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ENGLISH PRACTISE TEST 1 (Feb. 23rd 2025)

SECTION A
Read the folowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions
In the black and white photo, the panther is hardly visible, but as soon as we add colour,
it’s easy to (1) ______ the predator from the background. Why? Because in the black and
white picture you are only seeing the surfaces according to how much light they reflect. The
colour lets you see the quality of light as well as the quantity and reveals the panther. In a
real-life jungle situation, this might save your life, and the importance of colour (2) ______
might therefore explain why people are generally more fearful in the dark.
The sense of sight, however, is about (3) ______ more than what our eyes actually see.
(4) ______, what we see is pretty meaningless – it’s just patterns of light. We need the brain
to interpret these ptterns, and it tends to do this in ways (5) ______ have proved useful in the
past. This is actually helpful, but sometimes this means the brain actually creates an illusion
by trying to make sense of information from the eyes.
Question 1. A. distinguish B. generate C. describe D. eliminate

Question 2. A. view B. sight C. vision D. scene

Question 3. A. many B. few C. little D. much

Question 4. A. In fact B. Therefore C. However D. In addition

Question 5. A. who B. that C. when D. where

Read the folowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions
THE GENERATION GAP
People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and
their parents. It is something (6) ______ is generally a problem when children enter their
teenage years, and results in complaints on both sides. Parents, (7) ______, can be often be
heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition tend to be
irresponsible when spending because they don’t (8) ______ the value of money. Adolescents,
on the other hand, complain that their parents don’t understand them.

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What has gone wrong? One explanation lies in how society has changed. In the past,
children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today’s world, parents
are very (9) ______ for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did.
The problem is that the children often don’t agree with their parents’ plans. Teenagers also
reach maturity at an earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The
resulting conflict is painful to (10) _____ sides.
Question 6. A. whom B. who C. where D. which
Question 7. A. however B. for example C. therefore D. moreover
Question 8. A. admire B. award C. appreciate D. praise
Question 9. A. loyal B. sympathetic C. grateful D. ambitious
Question 10. A. both B. neither C. much D. each
SECTION B
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
A majority of people think that their dream job is too hard and competitive to achieve,
and believe that it is all a matter of luck. All this is true actually, but why should that stop
anyone from trying to get the job they really want? A really determined person will always
succeed and, in many ways, needs other people to give up trying so that he or she can
succeed.
Many job seekers feel limited by the choices they made at college or university. They
may think that because they studied marketing, all they can ever do is work in marketing. All
the evidence shows that, in fact, employers are less interested in acquired knowledge than the
ability to think and learn. It is also very difficult to predict the needs of society. The needs of
employers and the economy can change very quickly, and often unexpectedly.
Of course, if it is a very tough time economically, it is hard to find employment
straight after university, but it is by no means impossible. It might take several months longer
to find a job after graduating, but there is work out there. Never think about the other people
going for the same jobs. It may be human nature to compare your progress to your peers, but
perhaps the best advice would be to try not to. Be focused on what you want and how you are
going to get it. After all, it may appear that a friend who has a really well-paid job is doing
well, but how do you know what their job is actually like? They may be working 12-hour

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days, have an unreasonable boss, or be stressed out trying to meet unrealistic targets.
Have a plan in place, even if it is a sketchy one. Have both short-term and long-term
aims. Always think that with hard work, dedication, a willingness to put yourself out, and a
bit of luck, you could get your dream job. A really key piece of advice is never to get
downhearted by rejection because there will probably be a lot. You can achieve your dream
job, whatever it is. You must never give up. prepared to work hard and for long hours without
necessarily climbing up the career ladder. There is a lot to be said for learning your 'trade'
from the bottom up. At the start, there will probably be little money, but it will be worth it in
the end. The best jobs are not supposed to be easy- that is what makes them challenging. And
if you like a challenge, just keep your head down and go for it.
Question 11. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Challenges to Get a Job B. Tough Time Delays Getting Jobs
C. A Dream Job D. Determination Creates Success
Question 12. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. employers B. needs C. job seekers D. choices
Question 13. According to paragraph 2, potential employers nowadays _________.
A. have very limited employment choices
B. find that knowledge gained through formal education is totally worthless
C. tend to value candidates who possess creative thinking
D. are very good at predicting different economic trends
Question 14. The phrase “stressed out” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. worried B. disappointed C. timid D. confused
Question 15. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. What you studied at university shouldn’t determine what kind of job you’re looking for.
B. Marketing students stand a better choice of finding their dream jobs than other graduates.
C. It’s advisable for graduates to choose a job with good financial rewards.
D. Luck plays an integral part in finding a well-paid job in today’s competitive labour
market.
Question 16. The word “sketchy” in paragraph 4 mostly means ________.
A. sufficient B. impracticable C. thorough D. incomplete
Quesiton 17. Which of the following can be infered from the passage?

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A. You can get your dream job with preservance and diligence.
B. Only by getting a job after several months is a job seeker considered to be determined.
C. The writer must have chosen to study marketing at university.
D. You must always think outside of the box to impress potential employers.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are increasingly prevalent in
business and society; besides, they have been applied to education. These technologies have
the potential to transform many aspects of the teaching - learning process.
Basic activities in education like grading can be automated with the help of AI. At
educational institutes, marking a large number of tests and assignments is tedious work.
Teachers often find that grading takes up a considerable amount of time which can be used to
interact with students and prepare for class. AI, at present, may not be able to actually replace
human grading; however, it's getting pretty close. Nearly all kinds of multiple choice and fill-
in- the blank testing can now be performed by AI-driven machines, and automated grading of
student writing may not be far behind. Essay-grading softwares are still in their infancy, yet
they will be fully developed over the coming years, allowing teachers to focus ‘more on
classroom activities and professional development.
Learners can also get additional support from AI. For instance, tutoring programs
based on artificial intelligence already exist to help students with basic courses of
mathematics, writing, foreign language, etc. With the rapid pace of technological
advancement in recent years, sophisticated tutoring systems which can help students learn
high order thinking and stimulate their creativity will not be a pipe dream. Moreover, AI
programs can give learners useful feedback and assistance. Some schools, especially those
with online courses, are using AI systems to monitor students’ progress. These systems not
only offer students advice on individual courses but also help students choose majors in
accordance with areas where they succeed or struggle. For better or worse, AI systems have
taken place in certain types of classroom activities.
In the next decades, their influences will extend significantly, which offers both
teacher and students a much wider range of services.
Question 18. What does the passage mainly about?

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A. The potential of applying technologies to teaching

B. The changes made by AI in education
C. The various forms of AI
D. Artificial intelligence and related technologies
Quesiton 19. The word “tedious” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. boring B. economical C. costly D. admirable
Question 20. As stated in paragraph 3, existing tutoring programs based on artificial
intelligence _________.
A. can help students with basic courses B. are technologically sophisticated
systems
C. find out all the mistakes in students’ D. will be fully developed by teachers
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Question 21. The word “monitor” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. express B. supervise C. change D. prevent
Question 22. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. majors B. schools C. students D. systems
Question 23. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Learners can receive useful feedback and help from AI programs.
B. Teachers are lack of time to interact with students and prepare for class.
C. All kinds of multiple-choice questions are graded by machines.
D. Teachers focus more on classroom activities than professional development.
Question 24. Which of the following can be infered from the passage?
A. Teachers gain more benefits from AI than students.
B. AI may pose a threat to every field except for education.
C. AI technology is expected to dominate in every classroom in the next few decades.
D. AI will play a more important role in education in the future.
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