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(1)I) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A money B enclosed C motion D doze A typing B idiom C giant D provide A wastage B nasty C tasty D hasty A arrange B obtain C traffic D Danish A orchard B orchestra C chemical D scheme II) Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others A fatal B canal C rental D sandals A machine B manure C majesty D magnificent A contour B constant C control D contrary A animal B human C weather D material 10 A confused B commuter C computer D competent III) Choose the underlined words in each sentence that needs correcting 11 Mary never shops in those kind of expensive specialty shops A B C D 12 Many people are worried about the current world’s situation A B C D 13 We worked hardly and saved enough money to take a trip A B C D 14 Pick up your library card at desk fourth A B C D 15 They brought me a two-ounces bottle of French perfume A B C D 16 He wanted to take an economic class A B C D 17 During the power shortage the streets lights went out A B C D 18 The wine tastes awfully, like vinegar A B C D 19 I was told that the train had left at exact 5.0 pm A B C D 20 Playing in the street the truck hit the child A B C D VI) Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D for each blank It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their mail before starting work The other staff had (21)… that Nicky, one of the computer operators, had been (22)……rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have happened to make her so (23)…… Suddenly Nicky accidentally (24)…….over a cup of coffee As she was clearing up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky’s right hand There was a large swelling at the (25)…… “What on earth have you (26)……to yourself? Does it (27)…….?” asked the girl “Yes, it does I think I’ve (28)……it using the computer,” replied Nicky “I think you’d better go and let the doctor (29)…….it,” said the girl “Let’s hope there’s no permanent (30)……to your hand.” 21 A recognized B realized C noticed D identified 22 A appearing B seeming C pretending D looking 23 A sick B bored C depressed D uninterested 24 A kicked B punched C hit D knocked 25 A wrist B elbow C knee D ankle 26 A made B done C happened D brought 27 A harm B upset C disturb D hurt 28 A injured B ruined C spoiled D destroyed 29 A check B inspect C examine D investigate 30 A pain B damage C destruction D suffering V) Vocabulary 31 A cheque is all right, but I’d rather you……me cash A paid B would pay C had pay D pay 32 It is a great……that the exhibition was cancelled at the last minute after all your work A sorrow B pity C complaint D sadness 33 Have I…… you about how Mary is getting on at college? A said B explained C answered D told 34 “They arrived too late to get good seats.” This sentence means that: A They got good seats some time after they arrived B Although they were late they found some good seats C When they arrived the good seats were already taken D They had to stand for the whole show 35 She seems very confident but you…… never judge by appearances A could B ought C might D should 36 You asked me to …….you to post that letter A remember B remind C remark D recall 37 The vase is definite not………., but just a very good imitation A genuine B factual C real D true 38 The only way to clean the box is to …….it in soap and warm water A polish B wash C brush D wipe 39 We started early …….to miss the worst of the traffic A so that B in so far C in order D as long as 40 The city…….with people who…… employment A is now crowded/have been seeking B has now been crowded/ are seeking C is now crowding / are seeking D is now crowded/ are seeking VI) Choose the best answers to the questions Desertification The Sahara Desert is growing by 10km each year The whole earth gets 600 km2 of the desert area more every year This process is called “desertification” This term started being used in the 1950s The idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s Much of the Great Plains grew very dry as a result of drought and poor farming techniques It was called the “Dust Bowl” Millions were forced to leave their farms and their ways of Lop11.com (2) life Since then, there have been great improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains These have prevented the “Dust Bowl” disaster from occurring again Grazing is one worry Cows two things to the soil First, they eat grasses and plants that hold the soil in place Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil The result is that the good soil can be blown away by the wind The dirt left behind is not good for growing Some think that droughts cause this condition In fact, it is mostly caused by people It has become one of the most serious global problems Droughts are normal in dry and semi-dry places Well-managed lands can recover from droughts when the rains return It is man’s effect on nature that is the key A five-year drought was worsened by poor land management in West Africa some years ago It caused the death of more than 100,000 people and 12 million cattle Desertification is a common issue in politics There are still many things that we not know about it The process is a very complex form of degradation More research needs be done to understand it better 41 Which is not mentioned as a cause of desertification? A droughts B poor farming techniques C cows D serious global problems 42 The word “complex” in the passage is closet in meaning to A complicated B chewable C overwhelming D boring 43 According to paragraph 2, what has prevented the Dust Bowl from happening again? A Better cattle breeds B Good farming practices C Better irrigation techniques D The great Plain Preservation Plan 44 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Desertification is one of the political issues B The Sahara Desert expands by 10kms every other year C Droughts are common in the desert D The word desertification was introduced in the 1950s 45 It can be inferred from paragraph that A Land only recovers with the returns of rains B Rain helps the recovery of all managed lands C Rains support the recovery of well-managed lands only D Droughts prevent lands from recovering from poor management 46 According to the passage, poor land management A makes droughts worse B helps lands recover from droughts C is a serious global problem D is the biggest cause of desertification VII) Supply the correct form of each of the words in capitals 47 The committee is …….of representatives from both the public and private sectors (COMPRISE) 48 Mrs Lisa, our neighbor felt betrayed by her husband’s…….(DESERT) 49 My brother, a……., whose job is to examine and record the details of a piece of land (SURVEY) 50 In…….cases, teachers will take the final decision, based on the student’s previous work (BORDER) 51 Foreign investors have made big profits recently because of the…….of the dollar on the world’s money markets (STABLE) 52 It was reported that three members of the Everest …….had been killed (EXPEDITION) VIII) Combine each pair of sentences using one of the most suitable words or phrases given in blanket 53 The Great Fire destroyed much of London Only six people lost their lives (consequently, yet, moreover) ……………………………………………………………… 54 Mr John never passed his old home He thought of the happy years he had spent there (but, however, so) ………………………………………………………………… 55 Jane’s step-mother was rude to her and treated her badly Other people loved her very much (consequently, by contrast, moreover) ………………………………………………………………… 56 A fire must have a steady available supply of oxygen It will stop burning (otherwise, consequently, alternatively) …………………………………………………………………… 57 Mr Smith was refused entry the country He was forced to return to England (however, instead, therefore) …………………………………………………………………… 58 Old cars tend to use more petrol There is a greater risk of accidents (because, nevertheless, also) …………………………………………………………………… 59 We shall have to work with each other for a long time We don’t get on well (in addition, but in fact, so) ……………………………………………………………………… 60 Henry said he had not discussed the matter with Anne He had not even contacted her (instead, in fact, furthermore) ……………………………………………………………………… IX) Complete the sentences with must, have to, had to, should, can’t, needn’t, mustn’t, would, might and could Use one of these verbs: work – take – get – carry – marry – hear – drop – stay – make – rain 61 If you are feeling ill, you……at home today if I were you 62 You …….him If you I shall never speak to you again 63 We’ve bought the car so you…… your bags to the stations 64 It ……this evening Why don’t you take an umbrella? 65 George …… a bus yesterday There aren’t any buses on Sundays 66 We’re very busy at the office We ……on Saturday morning 67 I’ve lost one of my gloves I …….it somewhere 68 There wasn’t any television in the old days We …….our own fun 69 There was a big party last night You … the music half a mile away 70 As soon as my father woke up, he ……things ready for breakfast Lop11.com (3)