WorksheetsMIDTERM TEST 12A1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 14mins
1. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part
A. campaign
B. ascertain
C. bargain
D. complain
2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part
A. recycle
B. occur
C. particle
D. culture
3. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
A. confide
B. inflate
C. severe
D. comfort
4. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
A. prestigious
B. estimate
C. proportion
D. urbanity
5. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely.
A. destroyed
B. run off
C. built up
D. utilized
6. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Rapid urban growth has also brought a huge increase in the number of large cities, including many that have reached sizes that are historically unprecedented.
A. remarkable
B. unknown
C. original
D. extraordinary
7. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
I don’t believe in anything he says, he is unreliable.
A. trustworthy
B. inaccurate
C. unstable
D. irresponsible
8. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.
A. approve B. reject C. recommend D. suggest
A. approve
B. reject
C. recommend
D. suggest
9. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not entering
B. not enter
C. not to enter
D. don't enter
10. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
It is recommended that the vehicle owner ____ present at the court.
A. be not
B. be
С . not being
D. not to be
11. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Most reptiles have three chambers in their hearts, ____ some do have four.
A. in spite
B. despite of
C. so long as
D. although
12. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
These eggs come from free-range chickens ____ eat only organic grains.
A. what
B. which
C. who
D. they
13. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Traffic congestion _____noise pollution are two pressing problems that need attention in this vertical city.
A. and
B. but
C. also
D. although
14. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
It has been proposed that we ____ the topic.
A. not to change
B. not change
C. to change
D. to not change
15. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
____ brown and black bears, polar bears do not hibernate during the winter.
A. Alike
B. Unlikely
C. Unlike
D. Apart from
16. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Some countries, ____ circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves.
A. similar to
B. owing to
C. to conclude
D. so as to
17. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
I propose that we all ____ together so that nobody gets lost along the way.
A. be driving
B. driven
C. drive
D. driving
18. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Carbon dioxide _____ are mainly responsible for the depletion of ozone in the atmosphere.
A. remissions
B. broadcasts
C. exhalations
D. emissions
19. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
The Amazon Rainforest is _____ by many rare species of animals.
A. inhabited
B. resided
C. occupied
D. lived
20. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Oil _____ claim the lives of thousands of seabirds and devastate the coastline.
A. overflows
B. losses
C. drips
D. spills
21. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Do you know what CFC _____?
A. stands for
B. sets in
C. does up
D. gets down
22. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
The level of urban unemployment and numbers of ____ are high.
A. joblessness
B. the joblessness
C. the jobs
D. the jobless
23. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
During the lesson if you have questions or comments, please feel free to ____ them.
A. enlarge
B. raise
C. increase
D. go up
24. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Don't worry, we'll try to ____ the problems and find a solution for everyone.
A. sort out B. carry on C. make up D. switch off
A. sort out
B. carry on
C. make up
D. switch off
25. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
It is difficult to quantify the ____ that household waste has on the environment.
A. affect B. effort C. impact D. implication
A. affect
B. effort
C. impact
D. implication
26. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Cleaning detergent is a common household _____ that can be found in our waterways.
A. pollution
B. polluter
C. polluted
D. pollutant
27. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
I believe that farmers should be banned from using ______ near waterways.
A. pesticides
B. crops
C. contamination
D. pollution
28. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
In order to apply for a credit card, Tom first has to ____ a four-page form at the bank.
A. fill in
B. catch on
C. come up with
D. hand out
29. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
We could mention some solution and government____ in the conclusion.
A. initiates
B. initiations
C. initiators
D. initiatives
30. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
It’s wise to use local fresh ______ which is in season.
A. cars
B. restaurants
C. produce
D. water
31. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
He asked reporters to provide him with ____ numbers on urban percentages.
A. dated
B. up-to-minute
C. out-of-date
D. up-to-date
32. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Did you have a good weekend?
A. Yes, let’s keep in touch.
B. Yes, I am a teacher.
C. Yes, it is lovely.
D. Yes, I didn’t do much.
33. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well.
A. I’m not sure about that. B. That's not sure.
C. I think so. D. It's not true
A. I’m not sure about that.
B. That's not sure.
C. I think so.
D. It's not true
34. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction
It is argued (A) that high costs of living and rising (B) transport difficulties being (C) two of the most serious problems brought about (D) by overpopulation in cities.
A
B
C
D
35. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that needs correction
Urbanization is relevant to a range of disciplines,(A) including urban planning geography,(B) sociology, economize (C) and public health. (D)
A
B
C
D
36. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force.
A. The demand for labor force declined.
B. The demand for labor force increased.
C. The demand for labor force reduced.
D. The demand for labor force remained stable.
A. The demand for labor force declined.
B. The demand for labor force increased.
C. The demand for labor force reduced.
D. The demand for labor force remained stable.
37. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
There was moderate fluctuation in the availability of seasonal produce.
A. The availability of seasonal produce experienced a stable period.
B. The availability of seasonal produce is recorded leveling off.
C. The availability of seasonal produce hardly moved up and down.
D. The availability of seasonal produce went through a period of erratic.
38. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions
The share price fluctuated. The trend was slightly upward.
A. The share price fluctuated; as the upward trend.
A. The share price fluctuated; as the upward trend.
C. The share price fluctuated; due to the upward trend.
D. The share price fluctuated; however, the trend was slightly upward.
39. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions
Increasing urbanization has led to problems. Cities are centers of civilization and culture.
A. Although increasing urbanization has led to problems, but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
B. Despite increasing urbanization has led to problems, but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
C. In spite of increasing urbanization has led to problems, yet cities are centers of civilization and culture.
D. Though increasing urbanization has led to problems, cities are centers
40. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions
We paid for the meal. We wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
A. In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
B. We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
C. The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done.
D. We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done.
