Unit 1 Test name ________________

Part 1
Listen to the conversation. Then circle the correct answers.

1. Carla would most likely describe Dan as a

a. tyrant.
b. people person.
c. workaholic.

2. Dan thinks his boss is a

a. tyrant.
b. workaholic.
c. team player.

3. Dan thinks that his co-worker Harry is a

a. pain in the neck.
b. people person.
c. team player.

4. According to Dan, Harry is

a. hardworking.
b. outgoing.
c. modest.
Part 2
Listen to the conversation. Then circle the correct answers.

5. Idalia is a(n)
a. optimist.
b. pessimist.
c. realist.

6. Idalia and Susan are discussing

a. public sanitation.
b. the spread of disease.
c. poverty.

7. What did Idalia probably say to Susan at the end of the conversation?
a. I guess I was just getting a little freaked out.
b. It’s out of control.
c. It’s even more contagious.
Part 3
Circle the word that best describes each person.

8. I think Susan would make a really good salesperson. She is so ( outgoing / modest / considerate ) and has no
problem talking to people she doesn’t know.

9. Brad never talks about all the important things he has done. He is ( trustworthy / modest / easygoing ).

10. Every report that Mario writes is complete, correct, and delivered on time. He even does extra work sometimes.
Mario is ( serious / hardworking / considerate ).

11. Sometimes it’s hard to get off the phone when I am talking to my mother. She’s a bit ( outgoing / easygoing /
talkative ) and always has a lot to tell me.

12. Last week when I was so sick, Miki stopped by and brought me some chicken soup and some beautiful flowers.
She is so ( considerate / trustworthy / modest ).

13. I always ask Felipe to take the money to the bank when we close the store at the end of the day. He is ( serious
/ trustworthy / easygoing ).
Part 4
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

14. Tomorrow is our anniversary—did you remember ( to ask / asking ) your boss for the afternoon off?

15. I considered ( to leave / leaving ) him a voicemail but instead I waited to speak to him in person.

16. I didn’t expect ( to like / liking ) her so much, but she is really a sweetheart.

17. We are not permitted ( to make / making ) private phone calls from work.

18. She doesn’t mind ( to stay / staying ) late at the office if we have a big project due.
Part 5
Put the words and phrases in the correct order.

19. to join / my sister / us / for dinner / I invited

20. her boss / to work late / Unfortunately, / is forcing / her

21. us / something to eat / She asked / to bring her

22. I warned / so hard / her / not to work

Part 6
Read the blog post. Then answer the questions. Circle the correct answers.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution last year? Perhaps you would like to be more outgoing, more
considerate, or more of a team player. If you’re like most people, you probably made your
resolution about one of just a few topics. People everywhere seem to share the same goals.
Everyone wants to lose weight, stay healthy or even get healthier, organize their lives, and save more
money. Sound familiar? If so, are you still hopeful?

Most people start the year as optimists, hoping to keep their resolutions. Unfortunately, only about
half of those people are successful in keeping their resolutions for more than six months. So, is
making resolutions useless? Absolutely not! If you don’t make them, you can’t keep them! One
study showed that people who make clear resolutions are ten times more likely to change their
behavior than people who don’t.

So, how can you improve your chances of keeping your resolutions? There are creative and effective
strategies that can help you stay on track.

 Set clear and specific goals. Instead of saying, “I will lose weight,” say how much
weight you will lose and by what date.
 Start with small steps and be practical. Instead of planning to save $100 a week, plan
to save just $20. It is more likely you will continue a program if you start with less
ambitious goals.
 Roll with the punches. Sometimes things happen to prevent you from reaching your
goal. Even the best plans don’t work out all the time. Allow yourself to be
disappointed, but don’t give up!
 Ask a friend to join you. If you are an easygoing people person, you are more likely to
continue exercising or losing weight if you do it with a partner.
 Keep a record. Knowing how much progress you have made will encourage you to
keep going.
 Go public. Many people find that it is helpful to tell other people about their
resolutions. Post your plans on Facebook. Let your friends know how hardworking
you are! They will support you.
 Reward yourself. If you are successful in achieving your goal, give yourself a little gift.
If your resolution is to get organized, buy yourself something that is useful for
organizing your home or office.

It’s not too late to make a meaningful change in your life! Make your resolutions now!

23. Which statement expresses the main idea of the blog post?
a. Most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions.
b. Specific strategies can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.
c. The best way to change your behavior is to make a resolution.

24. Which statement is true according to the passage?

a. Most people keep their New Year’s resolutions.
b. The most popular resolutions are related to relationships.
c. Sharing your resolutions can help you reach your goal.
Part 7
Guess the meaning from context. Circle the answers that have the same meaning as the
words in the reading.

25. stay on track

a. continue to make progress

b. get better and better

c. make a plan

26. be practical
a. make goals you can keep
b. don’t spend too much money
c. make many goals and try to keep a few

27. roll with the punches

a. do not accept difficulties and challenges
b. deal with life’s difficulties and move on
c. exercise and stay physically fit

28. keep a record

a. listen to how other people are achieving their goals

b. try to remember your goals

c. write down the things you do

29. go public
a. keep your resolutions when you are near other people
b. tell lots of people about your resolutions
c. do things outside to keep your resolutions

30. reward yourself

a. recognize your efforts

b. buy nice expensive things for yourself
c. take a break from your goals once in a while
 Writing Test
Part 1
Think of someone you know. It can be someone you like or dislike. Describe the
personality and behavior of the person. Write a four to five sentence paragraph. You may
use these ways to start your sentences:

• She/he is really …
• She/he always …
• She/he never …

• She/he is such …
• She/he is not at all …

Part 2
Can one person make a real difference in solving a world problem, like an epidemic or
poverty? Explain why or why not. Write a four to five sentence paragraph for your
response.
 Speaking Test
Part 1
A pessimist says, “The glass is half empty.” An optimist says, “The glass is half full.”
Which do you agree with and why? Use the questions to help you plan your response.
Speak on this topic for one to two minutes.

• What is your attitude in difficult situations? Do you think things will get better or worse?
• Do you generally think negatively or positively? Why?

Part 2
You and a classmate are discussing a world problem and its possible solutions. Make up
a conversation between you and your classmate. Speak for one to two minutes.