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ENGLISH 11 – TEST PRONUNCIATION I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other three A different B distance C miss D nice A fun B Buddhism C mud D cut A unhappy B uncle C umbrella D unit A departments B island C mosque D compulsory A stay B manage C may D play II Circle the word whose stress is on the second syllable A college B student C member D enrich A memory B mastery C electric D embassy A enclose B native C nature D motion A enjoy B nation C many D people 10 A voluntary B hospital C victory D sufficient VOCABULARY Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 11 When the party was , we helped them clear up the room A up B off C out D over 12 They their living by selling fruits and vegetables A gain B earn C have D win 13 ~ "I'm afraid there's no more milk left in the fridge." ~ "Don't worry we'll it." A manage B away with C with D without 14 This job working very long hours A involves B includes C consists D contains 15 People use to run machines, heat and cool their home A energetic B energize C energy D energetically 16 They've finally announced that the elections are on June 21st A due B happening C to take place D probably 17 I didn't understand the problems she explained it to me A as soon as B before C until D at once 18 Substance that makes the air, water and soil dangerously dirty is called A chemistry B pollutant C pollution D environment 19 We often go to Florida the winter A during B while C before D until 20 John moved away three weeks A since B ago C before D over GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence 21 Mr Harris wants to his office A that you come B you come to C you come D you to come 22 What about for a walk? A go B going C to go D gone 23 The financial director kept us .for almost an hour A to wait B to be waited C waiting D wait 24 at the audience, the contestant gave her answer with confidence A Looking B To look C Have looking D Look 25 The thief admitted the money A to steal B stealing C have stolen D stolen 26 She decided to another city A to move B moving C have moved D move 27 We are very happy about your all the assignments before the deadline A being completed B completed C having completed D to complete 28 intensively, he is now quite sure of his success in the coming competition A Practicing B To Practice C Practiced D Having practiced 29 The book shop rang that the dictionary you ordered has arrived A to say B saying C said D to be said 30 all the rules of chess, the contestants started to play the first game A Learn B To learn C Learning D Having learned READING COMPREHENSION A Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question Each summer, the Winant and Clayton Volunteer program sends a group of Americans to volunteer in London for seven weeks and provides housing and a small stipend to help defray the high cost of living After seven weeks of volunteering, participants have two weeks to travel independently before returning to London to evaluate the programme and get their flight back to the United States The application includes a few short essays, a series of questions about the type of placement one would prefer, and an informal interview with former volunteers that gives applicants a chance to find out more about the programme Deciding to participate takes a small leap of faith The roster of volunteer placements and housing options can change from year to year and volunteers can't choose their placement in advance But once you're accepted you instantly feel that you've joined a close-knit group The volunteer coordinator is in frequent contact through mailings and e-mails to help you prepare for the trip, and there is a daylong orientation in New York that bring all the volunteers together before departure for London 31 How long a group of Americans volunteer in London? A Two weeks B Each summer C Seven weeks D Three weeks 32 What does the Winant and Clayton Volunteer program provide them with? A Housing and a small stipend B A few short essays C Transportation D Foods and clothes 33 Which of the following is NOT included in the application? A A series of questions about the type of placement one would prefer B An informal interview with former volunteers C A few short essays D The roster of volunteer placements 34 What can the volunteers after seven weeks of volunteering? A They can have two weeks to travel independently B They can have two weeks to evaluate the program C They can return to London D They can get their flight back to the United States 35 How does the volunteer coordinator keep in contact with you? A Through television and newspapers B Through telephone and e-mails C Through mailings and e-mails D Through radio and cell phone B Read the passage and choose the word among A, B, C, or D that best fits each blank Here at Winant Clayton Volunteers we look (36) the very best and brightest in passionate volunteers to take part in our annual exchange (37) you’re a student looking for some volunteer experience abroad, a teacher hoping to (38) your horizons during the long summer months, or an individual simply passionate about the value of volunteering and helping your community then we want to (39) from you! We’re interested in people looking for a life-changing experience, but who will also (40) the skills and knowledge gained and implement them back into their local communities when returning home Whatever your story or interests are, please (41) in touch! 36 A for B at C on D up 37 A If B As C Whether D Unless 38 A widen B broaden C enlarge D prolong 39 A get B receive C hear D come 40 A use B have C learn D bring 41 A come B get C go D write WRITING A Mark the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 42 When I (A) bought the dress, I (B) didn't notice (C) nothing wrong (D) with it 43 I (A) don't like (B) things that (C) are made of (D) the plastic 44 (A) The fields (B) were (C) full of cows and (D) sheeps 45 In recent years a large number of our equipment has been stolen from construction sites 46 (A) Altogether, I (B) have lost almost (C) kilos (D) of weight B Rearrange the first part of these sentences, supplying a capital letter where necessary 47 watch like the I sports to are really fast ones like ice hockey 48 I'm in the season happiest is the spring 49 holiday I what on is prefer just not doing anything 50 person the ask best you could would be Tam Vy *** Winant Clayton Volunteers is a registered UK charity which facilitates an annual exchange programme for British and American volunteers to support disadvantaged groups in London and New York Anyone, aged 18-80+, with a desire to support those in need for eight weeks over a summer, can apply to join the programme ANSWER KEY PRONUNCIATION I D B D B B II D C A A 10 D VOCABULARY 11 D 12 B 23 D 14 A 15 C 16 C GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE 21 D 22 B 23 C 24 A 25 B 26 A 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 D READING COMPREHENSION A 31 C 32 A 33 D 34 A 35 C B 36 for 37 Whether 38 broaden 39 hear 40 use 41 get WRITING A 42 C When I bought the dress, I didn't notice anything wrong with it 43 D I don't like things that are made of plastic 44 D The fields were full of cows and sheep 45 B In recent years a large amount of our equipment has been stolen from construction sites 46 D Altogether, I have lost almost kilos in weight B 47 The sports I like to watch are really fast ones like ice hockey 48 The season I'm happiest in is the spring 49 What I prefer on holiday is just not doing anything 50 The best person you could ask would be Tam Vy ... 40 use 41 get WRITING A 42 C When I bought the dress, I didn''t notice anything wrong with it 43 D I don''t like things that are made of plastic 44 D The fields were full of cows and sheep 45 B In... 11 D 12 B 23 D 14 A 15 C 16 C GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE 21 D 22 B 23 C 24 A 25 B 26 A 27 C 28 D 29 A 30 D READING COMPREHENSION A 31 C 32 A 33 D 34 A 35 C B 36 for 37 Whether 38 broaden 39 hear 40 ... construction sites 46 D Altogether, I have lost almost kilos in weight B 47 The sports I like to watch are really fast ones like ice hockey 48 The season I''m happiest in is the spring 49 What I prefer