PRACTICE TEST 1

I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Circle the best answer for the following sentences.

1. He _________ dif*iculty in carrying on his work and also __________three kilos.

A. had/ lost B. has/ was losing C. had/ losing D. have/ loses

2. I ___________ a prescription by the doctor after I had been done all the tests at the hospital.
A. am giving B. gave C. was given D. were given

3. The hospital is _________ one in our area with about 500medical staff.
A. as large as B. larger C. more large D. the largest

4. You’re doing _________ than yesterday. You should be ready to go home soon.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best

5. I felt terrible when I _________ home last night.

A. go B. get C. got D.had gone

6. The _________ is so disabling that it is impossible for the sufferers to continue normal
physical or mental activities.
A. sneezing B. tiredness C. coughing D. spot

7. Children with asthma cough can _________ when they breathe out.
A. sneeze B. wheeze C. bleed D. vomit

8. He said, “Momma my _________ is full! Stop serving more food.”

A. mouth B. liver C. kidney D. stomach

9. The nurse is giving me an injection using a _________.

A. gauze B. stethoscope C. syringe D. scalpel

10. The _________ takes a look at my CT scan before giving his diagnosis.
A. anaesthetist B. receptionist C. cardiologist D. radiologist

11. When the man _________ through the town, he _________ the family doctor who helped him
a lot.
A. was walking/ saw B. walking/ saw
C. walked/ was seeing D. walking/ seeing

12. Mr Smith, do you feel _________ after taking the painkiller?

A. comfortably B. as comfortable as
C. more comfortable D. the most comfortable
13. Muscle tissue provides the contractile tissue of the body, which is responsible for
_________.
A. movement B. activity C. thinking D. sleeping

14. A __________pain feels like it is eating you.

A. burning B. gnawing C. sharp D. stabbing

15. What major part of the torso that protects the body?
A. the back B. the ribcage C. the waist D. the groin

II. READING COMPREHENSION

Read the article about hypertension.
Are sentences from 1 to 5 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to say ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose
Doesn’t say’ (C).

Understanding Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, means your blood pressure is too high. It's called a
"silent killer" because it often has no symptoms but can cause serious problems like heart
disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Common causes include family history, eating too much
salt and fat, being overweight, not exercising, drinking alcohol, smoking, and stress. Most
people with hypertension feel *ine, but some may get headaches, shortness of breath, or
nosebleeds when it's severe. To manage it, eat healthy, exercise, keep a healthy weight, limit
alcohol, don't smoke, and *ind ways to relax. Doctors might also give you medicine to help
control your blood pressure.

16. Hypertension is often called a "silent killer" because it always shows clear symptoms.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

17. Eating too much salt can cause hypertension.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

18. Exercising regularly can help lower high blood pressure.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

19. Having family members with high blood pressure doesn't affect your risk.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

20. Hypertension can be cured completely with medication.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

Read the passage and circle the correct answer.

Feeling dizzy lately? Have you noticed your heart racing or skipping beats? You might be
experiencing symptoms of dehydration. Dehydration happens when your body loses more
*luids than it takes in, which can disrupt normal body functions. Common causes include
excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, and not drinking enough water. Symptoms include
dry mouth, dark urine, dizziness, and fatigue. Dehydration can be prevented by drinking
plenty of water, especially during hot weather or when exercising. If you become
dehydrated, rehydrate with water or oral rehydration solutions. Severe dehydration may
require medical treatment. To avoid dehydration, it is crucial to drink *luids regularly, eat
hydrating foods like fruits and vegetables, and avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, which
can increase *luid loss.

21. According to the passage, what might you be experiencing if you feel dizzy and have a
racing heart?
A. Excessive exercise
B. Dehydration
C. Low blood sugar
D. High blood pressure

22. Which of the following is a common cause of dehydration?

A. Excessive caffeine intake
B. Sleeping too much
C. Excessive sweating
D. Eating spicy food

23. What are some symptoms of dehydration mentioned in the passage?

A. Increased appetite
B. Weight gain
C. Dry mouth and dark urine
D. Cold hands and feet

24. How can dehydration be prevented?

A. Drinking plenty of water
B. Eating more protein
C. Taking cold showers
D. Sleeping more

25. What should you do if you become dehydrated?

A. Take a nap
B. Rehydrate with water or oral rehydration solutions
C. Avoid eating
D. Take vitamins

III. WRITING
Use the correct form of the word given.

26. Early in an __________________, the virus shows a distinct predilection for certain parts of
the brain. (infect)
27. The nurse __________________ the patients for any changes in their conditions. (observation)

28. Pain warns us what things are __________________. (danger)

29. The largest department in any hospital is nursing, followed by the __________________
department and housekeeping. (diet)

30. The doctor tells me I have the *lu. She then __________________ me some medicine and says I
must stay at home for a couple of days. (prescription)

Read the descriptions. What is the word for each description?

31. A large organ in the body that cleans blood and produces biles l____

32. The branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of h________
biological tissues

33. A tool used to cut s_______

34. A tool that measures the force of blood *low through a person's b____ p_______
body m______

35. A medical worker who assists the primary surgeon during s____ n____
operations

Make up sentences using suggested words.

36. Covid-19/ be/ one/ big/ pandemics/ world.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

37. Doing exercise/ be/ one/ good/ ways/ keep *it.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

38. Moment/she/write/article/about/diabetes.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

39. He/get/strong/he/be/yesterday.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

40. Nurse/work/night shift/this weekend?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
 IV. LISTENING
Listen to a conversation between a doctor and his patient and Kill in each blank
with NO MORE THAN ONE word.

Doctor: Well, Mary. Other than that (41) __________________, you’re in great health!
Mary: Okay, Doctor. What should I do about it?
Doctor: I want you to go to (42) __________________. Make an appointment for them to look at it.
Mary: Where is that department?
Doctor: It’s on the (43) __________________ *loor. Turn right when you pass the Radiology
department.
Mary: Great! I’ll head up there now.
Doctor: But *irst, you should re*ill your (44) __________________ at the pharmacy.
Mary: The pharmacy’s downstairs, right?
Doctor: Yes, next to the (45) __________________ room.
Listen to the conversation and circle the right answer for each question.

46. Karen gave birth to ___.

A. a boy B. a girl C. twin girls D. a boy and a girl

47. Janice and Karen both gave birth ___.

A. last night B. last week C. this morning D. last Friday

48. Karen could cope with the pain because she used ___ as a pain relief.
A. gas and air B. an epidural C. nothing D. breathing exercises

49. This is Janice’s ___ delivery.

A. *irst B. second C. third D. *ifth

50. Why didn’t Janice use the same pain relief as she did before?
A. Because the effect wears off very quickly
B. Because it makes her feel light-headed
C. Because she didn’t like losing all sensation
D. Because the pain got worse this time