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Listening

Practice Test 1

30 minutes

Part I
You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices are shown as pictures (A, B, and C). Circle the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversation only once.

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Use the 12-second gap bet ween each conversat ion to your advantage. Answer eac h item as quickly as you can, and then use the remaining time to study the nex t set of pictures. Identify the activities, pla s. ces, and/or objects tha t you see. This will prepare you for some of the language the speakers will use and will help add focus to your listening.

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Part II

Listening

Imagine you are listening to the radio. You are going to hear someone from a radio station interviewing three people at a local air guitar competition. First, you will hear about air guitars, the U.S. Air Guitar organization, and its role in the great Air Guitar World Championship Network. Next, you will hear about the air guitar tournament that is about to take place. Finally, you will hear about some of the things you can buy at the air guitar festival. You will hear the interviews in several parts. After each part, you will hear some questions. There are three answer choices for each question. You should select, from the three answer choices, the best answer to the question. If you want to, you may take notes in your book as you listen. Now you will hear the beginning of the first interview. For this part, there will not be any actual test questions. The questions that follow this part are examples only. Example 1: a. at a radio station b. at a football game c. at an air guitar tournament Example 2: a. a football player b. the events organizer c. a competitor in the event

The answer is c, at an air guitar tournament.

The answer is b, the events organizer.

Now we will continue this interview. Remember, after each section of the interview you will hear some questions. The sections are separated by double lines. You will have 12 seconds to mark your answer to each question. There will be 20 questions. Are there any questions before we begin?

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a. famous rock stars b. karaoke singers c. music teachers

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a. to play loud music b. to put on a wild show c. to show how well you sing

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a. in their bedrooms b. at a regional competition c. at parties and dance clubs a. to over 20 cities around the USA b. to the U.S. Air Guitar National Final c. to the Air Guitar World Championship

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a. the United States b. Canada c. Finland a. 20 b. 18 c. 6 a. Antarctica b. Europe c. North America

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a. musical skill b. an electric guitar c. imagination

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You may write notes here.

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Keep in mind Listening, Par t II alw ays begins with a descrip tion of what the intervie followed by two sample w is about, questions. This helps set the scene for what you to hear. are about To get an even bet ter idea of what the intervie w is about, use the tim recording is played to ski e before the m through one or more sets of the answer choice will prepare you for som s. This e of the language you wil l hear.

You may write notes here.

39. a. a serious music video b. a comic event at a music video festival c. an international media event a. the United Kingdom b. the USA c. Finland a. Canadian b. American c. Dutch a. Its a regional championship. b. Its the national final. c. Its a pre-season warm-up a. at Giants Stadium b. in Washington, D.C. c. in 25 regions across the country a. Awesome b. Airisol c. Ricky Stickyfingers

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a. Theyre from different parts of the USA. b. Theyve never performed in public. c. They all live near Giants Stadium.

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a. $0 b. $18 c. $30 a. Theyre about the same price. b. Theyre much more expensive. c. Theyre a good deal cheaper. a. They are completely sold out. b. They are widely available. c. They havent gone on sale yet. a. since 1996 b. since the 1950s c. since the 1970s a. an official U.S. Air Guitar T-shirt b. air guitar strings c. an air guitar made of pure oxygen

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Grammar

Grammar Vocabulary Reading

GRAMMAR

80 minutes

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence or the conversation. 51. He calls . a. b. c. d. his parents once a week, no matter is busy or not he is busy what hes busy how busy he is finished by the 58. 57. Didnt anyone tell you? It seems Im always . a. knowing last b. the last knowing c. the last to know d. known last Hes hoping to buy a phone access and a built-in camera. a. of b. with c. for d. to Internet

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Many people dont like living alone because they find do everything by themselves. a. it difficult to b. difficulty in c. the difficulty of d. that its difficult I can see youre tired, so I suggest evening at home for a change. a. us to spend b. spending c. well spend d. to spend Dad just hes a. b. c. d. the

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Shes not sure who broke the window, but she to find out. a. determined b. has it determined c. is determined d. is determining

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called to say hell be a little late, but the way. out of on in over

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The boss wants everything time we leave tonight. a. to be b. will be c. being d. must be

I hear theres a new restaurant at the mall. Lets try it, ? a. wont we b. arent we c. shall we d. do we Excuse me, tell me how long the meeting will be? a. can b. when you c. do you please d. could you The tour guide warned in the park after sunset. a. them not walking b. them not to walk c. about them not walking d. them dont walk It wasnt hard to see that in the garden all morning. a. hed been digging b. hes digging c. hell have been digging d. he would dig

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Since this Friday is a holiday, she thinks go away next weekend. a. is b. she had c. it would be d. would be

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STEP 1: Analyze the ste m and cho STEP 2: Identify the gra mmar poi

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nt being tested. STEP 3: Consider the cho ices one by one. Rule out any you know are wrong . STEP 4: If youre not sur e, guess and move on!

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hes working on the weekends, he hardly has any free time. a. Once b. In the event c. By the time d. Now that She said that she would as soon as he got home. a. give to him the message b. give him the message c. give the message him d. to him the message give When the old mans wife died, he felt a. the lonely one b. all lonely c. all alone d. lone She is more efficient ever had. a. than any other b. of the other c. from another d. than other secretary hes in the world.

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The adults on the hike walked slowly so the children could keep . a. with them up b. up with them c. them up with d. up them with Earning a. b. c. d. a living is more difficult nowadays than the past was it was in the past was in the past used to be .

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the grass. students would pass

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the truth, I have no idea whether or not hes dating anyone now. a. Telling b. To tell you c. If I told d. According to She told a. b. c. d. him that he needed cutting to have cut to be cut to cut

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had he opened the door than the phone rang. a. No sooner b. Hardly ever c. Only when d. As soon as

Whats this shoe doing here? I dont know. I wonder . a. why it is b. whose it is c. what it is d. which it is From , Johns parents wont let him go to the concert. a. that I heard b. hearing it c. what I hear d. something heard help you with these heavy packages?

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The teacher predicted that the exam. a. most of the b. the most of the c. more of d. most of

I hear John had an accident. call him and see how he is? a. Why not b. Should How about to c. d. Are we

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He broke his leg and to the hospital in an ambulance. a. taken b. took him c. had to be taken d. took By 12 oclock, the secretary had than twenty letters. a. always b. already c. altogether d. almost Could you do me a favor, please? Of course, you wish. a. whatever b. whoever c. whichever d. however Its clear that his parents dont approve new friends. a. about b. from c. with d. of his typed more

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Tom and Mary are pleased that their children have grown up to be so . a. dependent b. depending c. dependence d. dependable He wishes he were taller team next year. a. so he could play b. enough to play c. that he can play d. while playing on the basketball

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the terrible weather, we took a ride in the country. a. Because b. In spite of c. No matter d. However

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Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the sentence. 86. Shes upset because she thinks her friends make of her when shes not around. a. fun b. comedy c. joke d. amusement These books arent mine. I wonder who they to? a. apply b. belong c. own d. relate Im shocked that he lied to us, because by nature hes not a(n) person. a. apathetic b. impolite c. dishonest d. confident The band has really improved. I guess all that hard work has really paid . a. out b. back c. up d. off She wore her favorite jeans in hopes of making a good on her new classmates. a. effort b. impression c. opinion d. reaction Its clear that his parents dont out so late. a. appreciate b. approve c. admire d. agree of him staying

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I think I saw Jane yesterday. Shes away on business so you a. mustnt have b. shouldnt c. cant have d. wouldnt

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STEP 1: Read each stem carefully so you get a cle ar idea of its meaning. STEP 2: Check for gramm ar elements after the bla nk k (e.g., gerund, infinitive, pre position, or particle) STEP 3: Consider the cho ices one by one. Rule out any you know are wrong. STEP 4: If youre still uns ure, guess and move on.

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She broke up with her boyfriend because she felt she couldnt on him. a. communicate b. account c. believe d. rely

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The problem with being so tall is that its hard to find jeans that are the right . a. height b. length c. width d. depth If her parents increase her more music online. a. permission b. allowance c. privilege d. authority , shell be able to buy

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Its not unusual for parents to question their teenagers in music. a. appetite b. choice c. taste d. flavor The of that new song makes it easy to dance to. a. volume b. lyrics c. pace d. beat

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She couldnt call her parents because she forgot to her cell phone. a. load b. electrify c. charge d. empower

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Theres ice on those steps! Youd better hold onto the so you dont fall. a. railing b. sidewalk c. ceiling d. iron in when

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Tims father lost his job last month, so the family has to their spending. a. watch b. increase c. supplement d. caution Students are not allowed to send text messages in class. Its school . a. law b. rule c. policy d. conduct

Its natural to worry about how you will you move to a new neighborhood. a. break b. fit c. turn d. give

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Her parents have no to her going to the party as long as she comes home on time. a. objection b. intention c. concern d. idea believe that listening to loud music can your hearing? really obviously frequently eventually

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, but their bark is usually worse than Bullies are their bite. a. passive b. intimidating c. encouraging d. timid Mike listens to music when he studies because he claims it improves his . a. appearance b. concentration c. popularity d. intensity

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His parents will be furious if he comes home after his . a. requirement b. schedule c. curfew d. restriction

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Gary is planning on 18 next month. a. performing b. throwing c. creating d. celebrating

a big party when he turns

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Dont you hate it when people talk about you your back? a. beneath b. around c. to d. behind My little favorite a. b. c. d. sister says that her MP3 player is her . subject possession ownership objective

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With over 20 million copies sold, Guitar Hero is the most video game ever produced. a. common b. public c. popular d. affordable Frankly, I to see why she is so attracted to someone with such a negative attitude. a. fail b. wonder c. hate d. regret Her parents looked when she told them she had decided not to dye her hair purple. a. concerned b. insecure c. depressed d. relieved

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She says she likes to hang out in a group because theres in numbers. a. comfort b. safety c. friendship d. absence Our school is organizing a rock concert in of the new childrens hospital. a. support b. honor c. search d. memory

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If youre not sure youll like that online gaming site, you can sign up for a 10-day free . a. attempt b. trial c. sample d. contest According to an article he read, hip hop music and rap music are the same thing. a. basically b. deeply c. similarly d. significantly I hope youre not thirsty! The the gym is broken again. a. vending b. purchasing c. selling d. drinking machine outside

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The hot new band has been offered a contract to their very first album next year. a. write b. publish c. record d. reproduce Could I you in front-row tickets to the Air Guitar Championship next weekend? a. offer b. treat c. interest d. tempt

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She spends a lot of money on jewelry, shoes, and other . a. dressings b. accessories c. gadgets d. utensils

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READING
This article is taken from a music magazine for teenagers. Read the text, and then use the information to answer the questions that follow

Skim the text twice: firs t, to see what it is about generally; and again, to get a feel for what each paragraph is about. s one by one: Read the question; un derline key words. Decide which paragr aph is most likely to contain the information you need. Scan till you find the information, and then read the surrounding tex t carefully, y, Consider all four cho ices. Cross ou ut t any you know are wron g. When you think you hav e the answer, go back to the text and ma ke sure your answer reflects what is really said. Then tackle the question

Music is a huge part of a teenagers life, and most of us cant imagine life without it. Hip-hop, rock, rap, country, jazz, heavy metal, and ingenious combinations of various styles draw countless young fans. But teens do more than listen. Some three million American teens study music in school, through private lessons, or simply on their own, and thousands participate in informal garage bands, practicing and creating songs in the garages of their own or their friends homes.

Everyone has his or her own personal connection to music. Personally speaking, I find that music fills me with something wonderful that I cant even begin to explain. Whats your connection?

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The beauty of music is that there are so many kinds and so many ways to connect to it. My personal passion is for music that tells a story. I also love music that has a new sound or something that sounds classic and raw, like live performances using acoustic instruments. A girl I know fell in love with music when she was 12. She was going through a lot with her family, and her dad helped her through it by showing her the power of music before he passed away. She says music lets her escape from her problems and helps keep her sane when her world is falling apart.

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What is the articles main theme? a. popular forms of music b. the beauty of music c. the rise of garage bands d. the place of music in a teens life

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What is the writers point in para. 1? a. Teens play music as well as listen to it. b. Music is more popular than ever. c. More teens listen to music than play it. d. Music like hip-hop will never go out of style. What did music help the girl in para. 3 cope with? a. a romantic disappointment b. her parents divorce c. the death of her father d. running away from home

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High school can be a very stressful time. Thats why music is so important to many teens. It helps us cope with the daily stresses of school and helps us avoid pressure from our parents and peers. It gives us an outlet to express our emotions and comforts us when we feel no one understands us.

Why does the writer feel so connected to music? a. It makes her life worth living. b. She likes the way it makes her feel. c. It helps her avoid her problems. d. She doesnt really say. What is the writers favorite kind of music? a. heavy metal b. anything live c. classical music d. music that tells a story Judging from evidence in the text, who is the writer? a. a member of a garage band b. a well-known music critic c. a teenage music lover d. a teenagers parent

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Throwing a party? Take it to

XTREMES
Tween & Teen Party Center
Eastwood Shopping Mall at Exit 24 on Route 17 TEL: 1-800-555-3434 1 EXTREME PAINTBALL (ages 9 & up)
A paintball party just for kids. Includes one round of Laser Shock Tag and one round of Paintball. Participants should dress for mess! Safety gear provided (face mask, neck guard, chest & back protector). Package includes: Use of private party room, video game room, parents lounge DJ with music system and hi-tech light show 2 slices of pizza or hot dogs per kid, beverages, cake & candles Mon-Thurs $30/child Fri-Sun $40/child 15-child minimum

3 WET & WILD (ages 9 & up)

If a messy game show is what you crave, look no further! Split into teams and compete in all sorts of gooey, sticky stunts with fun stuff like whipped cream, slime, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and more. Prizes for the team who stays the cleanest! Light party snacks + cake included. Optional all-you-can eat upgrade!

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LAST-MINUTE SPECIAL: Book within one week of the event and your minimum drops to 10 kids.

2 BLACK LIGHT CLUB PARTY (13 & up)

Brand new and glowin with fun, this cool event is for TEEN GIRLS only! FEATURING:

DJ with non-stop music plus UV light show with bubble, smoke, and snow machines! Dance-off competition with prizes for all! Black Light Stations with glow-in-the-dark face paint, nail polish, tattoos, and fabulous UV ink pens so you can draw all over yourselves and your friends! (Relax! Once the black lights turn off, no one will know what youve been up to!) And the grand finale: Silly String spray fight! Mon-Thurs $25/child Fri-Sun $30/child 10-child minimum Light snacks + cake - $5 extra per kid

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4 EXTREMETEENZ (15 & up)

Talk about extremes! It doesnt get better than this three-room UNFORGETTABLE mega-party! Action Game Room - Blast your way through rounds of Laser Shock Tag, BB Blowout, and Paintball while rocking with our best DJs. Extreme Video Game Room - 12 stations with Guitar Hero and other hot games. TV room - 2 giant screens: one showing Action Game Room, the other with movie of your choice! PLUS all the pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream cake that you can eat! Mon-Sun $60/child Minimums: Mon-Thurs - 5 kids Fri-Sun - 10 kids

Let us host it in our Wet & Wild Party Room, or take the fun with you and opt for a party 2 go! ON SITE: Mon-Thurs only $30/child 15-child minimum PARTY 2 GO: $300 for first hour; $200 for each additional 30 minutes. If you like, add DJ and full sound system for just $100 more. EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: Book 3 months ahead of time and get 10% off your total price.

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Bring the fun home! Wow your young partygoers with Laser Tag and other great games in the AMAZING MAZE inside our inflatable domed UFO.

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INSTRUCTIONS: You and your friends are tired of doing the same old thing for your birthdays. You come across this page in a local teen magazine. Read the questions, and then look at the advertisements to find the answers. 127. Which is not offered over the weekend? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 Which offers you the freedom to design the party yourself? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5 Which would be suitable for your best friends brother who is turning 8 in July? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

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Which would appeal to a girl who loves dancing and makeup, but is too shy to have a boy-girl party for her Sweet 16? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

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Which includes an unlimited amount of food for each guest in the basic price? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5

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For her 13th birthday, TIna wants to throw a party where her guests can win prizes. Which should she consider? a. 2 and 3 b. 3 and 4 4 and 5 c. d. 1 and 3 Your friend has a soon-to-be 12-year-old sister who hates the idea of dressing up and having a squeaky clean party! Which might be suitable? a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 3 and 5 137.

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Read the instructions to get a feel for what the tas k is about, and then skim eac h ad quickly to see what kind of general detail it inc ludes. Then tackle each item as follows: Read the test item carefu lly, underlining key words . Consider the ads in the answer choices one by one . (Note: some choices con tain 2-3 ads.) Scan each ad quickly, looking for spe cific details that relate to the key words you underli ned in the test item. If you think youve found the answer in choice a or b or c, dont stop there. You can check yourself by quickly considering the ads in the remaining choices to make sure the yre wrong. If youre unsure, put a mark next to the item and try again when you come to the end of the task. If youre still unsure, guess and move on to Task 3!

Johns parents have OKd the idea of a weeknight party as long as their soon-to-be 15-year old limits his guests to keep the price down. What are his best options? (HINT: Youll need to do the math on this one!) 1 and 2 a. b. 1 and 4 c. 3 and 4 d. 5 only Mike loves commando movies. His 11th birthday is coming up, and his parents want to surprise him with a real-life action party hell never forget. Which might be suitable? a. 1, 3, and 4 b. 1 and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1 only Which would you be able to arrange at home at any time of the year? a. 3, 4, and 5 b. 4 and 5 only c. 3 and 5 only d. 3 only

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Since we opened our doors in 1995, more than seven million visitors have toured the Rock Hall. Ours is a museum in the traditional sense, but its not a traditional museum at all. From the wide-open architecture and eye-popping displays to the sing-along soundtrack of continuously streaming rock and roll hits, this is one museum experience that will really get your heart pumping! HOURS Open: Closed: Mon.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thanksgiving and Christmas Kids (ages 9-12) $13 Kids (8 and under) FREE SPOTLIGHT ARTIFACTS Heres a taste of just a few of the hot rock objects we think every visitor should see. Jim Morrison Cub Scout Shirt Main Exhibit Hall - Jim Morrison Exhibit Though best known as the sexy Lizard King, as a child Doors leader Jim Morrison was a class leader, a member of the swim team, and a Cub Scout. John Lennon Jacket, 1967 Main Exhibit Hall - Beatles Exhibit John Lennon wore this jacket on the cover of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. Paul, George, and Ringo wore similar uniforms. Sgt. Pepper is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time. Jeff Beck Yardbirds Guitar Main Exhibit Hall - Rockin All Over the World Beck purchased this guitar in 1964 and played it while with the Yardbirds, one of Englands first guitar-oriented, blues-based rock bands. The group was the proving ground for three of rocks greatest guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Otis Redding Plane Parts, 1967 2nd Floor - Respect Redding was one of the greatest soul singers, responsible for numerous hits, like Try a Little Tenderness and (Sittin on) The Dock of the Bay. On December 10, 1967, en route to a concert in Madison, Wisconsin, Reddings chartered plane crashed, killing him and four members of his band, the Bar-Kays. These remains were taken from the crash site. Eddie Cochran Guitar, 1955 Gretsch 6120 Main Exhibit Hall - Rave On Though he died at only 21, Cochran left a lasting mark with his twangy guitar sound and the defiant attitude of his songs. This was Cochrans main instrument from about 1955 through 1960. Taken from the wreckage of the car accident that ended Cochrans life, the guitar was kept in a police station in Bath, England, for two months before it was returned to his family.

Become a member! Visit as often as you like, FREE, for a whole year, and much, much more. Individual Rocker Family Rocker (2 adults + kids) $ 50 $ 140

EXPLORING THE MUSEUM: Main Exhibits For a full listing, check out: www.rockhall.org

Lobby/Plaza Level (L) Right Here, Right Now: Todays hot artists

Lower Level (G) - Main Exhibit Hall Rockin All Over the World: Memphis, Detroit, Liverpool, LA, New York, London, and others! Legends of Rock and Roll The Roots of Rock and Roll: Blues, Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, Country, and Folk Rave On: Rock and Rolls Early Years Hang On Sloopy: The Music of Ohio

Level 2 Respect: The Sound of Soul Listen to the Music: Rock and Roll and the Evolution of Audio Technology Live Sound Technology: A Collection of Early Concert Sound Equipment Level 3 Hall of Fame Wing: Continuous multi-media show starring Hall of Fame members old and new! Levels 4 - 5 Pink Floyd The Wall Special Exhibition Area Level 6 Alan Freed Radio Studio: Watch and listen to SIRIUS DJs live from our state-of-the-art studio.

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25% off on groups of 20 or more.

ADMISSION Adults $22 Seniors (60+) $17

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INSTRUCTIONS: On the opposite page is a brochure advertising a famous museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Read the questions below, and then skim through the brochure to find the answers to the questions. 138. Where could you find an exhibit about the music forms that influenced rock and roll? a. Plaza Level b. Lower Level c. Level 2 d. Level 3 According to the brochure, which rock star was a model child? a. Eddie Cochran b. Eric Clapton c. John Lennon d. Jim Morrison Your uncle is a sound engineer for a recording studio. Which exhibit might interest him professionally? a. Respect b. Hang On Sloopy c. Right Here, Right Now d. Listen to the Music On what day is the museum open in the evening? a. Monday b. Christmas c. Wednesday d. Saturday

Youll save time on this tas k if you do not read the leaflet from beginning to end. Instea d Start by skimming the info rmation to get a feel for how it is organized. Take note of hea dings, charts, tables, and other organizing features. As you work on each que stion, follow this procedure : Read the question car efully and underline key words. Skim the headings and other organizing features to find the section that most likely rela tes to the words you und erlined. Scan the section carefu lly to find the answer to the question. (For some que stions, you may need to look in more than one section.) Look at the choices and mark the one that corres ponds to the information you found. Alternatively, you can wo rk through the choices one by one, scanning the section for information that will help you accept or reject each choice.

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Which level would you visit to see a radio station in operation? a. Lower Level b. Level 2 c. Level 3 d. Level 6

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Janice and Jim are 65. They visit the museum 3-4 times a year. What is their best option? a. become Individual Rockers b. pay admission for each visit c. buy a Family Rocker membership d. ask about the group discount Which exhibit pays tribute to soul music? a. The Roots of Rock and Roll b. Listen to the Music c. Hang On Sloopy d. Respect

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Which object is NOT on display in the Main Exhibit Hall? a. John Lennon Jacket b. Jeff Beck Yardbird Guitar c. Otis Reading Plane Parts d. Jim Morrison Cub Scout shirt

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What did Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page have in common? a. They were inspired by the Beatles. b. They became famous while in the same group. c. They owned the same guitar. d. They wore uniforms on a famous album cover. Which group made what many consider to be one of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time? a. The Yardbirds b. The Bar-Kays c. The Doors d. The Beatles What did Eddie Cochran and Otis Redding have in common? a. They died in tragic accidents. b. They were great guitarists. c. They started out in the Yardbirds. d. They were both soul musicians. Upon entering the museum, visitors will encounter an exhibit featuring ... a. the history of the museum b. Spotlight Artifacts c. contemporary stars d. new Hall of Fame members According to the brochure, how does the Rock and Roll Museum differ from other museums? a. Its cheaper. b. Its more exciting. c. Its bigger. d. Its more traditional.

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Writing

30 minutes

You will first read a short article. After you read the article, you can choose Task 1 or Task 2. For Task 1 you will write a letter. For Task 2 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. You will not be graded on the appearance of your paper, but your handwriting must be readable. You may change or correct your writing, but you should not recopy your work. Try not to copy from the article below. Use your own words as much as possible. Your letter or essay will be judged on how clearly you express your ideas. Use the appropriate format for a letter or essay.

n Australian study has shown that over 50 percent of high school students are not getting enough sleep because they are too busy playing video games, watching TV, listening to their MP3 players, or talking on the phone late into the night. According to one researcher, A lot of kids are reporting that theyre tired when they wake up, and there are quite a few reporting theyre sleepy during the day, which is affecting their performance at school. Concerned about the results of the study, a local resident and mother of two teenagers had this to say: Maybe its time for us parents to take away such tech toys at bedtime so that better sleep habits can be learned early in life and extended into their adult years. ELT News Service

Task 1: Letter Do you think teens are hurting themselves by spending too much time using gadgets late at night? Do you think parents should limit a teens use of these gadgets? Write a letter to the editor of The City Times reacting to both of the issues raised in the article. Start your letter: Dear Editor. Task 2: Essay If you had to leave your house in an emergency and could only take one electronic device with you, which would it be? Explain why you would chose this device over the others you own, supporting your ideas with reasons and examples.

For help with Tasks 1 and 2, see Writing Tutorial, page 197.

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THE CITY TIMES

Report finds gadget-happy teens may not be sleeping enough

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STEP 1: Read the newspa per extract carefully to get an idea of the gen eral topic. STEP 2: Read Task 1 (let ter) and Task 2 (essay), and decide which you can develop more effective ly. STEP 3: Take a few min utes to plan what you will say in each paragraph . Make sure your plan addresses all par ts of the task. STEP 4: Write your ans wer. Remember to suppor t your ideas with reasons and/or examples and use linking g words where appropriat e. STEP 5: Proofread for err ors in grammar, r, spelling, and punctuatio n. For general advice on wri ting ECCE letters and essays, see Writing Tutoria l, pages 194-195.

Grammar Energizer 1

Grammar Energizer 1
A Testing Verbs on the ECCE - Below are some of the key ways in which your knowledge of verbs may be tested on the exam.
Read through the tips, and then answer the items. Be ready to explain your answers. Tense of Missing Verb Form: For this type of item, the choices are typically subject + verb phrases in different tenses or forms. Study the stem for time expressions and other clues that tell you whether the missing action is in the past, present, or future. If a range of simple, continuous, and perfect forms are included, look at the sentence again and think carefully about the function of the missing verb form. 1. Do they know each other well? Well, for a year now. a. they date b. theyll have dated c. theyve been dating d. they dated 2. Well get to the concert on time if we leave as soon as home. a. youre coming b. youll come c. you came d. you come

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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice: Choices may be in the same or different time frames, and one or more may contain a form of the verb to be plus a present or past participle. If the stem includes the subject of the gapped clause, ask if it is performing an action (active voice needed) or receiving an action (passive voice needed). If the choices include subjects, make sure the one you choose makes sense in context. 6. From what I heard, the drummer of the group wasnt very reliable, so . a. he replaced them b. they replaced him c. they were replacing him d. he was replacing them 5. Tickets for the concert are already on sale. They online or at any ticket agency. a. can be buying b. will be bought c. can be bought d. will buy

Missing Modals: When the choices contain a range of modals (can, could, should, would, etc.), always think carefully about factors like time frame, form, function, and meaning. 7. I went to the supermarket yesterday, so you this afternoon. a. have to go b. must have gone c. cant go d. neednt go 8. You something wrong for her to be so angry with you now. a. might do b. should have done c. cant do d. must have done

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His friends had already finished eating he got to the restaurant. a. until b. by the time c. since d. whenever

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Missing Time Marker: Study the verb forms in the stem and think carefully about the overall meaning of the sentence. Then consider each choice. Ask: Does it suit the meaning? Does it fit into the structure of the sentence? Ive seen him at the opera before. This must be his first time. a. never b. sometimes c. rarely d. often

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Vocabulary Energizer 1

Vocabulary Energizer 1
A Common Collocations - Use the correct form of the verbs in the box to complete the sentences.
Then use the bare infinitive form of each phrase in bold to label the photo that illustrates it. (Several of the words in the box are used more than once.) do 1. draw have hold make pay take throw

Toms decided to fun.

a party for his 18th birthday. Im sure everyone will really

2. 3.

The events committee is

a meeting later to discuss plans for the big rock concert.

She knows shes not good enough to become a rock star, but playing air guitar lets her believe she is.

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4.

Hi, Mom! Im having a great time at college. You wont believe all the nice kids Ive used to fun of me all the time at school. a crowd wherever they play. attention in class.

5. 6.

The new rock group has quite a following. They

If my history teacher wasnt so boring, it would be easier to I know I should keep my eyes open!

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belong count for a lot! I account agree (x2) approve

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disapprove object communicate

notes, but Im so bored most of the time that I can hardly

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owe

friends with here. Its a relief not to have to put up with the bullies who

B Verbs with Dependent Prepositions - For each group, take careful note of the bold prepositions, and then fill in the blanks
with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

treat

1.

Believe it or not, these old Elvis albums opinion shes

to my grandmother. Apparently, her parents it to her that music is my passion in life. This year of the

to her taste in music, just like mine do now. My grandmothers really cool, so in my view her me to concert tickets for my birthday! At first my parents

idea, but eventually they changed their mind. count interest

2. 3.

Could I Its rare that his parents

you in an extra ticket to the rock festival next weekend? with each other, but this time neither of them on a suitable punishment! on them to give an exciting performance. of with the

the way he behaved toward his teacher. Theyre finding it more and more difficult to rebellious teenager. Now if they could only 4. Its easy to have great stage presence! You can always

for the success of the band. Their music is fresh, theyve got lots of talent, and they all

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Vocabulary Energizer 1

C A Second Look - Below are some of the groups of word choices that you encountered in the Vocabulary section of
Practice Test 1. For each group, use the words to complete the sentences. (For verbs, use the correct form.)

1.

fail hate regret wonder

a. I

why he keeps asking her out. She has no intention of dating him. to understand why he did so poorly on the test. not telling her the truth.

b. He studied for weeks, so I c. He d. I

to admit it, but he now

if shes really comfortable in those high heels she always wears.

2.

accessory dressing gadget utensil

a. His grandmother says she cant understand why all teenagers seem to walk around with those silly music s in their ears? b. How often does the doctor want you to change the c. The wide red leather belt she always wears is her favorite on that cut? . s.

d. This is her first apartment, so shell need to buy all new eating 3. apathetic confident dishonest impolite a. It was b. Im of you not to send them a thank you note.

that youll pass the exam. Look at how hard youve studied! to get involved in anything. . down!

c. He says hes bored, but the truth is that hes too

d. Im not sure you should trust him. Hes got a reputation for being 4. beat lyrics pace volume a. My parents dont care what music I listen to, as long as I keep the b. Could you write down the c. Songs with a disco to that new song for me?

5.

curfew

requirement restriction schedule

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concern idea objection intention

7.

break in (x2) fit in give in turn in (x2)

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d. Cell phone technology has changed so fast over the last few years that its hard to keep up with the . Shes got such a busy that its a wonder she ever finds time to do her homework. Somehow she manages, though, which is why her parents dont put many s on her. Their only s are that she eats dinner with them every night and, if she goes out on a school night, she has to be home by 10 p.m. On the weekends they extend her to 12 midnight, which seems reasonable. A: You say your parents have no of letting you go to the party. Do you have any why they feel so strongly? B: Well, its not like them to raise s to my plans, but this time they have s about whos going to be there. There was some trouble at the last party, so maybe they have a point. No wonder hes overweight. Every time someone offers him dessert, he loses his will power and .

2. She says shes unhappy at school because she doesnt with the other kids. For one thing, she always her work early, which causes her classmates to make fun of her. 3. His parents had just for the night when they heard a loud noise in the yard. Their first thought was that a burglar was trying to , but then a voice shouted, Mom! Dad! Let me in! I forgot my key! 4. Her feet hurt her because she hasnt managed to her new boots yet.

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are great for exercising to.

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