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The CaMLA LogoTM, CaMLATM, ECCETM, ECPETM, METTM, MELABTM, CaMLA aMLA EPT TTMM, GSI OETTM, MELICETTM, MTELPTM are trademarks of Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments (CaMLA) andd may not be b used or o reproduced without written permission from CaMLA. 2 CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Grammar in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 TEST 1 ........................................................................................................................ TEST 2 ........................................................................................................................ 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ES 32 G 52 PL E PA 72 92 112 132 Common mmon Grammatical Grammati Pitfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 In Other Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Prepositions Preposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Word Confusion Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Phrasal Phrasa Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 SA 1 2 3 4 5 M Further Practice ractice Sample Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 3 Introduction to the ECCE GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, READING (GVR) Time Description Number of Items Description Number of Items Description 90 minutes GRAMMAR (multiple choice) An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct. 35 VOCABULARY (multiple choice) An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice hoice of words to complete it. Only one word has the correct ct meaning in tha that context. 35 READING (multiple choice)) Two short reading passages, s, each ea on a different topic. Each passage is followed by five multiple-choice ltipl questions. Two sets of four short tex texts (each set of four texts are related by topic). Each set et is followe followed by ten multiple-choice questions. Number of Items 4 30 0 SPEAKING Time Description Number of Items 15 minutes A structured oral interaction occurs between the examinee and the oral examiner. The interaction involves a visual prompt. 4 stages Stage 1: Candidate answers general personal questions. Stage 2: Candidate is given a prompt that includes a short text and pictures about a problem or situation. The candidate asks the examiner questions in order to get information to make a decision. Stage 3: Candidate presents a solution or opinion about the problem oblem or situation that has been discussed in Stage 2 with an explanation about ut why that solution or opinion is best. Examiners will also ask why the other solution tion or opinion was not chosen. Stage 4: Candidate answers further questions that are re related to the to topic introduced by the prompt. LISTENING Time Description Number of Items Description PART 1 (multiple choice) A short recorded conversation on is followed by a question. Answer choices are shown as pictures. 30 PART 2 (multiple le choice) Four extended ed talks on differen different topics, each followed by 4-6 questions. The questions are printed in n the test booklet a and time is given before each talk to preview the questions. There are four answer cho choices for each question. Answer choices are printed in the test booklet. 20 0 SA Number of Items 30 minutes WRITING NG Time Description iption Number of Items 30 minutes Candidates read a short excerpt from a newspaper article, and write a letter or an essay giving their opinion on the situation or issue they read about. 1 task 5 Practice Test 1 ◗ LISTENING Part 1 You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation, you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices are shown as pictures. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C). You will hear each conversation only once. 1 B A B 6 B C A B C A B C A B C A B C SA M PL E A 5 C PA 3 4 C G ES A 2 7 32 TEST 1 8 A B C A B C A B 10 B C B C 1961 61 1969 1972 A B C A B C A B C 14 SA A M PL E A 12 13 C PA 11 G ES 9 15 33 TEST 1 16 07.17.71 07.07.70 07.17.70 A B C A B C B C PA G ES 17 18 A M AP EMB PL ER IC S AT HI IO P N 19 B C B C $66 $9 $12 A B C A B C A B C A 22 SA 21 M PL E A 20 23 34 TEST 1 24 A B C A B C A B ES 25 A B C A B C A B C CALIFORNIA ALABAMA FLORIDA A B C SA M PL 30 E 28 29 C PA 27 G 26 35 TEST 1 ◗ LISTENING Part 2 You will hear four short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions about it. There are four answer choices for each question. Before each talk begins, you will have time to preview the questions. ñ Read the questions silently. ñ Then listen to the talk. You can take notes in the space provided. ñ Then listen to each question and choose the best answer from the answer choices. There are a total of 20 questions about the four short talks. SA M PL E PA G ES [You may take notes in the space below.] 36 TEST 1 Questions 31-36 Look at the questions. Then listen to part of a radio show. Questions 37-41 Look at the questions. Then listen to an audio tour. 31 What feature is uncommon in chihuahuas? a big eyes b liveliness c slender legs d long hair 37 What is suggested about the prisoners who were held in Alcatraz? a They stayed there for over thirty years. b They had escaped by the 1960s. c They were not held there for very long. d They were particularly dangerous. 32 According to the speaker, what dogs tend to have health problems? a all dogs b pedigree dogs c small dogs d chihuahuas only PL ES G E 34 When and how much should chihuahuas be fed? ed? a frequently and a lot b frequently and a little c infrequently and a lot d infrequently and a little 39 Why was the island sland named ““Alcatraz”? a It is the Spanish wo word for a type of bird seen there. re. b It is the nam name of a flower found only on the island. c It was the name of the explorer who discovered the island. di dis d It is the Spanish word for “prisoner”. PA 33 What health problem do chihuahuas tend to suffer from? a hyperactivity b lack of appetite and sudden weight loss c too much sugar in the blood d low levels of sugar in the blood 38 What is said about Robert Stroud? oud? a He helped to build the he prison. b He helped the prison rison ison to become successful. suc su c He was the toughest oughest ghest prisoner in the prison. d He helped d the prison earn its reputation. SA M 35 How can a chihuahua help p its owner? a by keeping mice away b by frighteningg intruders ntruders c by warningg of danger d by preventing venting ng fires 36 Why aree other dogs bette better at finding earthquake be victims? a They are more mo energetic. b They are louder. c They have better noses. d They are smaller. 40 What happened in the late 1960s? a A battle was fought on the island. b Alcatraz released its last prisoner. c The island was used to hold a protest. d Alcatraz was given to native American tribes. 41 What does the speaker mean when she says: a There may have been a successful escape. b Despite attempts, no one managed to escape. c It has been proven that prisoners successfully escaped. d Nobody ever tried to break out of Alcatraz. Notes Notes 37 TEST 1 44 To pay for a ticket by credit card before the event, what should you do? a go to any music store b call the hotline c call the festival office d visit the festival website 48 What are sufferers advised vised to do? do a get plenty off exercise rcise b avoid stress ss c take short hort rt naps whenever wheneve they feel sleepy d adopt opt a regular sleep routine 49 What is the speaker’ speaker’s opinion of over-the-counter remedie remedies? a They sh should be used with caution. sho b They T are rarely successful. c T They are not addictive. d They should only be used as a last resort. PL E 45 Why might someone call the festival office? e? a to arrange a guided tour b to reserve transportation tickets ets c for information about the festival schedule d to pay for tickets by credit redit edit card What does the speaker say about sleep-related problems? a They do not affect many people. b They can be caused by anxiety. c Symptoms rarely last longer ger than tha a few days. d They mainly affect active vee people. Notes 38 SA M 46 What is the number off the festival office? office a 908-9532 b 908-7222 c 908-9523 523 d 908-9352 8-9352 ES 43 What information is given about festival tickets? a There are three types of tickets available. b Tickets must be paid for in advance. c There is a discount on tickets on May 1st. d A $95 ticket is valid for three days. 47 G 42 Who has played at the festival before? a Good Shoes b Placebo c Kaiser Chiefs d Iggy Pop Questions 47-50 Look at the questions. Then listen to a talk by a health counselor. PA Questions 42-46 Look at the questions. Then listen to an announcement for a music festival. 5 What is the main purpose of the talk? 50 a to provide information about the nation’s sleeping habits. b to give tips on how to stay awake c to provide information about sleep-related disorders d to suggest solutions to a common problem Notes TEST 1 ◗ GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY & READING GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence or conversation. 51 He asked .......... cigarette. a me for a b of me for a c me a d me 58 This dictionary is so old it's beginning to fall .......... . a down b in c apart d off PL 54 Can I keep this .......... few days? a more b some c other d another G 59 .......... loves children, en, n, she doesn’t have hav any of her own. a Joanna, who b Joanna naa c In spite te of Joanna d Although Joanna SA M 55 While the house ........... , we were staying sta with my parents. a painted b was being ngg painted c was painting ing d has as been painte painted 56 .........., ., I felt very lon lonely when I was little. a Only ly child as a I am b As far as an only child c Being as an only child d As an only child 57 Who .......... would have trusted them. a only but a fool b but fool c but a foolish d but a fool 60 Please, tell your cchildren .......... their music so loud. a not to play b do don’t play c aren’t playing d not playing PA E 53 “What did you think of his lecture?” “I’m afraid I didn’t find it at all .......... .” a interesting b interested c interest d interestingly ES 52 Many countries around the world are .......... financial help. a a need for b need of c in need of d the need for 61 He got the work .......... on time. 6 a do b to do c doing d done 62 The results were .......... . a like follow b as following c as follow d as follows 63 We are going to watch a DVD after we .......... dinner. a are having b will have c will have had d have 64 .......... interested in becoming members of the club should contact this number. a This b That c These d Those 39 TEST 1 65 I really can’t stand .......... to classical music. It’s so boring! a listening b to be listening c listen d to listen 73 “Mark had a lot of visitors today.” “Yes. Not only his family .......... his friends came to see him.” a but also b and c also d as well as 66 A sales assistant .......... polite when dealing with customers. a always should being b should always be c be always should d always be should ES 74 I was expecting that Dad .......... be furious about the scratch on the door, but he didn’t seem to mind. a may b will c did d would PL E 69 I will never forget .......... George Clooney. ey. a met b meet c to meet d meeting PA 68 The new receptionist is .......... person that we all like her. a such friendly b such a friendly c a so friendly d a such friendly SA M 70 .......... his lack of experience, rience, nce, they decided decide to hire de him. a Despite b In spite c As d From om 71 I was told old to take ... .......... . .... a onee of every b one from om each c one of each d one each 72 Traffic was .......... than usual this morning because of an accident on the highway. a bad b badly c worse d worst 40 75 “Are Steve and d Jason friends?” “Not really, y, although they .......... ... each other for years.” a know kno b have know known c are re knowin knowing d have ve be been knowing G 67 These are the books that .......... in the first grade. a have taught b are teaching c will teach d are taught 76 He w was the best-qualified of all the applicants; .......... he was given the job. a however b therefore c furthermore d nevertheless 77 Sorry I’m late but I had .......... up the tank. a to stop filling b stopping filling c to stop to fill d stopping to fill 78 The meeting cannot start .......... all members are present. a unless b except c if d but 79 “I saw Jenny crying earlier.” “What could Brad .......... to upset her so much?” a to say b have said c said d say TEST 1 VOCABULARY 85 “Do you think we’ll be able blee to get everything ev eve .......... in time?” “I hope so.” a did b do c done d does oes ES 82 I couldn’t complete the project as I wasn’t able to find .......... on the subject. a many informations b much informations c much information d many information 84 Debbie .......... in a small village. a is used to live b used living c use to live d is used to living G 81 I’ll be very disappointed if Cathy .......... forget about my birthday. a should b might c can d will 83 Never before .......... such a beautiful view. a I have seen b have I seen c I saw d I did see PA 80 “Why are you taking the bus today?” “I .......... . It will be ready tomorrow.” a am servicing the car b have serviced the car c service the car d am having the car serviced Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately iately ately completes comp th the sentence. nch, h, please? pl 86 Could you .......... the table for lunch, a place b set c put d lie 87 Tim was .......... for causing ausing the acc accident. a accused b charged ged c convicted onvicte onvicted d blamed 88 I’m sorry I’m ’m late late. I .......... the bus. a lost b forgot c failed d missed 89 .......... , there have been a lot of muggings in this area. a Frequently b Nowadays c Recently d Presently 90 Rebecca has to .......... her younger sister this afternoon. a look after b take over c look up to d take after 91 I could tell at .......... that she was upset. a short notice b a glance c a guess d a glimpse 92 She has been a(n) .......... of Dr. Jeffries for years. a believer b patient c customer d attendant 93 Should you wish to .......... the information, use the Internet. a reside b recruit c access d apply 41 TEST 1 94 Do you want to see the .......... I brought back from my vacation in Italy? a memories b samples c examples d souvenirs 102 The .......... of students in my French class are male. a majority b total c mass d bunch 95 I’m going downtown later; would you like me to .......... you a lift? a keep b give c hand d take 103 Jack Edwards is beyond .......... our best athlete. a opinion b doubt c belief d fact ES 104 Is it expensive to .......... ... .. to this magazine? magaz magazin a acquire b invest c purchase se d subscribe cribe ribe PL 98 You must be tired. You can’t stop .......... ...... . a yawning b blinking c frowning d stretching SA M 99 The .......... of this glass lass ass is chipped. a spout b rim c verge d brink ink 100 How much do you .......... . in your new job? a gain b obtain c earn d win 101 Judging by the picture in this travel .........., the hotel seems ideal. a catalog b brochure c program d schedule 42 105 Doess your car .......... on o unleaded gas? a run b act ct c move ove d perfo perform fo PA E 97 As soon as she saw the advertisement, she decided to .......... for the job. a request b donate c subscribe d apply G 96 Her angry look was a .......... that he had just said the wrong thing. a sign b motion c note d signal 106 Bob 10 ob h had his license .......... removed by the police yyesterday. a numbers b registration c plates d tickets 107 My sister is very .......... . She never gives me any peace. a talkative b tasty c temporary d tame 108 Be careful. Your shoelaces have come .......... . a apart b undone c loose d separate 109 Once you have filled out the form, put your .......... on the dotted line. a pen b mark c signature d writing TEST 1 110 Her party was an .......... disaster. a abundant b eternal c infectious d absolute 116 The city center is always .......... on a Saturday morning. a filled b occupied c stuffed d packed 111 I’d prefer it if he didn’t show up without .......... . a calculation b attitude c warning d definition 117 Everyone is working around the .......... to finish in time. a day b hour c clock d schedule PL G E 114 Although the turkey has been in the oven all morning, it still isn’t .......... . a fragile b delicate c tender d sensitive 118 Sam is hoping to .......... ........ ....... the world record rec for the high jump. a eliminatee b breakk c overcome vercome om d release rele PA 113 Mary has the .......... of being a strict teacher. a reputation b assumption c belief d respect ES 112 Even though I’m taking the medication my doctor .......... , I don’t feel any better. a prescribed b predicted c preceded d prevented 120 Good morning. I’d like to .......... a new bank 12 account. a start b deposit c take d open SA M 115 Due to the .......... of interest, est, the event eve has been canceled. a want b lack c waste d need 119 Sarah left the fau faucet running by .......... and bathroom. flooded the ba a faultt b m mistake c error d forgetfulness 43 TEST 1 ◗ READING This passage is about chocolate. The cocoa bean originated in Central America. Thousands of years ago, the native Indians believed it was of divine origin, which explains the name’s meaning: ‘food of the gods’. It was made into a drink which we would probably find unpleasant nowadays, but which was popular at the time. Cocoa beans were later used by the Aztecs as currency. It was the Spanish that first exported the beans to Europe. Chocolate drinks became a popular luxury in Italy and France early in the 17th century, and soon afterwards in Holland, Germany and 28, Van Houten, England. Expensive ‘chocolate houses’ appeared alongside the coffee houses. In 1828, arity spread quickly qu a Dutch manufacturer, improved the method of making chocolate, and its popularity throughout Europe and later around the world. New research shows our favorite candy is actually supplying vital elements to our bodies – and can ontains essential minerals, m even help us lose weight. What’s more, it turns out that chocolate contains such leased to learn that children do as iron, calcium and potassium, as well as vitamins. Adults will be pleased Cho not have a monopoly as far as the benefits of chocolate aree concerned. Chocolate is considered cholesterol-free, making it good for adults as well. E nacks that are high in sugar, when, in fact, we Where we go wrong, however, is in choosing sweet snacks aining at least 60% 6 ought to be looking for high-quality chocolate, containing cocoa. By eating chocolate satisf our desire without having too much with as much cocoa in the recipe as possible, we can satisfy sugar. 124 What has been proven about chocolate? 12 a It is good for both adults and children. b It is rather unhealthy. c It contains too much sugar. d It is better for adults than children. 122 In the second sentence nce ce of the first paragraph, par para what does the word rd divine mean? a luxuriouss b holy c healthy ealthy d rare rar 125 What is wrong with the chocolate we usually eat? a There is no cocoa in the recipe. b It contains too much sugar. c It lacks essential vitamins. d It contains only 60% of the nutrients we need. SA M PL 121 What do we learn about the cocoa bean? an? a It was popular with the Spanish. nish. sh. b It was first exported to Central entral America. c It was used only by the hee Aztecs. d It was once used ass money. 123 Why did d the popu popularity of chocolate spread? popula a It was as fas fashionable and expensive in the 19th century. b It was available only in Europe. c A better way was found to make it. d Cocoa was grown worldwide. 44 TEST 1 ◗ READING This passage is about Alfred Hitchcock. Born on August 13th, 1899 in London, England, Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was to become one of the most important figures in the 20th century movie-making industry. Hitchcock entered the world of film production as a title card designer at the age of twenty-one, and within three years had risen to scriptwriter. His career as a director began with the feature film The Pleasure Garden (1923), and following its success, Hitchcock went on to make a string of suspense movies, or “psychological thrillers”, with which his name is associated. At forty years of age, Hitchcock emigrated to America and within a year had won an Academy Award for the he film Rebecca (1940). “Hitch” – as the Americans called him – turned out more than thirty films over ver the next three decades, many of which featured Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors. PA Dubbed the “Master of Suspense”, Hitchcock was certainly a master planner lanner when it came to directing. He would map out the entire movie in his mind before attempting tempting to shoot it. Working methodically and with the utmost precision, his was the final word on n how the mov movie was to be put together. In 1979, after an unparalleled career in the movie industry, Hitchcock Hitchco received the AFI (American Film Industry) Life Achievement Award. In the following owing year, he received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, shortly before his death in California fornia on April 29th, 1980. PL E 126 When did Alfred Hitchcock make his first movie? a When he was a title card designer. signer. igne b At the age of twenty-one. c Before he became a scriptwriter. criptwriter criptwriter. d When he was around nd twenty-four. twenty-fo SA M 127 What is true about Alfred fred Hitchcock? a He left Britain ain n before 1940. b He went to America to collect col co an award. c He left ft Britain in order to t become famous. d He went to America to star in Rebecca. 128 What are we told abo about the actors that worked abou with Hitchcock? tchcock? a Theyy were American. b They were well respected. c They were stylish. d They were well paid. 12 What does the author say about Hitchcock’s way 129 of working? a He was skeptical. b He was a perfectionist. c He was open-minded. d He was flexible. 130 Which word best describes Hitchcock’s career? a unexpected b satisfactory c distinguished d thrilling 45