PRACTICE TEST 23

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1 : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in
the numbered boxes.
1. ____have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized.
A. It is that computers B. That computers
C. Computers that D. That it’s computers
2. My computer is not ______ of running this software.
A. able B. compatible C. capable D. suitable
3. I accidentally ______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. caught sight of B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with
4. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely
A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he
C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy
5. Fast food is very popular. ______, a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy
A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Unfortunately D. In contrast
6. ______ energy for growth or repair, a plant must carry out photosynthesis
A. To obtain B. It obtains C. It is obtaining. D. Obtaining
7. Marianne seemed to take ________ at my comments on her work.
A. annoyance        B. insult          C. offence         D. indignation
8. - “How lovely your pets are!” – “____________”.
A. I love them, too B. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so
C. Can you say that again D. Really? They are
9. It is imperative that your facebook password ________ confidential.
A. need keeping B. need to keep C. needs to be kept D. needed keeping
10. In the ______of proof, the police could not take action against the man.
A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. want
11. By December, Tim ______enough money to buy a mountain bike.
A. has saved B. will have saved C. will save D. saves
12. On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came_______ again.
A. round B. up C. over D. forward
13. The professor complimented a grade 1 pupil ____ his good achievement.
A. about B. on C. for D. due to
14. You thought I did wrong, but the results __________ my action.
A. agree B. correct C. justify D. approve
15.. It is difficult to decide on the best ____ of action in these circumstances
A. measure B. course C. process D. policy
16. Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. do C. take D. make
17. ________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all.
A. A comparison B. Compare them C. If you compare D. When compared
18. The robbers were ___________to two years' imprisonment.
A. sent B. sentenced C. allowed D. given
19. He's got plenty of ___________ experience as he's worked in that field already.
A. tertiary B. primary C. first-hand D. second-hand
20. They changed their plan at the last moment. Otherwise, they _________ in the plane crash.
A. would have killed B. had been killed
C. would be killed D. would have been killed

Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the
right. (0) has been done as an example.

The world's oldest perfume

Archaeologists working at an excavation on the island of Cyprus have discovered what are thought to be the
world's oldest known perfumes. Remnants of fourteen different fragrances were found in a (1) _________

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(SELECT) of mixing jugs, bottles and stills which were (2) ________(EARTH) on the site of an ancient
perfumery. The building was destroyed by an earthquake nearly four thousand years ago, at a time when Cyprus
already enjoyed a (3) _________(REPUTED) as a centre of perfume-making.
After undergoing scientific (4) _________(ANALYSE), the perfumes were found to contain a range of (5)
________(LOCAL) available ingredients, such as extracts of anise, pine, coriander, lemon, orange, bergamot,
almond and parsley, amongst others.
Having (6) _________ (IDENTITY) what each perfume contained, the scientists then set about remaking them
using (7) _________ (TRADITION) techniques to find out what they would actually have smelt like. They first (8)
_________ (GRIND) up the extracts, then mixed them with olive oil in clay jugs before distilling them. This
method is the one recorded by writers in Ancient Roman times. Although (9) _________(ADMIT) simple by
today's standards, the resulting aromas provide us with an olfactory window onto the ancient world, and are
evidence of the loving craftsmanship that must have been applied by their (10) ________(CREATE).

Part 3. Each of the following sentences contains an error, unnderline and correct it

1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neibourghhood 1.........................
last night
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the club, 2.........................
regarding their trip next month.
3. Most of us were feeling sleepier at the meeting because the speaker had a 3.........................
monotonous voice.
4. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in her 4.........................
reading.
5. When you talk to the old man, please speak out, he is hard of hearing. 5.......................
6. My pen has few ink in it; so could you give me some? 6........................
7. Neither William or his brother stole the apples from the orchard. 7.......................
8. It is hoped that the development countries will be less selfish in their economic 8........................
policies and help the poorer nations.
9. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the 9........................
performance the band presented.
10. Those silly ghost stories made Pakcil Abu feared to go upstairs by himself. 10........................

Part 4: Use a verb in column A with an adverb particle in B to form a phrasal verb and fill in each sentence.
Each verb can be used only once. There are two extras in each column.

A B
get take come break look into out through of to
let sit account run listen down off for up round

1. Linna’s new book is due to _____________________ next month. I wonder what the critics will think of it.
2. Scientists are mystified by the sudden rise in global temperature. They are unable to ________________ it.
3. I don't want my colleagues to ____________wind_____________ the fact that I'm leaving.
4. John works in that office. I quite often _____________________him in the streets round here.
5. Kate has a very pleasant manner. I’m sure the children will _____________________her at once.
6. Although the students ____________________the entire lecture, none of them is really paying attention to it.
7. The schools will _____________________next week. It's almost holiday time.
8. Brian's parents have high expectations of him and he is determined not to ______________ them __________.

III. READING
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answer in the numbered boxes.
Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United
States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.
TV, although not essential, has become a(n) (1)_____ part of most people’s lives. It has become a baby-
sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of traditions. Yet when what can be
seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that TV is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor
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(2)_____ of programs does not elevate people into greater (3)_____, but rather maintains and encourages the status
quo.
The (4)_____ reason for the lack of quality in American TV is related to both the history of TV
programming development and the economics of TV. TV in American began with the radio. Radio companies and
their sponsors first experimented with TV. (5)_______, the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio
programs become the system for American TV. Sponsors not only pay money for time within programs, but many
actually produced the programs. Thus, (6)_____ from the capitalistic, profit- oriented sector of American society,
TV is primarily (7)_____ with reflecting and attracting society (8)_____ than innovating and experimenting with
new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be
entertaining rather than challenging.
TV in America today remains, to a large (9)_____, with the same organization and standards as it had
thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will (10)_____ a
change in the entire system.
1 A. integral B. mixed C. fractional D. superior
2 A. quantity B. quality C. effect D. product
3 A. preconception B. knowledge C. understanding D. feeling
4 A. adequate B. unknown C. inexplicable D. primary
5 A. Therefore B. Yet C. Although D. Nevertheless
6 A. going B. leaving C. coming D. getting
7 A. interested B. concerned C. worried D. connected
8 A. more B. rather C. less D. better
9 A. extent B. degree C. size D. amount
10 A. collect B. rise C. require D. complete

Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the
corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. These people say that because of the
Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or (1)
________. Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard to imagine a world without (2) ________. In fact, we
need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools (3) ________, not to eliminate them.
We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries, (4) ________, science centers, laboratories,
and even companies. Experts could give (5) ________ on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local
stations could develop programming about things students are actually (6) ________ in school. Is this just a dream?
No. Already there are several towns where this is beginning to (7) ________. Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them.
Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school and in the (8) ________.
Businesses provide program for the schools and the community. The schools provide computer labs for people
without their own (9) ________ at home. Because everyone can use the Internet, older people participate as much
as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as (10) ________ ones.

Part 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years.
Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the
Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are looking
for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and numerous
security concerns, the most crucial is speed.
First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the
Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet
doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been able
to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes, a request for information must pass through many routing
computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go
through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information.
Consequently, the service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is
busiest - during the business day of the Western Hemisphere - which is also when companies need its service
the most.
Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way as to avoid this
problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as
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 Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized system intended for academic use. Since it is more
specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time required to receive information has
decreased.
Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are creating
their own “Intranets”. These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company. In theory,
fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and international
companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an increased amount of
security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet, their information is
protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be a fast and reliable
service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making more practical global
networks.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is not true of the Internet?
A. It tends to be unreliable. B. It has created a sense of financial security.
C. It is too expensive to access. D. It has become increasingly less popular.
2. According to the passage, which of the following statements was true in 1990?
A. The Internet was a secure means to gain information.
B. The Internet experienced enormous growth rates.
C. Internet data proved to be impractical.
D. Few people were using the Internet.
3. According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow?
A. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic.
B. Most people do not have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet.
C. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination.
D. Scientists take up too much time on the Internet , thus slowing it down for everyone else.
4. The word “obtained” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. understood B. acquired C. purchased D. distributed
5. The word “harness” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. utilize B. disguise C. steal D. block
6. According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet I?
A. There is no governmental intervention regulating Internet II.
B. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access to the Internet.
C. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.
D. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access.
7. The word “analogue” most nearly means__________.
A. similarity B. alternative C. use D. solution
8. The word “their” refers to __________.
A. competitors B. company employees C. Intranets D. companies
9. With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. Fewer academic communities need to create their own Internet systems.
B. Companies who develop their own Intranets are limiting their information data base.
C. The technology used by Internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand.
D. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker.
10. All of the following are advantages of business “Intranets” mentioned in the passage EXCEPT___
A. they provide a higher level of security.
B. they share information with other company branches.
C. they are cheaper than other alternatives.
D. they move data faster.

Part 4. You are going to read an article about a boxer. Six sentences have been removed from the article.
Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not
need to use.

In defence of women's boxing

Lucy O'Connor thinks that women's boxing is widely misunderstood
Women's boxing is a new addition to the list of sports included at the Olympic Games. But according to Lucy
O'Connor, winner of various international competitions, it's still widely misunderstood - a situation that Lucy's
hoping to change. After graduating, Lucy took up boxing on the advice of a sports coach, who thought it would

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improve her general fitness. But Lucy soon set her sights on competitions and it wasn't long before she was boxing
at the National Championships, which she eventually went on to win.
As a result of her success, Lucy was accepted on to what the navy calls its 'elite sportsman's programme'. (1)
_________. Every day now starts with a run at 7 a.m., followed by a skill and technique session or a strength and
conditioning circuit. Come the afternoon, there are more aerobic workouts, before Lucy gets into the ring and
practises with other elite boxers.
As with all competitors, diet is a huge part of Lucy's life. Since she first started boxing, she's had to shed
twenty eight kilos. Losing the last six, which took her into the flyweight category, required great determination. (2)
_________. As she explains: 'I don't go out to party anymore. Thankfully, I'm married to my boxing coach, so at
least I've got some sort of social life!' Lucy's husband boxed as a heavyweight himself and he's in her corner for all
her domestic competitions.
Lucy's mum works as a buyer at a big department store, and Lucy has been testing out products for the store's
sports division. Whilst preparing for a recent international championship, Lucy wore a new titanium-based sports
clothing range designed to improve circulation and aid recovery. (3) ______________. But how does her family
react to her taking part in competitions? 'Mum tends to admire me boxing from afar, but Dad just loves it!'
Lucy has clearly answered questions about safety concerns before and cites all the protective gear boxers strap
on before a fight such as hand bandages, head guards, gum shields and much more. 'Amateur boxing is not
dangerous,' she says definitively. 'It's so safety-orientated and the rules are so stringent it's actually difficult to get
hurt. We approach it more as a skill and point-scoring exercise, rather than as a fight. (4) __________.' Boxers win
points by landing the white knuckle part of their gloves on the opponent's scoring area - essentially the upper body
and head - cleanly and with sufficient force. In five years of competitive boxing, Lucy's suffered only a few bruises
and a broken thumb.
And in response to those who think it's 'inappropriate' to see women boxing at the Olympics, Lucy is quick to
point out that women have been competing in martial arts such as taekwondo and judo for years.'(5) ________.
Her biggest concern is that people confuse amateur boxing competitions with professional fights, where the focus
is more on aggression and hurting your opponents. 'Female amateur boxing is about showing skill, speed and
stamina,' she says. (6) __________. 'I find it so satisfying to be changing people's opinion'

A. All that hard work certainly paid off and the competition itself brought out the best in Lucy.
B. That's because in order to reach that target, she had to totally rethink her lifestyle.
C. Having access to this space-age training kit was certainly an advantage.
D. If the sport was more in the public eye, then fewer people would make that mistake.
E. Nobody complained about women taking part in those events when it was introduced.
F. That's why I've always regarded it as a thinking girl's sport really.
G. What this meant, in effect, was that she was able to train full-time.

IV. WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

1. I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city! 

→ There must ..............................................................................................................................
2. Your scheme is brilliant, but I do not think it will work.
→ Brilliant ..................................................................................................................................
3. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
→ At ............................................................................................................................................
4. We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not.
→ Regardless ...............................................................................................................................
5. Basically, a couple’s happiness depends on their ability to communicate.
→ Basically, the ..........................................................................................................................
Part 2: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way
that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of these words.

1. If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. (HAPPEN)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
2. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
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3. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
4. He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really. (AS)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
5. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (MEANS)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
Part 3: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way
that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word.
You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for the Job. (broke)
Mary ..................................................................... as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the job.
2. I never thought that I would win the lottery. (occurred)
It never .................................................................. that I would win the lottery.
3. I failed to make him understand that I didn't want to see him anymore. (across)
I failed ................................................................... that I didnt want to see him anymore.
4. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? (convenience)
Please reply ........................................................................... 
5. I'm so sorry, I didn't realize it was so late. (track)
Sorry, I ............................................................................... time.
6. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim .......................................................................
7. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest. (stands)
She ............................................................................ chosen for the beauty contest.
8. "Can you tell me what happened yesterday, John?" She asked (account)
She asked John ................................................................................ what had happened the day before.
9. Those two makes of car are practically the same. (hardly)
There are ...................................................................................... those two makes of car. 
10. There is no way that I can meet you tomorrow. (question)
Meeting you tomorrow ............................................................................  

Part 4: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence before it.

1. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as ....................................................
2. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply ...................................
3. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that magazine.
They cancelled ...........................................
4. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in ....................................
5. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.
Suzy pleaded ....................................
6. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition ...........................................
7. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely ...........................................
8. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure .........................................
9. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides .................................
10. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to ............................................