Unit 9 Test

Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________

Vocabulary

Use the following to answer questions 1-10:

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

1. Jenny was ____ to learn that she had won the grand prize of $50,000.
A) shocked
B) irritated
C) sympathetic

2. Josh is so ____. He never cleans up the messes he makes.

A) hurt
B) grateful
C) inconsiderate

3. I have to admit my feelings were ____ when I learned that Don hadn’t invited me
to his party. I thought we were friends.
A) dishonest
B) hurt
C) friendly

4. I wouldn’t talk to Mr. Lofaro about handing in your homework late. He’s not very
____ to students who don’t complete their assignments on time.
A) jealous
B) embarrassed
C) sympathetic

5. I’m so ____ it didn’t snow last night! Now my flight to London won’t be delayed.
A) rude
B) relieved
C) thoughtful

6. Ms. Kelly wasn’t ____ by your joke in class. In fact, I think she was quite upset.
A) helpful
B) confused
C) amused

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7. It was very ____ of you to remember my birthday. Thank you!
A) dishonest
B) thoughtful
C) grateful

8. Some people don’t like to speak in front of large groups of people. They often
feel shy and ____.
A) embarrassed
B) comfortable
C) relieved

9. I get so ____ when my neighbor plays loud music at night.

A) helpful
B) irritated
C) grateful

10. I’m so ____. Can you explain what’s going on?

A) amused
B) inconsiderate
C) confused

Vocabulary total 10

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Grammar

Use the following to answer questions 11-15:

Choose the correct sentence to complete the response.

11. A Alex asked his teacher about her age. She seemed shocked. What was
the problem?
B We don’t ask people about their age here. ____
A) He shouldn’t have done that.
B) He would have done that.
C) He wouldn’t have done that.

12. A My assistant asked a lot of personal questions during the meeting. People
were a little surprised, but they answered them.
B That’s unusual! ____
A) I should have answered.
B) I shouldn’t have answered.
C) I wouldn’t have answered.

13. A Last night, I went to a party and everyone had brought the host a gift
except me! Was I wrong?
B Well, that’s the custom here. ____
A) You should have brought a gift.
B) You shouldn’t have brought a gift.
C) You wouldn’t have brought a gift.

14. A I asked my sister’s boyfriend about his salary, but this made him
uncomfortable.
B Oh, no! That’s not good. ____
A) I shouldn’t have asked him about that.
B) I would have asked him about that.
C) I wouldn’t have asked him about that.

15. A When I greeted my manager’s wife at the office party, I hugged her. Is that
acceptable?
B Yes, that’s fine. ____
A) I shouldn’t have done that, either.
B) I would have done that, too.
C) I wouldn’t have done that, either.

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Use the following to answer questions 16-20:
Complete the sentence. Use should have, shouldn’t have, would have, or
wouldn’t have and the verb in parentheses.

16. I wrote something funny on a birthday card for my boss, but she didn’t laugh.
What _______________ you _______________ (write)?

17. Did you hear Maria coughing and sneezing in our meeting? She
____________________ (come) to work today.

18. Christopher posted pictures online from yesterday’s office party! Is that
appropriate? _______________ he _______________ (do) that?

19. Why didn’t you tell me your flight had been canceled? I ____________________
(get up) so early!

20. I apologize for not coming sooner. I ______________ (tell) you that I was going
to be 45 minutes late.

Grammar total 10

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Reading

Use the following to answer questions 21-25:

Read the text. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence about
the text.

You shouldn’t have posted that …

Social media sites like Facebook have become popular places to communicate with
friends, family, and business associates. And just as there are rules for how to behave
in a face-to-face meeting, there are also rules for behaving politely online. Here are
some tips that will help you avoid being inconsiderate.

Be careful about over-sharing your every thought online. Before you start typing your
next status update for the day, ask yourself if you are over-sharing. Your friends will
most likely be irritated by your constant updates about what you’re eating or how you’re
feeling. It’s best to limit yourself to one or two thoughtful or amusing status updates a
day.

Don’t post every photo you take on your smartphone. More importantly, don’t post
photos of your friends, family, or co-workers without their permission. The last thing your
social media friends want to see online is an embarrassing picture of themselves. If you
really want to post that photo of you and your friends at the Christmas party, ask them
for permission before posting it. And don’t post it if they say no.

Chatting on social media is great, but don’t be hurt if your friends don’t respond
immediately to your message. Even though your friends may be “online,” it doesn’t
mean they’re available. They may not have time for a chat, especially during work
hours.

21. When you’re communicating on social media, you should ____.

A) be inconsiderate
B) have a face-to-face meeting
C) behave politely

22. You should post status updates ____.

A) once or twice a day
B) as often as possible
C) about what you’re eating and how you’re feeling

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23. You should ____ before posting photos of your friends.
A) respond to a chat invitation
B) type a status update
C) ask permission

24. Most people ____ embarrassing pictures of themselves online.

A) want to see
B) don’t want to see
C) don’t mind seeing

25. You ____ if a friend doesn’t respond immediately to your message.

A) should feel upset
B) would always feel upset
C) shouldn’t feel upset

Reading total 5

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Writing

Use the following to answer questions 26-29:

Choose one of the writing tasks below.

26. Write an email describing a time you needed advice from a friend or advice
expert. Answer the following questions:
What did you need advice about?
When did you need this advice?
Who did you go to for advice? Why?
In your opinion, did this person give you good or bad advice? Why?
Did you actually follow this person’s advice? Why or why not?
Did you ever resolve this situation? Why or why not?

27. Write an email to a friend from another country describing cell phone etiquette in
your country. Answer the following questions:
Who uses cell phones most in your country?
Where should cell phones be turned off? Where can they be left on?
When is it not polite to answer your cell phone? Why?

28. Write two paragraphs about a social mistake someone you know has made.
Answer the following:
What was the social mistake? Who made it? What should the person have done
in the situation to avoid the mistake? Did the mistake make you feel
uncomfortable, or did you find it funny? Why?
Have you ever made a social mistake? What was it?

29. Write an email to a friend in another country about party etiquette in your country.
Answer the following questions:
When should you arrive at a party? How long should you stay?
What should you wear to a party?
Should you bring the host a gift? What are appropriate gifts?
What are appropriate topics of conversation at parties?

Writing total 10

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Listening

Use the following to answer questions 30-34:

Listen. Choose True or False.

30. Will met Akiko’s parents in the US.

A) True
B) False

31. Will spilled tea on Akiko’s father.

A) True
B) False

32. Akiko helped her mother clean up the tea.

A) True
B) False

33. Will and Luke had similar experiences with the phrase “You shouldn’t have.”
A) True
B) False

34. Akiko’s parents didn’t seem very upset by the cultural differences.
A) True
B) False

Listening total 5

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Speaking

Use the following to answer questions 35-38:

Choose one of the speaking tasks below.

35. Talk about a situation in which you experienced or saw a social mistake at a
party. Answer the following questions:
What happened?
What should have happened to avoid this mistake at the party?
How was the mistake handled?

36. Talk about how time when you were accused of being rude in a social situation.
Answer the following questions:
Where were you?
Who accused you of being rude?
What were you accused of being rude for?
Did you stop doing the action you were accused of being rude for? Why or why
not?

37. Talk about an etiquette advice expert that you trust. Answer the following
questions:
What is your favorite etiquette advice expert’s name?
How do you know about this etiquette advice expert?
Why do you trust this etiquette advice expert?
Do you regularly follow the advice this etiquette advice expert gives? Why or why
not?

38. Talk about the etiquette involved in meeting and making new friends. Answer the
following questions:
How do people in your country usually make new friends?
When is it appropriate to give your phone number to a new friend?
When is it appropriate to give your email address to a new friend?
When does your family expect to meet your new friends?

Speaking total 10

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