TEST 15 I. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE, AND MARK LETTER A, B, C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD OR PHRASE FOR EACH OF THE BLANKS. Language learning advice A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (1) ______of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2)______ a language course. One suggestion is that you (3)______whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language or not. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (4)______will be your own time and effort. Therefore you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (5)______qualification. Also, be realistic in your (6)______. If you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (7)______thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (8)______around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (9)______ course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of marking progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (10)______ her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself." 1.
A. domain
B. area
C. field
D. branch
2.
A. looking
B. thinking
C. considering
D. wondering
3.
A. balance
B. review
C. survey
D. assess
4.
A. evaluation
B. charge
C. price
D. cost
5.
A. regarded
B. valued
C. recognized
D. understood
6.
A. sights
B. objects
C. goals
D. ends
7.
A. about
B. in
C. into
D. by
8.
A. Nose
B. Push
C. Run
D. Shop
9.
A. crash
B. quick
C. rapid
D. fast
10.
A. out
B. on
C. through
D. up
II. MARK THE LETTER A,B,C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO SHOW THE UNDERLINE PART THAT NEEDS CORRECTION IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. 11. A baby learns the meanings of the words as they are psoken by others and later uses him in sentences. A. a baby
B. others
C. him
D. they