PRACTICE TEST 6

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

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.
1. A. imaginary B. multiply C. hobby D. happy
2. A. Complained B. decayed C. existed D. Controlled

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.
3. A. guidance B. diverse C. reserve D. survive
4. A. relative B. ancestor C. sacrifice D. decision

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
5. He has been hoped for a raise in salary for the last four months but it is still unsuccessful.
A B C D

5. The more he explained to her, a better understanding he had about computers.

A B C D

6. The dog had a rope about his neck, and the rope was fastened to a pole.
A B C D

Mark the letter Ay By c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

7. She ran an interesting article about fashion while reading the newspaper.
A. away B. across C. out D. after

8. The professor was very interested in the of cultures around the world.
A. diversity B. diverse C. diversify D. diversifying

9. t’s a secret. You let anyone know about it.

A. may not B. needn’t C. mightn’t D. mustn’t
10. t’s no use a language if you don’t try to use it.
A. learned B. learn C. to learn D. learning
11. There is in my bedroom.

A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table

C. a square old wooden table D. an old wooden square table

12. the phone rang later that night did Tom remember the appointment.

A. Not until B. Only when C. Just before D. No sooner

13. He managed to keep his job the manager had threatened to sack him.

A. therefore B. although C. despite D. unless

14. We are going to ______________________.

A. have our house redecorate B. have our house redecorated

C. get our house be redecorated D. get our house to redecorate

15. Her mother, has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. who

Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
16. - Mary: “Your parents must be proud of your achievements.”
- Peter: “ ”
A. I am glad you like it. B. Sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
17. - Maria: “ I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.”
- Sarah: “ ”
A. Good day! B. Good luck! C. Good time! D. Good chance!
Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
18. didn’t go out this morning. stayed home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. due to C. in spite of D. in addition to
19. She is always patient when she deals with misbehaved students.
A. strict B. tolerant C. tactful D. firm
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
20. Due to an increase in population and the use of land for farming, there are toxic chemicals in the
atmosphere.
A. shortage B. lowness C. drop D. illness

21. Police are carrying out investigations to find the missing documents.
A. available B. absent C. expected D. lost
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Bodies are made to be active! They are not designed for sitting in front of television, computer or
reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t (23) that you have to be a super athlete to enjoy it and even a
(24) exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and
feel better. You’ll (25) more energy and self - confidence.

Physical exercise is not only good (26) your body. People who take regular exercise are usually
happier, more relaxed and more alert (27) people who sit around all day. Try an experiment - next
time you’re in a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game, you will see doing some exercise greatly lift
up your mood.
22. A. mean B. make C. define D. signify
 24. A. much B. little C. few D. no much
25. A. boost B. accelerate C. discover D. spend
26. A. with B. on C. across D. for
27. A. than B. that C. then D. as
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.
Ever since human have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters,
words, or ideas. Tourists in foreign countries, for example, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this
form of expression. Many of these symbols on the whole are very interesting and exact, many can be used
internationally; however, some can be confused for different requests or expressions.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can indicate that person is only joking. A nod signifies approval while shaking the head indicates a
negative reaction.
Other forms of non - linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots on paper read
with finger tips), signal flags, Morse Code and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn
or instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, there are other systems and
techniques which express human thoughts and feelings.

28. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Alternative means of communication besides verbal communication.
B. The communication method specially used for the deaf and the mute.
C. The ineffectiveness of using other ways of communication.
D. The necessity of learning sign language to communicate with the deaf and the mute.

29. The phrase “resort to” in the first paragraph refers to .

A. go to B. make use of C. find D. realize

30. The word “signifies” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A. transmits B. knows C. expresses D. instructs

31. Which of the following can be used by the mute to communicate ?

A. Braille B. verbalization C. Morse Code D. body language

32. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT.
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and the mute can only use Braille
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
IL WRITING: (2 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given
words.
33. The bank closed before I arrived.
When I got .

34. John finished his essay in two hours.

It took .

35. This is the first time I have ever tasted sushi.

I have never .

36. “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.

My father told .

Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.

37. We stayed in that hotel. It was very noisy. (despite)

38. He is extremely rich. He is very mean. (but)

39. The film is very good. I have seen it twice. (such)

40. I used to go out often. I do not often go out now. (less)

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