PRACTICE TEST

TEST DATE: 09/07/2024

PART A: USE OF ENGLISH

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in each of the
following questions.

Question 1: A. enter B. digest C. detect D. enroll

Question 2: A. cursed B. caused C. raised D. pleased

II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D 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. po’lice B. ‘danger C. ‘aspect D. ‘balance

Question 4: A. po’tential B. e’ffective C. in’fectious D. ‘different

III. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 5: Mary and Tom are talking to each other about cyber bullying

- Mary: “I believe that youngsters should be provided with guidance on how to deal with cyber bullying.

- Tom: “_______. This can help them have more enjoyable experiences on the Internet.”

A. I don’t think it’s necessary B. Sorry, but you’re right

C. You can say that again = I totally agree with you D. I can’t agree with you anymore

Question 6: Two students, Kate and Jim, are talking in a Math lesson.

- Jim: “Do you mind if I use your calculator for a while?”

- Kate: “_______. I don’t need it now.”

A. Yes, I don’t mind at all B. No, I don’t think so

C. Yes, go ahead D. No, go right ahead

IV. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 7: Students in that school _______ their classrooms for upcoming Teacher’s Day for at least 3 hours, but
there’s still a lot to do.

A. decorate B. are decorating C. will decorate D. have been decorating

Question 8: _______ a sharp bend ahead, Jack pressed hard on the brake pedal to slow down.

A. Having seen B. To have seen C. Seen D. To see

Question 9: Human memory, formerly _______ to be rather inefficient, is really much more sophisticated than that of a
computer.

A. believing B. to be believed C. believed D. to believe

Question 10: Carol wants to lose weight; _______, she refuses to eat anything made of carbs.

A. because B. therefore C. though D. however

A. come - on B. come - around C. turn - around D. turn - on

Question 12: They are trying to promote _______ agriculture and reforestation in the region.

A. durable B. sustainable C. flexible D. stable

Question 13: We should _______ our respects for those who have fallen and fought for our country.

A. pay B. do C. make D. put

Question 14: I'm sure that she was very beautiful in first _______ of youth, since when she’s now in her fifties, she’s still
so graceful.

A. frisk B. frill C. flush D. freak

(in) the first flush of something (formal) (at) a time when something is new, exciting and strong

in the first flush of youth/enthusiasm/romance

V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.

Question 15: The company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product.

A. freedom B. reliance C. assurance D. liberation

Question 16: Losing was bad enough. Watching their rival receiving the trophy just rubbed salt into the wound.

A. make a difficult situation worse B. add salt into a tasteless soup

C. make a dilemma much better D. remove a scar from the injury

VI. Circle 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. (0.4 point)

Question 17: Whoever fails to obey the traffic rules should be severely fined to help reduce traffic accidents.

A. penalized B. compensated C. punished D. convicted

Question 18: Peter’s parents do not give him permission to ride a motorbike, but he still uses his father’s on the sly
sometimes.

A. secretly B. freely C. willingly D. publicly

on the sly secretly; not wanting other people to discover what you are doing

He has to visit them on the sly.

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.

Question 19: A fall in interest rates are obviously good news for borrowers but it's bad news for savers.

A. in B. are  is C. for D. but

Question 20: The architects have made imaginary use of glass and transparent plastic up to now.

A. architects B. imaginary  imaginative C. transparent D. plastic

VIII. Write the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
Question 21: The elderly are often much more CONSERVATIVE about their grandchildren’s table manners. (CONSERVE)

Question 22: One of the primary causes of global warming is carbon dioxide EMISSIONS from the burning of fossil fuels
in power plants and motor vehicles. (EMIT)

Question 23: We want to ENCOURAGE members to participate fully in the running of the volunteer club. (COURAGE)

Question 24: The advent of the Internet has enriched our life MEASUREMENTS. (MEASURE)

Question 25: Together with giving people with disabilities a chance to voice their opinions, this project has helped NON-
DISABLED people to have positive attitudes towards them. (ABLE)

IX. Write ONLY ONE suitable word to complete each of the following sentences.

Question 26: Mrs. Smith went to THE school to meet her son’s daughter.

Question 27: The traffic in town this morning was really LIGHT and it took me only a quarter of an hour to get to work.

Question 28: SHOULD someone come into the store, smile and say, “May I help you?”

Question 29: Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically INTACT/UNTOUCHED.
(=undamaged)

Question 30: My grandparents are always ECONOMICAL/TIGHT with their money. They hate throwing away food and
never eat out.

PART B. READING

I. Read the following passage and circle 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.

Initially seen purely as centres of entertainment, zoos were often heavily criticized in society for keeping animals’
captive. Nowadays, (1) _________, zoos have a lot more to offer than perhaps some people realise. Good zoos have
changed their focus and are now (2) _________ to environmental problems, such as the decline in wildlife and loss of
habitat. Indeed, scientists believe that (3) _________ of all animal and plant species on Earth risk extinction within this
century.

The modern zoo, therefore, has developed dramatically as a major (4) _________ in conserving biodiversity worldwide.
Zoos linked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums participate in Species Survival Plan Programmes, (5) _________
involve captive breeding, reintroduction programmes and public education to ensure the survival of many of the planet’s
threatened and endangered species.

Captive breeding is the process of breeding animals outside their natural environment in (6) _________ conditions such
as farms, zoos or other closed areas. It is a method used to increase the populations of endangered species, in order to
prevent extinction. One of the main challenges facing captive breeding programmes, however, is maintaining genetic
diversity. Zoo staff are fully trained in this area, and manage the programmes (7) _________ to ensure variation.

Another way in which zoos protect endangered species is through reintroduction programmes. These programmes (8)
_________ animals that have been in the zoo back into their natural habitats.

Finally, and perhaps most significantly, many zoos now concentrate on educating the public, (9) _________ the younger
generation. These zoos educate millions of visitors each year (10) _________ endangered species and related
conservation issues. Visiting the zoo not only raises money for conservation projects, but also reminds individuals about
environmental issues.

(Adapted from: Mindset for Ielts – Level 2)

Question 1: A. therefore B. however C. because D. as a result

Question 3: A. one thirds B. a three C. a third D. two third

Question 4: A. force B. power C. forte D. pounce

Question 5: A. that B. who C. whose D. which

Question 6: A. reversed B. restricted C. reformed D. refined

Question 7: A. careful B. care C. carefully D. carefulness

Question 8: A. release B. remove C. retain D. retard

Question 9: A. practically B. virtually C. spectacularly D. particularly

Question 10: A. about B. toward C. forward D. around

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Potash (the old name for potassium carbonate) is one of the two alkalis (the other being soda, sodium carbonate) that
were used from remote antiquity in the making of glass, and from the early Middle Ages in the making of soap: the
former being the product of heating a mixture of alkali and sand, the latter a product of alkali and vegetable oil. Their
importance in the communities of colonial North America need hardly be stressed.

Potash and soda are not interchangeable for all purposes, but for glass or soap making either would do. Soda was
obtained largely from the ashes of certain Mediterranean Sea plants, potash from those of inland vegetation. Hence
potash was more familiar to the early European settlers of the North American continent.

The settlement at Jamestown in Virginia was in many ways a microcosm of the economy of colonial North America, and
potash was one of its first concerns. It was required for the glassworks, the first factory in the British colonies, and was
produced in sufficient quantity to permit the inclusion of potash in the first cargo shipped out of Jamestown. The second
ship to arrive in the settlement from England included among its passengers experts in potash making.

The method of making potash was simple enough. Logs was piled up and burned in the open, and the ashes collected.
The ashes were placed in a barrel with holes in the bottom, and water was poured over them. The solution draining from
the barrel was boiled down in iron kettles. The resulting mass was further heated to fuse the mass into what was called
potash.

In North America, potash making quickly became an adjunct to the clearing of land for agriculture, for it was estimated
that as much as half the cost of clearing land could be recovered by the sale of potash. Some potash was exported from
Maine and New Hampshire in the seventeenth century, but the market turned out to be mainly domestic, consisting
mostly of shipments from the northern to the southern colonies. For despite the beginning of the trade at Jamestown
and such encouragements as a series of acts "to encourage the making of potash," beginning in 1707 in South Carolina,
the softwoods in the South proved to be poor sources of the substance.

(Adapted from: Toefl reading comprehension)

Question 1: What aspect of potash does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Its properties and drawbacks B. Its value as a product for export

C. Its importance in colonial North America D. Its differences from other alkalis

Question 2: All of the following statements are true of both potash and soda EXCEPT _______.

A. They are used in making glass. B. They are alkalis.

C. They are used in making soap. D. They are made from sea plants.
Question 3: The phrase “the latter” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. alkali B. soap C. glass D. sand

Question 4: The word “stressed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. defined B. adjusted C. emphasized D. mentioned

Question 5: The word “interchangeable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. equivalent B. convenient C. identifiable D. advantageous

Question 6: It can be inferred from the passage that potash was more common than soda in colonial North America
because _______.

A. the materials needed for making soda were not readily available

B. making potash required less time than making soda

C. potash was better than soda for making glass and soap

D. the colonial glassworks found soda more difficult to use

Question 7: The word “adjunct” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. answer B. addition C. problem D. possibility

Question 8: According to paragraph 4, all of the following were needed for making potash EXCEPT _______.

A. wood B. fire C. sand D. water

Question 9: According to the passage, a major benefit of making potash was that _______.

A. it helped finance the creation of farms

B. it could be made with a variety of materials

C. stimulated the development of new ways of glassmaking

D. it could be exported to Europe in exchange for other goods

Question 10: According to paragraph 5, the softwoods in the South posed which of the following problems for southern
settles?

A. The softwoods were not very plentiful.

B. The softwoods were not very marketable.

C. The softwoods were not very useful for making potash.

D. The softwoods could not be used to build houses.

III. Read the passage and choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. There are
MORE headings than needed. Write your answers in the spaces provided. List of Headings

i The positive side of drugs promotion

ii Who is responsible for the increase in promotions?

iii Not all doctors are persuaded

iv Choosing the best offers

vi Gifts include financial incentives

A A few months ago, Kim Schaefer, sales representative of a major global pharmaceutical company, walked into a
medical center in New York to bring information and free samples of her company’s latest products. That day she was
lucky - a doctor was available to see her. “The last rep offered me a trip to Florida. What do you have?” the physician
asked. He was only half joking.

B What was on offer that day was a pair of tickets for a New York musical. But on any given day, what Schaefer can offer
is typical for today’s drugs rep - a car trunk full of promotional gifts and gadgets, a budget that could buy lunches and
dinners for a small country, hundreds of free drug samples and the freedom to give a physician $200 to prescribe her
new product to the next six patients who fit the drug’s profile. And she also has a few $1,000 honoraria to offer in
exchange for doctors’ attendance at her company’s next educational lecture.

C Selling pharmaceuticals is a daily exercise in ethical judgment. Salespeople like Schaefer walk the line between the
common practice of buying a prospect’s time with a free meal, and bribing doctors to prescribe the drugs. They work in
an industry highly criticized for its sales and marketing practices, but find themselves in the middle of the age-old
chicken-or-egg question - businesses won’t use strategies that don’t work, so are doctors to blame for the escalating
extravagance of pharmaceutical marketing? Or is it the industry’s responsibility to decide the boundaries?

D The explosion in the sheer number of salespeople in the field - and the amount of funding used to promote their
causes - forces close examination of the pressures, influences and relationships between drug reps and doctors.
Salespeople provide much-needed information and education to physicians. In many cases the glossy brochures, article
reprints and prescriptions they deliver are primary sources of drug education for healthcare givers. With the huge
investment the industry has replaced in face-to-face selling, salespeople have essentially become specialists in one drug
or group of drugs - a tremendous advantage in getting the attention of busy doctors in need of quick information.

E But the sales push rarely stops in the office. The flashy brochures and pamphlets left by the sale reps are often
followed up with meals at expensive restaurants, meetings in warm and sunny places, and an inundation of promotional
gadgets. Rarely do patients watch a doctor write with a pen that isn’t emblazoned with a drug’s name, or see a nurse
use a tablet not bearing a pharmaceutical company’s logo. Millions of dollars are spent by pharmaceutical companies on
promotional products like coffee mugs, shirts, umbrellas, and golf balls. Money well spent? It’s hard to tell. “I’ve been
the recipient of golf balls from one company and I use them, but it doesn’t make me prescribe their medicine,” says one
doctor. “I tend to think I’m not influenced by what they give me.”

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PART C. WRITING

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Question 1: Some environmental groups that have helped save the lives of hundreds of wild animals over the past few
years are praised.
 Some environmental groups are praised for having helped save the lives of hundreds of wild animals over the past
few years.

Question 2: It was wrong of you to allow your 4-year-old child to walk home alone.

 You should not have let your 4-year-old walk home alone

Question 3: The young man was so inexperienced that he couldn’t take charge of this demanding job.

 So inexperienced was the young man that he couldn’t take charge of this demanding job.

Question 4: The wedding ceremony of their daughter took place in a luxurious hotel.

 The hotel where the wedding ceremony of their daughter/their daughter’s wedding ceremony took place is luxurious.

Question 5: It was with her father’s support that she gained huge success in life.

 But for her father’s support, she couldn’t have gained such huge success in life.

Question 6: It was inevitable that she would fail to be offered the job in that company.

 She stood a chance of being offered the job in that company.

Question 7: It is said that ChatGPT was launched as a prototype on November 30, 2022.

 ChatGPT is said to have been launched as a prototype on November 30, 2022.

Question 8: Due to shortages of jobs, there has been a dramatic decrease in the population in rural areas in the last 10
years.

 Due to shortages of job, the population in rural areas has dramatically decreased in the last 10 years.

II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same
meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of the words in brackets. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE
WORDS, including the word given. (0) has been done as an example.

(0). I never have enough money. SHORT

 I am always short of money.

Question 1: Tom didn’t get scholarship to study abroad and that upset him a lot. FAILURE

 Tom’s failure to get scholarship to study abroad upset him a lot.

Question 2: In the end, I felt I had been right to take an English course last summer. REGRETS

 In the end, I had no regrets about taking/having taken an English course last summer.

Question 3: It is forbidden to smoke in the places for children and women. ON

 There is a ban on smoking in the places for children and women.

Question 4: Richard is much more committed to the project than Grant seems to be. LIKE

 Grant seems to be nothing like as committed as Richard to the project.

be not nearly as adj as = be nowhere near as adj as = be nothing like as adj as

Question 5: My sisters-in-law and I get on together very well. TERMS

 I am on good terms with my sisters-in-law.

 The way youngsters use computers nowadays has a negative effect on their health.

Question 7: The doctor’s advice was just to wait and see what happened and the baby would be fine. NATURE

 The doctor said that we should let nature take its course and the baby would be fine.