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OVERALL PRACTICE 1
PART A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
I. VOCABULARY and STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. These drugs will help you but don’t expect a miracle __________.
A. cure B. remedy C. recovery D. therapy
2. We had to __________ the design of the car to take account of the rough terrain.
A. modify B. amend C. transfer D. convert
3. I managed to complete the exam with 20 minutes to __________.
A. run B. leave C. set D. spare
4. When her daughter didn’t come home on the last bus, Mrs. Lee was at__________.
A. a loss B. death’s door C. her wits’ end D. the crack of dawn
5. Her health has improved in __________.
A. leaps and bounds B. odds and ends C. sick and tired D. trial and error
6. Legal matters are not my __________ - you will have to consult a lawyer.
A. aspects B. sector C. prospect D. domain
7. We’ve lost everything. Still, there’s no point in complaining. We’ll just have to try and make _________.
A. the best of a bad job B. no bones about it
C. a splash D. a clean sweep
8. Li has __________; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream – anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth
9. We regret to tell you that the materials you order are out of __________.
A. stock B. work C. reach D. practice
10. This painting stands a good __________of winning the prize.
A. possibility B. chance C. opportunity D. certainty
11. The group leader recommended __________ a computer for the presentation.
A. to use B. use C. that we use D. them to use
12. “Do you know where we are supposed to go now?” “__________, we can ask her”
A. Julia comes B. Here comes Julia C. is coming Julia D. Here come Julia
13. “Have you told your dad what’s bothering you?” “I’d __________ in you than my parents”
A. rather to confide B. better confide C. rather my confiding D. sooner confide
14. __________ imagined what would happen.
A. Not for one minute had they B. Never they had
C. No minute had they D. Not one minute had they
15. Salaries are higher here __________ in my country.
A. than B. than that C. than those D. than are
16. __________ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
A. That the moon B. The moon C.The moon which D. When the moon
17. In the kitchen, there is a __________ table.
A. beautiful large round wooden B. large beautiful wooden round
C. wooden round large beautiful D. round large wooden beautiful
18. _________his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now.
A. If it had not for B. Had it not been for C. If there were not D. Unless I had
19. The well is said ___________.
A. to dig by the local people ages ago B. to have been dug by the local people ages ago
C. to be dug by the local people ages ago D. dug by the local people ages ago
20. ___________ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score.
A. Having B. Being C. Although D. Because
21. Text messaging __________ because kids wanted to pass notes to each other during class.
A. came about B. came up C. took off D. caught on
22. An unusual collection of firearms dating from the 16th century __________ auction next week.
A. comes up for B. puts up to C. brings out D. comes in for
23. It is true that she plans to __________ her prize money to charity.
A. give in B. give away C. give out D. gives back
24. If you act __________, you risk making mistakes.
A. on impulse B. on purpose C. in a sense D. in panic
25. Don’t let one spoilt meal __________ you __________ cooking forever!
A. cut … off B. take … out C. put … off D. bring … out
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26. Dentists will always try to save teeth rather than take them _________.
A. over B. down C. off D. out
27. In the end it all ________a question of trust.
A. gets round to B. adds up to C. feels up to D. comes down to
28. When I took over the business, I got more than I __________.
A. asked after B. bargained for C. drew up D. came in for
29. I would never have _________ Jim of being the culprit.
A. accused B. convicted C. suspected D. reminded
30. I am afraid that these regulations have to be __________ with.
A. complied B. provided C. faced D. met
II. READING COMPREHENSION
Passage 1: Read the passage and answer the question below.
In the late eighteenth century, battle raged in almost every corner of Europe, as well as in the Middle
East, South Africa, the West Indies, and Latin American. In reality, however, there was one major war during
this time, the war between Britain and France. All other battles were ancillary to this large conflict, and were
often at least partially related to its antagonist’s goals and strategies. France sought total domination of
Europe. This goal was constructed by British independence and Britain’s efforts throughout the continent to
thwart Napoleon; through treaties, Britain built coalitions (not dissimilar in concept to today’s NATO)
guaranteeing British participation in all major European conflicts.
These two antagonists were poorly matched, insofar as they had very unequal strengths: France was
predominant on land, Britain at sea. The French knew that, short of defeating the British navy, their only hope
of victory was to close all the ports of Europe to British ships. Accordingly, France set out to overcome Britain
by extending its military domination from Moscow to Lisbon, from Jutland to Calabria. All of this entailed
tremendous risk, because France did not have the military resources to control this much territory and still
protect itself and maintain order at home.
French strategies calculated that a navy of 150 ships would provide the force necessary to defeat the
British navy. Such a force would give France a three – to- two advantage over Britain. This advantage was
deemed necessary because of Britain’s superior sea skills and technology, and also because Britain would be
fighting a defensive war, allowing it to win with fewer forces. Napoleon never lost sight of his goal, because
Britain represented the last substantial impediment to his control of Europe. As his force neared that goal,
Napoleon grew increasingly impatient and began planning an immediate attack.
However, Britain anticipated Napoleon’s imminent invasion and decided that its only hope was to take
the offensive immediately. “Napoleon” the British general Wellington once observed, “never in his life had the
patience for a defensive war”. Indeed, in all ventures Napoleon tried to take the offensive on all fronts, and
at all costs. Had he earlier postponed the Russian expedition, for example, he might not only have conquered
Russian, but might also have conserved enough power to command the continent. In the end, the British
gambit succeeded, and British’s sea power overwhelmed Napoleon’s forces.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to ________________
A. summarize the prelude to the naval conflict between France and England.
B. prove that Britain’s superior naval power was effective in conquering Europe.
C. demonstrate the futility of a land power trying to block ports effectively
D. trace the history of social relations between England and France
2. The word “ancillary” in line 3 is closest in meaning ________________
A. secondary B. central C. subsequent D. harmful
3. The word “antagonists” in line 4 is closest meaning to ________________
A. people B. enemies C. navies D. kings
4. According to the passage, France’s ultimate goal during the wars was to ________________
A. secure its borders, which were contested by neighbors.
B. protect Europe from British domination
C. develop a stronger navy
D. take control of the entire continent
5. According to the passage, the British army fought France ________________
A. only at sea
B. in almost all of France’s European offensives
C. only when Britain’s borders were attacked
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D. in the West Indies and South African, but nowhere else

6. It can be inferred that France’s efforts to close the continent’s ports ________________
A. guaranteed its later victory over Britain
B. was entirely unattainable
C. increased the chances of a successful rebellion at home
D. required it to conquer South Africa as well
7. The word “impediment” in line 20 is closest in meaning to ________________
A. comment B. residue C. dismemberment D. obstacle
8. According to the passage, France believed a large advantage was necessary to defeat the British navy for all
of the following reasons EXCEPTS: ________________
A. The British navy had superior sailors
B. The British were engaged in several other wars at the time
C. The British would be fighting defensively
D. The British possessed better ships and weaponry than did the French
9. It can be inferred from the passage the British general Wellington ________________
A. had no respect for Napoleon’s skill as a general
B. enjoyed gambling
C. expected to gain an advantage by forcing Napoleon to fight defensively
D. opposed Britain’s participation in defense treaties with other European countries
10. The word “gambit” in line 25 is closest in meaning to ________________
A. calculated risk B. virtually reality C. refreshing change D. dubious victory

Passage 2
In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1884, 1900, 1964, etc.) Since 1840,
American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William H. Harrison, the
man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860 and his untimely death
came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot during his first year in
office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn’t give a job. While in his second term of office (1901), William McKinley,
another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During the reception, he was assassinated
while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after
his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G. Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many believe he
was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944), the only man to serve so long
a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945.
Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but did not
succumb to the assassin’s bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the candidate in the
election of 2020 also be as lucky?
1. All of the following are election years EXCEPT ___________.
A. 1960 B. 1930 C. 1888 D. 1824
2. Which president served the shortest term in office?
A. Abraham Lincoln B. Warren G. Harding C. William McKinley D. William H. Harrison
3. Which of the following is true?
A. All presidents elected in years ending in zero have died in office.
B. Only presidents from Ohio have died in office.
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt completed four terms as president.
D. Four American presidents have been assassinated.
4. How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?
A. 7 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3
5. The word “inauguration” in the first paragraph most nearly means __________.
A. election B. acceptance speech
C. swearing-in ceremony D. campaign
6. All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT __________.
A. John F. Kennedy B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Abraham Lincoln D. James A. Garfield
7. The word “whom” in the second paragraph refers to _________.
A. Garfield B. Garfield’s assassin
C. a Union army general D. McKinley
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8. The word “assassinated” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. murdered B. decorated C. honoured D. sickened
9. The word “contracted” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. communicated about B. developed C. agree about D. notified
10. How long did Warren G. Harding work as a president?
A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 8 years
IV. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (10 PTS)
1. Read the following passage. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.
OPERA FOR EVERYONE
You could be forgiven for (1)__________ the Royal Opera House (ROH) more with the over-50s than with the under-15s.
But if you did, then you might be surprised to learn that the ROH’s education department reaches out every year to
(2)__________ the young generation with opera. It is, however, safe to assume that opera can be an unfamiliar medium
to most schoolchildren, and the first reaction (3)__________by the ROH in the classroom is often bemusement. ‘Children
(4)__________ positively as long as you introduce them to opera in the right way,’ explains Paul Reeve, the ROH’s
director of education. ‘The older students can initially have an extreme negative reaction, but that (5)__________ is a
great challenge. We give those (6)__________ kids the opportunity to experience what it is like to be , say, a composer
or a choreographer, and that shows them the skill that is involved in the artforms’ One popular programme the ROH
(7)__________ annually is Write an Opera and this year children from 28 UK schools will perform their work on stage in
July. Teachers have found that while such a programme gives their pupils a greater (8)__________ of the arts, they have
a broader effect, too. ‘I don’t think arts participation has an actual (9)__________ on developing people’s creativity and
self-esteem,’ says Reeve, ‘but the feedback we get is that participation in an opera project can have a hugely positive
effect on children who have previously (10)__________ elsewhere in their school life.’
1. A. typing B. relating C. joining D. associating
2. A. reveal B. keep C. engage D. maintain
3. A. developed B. projected C. provided D. encountered
4. A. respond B. manage C. answer D. learn
5. A. refusal B. resistance C. indifference D. disillusionment
6. A. ironic B. doubtful C. sceptical D. improbable
7. A. sets up B. runs out C. comes up D. takes up
8. A. fascination B. impression C. information D. awareness
9. A. monopoly B. restriction C. control D. design
10. A. performed B. focused C. struggled D. achieved

Read the following passage. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.
THE CHANGING FACE OF BRITAIN
It seemed to the generation of Britons alive before the Second World War that their way of life would last for many years
to come. However, the war caused a (1) ________ in British life that completely changed the status quo. What had been
a fairly (2) _________ society up to that point, with people sharing many basic beliefs and values, underwent (3)
_________ changes after the war. The (4) ________ was away from fixed social roles and towards a more (5)
__________ society. Britain began to (6) _________ into its present form and many ideas that are accepted today, such
as a large amount of freedom for teenagers, were at the time (7) ________ and exciting. New and (8) _______ music
and fashion had a great (9) _________ on young people and the whole of Britain became less (10) _________.
1. A. revolution B. revision C. rotation D. rejection
2. A. uniform B. same C. similar D. identical
3. A. refined B. potential C. alternative D. radical
4. A. reform B. trend C. fashion D. decay
5. A. revised B. amended C. dynamic D. different
6. A. refine B. progress C. substitute D. evolve
7. A. novel B. mature C. alternate D. steady
8. A. internal B. incoherent C. innate D. innovative
9. A. substitute B. progress C. influence D. innovation
10. A. conservative B. concerned C. convinced D. contained
PART B. WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 PTS)
OPEN CLOZE 1 (10 PTS)
HOUSEWORK GETS YOU DOWN
It may (1)__________ as no surprise to learn that household chores can make you feel depressed. There is evidence to
suggest that the more housework men and women do, the more (2)__________ they are to suffer from mood swings.
‘Any form of repetitive cyclical work is bound to be depressing,’ says psychologist Nicholas Emler. ‘Domestic chores are
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open- (3)__________tasks, so there is no defined end point. People prefer tasks they can complete, and (4)__________
a satisfactory conclusion they become stressed.’
Work in the home has no job description and family members rarely appreciate just (5)__________ much work has gone
into preparing an evening meal or cleaning the bathroom. Women still take responsibility for the lion’s (6)__________ of
domestic chores, but with many in full-time jobs they can no longer (7)__________ themselves on having a spotless
home. ‘The concept of being house-proud is out of fashion,’ says Prof Emler, who points out that the vast majority of men
continue to shy away from doing the dishes. In other situations financial reward can go some way to compensating for
dull, repetitive work, but housework is a strenuous job with no (8)__________ .
Writer Tracy Kerry believes that many people nowadays just don’t know how to do housework. ‘There are an awful
(9)__________ of inexperienced people whose mothers were too busy working to show them. Sweeping a room may
seem an easy enough task to person, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. To make housework easier she
suggests we get rid of possessions that are of (10)__________ use any more. ‘Keep clutter under control and you will
feel more able to cope.’
OPEN CLOZE 2 (10 PTS)
WORLD BOOK DAY
This year’s World Book Day (WBD), which is taking place on March 2, hopes to encourage everyone, and especially
children, to discover the joy of reading.
Schools and libraries are getting involved, with a packed schedule of events designed to bring books to life. There will be
writers popping (1) ________ schools to read from their books and answer questions, and story-telling events. Children
will also be able to take part in readings (2) _______ that they really have a chance to engage with the books.
(3) ________ a further incentive to pick up a book, WBD has joined forces with National Book Tokens to offer school
children a free £ 1 book token. The token can be put (4) ________ the cost of any book or audio book of their choice, or
used to buy one of the six WBD £ 1 books. These books have been specially chosen (5) ________ of their appeal to
different age groups.
As (6) ________ as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hopes to (7) ________ reluctant
adults hooked on books. So, (8) ________ the first time, World Book Day will also (9) __________ an adult focus, with
the launch of Quick Reads, a selection of short, fast-paced stories by well-known authors. The first set of Quick Reads will
be published on World Book Day, (10) __________ a further collection of books being released later in the summer.
II. WORD FORM (20 PTS)
1. Use the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Paying children too much attention when they misbehave can be __________. (DEFEAT)
2. Recent financial scandals have __________ changes in parliamentary procedures. (NEED)
3. If you are worried about wrinkles, use a __________ cream everyday. (MOIST)
4. They lost the battle, despite __________ the enemy by two to one. (NUMBER)
5. Few active steps were taken to measure, understand or manage the occurrence of __________. (ABSENCE)
6. The police sergeant grabbed the startled robber and __________ marched him back inside. (CEREMONY)
7. I’m scanning my grandfather’s photos on my computer because they’d be _________if anything happened to them.
(REPLACE)
8. She stood there completely ___________, so I had no idea at all what she was thinking. (EXPRESS)
9. That news conference was __________ boring! (SPEAK)
10. Advertising is particular effective on people who are highly ___________. (SUGGEST)
2. Use the correct form of the words given in the box to complete these sentences.
APPLY – WORK – MANAGE – TIME - PLEASE – PRODUCE
PERIOD - EMPLOY – COMPETE – ANTIQUE

(1) _________ at Shepparton Carpets Ltd voted today to continue with their industrial action. Union leader Elaine Watkins
issued a statement saying: “Although we do not envisage an all-out strike at this stage, everyone at the plant will
continue to refuse to work (2) _______ until this dispute is settled. We urge (3) _________ to reconsider their
proposals.” The industrial action, which began three weeks ago, has affected (4) ________ at the factory. Joe Turner,
Managing Director of Shepparton Carpets, has, however, refused to bow to union demands. “If Shepparton carpets wants
to survive, it has to become more (5) __________ .” he said. “It is my responsibility as an employer of over 500 (6)
_________ to ensure this company continues to make a profit. (7) __________, we have to make changes to improve
efficiency. If we don’t, we’ll all be out of a job. It may not be (8) ___________, bit it is essential. Some of the working
practices at the factory are, frankly, (9) __________ and totally (10) ________ to the modern world. I just wish the
unions would work with me on this, rather than fighting me every step of the way.”
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10 PTS)
Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them.
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A newspaper makes its money from the price people pay for it and also from the advertisings it carries. A popular
newspaper with a circulation of over five millions daily makes a lot of money. Less seriously newspapers are probably
read just for entertainment. They have big headings above the new stories, funny cartoons to look at and sensational
photos of violent. The gossip columns are full of stories of private live of famous people. No one takes the political views
of such papers seriously. On an other hand, in a free country where there is no censorship, serious papers are read
principle for their news, sent to themselves by their correspondents round the world and by the big news agencies.
People also read these papers for their revisions of new books, films and plays, and for their editorials what represent the
opinion of the newspaper itself about the important events and issues of the moment.
1. LINE ………………………… …………………………….; 2. LINE ………………………… …………………………….;
3. LINE ………………………… …………………………….; 4. LINE ……………………….. …………………………….;
5. LINE ………………………… …………………………….; 6. LINE ………………………… …………………………….;
7. LINE ………………………… …………………………….; 8. LINE ………………………… …………………………….;
9. LINE ………………………… …………………………….; 10. LINE ………………… .…… …………………………….;
V. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 PTS)
Complete the sentences describing each situation using the phrase given.
1. George seems to have been putting his website together for a long time. (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
George’s website........................................................................................................................
2. They’ve been having discussions on the issue for over two weeks. (PROGRESS)
Discussions on the issue .............................................................................................................
3. The accused never expressed regret for what he had done. (TIME)
At .............................................................................................................................................
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. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.
4. The adverts look exactly the same as the articles in this magazine. (DIFFERENCE)
It’s impossible ……………………………………………………………………….……………………………….the adverts in this magazine.
5. Terry and I started arguing about the situation in the Middle East. (INTO)
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………about the situation in the Middle East.
6. There’s no need for me to tell you that you’ll be paid handsomely for this. (SAYING)
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... that you’ll be paid handsomely for this.
Complete each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before
it.
7. In the end Pauline phoned the insurance company.
What……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. I wouldn’t eat too many of those, if I were you.
You’d ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It’s possible that Mary and Helen have not heard from the bank yet.
Mary and Helen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat-belts.
By law, seat-belts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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