MOCK TEST 33

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. failed B. reached C. absorbed D. solved
Question 2: A. meat B. seat C. head D. beat

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. iron B. metal C. forest D. dessert
Question 4: A . capital B. construction C. announcement D. perfection

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: Now let’s move on to the next lesson, _________ ?
A. won’t us B. shall we C. do we D. don’t us
Question 6: I’m calling the police from my car. I __________ by a car for the last twenty minutes.
A. am followed C. was followed
B. am being followed D. was being followed
Question 7: He will be 21 years old _________ September 4, 2017.
A. in B. next C. at D. on
Question 8: Money is the only thing she thinks about now. The _________ she becomes, the _________ she is.
A. richer / more B. happier / better C. richer / happier D. better / more
Question 9: Amy’s grandmother left her a ___________ bracelet in her will.
A. silver valuable antique old C. valuable old antique silver
B. antique valuable old silver D. valuable silver old antique
Question 10: Even though he _________ from arthritis, he _________ hard because he wanted to achieve his
dream of becoming a doctor.
A. worked / studied B. took / longed C. suffered / lied D. suffered / studied
Question 11: I went to hospital _________ I was feeling very ill.
A. although B. despite C. even though D. because
Question 12: Before _______________ , Alexa purchased a textbook and dictionary.
A. going to school C. lecturing started
B. come into new class D. being lecturing
Question 13: Lukas’s Star Wars raised audience ________ to alarming heights for film producers.
A. expect B. expectation C. expectancy D. unexpected
Question 14: Who first ______________ the idea of the electric light bulb?
A. though through B. sorted out C. came up with D. brought out
Question 15: The ________ paragraph gives the background to their research project.
A. preceding B. retrospect C. bygone D. beforehand
Question 16: By revealing the spy’s identity, the author gradually ______ intensity until the climax.
A. shows B. displays C. builds D. gives
Question 17: Hey, it’s my life. I ______________.
A. play first fiddle B. make the call C. call the dog off D. call the shots
Question 18: _______ 20% of its price is going to be discounted next Wednesday.
A. Previously B. Fairly C. Roughly D. Crudely
Question 19: When this play is finished, there will be a host of ________ coming to watch.
A. spectators B. audiences C. bystanders D. viewers

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: I am talking here, Abra, so I would kindly appreciate it if you would button your lip.
A. keep silent B. make a fuss C. get angry D. think carefully
Question 21: Scientists predict that the centenarian population is mushrooming as our general health improves.
A. increasing B. changing C. overcoming D. spreading

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Working on Wall Street, you get used to massive financial changes happening in the blink of
an eye.
A. very slowly B. very carefully C. very quickly D. very noisily
Question 23: Many scientists predict that in the 21st century people will be living into the incredible age of 130
A. imaginable B. unlikely C. wonderful D. outstanding

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following questions.
Question 24: Mr. Edwin is talking to a hotel clerk at Home Again Hotel .
~ Hotel clerk: "Welcome to the Home Again Hotel, sir. How may I help you?"
~ Mr. Edwin: "____________________"
A. No, thanks. I had a reservation B. I would like a non-smoking room with a double bed.
C. Yes, I want to look for a room D. Sorry. I don’t want to stay there
Question 25: A customer is talking to a shop assistant about the sweater he has chosen.
~ Customer: "That's nice. Could I try it on?”
~ Shop assistant: "_______________”
A. Certainly, the changing rooms are over there. B. Oh, sorry. We don’t have this room.
C. That’s right. You should try it before buying D. Yes, of course, but you must pay the bill first.

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 25 to 29.
Video games are a part of everyday life for most children growing up today. Several recent studies suggest that
(26)_________video gaming may have negative effects on children’s development. There are several reasons for
this.
First, researchers found that children who played video games regularly reported that they spend less time on
social life, sports, and school studies. In particular, if they spend all their time looking at a screen, they will not
develop the social skills they need for personal (27)________.
(28)________, researchers also found that children who played violent video games displayed more aggressive
behavior and are more (29)_______ to take up martial arts other aggressive activities. Some studies indicate that
there may be a link between violence in video games and violence at school or at home.
Finally, there is a (30) ______ of addiction. The games are designed so that children want to keep playing.
Researchers found that children who played video games regularly reported that they spend most of their time
thinking about video games, even when they were not playing.
 (Adapted from '' Vocabulary and Grammar for TOEFL IBT ''by Ingrid Wisniewska)
Question 26: A. overused B. intensive C. increasing D. excessive
Question 27: A. connection B. interaction C. performance D. information
Question 28: A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Furthermore
Question 29: A. likely B. similarly C. possibly D. probably
Question 30: A. endanger B. danger C. dangerous D. endangered

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 35.
Everyday life today is much more complicated than in the past. Even in our leisure time we have to make so many
choices about what to do or even what to watch on TV. We are often spoilt for choice and this can leave us feeling
confused and dissatisfied. We all know that it is important to achieve a balance between work and play, but many
of us do not succeed. Instead, we put extra pressure on ourselves by trying to be as successful as in our work life as
in our personal life.
Life in the past was much simpler as many people worked to meet their basic needs. Today, for many of us, our
job is not just a way of making a living. For many, work plays an important role in our everyday life and gives us a
strong sense of personal fulfilment. What’s more, we have become much more materialistic. Many people set
themselves goals such as buying a new house or car and so we measure our success by the material things we own.
Desiring these luxuries is what motivates us to work much harder than in the past, so in many ways we choose this
way of life.
We have worked hard to improve our standard of living, but it may have come at a very high price. We need to
make some changes in our priorities so that family occasions are as important as business meetings. We should
also take every possible opportunity to enjoy our leisure time. Once you have made the decision to do this, you
should find that your quality of life also improves.
(Adapted from ''Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS by Paulin Cullen'')
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Good qualities of life today and in the past
B. Ways people today balance their work life and personal life
C. Distinction between life today and in the past
D. Basic needs for people today and in the past
Question 32: According to the passage, people today have to work much harder to meet all the following basic
needs EXCEPT_________.
A. personal fulfilment B. materialistic life C. luxurious lifestyle D. simpler life
Question 33: The word ''this'' in paragraph 3 refers to_________.
A. making some changes B. enjoying our leisure time
C. working hard D. improving living standards
Question 34: Everyday life today is not as easy as in the past because_________.
A. people work to make their own living B. people want to live more materialistically
C. people work to satisfy their various needs D. people want to buy a new house or car
Question 35: The word ''fulfilment'' in paragraph 2 mostly means_________.
A. satisfaction B. improvement C. result D. information

aRead the following article and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Recently, discussions about screen time, or the amount of time children spend using electronic devices such as
tablets, cell phones, televisions, and computers, have been seen in headlines of most major newspapers. This
article will give you an overview of the facts and let you make your own decision. We will discuss screen time for
children from birth to age five because this is the critical time for children’s brains to develop and for children to
learn healthy habits.
The current findings suggest that there are problematic behaviors associated with screen time. Some parents fail
to limit the amount of time children spend using devices and do not regulate the content they view. Additionally,
overexposure to screen time can impact a child’s weight, sleep, and social abilities. Children who spend a lot of
time using screens generally don’t exercise often. Also, the stimulation provided by screens within an hour of
bedtime can counteract children’s natural instinct to fall asleep at a certain time. In one study, students who
avoided media and devices for five days were much better at understanding people’s facial expressions and
emotions. This is an important life skill, as daily communication is based on spoken words and physical
movements, like facial expressions.
A spokesperson from the Childhood Research Center, a well-respected organization, has announced new
recommendations for screen time and media content. The organization recommends that children younger than 18
months should not have any screen time. Children older than two and younger than five should not exceed 60
minutes of screen time each day. The Childhood Research Center also provides suggestions for the type of content
that children should see. They endorse educational programming for children.
Educational organizations and researchers hope that parents understand the potentially negative effects of too
much screen time. They suggest that parents create times and places, such as meal times and bedrooms, which are
“screen free.” Also, parents and children can share media time together, so parents can support children’s learning
of educational content. If the screen time limit has been met for the day, children should engage in other healthy
activities, such as playing and exercising.
Most importantly, keep in mind that parents’ habits can influence habits of their children. So get out there and
show your children how to be healthy!
Question 36: What is the main idea of the article?
A. Parents should be mindful of their children’s screen time.
B. Parents often have difficulty managing their children’s screen time.
C. Parents often disagree with their children about screen time.
D. Parents should enforce strict limits on children’s screen time.
Question 37: The word “critical” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. essential B. innocent C. dangerous D. beginning
Question 38: What effect has been linked to extensive screen time?
A. less physical activity B. eating more sugary foods
C. sleeping longer hours D. more interest in learning
Question 39: The word “counteract” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. encounter B. adapt C. interfere with D. support
Question 40: Which skill may be poorly developed if children have too much screen time?
A. interacting with others B. finding educational materials
C. learning about technology D. establishing healthy habits
Question 41: Which program would be approved by the Childhood Research Center?
A. a website that lets kids play games B. a smart phone application that takes silly pictures
C. a TV program that teaches about addition and subtraction
D. a tablet application that finds new cartoon episodes
Question 42: To help parents control screen time, the article suggests that they ______.
A. set a time each day when all screens must be turned off
B. discourage children from taking digital devices to school
C. only allow one device for children’s use in the household
D. encourage children to only use screens when they need to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 43. Jane spent a lot of money yesterday. She had bought a dress which cost $100.
A. spent B. yesterday C. had bought D. cost
Question 44. If anyone drops by while I am away, please take a message from him
A. drops B. while C. take D. him
Question 45. We have conducted exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on students’ behaviour and
their academic performance.
A. exhausting research B. into C. behaviour D.academic performance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions
Question 46. It was not until after I had got home that I realized I had not set the burglar alarm in the
office.
A. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm in the office.
B. Fortunately, I realized that I hadn't set the burglar alarm just before I left for home; otherwise, I would have had
to travel all the way back to the office.
C. I didn't turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of this after I'd arrived home.
D. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn't turned on the burglar alarm in the office; then it would
have been easier to go and set it.
Question 47. The problem was so complicated that the students couldn’t understand it.
A. It was a such complicated problem that the students couldn’t understand it.
B. The problem wasn’t simple enough for the students to understand it.
C. The problem was too complicated for the students to understand.
D. It was so complicated problems that the students couldn’t understand.
Question 48. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
A. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
B. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
C. For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.
D. For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 49. As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the talk show.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the talk show.
B. Talk shows are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
C. Provided that you do not get nervous, the talk show won't go badly for you.
D. Even if you are afraid of the talk show, it is important not to express it.
Question 50. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.