PRACTICE TEST 2 – (25th Nov.

2022) – GRADE 8

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SECTION I. LISTENING: (3.0 points-0.2/each)
Part 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. About how long was the man in the shower?
A. 30 minutes B. 25 minutes  C. 20 minutes 
2. About how many gallons of water did the man waste during his shower? (A gallon is about 3.7 liters.)
A. 40 B. 50 C. 60
3. How much was their water bill last month?
A. $103 B. $113 C. $130
4. The man doesn't have a lot of money because _______. 
A. he has an expensive car loan B. he is paying for school  C. he's not working now
5. The woman suggests that her brother _______________ to help them save money.
A. only shower on weekends B. take a shower at the gym C. shower at their parents' house
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Fill in each of the following blanks a suitable word or a number.
Jackie: Good morning, Power Net Software, this is Jackie. Can I help you?
David: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website but there seems to be a problem
because my order didn't go through.
Jackie: Oh, I'm sorry about that Sir. The (6) ____________ department sent everyone a memo this morning
saying there was a problem with one of the servers. That's probably why you had some difficulty.
David: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I really need this software as soon as
possible. It's for my work you see. I don't want to have to wait until tomorrow as I might be out seeing (7)
____________
Jackie: OK, sure. Now then, what is it you would like to order from us?
David: Your site had a great offer on something called Viva Voce. The price was something like 25% off the
normal (8) ____________ retail price. Could you tell me something more about this product please?
Jackie: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site.
David: That's hardly fair, is it? I just tried to order through your site and, as I told you, the sale wouldn't go
through. Can't you give me that discount anyway?
Jackie: Yeah, I think that would be alright. It's not as if it's your (9) ____________. Now, what did you want
to know about Viva Voce? It's one of our best selling products.
David: Do you have that program also in the Professional edition? I only saw the Standard edition but we
need the extra recording software which comes with the (10) ____________ edition.
Jackie: Fine, let's have a look ... Yes, we have the Professional edition and that is also discounted 25%.
David: Now, in our office, there are both Windows and Mac computers. How much is the Mac version of this
software? I don't want to have to pay too much more.
Jackie: Hmmm, we don't seem to have the Mac version in stock at the moment. It's arriving this evening or
tomorrow morning.
David: One more question for you and then I'll be done. Is there a microphone included with the software? I
tried to find out from your website but it didn't seem to be very clear whether there was a mic included or not.
Jackie: Yes, all our speech (11) ____________ software comes with a free microphone although, between
you and me, the quality isn't the best. I would recommend you buy a higher quality one, especially if you are
planning to use this for your work.

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David: Thanks a lot for that (12) ____________. Those free mics are usually pretty poor, aren't they? OK,
we're done. I have ordered through you before and my customer number is 794791. You should have all my
contact information and credit card number on file.
Jackie: (13) ____________. Let's see, oh yes. Here you are, Mr. David Thompson, is that correct?
David: Yes, that's me. How long will the delivery take?
Jackie: You should have this by Wednesday. Can I just (14) ____________ then - you want one Windows
edition and one Mac edition when it comes through to us this evening or tomorrow?
David: No, just send me the one Windows Professional. We'll just have to do all the speech recognition work
on the Windows computers, it's not (15) ____________ a big deal.
Jackie: Great. Thanks for calling Power Net Software. Have a nice morning.
David: Thanks very much, goodbye.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Choose the best answer to each question. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
16. There are chances that Manchester United _______ the last match against Juventus
A. won B. will win C. has won D. would win
17. Hardly _______the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed  B. did he appoint 
C. was he being appointed  D. was he appointing
18. It is six years _______we moved to Chicago.
A. when B. that C. since D. after
19. I am sorry. I have forgotten _______a table at the restaurant for you.
A. reserving B. to reserve  C. having reserved  D. to be reserved
20. I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden _______you should be home earlier than usual.
A. because  B. in case C. so that D. though
21. Susan couldn’t help _______when I told her the joke.
A. laughing B. laugh C. to laugh D. laughed
22. Your hair needs _______. You’d better have it done tomorrow.
A. cut B. to cut C. cutting D. being cut
23. Doctors advise _______too many hours watching television.
A. not to spend  B. not being spent  C. not spend  D. not spending
24. Quite ______ people have complained about his behavior. ______ people have voiced their support for
him.
A. a few / Many  B. very few / Some  C. a lot / Few  D. a few / Very few
25. As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building _______.
A. on the verge  B. under law  C. at no time  D. without delay
26. The passage _______ that the first settlers were Spanish.
A. refers  B. instills  C. implies D. infers
27. Jane likes watching films, but she is not _______ keen on any kind.
A. specially  B. certainly  C. largely  D. particularly
28. If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the _______ to get in.
A. break B. interval C. refreshment  D. half-time
29. This kind of product has to be used _______ 3 days _______ purchase.
A. by / of  B. within / of  C. on / on  D. on /after
30. Too many tests and exams have put high school students _______ pressure.
A. in B. on C. under D. into
31. I am fed _______ hanging around here with nothing to do.

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 A. up on  B. out of  C. up with  D. by
32. _______ my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist.
A. Despite  B.As for  C. Due to  D. Instead of
33. I cannot stay up late at night; I prefer _______ in early.
A. going B. breaking C. turning D. doing
34. My little son is learning how to _______ his shoes.
A. put off  B. get on  C. take to D. do up
35. _______ your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us.
A. Regarding B. In regard of  C. With respect to  D. On behalf of
Part 2: Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1.5 points - 0.15/
each)
36. Safety tests on old cars have been ____________throughout Europe. (STANDARD)
37. Children normally feel a lot of ____________about their first day at school. (ANXIOUS)
38. The engineering sector achieved significant ____________last year. (GROW)
39. I’m not ____________to being treated like this. (CUSTOM)
40. Over 30,000 ____________will run in the New York marathon. (COMPETE)
41. In his later paintings he used a more ____________blend of colors. (HARMONY)
42. He had grown up in a(n) ____________because his mother could not take care of him. (ORPHAN)
43. The President ____________the heroes of the battle. (MEMORY)
44. That’s a very ____________flower arrangement you have there. (ART)
45. There is a(n) ____________simple explanation of what happened. (SUPPOSE)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Married customs differ greatly from society to society.
47. A number of applicants has already been interviewed but none of them arequalified enough.
48. We wouldn’t share our opinions so quickly if there isn’t Internet connectivity.
49. The lifestyle of the people who live in each culture area reflect the geography of that area.
50. I always look back on the time where I spent with my family on a farm in California.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. The station platform was crowded ____________people waiting for the train.
52. The editor is   responsible ____________what appears in a newspaper.
53. Mr. Johnson said he was ____________favor of doing the work right away.
54. Once used ____________, these minerals can’t be recycled.
55. He was sad ____________his father’s death.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions from 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by
private car.
In Britain many peaple rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work,doing the shopping, and
visting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres,
mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may
have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

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 In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground
systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer
to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools,
offices, banks, ect. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are
linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a
train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long – distance coach/ bus services are usually a cheaper
alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that
undertaken for businees reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and
from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and
Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union
Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and
pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both
these problems worse. The British govetnment would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had
little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public
transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less
convenient and restricts their freedom. Pestrol/ gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities pulblic
transport is bad, so they see no reason to ues their car less.

56. In Britain and the US most people travel by _________.

A. road B. sea C. rail D. air
57. According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ______
A. heavy traffic B. cheap tickets C. long distances D. air pollution
58. It is metioned in paragraph 3 that the public trasportation systems in the US are good in______
A. large cities B. large states C. some states D. all cities
59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Few college students in the US have their own cars
B. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.
C. Most Americans prefers to drive their cars outside large cities.
D. Families in the US often have more than one car.
60. The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________
A. at an early time and nearby place B. at the fastest time and nearest place
C. at the latest time and nearest place D. at an appropriate time and place
61. Which of the following is true about transport in Britain?
A. Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services.
B. There are no regular flights between regional airports.
C. Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train.
D. Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road.
62. According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from ______ mode(s) of
transport.
A. four B. three C. two D. one
63. It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are _______
A. speeding and bad roads B. drink-driving and traffic jams
C. traffic jams and pollution D. accidents and pollution
64. According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because _______
A. they think it is not good enough B. they see no reason to use their cars less
C. petrol is relatively cheap in Britain D. they like to share rides with neighbours.
65. The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can be best replaced by _______

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 A. major cities B. Americans C. the government D. neighbours
Part 2. Questions from 66 to 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question

KEEPING FIT
Bodies are made to move! They are not (66) _________for sitting around in front of the television or
reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t (67) _________you have to be a super-athlete, and even (68)
______exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel
better. You will develop more energy and self-confidence.
Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and
climb. (69) _________it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of all, exercise is fun. It’s what your
body likes doing most-keeping on the (70) _________.
Physical exercise is not only good for your body. People who take regular exercise are usually happier,
more relaxed and more alert (71) _________people who sit around all day. Try an experiment-next time you
are (72) _________a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park. See how much better you feel
after an hour.
A good (73) _________of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise. People feel good about
themselves when they know they have (74) _________their fitness. People who exercise regularly will tell
you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have (75) _________-you’ll soon see and feel the
benefits.
66. A. planned B. designed C. programmed D. caused
67. A. involve B. require C. reveal D. mean
68. A. a little B. a few C. little D. few
69. A. More and more B. The more C. More D. Moreover
70. A. increase B. move C. develop D. decrease
71. A. then B. about C. than D. with
72. A. in B. on C. at D. under
73. A. sense B. feel C. lot D. piece
74. A. experienced B. improved C. carried out D. grown
75. A. a run B. a trial C. ago D. a start
Part 3: Questions from 76 to 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each)
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Teachers have often used memory tests to assess the intelligence of their students. But having a good
memory often has little to (76) ____________with intelligence. Studies have shown not only that some
people of below (77) ___________ intelligence have exceptional memories, but (78) ____________that
some highly intelligent people have poor memories. A good memory is more often the (79)
____________of using techniques that can be learned, and many of the books that have been written on the
subject (80) ____________people to use similar methods. One of these is that you make up short sentences
or rhymes which can help you remember (81) ____________you need to know by heart. For (82)
____________, the first letters of the words in the sentence ‘Rechard of York gained battles in vain’ are
ROYBIV; these are the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, and so on. Another technique involves,
linking the sounds of words with images, which can be particularly effective (83) ____________learning
new words. The learner needs to create an image to help to remember the word. By using techniques like this,
many learners (84) ____________ it a lot easier than they had expected to keep (85) ____________
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SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (1 point- 0.2/ each)
86. “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher.
 The boy apologized................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
 I’d rather............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
 But............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week
 The pollution problems.......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: 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.(0.5 point - 0.25/ each)
90. You needn’t finish the work today. (need)
There’s .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. She is annoyed because her husband often smokes in the home. (smoking)
She objects .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation. (finishing)
They succeeded ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice. (taken)
 He now wishes ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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