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PRACTICE TEST 19 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 1. A. casual B. occasion C. resource D. visual Question 2. A. control B. costly C. pollute D. compose 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. parade B. fashion C. Easter D. humour Question 4. A. tropical B. grocery C. logical D. extensive 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. Mike: “Why not try that new restaurant? I've heard good things about it.” Kate: “...........” A. Yes, we won’t. B. Sounds good to me. C. What do you feel like? D. Will you join us? Question 6. Kyle has been training for months ........ to keep fit. A. in order B. so C. due D. because Question 7. Tessa has so ....... homework that she can’t go out with us. A. many B. plenty C. little D. much Question 8. No one can .......... the impact of the Internet on our lives. It has changed the way we communicate, learn, work, and entertain ourselves. A. deny B. refuse C. avoid D. prevent Question 9. Have you ever met anyone ........... can speak five languages? A. where B. who C. when D. whom Question 10. The little girl ........... her interest in learning how to play the guitar. A. spoke B. created C. expressed D. brought Question 11. Many of the gases which are produced by factories are ........... to our health. A. harmful B. destructive C. disastrous D. unreliable Question 12. I'd like to complain .......... the rude customer service I received at your store yesterday. A. at B. to C. about D. for Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16. GARDENING TIPS To grow a healthy garden, follow these simple tips: • Choose a sunny spot (13) ........... your plants can get enough light. • (14) ....... the soil well before planting the seeds. • Water the plants (15) ............ a few days, depending on the weather. • Make sure to remove any weeds (16) ........... can harm your plants. Question 13. A. where B. when C. if D. with Question 14. A. Take B. Get C. Prepare D. Put Question 15. A. each B. every C. none D. once
Question 16. A. which B. that C. what D. who Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18. Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text. Board games are a great way to have fun with friends and family. Here’s what you should know about them. ....... a. Many board games require strategy and teamwork, making them enjoyable for people of all ages. b. They come in different types, such as quiz games, strategy games, and word games. c. Playing board games can help improve communication skills and provide screen-free entertainment. A. b - a - c B. a - c - b C. c - b - a D. a - b - c Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17). A. Board games are often played during family gatherings or social events. B. You can find board games in most toy stores or online. C. Some games are designed for large groups, while others are better for smaller gatherings. D. New board games are continually being developed to keep the experience fresh. Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16. A strange horse race The Palio is a national festival in Italy. It happens in a square in Siena, a city in the centre of Italy. It is a horse race which started in 1482. Since 1701, the race (19) ...... happened twice a year, in July and August. Siena has 17 areas. Each area has (20) ....... own flag. Before the event, people put up their flags on the houses, shops and restaurants in their area. In the days before the race, people walk around the city in costumes (21)....... are from the earliest days of the race. On the day of the race, the square is full of local people and tourists. The horse riders, who are wearing the colours of their area, (22) ....... onto their horses. The race starts, and the horses run very fast around the square. The race is very exciting, but it is all over (23)...... 90 seconds. There is one strange thing about the Palio. In 2019, a horse called Remorex won the August race. His rider fell off halfway through the race, (24) ...... Remorex could run faster than the other horses. But a horse can win the Palio without a rider! Question 19. A. has B. had C. have D.was Question 20. A. it B. their C. its D. theirs Question 21. A. who B. what C. they D. which Question 22. A. go B. ride C. are D. get Question 23. A. in B. for C. by D. with Question 24. A. because B. so C. when D. if Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. Question 25. It’s difficult to get around the city at rush hours due to congested roads.. A. Moving to the city at rush hours is not a good idea. B. It’s not easy at rush hours because the downtown is congested. C. Traffic congestion makes it dificult to travel in the city at rush hours.
D. Don’t get around the city because all roads are congested. Question 26. John caught a cold after walking home in the rain. A. Jack felt cold because he had to walk home in the rain. B. The rain was cold, so Jack tried to walk home as quickly as possible. C. The heavier the rain, the more quickly Jack walked to his home. D. Jack came down with a cold becaue he walked home in rainy weather. Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions. Question 27. Scientist / can predict / many / the disasters / ahead / time. A. Scientists can predict many of the disasters ahead of time. B. Scientist can predict many the disasters ahead of time. C. Scientists can predict many of the disasters ahead time. D. Scientist can predict many of the disasters ahead of time. Question 28. I / often / read / books / soft music / home. A. I often read books with soft music at home. B. I often read books and soft music at home. C. I often read books soft music at home. D) I often read books to soft music home. Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 29. What does the sign say? A. You mustn’t cross the fence. B. The fence is dangerous. C. It is dangerous to stay behind the fence. D. You shouldn’t stand close to the fence. Question 30. What does the notice say? A. Only 15-17 people can enter the place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. B. The venue is open to all teenagers under the age of 17. C. Teenagers aged 15-17 can visit the venue from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. D. Only teenagers who are over 15 are allowed to enter this place. Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions. What Can I Say? Imagine you are introduced to a stranger at a party. You know he is British, but that is all you know about him. You want to respect the customs and habits of his culture, so what is acceptable for you to talk about? British people normally expect the conversation to start with a comment about the weather. If it has been wet, you could say, ‘What terrible weather we’re having!’ to which he would probably reply, ‘Awful! I wonder if it will ever stop raining.’ If it has been hot, you might begin with, ‘How long do you think this weather’s going to last?’ with a probable answer, ‘It can’t go on much longer, surely?’
So you have now dealt with the weather. What next? It is perfectly usual in British culture to ask about a person’s job and give details of yours, and then the conversation should flow quite easily. However, people do not usually talk about salaries. Another possibility is a question about where the person lives. People often used to ask other people about family life, but they are a bit more careful now in asking about relationships. If a British person asks you the question, you can reply, of course. There is a general rule in British customs that you do not ask a stranger about politics or religion. Most people do not have any problems with differences in political or religious views. Friendship is quite possible between people with very different views, but with strangers, it is the custom not to raise the subject. Question 31. This text is about .......... A. possible topics of conversation with a stranger B. why some topics are not acceptable C. how to develop a conversation with a stranger D. the topics to avoid with a stranger Question 32. What is a common way to start a conversation with a British person? A. Asking about their favorite food B. Commenting on the weather C. Discussing politics D. Talking about travel Question 33. If the weather has been rainy, what might you say? A. "What a beautiful day!" B. "What terrible weather we’re having!" C. "Isn’t it too hot?" D. "Have you seen the news?" Question 34. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. The writer suggests that culture affects conversation topics with a stranger. B. It seems that weather is a common topic in Britain. C. From the information in the text, ‘What do you do?’ is an acceptable question to a stranger. D. You can ask if a British stranger is a Muslim, according to the writer. Question 35. What do we learn about topics of conversation in Britain? A. People never talk about politics. B. People never talk about religion. C. Acceptable topics with strangers have changed. D. You can discuss anything connected with your job with a stranger. Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “stranger” in the context? A. acquaintance B. visitor C. friend D. neighbour Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most. A. they should warm up before running B. helps them enjoy running more C. It’s a good exercise for everyone D. Running can make you feel happy and relaxed Running is one of the simplest and most effective exercises for staying healthy and fit. It doesn’t require any special equipment, just a good pair of running shoes. (37) ........... Many people run in the morning to start their day with energy. Running helps improve heart health, build strong muscles, and reduce stress. (38) ........ you feel happy and relaxed. It’s also a great way to clear the mind and think. Some people join running