______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests UNIT 9 - PRACTICE TEST 2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. campaign B. planning C. danger D. program Question 2: A. comes B. rolls C. takes D. drives 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 stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. urban B. fossil C. worldwide D. remain Question 4: A. livable B. disagree C. positive D. vehicle 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: Volunteers are _________ trash from the beach. A. picking up B. giving off C. throwing away D. using up Question 6: Bill is __________. A. lazier and lazier B. more and more lazy C. lazier and more lazy D. more lazy and lazier Question 7: The CDs here are more expensive __________ over there. A. those B. than those C. than that D. than this Question 8: __________you work harder, you will be sacked. A. Whether B. If C. Provided that D. Unless Question 9: __________ if I take a map. A. I will get lost B. I will not get lost C. I would get lost D. I would not get lost Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15. Eco-Friendly Sips: Your Perfect Companion (10) __________ to our reusable bottles and cups, you would save money and protect the planet! Our durable products keep drinks hot or cold for hours. Choose (11) __________ various stylish designs and colors. Perfect for work, school, or outdoor adventures. Join the eco-friendly (12) __________ today! Special offer: Buy any bottle and get a coffee cup half-price! Contact us: Phone: 001-452-4522 Email:
[email protected] - Website: www.ecosips.com Visit our store: 123 Green Street, Anytown Question 10: A. Were you to switch B. If you didn’t switch C. Should you switch D. When you switched Question 11: A. between B. among C. from D. of Question 12: A. movable B. movie C. move D. movement We would like to announce our new Green Transportation Initiative! Join us in reducing carbon emissions by choosing eco-friendly travel options. (13) _________, the greater our impact on the environment. Try cycling, using public transport, or car-sharing. (14) __________ we work together can we create a cleaner, greener city. Get involved: Attend our (15) __________ event on May 15th Sign up for our car-sharing program Download our bike route app For more information: Call: 555-987-6543 Email:
[email protected] - Visit: www.greencityinitiative.com
______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests City Hall Information Desk Question 13: A. The more people participate B. As many people participate C. The most people participate D. So many people participate Question 14: A. If only B. Unless C. Only if D. As long as Question 15: A. startup B. beginning C. opening D. kickoff Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 16: a. Moreover, why is it essential to recycle and save energy? Students also learn how to use resources responsibly. b. Environmental education in schools is very important because it teaches students how to protect the planet. c. Finally, what will happen if we do not take care of our environment? d. So, should schools include more environmental topics in their curriculum? e. For example, how can we reduce pollution without knowing its effects? A. b-a-e-d-c B. b-e-a-d-c C. b-e-d-a-c D. d-a-e-c-b Question 17: a. I believe this initiative will have a positive impact on our environment. b. Sincerely, c. Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to propose a new initiative to help reduce carbon emissions in our community. d. We could introduce a "Green Day" once a month where residents are encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport. e. Additionally, providing more bike lanes and promoting car-sharing programs could further reduce emissions. f. Local businesses can offer discounts to those who participate, promoting eco-friendly habits. A. c-f-d-e-a-b B. c-a-d-f-e-b C. c-d-e-a-f-b D. c-d-f-e-a-b Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23. Our planet faces a growing population and a shrinking resource pool. The more people are added each day, (18) __________. Clean water, vital for life and industry, is scarce. Though oceans cover 70% of Earth, only 2.5% is fresh, and less than 1% is readily available. (19) __________, we will face severe shortages in the near future. This precious resource is wasted through pollution and overuse. Agriculture, using 92% of freshwater, (20) __________. In India, potential water shortages threaten food security, with grain harvests predicted to drop by 25%. This is a dire prospect for a developing nation with a population exceeding 1.2 billion. Access to safe water is another global concern. (21) __________, nearly four billion people lack it. Rainforests, vital for oxygen and biodiversity, are also threatened. Once covering 14% of land, (22) __________. At the current rate of destruction, rainforests could vanish within 40 years. The Amazon, a vast rainforest called the "Lungs of the Planet", is particularly crucial. It produces 20% of Earth's oxygen and houses over half the world's known plant and animal species. Laws exist to protect resources, (23) __________. Changing habits and reducing our consumption are essential to secure a sustainable future for generations to come. Question 18: A. the greater the pressure on essentials such as water B. the greater the pressure on essentials like water C. greater and greater the pressure on essentials like water D. the smaller the pressure on essentials like water
______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests Question 19: A. If we manage water resources wisely B. If we didn’t manage water resources wisely C. If we don’t manage water resources unwisely D. If we do not manage water resources wisely Question 20: A. is the least demanding sector B. is the best sector demanded C. is the most demanding sector D. is more and more demanding sector Question 21: A. While developed countries enjoy easy access B. When developed countries enjoy easy access C. although developed countries enjoy hard access D. Whereas developing countries enjoy easy access Question 22: A. it is now down to 6% B. they are now up to 6% C. it is now up to 6% D. they are now down to 6% Question 23: A. so individual action is key B. and individual action is insignificant C. but individual action is key D. yet the key individual is action Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28. Governments play a crucial role in protecting the environment. They create laws and regulations to reduce pollution and encourage sustainable practices. (24) __________, many governments set limits on carbon emissions from factories and cars to help combat climate change. Additionally, they invest in renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, (25) __________ are cleaner and more sustainable than fossil fuels. Governments also protect natural areas by creating national parks and wildlife reserves, which help preserve biodiversity. (26) __________ important role of governments is raising awareness about environmental issues. They run educational (27) __________ to teach people about recycling, conserving energy, and protecting wildlife. Furthermore, governments often provide financial support for green projects, such as building public transport systems or promoting electric cars, which reduce the use of polluting vehicles. If governments work closely with businesses and individuals, environmental protection becomes more effective. By encouraging everyone to make small changes, like using less plastic or saving water, governments can help create a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations. In this way, governments (28) __________ the way in safeguarding our environment. Question 24: A. In addition B. For example C. Such as D. Like Question 25: A. that B. who C. whom D. which Question 26: A. Other B. Another C. Every D. Either Question 27: A. campaigns B. advertisements C. promotions D. announcements Question 28: A. guide B. direct C. lead D. manage Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33. Ian Kiernan: Cleaning Up the World In 1987, Ian Kiernan was sailing around the world when he saw a lot of trash in the oceans. He decided to do something about it. In 1989, Ian organized an event called Clean Up Sydney Harbor in Australia. He was surprised when 40,000 people came to help. The next year, he made it a national event. About 300,000 people across Australia joined in to clean up their local areas. Clean Up Australia Day has happened every year since then, getting bigger each time. In 1993, Ian started an even bigger project called Clean Up the World. This helps people in many countries clean up their environment. In the first year, more than 30 million people in 80 countries took part. Today, Clean Up Australia Day attracts over 500,000 volunteers. They pick up thousands of tons of trash from beaches, parks, streets, and rivers. They find things like cigarettes, bottles, plastic bags, and food wrappers.
______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests Recently, Ian has noticed more electronic waste, like old computers and phones. This is a problem because it can be dangerous for health if it gets into the ground or water. Ian started a program to collect and recycle old phones to help with this. Ian Kiernan saw a problem and decided to fix it. By starting Clean Up Australia Day, he made people think more about how we treat our planet. He brought millions of people together to make the world cleaner. Ian showed that anyone can make a difference if they try hard enough. Question 29: What would be the best title for the passage? A. How to Recycle Phones B. Ian Kiernan’s Sailing Adventures C. The Impact of Plastic Bags D. Clean Up the World: One Man’s Mission Question 30: What does the word “event” in the passage mostly mean? A. a personal decision B. a large organized activity C. a new type of trash D. a holiday Question 31: What did Ian Kiernan do after seeing the trash in the oceans? A. He started Clean Up Sydney Harbor. B. He organized an international clean-up day. C. He began recycling old computers. D. He gave up sailing. Question 32: What issue is NOT mentioned as a problem, according to the passage? A. cigarette butts B. electronic waste C. plastic bags D. air pollution Question 33: What does the word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to? A. program B. electronic waste C. health D. Ian Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40. Reasons for Becoming Vegetarian People choose to become vegetarians for different reasons. Some people follow a vegetarian diet because they believe killing animals is wrong. They see it as the ethical choice. Others choose vegetarianism for health reasons, as it can help them stay slim and lower their risk of various diseases. Recently, more people are switching to a vegetarian diet to protect the environment. Researchers from the Union of Concerned Scientists in the U.S. released a report on how consumer behavior impacts the environment. Their study showed that eating meat is one of the main ways humans harm the environment, second only to using motor vehicles. But how can changing our diets make a difference? We can compare the resources needed to produce meat and crops. For example, nearly 20,000 liters of water are needed to produce one kilogram of beef, but only 150 liters of water are needed to produce one kilogram of wheat. Similarly, one hectare (or 10,000 square meters) of farmland used for raising livestock produces about 227 kilograms of beef. The same amount of farmland can produce 13,600 kilograms of carrots, 18,000 kilograms of potatoes, or 22,700 kilograms of tomatoes. It’s clear that producing crops instead of meat makes more efficient use of land and water. Raising livestock also contributes to global warming. Animals like cows, pigs, and sheep release methane, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming, when they pass gas. One cow can produce about 500 liters of methane each day. A 2006 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says that livestock farming accounts for 37 percent of all methane production. Methane may have a more damaging effect on the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. There is growing support for vegetarianism. For example, schools across England and the U.S. hold "Meat Free Mondays" to show students how easy it is to eat less meat. Some people take it further and embrace a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products like cheese, eggs, and milk. However, some nutritionists believe that a vegan diet may lack essential vitamins and minerals. Question 34: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. The Health Benefits of Vegetarianism B. Environmental Impacts of Meat Consumption C. Reasons for Becoming Vegetarian D. Vegetarianism vs. Veganism Question 35: The word “slim” in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to __________. A. thin B. fit C. overweight D. healthy Question 36: The word “embrace” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __________. A. adapt B. adopt C. consider D. experiment
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