Here is a practice test for the AU4 students – I recommend using a piece of paper and your phone to do this test – the answers are immediately after each block of questions. This is not a copy of the test – but the format is similar.
1. Sarah is incredibly _______. She is always willing to help others.
(1) generous (2) lazy (3) anxious (4) serious
2. James enjoys playing chess because it requires strategic thinking and _______.
(1) boldness (2) baldness (3) curiosity (4) shyness
3. Mary used to be very reserved, but now she has become more __________.
(1) outgoing (2) overweight (3) considerate (4) short
4. What is another term for a sweater?
(1) jacket (2) blouse (3) pullover (4) tie
5. Flip-flops are a type of __________.
(1) shoe (2) hat (3) glove (4) coat
6. Which accessory is typically worn around the neck?
(1) gloves (2) scarf (3) belt (4) sunglasses
7. Identify the word that does NOT refer to a type of weather.
(1) sunny (2) foggy (3) windy (4) apartment
8. To enter a country, you need to pass through ________ control.
(1) customs (2) departures (3) arrivals (4) security
9. When you arrive at the airport, you should check the ________ board for your flight information.
(1) departure (2) arrival (3) security (4) baggage reclaim
10. After a long flight, passengers can relax in the ________ area and wait for their luggage.
(1) passport control (2) check-in desk (3) waiting lounge (4) baggage reclaim
Here are the answers:
1. Sarah is incredibly _______. She is always willing to help others.
Answer: (1) generous
2. James enjoys playing chess because it requires strategic thinking and _______.
Answer: (3) curiosity
3. Mary used to be very reserved, but now she has become more __________.
Answer: (1) outgoing
4. What is another term for a sweater?
Answer: (3) pullover
5. Flip-flops are a type of __________.
Answer: (1) shoe
6. Which accessory is typically worn around the neck?
Answer: (2) scarf
7. Identify the word that does NOT refer to a type of weather.
Answer: (4) apartment
8. To enter a country, you need to pass through ________ control.
Answer: (1) customs
9. When you arrive at the airport, you should check the ________ board for your flight information.
Answer: (2) arrival
10. After a long flight, passengers can relax in the ________ area and wait for their luggage.
Answer: (4) baggage reclaim
Here are the some grammar questions:
11. Sarah _______ French for five years now.
(1) has studied (2) studied (3) studies (4) studying
12. The cat _______ on the windowsill for hours.
(1) has slept (2) sleeps (3) sleeping (4) sleep
13. My sister and I _______ to the concert last night.
(1) went (2) gone (3) go (4) going
14. The children were excited _______ the circus.
(1) about (2) on (3) at (4) in
15. By the time I arrived, the party _______.
(1) has started (2) starting (3) starts (4) started
16. I _______ a book when the phone rang.
(1) read (2) reading (3) reads (4) have read
17. The new student _______ to adapt quickly to the school routine.
(1) tries (2) tried (3) trying (4) try
18. Please pass _______ the salt.
(1) me (2) I (3) my (4) mine
19. The cake tastes _______; it must have too much sugar.
(1) sweet (2) sweeter (3) sweetly (4) sweetness
20. We should _______ the meeting at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
(1) hold (2) held (3) holding (4) holds
Here are the answers along with traditional Chinese explanations:
11. Sarah _______ French for five years now.
Answer: (1) has studied
Traditional Chinese: 莎拉現在已經學法語五年了。
12. The cat _______ on the windowsill for hours.
Answer: (2) sleeps
Traditional Chinese: 貓在窗台上已經睡了好幾個小時。
13. My sister and I _______ to the concert last night.
Answer: (1) went
Traditional Chinese: 昨晚我和我姐姐去了音樂會。
14. The children were excited _______ the circus.
Answer: (1) about
Traditional Chinese: 孩子們對馬戲團感到興奮。
15. By the time I arrived, the party _______.
Answer: (4) started
Traditional Chinese: 等我到達的時候，派對已經開始了。
16. I _______ a book when the phone rang.
Answer: (2) was reading
Traditional Chinese: 電話響起時，我正在看書。
17. The new student _______ to adapt quickly to the school routine.
Answer: (3) is trying
Traditional Chinese: 新生正在努力快速適應學校的生活節奏。
18. Please pass _______ the salt.
Answer: (1) me
Traditional Chinese: 請把鹽遞給我。
19. The cake tastes _______; it must have too much sugar.
Answer: (1) sweet
Traditional Chinese: 這個蛋糕味道太甜了，一定放了太多糖。
20. We should _______ the meeting at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Answer: (3) hold
Traditional Chinese: 明天下午三點我們應該舉行會議。
Here is a Cloze test:
“Hello there! I’m your guide, Scoop, and I’m thrilled to share some details about our ice cream adventure today. We’re setting off in just 5 minutes, so get ready for a delightful journey. We (21) __________ you to the finest ice cream parlors in the city, and we won’t (22) __________ for breakfast on the way. We are (23) __________ the latest ice cream flavors that have become a sensation lately. When we arrive, we’ll drop you off at the Ice Cream Opera House on Gelato Avenue. Unfortunately, we (24) __________ you shopping to Frosty Mall because the lines are too long today. We’ll be there by 11:30, giving you ample time to indulge in some sweet treats or perhaps do some ice cream-themed shopping before the grand ice cream tasting begins. Our ice cream truck driver (25) __________ with the truck all day, so it’s perfectly fine to leave your jackets on board. We’ll swing by to pick you up right outside the Ice Cream Theater after the tasting ends at 4:45 so be sure not to miss it. Any questions before we embark on this scrumptious journey?”
21. (1) scoop (2) are scooping (3) scooped (4) scooping
22. (1) be stopping (2) stopping (3) stopped (4) going to stop
23. (1) taste (2) tasted (3) will taste (4) going to taste
24. (1) taking (2) will be taking (3) will take (4) won’t be taking
25. (1) will stay on (2) will be staying (3) are staying with (4) going to stay
Here are the correct answers:
21. (4) scooping
22. (3) stopped
23. (3) will taste
24. (4) won’t be taking
25. (2) will be staying
Here is are easy explanations in Chinese:
21. (4) scooping
解釋：我們會帶你去吃最棒的冰淇淋，所以使用 “scooping” 表示我們將帶你品嚐冰淇淋。
22. (3) stopped
解釋：我們在途中不會停下來吃早餐，所以使用 “stopped” 表示我們不會停下來。
23. (3) will taste
解釋：我們今天要嚐遍最新的冰淇淋口味，所以使用 “will taste” 表示我們將品嚐這些口味。
24. (4) won’t be taking
解釋：由於今天交通太擁擠，我們不會帶你去購物，所以使用 “won’t be taking” 表示我們不會帶你去。
25. (2) will be staying
解釋：司機會一整天都留在車上，所以使用 “will be staying” 表示司機會一直在車上等待。
5 more questions:
Last Saturday, Mark decided to enjoy the beautiful weather on his motorcycle. As he rode through scenic landscapes, he discovered a local biker meetup at a popular diner. The (26) _________ atmosphere caught his attention immediately.
The meetup was a (27) _________ gathering for motorcycle enthusiasts. Parked bikes formed a colorful display, and riders bonded over shared stories and tips. Stands with biking gear created a mini marketplace, showcasing helmets, jackets, and more.
Mark learned that such (28) _________ meetups were a regular thing, providing bikers with a sense of community. It wasn’t just about riding; it was about forming connections with like-minded individuals.
Now, for the questions:
26. (1) popular (2) unpopular (3) regulated (4) registration
27. (1) agencies (2) registration (3) event (4) unofficial
28. (1) unmarried (2) agencies (3) unofficial (4) event
29. What did Mark discover at the local diner?
(1) A cooking event
(2) A motorcycle meetup
(3) A book club
(4) A music concert
30. What formed a colorful display outside the diner?
(1) Bicycles
(2) Motorcycles
(3) Cars
(4) Scooters
Here are the answers:
26. (1) popular
27. (4) unofficial
28. (3) unofficial
29. (2) A motorcycle meetup
30. (2) Motorcycles
Read the story and answer the questions
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Techville, there lived a young woman named Emma. Emma was an avid fan of streaming TV shows, and her evenings were often spent curled up on the couch with her favorite snacks, exploring new worlds through the magic of streaming platforms.
One day, Emma stumbled upon a new series called “CyberChronicles,” a futuristic drama that blended elements of science fiction and mystery. Intrigued by the show’s gripping plot and futuristic visuals, Emma found herself binge watching episode after episode.
As the storyline unfolded, Emma became engrossed in the characters and their quest to unravel the secrets of a dystopian society. The show had unexpected twists, complex characters, and stunning cinematography that kept her hooked from the first episode to the season finale.
Driven by her newfound passion for “CyberChronicles,” Emma decided to join an online community dedicated to discussing and dissecting every aspect of the show. There, she connected with fellow fans, engaged in lively debates, and even participated in virtual watch parties.
Now, let’s dive into some multi choice questions:
31. What was the name of the TV show Emma discovered?
(a) Time Travellers
(b) CyberChronicles
(c) Futuristic Mysteries
(d) Virtual Realities
32. What genre did “CyberChronicles” belong to?
(a) Romantic Comedy
(b) Historical Drama
(c) Science Fiction and Mystery
(d) Supernatural Fantasy
33. How did Emma feel about the show’s visuals?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Disappointed
(c) Impressed
(d) Bored
34. What did Emma do after finishing the series?
(a) Started a book club
(b) Joined an online fan community
(c) Ignored the show
(d) Switched to another streaming platform
35. What kept Emma engaged throughout the show?
(a) Predictable storyline
(b) One-dimensional characters
(c) Unexpected twists
(d) Mediocre cinematography
36. How did Emma connect with other fans of the show?
(a) Through a local book club
(b) Attending in-person events
(c) Joining an online community
(d) Ignoring the fan base
37. What did Emma participate in within the fan community?
(a) Silent observation
(b) Virtual watch parties
(c) Criticizing the show
(d) Avoiding discussions
38. What drew Emma to “CyberChronicles” in the first place?
(a) A recommendation from a friend
(b) Intriguing promotional posters
(c) The show’s high ratings
(d) A random choice while browsing
39. Which aspect of the series made it stand out for Emma?
(a) The romantic subplot
(b) The humor elements
(c) Complex characters
(d) Short episode duration
40. How did Emma enhance her viewing experience?
(a) Watching only during weekends
(b) Creating a themed viewing environment
(c) Avoiding any spoilers
(d) Skipping through some episodes
Here are the answers:
31. What was the name of the TV show Emma discovered?
Answer: (b) CyberChronicles
32. What genre did “CyberChronicles” belong to?
Answer: (c) Science Fiction and Mystery
33. How did Emma feel about the show’s visuals?
Answer: (c) Impressed
34. What did Emma do after finishing the series?
Answer: (b) Joined an online fan community
35. What kept Emma engaged throughout the show?
Answer: (c) Unexpected twists
36. How did Emma connect with other fans of the show?
Answer: (c) Joining an online community
37. What did Emma participate in within the fan community?
Answer: (b) Virtual watch parties
38. What drew Emma to “CyberChronicles” in the first place?
Answer: (d) A random choice while browsing
39. Which aspect of the series made it stand out for Emma?
Answer: (c) Complex characters
40. How did Emma enhance her viewing experience?
Answer: (b) Creating a themed viewing environment
Here is a translation of the story in Chinese:
從前，在繁忙的科技城市「科技鎮」中，有一位年輕女子名叫艾瑪。艾瑪是一位流媒體電視劇的狂熱粉絲，她的晚上經常是在沙發上蜷縮著，手裡拿著她最喜歡的零食，通過流媒體平台的魔法，探索新的世界。
有一天，艾瑪偶然發現了一部新系列片名為《賽博年代》，這是一部融合了科幻和神秘元素的未來主義戲劇。被劇情的扣人心弦和未來感視覺所吸引，艾瑪發現自己一集接一集地追劇。
隨著故事的展開，艾瑪深陷於角色們及其揭示一個反烏托邦社會秘密的任務中。這部劇有著出乎意料的轉折、複雜的角色，以及令人印象深刻的攝影技巧，這些都讓她從第一集一直追看到季終。
在對《賽博年代》充滿熱情的驅使下，艾瑪決定加入一個在線社區，致力於討論和剖析這部劇的每一個方面。在那裡，她與其他影迷建立了聯繫，參與了熱烈的辯論，甚至參加了虛擬觀影派對。
31. 艾瑪發現的電視劇名字是什麼？
(b) 《賽博年代》
32. 《賽博年代》屬於哪個類型？
(c) 科幻和神秘
33. 艾瑪對劇中的視覺效果有什麼感覺？
(c) 印象深刻
34. 完成這部劇後，艾瑪做了什麼？
(b) 加入了一個在線粉絲社區
35. 什麼讓艾瑪一直保持著對這部劇的興趣？
(c) 出乎意料的情節轉折
36. 艾瑪如何與其他劇迷建立聯繫？
(c) 加入了一個在線社區
37. 在粉絲社區中，艾瑪參與了什麼活動？
(b) 虛擬觀影派對
38. 什麼使艾瑪首次被《賽博年代》吸引？
(d) 在瀏覽時的隨機選擇
39. 這部系列片的哪個方面讓它在艾瑪看來很獨特？
(c) 複雜的角色
40. 艾瑪是如何提升她的觀影體驗的？
(b) 創造一個主題化的觀影環境