PRACTICE TEST 2

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. compulsory B. curriculum C. unnoticed D. upper
Question 2. A. tsunami B. political C. intellectual D. temper
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. device B. petrol C. labour D. future
Question 4. A. habitat B. sociable C. urbanise D. gorilla
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. He made a bad mistake at work, but his boss ______ him. He was lucky to be given
a second chance.
A. didn’t fine B. won’t fine C. wasn’t fining D. hadn’t fined
Question 6. If I ______ to bed early, I could have got up in time and caught the train the next day.
A. went B. would go C. was going D. had gone
Question 7. My mother said I ______ walk until I was 3 years old.
A. needn’t B. couldn't C. mustn’t D. mightn’t
Question 8. It was ______ Tom’s carelessness that our keys were all lost.
A. because B. except for C. since D. because of
Question 9. I have read a book about Picasso, ______.
A. a painter Spanish B. a Spanish painter
C. who a Spanish painter is D. that is a Spanish painter
Question 10. We have advised him ______ many times but, you know, he is a stubborn boy.
A. of keeping quiet B. keeping quiet
C. to keep quiet D. keeping quietly
Question 11. I’m sorry to say that he is a very ______ man in the village.
A. unlike B. impossible C. unpopular D. uninteresting
Question 12. She didn’t __ doing the ironing, as she hadn’t wanted to go out anyway.
A. object B. matter C. protest D. mind
Question 13. Her guest apologized for causing her so much ______.
A. problem B. complication C. trouble D. difficulty
Question 14. Your motorbike is very ______. It hardly seems to use any petrol at all.
A. economical B. economic C. economized D. economizing
Question 15. Since more than 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, about
half of the children in America must ____ in single-parent homes.
A. grow up B. bring up C. come out D. go off
Question 16. Beaches were ______ as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the
damaged ship.
A. cut off B. sealed off C. washed up D. kept out
Question 17. Don’t worry about your grandpa. Such problems are ______ universal feature of old
age.
A. a B. an C. the D. ø
Question 18. Technology will continue to develop ______.
A. although we could find ourselves facing serious problems
B. despite the fact that we want it very much
C. unless we enable our students to study it at school
D. whether we think that is a good thing for our society or not
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19. He was caught shop-lifting but since this was his first offence he was allowed to go
free with a warning.
A. given way B. let down C. let off D. made off
Question 20. Egyptians left no written accounts as to the execution of mummification, so the
scientists had to examine mummies and establish their own theories.
A. records B. traces C. substances D. essays
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.
Question 21. It is estimated that deficient insulation resulting in energy leaks increases the cost of
heating the average home about 50 percent.
A. good enough B. insufficient C. very costly D. cheap
Question 22. Captain Henry, trying to avoid the enemy, crept breathlessly through the
undergrowth.
A. walked quietly and leisurely B. moved quickly and eagerly
C. stood still excitedly D. crawled along patiently
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. – “How can you get there?”
– “______.”
A. On foot B. Thirty minutes
C. About 2 kilometres D. Very tiring
Question 24. – “Hello. You must be David.”
– “______.”
A. I see. Let’s go B. No, I come from London
C. Please to meet you, Maryan D. That’s right, I am
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Imagine that you have an opportunity to move into one of a number of open positions in your
organization. Perhaps you are (25) ______ two different positions and you have to decide which
one you want. So how do you choose the right one for you?
Having options is great: What a wonderful confidence booster! However, there's also a lot of
(26) ______ trying to decide which option is best.
To make the right choice, you have to decide what factors are most important to you in a new
job, and then you have to choose the option (27) ______ best addresses these factors. However,
this operates on two levels – on a rational level and on an emotional level. You'll only truly be (28)
______ with your decision if these are aligned. You should analyze your options on both levels.
First, you have to look at things rationally, looking at the job on offer, and also at the things that
matter (29) ______ you. Then, once you've understood your options on a rational level, look at
things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling you.
(https://www.mindtools.com › Career Skills › Getting Ahead)
Question 25. A. invited B. ordered C. presented D. offered
Question 26. A. pressure B. anxiety C. weight D. influence
Question 27. A. what B. that C. when D. where
Question 28. A. useful B. excited C. trustful D. happy
Question 29. A. with B. for C. to D. on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 30 to 34.
The status of women in colonial North America has been well studied and described and can
be briefly summarized. Throughout the colonial period there was a marked shortage of women,
which varied with the regions and was always greatest in the frontier areas. This favorable ratio
enhanced women’s status and position and allowed them to pursue different careers. The Puritans,
the religious sect that dominated the early British colonies in North America, regarded idleness as
a sin, and believed that life in an underdeveloped country made it absolutely necessary that each
member of the community perform an economic function. Thus work for women, married or
single, was not only approved, it was regarded as a civic duty. Puritan town councils expected
widows and unattached women to be self-supporting and for a long time provided needy spinsters
with parcels of land. There was no social sanction against married women working; on the
contrary, wives were expected to help their husbands in their trade and won social approval for
doing extra work in or out of the home. Needy children, girls as well as boys, were indentured or
apprenticed and were expected to work for their keep. The vast majority of women worked within
their homes, where their labor produced most articles needed for the family. The entire colonial
production of cloth and clothing and partially that of shoes was in the hands of women. In addition
to these occupations, women were found in many different kinds of employment. They were
butchers, silversmiths, gunsmiths, upholsterers. They ran mills, plantations, tanyards, shipyards,
and every kind of shop, tavern, and boardinghouse. They were gatekeepers, jail keepers, sextons,
journalists, printers, apothecaries, midwives, nurses, and teachers.
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Question 30. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Colonial marriages B. The Puritan religion
C. Colonial women’s employment D. Education in the colonies
Question 31. According to the passage, where in colonial North America were there the fewest
women?
A. Puritan communities B. Seaports
C. Frontier settlements D. Capital cities
Question 32. According to the passage, what did the Puritans expect from married women?
A. They should adopt needy children.
B. They should be apprenticed.
C. They should work only within their own homes.
D. They should assist in their husbands’ trade or business.
Question 33. The word “where” in the passage refers to ______.
A. their homes B. their labor C. most articles D. the family
Question 34. According to the passage, which products were made entirely by women?
A. Gunpowder and bullets B. Cups and plates
C. Paper and books D. Cloth and clothing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 35 to 42.
If you wish to come to the United Kingdom, either as a visitor or a student, you may need to
apply for a visa. Visas vary according to your age, the length of your stay and your level of English
study.
The UK operates a points-based system which will decide whether or not you can apply for a
visa. You need 40 points in order to apply for a visa. You will obtain 30 points if you have
confirmation from the college, university or school that you have been accepted on a course. Your
chosen place of studies must be registered on the UK Border Agency list of sponsors.
You will need to earn a further 10 by demonstrating that you cover the cost of your study fees
and living costs. In doing so, you can rest assured that you will avoid financial difficulties while
you are studying.
 If you wish to extend your study experience in the UK, you will need to pass a further points-
based assessment to ensure that you have been accepted on another course and that you can afford
to pay the fees and living costs.
To make your UK study experience even richer, you may be eligible for a work and study visa.
Getting a job while you are studying can improve your language skills and enhance your CV by
showing that you are flexible, team-oriented and well-organised. You will also be able to get a
reference from your employer which will help you gain employment in the future. Before
accepting a job, you must find out whether your visa allows you to work in the UK, and the
maximum number of hours you can work each week from the UK Border Agency. Most UK places
of study have a career service which will help you to access job listings, write a CV or application
form and prepare for a job interview.
To work in the UK you will need a National Insurance number. This number is used to deduct
money from your earnings to fund benefits for the unemployed, incapacitated and retired. To
obtain a national insurance number, you will need to attend an interview. You will need to take
proof of identity, proof of your right to work in the UK and written proof of your job offer. You
may start work before your number is issued as long as your employer deducts the appropriate
national insurance contributions from your pay.
(Source: IELTS Reading)
Question 35. You can obtain 30 points towards your visa if ______.
A. you have already paid your school or college fees
B. you have applied for a student visa
C. you have proof that you can cover your study fees
D. you have been accepted onto a course of study
Question 36. If you want to extend your study visa ______.
A. you only need to obtain 30 points
B. you do not need to repeat the point-assessment
C. you will need to do the process again
D. you must apply for a National Insurance Number
Question 37. You can work in the UK if ______.
A. you are legally eligible B. you are studying full time
C. you have 40 points D. you have good language skills
Question 38. The highlighted word “which” in the passage refers to ______.
A. reference B. employer C. employment D. future
Question 39. For advice on finding a job, the writer suggests that you contact ______.
A. your future employer B. the UK Border Agency
C. a career service D. the National Insurance Agency
Question 40. What does the word “deduct” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. add to B. take away C. make up D. get back
Question 41. Your national insurance number will ensure that ______.
A. you receive all the money you earn
B. some money is taken from your earning
C. you receive money if you lose your job
D. your employer pays your contribution for you
Question 42. What is probably the author’s tone in the passage?
A. Critical B. Humorous C. Admirable D. Neutral
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43. Energy research, medicinal, tourism, and mining are important to the economy of
this state. A B C
D
Question 44. Egyptian artisans made glass that was colored by the present of impurities.
A B C
D
Question 45. Porous filters of charcoal can remove dust particles from the air if it is directed through
them in a steadily stream. A B C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46. Sam has never been to England before, and neither have I.
A. Either Sam or I have been to England before.
B. Neither of us has been to England before.
C. Neither Sam nor I have wanted to go to England.
D. Both Sam and I have ever been to England.
Question 47. He is poor, but he leads a dignified life.
A. Being poor, he must lead a dignified life.
B. His poverty leads to a dignified life.
C. He leads the poor to a dignified life.
D. He lives a dignified life despite his poverty.
Question 48. Crops in low-lying areas have suffered serious damage as a result of flooding.
A. Flooding brought in serious damages to crops in low-lying areas.
B. Flooding has seriously damaged crops in low-lying areas.
C. Serious damage has been informed of in low-lying areas by flooding.
D. Crops have caused damage to flooding in low-lying areas.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 49. Dad's car is very old. He can't afford to buy a new one.
A. Dad's car is very old, but he can't afford to buy a new one.
B. Dad's car is very old, so he can't afford to buy a new one.
C. Dad can't afford to buy a new one just as his car is very old.
D. Dad's car is very old, though he can't afford to buy a new one.
Question 50. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain. Captain Lewis more or less
ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
A. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less
ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
B. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored
this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
C. Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less
ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
D. As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored
this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.