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ENGLISH FORTY FIVE MINUTE TEST (No 3)
PHONETICS: Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1A. elephant B. protection C. endangered D. species
2A. rainfall B. cactus B. camel D. animal
3A. habitat B. extinct C. nature D. prohibit
4A. books B. efforts C. parrots D. monkeys
5A. talked B. watched C. solved D. finished
VOCABULARY: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences:
1. Since 1989, the trade in ivory has been.........................all over the world.
A. preserved B. protected C. prohibited D. declined
2. Many thousands of plant and animal species become....................each year before
biologists can identify them.
A. extinct B. serious C. diverse D. polluted
3. Humans can make deserts, but humans can also .........................their growth .
A. make B. cause C. prevent D. widen
4. A(n) ________ is a book that someone writes about their own life.
A. biography B. autobiography C. romance D. historical novel
5. Scientific .....................help to explore some places and discover more and more
remote parts of the world.
A. expeditions B. experiments C. studies D. researches
SPEAKING:
1. “Could you give me two bowls of beef soup, please?” – “……………………..”
A. Do you have any soup? B. You don’t have soup, do you?
C. How’s the soup? D. Would you like anything else?
2. “Can you type this letter before you go home?” - “ ………………………….”
A. No, thanks. I can manage. B. Yes, you may
C. Yes, I’ll do it now D. No, not very quickly
GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES:
1. I ................. arrive on time, so please start dinner without me.
A. could B. may C. may not D. should
2. He performed very well in the interview, ................. he didn't get the job.
A. since B. however C. but D. therefore
3. .................... they are very rich, they still want more money. There seems to be no limit to their greed
A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. Because
4. I can’t go on working ................... the noise from the next door.
A. because of B. because C. since D. as
5. This night club is for only adults. If you are under 18, you ............... to come in.

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A. must B. mustn't C. are not allowed D. need

6. This machine ……………… every time it …………………
A. must clean/ is used B. might be cleaned/is used
C. must be cleaned/is used D. can be cleaned/ use
7. In many parts of the world, books ..............from public libraries.
A. will be bought B. must be bought
C. can be borrowed D. should be borrowed
8. You .................bring sandwiches. We can stop at a cafe'.
A. needn't B. can't C. mustn't D. couldn't
READING :
I> Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many
species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (1)____________if we do not make
an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted
for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, (2)___________as parrots
are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat -
the place where they live - is disappearing. More (3)_____________is used for farms, for
houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute
(4)______________environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animal on earth -
human beings - will soon be the only ones left (5)_____________we can solve this problem.
1. A. extinct B. lost C. empty D. disappeared
2. A. such B. where C. like D. or
3. A. area B. earth C. land D. soil
4. A. the B. Φ C. an D. a
5. A. because B. however C. if D. unless
II> Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question below:
It is often said that books are always good friends and reading is an active mental process. By
reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading
books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike
magazines, Internet or e-Mails that might contain small pieces of information, books tell the whole
story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies
show if you do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles.
Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and
characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at
elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the
other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself
exposed to many new words.
Books gives you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the
richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities have to
offer before you visit them.
1. Books have great influence on ___________.

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A. brain B. magazines C. TV D. internet posts

2. Why do you have to concentrate and focus while reading books?
A. Because books have alot of quizzes. C. Because books tell the whole story
B. Because books have a little information. D. Because books contain only small pieces
3. A challenging book ____________.
A. can translate all new words C. helps you to improve your vocabulary
B. is only for primary pupils D. is not worth reading
4. What do books give you?
A. The way how to enrich your lives. C. Information about the world
B. Knowledge of how to read fast D. Knowledge of other cultures and places
5. Which of the followings is NOT true about reading books?
A. Reading helps you think less.
B. Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary
C. Reading improves concentration and focus
D. Reading is an active mental process.
WRITING:
I> Choose the best option that best suits the given sentence in meaning:
1. We should preserve all these national parks for our future generation.
A. We had better to preserve all these national parks for our future generation.
B. All these national parks should be preserved for our future generation.
C. All these national parks should be preserve for our future generation.
D. B&C are correct
2. She didn't work hard; therefore she failed the exam
A. Because of she didn't work hard, she failed the exam
B. She didn't work hard in spite of she failed the exam
C. Although she didn't work hard, she failed the exam
D. Because she didn't work hard, she failed the exam
3. I am not allowed to get into the house
A. I don't have to get into the house B. I mustn't get into the house
C. I needn't get into the house D. They let me get into the house
II> Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
1. Sue has been our next - door neighbor for years; ....................................................
A. and we hardly ever see her B. so we hardly ever see her
C. therefore, she never seen us D. however, we hardly ever see her
2. The negative effect of cigarette smoking is enormous, ....................................
A. but many people still smoke B. so many people have given it up
C. although many people still smoke D. A and B are correct
III> Identify one error in each of the following sentences:
1. You should working harder so that you can pass your exam.
A B C D

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2. The old man couldn't get to sleep in spite of the noise

A B C D
3. Anna needed some money, furthermore she took a part - time job.
A B C D
4. OK, you can take Chemistry as your major. Therefore, you should remember that it is not easy
A B C
to learn Chemistry.
D
5. If you are a tourist on a spaceship, an international menu will offer for you to choose.
A B C D
The end!