Name: …………………………… 45’ TEST
Class: ……… English 12
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. a. education b. compulsory c. academic d. independent
2. a. general b. separate c. educate d. October
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
3. a. choice b. achieve c. each d. chemistry
4. a. worker b. whom c. interview d. answer
Find ONE error in the following sentences
5. The textbook who the teacher gave to me was an old copy.
A B C D
6. He gave me a vase was bought in Japan.
A B C D
7. If I am 10 years younger, I would take the job.
A B C D
8. We’re looking forward to see you again.
A B C D
9. I’d like buying some earrings like yours.
A B C D
Choose the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
10. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well
as some important information about yourself.
a. draw b. place c. put d. write
11. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
a. be related to b. be interested in c. pay all attention to d. express interest to
12. Some high school students take part in helping the handicapped.
a. participate b. compete c. experience d. support
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
13. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally for the job interview.
a. casually b. officially c. mainly d. unfriendly
14. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the
university.
a. free b. compulsory c. requiring d. unlimited
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
15. Students usually ___________ their GCSEs at the age of sixteen.
a. pass b. make c. take d. follow
16. This flower ____________ by my father every morning.
a. is watered b. was watered c. watered d. waters
17. English is an important _______ that is required in several national examinations:
a. language b. test c. evaluation d. subject
18. Paul : Mary, this is Mr.Baker.
Mary: _________________.
a. How are you? b. How do you do c. Hello d. Hi
19. Our teeth should _______________ twice a day.
a. cleaned b. be cleaned c. be cleaning d. have cleaned
20. If __________ his address, I would have written before.
a. As I had known b. If I knew c. Unless I had known d. I had known
21. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression
22. We'd like to buy a house ____________ overlooks West lake.
a. who b. whose c. where d. which
23. “ I’ve enjoyed myself very much. But it’s very late, so _________.”
a. take good care b. have a good day c. goodbye for now d. it’s great fun, thanks
24. You didn’t tell us the reason ________ we have to cut down our daily expenses.
a. for that b. in which c. why d. b & c
25. I lent you a book ______________ by one my friends.
a. written b. write c. wrote d. which writes
26. Are you the man ____________ the first prize?
a. won b. who won c. winning d. b & c
27. Higher education _______ have risen this year for the first time in more than a decade.
a. applies b. applications c. applicable d. applicants
28. She was not fired. She left the company ____________ .
a. volunteer b. volunteered c. voluntary d. voluntarily
29. The children admitted _________ the money.
a. taking b. to be taken c. being taken d. having taken
30. Her mother prevented her __________ going out tonight.
a. against b. from c. about d. at
31. ______, she went home early.
a. Feel not well b. Having felt not well
c. Feeling not well d. Not feeling well
32. The manager _______________ the men to turn to work immediately.
a. insisted b. suggested c. demanded d. ordered
33. 'Let’s go to the cinema. I really want.'
a. Jenny is asked to go to the cinema . b. Jenny suggested going to the cinema
c. Jenny insisted on going to the cinema. d. Jenny told me to go to the cinema.
34. I apologized ______________ the book at home.
a. for leaving b. to leaving c. leaving d. to leave
35. The _________ will observe and score your performance in the contest.
a. judges b. contestants c. sponsors d. winners
Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one.
36. I recently went back to Paris. It’s still as beautiful as a pearl
a. I recently went back to Paris which is still as beautiful as a pearl
b. I recently went back to Paris when it is still as beautiful as a pearl
c. I recently went back to Paris where is still as beautiful as a pearl
d. I recently went back to Paris that it’s still as beautiful as a pearl
37. Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson
a. If you don’t stop talking, you won’t understand the lesson
b. If you didn’t stop talking, you wouldn’t understand the lesson
c. If you hadn’t stopped talking, you wouldn’t have understood the lesson
d. If you don’t stop talking, you wouldn’t understand the lesson
38. Many people think Steve stole the money.
a. It was not Steve who stole the money.
b. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
c. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
d. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
39. The professor is excellent. I’m taking in his course
a. The professor that is excellent I’m taking in his course.
b. The professor whose course I’m taking in is excellent.
c. The professor whom I’m taking in is excellent.
d. The professor who’s course I’m taking in is excellent.
40. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf.
a. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
b. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.
c. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall.
d. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Here's some advice for trying to find the university that works for you.
You need to examine (41) _____ and your reasons for going to university before you start your
search. Why are you going? What are your (42) _____ and strengths? What are your weaknesses?
What do you want out of life? Are you socially self-sufficient (43) _____ do you need warm, familial
(44) _____? Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions.
The people (45) _____ know you best can help you the most with these important issues.
41. a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself
42. a. abilities b. able c. ability d. unable
43. a. but b. or c. nor d. either
44. a. feeding b. bringing c. support d. growth
45. a. which b. who c. whom d. whose
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary
education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or
government-operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent
may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the
benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of
the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other
countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school
in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-
edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited
American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment
in your future.
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a
thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear
grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the
right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school
system host more international students than any other country in the world.
46. The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _____.
a. independent b. state c. vocational d. boarding
47. According to the text, students in the USA _______.
a. are made to take primary and secondary education in the country
b. are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country
c. spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education
d. needn't take primary and secondary education
48. The writer _______ the US education.
a. appreciates b. underestimates c. overstates d. dislikes
49. According to the passage, which is true?
a. The US education is not good enough for foreign students.
b. Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US.
c. There are not many foreign students in the US.
d. Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US.
50. What is the writer's advice?
a. International students should not invest their future education in the US.
b. International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or
high school.
c. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the
right academic choices
d. International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education
system works before going there to study.