PRACTICE TEST 15

Student’s name: …........................................................... Date: …………………………………

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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer.
1. What law did the driver break in the school zone?
A. He didn't yield to children crossing the road.
B. He parked illegally near the school.
C. He exceeded the speed limit.
2. What happened at the intersection?
A. The driver didn't use his turn signals.
B. The driver didn't come to a complete stop.
C. The driver failed to yield to other drivers.
3. What does the police officer tell the man about his driver's license?
A. The license is no longer valid.
B. The driver is using someone else's license.
C. The license is only good for 6 more months.
4. What can be implied from the driver's conversation about the officer's name?
A. The driver plans to report the officer to his superiors.
B. The driver tells the officer that they have met before.
C. The driver hints that the officer could let him off.
5. What happens at the end of the conversation?
A. The driver gets a ticket. B. The officer arrests the driver. C. The driver is taken to court.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words
or numbers for each answer.
University Clubs Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Name of club film climbing chess
Extra activities discussions (6) ……………………. trips (7) …………………………..
Current number of
(8) ………………………….. 40 55
members
(9) club
Contact Events organiser Maths tutor
…………………………..

(10). meets twice a …………………………..

(11). excursion to France in the …………………………..
(12). subscriptions paid …………………………..
Benefits:
(13). discounts on …………………………..
(14). annual …………………………..
(15). free entrance to climbing …………………………..in Cardiff

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SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. Neither Tom nor his brothers_________willing to help their mother with the housework.
A. was B. is C. are D. has been
17. That cannot be a true story. He _________it up.
A. must have made B. should have made C. would have made D. can have made
18. She was _________angry that she could not say a word.
A. so B. such C. too much D. so many
19. They are having their house_________by a construction company.
A. to paint B. painted C. being painted D. painting
20. The police have begun an_________into the accident which happened this afternoon.
A. investigation B. investigating C. investigatory D. investigate
21. This carpet really needs_________. Can you do it for me, son?
A. cleaning B. cleaned C. being cleaned D. clean
22. Parts of the country are suffering water_________after the unusually dry summer.
A. thirst B. shortage C. supply D. hunger
23. My teacher reminded me _________my essay carefully before handing it in.
A. checking B. to check C. to have checked D. checked
24. Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “_________. Another will come here in ten
minutes.”
A. Thank you B. Don’t mention it C. I hope so D. Don’t worry
25. No sooner_________my car than the alarm went off.
A. the thief touched B. touched the thief C. the thief had touched D. had the thief touched
26. College students are becoming less dependent_________their teachers.
A. on B. of C. with D. to
27. A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration _________.
A. collapsed B. stumbled C. vanished D. abandoned
28. She was kept awake for most of the night by the _________of a mosquito in her car.
A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
29. Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.
A. report B. mark C. raise D. comment
30. My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.
A. harshly B. painfully C. keenly D. heavily
31. A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”. B. “ _________.”
A. Ah, well, that is life. B. Yes, you mustn’t have done like that
C. No worry, that’s nothing . D. No, you’ve done a very good job
32. A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ _________.”
A. Well, that’s out of question. B. Your apology is accepted.
C. I am grateful to that. D. That was very sweet of you.
33. A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” B. “ _________.”

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 A. Because I knew you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you.
C. I found the job so demanding. D. Because I’m so bored with it.
34. Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!
A. set B. do C. make D. bring
35. Fire crews have been operating at full_________.
A. effort B. power C. strength D. energy
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. Will you please give us some …………………………..explanation? FAR
37. You should …………………………..yourselves with the new environment. FAMILY
38. She likes going …………………………..with her classmates. PICNIC
39. Are there any …………………………..between them? SIMILAR
40. There’re many …………………………..programs at the Festival in hue. CULTURE
41. Although some societies are …………………………..undeveloped, their languages TECHNOLOGY
are very complex.
42. It’s education that helps with the …………………………..of knowledge for the young. RICH
43. He likes watching …………………………..programs on TV. ENTERTAIN
44. Many …………………………..say that is the best method to adopt. SCIENCE
45. Esperanto, however, proves to be useless because it’s …………………………... POPULAR
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down.
47. Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky.
48. The main divisions of geologic time, called eras, are subdivided in periods.
49. She wishes we didn’t sent her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.
50. He passed the exams with high scores, that makes his parents happy.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Many people were attracted ……………………..the shop's special offers.
52. I don't get …………………..well with my new neighbor. He is so rude!
53. The local police are talking to Tom. I think he is …………………..suspicion for the crime.
54. I never found ……………………..about my wife's affairs until well after the divorce.
55. To help your heart Mr. Jones, I suggest you keep ……………………all fatty foods for a few months.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying
themselves and (56) ________ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at
college or university, sometimes (57) ________a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a
family. These students are often (58) ________motivated and work very hard.

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 Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (59) ________
is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no
longer rely on having their expenses (60) ________for them. Formerly, students received a grant
towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (61) ________has to be paid back. Since
1999 they have paid over 1 000 towards tuition (62) ________and this amount will increase up to a
maximum of 3000. In the US students already (63) ________pay for tuition and room and board. Many
get a financial aid package which may (64) ________grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having
large debts places (65) ________pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and
work full-time in the vacations.
56. A. producing B. doing C. making D. carrying
57. A. on B. with C. for D. at
58. A. mainly B. absolutely C. highly D. adequately
59. A. position B. condition C. state D. situation
60. A. to pay B. pay C. paying D. paid
61. A. who B. what C. which D. whether
62. A. charge B. allowances C. money D. fees
63. A. had better B. may C. have to D. should
64. A. consist B. belong C. include D. compose
65. A. large B. generous C. considerate D. considerable
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to
our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before.
For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.
These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred
gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the
result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming
alarmignly rapid.
The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts, this
warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000
years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to
such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts. These
in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases,
such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial
processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a
greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.
Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the
subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of these
summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. There it was agreed that the most

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industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given
targets for this reduction of emissions.
It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb
greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic
deforestation.
Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are
often still being regarded as scaremongering.
66. According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the
modern ones?
A. They occurred naturally over a long period of time
B. They were partly intended.
C. They were wholly the result of human activity.
D. They were fully monitored by humans.
67. The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. disapprovingly B. disappointingly C. surprisingly D. worryingly
68. According to the passage, agriculture could _________.
A. make the global warming more serious
B. be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
C. give rise to many ecological disasters
D. be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
69. Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they _________.
A. are emitted by car engines B. trap heat from the sun
C. do not add to atmosphere pollution D. are unusual gases
70. According to the passage, 1997 witnessed _________.
A. the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
B. the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
C. the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialized countries
D. widespread concern about climate change
71. It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global
warming are _________.
A. countries with the warmest climate B. developing countries
C. developed countries D. the most industrialized countries
72. The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
A. the world’s industrialized countries B. regular summits on climate change
C. the most industrialized countries D. the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
73. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
B. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
D. Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.
74. The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _________.

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 A. hard B. severe C. widespread D. obvious
75. What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?
A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Neutral D. Positive
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news. Two of their
fishing-boats had (76) …………………..caught in the storm which had blown up during the night. In the
cottages round the harbour people stood by their door, (77) …………………..worried to talk. The rest of the
fishing fleet had reached the harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched
with the wives and families of (78) …………………..missing men. Some had (79) ………………….. thick blankets
and some flasks to hot drinks, knowing that the men (80) ………………….. be cold and tried. As dawn began
to break over (81) …………………..the east, a small point if light was (82) ………………………..in the darkness of
the water and a (83) …………………….. minutes later, (84) …………… was a shout. Before long, the two
boats (85) …………………….. turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour. The men were
helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff from cold and tiredness, they were all safe.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90. (2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
86. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
 I’ve ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
 If ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference.
 His French .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money.
 It was hard .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
 However ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 95. (2 points - 0.4/ each). Complete the second sentence so that it
has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
91. Carol didn't listen to what her teacher said. attention
 Carol didn't ………………………………………………………………….. what her teacher said.
92. The party was rather disappointing. time
 We didn't ………………………………………………………………….. at the party.
93. Despite the late departure of the flight, it arrived on time. although
 ………………………………………………………………….., it arrived on time.
94. The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. out
 The coffee machine in our office ………………………………………………………………….. for three months.
95. The manager failed to persuade Karen to take the job. succeed
 The manager ………………………………………………………………….. Karen to take the job.
……………………THE END ……………………...
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