appendix d: vocabulary tests
    vocabulary pre-test
    there are 25 words in the list below. circle a number after each word to tell how well you know the word.
    4 = i know the word well and can use it correctly
    3 = i know the word quite well but would have difficulty in using it.
    2 = i know the meaning of the word but cannot use it.
    1 = i would only know the meaning of the word if i saw it in a sentence.
    0 = i do not know the word at all.
    name:
    vocabulary posttests 1:
    a. production test
    fill in the blanks with words from the passages you have just heard.
    1. the fall was —it took place over just three months.
    2. the johnson company's prices were very in the first quarter of the year.
    3. this was not a very good performance but at least we had stopped the in sales.
    4. they were able to sell their computers at a much cheaper price than we could sell our own computers both overseas in the international market and at home in the market.
    5. but we ended with stronger sales than we expected and i am very for next year.
    6. this is important so we know what they want. we need to know whether they want to stay at the conference centre or just attend daily.
    7. many of the buildings were actually designed by the students from the department of my university.
    8. i'm sorry but we have just run out of conference bags, but one will be later if you want to come by the registration desk.
    9. my major is . i am very interested in language and my university also specializes in this subject as well.
    10. my address will change when i graduate. so i don't have a address right now except the university.
    b. form test
    one of the words in each of the lists below occurred in the listening passages you have just heard. circle the word. below each list say how certain you are by entering a percentage in the box (e. g. if you were totally certain put 100%, but if you are very unsure you might put 20%).
    c. reception test
    match the words with appropriate meanings.
    vocabulary posttests 2:
    a. production test
    fill in the blanks with words from the passages you have just heard.
    1. but i need to know when we can start using your . i am right, aren't i—these include the swimming pool, basketball court, and gym?
    2. we're so sorry about the delay, mr. baker. but we're arranging to show members around the center.
    3. the 25th should be fine. but i shall have to speak to our members first.
    4. i am sorry for the delay in opening, and i'd like to offer you a in the membership fee.
    5. i'll have to check if that time is okay. then i will get back to you to the date and time.
    6. for many years, dogs have been popular with people because they are extremely to their owners.
    7. working together with their masters, they can sheep. they collect them together and then protect them by watching over them carefully.
    8. these dogs must be tough and brave so that they can cope with the conditions of their work.
    9. they can be sent anyplace where there is a disaster to out lives and help save them.
    10. many countries people from importing things like drugs, fresh fruit or meat.
    b. form test
    one of the words in each of the lists below occurred in the listening passages you have just heard. circle the word. below each list say how certain you are by entering a percentage in the box (e. g. if you were totally certain put 100%, but if you are very unsure you might put 20%).
    c. reception test
    match the words with appropriate meanings.