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PRACTICE TEST$8


I. Read the passage and answer the question below by circling the correct letter a, b, c or d.
If you were to stop people in the street and ask them to name a ship that had sunk, it is likely that nearly all of them would say the Titanic; for the sinking of the Titanic was, if not the most tragic, certainly the most famous sea disaster in the history of ocean travel.
The Titanic was built as a luxury liner, intended to be the fastest in the world and a great deal of publicity had surrounded it. The last point probably explains why so many important people from all walks of life were on the boat when it went down.
The Titanic was on its maiden voyage to America in 1912 when it struck an iceberg and sank. Of its 2300 passengers, more than two-thirds were drowned. Because the Titanic was thought to be virtually unsinkable, no one was prepared for the tragedy. There was total panic as very few of the passengers had bothered to learn the necessary drill in the event of trouble. There was severe shortage of lifeboats ad those that were launched were still half-empty. The one point of calm was to be found in the ballroom where the band carried on playing right to the end.
What makes the sinking of the Titanic even more tragic is the fact that warnings of icebergs had been sent, yet the liner was still continuing at full speed. In addition, one ship only ten miles away but did not receive the distress signal.
One good thing did, however, resulted from the disaster. The whole question of safety at sea was looked into, resulting in much better safety measures, including stricter lifeboat regulations and the establishment of an iceberg patrol.
1. The sinking of the Titanic was …
a. the most tragic sea disaster b. the most historic sea disaster
c. the most famous sea disaster d. the first great sea disaster
2. Why were so many important people on board?
a. The Titanic had received a lot of publicity.
b. The Titanic was a luxury liner.
c. It was the fastest liner in the world.
d. They wanted to go to America.
3. The lifeboats were …
a. too short b. launched too soon
c. half finished d. poorly equipped
4. The chances of disaster were increased because …
a. No warnings had been sent
b. The dance band was playing too loud
c. The Titanic was travelling too fast.
d. There were no distress calls.
II. Give the correct from of the verbs in brackets.
While I (1. walk) to the bus stop, I realized I (2. leave) the cooker on.
Why didn’t you phone me? If I (3. know) you were ill, I (4. come) to see you.
Danny’s train (5. arrive) tomorrow evening at 6.00 so we (6. meet) him at the station.
It’s not worth (7. buy) a return ticket.
I’m sorry I meant (8. write) to you, but I’ve been busy.
III. Give the correct from of the words in brackets.
The old couple have saved a lot of money for their … (retire).
I could never be a teacher. I’m far too … (patient).
Some British universities have … (low) their standards of entry in some subjects in order to admit more students.
The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but … (fortunate) the operation was … (success).
This room is very dirty. It needs … (clean).
The evening was … (enjoy) spent playing card and talking.
It was extremely … (care) of you to leave your library books on the bus.
IV. Fill in the blank with one suitable preposition.
His train pulled (1) the station, and suddenly Andrew’s thought were interrupted (2) a crisis. David Schnair, 75, a blind war veteran, has fallen (3) two carriages and was living (4) the rails. (5) less than no time, Andrews climbed down (6) the platform and he pulled Schnair (7) of danger just as the train was (8) to move neither suffered more than a few cuts and bruises.
V. Find and correct the mistakes.
The period January 1st to April 30th have one of intense activities, the sales figures being more high than had been forecast (24,5 percent). Previously, it had expected that sales be approximately the same as those from October to December of last year. Some members of the board of directors had actually forecast small loss. Much of the increase in sales can be attributed to better advertising. Moreover, the force sales was increased, most successful sales of exercise books and art paper. The market for such products computer