TEST 3: I. GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS (6.

0P)

Part 1. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your
answers A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes.

1. The children were made ______ outside because they were making so much noise.

A. go B. going C. gone D. to go

2. You must lend me the money for the trip. ______, I won’t be able to go.

A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Although D. Otherwise

3. We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to
______ salt into the wound.

A. rub B. spread C. apply D. put

4. The meeting ______ place in the main hall, but it had to be cancelled.

A. will have taken B. would take C. was to take D. is due to take

5. He opened the account with a(n) ______ to running up a healthy overdraft.

A. aim B. view C. purpose D. plan

6. All three TV channels provide extensive ______ of sporting events.

A. coverage B. vision C. broadcast D. network

7. A keystone species is a species of plant or animal ______ absence has a major effect
on an ecological system.

A. that its B. its C. whose D. with its

8. In the ______ of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.

A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance

9. The trouble with Ann is that she is ______ with sport.

A. obsessed B. packed C. dealt D. matched

10. That disabled boy's victory in the race set the ______ example to all students in the
school.

A. most convenient B. scariest C. first-class D. finest

11. Mary and her friend, Susan, are in a coffee shop.

- Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice-cream or Caramel?” - Susan: “______”

A. Thanks, that’s fine. B. Yes, I’d love too.

C. It doesn’t matter. D. Neither is fine. They are good.

12. Sometimes, people just focus on the ______ benefits without thinking of the
environmental risks of certain economic activities.

A. long-winded B. short-lived C. immediate D. potential

13. If you don’t make a move soon, you’ll find yourself stuck in a ______ and you’ll
never get anywhere.

A. trough B. hole C. groove D. rut

14. City life not only offers young people with lots of opportunities, but it also brings
them with ______ as well.

A. varieties B. drawbacks C. advantages D. skyscrapers

15. We must try to protect ______ animals, otherwise when a species disappears, the
whole ecosystem is affected.

A. ecological B. endangered C. extinct D. exotic

16. This car is ______ of the two models in the showroom.

A. the more modern B. the most modern C. as modern D. so modern

17. All students said that they would be punctual for their online classes, ______ they
were late?

A. how about B. but what if C. and what about D. so if

18. Running our business during this pandemic time, we only hope that we will ______
even without thinking of any profit.

A. get B. make C. break D. do

19. A bomb scare ______ chaos to the whole city last night.

A. brought B. took C. produced D. achieved

20. Environmentalists vehemently oppose the plan of changing the ______ of the river
because it would cause serious damage to the whole valley.

A. correction B. space C. development D. course

Part 2. Fill in each gap the most suitable preposition or particle. Write your
answers in the numbered boxes.

21. Sam's got engaged ______ Susan. They’re going to have a big wedding party.

22. I'm afraid a rise in salary is ______ of the question just now.

23. As nobody seems to know what to do next, may I put ______ a proposal?

24. After feeling ______ color for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.

25. I bumped into Patrick at the supermarket. He was asking ______ you.

26. The local police are talking to Tom. I think he is ______ suspicion for the crime.

27. I'd love to up and quit my job, but I just can't pull the rug __ under their feet like that.

28. Let me run ______ a few of the benefits our scheme offers you.

29. Mary will not be able to come; she has come ______ with a flu.

30. He had chosen the doctoral program there for a variety of reasons, but chief ______
them was that he wanted to go to a renowned social work program.

Part 3. Use the word given in CAPITAL to form a word that fits in the text. Write
your answers in the numbered space provided in the column on the right.

Alexander Remazol has two major (31) OBJECT in his architecture. The first aim is to
protect the (32) NATURE world from mankind and the second is to protect mankind
from extreme (33) ENVIRONMENT conditions caused by climate change. His firm,
with support from the Architecture for Disaster Relief programme, has designed a (34)
FUTURE hotel called the Ark. It is an impressive (35) CONSTRUCT of arches and
cables that looks like a giant shell. It is almost (36) DESTRUCT as it is built to
withstand phenomena such as earthquakes and (37) TIDE waves. On top of that, power
is provided by solar panels and water is totally supplied by a rainwater (38) COLLECT
system. The hotel is also (39) DESIGN to have its own ecosystem, which means it can
sustain itself with food, water and power while also being (40) RESIST to natural
disasters.

III. READING (6.0P)

Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits
each gap. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.

If you happen to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an (1) ______
book with a label inside saying 'Read and Release me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've
probably come (2) _____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement
started in 2001 by American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to
'make the whole world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (3) _____ by passing
them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to (4) ______, or
'catch', and then read, before they (5) _____ turn release them back 'into the wild'. Once
a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by (6)
_____ on to the book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the
label. That way, both the original owner and subsequent readers of the book can keep (7)
_____ of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing,
'releasing' books in a (8) _____ range of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations,
telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place
is (9) _____ to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a
train, (10) _____, or an archeology book in a museum.

1. A. abandoned B. enchanted C. enclosed D. uninhabited

2. A. away B. along C. across D. aside

3. A. either B. but C. or D. neither

4. A. take to B. break up C. pick up D. lead to

5. A. at B. to C. in D. for

6. A. charting B. registering C. entering D. logging

7. A. track B. stream C. set D. class

8. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide

9. A. appreciative B. impertinent C. relevant D. favorable

10. A. therefore B. although C. however D. for example

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
ONE word in each gap. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.

Busy people, whether they are mothers or executives, have to manage their time. Most
people have their work out for them getting everything done in 24 hours, but there (11)
______ some useful principles of time management that can be applied (12) ______
almost any line of (13) ______.

Planning your time not only helps you get more done, but also relieves stress (14)
______ making you feel in control. Planning also helps you cope (15) ______ large
tasks, which will seem less daunting when they are broken down into the steps required.
For instance, when writing assignments, plan (16) ______ many hours you will need for
research, writing your first draft, checking and so on. It is best to overestimate the
amount of time a task will take, as (17) ______ practice there will probably (18) ______
interruptions or delays, others will be satisfied when you meet your deadline and even
more impressed if you manage to deliver the assignment early. The best plans cover all
areas of your life, not just work. Typically, we (19) ______ time with family and friends
only when we have fulfilled our other obligations. However, including personal time in
your schedule will result in a better balance (20) ______ work and leisure.

Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best
answers the questions. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.

As our world continues to warm up, tropical dwellers depend heavily on cooling
technologies to combat their habitat's harsh elements. For most of Southeast Asia, this
means cranking up the air-conditioning, thus taking a heavy toll on the already-fragile
regional environment.

On Monday, Eco-Business – a media firm covering sustainability in Asia – presented the

results of their study on cooling systems and energy efficiency at a conference in
Bangkok, reports Reuters. The survey gathers insights from more than 420 managers and
experts from government agencies and multinational companies in Southeast Asian
countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The
results show that people in the region are increasingly attempting to cope with rising
temperatures and deteriorating air quality by using inefficient air-conditioning systems,
which only exacerbates the problems.

From 2000 to 2016, the region's energy demands increased by 70%, brought about by
rapid urbanization in countries like Vietnam, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The report added
that air-conditioning contributed greatly to the rise in power use. By 2040, cooling
technologies – such as refrigeration and air-conditioning – could constitute as much as
40% of Southeast Asia’s electricity use. “The domestic aspect of electricity consumption
has grown massively - more so than industry and the service sector in ASEAN - and as a
result the air-conditioning bill is going through the roof,” Tim Hill, Eco-Business’s
research director, told Reuters.

In Southeast Asia, where most countries are stilled largely powered by coal-fired plants,
a fondness for energy-guzzling cooling systems means burning more coal and worsening
air pollution. However, despite the grim prospects, researchers also shared that there are
ways to mitigate the problem. The International Energy Agency estimates that simply
improving energy efficiency could provide “almost 40 percent of the emissions
reductions needed to stay within the 2-degree Celsius ceiling for staving off the worst
effects of climate change.”

To achieve this, the Eco-Business report urged policy-makers and businesses in the
region to implement measures to improve the efficiency of cooling systems, curtail
excessive air-conditioning, and educate people on the impacts of inefficient air-con on
the environment Hill emphasized: “Governments need to drive this by putting in
regulations that enforce more efficient forms of air-conditioning - making sure they’re
not dumping grounds for old-fashioned products.”

Curbing excessive cooling in public buildings like offices, shopping malls and cinemas
could also go a long way in more developed nations such as in Singapore – where 68%
of respondents shared that they often work in settings that are too cold. “Air-con is
designed to make people feel more comfortable but it’s actually doing completely the
reverse - it’s making people feel more uncomfortable and making them more
unproductive by freezing them,” Hill said.

Consumers, businesses and governments must also work together to move away from a
reliance on coal-fired power stations, said Mark Radka, head of energy, climate and
technology at UN Environment in Paris, who also worked on the report. “The ASEAN
countries as a whole should try to up their game,” he added.

21. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

A. To discuss the seriousness of the issue. B. To give an example of the issue.

C. To introduce opinions surrounding the issue.

D. To provide background information on the issue.

22. According to the passage, what research area does Eco-Business specialize in?

A. Sustainability B. Cooling systems C. Energy efficiency D. Air quality

23. What caused the rise in energy consumption in Southeast Asia between 2000 and
2016?

A. Cooling technologies B. Industrial development

C. Rapid urbanization D. The service sector

24. In line 14-16, what does Tim Hill mean by saying “The domestic aspect of electricity
consumption has grown massively - more so than industry and the service sector in
ASEAN - and as a result the air-conditioning bill is going through the roof”?

A. The growth of electricity consumption within a country has affected the operation of
its industry.

B. The huge increase in household electricity use has led to the soaring cost of air-
conditioning.

C. Electricity in ASEAN countries has been generated mainly by solar panels installed
on the roofs.

D. The considerable domestic use of electricity has led many ASEAN countries to
increase the price of air conditioners.

25. The word “grim” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______.

A. daunting B. exciting C. reasonable D. uncertain

26. The word “this” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.

A. improving energy efficiency B. staying within the 2-degree Celsius ceiling

C. staving off the worst effects of climate change D. implementing measures

27. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT suggested by Eco-Business
as a solution to the problem?

A. Enhancing the efficiency of air-conditioning B. Disposing of old-fashioned air

conditioners

C. Heightening people’s awareness of the problem D. Limiting the overuse of air-

conditioning

28. The phrase “up their game” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ______.

A. finish their projects B. improve the situation

C. organize more contests D. raise people’s concern

29. Which of the following best describes the tone of the writer in this passage?

A. Enthusiastic B. Frustrated C. Pessimistic D. Urgent

30. Which of the following would be the best title for this article?

A. Public Buildings in Southeast Asian Developed Countries: Too Cold to be

Comfortable

B. Southeast Asia’s Overuse of Air-conditioning Is Eating into Household Savings

C. Southeast Asia’s Fondness of Air-conditioning Is Putting Strains on Local

Environment

D. Southeast Asia Faces Energy Crisis as People Increasingly Depend on Air-

conditioning

IV. WRITING (5.0P)

Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its
meaning stays the same. Write each answer in the space provided.

1. I'm certain he knew all the details about the robbery.

→ He must ________________________________________________.

2. Jack got lost in the woods because he didn’t bring a compass.

→ Had Jack _____________________________________________.

3. It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.

→ The prisoner ______________________________________________.

4. Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone.

Fierce ____________________________________________________.

5. He loses his temper at all things, even the slightest one.

→ He flies _________________________________________.

Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first
printed, using the word given in CAPITAL. Do not change the word given. You
must use between THREE and SIX words. Write each answer in the space
provided.

6. She's forever warning her father about driving too fast, but he pays no attention.
OFTEN

→ No _______________ her father about driving too fast, he pays no attention.

7. This is the happiest that Paula has ever been. HAPPY

→ Paula _______________________________________________ she is now.

8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous worldwide. MAP

The success of our local theater has _________________________ worldwide.

9. George didn’t feel like dancing that night. MOOD

George wasn’t ____________________________________ dancing that night.

10. I’d be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. ` CAST

I’d be grateful if you could ___________________________________ these figures.

Part 3. ESSAY WRITING

Today more and more teens follow the trend of becoming a Youtuber or Vlogger
because of its advantages.

Do you think that its benefits outweigh its drawbacks? In about 200 words, write an
essay to give your idea about this opinion. Use specific details and examples to support
your idea.