Mock test the gifted in English (30/4 Olympic Contest)

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 001
Part 1: PHONOLOGY (5 MS)
Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the other three of the group.
a. says b. depths c. baths d. truths
a. warm b. thought c. got d. saw
a. germ b. gene c. gist d. gear
a. prefer b. louder c. thunderstorm d. greengrocer
a. learned b. ragged c. wretched d. panicked
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group.
a. nature b. mature c. culture d. measure
a. committee b. refugee c. employee d. absentee
a. ignorant b. lieutenant c. tolerant d. immigrant
a. survival b. establish c. fashionable d. internship
a. innocent b. miniature c. preferable d. irreparable

Part 2: ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Choose the underlined part of the sentence that needs correction.
To raise livestocks successfully, farmers must select cattle for breeding and apply a dietary regimen. a b c d
Almost one-half of those taking specialized courses last year were taking self-improvement course. a b c d
The idea of a submarine is an old ancient one, dating from as early as the fifteenth century when Drebbel
A b c
and Da Vinci made preliminary drawings. d
The athlete, together with his coach and several relatives, are traveling to the Olympic Games. a b c d
The coal is the world`s most abundant fossil fuel. a b c d
In purchasing a winter coat, it is very important for trying it on with heavy clothing underneath. a b c d
Without Fleming’s presence, this ‘chance’ would have gone undetectedly, and might never have occurred
a b c d
again.
Improvements in people’s health are due in part to advances in medical care and better sanitary. a b c d
The water of Gulf Stream may be as much as 20 percentage warmer than the surrounding water. a b c d
Insects appeared on Earth before long the earliest mammals. a b c d

Part 3: VOCABULARY (5 MS)
Choose the option that best fits the blank of the sentence.
I think that this painting can be _________ in a number of different but equally valid ways. a. translated b. interpreted c. rendered d. discerned
I don’t know what was wrong with her this afternoon. She’s usually quite ________. a. pleased b. glad c. cheerful d. satisfied
I let my children make their own decisions now they’re older; I wouldn’t ________ to interfere. a. presume b. resume c. assume d. consume
The hotel he recommended proved to be too expensive. a. wasn’t b. turned out to be c. looked d. demanded proof of being,
The young lad was the ________ of his father. a. likeness b. picture c. image d. portrait
One wonders whether the current political ________ is right for such a move. a. environment b. climate c. state d. standpoint
You must be very ________ when dealing with toxic substances. a. caustic b. affluent c. cautious d. quaint
He ________ some unusual educational beliefs. a. keeps b. takes c. carries d. holds
You’ll have to shout if you want her to hear you. She’s as deaf as a ________. a. bat b. post c. wall d. mountain
The footballer ________ in agony on the pitch, and it was clear that his knee had been broken. a. wriggled b. writhed c. squirmed d. twisted

Part 3: STRUCTURES
Choose the option that best fits the blank of the sentence.
I won’t have a whisky, thank you. It’s not that I don’t drink, ________ that I don’t drink and drive. a. but also b. but rather c. except d. so
If ________, the Xmas tree would look more impressive. a. it is carefully done b. it were to be carefully done c. being carefully done d. done carefully
Only those ________ knew well could be let in. a. he b. who c. that d. Ø (no word is needed)
________, the meeting began. a. After we have sat down b. All of