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PRACTICE TEST 3 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. baggy C. label D. access Question 2. A. healthy B. gather C. leather D. although 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. solar B. humour C. erupt D. capture Question 4. A. interactive B. entertainment C. innovation D. infrastructure 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. Thomas: “Dad, do you mind if I turn on the TV?” Dad: “................” A. No problem, go ahead. B. Yes, definitely. C. No, I’m not. D. That’s alright. Question 6. Getting to the doctor can be ............ in some rural areas. People have to drive a long way to the closest hospital. A. comfortable B. inconvenient C. unhealthy D. efficient Question 7. Every summer, I look ............. to spending some time with my grandparents on their farm. A. forward B. up C. after D. on Question 8. You should ............ eating too much fast food as it can lead to obesity. A. prevent B. deny C. avoid D. insist Question 9. Life in the countryside is ............. more peaceful but also cheaper than in the city. A. not only B. both C. either D. as Question 10. The city is replacing all of the old water pipes in the neighbourhood because they are full of ....... A. breaks B. snaps C. cracks D. gaps Question 11. By learning English, you can get ............. to a wider educational and career opportunities. A. information B. access C. knowledge D. aspect Question 12. In the past, some volcano ........ had the power to destroy whole cities and change global climate. A. movements B. eruptions C. appearances D. actions 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. COMPUTER CLUB Do you like computers? Are you (13) .......... programming? Then come to our computer club! We meet every Monday in the computer lab after school from 3.30. We do (14) ..........., we learn to use software and we play games online too. It’s (15) .......... great fun! Don’t wait! Come to join our club! Or visit our website for more information. Question 13. A. interested in B. bored with C. fed up with D. annoyed with
Question 14. A. programme B. programming C. to programme D. programmed Question 15. A. an B. a C. the D. no article 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 16. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text. We had planned a relaxing weekend in the countryside. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as we had hoped. ............... a. On the way there, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road. b. We were so excited to leave the city and enjoy some peace. c. After waiting for an hour, a kind driver stopped to help us. A. b - a - c B. a - c - b C. c - b - a D. b - c - a Question 17. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17). A. Finally, we managed to reach our destination, but it was already dark. B. The countryside was beautiful, and we had a great time exploring it. C. The car broke down, so we had to return home without enjoying the weekend. D. We quickly found a mechanic, and the car was fixed in no time. 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 18 to 23. There are numerous reasons (18) ........... students should wear uniforms to school. Firstly, school uniforms create a sense of equality among students. (19) ............ there weren’t school uniforms, some children might wear expensive clothes with brand names, while others might not be able to afford them. When all students wear the same outfit, there's less pressure to buy expensive clothes to (20) ........... with peers. Secondly, wearing uniforms helps students focus more on studying instead of what they look like. If students are required to wear uniforms, they do not need to spend time (21) ........... about what they should wear tomorrow. They do not need to pay (22) .......... to the latest trend since they do not compare themselves with other students. Lastly, uniforms can help students feel more connected (23) ............ their school. When students wear uniforms with their school's colours or logo, it can help create school pride and a sense of community, leading to increased school spirit and loyalty. Question 18. A. what B. which C. why D. how Question 19. A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. If Question 20. A. fit in B. look like C. take on D. go on Question 21. A. to think B. thinking C. to thinking D. thought Question 22. A. interest B. compliment C. respect D. attention Question 23. A. to B. for C. at D. by 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 24. I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline without your help. A. Unless you help me, I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline. B. I will complete my assignment soon, with or without your help. C. Unless you don’t help me, I won’t finish my assignment by the deadline. D. I will not finish my assignment with your help. Question 25. Crisps are not as healthy as fresh fruits and vegetables. A. Crisps are healthier than fresh fruits and vegetables.