TEST 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs f
rom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. flexible B. surgery C. computer D. entrepreneur
Question 2. A. holidays B. skills C. cooks D. directors
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other thre
e in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. career B. colleague C. dentist D. plumber
Question 4. A. diploma B. experience C. vacancy D. position
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the correct answer to each of th
e following questions.
Question 5. At lunchtime, Ann is offering Laura to have lunch with her.
Ann: Would you like to have lunch with us? Laura: __________.
A. All right B. Yes, I would
C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
Question 6. Don’t worry, everything is __________ control.
A. under B. without C. in D. at
Question 7. Everybody likes to be independent, __________?
A. does he B. isn’t he C. aren’t they D. don’t they
Question 8. I wish my summer holiday __________ longer.
A. will be B. is C. were D. has been
Question 9. Susan: “How long have you been practising the piano?” Mike: “________.”
A. In two years’ time. B. Two years ago.
C. For two years. D. The previous two years.
Question 10. The band ________ music is amazing made all the spectators dance and sing
along.
A. which B. whose C. that D. whom
Question 11. ________ the high cost, we decided to buy tickets to the exhibition.
A. Because of B. Although C. Despite D. In order to
Question 12. After the earthquake, several houses ______ and hundreds of people became
homeless.
A. destroyed B. decreased C. collapsed D. struck
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 numbered blank from 13 to 16.
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Question 13. A. closing B. celebrating C. hiring D. operating
Question 14. A. about B. from C. at D. over
Question 15. A. at B. in C. to D. for
Question 16. A. job B. internship C. journey D. career
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
We had planned a relaxing weekend in the countryside. However, things didn’t go as smoothly a
s we had hoped. ________.
A. On the way there, our car suddenly broke down in the middle of the road.
B. We were so excited to leave the city and enjoy some peace.
C. After waiting for an hour, a kind driver stopped to help us.
A. b - a - c B. a - c - b C. c - b - a D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 16).
A. Finally, we managed to reach our destination, but it was already dark.
B. The countryside was beautiful, and we had a great time exploring it.
C. The car broke down, so we had to return home without enjoying the weekend.
D. We quickly found a mechanic, and the car was fixed in no time.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to in
dicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
On May 6, 2023 the people of the United Kingdom celebrated the start of a new era. King
Charles was officially crowned King (19) ________ his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The
ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey in London, and was attended by members of the royal
family, governments and people from (20) ________ the world. The coronation was a major
event in British history. It was broadcast (21) ________ on television all over the world. Millions
of people watched as Charles was crowned King, and many people expressed their happiness and
excitement for the new era.
After the ceremony, there was a reception at Buckingham Palace. The palace gardens were
lit up with bright lights and decorated (22) ________ flowers. The atmosphere was festive and
cheerful, with music and dancing. Delicious food and drinks were served, and the guests had a
memorable time in the palace. The main dish on the official menu is "Coronation Quiche", (23)
________ is a type of pastry with egg, spinach, broad beans, and herbs. The official menu (24)
________ from Buckingham Palace is now available online, so you can try making "Coronation
Quiche" at home.
Question 19. A. by B. before C. after D. since
Question 20. A. all B. over C. above D. around
Question 21. A. living B. live C. lively D. alive
Question 22. A. with B. for C. about D. from
Question 23. A. that B. which C. who D. why
Question 24. A. description B. ingredient C. method D. recipe
Read the following announcement and 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. The children couldn’t go swimming because the weather was so cold.
A. The weather was not enough warm for the children to go swimming.
B. The weather was not warm enough for the children to go swimming.
C. The weather was not enough cold for the children to go swimming.
D. The weather was not enough cold for the children to go swimming.
Question 26. “I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next ye
ar.
B. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
Read the following announcement and 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. Let / find out / answer / that question / by / do some research.
A. Let find out the answer that question by doing some research.
B. Let’s find the answer to that question by doing some research.
C. Let find out the answer to that question by doing some research.
D. Let’s find out the answer that question by doing some research.
Question 28. Reduce / expense / need / cut down / unnecessary purchases.
A. To reduce expenses, we need to cut down unnecessary purchases.
B. To reduce expenses, need cut down unnecessary purchases.
C. To reduce expenses, we need to cut down on unnecessary purchases.
D. To reduce expenses, need to cut down on unnecessary purchases.
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. No bird can be found here.
B. Birds don’t have to be given food.
C. You can’t bring any birds here.
D. You mustn’t feed the birds.

Question 30. Student who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime…..

A. won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next week.
B. will not be able to do afternoon activities next week.
C. will have to work in the afternoons next week.
D. will do any afternoon activity they want.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate t
he correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
On 11th March 2011, northeastern Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its record
ed history. It measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and strong shaking could be felt several hundred
kilometers away. Soon after that, the coastline was hit by a devastating tsunami, which produced
waves up to 40 meters high. It destroyed dozens of towns close to the sea and also carried boats,
cars and even planes many miles inland. The earthquake also damaged a nuclear power plant. To
xic radioactive materials were released into the environment and thousands of people were force
d to leave their homes. At least 18,000 people died in the disaster and more than 450,000 were le
ft with no home after the tsunami.
As soon as the disaster happened, donations and assistance were sent to Japan from around
the world. Today, the region has made incredible progress not just in returning to its pre-quake st
atus, but in going beyond, looking to the future and outward to the world.
Question 31. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. how a tsunami can happen in Japan. B. a terrible disaster in Japan in 2011.
C. the number of deaths in natural disasters in Japan. D. how Japan has improved since 2011.
Question 32. The earthquake ________.
A. came after a huge tsunami
B. forced thousands of people to leave Japan
C. caused a nuclear accident
D. caused loss of life and property throughout Japan
Question 33. What happened to the nuclear power plant?
A. It was evacuated. B. It was unaffected.
C. It was damaged. D. It was completely destroyed.
Question 34. What was the global reaction to the disaster?
A. No response. B. People celebrated.
C. Countries closed their borders. D. Donations and assistance were sent.

Question 35. What was a significant long-term effect of the disaster on the population?
A. Increased job opportunities
B. Thousands were displaced from their homes.
C. A rise in tourism
D. A decrease in international aid
Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “toxic” as used in the passage?
A. safe B. poisonous C. beneficial D. natural
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the l
etter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the num
bered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.
A. It took a long time to build the Taj Mahal
B. take photos of the reflections in the water
C. It is very famous for its design
D. making it a must-visit for anyone traveling to
India

The Taj Mahal, often described as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, is a
symbol of love and devotion. Built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife
Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. (37) ________ The white marble
structure is famous for its large dome and intricate carvings that look different depending on the
time of day. Many visitors come to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset when the colors of the
building seem to change. Many people (38) ________ Inside, there are beautiful gardens,
fountains, and paths for people to walk around and enjoy the view. The Taj Mahal is not only a
monument of love but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. (39) ________ It represents a mix of
Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles. Visitors are often amazed by its beauty and
peaceful atmosphere, (4) ________.

Question 37. ________ Question 38. ________

Question 39. ________ Question 40. ________

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