Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘L’Orientale’

Corso di laurea in Lingue e culture comparate

Lingua Inglese I – a.a. 2016-2017
MOCK TEST

Cognome ___________________________ Nome _________________ Matricola _____/_______

SECTION A
Q1. PHONETICS and PHONOLOGY
Provide the correct answer and circle one letter (a, b, c, d) where requested. (10 marks) ___/10
1. Identify the word in which the suffix “ - ed” is realized as / d/:
a. fixed b. wanted c. admired d. mixed
2. Which of the following sets of words would normally be treated as a minimal pair?
a. where/wear b. wait/wave c. cent/sent d. tin/thing
3. Provide a word containing the sound /ʃ/. Write the word orthographically and circle the
letter or group of letters corresponding to that sound (example: /k/ = ⓒ at)
_________shame__________________________________
4. Choose the correct transcription for “writing”
a. /ˈraitɪng / b. /ˈwraɪding/ c. / ˈwraitɪn/ d. /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
5. Write orthographically the following transcribed word: mju(ː)
ˈzɪəm__________museum_________________________________
6. Circle the word with a different vowel sound:
a. fame b. pay c. heart d. grey
7. Identify the word with a different stress pattern.
a. management b. performance c. secretary d. literature
8. Identify the word in which one of the consonant letters is not pronounced:
a. talkative b. transcription c. friendly d. steady
9. Identify the pair of homophones:
a. draft/draught b. tease/these c. whale/well d. pace/pass
10. Which of the following has a different number of syllables?
a. worked b. paired c. painted d. sailed

Q2. MORPHOLOGY
Provide the correct answer and circle one letter (a, b, c, d) where requested. (10 marks) ___/10
1. Which of the following is a quantifier?
a. nor b. several c. ordeal d. mostly
2. Which of the following is an inflected word?
a. raider b. banner c. smaller d. gunpowder
3. Which of the following is an adjective?
a. friendly b. ferociously c. quickly d. terrifically
4. Which of the following contains a suffix?
a. station b. encourage c. careless d. perceive
5. Which of the following is a prepositional verb?
a. look after b. turn up c. take off d. switch off
6. The structure “dishwasher” is a:
a. noun+verb b. preposition +noun c. adjective+preposition d.
preposition+preposition
7. How many morphemes can you find in the word “confederation”?
a. three b. four c. five d. six
8. Identify the verb which follows a different pattern in forming past tense and past
participle.
a. let b. shut c. sell d. cost
9. The word “burger” (instead of hamburger) is an example of...
a. derivation b. backformation c. clipping d. blending
10. Identify the word class of the following derived word, then provide its root and
state its word class (Example: FRIENDLY = adjective < “friend” = noun)
DENIABLE = ___deny- verb__________________________________

Q3. SYNTAX (10 marks) __/10

1) Identify the variations in the verb phrase [(M)odality, (T)ense, (A)spect), (V)oice] in the
sentence “They must have left” --- must: modality, Tense-present perfect (voice è attiva)-
in questo tipo di format di esercizio, se voice è attivo, non va indicato. Lo stesso vale per
l’aspect non è perfect
a. T, M b. M, A c. V, A d. V, M
2) Adjective order. Choose the correct order to complete the following sentence.
He was wearing a ________ skirt.
a. dirty old American cotton b. cotton old dirty American c. old dirty American
cotton d. American dirty old cotton
3) Which of the following does not belong to an open class?
a. low b. rest c. tomorrow d. thus
4) Which of the following sentences has a correct word order?
a. Judy always reads books in her room.
b. Judy reads always in her room books.
c. Judy always reads in her room books.
d. Judy reads books always in her room.

5) Which of the following multi-word verbs is a prepositional verb?

a. to depend on b. pick up c. carry out d. come on

6) Identify the subordinator in the sentence “As soon as the alarm goes off, I hit the
snooze button”.
a. as b. off c. as the d. as soon as
7) In which of the following are subject and agent different?
a. John had had ten cups of coffee by noon
b. She had already finished school by the age of sixteen
c. The building was utterly destroyed by a fire
d. I will be behind the wheel by the time you read this
8) Which of the following could be an ADJP premodifier?
a. really b. real c. reality d. realism
9) Which of the following is a common, uncountable, abstract noun?
a. Jennifer b. guy c. research d. millions

10) In which of these multi-word verbs are verb and particle separable?
a. pick up b. look after c. stand up d. wait for
SECTION B
Q5. MEANING COMPLETION (5 marks) __/5
Read the text and put ONE word only in the numbered spaces in order to complete the text
semantically and grammatically

SECTION B
5. MEANING COMPLETION (5 marks)
Read the text and put ONE word only in the numbered spaces in order to complete the
text semantically and grammatically.
London Bloom. There’s nothing (1) __like___ London in bloom after the short, dark days of an English (2)
winter____, so make the most of it. Round up some friends or your family, pick (3) up_____ some picnic makings
or grab a football or roller-skates and head to the metropolis’ great outdoors. Choose (4) _one___of the many
great parks (5) _in/of____ Central London and enjoy a day out. You can reach many of them by Underground.

Q6. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (5 marks) __/5

For each sentence complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do
not change the word given. Use no more than five words.

1. Two years ago, Maria started learning German. [FOR]

Maria …has been learning German for………. two years.
2. I don’t think you ought to write in that book. [WERE]
If I ………were you I would not write …….in that book.
3. Would you like to go to a university open day? [INTERESTED]
Would you …be interested in going…….to a university open day?
4. Janice can’t wait to hear Tom’s story. [FORWARD]
Janice…is looking forward to hearing…….Tom’s story.
5. There is a lot more pollution in Glasgow than in the north of Scotland. [FAR]
The north of Scotland……is far less polluted …..than Glasgow.

Q7. READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following text, then answer the questions which follow.

Shakespeare's Globe
(1) The original Globe Theatre, built by an acting company to which William Shakespeare belonged,
opened in 1599. Technically, six men owned different shares in the theatre, with the bulk of the
property belonging to brothers Richard and Cuthbert Burbage.
(2) Unfortunately, the original Globe Theatre lasted only fourteen years. In 1613, it burnt to the ground
during a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII. The fire was attributed to a theatrical cannon,
which misfired and set the thatched roof and wooden timbers aflame. The theatre was rebuilt the
following year, but the Puritans – who didn't believe in such entertainment – closed it down in 1642. It
was destroyed in 1644 to make way for homes and it wasn't until excavation work was being done in
1989 that the original location of the theatre was finally revealed.
(3) The new Globe Theatre, built according to Elizabethan plans, was the brainchild of American actor
and director Sam Wanamaker. The theatre, as designed by architect Theo Crosby, opened in 1997. It
is located on Bankside, about 183 meters (200 yards) from the original site. It was the first building
with a thatched roof allowed to be built in London since the Great Fire of 1666.
(4) Similar to the original, the stage of the new Globe Theatre extends into a large circular yard, which is
surrounded by three tiers of very steep seating. The most expensive seats are covered. All others are
exposed, which is why plays are held here only during the summer months. Additional standing room
for about 700 is available at a very low cost for those who don't mind remaining erect during the
entire production. (Sitting in the yard is not allowed!). In total, the theatre can accommodate about
1,300 patrons, less than half of the 3,000 or so who could attend productions during Shakespeare's
time.
(5) While designers tried to remain as faithful to the old plans as possible, there are modern differences
that are apparent. Lighting is state-of-the-art, sprinklers are ever-present, and there is a lobby and
visitor center for guests as well as an expanded backstage area for the actors and technical staff.
Though the Globe Theatre is not open for productions during the winter, tours of the facility are
available year-round.

Choose the correct answer according to the text, circle one letter (a, b, c) (5 marks) __/5
1. How many times has the Globe been rebuilt?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
2. In 1599 the Globe... 2 answers
a. … was not provided with sprinklers
b. … had three orders of seats
c. … was rectangular
3. The modern building hosts...
a. … as many spectators as the original playhouse
b. … less spectators than the original playhouse
c. … more spectators than the original playhouse
4. When were thatched roofs forbidden in London?
a. After the Puritans closed down theatres
b. After the Globe burnt down during a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII
c. After the Great Fire swept through the central parts of the city
5. If you get a cheap ticket at the Globe...
a. … you must seat in the balcony
b. … you must stand throughout the show
c. … you must seat in the yard

Q8. VOCABULARY (5 marks) __/5

In paragraphs (§) 1 - 5, there is ONE word that has a similar meaning to the following:
1. largest part (§ 1) …. bulk............ 4. levels (§ 4) ….......tiers............

2. on fire (§ 2) …..aflame...................... 5. ultra-modern (§ 5) …..state-of-the-art..

3. idea (§ 3)…........brainchild...................

Q9. WRITING (10 marks) __/10

Write a letter to Adam, your English-speaking friend, telling him about your New Year weekend
in London[bdv4] (100-120 words).
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Final mark: ___/60