Part 1

Listen to the conversation. Then choose the name of the person who has done each activity.

Example:

Part 2

Complete each sentence using a participial adjective. Follow the example.

Example: A: The speaker fascinated us with her talk.

                    B: It was a ……fascinating……. lecture.

Part 3

In each row, choose the word or phrase that does NOT belong in the category.

Example: topics for small talk:  the weather     hugging      your job

11. greetings:

12. tourist activities:

13. gestures:

Part 4

Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

Example: Have you had gelato ( [yet] / ever )?

14. I’ve ………….. been to India, but I’d like to go again.

15. Have they ………….. been to the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago?

16. Sarah has eaten Mexican food, but she hasn’t tried sopapilla …………… .

17. You don’t need to introduce us. I’ve met Les ………… .

Part 5

Complete the sentences using the present perfect. Do not use contractions.

Example: A: ……..Have you eaten……… (eat) yet?

                    B: No, we haven’t. Shall we eat together?

Part 6

Choose the sentence in each pair that is written correctly.

Example: a. I never been a good student.

                  ✓ b. I have never been a good student.

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Part 7

Read the article. Then choose the correct answer for each question.

Mean What You Say: The Art of Conversation

It’s always a good idea to study the language of a foreign country before you travel there. But speaking with someone from another country can involve more than just words in a different language. People in different countries can have very different customs when they speak.

People in Indonesia, for example, always want to be agreeable and polite, and this means that they don’t like to say “no.” In their native language (Bahasa Indonesia), there are many ways to say “yes.” But twelve of these “yes” words actually mean “no”!

Australians are friendly with people, but they value directness. Australians prefer a clear, direct response, even if it is not the one they wanted.

The French appreciate the art of conversation, which can include arguing as a form of entertainment. In this case, speakers may interrupt each other frequently. This is considered active participation in the conversation by both people. It is better than one person lecturing the other.

As in many other Latin American countries, titles are very important in Costa Rica. People’s titles can indicate their professions, such as Doctor (doctor) or Ingeniero (engineer). Licenciado is used when talking to someone with a college degree. If someone doesn’t have a professional title, Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.), or Señorita (Miss) are appropriate.

Example: In which country do people dislike saying no directly?

a. France

b. Australia

[c. Indonesia]

d. Costa Rica

27. Australians prefer to

28. In Indonesia, it is considered polite to

29. What can you expect to find during an argument in France?

30. In conversation, Costa Ricans like to

Writing Test

1. What is a custom in your country for greeting someone you have never met before? What is acceptable behavior for meeting a stranger? Use at least two sentences to describe how to greet someone new.

2. Tell about a thrilling, fascinating, or frightening experience you’ve had. Write at least two sentences.