FRIENDS GLOBAL 11 – UNIT 1

PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
1. A. educated B. beloved C. persuaded D. transformed
2. A. ancestor B. lifespan C. grandparents D. infant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. inherit B. emigrate C. compliment D. criticize
4. A. retirement B. marriage C. teenager D. theory
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. He _______ at the age of 60 and now he’s living on his pension.
A. resigned B. retired C. retrained D. retreated
6. Jack _______ on his grandparents’ farm and he enjoyed his childhood there.
A. brought up B. grew up C. settled down D. came into
7. Tom and Mary have just got _______ and they are getting ready for their wedding.
A. married B. divorced C. split D. engaged
8. When you are _______ your twenties, you are in perfect health to do whatever you want.
A. of B. on C. in D. under
9. My family has lived in this village for many _______.
A. categories B. descendants C. generations D. ancestors
10. Between 9 and 10 last night, I _______ a film on TV with my dear sister.
A. enjoyed B. had enjoyed
C. was enjoying D. had been enjoying
11. Jack _______ a car crash last weekend and has been in hospital since then.
A. had had B. had C. used to have D. has had
12. My father _______ a carpenter. Now he is running his own business.
A. used to B. was used to C. got accustomed to D. was once
13. The two friends decided on a project but they never got _______ with it.
A. through B. off C. over D. away
14. Little Pete is an adorable child. He _______ on very well with anyone around him.
A. catches B. fits C. gets D. runs
15. After a while, John got used to _______ care of himself living in the dormitory.
A. take B. being taken C. taking D. be taken
16. Open and friendly talks will help you stay on good _______ with your colleagues and boss.
A. relationships B. terms C. boats D. networks
17. She’s frustrated that she has to do all the household chores _______ his sister doesn’t.
A. when B. that C. while D. which
18. Why are you always making _______ comments? They don’t sound funny at all. They are hurtful to me.
A. sarcastic B. aggressive C. enthusiastic D. accusing
19. When I turned on the TV set, the singer was speaking _______ of her first performance at primary school.
She looked overwhelmed with memories.
A. complimentarily B. gratefully C. nostalgically D. aggressively
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
20. Mary: Teenagers can get the best advice for their situations from their peers.
Tom: _______
A. I think you should change your mind. B. That’s a good idea.
C. I don’t think you should be so cautious. D. I’m not sure about that.
21. Peter: I need some advice. I have no idea what to buy as gifts for my host family.
Helen: _______
A. I think you shouldn’t bother to do so.
B. I think you should get a picture of your hometown.
C. How long have you known them?
D. Would you mind buying me one as well? I’d love one.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. I was surprised at the profound changes my hometown had undergone over the two decades.
A. negligible B. considerable C. noticeable D. unavoidable
23. Most teachers easily get irritated by such troublesome behaviours.
A. confused B. embarrassed C. excited D. pleased
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. Unless you keep your parents informed, they are likely to be more and more distrustful.
A. doubtful B. trustworthy C. strict D. lenient
25. An exchange course during secondary years will surely transform your child into a mature teenager.
A. affect B. change C. develop D. train
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
to each of the following questions.
26. My sister and I have no difficulty in decorating the house at Xmas.
A. My sister and I are used to doing the decoration at Xmas.
B. The house has got used to being decorated at Xmas.
C. My sister and I find it hard to do the decoration at Xmas.
D. My sister and I have trouble decorating the house at Xmas.
27. The principal visited our class during our test.
A. The principal dropped into our class when we had done our test.
B. As we were having a test, the principal was visiting our class.
C. When the principal dropped by, we were doing a test.
D. While we were having a test, the principal dropped into.
28. During his time in London, Jack used to go jogging every morning.
A. Jack has got used to jogging every morning since he studied abroad in London.
B. Jack was in the habit of jogging every morning when studying abroad in London.
C. Jack had gone jogging every morning by the time he studied abroad in London.
D. As Jack was studying abroad in London, he was jogging every morning.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
29. To be (A) honest, you should (B) not believe what that independent (C) boy says (D). He often tells lies.
30. When (A) the dog had bitten (B) her, the lovely (C) French girl screamed (D).
31. As (A) the teenager was completing (B) the test, she was terrified (C) that time was running out of (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
32. He spent his university years in London. He went for a walk in Hyde Park every weekend.
A. While he was studying at university in London, he was walking in Hyde Park on the weekend.
B. By the time he finished his university course, he had gone walking in Hyde Park at weekend.
C. He spent his university years in London, where he was used to going for a walk in Hyde Park every
weekend.
D. During his university years in London, he used to have a walk in Hyde Park every weekend.
33. My grandfather is old. He works around the house all day.
A. Old as my grandfather may be, he works around the house all day.
B. However my grandfather is old, he works around the house all day.
C. Thanks to his age, my grandfather works around the house all day.
D. My grandfather is old though he works around the house all day.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Preparing for an exchange course abroad involves a lot of things, one of which should be getting gifts for your
hosts. As you are going to be under the same (34)_______ for a while, it would be advisable to (35)_______
good impression on arrival. Your gifts needn’t be (36)_______ expensive or cumbersome, but it is crucial that it
be something meaningful. There is a long list of items to choose from: your hometown (37)_______, your
handmade gifts, your school tee-shirt. Whatever the gift is, the (38)_______ you present it to your hosts counts
even more.
34. A. house B. ceiling C. home D. roof
35. A. make B. give C. do D. get
36. A. both B. all C. either D. neither
37. A. specialities B. specialists C. specialisation D. special
38. A. method B. way C. skill D. process
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
On 28 December 2012, Jiroemon Kimura became the verified oldest man in history. When he died in 2013, he
was considered the only man that had lived to the age of 116. Born in the fishing village of Kamiukawa,
Jiroemon Kimura was the fifth child of an eight-child family of farmers Morizo and Fusa Miyake. Like
Jiroemon Kimura, four of his siblings lived into their nineties. In his childhood, Jiroemon Kimura was described
as an intelligent primary school boy. After 8 years at school, he started work on the family farm in 1911 and
became a telegraph boy at the same time. He served the army for some years before getting back to his work in
post offices. By the time he retired, he had worked for post offices for 45 years. In his later life, Kimura lived
with his eldest son’s family and helped his son run the family farm. Subsequently, Kimura lived with his eldest
grandson’s family for the rest of his life.
39. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. A biography of a supercentenarian B. A guide on how to be a supercentenarian
C. A description of a supercentenarian D. A novel about a supercentenarian
40. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. His siblings lived very long lives.
B. J. Kimura was the eldest son of the family.
 C. His hometown was a fishing village.
D. J. Kimura was born in the late 1800s.
41. J. Kimura started school in _______.
A. 1900 B. 1903 C. 1910 D. 1911
42. Most of his working life, Kimura worked for _______.
A. the army B. local schools C. post offices D. fishing industry
43. Kimura was living with his _______ when he died.
A. wife B. eldest grandson C. eldest son D. dog
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
Are you frustrated by your rebellious teenage son? Are you dealing with a misbehaving teenage daughter? You
are not alone. Millions of parents are in the same boat. The chaos your child is causing can be resolved as long
as you stick to the following principles. First, get to know the causes of your child’s rebellion. It may be as
simple as a natural part of adolescent development as your child is learning necessary behavioural and social
skills. Knowing this means you will be more understanding toward your teenage rebel and you will be able to
actively help your child. Sometimes, with this knowledge in mind, you will even calmly ignore certain minor
misbehaviours and these tolerances help improve the relationship with your child. Second, work with your child
to establish certain rules and consequences. It is essential that these boundaries be the joint product of parents
and the child. More importantly, they must be enforced strictly and consistently. Third, maintain open
communication among family members. Instead of dictating orders or advice, you need to take on the role of
sympathetic listeners. After all, your child needs to get their worries and pressure off their chest. Being a good
listener also gives you more insight into your child and his/her problems. Last but not least, seek for
professional help. A one-hour consultation will equip you with updated information and methods to be
confident on the journey of helping your child.
44. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Ways to deal with troublesome teenage children
B. Ways to deal with annoying and demanding parents
C. Teenagers’ problems and possible solutions
D. Parents’ problems and possible solutions
45. What does “stick to” mean?
A. trust B. study C. establish D. follow
46. Which of the following is TRUE of a teenager’s rebellion?
A. It’s unique to some teenagers. B. It’s unsolvable and destructive.
C. It’s predictable among teenagers. D. It can be solved easily overnight.
47. The rules and boundaries for teenage sons or daughters are set by _______.
A. the parents B. the sons or daughters
C. the parents and the children D. the elders in the family
48. What does “they” refer to?
A. parents B. children C. misbehaviours D. rules
49. The writer believes that _______.
A. every misbehaviour of a child should be punished
B. listening sympathetically will help parents deal with teenage children
C. each parent must make appointments for 60-minute professional consultation.
D. there is one cause of teenage rebellion in the house.
50. It can be inferred from the text that _______.
A. agreed rules should be ignored in certain situations
B. talking problems out does no good for your child
C. professional consultation is invaluable
D. teenagers need a lot of advice
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FRIENDS GLOBAL 11 – UNIT 1

PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
1. A. teenager B. privacy C. irritation D. hatred
2. A. adolescent B. independence C. distrust D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. improve B. prepare C. handle D. provide
4. A. confident B. successful C. elderly D. arrogant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Nobody will trust you if you keep _______ your words.
A. putting up with B. making up for
C. going back on D. getting through with
6. We’d be better off spending more time _______ hobbies together. That way we can understand each other
more.
A. taking B. doing C. having D. playing
7. This guideline gives you advice on how to _______ safe when you are out.
A. keep B. play C. live D. stay
8. Regular exercise and a sensible diet are the key to _______ a healthy lifestyle.
A. maintaining B. retaining C. containing D. detaining
9. I believe you will dearly _______ your family and your pet before long.
A. lose B. miss C. remind D. memorise
10. With a mobile phone, an exchange student can easily stay in _______ with his family and friends in his
home country.
A. communication B. touch C. correspondence D. contact
11. I don’t think young children _______ be allowed to use mobile phones at meal time.
A. ought B. must C. better D. should
12. Much to our surprise, we _______ a huge sum of money from our uncle when he died.
A. left B. deposited C. mortgaged D. inherited
13. _______ they got engaged, they had only met five times.
A. As soon as B. After C. By the time D. While
14. I can’t remember Tom _______ glasses when I saw him.
A. is wearing B. was wearing C. wore D. has worn
15. Jack is really _______ about his future jobs. He is expecting a good salary with excellent working
conditions.
A. arrogant B. optimistic C. accusing D. grateful
16. My cousin got married and quickly _______ down in Paris.
A. emigrated B. closed C. settled D.
17. I believe that she _______ to handle her own problems from now on.
A. had B. supposed C. should D. ought
18. The kids are so eager about the field trip that we can’t go back on _______.
A. our promises B. our time C. our proposals D. our intention
19. Peter _______ the whole story up and tricked everyone out of their money.
A. made B. got C. lived D. created
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
20. John: How was your trip?
Mary: _______
A. Many thanks. B. That’s too bad. C. It was awful. D. It’s expensive.
21. Tom: Come in and take a seat.
Helen: _______
A. Thank you very much. B. You’re welcome.
C. I can make myself at home. D. You’re so nice.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. John has been sticking to school rules and he is never fined or punished by the teacher.
A. adjusting B. obeying C. breaking D. discussing
23. My teacher is critical of my carelessness and she has even punished me hard for it.
A. severe B. complimentary C. dissatisfied D. cautious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. I really admire Hellen Keller for all her efforts and determination.
A. doubt B. tolerate C. respect D. trust
25. Teenagers see the world differently and develop their own views.
A. arguments B. pictures C. sights D. opinions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
to each of the following questions.
26. John left as soon as he saw me at the party.
A. John was leaving when he saw me at the party.
B. John had left before he saw me at the party.
C. When John had seen me at the party, John left.
D. The moment John saw me at the party, John left.
27. If I were you, I would compensate for her disappointment with a present.
A. I strongly believe that a present would make up for her disappointment.
B. Personally, I think I should buy her a present as compensation for her disappointment.
C. I think you ought to give her a present to make up for her disappointment.
D. From my point of view, a present can’t get away her disappointment.
28. I can’t bear listening to those deafening meaningless rock songs.
A. Listening to those deafening meaningless rock songs was unbearable.
B. I can’t stand playing those deafening meaningless rock songs.
 C. How come I listen to those deafening meaningless rock songs?
D. I can hardly put up with those deafening meaningless rock songs.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
29. At the age (A) of five and six, each of us used (B) to be most happy (C) to be in the company of the (D)
parents.
30. It’s very (A) normal to feel like (B) lying down and doing nothing for a while (C) given that you have had
(D) a really long day at work.
31. Teenagers undergo greatly (A) physical and emotional changes and (B) they are being (C) transformed
into an independent (D) young adult.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
32. My grandfather had been treated unfairly for some time. He quit the job.
A. My grandfather stopped doing the job as soon as he was treated unfairly.
B. Although my grandfather had been unfairly treated, he continued doing the job.
C. My grandfather wouldn’t quit the job if he were treated fairly.
D. Having been unfairly treated for a while, my grandfather gave the job up.
33. The famous singer arrived in Paris. Her fans welcomed her warmly.
A. When the famous singer was arriving in Paris, she was welcomed warmly.
B. Upon arrival in Paris, the famous singer was given a warm welcome by her fans.
C. The famous singer’s fans welcomed her warmly on arrival in Paris.
D. The famous singer’s fans had given her a warm welcome by the time she arrived in Paris.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
The most important (34)_______ of a person’s life is the first few years when he/she is a child. It is in these
years (35)_______ the brain grows the fastest. The brain makes more than one million new connections every
second. In actual fact, it is widely held that 80 percent of the brain is formed by the time a child (36)_______
three. A child needs food, play and love to grow mentally and physically. Half of each meal a baby eats is used
to (37)_______ his/her brain. All the energy from the meal is devoted to making brain connections. A child
learns a lot during his/her playtime and develops a sense of security in his/her parent’s love. (38)_______, as
parents, one should never underestimate the power of nutritious food, playtime and food.
34. A. part B. phase C. era D. season
35. A. that B. when C. which D. where
36. A. develops B. becomes C. turns D. has
37. A. build B. built C. building D. have built
38. A. However B. Moreover C. Lastly D. Therefore
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
Adolescent rebellion is commonplace, and a lot of research has been done into its causes. Biologically,
adolescents have their prefrontal cortex, part of the human brain, put into practice. This results in teenagers’
arguing and testing boundaries. In other words, adolescents make their own decisions and mistakes to develop
the prefrontal cortex fully. Besides, hormonal changes may urge them to misbehave or become more impulsive.
In view of this, a son’s rebellion may be against his own wishes. On top of that, adolescents want more
independence, which is often confused with rebellion. They also want to be in control of their own lives,
making their own decisions. The more forceful a parent is, the more counterproductive it is now. Similarly,
adolescents seek acceptance and attention. They want to fit in with their friends and want others to take notice
of them as well. Meanwhile, parents tend to be too worried and make things even worse, let alone see their
teenage children through this hard time.
39. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Some causes of teenagers’ rebellion B. Some effects of teenagers’ rebellion
C. Some solutions to teenagers’ rebellion D. Some research on teenagers’ rebellion
40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Teenagers’ rebellion causes the hormones to change.
B. Teenagers may not be in control of their rebellion.
C. Teenagers’ rebellion is a natural part of their development.
D. Teenagers’ rebellion has been the subject of a lot of research.
41. Teenagers want _______.
A. dependence on their parents B. the right to decide for themselves
C. difference from all others D. arguments and boundaries
42. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Teenagers often irritate their parents on purpose.
B. Parents must not let children make decisions on their own.
C. Parents should not feel depressed about their children’s rebellion.
D. Parents’ worry does teenagers and their development good.
43. What does “meanwhile” mean?
A. On the contrary B. As a result C. At the time D. In other words
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
“Blue Zones” refers to some few places on Earth where people live the longest and tend to enjoy good health
and function in their old age. It is claimed that Blue Zones have a lot of geographical and cultural differences,
but the residents in these areas have many health behaviours in common. They eat more beans and greens,
enjoying diets that are high in carbohydrates. Animal products such as fish, poultry, eggs and cheese are
consumed in moderation whereas processed food and sugar-sweetened drinks are non-existent. These eating
behaviours help reduce heart diseases, cancers and diabetes. Additionally, meals are never eaten in haste. Meals
are considered a life pleasure and the people stop their meal when they are 80% full. Their meals can be
described as a time to practie mindfulness. Another factor that contributes to people’s longevity is their regular
natural exercise. Their daily life involves a lot of physical activity. They move around all day as their
environments are set up that way. It is also observed that the people in Blue Zones never resort to medications
to deal with the unavoidable stress. Instead, they turn to others to get through the tough times. Last but not least,
the Blue Zones’ populations are more likely to belong and contribute to the community. They value
relationships and they make a point of resting, joining leisure activities and maintaining social support.
44. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. the factors in one’s longevity B. the characteristics of centenarians
C. Blue Zones and their populations’ longevity D. the eating habits of centenarians
45. What does “these areas” refer to?
A. Blue Zones B. cultural differences C. places on Earth D. old
46. Residents in Blue Zones _______.
A. are healthy at their old age B. are different in terms of health behaviours
C. need a lot of help at the end of their life D. live the longest in Europe
47. Residents in Blue Zones normally eat a lot of _______.
A. cokes B. fish C. meat D. vegetables
48. Residents in Blue Zones _______ their mealtime.
A. dislike B. minimise C. enjoy D. maximise
49. What does “resort to” mean?
A. refuse B. use C. buy D. prescribe
50. It is most likely that residents in Blue Zones _______.
A. work very long hours at harvest time B. move around in their cars or by bike
C. treasure family and neighbours’ company D. live very lonely boring life
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