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CAO THANG TECHNICAL COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST
Date: ............................. – Duration: 70 minutes Code: 110 – No document is accepted. SECTION 1 – LISTENING Part 1: Questions 1-5. Listen to five short recordings and for each recording you have to choose the best of four pictures. The audio will be played THREE times.
What does Evan do in his free time? A B C D
How much did the man pay? A B C D
What’s the matter with the woman? A B C D
What DIDN’T the man do last weekend? A B C D
What will the man have for the main course? A B C D
$1 15 $1 10 $1^20 $1 00
Part 2: Questions 6-10. Imagine you are talking to the person in the conversation. Listen and choose the best response. The audio will be played THREE times.
- A. He loves baseball. B. He’s a fan of Tom Cruise. C. It’s his 20th^ birthday. D. He enjoys talk shows.
- A. Just water for me. B. I don’t like vegetables. C. I often have milk in the morning. D. I’ll have the chicken.
- A. No, I’m not. I’m from Liverpool. B. I’m from Liverpool. And you? C. He’s one of my classmates. D. Fine, thanks. And you?
- A. I love classical music. B. So do I. C. I’m a fan of Taylor Swift. D. My favorite is Fearless.
- A. Sure. What time does it start? B. No, I’d like that. C. Are you free on Saturday instead? D. You’re welcome. Part 3: Questions 11 - 15. Listen to the conversation. Choose TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). The audio will be played THREE times.
- Angie orders a full English breakfast with coffee.
- Dana and Angie are in London.
- They will go shopping at the Portobello Road Market.
- The market is open every day.
- They can get there by bus. Part 4 : Questions 16-20. Listen to the talk and choose the correct answer to each question. The audio will be played THREE times.
- Where did the man visit last summer? A. Hawaii B. Indonesia C. South Korea D. Thailand
- How was the hotel? A. It was beautiful with a swimming pool. B. It was very big. C. It was far from the beach. D. It was really cold.
- What did the man do on the beach? A. Went windsurfing B. Walked along the beach C. Ate seafood D. Sunbathed.
- What did he buy for his sister? A. Some watermelons B. Ice cream C. Grilled seafood D. Cold juice
- Which of the following is TRUE about the dinner? A. The beef was very rich. B. The seafood wasn’t fresh. C. The man really liked the chicken. D. They had dinner in a beach café.
4 3. How’s it going, Tom? A. Not too bad. B. Take care. C. It’s going well. D. I’m going to school. 4 4. Excuse me. Is there a bank near here? A. Yes. There’s one on the corner of King Street. B. Go straight ahead and take the first left. C. The bank is opposite the school. D. Yes. Can you tell me how to get there? 4 5. May I have a bottle of multivitamins, please? A. Sure. Here you are. B. Sorry, I can’t. C. No, thanks. D. I’d rather you didn’t. Part 3: Questions 46 - 5 0. You are working at a hardware store. Match A, B, C, D, and E with the questions 46 - 5 0 to complete the conversation. A: 4 6. ………………………………………. B: Yes, I need a cable and some bolts. A: 4 7. ………………………………………. B: The 900 mm, please. A: 4 8. ………………………………………. B: I’ll have ten. A: 4 9. ………………………………………. B: The M5. A: 5 0. ………………………………………. B: No, that’s all. How much are they? … A. OK. How many bolts do you think you need? B. Right. Here you are. Anything else? C. Do you want the 900 or 1,500 mm cable? D. What size, please? E. Good morning. Can I help you? Part 4 : Questions 51 - 55. Look at the notices and signs below. Match them with the correct descriptions 51 - 55.
These ticket machines take
$10 and $
No credit card
A B C
D E F
- You will have to pay more if you come to this place tomorrow.
- You can only use cash here.
- Be careful where you put it to protect the kids from danger.
- You have to maintain safe distance when talking to someone.
- Always keep your bags with you. Part 5: Questions 56 - 6 0. Read the post on a website. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Rachel Beijing, China I arrived in China two weeks ago. I’m in a group from the university. We stayed with Chinese families in Beijing for a week. We studied Chinese every day, and I practiced a lot New cinema Tickets half price today only Do not leave your bags here
with my host family. Then my group took a trip to Xi’an. We saw the terracotta statues and learned about Chinese history. I’m tired, but I loved every minute of my trip. Hee-jin Sanibel Island, Florida I just spent a week at a yoga retreat in Florida. Every day, I did yoga, went for long walks on the beach, collected seashells, and ate delicious sea food. I also learned how to play tennis. It was fascinating! I visited my friends in Miami for a few days, before flying back to London yesterday. Click on my album to see more photos!
- Who did Rachel live with in Beijing? A. A Chinese family B. Her Chinese friends C. Her family D. Her friends at school
- What did she do in Xi’an? A. Saw some statues B. Went sightseeing C. Practiced Chinese D. Learned Chinese culture
- Where did Hee-jin stay during her trip? A. At a yoga retreat B. At a resort C. At a seaside hotel D. At her friends’ house
- What DIDN’T she do in Florida? A. Visit her friends B. Eat seafood C. Play tennis D. Collect seashells
- What is the best title for the post? A. How was your last vacation? B. Have you ever been to China? C. The best place to live in the world D. How has your hometown changed?
