Title G9 Practice test 2 Unit 2 - HS.docx ✅

School: ___________________________ Class: ___________________________ Full name: ___________________________ Score UNIT 2: CITY LIFE Practice Test 2 PHONETICS 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. 1. A. square B. share C. care D. are 2. A. telephone B. congestion C. window D. homework 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. 3. A. pollute B. traffic C. jungle D. suburb 4. A. attractive B. facility C. leftover D. amenity VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. As time goes by, the older he get, the more experienced he becomes. A. As B. the C. get D. more experienced 6. The shop is packing with people at the end of the year. A. packing B. people C. end D. the Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 7. The ____ in the city includes parks, schools, and hospitals. A. public amenities B. entertainment centre C. congested road D. construction site 8. In a ____ like New York, it's hard to find a quiet place to relax. A. green space B. shopping mall C. concrete jungle D. public library 9. Clean streets and efficient public transport make this city extremely _____ and enjoyable. A. livelihood B. liveliness C. live D. liveable 10. Tourists often find it difficult to get ____ the city without a guide. A. on B. off C. out D. around 11. In a big city like New York, you can easily ____ friends at local cafes and parks. A. get around B. carry out C. hang out with D. cut down on 12. Due to the increase in pollution, many people have decided to _____ their car usage. A. come down with B. cut down on C. get around D. carry out 13. The busier the city is, the _____ its people are. A. less happy B. less happier C. more happier D. more happy 14. Air pollution is typically _____ in industrial cities. A. bad B. worse C. worst D. more bad 15. _____ The more popular the tourist attraction, the more crowded the area is. A. The more popular B. The popular C. The most popular D. Most popular 16. The _____ streets are, _____ the traffic jam gets. A. narrower / heavier B. narrower/ the heavier C. more narrow/ more heavy D. more narrow/ the more heavy
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. 17. Linda: "Would you like me to carry those bags for you?" - John: "________" A. No, I prefer to do it myself. B. I don’t think so. C. Yes. I would appreciate that. D. Never mind. 18. Tom: "I'm really struggling with my math homework." Sarah: "________" Tom: “Thank you.” A. That’s a great idea. B. I can give you some help if you like. C. You should ask someone else. D. Math is not easy. 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. 19. He prefers the metro over driving because it saves time and money. A. underground train B. sky train C. train station D. parking space 20. The new restaurant downtown is quite pricey, but the food is delicious. A. cheap B. costly C. reasonable D. helpful 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. 21. In my opinion, using public transport can be less stressful and more relaxing than driving. A. communal B. common C. popular D. private 22. The coming talk is about the challenges of education in rural areas and how technology can help overcome them. A. local B. nearby C. urban D. remote READING 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. Living in the city Living in the city has its own unique charm and challenges. One of the greatest advantages of city life is the accessibility to various amenities. Cities often have a wide (23) ____ of entertainment options, such as theaters, museums, and restaurants. Additionally, public transportation systems in cities are usually well-developed, and (24) ____ it easy for residents to commute. However, city life can also be demanding. The cost (25) ____ living in urban areas is typically higher than in rural areas. Traffic congestion is a common problem, leading to longer travel times and frustration. City life can also be noisy and crowded. Despite these challenges, many people find city life exciting (26) _____ full of opportunities. The diversity of cultures and people in cities creates a vibrant atmosphere. In conclusion, city life offers a mix of benefits and drawbacks. Understanding these aspects can help individuals decide if city life is the right (27) _____ for them. 23. A. variety B. range C. selection D. choice 24. A. makes B. making C. make D. made 25. A. in B. to C. at D. of 26. A. and B. but C. or D. nor 27. A. vote B. choice C. idea D. choosing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Emily, a high school student, participated in a competition in how to solve urban problems in the city. Her presentation focused on three main issues: traffic congestion, pollution, and lack of green spaces.
First, Emily addressed traffic congestion by suggesting the implementation of more bike lanes and promoting the use of public transportation. She emphasized that reducing the number of cars on the road would decrease traffic jams and improve air quality. Second, Emily discussed pollution, particularly air and noise pollution. She proposed stricter regulations on factories and encouraged the use of electric vehicles. Emily also highlighted the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on how to reduce their carbon footprint. Finally, Emily talked about the lack of green spaces in urban areas. She recommended creating more parks and community gardens. Emily argued that these green spaces would provide residents with areas to relax and exercise, improving overall well-being. Emily's presentation was well-received, and she won first place in the competition. Her practical and innovative solutions inspired many attendees to think about how they could contribute to making their city a better place to live. 28. What was the purpose of Emily's presentation? A. To promote a new park B. To find solutions to urban problems C. To describe a traffic jam D. To highlight noise pollution 29. What is one solution Emily suggested for traffic congestion? A. Building more highways B. Implementing more bike lanes C. Increasing the number of cars D. Reducing public transportation 30. Why did Emily emphasize public awareness campaigns? A. To reduce noise B. To educate citizens on reducing their carbon footprint C. To build more parks D. To create more traffic jams 31. What does the pronoun "these" in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Factories B. Electric vehicles C. Parks and community gardens D. Traffic jams 32. What does the word "innovative" in the last paragraph most likely mean? A. Expensive B. New and creative C. Traditional D. Unsuccessful WRITING Write completed sentences with the given words. Change the words if necessary. 33. Downtown areas/ major cities/ New York/ loud/ busy/ almost/ 24 hours a day.  _________________________________________________________________. 34. Now/ people/ be/ throw/ tons/ food/ each year.  _________________________________________________________________. 35. They/ suggest/ city authorities/ improve/ security measures/ deal/ the rising crime rates.  _________________________________________________________________. 36. The/ city/ be/ dusty,/ so/ people/ easy/ get/ itchy eyes.  _________________________________________________________________. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 37. James caught a cold after walking home in the rain yesterday. (DOWN)  _________________________________________________________________.
38. Because my neighborhood gets big, I don’t feel secure. (LESS)  _________________________________________________________________. 39. Linda conducted a survey to find out the impact of noise pollution on the daily lives of city dwellers. (CARRY)  _________________________________________________________________. 40. When the city was modern, the living standard got high. (THE MORE)  _________________________________________________________________.