March Mock University Entrance Exam 2022

Part I

Section 1 : Grammar. Choose the BEST word(s) for each gap : (12x1 = 12 points)

1. Diet and exercise _____ very important components of a healthy lifestyle.

A. am B. is C. are D. to be E. been
2. Sebastian sometimes _____ to brush his teeth before leaving for school.
A. to forget B. forget C. forgets D. forgetting E. to forgets
3. Jessica chose _____________ topic for her history project.
A. the easiest B. easier than C. most easy D. the most easy E. easier
4. I wish I ___________________________ yesterday. Because I didn’t have any cash, I couldn’t buy any lunch.
A. had had some money C. were rich E. am rich
B. was some money D. would have some money
5. ____________ dangerous, so make sure you prepare well before you go to the mountains.
A. To cycle is B. To cycle are C. Cycling are D. Cyclings are E. Cycling is
6. This is the teacher __________ taught me in first grade, many years ago.
A. where B. when C. what D. why E. who
7. Harriet bought her daughter __________________________________ for her birthday on Monday.
A. huge red a balloon D. a huge red balloon
B. a balloon red huge E. balloon red huge a
C. a red huge balloon
8. Kelsie has five __________. They are all younger than her. Their parents are very proud of them all.
A. sister B. sisters C. sister’s D. sisters’ E. sister’s’
9. Dorj ___________ live in the countryside, but he doesn’t anymore.
A. used to B. didn’t used to C. used not to D. didn’t use to E. doesn’t
10. What do you hope ___________ at university next fall?
A. study B. studies C. to study D. studied E. studying
11. Now that winter has finished, the temperature _____________ almost every day.
A. increases B. increase C. are increasing D. is increasing E. will increasing
12. Could you give me __________ minutes? I’m not quite ready to go yet.
A. a little B. little C. few D. a few E. a

Section 2 : Vocabulary
Task 1 : Read the sentences and choose the BEST word(s) for each gap : (8x2 = 16 points)
13. _________ is a type of construction material.
A. A roof B. Concrete C. A window pane D. A basement E. An antenna
14. This fence is made of_________ . It’s a ________ fence.
A. wooden / wood B. wood / wooden C. metal / wooden D. metal / wood E. wood / metal
15. An ________ goes up and down with people in it.
A. elevator B. earlobe C. extinction D. environmentalist E. entry
16. A/An ________ is a large amount of snow falling quickly down a mountain.
A. earthquake B. flood C. drought D. hurricane E. avalanche
17. Photosynthesis is a process where plants use ________ from the sun.
A. oxygen B. light C. clouds D. water E. soil
18. A _______________ is an arid region with very little water.
A. detergent B. dessert C. diagnosis D. drill E. desert
19. ________________ is a useful ability that some animals have to hide themselves from predators.
A. Symbiosis B. Habitat C. Camouflage D. Migration E. Offspring
20. A _____________ is an animal or other organism that feeds on dead organic matter.
A. sculptor B. scavenger C. scholarship D. snowstorm E. stunt
Task 2 : Choose the antonym (a word with the opposite meaning) for the CAPITALIZED word : (2x3 = 6 points)
21. ALL of the children at my school must wear the same colour clothes. Our school colour is blue.
A. either B. none C. neither D. some E. one
22. We are going to REPAIR the children’s playground together tomorrow afternoon.
A. damage B. construct C. design D. take E. build
Task 3 : Choose a word(s) that can be used instead of the CAPITALIZED word(s) without changing the meaning of the
sentence : (2x3 = 6 points)
23. Both temperature and rainfall AFFECT the growth of plants.
A. tussle B. provide C. use D. influence E. supply
24. IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR YOU TO tell me if you are coming to the lesson or not. Just come if you can.
A. You must B. You have to C. You mustn’t D. You don’t have to E. You shouldn’t

Task 4 : Choose the correct word to complete each sentence : (2x2 = 4 points)
25. The Blue Sky Tower is located ______ the central part of Ulaanbaatar.
A. at B. on C. in D. to E. is
26. Lily is supposed _______ call her parents if she can’t get home before 7 pm.
A. at B. on C. in D. to E. is
Section 3 : Communication : Complete the conversations : (5x3 =15)
27. Leah : I am bored.
Kevin : __________________________________
Leah : We can’t do that. I don’t have enough money for a ticket.

A. Let’s go to the cinema! D. Why don’t we play football?

B. What don’t we watch TV? E. So am I.
C. How about playing computer games?

28. Jess : Hi Sally. __________________________________.

Sally : Not bad, thanks.
Jess : What did you do?
Sally : I watched a volleyball match.
A. How was your weekend? D. Was your homework difficult?
B. Where were you? E. Are you good at cooking?
C. Did you watch sports on TV?

29. Lee : _________________________________?

Kate : She graduated from university in 2007.
A. What time does Julia finish university? D. Who graduated from university?
B. Where did Julia study? E. Why was Julia late?
C. When did Julia finish university?

30. Adam : What is your brother like?

Pete : ____________________________________. He can’t talk in front of other people.
A. He is very generous. D. He’s got black hair and a beard.
B. He’s tall and handsome. E. He’s incredibly shy.
C. He likes playing football with his friends.

31. Frank : _________________________________________________?

Ann : No, there weren’t. That’s why I came home early.
A. Did you enjoy the party? D. Were there any interesting people at the party?
B. Why are you home already? E. Was there good food at the party?
C. Was Julia at the party?
Section 4 : Reading

Task 1 : Read the text and answer the questions below : (5x3 = 15 points)

_____________________________ – Adapted from English XI

Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world. Its construction started in September 2004
and was completed in October 2009. The building was opened in 2010 as a part of Downtown Dubai which also includes
Dubai Mall and the famous Dubai Dancing Fountains. As the tallest structure in the world it stands a total height of 829
metres. The primary structure is reinforced concrete. Its floor geometry is designed to optimize residential and hotel space. A
central core and wings are used to support the height of the building. The structure also has a cladding system which is
designed to protect from Dubai’s hot summer temperatures. It contains a total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators. The building
has received many awards. The tower contains the world’s highest mosque on the 158th floor (of 160), the world’s highest
swimming pool on the 76th floor, and the world’s highest viewing platform on the 124th floor. The pyramid-shaped
skyscraper houses 900 residences, office suites, as well as the prestigious Armani Hotel.

32. Choose the best title for the text :

A. The Richest Country in the World C. Downtown Dubai E. The Tallest Building in the World
B. The Seven Wonders of the World D. The Prestigious Armani Hotel
33. How many years did it take to build Burj Khalifa?
A. 1 B. 5 C. 9 D. 10 E. 25
34. What does the word ‘it’ in sentence number 4 refer to?
A. Downtown Dubai D. the Burj Khalifa building
B. the Dancing Fountains E. concrete
C. 829 metres
35. Why does this building have ‘wings’?
A. To enable it to fly. D. To protect the building from the hot summer sun.
B. To optimize residential and hotel space. E. To support the height of the structure.
C. To receive many awards.
36. The words ‘as well as’ in the last sentence mean ______________?
A. very healthy B. but not C. lots of water D. and also E. better than

Task 2 : Read the text and complete the sentences below : (3x2=6 points)

The Prince of Persia series has seen its ups-and-downs, with the Sands of Time trilogy being the undisputed
heyday of the franchise. The first game in the series was easily the most memorable of the lot due to its unique art
style, great combat, and amazing story. This was an era when Ubisoft wasn't afraid to take risks with its games,
and it showed in the innovative gameplay of The Sands of Time. Watching the Prince develop from a cocky brat
into a genuinely likable character never gets tiring.

37. . ‘The Prince of Persia’ is a ________________.

A. TV series B. computer game C. sport D. person E. period of time

38. All of the following are reasons why this writer thinks the first game was the most memorable EXCEPT :

A. The pictures were different from others

B. The fighting scenes were good D. The storyline was incredible
C. The price was affordable E. The art was unique

39. According to the text, ‘The Sands of Time’ has __________________.

A. three parts C. several problems E. stopped being sold

B. lots of different interesting characters D. lots of clocks and watches

Part II
2.1 Tag questions. Select the correct tag for each sentence. There is ONE EXTRA tag that you don’t need : (5x2=10)

a. The weather’s getting warmer, … 1. … didn’t it?

b. Those sheep are fat, …. 2. … haven’t they?

c. They’ve finished their work, … 3. … isn’t it?

d. That dog looks angry, … 4. … doesn’t it?

e. The bus arrived late, … 5. … don’t they?

6. … aren’t they?

2.2. Look at the signs and choose the best word from the box to complete each sentence. There is one EXTRA word that
you don’t need : (5x2 = 10 points)
1. bring 2. take 3. smoke 4. listen 5. turn 6. enter

a. You mustn’t _______ on school property.

b. You mustn’t ________ photographs in the museum. Postcard pictures of the exhibits can be bought in the

gift shop.

c. You must _______ off your mobile phone when you enter the hospital.

d. You must not _______ this area. It is dangerous.

e. Don’t ________ food or drink into the auditorium.