PRACTICE TEST UNIT 9:SOCIAL ISSUES

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.
Question 1: A. dweller B. overcrowded C. network D. waste
Question 2: A. dimmed B. travelled C. passed D. stirred

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. organiser B. comfortable C. technology D. populated
Question 4: A. presentation B. pessimistic C. residential D. innovative

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. The world is facing many social issues nowadays. _______, we need to work together
to solve them.
A. In addition B. Therefore C. By contrast D. As a result
Question 6. Across the globe, nations are preparing for water scarcity, ______ ?
A. are they B. aren't they C. will they D. won't they
Question 7. It was last week ______ John earned more pocket money.
A. when B. which C. that D. who
Question 8. At school, we are not allowed to colour hair; _____ some girls in my class still have
their hair coloured.
A. however B. but C. therefore D. moreover
Question 9: Not many people are brave enough to _____ bullies.
A. touch in with B. sit in on C. keep up with D. stand up to

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the A, B, C, or D on your answer

sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10
to 15.
Work for COFFEE BEANS
Join Britain's number one cale as COFFEE BEANS where very cafe has (10)_______ same aims: to
create family like teams and to give an excellent customerservice.
Many (11) _____ kinds of people come and work with us so start your career a COFFEE BEANS
today:
- choose the hours your work
- get management experience
- share your love of coffee
Join us as a Team Member. Assistant Manager or Café Manager, depending (12) ______ your skills
and experience.
Question 10. Α. Ο B. the C. an D. a
Question 11. A. differ B. difference C. differently D. different
Question 12. A. about B. in C. on D. of
HOW TO FIGHT AGAR.ST SOCIAL ISSUES
- Are you (13) ______ about the pressing social issues facing our society today?
- Take a stand against overpopulation, (14) ______ crime, and body shaming.
- Join us in creating a better world for all.
+ Stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
+ Together, we (15) ______ community. tackle these challenges head-on and create a more
inclusive and compassionate
+ Let's work together to combat these social issues and build a brighter future for everyone.
- Join the movement today!
Question 13:
A. concerning B. concerned C. to be concerned D. concern
Question 14:
A. plagiarism B. illegal migrating C. overthinking D. bullying
Question 15:
A. mustn't B. had to C. can D. could

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 18 to 23.
Question 16.
a. I'm very happy to receive your present and every time I wear the scarf, it will remind me of you
and your thoughtfulness
b. Dear Ha.
Thank you much f for the beautiful scarf, it was exactly what I wanted for Christmes!
C. Thanks you, once again for your lovely Christmes gift and your kindness, Happy New Year!
d. I will wear this scarf whenever I hang out with my family and friends.
e. The color of the scarf is my favorite one and it really suits me so I have already received lots of
compliments when wearing it
f. Best wishes,
A. b-f-a-d-e-c B. b-a-e-d-c-f C. c-e-f-d-a-b D. a-d-c-f-b-e
Question 17:
e. Finally, if I do decide to join, how can I go to submit my application? Are there any specific
forms or documents that I need to provide?
d. Secondly, I wonder if there are any upcoming events or meetings that I could attend as a member.
f. It would be great to have an opportunity to meet current members and get a better understanding
of the club's atmosphere.
b. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about the club. Thank you for your time
and assistance.
c. Dear Sir/Madam, I hope you're well. I'm reaching out because I'm excited about joining your club
and wanted to learn more.
a. Firstly, could you tell me what I need to do to become a member? Is there a fee? Do I need any
special qualifications?
Best regards,
Helen Bridgeman
A. c-f-a-d-e-b B. c-a-f-d-e-b C. c-e-f-d-a-b D. c-a-d-f-e-b

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 18 to 23.
Different relationships affect teenagers in various ways. Friends impact teenagers(18) _____.
Teenagers go to their friends for help or to ask questions that they could not ask their parents about.
Most of the time their friends give them good advice. In most cases they tell their friends how to
dress and act (19)_______ .
Love relationships just make it even harder for a teenager to get a good education. Some start to fail
in school (20) _______ .Parents have a big influence on teenagers because their children look up to
them and the majority of them grow up to act and (21) _______ things just like their parents did
with them. Children (22) _______may have lower achievements than children brought up in an
intact family.As previously stated, teenagers are affected by many relationships which involve their
friends, family, and their love relationships. The relationships affect them so much that most people
teenagers their ideas about how they should live (23)_______ lives in a different way and to change
their future goals. They should be influenced to help themselves or to help others.
Question 18. A. almost the same amount as their parents B. most the amount as their parents
C. same amount as their parents D. more all of their parents as
Question 19. A. that around certain people. B. around certain people.
C. when being around certain people. D. which is around certain people.
Question 20.
A. although they are hanging out with their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of doing their work.
B. because they are hanging out with their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of doing their work.
C. they are hanging in with their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of doing their work.
D. and they are hanging out for their boyfriend or girlfriend instead of doing their work.
Question 21. A. to be done B. do C. being done D. doing
Question 22. A. who will experience a family break-up
B. who have experienced a family break-up
C. whom have experienced a family break-up
D. who has experienced a family break-up
Question 23. A. its B.her C. our D. their

Read the following passage 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 24 to 28.
Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and
put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (24)_____ maintaining a consistent
weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually
(25)______. The next step is to add exercise (26)_____ you can raise the number of calories you
can consume per day.
Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (27)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike
while you are watching television (28)______ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find
an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to
wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are
trying to accomplish.
Question 24: A. for B. with C. at D. to
Question 25: A. take off B. take in C. take up D. take away
Question 26: A. as a result B. so as to C. so that D. in as much as
Question 27: A. sense B. mistake C. impression D. difference
Question 28: A. and B. or C. but D. so

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 from 29 to 33.
Kids have always looked to their peers for recognition and self-worth, especially teens. That's
nothing new. But in today's social media culture, it's easy for young people to become unable to stop
thinking about their online popularity. Instead of determining their popularity by the number of
friends they have in real life, adolescents are increasingly evaluating their social status and self-
image by the number of people who follow them on Twitter or "like" their selfies on Instagram or
Facebook.
The pressure to be popular can be hard enough on adolescents, but when the popularity contest
moves from high school hallways to social media networks, it can be really overwhelming. Teens
may become stressed, anxious, and even depressed as they spend more and more time creating their
online identities in order to gain favor from other social media users. Social media peer pressure can
cause young people to post risqué pictures including half-naked selfies or party pictures in an effort
to be liked online. Unfortunately, this strategy often has damaging results.
Research suggests that teens are relying more on social media for emotional support than traditional
sources of encouragement such as a face-to-face conversation or a phone call with a friend. The
problem with this trend is doubled. First, social media has made it more challenging for parents to
keep up with their kids' peer groups, and secondly, it appears that online friendships can be even
more influential than their real-life relationships, making digital peer pressure a real concern.
Question 29. What is the reading passage mainly about?
A. Why social media are gaining in popularity
B. Problems with friendships in real life
C. How online relationships can affect a teenager's mental health
D. The dangers of joining an online contest
Question 30. According to paragraph 1, teens are likely to do all of these things EXCEPT_______.
A. thinking about online fame
B. determining their popularity by the number of friends in real life
C. evaluating their social status by the number of followers and likes
D. looking to their friends for recognition
Question 31. The word "risqué" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to____.
A. attractive B. shocking C. boring D. beautiful
Question 32. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is TRUE of teenagers?
A. They are unlikely to initiate friendships with their peers on social media.
B. They spend considerably less time surfing the net than their parents.
C. They tend to derive greater emotional support from online than real-life interactions.
D. They are supported emotionally online by their parents.
Question 33. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to_______.
A. sources B. social media C. teens D. parents
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 from 34 to 40.
Australia has a well-organized and well-structured education system. The education starts at the age
of five or six, but it may differ by a narrow margin between states. It starts with the preschool
education which is not compulsory and can be offered within a school or separately. The primary
and secondary school encompasses the compulsory education for Australians. There are a large
number of primary and high school across the country with most of them being public schools. It is
estimated that public schools amount to 60% of scholars as opposed to 40% in private settings. All
these education providers must be licensed by the government and must fulfill certain requirements
including infrastructure and teaching. Universities, on the other hand, are mainly public institutions.
The Australian education system has established a standard curriculum so all scholars will be given
the same quality of education. Despite there may be some states at which this curriculum is modified
a bit, but the change is not that significant. The actual curriculum set out in Australia education
system is based on important abilities one must have in his life: Literacy, Numeracy, Information
and communication technology, Critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical
understanding, intercultural understanding.
Vocational and Technical schools prepare students that want to skip the university and want to move
directly to the job market. Actually, here it stands the difference between universities and colleges:
the Vocational and Technical Schools are more oriented in teaching practical skills while university
courses are mainly theory-based to lead students to different academic careers. There are hundreds
of other schools out there that provide technical and further education (TAFE) and vocational
education and training (VET). These schools offer short courses, certificates I through IV, diplomas,
and advanced diplomas. They focus on training their students in a particular vocation or just to help
their students get out into the workplace. These schools offer a wide variety of courses
and qualifications attained by these courses can lead to different career pathways to follow
afterward.
Australian higher education modernity and reputation relies on a huge number of educational
providers including universities and different training organizations. Currently, there are 43
universities across the country.
The vast majority of universities are public except two private universities. The world-class teaching
offered is surely undisputed. Seven Australian universities are traditionally found at the top 100 best
universities in the world which is a sufficient indicator to highlight their quality.
Besides universities, more than 5,000 training organizations are registered and accredited. Actual
figures show that the number of enrolled students is around 3.8 million with international students
sharing more than half a million. There are also 3 self-accrediting higher education institutions.
Furthermore, dozens of smaller schools do not grant any degrees or have an accreditation – these are
private schools that focus on theology, business, information technology, natural therapies,
hospitality, health, law, and accounting.
Question 34: Which of the following could be the main topic of the passage?
A. The levels of education in Australia
B. The curriculum of schools in Australia
C The position of Australian schools in the world
D. The Australian education system
Question 35. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is TRUE about the education in
Australia?
A. Children must start schools when they are five years old.
B. Pre-school education is not optional for Australian children.
C. There are more students attending public schools than private schools.
D. Every education provider can start up their school without any requirements.
Question 36. According to paragraph 3, the main difference between universities and Vocational
and Technical schools is that _______ .
A. the Vocational and Technical schools pay more attention to academic careers than the other.
B. the Vocational and Technical schools provide more courses for students to choose than the other.
C. universities provide practical skills for students to take part in the workforce while Vocational
and Technical schools only help them with theory.
D. universities emphasize theoretical courses whereas the Vocational and Technical schools tend to
develop practical skills.
Question 37. The word “They” in paragraph 3 refer to _______ .
A. these schools B. short courses C. diplomas D. advanced diplomas
Question 38. The word “reputation” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.
A. unpopularity B. renown C.fame D. prevailing
Question 39. The word “undisputed” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______ .
A. questionable B. doubtful C. undeniable D. unacknowledged
Question 40. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There are more and more international students choosing Australian universities to attend.
B. Because of the fame in the world, more universities and training organizations are established
each year.
C. Australia is an ideal place for not only Australian students but also international ones to study
D. Students in Australia prefer Vocational and Technical schools than others.