2000 Core English Words 3

Review Test (Unit 1-4)

A. Look at the pictures. Circle the correct words.

1.

He is putting some (batteries / cellphones / files) in the toy.

2.

This button (pumps / whistles / links) to a new website.

3.

Have you seen yesterday’s (volume / episode / unit) of the cartoon on TV?

B. Choose the best answer for the question or to complete the sentence.

1. Can you turn down the ______________________? It is too noisy in here.

a. volume b. network c. plug d. website

2. What is the writing that is a story about a person’s life?

a. poem b. rhythm c. series d. biography

3. What is a printer?

a. A device that you press to turn something on or off b. A machine that prints documents or photos

c. Space for keeping information on a computer d. An electronic machine that produces sound

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C. Look at the definition. Correct the wrong spelling, and then write.

1.
to press a button on a mouse or other device klick

2. the electrical system of communication to talk to

thelephon
someone else in a different place
3.
poems as a form of writing peotry

4.
a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements rethm

5.
a new idea, device, or way of doing something inovacion

6. a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power

macine
to do work

D. Choose the correct antonyms of the words in bold.

1. My teacher listed the errors on my paper.

a. mistakes b. corrections c. codes d. data

2. Can you turn off the lights?

a. link b. outside c. else d. on

3. The entrance door to the library is automatic.

a. gold b. digital c. manual d. online

4. We laughed a lot watching the comedy movie.

a. tragedy b. humor c. energy d. information

5. Please download the file for your homework.

a. update b. chat c. upload d. load

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E. Answer the questions.

Screen Time

Lucas: It’s so easy to ① information online. It’s displayed all over the internet, so it’s

not surprising that people are on their phones 24/7.

Max: It’s also so easy to ② . You know, texting is so popular nowadays.

Lucas: It’s one of the best innovations in ③ communication, if you ask me.

Max: You only say that because you don’t like calling people!

Lucas: Yeah, you’re right. Smartphones make everything simple. ④ anything, click,

send! I’m too busy to call anyone!

Max: That’s why you always text me!

1. Complete the reading with the correct word from the word bank.

digital search chat access

2. What is true according to the reading?

a. People are on their phone every 24th of July b. Texting was popular in the past.

c. Smartphones are difficult to use. d. Lucas likes to text Max than to call her.

3. What is the correct definition for displayed?

a. To put or keep something where they cannot easily be seen or found

b. To move information to the internet

c. To put something where people can see it

d. To copy or move information into a memory from the internet

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Review Test (Unit 5-8)

A. Look at the pictures. Circle the correct words.

1.

Do not enter this (property / insurance / broadcast) without a permission.

2.

We are struggling with (valuable / worth / financial) problems.

3.

The new (edition / commercial / horror) of the cereal captured people’s

attention.

B. Choose the best answer for the question or to complete the sentence.

1. To check the _________, I opened my bank account.

a. yard b. fame c. balance d. faucet

2. What is a fare?

a. A fee for public transportation b. The amount of money you earn for working

c. The amount of money in a bank account d. A large amount of money and possessions

3. Can I borrow some money? I will _________ you back.

a. pay b. owe c. capture d. broadcast

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C. Look at the definition. Correct the wrong spelling, and then write.

1. a piece of equipment that is used for climbing to reach

lader
high places
2. a group of people who gather together to watch
adience
something
3.
a basic unit of money that is equal to 100 cents doler

4. an attention that is given to someone or something by

puplicity
newspapers, magazines, or television
5.
the amount of money in a bank account belence

6. an amount of money that you have to pay to the

taz
government

D. Choose the correct synonyms of the words in bold.

1. The fire ruined our apartment.

a. exchanged b. awarded c. owed d. destroyed

2. How did you afford to buy this cottage?

a. trade b. sell c. purchase d. use

3. I have spent all my coins, so I only have dollars.

a. kept b. used c. saved d. changed

4. I paid $10 for the bus fee.

a. fare b. salary c. dust d. loss

5. The mystery novel has a dramatic plot.

a. storyline b. mood c. edition d. currency

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E. Answer the questions.

Unique Bills

Money counterfeiters are criminals who make fake money. Fake money has no value. But, it can be used to

buy ① things. Counterfeiters can fake money to create a large amount of wealth

from nothing. But, this isn’t good for anyone. It’s not fair to people who work for their wages. It also

damages a country’s ② .

Governments have many methods to stop counterfeiting. For example, in the US, all bills use special prints,

engravings, paper, and ink. These features make the ③ of producing fake bills and

the difficulty very high. US counterfeiters are also punished severely. A US counterfeiter can be charged

with 25 years in prison and a fine of $250,000: a big ④ for a quick buck.

1. Complete the reading with the correct word from the word bank.

cost fee economy valuable

2. What is NOT the feature that US governments use to stop counterfeiting, according to the reading?

a. Engravings b. Sizes

c. Special papers d. Ink

3. What is the correct definition for charged?

a. To be asked for money in return for an activity

b. To put money in a bank account

c. To give someone back money that they have lent

d. To destroy something completely

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Review Test (Unit 9-12)

A. Look at the pictures. Circle the correct words.

1.

My (cabin / cell / throat) is soar from cheering at the game.

2.

I accidentally hit my thumb instead of the nail with the (joint / hammer / fence).

3.

Please turn off the (fountain / ladder / lamp) when you leave the room.

B. Choose the best answer for the question or to complete the sentence.

1. Can you fix the broken fence with a nail and a _________?

a. lamp b. hammer c. skull d. sneeze

2. What is a wrist?

a. An area of the body just above the belly button b. The back of your mouth inside your neck

c. The part of your leg above the knee d. The part of your body where your hand joins your arm

3. Sarah’s daughter was eager _________ her mom bake a cake.

a. to run b. to do c. to help d. to eat

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C. Look at the definition. Correct the wrong spelling, and then write.

1.
a doctor who practices general medicine pysician

2.
a stick of wax with a string that you burn to give light kandel

3.
to move air into and out of your lungs braeth

4.
the framework of bones forming the head skul

5.
the part of your body that you sit on butok

6. to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot
swet
or nervous

D. Choose the correct synonyms of the words in bold.

1. I folded my clothes and put it in the closet.

a. wardrobe b. brick c. column d. studio

2. The news on the TV was shocking.

a. very surprising b. generous c. gentle d. delight

3. I ate the entire box of pizza.

a. part b. medical c. whole d. internal

4. The naked baby crawls around the house.

a. internal b. external c. nude d. entire

5. The football player is grateful for his supporting fans.

a. proud b. selfish c. unhappy d. thankful

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E. Answer the questions.

Mental Disorders

In the 1950s, doctors created the DSM. The DSM is a manual of mental disorders. The manual lists 374

different disorders. It also includes recommendations on how to judge if a patient is ①

from a mental disorder. Let’s look at two such disorders.

Borderline Personality Disorder

People with Borderline Personality Disorder have problems controlling their emotions. People with BPD can

appear ② , grateful, and reliable one moment and selfish, angry, and ③

the next.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of themselves. They are extremely ④ . Their

imaginations make them believe they’re ⑤ . They experience great delight in being in

the spotlight and are eager to promote themselves.

1. Complete the reading with the correct word from the word bank.

violent proud generous suffering heroes

2. What is the purpose of the reading?

a. To explain about BPD b. To criticize narcissist

c. To recommend a hospital d. To introduce mental disorders

3. What is the correct definition for eager?

a. Very excited about something b. Showing thanks

c. Being able to remain calm d. Willing to give or share

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Review Test (Unit 13-16)

A. Look at the pictures. Circle the correct words.

1.

The cat is licking its (tail / feather / paw).

2.

I met a (beast / fairy / werewolf) in the woods.

3.

What (costume / graveyard / claw) are you going to wear for the Halloween?

B. Choose the best answer for the question or to complete the sentence.

1. What was the name of the animal that looks like a horse with a long horn on its head?

a. Unicorn b. Elf c. Werewolf d. Mermaid

2. My father is ___________ in a graveyard near London.

a. prayed b. buried c. opened d. held

3. He erased the ___________ answer and wrote the correct one.

a. caring b. extinct c. evil d. wrong

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C. Look at the definition. Correct the wrong spelling, and then write.

1.
a long box in which a person who has died is buried coppin

2. a curved shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at

crecent
each end
3.
the hard, pointed mouth of a bird beek

4. a sea animal that has a round, transparent body and can

jallyfishe
sting you
5.
a story that many people believe, but which is not true mith

6.
the way someone or something looks aperance

D. Choose the correct antonyms of the words in bold.

1. That news turned out to be a false report.

a. creepy b. correct c. strict d. wrong

2. He is not breathing, is he dead?

a. alive b. cheerful c. invisible d. extinct

3. It is gloomy outside.

a. disgrace b. bright c. scary d. existing

4. In some countries, number 13 is unlucky.

a. evil b. mythical c. unfortunate d. lucky

5. To be frank with you, I lied to you.

a. spooky b. caring c. insincere d. honest

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E. Answer the questions.

Coping with High Expectations

Dear Diary,

I find high school very ① . I was also shocked to hear that my classmate is suffering

from depression. I hope she gets the ② help that she needs.

The good news is that one of my teachers has a ③ for understanding student issues,

so I got her advice. Her tips gave me the courage to not give up when things get hard.

Tips to remember:

1. Work toward long-term goals, but plan for short-term ones.

2. Have ④ you will excel, even if you have “failed” before.

3. Celebrate even the small successes.

4. Be satisfied with your personal best.

5. Focus on moving forward, not on what has happened in the past.

1. Complete the reading with the correct word from the word bank.

mental faith stressful reputation

2. What advice did the teacher NOT give?

a. Focus on what happened in the past b. Work toward long-term goals

c. Be satisfied with your personal best d. Celebrate small successes

3. What is the correct definition for courage?

a. A strong hope or wish b. The ability to do something that you know is difficult

c. A type of respect or promise d. The feeling of wanting to have what someone else has

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Midterm Test (Unit 1-8)

A. Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. I got a new __________ for my birthday. It was so expensive.

a. day b. file c. laptop d. folder

2. He plays __________ guitar. His music is so loud and cool!

a. electric b. energy c. digital d. technology

3. I’m so frustrated. My computer keeps showing me a(n) __________ message.

a. light b. door c. fun d. error

4. Did you see the __________ last night? It has so many talented musicians.

a. orchestra b. celebrity c. performer d. poem

5. That TV show is really __________. So many exciting things happen to the main character.

a. valuable b. dramatic c. current d. virtual

6. Which __________ do they use in France? It’s the pound, right?

a. currency b. dollar c. wallet d. bill

7. There is a 10% __________ when you use that service.

a. wage b. fare c. cost d. fee

8. I’m so cold. The __________ isn’t working!

a. faucet b. heater c. fountain d. ladder

9. She is always in the __________ doing science experiments.

a. shelter b. cabin c. lab d. palace

10. I had no money, so I took out a(n) __________ to buy a new car

a. loan b. owe c. tax d. balance

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B. Unscramble and write the correct word for to the given definition.

1. an electronic machine that produces sound 6. the condition of being known or recognized by
many people
peesrak
meaf
2. the part of a computer that stores information
7. money someone gets for work or from a business
rommye
enoimc
3. relating to energy produced by changing the
8. to need to give someone back money that they
structure of the central part of an atom have lent you

ulcraen ewo

4. to prepare and produce written works for sale 9. small house, especially one in the country

puhblsi gecoatt

5. to entertain in a pleasant way 10. something that is owned by a person or business

smuae oprreypt

C. Write the letter S for synonyms or A for antonym next to the pair of words.

1. current – present 6. buy - purchase

2. energy – power 7. loss – profit

3. procedure – process 8. fare – charge

4. comedy– tragedy 9. valuable – worthless

5. amuse – annoy 10. palace- castle

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D. Reading Comprehension

Virtual Money

Developments in mobile technology mean you can now pay friends, family and businesses with
just the click of a button. All you need is a cellphone and an internet connection.

The key benefit of a mobile wallet is that it’s convenient. You don’t need to carry cash around.
Also, businesses don’t need to deposit a large quantity of notes and coins every month. It’s easier
than ever to exchange currencies, say from American dollars to British pounds. There are even
features to help people budget and save.

The biggest benefits could be in developing countries. In places like Indonesia, many people don’t
have bank accounts. They can’t borrow money, and the economy can’t grow. Now, online banks
are starting to give loans to people in the remotest villages. This can help them open businesses
and increase their incomes.

There are, however, a number of downsides to mobile payments. Many people are worried that
criminals will find a way to access their accounts and steal their earnings.

What do you think? Is it time to update your wallet? Or will you be holding on to ever cent?

1. What is the article discussing?

a. new design of coin currency

b. new styles of loans

c. developments in mobile applications

d. developments in banking

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2. What have banks in Indonesia recently begun doing?

a. Stopped opening new bank accounts

b. giving loans to people in villages

c. helping people make budgets

d. exchange money into different currencies

3. What does the article say you no longer need to carry around?

a. a cellphone b. cash c. an ID d. a wallet

4. The meaning of click in this passage is

a. To understand something

b. to get along with someone

c. to press on a computer mouse

5. Fill in the blank with the word from the passage.

a. You can now pay other people from your instead of your wallet.

b. This is helpful for people in developing countries that don’t have a

bank .

c. But, a lot of people are worried that people will the money and steal
it.

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Final Test (Unit 9-16)

A. Choose the word that fits best in the sentence.

1. His house was built with beautiful red __________.

a. construction b. bricks c. monument d. concrete

2. __________ is a big health problem in Europe and North America.

a. surgery b. chest c. obesity d. cell

3. I always feel __________ on long road trips.

a. carsick b. flu c. nosebleed d. sneeze

4. I’m always so __________ in math class. It’s too difficult for me.

a. pregnant b. confused c. content d. grateful

5. __________ is a common problem for students during exam season.

a. Stress b. Honor c. Courage d. Freedom

6. What __________ are you going to wear for Halloween?

a. coffin b. voodoo c. graveyard d. costume

7. There are so many wild __________ in the forest near my house.

a. elves b. ghosts c. beasts d. fairies

8. No one can see her, she’s __________.

a. mythical b. invisible c. delight d. evil

9. We need __________ so we can make food like hamburgers and steak.

a. cattle b. toast c. jellyfish d. angle

10. His parents never let him play outside. They are too __________!

a. stressful b. mental c. frank d. strict

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B. Write the correct word for to the given definition.

1. a structure like a wall built outdoors, usually of

6. strange and frightening
wood or metal.

s __ oo __ __
__ e __ c __

7. to chase animals in order to catch or kill them

2. having one or more babies growing within a
mother’s body
h __ __ t

p __ e __ n __ nt
8. a large deer with long, wide antlers

3. a point where two bones meet in the body

re __ n __ ee __

j __ in __
9. to mate in order to have babies

4. connected with or happening in the mind

__ r __ e __

me __ ta __
10. a curved shape that is wider in the middle and
pointed at each end
5. a feeling of happiness, delight, or joy

__ r __ __ c __ nt
pl __ __ s __ __ e

C. Write the letter S for synonyms or A for antonym next to the pair of words.

1. altogether – partly 6. pleasure - displeasure

2. chest – breast 7. courage– timidity

3. disorder – healthiness 8. creed – belief

4. internal – outer 9. evil – wicked

5. grateful – thankful 10. cattle – cows

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D. Reading Comprehension

Are you feeling depressed? Do you have too much tension? Well, it’s time to pay a visit to Auntie
Mabel’s Miracle Cures. Although Auntie Mabel is not a physician, she has a great reputation.
Patients who follow her strict program see their doubt disappear.

Treatments and Programs

Stress Survival: If your life is full of mental misery, this intensive program is for you! Mabel will
teach you how to use your imagination to improve your mood.

Regret Rehab: Have you had an unlucky life so far? Well it’s time to turn it around. You can go
from gloomy to grateful and turn your pain into pleasure for just a small fee.

Werewolf Wishes: So you want to be a hero? Mabel might not be able to change your
appearance, but she can sure help you live like a legend. Give it a go and become a brilliant
beast!

Unfortunately, Mabel is unable to help you with other disorders, such as infections and injuries.
If you have these problems, please visit a medical professional.

1. What is being advertised?

a. a new drawing class

b. a new animal hospital

c. a new mental therapy clinic

d. a new plastic surgery center

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2. What is Mabel unable to do?

a. Turn pain into pleasure

b. Teach you how to use your imagination

c. improve your mood

d. change your appearance

3. What should patients do if they have an infection?

a. visit a medical professional

b. use their imagination

c. take an intensive program

d. pay a small fee

4. The meaning of legend in this passage is

a. a fairy-tale character

b. an old story

c. a famous person

5. Fill in the blank with the word from the passage.

a. Auntie Mabel is not a doctor, but has a good .

b. If you suffer from stress, Mabel teaches you how to use your and improve

your mood.

c. Mabel cannot help people with serious conditions, such as infections and .

Those people should see a medical professional.

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Final Test Answer Key

2000 Core English Words Book 3

Review Test (Unit 1-4) Review Test (Unit 5-8)

A. A.
1. batteries 1. property
2. links 2. financial
3. episode 3. commercial

B. B.
1. a 1. c
2. d 2. a
3. b 3. a

C. C.
1. click 1. ladder
2. telephone 2. audience
3. poetry 3. dollar
4. rhythm 4. publicity
5. innovation 5. balance
6. machine 6. tax

D. D.
1. b 1. d
2. d 2. c
3. c 3. b
4. a 4. a
5. c 5. a

E. E.
1. ① access ② chat ③ digital ④ Send 1. ① valuable ② economy ③ cost ④ fee
2. d 2. b
3. c 3. a

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Review Test (Unit 9-12) Review Test (Unit 13-16)

A. A.

1. throat 1. paw

2. hammer 2. beast

3. lamp 3. costume

B. B.

1. b 1. a

2. d 2. b

3. c 3. d

C. C.

1. physician 1. coffin

2. candle 2. crescent

3. breathe 3. beak

4. skull 4. jellyfish

5. buttock 5. myth

6. sweat 6. appearance

D. D.

1. a 1. b

2. a 2. a

3. c 3. b

4. c 4. d

5. d 5. c

E. E.

1. ① suffering ② generous ③ violent ④ proud 1. ① stressful ② mental ③ reputation ④ faith

⑤ heroes 2. a

2. d 3. b

3. a

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Midterm Test Answer Key

2000 Core English Words Book 3

Midterm Test (Unit 1-8)

A. C.

1. c 1. S

2. a 2. S

3. d 3. S

4. a 4. A

5. b 5. A

6. a 6. S

7. d 7. A

8. b 8. S

9. c 9. A

10. a 10. S

B. D.

1. speaker 1. d

2. memory 2. b

3. nuclear 3. b

4. publish 4. c

5. amuse 5. a. cellphone

6. fame b. account

7. income c. access

8. owe
9. cottage
10. property

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 2000 Core English Words 3
Final Test Answer Key

2000 Core English Words Book 3

Final Test (Unit 9-16)

A. C.

1. b 1. A

2. c 2. S

3. a 3. A

4. b 4. A

5. a 5. S

6. d 6. A

7. c 7. A

8. b 8. S

9. a 9. S

10. d 10. S

B. D.

1. fence 1. c
2. d
2. pregnant
3. a
3. joint
4. c
4. mental
5. a. reputation
5. pleasure b. imagination
6. spooky c. injuries
7. hunt
8. reindeer
9. breed
10. crescent

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