1 . Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to provide online language tests for language learners.

Test contents:

Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion, which offered two kinds of test contents, Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion Grammar test. The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Italian, and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a specific dialect. However, the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent, and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent. The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.

OOPT, Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar test.

Expiration (有效期):

1. OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.

2. Italki Language test is valid for 1 year after purchase. You can take up to 4 times tests within one purchase. To take the test, you need to activate (激活) it to start. Italki Language Test won’t limit you to activate the same language for these 4 tests. You can choose any available language you want to activate each time.

What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test?

A stable internet connection.

An updated internet browser. Chrome is recommended, but here, you’ll find a list of compatible (可兼容的) browsers and equipment, including mobile devices and computers: https://support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-and-browser-requirements.

A quiet environment with little or no background noise.

A headset with a built-in microphone (Optional).

How long will the test take?

The test will ask you 40-45 questions, which should take 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

However, it depends on you. The computerized adaptive testing adapts to the examinee’s level. There isn’t a set number of questions, and the questions won’t always be the same. For the OOPT test, please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit. Otherwise, you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t finish in time.

1. How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an Emmersion Grammar test?

A．one

B．four

C．five

D．seven

2. Which is a must for a Italki Language test?

A．A quiet environment.

B．The Chrome browser.

C．A computer.

D．A headset with a built-in microphone.

3. What else should you pay attention to when taking a test?

A．Accents are not acceptable in the test.

B．You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.

C．The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.

D．You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.

2 . Why is George late?

A．He missed the bus.

B．His bike broke down.

C．He had to change clothes.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There’s nothing     1    (comforting) than a nice hot meal on a cold winter day, especially     2     you’re out and about. But what if you have no way of heating your lunch or ordering a hot meal? That’s where the world’s first microwave bag comes into place.

Made out of an innovative conductive fabric developed by Japanese company Sanki Consys Co. Ltd., the Willtex ‘Willcook’ bag looks like your average laptop bag, but it can heat up whatever you have stored inside     3     a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius in just 5 minutes. The bag     4    (it) weighs just 160 grams,     5     the rechargeable battery pack powering it weighs an extra 120 grams.

The true innovation behind the Willcook microwave bag is the stretchable fabric that generates heat just by drawing power from a battery pack. The revolutionary fabric has the same     6     (flexible) and lightness as regular cloth, yet     7    (provide) quick and uniform heating. 

The inside of a Willcook microwave bag reaches 80°C in 5 minutes after     8    (power) on, but users can set the temperature between 40°C and 250°C via a smartphone app     9    (call) Hotopia. The included battery pack lasts for 8 hours on a full charge and has     10     small, dedicated pocket on the side of the bag.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What helps women find more scientific clues?

A．Their sixth sense.

B．Their world view.

C．Their research methods.

2. Who contributed to the development of the air conditioner in cars?

A．Katie Hafner.

B．Rosalind Franklin.

C．Margaret Wilcox.

3. What does the radio program mainly focus on?

A．Public opinions on science.

B．Major scientific breakthroughs.

C．Untold stories of female scientists.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As I was packing up, I noticed my colleague had left his laptop bag in my office. Since he was already home, I decided to bring it to him. It was 4:30 p. m. The snow wasn’t supposed to start until later according to the previous warning, but just to be safe, I decided to use the country roads near his home instead of the highway, which could fast become a skating rink (滑冰场).

After I dropped off the laptop case and got right back on the road, the snow started. Within minutes I was in a whiteout. I rolled down my window, thinking I could follow the edge of the road and keep to a straight line. But really, I hadn’t a clue where I was or even which side of the road I was on. I had to stop because I was afraid of driving into a farmer’s field, or worse. I called 911, only to be told that nobody was coming to get me until morning at the earliest.

Those seconds after the call were the worst of my life. Getting out to walk in a whiteout and high winds when it was -10°C wasn’t an option. So I texted my colleague whose laptop bag I had just returned. I joked about my good deed ending in disaster. But he had an idea. “Pin your location on Google Maps and send it to me,” he said.

I did, and soon he texted me back a screenshot of the satellite view of where I was. We figured out that I was on a road in between two farms. I posted this new information to my Facebook community group, pleading (恳求) for anyone who knew someone living here to help me get rescued.

Soon enough, people started responding on my post. I got a message from someone who was going to put me in touch with the family living there. At 8 p. m., my mobile phone rang. It was the son of the farmer who owned the land beside the road I was stranded (使滞留) on. He told me that his dad was coming to get me!

Then, about 45 minutes later, I saw a tall figure walking toward me in the dark, carrying a flashlight.

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As his wife treated me to hot drinks, André went into the storm again and brought back another two families stranded on the road.

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6 . When faced with change, most people go down one of two roads: They either respond or react.     1     Reacting, on the other hand, literally means to meet one action with another. It’s instant. Responding creates more space between an event and what you do about it. In that space, you give immediate emotions room to breathe and you gain a better understanding of what is happening. Consequently, you rarely regret responding.     2    

There is plenty you can do internally to cultivate responsiveness. For instance, “affect labeling”, or naming your emotions, helps create space between you and a difficult situation. Meditation (冥想) is also beneficial.     3     You can do all the affect labeling and meditation in the world. Yet if you regularly inhabit reactive environments, it’s hard not to become more reactive.

    4     When I spend too much time on social media, I’m more likely to roar at my children, feel restless, and my competence in thinking deeply worsens significantly. Yet I’m becoming increasingly concerned that it’s not just me, but our entire culture that is making us more reactive at a time when we need our humanity more than ever.

    5     But distinctly naming the problem is an important first step. We can also reduce reactivity by intentionally creating more responsive environments. We can read print books instead of digital versions. We can go to the gym or take walks without phones. If we desire to navigate our challenging times, we must find ways to preserve the space between stimulus (刺激) and response, which is to say we must find ways to preserve our humanity.

A．But the external matters too.

B．But you often regret reacting.

C．I’ve experienced this firsthand.

D．There are no silver bullet solutions.

E．I have figured out how to deal with this.

F．On the one hand, reacting is crucial for our humanity.

G．Responding, related to responsibility, is considerate.

7 . The lunch in the back room of a dull Moscow restaurant consisted of small bites of food and large shots of vodka. Musk had arrived that morning with Adeo Ressi and Jim Cantrell on their search to buy a used Russian rocket for their mission to Mars. After many toasts to friendship, the Russians gave the Americans gifts of vodka bottles with labels that had each person’s image. Musk, who was holding his head up with his hand, passed out, and his head slammed into the table.

That evening, slightly recovered, Musk and his companions met with another group in Moscow selling used missiles. That encounter turned out to be equally odd. The Russian in charge was missing a front tooth, so whenever he spoke loudly, which was often, spit would fly out in Musk’s direction. At one point, when Musk started his talk about the need to make humans multiplanetary (多行星), Cantrell recalls, the Russian spit at them. “Did he just spit on us?” Musk asked, eyes wide open. “Yeah, he did,” Cantrell answered. “I think it’s a sign of disrespect.”

Despite the clown show, Musk and Cantrell decided to return to Russia in early 2002. Ressi didn’t come, but Justine did. This time Musk focused on buying two Dnepr rockets, which were old missiles. The more he negotiated, the higher the price went. He finally thought he had a deal to pay $18 million for two Dneprs. But then they said no, it was $18 million for each. “That’s insane!” he says. The Russians then suggested maybe it would be $21 million each. “They taunted him,” Cantrell recalls. “They said, ‘Oh, little boy, you don’t have the money?’”

It was fortunate that the meetings went badly. It drove Musk to think bigger. Rather than merely using a secondhand rocket to put a demonstration greenhouse on Mars, he would attempt one of the most audacious (大胆的) projects of our times: privately building rockets that could launch satellites and then humans into orbit and eventually send them to Mars and beyond.

1. What happened during the lunch in the Moscow restaurant?

A．Musk got seriously drunk.	B．Musk bought a used rocket.
C．Musk was hit on the head.	D．Musk made lots of friends.

2. How did Musk react when the Russian spat at him?

A．Embarrassed.

B．Shocked.

C．Anxious.

D．Ashamed.

3. What does the underlined word “taunt” mean?

A．Try to annoy.

B．Try to inspire.

C．Try to amuse.

D．Try to disappoint.

4. What lesson can you learn from this passage?

A．Money can’t buy everything.	B．Constant dripping wears away a stone.
C．Repetition plays a critical role in success.	D．Frustration can sometimes be a stepping stone.

8 . Best U. S. National Parks for 2023

Today, 63 national parks in the U. S. draw millions of visitors a year to witness jaw-dropping natural wonders. To determine the best national parks, we considered the opinions of both travel experts and recent visitors. Do you have a favorite park? Cast your vote below.

#1 Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is called the “Crown of the Continent” for its breathtaking beauty. A favorite spot among hikers, it features a variety of trails for all levels, ranging from the easy Trail of the Cedars to the challenging Grinnell Glacier. Besides, the park boasts numerous lakes and two mountain ranges, sheltering a variety of wildlife.

#2 Grand Canyon National Park

Measuring approximately 277 river miles in length, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, this canyon is truly a natural wonder. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Canyon always leaves its visitors impressed. But if you’re seeking an escape to Mother Nature, be prepared: The Grand Canyon can be very crowded.

#3 Yellowstone National Park

With dramatic peaks and pure lakes, Yellowstone National Park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Multicolored pools, hot springs, stretching meadows, and steaming geysers (间歇泉). While you cross its 3,000-plus square miles of mountains, geysers and waterfalls, be prepared to share the trails with residents like buffalo (水牛).

#4 Yosemite National Park

Enjoying extraordinary landscapes, Yosemite National Park features towering waterfalls, millennia-old sequoia trees (红杉树), striking cliffs and unique rock formations. Most tourist activities take place within the Yosemite Valley. Here you’ll find the park’s most famous landmarks—Half Dome and El Capitan—as well as excellent hiking trails.

1. What can you do in Yellowstone National Park?

A．Appreciate waterfalls.	B．Join wildlife preservation.
C．Camp at mountain peaks.	D．Swim in colorful pools.

2. Which park might appeal to wildlife enthusiasts?

A．Yosemite National Park and Glacier National Park.

B．Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

C．Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

D．Grand Canyon National Park and Glacier National Park.

3. Where can you probably find this passage?

A．In a research paper.	B．On a tourist website.
C．In an ecology journal.	D．In an instruction book.

9 .

Peter E 1:00 PM.	Thanks for meeting today. I wanted to touch base with all of you regarding the new ad campaign we just launched. Can you give me an update on the statistics?
Bob 1:02 PM	Sure. The audience out here in the East is responding very well to the commercials. Our sales have increased by about 40% since the launch. I think the emotional aspect of the ad is working.
Peter E 1:04 PM.	That’s really good to her. Is there anything we should be concerned about?
Bob 1:05 PM	I’m just worried about the cost. I looked over the budget for the campaign, and it seems extraordinarily high. I’m not sure if the increased sales will cover the costs.
Camilla 1:07 PM	That’s what 1 was thinking too. My territory isn’t seeing the same increase in sales a5 Bob’s. And the costs are similar here as they are out East.
Bob 1:09 PM	We should rethink when and where we play the commercials. The sales increases are coming mainly from younger people. Maybe we should focus more on social media outlets rather than the traditional and more expensive methods like television.
Camilla 1:10PM	I completely agree.
Peter E 1:11 PM.	Thar’s certainly something to consider. I’ll bring this up to my team here. Camilla, can you give me an idea of your figures?
Camilla 1:12PM	Sure. Our sales saw a slight increase of 5% this last month.
Peter E 1:13 PM.	OK. Thanks. Can you send me the detailed reports by the end of tomorrow?
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1. What does Camilla have to say about sales in her region?

A．They’ve stayed the same.

B．They’ve gone down.

C．They’ve improved.

D．They’ve exploded.

2. Why does Bob think commercials Via social media is a better use of money?

A．Because it doesn’t take as much effort to use.	B．Because fewer people are used to social media.
C．Because of how coo the company will appear.	D．Because of their target audience’s preference.

3. According to the passage, what part of the ad is especially effective?

A．It shows lots of different advantages.	B．It appeals to people’ S emotions,
C．It meets people ‘S various needs.	D．It conveys some subtle ideas.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．The city marathon.

B．The supply distribution.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 8:00.

B．Around 10:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Sunny.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Run a race.

B．Work as a volunteer.

C．Join the law office.