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Practice test 1- first term test Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. decompose B. eco-friendly C. leftover D. compost Question 2. A. efficiently B. pile C. landfill D. footprint 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 3: A. appear B. unite C. wonder D. behave Question 4: A. conduction B. partnership C. romantic D. attractive 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: They haven’t finished their homework, _______ ? A. do they B. haven’t they C. don’t they D. have they Question 6. This is the ________ of all home robots in the show. A. fast B. faster C. fastest D. fasttest Question 14. When he came, I_______ in the kitchen. A. cooked B. am cooking C. has cooked D. was cooking Question 7. Many high school students volunteered to the polluted river. A. get rid of B. go green C. rinse out D. clean up Question 9. It takes hundreds of years for one plastic bottle to in the ground. A. release B. reuse C. decompose D. recycle Read the following advertisement/ announcement letter and mark 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 ( https://www.postermywall.com/index.php/posterbuilder/copy/75c7019f0d81a25a325ca47bff5b0eaf) Question 10. A. recruit B. recruitment C. recruital D. recruiter Question 11. A. on B. for C. at D. in Question 12. A. a B. an C. the D. ø Announcement of Autumn Break Dear Parents, Please note that school (13) _____ from Monday 23rd October to Sunday 29th October for the Mid Term Autumn break. Students should (14) _____ to school on Monday 30th October, 2023 wearing winter uniform. (15) _____ you have any questions, please contact us at 0227.222.468 or [email protected] Best regards. Question 13. A. will close B. will be closed C. was closed D. closed Always wanted to SING? All WELCOME, NO AUDITIONS Southend Vox is looking to (10) _____ new members who love to sing. With mixed ability and experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organizations and participate (11) _____ events. So, if you sing in the shower, you are (12) _____ King and Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur. COME AND JOIN US We meet every Wednesday 7.30pm- 9.30pm at St Laurence Church Hall, Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6UH.


understanding across cultures. Furthermore, this diversity makes our country a more interesting place to live, as people from diverse cultures contribute language skills, new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different experiences. (Adapted from https://www.purdueglobal.edu/) Question 29. Which could be the best title for the passage? A. What is the function of culture? B. How do people use own culture? C. Why is cultural diversity a “good thing”? D. How can we learn from one another? Question 30. The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to__________. A. levels B. people C. others D. ways of being Question 31. Which of the following is TRUE about the main reason for discrimination? A. Valuating everything is the main reason for discrimination. B. Immersing in a culture is the main reason for discrimination. C. Contacting with a different culture may cause discrimination. D. Making judgment may cause discrimination. Question 32. The word “dispel” in paragraph 2 mostly means__________. A. eliminate B. contain C. realize D. discuss Question 33. According to the passage, before we can learn from people from other cultures, we need to________. A. understand one another B. facilitate collaboration C. have different perspectives D. form personal biases Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Ecosystems are intricate and interconnected systems that encompass all living organisms and their physical environment. These diverse ecosystems, ranging from rainforests to coral reefs, play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth and providing essential services to human societies. A key characteristic of ecosystems is their delicate balance. Each component, whether it be plants, animals, microorganisms, or abiotic factors like water and soil, interacts with others in a complex web of relationships. These interactions create a dynamic equilibrium that allows the ecosystem to thrive and maintain its functionality. One crucial aspect of ecosystems is biodiversity. The variety of species within an ecosystem contributes to its resilience and adaptability. A diverse range of plants and animals ensures that if one species is affected by a disturbance, others can step in and fulfill similar ecological roles, preventing catastrophic collapses. Unfortunately, human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overexploitation of resources have led to a decline in biodiversity, disrupting the balance and stability of many ecosystems. Another fundamental concept in understanding ecosystems is the flow of energy and nutrients. Producers, such as plants and algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. This energy is then transferred through the food chain as herbivores eat plants, and carnivores eat herbivores. Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil for the next generation of plants. This interconnected flow of energy and nutrients is vital for the functioning and sustainability of the ecosystem. (Adapted from EcoWatch) Question 34. What is the title of the passage? A. The Importance of Biodiversity in Ecosystems B. The Role of Producers in Ecosystems C. Understanding the Ecosystems D. Human Impact on Coral Reefs Question 35. According to the passage, what is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem? A. Convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. B. Break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil. C. Fulfill similar ecological roles as herbivores. D. Interact with abiotic factors like water and soil. Question 36. The word "thrive” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ . A. prosper B. regress C. diminish D. struggle