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PRACTICE TEST

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On the the crabs ... from rock pool to rock pool.

a)

stole

b)

shuffled

c)

scuttled

d)

strutted

2.

Look at the seagulls ... up and down on the waves near the fishing boats.

a)

bouncing

b)

bobbing

c)

hopping

d)

jerking

3.

I find the idea of experimenting on animals ...?

a)

disagreeing

b)

objectionable

c)

distasteful

d)

objective

4.

Although there is no official censorship in our country, the press is still ... the laws of the land.

a)

accountable to

b)

controlled by

c)

subject to

d)

restrained by

5.

There is a very interesting ... about cancer in the paper.

a)

programme

b)

article

c)

news

d)

documentary

6.

The journalist refused to ... the source of his information.

a)

enclose

b)

expose

c)

disclose

d)

propose

7.

When you talk to RTF people, do not show them we know all about the deal. Look surprised, as if you ... about it for the first time.

a)

would have heard

b)

would hear

c)

were hearing

d)

hear

8.

Suppose you ... a mad dog, what would you do?

a)

come across

b)

came across

c)

had come across

d)

would come across

9.

If the trees had not been so high, he ... up to take his kite down.

a)

can climb

b)

could climb

c)

could have climbed

d)

was able to climb

10.

My sister loves reading online news but I'm not really ... it: I much prefer reading a book

a)

up to

b)

into

c)

in

d)

out of

11.

Our hotel, ... is a converted 17th century manor house, is very comfortable.

a)

which

b)

that

c)

where

d)

when

12.

There is a place on the form ... we are supposed to write comments in, but they haven't left enough room for us to write that much at all.

a)

when

b)

what

c)

which

d)

where

13.

When I unpacked my suitcase, I was upset to find that the vase ... I had bought at the market in Portugal as a gift for my mother was broken.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

when

d)

what

14.

The number of whales is rapidly ...

a)

dwindling

b)

fading

c)

dying

d)

reducing

15.

The panda has been on the ... of extinction for many years.

a)

edge

b)

verge

c)

border

d)

point

16.

After hearing the news, she stood there completely ..., so I had no idea at all what she was thinking. EXPRESS

(a)  

17.

Film studios spend millions of dollars on ... for new movies. PUBLIC

(a)  

18.

That news conference was ... boring! SPEAK

(a)  

19.

I am not very keen on the ... of this dictionary definition. WORD

(a)  

20.

The problem with the new reporter is that he is just so ... - he never shuts up! TALK

(a)  

21.

I don't think you should have any ... marks in your article. EXCLAIM

(a)  

22.

Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming ... TYPE

(a)  

23.

Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly ... SUGGEST

(a)  

24.

There are so many sweet words in this article that I think it's ... PRINT

(a)  

25.

The editor was extremely ... that we rewrite the headline. INSIST

(a)  

26.

Under the fine ..., circulation has increased by 100,000. EDIT

(a)  

27.

Writing Shakespeare was "quite a good writer" is a bit of a/an ..., don't you think? STATE

(a)  

28.

The editor had told him rather rudely that he had to ... a sentence which ended with a preposition. PHRASE

(a)  

29.

Why do press photographers think they can turn up at a celebrity's house completely ...? ANNOUNCE

(a)  

30.

Ann couldn't break her leg; she is always very careful.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

Some of the earth's most valuable resources are found in only few places.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about this group.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

George Washington, his portrait appears on the quarter coin and the dollar bill, served two terms as president.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

The internet provides a great source of information to million people but much of this information is unreliable.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

James was worried that he was the last person to submit the physical assignment but she actually the second.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

Tom bought two books, one about Captain Cook and another about Christopher Columbus.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

The changes made in the working conditions at our company resulted in all aspect of our business.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

If you want to receive additional information regarding the services we offer, please log for our website.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

The driver took the turning with the speed of 100 kms per hour and nearly caused an accident.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

I am sure that Peter won't be late. (bound)

Peter ... on time.

(a)  

41.

Fancy you and I having the same surname! (should)

It's odd ... the same surname!

(a)  

42.

Did you enjoy the party? (good)

Did you ... the party?

(a)  

43.

I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. (word)

I tried to ... about the problem but he was too busy.

(a)  

44.

They decided to build a new school immediately. (should)

They decided that a ... immediately

(a)  

45.

"I am sorry that I broke the glass." said Peter.

Peter apologised ...

(a)  

46.

"Where is the nearest tube?" she asked.

She required ...

(a)  

47.

"If you don't take it easy, you'll have another heart attack" the doctor said to the patient.

The doctor warned the patient ...

(a)  

48.

She was just as good as they had thought.

She quite definitely came ...

(a)  

49.

The boy's work can surely be improved.

The boy's work must ...

(a)  

50.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Transmit

b)

Compare

c)

Romantic

d)

Random

51.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Reservation

b)

Preservation

c)

Vehement

d)

Generation

52.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Reluctant

b)

Instrument

c)

undoubtedly

d)

Interrupt

53.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Automatic

b)

Memory

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Popular

54.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Ecology

b)

Emerging

c)

endanger

d)

Target

55.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Condition

b)

Personal

c)

Communicate

d)

Mobile

56.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Illustration

b)

Column

c)

Publish

d)

submission

57.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Photography

b)

Natural

c)

Category

d)

Organic

58.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Exhaustion

b)

Existence

c)

Exhilarating

d)

Exhale

59.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Reserve

b)

Shipwreck

c)

Protective

d)

Advent

60.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

dioxide

b)

global

c)

Polar

d)

Low-carb

61.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Execute

b)

Deforest

c)

Eliminate

d)

Competent

62.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Climate

b)

Dominate

c)

Originate

d)

Cultivate

63.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Supply

b)

Instrument

c)

Turbine

d)

Sodium

64.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others' in each line

a)

Civilised

b)

honoured

c)

Industrialised

d)

Committed

65.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Theatregoer

b)

Fertiliser

c)

Instrumental

d)

Spiritualist

66.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Obesity

b)

Vulnerable

c)

Barbarian

d)

Competitive

67.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

disgust

b)

Extinct

c)

secure

d)

Hybrid

68.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Monument

b)

Decompose

c)

Contradict

d)

Humankind

69.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Thermostat

b)

Ordinary

c)

Specialise

d)

endanger

70.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Unique

b)

infer

c)

Assume

d)

balance

71.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Synagogue

b)

Nostalgic

c)

establish

d)

amphibian

72.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Identify

b)

Conventional

c)

Discriminate

d)

Aborigine

73.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Innocent

b)

Suspicious

c)

Memorise

d)

Episode

74.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Ancient

b)

fauna

c)

Flora

d)

Assert

75-83.

World Wide Fund for Nature has been involved in ... since its foundation in 1961. Its ... has always been to protect ... against effective human activity. Working very closely with expert ... and ordinary local people, the organisation aims to help those animals ... by the destruction of habitats. Economic growth and tourism for some species to the brink of ... Fortunately, WWF works hard to ... that animals such as the giant panda will ... survive for a few more years yet. Refusing to accept that the problems are ..., the WWF works tirelessly on a ... never-ending list of projects, all of which helps to protect the diversity of life on Earth.

75.

  1. conserve



(a)  

76.

intend

(a)  

77.

wild

(a)  

78.

ecology

(a)  

79.

threat

(a)  

80.

extinct

(a)  

81.

probable

(a)  

82.

mount

(a)  

83.

seem

(a)  

84.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Collude

b)

insect

c)

Mammal

d)

Peacock

85.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Satirical

b)

ecotourist

c)

Celebrity

d)

Diversity

86.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Headline

b)

humpback

c)

review

d)

syndrome

87.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Habitat

b)

Heritage

c)

official

d)

Privacy

88.

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line

a)

Newspaper

b)

Journalist

c)

bestseller

d)

Biosphere

89.

The missing man's family is desperately seeking anyone ... information about his activities or whereabouts.

a)

has

b)

having

c)

who have

d)

have

90.

The publishers expect that the new biography of Simon Bolívar will be bought by people ... in Latin American history

a)

who interested

b)

interested

c)

they are interested

d)

who is interested

91.

Can you ... a table for three at the New World Restaurant?

a)

preserve

b)

reserve

c)

conserve

d)

set

92.

The ancient towns are in an excellent state of ...

a)

preservation

b)

reservation

c)

preservative

d)

reserve

93.

She has just applied for a(n) ... organisation.

a)

non-profit

b)

no-profit

c)

profitless

d)

unprofitable

94.

He walked in, happily whistling a catchy ...

a)

music

b)

rhythm

c)

lyrics

d)

tune

95.

All children in the hospital have a name ... on their wrists.

a)

tags

b)

bags

c)

bands

d)

cloths

96.

Many music fans find him ... with the thought-provoking questions.

a)

unforgettable

b)

unforeseen

c)

unfortunate

d)

unformed

97.

Do you have any ... about his ability?

a)

problems

b)

regrets

c)

doubts

d)

idea

98.

To my ..., it's not a big problem at all

a)

mind

b)

opinion

c)

view

d)

thought

99.

When is the next ... of the TV series?

a)

episode

b)

view

c)

sequence

d)

scene

100.

Everyone's here now, ...?

a)

are they

b)

is she

c)

is he

d)

aren't they

101.

Mrs Davies asked me to tell you that she would like ... by Friday at the latest?

a)

the orders sent

b)

sending the orders

c)

that you sent

d)

sent the orders

102.

I didn't ... out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.

a)

set

b)

go

c)

begin

d)

watch

103.

"What I've got to say to you now is strictly ... and most certainly not publication," said the government official to the reporter.

a)

beside the point

b)

for the time being

c)

by the way

d)

off the record

104.

The building ... off by the police recently.

(a)  

105.

When the open-air cinema opens, the first film will be Vertigo.

(a)  

106.

Questions ... in Parliament about the Minister's business interests

(a)  

107.

He ... to have hit a policeman

(a)  

108.

Just imagine that when these words ..., Europeans had not yet discovered America

(a)  

109.

Once the barbecue ..., we'll be able to start cooking

(a)  

110.

Before ... to see the invention, I had to agree not to tell anyone

(a)  

111.

Your order is guaranteed ... within three working days

(a)  

112.

Four passenger terminals and a cargo terminal have been constructed at Heathrow Airport and permission ... for a fifth passenger terminal.

(a)  

113.

Gareth says he's always wanted ... as someone with a good sense of humour

(a)  

114-123.

Snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia. A black rhinoceros gallops across the plains of Africa. A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North American river. A mother blue whale and her calf glide through the deep waters and the ocean.

All of these animals share the Earth with us they fascinate us (1) ... their beauty, their grace and their speed. We love observing their behaviour, and learning more about their habits. But (2) ... loving them is not enough. All of these animals are endangered. Many of them have died and without special care, they may someday (3) ... from the Earth. Why is it important to care for animals like these. One reason is to protect the (4) ... of life on Earth. Another reason is the beauty of the animals themselves. Earth species of animal is special. Once it's gone, it's gone forever.

What can you do to help endangered animals? Learn as much as you can about them, the more you know, the more you can help. (5) ... an effort to support zoos and wildlife groups. Many zoos breed endangered animals, helping to ensure that they will continue to live on. Contribute to groups such as the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club, that work hard to protect animals. You can also be a smart shopper and never buy a (6) ... that has been raised in the wilderness.

The world is made up (7) ... many living things, and each thing is dependent on the others to survive. (8) ... we allow even one species on Earth to become extinct, it has an impact (9) ... other living things, and changes our world. When we mention any endangered wild animals, let's (10) ... that we never again have to say, "Gone forever".

114.

(1)

(a)  

115.

(2)

(a)  

116.

(3)

(a)  

117.

(4)

(a)  

118.

(5)

(a)  

119.

(6)

(a)  

120.

(7)

(a)  

121.

(8)

(a)  

122.

(9)

(a)  

123.

(10)

(a)  

124.

We think he was in London last year. THOUGHT

He ... in London last year.

(a)  

125.

Please don't talk so loudly while I am studying. RATHER

I'd ... while I am studying.

(a)  

126.

Certainly Sang wrote this paper. BEEN

This paper ... Sang.

(a)  

127.

His latest play has been a great success. It was well reviewed by the critics.

His latest play ... a great success.

(a)  

128.

I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts. PREY

I ... obsessive and agonising thoughts.

(a)  

129.

The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. FALSE

The journalist ... that she was a parent of one of the children.

(a)  

130.

They made me wait for over 20 minutes on the phone. KEPT

... for over 20 minutes on the phone.

(a)  

131.

Although people consider Ashley to be a star, she is always friendly towards everyone. CONSIDERED

Despite ..., Ashley's always friendly towards everyone.

(a)  

132.

The manager provided the staff with extra training. BY

The staff ... the manager.

(a)  

133.

I think someone needs to explain this computer program to me. EXPLAINING

I think I need ... me.

(a)  

134.

They have been building the new stadium for much longer than they originally estimated. UNDER

The new stadium ... for much longer than they originally estimated.

(a)  

135.

Dom couldn't finish the crossword despite really trying hard. MIGHT

Try ... Dom couldn't finish the crossword

(a)  

136.

We can't deny making certain mistakes in the early stages. THAT

It ... are made in the early stages.

(a)  

137.

Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behaviour for the better. LEAF

Kevin ... he got out of prison.

(a)  

138.

Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery. REPORTED

There ... a number of arrests since the robbery.

(a)  

139.

You ... have let us know you'd change your phone number.

a)

may

b)

could

c)

would

d)

will

140.

Luckily I ... a new pair of sunglasses as I found mine at the bottom of a bag.

a)

needn't have bought

b)

didn't have to buy

c)

needed not to buy

d)

hadn't to buy

141.

Tamsin ... to her graduation ceremony, but she decided not to go in the end.

a)

could go

b)

could have gone

c)

can have gone

d)

can go

142.

Scientists are predicting that the volcano might erupt so people have been ... from the area.

a)

escaped

b)

emigrated

c)

exported

d)

evacuated

143.

The decision ... feelings among the villages which did not go away for many years.

a)

arose

b)

raised

c)

aroused

d)

rose

144.

Because of her recent poor form, she's only expected to come fourth ...

a)

at least

b)

at best

c)

at worst

d)

at last

145.

I won't be home for ... dinner this evening. I am meeting some friends after work and we are going to ... cinema.

a)

X/the

b)

X/a

c)

a/the

d)

a/a

146.

The audience sat there open-mouthed, with not a ... to be heard anywhere in the theatre.

a)

mutter

b)

hum

c)

murmur

d)

mumble

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