Test 6

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. kind B. fill C. mile D. light
2. A. passed B. wanted C. washed D. smoked
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. airport B. amount C. bottle D. climate
4. A. attention B. cultural C. domestic D. profession
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
5. The watch ______ was given to me by my aunt on my 14th birthday is very nice.
A. which B. who C. where D. when
6. Next year, they _______ a new shopping mall in the city center.
A. will open B. opens C. opened D. opening
7. She wants _______ a small apartment in the city center to shorten her commute.
A. buying B. to buy C. buys D. buy
8. My mother is fond ______ making a lot of kinds of cakes.
A. of B. in C. at D. on
9. His father is a ______ teacher at the school.
A. fame B. famously C. famous D. infamous
10. Yesterday at 8 p.m., we _______ around the city and enjoying the night lights.
A. walked B. was walking C. were walking D. walk
11. He’s unsure _______ to contact about renting an apartment downtown.
A. who B. what C. which D. why
12. If I were you, I ______ for the job.
A. will apply B. would have applied C. would apply D. won’t
apply
13. The story that Tom told me was very ______.
A. amusing B. amused C. amuse D. to amuse
14. ______ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
15. I was very tired after a day at school. ______, I had to stay up late to finish my homework.
A. However B. If C. So D. Although
16. I wish you ______ my next birthday.
A. attended B. had attended C. would attend D. will
attend
17. Lan is good at drawing. She ______ draw many nice pictures.
A. can B. must C. can’t D. mustn’t
18. The subway runs _______ at night to avoid crowding during the day.
A. frequent B. more frequently C. most frequently D. frequently
19. You have a bad cough, you had better ______ smoking.
A. give up B. look for C. turn on D. take off
20. City residents often deal with high levels of _______ due to noise and traffic.
A. excitement B. stress C. calmness D. joy
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.
21. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too boring.
A. simple B. exciting C. uninteresting D. slow
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.
22. We come from a tiny town in up-state New York where not many people live.
A. small B. huge C. modern D. rich
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.
23. Jack saw Mary carrying a heavy handbag and he offered to help.
– Jack: “How can I help you?” – Mary: “______”
A. Me too. B. Long time no see.
C. Thanks, I can manage. D. Cheers.
24. Peter broke Mary’s glasses and he is apologizing for this.
– Peter: “Sorry for breaking your glasses.” – Mary: “______”
A. Never mind. B. Thanks. I’m just fine.
C. That’s great. D. I’ll take care of it.
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.
Urban life offers numerous conveniences but also presents significant challenges, particularly with
pollution. One of the most noticeable forms is air pollution, which is common in large cities due to
traffic congestion and industrial activities. Residents in urban areas are frequently exposed to harmful
air quality, which can have negative health effects over time. In addition to air pollution, noise pollution
is also a major issue. The sounds of constant traffic, construction, and crowded areas make it difficult
for people to find quiet spaces, affecting their quality of life. Light pollution, caused by bright city
lights, is another problem that makes it hard for residents to enjoy the night sky.
Despite these issues, many people still choose to live in cities for job opportunities, educational
facilities, and modern conveniences. Recognizing the impact of pollution, local governments are now
working to improve the urban environment. By increasing green spaces, encouraging the use of public
transportation, and implementing stricter pollution controls, cities aim to create cleaner, healthier
spaces for their residents. These efforts are crucial to making city life more enjoyable and sustainable
for everyone.
25. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits of green spaces
B. The pollution challenges, and improvement efforts in cities
C. Job opportunities in urban areas
D. The popularity of public transportation
26. What is one effect of noise pollution mentioned in the passage?
A. It causes poor air quality. B. It affects people’s health over time.
C. It makes finding quiet spaces difficult. D. It reduces job opportunities in cities.
27. What does the word “their” refer to in the passage?
A. residents B. buildings C. governments D. jobs
28. What does the word “implementing” mean in the passage?
A. creating B. avoiding C. applying D. stopping
29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Local governments are working to reduce pollution. B. Noise pollution can affect the quality of life.
C. People avoid city life due to lack of job opportunities. D. Light pollution makes it hard to enjoy the
night sky.
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.
Living in the city has many advantages, but traffic jams are a common problem. People (30) _______
live in busy urban areas often find themselves stuck in traffic during rush hour. The roads (31) _______
cities are filled with cars, buses, and motorbikes, especially in the morning and evening. (32) _______
the convenience of living in the city, traffic congestion can be very frustrating. To help solve this issue,
city planners are improving public transportation options and building more bike lanes. These (33)
_______ are designed to reduce traffic and make it easier for people to get around. It is important for
city residents to plan their travel times carefully to avoid (34) _______ delays.
30. A. where B. who C. whose D. when
31. A. by B. to C. in D. on
32. A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Therefore
33. A. improvements B. improve C. improving D. improved
34. A. unnecessary B. unavoidable C. unsure D. unreal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
35. My bike was stolen while I shopped.
A. bike B. stolen C. while D. shopped
36. She has never seen such a beautifully rose before.
A. never B. such C. beautifully D. before
37. Because their old age, they can’t work and travel.
A. Because B. age C. can’t D. travel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to or best
combines each pair of the following questions.
38. "I bought a new car last week," he said.
A. He said he had bought a new car the previous week. B. He said he buys a new car last
week.
C. He says he bought a new car the previous week. D. He says he buys a new car last
week.
39. This is the battle field. The soldiers fought there.
A. This is the battle field which the soldiers fought.
B. This is the battle field that the soldiers fought.
C. This is the battle field where the soldiers fought.
D. This is the battle field where the soldiers fought there.
40. You help me. I can overcome the problem.
A. If you don’t help me, I can’t overcome the problem.
B. If you didn’t help me, I couldn’t overcome the problem.
C. If you hadn’t helped me, I couldn’t overcome the problem.
D. If you hadn’t helped me, I couldn’t have overcome the problem.