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Test 1 Writing
• Choose either Task 1 (Article/Proposal) or Task 2 (Essay). Write on only ONE of these tasks.
• Choose either Task 1 (Article/Proposal) or Task 2 (Essay). Write on only ONE of these tasks.
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• Once you have chosen your task, darken the circle for “Article/Proposal” or “Essay” on your writing answer document.
• Use only the lines provided on the writing answer document to complete this section. You should write about two pages.
• You will have 45 minutes to write your answer.
• Use #2 (soft) pencil only.
• Once you have chosen your task, darken the circle for “Article/Proposal” or “Essay” on your writing answer document.
• Do not write your answer in this booklet.
• Use only the lines provided on the writing answer document to complete this section. You should write about two pages.
• Do not write your answer in this booklet.
• You will not be graded on the appearance of your paper, but your handwriting must be readable.
• You will not be graded on the appearance of your paper, but your handwriting must be readable.
• You will have 45 minutes to write your answer.
• You may use the planning area provided in this booklet, but it will not count toward your score.
• Use #2 (soft) pencil only.
Writing Prompt
• You may use the planning area provided in this booklet, but it will not count toward your score.
EACH DAY
8 children die from gun violence in the USA.
Another 32 are shot and injured
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Task 1: Proposal
Task 1: Proposal
After a recent spate of school shootings, the city council is thinking of introducing stricter gun control laws in order to prevent future gun violence in schools. Some people oppose this idea as they believe it is a person's basic right to be allowed to bear arms. Write a proposal to the president of the city council evaluating the different opinions, and explain what you think should be done. Include at least one piece of information given above to support your response.
After a recent spate of school shootings, the city council is thinking of introducing stricter gun control laws in order to prevent future gun violence in schools. Some people oppose this idea as they believe it is a person's basic right to be allowed to bear arms. Write a proposal to the president of the city council evaluating the different opinions, and explain what you think should be done. Include at least one piece of information given above to support your response.
Task 2: Essay
Task 2: Essay
Gun control has been a controversial issue for many years. Some citizens believe that if gun control is strictly enforced it would quickly reduce the threat of crime. Others feel they have the right to bear arms for protection, or even just the pleasure of hunting. What do you think? Write an essay addressing this topic, and your opinion about it. Include at least one piece of information given above to support your response.
Gun control has been a controversial issue for many years. Some citizens believe that if gun control is strictly enforced it would quickly reduce the threat of crime. Others feel they have the right to bear arms for protection, or even just the pleasure of hunting. What do you think? Write an essay addressing this topic, and your opinion about it. Include at least one piece of information given above to support your response.
Remember
Once you have chosen your task, darken the circle for “Article/Proposal” or “Essay” on your writing answer document.
Remember
Once you have chosen your task, darken the circle for “Article/Proposal” or on your writing answer document.
Listening Section Instructions
This section of the test has three parts. Mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not make any stray marks on the answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first answer completely. If you do not know the answer, you may guess. Try to answer as many questions as possible.
Part 1
In this part, you will hear 20 short conversations. After each conversation, you will hear a question about it. You will hear each conversation and question once. The answer choices are printed in the test booklet. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, not in the test booklet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
Do you have any questions?
1. What will the speakers probably do next?
a. practice a presentation b. wait for somebody to arrive c. discuss the material someone sent them d. give a public talk without one of their team members a. begin reorganizing his papers b. look for something in a cabinet c. talk to Maria about getting supplies d. see if Ryan can lend him some plastic binders a. study choices available after school b. the best way to learn job-related skills c. the value of getting a formal education d. whether social skills are important a. He left his paper in the professor's office. b. He does not want to wait for the professor. c. He is delivering an assignment that is overdue. d. He has been having trouble contacting his professor. a. He is having trouble figuring it out. b. He is impressed with its capabilities. c. He believes it is worth its expensive price. d. He thinks the woman should buy the same model. a. recent advances in health science b. how to deliver medicine to a hospital c. research that the woman is currently doing d. a new robot that can take care of sick people a. All classes were canceled. b. There was a fire at the school. c. They had to leave the building. d. They are unable to enter the building. a. which days of the week he works b. how long he has held the position c. how much money he earns per hour d. how he feels about the people he works with a. The woman should not repair her shoes. b. One shoe is more damaged than the other. c. The soles of the shoes will be difficult to repair. d. The shoes are not worth the price they are being sold for. a. that the man needs to change his password b. why the man is having trouble with his e-mail c. how the man was able to change his password d. why the man cannot edit his personal information a. They attended a sporting event. b. They support different sports teams. c. They are happy their team won a game. d. They disagree the game was well played. a. the science behind a food allergy b. the last time she ate at a restaurant c. the reason why she cannot do her work d. the cause of her current physical condition a. changes to the class schedule b. more lessons in the laboratory c. better access to school facilities d. extra time to finish an assignment a. He lost track of the time. b. He forgot about an appointment. c. The electricity went out while he was working. d. His report took longer to write than he expected. a. tips for writing novels b. the man's new writing focus c. how to build a career as a writer d. difficulties experienced by most writers a. He does not appreciate how hard she has been working. b. He does not understand the university application process. c. He does not know which details need to be on her application. d. He does not realize how difficult it is to be accepted into university. a. It is difficult to get to. b. It will be on a busy street. c. It will have a different menu. d. It is far from the current restaurant. a. that the system is computerized b. that the electrical system needs support c. that the woman's father works from home d. that the woman's father works for the electric company a. She grew tired of playing the same game. b. She is upset a game is being discontinued. c. She grew too old to play computer games. d. She was not surprised about the announcement. a. They are in poor condition. b. They are dangerous to use. c. They are unavailable at present. d. They are stored in a poor location.
2. What is the man probably going to do next?
3. What are the speakers discussing?
4. What does the man imply?
5. What does the man say about the phone?
6. What are the speakers discussing?
7. What happened?
8. What information does the man provide about his job?
9. What does the man imply?
10. What does the woman find surprising?
11. What is true about the speakers?
12.What does the woman explain?
13.What does the woman want?
14.What happened to the man?
15.What are the speakers discussing?
16.What does the man's question imply?
17.What does the man imply about the new restaurant?
18.What does the man find surprising?
19.What does the woman imply?
20. What do the speakers imply about the paper cutters?
