PRACTICE TEST 17 - UNIT 5 – GRADE 12

Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three in the line.
1. A. influenced B. developed C. distributed D. brushed
2. A. think B. breathtaking C. through D. asthma
3. A. break B. breadth C. meant D. unleaded
4. A. foreign B. reign C. rein D. rain
5. A. treats B. turns C. educators D. delays
Indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in the following questions.
6. A. cultural B. assimilate C. applicant D. download
7. A. urbanization B. agricultural C. discrimination D. environmental
8. A. substantial B. seismology C. population D. originally
9. A. memorial B. memorize C. astronomy D. identifier
10. A. determine B. especially C. approximately D. presidential

Show the underlined part that needs correction in the following sentences.
11. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them. Are supposed
A. suppose B. all the questions C. find out D. to them
12. Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them. Lack
A. Since B. are contained C. variety D. lack of
13. It is advisable that an applicant writes a career objective at the start of his/her resume. Write
A. that B. writes C. career D. at the start
14. Bells are frequently made of bronze, an alloy of approximately three part copper and one part tin. Approximate
A. frequently B. an alloy C. approximately D. three part copper
15. Bats rely on their hearings to navigate and to find food at night.
A. on B. hearings C. to find D. at night

Indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
16. “What time shall we leave?” “…………..”
A. Soonest and best B. Sooner better C. The soonest the best D. The sooner the better
17. “Would you like a Coke?” “…………”
A. Yes, I’d like B. Yes, I do C. Yes, please D. Yes, I like

Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

18. The manager, as well as his assistants, ……….. yet.
A. haven’t arrived B. hadn’t arrived C. hasn’t arrived D. isn’t arriving
19. Out ………. for a walk after she had finished doing her homework.
A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary had gone D. went Mary
20. The authorities recommend that the meeting …….. next Wednesday.
A. is held B. will be held C. be held D. held
21. It was not until recently ……… how truthful he was.
A. did we realize B. that we realized C. when we realized D. which we realized
22. He went with a group of people, ……… were correctly equipped for such a climb.
A. few of whom B. few of them C. few of which D. which few of them
23. Not only ……. a good physician but also as a talented violinist.
A. is she known as B. she is famous as C. she appears to be D. appears as she is
24. Young children are not to be …….. to bad habits and foul language.
A. referred B. exposed C. appealed D. committed
25. Applicants for this job must have good ……….. skills.
A. commune B. communicative C. communicating D. communication
26. Suppose Nancy ………. promoted, would she have been that happy?
A. had not been B. would not be C. were not D. will be
27. When he was 65 years old, he let his son …….. the company and retired.
A. get over B. get on C. take over D. take on
28. He was ill; otherwise, he ……….. to class.
A. went B. could go C. would go D. would have gone
29. The reason why he gets into trouble so often is that he has a ……. temper.
A. fast B. quick C. speedy D. rapid
30. Why don’t you try and ……. the amount of coffee you drink.
A. cut down on B. look down on C. put through to D. run out of
31. “A couple would like to know if we allow pets in the hotel.” “Tell them that …….. a pet isn’t a problem.”
A. them to bring B. they have brought C. their bringing D. for them to bring
32. …….. much I like pop, I still think rock music is better.
A. Although B. Even C. Very D. However
33. “Your hair looks great. Who cut it?” “I usually …….. at Tresses.”
A. have done it B. do them C. have it done D. have them done
34. ……. anyone else trapped inside the building?
A. Could have been B. Could there be C. Could be D. Could be there
35. Here, ……… some pie.
A. help yourself to B. to help yourself C. help to yourself D. help to
36. This year there were more contestants in the race than ……… .
A. had there ever been B. there had ever been C. had there been ever D. that had ever been there
37. We ………. as well get a cab, since the bus hasn’t arrived.
A. ought B. must C. should D. might
38. The World Bank is an organization ……… economic assistance a lot poor countries depend.
A. its B. whose C. upon which D. upon whose
39. “We’re going to take them to court.” “I urge ………. reconsider.”
A. that you B. for you C. of you D. should
40. “Is Helen here yet?” “No. She was ………. by eight o’clock, but is stuck in traffic.”
A. arrived B. arriving C. being arrived D. to have arrived
41. The swimming trials ……… been held last week but had to be cancelled.
A. may have B. must have C. were having D. were to have
42. “Mr. Bond doesn’t think I can pass the test.” “Well, you’ll just have to prove ………..”
A. be wrong B. him be wrong C. him wrong D. that wrong he is
43. “What did you do on Sunday?” “As it was …….. we went to the beach.”
A. such warm day B. a so warm C. so warm a day D. a such warm day
44. “Tony has no friends at school.” “What did he do that resulted in …….. so unpopular?”
A. that he is B. his being C. him to be D. he is
45. There’s no place on earth ……. the Greek islands.
A. such B. than C. like D. as
46. “How’s the new job coming along?” “Terrible. I’m sick and tired ……… to make coffee for everyone.”
A. of being told B. telling C. to have D. that I told
47. I think parents should, to some …….., be strict with their children.
A. control B. extent C. level D. percentage
48. That tie you’re wearing doesn’t ……. you. You should wear something brighter.
A. appeal B. fit C. match D. suit
49. I once heard that ……… about snakes means you have an enemy.
A. while dreaming B. dream C. dreaming D. if dreaming
50. When my grandfather came to visit me, he ……….. always bring a little present.
A. would B. might C. could D. was used to
51. I find it hard to get ……. on my salary; I’m always penniless by the end of the month.
A. through B. over C. by D. up
52. Nobody’s got to stay late this evening, …………?
A. have they B. is it C. did they D. don’t they
53. Because this is a very special ……….. I think we should drink champagne.
A. custom B. example C. result D. occasion
54. I can explain how the accident ……….. .
A. came about B. fell through C. got over D. worked up
55. I’d like to ………. about apartments for rent near the downtown area.
A. inform B. inquire C. require D. seek
56. Mary always ……… cheerful no matter what problem she is facing.
A. maintains B. manages C. remains D. retains
57. We ignored the weather forecast and allowed the kids to sleeps outdoors. Now I wish we ………. .
A. did not B. had not C. should not D. would not have
58. I want to move out of the city because I find …….. life exhausting.
A. rural B. remote C. country D. urban
59. Nutritionists ……… goat milk to be rich, nourishing and readily digested.
A. consider B. considering C. is considered D. are considered
60. It is easy in some regions to ………. electricity in hydro-electric power stations.
A. generate B. invent C. create D. fabricate
61. I’m in a …….. as to how to use this CD Rom.
A. loss B. quandary C. difficulty D. mind-game
62. You should read this novel; it’s been ……….. recommended by all the critics.
A. highly B. truly C. fully D. deeply

Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the most impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day
Cambodia near Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire
from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as some of the most impressive ones in the
world, rivaling the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is question that archeologists are now
only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.
One possible explanation for the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants’ irrigation system. The
temples and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually
flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland
during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without
consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.
Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke
down. The construction of hundreds of sand stone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In
addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and
around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently.
After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and
the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate
to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is
speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.
63. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia. B. A possible explanation for the decline of a civilization.
C. The essential role water plays in farming. D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
64. The passage preceding this passage most likely discusses……… .
A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization B. religious practices of the people of Angkor
C. the other six wonders of the world D. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire
65. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ………. .
A. is an enormous body of fresh water in Asia B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor
C. became polluted due to a population explosion D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
66. The word “seat” in line 2 is closest in meaning to ………… .
A. battle B. chief C. location D. summit
67. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?
A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean
B. They became non-functional due to overuse.
C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.
D. They helped transport the sandstone for constructing temples.
68. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ……… .
A. were intentionally starved by the farmers
B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall
C. supplemented their diets with meat hunted in nearby jungles
D. depended upon rice as their main source of food
69. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ……. .
A. erosion of soil B. contamination of soil C. loss of water supply D. reduction of nutrients
70. The word “decrepit” is closest in meaning to …….. .
A. deteriorated B. incomplete C. disorganized D. beneficial

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The London Underground was open in 1863 and was the first of this type of transportation system in the world. On the
one hand, it carries millions of Londoners and visitors to and from some of the most famous landmarks in the world, such as
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Madame Tussaud’s. On the other hand, though many may not realize it, its users (71) …
another wonderful experience as they go up and down its countless escalators. This is because of “Poems on the
Underground”, which is one of Britain’s most successful public art projects. “Poems on the Underground” was started in
1986 and celebrated its 21st anniversary with a number of poetry readings by both famous celebrities and ordinary users of
the Underground. In its attempt to bring culture to people, it follows in the tradition of poets such as William Blake, W. H.
Auden and Louis MacNeice. Poetry readings and poster displays of poems are in fact not the only celebrations (72) … by
London Underground, Arts Council England and the British Council. Art and music have also been (73) … in recent years,
as commuters have been exposed to original paintings and live music performances on the platforms. Some stations have
been turned into temporary (74) … for concerts. So, if you find yourself in London, (75) … some research and then check
out what is happening underground.
71. A. divide B. distribute C. share D. participate
72. A. sponsored B. anticipated C. simulated D. maintained
73. A. featured B. approved C. engaged D. established
74. A. committees B. ceremonies C. venues D. stadiums
75. A. go B. do C. make D. take

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
76. When people first started sending letters in Britain, it was the recipient who paid the postage.
A. operator B. transmitter C. conveyor D. sender
77. My high school friends and I like to get together once a year to drink beer and reminisce about the old days.
A. forget B. regret C. chat D. dream
78. In August of 1961, East Germany began to erect a five-foot-high wall along its border with the West.
A. lay down B. set up C. demolish D. accomplish
79. Although she’s now rich and famous, she remembers her meager beginnings as a child from a poor family.
A. terrible B. modest C. affordable D. affluent
80. The government needs to do something to create more affordable housing for lower income families.
A. comfortable B. costly C. modern D. adequate

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
81. Yuko resumed her studies at college after a year spent learning English in England.
A. began again B. reviewed C. received D. dropped
82. The teacher testified to the boy’s honesty when he was accused of stealing from another student.
A. believed in B. doubted C. ensured D. asserted
83. It was inevitable that Sam would be fired because he was always coming to work late, and leaving early.
A. unlikely B. unavoidable C. regrettable D. unfortunate
84. The only outcome that I can see of cutting the education budget is that our children will suffer.
A. disadvantage B. setback C. result D. bad luck
85. My daughter relishes the idea of getting a part-time job, and having her own money to spend as she wants.
A. hates B. resists C. considers D. likes

Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
86. Tom has been working hard all day. He must be tired now.
A. I’m sure Tom is tired after working hard all day. B. I think Tom must work hard all day and tired now.
C. I think Tom was tired all day working hard. D. Tom is tired now because he is working hard all day.
87. Friendly though he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
A. He’s too friendly to be trusted. B. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
C. He may have friends, but he’s not to be trusted. D. However friendly he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
88. Mr. Brown is out of coffee.
A. Mr. Brown went out to buy coffee. B. Mr. Brown doesn’t have any coffee.
C. Mr. Brown has a great deal of coffee. D. Mr. Brown has a little coffee.
89. Mike’s suggestion to the teacher was out of the question.
A. Mike asked the teacher a question. B. Mike’s idea was reasonable.
C. Mike’s question was off the subject. D. Mike’s idea was impossible.
90. He’s only just arrived, so he still doesn’t know what’s happened.
A. As he only got here a minute or two ago, he hasn’t heard the news yet.
B. It’s a long time since he came, so he doesn’t know what has been happening.
C. He hasn’t been here long, so nobody thought the news would interest him.
D. If he had arrived a little earlier, he would have been given all the news.

Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in each of the following questions.
91. We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
A. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
B. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.
C. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we would do at night.
D. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.
92. The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six months negotiation.
D. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday
93. There was a terrible flood. The villagers, who had received a warning of the impending flood, escaped to safety.
A. All of the villagers had been warned of the impending flood and all escaped.
B. All of the villagers had been warned of the impending flood, but only some escaped.
C. Only some of the villagers had been warned of the impending flood and only some escaped.
D. Only some of the villagers had been warned of the impending flood and all escaped.
94. Getting a law passed is one thing. Getting it enforced is quite another thing.
A. The law has already been passed, but I suspect it won’t be easy to implement it.
B. The passing of a law and the implementing of it are two different things.
C. Once the law has been passed, it will be easy enough to put it into effect.
D. If the law has been passed, it will soon come into effect.
95. The engine is making noise. It appears that there is something wrong with the car.
A. If there was something wrong with the car, the engine would be making a strange noise.
B. It may seem as if the car is damaged, but it’s actually just the engine making a noise.
C. The sound of the engine seems to indicate that the car isn’t functioning properly.
D. The problem that the car is having must have been caused by the noisy engine.

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