Reading Skills Evaluation
Directions: Please read the passage aloud. After reading, please answer the questions and choose
the best answer.
Swimming with dolphins may be banned
Hawaii might ban the tourist activity of swimming with dolphins. Dolphins have been a
magnet for tourists over the past decades. However, officials say tourism harms the dolphins
because they cannot rest or socialize. The National Marine Fisheries Service (MNFS) wants to
stop swimming with, or approaching within 50 meters of dolphins. That would end many tour
activities, such as sailing alongside the dolphins and snorkeling with them. The MNFS said the
ban would not have a big impact on Hawaii's tourist trade. It said: "We think that by identifying
50 meters as the minimum distance, there still can be a viable tourist industry." Tour operators
disagree. One warned: "It would be the end of legitimate dolphin swimming. We couldn’t offer the
people the quality interaction that they expect." Dolphins are most active at night and sleep and
relax during the day.
Multiple choice:
1. Hawaii might ban the tourist activity of ______ with dolphins.
a. dancing c. swimming
b. running d. visiting
2. Who wants to stop swimming with, or approaching within 50 metres of, dolphins ?
a. The National Marine Fisheries Service c. The people
b. The Government d. The Marines
3. What water creatures have been a magnet for tourists over the past decades?
a. Shark c. Turtles
b. Dolphins d. Whales
4. It would be the end of ____ dolphin swimming.
a. activity c. legit
b. real d. legitimate
5. What kind of interaction that they couldn't offer to people?
a. quality interaction c. good interaction
b. great interaction d. exciting interaction
Listening Skills Evaluation
Directions: Please listen to each conversation twice and answer the exercises below.
DIALOG 1:
Audio File: I009-1.mp3
Exercise 1.1: (1 point x 5 = 5)
Where does the announcement take place?
A. at a baseball stadium
B. at a department store
C. at an amusement park
Exercise 1.2: (1 point x 5 = 5)
What is the boy's name?
Exercise 1.3: Fill in the blank. (1 point x 5 = 5)
You can find him at the _________________ counter at the main exit.
Exercise 1.4: Write the correct form of the word. (1 point x 5 = 5)
We have a _________ boy named Marshall who was found in the sporting goods section of our
store. (lose)
DIALOG 2:
Audio File: I009-2.mp3
Exercise 2.1: (1 point x 5 = 5)
How many cheeseburgers does the man order?
A. 18 B. 48 C. 80
Exercise 2.2: (1 point x 5 = 5)
How many fries does the man order?
Exercise 2.3: Fill in the blank. (1 point x 5 = 5)
He also orders 40 ___________ shakes.
Exercise 2.4: Write the correct form of the word. (1 point x 5 = 5)
So, it looks like your total ___________ two ninety, thirteen. (to be verb)
Speaking Skills Evaluation
Instructions:
You will be given 5 questions.
Your teacher will read each question twice and you will answer each question within 30 seconds
only.
Please answer the following questions:
1. Have you ever had a great conversation with a complete stranger?
2. What topics should you avoid when talking to a stranger?
3. Have you ever said something to someone that you wish you hadn't said?
4. How do you feel about being frank?
5. In your experience, which country's people are the easiest to talk to? Explain.
