New Horizon English Course III Test
I. Proper Response
Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper answers to questions. The questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, choose the best answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. (5 points)
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A. That's right. C. That's all right. A. not too bad. C. I'm not good. A. B. C. D.
It will arrive soon.
Yes, you can go with me. No, it left 10 minutes ago. The train is coming.
B. You're welcome. D. That's it. B. it doesn't matter. D. thanks a lot.
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A. Would you like to come here? B. May I come in?
C. Is Professor Short ill?
D. May I speak to Professor Short, please? A. Yes, it is.
B. Yes, you are right.
C. Good afternoon, Jane. Not very good, I think. D. Good afternoon, Jane. But I don't think so.
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II. Understanding Short Dialogues
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken twice. Choose the best answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. (5 points)
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A. 6:55.
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B. 7:05. C. 8:05. D. 7:35.
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A. She is a teacher. B. She is a writer. C. She is a visitor. D. She is the speaker. A. In the shop. C. In the street.
B. In the library. D. In the bedroom.
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A. The man asked the woman where she went last night.
B. The man wanted to know where the woman was last night.
C. The man did not know where the woman went yesterday morning. D. The woman was taken to hospital.
A. He likes to do nothing. B. He likes fishing most.
C. He likes to play tennis most.
D. He likes to stay in the room with the boys most.
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III. Understanding Short Conversations
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B C and D. (10 points) Conversation 1 11. A. Exchange the vase. B. Exchange the sweets.
C. Exchange the sweater. D. Exchange the money.
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A. The wrong size. C. Expensive. A. Gray. C. Red.
B. The wrong color. D. Both A and B. B. Green. D. Blue.
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Conversation 2 14. A. If two adults buy tickets, a child's ticket is free.
B. If you buy one ticket, you get another one free. C. If you buy now, you get a free ticket for one year. D. If you buy two tickets, you get a third ticket free.
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A. They pay half the regular price.
B. They are free if traveling with two adults. C. Children under five travel free.
D. They pay less if the ticket is charged. A. Friday morning.
B. This coming weekend. C. Next week.
D. Week after next.
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Conversation 3 17. A. In Pittsburgh. B. At two o'clock.
C. At the bus station. D. On the bus.
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A. At 2:15 p.m. C. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 11:00 a.m. D. At 1:45 p.m.
Conversation 4 19. A. A live concert. B. A record.
C. Some singers. D. A drum.
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A. Good. C. Not bad. B. Not good.
D. They have no idea.
IV. Spot Dictation
Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded passage. There are 5 missing words in the passage. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to write out the missing words or phrases according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your answers. (5 points)
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Passage 1
There were three professors at the railway station. They were deep in (21)__________. The train had just arrived, but they didn't notice it. Then the guard shouted, \The third one was left behind. It was professor Egghead. He looked (23)_____. One of the professor's students was at the station. He tried to (24)_______ the professor. \professor said, \
V. Word Forms
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the given words and change the form if necessary. (10 points)
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It is (simple) a matter of time.
The Indians were the (origin) inhabitants (居民) of North America. She always claimed she was an unwilling (participate) __________ in the incident. Let's go back to what we were saying before we were (interrupt) __________. In my opinion, he was to blame (as well as) ____ she was. Nothing can please her, she's always (complain) ________. The plane was (notice) _______ to take off at six o'clock.
The car is traveling at a (speeder) _________ of eighty kilometers an hour. The two parties were not in (compete)__________ with each other. He said \
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VI. Multiple Choice (Vocabulary)
Directions: Choose the best item to complete each sentence. (10 points)
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