9CH-MOCK TEST 1

PHONETICS
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. naked B. wicked C. panicked D. learned
2. A. positive B. resort C. transit D. thirsty
3. A. amount B. astound C. mouthful D. shoulder
4. A. compulsory B. comfortable C. accompany D. welcome
5. A. spine B. feminine C. Valentine D. undermine
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. ambition B. adequate C. dealership D. dishwasher
7. A. correspondent B. insufficient C. instrumental D. coincidence
8. A. whole-hearted B. time-saving C. mouth-watering D. fast-tracking
9. A. accessible B. apprenticeship C. automatic D. conventional
10. A. dependence B. prediction C. disastrous D. compliment

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Part 1. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. Thankfully, we _______ another ticket as Jean didn’t turn up.
A. needn’t have got B. didn’t need to get C. needed not to get D. hadn’t to get
2. The patients _______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving
conventional medicine.
A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated
3. Several measures have been proposed to _______ the problem of unemployment among university
graduates.
A. pose B. admit C. address D. create
4. Scientists are predicting that the volcano might erupt so people have been ___________ from the area.
A. escaped B. exported C. emigrated D. evacuated
5. Despite the operation on his eye, there has been no significant change in the patient’s _________.
A. condition B. attitudes C. direction D. fortunes
6. Arthur Coburg made his directorial _________ in 2004 and since that first film, he has gone from strength
to strength.
A. success B. acoustics C. debut D. casting
7. Ian Mills won the election ________ all the odds.
A. despite B. against C. without D. below
8. Are you having a ________ exam before you sit the actual exam in June?
A. fake B. mock C. false D. artificial
9. The government is trying not to __________ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. cut down on B. think back on C. drop in on D. watch out for
10. Having your private life scrutinised closely by the public is regarded as __________ of being a celebrity.
A. ins and outs B. part and parcel C. pepper and salt D. chapter and verse
11. Public opinion demanded that an inquiry ________.
A. is held B. be hold C. isn’t held D. be held
12. I’ll keep you ________ on his progress.
A. posted B. informed C. knew D. notified

Part 2. Think of ONE word which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
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1. ________side_______
- When Frank was entertaining the children, I saw a ___________ of him I hadn’t seen before.
- Ken works as a teacher, but he also sells insurance on the __________.
- Ellen fell off her bike and got scratches all down her left __________.
2. ______cold________
- That kind of music leaves me __________, I’m afraid.
- Jenny has been so __________ towards me lately that I think I may have done something to upset her.
- Tom and Bianca were supposed to get married last month, but she got _________ feet and now the
wedding’s off!
3. ______deep________
- It is only possible to dive safely from the __________ end of the pool.
- Sally was nervous as she walked onto the stage, but she took a ________ breath and began to sing.
- You’ll get into _________ trouble if you get caught.
4. ______faced________
- The house _______ south, with a beautiful view of the sea.
- Sanchez _______ Martinez in the final of the tournament, and won.
- Wendy finally ________ up to the fact that Fred wouldn’t be coming back.
5. ______key________
- Our football coach always said that teamwork was the _________ to success in life.
- If you aren’t sure of the answer to a question, there’s a _________ on page 274.
- I pressed the wrong ________ and I deleted the file from the computer!

Part 3. Complete the idiom/phrasal verb in each sentence by using a verb in column A and a particle in
column B. You should use the correct form of the verbs. There are more verbs and particles than
necessary.
Column A Column B
liven pull turn come off on out down
stand knock pick buy to round up round
1. The gangster’s friends _______bought off_______ the police witness.
2. We’ll have more space if we _______knock down_______ the adjoining wall.
3. The police are waiting for him to ______come round______ so they can question him about the attack.
4. The game didn’t _____liven up_____ till the second half.
5. She’s the sort of the person who ______stands out______ in a crowd.
6. She was _____picked on_____ by the other girls because of her size.

Part 4. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the passage.
The Inventor of the Bar Code
Although you may never have heard of Joe Woodland, you almost certainly use his invention on a (0)
__daily___ (DAY) basis. For Joe was the man who came up with the idea of the bar code – that little box
containing parallel lines of (1) _______irregular______ (REGULAR) width and (2) _____length______
(LONG) that you find on the packaging of most products that are offered for sale at retail (3)
______outlets_______ (LET) worldwide. Joe Woodland actually invented the bar code way back in 1949,
when the manager of a supermarket in Philadelphia asked him to design an electronic (4)
_____checkout______ (CHECK) system which would be both simple and effective. The purpose of the bar
code is to store (5) _______encoded______ (CODED) information about the product, which (6)
_____potentially______ (POTENTIAL) speeds up the process of recording sales and restocking the shelves.
The idea was way ahead of its time however, and didn’t find any immediate practical (7)

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_____application____ (APPLY). It was the (8) _____arrival_______ (ARRIVE) of laser gun technology
decades later which allowed Joe’s invention to come into everyday use.
READING
Part 1. Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco ______ worldwide fame almost immediately after its completion
in 1937, not just because it was a technical masterpiece but also (1) _________ of its elegant design. The
eye-catching orange-red colour of the bridge also (2) __________ its popularity.

Construction of the road bridge started in 1933. At the time, many people doubted whether it was technically
possible to span the 1,600-metre-wide strait. But despite this, the project (3) __________. There is also a
sidewalk for pedestrians on the bridge but it’s quite a (4) ________ to walk across it. For a start, it is three
kilometres long and 67 metres above sea level. In extreme weather conditions, the bridge can (5) _________
almost eight metres, which can make the crossing rather unpleasant.

The Golden Gate Bridge is at its most (6) _________ in the morning when it is often shrouded by mist. At
night, it’s also spectacular because the lighting makes it seem as if the towers are (7) _________ into the
darkness. The bridge has long since (8) _________ its record of being the longest bridge but it is still one of
the world’s most famous landmarks.

1. A. in the event B. on behalf C. as a result D. with the aid

2. A. boosted B. intensified C. developed D. amplified
3. A. went ahead B. moved off C. started out D. sprang up
4. A. hazard B. challenge C. trial D. difficulty
5. A. shake B. bounce C. sway D. wobble
6. A. desirable B. enchanting C. glowing D. pleasurable
7. A. dispersing B. separating C. spreading D. disappearing
8. A. thrown B. lost C. missed D. resigned

Part 2. Read the passage carefully and then fill ONE suitable word in each gap.
My First Paddle-Boarding Lesson
Here I am in a cold, windy city, under a very grey sky. I ask myself (1) ____why_____ I’m standing on an
oversized surfboard in the middle of a river with nothing to help me (2) _____except_____ a paddle. I’m
about to have my first lesson in paddle-boarding, which is a bit (3) _____like_____ canoeing but with only
one paddle and, being upright, you can enjoy the views on offer. The teacher reassures me it’s easy, which
(4) ___does_____ nothing to reduce the pressure. I desperately try to keep (5) _____my_____ balance and
concentrate on not falling in. I wonder if I’ve left it too late to back out and head for solid ground, but
before I can change my mind I’m (6) _____on____ the move, but not going where I want to. I hear my
teaching shouting ‘Paddle paddle’; I try but, (7) _____despite_____ my best efforts, I don’t make much
progress. ‘You need to paddle on both sides,’ he says, ‘because (8) ____otherwise_____ you’ll go around
in circles. Copy me.’ And finally I’m moving in the same direction as everyone else and it feels amazing.

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Part 3. You are going to read a magazine article. Six paragraphs have been removed from the article.
Choose from the paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra paragraph which you
do not need to use.

A. Far from it. Archaeologists know from having found traces of homes and infrastructure, that there are
several potentially major sites still waiting for proper investigation.
B. The importance of this kind of preparation is underlined by Hugh Thompson in his recent book about
exploring for Inca ruins, The White Rock. According to him, anyone can go into the jungle and look for
ancient remains. However, they may cause a great deal of damage in the process and indeed, the history of
Peruvian exploration is littered with failures.
C. According to these experts, what we now know as Peru has hosted advanced civilisations for as long as
almost anywhere else in the world. The likelihood, therefore, of making further discoveries almost anywhere
in the country, is high.

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D. These worries mean it is fortunate that the urge to discover ruins swallowed by the jungle is still as strong
as ever. Many archaeologists feel a keen sense of adventure, seeing themselves in an Indiana Jones fantasy,
hunting for lost civilisations. The thought of finding a lost city, hidden by the jungle for hundreds of years,
and containing unimaginable treasures from a mysterious people is, for some, difficult to resist.
E. The previous year, 1989, saw a number of expeditions to the region in search of the mythical lost city, by
the end result was similarly disappointing. Undeterred, the courageous explorer refuses to abandon his
attempts to raise money for one last try.
F. But that staggering discovery took place over 100 years ago, and so many explorers, archaeologists and
tourists have been in the region since then that one might assume all its secrets have been surrendered. But
the mountains of Peru are still full of hidden ruins, as are other parts of the country.
G. So, a decision was made to battle on through the thick jungle. Their reward was to uncover significant
evidence of the civilisation that once lived there: tombs, a water system, and traces of many other buildings.

Part 4. You are going to read a newspaper article. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text

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 1. According to the first paragraph, people’s characters
A. may be deliberately altered.
B. are inherited from our parents.
C. tend naturally towards being positive
D. usually form through external influences.
2. Why does the writer compare research into happiness with dieting?
A. To make the point that it is fashionable at the moment.
B. To show how people could easily incorporate it into their everyday lives.
C. To highlight the difficulties in making long-term changes to our habits.
D. To illustrate the idea that mental health is as important as physical health.
3. According to the third paragraph, having high levels of personal happiness
A. is a proven factor in better overall wellbeing.
B. is the main factor in women achieving a longer life.
C. is something that must be taught in the same way as other subjects.
D. is something that educationally successful children have in common.
4. Why are neuroscientists now interested in the shape of human brain?
A. It allows them to predict certain behavioural characteristics in people.
B. It can help them to find effective cures for common health problems.
C. It provides a starting point for research by other branches of science.
D. It has improved their understanding of the link between the brain and the body.
5. According to the fifth paragraph, how do some scientists feel about the results of their research?
A. sceptical B. unsurprised C. encouraged D. uncertain
6. According to some psychologists, feeling continuously happy
A. is not as usual as we might think.
B. is not a healthy balance of emotions.
C. is not a condition that can be taught.
D. is not a reflection of real life.

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WRITING
Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning with the word(s) given in such a way that it
means the same as the original one.
1. It was wrong of you to criticize your son in front of his friends.
You shouldn’t…………………………………have criticized your son in front of his
friends…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….….……..
2. Peter now regrets that he moved abroad for a fresh start.
Peter wishes…………………he hadn’t moved abroad for a fresh
start……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
3. Although body shaming is hurtful, many people enjoy making fun of others’ appearance.
Hurtful ……as body shaming is, many people enjoy making fun of others’
appearance………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………….……….……..
4. ‘You left my MP3 player on the bus, Joe!’ shouted Oliver.
Oliver accused ……Joe of having left his MP3 player on the
bus………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
5. It was Sarah’s ideas that enabled us to put on a successful fashion show.
If …it hadn’t been for Sarah’s ideas, we wouldn’t have put on a successful fashion
show…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Part 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word given in bold so that it has the same
meaning as the original one.
1. I was just about to call you to see what time you were coming. POINT
I ________________________was on the point of calling you__________________________ you to see
what time you were coming.
2. It would be wonderful to sit down and relax for a few minutes. FEET
I wish that I ________________________could put my feet up____________________________________
for a few minutes.
3. Carrie’s mum said it was her fault the party was ruined. PLACED
Carrie’s mum ___________________________placed the blame on herself_________________________
for the party being ruined.
4. I’m sorry I said that your new hat looked like a lampshade. BACK
I _____________________take back what I said__________________________ about your new hat
looking like a lampshade.
5. The town council rarely seem to consider the wishes of the residents. INTO
The wishes of the residents rarely __________________seem to be taken into
account______________________ by the town council.

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