Assessment Book

本赠品评估手册含有以下内容：
Clear Listening Diagnostic Test （P1-5）
本部分听力测试的目的是检测学生理解英语口语的能力。英语听力能力与英语口语能力息息
相关，在学习本书之前进行检测，可以发现自己的听力薄弱环节在哪里，以便重点学习。
Clear Speaking Diagnostic Test （P6）
学生可以在学习本书之前进行本测试，以检测自己哪方面的口语需要改善。在学完后也可以
再测试一遍，以衡量学生进步的程度。
Pronunciation Profile （P7）
本表旨在帮助学生在开始学习本书之前检测自己的英语发音能力，同时在学完本书之后衡量
进步的程度。
Unit Quizzes （P8-33）
在学习完教材每单元内容后，学生可以进行单元测试，对单元内容进行巩固与提高。
Test and Quizzes Audio Scripts and Answer keys （P34-43）
测试答案。

本部分录音文件见 “Assessment Book 录音”文件夹

 Clear Listening Diagnostic Test
Name ________________________ Date _____________ [_____/ 100 points]

Part 1 - Vowels
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear. The first one is done as an example.

1. a. Did you bring the bat?

b. Did you bring the bait?

2. a. I prefer this test.

b. I prefer this taste.

3. a. It’s a good bet.

b. It’s a good bit.

4. a. It’s on the track.

b. It’s on the truck.

5. a. The men worked hard.

b. The man worked hard.

6. a. How do you spell “scene”?

b. How do you spell “sin”?

7. a. How do you spell “luck”?

b. How do you spell “lock”?

8. a. We used a map.
b. We used a mop.

9. a. Is John coming?
b. Is Joan coming?

10. a. Everybody left.

b. Everybody laughed.

11. a. I ran to school every day.

b. I run to school every day.

[ / 10 points]

Clear Listening Diagnostic Test 1

 Part 2 - Consonants
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear. The first one is done as an example.

1. a. Do you want everything?

b. Do you wash everything?

2. a. They saved old bottles.

b. They save old bottles.

3. a. She loves each child.

b. She loved each child.

4. a. We’ll put it away.

b. We’ve put it away.

5. a. He spills everything.
b. He spilled everything.

6. a. Does she bring her card every day?

b. Does she bring her car every day?

7. a. What does “leave” mean?

b. What does “leaf” mean?

8. a. Who’ll ask you?

b. Who’d ask you?

9. a. We wash all of them.

b. We watch all of them.

10. a. He put the tickets away.

b. He put the ticket away.

11. a. Is this the long road?

b. Is this the wrong road?

[ / 10 points]

2 Clear Listening Diagnostic Test

Part 3 - Number of syllables
Listen. Write the number of syllables you hear in each word.
The first one is done as an example.

1. easy 2 7. opened

2. closet 8. first

3. sport 9. caused

4. clothes 10. Wednesday

5. simplify 11. arrangement

6. frightened

[ / 10 points]

Part 4 - Word stress

Listen. In each word, one syllable is stressed more than the others. Underline the
stressed syllable you hear. The first one is done as an example.

1. requirement 7. Europe
2. political 8. information
3. photograph 9. economy
4. photography 10. economic
5. Canadian 11. participating
6. geography

[ / 10 points]

Clear Listening Diagnostic Test 3

 Part 5 - Emphasizing focus words
Listen. You will hear the following dialogue two times. In each sentence, one word is
emphasized more than the others. Underline the emphasized word you hear. The first
one is done as an example.
1
A: Do you think food in this country is expensive?
2
B: Not really.
3
A: Well, I think it’s expensive.
4
B: That’s because you eat in restaurants.
5
A: Where do you eat?
6
B: At home.
7
A: You must like to cook.
8
B: Actually, I never cook.
9
A: So what do you eat?
10
B: Usually, just cheese.
11
A: That’s awful!

[ / 20 points]

Part 6 - De-emphasizing with contractions and

reductions
Listen. You will hear each sentence two times. Write the missing words you hear on the
blank lines. The first one is done as an example.

1. Do you think she’s OR she is in her room?

2. you ask?
3. work good?
4. Please the information?
5. want food?
6. How you been here?
7. Matt done lately?
8. Why comes so early?
9. they gone?
10. We’d like some vegetables.
11. They’ll need glasses.

[ / 20 points]

4 Clear Listening Diagnostic Test

Part 7 - Thought groups
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b two times. Circle the letter of the
sentence you hear. Then answer the question that follows. The first one is done as an
example.

1. a. John said, “My father is in the kitchen.”

b. “John,” said my father, “is in the kitchen.”
Question: Who was speaking? my father

2. a. The president shouted, “That reporter is lying!”

b. “The president,” shouted that reporter, “is lying!”
Question: Who shouted?

3. a. She wants pineapples.

b. She wants pie and apples.
Question: What does she want?

4. a. Would you like a Super Salad?

b. Would you like a soup or salad?
Question: What were you offered?

5. a. We used wooden matches to start the fire.

b. We used wood and matches to start the fire.
Question: What was used to start the fire?

6. a. He sold his houseboat and car.

b. He sold his house, boat, and car.
Question: How many things did he sell?

[ / 20 points]

Clear Listening Diagnostic Test 5

 Clear Speaking Diagnostic Test

Practice saying this dialogue until you are comfortable with it. Then record it or read it
out loud to your teacher, speaking as naturally as possible.

Two University Students Meet

1
A: Excuse me. Where’s the library?
2
B: It’s on the corner of Main Street and Selling Road.
3
A: Sorry, did you say Selling or Ceiling?
4
B: Selling. It’s directly ahead of you, about two blocks.
5
A: Thanks. I need to buy some books for my classes.
6
B: Oh, then you need the bookstore. You can’t buy books at the library.
7
You can only borrow them there.
A: 8
I guess I confused the words. They’re different in my language.
9
B: I know how it is. I get mixed up with Spanish words that sound like
10
English words, but have different meanings.
11
A: Are you studying Spanish?
12
B: Yes, it’s going to be my major. What are you studying?
A: 13
I’m studying English now, but my major will be economics.
14
B: Really? My brother wanted to study economics. He took the
15
entrance exam for that department just last week.
16
A: Did he succeed?
17
B: No, quite the opposite. He failed.
18
A: That’s too bad.
19
B: 0h, it’s OK. He would've had to study statistics, and he hated that idea.
20
So now he plans to study music.
21
A: That’s great! Does he want to compose or perform?
22
B: Both. He wants to compose and perform. He arranges programs for musicians,
23
but he also plays classical guitar.
24
A: Well, I wish him a lot of luck. And good luck to you, too. It was nice talking.

6 Clear Speaking Diagnostic Test

 Pronunciation Profile

The checked areas need improvement.

1 Rhythm and word stress List of errors

Using the correct number of syllables

Stressing the correct syllable

Lengthening the vowel in a stressed syllable

Using a clear vowel in the stressed syllable

Using schwa in reduced syllables

Linking words

2 Emphasis and thought groups

Emphasizing focus words

De-emphasizing less important words

Grouping ideas into thought groups

3 Sounds

Using correct vowel sounds

Using correct consonant sounds

Pronunciation Profle 7
 Unit 1 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Write down the number of syllables you hear in each

word.
1. entertain

2. support

3. invented

4. pleased

5. confused

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. They list all their tasks.
b. They listed all their tasks.

2. a. Eric and Fred plant vegetables.

b. Eric and Fred planted vegetables.

3. a. They need money.

b. They needed money.

4. a. The fans applaud their team.

b. The fans applauded their team.

5. a. Florence and Kay print their ads in the daily paper.

b. Florence and Kay printed their ads in the daily paper.

[ / 5 points]

8 Unit 1 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Mark Past
or Present for each sentence you hear.
Past Present

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 1 Quiz 9
 Unit 2 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. goat got
2. site sit
3. feed fed
4. rate rat
5. cute cut

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. If she’s not careful, she’s sure to fail.
b. If she’s not careful, she’s sure to fall.

2. a. Of course we should aid her.

b. Of course we should add her.

3. a. Which men do you mean?

b. Which man do you mean?

4. a. Did you say “bite”?

b. Did you say “bit”?

5. a. How do you spell “beast”?

b. How do you spell “best”?

[ / 5 points]

10 Unit 2 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Circle the correct
word you hear in the sentence. Then on the blank line, write
the word from the box that has the same vowel sound as
the word you circled.

/eɪ/ /i / / aɪ/ /əʊ/ /u/

cake tea ice cone blue

/æ / /e/ /ɪ / /ɒ / / ʌ/
pan ten is top cut

1. I found the pine / pin.

2. Where are the beads / beds?

3. The man’s cape / cap fell on the floor.

4. Is that a new coat / cot?

5. Tell us about your plane / plan.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 2 Quiz 11
 Unit 3 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Underline the stressed syllable you hear in each

word.
1. sustain
2. confuse
3. problem
4. began
5. sensitive

[ / 5 points]

B Listen to the sentences. Underline the stressed syllable

you hear in each word in bold.
1. That store is too expensive.
2. They live in Washington.
3. We believe there’s too much pollution.
4. We’re flying to Brazil.
5. That’s a good approach.

[ / 5 points]

12 Unit 3 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear each sentence two times.
Underline the stressed syllable you hear in each word
in bold. Then on the blank line, write the word from the box
that has the same vowel sound as the peak vowel in that
syllable.

/eɪ/ /i / / aɪ/ /əʊ/ /u/

cake tea ice cone blue

/æ / /e/ /ɪ / /ɒ / / ʌ/
pan ten is top cut

1. The wedding will be outside.

2. What is the best method?

3. They signed an agreement today.

4. Please don’t distract me.

5. We want to see a parade.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 3 Quiz 13
 Unit 4 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Draw a (/) through the vowel that is reduced to

schwa. Each word has one schwa sound.
1. season
2. appeal
3. campus
4. promise
5. complain

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. I can make it.
b. I can’t make it.

2. a. Jeff said he can do it.

b. Jeff said he can’t do it.

3. a. Can you give me a ride?

b. Can’t you give me a ride?

4. a. She can open the door.

b. She can’t open the door.

5. a. The driver can be there by three.

b. The driver can’t be there by three.

[ / 5 points]

14 Unit 4 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear each sentence two times. Draw a slash (/)
through the vowel that is reduced to schwa in each word in
bold. Each word has one reduced vowel.

1. You need to concentrate harder.

2. This photograph is excellent.
3. What’s her telephone number?
4. They live in Washington.
5. Those women work in the embassy.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 4 Quiz 15
 Unit 5 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Underline the stressed syllable you hear in each

word.
1. reflection
2. inspection
3. statistic
4. practical
5. present

[ / 5 points]

B Listen to the sentences. Underline the stressed syllable

you hear in each word in bold.
1. We need an electrician.
2. That’s a silly generalization.
3. He has strong photographic skills.
4. That student is studying history.
5. I object to that remark!

[ / 5 points]

C Listen. You will hear each sentence two times.

Underline the stressed syllable you hear in each word
in bold. Did you hear a noun or a verb for the word in bold?
Mark Noun or Verb next to the sentence.
Noun Verb
1. Did you say “record”?
2. How do you spell “rebel”?
3. What does “import” mean?
4. Did you say “suspect”?
5. How do you spell “present”?

[ / 10 points]

16 Unit 5 Quiz
 Unit 6 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Underline the focus word you hear in each

sentence.
1. You sing beautifully.
2. I can’t find my keys.
3. We can’t see it.
4. Are you angry with them?
5. I don’t believe you.

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two times.

Underline the focus word you hear in each sentence.
Two Politicians Arguing
1
First Politician: The public just doesn’t agree with you.
2
Second Politician: But my position is quite clear!
3
First Politician: It doesn’t seem clear to the public.
4
Second Politician: Then maybe the public should listen better!
5
First Politician: And maybe they don’t want to!

[ / 5 points]

C Listen. You will hear each sentence two times.

Underline the focus word you hear in each sentence.
Then circle the stressed syllable in the focus word.
1. My cat refuses to eat fish.
2. I can’t believe it!
3. He’s a terrible driver.
4. This is a truly sudden decision.
5. That’s an enormous expense!

[ / 10 points]
Unit 6 Quiz 17
 Unit 7 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Draw a line through the reduced structure word

you hear in each sentence. Each sentence has
one reduced structure word.
1. She wants eggs and toast.
2. Where will you put that?
3. She is sure to be famous someday.
4. Will he be here?
5. Has anyone seen him?

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Each sentence will
have a contracted form. Circle the letter of the full form of
the contraction you hear.
1. a. We are
b. We have

2. a. I have
b. I will

3. a. We would
b. We will

4. a. What have
b. What will

5. a. They will
b. They have

[ / 5 points]

18 Unit 7 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear each sentence two times. Write the
missing words you hear on the blank lines.
1. working hard.

2. busy?

3. No, not going.

4. already gone.

5. coming to the party?

[ / 10 points]

Unit 7 Quiz 19
 Unit 8 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. You will hear either question a or question b.

The underlined word in each question is the focus
word. Circle the letter of the question you hear.
1. a. Is it a big dog?
b. Is it a big dog?

2. a. Was it a tall woman?

b. Was it a tall woman?

3. a. Who wrote that?

b. Who wrote that?

4. a. Is the bear hungry?

b. Is the bear hungry?

5. a. Where’s my cheese?
b. Where’s my cheese?

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two times.

Underline the focus word you hear in each sentence.
Jan: 1 I love to exercise!
2
Jim: I don’t!
3
Jan: But exercise is important!
4
Jim: Yes, but I hate exercising.
5
Jan: Then you should try playing a sport.
[ / 5 points]

20 Unit 8 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear a question two times. Underline the
focus word in each question. Then circle the letter of the
answer that best fits the focus of each question.
1. Did the dog hurt his paw? a. No, he’s just cleaning it.
b. No, he hurt his jaw.

2. Was it an old man? a. No, it was a young man.

b. No, it was an old woman.

3. Did you say that? a. No, my brother said it.

b. No, I said something quite different.

4. Are you leaving at 10:00? a. No, at 9:00.

b. No, I'm arriving at 10:00.

5. Is that John’s report? a. No, it’s Ellen’s.

b. No, it’s his textbook.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 8 Quiz 21
 Unit 9 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen to the dialogues below. Underline the focus word

you hear in each B’s response.
1. A: Did you put the key on the desk?
B: No, I put it in the desk.

2. A: I don’t think that’s right.

B: It is right.

3. A: Did you do that work?

B: No, he did it.

4. A: We serve salad or soup.

B: I want salad and soup.

5. A. You look tired.

B: I am tired.

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. Each sentence will have a full form or a

contraction. Circle the form you hear.
1. We’re / We are taking the bus to work.
2. I’m / I am ready to leave.
3. They’ve / They have seen you at the mall.
4. She’s / She is ready to go.
5. We’II / We will study your report.

[ / 5 points]

22 Unit 9 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two times.
Underline the focus word hear in each sentence.
1
A: When is the next bus?
2
B: Which bus?
3
A: The bus to the mall.
4
B: But there are two malls.
5
A: I didn’t know that. I want to go to the best one.
6
B: Do you mean the best quality? Or do you mean the best prices?
7
A: I want quality and low prices.
8
B: Then you would have to take two buses.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 9 Quiz 23
 Unit 10 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. Kate case
2. right rice
3. note nose
4. relate relates
5. yet yes

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. Did you hang the cap up?
b. Did you hang the caps up?

2. a. Turn the light off when you leave.

b. Turn the lights off when you leave.

3. a. Please put your instrument away.

b. Please put your instruments away.

4. a. Did you ask about the stock yesterday?

b. Did you ask about the stocks yesterday?

5. a. Did she finish her plan on the economy?

b. Did she finish her plans on the economy?

[ / 5 points]

24 Unit 10 Quiz
C Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Mark Singular or
Plural for the last word you hear in each sentence.
Singular Plural

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

[ / 10 points]

Unit 10 Quiz 25
 Unit 11 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. rave Dave
2. liar dire
3. expire expired
4. fail failed
5. let debt

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. Don’t feed the animals.
b. Don’t fear the animals.

2. a. Did you dent this car?

b. Did you rent this car?

3. a. We admired you.
b. We admire you.

4. a. This bed is broken.

b. This bell is broken.

5. a. We don’t have any dimes.

b. We don’t have any limes.

[ / 5 points]

C Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Write the missing
words you hear on the blank lines.
1. go tomorrow.
2. they invite to the party?
3. you stay on your vacation?
4. study in the library.
5. I said help you.

[ / 10 points]
26 Unit 11 Quiz
 Unit 12 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. rise rice
2. have half
3. raising racing
4. view few
5. zip sip

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. What blue eyes!
b. What blue ice!

2. a. What are the prizes?

b. What are the prices?

3. a. How do you spell “teethe”?

b. How do you spell “teeth”?

4. a. How do you spell “ferry”?

b. How do you spell “very”?

5. a. Whose van is it?

b. Whose fan is it?

[ / 5 points]

Unit 12 Quiz 27
 C Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two times.
Circle the five words you hear that end in the /z/ sound.
1
Ann: My brother likes fries.
2
Carol: Does he like them with anything?
3
Ann: Oh yes, with bananas.
4
Carol: Is that the only odd combination?
5
Ann: Well, he also likes peaches and ketchup.

[ / 10 points]

28 Unit 12 Quiz
 Unit 13 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. prove proof
2. fuzz fuss
3. lab lap
4. sag sack
5. kid kit

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. What’s in the bag?
b. What’s in the back?

2. a. We rode on the bus.

b. We wrote on the bus.

3. a. Did you say “have”?

b. Did you say “half”?

4. a. Everyone loves peas.

b. Everyone loves peace.

5. a. Please call me “Ms. Martin.”

b. Please call me “Miss Martin.”

[ / 5 points]

Unit 13 Quiz 29
 C Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Circle the correct
word you hear in each sentence. Then on the blank line,
write the consonant sound symbol for the last sound of the
word you circled. Use these sound symbols: /s/, /z/, /d/, /t/,
/b/, /p/, /g/, or /k/.
1. There’s something in my eyes / ice!

2. What does “wrote” / “rode” mean?

3. Where’s the yellow cab / cap?

4. How do you spell “debt” / “dead”?

5. Please define “gap” / “gab.”

[ / 10 points]

30 Unit 13 Quiz
 Unit 14 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. mass match mash
2. pass patch path
3. chip sip ship
4. so show Joe
5. jet yet Chet

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b.

Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. Did you watch the match?
b. Did you watch the matches?

2. a. Write your name on the page.

b. Write your name on the pages.

3. a. Put the books in the box.

b. Put the books in the boxes.

4. a. He broke the dish.

b. He broke the dishes.

5. a. Be sure to water the rose.

b. Be sure to water the roses.

[ / 5 points]

C Listen. Circle the correct word you hear in each sentence.

1. Did you watch / wash it?
2. How do you spell “jeep” / “cheap”?
3. What does “share” / “chair” mean?
4. How do you spell “sink” / “think”?
5. Did he go to jail / Yale?

[ / 10 points]
Unit 14 Quiz 31
 Unit 15 Quiz
Name _______________________ Date _____________ [____/ 20 points]

A Listen. You will hear a phone number or a math problem

two times. Circle the letter of the set of
numbers you hear.
1. a. (877) 555-9649
b. (87) 7555-9649

2. a. (866) 555-3384
b. (86) 6555-3384

3. a. (434) 555-5646
b. (43) 4555-5646

4. a. (4 ×4) + 4
b. 4 ×(4 + 4)

5. a. 10 - (2 ×3)
b. (10 - 2) ×3

[ / 5 points]

B Listen. You will hear either sentence a or sentence b

two times. Circle the letter of the sentence you hear.
1. a. Josh said, “My father is always late.”
b. “Josh,” said my father, “is always late.”

2. a. Ben whispered, “The boss will be busy all day.”

b. “Ben,” whispered the boss, “will be busy all day.”

3. a. Tall men, and women in raincoats, entered the bus.

b. Tall men and women, in raincoats, entered the bus.

4. a. Plan your day and work.

b. Plan your day - and work.

5. a. Grandma said, “Uncle Jim is clever.”

b. “Grandma,” said Uncle Jim, “is clever.”

[ / 5 points]
32 Unit 15 Quiz
C Commas have been removed from the following
sentences. Listen. You will hear each sentence two times.
Draw a slash (/) to separate the thought groups you hear.
1. Yesterday I tried to call you but you weren’t home.
2. Amy wrote a letter stamped it and mailed it.
3. We ordered a hamburger two salads and some water.
4. I invited Dan but he was too busy as usual.
5. Do you want a complete dinner just a sandwich or just dessert?

[ / 10 points]

Unit 15 Quiz 33
 Test and Quizzes Audio Scripts
and Answer keys
Clear Listening Diagnostic Test 2. clo•set 2

Part 1 - Vowels 3. sport 1

Listen. You will hear either sentence a or 4. clothes 1
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear. The first one is done as an example. 5. sim•pli•fy 3
1. a. Did you bring the bat?
6. frigh•tened 2
2. a. I prefer this test.
3. b. It’s a good bit. 7. o•pened 2
4. b. It’s on the truck. 8. first 1
5. a. The men worked hard.
9. caused 1
6. a. How do you spell “scene”?
7. a. How do you spell “luck”? 10. Wednes•day 2
8. a. We used a map.
11. a•rrange•ment 3
9. a. Is John coming?
10. b. Everybody laughed. Part 4 - Word stress
11. a. I ran to school every day. Listen. In each word, one syllable is stressed
more than the others. Underline the stressed
Part 2 - Consonants syllable you hear. The first one is done as an
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or example.
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence 1. requirement
you hear. The first one is done as an example.
2. political
1. b. Do you wash everything? 3. photograph
2. b. They save old bottles. 4. photography
3. b. She loved each child. 5. Canadian
4. b. We’ve put it away. 6. geography
5. a. He spills everything. 7. Europe
6. a. Does she bring her card every day? 8. information
7. a. What does “leave” mean? 9. economy
8. a. Who’ll ask you? 10. economic
9. b. We watch all of them. 11. participating
10. a. He put the tickets away.
11. b. Is this the wrong road?

Part 3 - Number of syllables

Listen. Write the number of syllables you
hear in each word. The first one is done as
an example.
1. ea•sy 2
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Part 5 - Emphasizing focus words Part 7 - Thought groups
Listen. You will hear the following dialogue Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
two times. In each sentence, one word is sentence b two times. Circle the letter of
emphasized more than the others. Underline the sentence you hear. Then answer the
the emphasized word you hear. The first one question that follows. The first one is done
is done as an example. as an example.

A: 1
Do you think food in this country is 1. b. “John,” said my father, “is in the
expensive? kitchen.”
B: 2
Not really. Question: Who was speaking?
A: 3
Well, I think it’s expensive. my father
4
B: That’s because you eat in restaurants. 2. a. The president shouted, “That reporter
5
A: Where do you eat? is lying!”
6
B: At home. Question: Who shouted?
7
A: You must like to cook. the president
8
B: Actually, I never cook.
9
3. b. She wants pie and apples.
A: So what do you eat?
Question: What does she want?
10
B: Usually, just cheese. pie and apples
11
A: That’s awful!
4. b. Would you like a soup or salad?
Part 6 - De-emphasizing with Question: What were you offered?
contractions and reductions a soup or salad
Listen. You will hear each sentence two
5. a. We used wooden matches to start the
times. Write the missing words you hear on
fire.
the blank lines. The first one is done as an
Question: What was used to start the
example.
fire?
1. Do you think she’s [OR she is] in her wooden matches
room?
6. b. He sold his house, boat, and car.
2. W hy’d [OR why did OR Why would] you ask?
Question: How many things did he
3. Is her work good?
sell?
4. Please g ive him the information.
three
5. Does he want food?
6. How long have you been here?
7. W hat’s [OR What has] Matt done lately?
8. Why did he come so early?
9. W here have they gone?
10. We’d like some fiish and vegetables.
11. They’II need cups or glasses.

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 Unit 1 Quiz Unit 2 Quiz

A A
Listen. Write down the number of syllables Listen. Circle the word you hear.
you hear in each word.
1. got
1. entertain 3 2. site
2. support 2 3. feed
4. fat
3. invented 3
5. cut
4. pleased 1
5. confused 2 B
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
B sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or you hear.
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
1. a. If she’s not careful, she’s sure to fail.
you hear.
2. b. Of course we should add her.
1. b. They listed all their tasks. 3. a. Which men do you mean?
2. b. Eric and Fred planted vegetables. 4. b. Did you say “bit”?
3. a. They need money. 5. a. How do you spell “beast”?
4. b. The fans applauded their team.
C
5. b. Florence and Kay printed their ads in
Listen. You will hear a sentence two times.
the daily paper.
Circle the correct word you hear in the
C sentence. Then on the blank line, write the
Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. word from the box that has the same vowel
Mark Past or Present for each sentence you sound as the word you circled.
hear.
1. I found the pin. is
Past Present 2. Where are the beads? tea

1. We start work on time. 3. The man’s cap fell on the floor. pan
4. Is that a new cot? top
2. We planned everything
5. Tell us about your plane. cake
for her.

3. I need the money.

4. We painted our house

red.

5. Paul and Lisa want some

new books.

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Unit 3 Quiz Unit 4 Quiz

A A
Listen. Underline the stressed syllable you Listen. Draw a slash (/) through the vowel
hear in each word. that is reduced to schwa. Each word has one
schwa sound.
1. sustain
2. confuse 1. season
3. problem 2. appeal
4. began 3. campus
5. sensitive 4. promise
5. complain
B
Listen to the sentences. Underline the B
stressed syllable you hear in each word in Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
bold. sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear.
1. That store is too expensive.
2. They live in Washington. 1. a. I can make it.
3. We believe there’s too much pollution. 2. a. Jeff said he can do it.
4. We’re flying to Brazil. 3. b. Can’t you give me a ride?
5. That’s a good approach. 4. b. She can’t open the door.
5. a. The driver can be there by three.
C
Listen. You will hear each sentence two C
times. Underline the stressed syllable you Listen. You will hear each sentence two
hear in each word in bold. Then on the times. Draw a slash (/) through the vowel
blank line, write the word from the box that that is reduced to schwa in each word in
has the same vowel sound as the peak vowel bold. Each word has one reduced vowel.
in that syllable.
1. You need to concentrate harder.
1. The wedding will be outside. ice 2. This photograph is excellent.
2. What is the best method? ten 3. What’s her telephone number?
3. They signed an agreement 4. They live in Washington.
today. tea 5. Those women work in the embassy.
4. Please don’t distract me. pan
5. We want to see a parade. cake

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 Unit 5 Quiz Unit 6 Quiz

A A
Listen. UnderIine the stressed syllable you Listen. Underline the focus word you hear in
hear in each word. each sentence.

1. reflection 1. You sing beautifully.

2. inspection 2. I can’t find my keys.
3. statistic 3. We can’t see it.
4. practical 4. Are you angry with them?
5. present 5. I don’t believe you.

B B
Listen to the sentences. Underline the Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two
stressed syllable you hear in each word in times. Underline the focus word you hear in
bold. each sentence.

1. We need an electrician. Two Politicians Arguing

1
2. That’s a silly generalization. First Politician: The public just doesn’t
3. He has strong photographic skills. agree with you.
2
4. That student is studying history. Second Politician: But my position is quite
5. I object to that remark! clear!
3
First Politician: It doesn’t seem clear to
C
the public.
Listen. You will hear each sentence two
Second Politician: 4 Then maybe the public
times. Underline the stressed syllable you
should listen better!
hear in each word in bold. Did you hear a 5
First Politician: And maybe they don’t
noun or a verb for the word in bold? Mark
want to!
Noun or Verb next to the sentence.
C
Noun Verb
Listen. You will hear each sentence two
1. Did you say “record”? times. Underline the focus word you hear
2. How do you spell in each sentence. Then circle the stressed
“rebel”? syllable in the focus word.

3. What does “import” 1. My cat re fu ses to eat fish.

mean? 2. I can’t be lieve it!
4. Did you say “suspect”? 3. He’s a terr ible driver.

5. How do you spell 4. This is a tru ly sudden decision.

“present”? 5. That’s an e nor mous expense!

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Unit 7 Quiz Unit 8 Quiz

A A
Listen. Draw a line through the reduced Listen. You will hear either question a or
structure word you hear in each sentence. question b. The underlined word in each
Each sentence has one reduced structure question is the focus word. Circle the letter
word. of the question you hear.

1. She wants eggs and toast. 1. b. ls it a big dog?

2. Where will you put that? 2. b. Was it a tall woman?
3. She is sure to be famous someday. 3. a. Who wrote that?
4. Will he be here? 4. b. ls the bear hungry?
5. Has anyone seen him? 5. b. Where’s my cheese?

B B
Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two
Each sentence will have a contracted form. times. Underline the focus word you hear in
Circle the letter of the full form of the each sentence.
contraction you hear.
Jan: 1 I love to exercise!
1. We’re shut down this month. Jim: 2 I don’t.
a. We are Jan: 3 But exercise is important!
Jim: 4 Yes, but I hate exercising.
2. I’ve put it away.
Jan: 5 Then you should try playing a sport.
a. I have

3. We’Il be pleased to help. C

b. We will Listen. You will hear a question two times.
Underline the focus word in each question.
4. What’ve you put in the soup?
Then circle the letter of the answer that best
a. What have
fits the focus of each question.
5. They’II cut the bread.
1. Did the dog hurt his paw?
a. They will
b. No, he hurt his jaw.
C 2. Was it an old man?
Listen. You will hear each sentence two b. No, it was an old woman.
times. Write the missing words you hear on
3. Did you say that?
the blank lines.
a. No, my brother said it.
1. He’s [OR He is] working hard.
4. Are you leaving at 10:00?
2. Is he busy?
b. No, I’m arriving at 10:00.
3. No, she’s [OR she is] not going.
4. They’ve [OR They have] already gone. 5. Is that John’s report?
5. W ho’s [OR Who is] coming to the party? b. No, it’s his textbook.

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 Unit 9 Quiz Unit 10 Quiz

A A
Listen to the dialogues below. Underline the Listen. Circle the word you hear.
focus word you hear in each B’s response.
1. case
1. A: Did you put the key on the desk? 2. right
B: No, I put it in the desk. 3. nose
2. A: I don’t think that’s right. 4. relates
B: It is right. 5. yet

3. A: Did you do that work? B

B: No, he did it. Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
4. A: We serve salad or soup. sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
B: I want salad and soup. you hear.
5. A: You look tired. 1. b. Did you hang the caps up?
B: I am tired. 2. a. Turn the light off when you leave.
3. b. Please put your instruments away.
B
4. b. Did you ask about the stocks
Listen. Each sentence will have a full form or
yesterday?
a contraction. Circle the form you hear.
5. a. Did she finish her plan on the
1. We are taking the bus to work. economy?
2. I’m ready to leave.
3. They’ve seen you at the mall. C
4. She is ready to go. Listen. You will hear a sentence two times.
5. We’ll study your report. Mark Singular or Plural for the last word you
hear in each sentence.
C
Singular Plural
Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two
times. Underline the focus word you hear in 1. Did you say “nights”?
each sentence.
2. Where did you put the
1
A: When is the next bus? tools?
2
B: Which bus?
3. I can’t find the manual.
A: 3 The bus to the mall.
B: 4 But there are two malls. 4. Do you need more
A: 5 I didn’t know that. I want to go to the paint?
best one. 5. How do you spell
6
B: Do you mean the best quality? Or do “house”?
you mean the best prices?
7
A: I want quality and low prices.
B: 8 Then you would have to take two buses.

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Unit 11 Quiz Unit 12 Quiz

A A
Listen. Circle the word you hear. Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. Dave 1. rice
2. liar 2. half
3. expire 3. raising
4. failed 4. view
5. debt 5. sip

B B
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear. you hear.

1. b. Don’t fear the animals. 1. b. What blue ice!

2. a. Did you dent this car? 2. a. What are the prizes?
3. a. We admired you. 3. a. How do you spell “teethe”?
4. b. This bell is broken. 4. b. How do you spell “very”?
5. b. We don’t have any limes. 5. a. Whose van is it?

C C
Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Listen. You will hear the dialogue below two
Write the missing words you hear on the times. Circle the five words you hear that
blank lines. end in the /z/ sound.

1. We’ll [OR We will] go tomorrow. Ann: 1 My brother likes fries.

2. W ho’d [OR Who did OR Who would] they invite Carol: 2 Does he like them with anything?
3
to the party? Ann: Oh yes, with bananas.
4
3. Where’d [OR Where did OR Where would] you Carol: Is that the only odd combination?
5
stay on your vacation? Ann: Well, he also likes peaches and
4. They’ll [OR They will] study in the library. ketchup.
5. I said I’d [OR I would] help you.

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 Unit 13 Quiz Unit 14 Quiz

A A
Listen. Circle the word you hear. Listen. Circle the word you hear.

1. proof 1. mash
2. fuzz 2. path
3. lap 3. chip
4. sag 4. Joe
5. kid 5. yet

B B
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear. you hear.

1. b. What’s in the bag? 1. a. Did you watch the match?

2. b. We wrote on the bus. 2. b. Write your name on the pages.
3. b. Did you say “half”? 3. a. Put the books in the box.
4. a. Everyone loves peas. 4. b. He broke the dishes.
5. a. Please call me “Ms. Martin.” 5. b. Be sure to water the roses.

C C
Listen. You will hear a sentence two times. Listen. Circle the correct word you hear in
Circle the correct word you hear in each each sentence.
sentence. Then on the blank line, write the
1. Did you watch it?
consonant sound symbol for the last sound
2. How do you spell “jeep”?
of the word you circled. Use these sound
3. What does “chair” mean?
symbols: /s/, /z/, /d/, /t/, /b/, /p/, /g/, or
4. How do you spell “sink”?
/K/.
5. Did he go to Yale?

1. There’s something in my eyes! /Z/

2. What does “rode” mean? /d/
3. Where’s the yellow cap? /p/
4. How do you spell “debt”? /t/
5. Please define “gab.” /b/

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Unit 15 Quiz

A
Listen. You will hear a phone number or a
math problem two times. Circle the letter of
the set of numbers you hear.

1. a. (877) 555-9649
2. b. (86) 6555-3384
3. a. (434) 555-5646
4. a. (4×4) + 4
5. b. (10 - 21)×3

B
Listen. You will hear either sentence a or
sentence b. Circle the letter of the sentence
you hear.

1. b. “Josh,” said my father, “is always

late.”
2. a. Ben whispered, “The boss will be
busy all day.”
3. a. Tall men, and women in raincoats,
entered the bus.
4. b. Plan your day - and work.
5. a. Grandma said, “Uncle Jim is clever.”

C
Commas have been removed from the
following sentences. Listen. You will hear
each sentence two times. Draw a slash (/) to
separate the thought groups you hear.

1. Yesterday / I tried to call you / but you

weren’t home.
2. Amy wrote a letter / stamped it / and
mailed it.
3. We ordered a hamburger/ two salads /
and some water.
4. I invited Dan / but he was too busy/ as
usual.
5. Do you want a complete dinner / just a
sandwich / or just dessert?

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