PRACTICE TEST 14 FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION –LEVEL 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. thought B. ought C. bought D. plough
Question 2: A. boiled B. turned C. washed D. formed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. journey B. survive C. prepare D. account
Question 4: A. optimistic B. independent C. compulsory D. conservation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to protecting _______ world's wildlife and the rich
biological diversity that we all need to survive.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 6: I am flying to the States tonight. I ______ you a ring if I can find a phone.
A. have given B. would give C. could give D. will give
Question 7: Their children ______ lots of new friends since they moved to that town.
A. have made B. made C. had made D. were making
Question 8: The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, __ they will try their best.

A. but B. although C. despite D. however

Question 9: Most children nowadays prefer watching television ______reading books.
A. over B. to C. from D. in
Question 10: _________ up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn.
A. On picking B. To pick C. To have picked D. I picked
Question 11: ________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Not being D. Having not been
Question 12: She's angry about ________ to the farewell party last night.
A. not to have invited B. not having been invited
C. not to have been invited D. not having invited
Question 13: Thanks to my friends’ _______ remarks, my essays have been improved.
A. constructive B. construction C. constructor D. construct
Question 14: She felt that traveling had greatly _______ her life.
A. increased B. moved C. expanded D. enriched
Question 15: English students usually _______ their GCSE examination at the age of sixteen.
A. make B. give C. take D. follow
Question 16: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _______annually.
A. interest B. profit C. money D. income
Question 17: As John ________ enjoyed doing research, he never could imagine himself
pursuing other careers.
A. totally B. extremely C. thoroughly D. utterly
Question 18: You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to
get better soon.
A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. separated B. shared C. marked D. hidden
Question 20: Tim is thinking of leaving his present job because his manager is always getting at him..
A. disturbing B. defending C. criticizing D. hitting

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: After six days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. innovative B. native C. benevolent D. guilty
Question 22: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. occupied B. confident C. free D. reluctant

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 23: Lucy is in a shop. A shop assistant comes to offer help.
- Shop assistant: “Can I help you, madam?”
- Lucy: “__________”
A. Yes, it’s in the summer sale B. No, thanks. I’m just looking
C. It’s very cheap D. Right. It looks a bit small
Question 24: Kaven and Jenny are talking about transport in the future.
- Kevin: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”
- Jenny: “____________.”
A. I’m afraid I can’t B. What for? There are quite a few around
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers D. I’m glad you like it

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29
21st CENTURY TEACHERS: INEVITABLE CHANGES
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21 century teachers need to serve as a guide or mentor for their students, not as the all- knowing sage
providing them with everything they need. Nowadays, with so much access (25) ______ resources of all
kinds, children invariably know more than teachers on different topics, step ahead of the technology.
Teachers need to be (26) ______ as facilitators for learning, so that they can give more control over their
students in turn. This shift is great news for teachers. Instead of struggling to give kids all the information in
areas (27) ______they know little about, teachers can support students as they make their own steps into
different fields. It’s about preparing them to go beyond their seniors, ensuring they have the skills to do it,
and assisting them along the way.
(28) ______, teachers need to be forward-thinking, curious and flexible. They must be learners: learning
new teaching methods, and learning alongside their students. Simply asking questions like “What will my
students need dozens of years from now?” or “How can I help give them those skills?” can change teachers'
(29) ______, make them a leader, and bring about changes in the classroom, school and community.
Question 25: A. to B. with C. for D. in
Question 26: A. employed B. enacted C. emptied D. empowered
Question 27: A. what B. which C. where D. whom
Question 28: A. For instance B. Therefore C. In practice D. Otherwise
Question 29: A. knowledge B. prejudice C. mindset D. judgment

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 30 to 34
Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency. In other words, they are a type of money that does not exist in the
actual world. However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services from real companies.
The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto. In fact, no one
is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people. Bitcoins are designed to serve as an
alternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros, they can be used to pay for things instead of
cash or credit cards. When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a seller, the transaction is recorded in a
public database.
Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers. It has dawned on them that they
might be used for illegal purposes. For example, stolen goods could be purchased without the
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government's knowledge. Although more and more companies are beginning to accept bitcoins, the
percentage of purchases made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online payment methods, such
as credit cards. Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an investment since more valuable in the
future.
This may or may not be a wise approach. Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly,
especially when compared to highly stable national currencies, Bitcoin Investors are gambling on the hope
that as this high-tech money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar.
(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)
Question 30: What is the passage mainly about?
A. A way of doing business in the virtual world
B. An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto
C. A new kind of currency in the virtual world
D. The future of bitcoins in the real world
Question 31: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. the dollars B. companies C. products D. bitcoins
Question 32: The word “minuscule” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. small B. considerable C. minimal D. increasing
Question 33: Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?
A. Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly.
B. Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies.
C. Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions.
D. Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.
Question 34: Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE?
A. Bitcoin Investors hope that the value of bitcoin will increase.
B. The value of bitcoins is very stable compared with other national currencies.
C. Government are worried about easily stolen bitcoins by hackers.
D. An enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto created the bitcoin system in 2009 .

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 35 to 42
If, when you are talking, someone suddenly opens his or her mouth and yawns, you are likely to feel
offended, even if an effort is made to conceal what is probably an involuntary gesture. A yawn suggests
either tiredness or boredom so obviously that it is barely acceptable in company, even if the yawner is not
being directly addressed. Why then do human beings yawn? The fact is that this is a behavior we share with
a wide range of creatures, some familiar yawners, such as members of the cat and dog families, but others
perhaps more surprising, including birds and even fish. In all cases, the sequence of actions is remarkably
similar. The mouth opens slowly and remains open for five or six seconds before quickly closing. The
physiological benefit is an increase in heart rate and blood pressure leading to a rise in physical and mental
alertness. Like other animals, we yawn to ready ourselves for action.
Dr. Ronald Baenninger of Temple University has observed that with animals in captivity, yawning
occurs most frequently as feeding time approaches. He surmises that this prepares them for one of the day’s
crucial events. Similarly, baboons in the wild, where they live in groups, react to the leader’s first yawn of
the day by imitating it until the whole group is involved. Then it is time to go seeking food.
One time when you are not likely to yawn is when you are already in bed and about to go to sleep. This is a
logical consequence of not needing to stay awake and on the watch for the time being. Otherwise, though,
the watchword in the animal kingdom, at least, appears to be “Yawn – or you may be gone!”
Question 35: Which of these titles best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Aspects of etiquette B. Shared human and animal behavior
C. The how and why of yawning D.Tiredness and boredom in the animal kingdom
Question 36: According to the first paragraph, _____________.
A. it is acceptable to yawn if you are not speaking.
B. yawning is deliberately offensive.
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 C. people always try to hide a yawn.
D. yawning is usually regarded as impolite.
Question 37: The passage states that yawning leads to all of the following EXCEPT _______
A. psychological advantages B. a faster heart beat
C. preparedness to act D. identified
Question 38: The author seems most surprised at the similarity between human beings and _______
A. baboons B. cats C. birds D. fish
Question 39: What does the word “this” in the second paragraph refer to ___________.
A. feeding time B. yawning C. captivity D. Temple University
Question 40: It may be inferred from the passage that ____________.
A. Dr. Baenninger is the curator of Temple University zoo.
B. yawning is usually immediately followed by sleep.
C. feeding time is a key part of the animals’ day.
D. baboons in zoos start the day by yawning together.
Question 41: The expression “watchword” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. motto B. threat C. description D. theory
Question 42: What does the author mean by the phrase “Yawn-or you may be gone!”?
A. not staying alert can be fatal . B. if you don’t yawn, you fall asleep.
C. after yawning most animals go off. D. life can get very boring.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 43: My family have gone never to this expensive restaurant before.
A B C D
Question 44: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography,
A B
is consider a basic part of the education of every child.
C D
Question 45: Antarctic blue whales can be 100 foot long and weigh more than any dinosaur that ever lived.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each question.
Question 46: Most of Ann’s friends work less hard than her.
A. Ann works as hard as most of her friends do. B. Ann works harder than most of her friends do.
C. Ann works more hardly than most of her friends do D. Ann works more hard than most of her friends do
Question 47: “Are you going to the cinema with us tonight, Susan?” asked her friends.
A. Susan’s friends wanted to know she is going to the cinema with them tonight.
B. Susan’s friends said that she could go to the cinema with them that night.
C. Susan’s friends asked her if she was going to the cinema with them that night.
D. Susan’s friends asked her whether she went to the cinema with them tonight.
Question 48: It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
A. You shouldn’t leave the windows open last night.
B. You are so careless that you left the windows open last night.
C. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
D. You might have been careless because you left the windows open last night.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
Question 49: I didn’t take the job in the bank. I am now regretful about it.
A. I regret to take the job in the bank. B. I wish I took the job in the bank.
C. I regret not take the job in the bank. D. If only I had taken the job in the bank.
Question 50: He was wrong. However, he didn’t recognize it until you had left.
A. Only after you had left did he realize that he was wrong.
B. Not until you had left that he recognized that he was wrong
C. It was until you had left that he recognized that he was wrong
D. Until you had left did he recognize that he was wrong.
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