PRACTICE TEST 64

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. astounding        B. mould                C. round                D. bound

2. A. embarrassed        B. stressed                C. depressed                D. pleased

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.

3. A. cognitive                B. fabulous                C. artisan                D. lacquerware

4. A. resolve                B. cavern                C. limestone                D. rickshaw

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.

5. It was a four-hours flight from Ha Noi to Singapore yesterday.

A. four-hours                B. was                        C. yesterday                D. from

6. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours, but they can meet customers’ demands.

A. produce                        B. customers’                C. artisans                D. but

7. If I am younger and stronger, I would sail a boat around the world.

A. around                B. am                        C. If                        D. would sail

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

8. The United Nations, _____________ was established in 1945, has over 200 members.

A. what                B. that                        C. where                D. which

9. We _____________ ride a bicycle with our hands off the handlebars. It’s against the traffic rule.

A. can                        B. should                C. mustn’t                D. needn’t

10. If you eat too quickly, you may not _____________ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.

A. keep                B. show                C. pay                        D. take

11. English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication, _____________?

A. hasn’t it                B. has it                C. doesn’t it                D. isn’t it

12. I spend my _____________ spare time gardening.

A. most                B. the most of                C. most of                D. most of the

13. Saturn is the least dense planet in our _____________ system.

A. sunless                B. solar                        C. sun                        D. sunny

14. Yuri Gagarin became the first person _____________ and drink in weightlessness.

A. eating                B. ate                        C. eat                        D. to eat

15. On arrival at home I _____________ that Kim _____________ a few minutes ago.

A. had found - left                                B. have found - have just left

C. found - had just left                        D. found - left

16. Almost everyone doesn’t trust David _____________ his friendliness.

A. due to                B. in spite of                C. because of                D. despite of

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

17. - Anna: “Why don’t we go to the café this afternoon?” - Bill: “_____________”

A. That’s a good idea.                                B. Glad you enjoyed it

C. The weather is not too bad, I think.        D. No. Thanks.

18. - Jim: “I think we should use paper bags instead of plastic bags.” - Ben: “_____________”

A. Yes, I’d love to.                                B. Great! Let’s do that.

C. Yes, thanks.                                        D. I’m sorry, I can’t.

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.

19. Tony has been unemployed since last June.

A. out of order                B. out of fashion        C. out of work                D. out of practice

20. How can I skip commercials on streaming TV?

A. economics                B. businesses                C. contests                D. advertisements

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.

21. IELTS is not compulsory, but it is the most common qualification taken by students.

A. required                B. optional                C. fulfilled                D. specialized

22. In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.

A. difficulty                B. illiteracy                C. misery                D. wealth

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.

People across the country are being advised to wear face coverings in certain circumstances when out (23) _____________ the house, to help limit the spread of coronavirus. In England it is compulsory (24) _____________ one on public transport and from 24 July it will also be compulsory in shops. While medical face masks and respirators are prioritised for health and care workers, you might want to try making your own face covering, wherever you live.

Here’s our guide to different types and step-by-step instructions on how to make them.

Whether you’re (25) _____________ with a sewing machine, like cutting up old t-shirts or just want a quick fix, the principles are the same: the more layers of material, the (26) _____________; and the mask needs fitting snugly around the face, so you can breathe comfortably. One study has shown that the best materials to use are tightly woven cottons or twill, natural silk or quilted cotton material. But you can also make do (27) _____________ what you have around your home.

23. A. at                B. in                        C. of                        D. from

24. A. to wear                B. wear                C. wearing                D. wears

25.A. hand                B. hands                C. handy                D. handed

26. A. best                B. well                        C. good                D. better

27. A. from                B. with                        C. by                        D. in

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given or is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

28. Mrs. Montana / proud / her son’s contribution / the play.

A. Mrs. Montana is proud in her son’s contribution to the play.

B. Mrs. Montana is proud of her son’s contribution in the play.

C. Mrs. Montana is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.

D. Mrs. Montana proud of her son’s contribution to the play.

29. It / take / 365.256 days / Earth / orbit / Sun.

A. It takes 365.256 days for Earth to orbit the Sun.

B. It take 365.256 days for Earth to orbit the Sun.

C. It takes 365.256 days for Earth orbiting the Sun.

D. It takes 365.256 days of Earth to orbit the Sun.

30. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his car yesterday.

A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his car yesterday.

B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his car yesterday.

C. The old man whom I borrowed his car yesterday is working in this factory.

D. The old man whose car I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.

31. I / get / mechanic / fix / my car / next week.

A. I’m getting a mechanic fix my car next week.

B. I’m getting a mechanic to fix my car next week.

C. I’m getting a mechanic fixed my car next week.

D. I’m getting a mechanic fixing my car next week.

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.

Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as Maths, Science and History online.

Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live.

Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.

Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.

Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before.

32. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?

A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live video conferencing.

B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.

C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.

D. Schools will organise a live video conference for teachers to help students with problems.

33. Students will still go to school to _____________.

A. learn all subjects                                B. play with their friends

C. use computers                                D. learn social skills

34. The main role of teachers in the future will be _____________.

A. providing students with knowledge        B. guiding students to learn computers

C. helping students with group projects        D. organising live video conferences

35. Students will learn important life skills through _____________.

A. going to school every day                        B. taking online classes

C. working in international businesses        D. doing volunteer work

36. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.

B. Computers will change education in the future.

C. All classes will be taught online in the future.

D. Teachers will help students from home in the future.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.