PRACTICE TEST 9

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from

the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. leisure

B. costume

C. harvest

D. dogsled

Question 2. A. cultural

B. documentary

C. rice

D. ethnic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in

the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. nuclear

B. enough

C. ancient

D. tribal

Question 4. A. generation

B. delivery

C. facility

D. environment

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.

Question 5.

Mai: “Do you have a moment to help me move this furniture?”

Chris: “............. Let’s get it done together.”

A. I don’t mind at all.

B. It’s none of your business.

C. No, it is not bad.

D. Yes, I do, too.

Question 6. Posting personal pictures on social media is fun; ............ sometimes it can bring many problems.

A. so

B. but

C. however

D. although

Question 7. He is responsible .......... the pigs and ducks in the morning.

A. for herding

B. to herd

C. to feed

D. for feeding

Question 8. She ............ respiratory problems due to the pollution in the city.

A. came up with

B. came down with

C. came across

D. came away with

Question 9. If teenagers don’t change their lifestyle, there ............. an increase in health problems.

A. should be

B. could be

C. ought to be

D. may be

Question 10. Alex: “Please pass me the water bottle!” Katy: “...............”

A. I think so.

B. You’re welcome.

C. Never mind.

D. Sure. Here you are.

Question 11. Cell phones should be banned in school ............. they can be a major distraction for students.

A. although

B. therefore

C. because

D. so that

Question 12. We can .......... water by taking shorter showers or fixing leaky faucets.

A. reserve

B. produce

C. balance

D. conserve

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.

GARDENING DAY PLAN

To make the most out of your gardening day, follow these steps:

•

(13) ......... a list of plants you want to grow in your garden.

•

Make sure you have all the tools you need (14) ........... starting.

•

Water the plants (15) ........... in the morning or late afternoon to avoid evaporation.

•

Remove (16) .......... weeds you see to help your plants grow better.

Question 13. A. Make

B. Forget

C. Hide

D. Lose

Question 14. A. after

B. before

C. during

D. under

Question 15. A. never

B. either

C. again

D. just

Question 16. A. any

B. most

C. few

D. every

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Learning a new language has been a rewarding experience for me. Here’s what happened. ...........

a. Over time, my ability to communicate in French improved significantly.

b. I enrolled in a French language class at a community centre.

c. I took part in regular speaking sessions and got plenty of practice.

A. a - c - b

B. b - a - c

C. c - b - a

D. b - c - a

Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).

A. I felt very proud of my progress and planned to take more advanced classes.

B. I started reading French books and watching French movies.

C. I joined a French club to practise speaking with others.

D. I shared my experience with friends who were interested in learning French.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.

Many visitors come to Tatterbridge to see the wonderful art galleries and museums, the beautiful buildings

and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on (19) ......... the scenery and

the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you take a short

bus ride out of the city. The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was (20) .......... to the children's writer Jane

Potter, whose stories of Benjamin Bear are loved by adults and children around the world. Jane Potter's home

is now a museum and teashop, and is well (21) .......... a visit just for its wonderful gardens. It also has a gift

shop (22) ......... you can buy souvenirs and books. Tatterbridge has a number of interesting shops including

an excellent cake shop, and Wendy's Gift shop, where you can find lots of unusual gifts made (23) ...........

hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter's books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have

not changed since Jane Potter (24) ........ her stories there one hundred years ago.

Question 19. A. questioning

B. welcoming

C. experiencing

D. understanding

Question 20. A. shop

B. school

C. home

D. cottage

Question 21. A. excited

B. known

C. value

D. worth

Question 22. A. what

B. who

C. where

D. when

Question 23. A. by

B. at

C. with

D. in

Question 24. A. weaved

B. designed

C. wrote

D. carved

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Question 25. He wondered: ‘Who can I send the mail to?”

A. He questioned who could he send the mail to.

B. He wondered who could send the mail to him.

C. He questioned who would receive the mail.

D. he didn’t know who can he send the mail to.

Question 26. My son made a decision to help at the local food.

A. My son refused to participate in local events.

C. My son chose to volunteer at the community

kitchen.

C. My son decided to ignore local charity efforts.

D. My son had a plan to donate money to the food

bank.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 27. busier / my schedule / get, / harder / it / become / find time / relaxation.

A. Busier my schedule gets, harder it becomes find time for relaxation.

B. The busier my schedule gets, the harder it becomes to find time for relaxation.

C. My schedule gets busier, harder it becomes to find time for relaxation.

D. The more busy my schedule gets, the harder it becomes to find time for relaxation.

Question 28. hotel / we / stay / last summer / have / great / view / ocean.

A. Hotel which we stayed last summer have a great view of the ocean.

B. The hotel where we stayed last summer had a great view of the ocean.

C. The hotel which we stay last summer have a great view of the ocean.

D. The hotel where we stayed last summer had a great view on the ocean.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You should call for help if you see strong currents.

B. You should warn your friends about the strong currents.

C. You have to be careful because there are powerful currents.

D. The currents aren’t strong enough to swim in this area.

Question 30. What does the notice tell you to do?

A. Do not eat or drink anything outside this place.

B. Food and drink are not allowed in this place.

C. Do not bring food or drink from outside into this place.

D. Be careful when eating and drinking outside this place.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.

In the good old days of school, life was simpler and filled with happiness. Can you imagine a time without

smartphones or computers? Instead, we spent our days outside, playing games like hopscotch and tag with

our friends. Our school was a small building with chalkboards and colourful posters. Our teachers were kind

and patient, guiding us through the wonders of education using books and paper.

During recess, we played fun games and the air was filled with laughter and joy. Our lunches were packed in

lunch boxes with tasty sandwiches and fresh fruit. When the school bell rang, we eagerly ran outside to enjoy

the fresh air. Homework was done with pencils and erasers, and we took our time to complete it. Our

backpacks were filled with textbooks and notebooks, and we proudly carried them home every day. The best

part of the week was receiving gold stars as a reward for good behaviour and hard work.

Thinking back on those school days always brings a smile to my face. They were special times of innocence

and discovery, where the world seemed vast and our dreams had no limits.

Question 31. What does the author describe as a feature of the good old school days?

A. Large and modern school buildings.

B. Homework done with pens.

C. Outdoor activities and games.

D. Smartphones and computers.

Question 32. How were lunches packed during those school days?

A. In metal tins with a variety of foods.

B. In paper bags with snacks.

C. In plastic containers.

D. In lunch boxes with sandwiches and fresh fruit.

Question 33. What was the author's favourite part of the week during school?

A. Playing outdoor games.

B. Having lunchtime.

C. Completing homework.

D. Receiving gold stars.

Question 34. How does the author feel when thinking back on those school days?

A. Joyful.

B. Disappointed.

C. Indifferent.

D. Embarrassing

Question 35. How does the author describe the teachers?

A. strict and demanding

B. kind and patient

C. busy and distracted

D. unfriendly and harsh

Question 36. What does the word “They” in the last sentence refer to?

A. dreams

B. gold stars

C. students

D. old school days

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,

C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37

to 40 the most.

A. offers a variety of programs for different audiences

B. It allows users to find information quickly and communicate in real time

C. Radio remains popular because it can be listened to anywhere

D. These publications give detailed reports and cover a wide range of subjects

Media plays a crucial role in our daily lives by providing information and entertainment. Television, for

example, (37) ............ People can watch news, movies, and educational programs from the comfort of their

homes. Another important medium is radio. (38) ........... It is especially useful in cars and for those who

enjoy listening to music and talk shows. Newspapers and magazines offer another form of communication.

(39) .......... They provide in-depth articles and allow readers to learn about various topics. Lastly, the internet

is the fastest-growing medium. (40) ...... It provides instant access to news, social networks, and a vast

amount of information.

Question 37. ..............

Question 38. ..............

Question 39. ..............

Question 40. ..............