffic.
10. Where will the man’s wife spend her C. She should have booked an earlier flight.
weekend?
A. In London
B. In Paris
C. In Seattle

11. Why can’t the man go with his wife?

A. He has to take care of his mother.
B. He will have an important meeting.
C. He will be at a trade show.

12. What will the man probably do next

weekend?
A. Work overtime in his company
B. Go on a vacation with his wife
C. Join his mother’s birthday party

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 SECTION 2: READING COMPREHENSION
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand written
English. There are TWO parts in this section, with directions for each part.

PART 3: Incomplete Sentences

Questions 1–20 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, D, are given
beneath each sentence. You must choose one word or phrase that best completes the
sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and write your answer.

1. The soup was too ----------, so we had to 5. I'm much more confident when I speak
add more water to balance the flavor. French; my whole ______ changes
A. fat noticeably.
B. bland A. method
C. salty B.culture
D. hot C. personality
D. tradition
2. Due to the unusually cool summer this
year, we’ve seen the ---------- sales of air 6. Due to the serious storm, they decided
conditioners in a decade to ---------- the train to avoid potential
A. lower delays.
B. lowest A. stop
C. the lowest B. remove
D. more low C. prevent
D. cancel
3. If it rains tomorrow, we ________ the
picnic and stay indoors instead. 7. I was reading a book by the window
A. would cancel when I ---------- a loud noise outside.
B. had canceled
A. hear
C. cancel
B. was hearing
D. will cancel
C. heard
D. had heard
4. She enjoys ---------- clothes for her
family, creating unique outfits with her
8. I learned so many Spanish words when I
own designs.
listened to Latin music. My ---------- really
A. model building
improved!
B. jewelry making
A. grammar
C. sewing
B. language
D. collecting

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C. voice 14. I’m going to Jamaica on business next
D. vocabulary month, and I’m getting very ---------- about
9. I always feel ---------- before exams, even it.
when I’ve studied and prepared A. afraid
thoroughly. B. excited
A. positive C. boring
B. calm D. tired
C. nervous
D. angry 15. I don’t always eat three ---------- a day.
Sometimes I skip dinner.
10. Kai, turn off the heat. It’s not that cold A. dishes
and our ---------- was really high last B. desserts
month. C. plates
A. internet bill D. meals
B. electricity bill
C. gas bill 16. Let me show you a ---------- way to
D. water bill print out that report.
A. more better
11. The flight was only three hours, but it B. best
---------- longer because we were C. better
uncomfortable. D. the best
A. seems
B. was seeming 17. We ---------- leave early to avoid getting
C. has seemed stuck in traffic on the way to the party.
D. seemed A. should
B. need
12. He didn’t expect ---------- the C. must
competition, so the announcement came D. ought
as a surprise.
A. winning 18. The restaurant will ---------- $5 for
B. win drinks that aren’t included with the meal.
C. won A. offer
D. to win B. charge
C. serve
13. He forgot to ---------- his laptop, and the D. check
battery overheated overnight.
A. waste
B. unplug
C. carry
D. close

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19. At 10 a.m. yesterday, I ---------- an 20. She ---------- the piano every evening to
online meeting with my team. relax after a long day at work.
A. attended A. play
B. was attending B. plays
C. attend C. is playing
D. had attended D. played

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PART 4: Reading Comprehension
Questions 21–40 are based on a variety of reading materials (notices, letters, forms,
newspapers, magazine articles, advertisements, etc.). You must choose the best answer A, B,
C, or D, to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and
write your answer.
Questions 21–24 refer to the following advertisement.

TOUR GUIDE WANTED

HARRISTOWN
My husband Rob and I run a small travel agency, and we
regularly organize day tours. We are looking for an
enthusiastic, reliable, and knowledgeable tour guide to
join us part-time.
The role involves leading small groups on local tours once
or twice a month, sharing interesting facts about the area,
and ensuring everyone enjoys the experience.
You must be over 21, familiar with Harristown’s
attractions, and have excellent references.
Please contact Marta Fernandez at 555-3257. Or email:
[email protected]

21. How often does Marta need a tour guide?

A. Every week C. Twice a month
B. Once a month D. Occasionally

22. What is the main responsibility of the tour guide?

A. Organizing day tours C. Taking care of children
B. Leading local tours D. Planning social events

23. What is NOT a requirement for the tour guide?

A. Being over 21 C. Having excellent references
B. Knowing the local area D. Owning a travel agency

24. How can applicants contact Marta?

A. Calling her husband C. Sending her an e-mail
B. Visiting her agency D. Attending a tour event

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Questions 25–27 refer to the following advertisement.

Mario’s
A family business for over 100 years

Pastas, pizzas, and a range of traditional Italian dishes

Vegetarian options available

Children's menu

Home-made Italian ice cream

Special menus for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries

Delivery and take-out service

11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday

11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday - Sunday

Visit our Web site at www.marios.net.

25. What kind of business is Mario’s?

A. A supermarket C. A shipping business
B. A restaurant D. An event company

26. When is Mario’s closed?

A. Sunday C. Thursday
B. Monday D. Friday

27. What is true about Mario’s?

A. It is a new business. C. It has a menu for children.
B. It does not have delivery service. D. It serves Australian ice cream.

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Questions 28-31 refer to the following e-mail.

Hi Frank,
My dance club meeting will finish late today, about an hour later than normal.
After that, I have to go to the post office to buy some stamps. Could you please
cook dinner? I will probably be too late to do it. Don't worry about drinks. Aunt
Mary says she will buy some when she comes. If my brother calls, please tell him
that I will call him back tonight.
See you later,
Cindy

28. What club does Cindy join?

A. A dance club C. A dinner club
B. A stamp-collecting club D. A movie club

29. Where will Cindy go after her club meeting?

A. To the office C. To the gas station
B. To the bank D. To the post office

30. What does Cindy want Frank to do?

A. Take out the garbage C. Buy some stamps
B. Prepare dinner D. Call her brother

31. What will Aunt Mary bring to Cindy’s house?

A. Stamps C. Some drinks
B. Spaghetti D. Fruits

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Questions 32-35 refer to the following review.

WIN A FREE WEEK AT OUR SUMMER CAMP!

Did you go to summer camp? Tell us about your stay. We publish the best ones on our website!

At the first place, I didn't want to go to summer camp. I imagined an awful place with lots of strict
rules. However, Beaufort Camp proved to be a delightful surprise, far from my expectations. We had
relaxed mornings without early wake-up calls, with breakfast before activities starting at 10 o'clock.
The range of activities was vast and enjoyable, with my favorites being canoeing, volleyball, and horse
riding.
Evenings at the camp were equally enchanting. We gathered around a crackling campfire, sharing
stories, laughter, and the delightful taste of roasted marshmallows. For those seeking a closer
connection with nature, there was always an option to sleep beneath the twinkling stars. During the
day, the weather was boiling but there was a big swimming pool to cool us down.
Thinking back on my time at camp, I can confidently say it was an amazing and life-changing
experience. The memories, the things I learned, and the friends I made are all very special to me. If
you've ever been unsure about going to a summer camp, I really recommend giving it a try. Beaufort
Camp is a friendly place with lots of fun things to do, and it's a great opportunity to make lasting
friendships. It showed me that summer camp can be a truly wonderful adventure.

Janet
32. What did Janet think of summer camp at first?
A. It was a fun place with lots of activities.
B. It might be boring with not much to do.
C. It was a terrible place with strict rules.
D. It was only for kids.

33. Which activities did Janet enjoy at camp?

A. Hiking C. Swimming
B. Cooking D. Horse riding

34. What did the campers do at night?

A. Watch stars with a telescope
B. Enjoy themselves around a campfire
C. Go to bed early as soon as possible
D. Watch movies and read novels

35. What was the weather like during the camp?

A. very hot C. very cloudy
B. extremely cold D. rainy

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Questions 36-40 refer to the following article.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU LEARN IN A MONTH?

I'm working for a magazine that has been running a project on British language learners. As an
experiment, they asked me to learn a completely new language for one month. Following this, I was
required to travel to the country and undergo various 'tests' to assess my ability to 'survive' in
different situations. I chose to learn Polish because my great-grandmother was Polish and I have
some relatives there. While I can already speak French and Spanish, both of which are Latin-based
languages, I anticipated that Polish would present a wholly different linguistic challenge.

I did a one-month intensive course at a language school in Birmingham. I thought I was good at
languages before I started learning Polish, but now I'm not so sure. I found it incredibly difficult. The
grammar was really complicated and the words were not like any other language I know so it was
very hard to remember them. For example, I had thought that 'football' was a universally understood
term, but in Polish, it takes the form of 'puke nolna.' The pronunciation added another layer of
difficulty, with a huge number of unexpected 'z's, such as 'jeidzisz,' meaning 'go.'

My language course finished just yesterday and I'm going to Krakow for the weekend to take my
evaluation tests. A local guide called Kasia is coming with me and is going to assess my performance
and assign a score out of 10.

36. What was the purpose of the experiment 38. How did the author feel about learning
mentioned in the article? Polish?
A. To learn about British language learners A. It was easy and enjoyable.
B. To test the author's language skills B. It was incredibly difficult.
C. To study the complexity of Polish grammar C. It was boring and a waste of time.
D. To visit the author's relatives in Poland D. It was a fun and exciting experience.

37. Why did the author choose to learn Polish 39. What does the Polish word "puke nolna"
for the experiment? mean?
A. Because it's a Latin-based language A. Go
B. Because it's an international language B. Dance
C. Because the author had relatives in Poland C. Mother
D. Because it's closely related to French and D. Football
Spanish
40. Who will give mark to the author’s
language skill?
A. The magazine editor
B. A language school teacher
C. A local guide named Kasia
D. The author's great-grandmother

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 WRITING TEST
Time allowed: 30 minutes

Full name: _________________________ Student ID: _________________

Class: _________________ Date: _________________

Write about your favorite restaurant.

Use the information below to guide your writing:
- Information about the restaurant (Name, Prices, Menu, Location of the restaurant, …)

- Why you recommend this restaurant (service, food, atmosphere, …)

- Your suggestions (reservation, time to go, the best dishes, …)

Your writing should be at least 120 words.

My favorite restaurant is Green Leaf. It’ located on city center near the park, a welcoming

atmosphesre. Green Leaf has a lot of healthy dishes. The menu has many opportunities like

salad, drinks, fast food, soup, fresh fishs, delicious food,… Price at restaurant is not expensive.

And, the serve is good. I don’t too wait a long time for food, waiter also friendly and they give

me a free water like iced tea, iced water, …That restaurant is clean and comfortable. I

recommend visiting around lunchtime or early evening when it’s not too busy. If you go on

weekends, it's a good idea to make a reservation. Be sure to try their matcha latte—it’s

amazing!

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