HSG 12 - MOCK TEST No 1

I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers in the
correspondent numbered boxes.
1. At school he had a good academic record, and also __________ at sports.
A. prevailed B. excelled C. surpassed D. achieved
2. Christine's face _______ up when she heard the good news.
A. showed B. cleaned C. warmed D. lit
3. I think Candy _______ the prize if she plays this well during the competition.
A. is in for winning B. may as well win C. is set for winning D. is bound to win
4. Mrs. Brown always ________ in a crowd because she wore large hats.
A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up
5. She ________ on the computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
A. has worked B. has been working C. was working D. had been working
6. ______ lectures at your university?
A. Haven't students got to attended B. Don't students have to attend
C. Needn't students have attended D. Mustn't students to attend
7. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ________ and two photos.
A. certificate B. license C. paper D. card
8. Have you ever visited New York harbor _________ the famous Statue of Liberty stands?
A. on where B. that C. on that D. where
9. _________ smart he was, he couldn't figure out how to solve the puzzle.
A. Although B. However C. Much as D. Despite
10. Mary is so______ that people told her all their troubles.
A. dependent B. confidential C. permission D. sympathetic
11. It's essential that every student ______ the exam before attending the course.
A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed
12. Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, ______ ancient Peruvians did
through natural processes.
A. because B. whereas C. even though D. whether or not
13. I wrote to them a fortnight ago but ______ I haven't had a reply.
A. as yet B. these days C. so long D. just now
14. It's not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name______.
A. in type B. in print C. in letters D. in edition
15. The prospects of picking up any survivors are now ______.
A. thin B. narrow C. slim D. restricted
16. Marge walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she ______ something she would regret later.
A. will say B. might say C. said D. might have said
17. Rita's very _______ and easily gets upset when people criticize her.
A. sensitive B. level - headed C. sensible D. open - minded
18. "Fantastic sale. Everything must be sold _______ of the price!"
A. regardless B. in vain C. despite D. without
19. In bacteria and in other organisms, _______ is the nucleic acid DNA that provides the genetic information.
A. both B. and C. it D. which
20.________ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.
A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D. Except that
21. The main focus _____ interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some celebrities.
A. on B. at C. of D. toward
22. ______ are forms of carbon has been known since the late eighteenth century.
A. That diamonds B. Because diamonds C. Diamonds D. Diamonds, which
23. ______ Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.
A. No sooner had the plane taken off than B. It was not until the plane had taken off that
C. Not until the plane had taken off did D. Only after the plane had taken off
24. Jack: “Do you have a minute please?” Susan: “______.”
A. Well it is not as good as I think. B. Yes, but you should be brief.
C. That’s just fantastic. Thanks. D. Sorry. I left my watch home.
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25. Accessing information from the World Wide Web ______ basic computer skills.
A. engenders B. entails C. arouses D. accompanies
26. The pot is made ______ high temperatures.
A. withstanding B. withstand C. to withstand D. withstood
27. Peter: “Is it important?” Tom: “______.”
A. Not on your life! C. No worry, that’s nothing.
B. Ridiculous. D. It can make the world go around.
28. Don’t let that old rascal take you ______ with his clever talk- none of it’s true.
A. along B. in C. about D. down
29. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as ______.
A. chalk and cheese B. cats and dogs C. salt and pepper D. here and there
30. It was clear that the young couple were ______ of taking charge of the restaurant.
A. probable B. possible C. capable D.
able
31. He was turned down for the job because he is ______.
A. unqualified B. qualifying C. qualified D.
qualification
32. My little girl was really impressed by ______ vase.
A. a nice round old china B. a nice old round china
C. a nice china round old D. a nice old china round
33. Do you think this room needs ______ up a bit?
A. be brightened B. brightening C. brighten D. to brighten

II. Fill each gap of the following sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. Write your
answers in the correspondent numbered boxes.
34. There are so many swear words in this article that I think it's__unprintable______. (PRINT)
35. Under her fine editorship, ___circulaTION _____ has increased by 100,000. (CIRCULATE)
36. Deaths caused by reckless driving are __unvoidable______. (AVOID)
37. In electronics, we learn to repair_household_____ appliances. (HOUSE)
38. A recent report has warned of global food _shortage______ unless the current system of farming and food
distribution is changed. (SHORT)
39. Increasing world __prosperity ____ will lead to the rise in demand for energy, food and fresh
water. (PROSPEROUS)
40. The spiral and the helix are everywhere, _gracious_____, curving shapes whose incredible regularity
contrasts so sharply with the random world around them. (GRACE)
41. Although a vast amount of information, imagery, and commentary has been made available, it is difficult to
determine the authenticity and__reliability ____ of information contained in web pages. (RELY)
42. In many countries, mobile phones now _outnumber_____ land-line telephones, with most adults and many
children now owning mobile phones. (NUMBER)
43. Many young people __mistakenly____ believe they will not catch the virus because of their age. The WHO
said young people are not exempt from catching the coronavirus. (MISTAKE)
44. I’m becoming increasingly __forgetful____. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice. (FORGET)
45. Water __pollutiob_______are things such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals. (POLLUTE)
46. Everyone thinks Ben is a weatherman, but he's actually a ___climatic_______. (CLIMATE)
47. We couldn’t afford it and yet we’re __comparatively_________ well off. (COMPARE)
48. A church service was held in ___rememberance_______ of the victims. (REMEMBER) REMEMBRANC
49. A good teacher is always _attentive_________ to their students' needs. (ATTEND)

III. Fill in the gaps of the following sentences with suitable particles or prepositions. Write the answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes.
50. It's like banging your head _____ a brick wall.
51. This led _____ the criticism that the music they played was no longer relevant to today's South Africans.
52. I wish my friends would call me first before they drop______.

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53. He came ______ a large sum of money when his uncle died.
54. You look tired. Are you ______ the weather?
55. The book abounds ______ close - up images from space.
56. A brief outline of the course were handed ______ to the students at the first meeting.
57. Poachers aren't being punished enough for their crimes; many are let _______ without charges.
58. She's a nature enthusiast and she will certainly jump______ the opportunity of visiting Yellow Stone
National Park. 59. "Please go on talking while I'm jotting_______ my notes." he said.
60. Unless your wife stops leading her extravagant lifestyle, you won't get _______ on the poor salary you
obtain.

IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. (5.0 points)
61. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
 Hard .....as she works, she…................................
62. We may not be able to give the concert.
 The concert ..... may HAVE TO BE CANCELLED
........................................................................................
63. Betty spent all her life taking care of homeless people.
 Betty devoted ...all her life to taking…...................................
64. That rumour about the judge and the witness is absolutely false.
 There is (absolutely) no truth in the/ that rumour/rumor about the judge and the
witness ............................................
65. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
 Alan’s illness .......is because of his working too hard..........................
the result of (his/him) working too hard at the office.
V. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting. (5.0 points)
66. The charity organization provides the poor with a lot of household furnitures.
A B C D
67. The fish and chips that my mother is cooking in the kitchen taste delicious.
A B C D
68. If the ozone gases of the atmosphere did not filter out the ultraviolet rays of the sun, life, as we know it,
A B C D
would not have evolved on Earth.
69. Deserts mammals allow its temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures
A B
as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant’s gazelles.
C D
70. No matter what angry he was, he would never resort to violence.
A B C D

Reading 1: 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.
Using Social Media to Boost Business
In the past few years, social media has swept across the globe. Nowadays, people of all ages and
nationalities are opening Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts to connect with friends, celebrities, and
those who want to share similar interests as them. Social media isn’t just for individuals though. Small
businesses and corporations are also using it to develop closer relationships with their fans and attract new
customers.
There are many ways that organizations can benefit from social media. For starters, it can be an
effective way to conduct market research. In the past, companies often spent millions on studies to determine
what their customers wanted. However, they often had difficulties locating people who were interested in their
products or services. Nowadays, social media has simplified this process as many customers will follow or like

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the companies they purchase products from. Furthermore, online advertising campaigns through social media
allow companies to specifically target people who like similar products as the ones they are selling.
Social media also gives companies greater control over their brand image. It allows fans and customers
to leave comments about companies, their products, or their services. In turn, these companies can evaluate this
feedback and respond in a way that shows they truly care. One company which does this extremely well is
Zappos, an online shoe retailer. If customers seem dissatisfied with anything, Zappos is quick to offer refunds,
exchange items, or even send out free presents to keep customers happy. As a result, you will find thousands of
positive reviews about Zappos’ excellent customer service on several social media sites.
However, companies shouldn’t jump into social media without a carefully planned strategy, as this can
cause more harm than good. A common mistake is putting new hires or outside consultants in charge of social
media accounts. The person controlling these accounts becomes the face of the company, so it is a must that
they are knowledgeable about the company’s core values. Another mistake is using conservative, corporate
language in posts and updates. On social media, people are looking for personalities they can connect with, so
companies shouldn’t shy away from using humour or being colourful. Finally, social media accounts should
always provide value and other share-worthy content to fans, for that is the primary reason they become
followers. By keeping these tips in mind, organizations can join the social movement and take their businesses
to the next level.
71. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. Getting feedback using social media B. Selling products using social media
C. Explaining traditional advertising D. Explaining why customers buy things
72. One of the characteristics that social media can attract customers is that________.
A. the access to the company and its products is very fun, colourful and friendly
B. customers can get advice from celebrities whether they work for the company or not
C. customers can know the companies which produce the goods they like and their rivals
D. customers can leave comments that affect the process of employing the staff
73. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. Present companies B. Future companies C. Foreign companies D. Older companies
74. What kind of person should be in charge of a company’s social media?
A. Only an outside consultant B. The company’s best customers
C. Employees who understand the company D. Any workers who can use a computer
75. What could best replace the phrase “In turn” in paragraph 3?
A. As a result B. Unfortunately C. However D. First
76. All of the following are true about social media EXCEPT that________.
A. nowadays it is for both individuals and companies
B. it offers the most convenient way for customers to get refunds for faulty products
C. companies can get feedback from customers very quickly
D. it can help companies provide necessary information about products that customers are interested in
77. How does the author feel about social media?
A. Only individuals can benefit from them. B. Before using it, companies should make a plan.
C. Companies can figure it out as they go along. D. Only large companies will really benefit from it.
78. All of the following are benefits of using social media to boost business EXCEPT to________.
A. develop closer relationship with their fans and attract new customers
B. companies can target people who like similar products
C. reduce the cost of their products because of the big sale
D. allow people to leave comments so that they can get feedback

Reading 2: 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.
Traveling in the Future
These days, if you want to travel from New York to Beijing, the flight takes about 16 hours. You also
have to wait at the airport, and sometimes you have to transfer onto a different airplane. If you add all of that

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extra time, the trip takes at least 20 hours. But in the future, the trip from New York to Beijing might only take
two hours.
Right now, a private company is developing something called ET3. ET3 stands for “evacuated tube
transport technology”. Here is how it works. A tube goes all the way from New York to Beijing. The tube is
only a few meters wide. Capsules move through the tube. Six people can sit in one capsule. The capsules use
electricity instead of gasoline. For international travel, the capsules can travel at about 6,500 kilometers per
hour. That is much faster than airplane — most modern airplanes usually only fly at about 800 kilometers per
hour.
So how is this possible? How can these capsules travel so fast? The answer is that there is no air inside
the tube. When airplanes fly, they have to move through the air. The air slows the airplanes down. Because
there is no air in the ET3 tubes, the capsules are able to move at a very high speed. Besides, the capsules are
quite light. They only weigh 183 kilograms.
There are other advantages to ET3. Because it uses electricity, it is quite clean. In addition, it is much
quieter than airplanes and cars. Finally, ET3 tubes and capsules don't require very much building material.
Of course, ET3 doesn’t exist yet. The technology is still being developed. Developers still have to solve
a lot of problems. The biggest problem is that right now, ET3 would be far too expensive. In order to make ET3
cheaper, we will need much better technology.
It is exciting to think of how ET3 will change travel in the future. Maybe someday, you will be able to
have lunch in New York and dinner in Beijing.
79. Which of the following is NOT true about travelling at present?
A. Modern planes fly at about 800 kilometers per hour. B. We use mostly gasoline for transportation.
C. Flights make little noise thanks to modern technology. D. Traveling takes place in the air.
80. Why is ET3 clean?
A. It is made of a clean kind of material. B. It uses a cleaner kind of gasoline.
C. It doesn’t use gasoline or electricity. D. It uses electricity.
81. The word “works” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. travels B. operates C. earns money D. succeeds
82. All of the following are factors that make ET3 travel fast EXCEPT that
A. there is no air inside the tube B. the capsule is quite light
C. building material was discovered by accident D. there is nearly no friction during the trip
83. What is a problem with ET3?
A. Right now it is too expensive. B. We don’t know what the best building material is.
C. It is far too loud. D. Most people in Beijing don’t want to use ET3.
84. According to the passage, which statement is true?
A. People are already using ET3 to travel.
B. There is no air in ET3 tubes.
C. ET3 capsules might travel at 650,000 kilometers per hour.
D. Right now, a flight from New York to Beijing takes about six hours.
85. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. All flights have to transfer at different cities. B. There is still a lot to do before putting ET3 into operation.
C. ET3 will be used domestically. D. Electricity used as a source of energy makes a capsule
much quieter.

Reading 3: 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.
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are frequently linked
to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation when they
hit. However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them.
The Earth has three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the outer layer
of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land. Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates. There are a few
enormous plates and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is fluid. As a

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result, the plates are in constant - yet slow - motion. The plates may move away from or towards other plates.
In some cases, they collide violently with the plates adjoining them. The movement of the plates causes
tension in the rock. Over a long time, this tension may build up. When it is released, an earthquake happens.
Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so small that only scientific
instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful enough that people can feel them, yet they cause little
harm or damage. More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other structures to
collapse. They may additionally injure and skill thousands of people and might even cause the land to change
its appearance.
Since most of the Earth's surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet's oceans.
Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move. This results in the displacement of water in the ocean.
When this occurs, a tsunami may form. This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all directions
from the place where the earthquake happened. A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel thousands
of kilometres. As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea. This causes the tsunamis
to increase in height. Minutes later, the tsunami arrives. A large tsunami - one more than ten meters in height -
can travel far inland. As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements, and kill large numbers of
people.
86. Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A. Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
B. A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
C. The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake.
D. Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do.
87. The word "it" in bold in paragraph 2 refers to___________.
A. the Earth B. the core C. the crust D. the mantle
88. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How earthquakes and tsunamis occur.
B. What kind of damage natural disasters can cause.
C. Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes.
D. When earthquakes are the most likely to happen.
89. The word "adjoining" in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. bordering B. residing C. approaching D. appearing
90. The word "perceive" in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. comprehend B. detect C. prevent D. locate
91. Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
A. There many separate pieces that make it up.
B. It is the smallest of the Earth's three layers.
C. It is thicker on land than it is under the water.
D. The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too much.
92. Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?
A. They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
B. They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
C. They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
D. They can be deadly to people standing near shore.
93. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?
A. How many people they typically kill B. How often powerful ones take place
C. What kind of damage they can cause D. How severe the majority of them are

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