Direction:

In this section of the test, you will hear 42 questions found in seven different texts. Within each text are boxes that contain four possible ways to complete a sentence. Choose the word or words in each box that correctly complete each sentence. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Here are two sample question:

While some forest fires (1) …… by humans, most of them happen due to lightning striking the ground during a region’s dry season. In fact, some places (2)……. Forest fires on a yearly basis.

(1)

(A): cause

(B): causing

(C): are caused

(D): will cause

(2)

(A): accept

(B): endure

(C): permit

(D): strike

The correct answer to sample 1 is (C), “are caused”. The correct answer to sample 2 is (B), “endure”.

Questions 1-4 refer to the following advertisement.

This Friday night at seven o'clock, the drama club is pleased (1)....... of Shakespeare's As You Like It. THe student cast has worked hard (2)....... for the play for the past two months and would appreciate a big crowd at the performance. Tickets cost $5 and may be purchased from the school's front office or at the door prior to the beginning of the play. The lead actors is Ryan MsClellan while Katie Burgess has the lead famale role. The play (3)....... by Edward Holliman, the school's art teacher. Please be sure to (4)...... on Friday night to support the cast. They play will be held in the school's auditorium.