PRACTICE TEST FOR SELECTED STUDENTS

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I. Circle the option 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. (0.3 pt.)
1. A. area B. snack C. atlas D. campus
2. A. interval B. mineral C. microphone D. minimize
3. A. loose B. fence C. rice D. lose

II. Circle the option 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. (0.2 pt.)
4. A. particular B. photocopy C. enthusiasm D. economy
5. A. mosquito B. crocodile C. buffalo D. mystery

III. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. (1.0 pt.)
6. This painting is not _____ as pricey as that one.
A. nearly B. virtually C. practically D. literally
7. Sorry, I am not _____ liberty to discuss this matter.
A. in B. on C. at D. with
8. Had the electrician not come in time, we would _____ last night's party by candlelight.
A. have to throw B. have to be throwing
C. have had to throw D. be throwing
9. I don't think you are entirely right; _____, I see your point.
A. no matter how B. all the same C. on account of D. for fear that
10. On no _____ should you sign the contract unless you are sure you understand it.
A. account B. way C. circumstances D. means
11. He _____ book the tickets, but he had no time to call at the cinema.
A. would B. used to C. could D. was going to
12. _____, the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. Though its ugly look B. As looking ugly
C. Contrary to looking ugly D. Ugly looking as it is
13. It was imperative for the authorities to _____ the epidemic.
A. succeed B. localise C. spread D. compromise
14. Please drop me a _____ when you get to Paris.
A. word B. message C. sentence D. line
15. They seemed to be _____ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. indifferent B. sensitive C. uncaring D. disinterested

IV. Find one word which can be used appropriately in all three sentences under each number. Write your
answer in the space provided. (0.4 pt.)
16. ______________
• These geese are very regular in their movements and were last seen flying over the northernmost ______
of Canada.
• Julian has found many items for his bed-sit on the rubbish ______, so he can save a lot of money.
• When you are cooking brown rice, a useful ______ is to soak it for a few hours beforehand.
17. ______________
• If you find a task hard at first, I strongly ad vise you to ______ at it, and you will soon see a great
improvement.
• As a doctor who at times has to convey unpleasant information to patients, he often finds words ______
in his throat.
• As a child, I would spend hours cutting out pictures of my favourite pop stars, which I would then ______
in my album.
18. ______________
• When the lightning struck, a ______ of panic came over her, but she somehow managed to keep calm.
• This latest crime ______ has caused a lot of concern among sociologists.
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• She looked at him for a long time, and then, with a ______ of her hand, she was off.
19. ______________
• It’s irritating that they do nothing but _______ lies about our family. The whole village is about to believe
their incredible stories.
• Don't allow anyone to restrict your thinking abilities. I urge you to _______ your wings and do things
your way.
• He opened the jar, took out some jam with his knife and _______ it evenly on the warm toast.

V. Form the collocations using the verbs and the prepositions from the boxes. Complete each sentence
using a collocation in the appropriate form. You must use each verb and each preposition ONCE only.
Write your answer in the space provided. (0.6 pt.)

fool – tamper – leave – live – take – turn out – around – through – off – with – on

20. We could never know the pain and fear this man had _____________________.
21 Someone had obviously _____________________ my car. It broke down when I was on my way home.
22. It’s not my fault. Why are you all _____________________ me?
23. Parents should teach their children at the early age not to _____________________with matches.

24 The officer leading the investigation has been _____________________ the case.
25. Susan felt _____________________ because she hadn’t been invited to the party.

VI. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage. Write your answer in the space
provided. (0.5 pt.)
Skiing or snowboarding in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of
Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (26. BREATH) ____________________ views, which
inspire today's travellers as much as they spurred on the (27. SETTLE) ____________________ who first
arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a
lifetime or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need.
From November to April, snow conditions are consistent and reliable, featuring Colorado's (28.
LEGEND) ____________________ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow making and grooming
operations always keep trails in top shape.
The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (29.
REAL) ____________________. There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding on (30. PICTURE)
____________________ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present an
unparalleled winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, caring service in resorts that are
committed to delivering the highest quality amenities.

VII. Read the passage and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pt.)
Negative impacts from tourism occur when the level of visitor use is greater than the environment's
ability to cope (31) w___________________ this use within the acceptable limits of change. Uncontrolled
conventional tourism poses potential (32) t___________________ to many natural areas around the world. It
can put enormous pressure on an area and lead to impacts such as soil erosion, increased pollution, discharges
into (33) t___________________ sea, natural habitat loss, increased pressure on endangered species and
heightened vulnerability to forest fires. It often puts a strain on water (34) r___________________ and it can
force local populations to compete for the use of critical resources.
Water, and especially fresh water, is one of the most critical natural resources. The tourism industry
generally overuses water resources for hotels, swimming pools, golf courses and personal use of water by
tourists. This can result (35) i___________________ water shortages and (36) d___________________ of
water supplies, as well as generating a greater volume of waste water. Tourism can create great pressure on
local resources (37) l___________________ energy, food and other raw materials that may already be in short
supply. Greater extraction and transport of these resources exacerbates the physical impacts associated with
their exploitation. Because of the (38) s___________________ character of the industry, many destinations
have ten times (39) m___________________ inhabitants in the high season than in the low season. A high

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demand is placed upon these resources to (40) m___________________ the high expectations tourists often
have, such as proper heating, hot water, etc.

VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before
it. (0.5 pt.)
41. I’ve never thought of buying a new laptop.
→ Buying a new laptop ________________________________________________________________
42. Only the manager and the secretary know the details.
→ Knowledge of the details _____________________________________________________________
43. Don’t tell the boss anything about this.
→ Don’t breathe ______________________________________________________________________
44. Since the company’s methods were exposed in a newspaper, people have lost their respect of it.
→ The company has fallen into __________________________________________________________
45. I didn’t discover there was a snake in the basket until I opened the lid.
→ Not until _________________________________________________________________________

IX. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the brackets. Do not
alter the word in any way. (0.5 pt.)
46. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. (comes)
→ The Japanese are second _____________________________________________________________
47. I can’t understand this complicated puzzle. (tail)
→ I ________________________________________________________________________________
48. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new market post. (dark)
→ The sales director ___________________________________________________________________
49. That man reminds me a lot of my cousin. (bears)
→ That man__________________________________________________________________________
50. If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian. (established)
→ If Marc ___________________________________________________________________________

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