PRACTICE 3

MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. PHONOLOGY
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. Parachute B. Championship C. Champagne D. Sugar
2. A. Dangerous B. Break C. Plane D. Says
3. A. Quick B. Quay C. Keep D. Queue
4. A. Policeman B. Spaceman C. Fireman D. Gentleman
5. A. Suitability B. Supervisor C. Building D. Knew
Choose the word in each group that has a different stress pattern
6. A. Trigonometry B. C. Immediately D. Democracy
7A. Legislature B. Repository C. Magnificent D. Mistake
8A. Argumentative B. C. Contributory D. Hypersensitive
9. A. Photograph Psychological
B. Payroll C. Accent D. Regretful
10A. Majority B. Ceremony C. Astronomy D. Investiture

II. VOCABULARY
Choose
11……………… the best options to you
that complete
won’tthe following
be invited that awful woman to the
A. assume meeting.
B. instruct C. construct D. rely
………. for the
12 He has put his car entirely at our holiday.
A. usage B. disposal C. pleasure D. disposition
13. His bank had never been ……….. of his change of
A. contacted B. notified address.
C. acquainted D. communicated
14. The police were very …………….. in their examination of the building.
A. exhausting B. intense C. thorough D. concentrated
15. The roadwork made ……… to the hotel from the main road difficult.
A. entrance B. approach C. access D. ways in
16. After he set fire to the library, the was..............from school.
boy
A. expelled B. excluded C. exiled D. extracted
17. The museum wishes to ………….. an assistant curator for its fossil collection.
A. appoint B. commission C. authorize D. assign
18. They can’t …………. on a name for the baby.
A. conclude B. decide C. consent D. assent
19. They could find no ____________ of the missing car despite an extensive search.
A. clue B. remnant C. indication D. trace
20. I am never free on Tuesday evenings as I have a ……….. arrangement to go to the
cinema with a friend.
 A. long-standing B. long-lived C. long-range D. long-lasting

III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES

Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. The inquiry is by no means ………….
A. chop and change B. cut and dried
C. head and shoulders D. tooth and nail
22. They looked out to the seashore …………… a number of ships.
A. On the horizon he could see B. On the horizon could he see
C. He could see on the horizon D. On the horizon could see he
23. Morton says his parents kicked him out, but his brothers say this isn’t …………..
A. that B. there C. so D. it
24. Just as mental illness has less severe “shadow” versions, …………
A. a developmental disorder, so does an autism.
B. than does autism, a developmental disorder.
C. so did an autism, a developmental disorder.
D. so does autism, a developmental disorder.
25. I’m …………….. my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
26. It is essential that Alice ………… Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. must remind C. reminds D. will remind
27. …………….. 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol.
A. How an antiseptic is used B. An antiseptic used
C. When used as an antiseptic D. An antiseptic when used
28. That humans should all have some fat in our diets is ……………..
A. a commonly held view B. not yet a proven fact
C. only true for women D. proven to be true by experiments on rats
29. ………………….. his views reflect those of the company as a whole?
A. To what extent B. In what condition
C. Under what circumstances D. To what end
30. Last I heard, she was working in South Africa. – “…...…….?”
A. Why did she B. How come C. How did she D. Why come

IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS

Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31. The Governments of ASEAN have paid special attention ………….. trade.
A. to B. on C. for D. with
32. The goal the ASEAN Vision 2020 aims creating …………. a stable, prosperous and
highly competitive ASEAN economic region.
A. for B. on C. at D. up
33. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
34. Everything is …………… you. I cannot make …………. my mind yet.
A. out off/ on B. up to/ up C. away from/ for D. on for / off
35. Go ………………… this book because it has the information you need.
A. over B. by C. off D. on
36. Arthur assured me that he was going to come but he hasn’t yet.
A. turned in B. turned up C. turned round D. turned on
3.5 I think the children ………….. the story about seeing ghost.
A. made up B. showed round C. worn out D. catch up
38. Terrorists had threatened to …………. the embassy.
A. blow out B. take off C. put off D. put out
39. That woman tried hard to show off her abilities.
A. postpone B. consider C. omit D. display
40. You’ll find the sports results ………… the back page of the newspaper.
A. in B. at C. on D. from

IV. CLOZE TESTS

Read the following passages and choose the best option to fill in the gap.
Cloze test 1:
Nowadays, teenagers have (41) ____________ more money and expensive
possessions than their parents ever did. Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a
fortune (42) ____________ decades ago, are now mass-produced and cheap. And items
that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty years ago, such as mobile phones and
computers, are now in common places. Teenagers are definitely better off financially.
(43) ____________, life is not easy for them. There is much more to worry about than
there was in the past. Jobs are not as secure (44) ____________ they used to be and
teenagers can no (45) ____________ be confident that the world will always be peaceful
and free of pollution.
Teenagers drive their parents crazy (46) ____________ many ways. Some of them
spray their hair with amazing color, while others wear clothes that shock their parents.
They all want (47) ____________ own stereos, mobile phones and televisions. But these
young people are not really behaving differently from how their parents behaved when
they were young. Many of today's parents and grandparents will laugh when they (48)
____________ crazy fashions they wore. Those adults, who are parents now, fought with
their own parents about clothes and lifestyles. (49) teenagers have fought with their
parents (50) ____________ time began and no doubt they will always be peaceful and
free of pollution.

41. A. by far B. great C. much D. lot

42. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
43. A. Despite B. In spite C. However D. Even though
44. A. like B. as C. but D. when
45. A. more B. farther C. sooner D. longer
46. in B. on C. at D. by
47. A. an B. his C. ones 48.
B. think C. review D. remember
49. A. As well C. At last D. At once
50. A. since B. from D. as

Cloze test 2:
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is a
book which will involve you in the fight for survival that (51) ____________ many
of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (52) ____________ of
extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will
have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help
animals (53) ____________. From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to
observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover
the terrible results of human (54) ____________ for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their
black noses with their (55) ____________ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without
being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captures, one has to die?
This superb (56) ____________ has so (57) ____________ Britain's leading wildlife
charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a (58) ____________ awarded to
books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation.
You will find Animal Watch at a special low (59) ____________ price at all good
bookshops, but hurry while (60) ____________ last.
51 B. opposes C. forces D. faces
52 B. start C. limit D. end
53. A. preserve C. revive D. survive
54. A. greed B. interest C. care
55. A. feet B. claws D. toes
56. A. publicity C. publication D. reference
57. A. imposed C. persuaded D. admired
58. A. symbol B. title D. nickname
B. preparatory C. original D. introductory
60. A. stores B. stocks D. funds

V. READING COMPREHENSION
READING 1: Read the text below and then answer questions 61-70.
Mount Everest stands at the eastern end of the Greater Himalayan Range, on the
border between Nepal and Tibet. Surrounded by snow, the peak of the world’s highest
mountain yet is seldom covered with ice. Mount Everest dominates the view even from
the alpine region 32 km to the southwest. Seen from a distance, the Himalayan
Mountains rise like the towers of a faraway fairy tale palace. Snow-capped peaks glitter
white in the sunshine as if made of the finest marble.
In a shape of a shallow crescent moon, around 2,415 km long - roughly the distance
from London to Moscow - the highest mountain range in the world is between 160 km
and 240 km wide. Three of the world’s largest rivers - the Indus to the north and west, the
Brahmaputra to the north and east, and the Ganges to the south - encircle the Himalayas
almost completely.
The name of the Himalayas comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “home of the
snow”. The mountains are commonly thought of as a single range, but in fact, there are
composed of three ranges. The lowest and southernmost range, known as the Siwalik
Hills, has peaks reaching about 1,500 m above sea level. Further north is the Lesser
Himalayas, around three times as high. Both ranges are surrounded by valleys where the
climate is mild and many villages thrive. The northernmost range, the Greater Himalayas,
contains Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain at 8,848 m above sea level.
Though they towel so high, the Himalayas began their existence on the floor of a sea
- the ancient remains of fish and other marine life are often found among the snows. The
oceans and continents of the world are carried on immense, constantly moving “plates”.
About 60 million years ago, the plate bearing India moved northward, breaking the floor
of an ocean known as the Tethys against the land of Asia.
The rock between them broke. The ocean floor was piled up in layer upon layer of
disturbed rock. Century by century, uplifted land became mountains and plateaus. These
natural forces are still at work - scientific estimates put the upward progress of the
Himalayas at around 5 cm a year.
In 1987, scientists concluded that Mount Everest and the other Himalayas giants had
been born around 20 million years ago, making them 10 million years older than had
been previously thought.
61. The Himalayas are located to the ……………………
A. south of the Ganges B. northwest of the Indus
C. north of the Brahmaputra D. southeast of the Indus
62. Which of the following contradicts the information given in the text?
A. Mount Everest is almost never covered with ice.
B. The highest mountain range in the world encircles three of the world’s largest
rivers.
C. The name of the Himalayas originates from Sanskrit.
D. The height of the mountains in the range varies from 1,5 km to nearly 9 km above
sea level.
63. The Himalayas are considered to have become to existence from the sea because
……………………..
A. they are the highest mountain range in the world
B. there are three of the world’s biggest rivers around them
 C. there were found ancient traces of underwater life under snow
D. there were born about 20 million years ago.
64. The word “dominate” (line 3) is closest meaning to ………..:
A. control B. tower above C. influence D. prevail
65. In the 1970s the Himalayas were thought to have been bom
A. about 60 million years ago B. about 20 million years ago
C. about 10 million years ago D. about 30 million years ago
66. Mount Everest is located ……………………….
A. to the east of Nepal
B. to the east of the center of the northern range of the Himalayas
C. 8,848 m above the sea level
D. 2,415 km from the Indus
67. The Lesser Himalayas are not ……………..
A. 4,500 m B. to the north of the Greater Himalayas
C. surrounded by valleys D. nearly twice as low as Mount Everest
68. Which of the following failed to be mentioned in the text?
A. The Himalayas though often thought of as a single range consist of three ranges.
B. The northern range of the Himalayas is the highest.
C. Until the late 1980s Mount Everest has been thought to be 10 million years ago.
D. The Himalayas are thought to be rich of finest marble.
69. Which of the following estimates does not seem exact?
A. The Himalayas are approximately 240 thousand km wide.
B. The distance from Moscow to London is roughly 2, 415 km
C. By the beginning of the 21st century Mount Everest may be about 8,850 m high.
D. In about another 50 years the Himalayas will be about 2,5 m higher.
70. Which statement is not true according to the text?
A. The Himalayas are the longest mountain range in the world.
B. The Lesser Himalayas are more than 4.3 km lower than Mount Everest.
C. The Sanskrit word meaning “ home of snow” gave the name of the Himalayas.
D. The Himalayas ranges are encircled by valleys and rivers.

READING 2. Read the passage and choose the correct answer from 71 to 80.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders
of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone
blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the
burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four
sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west - an
incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great
astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical
observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline
of events-past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for the future generations
and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural
powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with
extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to
any known today?
71. What has the research of the base revealed?
A. There are cracks in the foundation
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events
D. A superior race of people built it.
72. Extraterrestrial beings are
A. Very strong workers
B. Astronomers in the ancient times
C. Researchers in Egyptology
D. Living beings from other planets
73. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passage?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the
Pharaoh.
74. The word “feat” in the first passage is close in meaning to ……………
A. Accomplishment B. Appendage
C. Festivity D. Structure
75. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architectures’ plans for the hidden passages
B. pathways of the great solar bodies
C. Astrological computations
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
76. In the second passage, the word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to
A. affiliated B. Precipitated C. terminated D. foretold
77. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
78. On what did the ancient Egyptians base the calculations?
A. observation of the celestial bodies
B. advanced technology
C. advances tools of measurement
D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface
79. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory
B. As a religious temple
C. As a tomb for Pharaoh
D. As an engineering feat
80. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains
many prophecies.
B. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
C. It was built by a supper race.
D. It is very old.

VI. WORD FORMATION

Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. He won the discus event at the Olympic games but was later ___________ when a
medical check prove that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) DISQUALIFIED
2. I don’t think John is getting too much sleep lately. His eyes are terribly __________
(BLOOD). BLOODY
3. English is the _____________ easy language for Swedes to learn. (COMPARE)
COMPARATIVELY
4. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember it’s
_________________. (CONFIDE) CONFIDENTIAL
5. The recent hurricane caused __________ damage. (WIDE) WIDESPREAD
6. Industrial robots work with far greater __________ than most men. (PRECISE)
PERCISION
7. The army tried unsuccessfully to ___________ the government. (THROW)
OVERTHROW
8. There was a heavy ___________ yesterdayafternoon which completely ruined the
church Garden Party. (POUR) DOWNPOUR
9. Although splitting of the atom was one of the greatest scientific _____________ of this
century, there are many people who wish it had never happened. (BREAK)
BREAKTHROUGH
10. The new ___________ has certainly made things a lot easier in the town center since
it has taken away all the traffic. (PASS) PASSAGE

VII. ERROR IDENTIFICATION

The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their
correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an
example.
Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. 0. traditionally
Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and 1. ________
knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught. The 2. ________
proficiency exams required by few states for high school graduation 3. ________
are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and measure a 4. ________
person ability to acquire new skills to knowledge. For example, 5. ________
vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do 6. ________
better like a mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are in 7. ________
some sense achievement tests because they assumption some sort of 8. ________
past learning or experience with certainly objects, words, or 9. ________
situations. The difference between achievement and aptitude tests is
the degree and intention use. 10. _______

VIII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.
1. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
—> The moment............................................................................................
2. Even though I admire his courage a lot, I think he is a fool.
—> Much.......................................................................................................
3. This system of communication only worked within groups.
—> Between..................................................................................................
4. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
—> The film fell............................................................................................
5. It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.
—> English became.................................................................................
6. was not willing to buy the product because it was too expensive. (OFF)
—> The sheer........................................................................................it.
7. We really loved to have a chance to visit the Colosseum, but we couldn’t. (FOOT)
—> We would sooner........................................................................................
8. The committee had a long discussion, but they could not make up their mind.
(REACH)
—> Lengthy...........................................................................................…….
9. He decided to become the boss of a small company instead of working for a
multinational company. (FISH)
—> In preference..........................................................................................
10. It was not surprising when my parents were furious with my getting a tattoo. (ARMS)
—> It came............................................................................................….

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