2nd MID-TERM MOCKTEST

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 1 to 6.
Spring into Action Career Fair
Silver High School and New Mexico Workforce Connection, rebranded as America's Job
Center, (1) _____ to host the Spring into Action Career Fair at Silver High School on
Friday, February 28, 2025, at Silver High School, 3200 N. Silver St. in Silver City, NM
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We need employers (2) _____ for their FREE space and
volunteer as a Mock Interviewer for high school juniors and seniors.
Local agencies are also welcome to provide information on services available to the
community.
Employers and local agencies, register for your FREE space!
 Silver High School has a (3) _____ number of tables and chairs. Everyone is
encouraged to bring their own.
 Please provide the names of ALL individuals who will attend. Access will not be
granted (4) _____ individuals not registered.
 Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the building.
 Space will be available for on-the-spot (5) _____.
 Employers/Local Agencies can arrive and begin set up at 9:00 a.m.
 Must enter Silver High School from the 32nd Street entrance
 We are providing (6) _____ for the students. Please let us know if you would like to
volunteer as an interviewer.
(Adapted from https://www.employnm.com/post/silverhs0225)
Question 1: A. is partnering B. are partnering C. had partnered D. was
partnering
Question 2: A. register B. registering C. to register D. be
registered
Question 3: A. restricted B. counted C. limited D. unlimited
Question 4: A. for B. by C. to D. of
Question 5: A. interview B. interviewee C. interviewer D.
interviews
Question 6: A. mock interview opportunities B. interview mock opportunities
C. opportunities mock interview D. mock opportunities interview

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 7 to 14.
Climate Change and Its Impacts
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. It refers to
significant and lasting changes in the Earth’s climate patterns, primarily due to human
activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities
release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, trapping
heat and leading to global warming.
The impact of climate change is far-reaching and affects various aspects of life on
Earth. One of the most noticeable effects is the rise in global temperatures, resulting in
melting ice caps and rising sea levels. This phenomenon not only threatens coastal
communities but also disrupts marine ecosystems, leading to the loss of biodiversity.
Furthermore, climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events such as
hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves. These events have devastating consequences, causing
damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and human health. Developing countries, in particular,
are often the hardest hit, facing food shortages, water scarcity, and displacement of
populations.
Moreover, climate change poses a threat to food security by disrupting agricultural
production and distribution systems. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns affect
crop yields, leading to lower agricultural productivity and increased food prices. This impacts
vulnerable populations, especially in regions already struggling with poverty and hunger.
In addition to environmental and socioeconomic impacts, climate change also presents
challenges for global security. Competition over dwindling resources, such as water and arable
land, can escalate tensions and conflicts between nations. Moreover, the displacement of
people due to climate-related disasters can lead to mass migration and strain resources in
host countries.
Addressing climate change requires concerted efforts at both the individual
and collective levels. Adopting sustainable practices, transitioning to renewable energy
sources, and implementing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential steps in
mitigating its impact. International cooperation and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement,
play a crucial role in coordinating global responses to this existential threat.
In conclusion, climate change is a complex issue with profound implications for the
planet and its inhabitants. Urgent action is needed to mitigate its impact and adapt to the
changes already underway. By working together, we can build a more sustainable future for
generations to come.
(Adapted from https://therealielts.vn/)
Question 7: The word "escalate" in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by _____
A. decrease B. intensify C. resolve D. avoid
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a primary cause of climate change?
A. Deforestation B. Industrial processes C. Volcanic eruptions D. Burning fossil
fuels
Question 9: The word "far-reaching" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____
A. insignificant B. widespread C. severe D.
influential
Question 10: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Climate change has no impact on global security.
B. Rising temperatures have led to more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
C. The effects of climate change are mostly limited to developed nations.
D. Agricultural productivity has increased due to climate change.
Question 11: In which paragraph does the passage discuss the consequences of climate
change on food security?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 12: In which paragraph does the passage mention international cooperation in
addressing climate change?
A. Paragraph 3 B. Paragraph 4 C. Paragraph 6 D. Paragraph 7
Question 13: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph
6?
A. Climate change can only be solved through government policies and laws.
B. Only individuals can make a real difference in combating climate change.
C. Fighting climate change demands cooperation from both individuals and larger groups.
D. Climate change will disappear if individuals make small lifestyle changes.
Question 14: The word "its" in paragraph 7 refers to _____.
A. sustainable development B. the planet C. climate change D. international
cooperation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in
each of the following questions from 15 to 19.
Question 15:
a. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and a strong wind started blowing.
b. Jake and his friends were enjoying a picnic in the park.
c. They quickly packed their things and ran to the nearest shelter.
d. Within minutes, heavy rain poured down, and lightning flashed across the sky.
e. They waited until the storm passed, then returned to finish their picnic.
A. a - b - d - c - e B. b - a - d - c - e C. e - b - c - a - d D. e - c - b - d - a
Question 16:
Dear Grandma,
a. At first, I was really nervous because I had never spoken in front of so many people before.
b. Last week, I participated in a public speaking competition at my school.
c. When I finished my speech, everyone clapped, and I felt so proud of myself.
d. But as I spoke, I gained confidence, and by the end, I wasn’t scared at all!
Love,
Daniel
A. b - a - d - c B. a - b - c - d C. b - d - a - c D.
b-c-a-d
Question 17:
a. Adam: That must have been terrifying! Were you safe?
b. Adam: Have you ever experienced an extreme weather event?
c. Emma: Actually, yes. Last year, I was in a town hit by a massive storm.
d. Emma: Yes, but many buildings were damaged, and the power was out for days.
e. Adam: That’s awful! I hope the town recovered quickly.
A. b - a - e - d - c B. a - d - c - b - e C. b - c - a - d - e D. d - e - b - a - c
Question 18:
a. Ben: I will. Hopefully, I won’t have to stay late again tonight.
b. Ben: I feel exhausted today. I worked overtime last night.
c. Mia: That sounds tough! You should get some rest.
A. b - a - c B. c - a - b C. a - c - b D. b - c - a
Question 19:
a. Scientists warn that unless urgent action is taken, the situation will worsen.
b. In recent years, hurricanes and heatwaves have become more intense and frequent.
c. Only by working together can we hope to slow down climate change.
d. One major effect of climate change is the increase in extreme weather events.
e. Governments must invest in renewable energy and take steps to reduce carbon emissions.
f. For example, wildfires in some regions have destroyed vast areas of forests and homes.
A. e - a - f - c - b - d B. d - b - e - c - f - a C. b - e - a - d - c - f D. d - b - f - a - e - c
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 24.
It’s no surprise that a trip overseas can enlighten you with new cultural insights. By extending
your visit (20) ___, you have the opportunity of truly immersing yourself in all the country’s
sights, people, and way of life.
A typical, two-week vacation will simply provide you with enough time to snap a selfie from
one landmark to the next – (21) ___ of living like a “local”.
Developing this cultural awareness will surely benefit you in a professional environment – (22)
___.
Of course, with the opportunity to meet and interact with new people comes the opportunity
to improve your interpersonal skills. Not only will (23) ___ to socialise with strangers, but you’ll
learn new styles of communication and body language.
Of course, in case you may need to move around to find employment, a working holiday helps
you (24) ___.
(Adapted from https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/the-benefits-of-a-working-holiday)
Question 20: A. through a working holiday visa B. for an extended stay in a
luxury resort
C. with the help of a local tour guide D. for the purpose of buying
souvenirs
Question 21: A. unless tourists choose to spend most of their time indoors
B. since travel blogs help people plan their trips better
C. so visitors can follow a strict sightseeing schedule
D. but a working holiday gives you the more authentic experience
Question 22: A. which helps individuals enjoy traditional music performances
B. where people are likely to come from all corners of the globe
C. that allows travelers to explore remote hiking trails
D. who are interested in studying historical artifacts
Question 23: A. you be pushed out of your comfort zone
B. people have to improve their logical thinking skills
C. the economy recovers from financial crises
D. students develop their knowledge of physics
Question 24: A. developed artistic and creative skillsB. learning scientific research
techniques
C. be more organised and flexible D. memorises facts about world
history
Read the following letter and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to
30.
Dear Colleagues,
 It is an honour to invite you to the international scientific event “19th Romanian Textile and
Leather Conference” – CORTEP 2024, which will (25) _____ in Iași, Romania, on November
07-09, 2024 and will be held in a hybrid format.
The Romanian Textile and Leather Conference CORTEP 2024 is a major international
scientific event (26) _____ by the Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management of
the Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” in Iasi, Romania (TUIASI).
CORTEP 2024 will be the second edition of the conference, whose accepted papers will be
(27) _____ as open-access proceedings by Sciendo (De Gruyter Poland) and indexed (28)
_____ various databases.
The last edition of the conference was attended by 134 participants from 15 countries; 40
reviewers from 10 countries were involved in the review process; the published open-access
volume contains 70 scientific contributions by 163 authors from 18 countries.
More information (29) _____ the abstract submission and registration can be found on our
website: https://www.cortep.tuiasi.ro, which is regularly updated with new information, and
at the following address: cortep@groups.tuiasi.ro.
I look forward to meeting you in Iasi!
With best regards,
Prof. Dr. Mirela BLAGA
(30) _____ of the CORTEP 2024
(Adapted from https://autex.org/blog/invitation-cortep-2024-conference)
Question 25: A. take place B. make up C. come across D. carry on
Question 26: A. organizes B. organized C. organizing D.
organize
Question 27: A. published B. announced C. declared D. noted
Question 28: A. at B. on C. in D. with
Question 29: A. regardless B. according to C. irrespective of D. regarding
Question 30: A. Boss B. Worker C. Owner D.
President
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
Promoting a Student School Life Culture
[I] 'La Vie Scolaire' or school life culture has become the main concern of many
researchers and educators. [II] Promoting School clubs has become a necessity. [III] Thanks
to their non-classroom activities which foster lifelong learning, school clubs help students
develop psycho-social skills, such as positive attitudes, sharing team work, and
communication skills. [IV]
ITQANE project, a USAID-funded education program, works within the education system
to help the education ministry carry out reforms that will decrease the number of dropouts
and school repeaters, improve student success rates and bolster the quality of education.
ITQANE hopes to help teachers develop skill sets that will further student culture by
promoting learner-centered interactions that can help to identify a student's interest and
motivation to learn by doing.
Similarly, the 'Vie Scolaire' aims at drawing students' attention to learning
academic skills in a creative way or learning collaboratively.
Formally apathetic towards school, students in the 'Vie Scolaire' programs are
reporting on its impact on them. "I did not know how to listen to others, which caused me
many problems," said a young boy at College Omar Ibn Khattab in Fez. "But, since l've been
involved in these activities, my family has remarked that my attitude has changed; also, they
[my family] too have changed their attitude towards me. So, I thought to myself that if I had
received this guidance earlier, I would have avoided many problems. I hope that these
activities will continue.”
Question 31: The word "foster" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _____.
A. prevent B. develop C. weaken D. ignore
Question 32: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
In such way, school clubs help to reduce the critical factors causing students to fail.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 33: The word "them" in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
A. school activities B. students in the programs C. teachers of the programs D.
family members
Question 34: Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of school clubs?
A. Helping students improve teamwork and communication skills
B. Reducing school failure rates
C. Supporting teachers in their professional development
D. Encouraging students to develop a love for lifelong learning
Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 1?
A. School clubs play an essential role in students' personal and academic growth.
B. Many researchers believe school activities should focus only on academics.
C. Students struggle in school because they lack motivation.
D. The main goal of education is to provide strict classroom discipline.
Question 36: Which word below is opposite in meaning to “apathetic”?
A. indifferent B. enthusiastic C. uninterested D.
passive
Question 37: According to the passage, what is one of the goals of the ITQANE project?
A. To help reduce the number of dropouts and school repeaters
B. To replace traditional classroom learning with school clubs
C. To eliminate the need for teachers in schools
D. To focus only on extracurricular activities instead of academics
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence?
A. The 'Vie Scolaire' program helps students focus on learning through enjoyable and
cooperative methods.
B. The 'Vie Scolaire' program only teaches students how to work alone.
C. The 'Vie Scolaire' encourages students to memorize academic skills without collaboration.
D. The 'Vie Scolaire' program requires students to study in strict classroom settings.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The role of teachers is not important in student success.
B. School clubs are only beneficial for students who struggle academically.
C. The ITQANE project does not support educational reform.
D. The 'Vie Scolaire' program has had a positive impact on students' personal and social
behavior.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. Students should be forced to join school clubs to improve their behavior.
B. Schools should focus only on classroom learning and avoid extracurricular activities.
C. School clubs and educational programs like ITQANE and 'Vie Scolaire' help improve student
engagement, personal development, and overall academic success.
D. The ITQANE project focuses only on improving teacher salaries.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

41. I feel terrible. I (go) ______________________ to work tomorrow.
42/43. She (be) _____________ exhausted because she (not/sleep) _____________ well the night
before.

Give the correct forms of the given words to complete the following sentences.
44. People say I’m like my mother, but _______________ I look more like my father.
(PHYSIQUE)
45. I have written this book only for visitors who behave _____________________ and show
respect for others.
(IRRESPONSIBLE)
46. His ____________________ saved him from making a risky investment. (CAUTIOUS)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one without
changing the given words.
47. If he doesn’t apologize soon, he will damage his reputation.
→ He risks ____________________________________________________________________
48. If he doesn’t study harder, he won’t pass the final exam.
→ Unless ____________________________________________________________________
49. The hotel was more luxurious than all the others we stayed at.
→ This was ____________________________________________________________________
50. That woman is my old teacher. Her lessons were always interesting.
→ That woman ______________________________________________________________

ANSWERS:
41. am not going to go
42. was
43. hadn’t slept
44. PHYSICALLY
45. RESPONSIBLY
46. CAUTIOUSNESS
47. He risks damaging his reputation if he doesn’t apologize soon.
48. Unless he studies harder, he won’t pass the final exam.
49. This was the most luxurious hotel we stayed at.
50. That woman, whose lessons were always interesting, is my old teacher.