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Sample Test Assignment
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Practice 1: LET’S LISTEN (AUDIO)

People are talking about their vacations. Are these statements true or false? Listen and check (v) the correct answer.
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A: We’re so glad you got here in time for our New Year’s Eve party.
When did you arrive?
3.
B: I arrived late last night.
A: When did you arrive in Moscow, madam?
A: And how long will you be staying?
B: Just today. I left Chicago on the 2nd and arrived here on the
B: Just a few days. I have to leave on January 3rd to get back to
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work.
A: And how long will you stay?
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B: I leave a week from today, on the 10th.
A: Did you just get here?

B: No, we’ve been here a week already. We flew into Paris on

4.

A: I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of Orlando!

B: Really, when did you arrive?

A: Just a day ago, on the 13th…and I can’t wait for tomorrow, the 15th, when we leave!

5.

A: When did you arrive on the island?

B: June 2nd – and we are having so much fun!

A: I’m glad to hear that. How long are you staying?

Ellen is taking messages for her roommate, Maria. Listen and write the dates and times you
hear.
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A: Hello? A: Hello?

B: Hi. Can I speak with Maria, please? B: Hi, Ellen, this is Maria’s mom. Could you remind her that
tomorrow is her sister’s birthday and we’re having a surprise
A: She’s not in. Can I take a message? party at her sister’s apartment at 7:30?

B: Yes, please tell her that we’re having a party for Louisa A: That’s tomorrow might, March 28th, at 7:30?
next Friday, April 2nd, at 8:30
B: Yes, thanks, Ellen.
A: Okay, I’ll tell her.

3.

A: Hello, this is Ellen.

B: This is Dr. Frank’s office. Could you tell Maria that her
next appointment is on May 6th, at 2:45?

A: Okay, that’s a quarter to three, right?

B: Yes, 2:45. Thank you.

The interviewer is asking people about their work. What is each person’s job now? Listen and
write the correct letter.

1. Tanya is _ _ _ _ _ _ a. an office worker

2. Paul is _ _ _ _ _ _ b. a taxi driver

3. Elizabeth_ _ _ _ _ _c. a nurse

4. Teresa is _ _ _ _ _ _d. a construction worker

5. Zack is _ _ _ _ _ _ e. a flight attendant

B: I’m a flight attendant. First, after college, I worked as a nurse. But I’ve been a flight attendant for eight years now, and
I still love my job.

2.

A: How about you Paul, what do you do?

B: People are surprised when I tell them I’m a nurse. They still think all nurses are women. I might go to medical
school someday and become a doctor, but for now, I really like being a nurse and helping the patients.

3.

A: How about you, Elizabeth?

B: People are surprised about my job, too. But I’ve always loved doing unsual things. I could never be a flight attendant or a
nurse. I love to work outdoors and build things, so I became a construction worker. It’s hard work, but I enjoy it.
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A: Terasa, what do you do?

B: I work in an office. Every day I go to the same little cubicle and answer the phone, type letters,
and make copies for my boss. I think I’ll go to college next year and study to become a lawyer.

5.

A: Zack, what do you do?

B: I’m a taxi driver in New York City. It’s hard job and I wouldn’t want to do it forever, but for
now it’s great. I hope to become a writer or actor someday, but I’ll have to drive a taxi for a
little longer.
Practice 2: LET’S LISTEN (AUDIO)

People are talking about their jobs. What does each person like about his or her job? Listen and circle the correct
answer.

1.
2. 3.
A. Being busy
A. Working with children A. Travelling a lot
B. Cooking great food
B. Having a high salary B. Making a lot of money
C. Being on his feet
C. Working outdoors C. Getting to relax

4.
5.
A. Making a lot of money
A. His boss
B. Working long hours
B. Meeting interesting people
C. Helping people
C. Making money
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You have to work really long hours when you’re a chef in a busy restaurant. You’re on your feet all the time and
it’s really exhausting. But I love cookng great food for people. And I love to eat it, too!

2.

I think education is really important, and I love working with children. I just wish I had a higher salary.

3.

It’s tough being a salesperson. You’re always travelling and you don’t get to relax much. But you
can make a lot of money. That’s why I’m still working as a salesperson.
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Everyone thinks lawyers are just out to make a lot of money. But I like being a lawyer because I like helping
people, I wouldn’t be spending all this time working if I didn’t really love helping people.

5.

I always wanted to work in a book-store. It’s true that you don’t make much money and I don’t like my boss
much. But the great thing about working here is that you get to meet interesting people, and you always
have something to read!
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ASSIGNMENT
 Assignment

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