Practice test 41

Question 1. The key factor when asking for a pay rise is

A. voicing your demands in a convincing way.

B. making it clear you feel undervalued.

C. proving you are an asset in the business.

D. comparing yourself to the rest of the staff.

C. proving you are an asset in the business.

If you have any failings, you should

A. check that no one knows about them.

B. put them right gradually so that it is not too obvious.

C. accentuate your strengths, such as punctuality.

D. make sure your boss likes you as a person

B. put them right gradually so that it is not too obvious.

When preparing what to say in your salary negotiation

A. put yourself in your superior's shoes.

B. do not forget that you really need that extra money.

C. make a list of all the points in your favor.

D. focus on what you can do for the company in the future.

A. put yourself in your superior's shoes.

What should you do if your boss raises objections to your pay rise?

A. pre-empt them by raising them yourself and giving a counter argument

B. make sure you can quote company rules to him or her

C. appreciate that your boss is only doing his or her job

D. accept any offer as it is better than nothing

A. pre-empt them by raising them yourself and giving a counter argument

During salary negotiations, it is important to

A. mention that the company is very successful.

B. ensure your boss is aware that you are taking these negotiations seriously.

C. arrange to see your boss early in the day when he or she is fresh.

D. try not to put your boss in an awkward position

B. ensure your boss is aware that you are taking these negotiations seriously.

What does Tom say about wanting to be a writer?

A. He had no idea that he would become a writer.

B. It was something he’d made up his mind to be.

C. It was always a possibility as a career.

D. He had no idea how one became a writer

C. It was always a possibility as a career.

How does Tom feel about his contemporaries’ career choices at school?

A. He was baffled by their certainty.

B. He thought they lacked experience.

C. They hadn’t made their own decisions.

D. They were all following in their fathers’ footsteps.

A. He was baffled by their certainty.

What did it take Tom a long time to understand about American writers?

A. the importance of romance in their daily lives

B. the fact that their lives mirrored his own so closely

C. the influence that other people had on their writing

D. The practical considerations of time and money

D. The practical considerations of time and money

How did Sally begin writing?

A. She was urged to write by her parents.

B. She became a journalist like her parents.

C. Early on she started to keep a journal

D. Negative experiences created a need to express herself

C. Early on she started to keep a journal

What does Sally say about journalism?

A. It provides her with story ideas.

B. It gives her less time for fiction.

C. It doesn’t bring in enough money.

D. It interferes with family life.

B. It gives her less time for fiction.

What is the main point of the anecdote Jeff tells?

A. That the young seem to lack social skills.

B. That it’s an all too familiar sight these days.

C. It’s the same thing as using your phone in the theatre.

D. They are no better than the Internet trolls.

A. That the young seem to lack social skills.

What does Jeff say about the “death of deference”?

A. People no longer care what others think of them.

B. Teenagers didn’t want their behavior to be disapproved of.

C. For the most part, it had positive effects on society.

D. It made people disrespect those in authority.

C. For the most part, it had positive effects on society.

What does Laura imply about teenage behavior?

A. There’s nothing that can be done about it.

B. That it’s not entirely their fault.

C. It’s worse nowadays than previously.

D. They are not taught how to behave.

B. That it’s not entirely their fault.

How does Jeff respond to Laura’s opinion of teenagers?

A. He believes it is all their fault.

B. He thinks they are not properly brought up.

C. Those in charge of children should take responsibility.

D. He thinks she is just making excuses for bad behavior.

C. Those in charge of children should take responsibility.

Both Jeff and Laura seem to agree that

A. A little bit of rudeness is a good thing.

B. Parents don’t teach their children how to converse.

C. The young don’t understand adult conversation.

D. The art of conversation has declined.

D. The art of conversation has declined.

Where he has gone is of no importance to her, _______?

A. isn't he B. has he C. hasn't he D. is it

D. is it

The more meticulously you analyze the problem, _______ likely you are to overlook crucial details that could alter the outcome entirely.

A. the least B. the less C. the more D. the most

B. the less

It is essential that every student _______ their homework before attending the class.

A. having finished B. finishes C. finish D. has finished

C. finish

To get his proposal accepted, the Finance Manager had to _______ heavy pressure from

colleagues.

A. push off B. laugh at

C. send for

D. contend with

D. contend with

Sensing that war was_______, the leaders prepared for defenses.3

A. immediate B. immune C. imminent D. immense

C. imminent

_______rises to the surface of the Earth, a volcano is formed.

A. Liquid magma, which

B. Liquid magma

C. That liquid magma

D. Whenever liquid magma

D. Whenever liquid magma

It had been a trying afternoon, _______ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down.

A. culminating

B. leading

C. arriving

D. Finalizing

A. culminating

The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _______neglected.

A. dolefully

B. woefully

C. idly

D. Pathetically

B. woefully

John and Lisa are discussing Lisa’s new job:

John: “Congratulations on your new job! You must be thrilled.”

Lisa: “_______, I’m quite nervous about the new responsibilities.”

A. That is B. On account C. All the same D. Absolutely

C. All the same

A need for space law to include commercial concerns has been recognized in much ________

been expanding drastically in recent years.

A.the commercial launch industry. B. the commercial launch industry has.

C. as the commercial launch industry has D. as has the commrcial launch industry

C. as the commercial launch industry has

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Question 30: A. compiled B. constituted C. facilitated D. devised

Question 31: A. provided B. providing C. was provided D. which provided

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Question 27: B. for

Question 28: D. required

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Question 30: D. devised

Question 31: A. provided

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Question 32. A. the other

B. another

C. other

D. others

Question 33. A. genres

B. formats

C. styles

D. types

Question 34. A. make out

B. give up

C. pick out

D. carry on

Question 35 :A. will be encouraged

B. will have been encouraged

C. will have ecouraged

D. are encouraged

Question 36. A. In view of

B. By means of

C. On top of

D. At the cost of

Question 37. A. community

B. groups

C. society

D. Tribe

Question 32. C. other

Question 33. A. genres

Question 34. C. pick out

Question 35. D. are encouraged

Question 36. B. By means of

Question 37. A. community

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Question 38:

A. urban areas are striving to enhance their ecological sustainability

B. many cities are struggling with high energy costs

C. environmental degradation is becoming a pressing concern

D. green initiatives are often met with resistance

Question 39:

A. cities have significantly reduced their carbon footprint and healthier living conditions.

B. people will cut down their carbon footprint and better their living conditions.

C. cities aim to reduce their carbon footprints and promote healthier living conditions

D. their carbon footprint has been reduced and living conditions have been promoted

Question 40:

A. known for its extensive green spaces

B. which has a reputation for environmental degradation

C. that is experiencing rapid population growth

D. where sustainability has become a core value

Question 41:

A. Green infrastructure can mitigate urban heat effects

B. Urban areas lack sufficient green spaces

C. Sustainability efforts are often poorly funded

D. The government frequently promotes new initiatives

Question 42:

A. cities will continue to grow without addressing environmental issues

B. a holistic approach to sustainability is necessary for progress

C. implementing green initiatives is a temporary solution

D. future urban planning must focus solely on economic growth

Question 38: A. urban areas are striving to enhance their ecological sustainability

Question 39: C. cities aim to reduce their carbon footprints and promote healthier living conditions

Question 40: D. where sustainability has become a core value

Question 41: A. Green infrastructure can mitigate urban heat effects

Question 42: B. a holistic approach to sustainability is necessary for progress

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But why here? There is a (46)____ of clay which runs through the area, but it is red clay of the type used to make tile and bricks as opposed to pots, so there is no particular tradition of art pottery. The idea of the fair started when a portuguese potter by the name of Miguel Calado set up a studio in the village at the (47) __ of the mayor, himself a local tile-maker, who was (48)___ to put the region on the map.

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Question 43. A. which

B. where

C. whose

D. in which

Question 44. A. unpretentious

B. unpresuming C. unprecedented

D. unpresumptuous

Question 45. A Nevertheless

B However

C. Indeed D. Otherwise

Question 46. A. seam

B. line

C. layer

D. way

Question 47. A instigation

B advice

C encouragement D persuasion

Question 48. A convinced

B determined

C dedicated D committed

Question 49. A gather

B assemble

C converge D collect

Question 50. A. issues

B. items

C. matters D. topics

Question 51. A. a few

B. no

C. every

D. little

Question 52. A. astonish

B fascinate

C amaze D marvel

Question 43. C. whose

Question 44. A. unpretentious

Question 45. C. Indeed

Question 46. A. seam

Question 47. A instigation

Question 48. B determined

Question 49. C converge

Question 50. B. items

Question 51. C. every

Question 52. D marvel

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of writing Watson has done?

A. Autobiographies B. Novels C. Poetry D. Children’s stories

C. Poetry

The word “adored" paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

A. Loved B. Rejected C. Supported D. Praised

B. Rejected

The phrase “the other” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. degree

B. director

C. teacher

D. PhD

A. degree

The phrase "deep down" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.

A. Superficially B. On the surface C. Internally D. Externally

C. Internally

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A. The father, according to him, is inspired by people he met while traveling—wrestlers, his friends—who seemed to have exciting lives but were actually quite unhappy inside.

B. The father, he claims, is modeled after people he came across on the road—wrestlers, his

acquaintances—who were outwardly successful but inwardly content.

C. The father, he says, is based on men he met while traveling—wrestlers, some friends of his—who led fulfilling lives but were deeply joyful inside.

D. The father, he mentions, is inspired by people he encountered on his journey—wrestlers, his colleagues—who appeared to be living thrilling lives but were actually very satisfied.

A. The father, according to him, is inspired by people he met while traveling—wrestlers, his friends—who seemed to have exciting lives but were actually quite unhappy inside.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Pete Watson's parents tried to discourage him from becoming a wrestler.

B. Pete Watson has written multiple novels, including one about professional wrestling.

C. Pete Watson was inspired to write his first novel by his experiences as a wrestler.

D. Pete Watson's career as a wrestler lasted for over 20 years

D. Pete Watson's career as a wrestler lasted for over 20 years

In which paragraph does the writer discuss Watson's childhood?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

C. Paragraph 3

In which paragraph does the writer highlight Watson's perspective on his fans?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5

D. Paragraph 5

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

“They also worry about forgetting things as they get older.”

A. (I)

B. (II)

C. (III)

D. (IV)

A. (I)

Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the reading?

A. Some kinds of memory are not affected by age.

B. Stress makes us forget more things.

C. Too much blood flow can degrade our memory.

D. Physical activity and having a good memory are connected

C. Too much blood flow can degrade our memory.

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A. Memory consists of different types, each with unique functions, and can be preserved through mental and physical activities.

B. People often experience memory loss as they age, and there is little that can be done to prevent it.

C. Remote and recent memories are the most critical forms of memory for daily life.

D. The primary cause of memory problems is aging, but it can be slowed down with medication

A. Memory consists of different types, each with unique functions, and can be preserved through mental and physical activities.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT an example of a problem with

recent memory?

A. Forgetting what you had for lunch yesterday

B. Forgetting where you left your keys an hour ago

C. Forgetting the name of your elementary school teacher

D. Forgetting what you did this morning

C. Forgetting the name of your elementary school teacher

The word degrade in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.

A. improve

B. weaken

C. continue

D. disappear

A. improve

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A. Different types of memory help us store knowledge and recall past events.

B. Memory can be categorized into five types, each serving a distinct function.

C. Our ability to remember things depends on how we use different memory types.

D. Forgetting to turn off the lights is a common sign of memory problems.

B. Memory can be categorized into five types, each serving a distinct function.

The word “secret” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ____.

A. A hidden thing

B. A private thing

C. An unexplainable thing D. A successful method

D. A successful method

The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ____.

A. past events B. two categories of memory

C. remote and recent memory

D. memories

C. remote and recent memory

Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in bold in paragraph 4?

A. It is impossible to avoid memory loss as we age.

B. Contrary to popular belief, memory decline is not necessarily a part of aging.

C. Memory loss happens to everyone at some point in life.

D. Aging only affects short-term memory, not long-term memory.

B. Contrary to popular belief, memory decline is not necessarily a part of aging.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Engaging in mental activities can help maintain memory functions.

B. Physical health has no relation to memory capacity.

C. Memory training is only beneficial for elderly people.

D. Reducing stress does not contribute to better memory

A. Engaging in mental activities can help maintain memory functions.