FIRST TERM TEST 2

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. resurrect B. survivor C. extinguish D. employer
2. A. incredible B. comparative C. artificial D. repetitive

Mark 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.
3. A. evolve B. protection C. robot D. operate
4. A. dinosaur B. designated C. reserve D. preservation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
5.– “Go to the party on Sunday?”
- ‘______.’
A.You bet
B. Lucky you
C. I prefer cuisine to speech
D. You know the party well
6. Tom: ‘Would you like to watch a water puppet show with me?’
Jerry: ‘______.’
A. It might be a good idea to bet
B. Do you think I would
C. I’m afraid I can’t as I have a lot of homework
D. There’s nothing you don’t know about water puppet

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
7. They hunt in packs, attacking the old, sick and vulnerable young animals.
A. inactive B. unprotected C. powerful D. immovable
8. She touched the subcutaneous communications implant behind her right ear, thanks to whichthe communications
net was made to start working.
A. resurrected B. activated C. highlighted D. practised

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
9. The farmer is endeavoring to solve the problem of a livelihood by a formula more complicated than the problem
itself.
A. intricate B.decisive C. ordinary D. straightforward
10. Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career.
A. moving up B. giving up C. holding back D. keeping off

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. I ______ the book about artificial intelligence by tomorrow, then you can borrow it.
A. will finish B. will be finishing C. will have finished D. finish
12.The more invaluable world heritages are to humanity, ______.
A. the more protected and preserving they are
B. the more they are protected and preserved
C. the more they have people protect and preserve
D. the more people make them protect and preserve
13. The government ordered the military ______ robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of
militants.
A. to designing B. design C. to design D. design
14. The management board have had nature reserves ______ to protect rare or endangered native plants or
animals in their natural habitats.
A. establish B. to establish C. establishing D. established
15. A nature reserve ______ from a natural park usually in being smaller and having its sole purpose as the
protection of nature.
A. differing B. different C. differs D. that differs
16. It is unquestionable that the incorporation of artificial intelligence in computer revolution has brought ______
greater impacts into people’s lives.
A. in B. out C. over D. about
17. They attributed the increase in workforce productivity ______ the adoption of AI technologies.
A. in B. to C. of D. for
18. An artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is ______ into the body to replace the original biological heart.
A. interfered B. operated C. implanted D. inserted
19. Over the past fifty years, humans have impacted and destroyed habitats in a ______ faster rate than ever
before in history.
A. much B. more C. pretty D. fairly
20. If ______ and artificial intelligence in the workplace become a reality, there will surely be an increasing need for
skills that robots can’t offer.
A. automatic B. automate C. automation D. automaton
21. By the time our boss returns, we ______ the report on recruitment.
A. will be finishing B. will have been finishing
C. will have finished D. are going to finish
22. The management board required the smallest branch ______ its door to constructive criticisms and consult
economic experts.
A. opening B. to opening C. opened D. to open

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The English language is spoken all over the world. It is difficult to exactly (23) ______ how many people
precisely speak this language, as not all countries that use the language take census data. It is also used in many
countries when sellers wish to attract English-speaking customers. There is no denying that the English language is
being spoken, but (24) ______ it is being understood and used fluently is hard to gauge.
Regardless of this, we can be sure that the total of people who have English as their (25) ______ language
is at least 300 million, potentially reaching a total of around 400 million. As a second language, however, is where
the English language is the most popular, with over 200 million speakers of English as a second language. It is
estimated by some (26) ______ that this total is actually in the region of around 1.8 billion, due to the English
language being taught in many Asian schools, (27) ______ being something of a lingua franca of the world.
23. A. reckon B. count C. calculate D. analyse
24. A. whether B. how C. what D. which
25. A. first B. second C. mother D. foreign
26. A. scientists B. grammarians C. specialists D. linguists
27. A. because of B. so as to C. as well as D. so long as

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
28. In the United States, the burning of fossil fuels making electricity is the
A B C
largest source of heat-trapping pollution.
D
29. Disruption of habitats such coral reefs and Alpine meadows could drive many
A B C
plant and animal species to extinction.
D
30. In recent years, China has put the lead in global-warming pollution,
A
producing about 28 percent of all CO2 emissions.
B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Dirty Britain
Before the grass has thickened on the roadside verges and leaves have started growing on the trees is a
perfect time to look around and see just how dirty Britain has become. The pavements are stained with chewing
gum that has been spat out and the gutters are full of discarded fast food cartons. Years ago I remember travelling
abroad and being saddened by the plastic bags, discarded bottles and soiled nappies at the edge of every road.
Nowadays, Britain seems to look at least as bad. What has gone wrong?
The problem is that the rubbish created by our increasingly mobile lives lasts a lot longer than before. If it is
not cleared up and properly thrown away, it stays in the undergrowth for years; a semi-permanent reminder of
what a tatty little country we have now. Firstly, it is estimated that 10 billion plastic bags have been given to
shoppers. These will take anything from 100 to 1,000 years to rot. However, it is not as if there is no solution to
this. A few years ago, the Irish government introduced a tax on non-recyclable carrier bags and in three months
reduced their use by 90%. When he was a minister, Michael Meacher attempted to introduce a similar arrangement
in Britain. The plastics industry protested, of course. However, they need not have bothered; the idea was killed
before it could draw breath, leaving supermarkets free to give away plastic bags.
What is clearly necessary right now is some sort of combined initiative, both individual and collective, before
it is too late. The alternative is to continue sliding downhill until we have a country that looks like a vast municipal
rubbish tip. We may well be at the tipping point. Yet we know that people respond to their environment. If things
around them are clean and tidy, people behave cleanly and tidily. If they are surrounded by squalor, they behave
squalidly. Now, much of Britain looks pretty squalid. What will it look like in five years?

31. The writer says that it is a good time to see Britain before the trees have leaves because ______.
A. Britain looks perfect.
B. you can see Britain at its dirtiest.
C. you can see how dirty Britain is now.
D. the grass has thickened on the verges.
32. According to the writer, things used to be ______.
A. worse abroad.
B. the same abroad.
C. better abroad.
D. worse, but now things are better abroad.
33. For the writer, the problem is that ______.
A. rubbish is not cleared up.
B. rubbish last longer than it used to.
C. our society is increasingly mobile.
D. Britain is a tatty country.
34. Michael Meacher ______.
A. followed the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags
B. tried to follow the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags
C. made no attempt to follow the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags
D. had problems with the plastics industry who weren't bothered about the tax
35. The writer thinks ______.
A. it is too late to do anything.
B. we are at the tipping point.
C. there is no alternative.
D. we need to work together to solve the problem.
36. The writer thinks that ______.
A. people are squalid.
B. people behave according to what they see around them.
C. people are clean and tidy.
D. people are like a vast municipal rubbish tip.
37. The word ‘alternative’ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. freedom B. disruption C. change D. option
38. The word ‘they’ in the last paragraph may refer to ______.
A. people B. the environment C. much of Britain D. cleanliness
39. How long does it take plastic bags to decay?
A. 10 million years B. less than a century
C. up to 1000 years D. 10 years

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside the Arctic Circle near
the North Pole. There are no polar bears at the South Pole.
The polar bear lives in the snow and ice. At the North Pole there is only snow, ice, and water. There is not any land.
You cannot see the polar bear in the snow because its coat is yellow-white. It has a very warm coat because the
weather is cold north of the Arctic Circle.
This bear is three meters long, and it weighs 450 kilos. It can stand up on its back legs because it has very
wide feet. It can use its long legs like arms. The polar bear can swim very well. It can swim 120 kilometers out into
the water. It catches fish and sea animals for food. It goes into the sea when it is afraid.
People like to kill the polar bear for its beautiful white coat. The governments of Canada, the United States,
and Russia say that no one can kill polar bears now. They do not want all of these beautiful animals to die.
40. The polar bears ______.
A. live at the South Pole B. are big bears.
C. live near the North Pole. D. don’t want to live on land
41. At the North Pole there is no ______.
A. ice B. snow C. water D. land
42. The polar bear ______for food.
A. catches land animals
B. catches sea animals and fish
C. looks for trees
D. looks for fruit and vegetables
43. The polar bear can’t ______.
A. go into the land B. go under the snow
C. swim D. stand up on its wide feet
44. According to the governments of Russia, Canada and the United States, ______.
A. people like to kill polar bears for their appearance.
B. polar bears are beautiful and intelligent animals
C. polar bears have to be protected from poachers.
D. polar bears cannot live near the North Pole.
45. According to the passage, which of the following is correct?
A. The polar bear lives on land.
B. There are only polar bears near the North Pole.
C. It is not hard to locate a polar bear in the snow
D. A polar bear can stand up on its front legs.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. The reasons for his resignation were a complete mystery to some people.
A. Some people know clearly why he had resignation.
B. Some people might find it confused to understand his reasons for resignation.
C. Some people were completely mystified by the reasons for his resignation.
D. Some people were curious about his reasons for his resignation and they considered it a mystery.
47. Although the papers claim that they are going to reconstruct the ancient houses they are not.
A. Despite being claimed to be rebuilt, they are not reconstructing the ancient houses.
B. Contrary to what the papers claim, they are not going to reconstruct the ancient houses.
C. Although they are reconstructing the ancient houses, the papers denied it.
D. The fact that they are going to reconstruct the ancient houses has been kept in the dark.
48. The Great Barrier Reef which has superlative natural beauty above and below the water provides some of the
most spectacular scenery on earth.
A. The Great Barrier Reef having superlative natural beauty above and below the water provides some of the most
spectacular scenery on earth.
B. The Great Barrier Reef that is of superlative natural beauty above and below the water to provide some of the
most spectacular scenery on earth.
C. The Great Barrier Reef not only has superlative natural beauty above and below the water but also provides
some of the most spectacular scenery on earth.
D. The Great Barrier Reef having superlative natural beauty above and below the water with some of the most
spectacular scenery on earth.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
49. The Angkor complex represents the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries. It includes a
number of indisputable artistic masterpieces.
A. Because the Angkor complex represents the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries, it
includes a number of indisputable artistic masterpieces.
B. The Angkor complex includes a number of indisputable artistic masterpieces; consequently, it represents the
entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries.
C. The Angkor complex representing the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries includes a
number of indisputable artistic masterpieces.
D. The Angkor complex represents the entire range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 14th centuries in order to
include a number of indisputable artistic masterpieces.
50. Special attention is needed for the development of a risk-preparedness. Local people should also involve
themselves in the protection of the property.
A. Special attention is needed for the development of a risk-preparedness and a strategy for involving local people
in the protection of the property.
B. Not only is special attention needed for the development of a risk-preparedness, but local people should involve
themselves in the protection of the property.
C. Special attention is needed for the development of a risk-preparedness to get people involved in the protection of
the property.
D. Special attention is needed for the development of a risk-preparedness to get people involved in the protection
of the property.

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