REVISION TEST UNIT 1&2

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 sentences.
1. A. aid B. hair C. paint D. sprain
2. A. aches B. watches C. faces D. places
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
the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. relieved B. confused C. ashamed D. anxious
4. A. explorer B. waterfall C. volcano D. disaster
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. There is no reason to be anxious __________ the result.
A. about B. at C. of D. with
6. Mum will be __________ when she finds out about the broken vase.
A. delighted B. cross C. relieved D. thrilled
7. He walks alone in the __________ cave until he finally finds a ray of light.
A. dark B. narrow C. steep D. icy
8. Robert's new job sounds very nice. I'm __________ for him.
A. happy B. surprised C. envious D. ashamed
9. The boat was about a mile __________ shore when the engine suddenly died.
A. on B. along C. out D. off
10. Unfortunately, the number of tourists visiting the town fell off a __________ last month
A. edge B. cliff C. top D. market
11. She adopted an elaborate __________ to help her pass through the town unrecognised.
A. disguise B. dress C. child D. lie
12. His attitude got so bad that his teacher was forced to __________ a word with him.
A. have B. talk C. tell D. say
13. Just __________ the advice above, and eventually you will be able to play the note well.
A. listen B. do C. refuse D. follow
14. Children's lives are in __________ every time they cross this river to get to school.
A. risk B. injury C. condition D. danger
15. My cats get really __________ when there's a thunderstorm.
A. frightened B. frightening C. scary D. scare
16. When the train __________ to the station, we __________ on the platform.
A. got – waited B. was getting – were waiting
C. was getting – waited D. got – were waiting
17. “My listening score isn’t very good.” - “I think you ________ spend more time on it.”
A. don’t B. should C. need D. ought
18. I slipped when I was walking in the schoolyard. How __________!
A. embarrassing B. embarrassed C. ashamed D. shame
19. ___________ your homework on the bus while you ____________ to school?
A. Did you do – came B. Were you doing – was coming
C. Did you do – were coming D. Were you doing – were coming
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
20. Tom: “You forgot to pick up the groceries, Susan.” – Susan: “_____”
A. I thought someone else was going to do it. B. It’s no big deal.
C. Oh shoot! I totally spaced. I’m sorry. D. Did I buy them?
21. Peter: “I haven’t booked my flight yet.” – Lily: “_____”
A. You should book it soon. B. Why don’t we sell it?
C. You don’t have to. D. I don’t know how to.
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. John learned the hard way that honesty is the best policy.
A. dignity B. manipulation C. composure D. integrity
23. After going through a rough patch, Sarah finally saw light at the end of the tunnel.
A. the last straw B. a new phase of hope C. a gloomy picture D. a dark horse
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.
24. Were there an abundance of time, we could explore more places on our travel bucket list.
A. scarcity B. plethora C. plenty D. excess
25. There is a universal understanding that love is a fundamental human need.
A. separated B. marked C. hidden D. shared
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.
26. Roger took in (A) painting for a (B) while, but (C) soon lost (D) interest.
27. You can see (A) a range of mountain (B) standing at the (C) top of the (D) tower.
28. Melissa is a (A) popular actress. When she was (B) a child, her greatest (C) pleasure was going to a(D) cinema.
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 from 29 to 33.
According to an (29) ______ in the Wall Street Journal, decades of (30) ______ show the benefits of chores – academically,
emotionally and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age helps to build a lasting sense of mastery,
responsibility and self-reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In
2002, Dr. Rossmann analysed data from a longitudinal study that followed 84 children across four periods in their lives - in preschool,
around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She (31) ______ found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more
likely to have good relationships (32) ______ family and friends, to achieve academic and early career success and to be self-
sufficient compared with those (33) ______ didn’t have chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be
empathetic and responsive to others’ needs.
29. A. paper B. article C. book D. novel
30. A. students B. researchers C. studies D. people
31. A. then B. however C. notwithstanding D. nevertheless
32. A. between B. towards C. for D. with
33. A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
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 39 to 43.
We all experience joy and sorrow in our lives, but have we ever wondered why we need both? Some people might think that joy
is the only thing worth pursuing, and that sorrow is something to avoid at all costs. However, this is a shortsighted view.
The quote "We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world" is attributed to Helen Keller, a
remarkable woman who overcame blindness and deafness to become a renowned author, activist and lecturer. She knew firsthand
the challenges and hardships that life can bring, but she also appreciated the beauty and meaning that can be found in overcoming
them. She believed that joy and sorrow are inseparable, and that they both enrich our lives in different ways.
Joy is the natural response to the good things that happen to us, such as love, friendship, success, achievement, pleasure and
satisfaction. Joy gives us a sense of happiness, gratitude, fulfilment and optimism. It motivates us to pursue our goals and dreams,
and to share our gifts and talents with others. Joy is essential for our well-being and happiness. However, joy alone is not enough to
make us complete. Joy can blind us to the realities and needs of others, and to the opportunities for improvement and change. We
are not perfect.
On the other hand, sorrow challenges us to face our problems and difficulties, and to cope with our emotions and feelings.
Sorrow is there to make us more resilient. That said, sorrow alone is not enough to make us grow. Sorrow can paralyse us from
taking action and moving forward, making us lose sight of our strengths and potentials.
Therefore, we need both joy and sorrow in our lives. Joy and sorrow balance each other out and make us more human.
34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Pursuing Joy in Life
B. Helen Keller's Journey towards Happiness
C. The Inseparable Connection between Joy and Sorrow
D. Overcoming Challenges and Finding Meaning in Life
35. The word "firsthand" in paragraph 1 mostly means _______.
A. personally B. immediately C. indirectly D. regrettably
36. According to paragraph 3, only joy in life can lead to _______.
A. happiness and gratitude B. motivation and pursuit of goals
C. a sense of completeness and perfection D. insensitivity and blindness to the real world
37. The word “paralyse” in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. encourage B. hinder C. empower D. inspire
38. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Joy and sorrow are both unavoidable. B. Helen was born with joy.
C. Sorrow challenges us to face our problems. D. Sorrow is a necessary evil.
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 44 to 50.
Being lost at sea is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can face. Imagine being surrounded by nothing but water,
with no land in sight, no help on the way, and no idea how long you will survive. You have to deal with hunger, thirst, exposure,
fatigue, and the constant threat of sharks, storms, or pirates. You have to cope with the loneliness, the despair, and the fear of never
seeing your loved ones again. You have to hope for a miracle, but also prepare for the worst.
Some people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive by using their skills, their resources, and their willpower. They
have built rafts, caught fish, collected rainwater, and signalled for rescue. They have prayed, meditated, and kept their spirits up.
They have found strength in themselves and in their companions. They have lived to tell their stories.
But others have not been so lucky. They have succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia, infection, or injury. They have gone
mad, given up, or drowned. They have vanished without a trace, leaving behind only questions and grief. They have become
statistics, or legends.
Being lost at sea is a test of human endurance and resilience. It is a challenge that few can overcome, and many cannot
imagine. It is a nightmare that no one wants to face.
39. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Challenges of Surviving at Sea B. The Resilience of Those Lost at Sea
C. The Nightmare of Being Lost at Sea D. The Terrifying Experience of Travelling by Sea
40. The word "despair" in paragraph 1 probably means _____.
A. excitement B. hopelessness C. determination D. contentment
41. The purpose of paragraph 2 is to _____.
A. describe the difficulties faced by those lost at sea
B. discuss the emotional impact of being lost at sea
C. highlight the importance of companionship during the ordeal
D. provide examples of survival strategies at sea
42. According to paragraph 3, some people might not _____.
A. prepare for the worst-case scenario B. be able to imagine being lost at sea
C. find the strength to survive D. signal for rescue when lost at sea
43. The word "succumbed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. survived B. surrendered C. surpassed D. succeeded
44. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some people have managed to survive being lost at sea.
B. Dehydration is one of the dangers faced by those lost at sea.
C. The test of endurance and resilience is easy to overcome.
D. Being lost at sea is a nightmare that people fear.
45. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Survival at sea requires a combination of luck and preparation.
B. All people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive.
C. Being lost at sea is a common experience for sailors and fishermen.
D. The fear of being lost at sea is greater than the reality of the experience.
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