Practice test 21

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 24. His doctor__________him to eat less and do more exercise. A. said B. suggested C. advised D. insisted Question 25. The curriculum at the public school is as good__________of any private schoo. A. or better than B. as or better than

C. as or better than that D. as or better than those

Question 26. It’s__________a box for me to lift by myself so I think I need some help with this. A. big B. too big C. vey big D. such big Question 27. He is__________from a cut in his finger. A. blooding B. bleeding C. blood D. bloody Question 28. The boss doesn’t criticize other people like that. Why does he have to run her _________ all the time?

A. down B. over C. up D. in Question 29. Have you been to the new shopping centre ont he__________of town? A. centre B. middle C. outskirts D. suburbs

Question 30. We’ll let you buy a motorbike__________you ride it carefully. A. as if B. whenever C. although D. as long as Question 31. There are some parts of the world__________even now people cannot live. A. to whom B. which C. that D. where

Question 32. He enjoys__________tennis and keeps on__________sensibly; that’s why he is fat. A. playing – eating B. playing – to eat C. to play – to eat D. to play – eating

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. Question 33. We can only get into the house if we have a key.  Unless___________________________________________________________________________

Question 34. Eight years ago we started writing to each other.  We have_______________________________________________________________________

Question 35. People say French food is the best in the world.  French food is___________________________________________________________________

Question 36. Her advice to her son was always good.  She always_____________________________________________________________________

Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. Question 37. We flew direct to Rome. We didn’t want to get stuck in London. (ORDER)

________________________________________________________________________________ Question 38. I’m reading Wuthering Heights. It was written by Emily Bronte. (WHICH)

Question 39. She has never been to Japan. She speaks Japanese very fluently. (DESPITE)

Question 40. He does everything to please her. She always finds something to complain about. (MATTER)

PRACTICE TEST 21

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. virtual B. burden C. promote D. sector Question 2. A. certificate B. operate C. facilitate D. affordable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions. Question 3. I decided (A) changing (B) my job because my boss makes me work (C) overtime (D). Question 4. Several (A) people have apparent (B) tried to change the man’s mind (C), but he refuses to listen (D). Question 5. Meal time gives (A) children a chance to learn (B) how (C) some of their favorite dishes make (D).

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 6. Let’s wait for Nick. I’m sure he’ll turn up soon. A. arrive B. enter C. visit D. return

Question 7. There are a number of drawbacks of living in the city. A. benefits B. advantages C. disadvantages D. difficulties

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 8. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do. A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked

Question 9. They appear surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning. A. gloomy B. doubtful C. nervous D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 10. Susan: “Do you want to watch this or the news?”

Kate: “Oh, _________. It’s up to you.” A. I agree. B. I couldn’t agree more. C. Don’t mention it. D. I am easy. Question 11. Jane: “Do you have a minute, Dr. Smith?” Dr. Smith: “_________”

A. Well, I’m not sure when. B. Good, I hope so. C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 12. A. food B. good C. tooth D. tool Question 13. A. heavy B. bear C. measure D. eat

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Dear Helgar, I would like to welcome you to our school. I know that being an (14)_________ studnet can be difficult, especially when you are so far away from your home. As you may have heard, the Thanksgiving holiday is (15)_________ I am aware that it isn't celebrated in Germany, but it's a very important holiday in the United States. It is an occasion when American families gather to spend time with one another and enjoy a variety of food. If you have nothinf planned for that day, I would like to (16)_________ you to visit my home for Thanksgiving. My entire famlily is planning to be there, so you will get to hang out with us. My mother is considered (17)_________ cooks in the city, so you will get a great introduction to traditional Americian home cooking. I hope you can come as I am positive that you (18)_________ a wonderful time. Let me know if you are interested. Sincerely, Greg Foster Question 14. A. exchange B. exchanges C. exchanged D. exchaning Question 15. A. improving B. happening C. approaching D. passing Question 16. A. invite B. require C. let D. insist Question 17. A. the better B. one of the best C. as good as D. the best Question 18. A. have B. are having C. will have D. have had

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

I’m 18 years old and have never played on a sports team before, so I never received lessons or training of any kind. I wish my parents had signed me up for soccer when I was younger because I discovered that I wanted to play sports. I just have no skills. There is a soccer team at my high school, but I definitely won’t make it. Most people on the team have probably been playing for years. I feel like I missed my chance and that I’ll never be as good as them. Is it too late for me to learn to play from scratch? I just figure that by the time I become “good”, I’ll be too old anyway. I tried teaching myself in the past, but it seemed too unorganized and I didn’t know what I was doing. Is there some places that teaches people of any age how to play soccer? Question 19. Why does the writer write this passage? A. He wants to study how people play soccer B. He is trying to apply for a soccer team C. He needs advice on whether he should start learning soccer. D. He has received a sport award for playing in a soccer game. Question 20. What can be inferred from the passage about the writer? A. His parents forgot to sign up the writer for a soccer team. B. He has never played on a soccer team before. C. His friends have all participated in some sports teams. D. He envies those who can play soccer well. Question 21. The word ‘figure’ closest in meaning to__________. A. think B. want C. trust D. choose

Question 22. The word ‘it’ refers to__________. A. being too old to learn B. teaching himself how to play soccer C. playing for many years D. looking for a good coach Question 23. What will the writer probably do? A. Teach himself again to play soccer B. Find a job instead of play soccer C. Ask his friends to teach him soccer

D. Look for a place that teaches adults soccer

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.