Full name: ………………………………………………………………… Class: ………………… MID – TERM TEST Time allowed: 45 minutes Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation A asked B caused C smoked D decreased A sister B socket C sugar D sunny Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress A declare B statue C dragon D symbol A brilliant B powerful C cucumber D persevere Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer The children had been of the danger, but had taken no notice A warned B shown C explained D prevented The council wants to the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter A preserve B store C defense D abandon My doctor me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise A says B advises C proposes D suggests It turned out to be a journey when the weather became bad A hazard B hazardous C hazarded D hazarding If listeners are overloaded with too much information, they tend to A turn off B see off C switch off D take off 10 The car was completely in the accident A wrecked B revoked C wounded D impaired 11 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired 12 Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment A energy-wasting B energy-expending C energy-lacking D energy-saving 13 I didn't meet him right away he had to talk to his boss first A while B if C because D or 14 Mary is completely with her wedding plans A enjoined B appeased C obsessed D dispensed 15 It is impolite that you there when he gets off the plane A be not standing B been not standing C not be standing D not been standing 16 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation A go B act C make D get Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct synonym of the underlined word(s) in the sentences 17 One of the oldest forms of folk art is handicraft, the creation of objects with the hands A hobby B activity C elevation D invention 18 Alcoholism is the third leading cause of death and afflicts over 10 million Americans annually A affects B controls C destroys D rejuvenates Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions 19 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely A eliminate B conserve C deal with D get used to 20 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered gaps People used to know more or less how their children would live Now things are changing so quickly that we don't even know what our own lives will be (21) in a few years What follows is not a science fiction It's how experts see the future You’re daydreaming behind the wheel of your car, but that's OK You have it on automatic pilot and with its high-tech computers and cameras, your car 'knows' (22) you home safely You're hungry, so you head for the kitchen as soon as you get home You ordered groceries by computer an hour ago and you know that by now they (23) You kitchen has a twodoor refrigerator, (24) opens to the outside to accept deliveries You’ve already paid for the food by having the money (25) from your bank account Nobody uses cash anymore 21 A as B like C alike D about 22 A get B to get C how to get D what to get 23 A arrive B are arriving C will arrive D have arrived 24 A which B that C what D and 25 A added B counted C reduced D subtracted Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correction 26 Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in cities need improving (D) 27 It was (A) suggested that Oscar studies (B) the material more carefully (C) before attempting to pass (D) the exam 28 As a child (A) grows on, its physical health (B) is affected (C) by (D) many elements in the air, water and food Choose the correct sentence A, B, C, or D that is grammatically correct and means exactly the same as the given sentence 29 Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned A Despite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned B The picnic went ahead as planned in spite of a change in the weather C In spite of the picnic went ahead as planned, the weather changed D Because of a weather change, the picnic went ahead as planned 30 I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some 31 He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home 32 I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth A I believed that she had not told the truth B I doubted that she had not told the truth C I protested that she had not told the truth D I insisted that she had not told the truth 33 It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything C The earth's gravity is given weight by people D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 34 Hi, Alice Would you like to go to the movies tonight? A Fine I'll be there B Thanks I love to C I'll be ready in no time D Why? What's the matter? 35 Hi, what are you looking for? A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it Read the following passages and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday Lawns cannot be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches and decks cannot be hosed down You may water by hand, but only on even- numbered days Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offence and a $100 fine for the second offence We realise that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically We ask your co-operation in conserving water Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load Let’s all work together to save our community’s water 36 What is the main problem the speaker is referring to? A The lack of water B The quality of water C The cost of water D The abundance of water 37 What should people on Monday? A Water their cars B Disconnect their washing machines C Wash their decks D Turn off their sprinklers 38 If you have a lawn, what are your rules? A Use the sprinkler on Mon-Fri B Water by hand C Water on Wednesdays D Don’t water 39 What will the drought patrol crew do? A Fine citizens B Look for water sources C Ration water.D Write new water rules 40 What does the speaker suggest? A Paying $50 B Fining your neighbour C Reusing washing machine water D Taking baths instead of showers Key: Full name: ………………………………………………………………… MID – TERM TEST Class: ………………… Time allowed: 45 minutes Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation A asked B caused C smoked D decreased A sister B socket C sugar D sunny Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress A declare B statue C dragon D symbol A brilliant B powerful C cucumber D persevere Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer The children had been of the danger, but had taken no notice A warned B shown C explained D prevented The council wants to the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter A preserve B store C defense D abandon My doctor me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise A says B advises C proposes D suggests It turned out to be a journey when the weather became bad A hazard B hazardous C hazarded D hazarding If listeners are overloaded with too much information, they tend to A turn off B see off C switch off D take off 10 The car was completely in the accident A wrecked B revoked C wounded D impaired 11 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired 12 Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment A energy-wasting B energy-expending C energy-lacking D energy-saving 13 I didn't meet him right away he had to talk to his boss first A while B if C because D or 14 Mary is completely with her wedding plans A enjoined B appeased C obsessed D dispensed 15 It is impolite that you there when he gets off the plane A be not standing B been not standing C not be standing D not been standing 16 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation A go B act C make D get Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct synonym of the underlined word(s) in the sentences 17 One of the oldest forms of folk art is handicraft, the creation of objects with the hands A hobby B activity C elevation D invention 18 Alcoholism is the third leading cause of death and afflicts over 10 million Americans annually A affects B controls C destroys D rejuvenates Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions 19 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely A eliminate B conserve C deal with D get used to 20 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered gaps People used to know more or less how their children would live Now things are changing so quickly that we don't even know what our own lives will be (21) in a few years What follows is not a science fiction It's how experts see the future You’re daydreaming behind the wheel of your car, but that's OK You have it on automatic pilot and with its high-tech computers and cameras, your car 'knows' (22) you home safely You're hungry, so you head for the kitchen as soon as you get home You ordered groceries by computer an hour ago and you know that by now they (23) You kitchen has a twodoor refrigerator, (24) opens to the outside to accept deliveries You’ve already paid for the food by having the money (25) from your bank account Nobody uses cash anymore 21 A as B like C alike D about 22 A get B to get C how to get D what to get 23 A arrive B are arriving C will arrive D have arrived 24 A which B that C what D and 25 A added B counted C reduced D subtracted Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correction 26 Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in cities need improving (D) 27 It was (A) suggested that Oscar studies (B) the material more carefully (C) before attempting to pass (D) the exam 28 As a child (A) grows on, its physical health (B) is affected (C) by (D) many elements in the air, water and food Choose the correct sentence A, B, C, or D that is grammatically correct and means exactly the same as the sentence in italics 29 Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned A Despite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned B The picnic went ahead as planned in spite of a change in the weather C In spite of the picnic went ahead as planned, the weather changed D Because of a weather change, the picnic went ahead as planned 30 I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some 31 He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home 32 I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth A I believed that she had not told the truth B I doubted that she had not told the truth C I protested that she had not told the truth D I insisted that she had not told the truth 33 It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything C The earth's gravity is given weight by people D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 34 Hi, Alice Would you like to go to the movies tonight? A Fine I'll be there B Thanks I love to C I'll be ready in no time D Why? What's the matter? 35 Hi, what are you looking for? A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it Read the following passages and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday Lawns cannot be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches and decks cannot be hosed down You may water by hand, but only on even- numbered days Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offence and a $100 fine for the second offence We realise that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically We ask your co-operation in conserving water Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load Let’s all work together to save our community’s water 36 What is the main problem the speaker is referring to? A The lack of water B The quality of water C The cost of water D The abundance of water 37 What should people on Monday? A Water their cars B Disconnect their washing machines C Wash their decks D Turn off their sprinklers 38 If you have a lawn, what are your rules? A Use the sprinkler on Mon-Fri B Water by hand C Water on Wednesdays D Don’t water 39 What will the drought patrol crew do? A Fine citizens B Look for water sources C Ration water.D Write new water rules 40 What does the speaker suggest? A Paying $50 B Fining your neighbour C Reusing washing machine water D Taking baths instead of showers ... machine water D Taking baths instead of showers Key: Full name: ………………………………………………………………… MID – TERM TEST Class: ………………… Time allowed: 45 minutes Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the... 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