STANDARD CLOZEDirection: Complete the idea by filling each blank with a word.

Long ago people knew very little about the world. The earth was thought to be

flat. Hence, (1) _____ a person walked long enough in one direction, (2) _____ would

finally reach the edge of the world (3) _____ fall off.

Today, we know that the earth (4) _____ not a flat rectangular block; it is round.

(5) _____ owe this knowledge to the explorers who made (6) _____ voyages to find

new routes and discover new (7) _____. They kept accurate records of the oceans they

(8) ______ and the strange lands they visited. From these (9) _____, they drew up a

map of the world. (10) _____ this way, they ended the belief of a (11) _____ world.

Though we know the earth much better (12) _____, the spirit of exploration has

not as a (13) _____ come to an end. The desire for adventure, (14) _____ urge to set

foot on a wild shore (15) _____ the curiosity for far-flung places/lands are still alive. (16)

_____, not all places on earth has been fully (17) ______. Places like deserts,

mountains, oceans and Polar Regions (18) _____ have secrets and mysteries to amaze

and surprise (19) _____. It is fortunate for us that there are still many things to be

discovered which means that the earth remains rich and wonderful.

Answer Key:

1. If 5. we 9. records 13. result 17. explored2. He 6. long 10. in 14. the 18. still3. And 7. lands 11. flat 15. and 19. us4. Is 8. crossed 12. today 16. besides

Reference: http://www.englishdaily626.com/cloze_passages.php?200

MODIFIED/TAILORED CLOZEWHY SAVE WATER?

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and less The save on

them home Not water houses

than machine This day can

want be For less and

We are having longer, drier, hotter summers. This means there will be less water to go

around. It also means people will use more water to keep cool and keep their gardens growing.

The number of ________ in the Wellington Region is growing. ________ means more

people are going to ________ water (i.e. higher demand). More demand and ________ water

could lead to water shortages.

Some ways to ________ water in the home:

Don’t leave the ________ running while you wash hands, dishes ________ vegetables.

Only use the washing ________ or dishwasher for full loads, never use ________ for half loads.

(A full load uses ________ water than 2 half loads!)

Turn the tap ________ after you have wet your ________ when cleaning your teeth.

Take short showers (less ________ 5 minutes) rather than deep baths.

Check ________ leaks in water pipes around the ________.

Some ways to save water ________ the home

Turn outside taps off properly ________ check for leaks.

Use a bucket of ________ to wash cars instead of leaving the hose ________.

Sweep the path with a broom, ________ a hose.

Water plants in the cool of the day, ________ or twice a week in summer. (Up to 80% of

________ water used during the heat of the ________ could evaporate.)

Mulch around plants to prevent evaporation (mulch ________ prevent up to 70% of water loss

from evaporation). Mulch can ________ made from used paper, old carpet or garden wastes.

Adapted from Why Save Water? Wellington Regional Council

C-TESTDirections: Figure out the idea by completing the word in the paragraph.

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

Nothing is worse than lying awake hour after hour, night after night, when all you really want to do is sleep.

‘Insomnia’ i_____ the w_____ used t_____ describe t_____ habit o_____ sleeplessness. For s_____ unlucky peo_____, sleeping diffi_____ may cont_____ not ju_____ for d_____, but f_____ weeks, o_____ even y_____.

Being over_____ can h_____ a ve_____ bad ef_____ on ev_____ part o_____ our li_____. We m_____ get ang_____ easily a_____ often mar_____ and friend_____ suffer. Inso_____ can ma_____ us unhea_____ and unha_____. We m_____ catch c_____ easily o_____ make m_____ serious sick_____. Our w_____ suffers. O_____ judgement suf_____ – many fa_____ accidents a_____ caused b_____ drivers fal_____ asleep a_____ the wh_____ of a c_____.

How m_____ sleep d_____ adults n_____? Most o_____ us n_____ about e_____ hours s_____ a n_____, although, o_____ course, s_____ people n_____ more a_____ some n_____ less. Children a_____ teenagers n_____ ten h_____. If y_____ have a f_____ nights i_____ a r_____ of slee_____ less t______ eight h_____, you sh_____ try to m_____ up f_____ this b_____ sleeping m_____ when y_____ get t_____ chance. A 1959 Amer_____ Cancer stu_____ about one mil_____ Americans sho_____ that peo_____ who s_____ about ei_____ hours a ni_____ are lik_____ to l_____ longer t______ those w_____ sleep l_____ than se_____ hours. Other studies agree with these findings.

Answer Key:

Nothing is worse than lying awake hour after hour, night after night, when all you really want to do is sleep.

‘Insomnia’ is the word used to describe the habit of sleeplessness. For some unlucky people, sleeping difficulties may continue not just for days, but for weeks, or even years.

Being overtired can have a very bad effect on every part of our lives. We may get angry easily and often marriages and friendships suffer. Insomnia can make us unhealthy and unhappy. We may catch colds easily or make more serious sickness. Our work suffers. Our judgement suffers – many fatal accidents are caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel of a car.

How much sleep do adults need? Most of us need about eight hours sleep a night, although, of course, some people need more and some need less. Children and teenagers need ten hours. If you have a few nights in a row of sleeping less than eight hours, you should try to make up for this by sleeping more when you get the chance. A 1959 American Cancer study about one million Americans showed that people who sleep about eight hours a night are likely to live longer than those who sleep less than seven hours. Other studies agree with these findings.

Adapted from Hallam, E and Jones, C. (2003) Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Practice Makes Perfect 1. Auckland: New House Publishers.

CLOZE ELIDEDirection: Encircle the word or phrase that makes the sentence wrong.

"Would you like to buy a box of matchsticks, mister?" the little girl asked him. The man

whom she approached did not even stop/bother to answer her. He shuffled it away in his great

coat, excitedly eager to get home to his cosy fireplace.

The girl was very shivering in the cold. It had been snowing continuously for the passed,

past two days. The girl's shoes, which were already thin, were thoroughly soaked. Yet, her

sweet, angelic face did not lose its innocent smile. It was only made her look more pathetic that

when she knitted her brows sometimes. Her feet were sore with painful chilblains.

Someone shouted, "Watch out, girl!"

It was too late! The coach was going too fast and the driver was not had not seen her earlier.

There was no time barely enough time for the little girl to take a step back. In her hurry to get to

be safety, the basket of matchsticks fell onto the snow.

She have picked them up, wet and dirty from a puddle of melted snow. The matchstick

couldn't be used now. As she began to make her way home, she realized that she had lost one

of her shoes in the snow.

Answer Key:

"Would you like to buy a box of matchsticks, mister?" the little girl asked him. The man whom she approached did not even stop/bother to answer her. He shuffled it away in his great coat, excitedly eager to get home to his cosy fireplace.

The girl was very shivering in the cold. It had been snowing continuously for the passed, past two days. The girl's shoes, which were already thin, were thoroughly soaked. Yet, her sweet, angelic face did not lose its innocent smile. It was only made her look more pathetic that when she knitted her brows sometimes. Her feet were sore with painful chilblains.

Someone shouted, "Watch out, girl!"

It was too late! The coach was going too fast and the driver was not had not seen her earlier. There was no time barely enough time for the little girl to take a step back. In her hurry to get to be safety, the basket of matchsticks fell onto the snow.

She have picked them up, wet and dirty from a puddle of melted snow. The matchstick couldn't be used now. As she began to make her way home, she realized that she had lost one of her shoes in the snow.

Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com/cloze_passages.php?200

STRANGE WORD CLOZEDirection: What on earth do the words in italics mean? Read and find out!

WHY DO I MUSSHY-WHOOPIE?

Don’t you just hate it when you feel shruppie and your face turns prellie? It’s as though

the whole world knows exactly how you’re emettie – without you telling them!

Musshy-whoopie usually happens when you’re around with people. A group or situation

makes you more sweaglie to what’s being said or done. Sometimes embarrassment causes

the musshy-whoopie. Sometimes not telling the twinnie can make you mussy-whoopie –

which can be very awkward for the person you’re talking because he will have a pretty good

idea that you’re not telling things the way they really are.

Musshy-whoopie is connected to clowie, but what is actually happening to you bodie,

when you face does the horrible red thing? For a start your pronie signals to your body that

something’s wrong. In response, your pumpie beats faster, you breathe more, and you start to

overheat.

Answer Key:

Don’t you just hate it when you feel awkward and your face turns red? It’s as though

the whole world knows exactly how you’re feeling – without you telling them!

Blushing usually happens when you’re around with people. A group or situation makes

you more sensitive to what’s being said or done. Sometimes embarrassment causes the

blushing. Sometimes not telling the truth can make you blush – which can be very awkward

for the person you’re talking because he will have a pretty good idea that you’re not telling

things the way they really are.

Blushing is connected to feelings, but what is actually happening to you physically,

when you face does the horrible red thing? For a start your brain signals to your body that

something’s wrong. In response, your heart beats faster, you breathe more, and you start to

overheat.

Adapted from Wall, J. (2006). Why Do I Blush? School Journal. Wellington: Learning Media.

Part 4,

WORD FORMATION CLOZEDirection: Use the word given in capitals to from a word that fits in the gap.

WHY DO PEOPLE DO DANGEROUS JOBS?

Wherever people live together in a (1) COMMUNE ………… there are many different

jobs to be done. People work to produce and sell goods or to provide (2) SERVE ……... Some

people, however, must do (3) DANGER ………. jobs to help a community run smoothly.

Some people face danger in their jobs every day, but they take care to minimise the

risks they face.

But why would people put themselves in danger to do a job?

Some workers, such as police (4) OFFICE …….. and fire (5) FIGHT …….., do dangerous jobs

to help people who are in trouble.

Other workers, such as lion tamers, jockeys and racing car drivers, do dangerous jobs

because they like the (6) EXCITE……… and the (7) THRILL ………. Others do dangerous jobs

because they are paid well to do their jobs. People may do other jobs for a (8) COMBINE ……… of reasons.

Answer Key:

Wherever people live together in a community, there are many different jobs to be

done. People work to produce and sell goods or to provide services. Some people, however,

must do dangerous jobs to help a community run smoothly.

Some people face danger in their jobs every day, but they take care to minimise the

risks they face.

But why would people put themselves in danger to do a job?

Some workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, do dangerous jobs to help people who

are in trouble.

Other workers, such as lion tamers, jockeys and racing car drivers, do dangerous jobs

because they like the excitement and the thrill. Others do dangerous jobs because they are

paid well to do their jobs. People may do other jobs for a combination of reasons.

Adapted from Rankin, John. (1996). Dangerous Jobs. Galaxy Readers.

DictationCommon Sense

Common sense is only the combination of experience with intelligence. The learned man

may be a wonderful theorist, a man of many devices. There may not be any doubt about his

shrewd intelligence in the abstract. But when faced with a situation, he is utterly lost. He is like

the wise man of Sukumar Ray who turns over in vain the pages of his book of recipes for the

right remedy that can save him from the angry bull. But if, instead of being bookish, he acts on

wisdom, tested and proved by experience, he can almost unerringly hit upon the proper line.

That is common sense,—the ability to use experience to meet immediate circumstances. It is

practical wisdom applied to common life. Common sense is something different from a laborious

process of reasoning. It implies swift decision, a capacity to do the right thing without fumbling.

An intelligent man, when guided by a wide experience of life, develops a spontaneous reflex

power to act quickly and sensibly in any situation.

In the practical affairs of life, the value of common sense is great indeed. It helps one to

make the most of one's knowledge and experience. Where book learning confuses and

misleads, common sense may stand him in good stead. Because it is born of experience, it

comes easily to the common man who works with his own hands. The uncommon never

escapes the shrewd judgment of common sense. The extraordinary principle has to submit

ultimately to the test of common sense. Common sense is what makes for permanence and

continuity and sweeps away much that is merely eccentric and out of the way. It governs the

day-to-day life of a man.

Reference: http://www.learnclick.com/cloze/show/781

Cloze Dictation

Reference: http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/resource-support/net/clipit%20film%201a_cloze%20dictation.pdf

Dictogloss

EFFECTS OF WATCHING TOO MUCH TV

Discoveries and invention of devices are always welcome till we, humans, find a way to

abuse its benefits and be adversely affected by it. This was the case when Wilhelm Roentgen

discovered x-ray and within five years, the British Army was using a mobile x-ray unit to locate

bullets and shrapnel in wounded soldiers in the Sudan. TV was also invented with positive

thoughts in mind – there would be no national borders, education and communication would be

worldwide, etc. However, we are now trying to overcome its physiological and psychological

adverse effects on human beings.

One of the physiological effects of watching TV in excessive amounts is eye-strain. It is

true that there are specifications for watching TV; TV should be 5 m. away from the eye, the

room should be adequately lit, TV should be placed at the same height with our eyes, etc.

However, these do not prevent our eyes from getting tired if we keep watching TV for a long

time. Another effect is obesity, which is widely observed in people who like watching TV and

eating snacks everyday (there is even a term “TV snacks” to refer to fast food that is suitable for

eating in front of the TV). TV is such a powerful machine that people cannot get away from it – it

is addictive.

Apart from the physiological effects, TV also causes psychological effects. One result is

being exposed to violence. After seeing so many violent scenes on TV, people start considering

violent actions normal and they lose their sensitivity to their environment. The interpersonal

communication among people decreases because of this effect. Being insensitive to the

suffering of other people causes people to become alienated. Also, after coming home from

work people seek to relax in front of the TV, and generally people prefer watching TV to talking

to each other. This issue is very important since lack of interpersonal relationships mostly end

with divorces.

Shortly, inventions are meant to be beneficial for human beings, if we know how to

benefit from them. TV is one of such inventions that need to be used for the right purpose only –

being educated and entertained for a reasonable (according to age) period of time. We may,

then, be safe from or at least reduce the adverse physiological and psychological effects of

watching too much TV.

Reference: http://www.studymode.com/essays/Effect-Of-Watching-Too-Much-Tv-154429.html

DictocompVACATIONING AT THE BEACH OR IN THE MOUNTAINS

People are always looking forward to their vacation period. There are many options

where to choose. I think that the two most common places people choose for taking a vacation

are the beaches and the mountains. Both places offer a variety of fun activities. The beach

offers activities that the mountain cannot offer and vice versa. The mountain and the beach are

totally different. The purpose of this essay is to contrast the climate, types of activities and

locations of beaches and mountains.

I’m going to discuss mountains first. The three aspects I’m going to discuss are climate,

types of activities and location. Climate is always important in order to enjoy vacations. If a

person dislikes cold weather, he or she might have a hard time in the mountains. The cold

climate in the mountains is the first barrier to enjoying them, but the climate and the temperature

of these zones also determine the types of activities they offer. Snowboarding, mountain

climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and skiing are some activities people can enjoy when going to

the mountains. There are many regions that have mountains where people can go and have a

great vacation. Canada is a country located in North America and contains many mountain

vacation sites where people can go and have fun.

I’m going to discuss the beach second. The three aspects I’m going to discuss are

climate, types of activities and location. Warm climate is one of the most important features that

the beach has. Sun and fun are two words that describe the beach. The temperature in those

places is always hot. The sea and the warm climate determine the activities that are available at

the beach. People can swim, play volleyball, play soccer, and ride water bikes. In most coastal

sites, there are discos and restaurants where people can dance or party throughout the night.

Mexico offers many amazing coastal sites to visit. Acapulco and Cancun are two of the most

beautiful and famous beaches in the word.

It doesn’t matter what place a person decides to choose. The fun is 100% guaranteed.

People often choose one of these two options to spend their vacations. Depending on what the

person likes is what he or she will choose. I like the beach better than the mountains, but

sometimes it is better to take a risk and try a different place to enjoy.

Reference: http://www.eslbee.com/contrast_vacation_at_beach_or_in_mountains.htm

NarrationDirection: Make a narration on what you have understood on the pictures.

Reference: http://www.cal.org/caela/esl_resources/health/story/stressed.html

narrationPractice speaking with a partner. It will help you with your communication skills.

Try some of these topics:

Tell about a recent interview. Tell about a time when you lost something. Tell about one of your fondest childhood memories. Tell about a time when you lied to your parents, boss, or teacher. Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly. Briefly tell about a movie you saw recently. Tell about something you made "from scratch." Tell about a "close call" you had recently. Tell about something you wish had never happened.

Reference: https://www.google.com.ph/#q=job+interview+exercise

Job interview

Choose a partner to work with and role-play the following situation: You are going for a

job interview for an office manager’s job in a very prestigious company in Cebu. Develop a list of

questions the employer might ask you and develop appropriate answers to the questions.

Some sample questions might include:

· What is your work experience?

· What is your educational background?

· Do you know computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc. (other appropriate computer

programs)

· What are your strengths?

· When can you start?

· Why do you want to work for our company?

· How would you fit in with our company?

The above list is not complete so be sure to add any additional questions you think are

appropriate. Have one student be the employer and the other to be the job applicant. Discuss

with each other what went well with the interview and what did not go well

Reference: http://www.aacc.edu/future/lgex3.cfmCOMMUNICTAIVE COMPETENCE TEST

INTERNATIONAL TEST OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SAMPLE TEST - iTEP

iTEP Academic tests proficiency in Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. There is also a section that tests knowledge of Grammar. In the Writing and Speaking sections, test-takers produce actual writing and speaking samples which are graded by native English speaking ESL professionals.

Reading TestSpiders

There are more than 37,000 species of spiders in the world. In general, spiders pose very little risk to humans. Only about 25 species are believed to have venom that can harm people. Their venom is used mostly to paralyze prey. Each spider eats an average of 2,000 insects per year. They use their ability to jump to hunt down prey, and then pounce on it. Some spiders can jump as much as 50 times their body length. If a human had similar ability, he could jump 90 meters.

Not only can spiders jump far, but they can also walk upside down on smooth surfaces. Their feet are covered with tiny hairs that enable them to hold 170 times their body weight before coming unstuck. That is equivalent to children’s super-hero carrying 170 people from danger while clinging to the side of a building with his fingers and toes.

Spiders can also spin as many as seven different kinds of silk. Some of the silk is so strong that it rivals the strength of steel. Spiders use the silk for many different purposes, such as catching insects in webs and then wrapping them up so that they cannot escape. They also use silk to travel from place to place and to form egg sacs.

Spiders come in a wide variety of sizes. The largest known spider is the Goliath bird eater tarantula. This South American spider can be as big as a dinner plate. The smallest known spider is the mygalomorph spider from Borneo. Its body is the size of a pinhead.

DIRECTIONS: Answer the question below. 1. The word pose as used in the passage means:

A. accept B. endanger C. show D. present

2. According to Paragraph 2, what permits spiders to walk upside-down on smooth surfaces?

A. The shape of their bodyB. A sticky substance that comes out of their feet. C. Small hairs on their feetD. Toes that can grasp tiny irregularities in the surface

Listening Test

1. In what class does Tara have a quiz? A. Math B. History C. Writing D. Biology

Grammar Test

1. The children ________ their books as the class finished.

A. were readingB. have readC. are readingD. reading

2. The dog was played outside, and now he is covered with mud.A. TheB. played C. isD. covered

Writing Test

Topic: In some societies, families expect their children to leave home and live on their own as soon as they finish high school. In other societies, children live with their families until they get marries - and sometimes even after they are married. Explain which approach you prefer and why.

Number of Words: 100

Source: http://www.besitep.com/demos/demo_academic/reading.php

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LANGUAGE TESTING(ELT 4008)

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INTEGRATIVE TESTING APPROACH

PRAGMATIC TESTING APPROACH

COMMUNICATIVE TESTING APPROACH