Name: ………………………
Class: ……………………….
PRACTICE TEST NO.18
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 questions.
Question 1. A. find B. think C. drive D. mind
Question 2. A. tense B. decision C. skill D. house
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 questions.
Question 3. A. survive B. defend C. appeal D. struggle
Question 4. A. essential B. dangerous C. regular D. medical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. She went to the bookshop ______ she wanted to buy a comic book.
A. although B. because C. despite D. because of
Question 6. London is a large city. Its ______ is smaller than Tokyo or Shanghai.
A. populate B. popular C. populous D. population
Question 7. My friends are interested ______ art and architecture.
A. up B. in C. from D. for
Question 8. He advised me ______ all the facts before doing the project.
A. considered B. considering C. consider D. to consider
Question 9. Can you speak ______ other languages?
A. few B. much C. some D. any
Question 10. Alexander Fleming, ______ discovered penicillin, received the Nobel Prize in 1945.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
Question 11. Antony has lived ______ Seoul for four years.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
Question 12. Nam: “I think we should all recycle our rubbish.” - Nick: “______.”
A. Yes, I agree B. Yes, I’m glad too
C. I’m fine thanks D. No, thanks
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Babysitter wanted
for (13) ______ twins
occasional weekday evenings for up to six hours. Would be suitable (14) ______ a student with
(15) ______ experience.
£4.50 (16) ______ hour
Phone Jane on 719 873 466
Question 13. A. 2-year-old B. 2-years-old C. two-years-old D. two year old
Question 14. A. with B. for C. in D. about
Question 15. A. little B. many C. some D. an
Question 16. A. an B. each C. every D. a
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical
text.
Last night I had an amazing dream. ______
a. I was so happy because I could take a photo with him.
b. In my dream, while I was walking on the street, I met my idol, Hieu Thu Hai.
c. He was very friendly and handsome, and he also hugged me.
A. b-a-c B. c-b-a C. a-c-b D. b-c-a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. I was so scared that I shouted loudly.
B. Finally, I agreed to receive the gift and said thanks to him.
C. After that, I had a big breakfast with him.
D. Later I woke up and wondered if it was all a dream.
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 19 to 24.
Over the last 5 years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environmental
projects, such as tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do,
there's always more that can be done to (19) ______ the place where we live.
This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a
community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: "No one (20) ______ to live in an
unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (21)
______ time in. "This kind of local action is not just about (22) ______ environment. It also helps
people get to know (23) ______ neighbours and it can help build strong communities.
If you core (24) ______ the state of your town and you are interested in taking port in the project,
please contact the school for further information.
Question 19. A. assist B. improve C. contribute D. enjoy
Question 20. A. stays B. stay C. wants D. want
Question 21. A. giving B. doing C. spending D. paying
Question 22. A. the B. ∅ C. a D. an
Question 23. A. her B. his C. its D. their
Question 24. A. at B. in C. about D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. “Let’s help the homeless in the neighbourhood.” Maria said.
A. Maria suggested to help the homeless in the neighbourhood.
B. Maria suggested help the homeless in the neighbourhood.
C. Maria suggested helping the homeless in the neighbourhood.
D. Maria suggested having helped the homeless in the neighbourhood.
Question 26. He got up early in order to catch the plane.
A. He got up early but he missed catching the plane.
B. He got up early so that he could catch the plane.
C. He wanted to catch the train but he couldn’t get up early.
D. He never caught the plane as he got up early.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from
the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. She / publish / first poem / time / eight
A. She was publishing her first poem by the time she is eight.
B. She published her first poem by the time she had been eight.
C. She had published her first poem by the time she was eight.
D. She has published her first poem by the time she has been eight.
Question 28. Suggest / we / improve / quality / tourism / services
A. It is suggested we must improve the quality of tourism services.
B. It is suggesting we need improve the quality of tourism services.
C. I suggest that we should improve the quality of tourism services.
D. I suggest that we will improve the quality of tourism services.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. Only pets with short fur are allowed here.
B. No pets are allowed here unless you have permission.
C. Only big pets are allowed; small pets are not allowed.
D. Pets and other animals are not allowed here.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
Hounslow Cinema: Special Offer
Buy tickets to four films and you don't need
to pay for the next one!
Every day until 5:30 p.m.
A. You can watch up to four films for free.
B. You must buy 5 tickets to get it free.
C. Cheap tickets are available for groups of four in the evenings.
D. The fifth film you see during the daytime is free.
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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Spoken by 68 million people in the world, Italian is the only official language of two countries
(Italy and...can you guess the second one? The answer is at the end of this passage!) and one of
the official languages of the European Union, the Vatican, and Switzerland.
As we have mentioned before, from a linguistic perspective Italian is a neo-Latin known as
romance language, and its history is intertwined with poetry and literature. We owe to Dante
Alighieri and his Divina Commedia - written in his native Florentine language - the standardisation
of Italian, which soon became the commonly spoken language among educated people all over the
not-yet-become country.
Despite its celebrity, Italian is not the only language spoken in Italy. The Italian state recognizes
not less than 12 linguistic minorities, even though only three are actually in use in public schools
in the areas of interest: French in the Vailed Aosta, German in the Bolzano province, and Slovenian
in the Trieste province. In addition, Italy is the land of another great linguistic abundance: dialects.
According to the UN, 29 dialects are spoken in the country, with the National Statistic Institute
estimating that 14% of Italians only speak a local dialect, and another 32,2% alternatively use
Italian and a dialect depending on context.
The mix of Italian and dialects is not only part of the daily lives of many Italians, but also
influences a big part of Italian literature both of ancient and modern times. Some examples include
Carlo Goldoni, Carlo Emilio Gadda or, more recently, Andrea Camilleri, author of the
Commissario Montalbano saga.
And now, the solution to our riddle is... the little Republic of San Marino! Did you guess?
Question 31. What is the best title of the passage?
A. People in Italy and their customs
B. Italian language and literature
C. Italian is an international language
D. The most spoken language
Question 32. From a linguistic perspective, Italian is ______.
A. a Latin language B. romance language
C. intertwined with poetry D. Florentine language
Question 33. The word “celebrity” in the 3rd paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. speciality B. festivity C. popularity D. nationality
Question 34. The word “abundance” in the 4th paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A. shortage B. costume C. anxiety D. diversity
Question 35. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A. There are other languages spoken in Italy.
B. Over one tenth of Italians only speak a local dialect.
C. Andrea Camilleri used dialects in his work.
D. Italian is an official language of the US.
Question 36. According to the passage, Italy is the only official language of Italy and
A. Republic of San Marino B. European Union
C. the Vatican D. Switzerland
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It has enormous historical significance. Located on the
east coast of Scotland, Edinburgh proudly offers a window to the past. For many people, this city
is (37) ______.
Edinburgh has been Scotland's royal city since 1437. Most of Edinburgh's sights are within two
districts: the old town and the new town. The mediaeval Royal Mile stretching for over a mile from
Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood house dominates the city's central area. The Royal
Mile is one of the largest, longest and most splendid streets for buildings in Britain.
To millions of visitors, (38) ______. Princess Street is in Edinburgh's new town, directly below
the castle.
Next to Princess Street, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, lies the green Princess ' Street Gardens.
(39) ______.
(40) ______. The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival (a series of arts festivals held in
August) draws thousands and thousands of visitors to the city annually. Therefore, Edinburgh is
really a place no traveller should ignore.
A. This is one of the most delightful gardens in Britain
B. an exciting mix of something traditional and something modern
C. Edinburgh Castle is a must-see because there are many treasures
D. Edinburgh is also a cultural centre
Question 37. __________ Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________ Question 40. __________
