Date ___________________ Final grade ________________ Unit 6

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total Points Written Test (80/100) ____________________ Total Points Speaking Test (20/100) ____________________

Listening Comprehension
A. You will hear three conversations. There is one question for each conversation. Choose the right answer
(A, B, or C). (3 points)

1. What is the main topic of Rita and Belinda’s conversation?

A B C
2. What does Carmen need to have ready for her job interview?

A B C
3. Where did Tom spend his summer this year?

A B C
B. What is the main topic of Amanda and Kyle’s conversation? (2 points)

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 C. Circle three pictures that show what the students can do while in the new summer program. (3 points)

D. Listen to the conversation again. Choose the correct answer. (6 points)

1. What will students learn during the new summer program?

a) about different countries’ food sources

b) about sustainable farming
c) about volunteer opportunities

2. Where will the students go if they enroll in the program?

a) Iceland b) Denmark c) New Zealand

3. How much money would they be making?

a) 500 dollars for a two months’ stay

b) 600 for three months
c) no money at all

4. The program requests students to work…

a) full-time b) four days a week c) only on weekends

5. What is the main purpose of the program worldwide?

a) to promote healthy living

b) to help students learn about other cultures
c) to help build a sustainable global community

6. Is it possible for Amanda and Kyle to host foreign students in their town?

a) No, they can’t.

b) Yes, if they become members of the organization.
c) They don’t discuss this.
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E. Answer the following questions about the conversation. (6 points)

1. How does Kyle think the weather is in Denmark year-round?

2. What is one benefit of participating in the program?

3. What are some of the things students can learn while at the host country?

4. Where will the students stay while in Denmark?

5. What other things can students do while living in Denmark?

6. How many groups (or countries) are members of the program?

Reading

F. Read the article about the situation many university students face while studying.

Working Part-Time to Prepare for the Future

Students are working hard nowadays! At least, that’s what new research has discovered. Nearly 8 out of
10 students are working part-time to help pay for their university studies. A recent study found that 77%
of students are working part-time while following their studies at university. This is an 18% rise from the
previous year!

A total of 4,642 university students were questioned in the study. Many of them said that part-time work is a
necessary financial support to cover living costs. Most students use their wages to pay for housing, food, and
bills. And, as can be expected, many of them use the money for socializing, too.

But, there are other reasons to seek employment. It can be difficult to get a job after University without
any experience. So, many students want to develop additional skills. They want to bulk up their CVs while
they are still in college. They think that holding a job will show future employers that they are responsible,
hardworking, and experienced.

Overall, the rise in student work can be attributed to ongoing economic uncertainty and the rise in the cost
of living everywhere around the world. This is very different from years before. Students used to work for
extra cash simply to pay for their personal expenses, pastimes, and hobbies. This generation is different. They
realize that, with higher living costs and worries about the uncertain job market, they might struggle to find
a stable, well-paid job once they graduate. Therefore, they are gaining experience prior to graduation. They
are making sure to be better prepared for the future.

Endsleigh Insurance. “Press Release 10 August 2015”. Endsleigh, N.P.,n.d.Web.

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 G. What is the main topic of the article? (2 points)

H. Circle True (T), False (F) or Doesn’t Say (DS). (10 points)

1. Most university students hold full-time jobs. True False DS

2. The survey was conducted in Australia. True False DS

3. The poll’s findings are recent. True False DS

4. Around half of university students (50%) hold part-time jobs. True False DS

5. It’s very easy to get a job after graduation. True False DS

6. Students use their work to pay for housing, bills, and socializing. True False DS

7. Students also work because they want to gain experience. True False DS

8. Part-time students are working about 15 hours a week. True False DS

9. Past generations have worked just as much while in school. True False DS

10. Female students tend to work more than male students. True False DS

I. Answer the questions using the information provided in the text. (5 points)

1. Why, overall, are students working more in recent years?

2. How many students were interviewed in this survey?

3. Why do students think that working part-time will improve their chances of getting a better job after they finish
university?

4. What is the percentage of students working part-time according to the study?

5. Would you think of working part-time while in university to help out with your total expenses?

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J. Which sign (A, B, or C) has a similar meaning to the sentence (1 - 3)? Draw a line. (3 points)

1. This means that something is very easy to do. A Lend me your ear.

2. This means to listen carefully and with understanding. B Cut to the chase.

3. This means to get to the point and not waste time. C Piece of cake!

Vocabulary
K. Complete the sentences with a word from this unit’s vocabulary list. (7 points)

delivery full-time be in charge salary wage employment consist of

1. You should analyze whether you’re capable of working while studying. School is top priority.

2. He will of answering the telephone from 10 am to 3 pm at the grocery store.

3. My has not gone up this past year and it is difficult to save money.

4. Look for an that makes you happy, and money will follow.

5. Marion’s job will helping students improve their study skills.

6. I got a great job on the weekends.

7. The minimum in Mexico is not enough for people to pay for their needs.
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 L. Unscramble the words and use them to complete the corresponding sentence. (3 points)

erttaybbsi ctniorstru sudtiryn

1. The tourist is very important for all countries.

2. My mother got a certification as a yoga .

3. You should consider being a for extra money.

Grammar
M. Match conditions and outcomes that logically go together. (5 points)

1. If William ate healthier food, ( ) A. I’d buy that car.

2. If he started his day with more energy, ( ) B. she’d feel more confident.

3. If she kept fit and healthy, ( ) C. he’d not be ill so often.

4. If their parents didn’t allow the boys to drink so much coke, ( ) D. he’d do many more things.

5. If I were you, ( ) E. they’d sleep much better.

N. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. (5 points)

within across through by regarding

1. He said nothing the lost watch.

2. They’ll have to build another bridge the river after the hurricane.

3. The noise came from the house.

4. She changed the flat tired all herself.

5. You should never drive a red light!

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 Writing 1

O. Complete the following dialogue blocks. (4 points)

A: What a surprise! I didn’t know you were working at this restaurant!

B:

A: Hello, how was your first day at the daycare? Did you like working with small children?

B:

Writing 2
P. Think of the perfect job for you. Make sure to answer the following questions: What would it be? Where
would it be? How do you see yourself at that job? Is it a well-paid position in a big company? Is it traveling
around the world? Is it working with people or being on your own most of the time? (16 points)

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 Speaking Test
The Speaking portion of the test is divided in two parts.

In the first part, you have 3 minutes to talk by yourself. In the second part, you have 5 minutes to interact with a
partner. Come to the front of the class and share what has been the strangest job you have ever heard of. Answer
the following questions: (10 points)

What was that job? Where was it? How did you learn about it? What were the main responsibilities the job
required? Was it well paid? Would you be interested in doing that weird job yourself?

Interaction with a partner (5 minutes - 10 points)

Pretend one of you is the owner of a brand-new company offering an uncommon job and you are interviewing
possible candidates. The other person is the interviewee. The job is writing fortune cookies messages! Role-play
asking each other the following questions:

Do you consider yourself a hardworking person that can work independently?

What are your hobbies?
What experience do you have?
How is your grammar and spelling?

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