PRACTICE TEST 4

Pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions. 

1. A. attach              B. charity          C. technique          D. exchange 
2. A. socialise          B. recognise          C. devise          D. promise 
The position of primary stress is different
3. A. nomad          B. adore          C. aware          D. oblige 
4. A. profession          B. carnival          C. official          D. external 
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
5. I still have to finish my project, what keeps me very busy. 
       A                  B                           C                         D 
6. The more healthy he is, the most easy his life becomes. 
         A                          B            C                            D 
7. Despite its smaller size, the Indian Ocean is as deep the Atlantic Ocean. 
        A                  B            C                                 D 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
8. - “Do you think he will send you a card?” 
- “If he_______on holiday, he will.” 
A. is going          B. went          C. will go          D. goes 
9. Oh dear, there’s a leak in my water pipe; I’ll have to call the_______. 
A. builder          B. electrician          C. carpenter          D. plumber 
10. You can_______my surprise when I heard the news. 
A. see          B. believe          C. think          D. imagine 
11. They made themselves understood by using_______language. 
A. hand          B. sign          C. finger          D. acting 
12. Trains stop here in order to_______passengers only. 
A. pick up          B. get off          C. get on          D. pull in 
13. The telephone is said to_______by Alexander G. Bell. 
A. have invented          B. be inventing 
C. have been invented          D. being invented 
14. She turned up at the par y dressed in the_______style. 
A. final          B. latest          C. last          D. actual 
15. _______- “Are you leaving?” - “Yes, but I wish I_______to go.” 
A. don’t have          B. won’t want          C. mayn’t have          D. didn’t have 
16. I was angry with her_______. 
A. but it didn’t matter          B. so she didn’t go away 
C. because she was rude to me          D. and she is rude to me 
17. - “Could you do me a favour, please?” 
- “_______” 
A. Sure. No problem.          B. Do you really need help? 
C. No, thank you.          D. Yes. and when’s that? 
18. - “What’s your new address?” 
- “_______” 
A. It’s the old one.          B. Go straight on. 
C. Flat 42B. 225 Addison Road.         D. What do you want to know? 
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
19. Many language learners do not try to learn all new words they come across. 
A. study          B. like          C. meet          D. understand 
20. Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol. 
A. In conclusion          B. For example          C. Nevertheless          D. Furthermore 
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s). 
21. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by 
increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet. 
A. consuming          B. growing          C. lessening          D. stopping 
22. With butterflies in my stomach, he waited for his job interview. 
A. nervously          B. patiently          C. happily          D. courageously 
Indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
Birds are fascinating to many people, and bird watching is a popular hobby. The best 
time to watch birds is in the early morning, (23) ______birds are usually very active at that 
time of day. The observer must keep still and quiet in order not to (24) ______the birds 
away. If you live in a part of the world where migratory birds spend their breeding season, 
then you will have the (25) ______to see nest-building activity. Over the ages, different 
species of birds have evolved with different types of nest-building skills. It makes an 
interesting study to (26) the different types of nests built by birds and to watch them as they 
build their nests. After the breeding season is over and the babies have left the nest, it is 
time for the birds to head for (27) ______parts of the world to spend the winter months. 
Birds navigate to their winter feeding grounds, using the stars or the sun as their guide. 
23. A.so         B. because C. though          D. but 
24. A. upset          B. throw          C. frighten          D. worry 
25. A. time          B. prospect          C. occasion          D. opportunity 
26. A. look at          B. take after          C. care for          D. see off 
27. A. warmer          B. cooler          C. hotter D. colder 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, loving and 
communicating. Some songs remind US of our childhood or youth. Others remind US of the 
people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have, special musiC. 
Every’ nation has a national song like the American “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the 
U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs, too. 
Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its 
people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modem science has also changed 
musiC. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders and 
videos have changed the way we play and listen to musiC. They have helped to make music 
an important form of international communication. 
American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”,, is known around the 
world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings people together. Even 
when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same musiC. Many 
people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American music can 
help you understand American people, their history and culture. 
28. What is true about “The Star-Spangled Banner”? 
A. It is played in weddings.          B. It is the U.S. national song. 
C. It is liked by every nation.          D. It is one of American school songs. 
29. According to the passage, music is changed thanks to the invention of the following 
EXCEPT______. 
A. international communication          B. electric instruments 
C. tape recorders          D. radio and movies 
30. What is the earliest form of music in America? 
A. school music         B. national music          C. pop music          D. folk music 
31. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? 
A. Every nation has a national song. 
B. Music expresses American people’s feelings. 
C. People in the world share the same music. 
D. We can practise English by singing songs. 
32. What can be the best title for this passage? 
A. An Introduction to American Music 
B. The Development of American Music 
C. The History of American Music 
D. The Future of American Music 
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
33. I advise you to be more truthful in future. 
If I ________________________________________________. 
34. “Let’s have a picnic next Sunday,” Maria said. 
Maria suggested______________________________________. 
35. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York. 
The wanted man______________________________________. 
36. We didn’t have enough money to buy the picture. 
The picture was too____________________________________. 
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 
37. Claudia didn’t have an umbrella, so she got wet. 
A. If Claudia had an umbrella, she wouldn’t get wet. 
B. Claudia didn’t get wet because she had an umbrella. 
C. If Claudia had had an umbrella, she wouldn’t have got wet. 
D. If Claudia has an umbrella, she won’t get wet. 
38. What an excellent job she did! 
A. She didn’t do the job well.          B. What is an excellent job? 
C. What kinds of job did she do?          D. She did a very good job. 
39. “I would study Japanese if I were you,” my friend said. 
A. My friend said that she was studying Japanese. 
B. My friend advised me to study Japanese. 
C. I told my friend she should study Japanese. 
D. My friend said that she wanted to study Japanese. 
40.I don’t really want to visit the art gallery. 
A. I’d rather not visit the art gallery. 
B. The art gallery is too far for me to visit. 
C. If I were you, I wouldn’t visit the art gallery. 
D. I am not allowed to visit the art gallery. 

PRACTICE TEST 5
Pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
1. A. daily          B. simply          C. apply          D. emergency 
2. A. tough          B. thought          C. laugh           D. cough 
The position of primary stress is different
3. A. responsive          B. bilingual          C. attendance          D. operate 
4. A. deceive          B. sector          C. mission          D. burden 
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
5. The number of visitors to the exhibition dropped considerable in the second week. 
              A               B                       C                               D 
6. When too many firms enter competitive markets, their share of profits will fell. 
A         B                               C                             D 
7. The term “middle class”describes people between the upper and the low 
A                         B                                 C 
social classes. 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
8. Don’t blame me. I______him only if he hadn’t been driving so fast. 
A. will have followed          B. had followed 
C. would have been able to follow          D. could follow 
9. The panda’s______habitat is the bamboo forest. 
A. nature          B. natural          C. naturalized          D. naturally 
10. Could you please ______an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith? 
A. do          B. take          C. make          D. get 
11. We have had the roof of our house______. 
A. replace        B. replaced          C. to replace          D. been replaced 
12. If everyone of US______the traffic rules, the road will be much safer. 
A. obey          B. obeys          C. obeyed          D. will obey 
13. There are far______students in this school than in that school. 
A. fewer          B. less          C. fewest          D. least 
14. Susan rarely stays up late, ______? 
A. is she          B. isn’t she          C. does she          D. doesn’t she 
15. — “Tom wasn’t there last night?” 
- “No, ______.” 
A. I wasn’t either          B. either was I 
C. I wasn’t too          D. neither I was 
16. Most rodents eat grain, seeds and nuts. ______. 
A. but some eat almost anything          B. instead a few doesn’t eat grain 
C. while some eat those things          D. contrary few eat anything 
17. - “Let me help you with the box.” 
- “_______” 
A. Yes. That’s very kind of you.          B. I’m sorry. I’m busy now. 
C. What can I do for you?          D. No. You must not touch it. 
18. - “How far is your house from here ” 
- “_______” 
A. Is there a bus from here?         B. No. it isn’t. 
C. Yes, it’s very far.          D. Two kilometers, at least. 
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
19. After her parents’ death, her chief inheritance was an old Bible, which she read and 
valued. 
A. pursuit          B. possession          C. mistrust          D. misery 
20. They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They’re not good for their 
health. 
A. reduce          B. begin          C. speed up          D. carry out 
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
21.I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise. 
A. stimulating          B. regular          C. normal          D. boring 
22. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same 
region. 
A. come up         B. stay unchanged  C. remain unstable          D. go down 
Indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
It has long been suspected that lack of sleep can actually lead to illness, particularly in 
young people. Research involving students aged 14-19 over a three-week period now 
appears to confirm (23) ________. 
The teenagers wore devices that recorded the movements they made, without being (24) 
________of them, that indicated they were asleep. The results were then compared to the 
number of illnesses that they had (25) ________from during the three weeks, in addition to 
the number of occasions on which they had been absent from school. 
What the study showed was that students who slept (26) ________than seven hours a 
night caught colds, flu and other relatively minor illnesses more often. The problem is that 
as children enter their teens their natural sleeping patterns change, (27) ________in them 
going to sleep later and therefore wanting to wake up later - but they still have to get up in 
the morning to go to school. 
23. A. this          B. that C. these          D. those 
24. A. awake          B. aware          C. familiar          D. sensitive 
25. A.caught          B. affected       C. suffered          D. experienced 
26. A. more          B. smaller        C. longer          D. fewer 
27. A. resulting          B. producing    C. finishing          D. forcing 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. 
They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken 
language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies 
developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects. 
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and 
powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many 
cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other 
purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended 
special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them 
become future leaders. 
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other 
useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and 
powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 
1800s. More schools opened to girls. 
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a 
regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers’ 
colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching 
became a highly respected profession. 
28. In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could________. 
A. continue to exist          B. pass this knowledge down 
C. invent writing          D. make societies develop 
29. The word “they” in the passage refers to________. 
A. cultures          B. societies          C. schools          D. subjects 
30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? 
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families. 
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders. 
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education. 
D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records. 
31. The phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by________. 
A. made          B. based          C. founded          D. built 
32. The best title for the passage could be . 
A. Education in the Earliest Times 
B. The Development of Education 
C. Education in Modern Times 
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education 
Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences
37. Luckily it wasn’t necessary’ for Jim to take the exam again, (need) 
Luckily Jim______________________________________________. 
38. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school. (Despite) 
______________________________________________________ 
39. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home, (instead of) 
______________________________________________________ 
40. We must replace the loudspeakers. The current ones aren’t satisfactory, (since) 
______________________________________________________ 

PRACTICE TEST 6
Pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
1. A. weaved          B. wandered          C. published          D. informed 
2. A. reliable          B. variety          C. preserve          D. resolve 
The position of primary stress is different
3. A. helpline          B. massive          C. orbit          D. career 
4. A. emergency          B. illiterate          C. independence          D. machinery 
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
5. Nowadays there are more and more places when we cannot use our phone. 
   A         B                                   C             D 
6. Almost American Indian cultures have been agricultural societies since 2000 BC. 
        A                                                       B                          C                D 
7. The children’s television program called “Sesame Street” was seeing in 
    A                                           B                                            C 
84 countries in 1989. 
                      D 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
8. My brother’s hobby is________old postcards. 
A. composing          B. including          C. taking          D. collecting 
9. Let’s go for a walk this evening, ________? 
A. won’t we          B. will we          C. shall we          D. don’t we 
10. He couldn’t________himself laughing at the expression on his friend’s face. 
A. help          B. stop          C. escape          D. avoid 
11. - “When did he go away?” –“________minutes ago.” 
A. Few          B. A few          C. A little          D. Many 
12. Most people prefer flying ________ going by sea because it’s much faster. 
A. from          B. than          C. to          D. over 
13. The problem with my grandfather is that he suffers from constant ________ 
A. sleepy          B. sleepless          C. sleeplessness          D. asleep 
14. I want you to________these instructions exactly. 
A. take up          B. put out          C. turn up          D. carry out 
15. Amy and Anna look like sisters but actually they’re not________. 
A. family          B. relation          C. familiar          D. related 
16. Staying in a guesthouse costs________renting a room in a dormitory. 
A. twice more than          B. twice as much as 
C. as much twice as          D. as much as twice 
17. - “What can I do for you, madam?” 
- “_______” 
A. I’d like a kilo of apples.          B. You can go your own way! 
C. OK. Thanks a lot.          D. Excuse me. I’m busy. 
18. - “We appreciate your contribution to the success of our project.” 
- “_______” 
A. It pleased me.          B. It was my pleasure, 
C. That’s alright.          D. You can say that again. 
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
19. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details. 
A. story          B. gist          C. list          D. start 
20. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continues to do so unless urgent action is 
taken. 
A. vanishing          B. damaging          C. polluting          D. destroying 
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
21. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the 
surplus. 
A. large quantity          B. small quantity          C. excess          D. sufficiency 
22. I think that the local authority should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in 
this lake. 
A. allow          B. discourage            C. recognize          D. agree 
Indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large 
rivers, and (23) _______every country has at least one river that plays an important part in 
the lives of its people. 
Besides transportation, rivers (24) _______ food, water for crops, water to drink, and 
opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks. And in order to get water 
for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (25) _______a river and let the water become a 
lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to 
make electricity for homes and industries. 
However, the water often becomes (26) _______ when cities on river banks grow in size 
and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers 
clean if we want to enjoy the (27) _______of the natural resources. 
23. A. many          B. a lot          C. plenty of         D. almost 
24. A. provide          B. support          C. assist          D. create 
25. A.over          B. across          C. among          D. under 
26. A. crowded          B. overloaded          C. polluted          D. excited 
27. A. interests          B. benefits          C. tips          D. receipts 
Indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
In early days no medical college took a woman student. Elizabeth Blackwell, however, 
was determined to become a doctor. The young American wrote 
again and again to a number of medical colleges, asking if she could be enrolled but each 
time the answer was NO. 
Then one day, to her surprise, she got a letter from the dean of a college in Geneva, 
which said YES. 
At first Geneva College, like the other colleges, was not willing to enroll Elizabeth. But 
later the important people of that college learned that Elizabeth’s application had the support 
of a famous doctor, and they were afraid to offend that man. 
So the dean decided to play a trick by turning the matter over to the student’s general 
meeting of the college, thinking that the students would be the last to agree to take 
Elizabeth. 
When the boy students met, most students took no interest in the matter. Of the rest, some 
considered the young American’s idea interesting and some thought by having Elizabeth 
they would be proud of their college training the world’s first woman doctor. Very soon the 
students all agreed to accept Elizabeth. 
The dean of Geneva College was of course very sorry to learn this, but seeing that he 
could do nothing to keep Elizabeth out, he gave in. 
28. Elizabeth was surprised by the dean’s letter, because it promised her to_______. 
A. have free medical education          B. go to Geneva 
C. become a student in his college          D. go to Italy 
29. At first Geneva College_______accepting Elizabeth. 
A. did not consider          B. thought about 
C. was interested in         D. was not aware of 
30. When the student body met to consider Elizabeth’s application, _______. 
A. most students were serious 
B. many of the students showed no interest in the matter 
C. most students took interest in the matter 
D. most of the students were not joking 
31. Some students thought if they let Elizabeth join them they could make_______. 
A. her proud          B. the dean proud 
C. Geneva College proud          D. him proud 
32. The dean was very sorry when he saw his trick_______. 
A. worked          B. continued         C. succeeded          D. failed 
Choose the correct sentence that is built front the words and phrases given. 
33. We/ought/ submit/assignment/ tomorrow. 
A. We ought submit our assignment tomorrow. 
B. We ought to submit our assignment tomorrow. 
C. We ought to have submitted our assignment tomorrow. 
D. We ought have submitted our assignment tomorrow. 
34. We/ hardly/ understand/ him/ because/ his accent. 
A. We hardly ever can understand him because of his accent. 
B. We may hardly understand him because his accent. 
C. We hardly understand him because he has his accent. 
D. We can hardly understand him because of his accent. 
35. he/ retire/ eldest son/ take over/ business. 
A. After he retired, his eldest son took over his business. 
B. After retiring, his eldest son will take over his business. 
C. After he retires, his eldest son will take over a business. 
D. After he has retired, his eldest son took over a business. 
36. The patient/ recover/ more/ rapidly/ expected. 
A. The patient recovered rapidly he expected more than. 
B. The patient has recovered more rapidly he expected. 
C. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected. 
D. The patient rapidly recovered than he more expected. 
Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences
31. Stupidly, I left my umbrella at home, (which) 
I left my umbrella at home, __________________________________________. 
38. He was well trained by famous inventors. He went on to invent many useful machines, 
(and) 
__________________________________________________________________ 
39. I go swimming. I have to keep my eyes closed underwater. (When) 
__________________________________________________________________ 
40. The children played in the yard. Their mothers sat on the bench chatting, (whose) 
__________________________________________________________________