Practice test 40

The teacher wants the students to_________.

A. take notes after she has finished speaking

B. forget about taking notes

C. listen to her without taking notes

D. take notes while she is speaking

D. take notes while she is speaking

If students feel stressed they should _________.

A. go to bed B. go out for a walk C. drink some water D. listen to music

B. go out for a walk

Students are advised to _________.

A. select the important things to learn

B. read through everything once

C. make notes about every topic

D. memorize all the things the teachers said in class

A. select the important things to learn

Students can do past exam papers _________.

A. in the library only

B. at home if they take photocopies

C. in the after-school study group

D. in the classroom

B. at home if they take photocopies

The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every _________.

A. hour B. two hours C. thirty minutes D. forty- five minutes

C. thirty minutes

For his most recent television programme, John _________.

A. drove from the North to the South Pole.

B. filmed relaxing beach holidays.

C. climbed Mount Everest

D. went to the Pacific Ocean for a year.

D. went to the Pacific Ocean for a year.

7. John is giving up very long trips because _________.

A. he’s too old now. C. they are too tiring.

B. he’s been everywhere. D. they are costly.

C. they are too tiring.

John says his next television series might be about _________.

A. farms in Scotland. B. old ruins in Wales.

C. cycling tours in France. D. wildlife in the USA.

B. old ruins in Wales.

9. John wants to encourage other people to ________.

A. be open-minded about everything. C. make more trips alone.

B. lose their fear of flying. D. be brave about travelling to new places

D. be brave about travelling to new places

Why does John want to spend more time near home?

A. His family might need him.

B. His wife misses him.

C. He has very young children.

D. He is too tired of travelling.

A. His family might need him.

What difficulty has Bill had with the term ‘Mediterranean diet’?

A. There’s little evidence of it in Mediterranean countries.

B. It’s used incorrectly by anti-ageing adverts.

C. It means different things in different countries.

D. Globalisation has influenced the original concept.

B. It’s used incorrectly by anti-ageing adverts

Why does the tutor mention bread and pasta?

A. to remind the students that lifestyles have changed

B. to point out that these are common foods in most cultures

C. to question the health claims for the Mediterranean diet

D. to suggest that healthy food is usually simple

A. to remind the students that lifestyles have changed

What point does Kelly make about olive oil?

A. Many people find it unappetising.

B. It’s too expensive for most people.

C. It’s said to be good for the heart.

D. How it’s manufactured is important.

D. How it’s manufactured is important.

Bill and Kelly agree that the Mediterranean diet is hard to follow because _________.

A. many people have less time now to cook from scratch.

B. many people prefer to have snacks rather than eating meals.

C. advertising of processed food is prevalent.

D. people have a natural love of sugar.

A. many people have less time now to cook from scratch.

Kelly would like to do some research into _________.

A. traditional recipes based on the Mediterranean diet.

B. how the Mediterranean diet alters according to the season.

C. the connection between the Mediterranean diet and memory.

D. how the Mediterranean diet has been widely adopted in other countries.

C. the connection between the Mediterranean diet and memory.

________pleased with himself.

A. Only after John received the first prize was he B. Only after John received the first prize he was

C. After John received the first prize only was he D. After John received the first prize only he was

A. Only after John received the first prize was he

The more carefully humans mind their daily activities, _________on the environment.

A. the less harmful impact have they B. the less harmful impact they have

C. the less impact harmful they have D. the less harmful they have impact

B. the less harmful impact they have

Not only Jane's friends but also her sister _________in completely with her story of having

been robbed, and they all lent her some money when being asked for.

A. has been taken

B. have been taken

C. was taken

D. were taken

C. was taken

_________, playing music is an effective way for them to open their heart to the outside

world.

A. Being visually impaired people

B. Such were their visual impairments

C. Having been visually impaired

D. For those with visual impairments

D. For those with visual impairments

They lived in a thatched cottage in a _________village in the heart of the English countryside.

A. dense

B. conventional

C. lush

D. quaint

D. quaint

My mother decided to _________ early yesterday while I stayed up to watch Korean movies.

A. doze off

B. let up

C. get off

D. turn in

D. turn in

She walked indolently along, with a mind at rest, its peace _________ in her innocent face.

A. reflected

B. reflecting

C. being reflected

D. having reflected

A. reflected

The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was _________.

A. wet behind the ears

B. feeling your ears burning

C. ringing in your ears

D. keeping your ears open

A. wet behind the ears

If she wins the prize again this year, it'll be a real _________ in her cap.

A. nutshell

B. gemstone

C. feather

D. landmark

C. feather

Mum was angry because I went out when I _________.

A. should have been studying B. needn’t have studied

C. must study

D. didn’t need to study

A. should have been studying

Announcement: Grand Opening of Our High-Tech Center

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new High-Tech Center, a state-of-the-art facility (26) ______ to revolutionize the way we integrate technology into daily life.

The center features cutting-edge advancements, including a (27) _________that ensures security and enhances user convenience. Visitors who would like to see our (28)_________technology in action are warmly invited to join us for this special event.

The highlight of the center is its ability to (29) _________our demand for efficiency and innovation in various fields. Amazingly, the center intends to replace most of its workers (30) _________robots, which makes operations faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.

We encourage you to capture this memorable occasion. Don’t forget to get someone (31)

_________ a picture of us during the ribbon-cutting ceremony!

Question 26: A. forms

B. formed

C. forming

D. which formed3

Question 27: A. recognition facial screen

B. facial recognition screen

C. screen facial recognition

D. facial screen recognition

Question 28: A. innovate

B. innovation

C. innovative

D. innovatively

Question 29: A. meet

B. see

C. hear

D. address

Question 30: A. on

B. by

C. for

D. with

Question 31: A. to take

B. take

C. taken

D. taking

Question 26: B. formed

Question 27: B. facial recognition screen

Question 28: C. innovative

Question 29: A. meet

Question 30: D. with

Question 31: A. to take

HOW GREEN ARE OUR FESTIVAL TRADITIONS?

Festivals are steeped in joy and cultural significance, yet many cherished customs may not align with environmental sustainability. Below are three prevalent traditions that warrant reconsideration for a more sustainable future.

• Balloons and Sky Lanterns

In nations such as China, India, and Japan, the release of balloons or sky lanterns captures the imagination and symbolizes good fortune. However, (32) _________ concern is the litter generated from these items, which poses a significant threat to wildlife, as animals often mistake balloons for food. Furthermore, the frames of sky lanterns have been known to (33) _________ wildfires.

• Fireworks

Fireworks displays, which illuminate the sky during celebrations (34) _________ the location in Australia, the US, and beyond, release a (35) _________of harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. They also pose significant fire hazards, particularly during arid conditions.

• Christmas Trees

Natural or artificial, Christmas trees are (36) _________during the festive season. Once discarded, real trees release methane and carbon dioxide in landfills-potent greenhouse gases. While artificial trees can be reused, the harmful pollutants emitted during their production (37) _________in significant quantities and they can take centuries to decompose.

• A Call for Change

As we celebrate, let’s embrace eco-friendly alternatives that preserve our traditions while safeguarding our planet.

( Adapted from Unit 3- Global Success textbook 12)

Question 32 . A. other

B. the other

C. another

D. the others

Question 33 . A. trigger off

B. fade away

C. hold out

D. rip off

Question 34 . A. with respect to

B. without regardless to

C. in accordance with

D. in light of

Question 35 . A. multitude

B. trickle

C. nuisance

D. irritation

Question 36 . A. escapable

B. sequestered

C. unintelligible

D. ubiquitous

Question 37 . A. will produce

B. are produced

C. is produced

D. produce

Question 32: C. another

Question 33: A. trigger off

Question 34: B. without regardless to

Question 35: A. multitude

Question 36: D. ubiquitous

Question 37: B. are produced

TRADITIONAL MEDIA

Before the invention of newspapers, the main source of news was word of mouth. Any writings and drawings were done by hand. (38) _________, it was Gutenberg's invention in Europe in 1453 that made printing faster and books more accessible. The cost and size of printed books (39) _________, enabling them to become the first form of mass media that was affordable to less wealthy people. Gutenberg's invention also quickened the spread of discoveries and information, and promoted literacy in Europe.

The printing press led to the rise of printed newspapers that appeared regularly. The first newspapers developed from around 1612 and in a short period of time, they became very popular in Europe and the European colonies. In the 19th century, they also appeared in Asia. (40) _________. Although most of them have online versions, many people continue to read print media, (41) _________.

In the 1920s, the phrase “media” emerged with the introduction of radio, television, and video. Black and white television gained popularity in the 1950s, followed by the introduction of color broadcasts in the 1960s. (42) _________. Thanks to its audiovisual presentation, it became a key form of mass media

in the 20th century. 4

(Adapted from Global Success Workbook 12)

Question 38.

A. Although printing presses had existed in eastern Asia

B. While printing presses were common in Europe

C. Because of the popularity of hand-copied manuscripts

D. Since digital media has changed how we share information

Question 39.

A. having been increased to make them more affordable

B. had been significantly limited to make them more affordable

C. were significantly reduced to make them more affordable

D. was significantly eliminated to make them more affordable

Question 40.

A. Newspapers and magazines have vanished completely.

B. Television has replaced traditional print media entirely.

C. People prefer reading only digital formats today.

D. Newspapers and magazines are still very popular today.

Question 41.

A. that people regard as more credible than digital media

B. which is considered more credible than digital media

C. who people view as more credible than digital media

D. whom many consider more credible than digital media

Question 42.

A. Television is a significant source of news and entertainment for audiences worldwide.

B. Television failed to gain popularity among audiences during the 1920s and early 1930s.

C. Radio continued to succeed even after color broadcasts were introduced in the 1960s.

D. Video games appeared but did not replace television as the main entertainment source.

Question 38. A. Although printing presses had existed in eastern Asia

Question 39. C.. were significantly reduced to make them more affordable

Question 40. D. Newspapers and magazines are still very popular today.

Question 41. B. which is considered more credible than digital media

Question 42. A. Television is a significant source of news and entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Disruptive technologies are now dictating our future, as new innovations increasingly (43)

_________the lines between physical, digital and biological realms. Robots are already in our operating rooms and fastfood restaurants; we can now use 3D imaging and stem-cell (44) _________grow human bones from a patient's own cells; and 3D printing is creating a circular economy in which we can use and then reuse raw materials.

This (45) _________of technological innovation will continue to (46) _________change how we live and work, and how our societies operate. In what is now called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies that are coming of age - including robotics, nanotechnology, virtual reality, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and advanced biology - will (47) _________. And as these technologies continue to be developed and widely adopted, they will bring about (48) _________shifts in all disciplines, industries and economies, and in the way that we produce, distribute, consume and dispose of goods and services.

These developments have provoked anxious questions about what role humans will play in

a technology-driven world. A 2013 University of Oxford study estimates that (49) _________half of all jobs in the United States could be lost to automation over the next two decades. On the other hand, economists such as Boston University's James Bessen argue that automation often goes (50)_________with the creation of new jobs. So which is it - new jobs or massive structural unemployment? At this point, we can be certain that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have a disruptive impact on employment, but no one can yet predict the scale of change. So, before we (51) _________all the bad news, we should look at history, which suggests that technological change more often affects the nature of work, (52) _______ the opportunity to participate in work itself.

(Adapted from “Look to history to prepare for an automated future” by Johan Aurik, the Straitstimes)

Question 43. A. gloss

B. blur

C. tamper

D. distort

Question 44. A. creation of

B. addition to

C. introduction to

D. extraction to5

Question 45. A. tsunami

B. thunder

C. bore

D. quake

Question 46. A. profoundly

B. thoroughly

C. appositely

D. similarly

Question 47. A. suppose

B. converge

C. disperse

D. conclude

Question 48. A. severe

B. radical

C. extreme

D. high

Question 49. A. most of

B. most

C. mostly

D. almost

Question 50. A. little by little

B. side by side

C. hand in hand

D. all in all

Question 51. A. expel

B. swallow

C. perpetual

D. regurgitate

Question 52. A. besides

B. except

C. due to

D. rather than

Question 43. B. blur

Question 44. C. introduction to

Question 45. A. tsunami

Question 46. A. profoundly

Question 47. B. converge

Question 48. B. radical

Question 49. D. almost

Question 50. C. hand in hand

Question 51. B. swallow

Question 52. D. rather than

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of nitrogen fixation?

A. atmospheric fixation

B. biological fixation

C. chemical fixation

D.industrial fixation

C. chemical fixation

The word liquefy in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _________.

A. macerate

B. fluidize

C. deliquesce

D. congeal

D. congeal

The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _________.

A. Free-living diazotrophs

B. Nitrogen-fixing microorganisms

C. Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria

D. Bacterial enzymes called nitrogenase

B. Nitrogen-fixing microorganisms

The word inoculated in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _________.

A. immunized

B. forsaken

C. relinquished

D. surrendered

A. immunized

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?6

A. The escalating demand for nitrogen compounds in intensive agriculture prompted the search for natural nitrogen sources.

B. As the application of nitrogen compounds in intensive agriculture increased, the search for natural nitrogen sources commenced.

C. The rising need for nitrogen compounds in intensive agriculture led to the discovery of new chemical compounds.

D. The increasing and extensive use of nitrogen compounds in intensive agriculture resulted in a search for available natural sources.

A. The escalating demand for nitrogen compounds in intensive agriculture prompted the search for natural nitrogen sources.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nitrogen fixation is mainly achieved through industrial methods rather than natural processes.

B. A large proportion of nitrogen fixation in the biosphere is performed by specific microorganisms.

C. Atmospheric nitrogen can be directly used by higher-order plants without any further conversion.

D. The Haber-Bosch process is primarily used for producing nitrogen gas, not specifically for ammonia

B. A large proportion of nitrogen fixation in the biosphere is performed by specific microorganisms.

In which paragraph does the writer discuss the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in enhancing

soil fertility?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 2

C. Paragraph 4

D. Paragraph 5

C. Paragraph 4

In which paragraph does the writer analyze the economic implications of nitrogen fertilizer use in modern agriculture?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 3

C. Paragraph 4

D. Paragraph 6

D. Paragraph 6

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

"The event attracted a large audience, including aspiring writers and literature enthusiasts."

A. [I]

B. [II]

C. [III]

D. [IV]

C. [III]

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a reason why research is

important?

A. It helps develop realistic and convincing plots.

B. It helps the writer understand the thriller genre better.

C. It makes a story more engaging for readers.

D. It helps writers avoid editing their work later

D. It helps writers avoid editing their work later

The phrase “tightening of the noose” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ____.

A. Increasing the stakes for the character

B. Giving the protagonist a moment of relief

C. Making the villain more sympathetic

D. Slowing down the plot to add suspense

A. Increasing the stakes for the character

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A. The importance of thorough research in thriller writing

B. The techniques Maxwell uses to create suspense and thrill

C. The true significance of a well-developed protagonist.

D. How effective marketing skills help writers achieve success.

B. The techniques Maxwell uses to create suspense and thrill

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

"The longer you can draw that feeling out, the more thrilling the scene."

A thrilling scene should typically be short and action-packed.

B. A scene becomes more exciting when suspense is extended.

C. The best way to make a thriller engaging is to add action scenes.

D. A good thriller should generally avoid prolonged suspense.

B. A scene becomes more exciting when suspense is extended.

The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A. The novel

B. The action scene

C. The Stunner technique

D. The emotional punch

C. The Stunner technique

The word “aspiring” in paragraph 6 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

A. impassioned

B. accomplished

C. pushing

D. ambitious

B. accomplished

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Maxwell believes action scenes are the most critical part of a thriller.

B. Maxwell enjoys the editing process as it improves his novel.

C. Maxwell advises students to create characters with series potential.

D. Maxwell focuses on thriller writing and avoids discussing other genres.

C. Maxwell advises students to create characters with series potential.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.Writers should focus on their creative process and ignore business aspects.

B. A well-developed villain is just as important as a strong protagonist.

C. A book series is often always better than a single standalone novel.

D. Editing is truly Maxwell’s favorite part of the entire writing process.

B. A well-developed villain is just as important as a strong protagonist.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. John Maxwell’s lecture at Macmillan University focused on key thriller-writing techniques, including suspense-building methods, character development, and the significance of thorough research.

B. The primary focus of Maxwell’s lecture was on marketing strategies for writers, emphasizing how they can successfully promote and sell their books in the competitive publishing industry.

C. Maxwell shared his perspective on the editing process, explaining why he considers it the most enjoyable stage of writing a thriller novel despite the challenge of cutting scenes.

D. The passage explores how Maxwell constructs suspense in his thrillers by incorporating fast-paced action, gripping fight sequences, and intense moments of high-stakes conflict.

A. John Maxwell’s lecture at Macmillan University focused on key thriller-writing techniques, including suspense-building methods, character development, and the significance of thorough research.