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Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

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1.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: anxious; safe; mechanic; snatch.

a)

anxious

b)

safe

c)

mechanic

d)

snatch

2.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: exchange; channel; machine; cheerful.

a)

exchange

b)

channel

c)

machine

d)

cheerful

3.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: though; thought; thorough; throw.

a)

though

b)

thought

c)

thorough

d)

throw

4.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: thankful; thing; though; thin.

a)

thankful

b)

thing

c)

though

d)

thin

5.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others: director; position; salary; asylum.

a)

director

b)

position

c)

salary

d)

asylum

6.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others: applicant; career; position; advice.

a)

applicant

b)

career

c)

position

d)

advice

7.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others: history; engineer; literature; beautiful.

a)

history

b)

engineer

c)

literature

d)

beautiful

8.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others: lawyer; actor; reject; soldier.

a)

lawyer

b)

actor

c)

reject

d)

soldier

9.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: We ______ for going home when it began to rain.

a)

were preparing

b)

are preparing

c)

will be

d)

have prepared

10.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: Jack is waiting ______ the package to be delivered.

a)

at

b)

to

c)

for

d)

of

11.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: Could you tell me how ______ the TV remote control?

a)

to operate

b)

to operating

c)

operating

d)

operate

12.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: Communication skills are very important in any job that involves ______ with people.

a)

cooperation

b)

interaction

c)

discussion

d)

negotiation

13.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: The students are excited ______ joining the charity trip next month.

a)

in

b)

about

c)

for

d)

to

14.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: She asked me how ______ the washing machine.

a)

operate

b)

operating

c)

to operate

d)

to operating

15.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: At 8 o’clock last night, I ______ my homework when the lights went out.

a)

did

b)

was doing

c)

have done

d)

do

16.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the following sentences: She ______ at 7 p.m yesterday.

a)

working

b)

were working

c)

has worked

d)

was working

17.

Read the advertisement and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: TRAVEL WITH JOY. Need a break? Dreaming of an adventure? Travel with Joy offers you: Comfortable rooms in modern hotels; Delicious meals (10) ______ by professional chefs; Guided tours to famous (11) ______ around the world; (12) ______ drinks and snacks every afternoon. Choose the correct option for blank (10).

a)

prepared

b)

contained

c)

created

d)

offered

18.

Read the advertisement and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: TRAVEL WITH JOY. Need a break? Dreaming of an adventure? Travel with Joy offers you: Comfortable rooms in modern hotels; Delicious meals (10) ______ by professional chefs; Guided tours to famous (11) ______ around the world; (12) ______ drinks and snacks every afternoon. Choose the correct option for blank (11).

a)

destinations

b)

locations

c)

areas

d)

positions

19.

Read the advertisement and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: TRAVEL WITH JOY. Need a break? Dreaming of an adventure? Travel with Joy offers you: Comfortable rooms in modern hotels; Delicious meals (10) ______ by professional chefs; Guided tours to famous (11) ______ around the world; (12) ______ drinks and snacks every afternoon. Choose the correct option for blank (12).

a)

Complimentary

b)

Convenient

c)

Valuable

d)

Expensive

20.

Read the note and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: IMPORTANT SKILLS TO BECOME A RECEPTIONIST. Be flexible and (13) ______ to handle various tasks and unexpected situations.

a)

adapt

b)

adapted

c)

adaptable

d)

adaptation

21.

Read the note and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: IMPORTANT SKILLS TO BECOME A RECEPTIONIST. Be proficient in (14) ______ office equipment such as phones, computers, and printers to perform their duties effectively.

a)

swiping

b)

operating

c)

turning

d)

servicing

22.

Read the note and choose the correct option that best fits each blank: IMPORTANT SKILLS TO BECOME A RECEPTIONIST. Be patient when dealing (15) ______ a diverse range of people.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

for

d)

on

23.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A TOUR GUIDE: Be confident and ______ when leading groups.

a)

adaptable

b)

adaptation

c)

adapt

d)

adapted

24.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A TOUR GUIDE: Be skilled in ______ GPS and mobile apps for navigation.

a)

using

b)

operating

c)

applying

d)

handling

25.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A TOUR GUIDE: Be polite when communicating ______ different people.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

for

d)

at

26.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph. a. It started raining heavily, but we didn’t stop walking. b. Last weekend, my friends and I went hiking. c. After two hours, we reached the top of the mountain. d. We took many photos and enjoyed the view. e. It was one of the best days I’ve ever had.

a)

b-a-c-d-e

b)

b-d-c-e-a

c)

b-a-d-c-e

d)

b-c-d-a-e

27.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph. a. In big cities, there are many ways to get around. b. Some people prefer buses, while others choose subways. c. In smaller towns, bicycles are often more convenient. d. However, cars are still the most popular means of transport. e. Each choice has its own advantages.

a)

a-b-d-e-c

b)

a-b-d-c-e

c)

a-d-b-c-e

d)

e-a-b-d-c

28.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph. a. While landing in Oslawa, I could see the whole city from the airplane. b. Behind the city, I could see green mountains with no buildings on them at all. c. The view was breathtaking, and the buildings looked really impressive! d. Most of them looked tiny, but they were very big when I saw them up-close. e. I also saw hundreds of boats in the harbors.

a)

b-c-e-a-d

b)

b-a-d-e-c

c)

a-c-b-e-d

d)

a-d-e-c-b

29.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (18). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

my volunteer journey

b)

your volunteer trip

c)

our volunteer work

d)

their volunteer program

30.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (19). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

I spent most of my time teaching

b)

I spent most of my time to teach

c)

Most of my time spent on teaching

d)

It mostly took time to teach

31.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (20). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

You mustn’t believe

b)

You wouldn’t believe

c)

You shouldn’t believe

d)

You needn’t believe

32.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (21). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

like I was visiting a new world

b)

as though I was visiting a new world

c)

as if I was visiting a new world

d)

that I was visiting a new world

33.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (22). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

I made an embarrassing mistake

b)

My embarrassment was a mistake

c)

The mistake was my embarrassment

d)

My embarrassing mistake was made

34.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes the passage at blank (23). Hi Emma, I’ve just returned from my volunteer trip to the countryside, and I can’t wait to tell you all about (18) _____. It was such a meaningful experience! The weather was great, and the people were so friendly. (19) _____ teaching local children and helping them paint their classroom walls. (20) _____ the smiles I saw every day! The kids were so excited to learn, and we all became close friends by the end of the week. I felt (21) _______, because it reminded me how lucky I am. However, (22) ______ on the last day. I accidentally left my phone in the bus! I was so worried, but one of the drivers found it and called me right away. Now, I’m just thankful and (23) ________. What a trip to remember! Talk soon, Mia

a)

I’m not getting bent out of shape

b)

that’s not bending me out of shape

c)

not to be bent out of my shape

d)

not getting bent out of my shape

35.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits the blank. A DREAM JOB Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions in life. On the one hand, finding a job that matches your interests and skills can bring great satisfaction. (24) _____, the process of getting such a job can be stressful and competitive. Which word best completes blank (24)?

a)

However

b)

Therefore

c)

Additionally

d)

For example

36.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits the blank. A DREAM JOB Many young people (25) _____ are unsure of their goals often face pressure from family or society when deciding what to do. Which word best completes blank (25)?

a)

who

b)

which

c)

where

d)

what

37.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits the blank. A DREAM JOB Even after choosing, they may realize that their career does not (26) _____ their expectations. Which word best completes blank (26)?

a)

live

b)

meet

c)

turn

d)

boost

38.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits the blank. A DREAM JOB Some people may discover that the working environment or colleagues do not (27) _____ them well. Which word best completes blank (27)?

a)

fit

b)

fitting

c)

to fit

d)

fitted

39.

Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits the blank. A DREAM JOB Therefore, before making a final decision, it is important to take careful (28) _____ of personal abilities, interests, and long-term goals. Which word best completes blank (28)?

a)

consideration

b)

consider

c)

considerate

d)

considerately

40.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Edward Alexander Bouchet was a brilliant scientist who broke down barriers for African Americans. In a time when opportunities were rare for people of color, he achieved something remarkable. In 1876, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any field from an American university. His chosen field was physics, and he graduated from the prestigious Yale University. Bouchet's achievements are even more extraordinary when considering the challenges he faced. During the late 19th century, most African American children had difficulty going to school, and racial discrimination was widespread. Even with his groundbreaking doctorate, Bouchet struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications. Universities refused to hire him because of his race. Despite these setbacks, Bouchet dedicated his career to education. He spent over two decades teaching physics and chemistry at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, which was a high school. Although the school had limited resources, Bouchet worked tirelessly to inspire his students. Bouchet's determination and intellect paved the way for future generations of African American scientists. While true equality in the scientific community took many years to achieve, his pioneering spirit helped to challenge the prejudices of his time and demonstrated that academic excellence was not limited by race. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

a)

An Example of Racial Discrimination

b)

The First American Ph.D. in the Field of Physics

c)

A Great Educator with Strong Determination

d)

The Father of African American Scientists

41.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Edward Alexander Bouchet was a brilliant scientist who broke down barriers for African Americans. In a time when opportunities were rare for people of color, he achieved something remarkable. In 1876, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any field from an American university. His chosen field was physics, and he graduated from the prestigious Yale University. Bouchet's achievements are even more extraordinary when considering the challenges he faced. During the late 19th century, most African American children had difficulty going to school, and racial discrimination was widespread. Even with his groundbreaking doctorate, Bouchet struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications. Universities refused to hire him because of his race. Despite these setbacks, Bouchet dedicated his career to education. He spent over two decades teaching physics and chemistry at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, which was a high school. Although the school had limited resources, Bouchet worked tirelessly to inspire his students. Bouchet's determination and intellect paved the way for future generations of African American scientists. While true equality in the scientific community took many years to achieve, his pioneering spirit helped to challenge the prejudices of his time and demonstrated that academic excellence was not limited by race. The word extraordinary in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __.

a)

normal

b)

minor

c)

remarkable

d)

unforgettable

42.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Edward Alexander Bouchet was a brilliant scientist who broke down barriers for African Americans. In a time when opportunities were rare for people of color, he achieved something remarkable. In 1876, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any field from an American university. His chosen field was physics, and he graduated from the prestigious Yale University. Bouchet's achievements are even more extraordinary when considering the challenges he faced. During the late 19th century, most African American children had difficulty going to school, and racial discrimination was widespread. Even with his groundbreaking doctorate, Bouchet struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications. Universities refused to hire him because of his race. Despite these setbacks, Bouchet dedicated his career to education. He spent over two decades teaching physics and chemistry at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, which was a high school. Although the school had limited resources, Bouchet worked tirelessly to inspire his students. Bouchet's determination and intellect paved the way for future generations of African American scientists. While true equality in the scientific community took many years to achieve, his pioneering spirit helped to challenge the prejudices of his time and demonstrated that academic excellence was not limited by race. The phrase struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications in paragraph 2 mostly means __.

a)

overcame lots of obstacles to look for a suitable job

b)

tried hard to look for a suitable job

c)

had an ambition to look for a suitable job

d)

had trouble looking for a suitable job

43.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Edward Alexander Bouchet was a brilliant scientist who broke down barriers for African Americans. In a time when opportunities were rare for people of color, he achieved something remarkable. In 1876, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any field from an American university. His chosen field was physics, and he graduated from the prestigious Yale University. Bouchet's achievements are even more extraordinary when considering the challenges he faced. During the late 19th century, most African American children had difficulty going to school, and racial discrimination was widespread. Even with his groundbreaking doctorate, Bouchet struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications. Universities refused to hire him because of his race. Despite these setbacks, Bouchet dedicated his career to education. He spent over two decades teaching physics and chemistry at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, which was a high school. Although the school had limited resources, Bouchet worked tirelessly to inspire his students. Bouchet's determination and intellect paved the way for future generations of African American scientists. While true equality in the scientific community took many years to achieve, his pioneering spirit helped to challenge the prejudices of his time and demonstrated that academic excellence was not limited by race. The word limited in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __.

a)

enough

b)

scarce

c)

additional

d)

abundant

44.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Edward Alexander Bouchet was a brilliant scientist who broke down barriers for African Americans. In a time when opportunities were rare for people of color, he achieved something remarkable. In 1876, he became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in any field from an American university. His chosen field was physics, and he graduated from the prestigious Yale University. Bouchet's achievements are even more extraordinary when considering the challenges he faced. During the late 19th century, most African American children had difficulty going to school, and racial discrimination was widespread. Even with his groundbreaking doctorate, Bouchet struggled to find a position that matched his qualifications. Universities refused to hire him because of his race. Despite these setbacks, Bouchet dedicated his career to education. He spent over two decades teaching physics and chemistry at the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, which was a high school. Although the school had limited resources, Bouchet worked tirelessly to inspire his students. Bouchet's determination and intellect paved the way for future generations of African American scientists. While true equality in the scientific community took many years to achieve, his pioneering spirit helped to challenge the prejudices of his time and demonstrated that academic excellence was not limited by race. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

a)

Despite having few educational opportunities, Bouchet worked hard to obtain a Ph.D.

b)

Bouchet was a great source of inspiration for his students in Philadelphia.

c)

After retiring, Bouchet started doing lots of physical experiments and became famous.

d)

Bouchet proved that anyone could achieve academic excellence no matter what race they were.

45.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Marie Curie – A Woman of Science Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to France to continue her studies and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work with her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of two new elements – polonium and radium. Despite facing many difficulties as a woman in science, she never gave up. Curie’s discoveries have saved millions of lives through their application in medicine, especially in the treatment of cancer. Her dedication and perseverance continue to inspire scientists around the world. What is the best title for this passage?

a)

The Discovery of Polonium and Radium

b)

The Life and Work of Marie Curie

c)

The Nobel Prize in Science

d)

The Importance of Cancer Treatment

46.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Marie Curie – A Woman of Science Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to France to continue her studies and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work with her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of two new elements – polonium and radium. Despite facing many difficulties as a woman in science, she never gave up. Curie’s discoveries have saved millions of lives through their application in medicine, especially in the treatment of cancer. Her dedication and perseverance continue to inspire scientists around the world. The word remarkable in line 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __.

a)

ordinary

b)

unusual

c)

famous

d)

interesting

47.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Marie Curie – A Woman of Science Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to France to continue her studies and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work with her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of two new elements – polonium and radium. Despite facing many difficulties as a woman in science, she never gave up. Curie’s discoveries have saved millions of lives through their application in medicine, especially in the treatment of cancer. Her dedication and perseverance continue to inspire scientists around the world. What made Marie Curie’s work more challenging?

a)

Lack of support from her husband

b)

Being a woman in a male-dominated field

c)

The absence of laboratory equipment

d)

Her studies in Poland

48.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Marie Curie – A Woman of Science Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to France to continue her studies and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work with her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of two new elements – polonium and radium. Despite facing many difficulties as a woman in science, she never gave up. Curie’s discoveries have saved millions of lives through their application in medicine, especially in the treatment of cancer. Her dedication and perseverance continue to inspire scientists around the world. The word application in line 5 could best be replaced by __.

a)

usage

b)

invention

c)

discovery

d)

progress

49.

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following. Marie Curie – A Woman of Science Marie Curie was one of the most remarkable scientists in history. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to France to continue her studies and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her work with her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of two new elements – polonium and radium. Despite facing many difficulties as a woman in science, she never gave up. Curie’s discoveries have saved millions of lives through their application in medicine, especially in the treatment of cancer. Her dedication and perseverance continue to inspire scientists around the world. What can be inferred from the passage?

a)

Marie Curie worked alone in her laboratory.

b)

Her discoveries were not recognized until after her death.

c)

She helped improve medical science through her research.

d)

She refused to accept any Nobel Prize.