2000 EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH, FORM B
INSTRUCTIONS ♦ Mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. ♦ Do not mark your answers in the test booklet. ♦ You must use a number 2 (soft) pencil. ♦ Do not bend or fold your answer sheet. Look at the TOP RIGHT of SIDE 1 of your ANSWER SHEET. Fill in the following information on the lines: ♦ FULL NAME: print your full name in this order: family name
first, then first name, then middle initial. Use capital letters. ♦ YOUR SIGNATURE: write your signature. ♦ TEST CENTER: print the name of the test center. ♦ NATIVE LANGUAGE: print your native language. ♦ TODAY’S DATE: print the month, day, and year. Look at the TOP LEFT of SIDE 1 of your ANSWER SHEET. Use capital letters to fill in the following information in the blocks: ♦ LAST NAME: print your main family name in the blocks, one
letter per block. There are 13 blocks. If your last name is longer than 13 letters, print only the first 13 letters.
♦ FIRST: print the first 6 letters of your first name. ♦ MI: print the initial of your middle name. Use the same spelling you used on your Registration Form. In the COLUMNS OF CIRCLES BELOW THE BLOCKS: ♦ Find the letter that is the same as the letter you have printed in
the block above. ♦ Darken the circle completely so that you cannot see the letter
inside. ♦ Do this for all the letters of your last name, first name, and your
middle initial. ♦ Darken only one circle in each of the columns. Look at the BOTTOM LEFT of SIDE 1 of your ANSWER SHEET. ♦ BIRTHDATE: find the month you were born and darken the
circle next to it. ♦ DAY: print the day you were born. If it is a one-digit day, write
zero first. Darken the circles underneath these numbers. ♦ YEAR: print the last two digits of the year you were born.
Darken the circles underneath these numbers. ♦ SEX: darken the circle “M” (male) or “F” (female). ♦ LANG.: print the code number for your native language (the
examiner will tell you the number). Darken the circles. ♦ CENTER NO.: print the test center number (the examiner will
tell you the number). Darken the circles. ♦ REG. NO.: print your 6 digit personal registration number.
Include all zeros, including those at the beginning of the number. Darken the circles.
Do NOT fill in the space marked OR. Look at the LISTENING and GVR sections on SIDE 1 of your ANSWER SHEET. ♦ Completely fill in the circle that corresponds to the answer you
have chosen. ♦ Mark all your answers on the answer sheet, not in the test
booklet.
♦ Use pencil only to mark your answers. Do not make any other marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first mark completely.
♦ Fill in only one circle for each problem. ♦ Any problem with more than one answer marked will be
counted wrong. ♦ If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess. The example below shows the correct way for Joao Costa Almeida dos Santos, born April 3, 1978, tested at center no. 001, and whose personal registration number is 100265, to fill out the information section. NOTE: Keep your eyes on your own test. Candidates giving or receiving answers or using notes or other aids will be disqualified, and they will fail. Examination fees will not be refunded. When instructed to, open your test booklet and check to see that it is complete. Check the pages quickly. You should have 23 printed pages in your test booklet. If there are any missing pages, raise your hand, and a proctor will give you a replacement.
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LISTENING TEST - PART I
LISTENING TEST - PART I: This is a test of your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices in your test booklet are shown as pictures. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write in the test booklet. Here is an example: EXAMPLE:
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The correct answer is A, because picture A shows a pair of socks with a price tag of one dollar and 20 cents, and the mother said she would buy the cheapest ones. You will hear each conversation only once; they will not be repeated. Please be very quiet and listen carefully. Remember to mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, or C. There will be 25 questions in Part I. Do you have any questions before you begin? Now, turn your test booklet to page 3. We will begin now.
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LISTENING LISTENING LISTENING
LISTENING TEST–PART II: IMAGINE YOU ARE LISTENING TO A RADIO INTERVIEW. YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR SOMEONE FROM A RADIO STATION INTERVIEWING A WOMAN WHO
ORGANIZES MUSICAL CONCERTS TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE. ♦ First, you’ll hear about the organization she works for. ♦ Then, you’ll hear about the work she is doing now. ♦ Next, you will hear about bands and the music they play at these concerts. ♦ Finally, you will hear about what happens at these concerts. You will hear the interview in several parts. After each part, you will hear 2 – 5 questions. There are 2 answer choices for each question. The choices are:
A) If the answer to the question would be “Yes, that’s true,” or
B) If the answer to the question would be “No, that’s not true.”
If you want to, you may take brief notes on the bottom of this page as you listen. Now you will hear the beginning of the interview. For this part, there will not be any actual test questions. The questions that follow this part are examples only. Example 1: The correct answer is “A”, yes that’s true. Example 2: The correct answer is “B”, no, that’s not true. Now we will continue the interview. Remember, after each section of the interview you will hear 2 - 5 questions. You will have 7 seconds to mark your answers to each question. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. There will be 25 questions, numbers 26 through 50. Are there any questions before we begin? Now, let’s continue. Listen carefully to the interview.
[You may take notes here.]
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EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH, 2000
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, AND READING SECTION
INSTRUCTIONS: Do not begin this section until the examiner has read these instructions with you. 1. There are 130 problems in this section of the examination. There are grammar, vocabulary, and reading problems.
They are numbered 51 through 180. Examples of each kind of problem are given below. 2. You will have 90 minutes to finish the entire GVR section. Try to answer all the problems. Each problem counts
the same. Do not spend too much time on any one problem or you will not have time to finish this section. You may answer the problems in any order you wish.
3. Each problem in this section has only one correct answer. Completely fill in the circle that corresponds to the answer you have chosen. Do not make any stray marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first mark completely. Any problem with more than one answer marked will be counted wrong. If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess.
4. Here are examples of each kind of problem. In each example, the correct answer has been underlined. For the actual problems, fill in the circle on your answer sheet letter of the correct answer. Do not mark your answers in this test booklet.
GRAMMAR: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence or the conversation.
"What is that thing?" "That _____ a spider." a. to call b. calls c. called d. is called
That thing _____ a spider. a. to call b. calls c. called d. is called
VOCABULARY: Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence.
Can you _____ me what time it is? a. give b. tell c. call d. say
READING: There are several kinds of reading passages. In some, you will read the questions first, then look in the text on the facing page for the answers. In the other kind, you will read the passage first, then answer the questions following it according to the information given in the passage. This example question might accompany a brochure about musical events in a city:
If you want to buy a ticket for the holiday concert, you should . . . a. call 763-0500. b. order them by mail. c. go to the theater office. d. contact your local high school.
5. Remember, you have 90 minutes to finish the entire GVR section. Do not write in the test booklet. Mark only on
the answer sheet. You may begin now.
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GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR
51. “Do you speak French well?”
“Well, _____ it five years now.” a. I’ve been studying b. I’m studying c. I study d. I had studied
52. Bob finally found a house after _____.
a. searched years b. search years c. years to search d. years of searching
53. You can get a good job _____ you get your
degree. a. just b. but only c. once d. soon
54. After the earthquake many buildings were _____
repairs. a. need of b. a need for c. the need for d. in need of
55. “What do people do on a cruise ship?”
“Well, some people like to swim while _____ people prefer to sunbathe.” a. other b. the other some c. other some d. others
56. I think _____ better to have the party on Sunday.
a. would b. it would be c. it would d. would be
57. “I’m no good at math.”
“Yeah, I have the same problem _____ you.” a. with b. from c. too d. as
58. This notice board _____ current information
about university events. a. displaying b. has display of c. is displayed d. displays
59. Wash the glasses carefully _____ don’t break.
a. so that they b. that they c. since they d. that
60. The bleeding should stop when _____ to the
wound. a. pressure is applying b. pressure applies c. pressure is applied d. it is applied pressure
61. _____ saving his money, John managed to pay
for a new car. a. For b. By c. With d. Of
62. I dislike Larry because he uses such _____
language. a. offended b. offensive c. offend d. offender
63. “Which kitten do you want?”
“I want _____ with the white spot.” a. the one b. one c. a kitten d. one that
64. It’s _____ smoking is unhealthy;
it’s also really expensive. a. not just that b. just not c. just not that d. not just
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GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 65. Caution: this medicine can _____ drowsy.
a. make you to be b. make to be c. make you d. make
66. Though I ate all I could, _____ I wanted more.
a. though b. still c. since d. while
67. In many countries teachers are not very well
_____. a. pay b. paid c. paying d. to pay
68. “Did my book help you with your report?”
“Yes. Thanks _____ it to me.” a. to show b. for showing c. in showing d. of showing
69. “I heard John quit because he had an argument
with the boss.” “Actually, it was for medical reasons that _____ the company.” a. left b. his leaving c. he left d. he leaves
70. I think Mike _____ than me.
a. is five years older b. has five years more c. has five years older d. is five years old
71. Is that the guy _____ about the free tickets?
a. he told you b. who he told you c. who told you d. that who told
72. Doctors say _____ for kids to play outside.
a. it is good b. is good c. there is good d. that is good
73. Be sure _____ Bob about the meeting next
Tuesday. a. you ask b. asking c. you to ask d. ask
74. That theory was suggested 300 years ago, but not
proven _____ recently. a. before b. yet c. still d. until
75. If these books _____ by 5:00 p.m. Friday, they
will be thrown out. a. do not claim b. are not claimed c. will not claim d. are not claiming
76. Children can be very cruel _____ that age.
a. in b. on c. at d. of
77. Most people want a job that is _____ to them.
a. attracted b. attractive c. attracting d. attraction
78. There is no _____ to make a copy of the report
just for me. a. needing b. need you c. need for d. need
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GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 79. We had _____ the waiter finally took our orders.
a. waiting half an hour while b. been waiting half an hour when c. waited half an hour for d. waited since half an hour then
80. John acted _____ he wanted us to leave.
a. as b. as when c. that d. as if
81. You shouldn’t smoke. It’s a _____.
a. habit harmful for your health b. harmful for your health habit c. for your health harmful habit d. for your harmful health habit
82. My parents taught me the importance _____ the
truth. a. to tell b. of telling c. of told d. tell
83. Some people think the school day should be
longer, but _____, I think it’s long enough. a. being as a student b. as far as a student c. student as I am d. as a student
84. “Did you finally meet Nancy’s mother?”
“Yes, she was nicer _____ I expected her to be.” a. as b. than c. that d. from
85. _____ you decide to do, just make sure you’re
here by 6 o’clock. a. However b. How c. Whatever d. What
86. _____ made the mess in the kitchen, please clean
it up now! a. Whoever b. Anybody c. The person d. Who
87. When you _____, we can leave.
a. finish eating b. finish to eat c. finishing eating d. finishing to eat
88. The registration office is closed for the day
_____ illness. a. for b. from c. due to d. because
89. In the country’s budget, 25 cents out of _____
dollar is spent on national defense. a. all b. most c. some d. every
90. “I need tickets to the football game.”
“They _____ at the sports arena.” a. purchased b. can purchase c. are to purchase d. can be purchased
91. I saw your advertisement for a secretarial job and
wonder _____ still available. a. if is it b. if it is c. if it d. it is
92. There’s _____ number of international students
at our university. a. a grown b. the grown c. a growing d. the growing
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GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR 93. You students are too noisy. I’d like _____ quiet.
a. to be all of you b. being you all c. all of you to be d. to all of you be
94. Professor Swales _____ an expert on tropical
butterflies. a. is said b. said to be c. said d. is said to be
95. “Will this desk fit in your room?”
“_____, I don’t know.” a. Without measure b. Without measuring c. Not measuring d. Not to measure
96. “The mechanic said they can’t look at my car
until tomorrow.” “Well, why _____ done today?” a. can’t it be b. can’t be c. it can’t be d. can’t it
97. Not only _____ responsible for hiring staff, but
the other managers are too. a. John does b. does John c. is John d. John
98. Remember to turn off this light if you’re the last
one _____. a. having left b. would leave c. to leave d. has left
99. Before you can take Calculus II, you need
Calculus I. _____, you need permission from the instructor. a. Addition to b. In addition to c. Addition d. In addition
100. They shared their food _____ each other.
a. to b. with c. for d. by
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY 101. John didn’t know how to _____ the problem.
a. unfold b. handle c. hold d. break
102. Henry was seriously _____ in a car accident.
a. adjusted b. operated c. injured d. insured
103. I really like working with Kim. She always
_____ me when I’m having a bad day. a. identifies b. recommends c. disappoints d. encourages
104. It’s cold in my bedroom. May I have
another _____ ? a. carpet b. cushion c. towel d. blanket
105. Be sure to take enough money for all
your travel _____ . a. expenses b. prices c. dues d. amounts
106. I’d like these flowers _____ to this
address this afternoon. a. located b. arranged c. supplied d. delivered
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY 107. He always changes recipes because he’s a very
_____ cook. a. approximate b. creative c. characteristic d. illustrated
108. John didn’t sleep well last night, so he’s in a
bad _____ today. a. focus b. mood c. expression d. reflection
109. I worked fifteen hours today. I’m _____ .
a. worn out b. tied up c. shut off d. hung up
110. My flight yesterday was _____ for six hours.
a. denied b. cancelled c. limited d. delayed
111. In my _____ , he’s the best teacher we’ve ever
had. a. attitude b. preference c. opinion d. sight
112. He went to jail because he _____ some jewelry.
a. stole b. robbed c. mistook d. subtracted
113. She always reads the magazines with the _____
fashions in them. a. deliberate b. generous c. occasional d. latest
114. The mechanic _____ that he fixed my car, but it
still doesn’t work. a. managed b. claimed c. doubted d. resisted
115. If you need more paper, go to room 312. We
use that room for _____ . a. expansion b. remains c. storage d. sources
116. They wanted to buy concert tickets, so they
_____ at the office. a. inquired b. expressed c. questioned d. accepted
117. He sold his old radio for ten dollars, but it really
is _____ much more. a. possible b. assured c. certain d. worth
118. What _____ of blue jeans is most popular in
your country? a. stamp b. emblem c. mark d. brand
119. Susan wouldn’t take sides in the argument. She
remained _____ . a. widespread b. neutral c. proportional d. accurate
120. Because of his actions, the president _____ a
great deal of criticism. a. accomplished b. measured c. received d. expressed
121. Thomas Edison _____ the light bulb.
a. invented b. invited c. discovered d. accomplished
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
122. John _____ a lot of his money to organizations
that help the poor. a. donates b. spends c. invests d. charges
123. I didn’t read the whole report, only _____ of it.
a. a handful b. an amount c. a portion d. a variety
124. _____ exercise every day is good for your
heart. a. Contrary b. Weekly c. Vigorous d. Temporary
125. I don’t think it’s morally _____ to kill any
animals. a. true b. right c. real d. accurate
126. Mark is always late. He can’t _____ his time
very well. a. order b. budget c. guide d. save
127. They were _____ because of the cold.
a. detailed b. suffering c. narrowed d. admitting
128. He didn’t do it, but Gary was _____ for
breaking the window. a. blamed b. denied c. complained d. ordered
129. We just heard the news that the President has
_____ war. a. declared b. expressed c. exclaimed d. adopted
130. He looked very busy. He had papers _____ out
all over his desk. a. wrapped b. spread c. crossed d. lined
131. The government should _____ some new laws
to protect the fishing industry. a. do b. cast c. pass d. elect
132. Those dark storm clouds look very _____ .
a. struggling b. elemental c. gathered d. threatening
133. The boss _____ that we come to work on time.
a. remained b. informed c. insisted d. recovered
134. I took the bus because it was _____ to get a
taxi. a. impossible b. unfortunate c. suitable d. effective
135. I was _____ that I found my keys.
a. released b. relieved c. reserved d. sustained
136. My father is getting old, so I am concerned
about his _____ . a. justice b. instance c. welfare d. magnitude
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
137. I don’t understand our teacher’s grading
system. She does not have clear _____ . a. factors b. versions c. resources d. standards
138. The noise outside _____ John from sleeping.
a. prevented b. demanded c. opposed d. removed
139. Glenn entered a _____ and won a computer.
a. trial b. resource c. contest d. sequence
140. She didn’t know exactly, but she gave us a good
_____ of how many people will be there. a. definition b. estimate c. summary d. selection
141. Dogs are not _____ to come into this building.
a. approached b. supported c. permitted d. admitted
142. Keep this secret. Do not _____ it to anyone.
a. reduce b. involve c. devote d. reveal
143. Ron’s only _____ is to make money.
a. product b. end c. gain d. goal
144. That company puts chemicals in the river.
They’re ruining the water _____ . a. type b. style c. expression d. quality
145. Have you seen this book? It’s so beautifully
_____ . The pictures are really nicely done. a. represented b. accompanied c. illustrated d. revealed
146. The two cars have very different prices, but
their quality is _____ . a. accurate b. required c. defined d. comparable
147. We had _____ to go to the beach, but since it
rained, we went to a movie instead. a. intended b. reminded c. pretended d. referred
148. I don’t like to eat green bananas. I prefer to
wait until they are _____ . a. done b. ripe c. raw d. warm
149. Amanda _____ her teacher with her knowledge
of the lesson. a. convinced b. achieved c. impressed d. regarded
150. I was surprised by how long it _____ to get my
car fixed. a. took b. lasted c. spent d. passed
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READING READING READING The Amish, a religious group in the United States, have wedding traditions that are different from the ones of other North Americans. When an Amish man asks a woman to marry him he does not give her a diamond ring. Instead, he may offer her a clock or a set of china dishes. After she accepts his offer, the bride begins to sew her own wedding dress. It is usually blue or purple, rather than white, and is always plain. The bride will not use this dress only once, but for the rest of her life as her Sunday church outfit. All couples get married in late fall, after the harvest and before the severe winter weather has arrived. The wedding is announced in church just a few days before the actual ceremony, and all members of the congregation are invited to the home of the bride’s parents for the festivities. A typical wedding day begins very early. By 8:30 a.m. the daily farm chores have already been done and the guests have arrived for the three-hour long ceremony. The rest of the afternoon and evening is spent eating, visiting, and playing games. The next day the bride and groom have to get up early to clean the house. It is not until spring that they move to a house of their own.
151. Where does the wedding ceremony take place? a. bride’s parents’ house b. church c. groom’s parents’ house d. bride and groom’s new home 152. When are the wedding guests notified about the upcoming event? a. in the spring b. before the harvest c. the Sunday preceding the ceremony d. when the bride accepts 153. Where does the couple live until spring? a. the church b. a temporary house of their own c. the groom’s parents’ house d. the bride’s parents’ house 154. What time of year does the wedding ceremony take place? a. spring b. summer c. fall d. winter 155. What might the Amish groom give the bride as a proposal gift? a. Sunday church outfit b. dishes c. ring d. house 156. What do most North American men give as an engagement gift? a. clock b. dishes c. ring d. clothing
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READING READING READING Instructions: on the opposite page is part of a hotel’s guide to city restaurants. Use it to find the answers to these questions.
157. You and your co-workers are hungry at lunchtime, but don’t have time to go out. Which restaurant will bring food to your office? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
158. You want to have a small party for your grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Which place could give you a private room for your party? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
159. You are with a mixed group of people. Some are vegetarian and some want meat. Some also want to drink beer with their meal. What would be the best place for your group? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
160. Where can you get breakfast at 3:00 pm? a. 1 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
161. Which restaurant is located in an historical building? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 5
162. It is summer and you want to eat outside. Which restaurant advertises that it has tables outside? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 5
163. You want to pick up food to go on a picnic. According to the guide, which places would let you do this? a. 1 & 2 b. 1 & 4 c. 2 & 4 d. 3 & 4
164. It’s close to midnight on Saturday. You have just come from the theatre and now you’re hungry. Where can you go to eat? a. 1 & 2 b. 1 & 3 c. 2 & 3 d. 2 & 5
165. You and your father want to play tennis and then go to lunch, but you can’t wear your tennis clothes at one of the restaurants. Which one? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
166. It is a rainy afternoon. You would like to take your grandmother out to eat. She is in a wheelchair. Where would be the best place to go? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5
167. According to the guide, which places serve alcohol? a. 1, 2, 3 b. 2, 3, 5 c. 2, 4, 5 d. 3, 4, 5
168. You want to spend less than ten dollars for a meal. Where can you go? a. 1 & 3 b. 1 & 4 c. 3 & 4 d. only 3
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READING READING READING
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EATING
AROUND TOWN Greener Pastures $$ 314 E. LIBERTY (662-1111) Hours: M-Th 11am-9pm, F 11am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm. No reservations. V & MC only. Fresh imaginative vegetarian cuisine, featuring an unusual homemade menu, with daily specials. Liquor and beer served. Raw juice bar. No smoking. Take-out & Delivery available with $15 minimum and 15% gratuity charge on all orders.
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401 DEPOT ST. (769-0592) Hours: M-Th 11:30am-10pm, F-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun. brunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 3:30pm-9-pm. Reservations for brunch required, recommended for other meals. All major credit cards accepted. Offers fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and steaks served in the remodeled 109 year-old Grand Central Railroad Station. Liquor served. Men must wear jacket & tie. Rooms available for special events featuring fixed price menu including drinks, hors-d'oeuvres, entrée, and dessert. Key to Prices (per person for a complete meal) $ inexpensive (under $10) $$ moderate ($10-20) $$$ moderately expensive ($20-30) $$$$ very expensive (over $30)
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Oregon Caves National Park
Come to Oregon Caves National Park, located in the Kalamath Mountains of southwest Oregon! We have warm, sunny summers with cool night temperatures. This makes it ideal for picnicking and exciting outdoor activities. The Park includes a pine forest with many hiking trails which are used in the winter by cross-country skiers. The Big Tree Trail takes you deep into the woods on an overnight back-country hike. The Nature Trail is a ¾ mile loop that provides beautiful vistas near the cliff area. The most popular attraction of the monument is found underground, in marble caverns which stretch for three miles. These were created thousands of years ago. The caverns have one of the largest collections of cave-dwelling insects in the United States. Recently, jaguar and grizzly bear fossils were found in some of the deeper chambers. Scratch marks made by bears on a dried mud wall in one of the caves are thought to date to the last Ice Age between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago.
Preparing for the Tour The cave temperature remains constant at 41o F (5o C), so warm clothing is recommended. You should also wear good walking shoes, because the trail surface is uneven and slippery. You can bring a camera, but tripods are not allowed. Flashlights are permitted, but are not really necessary. To go on cave tours, young children must be at least 42 inches (106 cm) tall. Children may not be carried through the cave. Childcare services are not available.
Fees Adults $ 8.00 Children $ 5.00 (under 12 years ) Seniors $ 7.00 (with Golden Age Passport)
Special Needs The cave tour is quite strenuous, and is not recommended for people with heart, breathing or walking difficulties. Because the elevation of the cave is about 4,000 feet, high carbon dioxide levels can make breathing difficult. The tour route rises 200 feet (60 m) through the caves, and there are over 500 stairs to climb. Only the first cave room of the caverns is wheelchair accessible.
Food, Lodging and Camping Facilities The Chateau, a 22-room hotel (closed December - February) provides lodging facilities in the Park. The hotel includes a coffee shop and dining room. A rustic campground with 30 tent sites is located within a short distance. The campground has no running water or electricity.
Times of Tours During the summer, most visitors arrive at the caves around 11:00 am, causing cave tours to fill up quickly. If you arrive at around 11:00 am, expect crowded conditions, few parking spaces, and long waits for tours. You should allow three hours for a cave visit during peak season, one hour for the tour and up to two hours waiting time. Groups of 10 or more must register at least 2 weeks in advance.
Spring Open Tour times March 1 – April 30 10 am – 4 pm 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00 May 1 – May 31 10 am – 4 pm On the hour; last tour 4:00 Summer June 1 – Aug 31 9 am – 7 pm On the hour and half hour; last tour 7:00 Fall Sept 1 – Sept 30 9 am – 7 pm On the hour; last tour 7:00 Oct 1 – Nov 30 10 am – 4 pm 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, 4;00 Winter Closed -----
Registration Form Name : …………………………………. Address : ………………………………. ………………………………………….. No in group: ……………… Date / Time : …………………………..
Mail to : Oregon Caves National Park P.O. Box 1378 Cave Junction, OR 97523
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READING READING READING Instructions: On the opposite page is an advertising brochure for a National Park. First, look at the questions below. Then, look at the brochure to find the information you need to answer the questions.
169. What does the brochure say about the temperature in the caves? a. It's always cool. b. It's always warm. c. It's warm in the summer and cool in the winter. d. It's warm in the daytime and cool at night.
170. Which of these months has the greatest
number of cave tours per day? a. April b. May c. July d. September
171. Who made the scratch marks on the cave
wall? a. bears b. jaguars c. tourists d. tour guides
172. Your family includes a one-year old child.
You want to take a cave tour. What should you plan to do? a. pay $ 5.00 for a ticket for the child b. arrange to leave the child with a family member c. arrange for someone to carry the child d. send in the Group Registration Form
173. According to the brochure, what animals
might you see living in the caves? a. bears b. jaguars c. insects d. bats
174. If you could spend only one day at the Park,
which of the following would be impossible to do? a. explore the caves b. enjoy the scenery by the cliff c. hike the Nature Trail d. hike the Big Tree Trail
175. You must send in the Registration Form if you want to . . . a. stay at The Chateau. b. take babies on a cave tour. c. take 12 family members on a cave tour. d. take a cave tour in the summer with your brother.
176. It is summer. You want to explore the caves,
but have only two hours. What should you do? a. Arrive at 11 am. b. Arrive early in the morning. c. Take the shorter tour. d. Park near the cave entrance.
177. What would a person in a wheelchair be able
to do on the cave tour? a. explore the first room of the caves b. see the jaguar and grizzly bear fossils c. complete the cave tour except for the 500 steps d. nothing, because the caves are not wheelchair accessible
178. If you wanted to take a cave tour at 3:30,
when should you visit the park? a. March 1 – April 30 b. May 1 – May 31 c. June 1 – Aug 31 d. Oct 1 – Nov 30
179. Which of the following could you do all year
around in the Park? a. study cave-dwelling insects b. spend the weekend at The Chateau c. explore the caves d. go hiking
180. How long does it take to complete a cave
tour? a. 30 minutes b. 60 minutes c. 90 minutes d. 2 hours
STOP
YOU MAY CHECK YOUR WORK ON THE GRAMMAR/VOCABULARY/READING SECTION ONLY.
DO NOT TURN TO ANY OTHER SECTION OF THE EXAMINATION.
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WRITING WRITING WRITING
You may use pen or pencil for this section of the Examination. First, print your name at the top of the separate Writing paper. Spell your name exactly as you did on your Registration Form and answer sheet. Then sign your name next to it. Next, print your date of birth. Then print the name of the test center. Finally, print today’s date.
OPTIONAL: If your test center uses registration numbers, print your complete registration number. The first 3 digits are your test center number. Next, print all 6 digits of your personal registration number. Include all zeros.
For the Writing Section you will first read a short newspaper article. After you read the article, you can choose either TASK A or TASK B. For TASK A you will write a letter. For TASK B you will write an essay. Do only ONE of these tasks.
You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page. Start writing on the front of the paper. You may turn the paper over and continue on the back. If you wish, you may write an outline or notes in your test booklet. You may make any changes in the body of your letter or essay. Do not waste time re-copying your letter or essay to improve its appearance. Use your own words as much as possible. Do not copy a lot from the newspaper article.
Your writing will be graded at the University of Michigan. Your writing will be graded on how clearly you express your ideas. You must write on one of the two topics, or your paper will receive a failing grade. Use the appropriate format for a letter or essay. Be sure to write A. LETTER or B. ESSAY on your writing paper before you begin.
If you have any questions during the Writing Section, or if you do not understand, raise your hand and a proctor will help you. Do you have any questions before you begin? Do not start writing until the examiner tells you to begin.
City Times Newspaper to Sponsor Exchange Program The City Times is sponsoring a Millennium Exchange Program. The City Times will send a group of people to the United States for a three- week cultural exchange program. We need our readers’ help to find the right people for this exchange program. They can be of any age. Send your nominations to the Editor.
A. LETTER: Write a letter to the Editor of the City Times. Name one person you think should go on the
Millennium Exchange Program. Describe the person, and tell why you think this person should go. You may nominate yourself or someone else you know.
B. ESSAY: Many people enjoy traveling in a foreign country, but others do not. What kind of person would not enjoy or benefit from foreign travel? Describe such a person. Be specific.
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