PRACTICE TEST 21 I.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in the same line 1. A. marble B. particular C. participate D. spark 2. A. simplify B. envy C. lifestyle
D. psychology 3. A. champagne B. change C. challenge D. teacher 4. A. bough B. freight C. weigh D.
cough 5. A. imitate B. expectation C. fathom D. nature II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to
complete each of the following sentences 6. ………………………a wrong number, it is important to apologize
before hanging up A. to dial B. dialing C. if you dial D. if it is dialed 7. Paul Samuelson was the first
American to win the Nobel Prize in ………………. A. economy B. economic C. economics D. economical 8.
Pilots who prepare for military careers train on the ground …………………….in the air A. good as B. well as
C. as good as D. as well as 9. Beethoven’s nephew became his pupil, but this relationshop turned out
……………….. A. bad B. badly C. worst D. more badly 10. Dolphins and whales are mammals that
……………….lives in water A. spend their entire B. their entire C. spend there entirely D. spending their
entire 11. He’ll soon forget………………….in the accident A. having involved B. being involved C. to involve
D. to be involved 12. There is ………………………..habitable land than there used to be because of extensive
development by humans A. fewer B. less C. more D. little 13. Thanks to the invention of labor-
saving……………………., domestic chores are no longer a burden A. devices B. things C. equipments D.
furnitures 14. We should take measures to protect the …………………..species on this Red List A. last B.
outstanding C. dying D. remaining 15. ……………….school leavers go to Vocational Schools than before A.
less B. far more C. many D. lots more 16. The President of the club is going to ……………………..a speech A.
take B. talk C. deliver D. say 17. …………….hard he tries, he never seems able to to the work satisfactory
A. Whatever B. Even though C. Although very D. No matter how 18. She eats too much and is now
suffering from ………………….. A. weighly B. underweight C. overweight D. weightlessness 19. People with
very …………….skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for long periods A. sensitive B. sensible C. senseless D. sensed
20. Anne was taken …………………..when the doorbell rang, as she wasn’t expecting anyone A. by chance
B. by accident C. by mistake D. by surprise 21. Alan won first …………………..in the tennis tournament A.
medal B. prize C. reward D. award 22. “Have you written to John yet?” “No, I didn’t know his address;
……………………I would have written to him” A. Because B. otherwise C. consequently D. therefore 23. The
Olympic Games are given ……………………television coverage A. worldwide B. wide-world C. world widely
D. world over 24. “Alice, do you think I could use your calculator for some minutes?” – “………………….” A.
No, you couldn’t B. Yes, I do C. I hope not D. Please go ahead 25. “………………..”- “Well, yes, I would like
to buy a laptop” A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you? C. Execuse me. Do you
want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something? III. Fill each of the numbered blanks with the correct
word from the list given almost cracks its such themselves which rise repeated spectacular most them
violent A volcano is an opening in the earth’s surface through (26)……………………lava, hot gases, and rock
fragments erupt. (27)…………………….an opening occurs when melted rock from deep within the earth
blasts through the surface. (28)………………………volcanoes are atop mountains, particularly cone-shaped
mountains. The mountains (29)…………………….are also callsed volcanoes. Eruptions of volcanic mountains
are (30)…………………….sights. In some eruptions, huge fiery clouds (31)……………………over the mountain,
and glowing rivers of lava flow down (32)……………… sides. In other eruptions, red-hot ask and cinders
shoot out the mountaintop, and large chunks of hot rock are blasted high into the air. A few eruptions
are so (33)………………….. that they blow the mountain apart Some eruptions occur on volcanic islands.
Such islands are the top of volcanic mountains that have been built up from the ocean floor by (34)
……………………eruptions. Other eruptions occur along narrow (35)………………………in the ocean floor. IV.
Give the correct form of the words given to complete the following passage Tornados are one of the
most dangerous kinds of storm on Earth. Although they do not last long, they can strike with extreme
(36.violent)……………………………travelling at speeds of up fifty miles per hour. The (37.wide)
………………………….of most tornados is about five hundered feet, but in (38.exception)
……………………………………circumstances they can be up to a mile wide and travel huge distances
(39.possible)…………………………….hundreds of miles. The reasons why they spin remain (40.mystery)
…………………………….but we know that tornados can form when columns of air below thunderclouds start
rising. Their (41.strong)…………………………..is increased by (42.circle)……………………..winds. In the Southern
hemisphere, they always spin in a (43.clock)………………………direction, while in the North it is the
opposite. At the centre of the tornado the air (44.press)…………………..is extremely low, so the wind
rushing in at hundreds of miles an hour has the effect of a(n) (45.credible)……………………… powerful
vacuum cleaner on dirt and solid objects on the ground below. V. One of the four underlined parts
marked A, B, C or D in each sentence is not correct in standard English. Identify them 46. Passengers are
required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time A B C D 47. Increases in the prices of
basic goods were being announced yesterday by the Minister of Trade A B C D 48. We were pleased to
discover that the service awards were going to be presented from the director himself A B C D 49. Please
remain in your assign seats until the instructor dismisses the class A B C D 50. Even you are unsure of the
standard procedures in any situation, please don’t hesitate to consult with A B C D your supervising
manager 51. There is a coffee shop located on the second floor that is open for breakfast and lunch and
close at 3:30 A B C D 52. We have always believed that honesty is best policy in personal as well as
professional matters A B C D 53. The nutritionist told him to avoid eating lots of carbohydrates, focus
having more protein-rich foods and A B C green vegetables, and remember to drink at least eight glasses
of water a day. D 54. Cotton is one of the most popular fiber used to make clothes A B C D 55. Two
unique features of the Arctic they are lack of precipitation and permanently frozen ground. A B C D IV.
Read the text. Six sentences have been removed. Choose from the sentences A-G the one that fits each
gap (56-60). There is one extra sentence that you do not need. There is an example at the beginning
(numer 0) RUINING THE RUINS Acid rain is now a familiar problem in the industrialized countries in
Europe. Gases like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide are produced by power stations and cars. (0)
…..G……..Acid rain is also capable of dissolving some rocks, and buildings made of soft rocks, such as
limestones, are particularly badly affected. The acid rain attacks the rocks, and so carvings and statues
are eroded more quickly. (56)………………..According to a report in the New Scientist, acid rain is being
blamed for the rapid decay of ancient ruins in Mexico. The old limestone buildings in places like Chichen
Itza, Tulum a Palenque are wearing away very quickly indeed. These sites are remains of the buildings
built by the Mayas between 250 BC and AD 900, and the spectacular ruins of Mayan civilization are
visited by thousands of tourists every year. But those ruins are in danger of being seriously damaged by
pollution. At many sites the stone has been covered with a layer of black substance like tar. (57)
……………………..Scientists estimate that about one milimetre of stone is worn away every twelve years.
(58)………………The aid rain is said to be caused by pollution from oil wells in the gulf of Mexico. Car
exhaust gases are also a problem. Local volcanic eruptions make the problem even worse. Nevertheless,
with enough money and effort, researchers say that many of the problems could be solved and the race
of erosion reduced. (59)……………….. Mexico’s current lack of funds is also partly due to oil. The country
has rich oil fields and a few years ago, when oil was expensive, Mexico was selling large quantities of oil
to the USA and earning a lot of money (60)……………………However, the price of oil then dropped and
Mexico has been left owing enormous sums of money and with not enough income from oil sales to pay
back the loans. So unless the price of oil rise, it is unlikely that Mexico will be able to afford to clean up
the pollution and save its Mayan ruins from destruction A. At others the painted surfaces inside temples
are lifting and flaking off and the stone is being eaten away B. That is enough to have caused some of
the ancient carvings to become seriously damaged already C. These measures would reduce the
pollution, but wouldn’t stop it completely D. The government was therefore able to borrow huge sums
of money from banks around the world, thinking they would have no problem repaying their debts E.
They dissolve in rainwater and this makes acid rain, which damage trees, rivers and streams F. The
problem, however, is not just a European one G. However, the Mexican government does not have
enough money to do the work, and needs to spend what money it has on the Mexican people. VII. Insert
a suitable word in each of the blanks to finish the following passage MINERALS Do you remember the
last tiem you picked up a pebble? Maybe it was as clear as glass. Minerals formed the color and patterns
(61)……………..the pebble. A mineral is a solid, nonliving substance (62)………………….occurs naturally in
rocks or in the ground. Every mineral had unique properties. The Earth’s surface is rock, a solid
substance made of minerals. Rock can be made of many minerals or of (63)……………….mineral with
different sized grains. There are more than 4000 minerals. Many of them look alike. Scientists use the
minerals’ physical properties to (64)…………………….them apart. For example, scientists can compare the
hardness of two minerals by (65)……………………….easily they can be scratched. Gypsum and calcite can
look alike, but gypsum is easier to scratch than calcite. The way a mineral reflects light is its luster. Two
minerals may be the same color, but one (66)………………………….have a shiny luster and the other a dull
luster. When you rub a mineral across a surface, the mineral leaves a streak of powder. This colored (67)
…………………can help scientists identify two minerals that look alike. Minerals have other properties, too.
Is the mineral magnetic? What shape are its crystals? Two minerals might look (68)………………………and
share some properties, but they don’t share all properties. Gold and pyrite are (69)
………………………...shiny and gold in color. Pyrite is sometimes called “fools’ gold” because people have
(70)……………………….it for gold. Gold is much softer than pyrite. Gold leaves a golden streak. Pyrite’s
streak is greenish black. VIII. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the
questions There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most
widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this
view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the
seasonal changes, as upredictable, and they sought through various means, to control these unknown
and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and
repeated or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the
stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama. Those who believe that
drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music,
dance, masks and costumes were almost always used. Futhermore, a suitable site had to be provided for
performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made
between the “acting area” and the “auditorium”. In addition, there were performers, and since
considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites, regilious leaders
usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people,
animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effectsuccess in hunt or battle, the coming rain,
the revival of the Sun- as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from
religious activities. Another theory traces the theatre’s origin from the human interest in storytelling.
According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other fears) are gradually elaborated, at first
through the use of impersonation, action and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption
to each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dancers that
are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds 71.
What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The origins of theater B. The role of ritual in modern dance C.
The importance of storytelling D. The variety of early religious activities 72. The word “they” in line 4
refers to …………. A. seasonal changes B. natural forces C. theories D. human beings 73. What aspect of
drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph? A. The reason for dramas often unpredictable B.
The seasons in which dramas were performed C. The connection between myths and dramatic plots D.
The importance of costumes in early dramas 74. Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as a
common element of theater and ritual? A. dance B. costumes C. music D. magic 75. The word
“considerable” is closet in meaning to ……………. A. thoughtful B. substantial C. relational D. ceremonial
76. The word “enactment” is closet in meaning to ……………… A. establishment B. performance C.
authorization D. season 77. The word “they” in paragraph two is closet in meaning to ………………. A.
mistakes B. costumes C. animals D. performers 78. According to the passage, what is the main difference
between ritual and drama? A. Ritual uses music whereas drama does not B. Ritual is shorter than drama
C. Ritual required fewer performers than drama D. Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not 79.
The passage supports which of the following statements? A. Noone really knows how the theatre began
B. Myths are no longer represented dramatically C. Storytelling is an important part of dance D.
Dramatic activities require the use of costumes 80. Where in the passage does the author discuss the
separation of the stage and the audience? A. Lines 8-9 B. Lines 12-14 C. Lines 19-20 D. Lines 22-24 IX.
Complete the second sentence in a way that it means the same as the previous one, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. Do not use more than five words 81. Minh has not been to London
before VISIT It………………………………………………………………………..London 82. Ballet does not interest
Stephanie INTERESTED Stephanie ……………………………………………………………….ballet 83. Visitors to the zoo
are not allowed to feed the animals MUST The animals …………………………………………………………….by
visitors to the zoo 84. “I will see you later, Anne” he said TOLD He
………………………………………………………………………see her later 85. There were more students in school in
2010 than in 2008 AS There were………………………………………………………………in school in 2008 as in 2010
86. I wonder how she learnt to speak English so well LIKE I…………………………………………………….know how
she learnt to speak English so well 87. It is a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn’t have known
what happened YOU We wouldn’t have known what happened …………………………………………….that letter
88. Although he can’t swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn UNABLE Despite
……………………………..himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn 89. I have had enough of
your untidiness PUT I refuse ……………………………………………………………………your untidiness anymore 90.
Nobody apart from my mother thought I would win the race PERSON My mother was
………………………………………………………….thought I would win the race VIII. Choose the word closest in
meaning to the underlined parts in each of the following sentences 91. The man who hunted animals
illegally was arrested by the authorities last week. A. poacher B. breeder C. hunter D. robber 92. The
panda does not have the natural ability to take care of its young A. knowledge B. instinct C. talent D. skill
93. Birds move to another place when the weather changes A. transfer B. wander C. roam D. migrate 94.
Members from the World Wide Fund have worked very hard and energetically without stopping to
prevent plants and animals from becoming extinct. A. tirelessly B. effortlessly C. convincingly D.
endlessly 95. Martin has a great love for astronomy and space level A. delight B. obsession C. passion D.
excitement 96. The solar system consists of a group of planets that move in a circular manner around
the sun. A. surround B. curve C. orbit D. turn 97. To ensure that the public receives the correct
information about the products advertised, the advertisement are examined and any offensive and
incorrect statements are taken out accordingly A. censored B. criticized C. condemned D. concealed 98.
This colorful poster of the new amusement park is meant for young children A. provides to B. stands for
C. supplies to D. caters to 99. The robots failed to work properly so it was sent back to the dealer A.
malfunctioned B. collapsed C. crashed D. blundered 100. An air conditioners regulates the air in the
room so that it remains the same no matter what the temperature outside is A. high B. low C. continous
D. constant 101. The vandal escaped when he realized that he had been spotted A. made up B. made
away C. made out D. made off 102. When Mrs.Brown saw William and me arguing, she intervened and
asked us what happened A. stepped on B. stepped out C. stepped in D. stepped up 103. “Don’t worry.
You will be given more than enough time to finish the test”. Mrs.White told her class A. much B. ample
C. abundant D. satisfactory 104. There was a lond period without rain in the countryside last year so the
harvest was poor A. famine B. plague C. drought D. epidemic 105. The survivors of the shipwreck were
stranded on an island for a week before they were rescued A. marooned B. deserted C. abandoned D.
isolated