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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
On 11th March 2011, northeastern Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history. It measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and strong shaking could be felt several hundred kilometers away. Soon after that, the coastline was hit by a devastating tsunami, which produced waves up to 40 meters high. It destroyed dozens of towns close to the sea and also carried boats, cars and even planes many miles inland. The earthquake also damaged a nuclear power plant. Toxic radioactive materials were released into the environment and thousands of people were forced to leave their homes. At least 18,000 people died in the disaster and more than 450,000 were left with no home after the tsunami. As soon as the disaster happened, donations and assistance were sent to Japan from around the world. Today, the region has made incredible progress not just in returning to its pre-quake status, but in going beyond, looking to the future and outward to the world. Question 31. The passage is mainly about .............. A. how a tsunami can happen in Japan B. a terrible disaster in Japan in 2011 C. the number of deaths in natural disasters in Japan D. how Japan has improved since 2011 Question 32. The earthquake ............. A. came after a huge tsunami B. forced thousands of people to leave Japan C. caused a nuclear accident D. caused loss of life and property throughout Japan Question 33. What happened to the nuclear power plant? A. It was evacuated. B. It was unaffected. C. It was damaged. D. It was completely destroyed. Question 34. What was the global reaction to the disaster? A. No response B. People celebrated C. Countries closed their borders D. Donations and assistance were sent Question 35. What was a significant long-term effect of the disaster on the population? A. Increased job opportunities B. Thousands were displaced from their homes C. A rise in tourism D. A decrease in international aid Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “toxic” as used in the passage? A. safe B. poisonous C. beneficial D. natural 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. Using less electricity by turning off lights when not needed is a good habit B. can take hundreds of years to decompose C. It helps to keep our environment clean and reduces the need for new materials D. Trees play a critical role in cleaning the air we breathe There are many ways to help protect the environment. One simple action is to reduce the use of plastic bags, which (37) ........... Instead, people can use cloth bags that can be reused many times. Another way is to save electricity. (38) ........... This not only helps the environment but also saves money on electricity bills. Planting more trees is another important action. (39) ............ Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which is essential for life. Finally, supporting recycling programs is key. (40) ............ Recycling helps reduce waste and conserves natural resources. Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............