Practice Test

Global Warming
Global warming is a phenomenon that has been ....................... for many years now.

• A) debated

• B) noticed

• C) discovered

• D) raised

Although some people remain skeptical about the ................ of human activities on the environment,

• A) result

• B) outcome

• C) impact

• D) reaction

there is overwhelming scientific evidence to support the claim that humans are ............ responsible for climate change.

• A) largely

• B) hardly

• C) lightly

• D) rarely

One of the most significant causes of global warming is the ......... of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

• A) exit

• B) emission

• C) departure

• D) exclusion

These gases trap heat from the sun and cause the planet’s temperature to .............

• A) rise

• B) enhance

• C) boost

• D) expand

Governments around the world are working to implement measures to reduce carbon ............., such as promoting the use of renewable energy sources and encouraging people to live more sustainable lives

• A) footmarks

• B) marks

• C) stamps

• D) footprints

However, many argue that these measures are not ................. enough, and much more needs to be done. If we are to slow down the effects of global warming,

• A) solid

• B) steady

• C) substantial

• D) sufficient

it is essential for individuals to change their behavior and for governments to take 8 action.

• A) rapid

• B) fast

• C) urgent

• D) instant

PART 2: Open Cloze

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Technology in Education
Over the past few decades, technology has transformed education in many ways. There are now more tools available 9 ............ students to use, and these tools have helped to make learning more interactive and accessible.

One of the biggest changes has been the use of the internet, 10............ has allowed students to find information quickly and easily.