QUIZZES SECTION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question1:  “Oh, hi Tommy!” – “…………”
    A.  Very well, thanks                                                B.  Wait a minute
    C.  How do you do?                                                  D.  I’m a friend
Question2:  - “Would you like to stay here tonight?” the man asked.    
        - “…………. I’d like be in the way.”
    A.  Probably                                                              B.  No, thank you.
    C.  You’re welcome.                                                D.  Yes, I’d love to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question3:
    A.  hats                           B.  books                           C.  stamps                          D.  clubs
Question4:
    A.  the                             B.  there                             C.  think                             D.  this
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question5:
    A.  important                  B.  provision                      C.  performance                D.  industry
Question6:
    A.  obey                          B.  express                         C.  contain                         D.  carbon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question7:  When the company has to close because of economic difficulties, he becomes …..... .
    A.  redundant                  B.  inconsiderable             C.  unsatisfactory              D.  deliberate
Question8:  -   “Those students will perform the annual school play.”

• “Yes, it is ……….. next week.”

    A.  due                            B.  put on                           C.  time-tabled                  D.  scheduled
Question9:  It’s a long journey by train, it’s much ……….. by road.
    A.  more quickly            B.  more quick                  C.  quickly                         D.  quicker
Question10:  Only ………. research has been carried out in this field.
    A.  a few                         B.  few                               C.  not much                      D.  a little
Question11:  Do you ………... my turning the television on now?
    A.  mind                          B.  want                              C.  object                           D.  disapprove
Question12:  I don’t like doing the ……….. , especially cleaning the windows.
    A.  homework                B.  occupation                   C.  housework                   D.  jobs
Question13:  She asked me ………… speak Russian
    A.  I can                          B.  if I could                      C.  I could                          D.  if I can
Question14:  You can’t speak Russian. ………….
    A.  Either I can                                                          B.  Neither can’t I
    C.  Neither can I                                                       D.  I can’t neither
Question15:  Your car is very ……….  . It hardly uses any petrol at all.
    A.  ecological                B.  economical                  C.  saving                           D.  economic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question16:  The memory of Nanny was still powerful and strong.
    A.  energetic                  B.  influential                    C.  authoritarian                D.  effective
Question17:  The two necklaces were very alike.
    A.  double                    B.  uniform                          C.  equal                            D. similar         
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 question.
Question18:  It was important to remove the fear of failure and to be patient with new research.
    A.  happiness                  B.  success                        C.  loss                               D.  missing
Question19:  The day of the party came near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, and anxious.
    A.  eased                         B.  insecure                       C.  courageous                  D.  happy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question20:

If it	rain	, I	will stay		at home	and	watch	TV.
	A		B		C		D

Question21:

	When	he	came	, we	were	having	dinners	.
	A		B		C		D

Question22:

	Can	you	tell me	what you	have done	at 8	o’clock	last night.
	A		B		C		D

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 numbered blank.     
                  Scientist used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and __( 23 )__ of the sun. But they have now assured that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological functions - including temperature, digestion and mental activity
                  The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipated and __( 24 )__ for external changes so that, for example, body temperature starts to rise __( 25 )__ dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begins to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
                Some people’s body clocks keep poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even __( 26 )__ their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can all be___( 27 )__ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks. 
Question23:
    A.  dipping                      B.  descending                   C.  setting                          D.  diving
Question24:
    A.  prepare                     B.  dispose                         C.  scheme                         D.  steady
Question25:
    A.  nearly                        B.  beside                           C.  approximately              D.  around
Question26:
    A.  spoil                          B.  risk                               C.  injure                            D.  threaten
Question27:
    A.  formed                      B.  made                             C.  caused                          D.  put          
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.                                       
        Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ home and offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit material to their employees.
        Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibility.
       It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.         
Question28:  With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
    A.  a definition of telecommuting.                          B.  an overview of telecommuting.
    C.  the failure of telecommuting.                           D.  the advantages of telecommuting.
Question29:  The phrase “of no consequence” means ……………… 
    A.  of no use.                 B.  of no good.                  C.  unimportant.                D.  irrelevant.
Question30:  The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT ……………… 
    A.  the opportunities in advancement.                     B.  the work place is in the home.
    C.  the different system of supervision.                 D.  the lack of interaction with a group.
Question31:  The reason why telecommuting has NOT become popular is that the employees……………… 
    A.  need regular interaction with their families.
    B.  are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office
    C.  feel that a work area in their homes is away from the office.
    D.  are ignorant of telecommuting.
Question32:  It can be inferred the passage that the author is ……………… 
    A.  a reporter                 B.  a telecommuter           C.  a manager                     D. a statistician
ESSAYS SECTION
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question33:  I want to have more books. I work part time to earn extra money.  (Because)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question34:  It’s very cold. We can’t go swimming today.                                (so)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question35:  The girl is very friendly. Her mother lived next door to us.        (whose)          
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question36:  She took a taxi. She still arrived for late the party                         (Despite)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question37:  Learning English is very necessary.
-> It is…………………………………………………………………….………….…
Question38:  If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out.
-> Unless………………………………………………………………………………
Question39:  “What is your name?” Mr. Brown asked me.
-> Mr. Brown asked me…………..………………..……………………………....…..
Question40:  Although his leg was broken, he managed get out of the car.
-> In spite of his ……………………….………………………………………………

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ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 42
KEY
QUIZZES SECTION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question1:  “Oh, hi Tommy!” – “…………”
    A.  Very well, thanks                                                B.  Wait a minute
    C.  How do you do?                                                D.  I’m a friend
Question2:  - “Would you like to stay here tonight?” the man asked.    
        - “…………. I’d like be in the way.”
    A.  Probably                                                              B.  No, thank you.
    C.  You’re welcome.                                                D.  Yes, I’d love to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question3:
    A.  hats                           B.  books                           C.  stamps                          D.  clubs
Question4:
    A.  the                             B.  there                             C.  think                            D.  this
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question5:
    A.  important                  B.  provision                      C.  performance                D.  industry
Question6:
    A.  obey                          B.  express                         C.  contain                         D.  carbon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question7:  When the company has to close because of economic difficulties, he becomes …..... .
    A.  redundant               B.  inconsiderable             C.  unsatisfactory              D.  deliberate
Question8:  -   “Those students will perform the annual school play.”

• “Yes, it is ……….. next week.”

    A.  due                            B.  put on                           C.  time-tabled                  D.  scheduled
Question9:  It’s a long journey by train, it’s much ……….. by road.
    A.  more quickly            B.  more quick                  C.  quickly                         D.  quicker
Question10:  Only ………. research has been carried out in this field.
    A.  a few                         B.  few                               C.  not much                      D.  a little
Question11:  Do you ………... my turning the television on now?
    A.  mind                         B.  want                              C.  object                           D.  disapprove
Question12:  I don’t like doing the ……….. , especially cleaning the windows.
    A.  homework                B.  occupation                   C.  housework                  D.  jobs
Question13:  She asked me ………… speak Russian
    A.  I can                          B.  if I could                     C.  I could                          D.  if I can
Question14:  You can’t speak Russian. ………….
    A.  Either I can                                                          B.  Neither can’t I
    C.  Neither can I                                                     D.  I can’t neither
Question15:  Your car is very ……….  . It hardly uses any petrol at all.
    A.  ecological                B.  economical                C.  saving                           D.  economic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question16:  The memory of Nanny was still powerful and strong.
    A.  energetic                  B.  influential                  C.  authoritarian                D.  effective
Question17:  The two necklaces were very alike.
    A.  double                    B.  uniform                          C.  equal                            D. similar         
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 question.
Question18:  It was important to remove the fear of failure and to be patient with new research.
    A.  happiness                  B.  success                        C.  loss                               D.  missing
Question19:  The day of the party came near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, and anxious.
    A.  eased                         B.  insecure                       C.  courageous                  D.  happy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question20:

If it	rain	, I	will stay		at home	and	watch	TV.
	A		B		C		D

Question21:

	When	he	came	, we	were	having	dinners	.
	A		B		C		D

Question22:

	Can	you	tell me	what you	have done	at 8	o’clock	last night.
	A		B		C		D

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 numbered blank.     
                  Scientist used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and __( 23 )__ of the sun. But they have now assured that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological functions - including temperature, digestion and mental activity
                  The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipated and __( 24 )__ for external changes so that, for example, body temperature starts to rise __( 25 )__ dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begins to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
                Some people’s body clocks keep poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even __( 26 )__ their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can all be__( 27 )__ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks. 
Question23:
    A.  dipping                      B.  descending                   C.  setting                         D.  diving
Question24:
    A.  prepare                    B.  dispose                         C.  scheme                         D.  steady
Question25:
    A.  nearly                        B.  beside                           C.  approximately              D.  around
Question26:
    A.  spoil                          B.  risk                               C.  injure                            D.  threaten
Question27:
    A.  formed                      B.  made                             C.  caused                          D.  put          
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.                                       
        Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ home and offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit material to their employees.
        Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibility.
       It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.         
Question28:  With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
    A.  a definition of telecommuting.                          B.  an overview of telecommuting.
    C.  the failure of telecommuting.                           D.  the advantages of telecommuting.
Question29:  The phrase “of no consequence” means ……………… 
    A.  of no use.                 B.  of no good.                  C.  unimportant.              D.  irrelevant.
Question30:  The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT ……………… 
    A.  the opportunities in advancement.                     B.  the work place is in the home.
    C.  the different system of supervision.             D.  the lack of interaction with a group.
Question31:  The reason why telecommuting has NOT become popular is that the employees……………… 
    A.  need regular interaction with their families.
    B.  are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office
    C.  feel that a work area in their homes is away from the office.
    D.  are ignorant of telecommuting.
Question32:  It can be inferred the passage that the author is ……………… 
    A.  a reporter               B.  a telecommuter           C.  a manager                     D. a statistician
ESSAYS SECTION
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question33:  I want to have more books. I work part time to earn extra money.  (Because)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Because I want to have more books, I work part time to earn extra money.
Question34:  It’s very cold. We can’t go swimming today.                            (so)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
It’s so cold that we can’t go swimming today.
Question35:  The girl is very friendly. Her mother lived next door to us.          (whose)          
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
The girl whose mother lived next door to us is very friendly.
Question36:  She took a taxi. She still arrived for late the party                         (Despite)
   ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Despite taking a taxi, she still arrived late for the party.
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question37:  Learning English is very necessary.
-> It is…………………………………………………………………….………….…
It is very necessary to learn English.
Question38:  If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out.
-> Unless………………………………………………………………………………
Unless someone puts the coal in, the fire will go out.
Question39:  “What is your name?” Mr. Brown asked me.
-> Mr. Brown asked me…………..………………..……………………………....…..
Mr. Brown asked me what my name was. 
Question40:  Although his leg was broken, he managed get out of the car.
-> In spite of his ……………………….………………………………………………
In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.


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