Practice test 2

UNIT 2
YOUR BODY AND YOU
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. allergy B. digest C. oxygen D. sugar
2. A. breath B. head C. health D. heart
3. A. among B. belong C. body D. strong
4. A. approach B. children C. chocolate D. stomach
5. A. intestine B. mind C. spine D. reliable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. ailment B. disease C. poultry D. nervous
7. A. digestive B. intestine C. condition D. evidence
8. A. internal B. skeletal C. therapy D. willpower
9. A. alternative B. bacteria C. respiratory D. scientific
10. A. acupuncturist B. circulatory C. ineffectively D. vegetarian
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. The controller of the body is the ____ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk
and feel emotions.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
12. ____ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Respiratory
13. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our ____. It supports our body and protects our organs.
A. bones B. muscles C. nerves D. vessels
14. In under a minute, your ____ can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your
body.
A. brain B. heart C. lungs D. vessels
15. The human ____ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon
dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
16. A healthy ____ between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
A. balance B. control C. equality D. share
17. He likes to ____ a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
A. do B. get C. make D. take
18. I’ve been a night owl ____ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
19. It’s not too late to ____ your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start
living a happier, healthier life.
A. get rid B. give on C. kick D. remember
20. If people breathe in deeply, their ____ can expand to twice their normal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
21. Some foods and spices may ____ your breath for days after a meal.
A. damage B. harm C. reduce D. spoil
22. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts ____ half of their dinner plate.
A. make of B. make out C. make up D. make up of
23. It’s another name for the backbone. It is ____.
A. brain B. leg C. pump D. spine
24. Ailments are caused by a/an ____ of yin and yang.
A. abnormal B. imbalance C. unequal D. unfairness
25. Yoga increases endurance, ____ and flexibility.
A. blood B. powerful C. strength D. strong
26. Food and drinks which strongly ____ the body can cause stress.
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A. boost B. develop C. encourage D. stimulate

27. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s ____ of coronary heart disease and cancer by
nearly 22 per cent.
A. chance B. luck C. opportunity D. risk
28. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to ____ needles
accurately.
A. infuse B. inject C. insert D. install
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced
30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints B. diseases C. points D. treatments
32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
A. allergy B. practice C. therapy D. treatment
33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
A. increase B. prevent C. reduce D. spoil
34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D. votes
35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.
A. cut out B. exhaled C. removed D. held
36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.
A. aware of B. capable of C. responsible for D. suitable for
37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune
system.
A. encourage B. generate C. increase D. expand
38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.
A. direct B. indirect C. original D. unwanted
39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.
A. Eating B. Ingesting C. Inhaling D. Swallowing
40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
A. avoid B. cure C. forbid D. reduce
41. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in
the body.
A. compounds B. comprises C. produces D. Provides
42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.
A. cure B. generate C. Protect D. remove
Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
43. The human respiratory system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling
carbon dioxide.
A. breathing out B. dismissing C. exhaling D. inhaling
44. Turmeric can help in boosting immune system and fight off free radical attacks in the system.
A. destroying B. enhancing C. weakening D. stopping
45. Although there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work.
A. be incorrect B. be ineffective C. be uncertain D. be unhelpful
46. Apart from being used as an ingredient in cooking, turmeric also promotes many health benefits.
A. contributes to B. discourages C. stimulates D. weakens
47. Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but now this has increased to more than 2000 nowadays.
A. reduced B. stabled C. transferred D. turned into

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48. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken.
A. comfortable B. dangerous C. Sore D. unhealthy
49. Compound exercises can increase strength and size far effectively than isolation exercises.
A. Light B. Heavy C. Mixed D. Single
50. Care is also needed so that inner body parts (lungs, heart liver, etc.) are not touched by the needles.
A. external B. foreign C. superficial D. visible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. Listen! There’s someone at the door. I ____ the door for you.
A. am going to open B. am opening C. open D. will open
52. “Look at those dark clouds!” - “Yes, it ____ in some minutes.”
A. will rain B. is going to rain C. are going to rain D. is raining
53. It’s very hot. ____ the window. please?
A. Are you opening B. Are you going to open
C. Will you open D. Won’t you open
54. Although I have taken some aspirin, the headache ____ away.
A. isn’t going B. isn’t going to C. not go D. won’t go
55. On Sunday at 8 o’clock I ____ my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet C. will be meeting D. will meet
56. Wait! I ____ you to the station.
A. am driving B. drive C. is going to drive D. will drive
57. I ____ my sister in April as planned.
A. have seen B. will see C. am going to see D. see
58. Perhaps I ____ New York one day.
A. am visiting B. am going to visit C. visit D. will visit
59. What time ____ tomorrow?
A. are you going to leave B. do you leave
C. will you leave D. would you leave
60. Who ____ the next World Cup?
A. is going to win B. is wining C. will win D. win
61. He ____ to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
A. goes B. is going C. went D. will go
62. I ____ my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
A. visit B. am going to visit C. visited D. will visit
63. Don’t touch that dog. It ____ you.
A. bites B. is biting C. is going to bite D. will bite
64. It ____ that half of your plate should consist of vegetables and fruit.
A. is suggested B. is suggesting C. suggesting D. suggests
65. Stephen William Hawking ____ on 8 January, 1942 in Oxford, England.
A. born B. has born C. is born D. was born
66. ____ by your father?
A. Did that book write B. Did that book written
C. Was that book writing D. Was that book written
67. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and ____ in China for thousands of years.
A. has been used B. has using C. has used D. has been using
68. As the patient could not walk he ____ home in a wheel chair.
A. has carried B. was carrying C. was carried D. has been carried
69. The injured ____ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. have taken B. was taking C. were taken D. were taking
70. It ____ that the painting is a fake.
A. believed B. is believed C. is believing D. was believing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.

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71. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B C D
72. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A B C D
73. Many accidents is caused by careless driving.
A B C D
74. She was gave a box full of chocolate.
A B C D
75. Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
76. Alternative therapies often dismiss by orthodox medicine because they are sometimes administered
A B C
by people with no formal medical training.
D
77. Human infants born with about 270 bones, some of which fuse together as their body develops.
A B C D
78. More research is needed to find out if acupuncture is helped with other side effects such as pain,
A B C D
anxiety or shortness of breath.
79. A man with advanced prostate cancer is believed to cured after doctors shocked his tumour to death
A B C D
with huge amounts of testosterone.
80. You can be put yourself at risk if you don’t usually get many physical activities and then all of a
A B
sudden dovigorous-intensity aerobic activity, like shovelling snow.
C D
Mark the letter A. 8, C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
81. Doctor: “Good morning. What can I do for you?
Patient: “Good morning. ____”
A. I am fine. Thank you. B. I feel very bored.
C. I have got a bad cough. D. I want to know it, too.
82. Doctor: “How long has your headache been going on?”
Patient: “____”
A. After midnight. B. For a week. C. Last month. D. Three times a day.
83. Doctor: “Can I listen to your chest?”
Patient: “____”
A. All up to you. B. My pleasure. C. No, thanks. D. Of course.
84. Patient: “Please tell me how shall 1 take this medicine?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Take it home with you. B. Take it back to me.
C. Take it twice per day. D. Take as much as you can.
85. Patient: “How much shall I pay you, doctor?”
Doctor: “____”
A. Don’t mention it. B. It’s my pleasure. C. £35. D. Take your time.
86. “How are you coming to the dentist tomorrow?” – “____”
A. At 8 o'clock. B. By bus or car. C. Just in time. D. Nearly 20 minutes.
87. “Do you think you’ll get better?” “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that’s right.
88. “I don’t think we should exercise late at night.” - “____”
A. So do I. B. I think so, too. C. Neither do I. D. I don’t, neither.
89. Doctor: “When did the pain start?”
Claire: “____”

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A. About 2 weeks ago. B. Every morning

C. For a month D. From me
90. Doctor: “Here is your medical certificate!”
Patient: “____”
A. Thank you. B. What’s a pity. C. Congratulation. D. You’re welcome.

GOOD HEALTH
Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state (91) ____ you are free
from sickness. (92) ____ this, there are many different opinions about how a person can actually have
good health. People used to only think of their health (93) ____ they were sick. But these days more and
more people are taking measures to (94) ____ sure that they don’t get sick in the first place.
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But now (95) ____ is enough? Some
people think that doing simple things like cleaning the house is helpful. Other people do heavy exercise
every day, (96) ____ instance, running or swimming. One thing experts do agree on is that (97) ____ kind
of exercise is good for you.
Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like vegetables
and fruit should (98) ____ several times each day. It is also important to eat foods high in fiber such as
beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body to (99) ____ the food you eat. It also helps your
body in (100) ____ ways such as decreasing the chance of getting some cancers, heart disease and
diabetes.
91. A. how B. when C. where D. Which
92. A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Due to
93. A. even if B. when C. whereas D. while
94. A. get B. make C. have D. take
95. A. far B. many C. more D. much
96. A by B. for C. in D.with
97. A. all B. any C. both D. some
98. A. eat B. eating C. been eaten D. be eaten
99. A. consume B. digest C. ump D. spoil
100. A. another B. each other C. other D. others
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might
give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht
University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the
doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to
focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no
idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important
information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way,
you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is
serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to
listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into
the same trap that most people do.
101. According to the passage, the information doctors give us ____.
A. is about 50% wrong B. is only 80% correct
C. is mostly forgotten D. is usually not enough
102. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____.
A. good B. quick C. short D. simple
103. The author says that when people consult a doctor, ____.
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B. they are interested in knowing what they should do

C. they only want to know what is wrong with them
D. they usually have a family member with them
104. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. digest B. inhale C. swallow D. take in
105. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to ____.
A. play it to your family members to get their opinions
B. refer to it later to better understand your condition
C. replay it to write down any important information
D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is: don’t buy an exercise bike.
Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. They are effective
if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much easier to go for a
gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports. You
don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach. The
main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s
your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will
support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they
will last you a long time. It’s always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the beginning –
especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running for ten
minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing thatyou can then start to increase the
amount you do gradually. After a few months you you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed
for twenty minutes three or four times a week. It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you
do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable,
you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not
very effective. Research has shown that somebody who exercises for twice as long or twice as hard as
another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit.
106. The word “determined” in the passage probably means ____.
A. confident B. decisive C. flexible D. positive
107. According to the author, you should ____.
A. go jogging around a park or on the beach
B. go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
C. keep warm at all times when you are jogging
D. spend time and money on fashionable items
108. It is stated in the passage that ____.
A. you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B. you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
C. you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D. you won’t necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast
109. The word “gently” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____.
A. abruptly B. effectively C. rapidly D. smoothly
110. The word “that” in the passage probably refers to ____.
A. a mixture of walking and running B. about three times a week
C. actual jogging at first D. exercise for a long time

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