PRACTICE TEST 6

Full name: …………………………… Class:………

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’ in each line.

1. A. transmit B. compare C. romantic D. random

2. A. reservation B. preservation C. vehement D. generation
3. A. reluctant B. instrument C. undoubtedly D. interrupt
4. A. automatic B. memory C. cholesterol D. popular
5. A. ecology B. emerging C. endanger D. target
II. Choose the word whose stressed pattern is different from the others’ in each line.

6. A. unique B. infer C. assume D. balance

7. A. nostalgic B. establish C. synagogue D. amphibian
8. A. identify B. conventional C. discriminate D. aborigine
9. A. innocent B. suspicious C. memorize D. episode
10. A. ancient B. fauna C. flora D. assert

III. Choose the correct option to complete each of the following sentences.

11. The missing man’s family is desperately seeking anyone information about his activities or
whereabouts.
A. has B. having C. who have D. have
12. The publishers expect that the new biography of Simon Bolivar will be bought by people
in Latin American history.
A. who interested B. interested C. they are interested D. who is interested
13. Can you a table for 3 at the New World Restaurant?
A. preserve B. reserve C. conserve D. set
14. The ancient towns are in an excellent state of .
A. preservation B. reservation C. preservative D. reserve
15. She has just applied for a(n) organization.
A. non-profit B. no-profit C. profitless D. unprofitable
16. He walked in, happily whistling a catchy .
A. music B. rhythm C. lyrics D. tune
17. All children in the hospital have name on their wrists.
A. tags B. bags C. bands D. cloths
18. Many music fans find him with the thought-provoking questions.
A. unforgettable B. unforeseen C. unfortunate D. unformed
19. Do you have any about his ability?
A. problems B. regrets C. doubts D. idea
20. To my , it’s not a big problem at all.
A. mind B. opinion C. view D. thought
21. When is the next of the TV series?
A. episode B. view C. sequence D. scene
22. Everyone’s here now, ?
A. are they B. is she C. is he D. aren’t they

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23. Mrs Davies asked me to tell you that she would like by Friday at the latest?
A. the orders sent B. sending the orders C. that you sent D. sent the orders
24. I didn’t out to be a millionaire – I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
25. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly and most certainly not publication,” said the
government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record
IV. Write a verb from the box in the correct passive form in each gap.

ask allow cordon allege know light grant deliver show write

26. The building off by the police recently.

27. When the open-air cinema opens, the first film will be Vertigo.
28. Questions in Parliament about the Minister’s business interests.
29. He to have hit a policeman.
30. Just imagine that when these words , Europeans had not yet discovered
America.
31. Once the barbecue , we’ll be able to start cooking.
32. Before to see the invention, I had to agree not to tell anyone.
33. Your order is guaranteed within three working days.
34. Four passenger terminals and a cargo terminal have been constructed at Heathrow airport and
permission for a fifth passenger terminal.
35. Gareth says he’s always wanted as someone with a good sense of humour.
V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage.

WWF
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has been involved in (36. CONSERVE)
since its foundation in 1961. Its (37. INTEND)
has always been to protect (38. WILD) against the effects of human
activity. Working very closely with expert (39. ECOLOGY) and ordinary local people, the
organization aims to help those animals (40. THREAT) by the
destruction of habitats. Economic growth and tourism force some species to the brink of (41. EXTINCT)
. Fortunately, the WWF works hard to (42. SURE) that animals such
as the giant panda will (43. PROBALE) survive for a few more years
yet. Refusing to accept that the problems are (44. MOUNT) , the WWF
works tirelessly on a (45. SEEM) never-ending list of projects, all of which
help to protect the diversity of life on Earth.
VI. Read the following passage and think of the best word to fill in each numbered gap.

A snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia. A black rhinoceros gallops across the plains of
Africa. A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North American river. A mother blue whale and her calf glide though
the deep waters of the ocean.

All of these animals share the Earth with us. They fascinate us (46)
their beauty, their grace, and their speed. We love observing their behaviour, and learning more

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about their habits. But (47) loving them is not enough. All of these animals are
endangered. Many of them have died and without special care, they may someday (48)
from the Earth. Why is it important to care for animals like these? One reason is
to protect the (49) of life on Earth. Another reason is the beauty of the animals themselves. Earth
species of animal is special. Once it is gone, it’s gone forever.

What can you do to help endangered animals? Learn as much as you can about them, the more you
know, the more you can help. (50) an effort to support zoos and
wildlife groups. Many zoos breed endangered animals, helping to ensure that they will continue to live on.
Contribute to groups, such as the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club, that work hard to protect
animals. You can also be a smart shopper and never buy a (51)
that has been raised in the wilderness.

The world is made up (52) many living things, and each thing is
dependent on the others to survive. (53) we allow even one species on
Earth to become extinct, it has an impact (54) other living things, and
changes our world. When we mention any endangered wild animals, let’s (55)
that we never again have to say, “Gone forever”.
VII. Complete the sentences with the words chosen from the box.

bell tickles whistle flute jazz fiddle

rock song and dance record tune music note

56. She saw the boss stealing money, but she refused to blow the for fear of losing
her job.
57. Charlotte hardly studied at all. She will have to face the when the exam results are
posted.
58. Tom can’t stop repeating himself. He is beginning to sound like a broken .
59. He had no consideration for people out of work until he lost his own job; now he’s singing a
different .
60. He struck a false when he arrived at the cocktail party wearing old jeans.
61. John Bentley? The name rings a but I don’t remember him.
62. When Charles became chairman of the family business, his brother declared that he would rather leave
than play second to him.
63. Let’s get out the tinsel, the fairy lights and all that to decorate the Christmas tree.
64. My grandfather likes playing the piano. He the ivories whenever he gets the chance.
65. She would be sure to make such a about her aching feet that she would
get right to the head of the queue for the room-key.
VIII. Read the following passage and circle A, B, C, or D to choose the correct option for each
numbered gap.

GARBOLOGY
To most people, landfill sites are simply holes in the ground where waste material is buried. To
garbologists, however, they provide a valuable (66) of information about a population’s
activities in areas such as food consumption and waste disposal. Garbology is a branch of
ethnography, a science which abandons traditional methods of (67) market research

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information, such as questionnaires and focus groups, in favour of (68) observation of

people and their habits.

The world’s leading garbologist, Professor William Rathje, is also an archaeologist. Archaeologists
study past culture by examining the (69) of objects and buildings, but the
basic principles of archaeology can also be applied to the discarded rubbish of present-day civilizations in
order to (70) a better understanding of how people behave now. As founder and
director of the Garbage Project at the University of Arizona, Professor Rathje has (71)
over 30 years of his life to the archaeological of modern refuse.
His work is of (72) interest of commerce; companies need to understand the lives of their
consumers in order to create brands which will be of most (73) to them. Rathje’s (74)
can help them achieve this. In addition, his analysis of the composition of landfill sites
reveals a greater need not only to recycle more rubbish, but also to (75) down on the
amount of rubbish we produce in the first place.
66. A. spring B. origin C. source D. fountain
67. A. holding B. meeting C. obtaining D. comprising
68. A. near B. close C. tight D. hard
69. A. rests B. ruins C. relics D. remains
70. A. gain B. learn C. make D. gather
71. A. conveyed B. devoted C. apportioned D. spent
72. A. high B. large C. great D. deep
73. A. function B. serving C. use D. purpose
74. A. outcomes B. findings C. implications D. derivations
75. A. lower B. cut C. bring D. get
IX. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable answer to each question.

Whether it’s the melodic sound of an Eric Clapton solo or the growl of a heavy metal band, the electric
guitar has influenced popular music and culture more than any other instrument. Rock’s greatest musicians
have always been closely identified with their guitars. But the instruments being designed for tomorrow’s pop
stars may look and sound rather different from today’s familiar electric and acoustic guitars.
It is only sixty years since the electric guitar was invented. Since then there have been incredible
changes to the technical design of the instrument. From what was once a rounded wooden box with a hole in
the front, the guitar has evolved into the smooth solid body of the rock guitarist’s “axe”. The most modern
guitars are really computer-controlled synthesizers.
Adolph Rickenbacker’s Electro String Company produced the world’s first electric guitar. It was made
of wood and played on the user’s lap. The first real breakthrough in design came in 1950 when Leo
Fender, a Californian radio repairman, made the first solid-bodied electric guitar, the Fender Telecaster. Soon
after the inventor Les Paul made the famous Gibson Les Paul, Fender launched his stylish Stratocaster two
years later. These guitars became standard instrument against which newer guitar designs are measured.
All sorts of different materials have been used to make guitars. Acoustic guitars are made from wood,
which gives a soft tone. Wood is also a popular material in electric guitar manufacture, but more modern
material such as glass and carbon fiber are also used. There have also been guitars

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with metal bodies and necks though these were never popular with players, who claim metal feels cold in the
hand.
Plastics, on the other hand, have been more used in guitar bodies. A company that makes parts for the
aerospace industry has begun to use a kind of fiberglass that was originally used in helicopter blades to make
the bodies for its electric-acoustic instruments. Other makers have begun to experiment with graphite, which is
ten times stiffer than wood but much lighter. It doesn’t expand or contract as the temperature or humidity
changes either. This makes it particularly suitable for guitar necks and for tennis rackets, for which it is also
used.
As long as scientists and musicians work together harmoniously, the electric guitar will continue to
benefit from technological innovations. But for all the efforts of the guitar companies’ design engineers,
production managers and quality controllers, it’s the musicians who finally make the instruments sing – and
not necessarily in the way the guitar make intended.
76. What is likely to change in the future?
A. the influence of the guitar on popular culture B. styles of guitar music
C. the guitars themselves D. how musicians feel about their guitars
77. The first electric guitar was .
A. computer-controlled B. played sitting down
C. not hollow inside D. designed by Leo Fender
78. The guitar designed in the fifties .
A. were unsuccessful
B. are often compared to guitars designed today
C. were made of wood
D. were played sitting down
79. Which material was disliked by musicians?
A. metal B. wood C. plastic D. carbon fiber
80. Why is graphite a good material for guitar necks?
A. It has been used for tennis rackets. B. It is heavier than wood.
C. It is more flexible than wood. D. It is not affected by atmospheric conditions.
81. Recent technological innovations .
A. have not really improved the electric guitar
B. have been ignored by musicians
C. cannot determine the way the guitar will be played
D. are not what musicians hoped for
82. Which one of the following subjects is not referred to?
A. Companies that make guitars B. Materials guitars are made of
C. The role of technology D. Other musical instruments
83. The writer uses the word “guitar” sixteen times in the passage. What other word(s) is/ are used instead
of “guitar”?
A. Axe B. Instruments
C. Both axe and instruments D. Neither axe nor instruments.
84. How many materials are mentioned?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

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85. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Guitar Industry B. Guitar Stories C. Guitar Legends D. Guitar Makers

X. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. You must use between THREE and EIGHT words including the word given.

86. We think he was in London last year. THOUGHT

 He in London last year.
87. Please don’t talk so loudly while I am studying. RATHER
 I’d while I am studying.
88. Certainly Sang wrote this paper. BEEN
 This paper Sang.
89. His latest play has been a great success. It was well reviewed by the critics.
 His latest play a great success.
90. I suffered from obsessive and agonizing thoughts. PREY
I obsessive and
agonizing thoughts.
91. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. FALSE
The journalist that she was a parent of one of the
children.
92. They made me wait for over 20 minutes on the phone. KEPT
 for over 20 minutes on the phone.
93. Although people consider Ashley to be a star, she is always friendly towards everyone. CONSIDERED
 Despite , Ashley’s always friendly towards
everyone.
94. The manager provided the staff with extra training. BY
The staff the manager.
95. I think someone needs to explain this computer program to me. EXPLAINING
 I think I need me.
96. They have been building the new stadium for much longer than they originally estimated. UNDER
The new stadium for much longer than
they originally estimated.
97. Dom couldn’t finish the crossword despite really trying hard. MIGHT
Try Dom couldn’t finish the crossword.
98. We can’t deny making certain mistakes in the early stages. THAT
 It certain mistakes will be made in the early stages.
99. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin’s behavior for the better. LEAF
 Kevin he got out of prison.
100. Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery. REPORTED
 There a number of arrests since the robbery.