9.2. TEST 2 (UNIT 9)
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TEST 2 (UNIT 9)

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. verbal                B. poverty                C.  performance        D. cyberbullying

2. A. admit                B. ashamed                C.  awareness                D. contrast

3. A. pressure                B. depression                C.  confidence                D. offensive

II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

4. A. issue                B. campaign                C.  social                D. problem

5. A. physical                B. poverty                C.  violent                D. awareness

III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

6. Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in _______________ of social issues.

A. knowledge                B. awareness                 C.  sympathy                 D. experience

7. I used to advise them not to drink too much _______________ while driving or riding and they kept telling me that they only drank a very small quantity.

A. water                B. soft drink                 C.  alcohol                D. vinegar

8. A range of social _______________ and their bad effects were debated at the meeting.

A. issues                B. progress                C.  values                D. expectations

9. The government have just launched their annual Christmas _______________ to stop drunken driving.

A. action                B. activity                C.  plan                        D. campaign

10. In Britain, half of all violent _______________ is committed by people who have been drinking alcohol.

A. crime                B. criminal                C.  punishment        D. resistance

11. Some people really enjoy swimming. _______________, others are afraid of water.

A. By contrast                B. Although                C.  Despite                D. Moreover

12. The ancient Aztec of Mexico had no technology for making tools from metal. _______________, they had sharp knives and spears made from a stone called obsidian.

A. Whereas                 B. Although                 C.  However                 D. Despite

13. _______________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

A. Unless                B. Even though         C.  Because                 D. Only if

14. Even though a duck may live on water, it stays dry _______________ the oil on its feathers. The oil prevents the water from soaking through the feathers and reaching its skin.

A. due to                B. besides                C.  in spite of                 D. in the event of

15. It is still a good idea to know how to type. _______________ the many technological advances in typewriters and word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable.

A. Because of B. In spite of C.  In case of D. In addition to

IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. There are three extra words.

leading

buying

showing

skipping

engaging

asking

thinking

taking

Cons of Peer Pressure

Friends may encourage 16 _______________________ in risky things, such as fighting, reckless riding or cheating in class. Students could get distracted because of peer pressure of playing truant or 17_______________________ study.

A person makes reckless decisions without 18 _______________________ just only because others also do this. The most relevant example of this is 19 _______________________ items that are unnecessary. People start 20 _______________________ fake lives to impress others, and it can lead them to harmful results. Sometimes a person may want things due to peer pressure, but he or she isn’t able to get them because of some issues, which could then make them upset or depressed.

V. Combine each pair of sentences, using the linking word given in brackets.

21. Tom was thirsty. He refused the glass of water I brought him. (although)

___________________________________________________________________________________

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22. Our classroom is hot and crowded. I don’t like our classroom. (because)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

23. Ann’s father gave her some good advice. She didn’t follow it. (however)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

24. The windows were all left open. The room was a real mess after the windstorm. (therefore)

___________________________________________________________________________________

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25. I was unprepared for the exam. I felt sure I would get a low score. (because)

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VI. Choose the word among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

 

Romantic Feelings of Teens: A Natural Process

Teens face strong pressures to date, as well as get involved in a romantic relationship. A romantic relationship is one that involves feelings of 26 ___________. In fact, over half of teens in the United States report dating regularly (casual dates with one or more partners at different times) whereas a third claim to have a steady dating partner. Young teens usually hang out with friends who are the same 27 ___________ as they are. As they reach the mid-teen years (age 14-15 years), they start having relationships with friends of the opposite sex. Such relationships are likely to be friendships or physical attractions. Although most romantic relationships among 12- to 14- year-olds 28 ___________ less than 5 months, by age 16 relationships last an average of 2 years. In the early teen years, dating is more superficial - for fun and 29 ___________. In the older teen years, youth are looking for intimacy, companionship, affection, and 30 ___________ support.

Desiring a romantic partner is a natural, expected part of 31 ___________. However, involvement in a serious or exclusive romantic relationship in the early teen years can 32 ___________ problems. True romantic relationships are about intimacy, or communicating detailed, personal information verbally, and physical contact and closeness. Some believe a teen first needs to form an identity and know who she or he is 33 ___________ developing a healthy intimate relationship. Other experts feel that romantic relationships are a way for teens to learn more about 34 ___________. Many young teens are still defining themselves and romantic relationships may be based on a(n) 35 ___________ sense of intimacy - in other words, teens don't know themselves well enough to share who they are with someone else.

26. A. emotion        B. feature                C.  attraction                D. Quality

27. A. gender                B. class                        C. race                        D. culture

28. A. continue        B. exist                        C.  survive                D. Last

29. A. hobby                B. recreation                C.  pastime                D. amusement

30. A. sociable                B. social                C.  society                D. emotion

31. A. teenage                B. teens                C.  adolescent                D. adult

32. A. create                B. impress                C.  get                        D. succeed

33. A. at                B. during                C.  after                D. before

34. A. them                B. themselves                C.  us                        D. ourselves

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