REVIEW FOR MID-TERM TEST

COURSE: ENGLISH 1

PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS:

A. Which word is stressed differently from the others?
1. A. complex B. involve C. simple D. comfort
2. A. dangerous B. sensitive C. solution D. generous
3. A. celebrate B. obvious C. important D. recognize
4. A. describe B. survive C. explain D. rescue
5. A. container B. similar C. different D. luxury
6. A. district B. stranger C. language D. cartoon
7. A. exciting B. engineer C. historic D. construction
B. Which underlined part is pronounced differently?
8. A. relaxed B. stressed C. replied D. experienced
9. A. scared B. worried C. frightened D. crowded
10. A. honest B. helpful C. hard-working D. height
11. A. lonely B. complex C. only D. location
12. A. whale B. face C. astronaut D. exploration
13. A. associate B. agency C. official D. access
14. A. rural B. upset C. suburb D. luxury
15. A. afraid B. angry C. absent D. active

GRAMMAR: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.
16. That book on political parties __________ very interesting.
A. are B. is C. be D. were
17. Matt __________ while we were having dinner.
A. was phoning B. phones C. phoned D. is phoning
18. I can’t help __________ he knows more than he has told us.
A. to think B. thinking C. think D. thinks
19. The dentist advised me __________ too much candy.
A. not to eat B. don’t eat C. not eat D. not eating
20. The shops here open __________ 9 a.m. till 7 p.m.
A. from B. at C. for D. on
21. Anyone unemployed for a long period of time __________ to find a job.
A. want B. wants C. wanting D. to want
22. The teacher stopped the video __________ the students some questions.
A. asking B. ask C. asked D. to ask
23. I __________ to be a lawyer, but then I realized how hard they work!
A. used to want B. used to wanting C. got used to want D. am used to wanting
24. Kelli was so nervous __________ her exam that she couldn’t sleep.
A. for B. with C. about D. by
25. He suggested __________ him on Tuesday evening.
A. she meeting B. that her meeting C. her to meet D. she should meet
26. A: What is your Mr. Right like?
B: Well, it’s an interesting question. __________.
A. I’m into a humorous man. C. He’s very well.

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 B. A handsome man can attract me. D. Playing the guitar is his hobby.
27. He’s dedicated his life __________ the poor.
A. to help B. help C. to helping D. helping
28. My boyfriend admitted __________ home last night.
A. not getting B. not to get C. not get D. no get
29. She ___________ smoke a lot, but now she is addicted to it.
A. used to B. didn’t use to C. use to D. didn’t used to
30. Hey Anna, listen! The worried patient __________. You should comfort her.
A. cry B. cries C. is crying D. cried
31. These days, __________ is seen as an anti-social habit.
A. smoke B. smoking C. smoked D. to smoke
32. The kettle Hey Anna, listen! The worried patient __________. You should comfort her.
A. cry B. cries C. is crying D. cried
33. The kettle __________. Shall I make tea?
A. is boiling B. boils C. boiled D. is boiled
34. Miss Badu grew up in Dallas but now __________ in Brooklyn.
A. residential B. resident C. resides D. residence
35. Between 1945 and 1970, the government __________ 110,000 new homes for low-paid workers.
A. built B. builds C. is building D. has built

VOCABULARY: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.
36. Anger and anxiety __________ much in common as one can drive the other.
A. lead B. make C. have D. do
37. The cost of the six-day trip includes meals and hotel __________.
A. accommodation B. transportation C. location D. convenience
38. We are proud of our kids, who are dedicated and __________.
A. lazy B. dishonest C. dependent D. hardworking
39. It is a __________. Resort with plenty of bars and cafes.
A. quiet B. lively C. dull D. peaceful
40. The restaurant is __________ from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A. walkable B. lively C. viral D. historic
41. A shopping mall on the __________ serves some of the functions of an urban center.
A. countryside B. business C. suburb D. outskirts
42. Be __________ for a moment. This is important.
A. mean B. shy C. serious D. sociable
43. The anti-smoking campaign had made quite a(n) __________ on young people.
A. damage B. impact C. development D. harm
44. It is not safe to locate the chemicals factory in a quiet__________ area.
A. industrial B. shopping C. domestic D. residential
45. The most important buildings in __________ Egypt were temples, tombs, and palaces.
A. ancient B. old-fashioned C. outdated D. aging
46. My brother often keeps my socks in the bottom drawer of the __________.
A. vase B. dresser C. rug D. couch
47. I’m into this area because of the friendly __________. Every one smiles and says hello when you meet
them.
A. shopping districts B. sceneries C. residents D. festivals
48. Stepping out of the __________ zone can unlock your power.
A. simple B. complex C. comfort D. usual
49. I’ve __________ some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there.
A. done B. made C. used D. caused

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 50. Jenifer Lawrence lets her ___________ hair down as she models a tank top and jeans when shooting No
Hard Feelings on Long Island in New York.
A. long blonde curly B. blonde long curly C. long curly blonde D. curly blonde long
51. His apartment is very plain and boring. He has basic furniture but no ___________ at all.
A. windows B. stairs C. decorations D. yards
52. Industry has a huge __________ on the environment we live in.
A. development B. impact C. harm D. damage
53. The local people still use __________ farming methods which have been used for hundreds of years.
A. modern B. advanced C. traditional D. innovative
54. The ___________ of North America didn’t begin with Columbus.
A. exploration B. invitation C. investigation D. location
55. Visitors come to Roppongi, Tokyo’s shopping __________, to experience the latest fashions and have fun.
A. territory B. zone C. region D. district

CLOZE TEST Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

THE BUNGALOW
The bungalow is a single-storied house with a sloping roof, usually small and often surrounded 56.
___________ a veranda. The name derives from a Hindi word meaning “a house in the Bengali style” and 57.
___________ into English during the era of the British administration of India. In Great Britain the name
became a derisive one because of the spread of poorly built bungalow-type houses there. The style, 58.
___________, gained popularity in housing developments of American towns during the 1920s. Its general design –
with high ceilings, large doors and windows, and shade-giving eaves or verandas – makes it especially 59.
___________ for hot climates, and bungalows are still frequently built as summer cottages or as homes in warm
60. ___________ such as southern California.

56. A. by B. with C. for D. about

57. A. came B. is coming C. comes D. was coming
58. A. however B. although C. in spite of D. but
59. A. well-defined B. well-ordered C. well-equipped D. well-suited
60. A. regions B. climates C. atmosphere D. conditions

READING COMPREHENSION Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

* READING 1

In 2014, at the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the world’s youngest Nobel Prize winner. She was
recognized for her efforts toward improving the lives of women and children in her home country of Pakistan,
where she almost lost her life while fighting for her cause. Malala’s education was threatened in Pakistan, so
she gave a speech in September 2008 defending female education. In 2009, she began blogging for the BBC
about living under threats to deny women’s education. But on October 9 2012, on her way home from school, a
man boarded the bus she was on and shot her. Malala was immediately flown to a hospital. Luckily, she survived
the attack and was transferred to Birmingham, England for further treatment. This inspired her to write her
book, I am Malala, published in 2013, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Malala is also earning money
from her lectures and public appearances. Her earnings from book sales and talks go to the Malala Fund, which
helps support girls’ education projects in countries around the world. In 2015, she opened a school in Lebanon,
near the Syrian border, which offers education and training to girls aged 14 to 18 years old. Malala has
inspired and helped women and children all over the world. “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can
change the world,” she told the United Nations in 2013.

61. Why did Malala win the Nobel Prize?

A. She managed to improve the lives of women and children in Pakistan.
B. She helped a woman give a speech in Pakistan.
C. She got shot in Pakistan.

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 D. Her education was threatened in Pakistan.
62. Why did a man shoot Malala?
A. She earned a lot of money from her lectures and public appearances
B. She has been speaking out and blogging about women’s education in her country.
C. He just got on her bus and started shooting girls.
D. She had been saying bad things about the government in Pakistan.
63. What has Malala done with the money from her book sales and lectures?
A. She has used the money for people in her home country of Pakistan only.
B. She has published books for women around the world.
C. She has supported girls’ education projects in countries all over the world.
D. She has inspired women and children to become teachers.
64. Where did she open a school for young girls?
A. In Birmingham B. In Pakistan C. In Syria D. In Lebanon
65. What is the name if her bestselling book?
A. Female Education C. Malala Fund
B. Living under Threats D. I am Malala

* READING 2

The Olympic Games were first held in Greece nearly three thousand years ago. They were very popular
for over a thousand years before stopping in 393 A.D. They started again in 1896 in Athens, thanks to a bold
idea from a Frenchman named Pierre de Coubertin.
In 1913, de Coubertin designed the Olympic flag. He showed it for the first time in 1914 at a meeting of
the International Olympic Committee in Paris. However, the flag was not used at the games until the 1920
Olympics in Antwerp.
Its design is simple. The idea comes from a stone discovered at Delphi, the ancient site of the original
games. The flag is white with five connecting circles in the center, representing the five continents that take
part in the Olympics. The international symbolism of these linked circles in a powerful one. Each circle is a
different color – blue, yellow, black, green and red. These represent the colors found in the national flag of
every participating country.
At every opening ceremony, athletes from the host country carrying the Olympic flag and take an
oath, or promise, to honor the games and play by the rules. The flag and its five-ring logo are protected in
most countries and may only be used for official Olympic purposes. The Olympic flag is one of the world's most
recognized flags, because it is something that represents so many of us.

66. When did the Olympic flag first appear?

A. In the 1914 Olympic Games C. In Antwerp
B. In Paris D. In Greece
67. The five circles on the Olympic flag symbolize _____________.
A. the participating continents C. all continents in the world
B. Olympic games D. the five nations that take part in the games
68. Which of the following colors is not present in the five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag?
A. green B. red C. white D. blue
69. The word “oath” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. hard contest B. formal promise C. official contract D. strict rule
70. Which of the following sentences is true about the Olympic flag?
A. It is used for various purposes.
B. Random athletes from participating countries will carry it at the opening ceremony.
C. Most countries refuse to protect it.
D. People can usually recognize it easily.

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