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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>PRACTICE TEST 1 I.Choose the most suitable word or phrase: 1.No sooner had we left the house_________it started snowing. A.and B.than C.when D.that 2.Can you__________to it that no one uses this entrance? A.ensure B.guarantee C.assure D.see 3.Several cars_________owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged. A.their B.of which C.whom D.whose 4.The phay was not________what we had expected. A.just B.absolutely C.at all D.very 5.We had to get a bank loan when the money finally__________. A.gave in B.gave off C.gave over D.gave out 6.At the end of the match the players were__________exhausted. A.solely B.utterly C.actually D.merely 7._________you should do first is make a list of all the things you have to do. A. that B.What C.As D.If 8.One__________adults takes physical exercise at least once a week. A.from for B.in four C.at four D.with for 9.Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this_________ A.awkwardness B.disaster C.handicap D.feat 10.The____________of the museum showed the school party round. A.guard B.curator C.principal D.exhibitor 11.He orders me________as if I were his wife! A.in B.of C.about D.for 12.If you paint the figures________bring colours they will stand out more clearly. A.to B.in C.at D.off 13.You had better allow for a few extra to supper tonight and cater________ten. A. for B.to C.of D.from 14.To what extent do you benefit________the death of your uncle. A.at B. from C.to D. with 15This man stands before the court charged_________arson. A.before B.at C.with D.to 16.With all your patent medicines you haven’t cured me_________this cold. A.in B.for C.of D.on 17.The accused was absolved__________all blame. A.from B.to C.of D.in 18.I must ask you not to allude___________my past indiscretions. A.of B.with C.to D.from 19.The books are__________loan to use from a private library. A.on B.in C.for D.at 20.I refuse to bargain_________you over the price on those conditions. A.to B.for C.with D.of II.Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the test bellow. Passage 1: Barely a hundred years ago, if we wanted to stay informed about what was going on world, we had to rely on word of mouth or, at best, newspapers. But because communication tecnology was very basic, the news we received was often days or weeks old..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> We still have newspapers, of course, but they have changed almost beyond recognition. Whether we choose to read the __(1)__, with their quality__(2)__ of news and other __(3)___affairs by top __(4)___and articles by __(5)___.___(6)_____acclaimed gossip and colourful stories, we are exposed to a wealth of information barely conceivable at the beginning of the last century. We also have television and radio. News___(7)__let us know about world events practically as they happen, while sitcoms, chat shows and documentaries…Keep us entertained and informed. And these is also the __(8)__, where we can access information from millions of __(9)__around the world which we can then __(10)__onto our own computer. Passage 2: Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are_(1)_more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but_(2)_a child could be counted-productive if she isn’t ready. Wise parents will have_(3)_attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of _(4)_toys, books, and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good_(5)_available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also_(6)_them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only _(7)_of stories and information. There is also a huge range videos, which can _(8)_and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are _(9)_valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad _(10)_as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many children spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group. III.Give the correct form of the words in brackets: 1.On such a hot holiday, the sea was…(RESIST) 2.The laws apply to everyone…………of race, creed or colour.(RESPECTIVE). 3.His busy schedule made him completely………to his students. (ACCESS) 4.Barbados was once a British colony, but now it’s…………(DEPEND) 5.How can you be…………to the sufferings of starving people? (DEFFERENCE) 6.I’m afraid I…………and missied my usual bus. (SLEEP) 7.The Lake District is a very……………area. (ROMANCE) 8.The school has won five……………..games. (SUCCESSION). 9.Don’t be so…………….! The bus will be here soon. (PATIENCE) 10.He has many year’s experiences of the criminal……………(MENTAL). IV. Finish the second sentence so that its has the same meaningas the first one. 1.If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake. Had it……………………………………………………………………. 2.Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness. Urgent…………………………………………………………………… 3.Philip’s inability to make dcisions dates from his accident. Ever……………………………………………………………………… 4.I reallly like her voice but not her choice of songs. Much…………………………………………………………………….. 5.Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT) ………………………………………………………………………….. 6.It was Jane who pointed the mistake out to me. (ATTENTION).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> …………………………………………………………………………… 7.They were on the point of cancelling the match when the opposition arrived. (CALL) …………………………………………………………………………… 8.He doesn’t appriciate his wife. (GRANTED) …………………………………………………………………………… 9.The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. (GRADUAL) ……………………………………………………………………………. 10.Gerard never had enough to live until ha married that rich businesswoman.(SHORT). …………………………………………………………………………….. Key: I. 1B 2D 3D 4C 5D 6B 15C 16C 17A 18C 19A II. P1. 1.broadsheets 2.coverage 6.tabloids 7.broadcasts P2: 1.scarely 2.forcing 3.contented 6.encourage 7.source 8.reinforce III. 1.irresistible 2.irrespective 5.indifferent 6.overslept 9.impatienr 10.mentality. 7B 8B 20C 3.current 8.internet. 9C. 10B 11C 12B 13A 14B. 4.reporters 5.journalists 9.websites 10.download. 4.stimulating 9.equally. 5.material 10.criticism. 3.inaccessible 4.independent 7.romantic 8.successive (criminal mentality: tam li toi pham). IV. 1.Had it not been for the advice of his solicitor, he would have made a serious mistake. 2.Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness. 3.Ever seen he had his accident, Philip has been unable to make decision. 4.Much as I like her voice I don’t like her choice of songs. 5.She doesn’t really cut out for teaching. 6.It was Jane who drew my attention to the mistake. 7.They were about/ ready /preparing to call off the match when the opposition arrived. 8.He takes his wife for granted. 9.There has been gradual decline/ reduction/ decrease/ fall in the number of people out of work. 10.Gerard was always short of money until/ before he married that rich businesswoman..

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