PRACTICE TEST FOR GIFTED STUDENTS -30JUNE/2024

PART A - LISTENING (4.0 points)

SECTION 2 Questions 11–20
Questions 11–13
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11. Which option is NOT part of keeping the kitchen clean?
A. hair covers. B. hand wash. C. touching counter surfaces.
12.The locked door is NOT used to protect against ….
A. theft of money. B. damage to food. C. unwanted visitors.
13. Mayonnaise is measured …
A. to count the number of burgers sold. B. to make the burgers taste delicious.
C. to know how much has been used.
Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters, A—E
Which TWO of the following make the company efficient?
A. achieving sales targets. B. knowing the busy times and days.
C. throwing away burgers after 10 minutes. D. teaching staff to work in one area.
Questions 16–20
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
There is 16 ………………. on the back of the paper covers. Exact servings are important for stock checking, for 17
………………. and, most importantly, for providing correct food values. Customers in cars account for 18
………………. of the total sales. Paid orders are sent to 19 ………………., for both cooks and servers. The order is
finished when the 20 ……………….arrives.
SECTION 3 Question 21-30
Question 21-23
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 . Julia and Bob’s science project is due
A. next week. B. next month. C. next year.
22. All the materials they use must be
A. recycled. B. inexpensive. C. available in the lab.
23. A Cartesian diver was called a ‘ devil ’ by some people because
A. they saw it was black B. they believed in the supernatural. C. they wanted the inventor to be famous.
Question 24-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
24. Julia and Bob find some of the items they need
A. in Bob’s pencil case and the recycling bin. B. in the cafeteria and the Resource Centre.
C. in the shop and Julia’s locker.
25. Julia and Bob find some of the items they need
A. in Bob’s bag and his pocket. B. in Tara’s packet and on the floor. C. in the shop and Julica’s locker
Question 26-30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MOKE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Assembly
Step 1 Fold 26 ___________ in half.
Step 2 Use 27 ___________ secure the ends.
Step 3 Attach 28 ___________ to diver.
Step 4 Fill bottle with water and replace 29 ___________
Step 5 Demonstrate by squeezing and releasing bottle. Compression causes diver to sink because diver
becomes 30 ___________

PART B – GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.0 points)

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.0 point)

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 1. We haven’t seen them ______ Christmas.
A. until B. since C. to D. while
2. There is scarcely a country in the world ______ the beginning of a new year is not celebrated.
A. where B. which C. that D. when
3. The English are always ______ in the weather.
A. angry B. pleased C. interested D. happy
4. Thousands of people came to see the Queen ______ the rain.
A. because B. owing C. in spite of D. according to
5. She asked me ______ to Lan’s party the previous night.
A. if I come B. if I came or not
C. whether I came D. if I had come
6. Lovers have _____ their names on this old stone bridge for hundreds of years.
A. drawn B. pointed C. carved D. printed
7. John was going to join the protest march, but he ______ the last minute.
A. backed out B. backed up C. ran out D.backed down
8. We all ______forward to our summer holidays.
A. bring B. look C. carry D. wish
9. It’s Grandmother’s birthday tomorrow, so don’t forget to wish her many happy ______.
A. returns B. days C. anniversaries D. years
10. The nurse suggested ______ two aspirins per day.
A. to take B. taking C. to be taken D. being taken
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fit in each numbered space. (2.0 points)
FILM FESTIVALS
Film festivals are events staged by private organizations, local governments, arts (0. ASSOCIATE)associations or
film societies. They provide an opportunity for (1. KNOW) _________________ film makers to present their movies
to a real live audience and to have them reviewed by (2. PROFESSION) _________________ critics. If a film gets
accepted in a festival, the film maker gets (3. VALUE) _________________ press attention and exposure to agents
and buyers.
Some festivals welcome a wide range of films, but other festivals are more specialised. They may accept only
comedies, or only films made by female (4. DIRECT) _________________. Most festivals accept (5. SUBMIT)
_________________ from any film maker, regardless of his or her past experience.
Each festival has its own set of rules. (6. GENERAL) _________________, film makers are given a deadline by
which time they have to submit their films. Submitting a film to the wrong festival is likely to end in (7. REJECT)
_________________. If a movie is accepted, the organizers (8. NOTE) _________________ the film maker. Film
festivals are (9. TYPICAL) _________________ divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation. Films
are judged for their production value, (10. CREATE) _________________ and overall impression.
III. Fill in each space provided in each sentence below with the correct form of one phrasal verb given in the
box. Each phrasal verb can be used ONCE only. (2.0 points)
watch out bring out stand for get over stood out
give off live up to get through call on go for
1. Mrs. Brown always _____________ in a crowd because she wore large hats.
2. No matter how she tries, she never _____________ her shyness.
3. The new magazine about maintenance will _____________ tomorrow.
4. UNESCO _____________ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
5. At the station, we often see the sign “_____________ for pickpockets”.
6. Johnny sometimes _____________ his grandparents in the countryside.
7. I tried to ring him up but I couldn’t _____________ . I think some of the lines were down after last night’s storm.
8. The cooker is _____________ a funny smell.
9. The guard dog _____________ the intruder and knocked him down.
10. My exam results didn’t _____________ my expectations.
VI. There is a mistake in each sentence. Find out the mistakes, underline and correct them. There is an example
at the beginning (0). (1 point )
0. Jay, together with his parents, have visited California twice . have has
1. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing
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things such as cooking
2. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realised that he has
been driving in the wrong direction.
3. Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before
departure time
4.By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it
5. Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two
nonconsecutive terms
PART C – READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 points)
I. Read the following passage and fill in the blank with a suitable word. (2.0 points)
While big cities tick over at a fast pace, regional communities operate at the exact opposite. The Australian
Unity Wellbeing Index has found that those who (1)____________in rural areas experience significantly higher
(2)____________ of wellbeing, with regional areas like Maranoa in Queensland reporting levels of life satisfaction
(3)____________ the highest in the country. Australians living in rural areas also reported to be (4)____________
socially cohesive, feeling safer in their community and being more likely to give back in the (5)____________of
volunteeer work. Rural homeowners are often less stressed and feel more connected with those in their neighbourhood
(6)____________ compared to those who live in cities. Is the country life for (7)____________? Sure, it has its
benefits, but not everyone is ready for a slowdown in their life pace. There are also notable drawbacks, such as longer
commute for those who are still (8)____________ in the city. If you are looking to escape the hustle (9)____________
bustle, however, a move to a larger and more affordable property in the countryside might just be the
(10)____________ to your problems.
( Source: http://www.ruralcoproperty.com.au)
II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
blanks. (1.0 point)
Under the city streets
While skyscraper offices and elegant apartment blocks remain the public (0) . of most major cities, these cities
also have a mass of secret tunnels and hidden pipes below ground which keep everything working. This other world
exists, forgotten or neglected by all but a tiny (1) _________ of engineers and historians.
For example, there are more than 150 kilometres of rivers under the streets of London. Most have been (2)
__________. Over and, sadly, all that (3) __________ is their names. Perhaps the greatest (4) _________ to the city is
the River Fleet, a (5)_________ great river which previously had beautiful houses on its (6)__________ It now goes
underground in the north of the city and (7)__________ into the River Thames by Blackfriars Bridge,
The London Underground (8) __________1,000 kilometres of underground railway track winding under the
capital and more than 100 stations below street level. Along some underground railway lines, commuters can
sometimes catch a (9) _________ glimpse of the platforms of more than 40 closed stations which have been left under
the city. (10) ________ some are used as film sets, most lie forgotten. Some have had their entrances on the street
turned into restaurants and shops, but most entrances have been pulled down.
( Source: http://www.englishpleasecagliari/.pbworks.com)
1.A. number B. amount C. total D. few
2.A. covered B. protected C. hidden D. sheltered
3.A. stays B. stops C. remains D. keeps
4.A. miss B. absence C. waste D. lost
5.A. once B. past C. then D. prior
6.A. borders B. coasts C. banks D.rims
7.A. gets B. flows C. leaks D. lets
8.A. holds B. contains C. has D. consists
9.A. rapid B. brief C. fast D. sharp
10.A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. Since
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (2.0 points)
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 In the American colonies there was little money. England did not supply the colonies with coins and did not allow
the colonies to make their own coins, except for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which received permission for a short
period in 1652 to make several kinds of silver coins. England wanted to keep money out of America as a means of
controlling trade: America was forced to trade only with England if it did not have the money to buy products from
other countries. The result during this pre-revolutionary period was that the colonists used various goods in place of
money: beaver pelts, Indian wampum, and tobacco leaves were all commonly used substitutes for money. The
colonists also made use of any foreign coins they could obtain. Dutch, Spanish, French, and English coins were all in
use in the American colonies.
During the Revolutionary War, funds were needed to finance the world, so each of the individual states and the
Continental Congress issued paper money. So much of this paper money was printed that by the end of the war, almost
no one would accept it. As a result, trade in goods and the use of foreign coins still flourished during this period.
By the time the Revolutionary War had been won by the American colonists, the monetary system was in a state
of total disarray. To remedy this situation, the new Constitution of the United States, approved in 1789, allowed
Congress to issue money. The individual states could no longer have their own money supply. A few years later, the
Coinage Act of 1792 made the dollar the official currency of the United States and put the country on a bimetallic
standard. In this bimetallic system, both gold and silver were legal money, and the rate of exchange of silver to gold
was fixed by the government at sixteen to one.
( Source: http://www.Kong-in.blogspot.com)
1. The passage mainly discusses
A. American money from past to present.
B. the English monetary policies in colonial America.
C. the effect of the Revolution on American money.
D. the American monetary system of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
2. The passage indicates that during the colonial period, money was
A. supplied by England. B. coined by colonists.
C. scarce. D. used extensively for trade.
3. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was allowed to make coins
A. continuously from the inception of the colonies.
B. throughout the seventeenth century.
C. from 1652 until the Revolutionary War.
D. for a short time during one year.
4. The expression “a means of” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by.
A. an example of B. a method of C. a result of D. a punishment for
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a substitute for money during the colonial period?
A. Wampum B. Cotton C. Tobacco D. Beaver furs
6. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to which of the following
A. The Continental Congress B. Paper money
C. The War D. Trade in goods
7. It is implied in the passage that at the end of the Revolutionary War, a paper dollar was worth
A. exactly one dollar B. just under one dollar
C. just over one dollar D. almost nothing
8. The word “remedy” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. resolve B. understand C. renew D. medicate
9. How was the monetary system arranged in the Constitution?
A. Only the US Congress could issued money.
B. The US officially went on a bimetallic monetary system.
C. Various state governments, including Massachusetts, could issue money.
D. The dollar was made official currency of the US.
10. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the bimetallic monetary system?
A. Either gold or silver could be used as official money.
B. Gold could be exchanged for silver at the rate of sixteen to one.
C. The monetary system was based on two matters.
D. It was established in 1792.
PART D – WRITING (5.0 points)

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I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using
the cues as the beginning of each sentence. (1.0 point)
1. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
-> Much to ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
-> It was not so …………………………………………………………………………………..
3. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
-> He is the most …………………………………………………………………………………
4. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
-> Do not ………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Such a ridiculous proposal isn't worth serious consideration.
-> There is ………………………………………………………………………………………...
II. 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. You must use between three and five words, including the word given. (1.0 point)
1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed
She....................................................................of the events of that day.
2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment
I'll give....................................................................I have any more news.
3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant
This train.............................................................off 20 minutes ago.
4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch
I couldn't.............................................................before because I'd lost his phone number.
5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length
We discussed........................................................but we couldn't solve it.
III. Write the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given in the
brackets. The words must not be altered in any way. (0) has been as an example. (1.0 point)
1. She is determined to become a doctor. (HEART)
→_________________________________________________________________
2. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. (MOTIONS)
→_________________________________________________________________
3. The success of the venture cannot be guaranteed. (SUCCEED)
→_________________________________________________________________
4. We simply must pay them the whole amount before the end of the month. (ALTERNATIVE)
→_________________________________________________________________
5. If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. (HAPPEN)
→_________________________________________________________________
IV. Write the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence
1. “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said.
She flatly _______________________________________________________________
2. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
So _____________________________________________________________________ ,
3. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
On_____________________________________________________________________
4. The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land.
Anyone found ___________________________________________________________
5. It wasn’t necessary for them to call for help after all.
They ___________________________________________________________________
6. I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.
They can’t ______________________________________________________________
7. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble.
You____________________________________________________________________
8. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
I’d rather _______________________________________________________________

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9. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones.
Nowhere ________________________________________________________________
10. “I did not steal the car.” he said. “I just borrowed it.”
He denied________________________ but admitted ____________________________
V. Write the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence
1. I’m always inviting him for a weekend with us but he’s always too busy.
No matter _______________________________________________________________
2. There isn’t much likelihood of it snowing today.
It’s ____________________________________________________________________
3. She was not only bad-tempered but very lazy.
As well _________________________________________________________________
4. As no one has disapproved of the scheme, I suggest we go ahead.
As no one has raised ______________________________________________________
5. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not.
However ________________________________________________________________
6. I’d really hate to live in a big city.
Living __________________________________________________________________
7. Our French exam was much easier than our German one.
Our French exam was not __________________________________________________
8. The last time I played football was in 1971.
I haven’t _______________________________________________________________
9. Why didn’t I think of that before.
I should ________________________________________________________________
10. I invited my friend to have a cup of tea.
I asked my friend if _______________________________________________________
VI. Write the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence
1. She was just as good as they had thought.
She quite definitely came ___________________________________________________
2. The boy’s work can surely be improved.
The boy’s work must ______________________________________________________
3. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
At no time ______________________________________________________________
4. Doris thought the woman in front of her was her sister-in-law.
Doris mistook____________________________________________________________
5. There was such a frightening atmosphere in that house that we had to leave immediately.
The-atmosphere __________________________________________________________
6. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money.
No matter _______________________________________________________________
7. Someone is going to tune my piano tomorrow.
I’m ____________________________________________________________________
8. During the oil refinery strike, there were enormous petrol queues.
While __________________________________________________________________
9. We’d better buy a new cooker.
It’s ____________________________________________________________________
10. The stereo was so powerful, I nearly went deaf.
It was __________________________________________________________________
IV. Write an essay (about 180-200 words) on the following topic: (2.0 points)
In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television
or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.