FRIENDS GLOBAL 10 – UNIT 3

PRACTICE TEST 2

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 sentences.

1. A. seasons /z/ B. soaps /s/ C. acts /s/ D. events /s/

2. A. caused /d/ B. expressed /t/ C. improved /d/ D. played /d/

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 sentences.

3. A. guitar /2/ B. prevent /2/ C. assume /2/ D. image /1/

4. A. benefit /1/ B. strategic /2/ C. computer /2/ D. anxiety /2/

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

5. TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to ________ young children.

A. point + to B. target C. aim + for D. focus + on

6. Smoking is ________ prohibited in the theatre.

A. seriously B. exactly C. strictly D. strongly

7. Joe told me a joke today but I didn’t ________ it at all.

A. get B. bring C. fetch D. collect

8. I’ve got a/an ________ for the school play tomorrow. I really hope I get the main part.
A. rehearsal B. practice C. audition D. performance

9. Did you read that ________ of the new Lloyd-Rice musical? It said it was awful.
A. review B. criticism C. report D. summary

10. I’m going to stay in and ________ TV tonight.

A. see B. watch C. look at D. view

11. We really ________ ourselves at the party! Thanks so much for inviting us.
A. entertained B. had fun C. enjoyed D. occupied

My sister loves watching TV but I’m not really ________ it: I much prefer reading a book.
A. into B. up to C. in D. out of

Ellie does a/an ________ each week for the local newspaper. It’s usually quite funny.
A. comic B. comedian C. animation D. cartoon

The water park we went to yesterday was fantastic, but the entrance ________ was a bit expensive.
A. ticket B. fee C. charge D. cost
Everyone in the audience ________ enthusiastically when the performance ended.
A. applauded B. impressed C. interrupted D. resembled

Vanilla Sky ________ Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz.
A. acts B. plays C. stars D. contains

Grace Kelly had a brief but highly successful ________ as an actress.

A. profession B. occupation C. work D. career

The play wasn’t supposed to be a comedy, but everyone started laughing when some of the ________ fell
over and hit one of the actors.
A. scenery B. scenes C. stages D. acts

Unfortunately, their last CD didn’t ________ expectations so it sold poorly.

A. live up to B. catch on C. come in for D. look down on

Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.

Jack: “What’s wrong with you?”

Jill: “______”
A. Thank you. B. No, I don’t care.

C. Yes, I was tired. D. I’m having a slight headache.

Lan: “Shall we go hiking tomorrow?”

Thanh: “______. The weather forecast says a storm is coming.”

A. I’m afraid we can’t B. Sure

C. Yes, let’s D. Good idea

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.

John tends to get cross when things don’t go according to his plan.
A. disappointed B. worried C. angry D. calm

Sitting by the fireplace with a good book, she felt contented and at peace.
A. nostalgic B. pleased C. dissatisfied D. delighted

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.

Cheetahs are the world’s swiftest land animals, capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 mph.
A. slowest B. fastest C. laziest D. cutest

After receiving the disappointing news, my friend couldn’t help but feel depressed.
A. delighted B. hopeful C. gloomy D. joyful
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.

She started preparing for her overseas study five years ago.
A. It’s five years since she last prepared for her overseas study.
B. She has been preparing for her overseas study for five years.
C. She has started to prepare for her overseas study for five years.
D. Preparation for her overseas study took her five years ago.

It’s compulsory for us to wear school uniforms.

A. Wearing uniforms at school is not necessary.
B. We are obliged to wear uniforms at school.
C. We don’t have to wear uniforms at school.
D. It’s unnecessary to wear school uniforms.

You mustn’t use mobile phones during lessons.

A. Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons.
B. Using mobile phones during lessons is not necessary.
C. Using mobile phones during lessons is not a must.
D. You don’t have to use mobile phones during lessons.

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.

The doctor advised us to exercise at least three or four time a week.

A B C D

If you need to stay in shape, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or tennis?

A B C D

Our brains are incredibly agile machines, and it's hard to think of anything they do more

A B

efficient than recognize face.

C D

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.

She bought a lot of sandwiches for the picnic. It was not necessary.
A. She shouldn’t buy a lot of sandwiches for the picnic.
B. She doesn’t have to buy a lot of sandwiches for the picnic.
C. She needn’t have bought a lot of sandwiches for the picnic.
D. She mustn’t buy a lot of sandwiches for the picnic.
We have booked two rooms. They don’t have air-conditioners.
A. We have booked two rooms, both of them don’t have air-conditioners.
B. We have booked two rooms, neither of which has air-conditioners.
C. We have booked two rooms, both of which don’t have air-conditioners.
D. We have booked two rooms, all of which have no air-conditioners.

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 from 34 to 38.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN

During the First World War, at a time when there was lots of hatred in the world, one man did more than
anyone else to spread (34) ________. That man was the comedian, Charlie Chaplin. Audiences around the
world watched his films and each new one caused a lot of excitement. Chaplin created the character of the
little tramp and people sympathised with this poor man. Up until then, film comedies (35) ________ noisy
and very fast. Although they were fun and energetic , the audiences became bored (36) ________ seeing the
same situations. Chaplin produced a different kind of comedy. It was (37) ________ and more emotional. His
films both made people laugh and (38) ________ their feelings. Even today, his films are enjoyed by many
people of all ages.

34. A. happiness B. happy C. happily D. unhappy

35. A. was B. had been C. have been D. would be

36. A. of B. with C. from D. at

37. A. slow B. fast C. faster D. slower

38. A. stirred B. held C. touched D. stole

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.

ROCK BAND

Two years ago, our 14-year-old, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday. At first, we were very much
against the idea because of the noise. “It’s better than watching television or playing computer games in my
free time”, Ben argued, “and it’ll keep me out of trouble”. In the end we gave in. “All right”, we said, “but you
must consider the rest of the family and neighbours when you play”. That was just the beginning. Because
drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other members of Ben’s band started appearing at
our home with their guitars and other electrical equipment. And so, for several hours a week, the house
shakes to the noise of their instruments and their teenage singing. At least Ben’s hobby has been good for
our health: whenever the band starts practising, my husband and I go out for a long walk. And I must admit
that, although their music may sound a little strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men. I
cannot judge their musical skill - after all I didn’t expect my parents’ generation to like the same music as I did
when I was a teenager - but they do play regularly in local clubs for young people. Our main worry is that they
won’t spend enough time on their school work because of their musical activities, though this hasn’t
happened yet. I am always stressing to Ben how important his studies are. But one thing is certain - Ben was
right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never bored.

39. What is the writer trying to do in this text ?

A. complain about her son’s friends B. give advice to teenagers

C. describe her son’s hobby D. compare herself with her parents

40. Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted ?

A. She wanted to reward him for working hard. B. He already had too many computer games.

C. She knew he would use it sensibly. D. He persuaded her it would be a good idea.

41. Why do the band always practise at Ben’s house ?

A. It is difficult for Ben to move his drums. B. The neighbours don’t mind the noise.

C. Ben’s parents enjoy listening them. D. They can leave their equipment there.

42. What does the writer say about the band member ?

A. Their influence on her son worries her. B. Their taste in music is different from hers.

C. They play their instruments well. D. They avoid any contact with her.

43.Which of the following is TRUE of Ben’s parents?

A. They express concerns over Ben’s studies.

B. They like the band’s music.

C. They regret buying their son a set of drums.

D. They are capable of judging someone’s musical skill.

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.

LEISURE QUEENS

British women have more free time than those in Europe says a recent survey and they spend most of it in
front of the TV. The average woman in Britain spends five and a half hours relaxing each day according to the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As many career women in Britain have to
bring up children and also have to hold down a job, this figure is surprising.

According to the report British women at home spend much of their leisure time watching TV, more than two
hours each day. Conversely, they spend just under 20 minutes each day on sport; but apart from the rare
gym rat an overwhelming majority probably do nothing.
Oddly, the report classified child care as ‘unpaid work’. However, many mothers with a career would disagree
and say that it should be classified as ‘leisure time’. Therefore, women at home actually have longer than five
and a half hours of leisure.

British women who stay at home and are glued to the TV each day, are wasting a colossal amount of time
and their own talent. It might be better for them to do something more useful like reading a book, joining
volunteer activities, going to a museum, working in the garden, or learning to play musical instruments.

In addition, Britain’s children are not doing well in educational achievement tables and obesity among young
people is on the rise. By watching so much TV this survey suggests that British housewives are not setting the
best example for their children.

44. recent survey has found that British women

A. have more leisure time than other women all over the world.
B. have more free time than those in Europe.
C. like to work overnight and don’t care about their family.
C. watch TV and don’t have children.

45. The OECD has found that British women spend

A. more than five hours at leisure. B. less than give hours enjoying the free time.
C. around half the day watching TV. D. the whole day doing nothing.

46. According to the article, women in Britain

A. watch TV more than doing anything else. B. watch TV for nearly half their leisure time.
C. watch TV for a few minutes each day. D. watch TV mostly in the evening.

47. The writer states that

A. British women go to the gym regularly.
B. British women work out like rats in the gym
C. British women don’t spend much time in the gym.
D. British women find the cost of gym membership unaffordable.

48. How does the OECD classify child care?

A. It is a hobby B. It is a leisure C. It is unpaid work D. It is an obligation

49. What does the writer think about spending a lot of time watching TV?
A. It is educational and stimulating activity.
B. It is important to bond the members in a family.
C. It is something that should be done over a long time period.
D. It is unproductive and useless.

50. The underlined word “colossal” in the 3rd paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. surprising B. considerate C. massive D. unacceptable