PRACTICE TEST 12

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points)

Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points -0.2/ each)
Listen to a conversation about a journey. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the
following questions.
1. How many times has Bob been to Canada before?
A. never B. once C. twice
2. The weather in Canada is
A. very cold. B. very warm. C. warm during the day and cold at night.
3. Tom tells Bob to bring
A. lots of warm clothes. B. a present for his mum. C. his passport.
4. Tom thinks the flight will be
A. long and boring. B. comfortable. C. frightening.
5. Tom won’t be able to meet Bob because
A. he’s playing basketball. B. he’s playing football. C. he’s playing tennis.
6. Who is going to meet Bob?
A. Tom’s mum B. Tom’s brother C. Tom
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 point - 0.2/ each)
Listen to the recording twice. Fill in each blank space, with no more than one word or numbers.
REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE
Name: Mr. Rick
Company: ICT industries
Preferred location: (7) …………………….. centre
Near: (8) …………………….. centre
Size: (9) …………………….. square metres
Number of staff: (10) ……………………..
Special needs: (11) …………………….. access parking for nobility scooter
Moving date: during month of (12) ……………………..
Requirements:
• Good lift access
• Large lobby
• Removal of some (13) ……………………..
• (14) …………………….. too small - make bigger
• Change office near entry to storeroom
• New:
- paintwork
- lights
- blinds
- (15) ……………………..
• Minimum length of lease 3 years (with right of renewal)
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
16. By the end of this month I _______ at this school for two years.
A. have been studying B. will study C. will have been studying D. will be studying
17. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.
A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed
18. Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine.
A. the same length as B. the same long as C. the same length like D. the same long like
19. The contractor’s recommendation is that the old building ________.
A. is needed repairing B. need repairing C. needs to be repaired D. need to repair
20. People of all countries are expected to ________the principles of the United Nations.
A. uphold B. inspect C. exaggerate D. integrate
21. They were ________ to sell their house in order to pay their debts.
A. imposed B. necessary C. indispensable D. obliged
22. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________ excuses!”
A. making B. doing C. having D. taking
23. The Red Cross is _______ to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.
A. aimed B. promoted C. dedicated D. designed
24. It is very easy for the undereducated to be ________by slick talking salesmen.
A. washed up B. heard from C. taken in D. turned over
25. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play ________on him.
A. games B. jokes C. tricks D. fun
26. ________in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A. Founding B. Founded C. Being founded D. It was founded
27. The couple decided to ________some money every month for their retirement.
A. put off B. put aside C. take on D. take against
28. There is ________in my bedroom.
A. an old wooden square table B. a square wooden old table
C. a wooden old square table D. an old square wooden table
29. The play is very long but there are three ________.
A. interval s B. breaks C. rests D. naps
30. ________ , all the students couldn’t do it well.
A. Giving the test at short notice B. The teacher gave the test at short notice
C. At short notice did the teacher give the test D. The teacher giving the test at short notice
31. Jane promised ________ me up at 5 o’clock.
A. me to pick B. me that she would pick
C. to me that she would pick D. to me to pick
32. I think you’re being ________ pessimistic.
A. worthlessly B. unduly C. undeservedly D. abundantly
33. The ________ of Cat Tien National Park includes 105 listed mammal species, 351 species of birds, over
120 reptile and amphibian species and over 130 species of freshwater fish.
A. species B. creatures C. flora D. fauna
34. We must prepare for the attack. Every________ counts.
A. second B. hour C. day D. minute
35. Miss McCrea was________ anyone could have had. She never lost her temper with even the stupidest
pupils.
A. as patient teacher as B. so patient teacher as
C. as patient a teacher as D. so patient a teacher as
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. He tried to look ………………………..…..
apologetic , but it didn't work. (apology)
37. The tension in the room seemed ………………………..…..
unendurable . (endure)
38. Silk is always wonderful too, even if it's totally ………………………..…..
impractical . (practice)
39. His battle against cancer has ………………………..…..
strengthened his belief in God. (strong)
40. The music was ………………………..…..
unbelievably loud, you couldn't hear yourself think. (believe)
41. I thought he was being ………………………..…..
considerate with me, not rushing me. (consider)
42. The question of whether he was ………………………..…..
negligently remained for trial. (neglect)
43. All this she heard, even understood, but still she was ………………………..…..
speechless . (speak)
44. He admired the ………………………..…..
warmth of relationships he saw around him. (warm)
45. Some of the houses on the hillside are ………………………..…..
inaccessible to cars. (access)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. The first postage stamps issued in New York City in 1842. were issued
47. She said her father that she would go shopping with him the following day. said to
48. A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field. kicked
49. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them. are supposed
50. Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm. loyal
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. We are deeply indebted ………………..…..
to Dr Allen and the rest of the hospital staff.
52. What amazes me is her complete disregard ………………..…..
for anyone else's opinion.
53. He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic ………………..…..
about my problem.
54. We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ………………..…..
up .
55. That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ………………..…..
off by now.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five
thousand miles. These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter home off the (56) _______ of
Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica.
The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (57) _______ their
enormous size. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth and it can weigh as much as
thirty elephants. It (58) _______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors
mistaking these creatures for islands.
The more we (59) _______ about whales, the more wonderful they seem. Some species can hold their
breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters. They use a system of sounds (60) _______
as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further sounds to keep in (61) _______ with each other.
The noises they (62) _______ can travel hundreds of miles under water. Some species seem to sing
complicated songs which (63) _______ of a number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can
(64) _______ up to half an hour or more. If you ever get the (65) _______ to see one of these great creatures
in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends.
56. A. seaside B. ground C. beach D. coast
57. A. view B. consider C. believe D. think
58. A. comes B. goes C. gets D. seems
59. A. look out B. find out C. show up D. turn up
60. A. named B. referred C. known D. called
61. A. reach B. call C. range D. touch
62. A. produce B. provide C. process D. propose
63. A. include B. compose C. consist D. involve
64. A. last B. long C. play D. give
65. A. break B. chance C. luck D. choice
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying,
smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh
milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas
Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail
Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became
more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880,
however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate.
Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets.
Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce.
Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve
them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western
strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year.
In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice
commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial
ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so
until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that
were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families
could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied
fare.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage B. Commercial production of ice
 C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to ________.
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were _________.
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use _________ .
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
70. The word “them” in line 12 refers to _________ .
A. refrigerator cars B. growers C. perishables D. distances.
71. The word “fixture” in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________ .
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device
72. The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _________
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
73. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to _________ .
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
During the teenage years, many young people can at (76) ………………….. times be difficult to talk to. They often
seem to dislike (77) ………………….. being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school.
This is a normal development at this (78) ………………….. age . Though it can be very hard for parents to (79)
understand
…………………………….. , it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are (80)
still
………………….. growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are trying
to check up on them.
Parents should do their (81) ………………….. best to talk to their son and daughter (82) ………………….. about school, work,
and future plans but should not push them to talk if they do not (83) ………………….. want to. Parents should also watch
for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (84) ………………….. adult may experience with sex, drugs, alcohol
or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected (85) ………………….. with
these and help if necessary.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it.
86. “If you don’t try harder, you will be given a sack, John,” the director said angrily.
 The director threatened to give John a sack if he didn't try harder
..............................................................................................................................................................................
87. Tear gas was released as soon as the strikers attacked the riot police.
 Hardly .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
had the strikers attacked the riot police when tear gas was released
88. Lama hates it when people criticize him unfairly.
 Lama objects to ................................................................................................................................................................................................
being criticized unfairly
89. The only reason the party was a success was that the Prime Minister attended.
 But for .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
the Prime Minister's attendance, the party would not have been successful
90. The workers collect our rubbish twice a week.
 We have .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
the workers collect our rubbish twice a week
91. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
 So expensive was the Picasso painting that nobody could buy it
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
 Had ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
he studied hard, he wouldn't failed the exam
93. She doesn’t intend to meet him any longer.
 She has ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
no intention of meeting him any longer
94. Michael Jackson was known as the king of Pop.
 It ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
was Michael Jackson that was known as the king of Pop
95. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
 Wasn’t it ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
possible for you to get a bus to the station?
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
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.
96. It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. (spent)
 Layla ………………………………………………………………………………..
spent five minutes looking for her car keys.
97. Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (put)
 'I am not willingto put up with any rudeness
………………………………………………… from my colleagues any longer, ' said Delia.
98. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she's failed her driving test. (broke)
 Sarah …………………………………………………………
broke down in tears as soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
99. Simon really ought to make a decision about his future. (mind)
 It's high time Simon ………………………………………………………………………………
made up his mind about his future.
100. Do you mind if I come over to see you later? (objection)
 Do you ………………………………………………………………………………..
have any objection to me coming over to see you later?
101. Steve didn't manage to complete his work. (failed)
failed to complete
 Steve ……………………………………………………………………………….. his work.
102. They cancelled the meeting because the manager was sick. (called)
 The meeting ………………………………………………………………………
was called off because the manager was sick.
103. My father doesn't like me to wear short skirts to school.(approve)
 My father doesn't ………………………………………………………………………………..
approve of me wearing short skirts to school.
104. It wasn't necessary for him to come the day before yesterday. (have)
 He ………………………………………………………………………………..
needn't have come the day before yesterday.
105. He regrets not telling the truth to them. (only)
 If ………………………………………………………………………………..
only he had told them the truth.

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