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ASSORTED PRACTICE TEST 5 (Time: 20 minutes)
NAME: ……….…….………..…………………………………………………………………….…………..
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART THREE
For questions 21-30, read the sentences below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word
that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. We had a very heated ___discussion___ about love and friendship. DISCUSS
21. The general ___________________ diagnosed the illness of the baby as pneumonia. PRACTICE
22. ___________________ emphasize the careful gathering and analysis of evidence
about social life to enrich our understanding of key social processes. SOCIETY
23. Exporters are required to carry out all customs ___________________ online to reduce
direct human contact and the risk of viral infection. FORM
24. Half of the company’s vehicles were sitting gathering dust for months without ___________________ parts. PLACE
25. This top-security bank is equipped with ___________________ video cameras that
scan every part of the building. CONCEAL
26. Despite his ___________________ methods, Professor Thomas has inspired students more than anyone else. CONVENTION
27. The Government is urged to close any ___________________ in the legal system that
allows celebrities to take advantage of charitable activities. HOLE
28. Yesterday, the Prime Minister finally made a perfectly clear and ___________________
statement on a 20% cut in income tax. AMBIGUITY
29. The problem of children’s ___________________ at school has become a matter of
concern for both parents and teachers. ATTEND
30. His accent is really ___________________ from that of an Englishman; and yet he is not an Englishman. DISTINCT PART FOUR
For questions 31–40, complete the sentences with appropriate particle(s). There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. It is costly to do _____away with _____ all these plastic bags.
31. This program is aimed _______________ children with learning disability.
32. The police have committed to find the villains who burned _______________ the village in less than 24 hours.
33. Diarrhoea can make you feel weak, as well as putting you _______________ your food.
34. You should apply this high-factor suncream to block _______________ the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
35. Being a workaholic, he lets his work eat _______________ the weekend.
36. You don’t need to dress _______________ just to go to the pub – jeans and a T-shirt will do. - 1 -
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37. Instead of discussing their problems, they bottle _______________ all their anger and resentment.
38. He had to come _______________ the tablets as they caused kidney failure.
39. She is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, she’s trying to do you _______________ promotion.
40. One of the best ways to come _______________ top is to adopt a different approach. PART FIVE
For questions 41-42, circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) in each sentence that
needs correcting and then write your corrections in the spaces provided at the end of the
sentence. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. This new software enables students access the Internet more easily. A B C D ..…to access….
41.1. I recommended that he must come on time for the interview. A B C D
……………………………..
41.2. A chip silicon may contain thousands of circuits in an area much smaller than A B C a fingernail.
…………………………….. D
42.1. The term “middle class” describes people both the upper and the lower A B C D social classes.
……………………………..
42.2. Although Connecticut occupies a small area, its weather can vary from A B C one area to other. D
…………………………….. PART SIX
For questions 43-45, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three
sentences. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. She promised to take _____care_____ of my house when I am away.
I don’t _____care_____ who will become the new manager.
Great _____care_____ is needed when you buy a second-hand car.
43. Running a treadmill is said to be the most effective exercise that will ____________ your calories like nothing else.
The students often ____________ the midnight oil before big exam.
If you want download the film, you’ll have to ___________ 3 CDs for your own use.
44. The country prides itself on having the most national parks and ____________ reserves in
the world and proves to be a desirable tourist destination.
He happened to give the ____________ away by saying too much at the party.
The employers and the union are playing a cat and mouse ___________ over the proposed pay rise.
45. Frank always ____________ up attractive young girls, which makes his wife see red.
I’m sorry I can’t talk at the moment. I’m up to my ____________ in work.
When you’re working in an overseas embassy, you need to have __________ in the back of your head. PART EIGHT
For questions 56–65, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
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THE YOUNGEST ROUND-THE-WORLD SAILOR
An 18-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in Australia yesterday after becoming the
youngest person (0)______to______ sail round the world non-stop. David Dawson sailed into
Freemantle, Western Australia, anxious to enjoy a cold beer (56)______________ warm shower
for the first time in nine months. ‘I could do it another four times,’ he joked as he stepped
ashore to (57)______________ greeted by his family in front of 15,000 spectators crowding the
quayside. His 14-metre boat, Sea flight, had to be towed into the port (58)______________ of
strong winds and obstruction from the 300 boats that (59)______________ gathered to escort
him in. Sailing club officials said that he passed the finishing line five kilometres out to sea late on Friday.
Mr Dawson had covered more than 50,000 kilometres since leaving Freemantle, but it was
anything but (60)______________ easy trip. His radio flooded, his boat lost her mast and the
generator broke down, threatening to end the voyage prematurely. (61)______________ one
point, he was forced to accept a bolt from the British Royal Navy to repair his damaged mast and
(62)______________ a result he could not claim to (63)______________ made the journey ‘unassisted’.
(64)______________ his 264 days at sea, the teenager became the youngest person to sail
single-handedly around Cape Horn, (65)______________ he did in winter, with a damaged sail.
He said he had missed his girlfriend, real food, beer and surfing. PART TEN
For questions 76–80. complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two
and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0. The bag is not big enough for all my luggage. SMALL
The bag …………………...……is too small for all…………………...…… my luggage.
76. We tried vitamin supplements recommended by a friend and they helped improve the health of our whole family. RECOMMENDATION
We tried vitamin supplements ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
and they helped improve the health of our whole family.
77. I wish people wouldn’t talk during the performance - it makes me really uptight. NERVES
It really ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….. people talk during a performance.
78. Can you suggest a way of turning dreams into reality for ambitious people. TRUE
Can you suggest how ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. for ambitious people.
79. This milk is bad – it smells terrible! OFF
This milk ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….. – it smells terrible!
80. The number of people travelling through the airport was highest in August. REACHED
The number of people travelling through the airport …………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………..………………….. in August. − THE END − - 3 -