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LTT – FG10 – CK1.2

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others in the group.
1. A. topic B. trophy C. enclose D. overcome
/ˈtɒpɪk/ /ˈtrəʊfi/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
2. A. beloved B. waved C. engraved D. saved
/id/ /d/ /d/ /d/
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. consumption 2 B. denial 2 C. recommend 3 D. continue 2
/kənˈsʌmpʃn/ /dɪˈnaɪəl/ /ˌrekəˈmend/ /kənˈtɪnjuː/
4. A. pioneer 3 B. comprehend 3 C. cigarette 3 D. uniform 1
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/ /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/ /ˌsɪɡəˈret/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
5. My husband’s family speak (A) the (B) Polish, so I have no idea what they are talking (C) about since (D)

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I don’t understand their language.

6. Mary can’t (A) speak English as fluent as (B) Jane, so she isn’t chosen (C) for the MC of (D) the show.
 as fluently as
7. It's scarying (A) to imagine that I could (B) fail (C) the final examination because of my laziness (D).
 scary/frightening
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
8. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
A. Purified B. Unpolluted C. Contaminated D. Enriched
9. We're looking into the possibility of merging the two departments.
A. finding B. considering C. examining D. thinking
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
10. It’s always risky to leave your car out on the street overnight.
A. safe B. suspicious C. unreliable D. dangerous
11. The hotel staff are friendly and courteous.
A. inpolite B. uncourteous C. polite D. discourteous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
12. Simon: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”
Tina: “_____”
A. Thank you for your kind invitation.
B. Sorry, I’m kind of under the weather today.
C. That should be great!
D. Speaking.
13. Dylan: “Studying at night is good as it will help you be more focused.”
Jenny: “_____. If you go to bed too late, it can affect your health gradually.”
A. I can’t agree with you more B. I beg to differ
C. That’s what I meant D. That’s good to hear
14. The door opened and an _____ blast of wind swept through the room.
A. icy B. hot C. freezing D. comfortable
15. She went on to record a _____ album after the band split up.
A. group B. individual C. solo D. lonely
16. The passengers escaped with only minor _____.
A. money B. tickets C. luggage D. injuries
17. Why don’t you just _____ up and hope she forgives you?
A. make B. fed C. own D. wake
18. The weather _____ summer is very hot and uncomfortable.
A. in B. on C. upon D. at

B. ∅
19. I need someone to help me _____ my science assignments.
A. with C. for D. in
20. A _____ of thunder makes the baby cry.
A. appearance B. scene C. flash D. clap
21. Before taking the interview, you should take a ______ look at the ideal candidate required from the job
advertisement.
A. nearer B. closer C. similar D. secret
22. Cars _____ not be parked in front of the entrance.
A. might B. must C. have to D. could
23. We still _____ there when the school was demolished.
A. had lived B. live C. living D. lived
24. He's the _____ teacher, even though he has the _____ experience.
A. best/least B. good/least C. better/less D. best/less
25. Now I _____ Harvard University.
A. will attend B. attending C. attend D. am attending
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 from 26 to 30.
A (26) _____ is an event that occurs but has no clear explanation why. Therefore, natural phenomena are those
that occur in nature without human involvement. Natural phenomena come in many varieties (physical,
biological, chemical, etc.) and may occur regularly (seasonal, yearly) or (27) _____. Notable examples of some
common natural phenomena are the sunrise, rainbows after a rainstorm, El Nino/La Nina years in the Pacific
Ocean, and the Aurora Borealis, "Northern Lights."
Natural phenomena sometimes impact the global climate, (28) _____ temperatures to temporarily increase or
decrease. Typically, these effects are sharp and immediate, easily trackable and associated with certain events,
like a (29) _____ eruption emitting heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases, like water vapor and
carbon dioxide, trap the sun's energy as heat near the Earth's surface, which increases the global temperature.
And although the planet's temperature does naturally increase and decrease over time, the process is usually a
gradual one. Changes to the Earth's orbit as it revolves around the Sun have altered some climate patterns, and
an increase/decrease in the Sun's activity as it ages also (30) _____ a role in the Earth's climate.
26. A. phenomena B. phenomenon C. disaster D. mystery
27. A. unregularly B. irregularly C. disregularly D. imregularly
28. A. causing B. making C. leading D. affecting
29. A. adverse B. calamitous C. catastrophic D. volcanic
30. A. parts B. keeps C. owns D. plays
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in the parentheses.
31. The student __________ asked the professor if he could pass this subject. anxiety
 anxiously
32. She could not hide her __________ at the way he was dancing. amuse
 amusement
33. This book is so __________. I don’t know why it is a bestseller. bore
 boring
34. The Olympic athlete was __________ with her performance. satisfaction
 satisfied
35. I __________ her of damaging the equipment but I don’t have any proof. suspicious
 suspect
36. The film ended __________ due to the death of the female lead. tragedy
 tragically
37. We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them __________ us. impression
 impressed
38. She was still a relatively __________ pilot, so she had to study a lot. experience
 inexperienced
39. Wearing safety clothes is a must for all __________. mountainous
 mountaineers
40. She's having some __________ tests done to find out what's causing the illness. explore
 exploratory
Rewrite these sentences, using the suggested words.
41. My sister likes collecting photocards of her idols.
 My sister is interested in/fond of/ keen on collecting photocards of her idols.
42. Linda can’t move because her leg is broken.
 Because of Linda’s broken leg, she can’t move.
43. Sebastian is confused about the plot of this movie.
 Sebastian finds the plot of this movie confusing.
44. Jenna asked: “Can I stay at Jane’s house for a night, mom?”.
 Jenna asked her mom if/whether she could stay at Jane’s house for a night.
45. My dress is more beautiful than hers.
 Her dress is not as beautiful as mine/my dress.
46. My grandmother lives in a beautiful cottage. The cottage has a garden with lots of flowers.
 My grandmother lives in a beautiful cottage which has a garden with lots of flowers.
 My grandmother lives in a beautiful cottage whose garden has lots of flowers.
47. The dog was chasing the butterfly in the garden.
 The butterfly was being chased in the garden by the dog.
48. The cat is very clever.
 How clever the cat is.
49. The students mustn’t smoke at school.
 The students are not allowed / permitted to smoke at school.
50. This is the first time I have had dinner in a luxurious restaurant.
 I have never had dinner in a luxurious restaurant before.
 GOOD LUCK on YOUR TESt
 ANSWERS:
1 A 11 D 21 B
2 A 12 B 22 B
3 C 13 B 23 D
4 D 14 A 24 A
5 B 15 C 25 D
6 B 16 D 26 B
7 A 17 C 27 B
8 C 18 A 28 A
9 C 19 A 29 D
10 A 20 D 30 D