Practice test grade 12 30.5.

2024

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. ill B. ink C. high D. fish
Question 2: A. wear B. swim C. wife D. row

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. natural B. different C. negative D. electric
Question 4: A. exist B. offer C. carry D. answer

Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: The members of the ______ to the South Pole will carry out a number of scientific experiments.
A. journey B. trip C. expedition D. travel
Question 6: I am about to drop ______ on my parents by telling them that I’m going to quit law school and
pursue a career in art.
A. a brick B. a stone C. a log D. a plank
Question 7: The brand of this car is different ______ the others over there.
A. from B. for C. with D. of
Question 8: My brother intends ______ abroad next year to improve his language skills.
A. studied B. study C. to study D. studying
Question 9: The stadium ______ by the local government in 2000.
A. finances B. was financing C. was financed D. has financed.
Question 10: She couldn't help but ______ her breath as she witnessed the breathtaking view from the
mountaintop.
A. catch B. take C. stop D. get
Question 11: They had to use candles when the light suddenly ______ during the dinner.
A. switched off B. went out C. came off D. put off
Question 12: Some students cheated in the exam, _______ their teachers and parents.
A. disappointed B. is disappointed C. disappointing D. to disappoint
Question 13: There are warnings that deforestation will upset the ______ balance of this area.
A. ecologist B. ecological C. ecology D. ecologically
Question 14: You will not understand the importance of English______.
A. until you apply for a job B. after you had applied for a job
C. when you will apply for a job D. as soon as you applied for a job
Question 15: This is ______ room in Ha Long hotel.
A. the most large B. the larger C. the largest D. larger
Question 16: When I came home yesterday, my mum ______ dinner for our family.
A. was preparing B. prepares C. prepared D. has prepared
Question 17: The house was built ten years ago, ______?
A. wasn’t it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. was it
Question 18: She worked really hard this year, so she was given a 10% pay ______.
A. inflation B. extra C. decrease D. bonus

D. ∅ (no article)
Question 19: She put on ______ orange scarf before heading out into the cold winter air.
A. a B. an C. the

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Jessica is at the airport. She is carrying her suitcases along the way to the check-in desk. A
young man comes over and talks to her.
- The man: “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” - Jessica: “______”
A. No, those aren’t mine. B. Of course, not for me.
C. No, I can manage them myself. D. No, I can’t help you now.
Question 21: Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: "I think children should be paid for doing the housework." - Peter: "______. It's their duty in the
family."
A. That's what I think B. I don't think so C. You're exactly right D. There's no doubt about it

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: I made a conscious decision not to interfere in their argument because they needed to resolve
their differences on their own.
A. intervene B. interrupt C. interpret D. encourage
Question 23: The art gallery features various collections of paintings from many artists.
A. uniform B. similar C. different D. common

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: One noticeable drawback of living in a big family is a lack of privacy.
A. mystery B. reason C. concern D. advantage
Question 25: Go and tell her that you love her! That kind of girl is really few and far between.
A. rare B. common C. unusual D. strange

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26: I last wrote about vaccines on this blog over a week ago.
A. I have written about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
B. I haven’t written about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
C. I wrote about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
D. I didn’t write about vaccines on this blog over a week ago.
Question 27: They are not allowed to use our personal information for their own purposes.
A. They don’t have to use our personal information for their own purposes.
B. They mustn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.
C. They can use our personal information for their own purposes.
D. They may use our personal information for their own purposes.
Question 28: They claimed, "We have never seen anything like this before."
A. They claimed they have never seen anything like this before.
B. They claimed they had never seen anything like that before.
C. They claimed they never see anything like this before.
D. They claimed they never saw anything like that before.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 29: Overall, the percentage of consumers who make online purchases this year shows a
considerate increase in cosmetics and household appliances.
A. appliances B. percentage C. shows D. considerate
Question 30: She decides to quit her job to stay at home and look after her sick mother last month.
A. to quit B. after C. to D. decides
Question 31: Bottlenose dolphins are usually slow swimmers, but it can reach speeds of over 30 mph
for short periods.
A. speeds B. periods C. it D. usually
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: Ann had Chat GPT correct her essay. Hence, she got high marks in the test.
A. If Chat GPT hadn’t corrected her essay, Ann wouldn’t get high marks in the test.
B. If Ann hadn’t had her essay corrected by Chat GPT, she couldn’t get high marks in the test.
C. If Ann had Chat GPT correct her essay, she couldn’t get high marks in the test.
 D. If Ann hadn’t had her essay corrected by Chat GPT, she couldn’t have got high marks
in the test.
Question 33: Peter failed the interview again. He was fully aware of the importance of having careful
preparation only then.
A. No sooner had Peter fully been aware of the importance of having careful preparation than he
failed the interview again.
B. Hardly had Peter fully been aware of the importance of having careful preparation when he failed
the interview again.
C. Not until Peter was fully aware of the importance of having careful preparation did he fail the
interview again.
D. Only after Peter had failed the interview again was he fully aware of the importance of having
careful preparation.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
One of the main causes of pressure on children today is the increased use of social media. Nowadays,
children spend (34) _____ hours interacting with social media platforms. It is thought that this has led to
pressures to maintain a particular image. If children share an image or video online, the number of likes or
comments can have a dramatic effect on how they feel about themselves. They also feel under pressure to
maintain a particular image to show how exciting their lifestyle is. (35) _____, there is a constant focus on
their social lives, and they feel judged about their vacations and the things they like and do. In addition to
pressures from social media, children are feeling increasing pressure from living in an environment (36)
_____ they are always in contact with people. Previously, if a child had a difficult time with friends, they
could leave this behind at school. The shift to smartphones has meant that this has become increasingly
difficult. A number of surveys have (37) ______ how not being able to switch off and walk away has
increased stress levels for children. If technological (38) _____ was limited, it would significantly reduce
stress levels for young people.

Question 34: A. few B. a little C. much D. many

Question 35: A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Otherwise
Question 36: A. which B. when C. where D. why
Question 37: A. displayed B. highlighted C. demonstrated D. presented
Question 38: A. access B. development C. advance D. approach
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43
Einstein took longer than usual to begin to speak. He began sometime after his second birthday. He
was also rebellious towards authority when he was at school. These two facts may have been the origin of a
popular myth that Einstein was a bad student and that he failed at school. This is simply not true. Einstein
was outstanding at physics and Math when he was young. At sixteen, he wrote a brilliant essay that had a
direct link with his later work in relativity. The myth may also come from the fact that at sixteen, he tried to
get into the prestigious Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. The normal entrance age was eighteen. It seems he
failed some of the non-science subjects, doing badly in French, for example. The school did not take him.
But the next year, he passed. In later life, Einstein was well-known for making some mistakes in his Math
and the Math he was doing was not exactly straightforward.
Einstein's brain was quite special, a part of it is responsible for mathematical thought and spatial-
kinesthetic intelligence. In Einstein's brain, this region was 15 percent wider than average. Besides, the line
running from the front of the brain to the back was not complete. They think that this allowed the two halves
of Einstein's brain to talk to each other more fluently. How do we know all this? After he died, a curious
scientist removed his brain to check it out.
(Adapted from “Gateway B2, by David Spencer)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Facts about Einstein's brain B. Extraordinary facts about Einstein
C. The early life of Einstein D. Young Einstein’s performance at school
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about Einstein according to the passage?
 A. He was exceptional in physics and math during his younger years.
B. His later work in relativity was found to be connected with the essay written when he was sixteen.
C. He was good at literature and languages in his secondary school.
D. He was famous for making mistakes in his mathematics during his later years.
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following can be a fact about Einstein?
A. He was known as a bad student. B. He failed at school when he was young.
C. He was admitted to Federal Polytechnic at 17. D. He never made any mistakes at school.
Question 42: The word “outstanding’’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. obedient B. subordinate C. unmanageable D. brilliant
Question 43: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _______.
A. intelligence B. thought C. maths D. Einstein's brain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
To be successful, a business traveler must be able to maintain contact with the office, no matter what
the time or place. Negotiations often involve decisions based on the latest figures; therefore, modern
employers tend to look for those who are able to master state-of-the-art equipment. New
telecommunications products and services now on the market make staying in touch easier than ever before.
The most widespread device is the cellular telephone, the price of which has dropped from several
thousand dollars to a few hundred, including installation. Users of any budgets can afford one with all
necessary functions to meet their need to communicate, to entertain or to study and work. There are over 2
million mobile cellular phones in use today, including both car phones and cordless transportable units. Car
phones have proven indispensable for road emergencies as well as routine business transactions. Phone
service is also available on airplanes and on the rails.
Recently introduced pocket-size organizers help business travelers with heavy schedules keep track
of clients. These are tiny computers that can store all kinds of information that can satisfy any users in spite
of any jobs they have. They can serve as phone and address directories, calendars, electronic memo pads,
and calculators, among other uses. As a result, this device has become an indispensable assistant for many
people.
Another invaluable telecommunications tool is smaller, lighter fax machines that plug into any
standard electrical outlet and phone line. The devices allow instantaneous transmission of hard copy to any
location having a compatible fax machine. It is expected that faxing will soon become the primary means of
sending and receiving short documents requiring prompt attention. Fax machines have come in a wide range
of models and greater offer of applications.
Question 44: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Office Communications B. New Telecommunications Products and Services
C. The Business Travelers D. Computers and Businessmen
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, what do negotiations require?
A. the latest figures about the market and consumers
B. judgments based on the most recent data
C. new telecommunications products and services
D. the market and products that are popular
Question 46: The phrase state-of-the-art in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. useful B. expensive C. fashionable D. advanced
Question 47: The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. The computer users B. The pocket-size computers
C. All kinds of information D. Different jobs
Question 48: The word instantaneous in paragraph 4 most closely means ________.
A reasonable B. obligatory C. cheap D. rapid
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that fax machines probably ________.
A. will replace mail delivery of short documents
B. are still far from becoming a standard business tool
C. cannot be used in conjunction with phone service
 D. are now as small and light as they can ever be
Question 50: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The price of cellular phones has decreased drastically.
B. Cellular phones have become popular in many fields.
C. A wide range of data can be stored in pocket-size organizers to meet the needs of all users.
D. Few people have relied on pocket-size computers as their primary assistance.