ENGLISH 12 WEEK 10 - PRACTICE

Read the following passage and mark the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The term ‘personal development’ is often connected (1) ____ activities like dieting or exercise, or perhaps
learning a (2) ____. But while these things are undoubtedly important, there are many other worthwhile skills (3)
____. Academic or cognitive skills such as critical thinking, memorisation and creativity are important, as are
social and emotional skills like friendliness, positive thinking and self-esteem. Other skills not to be neglected
include self-control, (4) ____time and finding a (5) ____ life.
The important thing is to take a ‘holistic approach’ to personal development, meaning you should aim (6)____
yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on one aspect of yourself at the expense of the others.
Question 1: A. with B. for C. on D. in
Question 2: A. new computer program B. new program computer
C. computer new program D. program new computer
Question 3: A. are overlooked B. which overlook C. overlooking D. overlooked
Question 4: A. exchanging B. managing C. encouraging D. avoiding
Question 5: A. satisfyingly B. satisfy C. satisfied D. satisfying
Question 6: A. develop B. to developing C. developing D. to develop
Read the following passage and mark the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
TEENAGE STRESS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stress is something that everybody feels at times – adults, teenagers, and kids. There is good stress, stress that
helps you to react in a difficult situation. More often stress is a (7)________ feeling, a feeling that stops you being
happy or relaxed. But it’s always important to remember that stress is just a normal part of life.
People react to stress in different ways. Some people are sad and others feel angry. Some people have difficulties
with sleeping. (8)________ change their attitude to food because of stress. Stress can also make it difficult for
some people to (9)_________. There are many different things that can stress teenagers. Sometimes it can be just
the (10)_________ things that happen every day. (11)_________, homework or exams can cause stress. Or
maybe you have a pet and your pet is sick. Problems with friends or parents or other family members are another
possible cause. Perhaps they want you to do something but you don’t want to do it, for example. The good news
is that stress is completely normal and it’s not permanent. And there are lots of things you can do to
(12)_________ stress.
Question 7: A. positive B. relative C. negative D. effective
Question 8: A. Other B. Others C. Another D. The others
Question 9: A. imagine B. introduce C. recognize D. concentrate
Question 10: A. regular B. ordinary C. common D. typical
Question 11: A. In short B. For example C. In particular D. Such as
Question 12: A. deal with B. put off C. make up D. take over
Mark the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each question.
Question 13: a. Mai: Thanks, Lan! I’ve been taking some yoga classes recently.
b. Lan: That’s great! Yoga sounds interesting.
c. Lan: Hello, Mai! It’s been a while. You look amazing!
A. c – a – b B. b – c – a C. a – b – c D. a – c – b
Question 14: a. Anna: I’m planning to visit Spain next year.
b. Tom: Why are you learning Spanish?
c. Tom: Oh, that’s exciting! How are your lessons going so far?
d. Anna: They’re going well. I’m learning a lot about Spanish culture too.
e. Tom: That sounds fascinating!
A. a – c – e – b – d B. a – b – c – e – d C. b – a – c – d – e D. d – e – a – b – c
Question 15: Hi Lisa,
a. Thanks for inviting me to your birthday party. It was so much fun!
b. I really enjoyed meeting your friends and spending time with everyone.
c. Also, the decorations and food were amazing! Did you make the cake yourself?
 d. I'm looking forward to our next gathering. Let me know when you’re free.
e. Hope you had as much fun as I did!
Best,
Mia
A. a – c – b – e – d B. a – b – c – e – d C. d – e – a – b – c D. e – c – b – d – a
Question 16: a. Arnel didn’t make much money this way, but he never gave up on his passion.
b. In 1982, at the age of fifteen, he joined a local band as a lead singer, singing pop songs by famous bands.
c. He has been passionate about singing since he was five years old and has achieved great success as a
professional singer.
d. Arnel Pineda was born in Sampaloc, Manila, the Philippines in 1967, and he is an inspiring person.
e. Arnel’s success shows that anyone can achieve their dreams if they try hard enough.
A. d – c – b – a – e B. a – b – c – d – e C. b – c – d – a – e D. c – a – d – b – e
Question 17: a. The population of New Orleans had some fluctuation between 1950 and 2010.
It had a slight growth between 1950 and 1970.
b. During this time, Atlanta had the most significant change in population. The population of Atlanta in 1950
was around 500 thousand, and it rose significantly to 2.2 million by 1990.
c. Similarly, Charlotte's population went up over the 60-year period. It grew steadily from 100 thousand to 500
thousand between 1950 and 1990.
d. The chart shows how the populations of three major cities in the USA changed from 1950 to 2010. These
cities are Atlanta, Charlotte, and New Orleans.
e. In general, the population in each city increased over the 60-year period.
A. d – b – c – e – a B. d – c – a – b – e C. d – a – e – b – c D. d – e – b – c – a
Read the following passage about technology and mark the option that best fits each of the numbered blank.
Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are no
exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and less connected to the people around
us or even our loved ones (18)_________.
We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos than have a
true conversation with friends or family members. Relationships at home and at work (19)_______. Social media
links us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for relationships. It is time we realised that
the power of connections is built from our own efforts. Choosing to stay technologically connected,
(20_________, listening, understanding, and sharing feelings. (21)_________.
It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real interactions.
(22)_________. We should spend more time visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them
on social media. We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them. It is never too late to strengthen
the bonds with school friends and teachers.
Question 18: A. whose presence we sometimes overlook in favor of online connections
B. influence our lives due to a lack of online connections C. are distant from us and require digital connections
D. of which presence with our oversight in preference to online connections
Question 19: A. are enhanced by technology B. of which technology is enhanced
C. that have technology enhance D. having been enhanced by technology
Question 20: A. a considerable amount of time doing activities together has to be spent
B. doing activities together is very essential for us
C. we have to spend a considerable amount of time doing activities together
D. spending a considerable amount of time doing activities together
Question 21: A. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and loneliness
B. Strengthening our mind and body, isolation and loneliness keep us from feeling connected
C. We strengthen our mind and body so that they keep us away from isolation and loneliness
D. Without strengthening our mind and body, we can not keep away from isolation and loneliness
Question 22: A. Improved the bonds, we can start nurturing the relationships within our family
B. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family
C. Our family can start nurturing the relationships D. People in our family can nurture the relationships
Read the following passage about coffee and mark the best answer to each of the following questions.
Around the world, coffee is grown by about 25 million farmworkers on about 27 million acres of land. That’s
more than seven percent of Earth’s surface! Just in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee grower, almost 6.2 billion
pounds of coffee are grown each year. In Việt Nam, coffee exports reached approximately 1.78 million tonnes in
2022 alone. Every year, people drink more than 500 billion cups. Businesses in the United States spend about
$5.5 billion to bring coffee into the country, and make more than $12 billion by selling it. Coffee is big business.
Unfortunately, climate change could be a big threat to this business and the people who depend on it. To
grow good coffee, the weather must be just right. If it is too hot or too cold, or if there is too much or too little
rain, the plants might die or the coffee beans might be of poor quality. Climate change is making the world hotter
and changing where and how much rain falls. Many regions that have perfect weather for growing coffee now
will not be good places to grow coffee in the future. In Brazil, for example, more than half of good coffee land
will not be usable by the year 2050.
Even worse, an insect called the coffee berry borer beetle, which likes to eat coffee beans, also loves hotter
weather. This means that as the climate changes, there will be more of these insects living in more places and
more coffee plants will be attacked. In addition, diseases such as coffee rust (a disease that causes the tree to lose
its ability to produce berries/beans) become more common when the weather is hotter and wetter.
Coffee is the favorite drink of people all over the world. Unless humans work together to stop climate change
and protect coffee, it could become part of our history, not our future.
Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor affecting coffee growth?
A. Temperature B. Soil quality C. Rainfall amount D. Insect presence
Question 24: The word threat in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to________.
A. protection B. danger C. risk D. hazard
Question 25: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. threat B. coffee C. the United States D. country
Question 26: The word usable in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by________.
A. valuable B. affordable C. suitable D. comfortable
Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. Coffee grows well only when weather conditions are ideal.
B. Coffee can thrive in almost any weather condition.
C. The quality of coffee depends on where it is grown.
D. Coffee beans grow best in moderate temperatures.
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In the future, only regions with perfect weather conditions will be suitable for growing coffee.
B. Vietnam exported approximately 6.2 billion pounds of coffee in 2022.
C. The United States imports coffee and makes a larger profit from selling it.
D. Diseases that harm coffee plants are becoming less common due to climate change.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention a classification relationship?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer explore the impact of climate change on insect populations?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage about powering and mark the best answer to each of the following question.
As we continue to face the impacts of climate change, having a green environment has become increasingly
important to the future of our society. To achieve this, the world is shifting towards green energy, and two
particular types of energy at the centre of this movement are solar power and wind power.
[I] Solar power is all about harnessing the energy of the sun by using solar panels to convert sunlight into
usable electricity. [II]. Moreover, solar panels are perfect for installation on a small scale, such as in private
homes, since they require very little maintenance and have a long lifespan. [III] However, the ability to generate
solar power depends on the time of day and weather conditions. This means that solar panels are often less useful
if they are installed in places where sunny weather is not typical. [IV]
Wind power, on the other hand, involves converting the energy of the wind into electricity using large
turbines. Wind power doesn’t produce any greenhouse gases, but it is not ideal for private use since
turbines require consistent care. However, wind farms can be installed on a large scale and are able to produce
electricity continuously regardless of the time of day. This means that if there were more investments in wind
power, it could be a viable way to provide energy for major cities and even for whole regions.
Wind and solar power contribute significantly to a green environment by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels,
helping us cut down on pollution and slow climate change. Additionally, using renewable energy sources helps
promote spending on sustainable development by creating new career opportunities in the green energy sector.
For now, the biggest challenge of adopting green energy is the costs associated with installation and
infrastructure, but the benefits unquestionably outweigh the downsides. If we want to stop the climate crisis and
create a better and more sustainable future, green energy sources will undoubtedly be the key.
Question 31: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit? This highly efficient form of
energy produces zero emissions, so it can significantly reduce our carbon footprint
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32: The phrase shift towards in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ______.
A. suffer from B. depend on C. move away from D. turn to
Question 33: The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. weather conditions B. solar panels C. private homes D. emissions
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT an advantage of solar power?
A. It produces zero emissions. B. It has a long lifespan.
C. It is effective regardless of weather conditions. D. It requires little maintenance.
Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. Wind power is an ideal energy source for both private homes and large cities.
B. Wind power can continuously produce energy on a large scale.
C. Wind power generates energy without any need for infrastructure.
D. Wind power depends heavily on time and weather conditions.
Question 36: The word viable in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. practical B. ideal C. unfeasible D. delectable
Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Solar panels are more effective in areas with frequent cloudy weather.
B. Wind power is ideal for private households due to easy maintenance.
C. Both wind and solar power help reduce pollution and combat climate change.
D. Green energy sources are currently more cost-effective than fossil fuels.
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Wind power is environmentally friendly and convenient for households.
B. Wind power is sustainable but not suitable for private homes due to maintenance needs.
C. Wind turbines are easy to maintain and therefore ideal for private use.
D. Wind power requires high maintenance and generates greenhouse gases.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The use of fossil fuels is likely to increase due to the challenges of green energy.
B. Wind power is expected to become the main energy source for private homes in the future.
C. Expanding renewable energy can create more jobs in the green energy sector.
D. Solar panels are only effective in large-scale industrial settings.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Green energy sources like solar and wind power are essential for sustainable development and
addressing climate change, despite some challenges in implementation.
B. Despite their potential, solar and wind power are not reliable enough and may not be widely adopted in
the future due to limitations.
C. Wind power is a more suitable option for private use, while solar power can effectively support energy
needs in large cities and urban areas.
D. The high cost associated with green energy sources makes them an impractical solution for addressing
the ongoing climate crisis.