iTEP Test - Practice 1

iTEP Test - Practice 1

Reading Part 1: Identifying the main idea.

Listening Part 1: Exercises 1 - 4

Grammar Part 1: Complete the sentence

Reading Part 1: Identifying the main idea.

Multiple Choice

The Great Depression

The Great Depression is one of the most famous historical periods of the 20th century. This era is recognized mainly in the United States, but the time period affected the entire world. This period is also known as simply the Depression, was a financial crisis that started with the collapse of the stock market on October 29th, 1929. Thousands of investors were wiped out on this single day. The effects of this crash continued to hurt the world's financial markets for the next 10 years. The Depression lasted from 1929 until 1939 the worst years were between 1932 and 1934, when unemployment rates were the highest. In the United States, unemployment rates reach 25%, meaning one out of four people could not find a job. In an effort to solve this problem, American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration. This program, known better as a WPA, used government funds to hire Americans to work on construction projects, buildings, and roads. The WPA also funded other projects in other fields such as creative visuals arts and theater. The Depression ended in 1939 partly because of the WPA’s programs and also due to other factors. Some historians believe that as many countries entered World War II, the world’s economy began to accelerate. Economists today still refer to the lessons learned from the Great Depression. Whenever economies slow down or contract, they are considered to be in a recession. When this occurs, experts frequently debate which actions might be necessary to avoid another Great Depression.

1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage about the Great Depression?

• It led to the Stock Market Crash in 1929.

• It is believed to be the major cause of World War II.

• It could have been avoided by President Roosevelt.

• It is a period that helps experts understand economics.

Multiple Choice

Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a famous British television show about a mysterious alien who travels through time and space in a “police box”. Along with other friends of good will, the chief character, Doctor Who, fights numerous enemies and saves civilizations. In England, where the show was created, a police box is like a large public phone booth. It has a phone on it's outside, which has a direct line to the police. For the purposes of the television show, this odd disguise makes for some interesting encounters for Doctor Who. Doctor Who is one of the longest-running programs on TV, despite several breaks in production over the years. It's first season was in 1963, and 44 years later Doctor Who was still one of the best-loved shows in the world. This science-fiction, time-travel narrative started as a way to teach children history, but it has evolved into a modern pop-culture phenomenon with a vibrant and involved audience of loyal fans. The show has a devoted following in the United Kingdom, where even the Queen follows it closely. Because the show has been around for so long, it has had many different casts. The casting of the main role is always a source of interest and amusement for Doctor Who fans. In the show's history there have been 12 different actors who played Doctor Who.

2. Which of the four choices best represents the main idea in the paragraph?

• Doctor Who is generously supported by the Queen of England.

• Doctor Who shows how time travel is scientifically possible.

• Doctor Who has been a successful television show for many years.

• Doctor Who is a television show that helps police solve crimes

Listening Part 1: Exercises 1 - 4

Multiple Choice

Audio 1: What does the man intend to do?

• Make a reservation.

• Take some aspiring.

• Rest a little while.

• Make dinner.

Multiple Choice

Audio 2: What is the woman’s relationship to the man?

• She is his co-worker.

• She is his sister.

• She is his classmate.

• She is his test taker.

Multiple Choice

Audio 3: What will the woman probably do next?

• Return to the park.

• Go next door.

• Do some shopping.

• Run with the dog.

Multiple Choice

The man and woman probably are:

• Supervisors

• Teammates

• Players

• Coworkers

Grammar Part 1: Complete the sentence Category 1: Verb forms

Multiple Choice

On Mondays my sister, ______ her bike to school before she meets up with her friends for coffee

• rides

• riding

• is riding

• has ridden

Multiple Choice

Right now, I __________ an essay on Marianane Moore; she is my new favorite poet.

• is writing

• am writing

• have written

• has written

Multiple Choice

The Mona Lisa is a classic painting, and there _____ a print hanging on my grandmother's living room.

• is

• are

• were

• am

Multiple Choice

Back in 2001, I ____ all the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

• am bicycling

• have bicycled

• bicycled

• bicycling

Multiple Choice

For 100 years the Daughters of American War Veterans _____ been donating time with service people

• have

• having

• wil have

• is

Multiple Choice

Two years ago, both Mike and Nick _____ from the university with the best grades

• graduate

• Graduated

• are graduating

• will graduate

Multiple Choice

Since her tenth birthday, she ________ been practicing her flute daily.

• has

• having

• have

• was

Grammar Part 1: Complete the sentence Category 2: Sentence structure and conjunctions.

Multiple Choice

_______it’s raining, the children will not be able to go outside and play.

• As long as

• During

• Before

• Upon

Multiple Choice

Megan is going to major in science ______ she wants to become a physicist.

• Whereas

• During

• As

• after

Multiple Choice

Vehicle damage will continue ______ the state does not repair the many potholes on local streets and highways.

• If

• Unless

• even if

• once

Multiple Choice

Martha prefers to watch jazz and tap dancing performances ______ her husband prefers a classic ballet production.

• as soon as

• as long as

• Whereas

• whenever

Multiple Choice

My family likes to begin Christmas shopping early, ______no major unexpected bills pop up.

• Since

• in case

• now that

• provided

Multiple Choice

Wait until you hear from me_______ you complete the application for the student Ioan.

• Until

• During

• Before

• since