Unit 5- test 2

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.natural B.pagoda C. landscape D. damage

Question 2.A.chance B.channel C.chairman D.chemistry

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

position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3.A.question B.formal C.career D. winner

Question 4.A.mechanic B.permission C.manager D. condition

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

Question 5.She thinks her homework ______before 5 o’clock this afternoon.

A.will finished B.will be finishing

C. will finish D.will have been finished

Question 6.Linda was waiting for us when we got off the plane, ______?

A.wasn’t she B.didn’t she C.doesn’t she D.is she

Question 7.The weather this autumn is even ________than last autumn.

A. the worst B. worst C.worse D. the worse

Question 8. Maria decided __________ her education after a gap year.

A.to continuing B.continue C.continuing D.to continue

Question 9.Peter was bitterly disappointed at the test result, but I think he’ll soon _______ it.

A.get over B. put through C. make up D. turn into

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your

answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

WE'RE HIRING

Come join our team

Team members

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Help us create (10)_______ great shopping experience for our guests

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Help us keep the store looking great, clean and (11)_______

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Assist guests on their Target run

Benefits

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Market competitive pay

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A variety of schedules offered

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10% discount at Target and Target.com + 20% off fruits and veggies, Simply Balanced

and C9 merchandise

Interested? Apply online (12)_______ pink.com/careers or in store.

Question 10. A. an B. no article C. the D. a

Question 11.A. organized B. organizer C. organization D. organize

Question 12. A. over B. at C. in D. on

EMPLOYEE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information

As you are likely aware, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a growing

number of H1N1 flu cases in the U.S.

(13)_______ you have flu symtoms, please contact your health care provider immediately.

We recommend that any staff or faculty member with flu-like symtoms remain home until

symtom-free (no fever for 24 hours). Please contact Human Resources at 617-879-2193 if you,

or a member of your family, (14)_______ for flu. Normal sick leave policies will apply.

Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to regular flu and include:

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Sudden fever over 100 degrees

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Cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and general weakness.

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These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may cause a worsening or underlying

chronic medical (15)_______.

Question 13 A. Do B. Had C. Were D. Should

Question 14 A. treating B. have treated C. are being treated D. treats

Question 15 A. location B. condition C. position D. situation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the

sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.

Question 16.

a, Finally, it makes our planet a better place to live for future generations.

b, Moreover, by saving the environment, we are protecting our ecosystem and other natural

resources.

c, Also, the effects of climate change can also be reduced greatly.

d, Firstly, when we protect the environment, we are saving ourselves from the problems that will

arise in the future.

e, It is important to save the environment for the survival of the planet and the living beings in it.

f, In conclusion, it is vital to preserve and protect life on Earth.

A. e-d-b-c-a-f B. e-d-c-b-f-a C. e-d-a-f-b-c D. e-d-c-a-f-b

Question 17.

a, Thank you for giving us the best gift. I would love to come and visit you one day in the North

Pole!

b, I have been writing to you every year since I was 4, and I want you to know that I have tried to

be very good this year.

c, Dear Santa,

My name is Windy and I am 16 years old.

d, This year for Christmas I just want my family to be healthy and happy.

e, I made my mommy, daddy, and sister feel better when they were sick and I also studied harder

to have better results.

f, And I wish you a very merry Christmas!

Love, Windy.

A. c-e-a-d-b-f B. c-a-d-e-b-f C. c-b-e-d-a-f D. c-b-d-a-f-e

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits

each of the numbered blanks.

In 1977, Governor Raul Castro signed a paper suggesting that August 7, 1977 was

American Family Day. One year later, Governor Bruce Babbitt signed the day into law as an

official Arizona holiday. American Family Day is now celebrated across the United States on the

first Sunday in August. (18)_______ . Principally, the day encourages families to spend time

with one another. Unlike some other family holidays, people do not give gifts on this day.

Instead, they celebrate the day by focusing on family relationships. People believe that the best

gift one

can

give their families is themselves. So on this day, people enjoy

being with

(19)_______ families. The most common activities family members often do together include

playing games outdoors or going for a walk in the park, watching a movie, (20)_______ and

bringing them a picnic lunch. Some families enjoy taking an art class together, visiting a

museum or (21)_______ and getting the whole family involved in the cooking. (22)_______, the

most important thing should be that they do it with their families. Americans love their Family

Day because it reminds them to express their love to their family and (23)_______ .

(Adapted from:<https://nationaldaycalendar.com/american-family-

day><https://nationaldaycalendar.com/american-family-day>)

Question 18.

A. What encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.

B. Which encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.

C. It encourages people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.

D. Encouraging people to enjoy the warming summer days with those dearest to them.

Question 19.

A. their B. our C. its D. your

Question 20.

A. grandparents' visiting B. visiting grandparents

C. to visiting grandparents D. to visit grandparents

Question 21.

A. trying a new recipe out B. try out a new recipe

C. to try a new recipe out D. trying out a new recipe

Question 22.

A. People do whatever B.Whatever people do

C. To do whatever D. Having done whatever

Question 23.

A. helps strengthen their family bonds B. their family bonds are strengthened

C. to help strengthen their family bonds D. help strengthen their family bonds

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

the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues' music was very

(24)_______ with black Americans. 'R&B' was a mixture ofblack religious music and jazz. It

had strong rhythms (25)_______ you could dance to and simple, fast music.

Noticing the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the

mid 1950s, this new while R&B music, called 'rock 'n' roll' had become very popular. Singers

like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley attracted millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and

loud. (26)_______ older people thought that rock 'n' roll was very dangerous.

By the early 1960s, even rock 'n' roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had

begun to sound the same. It was at that time that a new group from England became popular: The

Beatles.

The Beatles first started by singing American style songs, (27)_______ they soon developed

their own style, with more complicated melodies. They also introduced different instruments,

such as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence on the style of

popular music. By the (28)_______ 1970s, rock 'n' roll had developed into a new form of music.

Electronics had replaced the amplified guitars and drums of rock 'n' roll. Rock had arrived.

Question 24. A. accepted B.popular C. famous D. common

Question 25. A. who B. what C. that D. whom

Question 26. A. Little B. Many C. Few D. Much

Question 27. A. and B. but C. so D. for

Question 28. A.early B. opening C. first D. advance

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

the correct answer to each of the questions.

Have you ever felt that there aren't enough hours in the day? These days we have to do

our jobs, look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay

healthy! Like many of us, Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He rana business and a home

and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do something about it. He invented the cycle washer.

The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but

he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.

He said, "It gives the user a good workout. I've only used it for two weeks but I've

already noticed a difference." "I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the

cycle washer. I keep itin the garden, so it's nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full

of energy. Then I generally have breakfast and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day."

The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a

carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes, and then for another 20

minutes to dry them. And it doesn't use any electricity, of course.

Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very

popular. With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity

bill, he may well be right.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.)

Question 29. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Ways to do the washing properly B. Cycling makes you healthier

C.A fascinating invention D.The importance of daily exercise

Question 30. The word ranin paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.managed B.moved C. allowed D. changed

Question 31. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of

the cycle washer?

A.He puts on weight. B. He helps his wife with the washing-up.

C. He becomes more involved in recycling. D.His electricity bills are reduced.

Question 32.The word itin paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A.the cycle washer B.workout C. difference D.the fresh air

Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A.Alex's machine isn't effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.

B. It doesn't require any electricity to run the cycle washer.

C. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.

D. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.

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

the correct answer to each of the questions.

Grandparents are becoming the forgotten generation, with youngsters now too busy to listen

to their stories from the olden days.

A study of 1,000 five- to 18-year-olds reveals just 21 per cent will visit their older relatives to

hear about how their lives were different in the past; such as where they worked, how it was

living in the war, and how they met the love of their life. More than half of youths have no idea

what job their grandparent did before retirement. Sadly, one in ten admit they are simply not

interested in their grandmother's or grandad's talents and interests, and a quarter only turn up to

see them for pocket money. But 23 percent claim the reason they don't know anything about

their older relatives is that they don't really get the chance to talk properly.

Researchers found that although 65 per cent of youngsters do see their grandparents every

single week, 37 per cent claim this is only because their parents want them to. And while 39 per

cent talk to their grandparents on the phone, Facebook or Skype at least once a week - 16 per

cent once a day - conversation is rarely focused on what they are doing or have done in the past.

Four in 10 kids have no idea what their grandparent's proudest achievements are, while 30 per

cent don't know if they have any special skills or talents. And 42 per cent don't spend any time

talking about their grandparent's history -and are therefore clueless about what their grandmother

or grandad was like when they were younger. Perhaps due to this lack of communication and

respect, just six per cent of children say they look up to their grandparents as a role model and

inspiration.

Question 34. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A. Young people's tendency to neglect their grandparents

B. Grandparents' loneliness in their old age

C. Grandparents' attitudes towards youngsters

D. Young people's disinterest in their grandparents' stories

Question 35. According to the study in paragraph 2, which information is NOT true?

A. Nearby a quarter of young people don't have suitable opportunities to talk to older

relatives.

B. Over 50% of the young don't know about their older relatives' past professions.

C. Most of youths visit their grandparents to ask for pocket money.

D. Merely one fifth of people in the survey keep asking about the bygone time of their

grandparents.

Question 36.According to the last paragraph, the proportion of the young voluntarily visiting

their older family members every week is _______.

A. 39% B. 27% C. 28% D. 65%

Question 37. The word 'admit' in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.

A. dissent B. refuse C. conceal D. confess

Question 38. The word 'them' in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A.relatives B. youngsters C. talents D. grandparents

Question 39.The phrase 'look up to' in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to?

A. dread B. disrespect C. imagine D. admire

Question 40. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Youngsters nowadays are too indifferent to their grandparents' lives in the past.

B. Most young people use modern technology to keep in touch with their older generation.

C. Children's lack of communication with grandparents leads to mutual misunderstanding.

D. Grandchildren never care for their elderly relatives' special skills and talents.

The End