STANDARD ENGLISH DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Question 1 of 52

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SECTION 1: LISTENING
Listen to the conversations and choose the correct answers.

Situation 1:
David is talking with Tomomi when Monica comes into the room.

1. _______ are meeting for the first time.

Select one of the following:

David and Monica
David and Tomomi
Tomomi and Monica
David, Monica and Tomomi

Explanation

Question 2 of 52

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Situation 2:
Ken and Nancy are at a restaurant.

2. Ken ______________

Select one of the following:

is having a steak tonight
stopped eating steak
prefers chicken to steak
eats steak a lot

Explanation

Question 3 of 52

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Situation 3:
Karen calls Jason’s home. Jason’s father answers the telephone.

3. Karen is going to ___________________.

Select one of the following:

speak with Jason at work
call back in an hour
wait for Jason to call
send a written message

Explanation

Question 4 of 52

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Situation 4:
A reporter is giving today’s weather forecast.

4. Select the correct statements according to the audio

Select one or more of the following:

it will be clear in Miami
In Seattle, the weather is hot
In Seattle, the weather is cool
it will be clear in Boston

Explanation

Question 5 of 52

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Situation 5: Bill invites Jennifer to go to dinner and a movie.

5. Choose the sentences that are true according to the information in the audio.

Select one or more of the following:

They're going to go to the movie before dinner
They're going to go to have dinner at 7:00
Jennifer doesn’t accept right away because she can’t leave work early
Jennifer doesn’t accept right away because she can’t see the movie

Explanation

Question 6 of 52

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Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer.

6. In the summer, Jim usually _________.

Select one or more of the following:

stays in the mountains
takes trips with his family
visits his parents
goes to the beach

Explanation

Question 7 of 52

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Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer.

7. This summer he’s planning to ___________.

Select one of the following:

stay at home
go to the beach
fish with his dad
hike in the mountains

Explanation

Question 8 of 52

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Situation 7: Phil is talking with Susie about money.

8. Choose the sentences that are correct according to the information given in the audio.

Select one or more of the following:

Phil is upset because Albert hasn’t returned his money
Phil is upset because Susie can’t lend him any money
Albert can’t return the money yet
Albert isn’t working now
Susie doesn’t lend money to friends because lending money can change a friendship
Susie doesn’t lend money to friends because people won’t lend her money

Explanation

Question 9 of 52

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Situation 9: Diane and Conrad are talking about their careers.

9. When Conrad was young, he wanted to ___________

Select one of the following:

work in advertising
become a doctor
stay in school
go into business

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Question 10 of 52

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10. Diane's parents didn't want her to ___________.

Select one of the following:

start her own business
finish college
be successful
change her career

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Question 11 of 52

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SECTION II: READING

In this section of the Objective Placement Test, you will read some short passages and answer questions about them. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. For each item, fill in your answer on the answer sheet. You will have 20 minutes to complete this section.

Passage 1: What are you doing today?

betty chan: I usually stay home on Sundays and take it easy – read, clean the house, do stuff like
that. But today I’m at the mall. I’m buying some things for my kids.

11. Betty is __________ today.

Select one of the following:

shopping
reading
cleaning
resting

Explanation

Question 12 of 52

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Passage 2: What do you do?

tony perez: I’m a flight attendant with a major airline. Flying isn’t dangerous, but it can be stressful. When I’m up in the air working, I always have something to do. I like it because I meet a lot of interesting people.

12. Tony's job is ___________.

Select one of the following:

busy
easy
relaxing
boring

Explanation

Question 13 of 52

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Passage 3: A vacation postcard

Dear Sal,

Greetings from France – it’s so good to be back here again! We left the kids with their grandparents in Chicago, and we’re biking across the French countryside by ourselves. We brought a tent and sleeping bags, so we can camp out if we want to, but we’re really enjoying the small hotels we find along the way.

Love,
Michael and Paula

13. Michael and Paula ______________ .

Select one of the following:

have been to France before
took their children with them
are visiting their grandparents
prefer to sleep outside

Explanation

Question 14 of 52

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Passage 4: The “zone”

You’re deeply involved in a task and can ignore everything around you – ringing telephones, your neighbor’s TV, even your own hunger – and still do things in record time. This is similar to what athletes call the “zone”: the power to concentrate so hard that you can ignore everything else. This ability can bring success in any field, but in athletics it can mean all the difference between winning and losing a game or event.

14. In this reading, the “zone” refers to a person’s _____________.

Select one of the following:

state of mind
neighborhood
physical condition
intelligence

Explanation

Question 15 of 52

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Passage 4: The “zone”

You’re deeply involved in a task and can ignore everything around you – ringing telephones, your neighbor’s TV, even your own hunger – and still do things in record time. This is similar to what athletes call the “zone”: the power to concentrate so hard that you can ignore everything else. This ability can bring success in any field, but in athletics it can mean all the difference between winning and losing a game or event.

15. Athletes in the “zone” are more likely to ____________.

Select one of the following:

fall
compete
win
relax

Explanation

Question 16 of 52

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Passage 5: Henry Ford and the Model-T

Henry Ford became famous and rich because he found a better, faster way to build cars. This is shown in the history of the Model-T. When the Model-T was first introduced in 1908, it took 14 hours to build and cost $850. After Ford introduced into his own factory the mass-production techniques that he saw in a meat-packing plant, the time for building a Model-T was reduced to less than two hours. As a result, Ford was able to drop the price of the car to $265. By 1927, he had sold over 15 million Model-Ts.

16. The first Model-T was expensive because it ____________ .

Select one of the following:

was new
was very popular
took a long time to build
was built in a factory

Explanation

Question 17 of 52

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Passage 5: Henry Ford and the Model-T

Henry Ford became famous and rich because he found a better, faster way to build cars. This is shown in the history of the Model-T. When the Model-T was first introduced in 1908, it took 14 hours to build and cost $850. After Ford introduced into his own factory the mass-production techniques that he saw in a meat-packing plant, the time for building a Model-T was reduced to less than two hours. As a result, Ford was able to drop the price of the car to $265. By 1927, he had sold over 15 million Model-Ts.

17. The Model-T became so popular because it was _________ than other cars.

Select one of the following:

newer
faster
better
cheaper

Explanation

Question 18 of 52

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Passage 6: It’s a big country!

When it comes to body weight, Americans stand out. Most visitors to the United States, no matter where they go across this vast country, comment on the size of many Americans. In fact, these impressions are backed by numerous statistics. For example, the average 5' 4" American weighs 162 pounds, or 15 pounds more than the average person of the same height from Western or Central Europe. Another comparison: At 150 pounds, the average 5’ 4” American woman is 24 pounds heavier than her Japanese counterpart.
Why are Americans so heavy? Some blame the American diet. Certainly it’s true that Americans eat more high-fat foods – meat, dairy products, and processed food – and fewer grains and vegetables than people in other countries. But fat isn’t the whole story. Lifestyle factors – including the tendency for Americans to drive rather than walk or ride a bicycle to work, to snack throughout the day, and to have so many labor-saving devices in the home – appear to contribute to the problem.

18. According to the article, visitors to the United States often comment on the size of the _____________.

Select one of the following:

population
cities
country
people

Explanation

Question 19 of 52

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Passage 6: It’s a big country!

When it comes to body weight, Americans stand out. Most visitors to the United States, no matter where they go across this vast country, comment on the size of many Americans. In fact, these impressions are backed by numerous statistics. For example, the average 5' 4" American weighs 162 pounds, or 15 pounds more than the average person of the same height from Western or Central Europe. Another comparison: At 150 pounds, the average 5’ 4” American woman is 24 pounds heavier than her Japanese counterpart.
Why are Americans so heavy? Some blame the American diet. Certainly it’s true that Americans eat more high-fat foods – meat, dairy products, and processed food – and fewer grains and vegetables than people in other countries. But fat isn’t the whole story. Lifestyle factors – including the tendency for Americans to drive rather than walk or ride a bicycle to work, to snack throughout the day, and to have so many labor-saving devices in the home – appear to contribute to the problem.

19. According to the article, the average Western European weighs _____________.

Select one of the following:

more than an American
more than a Central European
less than an American
less than a Japanese person

Explanation

Question 20 of 52

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Passage 6: It’s a big country!

When it comes to body weight, Americans stand out. Most visitors to the United States, no matter where they go across this vast country, comment on the size of many Americans. In fact, these impressions are backed by numerous statistics. For example, the average 5' 4" American weighs 162 pounds, or 15 pounds more than the average person of the same height from Western or Central Europe. Another comparison: At 150 pounds, the average 5’ 4” American woman is 24 pounds heavier than her Japanese counterpart.
Why are Americans so heavy? Some blame the American diet. Certainly it’s true that Americans eat more high-fat foods – meat, dairy products, and processed food – and fewer grains and vegetables than people in other countries. But fat isn’t the whole story. Lifestyle factors – including the tendency for Americans to drive rather than walk or ride a bicycle to work, to snack throughout the day, and to have so many labor-saving devices in the home – appear to contribute to the problem.

20. In comparison with Americans, people in other countries eat more ____________.

Select one of the following:

meat
dairy products
processed food
grains

Explanation

Question 21 of 52

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Passage 6: It’s a big country!

When it comes to body weight, Americans stand out. Most visitors to the United States, no matter where they go across this vast country, comment on the size of many Americans. In fact, these impressions are backed by numerous statistics. For example, the average 5' 4" American weighs 162 pounds, or 15 pounds more than the average person of the same height from Western or Central Europe. Another comparison: At 150 pounds, the average 5’ 4” American woman is 24 pounds heavier than her Japanese counterpart.
Why are Americans so heavy? Some blame the American diet. Certainly it’s true that Americans eat more high-fat foods – meat, dairy products, and processed food – and fewer grains and vegetables than people in other countries. But fat isn’t the whole story. Lifestyle factors – including the tendency for Americans to drive rather than walk or ride a bicycle to work, to snack throughout the day, and to have so many labor-saving devices in the home – appear to contribute to the problem.

21. The article implies that Americans would lose weight if they ______________.

Select one of the following:

snacked more often
rode bicycles to work
stayed at home more
ate fewer vegetables

Explanation

Question 22 of 52

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22. Select the sentences that are correct according to the information given in the article.

Passage 7: Small talk isn’t so “small”

Small talk may not be about serious issues; nevertheless, researchers into the subject have concluded that it’s important. That’s because small talk keeps us connected to one another and can lead to bigger things, such as a job or a new friendship. Yet people who find themselves alone with another person often don’t know what to say. Here are a few tips to help you start a conversation, and to keep the conversational ball rolling:

• Start with the obvious.
If you have something in common with another person (your job, hobbies, a person you both know, etc.), begin with that. If you don’t know the person, it’s always acceptable to bring up a neutral topic such as the weather or a recent news event. It isn’t necessary to be clever – all that’s required is to show interest in the other person and to be willing to talk.

• Compliment where appropriate.
If the other person has done something you like or is wearing something attractive, it’s always appropriate to compliment. But avoid talking about the specifics of a person’s physical appearance (people can’t usually change how they look) and keep your compliments short and to the point (“What a great tie!” or “You look great tonight!”) and continue with another topic.

• Talk about yourself – then return to your partner.
It’s perfectly OK to talk about your own interests for a while, but keep your conversation from becoming a monolog. It’s only polite, for example, that after talking about your own children, you turn the conversation back to your partner by asking about his or her children.

Select one or more of the following:

The main function of small talk is to relate to other people.
Small talks are only used by people who have emotional problems.
You need to be careful when complimenting someone because most people don't like compliments.
It is OK to bring up topics that are related to the other person's private life.
You should avoid monologs because other people like to talk about themselves, too.
The article suggest not to ask back after talking about your children.

Explanation

Question 23 of 52

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SECTION III: LANGUAGE USE

In this section, you will answer questions about the use of English. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

23. ___________ several good restaurants in our neighborhood.

Select one of the following:

There
They're
There are
Their

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Question 24 of 52

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24. The gas station is __________ Main Street.

Select one of the following:

on
at
next
between

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Question 25 of 52

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25. “I can’t swim very well.” "I can't _________."

Select one of the following:

too
either
so
neither

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Question 26 of 52

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26. I enjoy ___________ out two or three times a week.

Select one of the following:

to eat
eating
eat
I eat

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Question 27 of 52

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27. These days, ___________ women keep working after they get married.

Select one of the following:

most
most of
almost
the most

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Question 28 of 52

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28. My new job is very ___________.

Select one of the following:

excitement
excited
exciting
excite

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Question 29 of 52

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29. After finishing college, I hope _______________ married.

Select one of the following:

get
that get
getting
to get

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Question 30 of 52

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30. Mt. Everest is ____________ mountain in the world.

Select one of the following:

the high
high as
higher than
the highest

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Question 31 of 52

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31. Bob’s never been bungee jumping, ______ he?

Select one of the following:

is
has
does
was

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Question 32 of 52

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32. I've run out of money. I wish __________ more.

Select one of the following:

am saving
have saved
had saved
will save

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Question 33 of 52

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33. Could you tell me where __________ ?

Select one of the following:

is the post office
the post office is
is it the post office
it is the post office

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Question 34 of 52

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34. If I had known about the accident, I __________ it to the police

Select one of the following:

reported
would have reported
was reporting
have been reporting

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Question 35 of 52

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35. Yolanda ______________ part time for several years now.

Select one of the following:

has been working
is working
works
was working

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Question 36 of 52

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36. The Taj Mahal is really worth ____________ .

Select one of the following:

to see it
seeing
you see it
see

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Question 37 of 52

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37. If I went to live in a foreign country, ___________ my friends.

Select one of the following:

I'd miss
I'm missing
I missed
I miss

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Question 38 of 52

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38. Would you mind ___________ the window?

Select one of the following:

open
opening
to open
I open

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Question 39 of 52

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39. I was interested ____________ the violin.

Select one of the following:

to study
study
in studying
studied

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Question 40 of 52

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40. Before a film is finished, it needs ____________ .

Select one of the following:

they edit it
to edit
to be edited
being edited

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Question 41 of 52

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41. By 2020, scientists _____________ a cure for cancer.

Select one of the following:

had found
will have found
are finding
have been finding

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Question 42 of 52

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42. “What happened to Kate?”
“She must ___________ about our appointment.”

Select one of the following:

forget
be forgetting
forgot
have forgotten

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Question 43 of 52

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43. We’re not used ___________ our own meals.

Select one of the following:

cook
to cook
cooking
to cooking

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Question 44 of 52

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STANDARD ENGLISH DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Question 1 of 52

SECTION 1: LISTENING Listen to the conversations and choose the correct answers. Situation 1: David is talking with Tomomi when Monica comes into the room. 1. _______ are meeting for the first time.

Select one of the following:

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Question 2 of 52

Situation 2: Ken and Nancy are at a restaurant. 2. Ken ______________

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Question 3 of 52

Situation 3: Karen calls Jason’s home. Jason’s father answers the telephone. 3. Karen is going to ___________________.

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Question 4 of 52

Situation 4: A reporter is giving today’s weather forecast. 4. Select the correct statements according to the audio

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 5 of 52

Situation 5: Bill invites Jennifer to go to dinner and a movie. 5. Choose the sentences that are true according to the information in the audio.

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 6 of 52

Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer. 6. In the summer, Jim usually _________.

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Question 7 of 52

Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer. 7. This summer he’s planning to ___________.

Select one of the following:

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Question 8 of 52

Situation 7: Phil is talking with Susie about money. 8. Choose the sentences that are correct according to the information given in the audio.

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 9 of 52

Situation 9: Diane and Conrad are talking about their careers. 9. When Conrad was young, he wanted to ___________

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Question 10 of 52

10. Diane's parents didn't want her to ___________.

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Question 11 of 52

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Question 12 of 52

Passage 2: What do you do? tony perez: I’m a flight attendant with a major airline. Flying isn’t dangerous, but it can be stressful. When I’m up in the air working, I always have something to do. I like it because I meet a lot of interesting people. 12. Tony's job is ___________.

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Question 20 of 52

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Question 23 of 52

SECTION 1: LISTENING
Listen to the conversations and choose the correct answers.

Situation 1:
David is talking with Tomomi when Monica comes into the room.

1. _______ are meeting for the first time.

Situation 2:
Ken and Nancy are at a restaurant.

2. Ken ______________

Situation 3:
Karen calls Jason’s home. Jason’s father answers the telephone.

3. Karen is going to ___________________.

Situation 4:
A reporter is giving today’s weather forecast.

4. Select the correct statements according to the audio

Situation 5: Bill invites Jennifer to go to dinner and a movie.

5. Choose the sentences that are true according to the information in the audio.

Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer.

6. In the summer, Jim usually _________.

Situation 6: Linda is asking Jim about his plans for the summer.

7. This summer he’s planning to ___________.

Situation 7: Phil is talking with Susie about money.

8. Choose the sentences that are correct according to the information given in the audio.

Situation 9: Diane and Conrad are talking about their careers.

9. When Conrad was young, he wanted to ___________

Passage 2: What do you do?

tony perez: I’m a flight attendant with a major airline. Flying isn’t dangerous, but it can be stressful. When I’m up in the air working, I always have something to do. I like it because I meet a lot of interesting people.

12. Tony's job is ___________.

SECTION III: LANGUAGE USE

In this section, you will answer questions about the use of English. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

23. ___________ several good restaurants in our neighborhood.