English Standard Test (Reading Jan 11, 2023) Special English Standard Test (Reading: Jan 11, 2023) Special Provide your information before taking the exam. This reading test is designed to measure your comprehension towards written English. The whole reading test will last 35 minutes. It is structured in three parts and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answer on the provided answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book. PART 1 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Each sentence is accompanied by four options. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence, then mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet. 1. There ______ a golf park about 15 minutes away from my office. 1. is 2. been 3. were 4. are 2. The students who enrolled for the trip ______ Spain are leaving at 6 am on Saturday. 1. in 2. on 3. at 4. to 3. Vegetables and fruits _______ expensive at Tesco Lotus. 1. was 2. are 3. is 4. shall 4. What time did you say the bus ______ for the school’s party today? 1. leaved 2. leave 3. lives 4. leaves 5. The teacher asked, “Who’s the ______ person in my family?” 1. Straight 2. Tallest 3. Longest 4. Tall 6. ____________ was your last travel to Rome? 1. When 2. Where 3. Whose 4. Which 7. The university canteen closes at 2pm, I think we ________________ hurry so we can get food. 1. did 2. should 3. shall 4. will 8. You have been attending conferences in many different countries, _______? 1. been you 2. don’t you 3. have you 4. haven’t you 9. That is the ____________________ big black delivery truck. 1. company’s 2. companies’ 3. companies 4. companie’s 10. I think the library might have already _______ the book signing activity. 1. organized 2. organizes 3. organizing 4. organize 11. The digital exhibitions at the Central City Museum began at seven o’clock,” my colleague said this morning. Which of the following is the correct reported speech? 1. My colleague said that the digital exhibitions at the Central City Museum has begun at seven o’clock. 2. My colleague said that the digital exhibitions at the Central City Museum had begun at seven o’clock. 3. My colleague said that the digital exhibitions at the Central City Museum begins at seven o’clock. 4. My colleague said that the digital exhibitions at the Central City Museum began at seven o’clock. 12. I _____________ my weekends reading books at the city library when I was in New York. 1. spendings 2. spent 3. spends 4. spending 13. If I’m too tired to finish my homework tonight, I’ll _______ wake up early tomorrow to do it. 1. must 2. had to 3. have to 4. shall 14. If the Tesla Powerwall didn’t cost as much as one developing country’s GDP, people ______ using the Tesla Powerwall to building a nuclear reactor. 1. would 2. would be 3. would have preferred 4. would had preferred 15. The talk at the National Media Center, Philadelphia district, only interests a few established scholars. Oh, if only ______ it before coming here. 1. She has known 2. I have known 3. I had known 4. They have known 16. The Vice President for academic Affairs presented an argument for why the board of trustees should provide more opportunities for students to do volunteer projects in remote areas in Thailand; however, unfortunately, it was fully rejected. Now, people are wondering what he will think ______ next. 1. of 2. in 3. for 4. on PART 2 Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts. Several questions are provided after each text. Choose the best answer for each question and mark the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your answer sheet. Questions 17 – 20 refer to the following article. 17. What is the most important thing students must do? 1. Take three electives subjects 2. Choose a minor subject 3. Choose their degree 4. Read a brochure 18. According to the passage, students who will choose the second major should ______. 1. Have a career in dance 2. Take three elective subjects in the first semester 3. Take a different course 4. Read information in the brochure 19. What does ‘it’ in the last line refer to? 1. Subject 2. Brochure 3. Major 4. Ballet 20. Which is true about the dance degrees? 1. Students must have the same major. 2. The courses are the same. 3. Students don’t have to take the same electives in the first semester. 4. They are five-year programs. Questions 21 – 23 refer to the following advertisement. 21. Which one of the followings is NOT included in the rental? 1. Washing machine 2. Fan 3. Electricity expense 4. Kitchenette 22. To whom is the place recommended? 1. No one 2. Children 3. Surgeon 4. Professional or student 23. Based on the advertisement, who is the most suitable candidate? 1. Ethan is alcoholic. 2. Garry only leaves his phone number to the advertiser. 3. Clara has a dog. 4. John gives the advertiser his Facebook account. Questions 24 – 26 refer to the following advertisement. 24. This advertisement is for ______. 1. business owners 2. newspaper reporters 3. homeowners 4. investment advisers 25. What would be the cost to advertise a 6-line ad for six days? 1. $9 2. $18 3. $3 4. $6 26. The advertisement can be placed by ______. 1. e-mail 2. teleconference 3. telephone 4. walk-in Questions 27 – 30 refer to the following text. 27. What is Gift’s hardest course? 1. English 2. Art 3. French 4. Math 28. What is Gift’s favorite hobby? 1. Sleeping 2. Playing badminton 3. Listening to music 4. Studying English 29. How old is Gift’s father? 1. 19 2. 60 3. 50 4. 25 30. Who is the smartest person in her family? 1. Sirida 2. Robin 3. Gift 4. Pat
