test 1

1. Why is the man taking this course?

(A) It's an elective.

(B) It's a required course.

(C) It's important to him.

(D) It's enjoyable for him.

2. Why is the woman taking this course?

(A) It's an elective.

(B) It's a required course.

(C) It's important to her.

(D) It's enjoyable for her.

3. What will they do next?

(A) Buy their textbooks.

(B) Email some information.

(C) Save some money.

(D) Listen to a lecture.

4. What is the purpose of this conversation?

(A) To study the text together.

(B) To pass time until class starts.

(C) To share information about ecology.

(D) To begin a relationship.

5. Why does the young woman say this: "I suppose that would teach, uh, fifth graders
about the balance of nature"?

(A) She thinks the game is educational.

(B) She thinks the game is beneath the man.

(C) She thinks the game is inappropriate.

(D) She thinks the game is fun.

Test 2:

1. Why is the student talking to the advisor?

(A) To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.

(B) To ask about the advisor's experiences as an undergraduate.

(C) To get advice about transferring to a different university.

(D) To decide which classes would be best to take next quarter.

2. Which of these statements about the student's experience are true?

A) He is senior at Kryptos Univeristy.

(B) He is majoring in business administration.

(C) He wanted to go to a school close to home.

(D) He has made lots of friends at Kryptos.

3. Why does the advisor say this: "I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks"?

(A) To show that she empathizes with the student's feelings.

(B) To make the student feel foolish about wanting to leave.

(C) To demonstrate how brave he was for staying in school.

(D) To illustrate an example of his poor decision-making.

4. What will the student have to do if he transfers?

(A) Send educational records.

(B) Take extra courses.

(C) Change majors.

(D) Visit his friends.

5. What will most likely happen next?

(A) The advisor will call the students' parents.

(B) The student will search for more information.

(C) The student will move back to his hometown.

(D) The advisor will do research in the lab.

Test 3:

1. What is the purpose of this meeting?

(A) To renew a program

(B) To review a subject

(C) To reschedule a lecture

(D) To revise a course

2. Why did the assistant go to Appalachia?

(A) For research

(B) For fieldwork

(C) For relaxation

(D) For samples

3. Why will the professor give the students a reading?

(A) So they can hear Old English

(B) So they can write Old English phonetically

(C) To fill out his lecture

(D) To satisfy the requirements of the course

4. What will the assistant probably do next?

(A) Go to the library

(B) Return a book

(C) Attend a meeting

(D) Surf the Net

5. Why does Henry say this: "Not if you can help it, certainly!"?

(A) He thinks the professor should teach less Old English.

(B) He thinks the professor should teach more Old English.

(C) He thinks the professor considers teaching Old English important.

(D) He thinks the professor considers teaching Old English not so important.

test 4
1. What is the purpose of this conversation?

(A) To acquaint the student and the assistant lecturer

(B) To find out about the American authors being taught
(C) To ascertain the grading method of the course
(D) To figure out how to study for the lectures

2. How long should the student's essays be?

(A) Four pages

(B) Four months
(C) Four lectures
(D) Four authors
3. If the student passes all fifteen quizzes, how much of her final grade will they
represent?

(A) 10%
(B) 15%
(C) 20%
(D) 30%

4. Why does Mary Jane say this: "Are they short and sweet, too?"

(A) She thinks the examinations will be very easy.

(B) She is flirting with Mr Fitch.
(C) She thinks the examinations will be very difficult.
(D) She is joking with Mr Fitch.

5. What will MaryJane probably do?

(A) Research American writers
(B) Miss some lecture quizzes
(C) Visit Dr Addlestone's office
(D) Buy a typewriter

test 5
1. Why are these young men in conversation?

(A) They are getting acquainted.

(B) They are distributing their belongings.
(C) They are deciding their majors.
(D) They are composing a shopping list.

2. Where will they keep their shoes?

(A) in the closet

(B) under the bed
(C) in their cartons
(D) side by side

3. Where have they arranged to meet?

(A) at the campus stores

(B) back at their room
(C) at the registration desk
(D) in the campus restaurant
4. Why does the young man say this: "Do you mind if I set one of my stereo speakers
on the comer of the right-hand one?"

(A) The space belongs to the other young man.

(B) He has too much equipment.
(C) He needs help lifting the speaker.
(D) He is concerned about the other young man's hearing.

5. What will probably happen next?

(A) They will set up the sound system.

(B) They will agree on a shopping list.
(C) They will pick up a bookcase.
(D) The young man will finish unpacking his suitcases.

test 6
1. Which best describes the student's current activity?
A. He is collecting his time cards.
B. He is seeking a program.
C. He is filling in his timetable.
D. He is completing his schedule.

2. What is the problem with Laboratory Section 22?

A. He needs to take another class first.

B. It is held at the same time as another class.
C. It is too late on Friday.
D. It is too early in the morning.

3. For how many sections does the student register?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
4. Why does the young man say this: "They won't go in an hour"?

A. To reassure the student

B. To caution the student
C. To remind the student
D. To console the student

5. How would you characterize the student?

He is a morning person.
He is a night owl.
He is an eager beaver.
He is lackadaisical.

test 7
1. What are the two students doing?
a. Discussing their programs
b. Choosing an apartment
c. Socializing
d. Settling their differences

2. What's wrong with Friday classes?

a. They're too late.

b. They're too early.
c. They make a two-day weekend.
d. They make a four-day week.

3. Why is housing limited this year?

a. Prices have risen

b. A building has been razed.
c. Off-campus apartments are leased.
d. There is a strike at the university.
 4. What are the two roommates considering for the future?

a. Moving
b. Banking
c. Separating
d. Registering

5. Why does the roommate say this: "Can I sublet your half of the room then?

a. He wants to augment his income.

b. He thinks his roommate is leaving.
c. He is concerned about their relationship.
d. He is teasing his roommate.

test 8

1. Why does the student visit the adviser's office?

A. to find out more information about journalism
B. to complain about the classes he has been taking
C. to ask for advice about choosing a major
D. to ask which career would be best in the future
2. Which subjects does the student NOT like?

A. literature, sociology and philosophy

B. science, math and business
C. science, business and world history
D. math, literature and cultural anthropology
3. What does the man advise the student to do?

A. wait another year before declaring a major

B. change his major to journalism
C. consider majoring in journalism
D. reconsider majoring in business
4. What is the adviser trying to find out about the student?

A. if journalism might be a suitable major for him

B. how intelligent he is
C. his interest in becoming a writer
D. if he got good grades in his classes

5. What is the student's attitude toward school?

A. He thinks it is boring.
B. He thinks it is too difficult.
C. He thinks it is too easy.
D. He likes to learn about new things

test 9

1.What does the student want to do?

A. take a class
B. buy a pass
C. pay tuition
D. play sports
2. How many types of IMA passes are available?

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
3. What does the student imply when he says this: Man, I didn't know this was going to be so
complicated.
A. He expected that the transaction wouldn't take very long.
B. He didn't think that there was only one kind of IMA pass.
C. He cannot understand the information he has just received.
D. He does not have enough money with him to buy a pass.

4. Which sports are included in the super pass that are not included in the basic pass?
A. rock climbing and track
B. swimming, tennis, and golf
C. sauna and whirlpools
D. basketball, racquetball, and track
5. What is the price of a fitness center pass?
A. $35
B. $40
C. $50
D. $75

test 10

1. Why does the student visit the professor?

A. To request an extension on a deadline
B. To receive advice about time management
C. To ask for help in writing a term paper
D. To explain his absence from history class

2. According to the student, what problem does his roommate have?

A. He was arrested by campus police.

B. His mother has a serious illness.
C. He caught the flu and missed school.
D. His dog ate his history term paper.

3. What does the professor mean when he says this: Oh I'm sure you do!

A. He is confident that the student's excuse will be reasonable.

B. He is positive that the student is about to tell him a lie.
C. He is angry that the student is asking him for a favor.
D. He is skeptical that the student really has a legitimate excuse.

4. What is the professor's attitude toward the student?

A. He is cynical.
B. He is servile.
C. He is compassionate.
D. He is unsympathetic.

5. According to the conversation, indicate which statement is not said.

A. The student has finished a rough draft of his term paper.

B. The professor agrees to let the student turn in his paper at the end of the week.
C. The student is writing about the Civil War.
D. The student asks the professor to check his writing.
test 11
1. Why does the student visit the student services center?
A. To register his car with campus security.
B. To purchase a parking pass for his vehicle.
C. To ask about the prices for summer quarter.
D. To arrange for a student parking discount.

2. What does an unlimited parking pass include?

A. Parking on any day of the week for the entire calendar year.
B. Parking on days school is in session during the school year.
C. Parking on weekends and holidays during the school year.
D. Parking on weekends and holidays for summer quarter.

3. Why does the student say this: I see. How much does, um, regular parking cost? Without a
pass?

A. He wants to confirm that the parking pass is a good value.

B. He is suspicious that the employee is over-charging him.
C. He is considering buying a second pass for his parents.
D. He thinks it is unfair that he does not get a reserved parking spot.

4. In the conversation, the university employee mentioned two types of parking passes. Indicate
which option is true for both.

A. It costs $150.
B. It includes the summer quarter.
C. It excludes weekends.
D. It requires a special sticker.
5. What will the student probably do next?

A. Buy a pass with his credit card.

B. Complete a registration form.
C. Put a sticker in his car window.
D. Offer to make a quarterly payment.
test 12
1. What is the student's purpose in coming here?
A. To fulfil a course requirement
B. To buy a souvenir for someone
C. To pick up a novel
D. To try on school wear and get a textbook
2. What must the student do to return the book?

A. See the clerk

B. Produce the receipt
C. Keep it sealed
D. Accept a discount

3. What is the design of the sweatshirt?

A. It carries a large motto on the back.

B. It carries a large crest on the front.
C. It carries a small crest on the back and a motto on the front.
D. It carries a crest on the back and on the front.

4. Why does the young man say this: "What's your return policy?"

A. He wants to bring the book back.

B. He's afraid he might damage the book.
C. He wants to buy the book.
D. He doesn't need the book now.

5. What will the student probably do after this?

A. Look up some Latin

B. Pay his taxes
C. Wrap his gift
D. Surf the net