MOCK TEST 8

(Correct answers are highlighted in green.)

I. Choose a word/phrase that best answers the questions given.

1.Which word has the bold part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. laugh B. enough C. through D. tough

Answer to question 1*

2.Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. machine B. chef C. school D. parachute

Answer to question 2*

3.Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. compare B. answer C. require D. suggest

Answer to question 3*

4.Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. comfortable B. exciting C. important D. expensive

5.Tony: Could you pass me the salt, please?

Mia: _______

Answer to question 5*

A. No, thank you.

B. Here you are.

C. I don’t know.

D. Yes, of course not.

6.Ben: I want to improve my English skills.

Sarah: ___________

Answer to question 6*

A. How about taking an English course?

B. That’s a waste of time.

C. Yes, let's.

D. Let’s forget about it.

7.Lisa: Would you like me to get you a glass of iced tea?

Tina: ___________.

Answer to question 7*

A. It's OK. I can manage.

B. No, thanks. I've just had another drink.

C. No worries.

D. I don't think so.

Lan: ________

Answer to question 8*

A. Let's just get a program.

B. All right. Let's do that.

C. Really? Would you like to go and see them?

D. What about sitting in the middle?

9.William: Do you mind if I open the window?

Grandma: ___________

Answer to question 9*

A. Go ahead.

B. All right.

C. Not at all.

D. All options are correct.

10.The new student is very _______ and quickly made friends with everyone.

Answer to question 10*

A. shy

B. outgoing

C. reserved

D. nervous

11.Liz's father prefers her _______ science books.

Answer to question 11*

A. read

B. to read

C. reading

D. reads
12.He came ______ a wallet on the street while walking to school.

Answer to question 12*

A. along

B. over

C. across

D. under

13.The teacher asked the students to look ______ new words in the dictionary.

Answer to question 13*

A. for

B. after

C. up

D. at

14.The geologists collected the rocks in that area to learn about the _______ of mountains and
lakes there.

Answer to question 14*

A. application

B. formation

C. implementation

D. impression

II. Look at the picture. Choose the best answer for questions 15 and 16.

15.Click on the link to see a notice. Where can a person register for this event?

(Please click here.)

Answer to question 15*

A. At the university

B. At the auditorium

C. At the student center

D. Online
16.Click on the link to see a sign. What does the sign mean?

(Please click here.)

Answer to question 16*

A. No parking is allowed in the morning.

B. No parking is allowed in the evening.

C. No parking is allowed at any point of time.

D. No parking is allowed for the whole week.

III. Read the following article. Then choose the best answer for questions 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
and 22.

Personality tests are tools (17)____ help people understand themselves better. These tests ask
questions about how a person thinks, feels, and acts in different situations. Based on the
answers, the test gives a result that describes the person’s personality type.

There are many types of personality tests. Some focus (18)____ traits, like being shy or
outgoing. Others group people into different categories, such as leaders, thinkers, or helpers.
One famous test is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which gives people a four-letter
personality type, like INFJ or ESTP.

People take personality tests for different reasons. Some take them for (19)_____, while others
use them to learn about their strengths and weaknesses. Employers sometimes use personality
tests (20)_______ job candidates better. These tests can also help people improve relationships
by showing how different personalities interact.

(21)_____, personality tests are not always 100% accurate. People may get different results if
they take the same test more than once. Also, personalities can change over time. Still,
personality tests (22)______ be a helpful way to learn more about oneself and others.

Answer to question 17*

A. that

B. who

C. whom

D. whose
Answer to question 18*

A. for

B. in

C. on

D. of

Answer to question 19*

A. joy

B. fun

C. good

D. assistance

Answer to question 20*

A. understand

B. understanding

C. to understand

D. to be understood

Answer to question 21*

A. Although

B. Despite

C. If

D. However

Answer to question 22*

A. must

B. can

C. need

D. have

IV. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False, and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 27 and 28.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It is located in Sydney,
Australia, next to the beautiful Sydney Harbour. The building has a unique design that looks like
large white sails. It was designed by a Danish architect named Jørn Utzon. Construction began in
1957 and was completed in 1973.

The Sydney Opera House is used for many performances, including music concerts, ballet,
theater, and opera. It has several theaters inside, the largest being the Concert Hall, which can
hold more than 2,600 people. Many famous artists have performed there.

Every year, millions of tourists visit the Sydney Opera House. People come to take photos, watch
performances, or go on guided tours to learn about its history. The Opera House is also part of
UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which means it is protected as an important world landmark.

At night, the building is beautifully lit, and sometimes, special lights are used to display colorful
artwork on its white sails. One of the biggest events held there is the Vivid Sydney Festival,
where the Opera House shines with amazing lights.

The Sydney Opera House is not only a place for art and music but also a symbol of Australia’s
creativity and culture. It is a must-see attraction for visitors to Sydney and remains one of the
most recognizable buildings in the world.

23. Sydney Opera House has the shape of a boat.*

True

False

24. It took people 16 years to build Sydney Opera House.*

True

False

25. There is a stadium with a capacity of 2,600 people inside Sydney Opera House.*

True

False

26. Sydney Opera House is considered as an important building by UNESCO.*

True

False

27. What is the name of the biggest theatre of Sydney Opera House?*
A. Jørn Utzon

B. Concert Hall

C. Vivid Sydney Festival

D. Sydney Harbor

28. What can be said about Sydney Opera House?*

A. It is the symbol of amazing light displays.

B. It belongs to UNESCO.

C. It shows the friendship between Australia and Denmark.

D. It is the symbol of Australia’s creativity and culture.

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. Type your answer in each box.

29. Football fans greeted the national team with great ________ after they won the region’s
championship. (EXCITING) * excitement

30. Christopher Columbus is known all over the world for his ______________ of America.
(DISCOVER)* discovery

31. The summer was very hot, and their ___________ bill went up high. (ELECTRIC)* electricity

32. He is not an ___________ man because he just wants to stay in his room and read books
during his free time. (ADVENTURE) * adventurous

33. The story is quite long. Can you give me just a ____________ of it? (SUMMARIZE)* summary

34. The _________ entered the house, killed the wolf, and saved the girl as well as her
grandmother. (HUNT)* hunter

VI. Look at the entry of the word 'challenging' in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the
entry to complete the sentences with two or three words.

challenging

UK /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/ US /ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/

(B2) difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination:

• This has been a challenging time for us all.

• He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.

• Some of the scenes were extremely challenging for an inexperienced actor.

challenging time

36. She applied for a more __________ after she finished her Master degree at the university.*
challenging job

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same
as the sentence printed before it, using the words/phrases in bracket.

Please remember to put suitable punctuation mark (.) at the end of each sentence.

37. My grandfather owns the farm. (belong) *

-> The farm belongs to my grandfather.

38. She loves to create arts and crafts from recycled materials. (keen) --> She is...*

-> She is keen on creating arts and crafts from recycled materials.

39. The last time she went to a movie was three years ago. (for) --> She hasn't...*

-> She hasn’t gone to a movie for three years.

40. Their house is very small, and they often think about a bigger house. (wish) --> They..*

-> They wish their house was bigger.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.