MOCK TEST 02

I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK (2 PTS)

1. They seemed to be ______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. disinterested B. indifferent C. sensitive D. uncaring
2. He spoke ______ all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster.
A. with a view to B. in respect of C. on behalf of D. in aid of
3. They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds ______.
A. away B. separate C. apart D. different
4. The operation was doomed to failure from the word______.
A. go B. start C. begin D. now
5. Her penknife came in very ______ when they were on their picnic.
A. useful B. handy C. practical D. convenient
6. The doctor was unable to go away for the weekend because she was ______ duty.
A. at B. by C. in D. on
7. She is too ______ to hide what she thinks about them.
A. quiet B. outspoken C. apologetic D. broadminded
8. The little boy ______ into tears when he thought that he was lost.
A. burst B. fell C. broke D. dripped
9. The film ______ a lot of attention.
A. generated B. manufactured C. promoted D. brought
10. All the engineers were happy because they finally made ______.
A. a breakthrough B. an outburst C. a viewpoint D. an outcome
11. Tom: Jane’s daughter is very rude. Mary: You’re right; she has no manners ______.
A. however B. whatsoever C. whenever D. evermore
12. Because of her recent poor form, she is only expected to come fourth ______.
A. at least B. at best C. at worst D. at will
13. I’m in no ______ this evening to listen to his silly jokes.
A. feeling B. tendency C. mood D. opinion
14. ______ was the effect more powerfully felt than in the suburbs.
A. Nowhere B. Somewhere C. Anywhere D. Everywhere
15. ______ the choice, I would definitely not go.
A. Giving B. Having given C. Given D. Being given
16. Tom: The building’s nearly finished, isn’t it? Mary: Yes, but it’ll be ______ we can move in.
A. to much time till B. a long time before C. hardly time when D. very soon that
17. Tom: Is your government salary good? – Mary: Yes, but I don’t make as much ______ worked in private industry.
A. as I B. if I would have C. I would if D. as I would if I
18. Tom: Betty didn’t win the beauty contest of Singapore. – Mary: She would have ______ some talent.
A. had she have B. have she had C. had she had D. have she have
19. Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night. – Mary: You ______; I wasn’t there.
A. wouldn’t have B. can’t have C. might have D. have
20. Tom: What’s all the noise about? – Mary: We had a bad accident ______ at the factory.
A. happened B. happening C. happen D. has happened
21. Tom: Can you wait while I run into the library? – Mary: OK, ______ you hurry.
A. even though B. as long as C. when D. unless
22. Tom: Do you know where Barb is? – Mary: Strange ______ sound, she is in South Africa.
A. may it B. as it may C. like it may D. does it
23. Tom: Who did you invite to dinner? – Mary: No one ______ than Frank and his family.
A. rather B. except C. besides D. other
24. Tom: A lot of money goes for AIDS research.
Mary: Yes, because it’s ______ the government is spending a lot to find a cure.
A. a so serious disease B. so serious a disease C. so a serious disease D. such serious that
25. Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort? – Mary: Luck is ______ effort.
A. on the same importance C. of the same importance as
B. the same importance as D. as the same importance as
26. This is the latest news from Timbuktu. Two-thirds of the city ______ in a fire.
A. was destroyed B. have been destroyed C. has been destroyed D. were destroyed
27. There was no alternative ______ wait until the rescue team came.
A. but B. but to C. than to D. than
28. ______ his invaluable work, the project would never have succeeded.
A. For all B. In view of C. But for D. Provided with
 29. This is the only party ______ in my life.
A. I never enjoy B. I ever enjoy C. I’ve never enjoyed D. I’ve ever really enjoyed
30. “So long!” is another way of saying ______.
A. Hello! B. Cheer up! C. I’m very happy D. Goodbye
31. Tom: Take care of yourself. – Mary: ______
A. I will. B. Yes, I do. C. Not bad. D. You’re welcome.
32. Tom: Can I have your order, please? – Mary: ______
A. two chickens, please. B. I’ll do it right away. C. Yes, sir. D. Just do whatever you want to
33. Tom: You really disappointed me with your behavior. – Mary: I know. I ______ so immaturely yesterday.
A. mustn’t have behaved B. shouldn’t have behaved C. shouldn’t behave D. ought not to behave
34. It was in the countryside ______.
A. where John was brought up C. that John was brought up
B. John was grown up D. which John was grown up at
35. I don’t know how you manage to ______ on only £50 a week.
A. get by B. take in C. cut down D. look down
36. The plumber came yesterday to ______ the burst pipes.
A. turn off B. look into C. get over D. see to
37. I’m afraid I haven’t got time to ______ the matter right now.
A. go into B. look for C. turn over D. clean out
38. Our school doesn’t break ______ until the end of July.
A. out B. in C. off D. up
39. The government is to bring ______ the necessary laws to deal with the problem.
A. down B. to C. up D. in
40. Do ______ your shoe laces, or you will tumble over them.
A. with B. up C. about D. on

II. CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT BEST FITS EACH BLANK IN THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE. (1.5PTS)

Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school do not eat (1) ______ in
the middle of the day. In Britain schools have to (2) ______ meals at lunchtime. Children can (3) ______ to bring their own
food or have lunch at the school canteen.

One shocking (4) ______ of this research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents.
There are strict (5) ______ for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6) ______ of fruit and one of
vegetables, as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta. Lunchboxes (7) ______ by researchers
contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bars. Children (8) ______ twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime.

The research will provide a better (9) ______ of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10) ______
in the last decade. Unfortunately, the government cannot (11) ______ parents, but it can remind them of the (12) ______
value of milk, fruit and vegetables. Small changes in their children’s diet can (13) ______ their future health. Children can
easily develop bad eating (14) ______at this age, and parents are the only ones who can (15) ______ it.

1. A. appropriately B. properly C. probably D. possibly

2. A. take B. provide C. make D. do
3. A. prefer B. offer C. prepare D. choose
4. A. finding B. number C. figure D. outcome
5. A. standards B. procedures C. conditions D. regulations
6. A. piece B. portion C. helping D. amount
7. A. examined B. eaten C. taken D. investigated
8. A. take B. contain C. consume D. use
9. A. view B. knowledge C. understanding D. opinion
10. A. increased B. expanded C. raised D. added
11. A. criticize B. instruct C. order D. tell
12. A. nutritional B. healthy C. mental D. physical
13. A. kill B. effect C. destroy D. affect
14. A. behaviours B. styles C. attitudes D. habits
15. A. prevent B. cancel C. stop D. delay

III. IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE BELOW. (0.5 PTS)

1. They asked me (A) what did happen (B) the last night, but I was (C) unable to (D) tell them.
2. The (A) test administrators ordered (B) that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to do so.
3. (A) Our new neighbours (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house.
 4. I (A) would attend (B) the meeting last week, but I had to (C) make a speech at still (D) another meeting.
5. We (A) are supposed to read all of (B) chapter seventh and (C) answer the (D) for tomorrow’s class.
6. Mexican (A) jumping beans are (B) actually seeds (C) in which contain moth larvae (D) whose activity causes the seeds
to jump.
7. Science fiction is any (A) fiction dealing with the future or with (B) so imaginative subjects as interstellar travel, (C) life
on other planets, (D) or time travel.
8. Approximately fifty percent of the (A) package (B) utilized in the United States are for (C) foods and (D) beverages.
9. Studies (A) of either vision and physical optics (B) began almost (C) as early as civilization (D) itself.
10. (A) Because the expense of (B) traditional fuels and the (C) concern that they may run out, many countries (D) have
been investigating alternative source of power.

IV. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. (1PTS)

The development of jazz can be seen as part of the larger continuum of American popular music, especially
dance music. In the twenties, jazz became the hottest new thing in dance music, much as ragtime had at the turn of the
century, and as would rhythm and blues in the fifties, rock in the fifties, and disco in the seventies.
But two characteristics distinguish jazz from other dance music. The first is improvisation, the changing of a
musical phrase according to the player’s inspiration. Like all artists, jazz musicians strive for an individual style, and the
improvise or paraphrase is a jazz musician’s main opportunity to display his or her individuality. In early jazz, musicians
often improvised melodies collectively, thus creating a kind of polyphony. There was little soloing as such, although
some New Orleans players, particularly cornet player Buddy Bolden, achieved local fame for their ability to improvise a
solo. Later the idea of the chorus-long or multichorus solo took hold. Louis Armstrong’s instrumental brilliance,
demonstrated through extended solos, was a major influence in this development. Even in the early twenties, however,
some jazz bands had featured soloists. Similarly, show orchestras and carnival bands often included one or two such
“get-off” musicians. Unimproved, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the best jazz musicians to
create music of great cohesion and beauty during performance has been a hallmark of the music and its major source of
inspiration and change.
The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called “hot” and later “swing”.
In playing hot, a musician consciously departs from strict meter to create a relaxed sense of phrasing that also emphasizes
the underlying rhythms. (“Rough” tone and use of moderate vibrato also contributed to a hot sound.) Not all jazz is hot,
however, many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs. Still, the proclivity to play hot
distinguished the jazz musician from other instrumentalists.

1. The passage answers which of the following questions?

A. Which early jazz musicians most influenced rhythm and blues music?
B. What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music?
C. Why is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States?
D. What instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920’s?
2. Which of the following appeared before jazz as a popular music for dancing?
A. Disco B. Rock C. Rhythm and blues D. Ragtime
3. According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by?
A. creating musical variations while performing B. preparing musical arrangements
C. reading music with great skill D. being able to play all types of popular music
4. Which of the following was the function of “get-off” musicians?
A. Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance.
B. Teach dance routines created for new music
C. Lead the band
D. Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra
5. Which two types of music developed around the same time?
A. jazz / rock B. dance / rhythm & blue C. rock / rhythm & blues D. jazz / dance
6. Louis Armstrong was mentioned as an influential musician of ______.
A. “hot” or “swing” jazz B. chorus-long jazz C. structured jazz D. soloing jazz
7. The word “consciously” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. carelessly B. easily C. periodically D. purposely
8. The word “unadorned” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. lovely B. plain C. disorganized D. inexpensive
9. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
A. “improvisation” B. “polyphony” C. “cornet player” D. “multichorus”
10. The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of ______.
A. dividing the discussion into two major areas B. presenting contrasting points of view
C. providing biographies of famous musician D. Ragtime
V. SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF THE WORDS IN THE BRACKETS. (1.5 PTS)

1. Such a kind man would never ______ hurt his friends’ feelings. (INTEND) INTENTIONALLY
2. The scenery along the coast was ______. (BREATHE) BREATH-TAKING
3. Because of a car ______, she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights. (BREAK) BREAKDOWN
4. The ______ need assistance from the whole society. (POVERTY) POOR
5. Her bedroom is ______ decorated with her favourite souvenirs from her trips. (PLEASE) PLEASANTLY
6. We are offering many special price ______ on printers this month. (REDUCE) REDUCTIONS
7. Students hate their classmates who get ______ treatment from their teachers. (PREFER) PREFERENTIAL
8. Explosives are ______ weapons. (DIE) DEADLY
9. Three of the ______ tried to escape through the window. (CAPTURE) CAPTIVES
10. We were all surprised at her ______ to help. (REFUSE) REFUSAL
11. Health care was ______ in ancient time. There was no hospital or doctor then. (EXIST) NON-EXISTENT
12. What the teacher does first is to check ______ of the students. (ATTEND) ATTENDANCE
13. The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient ______. (MANAGE) MANAGEMENT
14. ______ are built to entertain and educate people about marine life. (AQUATIC) AQUARIUMS
15. The educational program we are launching is to ______ teenage girls in rural areas. (POWER) EMPOWER

VI. SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD. (1.5PTS)

Illiteracy is the condition of being (1) __ UNABLE ____ to read and write. Illiteracy is also (2) __ USED ____ to describe
the condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field. Computer illiteracy is (3) ___ THE / ONE’S ___
inability to use a computer programming language.

Most of us (4) ___WHO___ use computers know how to send emails, or how to create a new folder. But we know
(5)___NOTHING/LITTLE/NONE___ about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be
executed by a computer. Even in technologically (6) ___ADVANCED/DEVELOPED___ countries, a very small percentage of
computer users are able to read or write this kind of computer language. Should we (7) ___MAKE___ the effort to learn a
computer language, especially when these are so complicated? The answer is (8) ___YES___. Because of computer illiteracy,
users are at the (9) ___MERCY___ of software manufacturers. Our society becomes more dependent on information
(10)___TECHNOLOGY___, and in a few years’ (11) ___TIME___, reading and writing a computer language will be as essential
(12) ___AS___ using a human language. Computer users will not be able to survive (13) ___UNLESS___ they know the code –
the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer what to do. In the (14) ___FUTURE___, survival and professional success will
presuppose knowing everything about the machines we (15) ___WORK___with.

VII. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING. (2PTS)

1. Thanks to her mother’s encouragement, she entered the beauty contest.

Had it NOT BEEEN FOR HER MOTHER’S ENCOURAGEMENT, SHE WOULDN’T HAVE ENTERED THE BEAUTY CONTEST.
2. She’ll probably pass the high school entrance examination. (STANDS)
SHE STANDS A VERY GOOD CHANCE OF PASSING THE HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
3. She was just as good as they had thought.
She quite definitely came UP TO THEIR EXPECTATION. ____________________________________________________
4. The “environmentally friendly” label on this product is misleading.
Despite what is printed IN THE LABEL, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT “ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY”.__________________
5. She was afraid to scream because she didn’t want to wake up the neighbors. (FEAR)
SHE WAS AFRAID TO SCREAM FOR FEAR OF WAKING UP THE NEIGHBORS. ___________________________________
6. When you arrive, you will be met by the Head of the Sales Department.
On ARRIVAL, YOU WILL BE MET BY THE HEAD OF THE SALES DEPARTMENT. _________________________________
7. People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5000 small planes last year.
MORE THAN 5000 SMALL PLANES ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT LAST YEAR. ____________________
8. There have been fewer people who consume Chinese products. (DECREASE)
THERE HAS BEEN A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO CONSUME CHINESE PRODUCTS. _______________
9. They brought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily. (WHICH)
THEY BROUGHT ME TWO LAPTOPS, NEITHER OF WHICH WORKED PROPERLY. ________________________________
10. Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it’s very late.
However LATE IT IS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT, DO PHONE US. ___________________________________

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