PART A: Listen to a lecture about “Language Learning” TWICE.

Take notes while listening

and answer the questions (1-10) using your notes. ONLY your answers for the questions will be
graded. (1 pt. each)

TERM DEFINITION HOW IT AFFECTS HOW IT AFFECTS

STEVEN (ex.) LECTURER (ex.)

Critical Period

Language learning
environment

Attitude about
language learning

Motivation for
language learning

PART B: Complete the text with the correct answer. (1 pt. each)

Freecycle

Freecycle is a term made up of the words recycle and free. It’s also an organization with local groups
and representation in 11) _____ countries. It’s a way to give away possessions you no longer want –
but that somebody else might need. As the name suggests, no money changes hands. 12) _____ is free
and it could not be easier. Simply contact your nearest group through their website. Once you are a
member, browse the messages on the website. If someone is offering something you want, you post a
message to express your interest. If you are successful, the owner 13) _____ you and arrange for you
to pick the item up.

Rules can be slightly different in each group, but basically, the things 14) _____ people offer 15)
_____ legal and safe. For example, you would not be able to offer a gun or medicines through
Freecycle. You 16) _____ to give accurate information and to use normal “netiquette”. You are not
allowed 17) _____ anything because you must offer things freely with no conditions. If you arrange to
collect something, it is important 18) _____ on time.

The aims of the organization include keeping waste out of landfills and preserving the Earth’s
resources, while at the same time allowing members to find a new home for their unwanted items. Any
initiative that encourages recycling or reusing items will help cut down on the amount of waste we
produce and hopefully make consumers think twice 19) _____ their attitudes towards spending. The
other obvious benefit is that it can save people money, and that 20) _____ a good thing.

11) a) many b) much c) any d) a little

12) a) to join b) not to join c) joining d) not joining

13) a) contacts b) will contact c) would contact d) contacted

14) a) when b) where c) who d) –

15) a) can be b) must be c) mustn’t be d) don’t have to be

16) a) expect b) are expecting c) are expected d) were expected

17) a) to prevent b) to attempt c) to invest d) to exchange

18) a) to be b) not to be c) being d) not being

19) a) in b) on c) about d) for

20) a) must be b) mustn’t be c) might not be d) can’t be

PART B: Read and complete the text below with the correct sentences (a-e) (1 pt. each)

THE FLOODING OF NEW ORLEANS

The U.S. Gulf Coast was hit by Hurricane Katrina which was one of the biggest disasters in U.S.
history. 21.__________________________________. Over one million people had to move and
nearly 1.500 people lost their lives. A day before Hurricane Katrina, government warned all the
residents to leave the city but, tens of thousands of people ignored the warning and they didn’t change
their place because 22. ___________________________. When it appeared, water broke through the
system of barriers and flood walls that government engineers constructed.
23._________________________ and they had to wait for help to come by boat or helicopter. There
weren’t enough security departments to rescue and help all the people. Michael Parker, the manager of
Bank of America told those moments as a chaos in the city and he couldn’t give details because he lost
his conscious while he was trying to escape from the flood. He cannot remember who helped him at
that moment. 24.______________________________________ Dead bodies were left on streets. It
was days before government gained control of the city and the remaining people were taken to safety.
25._______________________________________. Even a hurricane of average strength could cause
flooding the city again. The main solution is to prevent the global warming because it is the biggest
reason of natural disasters.

a. In addition to this story, it was too bad that people lived without running water or toilets as
they waited for help.
b. According to the experts, rebuilding wasn’t a good idea.
c. They underestimated the effects of the hurricane.
d. Damage to the city of New Orleans was estimated at more than 22 billion dollars.
e. As a result, many people of the city were forced up onto their roofs by the flood water