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PRACTICE TEST 16

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. released B. opposed C. analysed D. rescued

Question 2: A. discount B. account C. loudspeaker D. resource

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which differs from the other three in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. facial B. instant C. extinct D. visual

Question 4: A. artificial B. reliable C. accessible D. industrial
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

Question 5: More organisations decided to have modern cameras _________ in the forest to
monitor wildlife activity.

A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate

Question 6: The AI-robots in the lab are moving and interacting with each other _________
they were humans.

A. if B. as if C. because D. although

Question 7: The information about the error in our new product has spread _________
rapidly _________ we are facing numerous inquiries and concerns.

A. so – that B. not only – but also C. such – that D. either – or

Question 8: What would you do _________ you suddenly saw a huge bear in the forest?

A. unless B. as if C. if D. than
Question 9: The AI research institute will be allowed to share their latest findings _________
they follow ethical guidelines and principles in their development process.

A. as if B. until C. provided that D. unless

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Read the following notes and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each other numbered blanks from 10-12.

Threats to Hippos
Estimated population in 2023:
There were about 115,000 (10) _________ hippos left in the world.
Threats facing hippos
• Habitat loss:
Hippos' habitats have been destroyed or degraded by human activities.
Habitat loss forces hippos to live in smaller habitats, leading to conflicts with humans.
• Poaching and (11) _________ trade:
Hippos are poached for their tusks, which are used in traditional medicines and (12) _________
status symbols.
They are also hunted for their teeth, which are often used to make jewelry or ornaments.

Question 10: A. local B. dangerous C. wild D. extinct

Question 11: A. threatened B. illegal C. endangered D. vulnerable
Question 12: A. as B. as if C. until D. than
The Future Unveiled: AI-Robot Show
Date and Time: April 28th, 09:00
All students are expected to attend.
Join us for a spectacular workshop on artificial intelligence!
You are invited to see the (13) _________ advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics at
The Future Unveiled: AI-Robot Show. This event brings you a wonderful experience into the
world of tomorrow, where people will have many jobs, even dangerous ones (14) _________ by
robots.
Event Highlights:
 A live demonstration of state-of-the-art AI-based robots (15) _________ they were
humans.
 Interactive workshops on artificial intelligence
 Keynote speeches by Industry Leaders

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Join us if you want to explore the limitless possibilities of AI and robotics. Reserve your place
today and be a part of shaping the future!
Question 13: A. out-of-date B. cutting-edge C. colonial D. interactive
Question 14: A. perform B. performing C. to perform D. performed
Question 15: A. like B. unless C. if D. until

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to

make a meaningful instruction in each of the following questions.

Question 16:

a. Then, use the app on your phone to select your desired cleaning mode, such as
vacuuming or mopping, and set any specific cleaning tasks.
b. First, press the button on the AI-based robot to activate and ensure it's connected to
the Wi-Fi network to work properly.
c. Before the robot starts, check that the nearby area does not have any obstacles such
as toys or bags that stop the robot’s movement.
d. Finally, you can check on your phone to see if everything is clean and help the robot
return to its charging spot.
e. Once there is no obstacle on the floor, press the button in the app to start cleaning.

A. b – a – e – c – d

B. b – a – c – e – d

C. b – c – d – b – e

D. b – d – e – c – a

Question 17:

a. First, carefully write your article, and make sure it follows the newspaper's rules.
b. Once the submission is ready, write a brief email or fill out the form on the website
to introduce yourself and attach the article.
c. Submitting an article to a newspaper involves several steps.

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d. Then, find the newspaper’s website and look for the guidelines on how to submit.
e. Finally, wait for a response from the newspaper’s editorial team who may contact
you for further revision or confirm publication.

A. c – a – e – b – d

B. c – a – b – e – d

C. c – a – d – b – e

D. c – d – e – a – b

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each numbered blank below.

The woolly mammoth, which was a magnificent creature of the Earth’ icy landscapes, is on
the verge of (18) _________ for several reasons. Climate change is perhaps a primary factor of
their decreasing population (19) _________ rising temperatures have resulted in the loss of
their preferred habitat - their icy homes. With less ice and different plants, it's getting
harder and harder for mammoths to find enough food. Moreover, human activities (20)
_________ hunting and destroying their habitats have significantly contributed to their
decline. Humans in the past hunted woolly mammoths for their meat and bones, (21)
_________ to decline millions of years ago. Although we don't hunt them now, their homes
keep getting smaller because of our construction like buildings and roads. Mammoths also
don't have many enemies left, so they have fewer ways to stay safe. Scientists are trying to
help by using new technology to bring mammoths back, but (22) _________ we work together
to protect their environment and control climate change, they might disappear forever.
Understanding the effects of our actions on animals like the woolly mammoth is (23)
_________ doing something to keep them around for future generations.

Question 18: A.
captivity B. awareness C. extinction D. population
Question 19: A.
unless B. as C. until D. if
Question 20: A.
as if B. like C. although D. provided that
Question 21: A.
that their B. what causes C. which causes D. whose
population their their population
causes population population
Question 22: A. unless B. if C. until D. as if

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Question 23: A. as important B. more C. much more D. as unnecessary
as dangerous than as
than

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

THE KIWI
The kiwi is a fascinating and special bird, which cannot fly, unlike most other bird species.
Native to New Zealand, it is also a(n) (24) ________ species. It is estimated that there were
once millions of kiwis in their home country. However, there has been a rapid decrease in
their population with (25) ________ 70,000 left in the wild today. Historically, the decline was
the result of the birds being hunted for meat, skins, and feathers. There are still two other
threats to their survival: (26) ________ loss and predators. Deforestation has considerably
reduced areas of natural forests. Many of them have been converted into farmland or towns
(27) ________ economic purposes. This has reduced the kiwi’s natural habitat and pushed
them into areas (28) ________ they are more vulnerable to predators such as dogs and wild
cats. These predators often eat kiwi eggs or attack young kiwis. That is why New Zealand
has launched a plan to save their national bird from extinction.

Question 24: A. dangerous B. endangered C. advanced D. illegal

Question 25: A. the few B. more than C. fewer than D. numbers of
Question 26: A. living B. reserve C. habitat D. lifestyle
Question 27: A. from B. of C. on D. for
Question 28: A. where B. which C. that D. when
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.

Traditional media such as printed newspapers and magazines has gradually declined in
popularity, and digital media is attracting more and more users, and taking on a dominant
role. Today, most people continue reading on a regular basis; however, their reading habits
have changed. Many people are reading their favourite newspapers and magazines on their

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electronic devices such as computers, laptops, and smartphones. This has both benefits and
drawbacks.

Printed and digital media can both have the same content, but digital media is usually faster
and easier to access. In fact, the number of people buying a daily newspaper or magazine at
stores has decreased dramatically. With the help of the internet, readers can now access
information that is updated instantly and receive the latest news from every corner of the
world. In addition, electronic media doesn’t use paper and is considered more
environmentally friendly. Reading news online is generally free of charge, and can be done
anytime and anywhere. Many news websites provide video reports or multimedia stories,
so people can choose to hear, watch, or read news according to their preferences.

However, readers may face some problems as they read newspapers online. For example,
an internet user may be forced to watch or read all kinds of advertisements before getting
to the piece of news he or she is interested in. Online adverts can be very distracting and
annoying, and can make readers lose interest in what they are reading. In addition, many
online publications focus much more on attracting viewers and followers rather than
providing detailed or accurate information. Nevertheless, digital media is an incredible
source of news, information and knowledge, and its benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Question 29: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. The preservation of traditional media

B. Advantages and disadvantages of electronic media

C. The success of the new media

D. The future of traditional and digital media

Question 30: According to paragraph 2, one of the benefits of using digital media is
__________.

A. reducing the cost of printing daily newspapers

B. having the same content as printed newspapers

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C. not buying daily newspapers or magazines

D. reducing paper usage

Question 31: The word ‘multimedia’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. advanced B. audiovisual C. immediate D. active

Question 32: The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

A. readers B. electronic devices C. advertisements D. problems

Question 33: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. There are too many online advertisements.

B. Electronic media has affected the way we read.

C. Online news stories may not be detailed or true.

D. Readers can make a profit on electronic media.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.

Biodiversity on our planet is rapidly declining mainly due to human activities such as
climate change and pollution. That is why governments and organisations have taken
measures to protect wildlife and stop biodiversity loss. The emergence of artificial
intelligence has dramatically changed wildlife protection. Conservationists are now turning
to AI to find solutions to the rapid loss of plants and animals.

One of the biggest threats to endangered species is poaching for commercial purposes.
Therefore, it is essential to stop this illegal activity in forests and nature reserves. However,
rangers, whose job is to take care of such large areas, find it hard to monitor wildlife and
prevent poaching. That is why many national parks are using AI cameras to track both
animals and poachers. Furthermore, the cameras can send real-time updates to rangers’
phones and alert them to any illegal activities within minutes. The cutting-edge technology
is even effective at night when poachers operate under cover of darkness. The AI cameras

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are designed to automatically notice any illegal cars or boats entering forests or other
protected areas.

Another factor responsible for the decline in biodiversity is habitat loss. When natural
habitats or environmental conditions change, it’s nearly impossible for scientists to identify
the changes until they discover strong evidence. For example, some countries have faced
increasing pressure from climate change and economic growth, and have lost a huge
amount of surface water. However, the situation has only been discovered with the help of
artificial intelligence. Without AI, scientists could not have identified and analysed the
changes nationwide. AI has played an important role in collecting data and analysing the
factors affecting wildlife, thus helping governments and organisations respond to critical
situations in the quickest way possible.

Question 34: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The causes of biodiversity loss
B. The benefits and drawbacks of AI
C. The rapid spread of AI in wildlife
D. The application of AI in wildlife conservation
Question 35: The word ‘emergence’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. floating B. appearance C. attention D. method
Question 36: Which of the benefits of using AI in wildlife conservation is NOT mentioned
in paragraph 2?
A. Tracking both animals and poachers.

B. Counting endangered animals.

C. Alerting rangers to any illegal activities.

D. Identifying moving objects in the areas.

Question 37: The word ‘monitor’ in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to _________.
A. improve B. overtake C. control D. ignore
Question 38: The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. changes B. natural habitats C. animals D. scientists

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Question 39: Which of the following is true about AI in tracking environmental changes?
A. AI provides information about causes of wildlife loss.
B. AI identifies the places where endangered species live.
C. AI improves environmental conditions.
D. AI removes the factors affecting wildlife.
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. AI can provide all the solutions to the current issues.
B. Protecting the future of species depends on AI.
C. AI is an emerging technology in conservation that will be used a lot more in the future.
D. It’s impossible for scientists to conduct wildlife research without AI.

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KEY
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. C
11. B 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A
16. B 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. B
21. C 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C
26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D
31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B
36. B 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. C

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