PRACTICE TEST 05

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.
Question 1. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobby
Question 2. A. shops B. speeds C. sports D. sticks
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.
Question 3. A. chocolate B. structural C. important D. national
Question 4. A. cinema B. position C. family D. popular
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.
Question 5. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying at City University.
A B C D
Question 6. If I were you, I didn't buy that expensive car.
A B C D
Question 7. A shoemaker in the village felt sorry for her and made her a pair of red shoe.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8. If we ____________ enough time, we'll study this exercise more carefully.
A. will have B. have C. had D. would have
Question 9. The gentleman to ____________ we spoke yesterday is making a speech.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
Question 10. ____________ I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of
Question 11. I suggest ________________ some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
Question 12. After graduation, Lan works as an ____________ assistant in an organisation.
A. administration B. administering C. administrative D. administrator
Question 13. Consumers are warned if their ____________ bill is unpaid after due date.
A. electronic B. electric C. electrical D. electricity
Question 14. The film was __________ any of the others.
A. much better than B. much better C. so better as D. so better
Question 15. There were a number of cottages scattered ____________ across the hillside.
A. now and then B. here and there C. here and now D. there and here
Question 16. I hope you know that you can always confide ____________ me.
A. on B. in C. with D. to
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.
Question 17. "Sorry I'm late." - " _____________”
 A. No problem. B. No matter what. C. No, thanks. D. You're welcome.
Question 18. "Deep down inside, why are you a scientist?" -" ___________________”
A. Because it's fun! B. For it's funny to ask!
C. To make a fun question! D. What a funny question!
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.
Question 19. If she was late, she would be rushing.
A. flying B. hurrying C. running D. speeding
Question 20. She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions.
A. awesome B. bad C. poor D. different
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.
Question 21. At 8 o'clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
A. decreased B. got dressed C. landed D. slowed down
Question 22. What do you use on your hands to keep them so smooth?
A. difficult B. irregular C. rough D. uncommon
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.
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are
programs for doing math problems. (23) __________, there are programs for scientific studies.
Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business
people.,(24) ___________are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are
programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
There are many wonderful computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (25)
__________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (26) __________. It
is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty
pictures. And computers even seem to have (27) __________. That may sound strange, but
computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like a
human being.
Question 23. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double
Question 24. A. Programs B. Other C. Others D. They
Question 25. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers
Question 26. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked
Question 27. A. movies B. thinking C. senses D. personalities
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.
Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca
Cola, but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every
year.
 Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the
name Coca Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton's partners. Later, in 1888,
the business was sold to another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produce this
drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas. Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola has been produced there.
Since 1982, a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people —diet Coke.
They have used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.
Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world
such as Pepsi Cola, Sp-Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular. People
drink Coca Cola with their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialize with friends.
It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this
century.
Question 28. The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by _______________
A. Dr. Pemberton B. Asa Candler C. Frank Robinson D. Dr. Pepper
Question 29. The word "there" refers to ____________
A. where Coca Cola was first made B. the city with the first Coca Cola factory
C. Atlanta, a U.S. city D. the place that Coca Cola is sold
Question 30. Diet Coke is used for ________________ people.
A. fat B. sick C. thin D. small
Question 31. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "popular"?
A. well-known B. friendly C. nutritious D. well-scattered
Question 32. Coca Cola is believed to be ____________________
A. more popular than other drinks of the same kind
B. less popular than other drinks of the same kind
C. as popular as the last century
D. as popular as other drinks of the same kind
Circle the correct sentence (A, B, C or D) that is made from the words given.
Question 33. Sarah/ asked/ I/ a member/ the English club
A. Sarah asked me if was I a member of the English club.
B. Sarah asked me who I was a member of the English club. A
C. Sarah asked me whether I am a member of the English club.
D. Sarah asked me if I was a member of the English club.
Question 34. My sister/ prefer/ watch television/ listen/ music,
A. My sister prefers to watch television than to listen to music.
B. My sister prefers watch television than listen to music
C. My sister prefers watching television to listening to music
D. My sister prefers watching television than listening to music.
Question 35. My brother/ wish/ he/ speak English/fluent/ as/ native speakers.
A. My brother wishes he could speak English as fluently as native speakers.
B. My brother wish he could speak English fluently as native speakers.
C. My brother wish he could speak English as fluent as native speakers.
 D. My brother wishes he could speak English as fluent as native speakers.
Question 36. Father’s Day/ be/ celebrated/ third/ Sunday/ June/ countries.
A. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in countries.
B. Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in some countries.
C. Father's Day is celebrated on third Sunday June in some countries.
D. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in some countries.
Choose the option that expresses the same idea as the given sentence.
Question 37. She feels happy because she has passed her exam.
A. Her good exam result makes her happy.
B. She feels happy to take the exam.
C. She feels happy because of the coming exam.
D. She feels happy because the exam has finished.
Question 38. I haven't been to London since I left my college.
A. I went to London when I left my college.
B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.
C. I have just been to London.
D. I have been to London to visit my college.
Question 39. The doctor doesn't have enough time to see you now.
A. The doctor has a little time to see you.
B. The doctor is too busy to see you now.
C. The doctor doesn't want to see you now.
D. If the doctor has enough time, he will see you now
Question 40. I don't remember that I met him in London.
A. I remember not meeting him in London.
B. I remember to meet him in London.
C. I remember meeting him in London.
D. I don't remember meeting him in London. THE END

ANSWER KEY PRACTICE TEST 5