Midterm Questions 1121

Question 1: Listening 1: Read the dialogue between a Sarah and a Tom and fill in the spaces:

Assume Briefly Behavior Form an impression Trait Consume

Ethnic Experiment Rare Spicy (x3) Put together
Influence Eventually Quit Resources
S: You know, I’ve always wanted to ___________ with different cuisines. What do you think
about trying some ___________ dishes this weekend?

T: That sounds great! But what if we make it a bit more interesting? We could ___________ r a
dinner that features ___________ foods from around the world.

S: I love that idea! It would definitely allow us to ___________ a variety of flavors. But we
should also be mindful of folks who might not be into really ___________ food.

T: Good point. We don’t want to form an ___________ that all ethnic foods are overwhelmingly
___________.

S: Exactly. It’s important to consider everyone’s tastes and ___________ toward new dishes.
Some people may be adventurous while others might shy away.

T: Right. Sometimes, I think people can be quite resistant to trying new things! They often
___________ that it won’t be to their liking based on past experiences.

S: That’s true. But we can encourage them to try a ___________ dish or two. It might surprise
them how much they enjoy it!

T: Definitely! If we pick some dishes with unique flavors, it might just ___________ their
perspective on cooking.

S: Agreed. You know, there's a particular ___________ I admire about adventurous eaters—how
they embrace change and new experiences.

T: Yes! And who knows? Maybe our dinner will inspire them to keep trying new things
___________.

S: Exactly! And it could also show them that trying new foods doesn’t have to be intimidating.
They just need the right ___________ and guidance.

T: True. If we explain the dishes briefly and share recipes, they might feel more comfortable.

S: Absolutely! Now, let’s not ___________ brainstorming ideas. This is going to be fun!

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Question 2: Listening 2: Read the monologue and fill in the spaces: ( note: you will use only 12
words)

Effective Expert Fake Select Reliable Account for

Approximately Degree Illustrate Risk Exhausted Firsthand
Permanent Research Unemployed

(As the lights dim, a single spotlight shines on a weary figure standing alone. They take a deep
breath, collecting their thoughts before beginning to speak.)

You know, in this chaotic world we navigate, finding an ___________ solution to our problems
often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. We rely so heavily on those who we deem
an ___________, as if their wisdom can unlock all the answers for us. But sometimes, I can't
help but wonder—how many of these so-called experts are just putting on a ___________
facade, masquerading their insecurities as certainty?

Every day, I find myself having to ___________ the right path forward, weighing options that
often seem more like hurdles than opportunities. I crave something ___________ —a whisper
of assurance in a storm of doubt. It’s as if I need to account for every decision carefully, every
step I take scrutinized under the unforgiving lens of possibility.

I was listening to a podcast recently that said, on average, only ___________ 15% of college
graduates end up in jobs directly related to their degree. That statistic is staggering, right? I
invested so much in my education, earning my ___________, hoping it would be the ticket to a
fulfilled life. But now, here I stand, grappling with how to ___________ to future employers that
I’m more than just a number or a piece of paper.

There’s always a ___________ involved in chasing our dreams, but what happens when we
realize those dreams are perhaps more elusive than we expected? It’s a daunting task, and
honestly, I’m starting to feel ___________ from the chase.

Every rejection stings. Each opportunity lost reminds me of how I’ve become ___________ in a
market that seems to punish passion and reward conformity. I can only tell you how it feels
___________, waking up each day to scroll through countless job listings that never seem to fit,
trying to remain hopeful.

I can’t shake the feeling that we’re all looking for something ___________ —a place where our
skills align with the right opportunity. Yet, the harder I look, the more elusive it seems.

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And so, I stand here, pouring my heart out to the void, hoping that maybe just one person will
hear me, or understand, or—dare I say—care.

(As the figure finishes, the spotlight slowly fades, leaving only the echoes of their words
behind.)

Here are the questions for each vocabulary word you provided, following the format you've
indicated:

1. The company decided to ………………… that all employees are expected to work from
home temporarily.
a. assume
b. consume
c. quit
d. influence

2. Can you ………………… describe what happened during the meeting?

a. briefly
b. permanently
c. effectively
d. reliably

3. His ………………… in the classroom was evaluated by the teacher at the end of the year.
a. behavior
b. degree
c. risk
d. resource

4. It's important to ………………… when meeting someone for the first time, as first
impressions can last.
a. consume
b. put together
c. form an impression
d. quit

5. Honesty is a key ………………… that many employers look for when hiring new employees.
a. account
b. trait

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 c. ethnic
d. experiment

6. The industry continues to ………………… energy at an alarming rate, impacting the

environment.
a. quit
b. claim
c. consume
d. influence

7. This festival celebrates our ………………… heritage and includes many traditional dishes.
a. reliable
b. brief
c. ethnic
d. rare

8. Scientists often conduct an ………………… to test their hypotheses about the natural world.
a. influence
b. resource
c. experiment
d. behavior

9. It can be difficult to find a ………………… cut of meat at the supermarket.

a. spicy
b. rare
c. effective
d. permanent

10. Some people find ………………… food to be very appealing, while others prefer milder
options.
a. effective
b. spicy
c. reliable
d. approximately

11. Can you ………………… all the parts needed for the project by the end of the week?
a. quit
b. put together
c. consume
d. assume

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12. The media can ………………… public opinion significantly, shaping perceptions on various
issues.
a. quit
b. influence
c. consume
d. briefly

13. If you keep working hard, you will ………………… achieve your career goals.
a. reliably
b. eventually
c. briefly
d. permanently

14. After many years, he decided to ………………… his job and pursue a different career path.
a. claim
b. consume
c. quit
d. form

15. The company is investing in new ………………… to improve its production capabilities.
a. resources
b. traits
c. experiments
d. risks

16. The new marketing strategy proved to be very ………………… in attracting customers.
a. effective
b. fake
c. brief
d. rare

17. She is an ………………… in her field and often gives lectures at national conferences.
a. expert
b. ethnic
c. unemployed
d. effective

18. The news turned out to be a ………………… story; the event never actually happened.
a. reliable
b. fake

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 c. ethnic
d. permanent

19. You need to ………………… the best candidate for the job based on their experience and
skills.
a. select
b. quit
c. consume
d. assume

20. Is this source of information reliable enough to ………………… for the summary of your
report?
a. put together
b. claim
c. account for
d. influence

21. The meeting will start at ………………… 2 PM, so please be on time.

a. approximately
b. effectively
c. briefly
d. permanently

22. What ………………… of education do you think is necessary for this role?
a. degree
b. trait
c. risk
d. expert

23. Could you ………………… your point with examples from your own experience?
a. assume
b. exhaust
c. illustrate
d. consume

24. There is always a ………………… involved when starting a new business venture.
a. degree
b. trait
c. risk
d. resource

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 25. After a long day at work, I feel completely ………………… and ready to sleep.
a. exhausted
b. effective
c. reliable
d. ethnic

match each word or phrase with its corresponding meaning or definition:

1. Assume
a) to take for granted without proof
b) a quality or characteristic
c) to put together

2. Behavior
a) a manner of acting or conducting oneself
b) a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis
c) to consume or use

3. Form an impression
a) to create a belief or opinion about someone or something
b) to put together different components
c) a quality or characteristic

4. Trait
a) a unique quality or characteristic of a person
b) a temporary state of being
c) a form of entertainment

5. Consume
a) to use up resources
b) to illustrate or explain a concept
c) a scientific test or trial

6. Ethnic
a) relating to a particular cultural or racial group
b) not genuine or real
c) something that is common and widespread

7. Experiment
a) a test conducted to make a discovery
b) a permanent fixture
c) an unreliable source

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8. Rare
a) uncommon or infrequently encountered
b) spicy or flavorful
c) to quit or give up

9. Spicy
a) having a strong flavor from spices
b) a degree of difficulty
c) to eventually reach a conclusion

10. Put together

a) to assemble or combine items
b) to account for or explain
c) to influence someone

11. Influence
a) to have an effect on someone or something
b) a temporary change
c) an amount that is not accurate

12. Eventually
a) at some later time; finally
b) to stop doing something
c) to illustrate or depict

13. Quit
a) to leave or stop doing something
b) to choose a particular option
c) to consume resources slowly

14. Resources
a) supplies or assets used for support
b) a situation that has high risk
c) an impression created in someone's mind

15. Effective
a) successful in producing a desired result
b) temporary or short-lived
c) lacking reliability

16. Expert
a) a person with a high level of knowledge or skill

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 b) an experiment done for verification
c) something that is not real

17. Reliable
a) dependable and trustworthy
b) something that is rare and valuable
c) an ethnic group

18. Account for

a) to explain or justify something
b) to demonstrate knowledge in a specific area
c) to quit an activity

19. Approximately
a) roughly or close to a certain amount
b) to illustrate or show images
c) uncommon or rare

20. Degree
a) a level or amount of something
b) an ethnic minority
c) a temporary situation

21. Illustrate
a) to explain or clarify with examples
b) to evolve or change
c) to use resources effectively

22. Risk
a) the possibility of loss or injury
b) to quit or leave from a job
c) to be effective and successful

23. Exhausted
a) extremely tired or worn out
b) a reliable source of information
c) an ethnic characteristic

24. Firsthand
a) obtained directly from the source
b) showing common behavior
c) an impression created in a moment

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 25. Permanent
a) lasting or intended to last indefinitely
b) an unreliable resource
c) briefly or temporarily

26. Research
a) to investigate or study a topic
b) to influence someone's decision
c) to choose an option

27. Unemployed
a) not currently in work or jobless
b) having a strong flavor from spices
c) to assume without proof

28. Fake
a) something that is not real or genuine
b) an amount that is approximately accurate
c) a detailed explanation

29. Select
a) to carefully choose or pick out
b) a method of research
c) for a short time

30. Behavior
a) a manner of acting or conducting oneself
b) a risk associated with a decision

Grammar

Auxiliary Verbs: Do, Be, Have

1. Which sentence correctly uses the auxiliary verb "do"? a) She do her homework every
day.
b) Does she do her homework every day?
c) She does her homework every day.
d) She doing her homework every day.

2. What is the correct form of the auxiliary verb "be" in this sentence? "They ___ happy to
see you." a) am
b) is

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 c) are
d) be

3. Identify the sentence that uses "have" correctly as an auxiliary verb. a) I have seen that
movie yesterday.
b) I seen that movie yesterday.
c) I have seen that movie.
d) I have see that movie.

4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the auxiliary verb "do": a) Do she like ice
cream?
b) Did they went to the party?
c) Does he play soccer?
d) Do I will go to the store?

5. Which one of the following sentences correctly uses "be"? a) He are running fast.
b) We was happy at the concert.
c) She is studying for exams.
d) They am excited.

6. What is the auxiliary verb used in the following sentence? "I have been waiting for an
hour." a) have
b) has
c) be
d) do

7. Identify the error in this sentence: "Does she has a car?" a) Does
b) she
c) has
d) a car

8. Which of the following sentences uses "be" in the past tense correctly? a) They is at the
park.
b) We were tired after the trip.
c) I am happy today.
d) He be at the meeting.

9. Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete the sentence: “I ___ finished my
homework already.” a) do
b) have
c) am
d) is

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 10. Which sentence uses "do" in the negative form correctly? a) He don’t like coffee.
b) She doesn’t likes tea.
c) They don’t know the answer.
d) I doesn’t want to go.

Quantifiers with Count and Noncount Nouns

1. Which of the following is the correct quantifier for count nouns? a) some rice
b) a few apples
c) a little water
d) much bread

2. Choose the correct quantifier for noncount nouns: "There isn’t ___ juice left." a) many
b) much
c) few
d) a lot

3. What quantifier would be used in the sentence? "She has ___ friends in the city." a) little
b) a little
c) many
d) much

4. Fill in the blank: “I need ___ information about the project.” a) many
b) much
c) few
d) a few

5. Which sentence uses the correct quantifier? a) We have a little cookies left.
b) I need fewer sugar in my tea.
c) There are many options to choose from.
d) He drank less waters than usual.

6. Identify the correct quantifier for the following: "There are ___ chairs in the room." a) a
little
b) few
c) much
d) a lot of

7. Choose the sentence that uses a quantifier correctly: a) She has much books in her bag.
b) He has a few coins in his pocket.

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 c) We don’t have much pencils.
d) There are few furniture pieces in the room.

8. Fill in the blank: "Do you have ___ ideas for the project?" a) much
b) many
c) a little
d) a few

9. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) I have much homework to

do.
b) He owns many jewelry.
c) She drinks a little coffee.
d) We received few feedback from customers.

10. Which quantifier would be used in this sentence? "There isn't ___ time left to finish." a)
many
b) a few
c) much
d) little

MCQ Questions on Tag Questions

1. What is a tag question? a) A question that asks for confirmation of a statement

b) A question that requires a yes or no answer
c) A question that follows a statement with a contradictory clause
d) A questionnaire

2. Which of the following is an example of a correct tag question? a) She is coming, isn’t
she?
b) She is coming, doesn’t she?
c) She is coming, is she?
d) She is coming, hasn’t she?

3. What is the correct tag for the statement: “You are ready”? a) are you?
b) aren’t you?
c) do you?
d) won’t you?

4. Which of the following sentences uses a tag question correctly? a) It’s sunny today, is
it?
b) You don’t like chocolate, do you?

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 c) She has finished her homework, hasn’t she?
d) Both b and c

5. For negative statements, what kind of tag question is typically used? a) Positive tag
b) Negative tag
c) Interrogative tag
d) Declarative tag

6. Identify the correct tag question for the statement: "They haven’t seen that movie." a)
have they?
b) haven’t they?
c) do they?
d) didn’t they?

7. Which of these sentences is grammatically incorrect? a) He can swim, can’t he?

b) You liked the movie, didn’t you?
c) It is cold today, isn’t it?
d) We aren’t late, are we not?

8. What would be the appropriate tag for the statement "You’re coming to the party"? a)
is you?
b) aren’t you?
c) are you?
d) does you?

9. Complete the tag question: "This is your book, _____?" a) is it

b) isn’t it
c) doesn’t it
d) does it

10. Which of the following is true about tag questions? a) They always confirm a
statement.
b) The tag must match the subject of the main statement.
c) The tag must always include a pronoun.
d) They are used only in formal English.

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