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TEST 8 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. farming B. balance C. landscape D. bachelor Question 2. A. combined B. managed C. escaped D. ashamed 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 stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. recipe B. privacy C. politics D. proposal Question 4. A. fitness B. illness C. limit D. adapt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. Reducing the use of _________ fresh water can help protect marine ecosystems. A. a B. an C. the D. Question 6. The boy _________ to have a day off with his cousin was having a hard time at school. A. wish B. wished C. wishing D. to wish Question 7. The new student ________ Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the annual photography contest for the last two years. A. uses B. used C. has been using D. was using Question 8. Despite the heavy rain, she ________ her coat and went out. A. put on B. gave up C. looked after D. worked out Question 9. This is _____________ application that I can find. A. as useful B. more useful C. useful D. the most useful Read the following advertisements/announcements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
Hill's bookshop Just arrived! 'Better Photos', (10) _________ David Fox, writer of last year's best-(11) __________ book 'Learn Photography' Usual price - $15.00 Buy here for $12.50 'This book's great!' (12) _________ fashion photographer Jonny Clarke. Order one now before it's too late! Question 10. A. by B. of C. with D. in Question 11. A. sell B. sold C. selling D. sale Question 12. A. told B. said C. spoke D. talked My mum wants David Fox's latest book for her birthday. Can you get it from the (13) _________ near you because it's cheaper there? Her birthday is on June 11, (14) __________ I need it on June 10 please to give her a nice surprise. If there's a problem, (15) _______ me at the office on 786 861. My new mobile number is 07920 3449. Question 13. A. supermarket B. bookshop C. palace D. conference Question 14. A. so B. but C. or D. for Question 15. A. send B. see C. call D. wait Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 16. Hi, a. I asked my mum and dad and they said yes! b. Another thing is that we've never really talked about your home and want to know what it is like. c. Many thanks for inviting me to come and stay with you for a couple of weeks. d. Finally, tell me what I should bring with me as I'll start planning my trip today. e. What I care most about is which month would be best for me to come. See you soon!
A. c – e – a – d – b B. b – d – c – a – e C. c – a – e – b – d D. a – d – b – e – c Question 17. a. Additionally, lifelong learning is important for personal growth and can provide a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction, as you continuously expand your understanding of the world around you. b. Most importantly, it can help you stay up-to-date with changes in your field of work. c. It can also help you develop new skills and knowledge that can open up better job opportunities. d. There are many advantages to lifelong learning. e. Engaging in continuous learning can ensure that you remain knowledgeable and adaptable, which can lead to advantages in your career. A. c – b – e – a – d B. d – b – e – c – a C. d – a – e – a – b D. b – c – e – d – a Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23. When we think of peer pressure, we often think of it as a negative thing. We think of it as something that leads us to do things we don't want to do or that are harmful to us, but (18) _______. One of the ways that peer pressure can be beneficial is by motivating us to strive for success. When we see our friends and classmates working hard and (19) _________, it can inspire us to do the same. For example, if we have a friend who is doing well in school, it can push us to study harder and get better grades. Another way (20) _________ is by helping us develop good habits. If we surround ourselves with people who have healthy lifestyles, we are more likely to adopt those habits ourselves. For instance, if our friends enjoy exercising and eating nutritious foods, we may be motivated to do the same. Finally, (21) _________ can provide us with a support system. When we are going through difficult times, our friends can offer advice, guidance, and encouragement. They can (22) _________ and motivated when we are feeling down. In conclusion, while peer pressure can sometimes be negative, it can also have several benefits. It can motivate us to strive for success, (23) __________ us to develop healthy habits, and provide us with support when we need it. Question 18. A. peer pressure with some positive effects on our lives B. peer pressure having some positive effects on our lives