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10- Only when she is really hungry does she eat snacks between meals VIII- Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meanin[r]
(1)Mock test I- Pick out the word which has the stress differently that of the other words: A definition B production C situation D politician A photography B qualification C occasion D Canadian A ancient B edible C visual D delicious A conscious B speedometer C thermometer D parameter A sufficient B deficient C ancient D efficient II- Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: A champion B check C champagne D cheap A garage B storage C shortage D encourage A plough B cough C laugh D enough A cooked B naked C looked D worked A smooth B book C good D look III- Choose the best answer: There is no reason to………………his honesty; he is absolutely sincere A search B doubt C ask D inquire The people in the picture are …………… A inside B outdoors C indoors D out My little sister, unlike me, hates doing …………………., especially cleaning the windows A homework B housework C jobs D tasks I have no brothers or sisters I am………………child A an only B a sole C a unique D a single Which horse shall we………….on in the next race? A win B back C bet D place We………….at each other for over a minute without blinking A glanced B winked C stared D watched It’s high time your brother got a job and………………He’s in his late thirties already A turned in B turned down C settled in D settled down We expected her at night but she finally ……………at midnight A came to B turned out C turned up D came off I enjoy my job as a nurse but it’s taken me a year to …………working at night A be use B get used C use D getting used 10 I’m ……… from a.m till midnight A on duty B on work C in duty D for work 11 This is probably one of the best-known ……………in the world A departmental stores B department stores C departmental shops D department shops 12 ………….each school year all the children were given copies of the school rules A At first B At the beginning of C Immediately D To start with 13 She is far too ………….to be put in charge of all those children A disresponsible B unresponsible C irresponsible D inresponsible 14 The car needs a complete …………… A haul up B mending C check-up D overhaul 15 The furniture was ………… that I couldn’t buy it A too expensive B very expensive C so expensive D such expensive 16 He failed ……………the gold medal in the competition A to winning B win C and won D to win (2) 17 He says he ………… the draft by o’clock this afternoon A has finished B is finishing C will finish D will have finished 18 It’s strange that you………….such a thing A, would say B should say C will say D said 19 Finishing his speech, …………… to make questions A the students asked him B he asked the students C the students asked D he asked 20 I ………… on the beach this time tomorrow A will lie B will be lying C am going to lie D will have lied 21 He went to the office………………check the progress of the work A in order to B so far as C for the purpose D by the reason 22 …………… people from other cities are coming here to find work A Large numbers of B A large number C Large amounts of D A large ammount of 23 I know for………….that he was at the scene yesterday A exact B certain C true D correct 24 You………… out last night I called several times but nobody answered the phone A must be B must have been C could have been D should have been 25 Not only…………more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to withstand high winds A solf maples are B are solf maples C they are solf maples D solf maples 26 Not until ………….home……………that he had taken someone else’s bike A he got/ he realised B he got/ did he realise C did he get/ he realised D he got/ he did realise 27 Everyone…………….when there was a sudden explosion A were horrified B was horrifying C were horrifying D was horrified 28 It was a very difficult question and…………… got it right A few students B a few students C little student D a little students 29 ……………high school, Joe attended a university in the city centre A He was finished B Having finished C After finished D Having been finished 30 Is there somewhere I can ………… this jumper? A look out B try out C try on D look over IV- Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later, he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he travled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926) The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems fromAfrica and from African- Americans to popularize black writer (3) Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was pronominally blacked produced a flood of great literature, music and other art form depicting daily city life for African- Americans What is the main idea of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African- American writers D American twentieth- century writers The word “roamed” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A travled B soared C floated D walked Which of the following words could best replace the word: “ports” in the first paragraph ? A islands B ships C friends D harbors To which of the following movements might “ Shakespeare in Harlem “ refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African- American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Which of the following words could best replace the word “ accomplished” as used in paragraph 2? A successful B prolific C brilliant D immaginary The author uses the word “ flood” in the second paragraph to refer to? A a drought B an outpouring C a cloudburst D a streak Which of the following can best substitude for the word “depicting” in the second paragraph? A congratulating B blessing C screening D portraying 10 According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT…… A a novelist B a poet C a historian D a journalist V- Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Deep sleep is important to everyone The actual (1)…………………of sleep you need depends (2)………… your age A young child (3)………………to sleep ten to twelve hours, and a teenager about nine hours Adults differ a lot in their sleeping (4)……………For most of them, seven to eight hours a night is (5)…………., but some sleep longer, while others mange with only four hours For a good night, having a comfortable (6) …………….to sleep is very important Also, there should be (7)…………… of fresh air in the room A warm drink sometimes helps people to sleep, (8)………… it is not a good idea to drink coffee immediately before going to bed (9)…………….you have to travel a very long distance, try to go to bed earlier than usual the day before the (10)………………This will help you to feel rested when you arrive A size B number C amount D some A on B to C in D of A could B ought C must D should A ways B habits C manners D actions A few B well C less D enough A point B place C position D part A plenty B much C many D several A because B as C although D even A Since B Until C After D If (4) 10 A journey B voyage C call D vist VI- Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing yield A B C D American basebail teams, once the only contenders for the world championship, are now being challenged A B by either Japanese and Venezuelan teams C D The statement will be spoken just once, therefore, you must listen very careful in order to understand A B C what the speaker has said D Gunpowder, in some ways the most effective of all the explosive materials, were a mixture of potassium A B C D nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur In the relatively short history of industrial developing in the United States, New York City has played a A B C D vital role When they have been frightened, for example, by an electrical storm, dairy cows may refuse giving milk A B C D After the police had tried unsuccessfully to determine to who the car belonged, they towed it into the A B C D station It is necessary that one met a judge before signing the final papers for a divorce A B C D Agronomists study crop disease, selective breeding, crop rotation, and climatic factors, as well soil content A B C and erosion D 10 Some bumper stickers are very funny and make us laugh, yet another can make us angry because of their A B C ridiculousness D VII- Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one: “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother Jean’s mother complimented ……………………………………… Under no circumstances should you phone the police The last…………………………………………………………… (5) I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job It came……………………………………………………………… The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years There……………………………………………………………… I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose He couldn’t possibly……………………………………………… He had no idea how difficult the task would be until he was half way through it Only………………………………………………………………… They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them So………………………………………………………………… His disabilities didn’t prevent him from sailing around the world Although…………………………………………………………… You can use it as long as you like , and it won’t wear out No matter…………………………………………………………… 10 Unless she’s really hungry, she never eats snacks between meals Only………………………………………………………………… 1- Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress 2- The last thing you should is to phone the police 3- It came as no surprise to me to hear that Karen had achanged her job 4- There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living in the last few years 5- He couldn’t possibly have taken the monney by mistake 6- Only when he was half way through the task did he know difficult it would be 7- So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them 8- Although he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world 9- No matter how long you use it, it will not wear out 10- Only when she is really hungry does she eat snacks between meals VIII- Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one Do not change the form of the words in brackets: Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party (MOOD) ………………………………………………………… You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by eight o’clock (QUESTION) ………………………………………………………………… I just can’t decide where to go on holiday (MIND) ………………………………………………………………… It won’t help you if you worry about it (POINT) …………………………………………………………………… He’s really keen to start his new job (FORWARD) ………………………………………………………………… I’ve lost interest in going to the same place all the time (FED UP) ………………………………………………………………… Lucas is just working here temporarily (BEING) ………………………………………………………………… Every one is sure that he will win the election (BOUND) ………………………………………………………………… He is certainly not a reliable witness (MEANS) …………………………………………………………………… 10 Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution (BLAME) …………………………………………………………………… (6) Jenny was in no mood for going to the party Or: Jenny wasn’t in the mood to goto the party You are out of question to expect me to have supper ready by eight o’clock I just can’t make up my mind where to go on holiday There is no point in worrying about it He’s really looking forward to his new job I’m fed up with going to the same place all the time Lucas is just working here for the time being He is bound to win the election He is by no means a reliable witness 10 Scientists blame the destruction of forests on air pollution (7) Mock test I- Pick out the word which has the stress differently that of the other words: A superman B synthetic C conversion D professor A forests B singing C concerning D burning A promise B expensive C constructive D original A simultaneous B feedback C different D errors A appropriate B emotional C pronounce D situation II- Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: A desire B noisy C sugar D present A report B access C section D respect A turn B.burn C curtain D bury A beard B near C beer D bear A cloth B clothe C with D without III- Choose the best answer: Are you sure you can it on………… ? A yourself B your own C date D secret “ Is dinner ready now? “ No, mother is……………….it ready now” A doing B cooking C preparing D getting Can you help me sort………… these clothes into different sizes? A for B out C with D between I just can’t ………… that noise any longer! A put up with B stand in for C sit out D stand up to I don’t think we can ……………him to change his mind A make B persuade C suggest D insist She ………… to tell them where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed The company was so successful during the 1990s that it …………500 new employees in a period of six months A put on B took on C caught on D laid on We’d ………… make so much noise, we might wake the baby up A better not B should not C ought not to D must not She acted as if she…………a clown before A has never seen B not saw C wouldn’t see D had never seen 10 It’s about time………….care of yourself A you took B you take C to taking D you taking 11 Most of the computers in the laboratory are………………now A out of order B out of work C out of working D out of function 12 This picture book, the few pages………….are missing, is my favourite A for which B of which C of that D to which 13 He found ……………….to answer all the questions within the time given A that impossible B it impossible C it impossibly D that impossibly 14 It’s essential that every student…………….the exam before attending the course A pass B passes C would pass D passed 15 We decided to spend the summer with our……………, who live in the countryside A neighbours B relatives C familiars D companies 16 I want her…………… a special effort today A make B to make C to D to try (8) 17 I will have your car …………… by the end of the day A repair B repaired C to repair D repairing 18 …………….being a scientist, he also wrote fiction A Owing to B Besides C According to D whereas 19 ………………in the world export diamonds A Only little nations B Only few nations C Only a little nations D Only a few nations 20 According to a recent survey, ……………….doctors not have a personal physician A a large amount of B large amount of C a large number of D large number of 21 Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and……………… A so does Uranus B so has Uranus C so is Uranus D so Uranus 22 If I…………… television, I would certainly have heard the burglar alarm go off A hadn’t watched B hadn’t been watching C didn’t watch D wasn’t watching 23 It’s high time we ………… A leave B to leave C had left D were leaving 24 …………………are kept as pets in almost every country in the world A Cats and dogs which B Which cats and dogs C Cats and dogs D That cats and dogs 25 Microwaves are used for cooking, telecommunications, and……………… A to diagose medically B medical diagnosing C diagosed medically D medical diagnosis 26 A vacuum will neither conduct heat nor …………… A transmit sound waves B transmitting sound waves C sound waves are transmitted D the transmission of sound waves 27 He didn’t accept the offer……………… he really liked it A because B if C as D though 28 If no one ……….to the plan, we will start next week A minds B avoids C objects D argues 29 This ticket ………… one person to the museum A permits B admits C enters D allows 30 My uncle had never married, choosing to remain………….all his life A single B separate C individual D divorced IV- Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet They provide the main source of energy for the body and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylase and amylopectin Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one fourth of a person’s diet This translates to 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day A diet which is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person’s health When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gloconeogenesis This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath What is the main idea of this passage? A Carbohydrates are needed for good health proteins C Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis good diet B Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of D Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a (9) The word “ function” in the first paragraph refers to which of the following? A neglect B serve C dissolve D profess The word “range” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A probe B proceed C hail D extend According to the passage, what most nutritionists suggest? A Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gloconeogenesis B Carbohydrates are simple sugar called glucose C Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet D Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities Which of the following carbohydrates NOT do? A prevent ketosis B cause gloconeogenesis C provide energy for the body D flavor and sweeten food Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” in paragraph 2? A outstanding B abundant C insufficient D unequal What does the word “This” in the second paragraph refers to? A using protein supply for energy B converting carbohydrates to energy C having a deficiency in carbohydrates D having an insufficient amount of protein According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates ? A a protein supply B a necessity C a range of sugars D an energy source Which of the following best describes the author’s tone? A sensitive B emotional C informative D regretful 10.Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? A cause and result B comparison and contrast C specific to general D definition and example V- Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: A pilot can not fly a plane by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speech of light , about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radiation waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” “ Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms What is the main idea of this passage? A the nature of radar B types of ranging C alternatives to radar D history of radar According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A size B weight C speed D shape Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? (10) A argumentative B imaginative C explanatory D humorous The phrase “a burst” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A attachment B a discharge C a stream D a ray The word “it” in paragraph refers to which of the following? A a radar set B a short burst C a radiation D light Which of the following words could best replace the word “bounce”? A overturn B groove C extend D rebound Which type of waves does radar use? A sound B heat C radio D light The word “tracking” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A repairing B searching for C glancing at D fighting Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A other uses of radar B uses of sonar technology C other technology used by pilots D a history of flying 10 What might be inferred about radar? A It takes the place of a radio B It gave birth to the invention of the airplane C It developed from a study of sound waves D It has improved navigational safety VI- Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting National parks including land for animal grazing, as well as wilderness areas with scenic mountains and A B C D lakes Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long A B C periods covering by water D Make sure that you have the words spell correctly, otherwise, your form won’t be accepted A B C D Deforestation is occurring most rapid in tropical regions of the world A B C D The fastest you drive, the greater danger you get A B C D This exercise is much more easier than the others A B C D The people about who the noverlist wrote were factory workers and their families A B C D Most of the guests turned up two hours early ,that took us by surprise A B C D I enjoyed talking to the people whom I had dinner with them last night A B C D (11) 10 Even a professional psychologist may have difficulty talking calm and logically about his own problems A B C D VII- Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Man cannot go on increasing numbers at the present rate In the next thirty years, man will face a period of crisis …………… (1) experts believe that there will be a widespread food ………………(2) Other experts think this is too pessimistic, and that man can prevent things from getting worse than they are now But ………… (3) that two-thirds of the people in the world are undernourished or starving now One thing that man can is to limit …………… (4) of babies born The need………………(5) this is obvious, but it is not easy to achieve People have to be persuaded to limit their families In the country of the population………… (6), many people like big families The parents think that this brings a bigger income for the family and ensures there will be someone in the family who will look after them in old age Several governments have………… (7) birth control policies in recent years, ……………… (8) them are Japan, China, India and Egypt In some……………… (9) , the results have not been successful Japan has been an exception The Japanese adopted a birth control policy in 1948 People ………….(10) to limit their families The birth rates fell from 34.3 per thousand to about 17.0 per thousand per year at present A Any B Some C More D All A need B want C absence D shortage A to remember B remember C remembered D remembering A a number B the number C an amount D the amount A for B in C of D about A bursting B raising C explosion D extension A adjusted B created C adopted D presented A Of B Among C Between D Out of A cases B exceptions C examples D events 10 A encourage B encouraged C were encouraged D are encouraged VIII- Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one: Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous Contrary…………………………………………………………………… Thanks to Laura’s support, I was able to finish the project Had………………………………………………………………………… I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door Here’s the key You can’t………………………………………………………………… Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as……………………………………………………………… The critics were strongly impressed by her performance (12) Her performance made…………………………………………………… The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes The fox tried in…………………………………………………………… It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car The man…………………………………………………………………… “I think that you’ve drawn up some excellent plans I must congratulate you” I must congratulate you…………………………………………………… The sea was so rough that the ferry couldn’t sail The rough sea…………………………………………………………… 10 He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk No sooner………………………………………………………………… 1- Contrary to its harmless appearance, the dog was, in fact, quite dangerous 2- Had it not been for Laura’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project 3- You can’t have locked the front door Here’s the key 4- As long as you keep calm you will pass, your driving test 5- Her performance made a deep/ strong impressio on the critics 6- The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes 7- The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car 8- I must congratulate you on your having drawn up some excellent plans 9- The rough sea prevented the ferry from sailing 10- No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter IX- Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one Do not change the form of the words in brackets: Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would recognise her (AVOID) ………………………………………………………………………………… I think you should be tolerant of other people’s weaknesses (ALLOWANCES) ……………………………………………………………………………… He’s certainly not stupid (MEANS) ……………………………………………………………………………… I think cycling is preferable to walking (RATHER) ……………………………………………………………………………… He said he disapproved of people who smoked (EXPRESSED) ……………………………………………………………………………… You shouldn’t take his help for granted (ASSUME) ……………………………………………………………………………… We delayed our departure because of the bad weather (ACCOUNT) ……………………………………………………………………………… Final year students don’t have to attend lectures (OPTIONAL) …………………………………………………………………………… She is in danger of losing her job because of her attitude (RISK) ……………………………………………………………………………… 10 He stood no chance of passing his exams (BOUND) ……………………………………………………………………………… 1- Sarah wore dark glasses so as to avoid being recognised 2- I think you should make allowances for other people’s weaknesses 3- He is by no means stupid 4- I’d rather cycle than walk 5- He expressed his disapproval of people who smoke (13) 6- You shouldn’t assume that he will help you 7- We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather 8- Attending lectures is optional for final year students Or: Lectures are optional for final year students 9- Her job is at risk because of his attitude 10- He was bound to fail his exams X- Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in block capitals Her…………………was so great that she broke a glass (ANXIOUS) He felt very………… when he saw he had failed the exam again (COURAGE) It’s the most …………… film I’ve ever seen (FRIGHT) He promised to come but he’s very……………….(RELY) Since…………………has been so poor the class is being closed (ATTEND) His………………has not improved much (BEHAVE) She is extremely………………about the history of art (KNOW) As she is so………………….with her present job she has decided to leave (SATISFACTION) What a very…………old man he is (LEARN) 10 ……………many houses have to be demolished to make ways for the roads (FORTUNE) 1- anxiety 2- discouraged 3- frightening 4- unreliable 5- attendance 6- behaviour 7- knowledgeable 8- disatisified 9- learned 10- Unfortunately XI- Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets: Mr Brown just (finish)………… reading the letter when the telephone on his desk (ring) ………… She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (run)………………… He (have)……………a bad fall while he (repair)………………his roof Did the doctor recommend that you (stop)………… smoking? Is it important that we (be) ………… on time for the meeting tonight? It (rain)…………… hard We can’t anything until it (stop)…………… Thousands of people (see) …………….this exhibition by the end of the month Hardly he (take) …………… up the book when the phone (ring)………… I’m going to bed I (work) ………………for hours and I’m tired 10 I wish I (know)…………… you needed the book I (can buy)………… it for you in London Answers: 1/ had just finished/ rang 2/ had been running 3/ had/ was repairing 4/ (should) stop (14) 5/ (should) be 6/ is raining/ stops 7/ will have seen 8/ had he taken/ rang 9/ have been working 10/ had known/ could have bought (15)