Practice test ECCE best

University of Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE). The book contains two complete practice tests, followed by answer keys and annotations that explain the items. The practice tests are intended to familiarize test takers with the format and content of the ECCE. The items used have.

© GRIVAS PUBLICATIONS 2012 ∞ll rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of GRIVAS PUBLICATIONS Published and distributed by: GRIVAS PUBLICATIONS ES HEAD OFFICE Irodotou St 193 00 - P.O.Box 72 Attiki, Greece Tel.: +30-210.55.73.470 Fax: +30-210.55.73.076, +30-210.55.74.086 G e-mail:info@grivas.gr http://www.grivas.gr PL E PA Printed July 2012 SA M We would like to thank CaMLA for granting ng us permission to reproduce rre their Sample Answer Sheet 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 CONTENTS Introduction Grammar in Brief TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST 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 M Further Practice ractice Sample Answer Sheet 163 Glossary 165 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 30 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 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 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 (multiple choice) A short recorded conversation on is followed by a question Answer choices are shown as pictures 30 PART (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 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 task Practice Test ◗ LISTENING Part 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 B A B B C A B C A B C A B C A B C SA M PL E A C PA C G ES A 32 TEST 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 15 33 TEST 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 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 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? 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 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 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 ◗ 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 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 a b to 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 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 VOCABULARY 85 “Do you think we’ll be able blee to get everything ev eve in time?” “I hope so.” a did b 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 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 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 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 ◗ 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 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% 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 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 ◗ 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 TEST GRAND OPENING! A C Come to the new Parklands Mall – just off the Parklands Interchange – this Saturday June 15th, where special events will be taking place all day in celebration of our grand opening The Parklands Shopping Mall boasts over 300 stores, a giant food court with 25 different food outlets, a fivescreen cinema, an ice rink and a 2000-space parking lot Pop star Melinda Daniels will be cutting the ribbon, while clowns, musicians, magicians and jugglers will be waiting inside to ensure your shopping experience is unforgettable! Our endless variety of stores will be offering unbeatable bargains for all the family – so don’t forget to bring the kids! HELP WANTED! Higgins Clothes, a modern menswear store about to open up in the new Parklands Shopping Mall, is looking for sales clerks Candidates for the job should have a good sense of style, a way with people and a lot of energy and enthusiasm Experience is not ot necessary nec as training will be provided ed Both fullfu time and part-time (Saturday) aturday) positions positio are available Candidates dates must be able to make their own way to the shopping s mall, as transportation provided portation is not pr Interested? Then send your résumé along with a cover letter to Jim Scott or fill out our online application form at appli www.higginsclothes.com www.higginscloth Dear Jim Scott, A Mixed Blessing? I am not one to stand in the way of progress, and in general I welcome new products, experiences and developments But it is with a heavy heart that I await the opening of a shopping ping mall within easy driving ng distance of our town – Parklands, ds, which my editor insists ists I check out o on its opening day ay I’ve heard it said id that it will provide jobs for our young people and indeed, my niece has found a job flipping burgers in one of the fast-food joints there, but we need to understand that ours is not the only town in the area around the mall In fact, there are at least ten – even more if you count the fact that people are willing to go that little bit further for a bargain 46 B Because, ause, yes, the ma mall will offer bargains, and sales and special and other things the offers an stores in our town don’t offer And then there is the added conven convenience of it all being under one roof, so you don’t und have to scurry from store to store during the wet fall and freezing winter months Yes, the shopping mall will be a success, I’m sure, and soon we will see the stores in our town close down, one after the other, unable to compete This is progress, I suppose, but I’ve lived all my life in this town, and I always felt we had something special, something timeless, but I now feel that slipping away D I am writing this letter in response to your advertisement in the Winchester Bugle on June 10th I am interested in applying for the position of sales clerk Although you say in the advertisement that experience is not necessary, I hope it will not be held against me I have worked in my father’s clothes store for several years, but now I need a job that pays more than an allowance Apparel has always been extremely important to me as I am a strong believer in first impressions, and I believe I can communicate my enthusiasm to the customer Enclosed is my résumé, in which you will find further details I am aware that this letter may reach you after the 15th, but I hope this will not disqualify me from getting a job with you Sincerely, Justin Boddington TEST ◗ READING Questions 131-132 refer to section A on page 46 Question 136 refers to section C on page 46 131 What should shoppers not expect at Parklands Mall on opening day? a a performance by a celebrity b low prices c entertainment aimed at children d a place to park 136 Who would not be offered a job in the store? a someone without a car b someone who can’t work on weekdays c someone with experience d someone who is good with people 132 What is the main purpose of section A? a to increase the number of shoppers b to advertise what makes the mall different c to promote the mall’s first day of business d to support local performing artists Questions 137-138 refer to section n D on o page 46 ES prese job? pre 137 What is the problem with Justin’s present a He works longg hours hours b He has worked orked ked there for many man years ma c He doesn’t sn’t get along with his father d He doesn’t oesn’t earn enough enoug money PL E 134 What advantage does the mall offer for the writer’s ter ter’s town? a a shelter from harsh weather b employment opportunities c stores the town does not have vee d a timeless experience SA M 135 In the last sentence of paragraph agraph 2, what does doe ten refer to? a stores b areas c towns d fast-food ood restaurants 138 In the third sentence of paragraph p 2, what does mean? the word apparel mea a make-up b behavior beha c clothin clothing oth d app approval PA 133 How does the writer feel about the mall? a fairly negative b quite positive c unconcerned d nostalgic G Questions 133-135 refer to section B on page 46 Questions 139-140 refer to sections A, B, C and D Quest 139 Who will not be working in the mall on its 13 opening day? a Melinda Daniels b the writer of section B c Jim Scott d Justin Boddington 140 What can we understand about the location of the Parklands Mall? a It is not within walking distance of any urban area b It is in the town where the writer of section B lives c It is in a city in the middle of the state d It is too far to drive to in one day 47 TEST MEMO From: Mike Franklin To: All staff Subject: Annual Fun Run A Just a reminder that June 5th is the date of the Yorktown charity fun run this year As the town’s largest business, we are the main sponsor of the event, and encourage staff to participate either in the actual race itself or in the running of the event There are a number of jobs volunteers are needed for: ñ Handing out water to runners at the three refreshment points on the twelve-mile route ñ Manning the start / finish line ñ Cooking and handing out food at the post-run barbecue in Battersby Park ñ Collecting donations from spectators and passers-by during the day As you probably know, all the money raised goes to our local hospital to purchase whatever equipment they are most in need of The barbecue afterwards is a lovely way to spend the afternoon, and we encourage employees to bring their families along C Vital Equipment Shortages at Mercy The government cutbacks in n recent rec months are starting to have an effect on n the local community, with Mercy Hospital in that n Yorktown announcing anno without outside help, p, they will start running ru out of basic supplies and equipment by b the end of the year This historical cal institution, one o of the only places left in the entire county count for the uninsured, has seen its funding cut by b 35%, and now depends on make up the difference donations to mak If you’re interested in running or would like to get involved nvolv in the organization, come and see me before the end of the week Many thanks! Yorktown Insurance Newsletter The Yorktown Charity Fun Run Start: 12 noon outside Battersby ersby Park Finish line: the gates of Battersby Park B The route of the run is the same as last year, and is clearly marked runners through the ed It takes the runn center of town, wn, across the river and down through Riverside Park, rk, before they the cross back over the river, go down Ayres Street aand through the gates of the park to finish There are three water points – the first at the town hall, then Norton Bridge and finally Corbett Bridge There will also be medical teams at each of these, in case they are needed Please remember that this is a fun run, not a competition Participants can complete it as quickly or as slowly as they want The barbecue in the park doesn’t start until p.m., so that should give everyone plenty of time Sponsorship forms are available online, from the town hall or from any of our various sponsors 48 It’s time to get your running shoes on again! D As head of public relations at Yorktown Insurance, Mike Franklin has the responsibility of showing people that the largest insurance company in the state has a human face It is for this reason that he believes sponsorship of the annual Yorktown fun run is so important It also provides an opportunity for staff to feel they are doing more than just punching in and out every day; to feel they are part of an organization that has close ties with the community ‘For me, public relations is about actually doing things, not having some fake image,’ he says ‘Making sure a charity hospital like Mercy remains open may not make good business sense for an insurance company, but it makes great community sense, and we are all part of the community, and I for one will be at this year’s event, trying to get all the people who come along to give up a little of their cash.’ TEST ◗ READING Questions 141-142 refer to section A on page 48 Questions 147-148 refer to section D on page 48 141 What will volunteers who are not running be doing? a giving out food before the run b collecting money outside the local hospital c selling water to runners d helping to ensure the run goes smoothly 147 What staff of the insurance company gain from participation in the fun run? a an opportunity to punch someone b financial benefits c a sense of belonging d time off 142 What is the main purpose of section A? a to raise money for the local hospital b to persuade staff to donate money c to inform staff of their duties d to encourage workers to help out with the fun run ES 148 Why does the insurance company p pany sponsor the event? a to show that it cares aress b to help it get more business c to pretend itt is not just interested intere in profits d to give its ts staff something to G Questions 143-145 refer to section B on page 48 Questions 149-150 49-150 refer to sec sections se A, B, C and D PL E 144 What should participants bear in mind? a That they shouldn’t overdo it b That they should run as fast as they eyy can c That they should contact the town own hall all for an application form d That they shouldn’t be late ate te for the barbecue barbecue barbecu 150 What will Mike Franklin probably be doing at 12.30 on June 5th? a handing out food b collecting money c running d eating SA M 145 In the final sentence of paragraph ragraph agraph 1, what does these refer to? a the runners b the bridges c the water err points d the medical edical ical teams h sections in include information about the inc 149 Which hospital? a A, B an and C b A, B and D c B, C and D d A, C and D PA 143 In which order will runners reach these points? a Ayres Street, Norton Bridge, Riverside Park b Riverside Park, Ayres Street, Norton Bridge c Norton Bridge, Riverside Park, Ayres Street d Norton Bridge, Ayres Street, Riverside Park Question 146 46 refers to sectio section sect C on page 48 he cutbacks cut affecting the most? 146 Who are the a those who not have medical insurance b residents of Yorktown c employees of historical institutions d staff at Mercy Hospital 49 TEST ◗ WRITING For the writing section you will first read a short article After you read the article, you can choose either Task or Task For Task you will write a letter For Task you will write an essay Do only ONE of these tasks If you not write on one of these topics, your paper will not be scored G Global News ES You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay You should write about one page Use your own words as much as possible Do not copy a lot from the article given below Your essay will be judged on how clearly you express your ideas Use the appropriate format for a letter or essay According to recent research, drug use se amongst our city’s ci ently, it is not unheard u teenagers is on the increase Apparently, of igh schools s for drugs to find their way into local high either It would seem that policee authorities author are not very optimistic about finding a solution on to the p problem and have every PL intention of pushing for harsher harshe penalties TASK 1: Letter You have just read ead this is article in your y local newspaper about the growing drug problem in the area where you live Write a letter err giving your opinion opin on why you think so many teenagers are turning to drugs, and suggest ways of tackling thee problem Begin Begi Beg your letter “Dear Editor” TASK 2: Essay: In today’s society more and more young people are becoming addicted to drugs In order to combat the problem, some people are calling for them to be made legal They argue that if this were done, drugs would lose their attraction Write an essay explaining your views on this subject 50 TEST ◗ SPEAKING Answer the questions ñ What year are you in at school? ñ Do you enjoy school? ñ What’s your favorite subject? Situation My cousin Sally has just finished high school She has just been offered a great new position as a tour guide If she takes this new job, she will spend a large part of the summer in Paris She needs to decide if she will accept the new position or not Tell me what advice you think I should give her OPTION First You should look at the pictures and ask: OPTION AG ñ What are her options? ñ What is the advantage to each option? ñ What is the disadvantage to each option? PL E Then When you have all the information you need, explain xplain which option optio would be best and why Be ready to explain why o you didn’t choose the other option You can choose oose one of the options given or present a plan that you believe would be better Remember to use information rmation mation you learn from f asking questions to explain your final choice SA M Finally After you have shared your decision, ision, sion, you will be asked a more questions about the topic 51 This book comprises three parts PART ONE A clear, concise presentation of the most important grammatical phenomena tested at this level Each grammar section is followed by exercises in the style of the ECCE This will help candidates consolidate the knowledge of grammar and structure they have gained during previous years of study As a result, resu candidates will feel more confident in their use of the language, and more able to cope with the grammar section of the ECCE Practice Tests that follow ollow in Part Two PART TWO CE which have been Six complete practice tests for the MICHIGAN ECCE, compiled following close evaluation of past examinations material nations and sample sam The content, level and format of each practice test st accurately accurate reflect those of the examination ñ Grammar items are presented as short dialogues dialogue or single sentences, testing significant, practical, syntactic tic and a morphological aspects of English ñ Vocabulary items are taken en from the same sources as those encountered in the examination and test knowledge knowled of lexis at high intermediate level ñ Reading texts include clude short passages pas (taken from various sources), advertisements and related sho short passages such as those found in public information leaflets, brochure brochures and magazines ñ Writing tasks asks reflec reflect authentic, contemporary writing objectives ñ Listening material ffeatures naturally-spoken standard American English delivered vered at a no normal rate through short conversational exchanges and talks such as radio interviews ñ Speaking ta tasks focus on asking for and giving information, decisionmaking aand expressing and justifying opinions THREE PART ART TH In this part, candidates are given additional practice in key areas related to the ECCE Components: Student’s Book ISBN 13: 978-960-409-722-7 ● Teacher’s Book ● CDs