Free Printable 12D1 - HK1

1.

QUESTION 1

REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name. Often we fail to pay (1) ________ when introductions are made, but later on in the conversation we don’t want to appear impolite by asking them what they’re called.

(2) ________, there are some simple ways you can overcome this problem. One is to improve your powers of observation. Practise studying faces in public places, making a mental note of physical characteristics such as high foreheads or narrow eyebrows. You’ll be surprised what (3) ________ shapes and sizes people’s features have. Then, (4) ________ you first meet someone, remember them as ‘Laura with the small nose’, for example.

With surnames, make visual associations. For instance, imagine people called Cook, Ford or King making a meal, driving a car or wearing a crown, (5) ________. Finally, ending with the person’s name, as in ‘See you later, Max.’ is a good way of ensuring that you don’t forget it.

a)

A. attend

b)

B. attention

c)

C. attentive

d)

D. attentively

2.

QUESTION 2

REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name. Often we fail to pay (1) ________ when introductions are made, but later on in the conversation we don’t want to appear impolite by asking them what they’re called.

(2) ________, there are some simple ways you can overcome this problem. One is to improve your powers of observation. Practise studying faces in public places, making a mental note of physical characteristics such as high foreheads or narrow eyebrows. You’ll be surprised what (3) ________ shapes and sizes people’s features have. Then, (4) ________ you first meet someone, remember them as ‘Laura with the small nose’, for example.

With surnames, make visual associations. For instance, imagine people called Cook, Ford or King making a meal, driving a car or wearing a crown, (5) ________. Finally, ending with the person’s name, as in ‘See you later, Max.’ is a good way of ensuring that you don’t forget it.

a)

A. Therefore

b)

B. As a result

c)

C. Although

d)

D. However

3.

QUESTION 3

REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name. Often we fail to pay (1) ________ when introductions are made, but later on in the conversation we don’t want to appear impolite by asking them what they’re called.

(2) ________, there are some simple ways you can overcome this problem. One is to improve your powers of observation. Practise studying faces in public places, making a mental note of physical characteristics such as high foreheads or narrow eyebrows. You’ll be surprised what (3) ________ shapes and sizes people’s features have. Then, (4) ________ you first meet someone, remember them as ‘Laura with the small nose’, for example.

With surnames, make visual associations. For instance, imagine people called Cook, Ford or King making a meal, driving a car or wearing a crown, (5) ________. Finally, ending with the person’s name, as in ‘See you later, Max.’ is a good way of ensuring that you don’t forget it.

a)

A. a wide variety of

b)

B. a little of

c)

C. less

d)

D. much

4.

QUESTION 4

REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name. Often we fail to pay (1) ________ when introductions are made, but later on in the conversation we don’t want to appear impolite by asking them what they’re called.

(2) ________, there are some simple ways you can overcome this problem. One is to improve your powers of observation. Practise studying faces in public places, making a mental note of physical characteristics such as high foreheads or narrow eyebrows. You’ll be surprised what (3) ________ shapes and sizes people’s features have. Then, (4) ________ you first meet someone, remember them as ‘Laura with the small nose’, for example.

With surnames, make visual associations. For instance, imagine people called Cook, Ford or King making a meal, driving a car or wearing a crown, (5) ________. Finally, ending with the person’s name, as in ‘See you later, Max.’ is a good way of ensuring that you don’t forget it.

a)

A. when

b)

B. who

c)

C. which

d)

D. where

5.

QUESTION 5

REMEMBERING PEOPLE’S NAMES

Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name. Often we fail to pay (1) ________ when introductions are made, but later on in the conversation we don’t want to appear impolite by asking them what they’re called.

(2) ________, there are some simple ways you can overcome this problem. One is to improve your powers of observation. Practise studying faces in public places, making a mental note of physical characteristics such as high foreheads or narrow eyebrows. You’ll be surprised what (3) ________ shapes and sizes people’s features have. Then, (4) ________ you first meet someone, remember them as ‘Laura with the small nose’, for example.

With surnames, make visual associations. For instance, imagine people called Cook, Ford or King making a meal, driving a car or wearing a crown, (5) ________. Finally, ending with the person’s name, as in ‘See you later, Max.’ is a good way of ensuring that you don’t forget it.

a)

A. simultaneously

b)

B. eventually

c)

C. respectively

d)

D. virtually

6.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

Question 1:The(A) workers were breaking(B) the window when (C)they were repairing(D) the roof

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

Question 2: There were (A)marks on(B) the snow but it (C) were unrecognizable(D).

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the underlined part that needs correction

Question 2: There were (A)marks on(B) the snow but it (C) were unrecognizable(D).

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

A. handled

B. wicked

C. raised

D. opposed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

A. challenge

B. chief

C. chart

D. chorus

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

STRESS

A. reduction B. popular C. financial D. romantic

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

STRESS

A.compulsory B. certificate C. category D. accompany

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

To solve this problem, it is advisable _______ .

A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure

C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura. “_______ ”.

A. Yes, it's an absurd idea

B. There's no doubt about it

C. Of course not. You bet

D. Well, that's very surprising

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead.

A. have been appearing

B. to be appearing

C. to appear

D. by appearing

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

The more he tried to help her, __________she seemed to appreciate it.

a)

A. the lesser

b)

B. less

c)

C. lesser

d)

D. the less

17.

The faster we walk, _________ we will get there.

a)

A. the soonest

b)

B. the soon

c)

C. the more soon

d)

D. the sooner

18.

A - “I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil.”

B _ “____________________”

a)

A. Thank you. I’d love to.

b)

B. Yes, please. Just a little.

c)

C. No, thanks. I think I can do it.

d)

D. You’ve got to be kidding. I thought it was bad.

19.

Women in the past were __________ dependent on their husbands and fathers

a)

A. economic

b)

B. economically

c)

C. economical

d)

D. economy

20.

As he grows older, he becomes increasingly intelligent.

a)

A. The older he grows, the more intelligent he becomes.

b)

B. The older he grew, the more intelligent he becomes.

c)

C. The oldest he grows, the more intelligent he becomes.

d)

D. The older he grows, more intelligent he becomes.

21.

I'm very tired. ________ more than 800 km today.

a)

A. I had driven

b)

B. I've been driving

c)

C. I'm driving

d)

D. I drive

22.

It was difficult at first, but Mike ... at night.

a)

be used to working

b)

were used to working

c)

got used to working

d)

is used to working

23.

Many people hate to eat in restaurants by ... .

a)

themselves

b)

theirselves

c)

himself

d)

ourselves

24.

"Tom didn't tell the truth about the accident."

"Never ... him again."

a)

will believe I

b)

I will believe

c)

will I believe

d)

I won't believe

25.

She tried to be serious but she couldn't help ...

a)

to laugh

b)

laughing

c)

that she laughed

d)

to laughing

26.

I admire his passionate ___ in what he is doing.

a)

believe

b)

believable

c)

belief

d)

unbelievable

27.

New research convincingly demonstrates that memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging

a)

reveals

b)

proves

c)

explains

d)

announces

28.

New arrivals find it hard to assimilate _____ our society.

a)

in

b)

within

c)

into

d)

among

29.

The leader hopes to unify the country

a)

unique

b)

uniform

c)

unit

d)

unite

30.

They are trying their best to ______ with the local community.

a)

integrate

b)

assimilate

c)

identify

d)

preserve

31.

What trends and cultural ____ are popular in your country?

a)

exercises

b)

practices

c)

trainings

d)

points

32.

The villagers show their ........................... pride by playing traditional gongs and drums.

a)

personal

b)

individual

c)

familly

d)

national

33.

Children of __________may find it difficult to form their cultural identity.

a)

culture

b)

immigrants

c)

preserve

d)

migrants

34.

Some workers may have specific _____needs or requirements, which employers should take into account.

a)

assimilate

b)

solidarity

c)

multinational

d)

cultural

35.

The Japanese New Year has been __________on January 1 of each year since 1873.

a)

celebrated

b)

identified

c)

happened

d)

organized

36.

Critics say the new policy has resulted in complete cultural _____________of non-English speaking immigrants.

a)

multinational

b)

assimilation

c)

creation

d)

identity

37.

In ____________societies, people are encouraged to maintain their heritage languages and traditions.

a)

reflective

b)

globalize

c)

multicultural

d)

international

38.

The organisation is helping Native American tribes to ___________their culture and language.

a)

keep

b)

protect

c)

conservative

d)

preserve

39.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

A number of practices at local festivals have come under strong scrutiny in recent years.

a)

A. approval

b)

B. attention

c)

C. disapproval

d)

D. examination

40.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get angry because they were stopped from taking the offerings.

a)

A. hard to complete

b)

B. difficult to control

c)

C. impossible to find

d)

D. unlikely to happen

41.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.

a)

A. caught

b)

B. grabbed

c)

C. revealed

d)

D. shown

42.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

Local people believe that the festival is an opportunity to teach younger generations about patriotism and bravery.

a)

A. heroism

b)

B.justice

c)

C. loyalty

d)

D. truth

43.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

Post-migration stresses include culture shock and conflict, both of which may lead to a sense of cultural confusion, feelings of alienation and isolation, and depression.

a)

A. disconnection

b)

B. loneliness

c)

C. sympathy

d)

D. unfriendliness

44.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

Cultural changes in identity can be stressful and result in problems with self-esteem and mental health.

a)

A. anxiety

b)

B. confidence

c)

C. dissatisfaction

d)

D. modesty

45.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

Kootenay-Jobin says the cultural integration experience can be exacerbated by challenges such as racism and housing.

a)

A. increased

b)

B. improved

c)

C. provoked

d)

D. worsen

46.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

Nothing valuable could come of a revival of the German martial spirit, better to leave it behind or bury it.

a)

A. awakening

b)

B. destruction

c)

C. improvement

d)

D. population

47.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone.

a)

A. annoying

b)

B. offensive

c)

C. personal

d)

D. respectful

48.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.

The custom of worshiping ancestors is a beautiful, rich, and colorful and joyful tradition in Vietnamese culture.

a)

A. blaming

b)

B. praying

c)

C. honoring

d)

D. respecting

49.

Find the word that has different sound in the part underlined.

a)

unique

b)

universal

c)

unity

d)

unusual

50.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from others:

a)

achievement

b)

encourage

c)

integrate

d)

tradition

51.

Even if Richard had arrived on time, it’s doubtful if he could have found somewhere to park his car

a)

If Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car

b)

Richard didn't arrive on time; otherwise he would definitely have found somewhere to park his car

c)

I think Richard could hardly have found any place to park his car even if he had arrived on time

d)

Because Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car

52.

The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record

a)

In no way so much money has been spent to so little purpose

b)

So much has money been spent to so little purpose must be a record

c)

So little must purpose be that so, much money has been to

d)

Never before has so much money been spent to so little purpose

53.

The president arranged for me to use his car whenever I liked

a)

The president didn't allow me to use his car

b)

The president put his car at my disposal

c)

The president car was only used for at his disposal

d)

Only when the president arranged was I allowed to use his car

54.

Had the charity not supplied food and medicines, many more people would have died in the famine

a)

The charity supplied food and medicines; otherwise, many more people would have died in the famine

b)

But for the food and medicines supplied by the charity, many more people would have died in the famine

c)

Except for the supply of food and medicines by the charity, many more people would have died in the famine

d)

A & B are correct

55.

2. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.

a)

It is over six months since John has not had his hair cut.

b)

It is over six months since John last had his hair cut.

c)

John has not had his hair cut since over six months.

d)

The last six months was John has not had his hair cut.

56.

3. Brown was last seen in July 1928.

a)

Brown has not been able to see since July 1928.

b)

No one has seen Brown since July 1928.

c)

Brown didn’t see anyone in July 1928.

d)

Noone saw Brown until July 1928.

57.

8.John began learning French three years ago.

a)

John has been learning French three years ago.

b)

John has been learning French since three years.

c)

John has been learned French for three years.

d)

John has been learning French for three years.

58.

10.”Let’s stay here until the storm has passed!”, someone said

a)

Someone said that let them stay there until storm had passed

b)

Someone told me to stay there until the storm has passed

c)

Someone suggested staying there until the storm had passed

d)

Someone asked whether we stayed there until the storm has passed

59.

13.”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.

a)

Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday.

b)

Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday.

c)

Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.

d)

Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday.

60.

Helen likes listening to music, going to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping.

a)

likes

b)

shopping.

c)

to chat

d)

and

61.

Entomologists, scientists who study insects, are often concerned with the fungus, poisonous, or virus carried by a particular insect.

a)

scientists

b)

study

c)

poisonous

d)

carried

62.

Every member of the class were invited to the party by the form teacher.

a)

member

b)

were

c)

to

d)

the form teacher.

12D1 - HK1 - TEST 3

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

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