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PAPER 2 LANGUAGE AWARENESS

Copyright 2007 Testing Division. Center for Applied Linguistics and Language Studies. Hellenic American Union.

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Overview

This paper of the CETT tests language awareness and grammatical knowledge. There are 6 sections in this paper which cover the following areas:

Section 1 Tenses 15 points Section 2 General errors 20 points Section 3 Language functions 10 pointsSection 4 Semantic differences 20 pointsSection 5 Grammatical terminology 5 pointsSection 6 Reading comprehension 20 points

Total 90 points

Note:

• You will have one hour and 45 minutes to complete Paper 2.• Use pen throughout the test.• Write all your answers in the test booklet.• Please make sure to write your answers clearly.• You will be assessed on your use of language in this paper.

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SECTION 1: TENSES _____ / 15 POINTS

The sentences below are incorrect. Look at the underlined verbs then:a) correct the tenseb) name the correct tense c) give the meaning or use of the correct tense in this context.

Example:I do the housework at the moment.a) I’m doing the housework at the moment.b) present continuousc) describes an action happening now

1. A: The price of petrol has increased a great deal last year. B: I know. That’s why more people spent their holidays at home.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

2. A: Every year salmon are returning to fresh water to reproduce. B: And that’s why dams pose a major threat to salmon stocks.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

3. A: When I was at school I was studying a lot. B: I guess that’s why your grades were always better than mine.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

4. A: When the lightning struck the house, I ate my breakfast. B: I bet you ended up with one hot meal!

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION 1: TENSES

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5. A: A type of bird flu is believed to cause the 1918 outbreak of the deadly Spanish flu. B: I suppose that’s the reason authorities have been concerned about recent outbreaks of bird flu in Asia.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

6. A: He’s reading this book since 9 o’ clock. B: Yeah, he told me that it’s one of the best books he’s ever read.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

7. A: Marilyn Monroe has been married three times before her untimely death. B: I wonder which of those marriages was her happiest.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

8. A: By the end of this course, participants will learn a variety of computer skills. B: That should give them a better chance of getting a job.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

9. A: My aunt is owning a house by the sea. B: Ah, so that’s why you visit her every summer!

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

10. A: I wish Katie will arrive soon. B: So do I. It’s getting late. We’ll never make our flight!

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION 1: TENSES

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SECTION 2: GENERAL ERRORS _____ / 20 POINTS

Each of the sentences below contain one error. Rewrite the whole sentence offering ONE correct ver-sion. Then, in note-form, explain why the correction is needed.

Example:I have been working here since six years.

a) I have been working here for six years.b) ‘since’ is followed by a specific moment in the past, whereas ‘for’ is used with a period of time

11. Let’s discuss about your hobbies.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

12. I want that you tell me the answer.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

13. Say it again. You did a mistake.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

14. Read more carefully this information before you write anything.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

15. Yes, is necessary for you to write your name here.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

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16. We were so fascinating that we watched the DVD twice.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

17. My parents will get me a car as a present after I will pass my driving test.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

18. Who broke the window will have to pay for it.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

19. The Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of the United States.

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

20. You will help me with my homework, please?

a. _________________________________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION 2: GENERAL ERRORS

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SECTION 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS _____ / 10 POINTS

Write two example sentences for each of the following pairs of 5 language functions. In each case, pay attention to the style and register.Example:

To decline an invitation to a friend’s party during a conversation.I’m really sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t come to your party.To decline an invitation to a conference in a letter.Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the conference in Munich this year.

21. a. To express regret about forgetting a friend’s birthday in a conversation.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ b. To express regret to an unsuccessful applicant for a job in a letter.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

22. a. To suggest a holiday destination in a letter to a friend.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ b. To suggest hiring new staff at a company meeting.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

23. a. To predict rain to a friend who is about to leave the house.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ b. To predict rain in a newspaper weather forecast.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

24. a. To warn a child about to cross the road that there is a car approaching.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ b. To warn an employee about the consequences of arriving at work late again.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

25. a. To request clarification from a friend in a cafeteria with loud music.

_______________________________________________________________________________________ b. To request clarification from a company about the price of a product in an email.

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SECTION 4: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES _____ / 20 POINTS

Describe the difference in meaning between these pairs of sentences.

Example:a) She likes playing tennis. She enjoys doing this sportb) She’d like to play tennis.She wants to play this sport.

SECTION 4: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES

26. a) John has to learn some Spanish.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) John has learned some Spanish.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

27. a) We regret to tell you that the flight has been cancelled.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) We regretted telling them that the flight had been cancelled.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

28. a) At first, she liked his voice.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) First, she liked his voice.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

29. a) We’re celebrating her getting promoted.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) We’re celebrating getting promoted with her.

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30. a) “The family matters”, he said.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) “These are family matters”, he said.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

31. a) Should I refuse, he may get angry.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) Should I refuse? He may get angry.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

32. a) The ski instructor said that we should manage to ski down the mountain.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) The ski instructor said we should have managed to ski down the mountain.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

33. a) Keep a record of the interview, please.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) Record the interview, please.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

34. a) When the snow melts, the valley will be flooded.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

b) When the snow melts, the valley is flooded.

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35. a) At night, fireworks look fantastic.

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b) On the night, the fireworks looked fantastic.

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SECTION 5: GRAMMATICAL TERMINOLOGY _____ / 5 POINTS

Read the text below. Find one example of each grammatical term.The first one has been done as an example.

The inspector opened the fridge, removed the previous day’s leftovers and flung them into the

microwave. Donning a grey suit with a blue shirt and garish tie, he hoped he had succeeded in creating

a cross between ‘white collar’ and shady. Afterwards, he sat on the veranda and sipped a coffee while

skimming through the newspaper.

Inside, his mobile phone started to ring persistently – it was Summers, who simply said, “The beach bar.

Let’s meet there.” Before leaving, he looked for a pair of glasses with plain lenses that he thought might

add something to his attempts at camouflage. They were nowhere to be found. Complaining to himself

about the general state of disorder, he eventually extracted them from a pair of socks.

Grammar item ONE example from text

Preposition at

36. Phrasal verb

37. Indefinite article

38. Compound noun

39. Adverb

40. Time expression

41. Present participle

42. Object pronoun

43. Intransitive verb

44. Relative pronoun

45. Modal verb

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SECTION 6: READING COMPREHENSION _____ / 20 POINTS

For each of the texts below, read text and answer the questions which follow.

Text 1

Snowboarding

Many believe that free style snowboarding owes much to skateboarding but it actually bears a closer

resemblance to inline skating. Regardless of this, most agree that equipping yourself appropriately is ‘a

must’. A protective kit is highly recommended due to the potentially dangerous nature of the activity.

Safety gear should include wrist guards, padded pants and a helmet. Goggles are used by most people

and are crucial on bright days to prevent snow blindness. They also prevent temporary vision loss – snow

getting in the eyes can cause collisions with obstacles like trees and with other skiers. Padding can be

useful on other body parts like the knees and spine.

46. In addition of being informative, what is the main communicative purpose of this text?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

47. Which expressions in the text echo:

a. ‘owes much to’? ____________________________________________________________________

b. ‘protective kit’?_____________________________________________________________________

48. Give two examples of the ‘right clothing’ mentioned in the text.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

49. Give two reasons why the skateboarder should wear goggles.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

50. Suggest an alternative word or phrase that could replace the following in the text:

a. crucial ___________________________________________________________________________

b. collisions _________________________________________________________________________

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Text 2

Malaria

Malaria is found in certain parts of Africa and Asia, with many areas considered to be disease-free while

others have seasonal risks. The danger of contracting malaria in most cities is minimal, but if you plan

to travel to rural areas, check with your doctor well before you leave. It is important to take anti-malarial

tablets if the risk is significant.

It is possible to come down with the illness from a single mosquito bite and there are distinct tell-tale

signs. It almost invariably starts with marked shivering, fever and sweating. Sore muscles, headache and

vomiting may also be present. Symptoms may become evident from a few days to three weeks after

the initial bite. Many travelers are unaware they may contract the disease even when they are taking

tablets since the latter are not always fully effective. Furthermore, in rare instances, malaria can strike after

completing a course of tablets.

51. In addition of being informative, what is the main communicative purpose of this text?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

52. Which expression in the text echoes:

a. ‘contracting malaria’? ________________________________________________________________

b. ‘symptoms’? _______________________________________________________________________ 53. Give two examples of advice offered to the traveler before s/he leaves.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

54. Give two of the most likely indications of malaria.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

55. Suggest an alternative word or phrase that could replace the following in the text:

a. minimal __________________________________________________________________________

b. instances _________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION 1: TENSES1. a. The price of petrol increased a great deal last year. b. Past simple c. Describes something which happened at a specific time in the past (in this case, last year)

2. a. Every year salmon return to fresh water to reproduce. b. Present simple c. Describes an action occurring on a regular basis

3. a. When I was at school I studied a lot. (‘would study’ and ‘used to study’ are also possible answers here) b. Past simple (studied); would + verb; used to + verb c. Describes action occurring regularly in the past

4. a. When the lightning struck the house, I was eating my breakfast. b. Past continuous / progressive c. Describes an action in progress which is interrupted by another

5. a. A type of bird flu is believed to have caused the 1918 outbreak… b. Perfect infinitive c. Indicates an action that occurred previous to that that of the main verb

6. a. He’s been reading this book since 9 o’ clock. b. Present simple continuous / progressive c. Describes an action begun in the past which is still continuing.

7. a. Marilyn Monroe had been married three times before… b. Past perfect c. Describes an action that happened before another action in the past

8. a. By the end of this course, participants will have learnt/will have learned … b. Future perfect c. Describes an action which will have been completed by a certain time in the future

9. a. My aunt owns a house by the sea. b. Present simple c. Verbs that indicate possession (have, own, possess), feeling (see, hear, love), and thought (know, believe) generally appear in present simple, even though they are continuous in nature

10. a. I wish Katie would arrive soon. b. Past subjunctive c. ‘Would’ is used with ‘wish’ here to convey a sense of insistence

SECTION 2: GENERAL ERRORS11. a. Let’s discuss your hobbies. b. Discuss is a transitive verb.

12. a. I want you to tell me the answer. b. The structure that follows want is the object plus bare infinitive. 13. a. Say it again. You made a mistake. b. The verb make collocates with the noun mistake. 14. a. Read this information more carefully before you write anything. b. Incorrect word order of adverbial phrase

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15. a. Yes, it is necessary for you to write your name here. b. The subject of a sentence (in this case, a pronoun) cannot be omitted. 16. a. We were so fascinated that we watched the DVD twice. b. The ‘-ed’ ending describes the feeling which people are experiencing; the ‘-ing’ ending describes the source of that feeling. So: The DVD was fascinating. We were fascinated.

17. a. My parents will get me a car as a present after I pass my driving test. b. Verbs in time clauses use present simple tense to give the sense of future.

18. a. Whoever broke the window will have to pay for it. b. Whoever conveys the sense of no matter who / regardless of who.

19. a. Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of the United States. b. Names of lakes generally do not take the definite article.

20. a. Please help me with my homework, would you? b. This sentence is actually an elliptical polite request and so could be rephrased Would you help me with my homework, please? As a result, the tag question requires would.

SECTION 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS21. a. I’m so sorry I forgot about your birthday. It just slipped my mind. b. I regret to inform you that the position you applied for has already been filled.

22. a. What do you say we go to Paris for that long weekend we were talking about? b. We are somewhat short-staffed so it might be a good idea to hire some extra people.

23. a. You know, it looks as though it might rain today. b. There is an 80% chance of rain this afternoon. /Rain is forecast for tomorrow.

24. a. Hey, watch out! Don’t cross now. There’s a car coming. b. Your lack of punctuality is becoming a habit. I’m afraid this will be your last warning./ I would advise you to come on time to work from now on.

25. a. Sorry, I didn’t quite catch what you just said. Could you say it again? b. I would be grateful if you could let me know the price of your latest MP3 player (which I saw advertised on your website).

SECTION 4: SEMANTIC DIFFERENCES26. a. John is required to / must learn some Spanish. b. John learned some Spanish at some unspecified past time.

27. a. We are sorry to inform you that the flight will not take place. b. We regret the action (of telling them that the flight has been cancelled). We first did the action & then later wished we had not done it.

28. a. In the beginning she liked his voice, but then did not (like it). b. The first thing about him that she liked was his voice (and then began to like other things).

29. a. We’re celebrating the fact that she got promoted. b. We’re celebrating the fact that both she and we were promoted.

30. a. The speaker says that the family is of importance. b. The speaker says that these are family concerns / issues.

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31. a. If I refuse, he may become angry. b. The speaker asks for advice: Do you think it is okay to refuse? He may become angry.

32. a. The ski instructor’s sentence has a future meaning – S/he believes that they will be able to ski the mountain. b. The ski instructor’s sentence has a past meaning – s/he believes that it was in our power to have been able to ski down the mountain (but we didn’t). It could have a sense of disappointment as well (If we had done it, we could have had a great experience).

33. a. The instruction is to document in some way (not specified) what is said at the interview. b. The instruction is to tape the interview.

34. a. This describes an event certain to happen in the future - we are sure that the valley will suffer flooding. b. This describes a general truth – each time there is snow, the valley gets flooded.

35. a. This describes a general truth – that fireworks look great at night-time. b. This describes one specific night when the fireworks looked great. SECTION 5: GRAMMATICAL TERMINOLOGY36. look for37. a38. newspaper39. persistently / simply / eventually40. afterwards41. donning / skimming/ complaining 42. them43. succeed / ring (in this context)44. who / that45. might

SECTION 6: READING COMPREHENSION46. to advise

47. a. bears a closer resemblance to b. safety gear

48. wrist guards /padded pants /helmets /goggles

49. - to prevent snow blindness - to prevent snow blocking vision

50. a. vital / essential / really important b. crashes

51. To advise

52. a. come down with the illness b. tell-tale signs

53. - see a doctor - take anti-malarial tablets if there is a strong risk of getting malaria 54. shivering / fever / sweating

55. a. neglible / extremely small b. cases

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