MOCK TEST 3

FINAL – SEM 2
2023 - 2024
PHONETIC
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. portrait B. painting C. jail D. straight
2. A. amaze B. attain C. applaud D. value
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from the others.
3. A. graffiti B. history C. charity D. nobody
4. A. skyscraper B. stadium C. antenna D. immigrant
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Choose the correct answer to fill the blank in each of the following sentences.
1. As an artist, it’s essential to create work that others can identify _____ and relate to on a personal
level.
A. at B. on C. about D. with
2. My parents are coming to watch me play my piano _____ next week.
A. recital B. exhibition C. circus D. theatre
3. This time last week, the road _____ by the workers.
A. was repaired B. was repairing C. was being repaired D. repaired
4. Had the weather _____ better, we could have gone on a hike in the mountains.
A. being B. been C. were D. is
5. The fence _____ our house is made of wood.
A. surrounded B. surrounding C. surround D. surrounds
6. Elouise: Thanks for the nice gift you gave us!
Summer: _____
A. Not at all, don’t mention it.
B. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
C. All right. Do you know how much it costs?
D. Frankly speaking, I myself don’t like it.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
7. It’s relatively easy learning how to ride a bike, but mastering the skill can take some practice.
A. relatively easy B. learning C. mastering D. can take
8. The park had to close for a week due to the extensive vandal that had been done to the playground
equipment.
A. close B. due to C. vandal D. had been done
9. No one is allowed to enter the building without a security pass, aren’t they?
A. is allowed B. to enter C. without D. aren’t they
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
10. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely extraordinary; we could see for miles in
every direction.
A. usual B. boring C. exceptional D. shocking
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
11. Her distinctive laugh was easily recognizable, and it always brought a smile to everyone’s face.
A. iconic B. common C. unique D. original
READING
Passage 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to fill each blank.
INDONESIAN CULTURAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS
Indonesians in the United States of different religious, (1) ______, and geographical background observe
special events and holidays differently. However, most people observe three major events. The major
holiday, Idul Fitri in Arabic, or Hari Raja or Lebaran in Indonesian, marks the end to the Muslims’
obligatory fast during the thirty-day fast of Ramadan. Many Indonesians enjoy a traditional Muslim
feast. The date of this holiday (2) ______ by the lunar calendar; therefore, the date varies from year to
year. Other important holidays observed are Christmas and Easter, which are also national holidays in
Indonesia.
On these special occasions, some Indonesian men and women parade traditional Indonesian (3) ______
with batiks designs in their sarongs. Men wear batik shirts without ties and outside the trousers on
many formal national occasions. The customary hat worn is a black felt cap, or peci, an item once
associated with Muslims or Malays but having acquired a more secular, national meaning in the post-
independence (4) ______. Indonesian men generally wear sarongs only at home or on informal
occasions. Women wear sarongs on formal occasions, along with the kebaya, a tight, low-cut, long-
sleeved blouse. Women often tie their hair into a bun or attach a hairpiece.
The popular entertainment during these events likely includes the popular Balinese dance. Another
favourite entertainment is the wajang kulit. Though the (5) ______ of wajang kulit are lost in antiquity,
many scholars believe that it is indigenous to Indonesia and that other shadow-drama arts around the
world derive from it. This shadow drama is so popular that those who grew up in Indonesia can
recognize all the stylized puppets and the episodes of the dramatized epics.
(Adapted from Indonesian Cultural Events and Holidays. (2003). In DISCovering Multicultural
America: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans. Gale.)
1. A. cultured B. cultural C. non-cultural D. intercultural
2. A. are determined B. determined C. is determining D. is determined
3. A. uniform B. cloth C. garments D. dress
4. A. season B. term C. period D. time
5. A. origins B. originally C. originate D. original

Passage 2: Read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are True or False
or Not Given.
MICHELLE YEOH BRINGS OSCAR ‘HOME’
Surprisingly, the 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award
for Best Actress. During her acceptance speech, Yeoh dedicated the award to her 84-year-old mother
and other moms around the world, calling them all “superheroes”.
The “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star vowed to bring the Oscar home to her mother, who lives
in Malaysia, and she just shared two photos from her recent trip. In the first, her mom, Janet Yeoh,
proudly holds up the Oscar as she grins from ear to ear. The other photo captures the sweet visit and
shows Yeoh clutching the award as she stands close to her father’s headstone and a plethora of
beautiful flowers.
The actor gave her parents a loving shoutout in the caption, which reads, “Brought Mr. O home….
Without my parents’ love and trust and support… I wouldn’t be here today… love so much
.”
Yeoh’s mother is undoubtedly proud of her daughter’s accomplishments, and she cheered her on from
Malaysia as the 2023 Academy Awards aired. After her daughter’s big win, Janet Yeoh shared her
reaction with reporters. “I’m very excited. I’m proud of my daughter,” she said, according to The
Associated Press. “I love my daughter. My daughter is a hardworking girl.”
Before attending the awards show, Michelle Yeoh said that her mother gave her some critical fashion
advice. “She just called me the other day. ‘If you’re going to the Oscars, you must not wear pants,’” she
said and laughed. “She was like ‘and don’t do this’ and ‘don’t do that’ and ‘you should keep your hair’
and...” the actor continued.
(Adapted from https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/michelle-yeoh-oscar-mom-late-dad-grave-
photos-malaysia-rcna79748)
6. Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to become the Oscar award winner for Best Actress.
_________
7. In her speech, Yeoh attributed her success to her father who is 84 years old.
_________
8. In one photo, Yeoh’s mother is holding the Oscar and getting emotional.
_________
9. Yeoh’s siblings have been very supportive of her career. _________
10. Before the awards ceremony, Yeoh received some clothing tips from her mother. _________
WRITING
Task 1: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
1. To improve the quality of education, resources such as teachers, textbooks, and technology
should be _____________ by school administrators. (PRIORITY)
2. Writing articles on community events and issues that were of interest to her readers, Francine
was considered a major _____________ to the local newspaper. (CONTRIBUTE)
3. Alisha was dressed in a(n) _____________ blouse and skirt that highlighted her grace and elegance.
(FEMININITY)
4. The Willowdale village was _____________ hit by the storm, which led to significant damage to
houses and infrastructure. (EXPECT)
5. The security guard was quick to _____________ the authorities when he noticed a suspicious
package outside the building. (ALERTNESS)
Task 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the word(s) if given so that the second sentence means
nearly the same as the first one.
6. The ultimate goal of many athletes, musicians and artists is to receive recognition for their
achievements. (RECOGNISED)
To _________________________________________________________________________________________
many athletes, musicians and artists.
7. A serious injury put the career of the famous footballer at risk. (THREATENED)
The famous footballer had __________________________________________________________________ a
serious injury.
8. That company didn’t listen to customer feedback. As a result, they lost so many clients to their
competitors.
Had that company __________________________________________________________________________ .
9. Interested in science, the boy spent hours conducting experiments in his basement.
The boy who was ___________________________________________________________________________ .
10. Individuals who did not wear proper protective gear during their spacewalks were at a greater risk
of being exposed to harmful radiation. (Use a reduced relative clause)
Individuals _________________________________________________________________________________ .

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