FINAL TEST 2-HK 1

Time allowed: 60 min

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. counselor B. cognitive C. decisive D. delicate
2. A. coordination B. discrimination C. interpersonal D. environmental
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3. A. access B. afford C. casual D. brand
4. A. charity B. brochure C. change D. wheelchair
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Generations can be divided ______ group's language, technological influences, workplace
attitudes, general consciousness and way of life.
A. according to B. in response to C. with respect to D. forward to
6. One factor that ______ generation gaps is the accelerating rate of change in society.
A. is heavily influenced B. have heavily influenced
C. has heavily influenced D. are heavily influenced
7. Due to generation gaps, a child may explain to an adult how to use technology, ______ an older
man passes the time reading.
A. however B. so C. because D. while
8. A generation gap is commonly perceived ______ differences between generations that cause
conflict and complicate communication, creating a "gap."
A. to refer to B. to be referred to
C. to refer to as D. to be referred to as
9. She has looked ______ to my father for her whole life. He's a wonderful example of a kind-
hearted person with good judgement.
A. forward B. in C. up D. on
10. Being independent is a mixture of many things from teaching yourself new things to ______ on
an adventure all on your own.
A. to embark B. embark C. embarking D. embarked
11. Friendship is a type of ______ between two people who care about each other
A. relation B. relative C. relating D. relationship
12. There has never been, nor ______, anything quite so special as the love between the mother and
a son.
A. there will ever be B. there ever will be
C. will there ever be D. there will be ever
13. Many people are afraid to think for themselves because that involves ______ their own lives.
A. take responsibility for B. taking responsibility for
C. being responsible to D. to be responsible of
14. We are so accustomed to using the Internet ______ it seems almost natural, and we often forget
that it's not.
A. than B. for C. that D. which
15. The friendship between Byron and Shelley ______ as one of the closest in English literature
history.
A. is celebrated B. was celebrated
C. has celebrated D. have been celebrated
16. Adolescents' friendships tend to last longer than do ______ of childhood.
 A. this B. that C. these D. those
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. From their position in the family, and with more life experience than younger family members,
grandparents are uniquely poised to see that differences between generations can be positive for all
those concerned.
A. quiet B. calm C. likely D. angry
18. "We can never feel fulfilled by following someone else's dreams: independent living is the only
way to find true satisfaction."
A. amused B. frightened C. satisfied D. tired
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Those who have the lowest levels of skill and the weakest capacity for constant updating will
find themselves uncompetitive, unemployed, and highly dependent upon others.
A. irregular B. never C. rare D. always
20. Being too dependent will blindfold you to your own abilities. You will never know all the
amazing things you can actually do if you do not try.
A. help you understand B. make you unable to see anything
C. cover your eyes with a piece of cloth D. allow you see well
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
21. Two students are talking with each other:
Student A: "Do you believe that you parents should be you friends?"
Student B:" ______ "
A. Actually, parents are now my best friends.
B. Indeed, parents are giving us best advices.
C. Sometimes, parents are too busy to take care of you.
D. My parents take very good care of me and my sister.
22. Ryan finds a new job in New York and is about to move there. He doesn't want his friendship
with Adriana to drift apart.
Adriana: "Don't forget to drop me a line when you settle down."
Ryan: " ______ "
A. Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you.
B. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
C. Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted.
D. All right! Good luck!
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you
felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find (23) ________ easier to
connect with people who are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You
can probably thank the generation gap (24) ________ these feelings.
There are currently six generations (25) ________ in the United States: the Greatest
Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each
generation has its own unique set of characteristics and norms. For example, the Greatest
Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions.
The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are (26) ________ by their dependence on technology,
detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no wonder that many
people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other.
 Generation gap refers to differences in actions, (27) ________, interests, and opinions that exist
between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences?
23. A. it B. that C. they D. them
24. A. with B. from C. for D. by
25. A. to live B. live C. living D. lived
26. A. characterize B. characterized C. characteristic D. characteristically
27. A. believe B. believes C. belief D. beliefs
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended
(more than one family together in the same house), and gay and lesbian parents - just to name a few.
No matter the "type" of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad.
Many times, however, families become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust,
and confusion. These emotions are natural and normal, and few families do not have at least a few
experiences with them. The worst time for most families, is during a divorce.
By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it
is possible to create happier, more stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring
and support; they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals.
It is never too late to begin the process of improving family relationships - even if they are
already of good quality - by developing some simple skills.
Whereas in other situations you can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to do
this with your family. Your family may be a constant presence in your life, so when an argument or
issue arises, it may seem impossible to handle.
Remember that communication is key to resolving conflict. While it may seem that your
siblings are constantly present to annoy you or boss you around, they are also there to communicate.
Use your family's presence to your advantage - communicate with each other, develop ways to
value boundaries, and build trust and respect.
28. The passage mainly discusses ______.
A. families in the 21st century
B. how to keep and improve family relationships
C. what changes to make for a happier family
D. family problems and solutions in the 21st century
29. Which of the following is not listed as something that blocks family relationships?
A. mistrust B. divorce C. bankruptcy D. confusion
30. The word "them" in the passage refers to ______.
A. families B. emotions C. relationships D. times
31. The word "units" in the passage almost means ______.
A. places B. situations C. people D. times
32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. All families experience both good and bad times.
B. Family care and support make individuals strong.
C. Good family relationships need no improvements.
D. Normally, it is hard to assess family relationships.
33. The word "handle" in the passage almost means ______.
A. hold B. share C. control D. solve
34. According to the passage, which of the following is the best way to deal with family problems?
A. Making changes to create happier, more stable relationships
B. Communicating among family members for better understanding
C. Developing some simple skills to assess family relationships
 D. Valuing boundaries, and building trust and respect among family members
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Sometimes our parents don’t understand us. They don’t understand some problems and things
which are very important in teens’ life; for example, the lifestyles of young people, piercing,
tattoos, drugs, sex, relationship with friends and teachers. So, sometimes teens can’t tell them about
their private life. Some parents don’t want to understand modern views, ideals and system of values.
Elderly people usually compare their childhood and youth with the present, and regard old
times as better, always talking about “the good old days”. The young people, on the other hand,
tend to think their times as the best. Teens look at the world with fresh eyes. Everything is new,
interesting to them. Sometimes they cannot solve their everyday problems. But they want to cope
with them by themselves. So, adults shouldn’t prevent them from making their own mistakes.
People are said to become wiser with age. Sometimes, it is true and sometimes it is not. I think
that you can meet a wise man among the old as often as among the young. It is false that when old
age wisdom has come, useless illusions have disappeared. Sometimes when we talk to adults, a
monologue is a preferred form of expressing your ideas in such talks. That’s why some teens don’t
like to talk to adults.
I think that it’s in people’s nature to give advice. It seems to people that giving advice they can
help somebody or put somebody on the right track. But if a person takes their advice and fails, he
can blame an adult all of his life.
Our parents have their own ideas and views that their children don’t share and understand.
They think that their children won’t find their place in life. They often say that now teens are very
difficult to socialize with and dumpy. But children should settle all problems peacefully because
they are their parents. They brought them up with loving care. And if children come to their parents
for advice and help, they will do their best and help children to cope with problems and difficulties.
35. The passage mainly discusses ______.
A. how difficult it is for teenagers to communicate with adults
B. how to improve communication between teens and adults
C. causes of troubles in relationships between teens and adults
D. solutions to problems in relationships between teens and adults
36. The word "them" in the passage refers to ______.
A. teachers B. friends C. teens D. parents
37. It is implied in paragraph 2 that ______.
A. elderly people do not have good way to communicate with the young ones
B. the young have better way to look at the world that that of the elderly people
C. opposite ways of looking at the world make teen-adult relationships get worse
D. the difference in viewpoints always result in conflicts among people of all ages
38. The phrase "cope with" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. solve B. experience C. stop D. manage
39. According to the passage, the writer will NOT agree with which of the following statements?
A. It is not always true that a person's wisdom grows with his/her age.
B. Many teens think that it is no use talking to adults about their problems.
C. When people get old, they no longer have useless illusions of life.
D. Parents and children cannot share all their ideas and viewpoints.
40. The word "nature" in the passage almost means ______.
A. personality B. habit C. hobby D. interest
41. The word "settle" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. repair B. resolve C. reduce D. react
42. The overall tone of the passage is ______.
A. commanding B. pleasant C. informative D. concerning
X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
43. Although there have always been differences between the generations, the drastic differences
A B
that the term 'generations gap' implies were not much in evidence until the twenty century.
C D
44. People are unable to be independent for a variation of reasons, with fear at the forefront:
A B C
the fear of being alone, the fear of rejection and the fear of the future.
D
45. He lacked of the education and experience to see through those who, protesting friendship,
A B C
were merely using him.
D
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
46. Longer life spans also increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
A. The longer life spans are, the more prevalent generations gaps become.
B. When life spans are increased, the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
C. No longer do the life spans increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
D. Only when life spans increase does the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
47. Individuals must be attached to each other for a healthy interpersonal relationship.
A. Individuals are able to be attached to each other thanks to a healthy relationship among them.
B. It is essential that individuals be attached to each other to build a healthy relationship with
each other.
C. To maintain a healthy interpersonal relationship, it's necessary for individuals to be attached
to each other.
D. Only when individuals are attached to each other that their interpersonal relationships can be
healthy.
48. Make decisions by and for yourself, whatever they may be.
A. No matter what the result may be, all your decisions must be made by you yourself.
B. You should always make any of your own decisions by yourself, no matter what it is.
C. Any decision of your own should be always made by yourself, regardless of the result.
D. Making decisions of your own, by yourself is what you should always do for best result.
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49. Living independently means you'll be footing your own bills. Keep your finances in order.
A. Living independently means you'll be footing your own bill or keep your finances in order.
B. Living independently means you'll be footing your own bill, so keep your finances in order.
C. Living independently means you'll be footing your own bill and keep your finances in order.
D. Living independently means you'll be footing your own bill but keep your finances in order.
50. "Sometimes, I think I'm overly independent. I hate to ask for help." She said.
A. She said sometimes she thought she was overly independent as she hated to ask for help.
B. Sometimes, she said she hated to ask for help to be thought of as being overly independent.
C. She said sometimes, she was thought to be overly independent as she hated to ask for help.
D. Sometimes, as she said, she hated to be asked for help and thought she was overly
independent.