PRACTICE TEST 10B

A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR/AND A
NUMBER.
Example
Type of event: Dragon Boat Race
Day and date: 1 _________
Place: Brighton 2 _________
Registration time: 3 _________
Sponsorship
• Aim to raise over 4 _________ pounds as a team and get a free t-shirt
• Free prize draw for trip to 5 _________

Part 2. You will hear part of an interview with the astronaut Charles Duke, who is talking
about his trip to the moon. Choose the answer (А, В or C) which fits best according to
what you hear.
1. How did Charles feel about space travel as a boy?
A. He thought it was unlikely to happen
B. He regarded it as more than science fiction
C. He showed no particular interest in it
2. What did Charles consider to be the hardest part of the training?
A. feeling trapped in the heavy spacesuit
B. endlessly practising the lunar surface landing
C. constantly being afraid of making a mistake
3. How did the crew feel when they had landed on the moon?
A. They felt as if they were coming home
B. They realised they had achieved something special
C. They were afraid of what they might find on the surface
4. What feature of the moon made the greatest impact on Charles?
A. the brightness of the
B. the vastness of the sky
C. the loneliness of the place
5. What does Charles feel was the most memorable part of his mission?
A. holding a piece of the moon
B. walking on the moon’s surface
C. seeing things never seen before

Part 3. Listen and decide which of the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
1. Maggie has met the teacher once before.
2. The teacher believes there hasn't really been an improvement since last years.
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3. Billy's mother didn't know that he had a story published by the school.
4. Billy's mother was always aware of Billy's spelling problems.
5. The teacher had dyslexia himself when he was much younger.

Part 4. You will hear part of a radio talk for young people about animals communicating
with each other. Complete the notes below which summarize what the speaker says. Write
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each numbered space.
Bees do a (1)_________________ to communicate where to find food.
Although parrots seem to speak, they are only (2) ________________ the human sounds.
Primates can communicate a few (3) ________________ using simple sounds.
Monkeys have not been observed to use any kind of (4) _________________.
Although dolphins can make vowel sounds, they cannot accurately imitate
our (5)_______________.
Amazingly, dolphins demonstrate (6) ________________ of when phrases should be
used. The sounds made by whales contain (7) _______________ than human speech.
The songs of the bottle-nosed whale have many of the (8) _______________ of human
speech.
The unique grammatical nature of human language arose due to life in (9) ______________.
Indeed, a young child needs enough (10) ________________with other people to develop
speech.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank. (20 points)
1. His plan, with all its shortcomings, will inevitably be pushed through ________ we can
produce one, by Friday, which is obviously much more feasible.
A. so that B. unless C. moreover D. in case
2. The editor thought that the new series of articles would prove very popular, but actually
hardly ________ seems to have been impressed by it.
A. nobody B. anyone C. the other D. somebody
3. ________ he gives the appearance of sincerity and reliability, just remember that you
can’t trust him an inch.
A. That B. Nevertheless C. So D. Though
4. In some ways, we know little more about the planets than ________ the ancients who
worshipped them.
A. had done B. have done C. would do D. did
5. It was not long ________the design of the new city became apparent.
A. as if B. before C. until D. wherever
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6. Activists are those in an environmental movement who insist on taking active steps
towards their objectives ________ merely putting forward an action program.
A. in order to B. rather than C. as far as D. so long as
7. Janet failed to get anyone to repair the laptop for her at the weekend, ________ could she
do it on her own.
A. as B. nor C. only if D. though
8. They set up a liaison office in Africa for marketing their goods but now they wish they
________ so.
A. had not done B. have not done
C. would not have done D. never do
9. As the tree was too high to climb, the mischievous boys ________ their ball down only by
throwing sticks at it.
A. would have knocked B. were able to knock
C. may have knocked D. could have knocked
10. I don't suppose you're telling us the real version of the fairy tale, _________?
A. do I B. are you C. will you D. aren’t you
11. The term "aborigines" signifies the original inhabitants of any country, _________the
native tribes of Australia.
A. due to B. in spite of C. in particular D. according to
12. Acetic acid is used as a food _________ and flavouring material, and also in the
manufacture of white lead.
A. preservative B. decay C. absorption D. solution
13. Water has a moderating effect on temperature, _________summer and midday heat, and
winter and midnight cold.
A. diminished B. having diminished C. to diminish D. diminishing
14. Winning the English competition was quite a feather in my cap.
The phrase “a feather in my cap” means…
A. an exciting moment B. an achievement C. a joy for my parents D. rewarding
15. In the early twentieth century, a number of scientists, who had been trained as physicists,
were interested in the study of biological organisms, and their efforts ________ the field we
now call “molecular biology”.
A. took leave of B. made up for C. gave rise to D. showed up
16. Can I _________ from what you have just said that my presence is no longer required
here?
A. refer B. imply C. infer D. misunderstand
17. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your _________ help in teaching
me English.
A. invaluable B. valueless C. worthless D. profitable
18. Tom ________ aimlessly all night long through the deserted streets.
A. whispered B. withstood C. wondered D. wandered

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19. Well, at least we can rest __________ that the pandemic will not be any worse next year.
A. assured B. insured C. ensured D. measured
20. I'm sorry, but I can't read your doctor's handwriting; it’s quite _____.
A. illogical B. illiterate C. illegible D. unintelligible

Part 3. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition. (10 points)

1. My classroom is __________ repair, so we are having lessons in the library.
2. As there is little time left, I will outline my plan ________ brief.
3. They can’t decide __________ what type of car to buy.
4. Sue was not really __________ tune with other students when she was at secondary
school.
5. Learning flextime has many advantages __________ regular learning hours.
6. He is a singer __________ name only; he actually sings badly.
7. I couldn’t get __________ to Wayne so I sent him an SMS instead.
8. He is so thirsty _________ fame that he will do anything.
9. Don’t judge people ____________ the way they dress.
10. I have pretty much free time now so I am thinking of taking __________ a new kind of
sport like board - skating.

Part 4. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets (10 points)
1. The mystery of Loch Ness Monster still remains _____________________. (SOLVE)
2. In the 19th century, in America, many black children were sold into __________________.
(SLAVE)
3. The potential benefits of COVID vaccination __________________ the risks. (WEIGHT)
4. Doctors and nurses sometimes complain of being __________________ and overworked.
(PAY)
5. The ___________________ system of the USA bases on gold. (MONEY)
6. The ____________________ in agriculture is essential if we want to produce more food.
(MACHINE)
7. Quang Hai is an ________________ football player in Vietnam. (EXCEPT)
8. This remote village is ________________ during the flood. It is completely isolated by
rivers. (ACCESS)
9. If you don't tease the dog, it is _______________ to bite you. (LIKE)

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10. It's difficult to teach people what they are _________________ to learn. (WILL)
C. READING (50 points)
Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
OXFORD
Oxford is a city with such a mind-bowling reputation that many who come here find
themselves intimidated by the place and can’t wait to leave, while others, taking to it like a
________(1) to water, find themselves returning again and again. The college lawns provide
a gorgeous ________(2) to serious study, and in the right light, on a sunny winter’s morning
say, one feels as if one is ________(3) on air, such is the sense of unreality. Oxford may like
to ________(4) that it is at the intellectual ________(5) of things, but in many ways it is no
more than a sleepy ________(6) where, to mix metaphors, transitory students, the
________(7) of their generation, wait in the ________(8), allowing their talents to
________(9) before moving off into the industrial or political ________(10).

1. A. fish B. boat C. duck D. swimmer

2. A. curtain B. backdrop C. scene D. screen
3. A. flying B. floating C. swimming D. gliding
4. A. act B. pretend C. dissemble D. produce
5. A. wheel B. engine C. spoke D. hub
6. A. stream B. tributary C. backwater D. watershed
7. A. froth B. cream C. fat D. caviar
8. A. pavilion B. dressing room C. wings D. foyer
9. A. flourish B. open C. spread D. float
10. A. peak B. abattoir C. dead-end D. fast-lane

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
NOISE POLLUTION
Most of us are very used to the sounds we hear in (1) __________ life. Loud music,
the television, people talking (2) __________ their phone, the traffic and even pets barking
in the (3) __________ of the night. All of these have become a part of the urban culture and
(4) __________ disturb us. However, when the sound of the television keeps you (5)
__________ sleeping all night or the traffic starts to give you a headache, it stops becoming
just noise and starts turning (6) __________ noise pollution. For many of us, the concept
of pollution is limited to nature and resources. (7) __________, noise that tends to disrupt the
natural rhythm of life makes for one solid pollutant.
By definition, noise pollution takes place when there is (8) __________ excessive
amount of noise or an unpleasant sound that causes temporary disruption in the natural
balance. This definition is usually applicable to sounds or noises that are unnatural in their
volume or their production. Our environment is (9) __________ that it has become difficult
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to escape noise. Even electrical appliances at home have a constant hum or beeping sound.
By and large, lack of urban planning increases the (10) __________ to unwanted sounds.
This is why understanding noise pollution is necessary to control it in time.

Part 3. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D to answer the questions.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
Before the 1500’s, the western plains of North America were dominated by farmers.
One group, the Mandans, lived in the upper Missouri River country, primarily in present –
day North Dakota. They had large villages of houses built close together. The tight
arrangement enabled the Mandans to protect themselves more easily from the attacks of
others who might seek to obtain some of the food these highly capable farmers stored from
one year to the next.
The women had primary responsibility for the fields. They had to exercise
considerable skill to produce the desired results, for their northern location meant fleeting
growing seasons. Winter often lingered; autumn could be ushered in by severe frost. For
good measure, during the spring and summer, drought, heat, hail, grasshoppers, and other
frustrations might await the wary grower.
Under such conditions, Mandan women had to grow maize capable of weathering
adversity. They began as early as it appeared feasible to do so in the spring, clearing the
land, using fire to clear stubble from the fields and then planting. From this point until the
first green corn could be harvested, the crop required labor and vigilance.
Harvesting proceeded in two stages. In August the Mandans picked a smaller amount
of the crop before it had matured fully. This green corn was boiled, dried and shelled, with
some of the maize slated for immediate consumption and the rest stored in animal – skin
bags. Later in the fall, the people picked the rest of the corn. They saved the best of the
harvest for seeds or for trade, with the remainder eaten right away or stored for alter use in
underground reserves. With appropriate banking of the extra food, the Mandans protected
themselves against the disaster of crop failure and accompany hunger.
The woman planted another staple, squash, about the first of June, and harvested it
near the time of the green corn harvest. After they picked it, they sliced it, dried it, and
strung the slices before they stored them. Once again, they saved the seeds from the best of
the year’s crop. The Mandans also grew sunflowers and tobacco; the latter was the particular
task of the older men.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The problems encountered by farmers specializing in growing once crop
B. The agricultural activities of a North American Society
C. Various ways corn can be used.
D. Weather conditions on the western plains.
2. The Mandans built their houses close together in order to _____.
A. guard their supplies of food B. protect themselves against the weather
C. share farming implements D. allow more room for growing corn
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3. The word “enabled” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. covered B. helped C. reminded D. isolated
4. Why does the author believe that the Mandans were skilled farmers?
A. They developed effective fertilizers.
B. They could grow crops in most types of soil.
C. They could grow crops despite adverse weather.
D. They developed new varieties of corn.
5. The word “consumption” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. decay B. conversation C. eating D. planting
6. Which of the following processes does the author imply was done by both men and
women?
A. clearing fields B. Harvesting squash
C. Harvesting corn D. Planting corn
7. The word “disaster” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. control B. catastrophe C. history D. avoidance
8. The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _____.
A. women B. seeds C. slices D. the Mandans
9. Which of the following crops was cultivated primarily by men?
A. Sunflower B. Corn C. Squash D. Tobacco
10. Throughout the passage, the author implies that the Mandans _____.
A. valued individuality B. were very adventurous
C. were open to strangers D. planned for the future

Part 4. Read the text and do the following tasks. (15 points)
Questions 1-5
Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B-G from the list of headings below..
Write the correct number i-ix, in boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings

i. The reaction of the Inuit community to climate change

ii. The benefits of an easier existence
iii. Alternative sources of essential supplies
iv. Respect for Inuit opinion grows
v. A healthier choice of food
vi. A difficult landscape
vii. Negative effects on well-being

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 viii. Alarm caused by unprecedented events in the Arctic

Example Answer
Paragraph A viii
Your answers:
1. Paragraph B ………….
2. Paragraph C .………….
3. Paragraph D …………..
4. Paragraph E …………..
5. Paragraph F ………….
Climate change and the Canada's Inuit people
A. Unusual incidents are being reported across the Arctic. Inuit families going off on
snowmobiles to prepare their summer hunting camps have found themselves cut off from
home by a sea of mud, following early thaws. There are reports of igloos losing their
insulating properties as the snow drips and refreezes, of lakes draining into the sea as
permafrost melts, and sea ice breaking up earlier than usual, carrying seals beyond the reach
of hunters. Climate change may still be a rather abstract idea to most of us, but in the Arctic
it is already having dramatic effects - if summertime ice continues to shrink at its present
rate, the Arctic Ocean could soon become virtually ice-free in summer. The knock-on effects
are likely to include more warming, cloudier skies, increased precipitation and higher sea
levels. Scientists are increasingly keen to find out what's going on because they consider the
Arctic the 'canary in the mine' for global warming - a warning of what's in store for the rest
of the world.
B. For the Inuit the problem is urgent. They live in precarious balance with one of the
toughest environments on earth. Climate change, whatever its causes, is a direct threat to
their way of life. Nobody knows the Arctic as well as the locals, which is why they are not
content simply to stand back and let outside experts tell them what's happening. In Canada,
where the Inuit people are jealously guarding their hard-won autonomy in the country's
newest territory, Nunavut, they believe their best hope of survival in this changing
environment lies in combining their ancestral knowledge with the best of modern science.
This is a challenge in itself.
C. The Canadian Arctic is a vast, treeless polar desert that's covered with snow for most of
the year. Venture into this terrain and you get some idea of the hardships facing anyone who
calls this home. Farming is out of the question and nature offers meagre pickings. Humans
first settled in the Arctic a mere 4,500 years ago, surviving by exploiting sea mammals and

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fish. The environment tested them to the limits: sometimes the colonists were successful,
sometimes they failed and vanished. But around a thousand years ago, one group emerged
that was uniquely well adapted to cope with the Arctic environment. These Thule people
moved in from Alaska, bringing kayaks, sleds, dogs, pottery and iron tools. They are the
ancestors of today's Inuit people.
D. Life for the descendants of the Thule people is still harsh. Nunavut is 1.9 million square
kilometres of rock and ice, and a handful of islands around the North Pole. It's currently
home to 2,500 people, all but a handful of them indigenous Inuit. Over the past 40 years,
most have abandoned their nomadic ways and settled in the territory's 28 isolated
communities, but they still rely heavily on nature to provide food and clothing. Provisions
available in local shops have to be flown into Nunavut on one of the most costly air networks
in the world, or brought by supply ship during the few ice-free weeks of summer. It would
cost a family around £7,000 a year to replace meat they obtained themselves through hunting
with imported meat. Economic opportunities are scarce, and for many people state benefits
are their only income.
E. While the Inuit may not actually starve if hunting and trapping are curtailed by climate
change, there has certainly been an impact on people's health. Obesity, heart disease and
diabetes are beginning to appear in a people for whom these have never before been
problems. There has been a crisis of identity as the traditional skills of hunting, trapping and
preparing skins have begun to disappear. In Nunavut's 'igloo and email' society, where adults
who were born in igloos have children who may never have been out on the land, there's a
high incidence of depression.
F. With so much at stake, the Inuit are determined to play a key role in teasing out the
mysteries of climate change in the Arctic. Having survived there for centuries, they believe
their wealth of traditional knowledge is vital to the task. And Western scientists are starting
to draw on this wisdom, increasingly referred to as 'Inuit Qaujimajatugangit', or IQ. 'In the
early days scientists ignored us when they came up here to study anything. They just figured
these people don't know very much so we won't ask them,' says John Amagoalik, an Inuit
leader and politician. 'But in recent years IQ has had much more credibility and weight.' In
fact it is now a requirement for anyone hoping to get permission to do research that they
consult the communities, who are helping to set the research agenda to reflect their most
important concerns. They can turn down applications from scientists they believe will work
against their interests, or research projects that will impinge too much on their daily lives and
traditional activities.
Questions 6-10: Complete the summary of paragraphs C and D.
Choose ONE word from paragraphs C and D for each numbered blank. Write the
answers in boxes.
If you visit the Canadian Arctic, you immediately appreciate the problems faced by
people for whom this is home. It would clearly be impossible for the people to engage in
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(6)________ as a means of supporting themselves. For thousands of years they have had to
rely on catching sea (7)________ and fish as a means of sustenance. The harsh surroundings
saw many who tried to settle there pushed to their limits, although some were successful.
The (8)__________ people were an example of the latter and for them the environment did
not prove unmanageable. For the present inhabitants, life continues to be a struggle. The
territory of Nunavut consists of little more than ice, rock and a few (9) __________ . In
recent years, many of them have been obliged to give up their nomadic lifestyle, but they
continue to depend mainly on (10) __________ for their food and clothes.

D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1: Graph Description (20 points)
The chart below provides information about a pharmacy's sales in 2021. Summarize
the information by selecting and reporting key features, and compare if relevant.

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Part 2. Essay writing. (30 points)
Write an essay of about 250 words to express your opinion on the following topic:
The Law on Road Traffic stipulates that only students aged 16 and over can use
electric bicycles. Many people agree that this is necessary, while others argue that it will
create difficulties for both students and parents.
Discuss both sides of the issue and give your own opinions.
Use your own knowledge and experience to support your arguments with examples
and relevant evidence.

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