Unit 9 General Test
Part 1
Listen to a discussion between a professor and his students. Then choose True or False
for each statement.
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) ( )
Part 2
Look at the words in the box. Write them in order, from a person who is LEAST likely to
want political or social change to a person who is MOST likely to want political or social
change.
conservative liberal moderate radical reactionary
Example: _____reactionary______ strongly against political or social change
6. conservative
7. moderate
8. liberal
9. radical strongly supports political or social change
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Part 3
Choose the correct form of the nouns or verbs for each statement.
Example: We need a leader who will do the ( [work] / works ) that is needed for change.
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10. Politics ( is / are ) important to all of us.
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11. Nearly everyone thinks that (crime / crimes ) should be lowered.
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12. Education and health ( is / are ) of concern to all citizens.
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13. ( Help / Helps ) from the government should be available to all who need it.
Part 4
Choose the sentence in each pair that is correct.
Example: The country can’t afford to take 17. □ People deserve to have their needs met
x
action right now. by their political leaders.
□ The country can’t afford citizens □ People deserve it to have their needs
to take action right now. met by their political leaders.
14. □ The program encourages to participate 18. □ The dictator doesn’t allow to speak
in government. against him.
□
x The program encourages young people x□ The dictator doesn’t allow anyone to
to participate in government. speak against him.
15. □ Many groups urge to vote. 19. □ I would advise to study hard because
x□ Many groups urge people to vote. education is important.
x□ I would advise students to study hard
because education is important.
16. x□ All my neighbors plan to vote in the 20. □
x Several organizations offered to help
election. after the disaster.
□ All my neighbors plan themselves to vote □ Several organizations offered the
in the election. victims to help after the disaster.
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Part 5
Choose the sentence that matches each picture.
Example: 22.
a. [The soldiers are reporting for duty.] a. They don’t believe in censorship.
b. People are leaving for a long vacation. [ b. People aren’t allowed to read certain things. ]
c. No one is sure where they are supposed to go. c. People can write anything they want.
21. 23.
a. The woman voted for smoking indoors. a. They couldn’t agree more.
[
b. The woman is against smoking indoors. ] b. They have a solution to the problem.
c. The woman permits people to smoke indoors. [c. They are debating the issue. ]
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Part 6
Read the statements. Then choose True or False for each one.
True False
Example: Racism is a type of discrimination (✓) ( )
24. Corruption is a problem when political leaders are too honest. ( ) ( x)
25. In a dictatorship, there is a group of people who rule the country. ( ) x
( )
26. Politicians often campaign before an election. ( x) ( )
Part 7
Read the article. Then choose the word or phrase that correctly completes each
sentence.
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Example: Red Cross Red Crescent is a ( [humanitarian] / political ) organization .
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27. The organization mostly provides relief to victims of ( disasters / genocide ).
[
28. The organization encourages people to ( fight terrorism / work together ). ]
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29. Every year, about 30 million people ( help / are ) victims of natural disasters.
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30. Now the organization is helping people ( prepare for / protect ) disasters.
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Writing Test
Choose one of these controversial topics: the driving or voting age, capital punishment,
or compulsory military service. Talk about whether you are for or against it. Write at least
five sentences.
I am against compulsory military service. It limits individual freedom,
forcing people into dangerous roles they may not want. Not everyone
is suited for the mental and physical demands of military life, and a
mandatory draft can put unfit individuals in challenging environments.
Compulsory service also disrupts young people's plans for education
or careers. A volunteer military tends to be more effective, with
individuals who are genuinely committed to serving.
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Speaking Test
Talk about one of these problems: poverty, racism, or corruption. You can talk about
your own country or another country. What do you think should be done about the
problem? Say at least five sentences.
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