Test Number 16 Answer Key

I. READING COMPREHENSION

Match the subtitles with the right section:

a. What are some strategies for language learning? → 5
b. What is the best way to learn a language? → 2
c. What should I do when I don’t understand something? → 4
d. Can adults learn a foreign language? → 1
e. Can I avoid making mistakes? → 3

Answer these questions:

  1. Are children better than adults at language learning? Why or why not?
    No, they are not necessarily better. Adults have developed learning strategies and more experience, but children are often better at pronunciation.
  2. What is the writer’s attitude towards making mistakes when learning a foreign language?
    The writer believes mistakes are a natural and essential part of the language-learning process. They encourage learners not to fear making mistakes.

TRUE or FALSE and JUSTIFY:

  1. The writer thinks that there is NO ONE BEST way to learn a foreign language.TRUE
    Justification: “There is no ‘one and only’ way that works for everybody.”
  2. Using context is very helpful in guessing the meaning of words you don’t know.TRUE
    Justification: “Use the context and the speaker’s intention to guess right.”
  3. The writer gives no examples of what he calls learning strategies.FALSE
    Justification: “To memorize new words, you can repeat them aloud or associate them with images in your mind.”

What do the following words refer to in the text:

  • That (Paragraph 1): The belief that older people cannot learn a new language.
  • they (Paragraph 1): Children.
  • them (Paragraph 5): New words.

II. LANGUAGE (15 PTS)

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION:

  1. get along
  2. came across

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORD:

  1. capacity
  2. find out
  3. standard
  4. patience

PUT THE WORDS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT FORM:

  1. immoral
  2. happiness
  3. citizenship

PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS IN THE CORRECT TENSE:

  1. would have won
  2. will have completed
  3. had visited

REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS GIVEN:

  1. Amine suggested seeing a movie that evening.
  2. They couldn’t determine the cause of the disaster despite having big sums of money in banks.
  3. In order not to be seen, he didn’t turn on the light.

COMPLETE THESE EXCHANGES:

  1. Congratulations! Well done!
  2. Sorry, I’m using it right now.

III. WRITING

Answers will vary.
Suggested outline:

  • Topic Sentence: Learning English is essential for communication, education, and career opportunities.
  • Supporting Details: Access to global opportunities, better communication with people worldwide, and access to knowledge.
  • Concluding Sentence: Mastering English opens doors to a brighter and more successful future.

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