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ASSORTED PRACTICE TEST 18

(Time: 25 minutes)

NAME: …………..…….………..……………………………………………………………………..…………..
SCHOOL: ……………….………..……………………………………………………..…………....…………. SCORE: ………………….…………. /42
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PART THREE
For questions 21–27, read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that
fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. We had a very interesting ___discussion____ about football. DISCUSS
21. The Statute of Liberty was presented to the United States to _________________
the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolution
(1775-1783). MEMORY
22. Lateness is ________________ to your classmates and to your professor. COURTESY
23. It’s simply _________________ to promote and advertise such a dangerous
product. ETHIC
24. The company is in a tight corner at the moment, so do not expect a pay rise
in the _________________ future. SEE
25. It is undeniable that the _________________ of the incompetent doctor accounted
for the death of the patient. DIAGNOSE
26. We were all absorbed by the _________________ view of the mountains and
waterfalls. BREATHE
27. In the end the tourists realized that their fear was _________________ and all
calmed down. GROUND

PART FOUR
For questions 28-30, circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) in each sentence that
needs correcting and then write your corrections in the spaces provided at the end of the sentence.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. This new software enables students access the Internet more easily.
A B C D …....…to access…….…

28. He decided to order a lamb since most of the people and he were
A B C D
starving. ………………………………………..

29. Tom did so well in his speech today that he should have rehearsed it
A B C
many times this past week.
D ………………………………………..

30. This is such a good tea that I think that I’ll have another cup rather than
A B C D
instant coffee. ………………………………………..

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PART FIVE
For questions 31–40, complete the sentences with appropriate particles. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
0. It is by no means easy to get rid _____of_____ all these plastic bags.
31. After the car accident, Bob had to build ______________ his endurance during his
rehabilitation classes.
32. The new plan will build ______________ the success of the previous programme.
33. Everyone dressed ______________ for the graduation ceremony.
34. My earlier suspicions were eventually borne ______________ by subtle clues.
35. Some unexpected expenses may crop ______________ when you build a new house.
36. Our school breaks ______________ for the summer holidays on 1st June.
37. The minister had drawn ______________ new proposals for discussion with the union.
38. There is no time to do anything but touch briefly ______________ the most important
points.
39. I can’t do all that paperwork tonight. I’ll see ______________ it in the morning.
40. He couldn’t afford the expensive high quality headphone, so he decided to settle
______________ the cheaper set.
PART SIX
For questions 41-45, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three
sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. She promised to take ____care____ of my house when I am away.
I don’t _________ who will become the new manager.
Great _________ is needed when you buy a second-hand car.
41. She gave in her ____________ and started to look for a new job.
According to the ____________ in the window, the shop will be closed during the
pandemic.
Customers complain about the changing prices without prior _________.
42. Children’s imaginations are often ____________ by trips out of school.
Mr Henderson closed the door, told me to sit down and said the words which I had
been dreading, ‘You’re _________!’
The race began when the starter’s gun was _________.
43. My daughter’s really hopeless with her possessions – she’s lost her bus ____________
twice this week.
The expedition followed a narrow mountain _________ through spectacular scenery.
She is delighted with her _________ in geography as it was totally unexpected.
44. I’m absolutely ____________ he will win the contest. There’s no doubt about it.
One should be ___________ about your future and get on with living a normal life.
The athlete tested ___________ for steroids and was disqualified instantly.
45. It’s true that the pay in the ____________ sector is higher, but working as a state
employee is less stressful.
Don’t discuss highly sensitive ___________ matters with your colleagues.
__________ childcare proves to be too expensive for the average earner.

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PART EIGHT
For questions 56–65, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
HANDWRITING ANALYSIS
In the UK (0)___these___ days, many companies employ handwriting experts. These
people are paid to analyse the handwriting (56)___________ the various people who are
applying for jobs in the company. These handwriting experts are (57)___________ as
graphologists and they claim to be (58)___________ to accurately make predictions about
the personality and behaviour of any applicant if they have a large
(59)___________ sample of their handwriting.
By looking at (60)___________ a candidate has written (61)___________ the
application form they can quickly decide (62)___________ the candidate is suitable for the
job which they have applied for.
One interesting example of how this technique (63)___________ used is in the way
graphologists look at the tops and bottoms of each line. If parts of letters hang
(64)___________ a long distance below the line, a graphologist would say that you have
a ‘strong lower zone’ and this means that you are a calm, organised kind of person. For
this (65)____________ it may be a good idea to make your writing like this when
applying for a job.

PART TEN
For questions 74–77, Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. There
is an example at the beginning (0).
0. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
It’s years ……………..since I enjoyed myself so much…………….. .
74. We were late because it rained so heavily.
But ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….…………………………………………………………………… time.
75. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
76. The passengers don’t realise how lucky they have been.
Little …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..………………………………………………… .
77. Delia said she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude.
Delia said she would not willing to put …………………………………….……………………………………………………………………..…
………………………………………………………………………………………………… .

For questions 78–80, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two
and six words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. It’s no use arguing: I’ve made up my mind.
point
……………..There’s no point in arguing:…………….. I’ve made up my mind.

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78. These books have been lent by the British Council library.
loan
These books ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….………………..……………………… the
British Council library.
79. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.
put
The police ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….……………..…….………………… between
the two gangs by arresting the leaders.
80. He is becoming quite famous as an entertainer.
name
He is ……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….……………………………… as an entertainer.

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