TEST YOURSELF B
TEST 1
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1.
a. generally
b. secondary
c. education
d. specialize
2.
a. particular
b. variety
c. certificate
d. supplementary
3.
a. equivalent
b. independent
c. university
d. entertainment
4.
a. intensive
b. requirement
c. usually
d. assessment
5.
a. common
b. exam
c. degree
d. prepare
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence,
substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original
one.
6.
An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally
required.
a. equal
b. same
c. equivalent
d. like
7.
At the age of sixteen he ______ for a place. at the University of Harvard.
a. expected
b. submitted
c. required
d. qualified
8.
GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of
university _______ requirement.
a. entrance
b. enclose
c. attendance d. assessment
9.
GCSE courses are _______ in a variety of subjects, which are usually
decided by the students themselves.
a. spent
b. taken
c. made
d. looked
10.
GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification
taken by 14-16-year-old students.
a. specialized
b. fulfilled
c. required
d. applied
11.
Secondary education is the _____ of education following primary school.
a. stage
b. step
c. level
d. standard
12.
Then he'll know exactly what's required _______ him.
a. of
b. in
c. with
d. for
13.
That language center has a wide variety _______ subjects for you to
choose.
a. at
b. upon
c. of
d. about
14.
I admired him for being so confident _______ his age.
a. for
b. at
c. In
d. on
15.
She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on
anything in _______.
a. particular
b. particularly
c. particularity d. particularize
16.
You should find a job to live _______ from your parents.
a. dependence b. independence c. independent d. independently
17.
Those who do well on the test clearly have the _______ fluency.
a. require
b. requirement
c. requisite
d. requiring
18.
Most _______ students in _______ UK prepare carefully for A-level
exams.
a. the /
Ø
b. Ø / the
c.
Ø
/ an
d. the / an
19.
Where is Peter? - He is at _______ school.
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. Ø
20.
_______ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and
I _______ in this unfortunate position now.
a. Unless I had stayed I am not
b. If I stayed / would not be
c. If had I stayed / will not be
d. Had I stayed / would not be
21.
If they _______ down that old opera house, we would not have any
historical architecture left in the city.
a. tear
b. tore
c. torn
d. were torn
22.
I can't stand him. If he _______, I will quit.
a. is employed
b. employed
c. were employed d. had employed
23.
Without my parents' support, I _______ my overseas study.
a. will not complete
b. did not complete
c. had not completed
d. would not have completed
24.
_______ at home, I would enjoy my favourite show.
a. Suppose I am
b. Unless were I
c. Were I
d. If were I
25.
The man and his dogs _______ were buried in the demolished building
after the earthquake have just been rescued safely.
a. which
b. who
c. that
d. whom
26.
Since the global industrialization, the number of animal species _______
have become extinct or nearly extinct has increased.
a. which
b. when
c. why
d. whose
27.
Of my students, Betty is the only one _______ has found a good job.
a. where
b. that
c. which
d. whose
28.
Have you ever visited New York harbor _______ the famous Statue of
Liberty stands?
a. on where
b. that
c. on that
d. where
29.
Tell me the day _______ you want to leave.
a. which
b. when
c. in that
d. where
30.
That is the place _______ there used to be a monument.
a. where
b. that
c. why
d. for which
Error Identification.
31.
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of
A
a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school
B C (taken)
students at the age of 15-16 in England.
D
32.
When
GCSEs are taken' in secondary school, they can often combined
A B
with other qualifications, or diplomas. (be combined)
C D
33.
If you decide to take any examination system, you should make contact
A B
with the Admissions Office to ask for an appropriate preparation for the
subject whom you are planning to study. (which / that)
C D
34.
Entry standards
at Cambridge University require students who have
A B C
studied to the highest level available for school students, and having
achieved top grades. D (have)
35.
If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at
A B
university, or we recommend that you take a look at the course.
