Mid-Test Intermediate Module

LISTENING

Instructions: You will listen to two audio clips. After each clip, answer the questions that follow.

Question 1-5

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Question 6-10

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READING 

Instructions: Read the passage below. Then, complete the matrix sorting activity by placing each of the 10 characteristics into the correct category based on the information in the text.

Passage

The decision of where to pursue higher education often involves choosing between a large urban university and a small, rural college. The experiences they offer can be vastly different. Large urban universities are typically characterized by their diversity and the sheer volume of opportunities they provide. Students are exposed to a wide range of cultures and ideas, and they have access to numerous internships, part-time jobs, and specialized academic programs that smaller towns cannot support. However, this environment comes with challenges, such as a high cost of living and a more impersonal learning atmosphere where class sizes can be very large..

In contrast, small rural colleges often pride themselves on creating a strong, close-knit community. With smaller class sizes, students benefit from more personal attention from their professors. Life in a rural setting is generally more peaceful and has a lower cost of living. The primary drawback, however, is often a limited access to off-campus opportunities like internships and specialized jobs. The academic and social life can feel less diverse and more isolated compared to the constant energy of a big city.

1. According to the passage, the job market in urban areas is primarily dominated by which sector?

2. What is a key characteristic of urban jobs, as mentioned in the text?

3. Rural economies are primarily rooted in what type of industry?

4. Based on the passage, a potential drawback of a rural job market is…

5. The passage suggests that urban areas, compared to rural areas, have…

6. Urban jobs typically require skills that are less specialized than those needed for rural jobs.

7. The passage states that remote work opportunities are becoming more available in rural areas.

8. Rural jobs generally offer a more predictable pace and a lower cost of living

Matrix Sorting

Complete the sorting activity below by dragging the characteristics to the correct category based on the passage.

WRITING

PART 1

Instructions: For each question below, arrange the jumbled sentences into a logical and coherent paragraph. 

1. Topic: The Effect of Social Media

2. Topic: Advantages of City Life

3. Topic: Healthy Lifestyle

4. Topic: Online vs. Traditional Learning

PART 2

Instructions: Write a short essay of approximately 100-150 words.

Topic: Compare the experience of learning a new skill online (e.g., through videos) with learning it in person from a teacher or coach. Use specific examples to support your points.