English Practice 51: Part I: Pronunciation
English Practice 51: Part I: Pronunciation
English Practice 51: Part I: Pronunciation
PART I: PRONUNCIATION
Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
1. A. forged B. appalled C.composed D. noticed
2. A. resort B. aisle C. hesitate D. desert
3. A. rough B. tough C. cough D. though
4: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D. pleases
5. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern
6. A. break B. meant C. breakfast D. head
7. A. admission B. decision C. revision D. provision
8. A. change B. hungry C. stronger D. Single
9.A. intention B. material C. mature D. Intensity
10. A. birthday B. mouth C. athletics D. gather
Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
1. A. reasonable B. cigarette C. comfortable D. implement
2. A. validity B. tremendous C. flexible D. commercial
3. A. purchase B. ignorant C. tuition D. vigorous
4. A. overlook B. influential C. furniture D. oceanic
5: A. Success B. conflict C. author D. figure
6: A. surpass B. moment C. exchange D. Persuade
7. A. argumentative B. Psychological C. Contributory D. hypersensitive
8. A. sandals B. dental C. canal D. rental
9. A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant
10. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (1,0 point)
bring out do up slow down save up hang over
mix up grow up go with dress up run for
1. Silence______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to______.
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and
______ in Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to______ the American presidency in the election that will take
place next year.
5. Because I hate______ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of
her sofa with her to the store.
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7. Kate had been______ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the
guitar lessons instead.
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was
recently______.
9. Brendan was worried about having to______ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any
formal clothes.
10. He______ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some
embarrassment for him.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in
the numbered boxes. (1,0 point)
Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme
hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart
from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to
keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and
energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and
temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated
body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by
dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few
hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
9. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
10. The best title for the text is______.
A. Increasing household crime.
B. Protecting your home from intruders.
C. Burglary statistics.
D. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change
the form of the given word(s).(0,5 point)
1. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
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2. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
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3. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
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4. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
→........................................................................................................................................................
5. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
→........................................................................................................................................................
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The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in
shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons
for your answer. You should write about 250 words.
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KEYS – PRACTICE 51
PART I: PRONUNCIATION
Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
1. A. forged B. appalled C.composed D. noticed
2. A. resort B. aisle C. hesitate D. desert
3. A. rough B. tough C. cough D. though
4: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D. pleases
5. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern
6. A. break B. meant C. breakfast D. head
7. A. admission B. decision C. revision D. provision
8. A. change B. hungry C. stronger D. Single
9.A. intention B. material C. mature D. Intensity
10. A. birthday B. mouth C. athletics D. gather
Mark the the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
1. A. reasonable B. cigarette C. comfortable D. implement
2. A. validity B. tremendous C. flexible D. commercial
3. A. purchase B. ignorant C. tuition D. vigorous
4. A. overlook B. influential C. furniture D. oceanic
5: A. Success B. conflict C. author D. figure
6: A. surpass B. moment C. exchange D. Persuade
7. A. argumentative B. Psychological C. Contributory D. hypersensitive
8. A. sandals B. dental C. canal D. rental
9. A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant
10. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively
PART I: LISTENING. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
You will hear a conversation at the customs in Gatwick Airport. As you listen, fill in the form
below. (write your answers in capital letters)
1. BUTCHER 2. ANTHONY 3. MALE 4. A STUDENT 5. 14 APRIL 1966
6. ITALIAN 7. TO STUDY 8. A BROTHER 9. 35 10. LONDON
ENGLISH
II. Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the
numbered gap. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. misconception 2. venomous 3. comparison 4. fatalities 5. solitary
6. occurences 7. unpleasant 8. underestimated 9. precautions 10. resistant
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs. (1,0 point;
0,1 point a correct answer)
1. hung over 2. slow down 3. grew up 4. run for 5. doing up
6. go with 7. saving up 8. brought out 9. dress up 10. mixed up
IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in
the numbered boxes. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. inhabit inhabiting/which(that) inhabit 6. rise to rise
2. hot heat 7. degree degrees
3. constantly constant 8. unusual unusually
4. try trying 9. a an
5. what which 10. absorb absorbed
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Write your answer in the numbered box. (1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. B
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change
the form of the given word(s).(1,0 point; 0,1 point a correct answer)
1. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.
2. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.
3. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.
4. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.
5. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.
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