PRACTICE TEST 10 17. - “I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!

”
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE(8.0 points) - “_______”
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A. Thank you. B. No, don’t say so.
from that of the rest in each of the following questions. C. Just lucky. D. No, no. I ran slowly.
1. A. underground B. packaging C. global D. galaxy 18.- “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?”
2. A. channel B. access C. volcano D. attraction - “_______”
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not.
ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
C. I’m afraid, I can’t. D. I hope not.
3. A. support B. precise C. explore D. system
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
4. A. scientific B. adventurous C. alternative D. contaminate in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the 19. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
following questions.
A. nervousness B. silence C. self-control D. agreement
5. Ice skating and to go skiing are popular winter sports in the Northern United States.
20. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200.000 people and left countless wounded
A B C D
and homeless.
6. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A. imprisoned B. injured C. killed D. enriched
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
7. World hunger it is one of the most urgent problems that we face today. in each of the following questions.
A B C D 21. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager
8. The secretary to_______I talked didn’t know where the meeting was. 22. When you put on clothing or make-up. you place it on your body in order to wear it.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom A. take off B. look after C. wash up D. get on
9. There has not been much supply of water recently, ? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
A. does there B. has there C. hasn’t there D. has it that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
10. _______it is getting dark, we will not wait for him any longer. Will robots change our lives in the future? It’s a funny question to ask when they’re
A. Unless B. While C. Since D. Although changing our lives now in so many ways and they have been for years. From the first time
11. - “When_______?” - “In 1928.” you saw a toaster (23) - “_______” by itself, we’ve casually accepted that machines can be
A. penicillin was discovered B. penicillin discovered trusted to do things for us.
C. was penicillin discovered D. did penicillin discover Right now all modern technology is designed to (24) - “_______” the world to you:
12. When it began to rain, the children_______in the yard. phone, radio, television, internet, but if trends continue, robots will soon bring you to the
A. played B. were playing C. have played D. had played world, everywhere, and at the (25) - “_______”
13. She had changed so much that _______anyone recognized her. of thought.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly It’s a future goal - something we know we (26) - “_______” do. Robots won’t just change
14. Our form teacher couldn’t come to the party’, _______was a pity. our lives in the future, they’ll expand them. Not just for fun. but for necessity. We’ve taken
A. that B. which C. what D. this the first steps into welcoming them (27) - “_______” our homes, we just have to wait a bit
15. The average_______of pocket money received by teenagers fell to £4 a week this year. to proctor them into making US more human. Do you agree?
A. number B. sum C. digit D. amount 23. A. pop up B. to pop up C. popping up D. popped up
16. Captain Henry, _______, crept slowly through the underbrush. 24. A. transport B. fetch C. carry D. bring
A. trying to avoid the enemy B. attempting not to encounter the enemy 25. A. tempo B.speed C. beat D. rate
C. being remote from the enemy D. not involving himself in the enemy 26. A. need B. may C. can D. ought
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following 27. A. into B. with C. for D. from
exchanges.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of 35. He succeeded in winning the race.
the questions. He managed _____________________________________.
American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid 36. I’m sorry I can’t understand the instructions clearly.
consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s
and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Me Donald’s and Burger I wish __________________________________________.
King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as questions.
other countries imitated American cultural patterns. By the late 20 lh century Americans had become more 37. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold.
conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began A. In spite of the snow, I felt quite cold.
to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits
and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical C. Although it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold.
American cuisine. Along with the state’s wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged
D. Although I didn’t feel cold, it was snowing.
forms of fine dining.
38. People say that prevention is better than cure.
28. Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks_______.
A. That prevention is said is better than cure.
A. are popular because of their nutritious values
B. It is s id that prevention is better than cure.
B. are traditional meals of the US people
C. Prevention is better that cure is said by people.
C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China
D. Prevention says to be better than cure.
D. became popular with other European and Asian countries
29. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word “cuisine”?
A. cooking B. cooker C. cookery D. cook PRACTICE TEST 11
30. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
A. America’s cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
front that of the rest in each of the following questions.
B. Fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports.
1. A. oceanic B. remote C. occasion D. metro
C. Me Donald’s and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe.
2. A. festival B. cultural C. sculpture D. virtual
D. Traditional meals cooked at home are not common in the US.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
31. Which of the following statements is true?
primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. By the late 20 th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the US.
3. A. external B. determine C. mysterious D. customer
B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables than they do now.
4. A. miraculous B. individual C. certificate D. astronomy
C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americans by the late 20 th century.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter. following questions.
32. An innovative style of cooking was created in California_______. 5. Now that the stress of examinations are over, we can go somewhere for our holiday.
A. to attract more immigrants to the state A B C D
B. and made the state’s wines well-known 6. The English summer course will start in May 29th and finish in August.
C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens A B C D
D. by combining the local specialties with immigrants spices 7. There were so a lot of people trying to leave the burning building that the police
II. WRITING (2.0 points) A B C
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given had a great deal of trouble controlling them.
words.
D
33. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
More and more___________________________________.
8. The earthworm is a worm _______in moist, warm soil in many geographical areas.
34. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing,” Kitty said.
A. where is it found B. is found C. and found it D. which is found
Kitty said that ___________________________________.
9. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed the heavy fog.
A. as a result B. on account C. instead of D. due to There is an open land with trees, fields, and lakes between the large city and smaller cities.
10. It is_______to translate each lesson into your language. This is not a good way to study English. Each small city is (25) _______. It has offices, schools, hospitals, and places of
A. productive B. unproductive C. producing D. unproducing entertainment. In Plan B the cities are (26) _______by a road. In Plan c, the cities are in
11. A good clock always keeps_______time. rings around the central city and all of them are connected to each other. The goal of all
A. certain B. accurate C. true D. serious these plans is to limit the (27) _______of the large city.
12. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to_______. 23. A. becomes B. returns C. happens D. develops
A. meet B. compare C. beat D. balance 24. A. in B. for C. with D. at
13. The soldier was punished for_______to obey his commanding officer’s order. 25. A. entire B. finished C. total D. complete
A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting 26. Ạ. chain B. connected C. attached D. fastened
14. It is believed that she’ll be a billionaire by the time she_______forty. 27. A. progress B. growth C. movement D. improvement
A. is B. was C. will be D. would be Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
15. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their_______in the burning bus. the questions.
A. occasion B. happening C. event D. experience It is often considered that the schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids a miserable school life, but a
new study suggests that classrooms are another popular place. The study, presented recently at the American
16. _______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. Public Health Association’s yearly meeting in Philadelphia, is based on the results of the research from more
A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. Despite D. Although than 10,000 middle school students who answered questions online. Of those researched, 43% said they’d
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following been physically bullied within the last month. A bit more than half said they had been laughed at in an
exchanges. unfriendly way, and half reported being called hurtful names. About one third said groups had excluded
them to hurt their feelings. 28% said their belongings had been taken or broken; 21% said someone had
17. - “I think you’ve taken my bag by mistake.” - “_______” threatened to hurt them. According to the results, two-thirds of the students said they had been bullied in
A. What a shame! B. Pardon? C. I’m so sorry. D. Have I? more than one way over the previous month. The study authors mentioned that 8% of the students who
answered said they had missed school at least once during the school year because of fear of being bullied.
18. - “May I have something to drink, please?” - “_______”
25% said they had taken other actions, such as missing recess, not going to the bathroom or lunch, missing
A. Yes, of course. Help yourself. B. Of course you may. classes, or staying away from some area of the school to escape from experiencing a bully. Bullies did too
C. Why do you have to ask? D. You must help others too. much to the school life.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 28. Bullies can happen in the following places EXCEPT_______.
in each of the following questions. A. schoolyards B. classrooms C. bathrooms D. teachers’ offices
19. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside. 29. The underlined phrase ‘‘laughed at” in the passage is closest in meaning to_______
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful A. made fun of B. smiled nicely C. shouted at D. looked after well
20. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour’s window yesterday. 30. Which of the following might some students do to protect themselves from bullies?
A. told off B. complimented C. caught D. taken care of A. They miss school. B. They call their parents for help,
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) C. They try to hurt others. D. They break others’ belongings.
in each of the following questions.
31. How does the writer feel about bullies at school?
21. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural
A. Excited B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Puzzled
areas.
32. Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?
A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal
A. Bad School Life B. Bullies at School
22. Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education.
C. Fear at School D. School Problems
A. advisory B. inspirational C. commercial D. voluntary
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits II. WRITING (2.0 points)
each of the numbered blanks. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
People enjoy living in large cities. But cities have problems. One problem is that they 33. My father said I could use his car.
frequently grow very rapidly. Transportation (23) _______ complicated. There are a lot of My father allowed__________________________________________.
cars, buses and bicycles. As a result, people are trying to improve the big cities, and they are 34. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.
also planning for new cities. Plan A is a large city (24) _______ smaller cities around it. Let________________________________________________________.
35. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” 9. There’s somebody behind US. I think we_______.
He suggested_________________________________________________. A. are following B. follow C. have followed D. are being followed
36. The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods. 10. The cat was afraid when it saw its_______in the mirror.
The prices _________________________________________________. A. picture B. look C. sight D. reflection
Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in 11. The doctors say it may take him a long time to get_______the shock.
brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. A. past B. above C. through D. over
37. It’s over six months since Duong last had his hair cut. (for) 12. Do you think there less conflict in the world if all people_______the same language?
______________________________________________________________________ A. would be/ spoke B. were/ would speak C. were/ spoke D. would be/ would speak
38. Thanks to satellite technology, it is now possible to predict hurricanes quite accurately. (able) 13.I met some old friends_______I was on holiday in Malaysia.
______________________________________________________________________ A. when B. since C. because D. until
39. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the morning. (so) 14. Before entering the room you’d better_______your shoes.
______________________________________________________________________ A. carry on B. take off C. take in D. put on
40. The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at the party. 15. The_______of the air has certainly brought great benefits to man.
(whose)
A. conquer B. conquest C. conqueror D. conquering
______________________________________________________________________
16. I will_______you this book if you promise to return it next week.
PRACTICE TEST 12
A. offer B. borrow C. lend D. allow
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that exchanges.
of the rest in each of the following questions.
17. - “Could you pass me the salt, please?” - “_______”
1. A. fortress B. forbid C. afford D. orbit
A. Certainly, here you are. B. It can’t be passed.
2. A. facilitate B. process C. official D. simplicity
C. The salt? Why’s that? D. No, I couldn’t.
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions. 18. - “I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A!” - “_______”
3. A. media B. effect C. measure D. wonder A. Don’t worry about it. B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course.
4. A. recognition B. affordable C. community D. congratulate C. Mr Brown is a very good teacher. D. Good luck to you!
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
questions. of the following questions.
5. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or a concert since she was 17 years old. 19. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project.
A B C D A. dare B. promise C. persuade D. insure
6. Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the 20. Most animals can communicate with members of their own species, but not with other groups.
A B C A. specialized researchers B. kind of plant
meal and so on. C. geographical areas D. type of animal
D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
7. It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world’s rapidly
21. Whenever he returns to this place, he is happy and contented.
A B C
A. discouraged B. displeased C. satisfied D. serious
increased population.
22. “Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise
D infrequently.”
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. A. nearly every day B. at a gym C. in the open D. quite often
8. _______for bamboo seeds to grow into plants that can be used for commercial purposes. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each
A. It takes several years B. Several years to be taken of the numbered blanks.
C. By taking several years D. Although taking several years Fish farming is only one of the many recent experiments man has begun in the endless
battle to feed himself. It is not as easy as it (23) ________. One doesn’t simply find a pond, C. your time is always limited when visiting a place
stock it with fish and wait for them to multiply. I knew one amateur who did just this. He D. there is always no time for you to visit any place
looked on his pond as a fishing hole (24) ________his friends. One morning he awoke to 32. In spite of its disadvantages, spending a holiday with a group is good particularly for________.
find its surface covered with dead fish. They had died quite naturally - from suffocation. A. schoolboys and schoolgirls B. the lonely or elderly people
Commercially (25) ________fresh-water fish need just that - and plenty of it. A good C. newly married young couples D. those who always travel by themselves
stream feeding the pond is one way to (26) ________that fish will stay healthy. Not only II. WRITING (2.0 points)
does it supply life-giving oxygen, it also helps to clear away the fish’s own (27) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
________matter. With the oceans being overfished in recent decades, fish farming may 33. Did they understand the problem?
soon take over there too. They didn’t ______________________________________________?
23. A. sounds B. hears C. listens D. feels 34. What speed is allowed on this motorway?
24. A. with B. from C. for D. of How fast ________________________________________________?
25. A. fed B. made C. raised D. kept 35. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to develop the project?”
26. A. insure B. ensure C. assure D. reassure I suggest ________________________________________________.
27. A. rubbish B. refuse C. garbage D. waste 36. We have to cut down on our driving because there is an oil shortage.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the Because of _______________________________________________.
questions. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do
Package holidays, covering a two weeks’ stay in an attractive location are increasingly popular, because they not change the word given. Don’t use more than five words.
offer an inclusive price with few extras. Once you get to the airport, it is up to the tour operator to see that 37.I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead, (exchanged)
you get safely to your destination. Excursions, local entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, skiing - you
name it - it’s all laid on for you. There is, in fact, no reason for you to bother anything yourselves. You make I took the book back to the shop and________________that was better.
friends and have a good time, but there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people. 38. This is the most amusing book I’ve ever read, (amusing)
This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time travelling. Of course, there I’ve never read a________________one before.
are carefully scheduled stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments, but you will probably be
allowed only a brief stay overnight in some famous city, with a polite reminder to be up and breakfasted 39. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. (most)
early in time for the coach next morning. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient, but time is He is________________we have ever met.
always at your elbow. There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend your holiday with a
40. My parents moved to New Zealand five years ago. (since)
group of people you have never met before, may not like and have no reasonable excuse for getting away
from. As against this, it can be argued that for many people, particularly the lonely or elderly, the feeling of It________________my parents moved to New Zealand.
belonging to a group, although for a short period on holiday, is an added bonus. They can sit safely back in
their seat and watch the world go by.
28. When you go on a package holiday, you don’t have to________.
A. arrange anything yourself B. pay for any extra activities
C. follow the tour schedules D. travel in an organised group
29. People going on package holidays________.
A. are unable to amuse themselves B. expect to be amused by tour operators
C. find most of their interests catered for D. are able to make friends with lots of local people
30. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. You are constantly on the move when you are on a coach tour.
B. A coach tour is always exhausting.
C. You don’t get enough sleep on a coach tour.
D. You get no chance to visit historic buildings in famous cities on a coach tour.
31. “Time is always at your elbow.” This means________.
A. you can take your time visiting a place
B. you have to spend a lot of time visiting a place