TOEFL PRIMARY

Unit 1: My best friend

Name: ________________________________________________ Class: _______
*Study the words.
friend complete like
friendship competitive dislike
best friend during teammate
share respect co-worker
partner fight move
secret funny laugh
win habit

*Vocabulary Practice
Read and write the correct word for each definition.
1. someone who works with you at the same company ___________________
2. a situation in which people hit or push each other ___________________
3. someone you know well and like very much ___________________
4. to admire someone ___________________
5. something that you do regularly ___________________

Word Box

friend habit co-worker fight respect

Complete the sentences.

1. Shh. This is a _________________. You shouldn’t tell anyone about this.
2. My friend and I both ___________________ going to the movies.
3. Jennifer is very kind. She always __________________s her snacks with her classmates.
4. I don’t like Max. He gets too _________________ when he plays soccer.
5. Julia and Lucy are ________________s. They do everything together.
Word Box

secret best friend like competitive share

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Reading Practice
Part 1
Read the hints and circle the best answers.
1. This person is someone who you know and like very much. You enjoy spending time with
this person. Who is it?
A. a co-worker B. a friend C. a pet
2. This is a relationship between friends. What is it?
A. family B. co-workers C. friendship
*relationship
3. This is something you want to keep to yourself and not tell other people. What is it?
A. news B. an announcement C. a secret
*announcement
4. This is what you call someone who you do a particular activity with. Who is it?
A. a partner B. an enemy C. a worker

Part 2
Read about Michelle. Then answer questions 1 to 3.

Name: Michelle Cooper

My best friend: Jennifer Lee
Things I like about her: She knows funny jokes. She makes
everyone laugh. She’s nice and kind to everyone.
Things that are different from me: She likes math, but I like
English. She likes chocolate milk, but I like strawberry milk.

*joke *different from

1. What does Michelle think of Jennifer as?

A. her best student B. her best friend C. her best sister
2. What does Michelle like about Jennifer?
A. that she spreads rumors
B. that she knows funny jokes
C. that she only thinks about herself
3. What does Michelle like?
A. math B. chocolate milk C. strawberry milk

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Read the letter. Then answer questions 4-5.
Dear Alex,
How are you doing? Do you like your new home? How’s your new school? It has
been a month since you moved to your new city. Did you make friends? We all miss
you a lot. We talk about your best player (That’s you!) when we play basketball after
school. we had a tournament last week, and we came in second. If you were here, we
could have won the whole thing.
Write to tell us how you are doing and what your new school is like. Let’s keep in
touch. Take care.
Your best friend.
Michael
*tournament *come in second *keep in touch

4. What is true about Alex?

A. He likes soccer.
B. He moved to a new city.
C. He doesn’t know how to play basketball.
5. Why did Michael write a letter to Alex?
A. to blame him for the game
B. to ask how he is doing
C. to tell him that he is moving, too
*blame

Read the text. Then answer questions 6 to 8.

Having friends makes your life much more fun and exciting. How is it possible? Imagine
you had a hard day. You either call or meet your friend and tell him or her about your day.
Your friend will understand how difficult a day you must have had if he or she really cares
about you. After a talk with your friend, you will feel much better. However, what if you
come home alone and find nobody to talk with? How about if you want to play a computer
game or see a movie with a friend but have no one to invite? You will become lonely and
depressed. Scientific research has shown that your stress decreases and your happiness
increases when you have someone to share things together with. Therefore, having friends
will make your life much more enjoyable.

*possible *imagine *invite *lonely *depressed

*scientific *decrease *increase *enjoyable

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6. What is the text about?

A. going to college B. going to the movies C. having friends

7. What decreases when you have someone to share things with?

A. happiness B. excitement C. stress

8. According to the text, how does having friends affect our lives?
A. It makes our lives more depressed.
B. It makes our lives more enjoyable.
C. It makes our lives more difficult.

Your vocabulary notes:

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LISTENING PRACTICE

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Part 3
1. Hi, Jerry. This is Amy. I ____________________ my homework list, and I don’t know
what I have to do for __________________ class tomorrow. I remember that we have to
_____________________ some stories from the ___________________. I’m not sure which
_____________________ I have to read. Can you tell me exactly what our English
homework is?
2. Hi, Robert! It’s Mike. I just want to say that I’m sorry _________________ we had in P.E
class this afternoon. I guess I was ________________ during the game, and I did not think
about _________________________________. I shouldn’t have punched you no matter
whose fault it was. I feel really bad for hurting you. I hope you get better soon and
___________________________ for my bad behavior.

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DICTATION
Part 4
1. “Jessica, I’m going ______________________. Would you like to come with me?”
Jessica’s mom asked. “OK. Let me go get my jacket,” Jessica replied. “What are we
______________________________, Mom?” Jessica asked. “We need some milk, bread,
apples, and spaghetti. Can you go and get me _______________________?” her mom asked.
“OK,” Jessica answered and walked to the fruit and vegetables section. When she
_______________________ a bag of apples, someone ____________________ on the
shoulder. “Hey, Jessica. What are you doing here?” Jessica __________________, and there
was ___________________, Sarah. “Hi, Sarah. I’m shopping _________________. Are you
here with your mom, too?” Jessica asked. “Yeah,” replied Sarah. “Mom and I are going to
_________________________, so we came to buy some stuff _________________.”
2. What is ________________________? It is a relationship ______________________.
Where do you find friends? You may find them at school, at the playground, or
_______________________________. Your classmates and neighbors around your age can
be your friends. Then how you decide who you want to _________________? We usually
choose to be friends with people who have similar personalities or hobbies. If you like
skateboarding, you might have a friend who enjoys skateboarding with you. If you like
music, you might want to have friends who like music, just like you. Sometimes we argue or
__________________. What is _________________________________ this? Don’t
__________________ badly just because they are __________________________ first, and
they will respect you back. Respecting others will help you keep up ____________________
with your friends.

Speaking

1. Who’s your best friend? Describe him or her.

→ My best friend is ___________. He/She is (taller/shorter) than me. He/She has

______________hair and ________________ eyes.

2. How did you become friends?

_____________________________________________________________________

3. What do you usually do with your best friend?

→ We usually __________________________________________________________

4. What is the difference between you and your friend?

→ He/She is good at _____________________, but I’m good at ____________________

He/She has __________________________, but I have ___________________________

He/She likes _________________________, but I like ____________________________

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Writing

In your notebook: Describe your best friend.

- Who is your best friend?

- How old is he/she?
- What does he/she look like?
- How did you know him/her?
- Why is he/she your best friend?

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 TOEFL PRIMARY
Unit 2: Community helpers
Name: ________________________________________________ Class: _______

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Reading Practice

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LISTENING

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DICTATION

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Part 3
1. Hi, Lisa. This is Doctor Lee. I just ______________ out that I have to ____________ the
luncheon after the lecture. So I’m going to be at least an hour late. Can you check my first
_________________ and ______________ it for an hour or _____________ it? I will try to come as
soon as possible. Thank you.
2.
Hi, I’m calling to _____________________ in the building ______________________. Many
people are screaming and running _________________ now. The fire seems ________________.
My address is 23 Park Avenue, and the building is right across from my home. It’s pretty close. Can
you _________________, please?

Part 4
1. Mrs. Brown and Susan are ____________________. One morning, they ran into each other
_____________________ at the back of their apartment. Mrs. Brown saw Susan and
_____________________. "Good morning, Susan," she said. "Good morning Mrs. Brown," Susan
replied. Mrs. Brown saw Susan _________________ and ______________. "Do you usually
____________________ in one plastic bag?" Mrs. Brown asked. "Yes, why do you ask?" Susan
responded. "Don't you ____________________?" asked Mrs. Brown. "Recycle?" Susan said,
looking puzzled. "Yes, it is __________________ paper waste, cans, plastic, and glass," answered
Mrs. Brown. "Do you see the boxes over there? You can put them there. Then you should put
everything else in a plastic bag and _____________________________.

2. Volunteer workers are people who ____________________ in many different ways. One
_________________ between volunteer workers and people _____________________ is that
volunteer workers don't get paid for what they do. Volunteer workers use their ________________
or organize fundraisers to _____________________ to help others. Anyone can be a volunteer
worker, but you should have _____________________ to care for others. Also, people should
_____________________ themselves to __________________. Volunteer work shouldn't be just a
one-time thing. Volunteer work is very ________________. You will __________________ of
helping others through this kind of work.

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 TOEFL PRIMARY
Unit 3: In the house
Name: ________________________________________________ Class: _______

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Vocabulary Practice

Reading Practice
Part 1
Read the hints and circle the best answers.
1. It is a room in a house. You can cook food here.
Q. What is it?
(A) A bedroom (B) A bathroom (C) A kitchen
*cook:
2. It is usually next to or attached to a house. You can keep your car in it.
Q. What is it?
(A) A garage (B) A living room (C) A fireplace
*next to: * fireplace:
3. It is a pipe that lets smoke pass out of a building up into the air.
Q. What is it?
(A) A cord (B) A water pipe (C) A chimney
* pass out of:
4. It is a box, and it is usually outside a house. Mail carriers put letters in this box.
Q. What is it?
(A) A washing machine (B) A mailbox (C) A jewelry box
*outside: * put something in:

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Part 2

Task 1: Look at the floor plan. Then answer questions 1 to 3.

*master: * balcony:
1. How many bedrooms are there?
(A) One (B) Two (C) Three
2. Where is the laundry room?
(A) Next to the bathroom
(B) Next to the kitchen.
(C) Between the kitchen and the master bedroom
*between:
3. Which is the biggest area?
(A) The balcony
(B) The storage area
(C) The living room
Task 2: Read the letter. Then answer questions 4 to 5.

Dear Susan,

I’m going to stay in Miami during the summer vacation. I found a lovely beach house near Miami
Beach. It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a dining, a kitchen, and a garage.

I rented it for two months. So if you haven’t set up any plan yet, you are more than welcome to stay
with me. Talk to you later.

Sincerely,

Jennifer

* near: * dining room: * rent: * set up:

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4. Where is the beach house?

(A) Near Jennifer’s house

(B) Near Miami Beach

(C) Near Susan’s house

5. How long can Jennifer stay at the beach house?

(A) For two weeks

(B) For two years

(C) For two months

Task 3: Read the text. Then answer questions 6 to 8.

What does the word “house” mean to you? A house is a shelter for people to live in. It
protects us from danger and bad weather. We do many things in a house. We eat, wash, sleep and
rest there. A house also provides wonderful memories for each family. Look around your room. You
might find a mark on the wall that shows how much you've grown, or some coffee stains on the
carpet. When you visit your friend's house next time, try to find a story like that around the house.

* shelter: * protect: * rest:

* look around: * stain: * carpet:

6. What is the text about?

(A) The meaning of "house"

(B) How to buy a house

(C) Visiting your friend's house

7. Which statement is NOT true about houses?

(A) They protect us from any danger.

(B) People make memories there.

(C) We can't do many things there.

8. What can’t we do in a house?

(A) Take a rest

(B) Cook

(C) Fly a kite

*kite:

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Task 4: Read the story about Judy and her mom. Then answer questions 9 to 12.

Judy walked into the kitchen and asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me with my
homework?" "What's the homework about?" Judy's mom asked. I have to write down five things I do
in my house, but I can't think of any," Judy replied. Judy's mom looked surprised and asked, "What
do you mean? We do many things in the house." "We do?" Judy asked. "Sure. First, what are you
doing now?" Judy's mom asked. "I'm trying to do my homework in the living room," Judy replied.
"Well, that's one thing. And what am I doing now?" Judy's mom asked again. "You are preparing
dinner." 'That's correct. Now, think about what you do in each room," said her mom. Judy thought
carefully for a minute. "Well, I sleep in my bedroom, eat in the kitchen, watch TV in the living room,
and take a shower in the bathroom," Judy answered, "I think you have just finished your homework,"
Judy's morn said with a smile. "Wow, you are great. I just need to write these down in my notebook.
Thanks, Mom," Judy said. "You're welcome," Judy's mom replied.

"Mom, I'm done with my homework now. Can I have a cookie?" Judy asked. "Nope, we are
going to have dinner in fifteen minutes. Go wash your hands," answered her mom.
* write something down:
* prepare: * finish:
9. Who does Judy ask for help?
(A) Her dad (B) Her sister (C) Her mom
10. What is Judy’s mom doing?
(A) Doing laundry
(B) Watching TV
(C) Making dinner
11. What does Judy want after she finishes her homework?
(A) A new notebook (B) A cookie (C) A new toy
12. When is Judy going to have dinner?
(A) In an hour
(B) In fifteen minutes
(C) In five minutes

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Part 1

Listen and circle the correct answers.

1. 48

*entrance: *push: *pull: *visit: * surface:

2. 49

*favorite: *spot:

3. 50

*come over: *newsletter:

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Part 2

Listen and answer the questions.

1. 51 Listen to the conversation between a boy and his mom.

Q. What will the boy do next?
(A) Go to his room
(B) Buy laundry detergent
(C) Do laundry

*detergent:

2. 52 Listen to the conversation between a girl and her dad.

Q. What will the girl do next?
(A) Paint the wall
(B) Paint the mailbox
(C) Make a new toy box

*shell:

Part 3

Listen and answer the questions.

1. 53 Listen to the phone message.

Q. Why did Max go to Cynthia’s house?
(A) To do homework with her
(B) To pick up her book
(C) To give a book back

*give back: *rang: *doorbell:

2. 54 Listen to the phone message.

Q. What does Jennifer want to do with Julia?
(A) Buy some Christmas tree ornaments
(B) Put some boxes in the garage
(C) Decorate a Christmas tree together

*decorate: *take out: *order: *ornament:

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Part 4

Listen and answer the questions.

55 Listen to the story about James and Peter.

*ceiling: *ghost : *real: *bet:

*lose: *flashlight: *dusty: *screeching:

1. 56 Where did James and Peter go?

(A) To the garage
(B) To the attic
(C) To the backyard

2. 57 What did James and Peter see at the attic?

(A) A ghost
(B) Water
(C) Some boxes

58 Listen to the advertisement.

* newly: * renovated: * locate: * in the center of:

* incredible *view: *equip with: *separate: *enough:

3. 59 What is the advertisement about?

(A) A newly renovated house
(B) A used car
(C) A new refrigerator

4. 60 What is NOT true about the house in the advertisement?

(A) It is located in the center of Chicago.
(B) It has four bedrooms.
(C) The kitchen is not furnished.
*furnished:

5. 61 What is happening this Saturday?

(A) People will come to see the house.
(B) A family will move there.
(C) People will clean the garden.

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 DICTATION

Part 1

Listen and fill in the blanks.

1. 62 This is the _________________________ to the house.

2. 63 His ______________________________________________________ in his bed.

3. 64 __________________________________________________________________.

Part 2

Listen and fill in the blanks.

1. 65

M: I was going to do the______________________, but I am out of______________________.

B: Don’t worry. I will _______________________ to the supermarket and get some for you.

*M: Mom *B: Boy

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G: Do you need _________________________________________?

D: Why don’t you ____________________________________ from the shelf, and

______________________________________ when I’m done?

*G: Girl *D: Dad

Part 3

1. Hi, Cynthia. This is Max. I went to your _________________ an hour ago to __________ you
___________ the book I borrowed. I rang the _______________ three times, but nobody answered.
So I left it in your ___________________. Please check the mailbox when you get this message.

2. Hi, Julia. This is Jennifer. I am going to decorate my Christmas tree _______________________.

Would you like to come and _______________________? I will _____________________ from the
garage tomorrow. We can ______________________ and decorate the tree together. It will be fun.
_________________ when you get this message.

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Part 4

1. James and Peter are ___________________. They usually play together at Peter's house. One
day, James looked up _______________ and saw a small door. "What is that, Peter?" James asked.
"Oh, that's ________________, but we can't go up there. My brother told me that there is a ghost,"
Peter said. "Ghosts? There are no such things as ghosts," James said, laughing at Peter. "No, ghosts
are real," Peter said. "There's ________________ in the attic. Do you ________________?" James
asked, and Peter thought for a minute. "OK, but _________________ it were true?" he asked. "If I
lose," James replied, "I will call you 'big brother' ____________________. If I win, you call me 'big
brother." "Deal," Peter said. James and Peter _____________________ and opened the door. The
dusty stairs came down. They _____________________ to the attic quietly. The attic was dark and
dusty. They saw ________________________.

2. This newly __________________ house is located ______________ Chicago. It has four

bedrooms and three bathrooms. The balcony ___________________ the master bedroom has an
______________ lake view. The kitchen is _______________ appliances such as a refrigerator, an
oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. The __________________ have double-bowl sinks and
separate showers and bathtubs. The garage is _______________ to park three cars. Come and
__________________our open house ________________. I can't wait to _______________ the
garden.

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 TOEFL PRIMARY
Unit 4: Historical figures
Name: ________________________________________________ Class: _______

*Study the words.

hero screenwriter discovery
history create leader
diary achievement inventor
president biography voyage
co-found playwright respect
animator tragedy historical figure

Read and write the correct word for each definition.

1. a person who makes animated films
2. a book that tells about someone’s real life
3. a person who creates things
4. a person who writes plays
5. something important you have done through your own effort
Word box
inventor animator playwright biography achievement

Complete the sentences.

1. Last week’s plane crash was such as ______________________.
2. The ______________________ of the new star made the astronomers excited.
3. Keeping a ______________________ not only improves your writing skills but also
helps you organize your ideas.
4. Lucy and Julian co-______________________ed the organization.
5. You can ______________________ your strength and teamwork by playing group
sports.
Word box
discovery tragedy found diary build

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Reading Part 1

Read the hints and circle the best answers.

1. This is someone who is brave and makes the world a better place. Who is it?
a. a coward b. a hero c. a traitor
*brave *coward *traitor
2. This is something you earn by working. You can use this to buy things. What is it?
a. money b. time c. history
*earn
3. This is a book. You write down in it a record of the things you do each day or special events
that happen to you. What is it?
a. a receipt b. a postcard c. a diary
*record *each day *happen
4. This person is the leader of a country. People vote to elect a candidate for this position.
Who is it?
a. President b. Teacher c. Mathematician
*country *vote *candidate

Reading Part 2
Read about Walt Disney. Then answer questions 1 to 3.
Full Name: Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966)
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Job Titles: animator, cartoonist, screenwriter, producer, and voice actor
He co-founded Walt Disney Productions with his brother, and created the world's most
well-known cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Then he built a theme park called
Disneyland.
* voice actor: *well-known: *built:

1. What year was Walt Disney born?

(A) 1901 (B) 1966 (C) 1928
2. What was one of his jobs?
(A) Animator (B) Cartoon character (C) Radio DJ
3. What was one of his achievements?
(A) He won many wars.
(B) He created a theme park.
(C) He invented a bomb.
*bomb:
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Read the letter. Then answer questions 4 to 5.
Dear Douglas,
I just read your assignment about Martin Luther King, Jr. I enjoyed reading it, but I
couldn't stop thinking that it would have been better if you hi provided more details about
his work. You wrote a good summary about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s great achievements,
but I couldn't find any of your thoughts on his life. I want you to consider adding your
thoughts during t revision period, which lasts until next Friday. As you already know, I give
extra points on revised draft, so this is your chance to earn more points • your grade. If you
need any help, come and see me. Good luck!
Sincerely,
C. Chadwick
*provide: *detail: *summary: *thought:
*revision: *draft *grade:

4. Why did Mr. Chadwick write a letter to Douglas?

(A) To give him feedback on an assignment
(B) To inform him about his final grade
(C) To ask him about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life

5. What did Mr. Chadwick suggest that Douglas do?

(A) Change the topic for his assignment
(B) Revise his paper
(C) Study hard for the test

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Read the text. Then answer questions 6 to 8.
How to Write a Biography
A biography is a written work that tells about someone's life. Here are some things to
consider when you write a biography.
1. It must be about a real person. A fictional character's life is fake, so it cannot be used for
a biography.
2. Find enough information about the person. Look for his or her achievements in books,
newspaper articles, magazines, the Internet, interviews, or video clips. There may also be
an autobiography.
3. Point out important events in chronological order. Then provide detailed information to
support the events.
4. Add your own thoughts. Write about why you chose the person, how the person has
affected your life, and what you have learned from the person.
*real: *fictional: *chronological: *support:
*fake: *point out:

6. A biography is about
(A) a real person (B) a fictional character (C) a cartoon character
7. Which source is inappropriate for researching a person's life?
(A) Newspaper articles (B) Video clips (C) The writer's imagination
*inappropriate:

8. What is chronological order?

(A) Events are picked at random.
(B) Events that will happen in the future are listed.
(C) Events are arranged in the order they occurred.
*arrange: *occur:

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Read the story about William Shakespeare. Then answer questions 9 to 12.
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
He came from a wealthy family, but his family's wealth declined when he
was a teenager. He started working at a theater when he was around 18
years old. He learned stage acting while he was running errands at the
theater. Then he became a playwright when he was 26 years old. At that
time, England supported artists in developing their art, so Shakespeare was
able to demonstrate his talents. His life as a playwright underwent a crisis when the Black Death
struck Europe from 1592 to 1594.

Millions of people died from the disease, and theaters were closed during that time. However,
Shakespeare kept on writing plays, and his work finally achieved recognition 200 years after his
death. He wrote 37 comedies and tragedies, and his most well-known plays are Hamlet, Othello,
King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and The Merchant of Venice.

*wealthy: *playwright: *the Black Death:

*decline: *develop: * disease:
*teenager: *demonstrate: *recognition:
* underwent: * acting: *crisis:

9. Where was William Shakespeare born?

(A) In the United States of America
(B) In England
(C) In Malaysia

10. What was his job?

(A) Movie director (B) Recording engineer (C) Playwright

11. What type of plays did he write?

(A) Comedy (B) Science fiction (C) Non-fiction

12. What does the word declined mean?

(A) Increased (B) Decreased (C) Arose
*arose

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Listening Part 1
Listen and circle the correct answers.

1.
*give a speech *microphone *eye contact *audience

2.
*fiction *visit *resource *authenticity

3.
*musical *in front of

Listening Part 2
Listen and answer the questions.
1. What does the girl have to do for her assignment?
A. She has to find out about a person’s life.
B. She has to ask someone to do a job for her.
C. She has to make a poster about somebody.
*research

2. What did Mother Teresa do in India?

A. She renamed a school.
B. She taught people how to farm.
C. She taught students in schools.
*dedicate *the poor *nun *specify
*taught *orphan *deal with *rename

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Listening Part 3
Listen and answer the questions.
1. Why did Maria call Julie?
A. To tell Julie to return a book to the library
B. To ask Julie for help on a new assignment
C. To tell Julie to retake a course
*semester *tip

2. What is Brian going to do tonight?

A. go to see an exhibition
B. buy tickets online
C. purchase Picasso’s painting
*exhibition *wonder *rare *opportunity
*self *online

Listening Part 4
Listen and answer the questions.
Listen to the story about Columbus and an egg.
*discover *voyage *sail *courage
*overcome *fear *nod *applaud

1. What is Columbus’s great achievement?

A. the discovery of new lands on his voyage
B. the discovery of eggs
C. the discovery of reading people’s minds

2. Why did people nod and applaud after Columbus’s speech?

A. They hated his speech.
B. They understood the great meaning of his speech.
C. The king and queen were watching them.

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Listen to the teacher giving a lesson about how to do research at the library.
*inspire *look through *encyclopedia
*save *database *reference

3. Where is the class going to go after the lunch break?

A. to the music room B. to the library C. to the cafeteria
4. When is the outline due?
A. next Friday B. next Monday C. this Friday
5. What does the teacher suggest to the students about writing about someone’s real life?
A. You can make things up.
B. the stories must be true.
C. Reading fictional books is the best way to find out about someone’s real life.

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