PRACTICE TEST 50

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Question 1: A. save B. cake C. shape D. share
Question 2: A. guitar B. tiger C. future D. towel
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Question 3: A. hobby B. circle C. advice D. sister
Question 4: A. recognize B. disappoint C. overcome D. recommend
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: The restaurant prides itself on serving Italian cuisine.
A. authentic B. original C. artificial D. imitation
Question 6: Clear is key to avoiding misunderstandings.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicatively
Question 7: Sarah is responsible cleaning her room every weekend.
A. at B. for C. from D. on
Question 8: You’re not afraid of heights, ?
A. do you B. are you C. aren’t you D. don’t you
Question 9: The magician stopped tricks when he realized his audience had disappeared.
A. performing B. perform C. to performing D. to perform
Question 10: At night, we sometimes go bird watching.
A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 11: Lisa is swimmer on the team.
A. the fastest B. the faster C. the more fast D. the most fast
Question 12: The company declared bankruptcy, to the unemployment of hundreds of workers.
A. led B. is led C. to lead D. leading
Question 13: He’ll fix the car .
A. as soon as he gets the necessary tools B. as soon as he will get the necessary tools
C. as soon as he got the necessary tools D. as soon as he had got the necessary tools
Question 14: The children were excited for the school trip, bouncing around like they had in their pants.
A. ants B. bats C. butterflies D. grasshoppers
Question 15: I need to this word in the dictionary.
A. break up B. look up C. give up D. take up
Question 16: The coach knows how to the team’s strengths to achieve success.
A. neglect B. repair C. mold D. milk
Question 17: The local bookstore is going to a campaign to promote reading among children in the
community. A. play B. get C. run D. go
Question 18: While they were cooking dinner, they accidentally a plate.
A. have dropped B. are dropping C. dropped D. drop
Question 19: The novel by the author after a decade of writing.
A. has finished B. finishes C. was finishing D. was finished
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: As a bright student, James consistently impresses his teachers with excellent results in all
examinations. A. intelligent B. ordinary C. emotional D. colorful
Question 21: The fisherman skillfully cast his net into the river, eager to capture a plentiful bounty of fish.
A. enhance B. release C. catch D. boost
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
 Question 22: Despite their differences, they learned to tolerate each other’s opinions.
A. agree B. refuse C. increase D. accept
Question 23: After losing her job, Ellen found herself in the doldrums, unsure of what to do next.
A. relaxed B. attractive C. discouraged D. positive
Mark the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Susan is in a restaurant.
- Susan: “I’d like the menu, please.” - Waiter “ ”
A. Here you are, Madam. B. Oh, That’s wrong. C. I’m sorry. D. It’s against the rule.
Question 25: Jacob and Liam are talking about water pollution.
- Jacob: “Our water source is getting more and more polluted.” - Liam: “ . It’s really worrying.”
A. I don’t think so B. I can’t agree more C. I don’t agree D. I have to disagree with you
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Students at this school only need to wear her uniforms on Mondays.
A B C D
Question 27: Last Christmas, they decorate the house with colorful lights and ornaments.
A B C D
Question 28: The author’s writing style is distinguished for speaking in a humorous vain, often infusing
A B
wit and sarcasm into even the most mundane topics.
C D
Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 29: “Our father is building a treehouse in the backyard,” said the children.
A. The children said that our father is building a treehouse in the backyard.
B. The children said that our father was building a treehouse in the backyard.
C. The children said that their father was building a treehouse in the backyard.
D. The children said that their father is building a treehouse in the backyard.
Question 30: Tom last visited his hometown ten years ago.
A. Tom didn’t visit his hometown for ten years. C. Tom has visited his hometown for ten years.
B. Tom started visiting his hometown ten years ago. D. Tom hasn’t visited his hometown for ten years.
Question 31: It’s obligatory for all students to complete their assignments on time.
A. All students might complete their assignments on time.
B. All students have to complete their assignments on time.
C. All students mustn’t complete their assignments on time.
D. All students needn’t complete their assignments on time.
Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: They were very excited about the upcoming trip. They couldn’t sleep the night before.
A. Only after they couldn’t sleep the night before were they excited about the upcoming trip.
B. Hardly had they slept the night before when they were very excited about the upcoming trip.
C. Had it not been for their excitement about the upcoming trip, they couldn’t have slept the night before.
D. So excited were they about the upcoming trip that they couldn’t sleep the night before.
Question 33: We didn’t book the tickets earlier. We didn’t get better seats at the concert.
A. If we hadn’t booked the tickets earlier, we wouldn’t have got better seats at the concert.
B. If we had booked the tickets earlier, we wouldn’t have got better seats at the concert.
C. If we hadn’t booked the tickets earlier, we would have got better seats at the concert.
D. If we had booked the tickets earlier, we would have got better seats at the concert.
Read and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Many would consider emotions to be a hindrance to decision-making and, therefore, think that they would
be better off without them. They may avoid or suppress them, rather than feel, process and understand their
meaning. When it (34) to the decision-making process, they would prefer to be thoughtful rather than
emotional.
(35) , emotions have their own values. It appears that without emotions to motivate and push us, we
would be passive and do nothing. Decisions are very much informed by our emotional state since this is what
emotions are designed to do. Emotions quickly summarize an experience, and (36) it to inform our
decision, so we can rapidly respond to the situation.
While emotions serve to direct us, they are driven by our automatic survival nature. As such, emotions
communicate (37) messages below our level of awareness. It is important to note that because of their
speed and survival purpose, emotions are not particularly accurate. Their speed and effectiveness, (38)
compensate for their lack of specificity and detail, are notable.
Question 34: A. reaches B. comes C. does D. takes
Question 35: A. Therefore B. Additionally C. For example D. However
Question 36: A. ignore B. negate C. evaluate D. dismiss
Question 37: A. some B. another C. much D. every
Question 38: A. whom B. whose C. who D. which
Read and mark the correct word for each of the questions.
Sports are activities where people compete and have fun. They can be played alone, like swimming, or
with others, like football. Many people enjoy sports because they are good for health and help to make
friends.
Playing sports is a great way to stay fit. When we run, jump, or throw, our body gets stronger. We also
learn new skills, like teamwork and fair play. These are important in sports and life. There are many kinds of
sports. Some are very well-known, like soccer, which is played all over the world. Others may be less
known, like badminton, but they are still fun. In every sport, players follow rules and try to win. Winning is
not always the most important thing. What matters most is to try your best and enjoy the game. When we lose,
we can learn from our mistakes and try again. This is how we get better. People of all ages can play sports.
Kids play in schools and parks. Adults can join clubs or teams. Even watching sports can be exciting. Fans
cheer for their favorite teams and feel happy when they win.
Question 39: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Winning Ways: The Competitive Edge in Sports
B. Rules of the Game: Understanding Sports Regulations
C. Champions of the Past: A History of Sports Victories
D. The Joy of Sports: A Healthy and Fun Journey
Question 40: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. sports B. skills C. people D. friends
Question 41: The word well-known in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. well-done B. creative C. important D. popular
Question 42: According to paragraph 3, what is the most important thing in sports?
A. winning the game B. enjoying the game C. watching them D. joining clubs
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. In any sport, players follow the rules and aim for success.
B. Engaging in sports helps to maintain physical fitness.
C. In sports, it is exciting only when you play the games.
D. Sports can be played by individuals of every age group.
Read and mark the correct word for each of the questions.
 The preservation of natural resources is a critical challenge that requires innovative solutions and
technological advancements. As the global population grows and the demand for resources accelerates, the
need for smarter, more efficient methods of conservation becomes paramount. Innovation in this field is not
just about creating new technologies but also about rethinking our approach to resource management.
Technological advancements have the potential to revolutionize the way we use and conserve natural
resources. For instance, advancements in renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, are
reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and helping to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Similarly, precision
agriculture uses data and technology to optimize crop yields and reduce waste, thereby conserving water and
soil quality.
Innovation also plays a role in monitoring and protecting ecosystems. Cutting-edge tools like satellite
imagery and drones provide valuable data on deforestation, wildlife populations, and environmental changes.
This information is crucial for making informed decisions about conservation efforts and for tracking the
effectiveness of those efforts over time.
Water resources, essential for all life, are under increasing stress due to pollution and overuse.
Innovative water purification and desalination technologies are expanding access to clean water, while smart
irrigation systems ensure that crops receive the right amount of water at the right time, minimizing waste.
The role of technology in resource conservation is not limited to large-scale projects. On a smaller scale, apps
and devices that monitor energy and water usage can empower individuals to make more sustainable choices
in their daily lives. These user-friendly tools make it easier for people to understand their impact on the
environment and that they should take steps to reduce it.
Question 44: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Future of Agriculture: Precision Farming Techniques
B. The Impact of Renewable Energy on Resource Conservation
C. The Role of Smart Devices in Environmental Sustainability
D. Technological Innovations in Natural Resource Management
Question 45: The word accelerates in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. decreases B. remains C. stabilizes D. increases
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, what contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels?
A. Improvements in traditional farming methods
B. Advancements in fossil fuel extraction techniques
C. Innovations in renewable energy technologies
D. Developments in precision agriculture
Question 47: Paragraph 3, Cutting-edge tools provide valuable data on the following EXCEPT ________.
A. environmental changes B. conservation efforts
C. deforestation D. wildlife populations
Question 48: The word essential in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. necessary B. optional C. steady D. voluntary
Question 49: The word they in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. choices B. steps C. people D. tools
Question 50: Which of the following could be inferred from the passage?
A. Technological innovations can enhance the efficiency of natural resource conservation.
B. Innovation in resource management is limited to renewable energy sources.
C. The use of technology in conservation is a recent development with limited impact.
D. Technological advancements are only beneficial for large-scale conservation projects.