Free Printable English Prep #3

1.

The man is ...He likes helping others

a)

creepy

b)

funny

c)

joyful

d)

kind

2.

The children like the ... because it is...

a)

game - delicious

b)

cake - delicious

c)

toys - delicious

d)

film - delicious

3.

Indonesia is a big country.It ... a lot of islands

a)

does not have

b)

do not have

c)

have

d)

has

4.

The film is ... A lot of people want to watch it

a)

interesting

b)

boring

c)

happy

d)

fun

5.

We ussually ... on the whiteboard using a board marker.

a)

watch

b)

write

c)

read

d)

text

6.

My Tank

There is one special thing in my bedroom.It is a fish tank, but there are not many fish in it.It is an aquascape. An aquascape is an abbreviation of aquatic landscape.There are plants and stones inside the tank, but the most beautiful one is the waterfall.Can you imagine a waterfall inside an aquarium ? It is not water at all. It is sand.The sand moves like a waterfall. I put my aquascape tank on my table so i can enjoy it while studying.

What is the text about ?

a)

The writer's tank

b)

The writer's waterfall

c)

The writer's bedroom

d)

The writer's study room

7.

My Tank

There is one special thing in my bedroom.It is a fish tank, but there are not many fish in it.It is an aquascape. An aquascape is an abbreviation of aquatic landscape.There are plants and stones inside the tank, but the most beautiful one is the waterfall.Can you imagine a waterfall inside an aquarium ? It is not water at all. It is sand.The sand moves like a waterfall. I put my aquascape tank on my table so i can enjoy it while studying.

What is the intention of writing the text ?

a)

to describe her tank

b)

to tell how to keep fish

c)

to describe his pet

d)

to tell how to make a tank

8.

My Tank

There is one special thing in my bedroom.It is a fish tank, but there are not many fish in it.It is an aquascape. An aquascape is an abbreviation of aquatic landscape.There are plants and stones inside the tank, but the most beautiful one is the waterfall.Can you imagine a waterfall inside an aquarium ? It is not water at all. It is sand.The sand moves like a waterfall. I put my aquascape tank on my table so i can enjoy it while studying.

What is the abbreviation aquascape mean ?

a)

aquarium and landscape

b)

aquatic landscape

c)

aqua sky scraper

d)

aqua proof

9.

My Tank

There is one special thing in my bedroom.It is a fish tank, but there are not many fish in it.It is an aquascape. An aquascape is an abbreviation of aquatic landscape.There are plants and stones inside the tank, but the most beautiful one is the waterfall.Can you imagine a waterfall inside an aquarium ? It is not water at all. It is sand.The sand moves like a waterfall. I put my aquascape tank on my table so i can enjoy it while studying.

What is the waterfall made of ?

a)

water

b)

metal

c)

paper

d)

sand

10.

My Tank

There is one special thing in my bedroom.It is a fish tank, but there are not many fish in it.It is an aquascape. An aquascape is an abbreviation of aquatic landscape.There are plants and stones inside the tank, but the most beautiful one is the waterfall.Can you imagine a waterfall inside an aquarium ? It is not water at all. It is sand.The sand moves like a waterfall. I put my aquascape tank on my table so i can enjoy it while studying.

Why is the writer able to enjoy the tank while studying ?

a)

because it is located in front of his bedroom

b)

because it is located behind his bedroom

c)

because it is located beside his bedroom

d)

because it is located on his table

11.

Are you from England?

a)

Yes, I am.

b)

Yes, it is.

c)

Yes, he is.

d)

Yes, you are.

12.

Where is the restaurant?

a)

It sells main dishes and snacks.

b)

It is on the first floor.

c)

It is open until 11 p.m.

d)

It is Bengawan Solo.

13.

He rode his bike to the school very _____.

a)

carefulling

b)

carefully

c)

careful

d)

more careful

14.

They ___________ busy last night.

a)

are

b)

was

c)

is

d)

were

15.

Are there __________ Japanese restaurants in this city?

a)

aren’t any

b)

none

c)

many

d)

everywhere

16.

Your sister isn’t coming home late tonight, ____________?

a)

isn’t she?

b)

does she?

c)

hasn’t she?

d)

is she?

17.

I prefer the blue pants _____ the black ones because they are _____.

a)

more then / prettiest

b)

more than / more pretty

c)

much than / pretty

d)

more than / prettier

18.

A: "I’m in the mood for something sweet." | B: "________."

a)

So do I.

b)

I do, too.

c)

So am I.

d)

Neither do I.

19.

My youngest daughter just _________ from her high school a week ago.

a)

graduated

b)

graduating

c)

is graduating

d)

graduates

20.

My mom put her purse under the pillow so it wouldn’t be ___________.

a)

see

b)

saw

c)

seen

d)

seeing

21.

A dog is bigger than a mouse, but smaller than an elephant.

a)

A dog is smaller than a mouse.

b)

A dog is very big.

c)

A dog is the biggest.

d)

An elephant is bigger than a dog.

22.

He is the oldest man in the world.

a)

He is not as old as my grandmother.

b)

Many men are older.

c)

There are no older men anywhere.

d)

He's older than some other men.

23.

Andrea is looking after the children.

a)

She can see the children.

b)

She is taking care of the children.

c)

She is looking at the children.

d)

The children are in front of her.

24.

What does Vonica like?

a)

What are her favourite things?

b)

How is she?

c)

Does she look like Vonica?

d)

Does he like Vonica?

25.

They should talk more slowly.

a)

They talk too quickly.

b)

They would like to talk more slowly.

c)

They might have slower talks.

d)

Talking is not fast.

26.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

On Saturday, December 12th, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., Carverton Middle School will be holding a music festival in the school gymnasium. The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers.

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WHAT TIME WILL THE FESTIVE START?

a)

10 A.M.

b)

11 A.M.

c)

1 P.M.

d)

2 P.M.

27.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

On Saturday, December 12th, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., Carverton Middle School will be holding a music festival in the school gymnasium. The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers.

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IN LINE 3, THE WORD FEATURE IS CLOSEST IN MEANING TO ___."

a)

look

b)

keep

c)

include

d)

entertain

28.

Interested students should speak with Ms. Braxton, the music teacher. Students who would like to help at the festival must have written permission from a parent or guardian.

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WHO IS TOLD TO TALK TO MS. BRACTON?

a)

Parents

b)

Students

c)

Teachers

d)

Performers

29.

"Emily has three dogs and two cats. They are all brown, but one of the dogs has spots. His name is Spot." | Which of the following is true?

a)

Emily has three animals in total.

b)

Emily has more cats than dogs.

c)

One of Emily’s cats is black.

d)

All of Emily’s dogs have spots.

e)

None of these

30.

Linda has a white cat and a black cat.

a)

She has one cat.

b)

Linda's cat is black and white.

c)

She has two cats.

d)

Linda likes brown cats.

31.

Traditionally, the Camerian society __________ its leaders, considering them to be sent from the land of the gods.

a)

be inclined to

b)

contemplate

c)

deifies

d)

exalted

e)

sacrifice

32.

To do well in his university courses, he had to __________ a lot of his personal time.

a)

be inclined to

b)

contemplate

c)

deifies

d)

exalted

e)

sacrifice

33.

The generation of American leaders known as “the Founders” are __________ by many scholars for their wisdom and courage.

a)

be inclined to

b)

contemplate

c)

deifies

d)

exalted

e)

sacrifice

34.

She knew she would always __________ agree with what her mother said, so she struggled to remain unbiased

a)

be inclined to

b)

contemplate

c)

deifies

d)

exalted

e)

sacrifice

35.

The human resources department __________ whether they should let Mary go.

a)

be inclined to

b)

contemplated

c)

deifies

d)

exalted

e)

sacrifice

36.

Read the passage to review the vocabulary you have learned. Answer the questions that follow.

In Russia, several religions coexist, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and animism. The most common religion is Christianity, and most Christians are members of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Church has existed for over 1,000 years, surviving even the official atheism of the Soviet era and the agnosticism that may have been even more prominent at the time. During the communist years, many Russians who practiced Orthodoxy sacrificed career and educational opportunities. The tenacity of Russian Orthodoxy may explain why even nonreligious Russians are inclined to call themselves Russian Orthodox. That same staying power drives the Church today, which is run by Aleksey II of Moscow. Born Aleksey Mikhailovich Ridiger, the future patriarch was from a very pious family. As a boy, Aleksey was often taken by his parents on their annual pilgrimages, when he most certainly began contemplation of the religious way of life he was to choose. As patriarch, Aleksey is exalted in the Church governance, but he is not deified. Aleksey has published articles on Church history and peacemaking in both the ecclesiastical and secular press, broadening the Church’s image both in Russia and abroad.

1. Which sentence best expresses the essential information of this passage?

a)

The Russian Orthodox Church was banned under Soviet control.

b)

Few Russians believe in a god.

c)

Aleksey II has updated the church’s image.

d)

The Russian Orthodox Church has a long history of strong membership in Russia.

37.

Read the passage to review the vocabulary you have learned. Answer the questions that follow.

In Russia, several religions coexist, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and animism. The most common religion is Christianity, and most Christians are members of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Church has existed for over 1,000 years, surviving even the official atheism of the Soviet era and the agnosticism that may have been even more prominent at the time. During the communist years, many Russians who practiced Orthodoxy sacrificed career and educational opportunities. The tenacity of Russian Orthodoxy may explain why even nonreligious Russians are inclined to call themselves Russian Orthodox. That same staying power drives the Church today, which is run by Aleksey II of Moscow. Born Aleksey Mikhailovich Ridiger, the future patriarch was from a very pious family. As a boy, Aleksey was often taken by his parents on their annual pilgrimages, when he most certainly began contemplation of the religious way of life he was to choose. As patriarch, Aleksey is exalted in the Church governance, but he is not deified. Aleksey has published articles on Church history and peacemaking in both the ecclesiastical and secular press, broadening the Church’s image both in Russia and abroad.

2. According to the passage, Aleksey II of Moscow is

a)

a god

b)

a high church official

c)

a secular leader

d)

an atheist

38.

[3] If true, though, why did cold-blooded animals such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles survive the freezing winters and torrid summers? These animals are at the mercy of the climate to maintain a livable body temperature. It’s hard to understand why they would not be affected, whereas dinosaurs were left too crippled to cope, especially if, as some scientists believe, dinosaurs were warm-blooded. Critics also point out that the shallow seaways had retreated from and advanced on the continents numerous times during the Mesozoic, so why did the dinosaurs survive the climatic changes associated with the earlier fluctuation but not with this one? Although initially appealing, the hypothesis of a simple climatic change related to sea levels is insufficient to explain all the data.

The word “cope” in the passage is closest in meaning to?

a)

A- adapt

b)

B-move

c)

C-continue

d)

D-compete

39.

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution is known as one of the most important and controversial scientific theories ever published. Natural selection contributes to the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. One of the core tenets of Darwin's theory is that more offspring are always produced for a species than can possibly survive. Yet, no two offspring are perfectly alike. As a result, through random mutation and genetic drift, over time offspring develop new traits and characteristics. Over time beneficial traits and characteristics that promote survival will be kept in the gene pool while those that harm survival will be selected against. Therefore, this natural selection ensures that a species gradually improves itself over an extended duration of time. On the other hand, as a species continues to 'improve' itself, it branches out to create entirely new species that are no longer capable of reproducing together.

The word 'those' in paragraph 1 refers to:

a)

A-gene pool

b)

B-survival

c)

C-natural selection

d)

D-traits characteristics

40.

If true, though, why did cold-blooded animals such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles survive the freezing winters and torrid summers? These animals are at the mercy of the climate to maintain a livable body temperature. It’s hard to understand why they would not be affected, whereas dinosaurs were left too crippled to cope, especially if, as some scientists believe, dinosaurs were warm-blooded. Critics also point out that the shallow seaways had retreated from and advanced on the continents numerous times during the Mesozoic, so why did the dinosaurs survive the climatic changes associated with the earlier fluctuations but not with this one? Although initially appealing, the hypothesis of a simple climatic change related to sea levels is insufficient to explain all the data.

Why does the author mention the survival of “snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles”?

a)

A-To argue that dinosaurs may have become extinct because they were not cold-blooded animals

b)

B-To question the adequacy of the hypothesis that climatic change related to sea levels caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

c)

C-To present examples of animals that could maintain a livable body temperature more easily than dinosaurs

d)

D-To support a hypothesis that these animals were not as sensitive to climate changes in the Cretaceous period as they are today

41.

Dissatisfaction with conventional explanations for dinosaur extinctions led to a surprising observation that, in turn, has suggested a new hypothesis. Many plants and animals disappear abruptly from the fossil record as one moves from layers of rock documenting the end of the Cretaceous up into rocks representing the beginning of the Cenozoic (the era after the Mesozoic). Between the last layer of Cretaceous rock and the first layer of Cenozoic rock, there is often a thin layer of clay. Scientists felt that they could get an idea of how long the extinctions took by determining how long it took to deposit this one centimeter of clay and they thought they could determine the time it took to deposit the clay by determining the amount of the element iridium (Ir) it contained.

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph ? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

a)

A-The fossil record suggests that there was an abrupt extinction of many plants and animals at the end of the Mesozoic era.

b)

B-Few fossils of the Mesozoic era have survived in the rocks that mark the end of the Cretaceous.

c)

C-Fossils from the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic up to the beginning of the Cenozoic era have been removed from the layers of rock that surrounded them.

d)

D-Plants and animals from the Mesozoic era were unable to survive in the Cenozoic era.

42.

1. George developed an _____________ plan to earn the extra money he needed to start his own business.

a)

a. elitist

b)

b. irrational

c)

c. aloof

d)

d. ingenious

43.

6. If your drinking water is not _____________, it could cause serious health problems.

a)

a. valid

b)

b. quenchable

c)

c. impure

d)

d. potable

44.

5. The directions to the new office were _____________, and I had no trouble finding it in time for work.

a)

a. priceless

b)

b. arduous

c)

c. explicit

d)

d. embodied

45.

75. A synonym for vast is

a)

a. attentive.

b)

b. immense.

c)

c. steady.

d)

d. slight.

English Prep #3

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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