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ASSORTED PRACTICE TEST 1

(Time: 50 minutes)

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SCHOOL: ……………….………..…………………....………….

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PART ONE For questions 1–15, choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. 1. I don’t like Anthony, he seems to take too much __________ in criticizing everyone. A joy B fascination C pleasure D entertainment 2. My family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last _________ to uncle Tony who died last Thursday. A sympathy B respects C love D honours 3. A few passengers were _________ after the liner overturned in a storm. A plunged B drowned C watered D submerged 4. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 1980s, but now they are ________ the times. A beneath B under C over D behind 5. Who else is of the __________ that we should break the camp? A conclusion B opinion C remark D theory 6. The sergeant was furious because he hadn’t been __________ of the manoeuvres. A notified B announced C referred D communicated 7. The local press has been pouring _________ on the mayor for dissolving the council. A blame B hatred C disapproval D scorn 8. I’m _________ too keen on visiting the Parkers again so soon. A that B none C such D very 9. It’s no wonder the children felt disappointed because first their parents promised to take them to Disneyland and then they _________ on their word. A played down B drew out C came off D went back 10. The army suffered very heavy __________, yet, their victory was imposing.

A losses B victims C wounds D harms 11. It’s a chance of a lifetime for me to see Tokio, so I’ll try to __________ the most of it.

A catch B do C fulfil D make 12. Do you think this kind of meat __________ itself to stewing?

A allows B gives C offers D lends 13. It was Martin who _________ the initiative in introducing our guests to the princess.

A adopted B took C led D pursued 14. Martha has been hard _________ to it to organize a fancy dress party for the younger

children. A forced B ordered C put D made 15. Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted

and __________ a financial grant.

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A served B equipped C entitled D awarded

PART TWO For questions 16–30, use the word in capitals at the end of each of the following sentences to form a word that fits suitably in the blank. There is an example at the beginning (0).

0. We had an interesting __discussion___ about football. DISCUSS

16. His rude comments left her _______________ and in tears. SPEAK 17. The first oil _______________ has been put into operation, offering great potential

for industrial development in Vietnam. FINE 18. He is a very nice person who never _______________ hurts others’ feelings.

KNOW 19. A donation of $10,000 was made by an anonymous _______________ to help

disadvantaged children. BENEFIT 20. Many diseases which were once thought _______________ now can be routinely

treated. CURE 21. These products are _______________, I’m sure you get them for half the price in the

corner market. PRICE 22. The wounded soldier was given some morphine to _______________ the pain. DIE 23. She couldn’t refrain herself from the feeling of _______________ at the way he

behaved. EASY 24. There remain a number of _______________ in Vietnam’s education today.

ADEQUATE 25. Such crimes were _______________ in Vietnam when life was simple and parents

spent more time taking care of their offspring. PRECEDE 26. It’s vital that producers seek to meet _______________ demands of consumers to

make good profits. FULFIL 27. His parents are very worried about his _______________ and lack …