PRACTICE TEST 73

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. month                B. gone                C. dove                D. cover

2. A. washed                B. looked                C. missed                D. smiled

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. relax                B. depress                C. manage                D. assure

4. A. listen                B. nightmare                C. retain                D. thesis

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. I can’t get on well of my boss because of his authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant.

A. almost                B. because of                C. that                        D. get on well of

6. Our family is a base from which we can go into the world with confidently.

A. from which                B. confidently                C. is                        D. go into

7. Our study is very important to our future and useful in our country.

A. important to        B. Our study                C. useful                D. in

8. She’d prefer to do it on myself, because other people make her nervous.

A. She’d prefer        B. on myself                C. other                D. make

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

9. The system of water pipes has broken. The supply _____________.

A. will have reduced         B. will be reducing         C. will reduce                D. will be reduced

10. The air conditioner was very expensive, _____________ we couldn’t afford to buy it.

A. though                B. because                C. therefore                D. so

11. They are talking about the preservation of _____________ resources.

A. natural                B. nature                C. naturally                D. naturalize

12. These traditional stories have been _____________ from parents to children over many generations.

A. dealt with                B. passed down         C. lived on                D. set up

13. Ron cannot remember the name of the restaurant _____________ he ate his favorite roasted duck.

A. which                B. whose                C. whom                 D. where

14. I can speak _____________ words of Chinese, but I can’t write it.

A. little                        B. a little                C. few                         D. a few

15. Traveling by air is not cheap and it isn’t interesting _____________

A. either                B. neither                C. also                  D. too

16. My sister is fond of _____________ to music in the evening.

A. listen                B. listening                C. to listen                 D. listened

17. It’s very hot today. I wish I _____________ on the beach now.

A. am                        B. was                        C. were                 D. have been

18. There’s no reply. My father _____________ be out.

A. can                        B. must                C. can’t                 D. mustn’t

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.

19. - Peter: “Justin is good at singing. I guess that he will become a famous singer in the future.”

- Anna: “_____________”

A. Don’t mention it         B. I think so                C. Good job                D. That is not entirely true

20. - Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” - Lisa: “_____________.”

A. Be yourself                B. Do it yourself        C. Help yourself        D. Allow yourself

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

21. He didn’t go to work this morning. He stayed at home due to the morning rain.

A. although                B. thanks to                C. on account of        D. in addition of

22. Everyone in my community joined hands to help those impacted by the flood.

A. took hand                B. gave a hand                C. work together        D. shook hands

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.

23. Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

A. supporting                B. protesting                C. advising                D. denying

24. In 1963, this country began a campaign        to get rid of the mosquitoes that transmit the disease malaria.

A. minimize                B. develop                C. include                D. appreciate

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 tits each of the numbered blanks.

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but try to (25) _____________ these with positive thoughts such as: ‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me” and, “relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay”. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more positive. Try to imagine (26) _____________ confident up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know (27) _____________ come away knowing you tried your best on the day. It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on what grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure (28) _____________ young people to do well in exams, (29) _____________ can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Remember, exams are important but they’re not the only way to a (30) _____________ future. Lots of people achieve success in life without doing well in school exams

25. A. replacing         B. to replacing         C. replaced                 D. replace

26. A. their shelves         B. yourself                 C. himself                 D. herself

27. A. but                B. and                        C. or                        D. so

28. A. about                B. with                        C. on                        D. for

29. A. which                B. in which                C. whom                D. what

30. A. success                B. succeed                C. successful                D. successfully

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.

The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either a primary or secondary language in many countries.

During the 1500’s, fewer than 2 million people spoke English. All of them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Through the centuries, as the result of various historical events, English spread throughout the world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native language. Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.

Another 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and in many African countries, speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people probably know at least some English.

Today, English is the international language of science and technology. In addition, the English language is used throughout the world in business and diplomacy.

31. English is the most widely spoken language in the world because it is ____________.

A. spoken in the United Kingdom and the United States

B. spoken as a first, a second and a foreign language in many countries

C. the language of science and technology

D. spoken by 400 million people

32. English is spoken as a first language in ____________.

A. Pakistan                B. South Africa         C. Bangladesh                D. India

33. English was first used by people who lived in what is now ____________.

A. Great Britain        B. the United States        C. Australia                D. New Zealand

34. In India, people use English as their ____________.

A. first language        B. native language        C. second language        D. mother tongue

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

35. They will not build a new supermarket next year.

A. A new supermarket will be built next year.        B. A new supermarket will not be built next year.

C. A new supermarket will be build next year.        D. A new supermarket will built next year.

36. Mr. Hugar is the most intelligent person I’ve ever known.

A. I have never known a more intelligent person than Mr. Hugar.

B. I have known a more intelligent person than Mr. Hugar before.

C. I have ever known a more intelligent person than Mr. Hugar.

D. I have never known a more intelligent person than Mr. Hugar before.

37. He wore a mask so that no one would recognize him.

A. He avoided recognized by wearing a mask.

B. He avoided being recognized by wearing a mask.

C. Wearing a mask made him not recognize.

D. A mask helped him avoiding being recognized.

38. Roses may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.

A. Her poor health couldn’t prevent her from enjoying life.

B. She doesn’t enjoy life because of poor health.

C. She still enjoys life despite of poor health.

D. Her poor health can’t prevent her from enjoying life.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given.