Title REVIEW 1 - PRACTICE TEST 1 - HS.docx ✅

REVIEW 1 (Unit 1,2,3)_ TEST -1 1. Choose 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. (0.5 pt) 1. A. tourist B. suburb C. metro D. outdoors 2. A. priority B. Competition C. electrician D. entertainment 2. Choose 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. (0.5 pt) 3. A. better B. elegant C. speciality D. congested 4. A. country B. council C. countable D. mountain 3. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.5 pts) 5. If you train harder in three months, you _______ run a marathon. A. must B. might not C. can D. should not 6. The longer the talk about the matter is, ____________ . A. the situation seems worse B. the worse seem the situation C. the worse the situation seems D. the situation seems the worse 7. There is a big __________ site near my house, so it's very noisy. A. construction B. construct C. constructing D. constructed 8. The committee has _________ a survey of parking problems in residential areas. A. cut down B. come around C. worked out D. carried out 9. Altdorf is a _________ city with a huge number of foreigners, traders, adventurers, etc. A. quiet B. peaceful C. bustling D. tranquil 10. The facilities which are available to everybody in an area like parks, schools, shopping centres, etc. are public __________. A. services B. amenities C. features D. offices 11. We'd better get an ________ to check the wiring before we start decorating. A. engineer B. architect C. electrician D. artist 12. The government _________ their objective of reducing violent crime. A. succeeded B. managed C. accomplished D. got 13. Our teacher agreed to extend the _______ by two weeks. A. finish B. deadline C. limit D. allotment 14. Their house is within easy reach of schools and sports _________ . A. facilities B. means C. systems D. tools 4. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (0.5 pt) 15. Peter was always optimistic, even when things were at their worst. A. negative B. positive C. pessimistic D. gloomy 16. You need a good level of physical fitness for this sport. A. natural B. real C. mental D. bodily 5. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (0.5 pt) 17. People once went into local government because they cared about public amenities and service. A. private B. common C. popular D. shared

25. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. London is a thriving commercial and cultural centre. B. The Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange are in the West End. C. The West End is home to many theatres, cinemas, museums, and shops. D. Young people are attracted to the pubs and comedy clubs of Covent Garden. 8. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 pts) Millbrook numerous I live in a small town of Millbrook in the rolling hills of upstate New York. It is a (26)________ community of just over 1,500 residents. Despite its small size, Millbrook has a rich history and vibrant cultural scene (27)_______ galleries, restaurants, and boutiques on its charming Main Street. It is home to a diverse range of residents, from young families to retirees, and boasts a strong sense of community (28)_________ . Every year, residents come together for events like the Millbrook Farmers Market and the Millbrook Literary Festival, which (29)________ the town's agricultural heritage and literary tradition. In spite of its rural setting. Millbrook is well-connected to nearby cities like Poughkeepsie and New York City, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking (30) _______ peaceful retreat from urban life. Overall, Millbrook is a warm and welcoming community with a strong sense of place and identity. 26. A. liveable B. living C. live D. life 27. A. for B. without C. with D. of 28. A. mood B. attitude C. soul D. spirit 29. A. welcome B. celebrate C. mention D. discuss 30. A. a B. the C. an D. Ø 9. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. (0.5 pt) 31. The bigger the city is, the more noisy it is. A B C D 32. They had to teach her how she constructed a logical argument. A B C D 10. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. (1.0 pt) 33. I cannot run a marathon if I don't train very hard. A. I cannot run a marathon although I train very hard. B. I train very hard, and I can run a marathon now. C. Unless I train very hard, I cannot run a marathon. D. I will train very hard unless I can run a marathon. 34. Mike used to pass these skills down to his son. A. Mike used to be taught these skills by his son. B. Mike used to teach these skills to his son. C. These skills used to be taught by his son. D. These skills were passed through generations. 35. You should wear your coat, or you may catch a cold. A. If you don't wear your coat, you may catch a cold.