TEST 8

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose

underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the
following questions.
Question 1.
A. planet B. travel C. nature D. fashion
Question 2.
A. potential B. patient C. intention D. suggestion
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in the following
questions.
Question 3.
A. foreign B. worldwide C. nature D. career
Question 4.
A. donation B. consumer C. accurate D. establish
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
the following questions.
Question 5. My friend's father, _____ owns a big factory, gave us the tickets for
our favourite band's concert.
A. who B. which C. whose D. that
Question 6. The region has suffered _____ droughts for the past decade, which
affects agriculture severely.
A. from B. for C. in D. away
Question 7. With practice, she began to speak _____ in public than before.
A. less confidently B. confidently
C. as confidently D. more confidently
Question 8. The committee recognised his _____ role in organising the charity
event.
A. contributively B. contributive C. contribution D. contribute
Question 9. To improve his health, he decided to _____ sugary snacks and soda.
A. cut down on B. put up with C. take part in D. look up to
Question 10. _____ students in my class were absent yesterday due to illness.
A. Much B. A great deal of C. A number of D. None of
Question 11. If he _____ regularly, he will improve his grades significantly.
A. will study B. has studied C. studied D. studies
Question 12. The weather around this area _____ terrible in the last few weeks.
A. was B. has been C. is D. will be
Question 13. These days, Jane and John _____ up early every morning to go for
a run before work.
A. are used to waking B. are used to wake
C. are used waking D. are used wake
Question 14. Meghan is talking to Nam.
Meghan: 'Would you mind returning this book to Hoa for me?' - Nam: ‘_____’
A. Yes, I love this book so much. B. No, thanks.
C. Not at all. D. Yes, here it is.
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For
each question, choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blank.
In New Zealand, a traditional souvenir that many visitors love to take home is
the pounamu, also known as greenstone. (15) _____.
Pounamu is often made into beautiful jewelry, (16) _____, with designs that have
special meanings. For example, the koru design, which looks like a spiral, means
new beginnings and growth. Pounamu is believed to bring protection and
strength to the person who wears it. (17) _____, especially from someone in New
Zealand.
When you buy pounamu, it's important to check that it is real, as it carries the
culture and history of New Zealand. Many visitors keep their pounamu (18)
_____.
A. Getting pounamu as a gift is very special
B. such as necklaces and charms
C. as a meaningful reminder of their time in New Zealand
D. This special stone is found in the rivers of New Zealand's South Island and is
very important to the Maori people
Question 15. ______ Question 16. ______
Question 17. ______ Question 18. ______
Read the following sign or notice and choose the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 19. What does the sign say?
A. Pets are welcome here.
B. Only small pets are allowed.
C. You cannot bring any pets inside.
D. Pets should be on a leash.
Question 20. What does the notice say?

Please queue here for

customer service assistance.

A. You must ask for help before standing in the queue.

B. You can go directly to the counter without waiting.
C. You need to wait here if you want to pay for your items.
D. You should wait here If you need help from customer service.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, c or D to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered
blanks.
WINTER ART WORKSHOP
Location: Snowflake Community Center, Frostville Arts School
Dates: December 1st - December 20th, 2024
Ages: 10-18 years old
Overview: Welcome to our Winter Art Workshop - the ideal opportunity for young
artists to develop and (21) _____ their artistic skills! Our Winter Art Workshop
provides participants (22) _____ focused sessions in painting, drawing, sculpture,
and digital art, enabling participants to express their creativity in an inspiring
and nurturing environment. These sessions are guided by talented artists (23)
_____ are passionate about mentoring each student to achieve their artistic
dreams.
Highlights:
• Fully (24) _____ art studios
• Expert instructors
• Daily workshops in small (25) _____
• Inspiring exhibitions and galleries
• Collaborative projects
Question 21.
A. enhance B. create C. explore D. forget
Question 22.
A. for B. with C. on D. at
Question 23.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
Question 24.
A. equipped B. be equipped C. equip D. equipment
Question 25.
A. towns B. groups C. children D. animals
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Electronic devices are a big part of modern-day life. From cell phones to
appliances, these devices improve the convenience and comfort of our lives.
Electronic devices are gadgets that use electricity to work. Some common
electronic devices are smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions. These
devices help us in many ways, like keeping in touch with friends and family,
doing schoolwork, and having fun.
These devices have components of various shapes and sizes, which are
combined into packages known as integrated circuits. Electronic device designs
that are more practical and useful are the result of recent advances in material
science. It is expected that technology will become more sophisticated in the
coming years as humans continue to be curious about many things.
While electronic devices are useful, they also have some problems. They can be
expensive, and they use a lot of electricity. This can be bad for the environment.
Also, if we use them too much, it can hurt our eyes and make us less active.
It is important to use electronic devices wisely. We should take breaks and not
spend too much time on them. We can also help the environment by turning off
devices when we are not using them and recycling old devices properly.
Question 26. Which is NOT a description of electric devices according to the
passage?
A. They require electricity to function.
B. Their components are available in a variety of sizes and forms.
C. They cannot impact people's lives.
D. Their designs become more usable and practical.
Question 27. What are integrated circuits?
A. Components of the devices
B. Parts combined together into packages
C. Different shapes and sizes
D. Designs of electronic devices
Question 28. The word 'sophisticated' in the passage most likely means
_____.
A. digital B. advanced C. exciting D. changeable
Question 29. What can we do to reduce the negative effects of using electronic
devices?
A. Shut down gadgets while in use B. Work on them for very long
C. Limit time spent on them D. Throw them after use
Question 30. The pronoun 'They' in the passage refers to _____.
A. some problems B. electronic devices
C. humans D. many things
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 31. Put the sentences (a - c) in the correct order. Then fill in the blank
to make a logical text.
This year, I decided to join the school's photography club. I've always been
interested in taking pictures, but I didn't know much about it. _____
a. We even went on a short walk around the school to practice taking photos.
b. At the first meeting, the club members were very welcoming and showed me
how to use a professional camera.
c. I was amazed at how much I learned at the end of the session.
A. a-b-c B. b-c-a C. a-c-b D. b-a-c
Question 32. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in question 31) most
appropriately.
A. Now I realise that I shouldn't have attended the meeting.
B. The next meeting will be crucial for us to finalise our project details.
C. Now, I can't wait to attend the next meeting and improve my skills even
more.
D. I couldn't wait for the meeting to end so I could finally relax and enjoy my
evening.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to the original sentence in the following question.
Question 33. Nicky said, 'Why don't we go for a picnic before the exam?'
A. Nicky suggested to go for a picnic before the exam.
B. Nicky suggested going for a picnic before the exam.
C. Nicky suggested to going for a picnic before the exam.
D. Nicky suggested that we went for a picnic before the exam.
Question 34. Of all the canyons in the world, the Grand Canyon is the most
breathtaking.
A. No canyon in the world is as breathtaking as the Grand Canyon.
B. All the canyons in the world are more breathtaking than the Grand Canyon.
C. The Grand Canyon is the least breathtaking of all the canyons in the world.
D. Only the Grand Canyon is as breathtaking as other canyons in the world.
Question 35. The river is polluted, so nobody can use the water here.
A. If the river were not polluted, people could use the water here.
B. Unless the river Were polluted, people could not use the water here.
C. If the river is not polluted, people can use the water here.
D. If the river were not polluted, people can use the water here.
Question 36. This is the first time I have joined a city-run fitness program to
improve my health.
A. I joined a city-run fitness program to improve my health once.
B. I have never joined a city-run fitness program to improve my health before.
c. I used to join a city-run fitness program to improve my health.
D. I never joined a city-run fitness program to improve my health once.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues.
Question 37. These days/ urban infrastructure/ upgrade/ accommodate/ future
job growth and development.
A. These days urban infrastructure is being upgraded to accommodate future
job growth and development.
B. These days urban infrastructure is upgrading to accommodate future job
growth and development.
C. These days urban infrastructure being upgraded accommodate future job
growth and development.
D. These days urban infrastructure is upgraded to accommodate future job
growth and development.
Question 38. They/ wish/ have/ larger kitchen/ cook together/ as/ family.
A. They wish they will had a larger kitchen to cook together as a family.
B. They wish they had a larger kitchen to cook together as a family.
C. They wish they have a larger kitchen to cook together as a family.
D. They wish they have had a larger kitchen to cook together as a family.
Question 39. She/ exercise/ daily/ in order/ maintain/ healthy lifestyle.
A. She exercises daily in order maintain a healthy lifestyle.
B. She exercises daily in order to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
c She exercises daily in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
D. She exercises daily in order that maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Question 40. Book/ write/ by/ famous author/ became/ a bestseller/ overnight.
A. The book was written by a famous author became a bestseller overnight.
B. The book, that was written by a famous author, became a bestseller
overnight.
C. The book, which was written by a famous author, became a bestseller
overnight.
D. The book, writing by a famous author, became a bestseller overnight.