PRACTICE TEST 4

PART 1: USE OF ENGLISH (20 POINTS)

1. She loved tennis and could watch it till the _____ came home.
A. sheep B. pigs C. horses D. cows
2. Could you close the window? There is a bit of a _____.
A. current B. wind C. draught D. breeze
3. Thousands of steel _____ were used as the framework of the new office block.
A. beams B. girders C. stakes D. piles
4. The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _____ the hot, humid air.
A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back
5. He set one alarm-clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to _____ that he did not oversleep.
A. assure B. ensure C. insure D. reassure
6. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the _____.
A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
7. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school .
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
8. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
9. Their eventual choice of house was _____ by the time Peter would take to get to the office.
A. related B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
10. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. hadn’t B. should have C. mustn’t D. needn’t have
11. His strange behavior aroused the _____ of police.
A. doubt B. suspicion C. disbelief D. notice
12. Media reports on the outcome of military intervention often _____ the true facts.
A. divert B. detract C. depose D. distort
13. The day their first child was born, the new parents were _____ with joy.
A. overthrown B. overpowered C. overtaken D. overcome
14. We may win, we may lose – it’s just the luck of the _____.
A. chance B. draw C. odds D. fate
15. They’re having serious problems. Their relationship is on the _____.
A. cliffs B. rocks C. stones D. grass
16. I sold my shares in the company one week before it went bankrupt. That was a _____ shave!
A. thin B. luck C. close D. narrow
17. The renewed interest in Elizabethan times is evident in the _____ of new Hollywood films set during that
period.
A. spate B. hypocrisy C. transience D. demise
18. The car was _____ speed.
A. gathering B. collecting C. consuming D. firing
19. Lack of rain early in the season means that the field _____ a poor crop.
A. surrendered B. yielded C. generated D. suffered
20. I hope you won’t take _____ if I tell the truth.
A. annoyance B. resentment C. offence D. irritation

PART 2: PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (10 POINTS)

21. I would just stay at home as go out tonight.
A. as soon B. as much C. so much D. sooner
22. She scanned the crowd the off chance of seeing someone she knew.
A. in B. on C. at D. from

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23. The earthquake has caused great loss of life. As 6 p.m. on Sunday, the official death toll stands at
24,000, but many people are still unaccounted for.
A. from B. to C. since D. for
24. Small companies may see their inventions knocked before they can make any money from them.
A. off B. into C. out D. of
25. It's too expensive, and probably out-of-date .
A. at it B. as all C. at that D. as such
26. You could come to the party with us if you can yourself from that new boyfriend of yours!
A. pack/ off B. cut/ out C. rip/ off D. tear/ away
27. I hadn’t on food, so I wasn’t ready to feed Kate and her friends.
A. forked up B. knocked up C. stocked up D. clubbed up
28. Employers have to help bridge the gap between education and work.
A. taken up on B. stepped up C. weighed down D. got through
29. Owning an animal can really tie you .
A. out B. down C. back D. off
30. I think a couple of coffees will off the meal nicely.
A. go B. send C. round D. wear

PART 3: ERROR RECOGNITION (10 POINTS)

31. Anthropologists agree that our primitive ancestors who inhabited the tropics
A B
probably have natural protection against the sun.
C D
32. A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten
A B C
the lives.
D
33. A thunder usually follows lightning by five seconds for every mile between the flash
A B C D
and the observer.
34. Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to
A B C
deceive or defraud.
D
35. During the first half of the nineteenth century, immigrants to the United States were
A
predominant from Western Europe; after the Civil War, however, new arrivals came
B
mainly from Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as from Asia.
C D
36. Bill Gates built his microcomputer software company into one of the largest
A
in the nation, and in doing so became one of the country's wealthiest and most
B C
respected man.
D
37. With his many theories, Albert Einstein did a great impact on physics, so much so that
A B
he is often called the greatest physicist of all time.
C D
38. Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to

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exterminate them.
D
39. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants
A B C
and clerks must have been in the past.
D
40. Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United
A B
Nations were established after World War II to preserve international peace and
C D
security.

PART 4: GUIDE CLOZE (10 POINTS)

Choose the words or phrases that best fit the blanks to make a complete passage
Over the past fifty years or so, the methods used for collecting money from the public to aid the developing world
have changed out of all recognition, along with the gravity of the problems (41) , and the increasing awareness
among the population that something must be done. At the beginning of this period, it would have been common
to put money in a collecting box, perhaps on the street or at church. The 1960s saw the (42) of shops which
sold second-hand goods, donated by the public, and which also began to sell articles manufactured in the
developing world in charitable projects set up to guarantee a fair income to local people. The next development
was probably the charity ‘event’, in which participants were (43) to run, cycle, swim or what have you, and
collected money from friends and relatives (44) how far or long they managed to keep going. The first hint of
what was to become the most successful means of raising money was the charity record, where the artists
donated their time and talent, and the (45) from the sales went to a good (46) . This was perhaps a (47) of
the fact that young people felt increasingly concerned about the obvious differences between life in Europe and
the United States, and that in most of Africa, for example. A feeling of frustration was building up. Why was so
little being done? The huge success of Band Aid, and (48) televised concerts, showed the power of the media,
and of music in particular, to inspire and shock. It differed significantly in style from other events. People phoned
up in their thousands on the day and pledged money by (49) their credit card numbers. (50) ,if you have
enough money to buy an MP3 player, you can afford something for the world’s starving children.
41. A. faced B. covered C. opposed D. approached
42. A. occurrence B. entrance C. happening D. advent
43. A. supported B. funded C. sponsored D. promoted
44. A. in as much as B. according to C. with reference to D. as regards
45. A. produce B. proceeds C. receipts D. return
46. A. agency B. enterprise C. cause D. movement
47. A. consideration B. reflection C. view D. display
48. A. subsequent B. consequent C. attendant D. relevant
49. A. mentioning B. quoting C. affirming D. recalling
50. A. Anyway B. After all C. Although D. At any rate

PART 5: READING COMPREHENSION (10 POINTS)

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States was responsible for sweeping changes in attitudes
toward the decorative arts, then considered the minor or household arts. Its focus on decorative arts helped to
induce United States museums and private collectors to begin collecting furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork,
and textiles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The fact that artisans, who were looked on as
mechanics or skilled workers in the eighteenth century, are frequently considered artists today is directly
attributable to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the nineteenth century. The importance now placed on
attractive and harmonious home decoration can also be traced to this period, when Victorian interior

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arrangements were revised to admit greater light and more freely flowing spaces.
The Arts and Crafts Movement reacted against mechanized processes that threatened handcrafts and
resulted in cheapened, monotonous merchandise. Founded in the late nineteenth century by British social critics
John Ruskin and William Morris, the movement revered craft as a form of art. In a rapidly industrializing
society, most Victorians agreed that art was an essential moral ingredient in the home environment, and in
many middle- and working-class homes craft was the only form of art, Ruskin and his followers criticized not
only the degradation of artisans reduced to machine operators, but also the impending loss of daily contact with
handcrafted objects, fashioned with pride, integrity, and attention to beauty.
In the United States as well as in Great Britain, reformers extolled the virtues of handcrafted objects:
simple, straightforward design; solid materials of good quality; and sound, enduring construction techniques.
These criteria were interpreted in a variety of styles, ranging from rational and geometric to romantic or
naturalistic. Whether abstract, stylized, or realistically treated, the consistent theme in virtually all Arts and
Crafts design is nature.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was much more than a particular style; it was a philosophy of domestic life.
Proponents believed that if simple design, high-quality materials, and honest construction were realized in the
home and its appointments, then the occupants would enjoy moral and therapeutic effects. For both artisan and
consumer, the Arts and Crafts doctrine was seen as a magical force against the undesirable effects of
industrialization.
51. The passage primarily focuses on nineteenth-century arts and crafts in terms of which of the following?
A. Their naturalistic themes
B. Their importance in museum collections
C. Their British origin
D. Their role in an industrialized society
52. According to the passage, before the nineteenth century, artisans were thought to be ______.
A. defenders of moral standards B. creators of cheap merchandise
C. skilled workers D. talented artists
53. It can be inferred from the passage that the Arts and Crafts Movement would have considered ail of the
following to be artists EXCEPT ______.
A. creators of textile designs
B. people who produce handmade glass objects
C. operators of machines that automatically cut legs, for furniture
D. metalworkers who create unique pieces of jewelry
54. The word "revered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. respected B. described C. avoided D. created
55. According to paragraph 2, the handcrafted objects in the homes of middle- and working-class families
usually were ______.
A. made by members of the family
B. the least expensive objects in their homes
C. regarded as being morally uplifting
D. thought to symbolize progress
56. The word "extolled" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. exposed B. praised C. believed D. accepted
57. The author mentions all of the following as attributes of handcrafted objects EXCEPT ______.
A. the pride with which they were crafted B. the complexity of their design
C. the long time that they lasted D. the quality of their materials
58. The word "consistent" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. conservative B. considerable C. constant D. concrete
59. According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred at the same time as the Arts and Crafts
Movement?
A. The creation of brighter and more airy spaces inside homes
B. The rejection of art that depicted nature in a realistic manner

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 C. A decline of interest in art museum collections
D. An increase in the buying of imported art objects
60. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Private collectors in the nineteenth century concentrated on acquiring paintings.
B. The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States, unlike the one in Britain, did not react strongly
against mechanized processes.
C. Handcrafted objects in the United States and Britain in the nineteenth century did not use geometric
designs.
D. The Arts and Crafts Movement believed in the beneficial effect for people from being surrounded by
beautiful objects.

 Your answers:
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

SECTION B: WRITTEN TEST (60 points)

PART 1: WORD FORMATION (10 points)
A. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words
1. In era of ……………………………………… conflict, a volatile president may grab expanded powers to make war.
(perpetuate)
2. This quintessential thorny issue is ………………………………………to not only social but also economic reforms.
(appertain)
3. The fiscal crisis does not seem like an ……………………………………… problem. We can overcome it
soon. (surmount)
4. Environmentalists are encouraging people to stop using ……………………………………… plastic
products. (degrade)
5. Raging fires in Australia may result in ……………………………………… damage to habitats of many species.
(reverse)
6. Wasps not only eat a variety of ……………………………………… insects but also pollinate. (pest)
7. Not launching any more attacks after the killing of Iran’s commander Qassem Soleimani, Secretary of State
Mike Pompeo reiterates America’s commitment to ………………………………………. (escalate)
8. Iranian-backed forces allegedly finance …………………………………… abroad, so President Trump ordered a
drone attack against them. (blood)
9. Only ……………………………………… youngsters believe what he said. (doctrine)

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10. She is a potential leader of the Democrats by proving to be……………………………………… during hardships.
(foot)

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 B. Complete the passage with suitable forms of the words given in the box. (10 pts)
Anyone taking the trouble to look (1) ( UP) .................................. on a clear moonlit night cannot fail to be
moved by the sight of our sister planet hanging up there in the sky like a silver ball casting (2)
(GHOST) ....................................shadows on the Earth below. Few (3) ( ANIMATE) ...................................
objects can have had such an influence overreligion and the arts. And never is the Moon's visual impact more
(4) (IMPRESS) ................................... than when it is full and just above the distant horizon.
Under these conditions, the apparent (5) (PROXIMATE) .................................... of the lunar disc to familiar
(6) ( EXTRATERRESTRIAL)….................................… objects makes the Moon appear to be very much larger
and closer than normal. But the fact that our (7)(AID) .................................... eyes still cannot discern more
than just a few dark blotches on its surface demonstrates that this effect must indeed be just an (8)
(OPTICS) .................................... illusion. The light from the Moon cannot really become (9)
(INTENSE) .................................... as it passes at a (10) (GRAZE) ................................… angle through our
atmosphere.

PART 2: OPEN CLOZE (20 points)

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 Complete the following article by writing the missing words in the correct gaps. Use only one
word for each gap
PASSAGE A
Social networking is here to (1)__________ and interaction between people all over the world has
never been (2)__________. We can share our lives with our network friends who can help us solve problems or
offer advice. Although these sites can (3)__________ as a kind of group therapy session with people who seem
to care and who will listen, there is little or no censorship, so cyber-bullying is a growing problem. Perhaps there
need to be more (4)__________ on what people are allowed to say. Nevertheless, social networking sites can be
a great way to find people with shared (5)__________ and they can also be very informative if used wisely. For
many people, it offers them a feeling of (6)__________ from the real world. Furthermore it gives them a chance
to chat about anything and (7)__________, often quite meaningless, without fear of being rejected by others.
(8)__________ the drivers, it has become a compelling activity for many, so it is hardly surprising that some
people feel a (9)__________ of disconnectedness if they are unable to get online for any period of time. And
when they do get back online after a few hours of downtime, there is an unmistakable feeling of relief at being a
(10)__________ of the world once more.

PASSAGE B
Concentration is good in exams, bad in orange juice. Concentration happens when you manage to focus
on one thing to the (11)__________ of all others, and concentrating on that one thing (12)__________ you to
stop worrying about a lot of other things. Sometimes, of course, your mind concentrates when you don‘t want it
to. Maybe you can‘t get something out of your head, such as a problem you have to (13)__________ up to, or
an embarrassing situation you‘ve been in. That‘s why collecting things as a hobby is popular; it (14)__________
your mind off other things. Indeed, some people seem to prefer looking after and cataloguing their collections to
actually (15)__________ anything with them, because this is when the absorbing, single- minded concentration
happens.
The natural span for concentration is 45 minutes. That‘s why half an hour for a television programme
seems too short whilst an hour seems too long. But many people's lives are (16)__________ of concentration.
Modern culture is served up in small, easily digestible chunks that require only a short (17)__________ span
although young people can concentrate on computer games for days at a (18)__________.
Sticking out the tongue can aid concentration. This is because you can‘t (19)__________ yourself with
talking at the same time and other people won‘t (20)__________ to interrupt your thoughts, because you look
like an idiot!

PART 3: TRANSFORMATION (20 points)

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 Rewrite each of the sentences with the given word or the given beginning so that the new
sentence has the same meaning as the previous one

1. There is every likelihood that Donald Trump will be elected President again.

- In ...........................................................................................................................elected President again.

2. We didn’t realise how good his English was until he won the eloquent contest. (command)

- It was not.......................................................................................................................... English.

3. Because of his age, the boy could go unpunished for what he had done. (away)

- Had it .......................................................................................................................... he had done.

4. You may worry, but everything we agreed on was completely legal. (deal)

- You may worry; be .......................................................................................................................... board.

5. Stop asking those silly questions as your demands are unacceptable. (hair)

- Stop.............................................................................................................................................. bounds.

6. He couldn’t understand what the teacher said because he found the knowledge about astronomy too difficult.

(make)

- He couldn’t .......................................................................................................................... head.

7. Though he tries hard to explain these instruments, I still can’t tell how different they are. (wiser)

- No matter.................................................................................................................................. differences.

8. The president’s handling of the issue has been heavily criticised by the press. (scorn)

- How....................................................................................................................................... by the press.

9. He pretends that teaching is not suitable for him. (cut)

- He makes.......................................................................................................................... teaching.

10. Because of the fact that it is a simple test, it should be very easy for all the students.

- Granted that .......................................................................................................................... off a log.

END OF TEST