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TAKING THE TEST

In this part of the test, you will read a series of short speeches by non-native speakers of English. Then you will be asked questions about each student's problems in grammar or vocabulary in the recorded speech. You will be allotted ample time to answer the questions.

1. Listen to an ESL student talk about his experience living in the United States.
I am from Charlston. I live there for four years....
The verb live in the second sentence is incorrect with respect to:

2. Listen to an ESL student talking about her friend's boyfriend.
Your boyfriend is too handsome.
The adverb too is incorrect with regards to:

3. Listen to an ESL student talking about an email he received.
Just look at this email from my teacher.
He says I was missing my last two tests.
The verb was missing is incorrect with regard to:

4. Listen to an EFL student talking about her parents.
My parents deal with much problems every day.
The word much is incorrect with regard to the use of____ nouns.

5. Listen to an ESL student talking about love and marriage.
Many people are afraid of falling in love and to marry.
The words to marry are incorrect with regard to:

6. Listen to an ESL student talking to her friend about English customs.
One must always be on time.
One refers to:

7. Listen to an ESL student talking about dolphins.
Dolphins are interesting mammals. They give milk, but it lives in the ocean.
The word it is incorrect with respect to:

8. Listen to an ESL student talking to her friend about life in the United States.
I think that steak's a little rare.
The word rare means:

9. Listen to an ESL student talking about her boss' reorganization of office procedures.
My boss just reorganized our ordering system. As far as I can see, it makes no sense. It has neither rhyme or reason.
The word or in the last sentence is incorrect with regard to:

10. Listen to an ESL student talking about meeting her friend at the airport.
I'll go to pick up Jonathan. She gets in at three.
The word she is incorrect with regard to:

In this part of the test, you will read a series of short speeches by non-native speakers of English. The phonetic transcription of the mispronounced words is given. You have to evaluate the pronunciation problem, not the grammar or vocabulary.

11. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
He went on a ship. (Student pronounces ship as [shi:p].)
The error in pronunciation in the word ship indicates a problem with:

12. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
Fish and chips.  (Student pronounces and as [aend].)
The error in pronunciation in the word and indicates a problem with:

13. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
Today's Sunday. I am going to church.
(Student pronounces the word church as [sh6t].)
Student pronunciation of the word church indicates problems with:

14. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
What a glorious day. Look at that sky. (Student pronounces sky as [ski].)
The error in pronunciation of the vowel sky indicates problems with:

15. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
What are we going to see? (Student pronounces are as [är].)
The error in pronunciation of the word are indicates problems with:

16. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
I've three sisters. (Student pronounces three as (tri:).)
The error in pronunciation of the word three indicates a problem with:

17. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
Judy read two scripts before giving them to me to study.
(Student pronounces scripts as [skrIpts].)
The error of pronunciation of the word scripts indicates problems with:

18. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
Susan bought him an elegant watch.
(Student pronounces and emphasizes each word)
The error in speaking the sentence indicates problems with:

19. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
Marjorie has lots of problems with her parents. She is such a rebel. . (Student pronounces rebel as [re/BEL]).
The error in pronunciation of the word rebel indicates problems with:

20. Listen to an ESL student reading the following sentence aloud.
What do you like about that movie?
(Student pronounces movie with a rising voice.)
The error in pronunciation of the word movie indicates problems with:

FOUNDATIONS OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE LEARNING

Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a series of short writing samples produced by non-native English speakers. You will be asked to identify the errors in the students' writing. Therefore, before taking the test, you should be familiar with the writing of non-native speakers who are learning English.

Questions 21-23 are based on the following excerpt from an essay describing the student's experience with language learning.

21. Teachers in my country of foreign languages are well qualified to carry out their duties properly. They must possess a degree from a university language program if they wishes to teach in high school or below. Many also teach in universities, but many need a post-graduate degree. Teachers should be very good at pronouncing the words so their students can imitate him.

In the first sentence, the error is in the relative order of

Questions 24-26 are based on an excerpt from an essay describing the student’s hometown.

My hometown is Cali, Colombia, located in the Cauca River Valley. Cali is surrounded with mountains and cut in half by the Cauca River. Colombians eat many kinds of tropical fruits and vegetables. My favorite dish is a chicken soup with plantains, cassava, potatoes and beef. My mother served this with rice. Visitors can do many exciting things in Cali: riding horses, to swim, and to play tennis.

24. In sentence 5, the correct form of the verb served should be

Each of the following questions or statements that follow is followed by four possible answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each of the remaining questions.
27. Bite and byte are examples of which phonographemic differences?

30. If you are studying morphemic analysis , then you are studying

32. If you are studying syntax , then you are studying

37. Which of the following is not included in the study of semantics?

39. When referring to a wealthy person as a fat cat , the speaker is using a/an:

43. If you are studying pragmatics, then you are studying

44. Which of the following is not a factor in people changing their register?

59. Arrange the following sentences, written by ELLs, to show the order of acquisition of negation ranging from least to most.

Sentence 1: Kim didn't went to school.
Sentence 2: No school. No like.
Sentence 3: Kim doesn't like to go to school.

60. What type of motivation is demonstrated in the following example?

Marcel arrived in the United State after finishing high school in Belgium. He is highly motivated to improve his English because he has always wanted to work as a translator in the United Nations. He longs for permanent residency in the U.S. to pursue his dream.

69. PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MANAGING INSTRUCTION

Advanced TPR might include

72. Widdowson's definition of use and usage is well demonstrated in which of the following models?

79. The Schema Theory of Carrell & Eisterhold suggests that for learning to take place, teachers must

104. CULTURAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

Culture and cultural differences

107. Which of the following suggestions would the culturally aware teacher disregard, if necessary?

108. Social factors influence second-language learning because

109. Which of the following is NOT appropriate when setting high standards for ELLs?

110. What is the teacher's most important role in student-centered learning?

111. The affective filter affects how students acquire a second language because

112. Which of the following personality traits is a "facilitative" anxiety?

113. Transitioning from one class to another or one school to another is challenging for most students. Which of the following activities would NOT make the process easier for most students?

114. When communicating with parents or caregivers about a student's progress, the teacher should