PRACTICE TEST 7

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other

three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. telegraphy

B. inheritance

C. spectacular

D. electronic

Question 2. A. outskirt

B. confirm

C. bonfire

D. birthmark

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position

of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. relevant

B. survival

C. potential

D. tuition

Question 4. A. superstitious

B. compassionate C. disadvantage D. epidemic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. When I met him he was working at IPH Pizza Hut. He said he ______ there since

July.

A. has been working

B. had been working

C. had worked

D. was working

Question 6. The first heart transplant was ______ on December 3, 1967 by Dr. Christian Barnard

in Cape Town, South Africa.

A. performed

B. operated

C. treated

D. conducted

Question 7. The referee ______ the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.

A. cast

B. tossed

C. threw

D. caught

Question 8. Provided that you stay for no more than three days, you ______ in my spare room.

A. should be sleeping

B. would sleep

C. can sleep

D. must slept

Question 9. The window was so high up that ______ I could see was the sky.

A. just

B. only

C. thing

D. all

Question 10. The book would have been perfect ______ the ending.

A. had it not been for

B. it had not been for

C. it hadn't been for

D. hadn't it been for

Question 11. ______ I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the

moment.

A. Try as

B. So much

C. Much as

D. Though a lot

Question 12. The police warned the crowd at the meeting to be on their ______ against

pickpockets.

A. defence

B. guard

C. protection

D. watch

Question 13. It is hard to find a vaccine for influenza because there are so many different ______

of the disease.

A. species

B. strains

C. branches

D. divisions

Question 14. My grandma is usually willing to listen to and accept other people’s ideas: she is

______.

A. unmindful

B. mindless

C. right-minded

D. open-minded

Question 15. ______ orders have been issued on the three stretches of the town wall which remain.

A. Preservative

B. Preserving

C. Preservation

D. Preserve

Question 16. Henry Ford revolutionized production management by ______ into small steps on a

moving line.

A. breaking down auto assembly

B. broken down auto assembly

C. he broke down auto assembly

D. auto assembly breaking down

Question 17. My sister is ______ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes.

A. allergic to

B. tired of

C. keen on

D. preferable to

Question 18. Fingerprints form an unchangeable signature, and ______ for identification, despite

changes in the individual’s appearance or age.

A. the use of fingerprint records

B. with the use of fingerprint records

C. when fingerprint records are used

D. fingerprint records can be used

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won’t persuade me to go

again.

A. convince

B. impress

C. order

D. advise

Question 20. The presidential candidates touched on the subject of health care during the debates.

A. gave a long explanation of

B. dealt with in detail

C. talked about for a short time

D. knew very little about

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21. There is now a massive expansion in the private schooling system, with an emphasis

on building schools in new urban areas.

A. very big

B. substantial

C. very little

D. current

Question 22. In questions of preserving peace and saving mankind from the threat of a nuclear

war, let no one remain indifferent or stand aloof.

A. give an unfriendly glance

B. boldly stand up to

C. stay away from

D. become actively involved in

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following

exchanges.

Question 23. – "Shall I open the window for you?"

– “______”

A. No, you can’t. It’s not needed.

B. Why not? You should do it, of course.

C. Yes, please. That would be very kind of you.

D. Yeah yeah. It’s a necessary thing to do.

Question 24. – “Hello, I’d like to book a single room for the nights of the 18

th

and 19

th

.”

– “______”

A. At your service.

B. What can I do for you?

C. What’s the matter?

D. Just a minute, please.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that

best fits each of the blanks from 25 to 29.

When it comes to carnivals, few can rival the world famous Notting Hill Carnival. The carnival

is the undoubted highlight for much of the West London community, attracting more than one

million people every year.

(25) ______ becoming an annual event in 1965, the Notting Hill Carnival has grown to become

the second biggest street festival in the world - bettered only by the Rio Carnival in Brazil. The

event is led by members of the West Indian community to (26) ______ the entire community of

Notting Hill and beyond together in celebration of music, dancing, colour and food. First held in

1959, just a year after the Notting Hill riots, the carnival has been transformed from a small indoor

event into one that generates (27) ______ estimated £93m for the London economy.

But what brings more than a million people to the Notting Hill carnival? Well, there is the

attraction

of

more

than

20

miles

of

some

of

the

most

vibrant,

(28) ______ and outlandish costumes that you will ever see, as well as some fantastic food stalls

and cool Caribbean music. The Notting Hill Carnival has, throughout its history, retained a

Caribbean (29) ______ but the 40,000 volunteers work hard to make this an event for people from

all walks of life.

(www.metoffice.gov.uk/events/notting-hill-carnival)

Question 25. A. Though

B. When

C. Since

D. From

Question 26. A. make

B. transport

C. take

D. bring

Question 27. A. a

B. an

C. the

D. ø

Question 28. A. handsome

B. colourful

C. particular

D. common

Question 29. A. flavour

B. season

C. experience

D. favour

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the questions from 30 to 34.

Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to

determine where we "fit" in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally attempt to

place people in terms of their statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the

library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the

unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader, and so on.

The statuses we assume often vary with the people we encounter, and change throughout life.

Most of us can, at very high speed, assume the statuses that various situations require. Much of

social interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing

other people to assume their statuses in relation to us. This means that we fit our actions to those

of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation. Although some

of us find the task more difficult than others, most of us perform it rather effortlessly.

A status has been compared to ready-made clothes. Within certain limits, the buyer can choose

style and fabric. But an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of

a Hindu prince. We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society. Furthermore,

our choice is limited to a size that will fit, as well as by our pocketbook. Having made a choice

within these limits we can have certain alterations made, but apart from minor adjustments, we

tend to be limited to what the stores have on their racks. Statues too come ready made, and the

range of choice among them is limited.

(http://www.cet4v.com/exam/7449.asp)

Question 30. In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that statuses can help us ______.

A. determine whether a person is fit for a certain job

B. behave appropriately in relation to other people

C. protect ourselves in unfamiliar situations

D. make friends with other people

Question 31. According to the writer, people often assume different statuses ______.

A. in order to identify themselves with others

B. in order to better identify others

C. as their mental processes change

D. as the situation changes

Question 32. The underlined word "appraisal" in the second paragraph mostly means ______.

A. involvement

B. appreciation

C. assessment

D. presentation

Question 33. By saying that "an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant

or that of a Hindu prince" (Paragraph 3), the writer means ______.

A. our choice of statuses is limited

B. ready-made clothes may need alterations

C. statuses come ready-made just like clothes

D. different people have different styles of clothes

Question 34. Which of the following can be the best title for this text?

A. Proper Relations

B. Judgment of Statuses

C. Limited Choices

D. Comparison of Clothes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the questions from 35 to 42.

The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of projects

that place art in public places. They have shown exceptional imagination in applying the diverse

forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes. The activities observed in a number of

“pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places - a broadening exploration of public sites, an

increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of contemporary artistic

practice, and a growing public enthusiasm - are increasingly characteristic of cities across the

country. With many cities now undergoing renewed development, opportunities are continuously

emerging for the inclusion or art in new or renewed public environments, including buildings,

plazas, parks, and transportation facilities. The result of these activities is a group of artworks that

reflect the diversity of contemporary art and the varying character and goals of the sponsoring

communities.

In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy

Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist. The use of murals

followed quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists as

different as the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. The

specialized requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in

public places: in Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther King,

Jr., who was slain there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed neon and

animation works to the enhancement of mass transit facilities. And in numerous cities, art is being

raised as a symbol of the commitment to revitalize urban areas.

By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will

certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the various

forms of contemporary art. Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to communicate

with a new and broader audience. Artists are recognizing the distinction between public and private

spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public commissions. They are working in

new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed scale.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 35. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities

B. The growth of public art in United States cities.

C. The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States

D. The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.

Question 36. The underlined word “exceptional” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.

A. remarkable

B. fearless

C. expert

D. visible

Question 37. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward

installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT ______.

A. the transfer of artwork from private to public sites

B. artworks that represent a city’s special character

C. greater interest in art by the American public

D. a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art

Question 38. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of

______.

A. communities that are building more art museums

B. artists who are moving to urban areas

C. urban development and renewal

D. an increase in the number of artists in the United States.

Question 39. The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to ______.

A. show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art

B. introduce the subject of unusual works of art

C. demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public

D. contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York

Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by

Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that ______.

A. the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis

B. Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.

C. the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts

D. the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.

Question 41. The underlined word “that” in the passage refers to ______.

A. contemporary art

B. opportunity

C. audience

D. distinction

Question 42. According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of

the following EXCEPT ______.

A. creating artworks that are unusual in size

B. raising funds to sponsor various public projects

C. exposing a large number of people to works of art

D. using new materials that are long-lasting.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the

following questions.

Question 43. The first time that Gertrude went skiing, she bruised one of her legs and broke another.

A B C

D

Question 44. Good office manners in Indonesia requires the visitor presenting a

A B

C

business card immediately upon arrival.

D

Question 45. Economists have tried to discourage the use of the phrase

A B

“underdeveloped nation” and encouraging the more accurate phrase “developing

C

nation” in order to suggest an on-going process.

D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the

following questions.

Question 46. “It must be awful to live in such a noisy place,” she said.

A. She said it must be awful to live in such a noisy place.

B. She complained that it was awful if she lived in a noisy place.

C. She warned that we had to live in a noisy and awful place.

D. She expressed her disappointment while living in a noisy place.

Question 47. Sorry. All tables are fully booked this evening.

A. The restaurant is not open this evening.

B. You do not need to reserve a table.

C. You can only have a meal if you have booked.

D. If you wait, you will be given a table.

Question 48. It is not illegal in some cultures to be married to more than one woman at the same

time, but the monogamous relationship is the most common.

A. In some cultures it is legal to be married to more than one woman at once, but it is more

common to be married to just one woman.

B. It is against the law to be married to more than one woman at a time, although it is common

in some cultures.

C. The monogamous relationship, which is more common in most cultures, is illegal in some

cultures.

D. Being married to more than one woman at the same time is both common and legal in some

cultures.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences

in the following questions.

Question 49. The squirrel was frightened. The squirrel ran up the tree.

A. Frightened, the squirrel ran up the tree.

B. The frightened squirrel was on the tree.

C. Running up the tree, the squirrel was frightened.

D. The squirrel was frightened after running up the tree.

Question 50. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new shop. When

he went there, the server was quite rude.

A. Since all his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new shop, when

he went there, the server was quite rude.

B. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new shop, so when he

went there, the server was quite rude.

C. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new shop, and no wonder

when he went there, the server was quite rude.

D. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new shop; nevertheless,

when he went there, the server was quite rude.