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1 UNIT 4 – 45 MINUTE 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. 1. A. food B. school C. look D. choose 2. A. even B. record C. develop D. remember Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. second B. increase C. answer D. reason 4. A. business B. volunteer C. generous D. benefit 5. A. remote B. donate C. person D. locate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 6. He was sorting the donations when he realized how generous people were. A. arranging B. resolving C. distributing D. gathering 7. Delivering free meals to poor families is also one of the volunteering activities. A. fulfilling B. presenting C. bringing D. launching Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 8. He plans to organize various activities so that as many students can join as possible. A. different B. similar C. diverse D. numerous 9. Volunteering has helped me gain life experiences and find my sense of purpose in life. A. acquire B. achieve C. profit D. lose Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences. 10. I became a volunteer at the local center for community development just _____. A. by chance B. on purpose C. for all D. in need 11. Community service not only benefits the local area, but can also boost our _____. A. confident B. unconfident C. confidence D. confidently 12. I’m so _____ about volunteering at the center and I want to apply to join. A. interested B. excited C. surprised D. fond 13. I hope your application is _____ and you may enjoy your work. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully 14. He is so _____ that he’s always willing to give a lot of money to charity. A. generous B. independent C. outgoing D. sociable 15. The club is _____ in a remote area so it’s hard to get to it. A. built B. presented C. designed D. located 16. They _____ a programme on TV when the light out. A. were watching - was going B. were watching - went C. watched - went D. watched - was going 17. John was surfing the Internet _____ he found some information about the Blood Club. A. while B. before C. after D. when 18. She was _____ and had to put her child up for adoption. They had no place to live. A. unemployed B. disabled C. homeless D. orphanage 19. _____ the end of each month, my mother gathers all the items she’s made and takes them to the Volunteer Club. A. By B. At C. In D. On
2 20. Volunteering helps us feel lucky about life. _____, the activities also help us become stronger and meet more friends with the same interests. A. Then B. Therefore C. What is more D. In contrast 21. Having children _____ in community activities is a good method of educating them. A. participate B. participation C. participant D. to participate 22. One of the most important benefits of helping a community is that people can _____ contact people from different circumstances. A. come to B. come up C. come on D. come into Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 23. People whose applicant is successful will be trained by experienced volunteers. A B C D 24. The organisation needs reliable and hard-working voluntarily to work at the head office. A B C D 25. When I lived in Paris, I was spending three hours a day travelling to and from work. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. There are many (26) _____ to get involved in your community and positively impact. For example, you can participate in community projects like painting old buildings or (27) _____ trash. Or you can partner with local businesses and organizations to host community events. Whatever you choose, your involvement will positively impact your community. Investing in local schools has several benefits. One of these is that it helps communities improve their educational outcomes, especially those (28) _____. Another advantage is that local schools can be used as a catalyst for upward economic mobility. One of the most popular and beneficial ways to positively impact your community is through giving back. You can give away items, services, or time to your community. You can also give money to a charity or cause you to believe in it. These small acts of kindness will (29) _____ a difference and spread positive emotions. Investing in community-based organizations is an effective way to impact your community positively. It helps organizations listen to their constituents and improve the community by providing needed resources. In addition, you will help create a (30) _____ effect by investing in local organizations. (Source: https://drcandicematthews.com/how-to-make-a-positive-impact-on-your-community/ ) 26. A. ways B. methods C. routes D. roads 27. A. disposing of B. dropping off C. picking up D. taking up 28. A. privileged B. disadvantaged C. handicapped D. suffered 29. A. take B. make C. do D. give 30. A. side B. adverse C. ripple D. direct Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. For years, charities across the globe have been encouraging students to join their volunteering programmes to help make a difference in the world. Volunteers are an integral part of any charitable organization; without them, there would be no charity. Not only can volunteering benefit a wealth of causes, but it can also boost a student’s prospects once they head out into the working world. Volunteering can be a humbling experience, allowing you to see the world in a different way. Whether you agree to volunteer for a number of consecutive months or a day a week, the impact you have could be life-changing. There’s also a strong sense of achievement and pride that comes with generously giving up your time for a worthy cause.
3 When it comes to volunteering, there are countless opportunities at home or away. Many students choose to volunteer abroad to experience a new culture and learn more about other countries. It can be a wonderful way to experience another country, with support and guidance during the stay of the organizations. Volunteering overseas involves more group-based work than volunteering at home. It also gives students the opportunity to get away from their studies and work responsibilities. At home, opportunities are likely to be helping with youth clubs, childcare support, medical support or charity shops. Working for a cause while at home will allow for flexibility around a student’s timetable, they may be able to give up some of their spare time at the weekend or a few hours in the evening. (Adapted from https://vww.volunteeringsolutions.com/ ) 31. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage? A. Volunteering Experience’s Benefits to Students B. Students’ Roles in Charities C. Abroad or At Home: Where is Better to Volunteer? D. Should Students Volunteer? 32. The phrase “integral part” in the first paragraph most probably means _____. A. major supporter B. flexible participant C. enthusiastic member D. essential factor 33. According to the writer, why do people do volunteer work? A. Because they can take advantage of their spare time. B. Because their efforts may make other lives become better. C. Because local people may feel proud of their work. D. Because they can see the real world more clearly. 34. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the advantages of volunteering abroad over volunteering at home? A. exploring a new culture B. acquiring more information about another country C. getting on well with others in group work D. supporting and helping other organizations 35. What does the word “they” in the last paragraph refer to? A. students B. charity shops C. opportunities D. youth clubs Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. 36. Sam is talking to Minh Sam: There’s a job advert on the school website. Are you interested? – Minh: _____. A. No big deal. B. Yes. I am looking for one. C. Not now. D. Why not? 37. Sam is talking to Minh Sam: Volunteering is really helpful for young people. – Minh: _____. A. I can’t agree with you more. B. That’s all. C. It’s a waste of money. D. What a pity! Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 38. She dropped her bag. She was getting into her car then. A. When she dropped her bag, she was getting into her car then. B. While she was dropping her bag, she was getting into her car. C. She dropped her bag while she was getting into her car then. D. When she dropped her bag, she was getting into her car. 39. The alarm went off. He was smoking a cigarette underneath it at that time. A. While he was smoking a cigarette underneath the alarm, it went off.
4 B. While he was smoking a cigarette underneath the alarm, so it went off. C. While he was smoking a cigarette underneath the alarm, it was going off. D. While he was smoking a cigarette underneath the alarm, it went off at that time. 40. He was checking in at the hotel reception. A friendly American couple started chatting with him. A. He was checking in at the hotel reception while a friendly American couple started chatting with him. B. He was checking in at the hotel reception when a friendly American couple started chatting with him. C. He was checking in at the hotel reception when a friendly American couple was starting chatting with him. D. He checked in at the hotel reception when a friendly American couple started chatting to him.