ROUND I. Listening
Comprehension Text for 9th form
In America
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the
birthday of the United
States July 4, 1776 , the people of
the American colonies declared their independence from England America
Another one of my favourite holidays is
Halloween. We celebrate Halloween on the
31st of October. Children all
over America
My third favourite holiday is
Thanksgiving. We celebrate Thanksgiving
on the last Thursday in November.
Children do not go to school and adults do not go to work on this
special day. Early Americans celebrated
Thanksgiving to express their thanks for the fall harvest. Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving to take time
to be thankful for all the wonderful things we have, such as family, food, good
health and freedom. On Thanksgiving,
families gather and enjoy a special meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin
pie. In New York City
ROUND
I Listening
Comprehension Test For 9th form Students
Directions:
In this Test you will carefully listen to a
text read aloud twice. The text is followed by 20 tasks. You should do tasks 1
through 10 following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. The text
will be read a second time and you should do tasks 11 through 20 following the
second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in the text. For each task you will choose from
four possible answers (A, B, C, or D), or two symbols (+ or -) as specified
prior to each task. Choose the best answer and mark the letter or symbol of
your choice on the Answer Sheet.
Questions 1 through 10
(on your answer sheet circle + if the statement is true, - if it is false).
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The Fourth of July is also
called Independence Day.
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2
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The American colonies
declared their freedom from
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3
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Many Americans watch sports
such as basketball on July 4th.
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4
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The story also discussed
Halloween, which falls on October 30th.
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5
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It is customary for children
to ask people for flowers on Halloween.
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6
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Both children and adults
like dressing up in costume on Halloween.
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7
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The third holiday mentioned,
Thanksgiving, occurs in August.
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8
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One of the traditional foods
of Thanksgiving is macaroni.
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9
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Thanksgiving is a time to
express gratitude for good health and freedom.
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In
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STOP. WAIT FOR THE SECOND READING
Questions 11 through 20 (choose the correct letter A, B, C, or D)
11) All of the following holidays are mentioned in the passage except:
a)
the
Fourth of July
b)
Christmas
c)
Thanksgiving
d)
Halloween
12) The Fourth of July commemorates:
a)
U.S. independence from Spain
b)
U.S. independence from France
c)
U.S. independence from England
d)
U.S.
13) The weather on the Fourth of July is described as:
a)
cool
b)
hot
c)
warm
d)
moderate
14) America
a)
1876
b)
1772
c)
1676
d)
1776
15) Halloween is celebrated on:
a)
October
31st
b)
October
13th
c)
October
30th
d)
October
3rd
16) The speaker mentions that on Halloween children dress up as:
a)
movie
stars
b)
baseball
players
c)
ghosts
and witches
d)
animals
17) Thanksgiving is celebrated on:
a)
the
first Friday in November
b)
the
last Thursday in November
c)
the
third Thursday in November
d)
the
last Tuesday in November
18) Early Americans celebrated Thanksgiving to express thanks for:
a)
the
winter harvest
b)
the
fall harvest
c)
rainfall
d)
peace
with their neighbors
19) The speaker mentions all of the following foods except:
a)
pumpkin
pie
b)
corn
c)
sweet
potatoes
d)
turkey
20) In New York City
a)
football
game
b)
political
demonstration
c)
parade
d)
fireworks
show
ROUND II. Reading Comprehension Test for 9th form
Students
Directions:
In this Test you will read four texts. Each text is
followed by 5-12 tasks. You should do the tasks following the text on the basis
of what is stated or implied in that text. For each task you will choose the
best possible answer from four possible answers (A, B, C, or D) or two symbols
(+ or -) as specified prior to each task. Choose the best answer and write down
the letter or symbol of your choice on the answer sheet.
Questions 1 through 8 refer to Text 1.
Text 1
BLACK AND RARE WHITE BEARS
Along the
coast of British Columbia
The bears are generally
vegetarian. Their diet consists of roots, berries, nuts, fish, insects and
sometimes other animals.
Female black bears become
mature at the age of three and usually give birth to two or three cubs. Cubs
remain with their mothers for a year and a half. Consequently, the most often
that female black bears can give birth is every two years. An amazing fact
about black bears is that they can produce beautiful bears that are white in
color!
Except for females with
cubs, black bears spend most of their time alone. During the breeding season, a
male and female may remain together for several days at a time. Their life
expectancy in their natural environment is twenty to twenty-five years. The
Canadian Government realises that these black and white bears are very special.
As a result, some steps have been taken to protect them. For example, there is
a law that prevents people from hunting the bears.
Questions (on your answer sheet
circle + if the statement is true, - if it is false)
1.
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Canadian
black bears are always vegetarian.
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2.
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Except
for mothers with their young, black bears are solitary animals.
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3.
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Canadian
black bears can be observed in two different color varieties.
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4.
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An
average black bear may measure 160 centimeters in length and 200 kilograms in
weight.
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5.
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A black
bear is not considered an adult until it is at least ten years old.
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6.
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Hunting
season for black bears occurs every spring.
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7.
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The
population of British Columbian black bears along the
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8.
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Most
black bears have the same lifespan as most people.
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Questions 9 through 15 refer to Text 2.
Text 2
“So you think I’m courageous?” she
asked.
“Yes, I do.”
“Perhaps I am. But that’s because
I’ve had some inspiring teachers. I’ll
tell you about one of them. Many years
ago, when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford
Hospital
“As the transfusion progressed, he
lay in a bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color
returning to her cheeks. Then his face
grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked in a trembling
voice, “Will I start to die right away?”
Being young, the boy had
misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give her ALL his
blood.
“Yes, I’ve learned courage,” she
added, “because I’ve had inspiring teachers.”
Questions (on your answer sheet
circle + if the statement is true, - if it is false)
9.
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The
speaker tells us that she has learned to be brave from the examples of
others.
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10.
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The
speaker was at
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11.
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A family
member is the only person who can save Liza because her brother has the
needed antibodies in his blood.
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A
“transfusion” is probably taking blood from one person and giving it to
another.
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An
“antibody” is probably protection
from a disease.
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The
little brother turns pale because Liza has stopped
breathing.
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15.
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The
speaker learned courage from a five year old.
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Questions 16 through 20 refer to Text 3.
Text 3
Rechargeable batteries are restoring
coral reefs in the tropical island
of Vanuatu
In
Vanuatu
The
benefits to the coral reef are already being seen. Dead batteries are no longer
being found within the Marine Protected Area and the fish populations appear to
be returning.
Questions (on your answer sheet
choose the correct letter A, B, C or D)
16.
a. a mountain area
b. an island
c. a river
d. a lake area
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17.
a. electricity
b. coral minerals
c. batteries
d. solar heat
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18.
a. working animals
b. beautiful birds
c. rare pigs
d. coral reefs
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19.
A problem for
a. finding food
b. electrical wires
c. disposing of batteries
d. marine fish
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20.
a. provide cooking fuels
b. heat their homes
c. provide hot bath water
d. recharge their batteries
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Questions 21 through 30 refer to Text 4.
Text 4
Georgian
cooking has something in common with other regional cuisines but is on the
whole unmistakably distinctive. The
ingredients are usually very fresh (different dishes are cooked in different
seasons), and the recipes elaborate.
Many dishes involve grated walnuts, garlic, and a range of herbs and
spices. West Georgian cooking in
particular can be quite hot, as it employs the use of a lot of chili.
Georgian
cuisine is good news for vegetarians, as there are many delicious vegetarian
specialties such as lobio (red or green beans with herbs and spices), pkhali
(a spinach or beetroot paste with walnuts and garlic), aubergines, mushrooms
and salad. The table is usually covered
with a great variety of dishes, some meat, some vegetable, from which you can
take your choice.
Fish
is not eaten much, but there are many excellent meat dishes. There are mouthwatering combinations such as
lamb with tarragon and wild plums, chicken with tomatoes and herbs, lamb stew
with aubergines, and tomatoes and turkey or chicken eaten cold in a walnut
sauce. Other tasty sauces include the
wild plum tkemali and the hot chili ajika.
Georgians
generally like their food salty, and many people would say that some of their
cheeses suffer from this, though sulguni and gudis kveli,
two of the more famous types, deserve their reputation. The Georgian variety of yoghurt, matsoni,
is very good.
Dessert
usually means cakes, typically laden with cream and sugar, and fruit, which the
country has in great abundance. In the
autumn in eastern Georgia
People
eat at any time of day, and often the food dished up for breakfast may be
similar to what you get at dinner (including the wine or vodka if you are a
house guest). However, the most typical
breakfast fare is bread with cheese, omelettes, honey
and jam.
Questions (on your answer sheet
choose the correct letter A, B, C or D)
21. Georgian cooking is characterized as:
a) simple
b) bland
c) elaborate
d) unimportant to people
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22. The use of
chili in many dishes makes them taste:
a) salty
b) hot
c)sweet
d)like chocolate
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23. The Georgian diet is characterized
as:
a. having great variety
b. very limited
c. using a great deal of fish
d. using few herbs and spices
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24. All of the following are mentioned
as ingredients in Georgian vegetable dishes except:
a. mushrooms
b. aubergines
c. spinach
d. zucchini
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25. Georgian cheeses are sometimes
criticized as being too:
a. rich
b. creamy
c. salty
d. soft
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26. Wild plums are an ingredient in:
a. tkemali
b. matsoni
c. ajika
d. pkhali
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27. Fruit is characterized as being:
a. in short supply
b. available only in the summer
months
c. rarely eaten with cake
d. very plentiful
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28. Meal times among Georgians:
a. Are set by strict tradition
b. Vary from family to family
c. Are not fixed
d. Vary according to region
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29. Wine and vodka may be served:
a. At dinner only
b. At breakfast and dinner
c. At lunch
d. if a house guest asks for them
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30. Foods eaten at breakfast may be:
a. similar to foods eaten for dinner
b. bread, cheese, or omelettes
c. honey and jam
d. all of the above
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ROUND II Writing Comprehension Test For 9th form Students
Directions:
In this Test you will select from the three tasks
written on the board one which you feel you are most capable to write about.
You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided. When you are
finished, close your papers, lay down your pen, and wait for us to collect your
test materials.
1. Think
about dating. What does the phrase “to date someone” mean? Where do people go
on dates? What do they do? Why is it important to date someone?
2. In the 1920s, a family in Florida
3. Every culture has stories. Stories serve different purposes. Some
entertain. Others teach history or help people understand their own culture. In
many cultures, stories are used to teach the difference between right and wrong
behaviours. What kinds of stories are traditional in your culture? Describe a
story that teaches a lesson.
ROUND III Speaking Comprehension Test for 9th Form
Students
Directions:
In this Test you will choose from 20 topics to speak
about. Each number corresponds to one topic. The number of your choice is the
theme of your oral presentation. Take about a minute to collect your thoughts
before you begin to speak on the topic. Take a deep breath and begin.
1. Which person has
had the greatest influence on your life?
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Was this person in your family or outside of your
family?
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Why was this person influential?
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What did this person teach you?
2. What is the value
of learning English?
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Do you think English will be important in your
professional career?
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Do you think it is important for other reasons?
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Do you think English should be required of all
students in Ukraine
3.
A friend is visiting you from
another city and you have only three hours to show him or her your city or
town.
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Which places would you show your friend?
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What would you tell your friend about your city or
town?
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Would you encourage your friend to visit again? Why or why not?
4. An important person
is visiting your school and has only one hour to spend there.
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What would you show this person at your school?
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What would you tell this person about your school?
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What would you like this person to remember about your
school?
5. What makes a person
a good leader?
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What personal characteristics should a good leader
have?
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What kinds of ideas should a good leader have?
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How does a good leader communicate and work with other
people?
6. If you could live
somewhere else in the world for one year, where would you like to live?
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Would you live in your own country or in a foreign
country?
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Would you live in a city or country where another
language is spoken?
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Would you live in a place that is similar to your home
or different?
7. Whom do you most
depend on when you need advice?
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Do you depend on someone in your family, or someone
outside of your family?
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Do you ask someone older than you or someone your own
age?
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Do you usually follow the advice or just listen and
then make your own decisions?
8. What is your
favorite room in your house?
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Describe the room in as much detail as you can.
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Why is this room your favorite?
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What special memories do you have in this room?
9. Who is your
favorite author or poet?
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Why is this author or poet your favorite?
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When did you begin reading works by this author or
poet?
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What are your favorite works of literature by this
author or poet? Why?
10. If you could raise
children anywhere in your country, where would you do so?
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Would you raise children in a city or in a small town
or village?
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What things would be important to you and your
children?
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What would you like to give your children that you did
or did not have when you were a child?
1. Do you think
students should be given more choice over what subjects they study?
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What would be the advantages of giving students more
choice?
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What would be the disadvantages of giving students
more choice?
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If you were given a choice, what subjects would you
study?
2. How much television
should children be allowed to watch each day?
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Is watching television good for children?
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What types of programs are good for children?
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What do children learn from watching television?
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What problems do children have as a result of watching
television?
3. You have an
opportunity to go anywhere in the world for one month. Where would you go?
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You may choose more than one place to go to.
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Why did you choose to go there?
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Would you go for pleasure, to spend time with someone
you know, or to learn something?
4. What is the biggest
problem in your town or city?
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How does this problem affect people’s lives?
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How would you address the problem?
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How would you ask other people to help you address the
problem?
5. What is your
favorite family tradition, something that is unique to your family?
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Why does your family follow this special tradition?
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How did this tradition get started in your family?
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Would you like to continue this tradition in the
future, when you have a family of your own?
6. How important are
extra-curricular activities?
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Do they help students learn, or do they take time away
from academic studies?
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How much time should a student devote to
extra-curricular activities?
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What is the purpose or value of extra-curricular
activities?
7. You are moving to a
new house and cannot take everything with you.
Choose three things from your childhood that you feel you must take with
you.
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What items would you take?
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What is the significance of these items? What memories do they bring up?
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Be specific and share stories or memories that you
associate with these items.
8. You have just moved
into a new neighborhood and do not know anyone.
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Who would you try to meet first in order to learn your
way around the neighborhood?
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How would you try to make friends?
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How would you try to become part of your new community?
9. You will be
spending the summer (three months) in a country where you do not already know
the language. You will take language
classes for three hours a day.
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In addition to classes, how would you go about
learning this new language?
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What resources would you use to help you learn?
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How important are listening, speaking and reading to
learning a new language?
10. What do you
consider your best accomplishment?
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What did you do, and why do you consider it your best
accomplishment?
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Was it something you did in school or outside of
school?
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What did you learn from this accomplishment?
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