PRACTICE TEST 10

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 1 to 6.
The misuse of mobile phones among teenagers poses significant challenges. Excessive use, particularly
(1) ____ social media, often leads to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem (2)
____ unrealistic comparisons. Academic performance also suffers as screen time (3) ____ students from
studies and assignments. Cyberbullying is (4) ____ prevalent concern, exposing teens to emotional harm.
Moreover, the overuse of phones, especially before bedtime, disrupts sleep (5) ____, which negatively affects
their physical health and impairs focus. Parents and educators should encourage teenagers to establish healthy
boundaries and adopt more mindful habits for using technology (6) ____.
Question 1: A. of B. on C. for D. in
Question 2: A. and B. despite C. due to D. such as
Question 3: A. distracts B. helps C. enables D. stops
Question 4: A. another B. other C. any other D. the other
Question 5: A. disorder B. activities C. habits D. patterns
Question 6: A. responsibilities B. responsibility C. responsibly D. responsible
Read the following leaflet 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 7 to 12.
Help Brighten a Child’s Future!
Disadvantaged children in our neighbouring (7) ____ urgently need your support. Many lack basic necessities
like food, clothing, and school supplies. (8) ____ your donations, we can provide these essentials and give them
hope for a better tomorrow.
Every contribution, big or small, (9) ____ a difference. Your kindness can help a child feel cared for, stay
healthy, and (10) ____ their dreams through education.
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• $10 can buy a meal for a child.
• $50 can provide a month’s (11) ____ of school supplies.
• $100 can fund health check-ups and medicine for a child.
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Let’s come together to create hope and opportunity for the children who need it (12) ____. Thank you for your
compassion and kindness!
Question 7: A. shelter B. home C. centre D. office
Question 8: A. But for B. With C. As for D. For
Question 9: A. does B. causes C. makes D. forms
Question 10: A. pursue B. chase C. access D. complete
Question 11: A. fee B. worth C. cost D. tuition
Question 12: A. of all B. above all C. the more D. most
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13:
a. Mia: Definitely coffee! It wakes me up instantly. How about you?
b. Ana: Hey, do you prefer coffee or tea in the morning?
c. Ana: Wow, I’m more of a tea person. I’d prefer to start the day with a warm cup of chamomile.
A. c – a – b B. b – a – c C. a – b – c D. b – c – a
Question 14:
a. Professor: Yes, next Friday by midnight. Are you on track to finish it on time?
b. Neil: I think so, but I might need a little more time for polishing. Is there any chance of an extension?
c. Neil: I see, thanks for clarifying. I’ll make sure to submit it by then!
d. Neil: Professor, I wanted to confirm the deadline for the final project. Is it still next Friday?
e. Professor: I understand the pressure, but the deadline is firm. Extensions would delay grading for everyone.
A. d – c – a – b – e B. d – e – a – b – c C. d – e – b – a – c D. d – a – b – e – c
Question 15:
Hi Nancy,
a. You left a diary in a drawer in your room after you left. Would you like me to post it to you?
b. I have put all the photos we took during your stay on our family website.
c. How was your journey home?
d. It was great having you stay with us.
e. Have a look at them and let us know which ones you would like copies of.
Write back soon,
Sandra
A. d – c – a – b – e B. c – d – a – e – b C. d – c – b – a – e D. c – b – a – d – e
Question 16:
a. For example, creating a daily schedule ensures tasks are completed on time.
b. In addition, active note-taking, such as summarising key points, helps with understanding and retention.
c. To begin with, managing time effectively allows students to balance studying and other activities.
d. Study skills are crucial for high school students to excel academically.
e. Finally, regular self-assessment improves learning by identifying and addressing weak areas.
A. d – c – a – b – e B. d – c – b – e – a C. d – c – b – a – e D. d – a – b – e – c
Question 17:
a. For example, whatever I say to my own aunt, she gets hold of the wrong end of the stick.
b. Even when I know perfectly well that she’s in the wrong, I feel responsible for any ill feeling.
c. Making no mistake about it, getting on with some of my relatives is a real challenge.
d. A few minutes later, through the fault of my own, I find myself in a heated argument with her.
e. I know I should be firmer with her, so I suppose I only have myself to blame.
A. c – a – d – b – e B. c – d – a – b – e C. c – b – d – a – e D. b – c – a – d – e
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 18 to 22.
Passage Completion: Questions 18 to 22
The best decision (18) ______ was agreeing to work on an overseas project (19) ______ in a remote rural
village. At first, the idea seemed daunting (20) ______ and the challenges ahead were intimidating. However, it
was exactly the opportunity I had been looking for. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and test my limits.
(21) ______ and six months later the progress we made was remarkable. I got involved in every aspect of the
project. The most rewarding part was seeing the joy on the children’s faces as they learnt and grew in an
environment (22) ______. I also developed meaningful relationships with the local community, who were
incredibly supportive and inspiring. I’m so glad I took on this role.
Question 18: A. I have ever made B. I make C. I was making D. I am going to make
Question 19: A. set up a school B. to set up a school
C. in order to setting up a school D. which sets up a school
Question 20: A. and I have never done anything like this before
B. that I had never done anything like this before
C. since I have never done anything like this before
D. as I had never done anything like this before
Question 21: A. As a relatively inexperienced young teacher
B. Being a relatively inexperienced young teacher
C. I went as a relatively inexperienced young teacher
D. I went as a young teacher who was relative and inexperienced
Question 22: A. where educational opportunities previously lacked
B. which previously lacked of educational opportunities
C. which was previously lacking in educational opportunities
D. that previously lacked educational opportunities
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 23 to 30.
One of our primary emotions is fears. It is one of the worst emotional experiences we can have. Many
people do almost anything they can to avoid it, but some actively seek it out. In many ways, doing things that
make us afraid is crazy. No other animal intentionally risks its life for thrills or excitement, and yet humans do it
all the time. We climb mountains, jump off bridges with parachutes, or kayak in dangerous waters.
Journalist Sebastian Junger, once a tree climber, had to climb very high to remove old branches from trees.
His job was very dangerous and he had to make just the right cut so that the top of the tree fell forwards rather
than back on top of him. To deal with his fear, he would wait five or ten minutes before he made the cut. But he
wasn’t waiting for courage; he was waiting for emptiness. During those moments, he would feel an intense
wave of care and concern, but eventually, something would shift. At a certain point, he would stop caring
altogether, replaced by a profound sense of emptiness within. Only then would he make the cut.
It is likely that every skydiver who steps out of an airplane or bungee jumper who jumps off a bridge
experiences the same thing. Maybe we’re attracted to these sports not because they’re exciting, but because they
give us the chance to face our biggest fear – that someday our lives will end. We're the only animal that knows
this, and we're the only one that seems to need to practise for it again and again.
Question 23: What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Facing our fears B. How to overcome our fears
C. Our biggest fears D. How do sportsmen overcome their fears?
Question 24: Which of the following activities is not mentioned by the author as “crazy things”?
A. Climbing mountains B. Staying the night in the jungle
C. Going canoeing in rough waters D. Jumping off bridges
Question 25: How did Sebastian Junger deal with fear when he was cutting tall trees?
A. He spent a few minutes to calm himself.
B. He changed his method of cutting branches from trees.
C. He tried to complete the task in a careful way.
D. He spared ten minutes to wait for a branch to fall down itself.
Question 26: According to the passage, why do we do things that make us afraid?
A. Because those things help us gain some money in the future.
B. Because we do not want to feel empty.
C. Because those things make us aware of our life.
D. Because those things are helpful for our future career.
Question 27: It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. just like other animals, human beings are keen on risking their life doing crazy things
B. human beings are different from other creatures in terms of the fear perception
C. cutting old branches from trees is a risky job and should not be done by human beings
D. a skydiver, a bungee jumper and a tree climber may have different experience when facing their fears
Question 28: What cannot be inferred from the passage?
A. Fear is thought to be both challenging and meaningful.
B. Skydiving and bungee jumping offer more than just excitement.
C. Both humans and animals are conscious of mortality.
D. Sebastian Junger has personal experiences with risky activities.
Question 29: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. It was courage, not emptiness that he was waiting for.
B. When courage was summoned, he would lose all feelings and emotions he was waiting for.
C. He wasn’t trying to build up courage; he was waiting for all feelings to fade.
D. He wasn’t looking for bravery; neither was he seeking emptiness.
Question 30: What does “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Mortality B. Consciousness C. Risk D. Courage
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 31 to 40.
A great number of London commuters are said to have fallen victim to identity theft. [I] They had had their
personal data stolen and the details had been used to withdraw money from their bank accounts, or money was
borrowed using their names. [II] Some people reported having been cheated in shops, restaurants, or hotels and
others by telephone calls or by having their post taken. [III] ID crime via email has been on the increase for
years. Phishing emails are sent by criminals pretending to represent a bank, a lottery company, or someone
giving away money. These emails typically request recipients provide their personal details in response.
Gradually the public have realised that they should not respond to such emails.
[IV] People commit identity fraud because they can make a fortune. They can take everything in your bank
account, set up new ones and run up debts in your name. At the same time, they are ruining your credit status
for the future.
According to Chief Inspector Roger Mitchell, criminals are increasingly obtaining personal information
from social networking sites. Many individuals post far too many details, making it easy for criminals to steal
their data. “Posting your name, address, and date of birth in a publicly accessible place makes it incredibly easy
for criminals,” the Chief Inspector explained. “People need to limit what they post online and be more mindful
of their actions.” Additionally, he warned against sharing the names of children or pets, as well as anniversaries
or birthdays, as these are commonly used as PIN numbers or passwords.
Criminals use various methods to collect personal information, including stealing bags, purses, or wallets
to obtain full names, addresses, and often credit cards as well. In shops, hotels, and restaurants, dishonest staff
may take a card to a back room and copy its details. Criminals have also been known to go through people’s
rubbish to look for bank or credit card statements. Such documents should always be shredded before being
thrown away.
The advice from Roger Mitchell is, “Always delete emails you receive from anyone you don’t know.
Avoid clicking on any attachments or links to websites. Never let your credit card out of your sight, wherever
you are paying and check all your bank and credit card statements carefully each month. It is so easy to lose
your ID to criminals but sorting it out is difficult and time-consuming.”
Question 31: Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Be alert! B. Cyber criminals C. ID fraud D. ID victims
Question 32: Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?
However, the most common ways of stealing personal information were reported to be through the Internet.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 33: Which specific behaviour on social media makes it easier for criminals to commit identity thefts?
A. Adding too many friends on social networking sites
B. Sharing opinions about social issues
C. Posting personal details like names and dates of birth
D. Posting family photos
Question 34: The following information can be used as PINs or passwords EXCEPT ______.
A. children’s names B. dates of anniversaries
C. pets’ names D. license plate numbers
Question 35: What can be inferred about phishing emails based on the passage?
A. They are usually sent from fake websites.
B. They exploit the recipients’ trust and lack of awareness.
C. They are declining due to public awareness.
D. They contain malicious software.
Question 36: How do dishonest staff in shops or restaurants steal personal data?
A. Asking customers for personal information B. Copying credit card details in back rooms
C. Making friendly conversations with customers D. Stealing receipts
Question 37: The underlined word "shredded" can be replaced with ______.
A. torn B. burned C. stored D. filed
Question 38: What does Roger Mitchell recommend doing with emails from unknown senders?
A. Replying to the sender
B. Deleting them without clicking on attachments or links
C. Reporting them to the police
D. Forwarding them to friends as a warning
Question 39: What might be a long-term consequence of identity theft for victims?
A. They become less likely to trust online services.
B. Their financial reputation could be damaged.
C. They develop better habits for protecting personal data.
D. They stop using credit cards.
Question 40: Why is identity theft difficult to resolve once it happens?
A. Police rarely investigate such cases.
B. Criminals use multiple methods to steal personal data.
C. Restoring credit status takes time and effort.
D. Victims do not realise it has happened.

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