ENGLISH TEST FOR 9 TH FORM – TUESDAY 10

I.Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word that would best complete the following sentences.
1 She always -----------the crossword in the paper before breakfast A. makes B. writes C. does D. works
2 It is ___ that I can’t put it down. A. so interesting a book B. so interesting book
C. such interesting book D. too interesting book
3. _________ the tiger, the lion is a member of the cat family. A. It is like B. Alike C. Liking D. like
4. We had to stop for gas at filling ------------ A garage B service C station D pump
5.You can contact us if anything ----------with our plan A goes wrong B comes bad C is out of luck D loses control
6. Is Dung the best student in your group ? Yes. Why don’t you talk to him ? He -------able to help you
A must be B may be C is D would be
7 Tony’s boss doesn’t want him to---a habit of using the office phone for personal calls
A make B do C create D increase
8 It’s ---------knowledge in the village that Mr And Mrs Smith quarrel violently some times a week
A common B complete C normal D usual
9.Mr and Mrs Hudson are always ----with each other about money A annoying B arguing C discussing D shouting
10.Their washing machine was out of ------, so they couldn’t wash any clothes A activity B work C order D condition
11 We hire our bicycle_____ . A. by hours B. by the hour C. by an hour D. for hours
12 You might not get better but this medicine will do you no_______ A. harm B. danger C. worse D. illness
13 Both my parents work in ________ education, teaching at a college. A. greater B. bigger C. higher D. longer
14 The prices at the garage I use are very________. A. reasonable B. logical C. suitable D. rational
15.Late comer will not be admitted until the interval.
A. The play will start later than usual today. B .Please be quiet because the play has started.
C We never start late for any reason. D If you arrive late you can not go straight in.
16.Switzerland is well-known for its impressive mountainous ______. A. views B. scenes C. scenery D. sights
17.She participated in the local volleyball club, ___ members were at least 65.
A. most of whom B. most of whose C. most of which D. of which most
18 ______what you think, learning a foreign language is great fun. A. Moreover B. Contrary to C. Whereas D Therefore
19.I hope you will take this matter into _______. A. effect B. understanding C. consideration D. notice
20 You asked me to ______you to post that letter. A. remember B. remark C. remind D. recall
21 That man has ______medicine for many years in the are A. practiced B. passed C. worked D. earned
22 What she needs to do now is see a doctor for a ___________A. check-up B. set-up C. make-up D. build-up
23 "Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?" - "_______________________________" .
A. Anything will do B. Yes, please C. Never mind D. I'm afraid not
24 "What do you think of football?" -"____________________________"
A. Of course, football players are excellent B. I am crazy about it
C. Well, it's beyond my expectation D. It's none of my business
25 When I applied for my passports, I had to send my birth ------------------_with the application.
A proof B certificate C. paper D. document
26 I can’t stop surfing the internet. I’ve been __________ on it since I bought my computer.
A. addicted B. hooked C. fixed D. enslaved
27 It was hard to ___ the temptation to watch the late night show even though I was so tired.
A. defy B. refuse C. resist D. oppose
28 According to a recent survey, most people are on good __________ with their neighbors.
A. relations B. acquaintance C. relationships D. terms
29 I can’t stop surfing the internet. I’ve been __________ on it since I bought my computer.
A. addicted B. hooked C. fixed D. enslaved
30 Now that they have read it in------------, they believe me.
A. white and black B. black and white C. red and blue D. blue and red
31 --------------of patience, no one can beat Martha. A In front B In spite C In terms D. Regardless
32. He couldn't find his------in the darkness. A. route B. way C path D. road
33 I think we can rely on Mr. Bronson’s advice. I’ve known him ages and I have already found out he has got excellent
_______________ in modern art. A. fashion B. intelligence C. taste D. feeling
34 We were lucky the taxi arrived without any _______________. Otherwise we wouldn’t have arrived in time for our train.
A. pause B. delay C. assure D. declare
35 We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy _____________ of his birthday and hurried to the airport.
A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
36 A young tourist has been declared _____________ after he got lost in the mountains last Monday.
A. absent B. deserter C. missing D. vanished
37 It’s not easy to make Stanley furious, the boy is very gentle by _____A. himself B. personality C. reaction D. nature
38 You don’t much _____ importance to quality, which is a big mistake. A. connect B. join C. attach D. tie
39.Wait a minute, there is an answer from the office with----------to your previous inquiry.
A. regard B. rellection C. attention D, consideration
40 _____ getting off the train, we realized we had missed our destination. A. With B. At C. On D. By
41 This is the third time you have forgotten about your homework. How are you going to _____ for this?
A. account B. explain C. respond D. excuse
42 _____ in mind that these pills must be taken regularly if they are to be effective.
A. Bear B. Store C. Remember D. Carry
43 Julia is being kept in an isolation ward because she is highly __.A. infectet B. infecting C. infection D. infectious
44 The reason I left is _____ I was bored. A. why B. that C. while D. for
45 “But, son”- I told him - “you’re my own ____”. A. heart to heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
46 The constant noise outside ____ us from work. A. distinguished B. distracted C.designed D. disposed
47 Tourists go to the tourist ------office to get maps or enquire about sight-seeing
A inform B informative C information D informant
48.I gave him a couple of pounds,......... A all of that was enough for a meal B all of which was enough for a meal
C all of which were enough for a meal D that was enough for a meal
49 We cycle --------paper to preserve trees A waste B wasted C wasteful D wastefully
50.I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision.
A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
51.Wildlife ____ are concerned about the environment. A. scientists B. activists C. members D. protectors
52 She clearly joined the firm with a (an) to improving herself professionally.
A. view B. aim C. plan D. ambition
53.I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision.
A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
54 The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, ......, and the pond’s location.
A. what the quality of the water is B. how is the water quality C. the quality of water D. what is the water quality
55__________its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine.
A. In view of B. As a result of C. Thanks to D. Despite
56____for their strong fiber include flax and hemp.
A. Plants are grown B. Plants grown C. Plants that grow D. To grow plants
57.Mr. Smith ate his breakfast in great------so as not to miss the bus to London.
A. speed B. haste C. rush D. pace
58 To everybody's-------------------. the doctor declared the boy's life was out of danger.
A. calmness B. relief C. peace D anger
59 Gary should take more pride---------his work. A. of B. in C. on D. with
60. Just change your approach towards the assignment. The way you are dealing with it now will certainly------you nowhere.
A. get B. put C. pass D. reach
61 At first----------. you would say they were twins, but in reality, they didn't even know each other.
A. sighting B. glance C. look D. view
62 .In the-----------of cold weather, remember to put on some warm clothes. A. possibility B. fear C. event
D, risk
63 You are under no------to check every passenger. You can do it at random.
A. must B. necessary C. obligation D. duty
64 Professor Wilson has been given a prestigious award in -------------of his pioneering research in treating the AIDS patients.
A. evaluation B. recognition C. respect D. credit
65 The whole situation is getting out of---------. Let's do something before it turns into a bitter row.
A. capacity B. charge C. hand D. discipline
66 The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to---.
A. loss B. failure C. collapse D. waste
II Word formation
Becoming a parent
Very little in our lives prepares us for (1)…………………………. (PARENT). Suddenly, your life is turned upside down and all
sorts of (2)……………………………. (FAMILIAR) demands are placed on you. How we ourselves were treated by our parents
in our (3)…………………………….(YOUNG) can have an (4)………………………… (APPRECIATE) effect on who we
become as parents. Our own (5)………………………… (OBSERVE) of how our parents responded to us creates a model of
parenting that is (6)………………………….. (INTIMAcy) connected to the kind of parents we become. It’s not uncommon for
people to show the same child-rearing (7)………………………………… (CHARACTER) as their own parents. If your father
was an (8)…….………………………… (SYMPATHY) figure who always seemed too busy to care about how you felt, then
there’s a chance you will repeat the same behavior. If your mother was utterly (9)……………………. (SELF) in her devotion to
her children, there’s a chance that you too will be equally giving and do all that is (10)………………………. (HUMAN) possible
for your offspring.

B. With Magic Language CD-ROMs, a second language is (1)……..to all at the touch of a button or the click of a mouse. Our (2)
……….combination of DVD, animation and recordings make new words (3)……………………..All new (4)…………..structures are
introduced clearly in simple conversations which are easily (5)……………Magic Language is (6)…………enough to be used by
complete beginners as well as by those who are already quite (7)………
The program assesses your performance and selects activities accordingly. Click on the grammar-extra icon if you would like a
more (8)……….approach or choose syntax-extra to look at a text in a more (9)…………way. At only £59.99, Magic Language CDs
are an (10)……way to learn a completely new language or to brush up on one you may have studied at school years ago.
1 Access----------- 2 compare ---------- 3 memory ------------ 4 grammar --------------5 comprehend ---------
6 flex--------------- 7 know --------------- 8 theory …………… 9 analyze ……………10 afford

1 Although insects are harmful to plants, their existence contributes a great part to ___________ which helps to make a
balanced environment. ( diverse) bio
2 There seems to be some……......about what she actually said( confuse)
3 The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical------------when choosing a wife or
a husband ( attract)
4.He is respected for his...............( simple) 5.It’s ......you should take a holiday at this time to avoid the crowd ( advise)
5 You can't help but disbelieve the government when different ministers are giving out ______ statements about policy.
(CONTRADICT)
6 Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to (different) ______ between the two.
7.After listening to his sad story, the old woman shook her head (sympathy) ______.
8 This statue ............................. (memory) the soldiers who died in the war.
9 The president’s New Year Speech is going to broadcast------( nation)
10 The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was...............by the government. The real figures go up every
minute. (ESTIMATE)
11 From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon. (BREATH)
12 ___________________, the project is impossible to carry out because of insufficient funds. (PRACTICE)
13 I object strongly to the ________________________ of sport. (COMMERCE)
14 I think that your ................................. (assume) about the cost are wrong.
15.The idea that the sun ‘rises’ is a popular ................................ (conceive).
16 Due to inflation, house prices in this area have become totally ______. We may to look somewhere cheaper. (AFFORD)
17 The criminal act of numerous factories dumping waste into the area's rivers has led to dangerously high______ levels.
(TOXIC)
18 Anthony is a quiet, ______ type. You will always find him reading or studying something. (BOOK)
19 The singer gave an _______performance and the audience gave him a standing ovation for more than five minutes.
(ORDINARY) .

III. There are ten mistakes in this letter underlined and correct them.
Of the many unexplained phenomenon which continue to puzzle scientists and laymen like, the corn circles of
Southern England remain one of the most mysterious. These perfect-formed circles, which, when they see from the air
appear to have been inscribed with an enormous carving tool, seem to be a part of significant message; so far,
however, nobody managed to decipher it, and it is doubtful if anyone will ever be able to. But the main question –
how the circles came to be there – are just as far from being solved. Although several people have come forward
claiming to have made the circles ourselves, scientists declare that it would be impossible for even a large group to
create shapes of such precision on so a large scale. These circles have become one of the strongest arguments in
support of the existing of intelligent extra-terrestrial life forms .

11 Buenos Aires is one of the world capitals that are famous for its busy harbor.
12 Mining over 2,000 years ago, copper is one of the earliest known metals .
13 Being the biggest expanse of brackish water in the world, the Baltic Sea is of special interesting to scientists.
14 There is less oxygen available in the atmosphere of Jupiter than it is on the Earth.
15 I can’t understand how something weighs two hundred tons can fly.
16 If motorists don’t observe the traffic regulations, they’ll be stopped , ticketed and have to pay a fine
17.Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving for human beings and they express the idea of
robots replacing human beings.
18 They are known that colds can be avoided by eating the right kind of food and taking exercise regularly.
19 Those applicants who return the completed forms at the earliest date that have the highest priority
20 A secretary (A) told me an important file (B) had left in the lunch room (C) just (D) the other day.
21 A rock laying on the top of a cliff has potential energy and so does the cartridge in a loaded rifle.
22 In spite of their size, multinational corporations often make products at lower costs than local industries can.
23 At the rate the clerks were processing the applications. Joe figured that it will take four hours for his to be reviewed

IV Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following passage : Communication
(37)A The truth about what really happened B Can mathematics prove aliens exist? C An unlikely meeting
D Have other life forms visited Earth? E Is the Earth unique? I How has our thinking changed?
F Your chance to be famous G Finding a way to communicate H We are not alone
 IS THERE LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS?
Scientists are increasingly convinced of the existence of other intelligent life forms. Where should we be looking
-1------Ever since people realised the Earth was just a tiny part of the universe, they have wondered about the existence
of other intelligent life forms. Early on, many people thought that intelligent life might be found on Mars or Venus, our two
nearest planets Now that we have sent unmanned spacecraft to these planets, we know that no intelligent life existed
there .
-2------The Earth's position in relation to the Sun makes it the only planet in our own solar system which is obviously
capable of sustaining life. If we were nearer the Sun, there would be a thicker layer of cloud around us; this would trap
heat, causing the temperature to rise. Within a short time, the Earth would turn into a desert, completely unsuitable for
life. If we were further away from the Sun, there would not be enough heat to prevent water from freezing. The polar
ice caps would expand, .and the sea level would fall. Before long, the Earth would become an Arctic wasteland.
3--------Many people claim to have seen unidentified flying objects (UFOs), proving that alien life must exist. Most scientists,
however, believe UFO sightings to be imaginary or to have a rational explanation. The formation of crop circles (strange
patterns that appear in fields of wheat) in different parts of the world was once claimed to be evidence of alien activity.
Now these circles are thought to be either a natural phenomenon or the work of hoaxes. And the scientists certainly do
not believe some people's claims to have been abducted by aliens.
4--------Ironically, the US government is to blame for the biggest UFO story of all. In 1947, a mysterious crash took place
near a government airbase in New Mexico. For many years, the US government denied that anything strange has taken
place. This led some people to conclude that the government was covering up evidence of an alien spacecraft that had
crashed. Recently, more information has been released. It turns out that the wreckage was part of a top-secret aircraft
and nothing to do with UFOs at all.
5---------Sceptics dismiss the idea of other life forms as complete nonsense. Frank Drake, an astronomer, has worked out
an equation to estimate the number of civilisations in out galaxy. The equation is complicated and relies on a lot of
guesswork. Even so, it is taken seriously by scientists, who have calculated that there may be several billion
civilisations in our galaxy alone.Telescopeshavedetected1,000million galaxies in the universe, so the probability of
intelligent life becomes extremely high.
6----------The best proof of life beyond Earth would be to come face to face with aliens from another planet. But unless
they visit us, this won't happen. Space travel to even the nearest star, Alpha Centauri, is at present totally impossible
because of the distance. Modern spacecraft travel about 36,000 kph. At this speed, it would take 12,000 years to
reach Alpha Centauri. We might like the idea of encountering aliens, but it is unrealistic to expect it to happen.
7--------So scientists are pinning their hopes on exchanging messages with alien civilisations, if they exist. They are
scanning the universe for radio waves sent as signals from aliens. However, there are a number of problems with this
approach. How do we know a radio wave is a signal? If it is, how do we decode what it means? Moreover, the message
may have taken centuries to reach us; any reply we send will take just as long
-8-------For many years. Frank Drake's Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SET!) Institute in California has
been monitoring the radio signals we receive from outer space for signs of artificial origin. When the US government cut
the Institute's funding, SETI started a project involving the personal computers of people around the world, called
SETI@home. To link up, you register with the SETI website, download the necessary software and a small section of the
universe appears on your screen. This is monitored for signals while your computer is not in use. If your computer helps, to
detect extra-terrestrial life, yo u ca n be na med a s a co - discoverer.

B These days in business, people have to face many challenging questions when designing and implementing new
projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue which has to be faced is whether it is possible to introduce new
technology without destroying the local environment.
Economic (1) ___and environmental conservation are often seen as natural enemies. It is unfortunate that in the past this
has often been true, and it has been necessary to choose between (2) _____the project or protecting the environment.
However, by taking environmental considerations (3) ___at an early stage in a project, companies can significantly reduce
any impacts on local plants and animals.
For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of a power transmission line without
disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project was carried out with (4) __disturbance last summer. What may
surprise many business people is the fact that this consideration for local wildlife did not in any way (5) __down the project.
Indeed, the necessary advance planning (6) _with local knowledge and advanced technology, (7) __that the project was
actually completed ahead of schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (8) __to do so two months
earlier. CEL is one of those companies which is (9) __________ to the principle of environmental conservation. Many other
companies have yet to be (10) __________ of the importance of balancing the needs of people with those of the
environment. However, it may be the only realistic way forward.
1. A. development B. progression C. rise D. increase
2. A. running B. dealing C. controlling D. leading
3. A. deeply B. gravely C. seriously D. severely
4. A. bare B. smallest C. least D. minimal
5. A. turn B. slow C. speed D. hold
6. A. tied B. combined C. added D. related
7. A. led B. caused C. resulted D. meant
8. A. managed B. succeeded C. achieved D. fulfilled
9. A. promised B. persuaded C. convicted D. committed
10. A. argued B. convinced C. urged D. impressed
C For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of an asteroid with the earth was responsible for
the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago. Previous discoveries and results have hinted that an
asteroid two kilometers in diameter struck the Yucatan peninsula in Eastern Mexico. This impact, stronger than one
thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated to have cast a cloud of dust and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire
surface of the earth and blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth.
With such a radical change in the earth’s environment, scientists believe that over 90% of all animal and plant species
were eradicated. Only after millions of years did plants and animals even begin to recover. But, the reign of the dinosaurs
had ended and the age of mammals had begun.
The crucial link that has held this theory together has been the element iridium. Iridium is not commonly found on either
the surface of the earth or inside the crust. It is more commonly found in asteroids or meteorites throughout the solar
system. Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid impacted the earth, an even layer of iridium sediment settled
over the global and eventually became part of its surface. The theory, of course, has depended on the discovery of such an
existing layer of iridium.
Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred. Recently,
however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories. In 1996, a team of marine biologists
excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Bermuda. Found thousands of meters
below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar to those found in the Yucatan peninsula thousands of kilometers away.
At first, scientists were skeptical whether the samples were from the same time period. But since carbon dating placed them
to 65 million years ago, their doubts were quickly alleviated. Since then, many of the other theories for the demise of the
dinosaur have been finally laid to rest
1This passage mainly discusses a theory about__
A. the extinction of the dinosaurs B. which type of dinosaur roamed where
C. archeological evidence from Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean D. why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles
2 According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe struck the Earth?
A. 2 kilometers in diameter B. 65 kilometers in diameter C. 1000 kilometers in diameter D. 99 kilometers in diameter
3: The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to______________A. denied B. flirted C. implied D. disproved
4: The word “cast” is closest in meaning to_____________ A. shone B. dispersed C. excused D. climbed
5:What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact mentioned in lines 6 – 8?
A. New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment B. The climate remained fairly constant
C. The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered D. A planetary defense system formed
6: The word “reign” is closest in meaning to_____A. extremity B. understanding C. dominance D. denial
7: The word “It” in line 10 refers to________ A. Iridium B. Earth C. Crust D. Asteroid
8: What does fourth paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor
B. The major processes that have created the Earth’s crust
C. Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis
D. The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean
9: According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda__________
A. is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula B. originated from dinosaur remains
C. can be refined into fossil fuels D. was chemically manufactured by miners
10:The paragraph following the passage probably discusses________________
A. The relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction B. Why dinosaurs lived where they did
C. Recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement D. the possibility of a future asteroid impact
D Matching headings and completing summary: MOBILE PHONE AND DRIVING
A.........Though once perceived a luxury, cell phones have become a common possession over the last ten years or so.
Due to modern day technology and public demand cell phones have been made affordable to most. However, one of the
most controversial topics of today is whether or not we should be using our cell phones whilst driving. Does it pose a
danger to ourselves and other drivers? Or doesn’t it make any difference to the likelihood of an accident.
B.--------Several countries around the world have already imposed a national law with heavy infringements. More recently
the UK, Australia and Finland have joined the ranks of countries opposing this very hazardous act, with Ireland imposing
the harshest penalties on the continent (a third offence can mean 3 months imprisonment). Also in Europe, the
Netherlands is fining offenders 2000 Euros and 2 weeks in jail.
C.--------This dangerous distraction contributes largely to motor vehicle accidents and the statistics are increasing daily as
we continue to take our eyes off the road to call or even more dangerously text. Research by road safety groups suggests
speaking on a phone whilst driving increases your chances of an accident, increasing to nine times more likely when
texting. Time and again, in study after study replicated across the world, the use of a cell phone by the driver has been
proven, beyond any sense of reasonable doubt, to dramatically increase the probability of a motor vehicle crash.
D.---------In New Zealand, a proposal made by a previous Labor led Government suggests a $ 150 fine and 27 demerit
points for any person using a cell phone whilst driving, although the Ministry of Transport is still preparing a report based
on public consultation. Although this is only a pending idea, the government knows this will be a difficult infringement to
police but a start needs to be made and people need to understand the consequences of what potentially could happen. It
is a common misconception that hands free kits are safe to use, but research conducted by Waikato University has
proven that these can be equally as dangerous as hand held phones.
E. -----On one hand, using a cell phone whilst driving has become an integral part of our lives and is going to be a hard
habit to kick. But it has been proven that our reaction time is never fast enough when confronted with a road hazard, but if
you are having a conversation at the same time it will slow your reaction time by even more. Most people find it takes 2
and a half seconds to react in a dangerous situation but if you are on the phone you can add another 2 seconds onto that.
Your attention is divided; part of you concentrates on your conversation, the other on driving. The demands of the
conversation and the road are competing, therefore making it a cognitive distraction as well physical as you are removing
one hand from the steering wheel to hold the phone. On the other hand, an American radio host suggested that banning
cell phones whilst driving was taking it a step too far, “if we ban cell phones, what’s next? No billboards, coffee drinking, or
CD players?” The host agreed that texting whilst driving was a danger but phoning was not.
F.-------Many people agreed with him in saying that texting was a definite hazard as the act of looking down would lead
your eyes off the road. However, doesn't holding a conversation while driving seems just as distracting as eating food or
reaching for a CD? Accidents were happening decades before the cell phone was introduced so should we be taking this
matter so seriously?
G.----------Obviously opinions will differ on this matter, and it will always remain a debatable issue. A long list of countries
seems to be following the trend and imposing a law against cell phones on the road, but there is still and even longer list
yet to follow. Lack of data leaves uncertain results but it seems research is ongoing and surveys and tests are being
carried out on a regular basis to reach some kind of conclusion as to just how dangerous and potentially fatal this habit
may be.
The Reading passage has seven paragraphs A-G. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B-G from the list of
headings below. Write the correct number i-x in boxes 1-6:
List of Headings
i. Impact of mobile phones in hazards. ii. Texting statistics. iii. International reactions.
iv. Further research required. v. Evidence from around the globe. vi. Challenges of enforcement.
vii. Global agreement on penalties. viii. Contradictory data. ix. Risks of talking to passengers.
x. Balancing the risks.

Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the Reading Passage for each answer:
(7)____________________________ is currently putting together feedback from the general public in order to raise people’s
awareness of the consequences that may happen due to cellphone using whilst driving. The New Zealand Government,
hence, proposed specific (8)______________ . (9)__________________ statistically proven the higher likelihood of an
accident by using cell phones to texting . Moreover, Waikato University believes any use of a phone while driving has
(10)_________ risks for drivers. This, obviously, is still a debatable issue.

Match the statement with the correct person or department A-E.

A. Ministry of Transport B. Road safety groups C. Waikato University
D. American radio host E. The New Zealand government
11) is currently putting together feedback from the general public. KEY BELOW
12 ) proposed specific penalties for mobile phone use while driving.
13 ) statistically proven the higher likelihood of an accident.
14 ) believes any use of a phone while driving has potential risks.
11) speaking on the phone is an overrated risk.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage ? Write T/ F / NOT GIVEN

12) The law in Ireland regarding mobile phone use while driving is the world’s most serious.
13) According to research conducted by road safety groups, speaking on a phone makes an accident nine times more likely.
14) Reaction times in an emergency are doubled if the driver is using a mobile.
15) Eating while driving is statistically as dangerous as using a mobile.
16) More research is required to form a clearer conclusion.
E PLANNING AN ADVENTURE TRIP
Knowing what to expect form your destination will make all aspects of planning an adventure trip easier, as well as helping
you to get the most out of the experience. Research will help you pick the best places to go but you'll also learn what you
need to pack. what health and safety (1) ... to take, and what cultural (and sometimes political) issues you should be aware of.
Climate and seasonal pricing are important (2) ....... in your decision about when to go. (3) ...... for adventure travel, bad

weather or weather you're not (4) .... for can ruin the trip. While you can't predict the (5) ...... weather in advance, you can
learn about climate (6) ..... ahead of time when doing your destination research. Seasonal popularity and pricing should also
be considered if you intend to (7) ...... peak-season crowd and prices.
While some research is absolutely (8) ....., don't plan every moment of your trip in advance. Over-planning tends to make us
less (9) ..... to take part in the predictable and spontaneous (10) ...... that are part of any sort of adventure travel. It's really
important to keep a big reserve of excitement and energy ready for the unexpected.
1. A. insurance B. precautions C. warnings D. information
2. A. points B. reasons C. factors D. details
3. A. Especially B. Exceptionally C. Definitely D. Necessarily
4. A. anticipated B. prepared C. expected D. planned
5. A. accurate B. correct C. true D. exact
6. A. probabilities B. trends C. assessments D. estimations
7. A. keep away from B. keep out C. keep off D. keep up
8. A. needed B. essential C. ideal D. useful
9. A. curious B. interested C. appreciative D. willing
10. A. circumstances B. performances C. events D. chances

V Fill in the blank with the correct form of one suitable phrase verb.
turn up -- turn down - pick …up- put back - give up - speak up - take over - give back - .cheer up - look into – show
off
1. Is Peter at the party ? No, but I’m sure he -------------soon
2. A :I came first in me exam B : Stop……………….……You’re such a big head
3. Why are you so miserable ? ---------------! It isn’t the end of the world
4. ……………! We can’t hear you at the back
5 I was offered the job but I -----------it…………because I didn’t want to move away from Hastings
6 That’s my key on the floor. Can you ------------it-----------------for me?
7 She is so tense. She should …………..yoga
8 A multinational company is trying to ................our firm but we wants to stay independent.
9 Johnson, I’d like you ------------------this complaint we received , this morning
10 That is my pen. Can you ----------it .............on the table when you’ve finished sing it
B build – cheer- light- liven- ring- shoot- dig- save- tidy- crop
1 Why are you so miserable ? -----------------------! Things can't be that bad
2 The party was really boring so I suggested some games to________________it .
3 After a long illness, it takes some time to___________________your strength.
4 The weather's been so bad that the price of strawberries has_______________
5 You've got my number so you can___________________me______________if you have any problems.
6 She was finally able to buy the bicycle after she'd_____________________enough money.
7 You'll be able to find everything if you______________________your room.
8 The fireworks exploded in all their colours and_____________________the sky.
9.I won't be able to go out tonight because a problem has just__________________
10. The press are always looking for scandal. They're trying to information about his past.
VI Fill the blanks with the best words
A. LAUGHTER
You not only laugh more when you are relaxed, but you (1)_____________relax when you laugh and it has (2)
-------- found that when you're on holiday it is easier to do (3)-----------.
But for (4)--------------------people laughter is not just a pleasure, it is a (5)____________ of fighting illness. Some hospitals
have begun to bring in clowns to relieve the silent, depressing atmosphere, especially in children's wards.
This scheme is called "Medical Smile" and it helps sick children in a (6) ----------------that doctors, with all (7)--------
knowledge, can't do. The effect of the clowns is more (8)---------psychological. Laughter helps strengthen the immune
system - (9) ---------------is,thepar to four bodies (10)-----------fights off disease. We take (11)-----------more oxygen when we
laugh and our heartbeat slows (12)----------------.Hospital clowns are becoming more (13)--------- more popular because
(14)-------the positive effect they have. They both relieve depression which tends to (15)-------------------------illnesses worse,
and give people the will to fight their illnesses themselves.

B Competition: your ideal school

Is your school just as you want (0) ……………. …to be? Or are there things you and your classmates would
change, (1)---------- the opportunity? This is your chance to express your ideas about what the(2)--------- school is like.
Our competition is open to (3) -------------student between the ages of twelve and eighteen. You can enter as an
individual or your (4)---------- class can work together on a team entry. Your entry can take any form a piece of writing,
a picture, or even architectural plans. It is completely (5) -------------- to you. What we are looking for is evidence of
originality, imagination and, (6) ----------all the genuine views of young people.
By taking part in this, you will help in a study being (7)----------out at a leading university.
All work entered (8)…………..the competition will be kept at the university and used in research. Entries cannot be
returned (9) ------------------of this. But it also means that, even if you do not win, your views will still be heard and
will (10)---------- for future educationalists to study.
Entries must reach us (11)---------------- later than Friday 30 April. Winners will receive valuable prizes of computer equipment
and software for their schools.

C Psychologists are interested in the reasons why some people like taking part in risky sports. (1) ____ they studied people
who were learning to jump from a plane with a parachute, they found that parachutists’ bodies (2) ______ large amounts of
two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline, just (3)_____they made their jump.
These hormones help to prepare us for any sudden activity. Adrenaline increases the (4)______ rate and provides more sugar
for the muscles, while nor adrenaline does make us react more quickly. (5)_____, nor adrenaline also stimulates a part of the
brain which controls feelings of pleasure. Some psychologists (6)_____ concluded that it is a feeling of pleasure caused by
this hormone which makes (7)_____ people want to participate in dangerous sports.
Another possible reason is the level of arousal (8)_____ part of the brain. According to some psychologists, the brain tries to
maintain a certain level of arousal. They believe that people who normally have a low level of arousal (9)____ for excitement
and new experiences in order to stimulate themselves, whereas people who usually have a high level of arousal try to avoid
risks and unfamiliar (10)_____ in order not to become overexcited. If the psychologists are right, people with a low arousal are
the ones who enjoy participating in dangerous sports and activities.

VII Stress:
1 A ancient B charity C compose D humor
2 A decoration B expectation C composition D pollution
3 A temperature B acquaintance C distinguish D describe
4 A generous B priority C nominate D battery
5 A damage B collapse C border D funnel
6 A generous B humorous C precious D mysterious
7 A arrival B technical C proposal D approval
8 A tolerate B horrified C amazement D elephant
9.A. reckon B. protein C. sanguine D. technique
10.A. inability B. personality C. potential D. territorial
VIII Pronunciation
1a concert b concern c connect d confirm
2 a passion b action c motion d decision
3 reason b leisure c feather d measure
4 a suppose b impose c purpose d close
5 enough b cough c cup d rough
6 report b pork c fork d work
7 a measure b endure c pleasure d pressure
8 A vision B mission C fusion D confusion
9 A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold
10 A. delicate B. concentrate C. private D. accurate
9 A. kite B. bite C. Christian D. Christ
IX Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given one, using the word given in the
brackets. Do not alter the word in any way.
1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”.(dawned)
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
______________________________________________________________________________
3. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
________________________________________________________________________
5. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. (BALANCE)
_________________________________________________________________________________________

7..The Simson twins both look exactly the same to me. ( tell )

I can’t ………………………………………… the Simson twins

8 .No one could explain why the money had disappeared. (account ) …………………………
_____________________________________________________________________________________

9 .I always trust Carol’s advice ( someone) / Carol………………………………………………………….

10. .My parents met for the first time 30 years ago ( that) / It ……………………………………………..

11 . She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her. (eyes)

12 . She was very relieved. She realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (breathed)
13.The tennis match was cancelled because of the rain (brought) / The rain ..................................................
X Sentence rewriting:
1 .Fewer people attended the gym class than they did last week / not …………………………………….
2 .He got the position without everybody’s expectation / He …………………………………………………
3 .William never makes mistakes because he is a careful reader./ William is so ........................................
4 .He forgot about the bag until he got home. - Not until ..........................................
5.I don't know why people are attracted to spending all day on the beach / I can't see the__.....................______________
6.It was more of an argument than a discussion / It was not so . .....................
7.Failing prompt payment, The goods must be returned by you.
You must either ...................................................................................................
8 Giving fair warning, I could have avoided that date.
If………………………………………………………………..
9 No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
Try……………………………………………………………
10 .Regarding payment, most major credit cards are acceptable.
As…………………………………………..
11.. No sooner had the witness begun to speak than the judge interrupted her.
The minute……………………………………..
12 We must think about ways of improving the transport system.
Thought ______________________________
13 I’d really hate to live in a big city Living……………………..
14.The trip is so amazing that we will never forget it. /  It is too…………………………………………
XII. Fill the blanks with correct prepositions:
1 The price of shares in the company went _____ over 50% when they announced the discovery of the new oilfield.
2 Hi Brenda, Peter here. I’m just ringing ___ to say I’ve got two tickets for the concert on Saturday night. Fancy coming?
3. She is putting _ a little each month for her studies in Queenstown.
4.We don’t hold …………much hope that the price will fall.
5 The bridge is………….repair, so we’ll have to go a different way.
6.She’s not very good at putting her views………..
7 I met him at the party and he asked ______ you.
8 You can't miss him. That haircut makes him stand ___ ____ a crowd.
9 They say that there is an exception ………..every rule.
10 Breaking his leg a second time put Peter’s football career ………..jeopardy.
11 There were no ripe apples ………..reach, so I moved the ladder.
12.His name was Benjamin, but he was called .....................short
13 Say something to cheer her ...........; she’s ................low spirits today.
14 I hate that picture which is hanging over the coach. Can you please take it .........?
15. --------a fridge, fresh food will go ...............very quickly.
16 Don’t let a good chance go ..............
17.I'm very glad to get this awful business ______ with.
18 Stop running everybody __________
19 I think the chief let us go simply _____ ______ sympathy for our plight.
20.Herbert was a man _____ few words but he was a man _______ a sense of when to say the right thing.
21 He never told us he was Italian and that his real name was Franco. We all knew him _____ the name of Eddie.
22. Well done! Keep ______________ the good work.
23. The weather seems to be looking ___________ .
24. The escaped hostage found it hard to get used to a normal life after having been deprived __ freedom for so many years.
25. The police arrived immediately after the call and caught the burglar __________ the spot.
26The taxi driver decided to go ……. duty as he was beginning to feel sleepy.
27The band was ….. the verge of stardom.
28Jim won’t be coming tonight because he’s feeling a bit ……. the weather.
XIII. ESSAY Writing:
1. Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we
solve this problem?
2. In recent years, pressure on school and university students has been increasing and they are pushed to work
very hard from a young age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?