Test 1 Part 1: Phonetics

1. A. Alone B. Load C. Shown D. Town

2. A. Buys B. Advise C. Price D. Prize

3. A. Bear B. Beer C. Cheer D. Fear

4. A. Goes B. Chose C. Lose D. Toes

5. A. Knees B. Peas C. Trees D. Niece

6. A. Terrible B. Attractive C. Definite D. Beautiful

7. A. Happy B. Extreme C. Usual D. Risky

8. A. Hospital B. Musician C. Ambulance D. Mexican

9. A. Excellent B. Experienced C. Immediate D. Delicious

10. A. Profession B. Optician C. Dialogue D. Connection

11. ... also causes air pollution

A. Smog B. Waste paper C. Rubbish D. Dirty water

12. Helen is very ... going to work in Germany.

A. excited to B. excited for C. excited with D. excited about

13. Why do you spend all your time ... your sister?

A. arguing about B. arguing for C. arguing with D. arguing at

14. Give her a telephone number to ring ... she gets lost.

A. whether B. in case C. unless D. perhaps

15. If you require any more ... about the holiday, please telephone us.

A. description B. information C. news D. fact

16. I will ... the idea with the other teachers and see what they thinks about it.

A. explain B. argue C. discus D. talk

17. Everyone in the village ... about the plans for the new road.

A. took care B. was concerned C. had concerned D. contacted

18. The cat was ... to wait for the mouse to come out.

A. patiently enough B. patient enough C. enough patient D. so patient

19. She lives near me and I often speak to her on my ... to work.

A. way B. travel C. street D. road

20. The house is in good ... though it need to be repaired

A. condition B. state C. position D. standing

21. Tell me ... there is anything special that you would like to do.

A. that B. which C. so D. if

22. You will become ill ... you stop working so hard.

A. until B. when C. unless D. if

23. Venice, ... was built on water, is a city in Italy.

A. where B. that C. who D. which

24. His three friends all ... for the same job.

A. requested B. applied C. intended D. referred

25. It was past midnight, so there were ... people in the street.

A. few B. any C. a few D. less

Which sentence expresses the same idea as the given one?

26. Jerry said. "I'm studying English a lot at the moment"

A. Jerry said I am studying English a lot at the moment

B. Jerry said he is studying English a lot at the moment.

C. Jerry said I was studying English a lot at the moment

D. Jerry said he was studying English a lot at the moment

27. When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.

A. When I was a child, we used to go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.

B. When I was a child I never went to the local park every Saturday afternoon.

C. We are used to going to the local park every Saturday afternoon.

D. We have been used to the local park every Saturday afternoon since I was a child.

28. They moved to this suburb in 1997

A. They lived in this suburb in 1997

B. They have moved to this suburb since 1997

C. They have lived in this suburb since 1997

D. They have lived in this suburb before

29. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation

A. The project will be finished in time for the presentation.

B. They succeeded to finish the project in time for the presentation.

C. They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation.

D. It was difficult for them to finish the project in time for the presentation.

30. Jane allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings.

A. Jane let her children to stay up late on Saturdays

B. Jane let her children stay up late on Saturdays

C. Jane lets her children to stay up late on Saturdays

D. Jane lets her children stay up late on Saturdays.

31. My father (A) retired last year but he (B) found a lot (C) to do (D) at home since then.

32. Mrs. Thatcher (A) became Prime Minister (B) of Britain (C) in 1970 after (D) win the elections.

33. When I (A) read the two essays, I (B) soon realized (C) which was the (D) best.

34. The doctor (A) said that he wanted the patient (B) stay in bed (C) for a few (D) days.

35. (A) As prices (B) have gone up so much lately, we didn't buy (C) much clothes when we (D) were in London last year.

Poor farmers use the same land over and over. The land needs a rest so that it will be better next year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down trees for firewood. In some areas, when trees are gone, the land becomes desert. However, people needs wood to cook their food now. Poor people can’t' save the environment for the future.

This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to save the world's resources.

36. Poor farmers use the same land....

A. from years to year B. one year C. two years D. only some years

37. People need ... to cook their food.

A. trees B. firewood C. wood D. all are correct

38. When all trees in the region ..., the land becomes desert.

A. are disappeared B. are cut C. are chop D. go away

39. Saving the environment is a problem for....

A. one country B. one area of the world C. mankind D. many countries

40. The land needs ... to be better next year.

A. fertilizers B. rotation of crops C. rest D. all are correct

Should Gallaudet permit students to keep pets in their dorm rooms? Why or why not?

Gallaudet University currently does not allow students to keep pets in their dorm rooms. Exceptions are made only for service animals such as guide dogs and hearing ... (41) .... These working dogs provide services that benefit their student owners. But other kinds of pets can be ... (42) ... to students too. Pets should be allowed to live in the dorms because they can help students reduce stress and learn responsibility.

College life is very demanding and students often feel a lot of pressure and tension. Pets could help students relieve ... (43) ... in many ways. For example, playing with pets could give students a study break. Walking a dog or playing with a cat would allow the students to relax their body and mind. When the students return to their studying, they would feel ... (44) ... and ready to work again. Pets could also relieve social stress or homesickness. A dog or cat could provide companionship and affection when students have ... (45) ... with their friends or miss home. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a pet than to a person. Talking about problems helps students figure out ... (46) .... Pets would have a positive ... (47) ... on the stress of college life.

College is also a time when students need to learn to be responsible. Caring for pets could help students learn ... (48) ... in several ways. For example, pets need to be fed and watered on a regular schedule. Some pets also need to be taken out while others need their litter box or cage cleaned. Students would learn to schedule time for these chores between their classes and activities. New students are often used to having their parents do things for them. But parents do not live on college campuses with their children. Therefore, caring for a pet is something students would have to do ... (49) .... They would learn how to solve problems on their own and how to follow through with their commitments. Having pets would teach students to handle more adult responsibilities.

In conclusion. living with pets would offer many ... (50) ... to Gallaudet University's students. Pets would help students reduce stress and learn adult responsibility. I believe that Gallaudet should consider changing its policies to allow students to keep pets in their dorm rooms.

41. A. aids B. tests C. people D. dogs

42. A. harmful B. beneficial C. boring D. exciting

43. A. stress B. headaches C. fun D. tuition

44. A. distracted B. refreshed C. tired D. stressed

45. A. problems B. issues C. events D. things

46. A. vacations B. college C. math D. solutions

47. A. affect B. impression C. opinion D. influence

48. A. responsibility B. carelessness C. irresponsibility D. French

49. A. together B. independently C. quickly D. quick

50. A. problems B. credits C. computers D. benefits

1. A. My B. Pie C. Tea D. Tie

2. A. Arm B. Calm C. Farm D. Warm

3. A. Laid B. Paid C. Said D. Stayed

4. A. Lane B. Latex C. Wait D. White

5. A. Coach B. Toothache C. Cheek D. Cheque

6. A. Toilet B. Passport C. Thirty D. Cassette

7. A. Cigarette B. Seventy C. Telephone D. Consonant

8. A. Curtain B. Fourteen C. Puzzle D. Garden

9. A. Racialism B. Hamburger C. Tomorrow D. Cucumber

10. A. Hotel B. Color C. Picture D. Tuna

11. When you come tomorrow, why not ... your brother with you

A. fetch B. take C. bring D. carry

12. You will see him when he ... here tomorrow.

A. will come B. has come C. come D. comes

13. I want to ... a table at the Savoy Hotel.

A. maintain B. reserve C. manage D. allow

14. She said that she ... you some day.

A. had visited B. has visited C. will visit D. would visit

15. It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to ... a story.

A. combine B. manage C. invent D. lie

16. They didn't ... John's plan?

A. agree with B. agree to C. agree D. agree about

17. Tomorrow is Paul's birthday. Let's ... it.

A. celebrate B. congratulate C. honor D. praise

18. If you don't understand the text, don’t hesitate....

A. ask a question B. asking a question C. to ask a question D. to asking a question

19. It's snowing. Would you like to ... on Saturday or Sunday.

A. skiing B. go to ski C. go skiing D. go ski

20. Our company didn't pay ... for that banner advertisement.

A. much funds B. many funds C. many money D. money

21. Do you feel like ... now?

A. to go swimming B. to swim C. swimming D. swim

22. Tom was thrilled to be ... such a beautiful and interesting lady.

A. introduced to B. introduced at C. introduced with D. introduced

23. "What happened to them last night? They book depressed"

"I don't think ... happened".

A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything

24. "It is not very cold. I don’t think we need these big jackets".

"I don't think so, ...”

A. anyway B. neither C. either D. too

25. "Bill is not doing well in class"

"You must ... that he is just a beginner at this level".

A. keep minding B. keep to mind C. keep in mind D. keeping in mind

26. The meal we had in the restaurant was no nice

A. It was such a nice meal in the restaurant.

B. The restaurant served nice meals.

C. The restaurant where we had the meal was so nice.

D. We had a meal in a nice restaurant.

27. That's the garage where I left my car last week.

A. I had my car repaired last week.

B. I had my car repaired since last week

C. That's where I went to have my car repaired last week.

D. I has had my car repaired for last week.

28. "What do you think Steve is doing in the garden?" She asked.

A. She asked what Steve is doing in the garden

B. She asked what Steve is doing in the garden

C. She asked what Steve was doing in the garden

D. She asked what Steve was doing in the garden

29. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.

A. This school is not as good as my last one.

B. This school was not as good as my last one.

C. I studied in a good as my last one.

D. My last school is not as good as this one.

30. Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club

A. Sally went to a night club because she didn't have any homework.

B. Sally went to a night club instead of doing her homework.

C. Sally was too lazy to do her homework.

D. Sally went to a night club after doing her homework.

31. If you (A) wanting to come with me you had better (B) hurry because (C) I've got to be leaving (D) in the next minute or two.

32. Everybody (A) of the house (B) comes to help (C) with the shopping on Saturday, except Brad, because he has to (D) do football practice.

33. If I (A) had known that Wendy didn't have (B) an appointment (C) with the dentist, I would have asked her to come (D) with myself.

34. Our schedule consists (A) of three hours (B) of history lectures, (C) followed by the afternoon in the (D) football's stadium.

35. Now don't forget that (A) on Monday you fly (B) to Denver and (C) from nere you have to go (D) on to Houston.

Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Some accidents cause injuries but some lead to death. Everyone, especially children, must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is "STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS".

The Transport Department organizes road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrol is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school students as members. Students at senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on their way to and from school.

When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safe place to cross. There may be subways, footbridges, zebra or green man crossing. Of course, it is safest to be directed by a policeman. Then you should stand on the pavement where you can see clearly all the directions, look round for the traffic and listen. If a car is coming, you ought to let it pass. When there is no traffic near, walk straight across the road. Do not run as you may trip!

Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer traffic accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.

36. Who must learn how to cross the road safety?

A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers

C. Those injured in road accidents D. Everyone who uses the road.

37. Road safety campaigns are organized by ... to....

A. schools ... help their School Road Safety Patrols.

B. the Transport Department ... cut down their number of road accidents.

C. traffic warders ... direct students to cross the road.

D. teachers and parents ... educate children on road safety.

38. What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol?

A. It accepts school teachers as members.

B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.

C. You need not wear a uniform if you join.

D. Patrol members direct students to cross the road correctly.

39. According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road?

A. There will be no more traffic accidents.

B. Our transport system will not be safe.

C. Fewer traffic accidents will happen

D. The roads will be widened.

40. When you cross the roads, it is safest to be directed by....

A. parents B. teachers C. policemen D. senior students

A report says that Britain needs to bring in more workers from other countries. This is to avoid a crisis caused by population changes as fewer babies are born and as people live longer. Because there will be more and more old people in the population, the ... (41) ... for a younger workforce will grow and immigration may help ... (42) ... the problem. The report says that if the ... (43) ... of people coming to live in the UK does not increase by around 20% in the ... (44) ... fifty years, the UK population will fall by three million. This means that, ... (45) ... a result, Britons would need to work until they are in their seventies to ... (46) ... the large number of elderly people. In addition, the State will no longer be able to ... (47) ... health care and pensions, so people will have to pay for themselves.

The ethnic minorities, most of whom are immigrants to Britain, ... (48) ... a lot of money for the government in the form of taxes . This is because these minorities have many young people in ... (49) ... The report calls for a ... (50) ... of attitude towards immigrants: they are now some of our most valuable citizens.

41. A. want B. cause B. lack D. need

42. A. find B. create C. solve D. answer

43. A. size B. number C. total D. figure

44. A. following B. future C. next D. later

45. A. For B. as C. with D. to

46. A. keep B. spend C. help D. afford

47. A. provide B. prepare C. put D. take

48. A. give B. pay C. support D. afford

49. A. work B. job C. labour D. profession