PRACTICE TEST 2
Pick out the words whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. bound B. sound C. county D. poultry
2. A. examine B. determine C. valentine D. heroine
Mark the letter A, B ,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. conference B. announcement C. arrival D. reception
4. A. argument B. define C. museum D. permanent
5. A. decision B. reference C. refusal D. important
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. My employer’s……..of my work doesn’t matter to me at all.
A. opinion B. belief C. meaning D. expression
7. “Those students study a lot” “ Yes,……students are very serious.”
A. almost of B. almost C. most of D. most
8. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful…….smile.
A. childlike B. childish C. childless D. childhood
9. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her……because of her poor eyesight.
A. down B. up C. over D. back
10. She had no…….of selling the clock. It had belonged to her grandfather.
A. intention B. meaning C. interest D. opinion
11. “Can you wait while I run into the library?” – “Ok,…………you harry”
A. even though B. when C. as long as D. unless
12. “ I couldn’t take the history class I wanted last semester.”
- “ Why didn’t you talk to your advisor? She……able to help you get in.”
A. might have been B. wasn’t C. might be D. couldn’t have been
13. Working as volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and…………her own talent.
A. discover B. discovered C. discovering D. to discover
14. The tourist guide walked so……..that most of the party could not keep up with him
A. lively B. quick C. rapid D. fast
15. The more you pull on it,…….it gets.
A. the tightest B. the tighter C. the more tightest D. the most tightest
16. English is a…………easy language to learn.
A. compared B. comparable C. comparative D. comparatively
17. The…….about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during of the journey.
A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment
18. By the time you receive this letter, I…………for Japan.
A. will leave B. will have left C. could have left D. have left
19. ………………, but it also filters harmful sun ray.
A.The atmosphere gives us air to breathe.
B.Not only does the atmosphere give us air to breathe.
C.Not only the atmosphere gives us air to breathe.
D.The atmosphere which gives us air to breathe.
20. “ Did you finally paint your house?” – “ Yes, It should……..a long time ago.”
A. have done B. be done C. have been done D. been done.
21. I wish you…………stop interrupting me whenever I speak.
A. will B. did C. would D. might
22. I don’t think he’ll ever…….the shock of his wife’s death.
A. get through B. get by C. get over D. get off
23. In the newspaper today, there…………a lot of news about the food.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
24. They always kept on good………with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations.
25. He has always looked……his elder brother.
A. up to B. back on C. into D. up and down
26. “ Would you mind closing the window?” - “……………………..”
A. Not at all.I’ll close it now. B. Yes, very soon C. Yes,certainly D. Yes,I would. Go ahead
27. “ Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “……………………”
A. yes,I’m so glad. B. No, thanks C. Sorry, the seat is taken D. Yes,yes,you can sit here
28. “ Do you mind if I ask you one or two questions?” – “…………………….”
A. Not at all. Fire away. B. That’s quite all right C. Why not D. I’m sorry I have no idea
29. “ More coffee? Anybody? – “…………………………”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid. B. Yes, I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right. I think
30. John : “ Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?
Mickey : “………………………………”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. No, I wouldn’t C. Yes, let’s D. No, I won’t
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 31 to 40.
If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or snarl. It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems little doubt it is here to stay, and the truth is , of course, that plastic has brought enormous (31)…………even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastic themselves that are the environmental evil- it’s the way the society chooses to use and (32)………….them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal - non-renewable natural (33)…………We (34)……..well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (35)…….of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging, and this (36)…………..about seven percent by weight of our domestic refuse. Almost all of it could be replaced, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (37)…………is growing fast.
The plastic themselves are extremely energy-rich- they have a higher calorific (38)…….. than coal and one (39)……. of “recovery” strongly favoured by the plastic manufacturers is the (40)……of waste plastic into a fuel.
31. A. savings B. pleasures C. benefits D. profits
32. A. abuse B. endanger C. store D. dispose
33. A. processes B. resources C. products D. fuels
34. A. import B. consign C. remove D. consume
35. A. amount B. proportion C. portion D. rate
36. A. makes B. carries C. takes D. constitutes
37. A. industry B. manufacture C. plant D. factory
38. A. demand B. effect C. value D. degree
39. A. medium B. method C. measure D. mechanics
40. A. melting B. conversion C. change D. replacement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
41. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and
A B C
even run automobiles.
D
42. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A B C D
43. A five-thousand- dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
A B C D
44. In order to do a profit, the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month.
A B C D
45. In very early times, people around the fire were entertained by storytellers with stories of
A B C
heroes’ wonderful actions and victory.
D
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 questions from 46 to 55.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Belgan tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in varios way. Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They, then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairy effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
46. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott C. endangered species D. problem with industrialization
47. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in the first paragraph?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
48. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
49. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast………………
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. a specific and general information
50. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to ?
A. endangered species that are increasing B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification D. sources that may not be accurate
51. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Since the world…….down to zero. B. What is alarming……personal gratification
C. Countries around…….for support D. With the money…….endangered species
52. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph?
A. set aside B. combined C.organized D. taken off
53. The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the folowing?
A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
54. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean………….
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
55. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
56. I was very tired. I sat in an armchair and fell asleep.
A. felt sleepy B.dozed off C. slept D. went to sleep
57. The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter B. shines C. is not cloudy D. clean
58. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
59. Cancer is becoming one of the common diseases.
A. usual B. rare C ordinary D. universal
60. Digital watches that display time electronically are swiftly replacing analog watches.
A. slowly B. eventually C. quickly D. rapidly
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 questions from 61 to 70.
Baseball has been dubbed “ America’s favorite sport”, and many fans contend that there is no greater thrill than watching a good pitcher throw the ball skillfully in a series of expertly delivered “fast” and “curve” balls. Two such pitches, the “rising fastball” and the “breaking curveball” are particularly exasperating to batters because these balls tend to veer in one direction or the other just as they reach home plate. The “rising fastball” zooms forward only to jump up and over the bat as batter swings. The “breaking curveball” curves toward home plate, but plunges downward unexpectedly at the last moment. Batters attempt to anticipate these pitches, and respond accordingly, while pitchers work at perfecting their “fast” and “curve” ball deliveries.
But according to studies conducted by a team of engineers and psychologists, the “rising fastball” and “breaking curveball” do not actually exist, they are merely optical illusions. The studies revealed that batters preceive the ball as approaching more slowly or falling more quickly than it actually is, and it is this misperception that produces the visual illusion. Batters tend to have difficulty tracking a ball continuously as it approaches and will briefly divert their to the spot where they think the ball will cross the plate. When abatter has misjudged the speed or angle of a pitch, and shifts his or her gaze in this way, the ball will appear to suddenly rise or dip and the batter will often miss.
How will this finding affect “ American favorite pastime”? No doubt some will vehemently reject the notion that the “ rising fastball” and the “breaking curveball” are mere illusions. But for others, the findings may imbue the game with a new level of intrigue as batters attempt to respond to pitches that don’t exist.
61. What does this passage mainly discuss?
the difference between fastball and curveball.
American’s favorite pastime
Illusions about the movements of pitches ball
Perceptional problems among baseball players
62. Which of the following words could best replace the word “ thrill” in the first paragraph?
A. activity B. excitement C. remedy D. issue
63. The word “exasperating” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. challenging B. exhausting C. exciting D. frustrating
64. The word “ zooms” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. falls B. rolls C. speeds D. bounces
65. Which of the following words could best replace the word “plunges” in the first paragraph?
A. drops B. withdraws C. emerges D. tips
66. According to the author, why is it difficult for the batter to hit the “rising fastball” and the “breaking curveball”?
A.because the ball approaches too quickly
B.because the ball veers just before reaching home plate
C.because the batter misjudges the pitcher’s intention
D.because the batter misjudges the speed and angle of the ball
67. What does the word “they” in the second paragraph refer to?
A.the “rising fastball” and “breaking curveball”
B.the engineers and psychologists
C.the research studies
D.the optical illusions
68. According to the passage, how is the illusion of the “rising fastball” and “breaking curveball” produced?
A.by the pitcher’s delivery
B.by the batter’s failing to track the ball accurately
C.by the seed and angle of the ball
D.by the studies of engineers and psychologists
69. Which of the following could best replace the word “vehemently” in the third paragraph?
A. certainly B. impassively C. socially D. furiously
70. The word “imbue” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. fill B. spoil C. affect D. change
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.
71. “ Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.”
A.The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
B.The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C.The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D.The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
72. “ You should have finished the report by now.” John tol his secretary.
A.John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
B.John approached his secretary for not having finished the report .
C.John said that his secretary had not finished the report on time
D.John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report
73. “I’m sorry, I was rude to you yesterday,” I said to Tom.
A.I apologized of being rude to you yesterday
B.I apologized Tom for having been rude to him the day before.
C.I apologize for my rude to you yesterday
D.I apologize to you as I was rude to you yesterday
74. “ You should learn English instead of any other language,Tom” said Tim.
A.Tim encouraged Tom learn English instead of any other language.
B.Tim encouraged Tom to learn English instead of any other language
C.Tim encouraged Tom learn any other language but English
D.Tim encouraged Tom learn any other language including English
75. The moon doesn’t have the atmosphere, neither does the planet Mars.
A.Neither the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere
B.Either the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere
C.Neither the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere
D.Either the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
76. I like Robinson Crusoe. He is the main character in a book by daniel Defoe.
A.I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by daniel Defoe
B.I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by daniel Defoe
C.I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by daniel Defoe
D.I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by daniel Defoe
77. The children couldn’t go swimming. The sea was too rough.
A.The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
B.The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.
C.The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in
D.The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming
78. There are a lot of people. The people like to do things together.
A.There are a lot of people whom like to do things together
B.There are a lot of people who like to do things together
C.There are a lot of people who like do things together
D.There are a lot of people like to do things together
79. We didn’t want to swim in the river. It looked very dirty
A.We didn’t want to swim in the river, where looked very dirty
B.We didn’t want to swim in the river, which looked very dirty
C.We didn’t want to swim in the river, in which looked very dirty
D.We didn’t want to swim in the river, that looked very dirty
80. Ngoc couldn’t speak English. She decided to settle in Manchester.
A.Despite of speaking no English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester
B.Although no speaking English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester
C.In spite of her disability to speak English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester
D.Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester even she didn’t speak English.
KEY TO PRACTICE 2
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