DELCAMPO ENGLISH CENTER

LEVEL VIII

QUIZ II

UNITS 9&10

Name: HEINER ANDRES JIMENEZ URQUIA Date: March 26 de Marzo, 2020

Teacher: Lic. Alejandra Zelaya Score: ______/20

I.LISTENING:
1.Listen to a discussion between a professor and his students. Then choose
True or False for each statement. (0 .33 each)

True False

Example: The twentieth century was a difficult time in Russia. (✓) ( )

1. In the early 1900s, Russia was a monarchy. ( X ) ( )

2. Under the czar, many Russians were very poor. ( X ) ( )

3. Lenin was a conservative. ( ) ( X )

4. Stalin supported individual freedoms. ( X ) ( )

5. Russia eventually became a democracy. ( ) ( X )

2.Listen to the conversation. Read the names of the places. Then match each
place with Julie’s description. Not all of the descriptions will be used.
(0 .33each)

Example: Miso-ha b a. has spectacular scenery.

1. Agua Azul C b. is a must-see.

2. Palenque E c. is breathtaking.

3. Sumidero Canyon A d. has a dangerous undertow.

e. is in the jungle.

3.Listen to the conversation again. Then choose the word or phrase that
correctly completes each sentence. (0 .33each)

Example: Miso-ha is a ( [waterfall] / canyon / jungle ).

1. There is a ( [cave] / cliff / canyon ) at Miso-ha.

2. The path to Miso-ha can be ( foggy / exhausting / [slippery] ).

3. Julie recommends going to Palenque to see ( the jungle / the canyon / [pyramids] ).
II.Vocabulary:
1. Choose the sentence that matches each picture. (0 .33each)

A.

B.

C.
D.

E.

F.

Example: Which picture shows arid scenery? __d__

1. Which picture shows a forest? F

2. Which picture shows a steep hill? A

3. Which picture shows a rocky path? C

4. Which picture shows a cave? B

5. Which picture shows flat land? E

2. Match each word with the correct definition. Not all the definitions will be
used. (0 .33each)

Example: climate __c__ a. a low region between hills or mountains

1. cliff H b. harmful substances in the environment

2. gulf F c. the general weather conditions of an area

3. pollution B d. a spider-like insect with a poisonous stinger

4. volcano J e. wild land with a thick growth of trees and plants

5. scorpion I f. a section of an ocean or sea that is partly surrounded by land

6. valley A g. cloudy

7. jungle E h. a steep, high face of a rock

i. extremely tiring

j. a hole in the earth’s surface through which steam, melted

rock, and ashes may be forced out
3. Choose the sentence that matches each picture. (0 .33each)

1.

a. The soldiers are reporting for duty.

b. People are leaving for a long vacation.

c. No one is sure where they are supposed to go.

2.

a. They don’t believe in censorship.

b. People aren’t allowed to read certain things.

c. People can write anything they want.

 2.

a. The woman voted for smoking indoors.

b. The woman is against smoking indoors.

c. The woman permits people to smoke indoors.

3.

a. They couldn’t agree more.

b. They have a solution to the problem.

c. They are debating the issue.

4. Read the statements. Then choose True or False for each one. (0 .33each)

True False

Example: Racism is a type of discrimination (✓) ( )

1. Corruption is a problem when political leaders are too honest. ( ) ( X )

2. In a dictatorship, there is a group of people who rule the country. ( ) ( X )

3. Politicians often campaign before an election. ( X ) ( )

III. Grammar:
1. Choose the correct form of the nouns or verbs for each statement.
(0 .33each)

Example: We need a leader who will do the ( [work] / works ) that is needed for change.

1. Politics ( is / [are] ) important to all of us.

2. Nearly everyone thinks that ([crime] / crimes ) should be lowered.

3. Education and health ( is / [are] ) of concern to all citizens.

4. ( [Help] / Helps ) from the government should be available to all who need it.
2.Choose the sentence in each pair that is correct. (0 .33each)

Example:  The country can’t afford to 4. □ People deserve to have their needs
take action right now. met by their political leaders.

□ The country can’t afford □ People deserve it to have their

citizens to take action right now. needs met by their political leaders.

1. The program encourages to 5. The dictator doesn’t allow to speak

participate in government. against him.

The program encourages young The dictator doesn’t allow anyone to

people to participate in speak against him.
government.

2. Many groups urge to vote. 6. I would advise to study hard

because education is important.
Many groups urge people to vote.
I would advise students to study
hard because education is
important.

3. All my neighbors plan to vote in the 7. Several organizations offered to

election. help after the disaster.

All my neighbors plan themselves to Several organizations offered the

vote in the election. victims to help after the disaster.
3.Look at the map and complete the sentences with: in, of, to, or on.
(0 .33each)

Example: The city of Colombo is __on__ the island of Sri Lanka.

1. The Arabian Sea is west OF India.

2. The city of Mumbai is IN the west coast.

3. New Delhi is IN the north.

4. The island of Sri Lanka is located ON the southeast of India.

4.Complete each sentence by using an adjective, an infinitive, and too.
Follow the example. (0 .33each)

Adjectives

cloudy sleepy full slippery cold

Verbs

eat stay go see drive

Example: If you just stuffed yourself with dinner, you may be ___too full to eat___ dessert.

1. If you stayed up all night, you may be TOO SLEEPY TO STAY awake in class.

2. If it’s a gray day, it may be TOO CLOUDY TO SEE the sun.

3. The temperature is 0 degrees. I think it’s TOO COLD TO GO outside.

4. If rain freezes on the roads, it could be TOO SLIPPERY for

cars TO DRIVE safely.
IV. Reading:
Read the article. You must look in your book pg 104 and 118. Answer the
following execises. (0 .33each)

1.Pg. 104

1. CORRUPTION
2. $1 DOLLAR A DAY
3. TV AND MOVIES
4. RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION

2. Pg. 118

1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
V. Writing: Look at the graphic write the causes and solution for these two
issues based on your country. (0.86%)

The causes of corruption in Honduras are politicians and their ambition for
power. Some possible solutions of this problem are new laws and
regulations to achieve transparency.

The main reason of poverty is the education. We must focus on new and
better education programs for all the people in Honduras.
Answer Sheet:

Listening Vocabulary Grammar Reading Writing

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