English Exam Prep

TEST 1 Section 1 Questions 1 – 10

Complete the missing information from the job details.

The answer may consist of ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include a number.

JOB DETAILS

Example

Type of store :  computer

• Store owner : Samantha Hallworth
• Job : 1 …………………………………………….. clerk

• Work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 2 ……………………………………………..
• Work from 10 am to 6 pm Tuesdays and Saturdays

• Days off are on 3 ……………………………………….

• Store is located on: 4 ……………………………………………. Street

• Pay starts at: 5 ……………………………………………. an hour and increases with experience

• Other benefits:
  • two days off in a row
  • four weeks of 6 …………………………………………….

• 7 ……………………………………………. scheme

• Qualifications:
  • experience 8 …………………………………………….

• knowledge of 9 …………………………………………….

• Meet Samantha Hallworth on 10 …………………………………………… at 9:30 a.m.

Go to front desk.

Section 2 Questions 11 – 20
Questions 11 – 16
Answer using ONE WORD OR ONE NUMBER only.

MINERVA

11. A new ………………………….. has opened called Minerva.

12. Daniel Chodowiecki was a 18th century ………………………… .

13. The godess Minerva protects ………………………………… of all religions.

14. Sal has never lived in ………………………………….. .

15. Sal is fluent in ………………………. languages.

16. Families from any ……………………………….. will feel comfortable there.

Questions 17 and 18
Choose only one letter, A, B or C.
17. The shop offers:
A Pastries only
B Lunches and small meals
C Both sweet and savoury products

Bands will play world music:

A        Saturday morning

B        All day Saturday

C        All weekend

Questions 19 and 20

Choose ONE letter in the following group A – E.

Which piece of information is TRUE about the one year anniversary celebration?

A        You need to reserve a place

B        Pies, pastries and cookies are half price

C        Fifty customers can win cooking classes

D        There will be an art festival

E         It takes place in a parking lot

Choose ONE letter in the following group A – E.

Which OTHER piece of information is TRUE about the one year anniversary celebration?

A        You need to reserve a place

B        Pies, pastries and cookies are half price

C        Fifty customers can win cooking classes

D        There will be an art festival

E         It takes place in a parking lot

Section 3   Questions 21 – 30

Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to Richard’s study skills tutorial.

21. The problem with Richard’s project is that

A          He doesn’t have enough content

B          He doesn’t have a title

C          It lacks focus

22. Richard’s project is on the topic of:

A        Statistics

B        Food industry

C        Peer group networks

23. Richard is strong in two classes: statistics and…

A          regulatory policies

B          food safety issues

C          business law

24. Richard’s main weakness is…

A          he doesn’t work well in groups

B          he has difficulty taking notes in class

C          he doesn’t understand the material

25. Dr Sheppard says that peer-groups can help…

A          increase understanding of the course material

B          increase confidence

C          help build a network of friends

26. The problem with peer-groups is that…

A          students don’t prepare the work

B          students can’t think of any ideas

C          student’s repeat each other’s ideas

27. Which resource can design a four week action plan for you?

A          The learning center

B          The library

C          Books on study skills

28. Dr. Sheppard recommends using index cards to take notes on because…

A          they are easy to carry

B          they will improve your writing skills

C          you will learn to focus on the important information

29. What should you do to retain information from your studies

A          Share notes with classmates

B          Read you notes three times

C          Learn to be more disciplined

30. Richard’s next tutorial session is scheduled for…

A          October 1^st

B          October 4^th

C          October 5^th

Section 4   Questions 31 – 40

Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.

Use ONLY ONE OR TWO WORDS per answer.

31. What is meant by the word ‘Ornithology’?

32. Prior to this study, the flight and migration routes of birds had never been assessed against the egg…..

33.How many people contributed to the study?

Questions 34-36 Write the LETTER that corresponds with the correct answer.

34. The main interest of the researchers was to find out why the ……………. of the eggs are the way that they are.

A. Colour

B. Nutritional value

C. Shape

D. Defense

35. What group of people are not mentioned as contributing to the study?

A. Zoology experts

B. Math experts

C. Engineering experts

D. Biology experts

36. Other than the location of the eggs, what were the biologists excited to research?

A. The egg-shape variation

B. The colour of the eggs

C. The structural components

D. The height and type of nest

For questions 37-40, put no more than 3 words in your response.

37. When the researchers in Sydney received the eggs, the measurements, ……………….. and X-ray imaging were assessed.

38. If the eggs had not been brought back to their original place quickly, there would have been problems for the local ……………….

39. They found that, generally, the size and shape of the eggs were related to whether or not the birds ………………… and how far.

40. The reason that penguins have pointy eggs even though they don’t fly is because they …………………. long distances on a daily basis.

TEST 2 Section 1 Questions 1 – 10

Complete the missing information from the information given.

The answer may be ONE or TWO WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include one number.

Student Accommodations Office

(Example)
 Choice of accommodation: campus residence

 Student: Ella 1 .……………………………..

 Date of birth 2 ……………………………. 1998

 Nationality Australian

 Current Program 3 ……………………………………………

Accommodation Preferences

 Location 1st choice: 4 …..……………………………..

2nd choice: Residence Commons

3rd choice: Grenville

 Catering: Half board

 Type of room: 5 ………………………………… bedroom

 Needs accommodation for: 6 ………………………………. semester

• Particular needs                                  7 …………………………………………….

• Other:  Prefers to be with                    8 ……………………………..  students

 Final choice of location 9 …………………………………………….

 Move-in date 10 ………………………..

Section 2   Questions 11 – 20

Questions 11 – 13

The answer may be ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE.

12. ………………………… .

13. …………………………………

Questions 14 and 16

Choose only one letter, A, B or C.

Recreational Activities

14. To golf on Pinard Island Golf Club,

A        you must be a private member

B        it will cost more at different times of the year

C        you must bring your own golf clubs

14. On Great-Woods Island, you can camp Monday to Wednesday only…

A        in the fall

B        in the summer

C        in the winter

14. There is a lot of wildlife on Commune Island because

A        It is far from the city

    B        Not many people visit this place

    C        It is a protected area

Questions 17 – 20

Match the correct letter, A – I, to questions 17 – 20.

Where on the map will you find…

17           Footbridge         …………….

18           Bird Tower                   …………

19           White tailed deer         …………

20           Flower Garden            …………

Section 3   Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 and 24

Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to the conversation.

21. The new online-course will help entrepreneurs:

A          plan marketing strategies

B          choose important tools

C          understand information

22. The woman named Kim is:

22. A        a marketing strategist

    B        an entrepreneur

    C        a social media specialist

23. An elevator pitch is:

23. A          a formal presentation

    B          a written proposal

    C          a very short speech

24. Kim thinks an elevator pitch…

A          would not work for everyone

B          is a good idea

C          is too complicated

Questions 25 and 30

Complete the following sentences using ONE WORD OR NUMBER.

25. Kim says an elevator pitch should be an entry …………………………… for new students.

26. Kim suggest using a committee of business leaders to ……………………… the presentations.

27. The application process will not be much ……………………… with this new pre-screening system.

28. The man needs to present the new idea to his …………………………………..

29. Kim cannot meet on the 26^th because she is presenting a ….…………………………

30. The two speakers decide to meet in the ………………………. on the 27^th.

Section 4   Questions 31 – 40

Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.

Use ONLY ONE OR TWO WORDS / OR ONE NUMBER per answer.

Study: The Effects of Social Media on the Workforce

Purpose of the study

Government-funded study
A general drop in workplace productivity over the last ten years
To confirm if decrease in workplace productivity is 31…………………………. to communication technology.

Procedure

• Put together a 32.……………….. of experts
• Step one: hired academics from the fields of sociology, technology, business, HR, and education.

• Step one: hired academics from the fields of sociology, technology, business, HR, and education.
• Step two: confirm there really was a 33……………………. in workplace efficiency

ibuted to the study?

Gathering data

• Source: computer logs and tracking which 34……………………… and systems employees regularly used.
• Time threshold: working hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

• Tracking system automatically shuts off after 35………….. seconds of inactivity
• Staff spent an average of 94 minutes logged off.

Findings

• Based on computer logs over 10 years
• Employees spent only 9 minutes less on 36………………………..…….. tasks per year

• Lost time spent on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• 290 minutes spent on tasks related to work
• 37 ……… minutes spent on non-work-related tasks resulting in lost company man hours

Conclusions

• Employee productivity was not 38…………………………… affected by the lost time
• Employees generally completed the same work in less time

Suggested future studies

• Is widespread use of social media at work the result of an 40………………………… in productivity?

• This is probably the result of technological 39……………………………….. and employee experience

TEST 3

Section 1   Questions 1 – 10

Complete the missing information from the job details.

The answer may be ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include one number.

(1)……………..

(2) ………………………..

(3) …………………..

(4) ………………………

(5) ………..

• New Zealand Cruise features

  6. Specialty restaurant cost $ ……………. extra per person.

7. Base price includes meals in …………………………… restaurants.

8. They don’t ………………….. you anything for entertainment

9. You must pay ………………. to use the Lotus Spa, laundry facilities and internet.

10. Contact agent: Christine ……………………………..

Section 2   Questions 11 – 20

Questions 11 – 14

Select only FOUR of the activities A – F from the box and match them to the appropriate category in questions 11 – 14 below.

Mary’s Curriculum Vitae

Volunteer work            11 ……………

Education completed  12 ……………

Future goal 13 ……………

Current employment   14 ……………

Questions 15 and 16

Choose only one letter, A, B or C.

Football for Freedom

15. Mary began the project while:

A        working at a day care

B        doing research for sociology class

C        working with homeless teenagers

16. During her research she also discovered that

A        teens didn’t like to play sports

    B        teens could not afford to play sports

    C        teens preferred to watch sports

Questions 17 – 20

Answer the following questions

Use a MAXIMUM OF THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include ONE NUMBER.

17. How did Mary get the necessary football equipment?

……………………………………….

18. How often does the city reserve the field for the group?

………………………………………..

19. How many teams play in the league now?

……………………………………….

20. Where could people have seen the matches a few weeks ago?

……………………………………….

Section 3   Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 and 24

Use a MAXIMUM OF THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include ONE NUMBER.

21  Tammy is in third year because she finished …………………….. of studies at her home university.

22  Tammy had a difficult time with ……………………………. at the new school.

23. To get better grades she had to …………………………. her thinking about the writing   process.

24  Tammy believes lecturers are required to be ………………………………. to regularly meet with students.

Questions 25 to 30

Answer the questions on Tammy’s second year work experience

Use a MAXIMUM OF TWO WORDS BUT NO MORE.

 25  Who supervised Tammy’s work at the clinic?

………………………………

26  What did she have to do for each psychological evaluation she performed?

………………………………..

27  She feels group work made classroom assignments more…. ………………………………..

28  What was she able to develop from working in various groups?

………………………………..

29  What does Tammy feel confident about now?

………………………………..

30  What does the student exchange office want from Tammy?

……………………………….

Section 4   Questions 31 – 40

Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.

Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to the conversation.

3D Printing and Housing Construction

31. To build houses 3D printers:

A          will manufacture materials

B          use materials in the surrounding area

C          don’t need any materials

32. Chuck Hull originally invented this process to help:

A        mechanics

B        machinists

C        medics

33. In the near future few companies are expected to use large 3D printers because:

A          they cost too much

B          they are too large

C          they are not large enough

34. 34. If you don’t have ______ a 3D printer will not be very useful.

A          a real estate company

B          a fuel source

C          expert technicians

35. With current technology, these printers:

            A         complete all aspects of home building

B         only need specialists for concrete mixing

C         need specialists to install electrical wiring and water pipes

36. The British Institute of Housing claims that one 3D printer can:

        A         construct 30 houses in about 60 days

B         construct 2 houses in 30 days

C         construct 30 houses in 12 months

Add the missing from the flow chart to questions 37 – 40.

Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR NUMBER

37        ………….…….……

38. ……………….

39.  …………………

40. ………………..