Title G9 Practice test 1 Unit 1 - HS.docx ✅

School: ___________________________ Class: ___________________________ Full name: ___________________________ Score UNIT 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY Practice Test 1 PHONETICS 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. 1. A. pack B. chat C. many D. relax 2. A. bread B. head C. health D. beach 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. 3. A. suburb B. garbage C. local D. police 4. A. speciality B. electrician C. original D. preservation VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. The Tower of London is one of the top tourist attraction in the UK. A. The B. top C. attraction D. in 6. They don’t know how preserve the natural beauty of their region. A. how B. preserve C. natural D. their Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 7. As a(n) _____, you will do so much more than stopping fires from burning. A. police officer B. electrician C. firefighter D. artisans 8. Every year, the town hosts a festival celebrating the area's artisanal cheese, a(n) ______ that attracts visitors from all over. A. speciality B. handicraft C. device D. appliance 9. The _____ of traditional crafts is essential to keep our local culture alive for future generations. A. preserve B. preservation C. preservable D. preserver 10. The bakery had to stop taking orders for the day after they ______ of flour and other key ingredients. A. get out B. run out C. find out D. go out 11. It's important to get _____ your neighbors to create a friendly and supportive community. A. on well B. around C. down with D. on well with 12. His handwriting _____ me of the letters my father used to write when I was a child. A. takes B. makes C. reminds D. calls 13. She wondered how _____ more residents involved in the local clean-up project. A. getting B. to getting C. gets D. to get 14. They wondered _____ reliable information about local events. A. where they can find B. where to find C. where could find D. where to be found 15. She asked the instructor ____ to improve her drawing skills. A. what B. where C. who D. how 16. He questioned _____ to include in his presentation. A. how B. where C. what D. which
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. Myra: “Do you mind opening the window for me?” Son: “_____” A. No, not at all. B. Yes, go ahead. C. Yes, I do. D. No, I mind it. 18. Nam: “Could you help me set up my presentation?” Linh: “_____.” A. No, thanks for letting me know. B. Sure. What part do you need help with first? C. Yes, you should ask others. D. You’re welcome. You did a great job! Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The local community works hard to preserve the historic buildings that tell the story of our town’s past. A. destroy B. damage C. protect D. improve 20. The annual parade is meant to symbolise the unity and spirit of our local community, bringing everyone together in celebration. A. represent B. contradict C. oppose D. misrepresent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. When we aren’t at home, our neighbours take care of our cats. A. look after B. are responsible for C. keep an eye on D. neglect 22. The dancers performed a traditional dance that has been part of our culture for centuries. A. customary B. modern C. historic D. ancient READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. My Town – Newquay by Alex Howarth, 14 I live in Newquay. It’s a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is the best place to surf in the UK. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how (23) _____. I go surfing with my friends every weekend. My favourite place is Fistral Beach. I love Newquay (24) _____ there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering is different because it is rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same activity, but you (25) _____ always go with a special instructor. If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or (26) _____ Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other (27) _____ too, like mini golf and bowling. Come and see for yourself! 23. A. surf B. surfing C. to surf D. to surfing 24. A. therefore B. so C. even though D. because 25. A. should B. may C. will D. can 26. A. visits B. visit C. visiting D. to visit 27. A. priority B. attractions C. activity D. zoos Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England. This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making. Basket making began in the area a long time ago. At the beginning of the 19th century, more than three thousand acres of