Test 1 Part 1: Phonetics

1. A. Suitable B. Biscuits C. Guilty D. Building

2. A. Physical B. Philosophy C. Psychology D. Biology

3. A. Hello B. Hour C. Hate D. Hit

4. A. This B. Though C. Those D. Thin

5. A. Hand B. Nation C. Brave D. Basic

6. A. Explanation B. Celebrating C. Fortunately D. Calculator

7. A. Absolutely B. Exhibition C. Affirmative D. Opposition

8. A. Office B. Police C. Service D. Story

9. A. Advise B. Hurry C. Matter D. Happen

10. A. Manageable B. Magnificent C. Considerate D. Analysis

11. Please Mr. Smith if I ... him next week.

A. am seeing B. can be seeing C. will be seen D. see

12. You ... to register for this course.

A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. don't need D. can have

13. We have been working hard. Let's ... a break.

A. do B. take C. make D. find

14. As you drive down the road, take the ..., and you will see his house ahead.

A. left second B. turn second C. turn left D. left turning

15. He has lost a lot of weight ... he went on that diet.

A. in time B. since C. even though D. when

16. ... you ever been to England.

A. Are B. Do C. Have D. Were

17. We are talking about the writer ... book is best-selling.

A. who B. whom C. whose D. fast

18. My ... to work takes an hour.

A. travel B. journey C. driving D. way

19. How ... can you drive through town?

A. long B. far C. much D. fast

20. How long does it ... to travel from London to Oxford by train.

A. cost B. take C. last D. need

21. I've got a ... in my arm.

A. hurt B. pain C. ache D. disease

22. The film made her....

A. crying B. cry C. to cry D. cried

23. My exam result disappointing. I wish I ... it better.

A. cost B. take C. last D. need

24. I ... home for work at eight o'clock every morning.

A. leave B. start C. go D. walk

25. This book ... written recently.

A. was B. has been C. had been D. is

Which sentence expresses the same idea as the given one?

26. People often say that he is a talented actor.

A. He is often said to be a talented actor.

B. people are often said that he is a talented actor.

C. He often said that he is a talented actor.

D. He is often said that he is a talented actor.

27. I began to learnt English a long time ago.

A. I have learnt English so long ago.

B. I have learnt English long time.

C. I have learnt English for a long time.

D. I have learnt English for many times.

28. They had to cancel the match because of the bad weather.

A. The football match had cancelled because of the bad weather.

B. The football match had to be cancelled because of the bad weather.

C. Although the weather was bad, the football match took place.

D. The football match was had to cancel because of the bad weather.

29. No one has used this machine for three years.

A. This machine has been used for three years.

B. This machine has to be used for three years.

C. This machine has not used three years.

D. This machine has not been used for three years.

30. Do not disturb.

A. Go this way. B. Don't go inside

C. Don't close the door D. Knock and enter

31. Those employees (A) which were working (B) on the upper floors of the building (C) were unaware (D) of the fire.

32. The (A) most cheapest way (B) to buy (C) those products is (D) to offer cash.

33. They wanted to (A) leave in America (B) in order (C) to fulfill their (D) aspirations.

34. The (A) main reason (B) for further (C) study is (D) for to get a better job.

35. (A) Businesses are responsible (B) to the International Revenue Service (C) to keep accurate (D) financial records.

When we tell lies, we usually fear getting caught. This fear causes small changes in our bodies. Our hearts beat more quickly, our blood flows faster and we breathe harder. A machine called a polygraph or lie detector, measures these changes. It can tell if a person is lying. Police often use lie detectors to question suspects. Companies use polygraphs to screen people for jobs or to investigate theft. However, people cannot be forced to take lie detector tests. The person being tested wears an arm band that attaches to the polygraph. At first the person is asked simple questions such as. "What is your name?" From answers to these types of questions, the machine measures the person's normal body activity. If a person tells the truth there is little or no change in the polygraph. Later, the questions, the machine measure the person's normal body activity. If a person tells the truth there is little or no change in the polygraph. Later, the questions are more pointed. They focus more and more on what the tester really wants to know. If the answers cause a large change on the polygraph it may mean the person is lying. Polygraphs are not always right. They sometimes measure changes a person might feel even when telling the truth.

This is especially true when the tester has not been trained to ask questions the right way. People can sometimes learn to control their emotions and fool the lie detector, too. Still, polygraphs are very useful in many kinds of police work.

36. What is the machine called that can tell if a person is lying?

A. a screening machine B. a polygraph

C. a fib detector D. none of the above

37. How is a person connected to this machine?

A. electrical wires B. by a chest strap C. by an arm strap D. none of the above

38. How does the machine know if you are lying?

A. It watches your eyes

B. It measures changes in the body

C. It check to see if you are crossing your fingers

D. It tells the truth.

39. How can someone fool a lie detector?

A. they cannot B. unplugging it

C. controlling their emotions D. none of the above

40. What happens if you tell the truth?

A. There is little or no change in the polygraph.

B. The polygraph will not work.

C. The tester asked the wrong questions.

D. None of the above.

A village is a quiet place where the influence of the city is not ... (41) ... much. It is indeed a very good place for rest and relaxation.

In village people do not live very close to one another. Their houses are far ... (42) .... Each house therefore has a lot of ... (43) ... around it. So, almost every house is ... (44) ... by flowers and fruit plants and vegetables. All these make the village look ... (45) ... and fresh. There are also tall trees everywhere which provide ... (46) ... from the sun and keep the village ... (47) ....

Some villages are surrounded by rice fields or mountains. There are also many streams and rivers in many villages. All these ... (48) ... great beauty and variety to village scene.

The village people are friendly and helpful. They work together and live in ... (49) ... Living among ... (50) ... friendly and simple people in such a quiet place is indeed a real pleasure.

41. A. done B. made C. felt D. interesting

42. A. apart B. away C. from D. along

43. A. air B. space C. areas D. environment

44. A. covered B. occupied C. grown D. surrounded

45. A. green B. blue C. beauty D. gray

46. A. shadow B. light C. heat D. shade

47. A. hot B. cold C. cool D. fresh

48. A. make B. plus C. add D. increase

49. A. happy B. friendly C. well D. peace

1. A. Hasty B. Nasty C. Tasty D. Waste

2. A. Seize B. Measure C. Confusion D. Tension

3. A. Distribute B. Tribe C. Trial D. Triangle

4. A. Learn B. Clergy C. Heart D. Worth

5. A. Cream B. Creature C. Bean D. Clean

6. A. Cottage B. Cotton C. Success D. Petal

7. A. Promote B. Bury C. Control D. Prevent

8. A. Frighten B. Approve C. Accept D. Remind

9. A. Pleasant B. System C. Genuine D. Surprised

10. A. Generate B. Guarantee C. Experience D. Currency

11. ... you like a cup of coffee? No, thanks

A. Do B. Would C. Will D. Could

12. I don't know what to do this evening. What about ... to the movies?

A. homework B. housework C. going D. goes

13. I don’t like doing the ..., especially cleaning the windows.

A. homework B. housework C. jobs D. occupation

14. My favorite ... is literature.

A. play B. game C. subject D. activity

15. My mother is very ... at cooking.

A. well B. good C. popular D. famous

16. Time ..., it's difficult to believe that we've been here all day

A. flows B. flies C. flees D. files

17. I haven't seen Jenny....

A. for a long time B. in the last time C. since long D. lastly

18. If you hurry, you will be in Burton ... midnight.

A. until B. while C. on D. by

19. Don't drink so much tea, it's bad ... your stomach.

A. by B. in C. on D. for

20. It's nice to be ... friends.

A. under B. between C. among D. by

21. She spends all her money ... clothes.

A. for B. on C. in D. to

22. ... study hard when you were at school?

A. Must you B. Had you C. Did you have to D. Were you

23. I don't agree ... what you said.

A. to B. with C. by D. for

24. Can you ... me five pounds?

A. lend B. borrow C. rent D. do

25. Please, drive ... you're making me nervous.

A. slow B. more slowly C. more slow D. slowlier

Which sentence expresses the same idea as the given one?

26. Please hand in your key at the desk.

A. Do not lock the room B. Keep you key safe

C. Lock your desk before leaving D. Leave your key at the desk

27. Please ask if you need a porter to help with your luggage.

A. You must carry the luggage yourself.

B. Porters are available if your need any help with your luggage

C. Ask a porter if you need your luggage

D. A porter will come if you ring

28. I saw it with my own eyes - so I believe it.

A. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it.

B. If I saw it with my own eyes, I would believe it.

C. If I had seen it with my own eyes, I would have believed it

D. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it.

29. The police are inspecting the scene of the robbery.

A. The scene of the robbery is inspected by the police

B. The scene of the robbery are inspected by the police

C. The scene of the robbery is being inspected by the police

D. The scene of the robbery are inspected by the police

30. We hope to hear from you soon.

A. We are looking forward to hear from you soon.

B. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

C. You are looking forward to hear from us soon.

D. You are looking forward to hearing from us soon.

31. For years, elephants were (A) hunted for food and ivory, and as a result (B) their (C) numbers have been (D) greatly reduced.

32. Different (A) species of octopuses may measure (B) anywhere from two inches (C) to over thirty feet (D) in long.

33. George Washington Carver found (A) hundred of uses for the peanut, the sweet potato, and the soybean and thus (B) stimulated the (C) cultivation of these (D) crops.

34. Conservative philosophers (A) argue that the very structure of society (B) is threatening by civil disobedience, (C) while humanists (D) stress the primacy of the individual conscience.

35. (A) Since 1971 the (B) regional corporations set up in Alaska by congress (C) managing everything from fishing to (D) banking.

Halloween is one of the most famous holidays in the U.S, and it is on October 31. People carve pumpkins and make funny faces on them. These are called "Jack -O- Lanterns". On October 31, children wear a special costume such as a witch, ghost, or clown. They go to many houses and they knock on the door saying, "Trick or Treat!" It means that if people don't give them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people give candy to them.

I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family's house. First, I cut open the top of the pumpkin and pulled the seeds out. It was not good for me because it was sticky and smelled bad. I had never carved a pumpkin, so it was interesting for me. Next, I carved the eyes and the mouth. I wanted to make a face like a pirate. When I finished making the face, I put a candle inside. It was very beautiful, so I was happy.

I had a good experience because I learned one new idea about American culture by taking part in it. I think Halloween is an interesting American holiday which involves all family members and neighbors too!

36. When is Halloween celebrated?

A. At the beginning of October B. During the Fall

C. at the end of October D. about 3 months before Christmas

37. Which is true about Halloween?

A. Children rarely say, "Trick or Treat!"

B. Stores sell many costumes, pumpkins and candles

C. Children receive gifts from their parents.

D. A with or ghost may come to your door.

38. Which is NOT true about a Jack-O-Lantern?

A. It is made from a pumpkin.

B. You should have a knife to make it.

C. You should light a candle inside it to make it beautiful.

D. You fill it with candy for children.

39. What is the first step in making a Jack-O-Lantern?

A. Carve the face B. Pull out the seeds

C. Put a candle inside D. Cut open the top of the pumpkin

40. The author had a good experience of American culture by....

A. taking part in Halloween B. living in American

C. making a Jack-O-Lantern D. going to many houses on Halloween

Samuel Pepys

The most of famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting ... (41) ... of everyday life in England ... (42) ... 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy ... (43) ... up the river Thames, and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his ... (44) .... He often slept during church or ... (45) ... at the pretty girls. He describes his home life- a ... (46) ... with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books he liked music, the theatre, card ... (47) ..., and parties with good food and ... (48) ... of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important ... (49) .... He was a member of Parliament and President of Royal Society. He is also ... (50) ... for his work for the British Navy.

41. A. description B. letter C. notice D. story

42. A. between B. from C. through D. to

43. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing

44. A. accidents B. plans C. dreams D. faults

45. A. looked B. prayed C. talked D. met

46. A. conversation B. discussion C. quarrel D. talk

47. A. battles B. games C. matches D. plays

48. A. amount B. plenty C. much D. some

49. A. acts B. hobbies C. jobs D. studies

1. A. Evening B. Key C. Secret D. Eye

2. A. Kite B. Fine C. Principle D. Knife

3. A. Both B. Bottle C. Cotton D. Hot

4. A. Catch B. Bag C. Lab D. Gate

5. A. Ceiling B. Country C. Cake D. Cooker

6. A. Complain B. Bargain C. Certain D. Conscious

7. A. Advantage B. Dynamic C. Scholarship D. Abundant

8. A. Separate B. Moderate C. Marvelous D. Resemble

9. A. Wonder B. Amuse C. Fancy D. Bother

10. A. Furious B. Specific C. Powerful D. Friendly