PRACTICE TEST 12.

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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. motorbikes B. determines C. involves D. cultures
Question 2: A. contain B. feature C. picture D. nature

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. overwhelming B. intellectual C. incredible D. optimistic
Question 4: A. academic B. inorganic C. understanding D. uncertainty

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.
Question 5: Our civilization is so commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity.
A B C D
Question 6: That Marta's been chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus make her parents
A B C
very happy.
D
Question 7: Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should do yearly appointments with
A B C
our doctors.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: Susan bought ________ furniture that her apartment looks great after the renovation.
A. such a nice B. so nice a C. so nice D. such nice
Question 9: Yesterday my mother bought ______.
A. some beautiful Italian cotton hats B. Italian some beautiful cotton hats
C. beautiful Italian some cotton hats D. some hats beautiful Italian cotton
Question 10: My mother ______ me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams.
A. reprimanded B. encouraged C. warned D. recommended
Question 11: In fairy tales, bad witches often try to cast a spell on the _________.
A. innocent B. innovative C. innovation D. initiative
Question 12: To decorate my room, I ______ the help of my roommate.
A. enlisted B. engaged C. drafted D. recruited
Question 13: Be careful __________.
A. and you might fall B. if you might fall C. or you will fallD. unless you might fall
Question 14: Im sorry, Im late. Something urgent ________ up at the office, so I couldnt leave early
A. went B. held C. ended D. cropped
Question 15: If you dont know how to use this software, why dont you ask Jill to help? I did ask her, but Im still
_______, I didnt understand a word she said
A. in the smoke B. in the dark C. in the unknown D. in the fog
Question 16: The island _________ was extremely beautiful.
A. where I visited B. we visited C. in which we visited D. which we visited it
Question 17: Can you hurry over here? I need to see you right away. Sure, Ill be there ________.
A. in no time B. in any time C. in a short time D. in time

Question 18: We should participate in the movements ______________.

A. organizing to conserve the natural environment.
B. organized conserving the natural environment.
C. organized to conserve the natural environment.
D. which organize to conserve the natural environment.
Question 19: Jacob Lawrence is considered by many critics _____________.
A. foremost African-American artist B. the foremost African-American artist is
C. to be the foremost African-American artist D. is the foremost African-American artist

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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.
Question 20: - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - "______."
A. Sorry. I have no idea B. Not at all. Help yourself
C. Yes, certainly D. You can say that again
Question 21: Peter: Let me drive you home John: ________
A. No, dont worry. Im alright. B. Its me.
C. No, I usually drive home at five. D. No problem!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Many of us have ambivalent feelings about our politicians, admiring but also distrusting them.
A. indifferent B. mixed C. approving D. critical
Question 23: The reason why Aurora is dressed to the nines is because she's got a date tonight.
A. dressed too casually for the occasion B. dressed in a plain-looking suit
C. dressed in a size nine D. dressed up and looking great

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.
Question 24: Joyce is loved by all her friends because she is very congenial.
A. unpleasant B. wealthy C. courageous D. insensitive
Question 25: Our final assignment for the English class is to give an impromptu speech.
A. biased B. eloquent C. prepared D. technical

Mark the letter (A, B, C, D) on the answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 26: If you want to be kept informed about current affairs, you should listen to the radio.
A. A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio.
B. Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs.
C. Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs.
D. Only by listening to the radio, you can keep yourself informed about current affairs.
Question 27: I find myself at a loss to understand Harolds behavior.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldnt understand his behavior.
B. I have to lose a lot to understand Harolds behavior.
C. I understood Harolds behavior completely.
D. I find Harolds behavior quite incomprehensible.
Question 28: If it hadnt been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast.
A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.
B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed.
C. Had there been a wind, the wind would have spread even faster.
D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Anne jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anne jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Anne jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anne jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Anne jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
Question 30: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks from 31 to 35.
Going to parties can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to (31) _______
him of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for
permission first. Remember to (32) _______ appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are
dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T- shirt and jeans. If you are not sure of what to wear, do ask your host.
During the party, you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes. Your host
would certainly (33) _______ these efforts. If you happen to be in a party where you do not know anyone, do not try to
monopolize the hosts (34) _______. This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and cannot
spend all his time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with the others at the party. You could try (35) _______ the ice by
introducing yourself to someone who is friendly looking.

Question 31: A. announce B. inform C. tell D. warn

Question 32: A. put on B. wear C. have on D. dress
Question 33: A. validate B. applauded C. value D. appreciate
Question 34: A. concern B. attendance C. attention D. notice
Question 35: A. knocking B. shattering C. breaking D. smashing

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 36 to 42.
Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what
you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-mails that might contain small pieces of
information, books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration.
Many studies show if you do not use your memory; you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading
requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary school
you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading
books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books
help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading
more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates
into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only
get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your
knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you
visit them.

Question 36. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. benefits of reading books B. ways of reading books
C. changes in reading books D. development of reading books
Question 37. The word It in the passage refers to ______.
A. reading books B. brain power C. concentration D. focus
Question 38. When you are reading a book, ______.
A. you have to read small pieces of information
B. you use your brain in concentration and focus
C. you have to read during a very long time
D. you lose your memory
Question 39. A challenging book ______.
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary
Question 40. Books CANNOT give you ______.
A. knowledge B. information C. self-esteem D. muscles
Question 41. According to the passage, by reading books, you can get knowledge of ______.
A. other fashion styles B. other cultures
C. other education systems D. other economies

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Question 42. The word expand in the passage mostly mean ______.
A. shorten B. abbreviate C. enlarge D. know
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 43 to 50.
For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of an asteroid with the earth was
responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous discoveries and results have
hinted that an asteroid two kilometers in diameter struck the Yucatan peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger
than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering
the entire surface of the earth and blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth.
With such a radical change in the earths environment, scientists believe that over 99% of all animal and plant species
were eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals even begin to recover. But, the reign of the dinosaurs
had ended and the age of mammals had begun.
The crucial link that has held this theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not commonly found on
either the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in asteroids or meteorites throughout the
solar system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment
settled over the glove and eventually became part of its surface. The theory, of course, has depended on the discovery
of such an existing layer of iridium.
Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred.
Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists theories. In 1996, a team of marine
biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Bermuda. Found thousands
of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar to those found in the Yucatan peninsula thousands of
kilometers away. At first, scientists were skeptical whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon
dating placed them to 65 million years ago, their doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then many of the other theories for
the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to reset.
Question 43: This passage mainly discusses a theory about
A. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles
B. the extinction of the dinosaurs
C. archeological evidence from Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean
D. which type of dinosaur roamed where
Question 44: The word reign is closest in meaning to ______
A. denial B. extremity C. understanding D. dominance
Question 45: According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the
Earth?
A. 2 kilometers in diameter B. 99 kilometers in diameter
C. 65 kilometers in diameter D. 1000 kilometers in diameter
Question 46: According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda ______.
A. can be refined into fossil fuels.
B. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula
C. originated from dinosaur remains
D. was chemically manufactured by miners
Question 47: What does the third paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The major processes that have created the Earths crust.
B. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean.
C. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis.
D. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor.
Question 48: The word It refers to ______.
A. crust B. earth C. asteroids D. iridium
Question 49: What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact mentioned in italic lines?
A. The gravitational force from the earths core is altered
B. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment
C. The climate remained fairly constant.
D. A planetary defense system formed.
Question 50: The word hinted is closest in meaning to ______.
A. flirted B. denied C. implied D. disproved

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