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PRACTICE TEST 03
1. A. echo B. chores C. chemist D. Christmas
2. A. methane B. breathing C. threaten D. anything
3. A. future B. secure C. shuttle D. contribute
4. A. golden B. grove C. chosen D. cover
5. A. serious B. extinction C. endangered D. performance
6. A. depression B. devices C. progress D. terrorism
7. A. experience B. contrary C. confident D. instance
8. It ___________ dark. Shall I turn on the light? A. was getting B. got C. gets D. is getting
9. Can you keep calm for a moment? You__________ noise in class!
A. have always made B. are always made C. always make D. are always making
10. By the time you return here next year, the city lots of changes.
A. will have B. has had C. will have had D. will be having
11. Han is going to the USA for his holiday. He up for nearly a year now.
A. has saved B.is saving C. saves D. has been saving
12. It’s an hour since he , so he should be at the office now.
A. left B. had left C. has left D. was leaving
13. I___________ this letter around for days without looking at it.
A. carry B. have been carrying C. am carrying D. will be carrying
14. I’d rather you________ television while I’m reading.
A. not watch B. don’t watch C. are not watching D. didn’t watch
15. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight _________ to the cinema.
A. rather than go B. rather than would go C. rather than will go D. rather than went
16. I remember _________ them somewhere in the city. A. to see B. saw C. seen D. seeing
17. The blackmailer denied the photographs to the actress.
A. send B.to send C. sent D. having sent
18. Would you mind me a hand with this bag? A. give B. giving C.to give D.to have given
19. The manager had his secretary__________ the report for him.
A.to have typed B. type C. typed D. to type
20. The room needs_______ for the wedding. A. decorating B. to decorate C. decorate D. be decorated
21. Police__________ illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star’s home.
A. reported to have found B. are reported to have found C. are reported having found D. are reported to be found
22. ___________ to use pigeons for observation purpose on sea-rescue missions.
A. It is planned B. There is planned C. Has it been planned D. It planned
23. __________, he would have signed his name in the corner.
A. If he painted that picture B. If he paints that picture
C. If he had painted that picture D. If he would have painted that picture
24. Will you be home to let them in, just in case I___ late? A. am B. was C. were D. will be
25. ._______, we couldn’t have found the way out of that forest.
A. But hadn’t been for the scout the leader’s directions B. If it hadn’t been for the scout leader’s directions
C. If it were not for the scout leader’s directions D. Without for the scout leader’s directions
26. . __________the book, please return it to me.
A. Will you be finding B. Will you have found C. Will you find D. Should you find
27. She will be ill_________________.
A. unless she takes a few days’ rest B. provided she takes a few days’ rest
C. in case she takes a few days’ rest D. if she takes a few days’ rest.
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28. George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone C. if he has not gone D. If he shouldn't have gone
29. She was _______she could not say anything.
A. so surprised at the news that B. so that surprised for the news
C. such surprised at the news that D. so surprised of the news that
30. Our landlord had the broken window ________ before winter. A. fixed B. fix C. fixing D. to fix
31. I am feeling sick. I _________ so much chocolate last night.
A. I needn’t to eat B. did not eat C. mustn’t eat D. shouldn’t have eaten
32. At last I found the information __________ I had been looking for months.
A. for which B. for it C. that D. which
33. _________ , they would have had what they wanted.
A. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early B. If they arrived at the fair early
C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D. Had they arrived at the fair early
34. I have forty students in my class, several of _________ families are living in poor conditions.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. their
35. Does anyone know this hat might be?
A. who B. whom C. whose D.to whom
36. The old man serves the ball so skillfully. He a good tennis player when young.
A. can be B. must be C. could be D. must have been
37. The old man is said all his money to an old people’s home when he died.
A.to leave B.to leaving C. have left D.to have left
38. The building has a smoke detector__________ any fires can be detected immediately.
A. so that B. if C. as if D. in case
39. She is going to sell the business,_____ is a great shame.
A. that B. which C. it is D. what
40. I have two sisters,___ are very good at computer science
A. who B. whom C. both of them D. both of whom
41. Humans depend on__________ of grassland, forest to purify the air, clean the water and supply them with food.
A. biodiversity B. ecosystems C. reserves D. evolution
42. If we don’t protect the wildlife, many species of birds and animals are likely to die__________ completely.
A. away B. down C. out D. from
43. Several fishing villages were wiped__________ by the tsunami. A. up B. in C. out D. for
44. Her husband’s violent behavior drove her ___ the verge of despair. A. with B. to C. forD. in
45. Many children have benefited greatly_______ these educational programs. A. to B. with C. from D. for
46. Plants that grow in desert areas must live in extreme daytime heat._____________, they must be able to tolerate
severe nighttime cold.
A. However B. Likewise C. Therefore D. But
47. ________________extreme bad weather in the mountains, we are no longer considering our skiing trip.
A. Despite B. because C. Since D. Due to
48. Sam__________ his collection. I can imagine his wife’s anger if he does.
A. many have to sell B. may have sold C. could have sold D. must have sold
49. By the year 2030, it________ possible to travel faster than the speed of light.
A. may be B. must be C. should be D. might have been
50. You know how upset she was that night. You________ her that everything was all right. Why were you so cruel?
A. should tell B. ought to tell C. must have told D. should have told
51. ___________ was a liar.
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A. Anyone that told you that story B. Those who told you that story
C. Who told you that story D. Someone who told you
52. I have never been to Cairo, ___________ of Egypt.
A. is the capital B. where is the capital C. that is the capital D. which is the capital
53. Ann: “ What do you usually do on Sundays?”- Mary: “___________.”
A. I used to drive to work B. I’d be sleeping all day C. I’m not doing anything D. I usually sleep until noon
54. Would you like me to send this package for you?” –“___________.”
A. That would be nice. Any problem? B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
C. I’m sorry, but here you are. D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
*SYNONYM
55. His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers.
A. viewing B. regard C. opinion D. look
56. A group of noisy protestors were ejected from the meeting.
A. sent off B. included C. stayed on D. widespread
*ANTONYM:
57. Current laws protect wildlife from useless slaughter.
A. domesticated animals B. endangered animals C. poultry D. predator
58. The school are known to be vulnerable to vandalism.
A. strong B. weak C. easily hurt D. well-known
59. Polluted water and increased water temperature have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
A. enriched B. contaminated C. purified C. strengthened
60. The new law to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. protect. B. eliminate C. pollute D. destroy
CLOZE TEST
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists
(61)_________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (62)_________ the world's temperatures and are
convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (63)_________ from the force of the wind, rain and sun.
(64)_________ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as hurricanes and droughts, even more
(65)_________ and causing sea levels all around the world to (66)_________. Environmental groups are putting
(67)_________ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (68)_________ by
factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (69)_________ of more money being spent
on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists,
(70)_________, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we
would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
61. A. give B. put C. take D. have
62. A. in B. at C. by D. to
63. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
64. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
65. A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
66. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
67. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
68. A. off B. away C. up D. over
69. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
70. A. because B. however C. despite D. although

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READING 1

READING 3:

READING 4
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared
extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only
about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers
who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example
of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other
endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be
enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent
the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray
the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables
them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an
international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent
animals from being hunted and killed.
71. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts
72. The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters
73. The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
74. The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution
C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
75. What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
76. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 5-7 B. Lines 8-10 C. Lines 11-17 D. Lines 1-3
77. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
78. The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment toward
79. What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
80. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised