MOCK TEST 2

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.
1. A. critique B. inform C. practice D. reduce
2. A. inhabit B. concentrate C. mineral D. natural
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
3. The _______ found a lot of relics at the work site, some of which dates back to about 3000 years ago.
A. excavate B. excavating C. excavations D. excavators
4. UK further education courses on offer both _______ subjects which you can choose for yourself and
mandatory subjects which you have to take.
A. critical B. necessary C. compulsory D. selective
5. During tourist________, it is recommended that you book the hotel at least 1 month in advance.
A. period B. phase C. stage D. season
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.
6. Cardio exercises can significantly augment your health and help prevent heart diseases.
A. lessen B. diminish C. boost D. deteriorate
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.
7. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers exerts severe pollution of soil and groundwater.
A. forms B. poses C. creates D. prevents
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. _______ that they should come early, all the students arrived before on time for the examination.
A. Having reminded B. To remind
C. Having been reminded D. To be reminded
9. Hardly anyone was at the party, _______?
A. was it B. wasn’t it C. were they D. weren’t they
10. He was among the first students _______ a full scholarship to attend this university.
A. to grant B. granted C. to be granted D. granting
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
It is estimated that in north Wales 30 per cent of all jobs can be directly attributed to tourism, but the fact
that visitors spend their money in a (0) ____________ of ways has a beneficial effect on other things too.
Many village shops would have to close if they were not supported by (1) ____________ from tourists,
and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2)____________ local industries from going out of
business.
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. For example, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area
are extremely (3) ____________ and tourist cars cause traffic jams. Some farmers and local merchants
complain that they make it difficult for them to do their work as car parks full up during busy periods and
many visitors cause (4) ____________ by parking across gateways, etc. In addition, in the summer,
thousands of people use the network of footpaths across Snowdon and its foothills. Often the grassy (5)
____________ is worn away, leaving rough stone or mud. This makes the paths hard to see, and it can
be dangerous to walk on.
0. A. selection B. choice C. variety D. difference

11. A. fortune B. income C. wages D. wealth

12. A. prevent B. damage C. avoid D. hurt

13. A. thin B. narrow C. slim D. slender

14. A. struggles B. challenges C. obstructions D. obstacles

15. A. level B. surface C. height D. exterior

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
In 1959, the government of Egypt was working on a plan to build a dam on the river Nile. It was called the
Aswan Dam, and it was intended to generate electricity and allow the river water to be used for
agriculture. There was one big problem with the plan, though. The dam would flood a nearby valley that
contained ancient Egyptian treasures, including two enormous stone temples.
It can be difficult for governments to choose culture and history over economics. However, if countries
always made decisions like this, the majority of the world's ancient sites would end up being destroyed.
Luckily, UNESCO stepped in. They formed a committee that tried to convince Egypt to protect its ancient
treasures. With support from many countries, they were finally successful. The huge temples were
carefully removed from their original site and moved to a safe location so that the dam could be built.
After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more sites around the
world. They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan, and temples in Indonesia. With
industrialization changing the world rapidly, there were many sites that needed to be saved. Eventually,
UNESCO formed the World Heritage Organization to protect important natural and historic sites wherever
it was necessary.
By now, the World Heritage Organization has protected hundreds of sites ranging from beautiful natural
islands to buildings in large cities and ancient ruins. If you're able to visit any of the many protected sites,
you'll agree it was worth it.
16. What is the best title for the passage?
    A. UNESCO to build a dam C. UNESCO to develop
    B. UNESCO to succeed D. UNESCO to rescue
17. The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
    A. culture C. country
    B. decision D. economics
 18. What is meant by the first sentence of the second paragraph?
       A. Most governments prefer to sell their treasures.
       B. Money sometimes seems more important than all other things.
       C. Governments are never able to consider two things at once.
       D. Governments usually don't know anything about their culture.
19. Why did UNESCO get involved in Egypt?
      A. Egypt was planning to build a dam that would harm ancient temples.
      B. Egypt was planning to build a valley for agriculture and electricity.
      C. Egypt was planning to create a dam right on top of an ancient temple.
      D. When the dam flooded a valley, several treasures were discovered.
 20. Why is the World Heritage Organization more important now than it would have been 200
years ago?
       A. Countries didn't cooperate in the past.
       B. Cities were smaller back then.
       C. There were not as many interesting sites 200 years ago.
       D. Modern business and production are changing the world.
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given in brackets (...) or at the beginning so that
they mean exactly the same as the first sentence.
21. The government discovered serious problems with the sewage system, so they tried various methods
to address the issues. (Use perfect gerunds or perfect participles)
………………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
22. Tony began to watch this series on Friday. He is still watching it now.
 Tony has ………………………………………………………………………………………….........................
23. “I will let you borrow the CD once I’m done with the movie.” He said to me (Change into reported
speech)
………………………………………………………………………………………….........................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
24. Adam told me that he was worried with his school project of reducing global warming.
A. with B. told C. was worried D. reducing
25. I’m considering whether to choose vocational courses or pursuing higher education.
A. whether B. choose C. pursuing D. education

Write your predictions about the pessimistic future of a city in an email of 140-160 words to a
friend. You can use the ideas provided and/or your own ones. The beginning of the email has
been provided for you.
Cues:
- natural disasters (floods, storms, earthquakes…)
- environmental pollution
- reliance on technology
- unemployment and crimes

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