PRACTICE TEST 5
A: LISTENING (2 POINTS)
1. Listen to 4 conversations and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (You will
hear each conversation TWICE.) (1.0 point)
1. What music will they have at the party?
A. guitar B. piano C. CDs D. DVDs
2. What will the weather be like tomorrow?
A. hot and windy B. cold and windy C. hot and rainy D. cold and
rainy
3. What colour is Mary’s coat?
A. purple B. blue C. brown D. yellow
4. What did the woman repair?
A. a shelf B. a chair C. a desk D. a phone
2. Listen toJessica talking to Frank about a dance class and state
whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F). (You will hear
the conversation TWICE.) (1.0 point)
Statements T/F
5. The class takes an hour.
6. Frank doesn’t need to take trainers.
7. The teacher needs to know if people are beginners.
8. They will meet in the café.
B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.0 point)
Question 9.My uncle____________to me for two months.
A. doesn't write B. didn't write C. wasn't writing D. hasn't
written
Question 10.The_________ the street is, the less I like it. I hate noisy places.
A. busy B. busier C. busiest D. more busy
Question 11.The view of the valley was so ____________. I took a lot of photos
then.
A. amazing B. helpless C. tiring D. boring
Question 12. Children nowadays have more freedom to ______________ their
interests.
A. pay for B. replace C. know D. pursue
2. Read the following announcement/ advertisement and mark the letter
A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 20. (2.0 points)
Do you ever find yourself thinking about the good old days? The past can bring so
many memories. Sometimes, it’s fun to look back and (13) _______ on the happy
moments you’ve had. Do you remember your first day at school? Maybe you
(14)_______your first trip with your family. It’s always nice to think about how
things (15) _______ when you were younger. Things have changed now, but the
memories are still in your heart.
Remember, even if you don’t visit the same places, you can always (16) _______
those moments. So take a break and think about the past. It’s a great way to feel
happy again.
Question 13. A. cry B. think C. forget D. live
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Question 14. A. forgot B. played C. remember D.
lost
Question 15. A. change B. stay C. work D. jump
Question 16. A. look B. ignore C. call D.
show
We are excited to share our experience at the new amusement park! It was a
day full of fun and adventure. Here are some highlights of our trip:
- We ………….early in the morning, so we had a lot of time to explore.
- The park __ very big and had many different attractions.
- We __ many exciting activities, like riding roller coasters and watching a magic
show.
We __ the food there. The snacks were delicious, and we loved the ice cream.
We hope you will visit the park soon to make your own wonderful memories!
Question 17. A. arrive B. arrived C. will arrive D. had
arrived
Question 18. A. is B.are C.were D.was
Question 19. A. did B were doing C have done D.
do
Question 20. A. enjoy B. enjoys C. enjoyed D. will enjoy
C. READING
1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 21 to 26. (1.5 points)
The local newspaper carried out a survey with city dwellers about how to make
the city a more (21) _____________ place. Most participants in the survey talked
about the city’s traffic. First, they wanted stricter traffic (22) _____________ to stop
drivers from ignoring traffic lights and breaking speed limits. This would help
reduce road accidents. In (23) ……….., they hoped their city would improve its
public transport system. For example, buses should be clean and have air
conditioners. There should be bus lines that reach almost all areas in the city, so
it would be easy for people to (24) _____________. They said that good public
transport could also (25) _____________ the city money. The local authority
wouldn’t need to construct new parking lots and (26) _____________ roads to cater
for the increasing number of private cars. Finally, the survey participants
suggested the local authority build traffic apps. The apps could recommend to
drivers the best routes to avoid traffic congestion. The sooner the government
started implementing these, the more convenient it would be to travel around the
city.
Question21. B. living C. lively D. liveable
A. lifelong
Question22. B. laws
A. jams C. lights D. safety
Question23. B. addtional C. add D. additionally
A. addition
Question24. A. get B. get up C. get around D. get on
rid of
Question25. B. to save C. save D. saved
A. saving
Question26. A. wide B widen C. widely D. width
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2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 27 to 32. (1.5 points)
I went to Singapore on my own for a ten-day summer course. There were about
15 students from China, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, and Iran in the course. We
were all so surprised about the cleanliness and discipline of the country. On the
second day of the course, we had special team-building activities. We worked in
groups of five from different countries to search for a location on a map that the
school staff gave us. The time we spent doing the activity together was really
memorable. We discussed how to find the place. After four hours of walking,
taking the bus and metro as well as getting lost, we arrived at the destination.
Over the remaining days, we attended English lessons. We worked on projects
and culture workshops. We discussed and shared our own traditions and customs.
During the time here, we also visited the Botanic Gardens, took photos in the
orchard garden and explored Chinatown where we bought souvenirs for our
parents and friends. At the weekend, we went to the Discovery Centre. We were
impressed by the attraction and interactive gallery as well as the brilliant learning
experiences we had. After the trip, I felt proud of myself for being able to go
without my parents and leaving my comfort zone.
Question27. The course ___________.
A. was on the 10th June B. lasted 10 days
C. lasted 15 days D. started on the 10th June
Question28. The author had ___________ in Singapore .
A. a special day B. a touring trip C. a photo session D. English
lessons
Question29. In English lessons, the students ___________.
A. learnt grammar and reading B. worked on projects
C. attended formal workshops D. learnt about Singapore’s culture
Question30. Which of the following did they NOT do at the Discovery Centre?
A. Got learning experiences. B. Bought souvenirs.
C. Visited an interactive gallery. D. Saw the attraction.
Question31. What does the author mean by "leaving my comfort zone”?
A. getting away from parents
B. getting to a place that is comfortable
C. escaping a safe and comfortable situation
D. experiencing something comfortable
Question32. The passage is about ___________.
A. the author’s experiences on a summer course
B. how the author got out of her comfort zone
C. the author’s English class in Singapore
D. special team-building activities in Singapore
D. WRITING
1. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange
or text in each of the following questions from 33 to 36. (1.0 point)
Question 33.
a.Sorry?
b.Excuse me. Would you mind showing me the way to the post office?
c. Would you mind showing me the way to the post office?
A. b - a – c B. a - b – c C. c - b – a D. b - c - a
Question 34.
a. It’s 9 o’clock
b. Thank you.
c. What time is it?
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d. You’re welcome.
A. b - a - d – c B. b - c - d – a C. a - b - c – d
D. c - a - b - d
Question 35.
a. I recently visited a beautiful beach that I think you would love.
b. Hi Sarah,
c. The sand was soft, and the water was crystal clear, perfect for swimming.
d. I can't wait to share my experience with you, so Let me know if you're
interested in hearing more about it!
A. b-a-c-d B. b-a-d-c C. c-d-a-b D. c-b-a-d
Question 36.
a. Lastly, maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for providing teens with the
energy for daily activities.
b. Secondly, getting enough sleep is essential for physical and mental
development.
c. A healthy living for teens includes various important aspects.
d. Firstly, engaging in physical activities helps teens build strong muscles and
bones.
e. In short, there are some important ways to have a healthy living for teens.
A.c - d - a - b - e B.d - b - c - a - e C.c - d - b - a - e D.d-b-a-c-e
2. Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) about school days in the
past. (1.0 points)
You may use the suggestions below:
- School time.
- School subjects
- Leisure time activities
- Summer holiday
- Means of transport
