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PRACTICE TEST 9 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. leisure B. costume C. harvest D. dogsled Question 2. A. cultural B. documentary C. rice D. ethnic 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. nuclear B. enough C. ancient D. tribal Question 4. A. generation B. delivery C. facility D. environment 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. Mai: “Do you have a moment to help me move this furniture?” Chris: “............. Let’s get it done together.” A. I don’t mind at all. B. It’s none of your business. C. No, it is not bad. D. Yes, I do, too. Question 6. Posting personal pictures on social media is fun; ............ sometimes it can bring many problems. A. so B. but C. however D. although Question 7. He is responsible .......... the pigs and ducks in the morning. A. for herding B. to herd C. to feed D. for feeding Question 8. She ............ respiratory problems due to the pollution in the city. A. came up with B. came down with C. came across D. came away with Question 9. If teenagers don’t change their lifestyle, there ............. an increase in health problems. A. should be B. could be C. ought to be D. may be Question 10. Alex: “Please pass me the water bottle!” Katy: “...............” A. I think so. B. You’re welcome. C. Never mind. D. Sure. Here you are. Question 11. Cell phones should be banned in school ............. they can be a major distraction for students. A. although B. therefore C. because D. so that Question 12. We can .......... water by taking shorter showers or fixing leaky faucets. A. reserve B. produce C. balance D. conserve 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 DAY PLAN To make the most out of your gardening day, follow these steps: • (13) ......... a list of plants you want to grow in your garden. • Make sure you have all the tools you need (14) ........... starting. • Water the plants (15) ........... in the morning or late afternoon to avoid evaporation. • Remove (16) .......... weeds you see to help your plants grow better. Question 13. A. Make B. Forget C. Hide D. Lose


During recess, we played fun games and the air was filled with laughter and joy. Our lunches were packed in lunch boxes with tasty sandwiches and fresh fruit. When the school bell rang, we eagerly ran outside to enjoy the fresh air. Homework was done with pencils and erasers, and we took our time to complete it. Our backpacks were filled with textbooks and notebooks, and we proudly carried them home every day. The best part of the week was receiving gold stars as a reward for good behaviour and hard work. Thinking back on those school days always brings a smile to my face. They were special times of innocence and discovery, where the world seemed vast and our dreams had no limits. Question 31. What does the author describe as a feature of the good old school days? A. Large and modern school buildings. B. Homework done with pens. C. Outdoor activities and games. D. Smartphones and computers. Question 32. How were lunches packed during those school days? A. In metal tins with a variety of foods. B. In paper bags with snacks. C. In plastic containers. D. In lunch boxes with sandwiches and fresh fruit. Question 33. What was the author's favourite part of the week during school? A. Playing outdoor games. B. Having lunchtime. C. Completing homework. D. Receiving gold stars. Question 34. How does the author feel when thinking back on those school days? A. Joyful. B. Disappointed. C. Indifferent. D. Embarrassing Question 35. How does the author describe the teachers? A. strict and demanding B. kind and patient C. busy and distracted D. unfriendly and harsh Question 36. What does the word “They” in the last sentence refer to? A. dreams B. gold stars C. students D. old school days 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. offers a variety of programs for different audiences B. It allows users to find information quickly and communicate in real time C. Radio remains popular because it can be listened to anywhere D. These publications give detailed reports and cover a wide range of subjects Media plays a crucial role in our daily lives by providing information and entertainment. Television, for example, (37) ............ People can watch news, movies, and educational programs from the comfort of their homes. Another important medium is radio. (38) ........... It is especially useful in cars and for those who enjoy listening to music and talk shows. Newspapers and magazines offer another form of communication. (39) .......... They provide in-depth articles and allow readers to learn about various topics. Lastly, the internet is the fastest-growing medium. (40) ...... It provides instant access to news, social networks, and a vast amount of information. Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............