UNIT 1
HOME LIFE
PRACTICE TEST
Questions 1 – 5: Choose one word whose bold printed part is pronounced differently from the
rest in each group. Mark your choice A or B, C, D on the answer sheet.
1. A. parents B. caring C. frankly D. Paris
2. A. ready B. believed C. obedient D. mischievous
3. A. garbage B. suitable C. breakfast D. brother
4. A. special B. pressure C. ocean D. decision
5. A. chores B. school C. teacher D. chopstick
6. A. town B. sound C. soup D. house
Questions 6-10: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others by
circling the corresponding letter A or B, C. D. Mark your choice on the answer sheet.
7. A. responsible B. university C. biologist D. activity
8. A. hospital B. obedient C. mischievous D. solution
9. A. support B. household C. garbage D. daughter
10. A. decision B. separate C. important D. mischievous
Questions 11– 26: These are incomplete sentences. Circle A, B, C or D as your best choice to
complete each sentence. Mark your choice on the answer sheet.
11. Our school officials have decided to set up a …… to computerize the library system.
A. plan B. project C. scheme D. plot
12. Mr. Long has to work an eight-hour …. a day.
A. shift B. time C. span D. period
13. ………Dad works hard all day, he always goes to bed late and gets up early.
A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter
14. Mum is always busy……her work in the laboratory.
A. with B. at C. in D. of
15. It was once ……. the earth was flat.
A. considered B. decided C. feared D. believed
16. Uncle Nam is always …… to help me with my maths lessons.
A. merry B. willing C. sorry D. next

We have a separate checklist for each day of the week. Each list is slightly different. Each
person will have a number (32) …… to him for the day. He will complete all corresponding items
(33) …… the checklist, starting at the top, and complete them in sequence. We will cheerfully
work together on each room (34) …… the checklist for that room is done, then move on to the
next room. Any disputes over the completion of a chore will be settled by Mom or Dad.
27. A. usual B. daily C. casual D. formal
28. A. needed B. contrary C. important D. close
29. A. Each B. All C. Some D. No
30. A. turn B. oppose C. add D. contribute
31. A. made B. solved C. done D. left
32. A. passed B. assigned C. given D. chosen
33. A. from B. by C. on D. in
34. A. until B. as soon as C. after D. by the time

Questions 35 – 40: Read the passage carefully then answer the questions below it:
I can identify with the feeling of being overwhelmed with all the daily chores that need to be
done. I have worked out a system so that I have time to enjoy my children without feeling like
everything else is piling up.
I will only spend one day per week doing laundry and chores. My day is Friday because I like
to keep the weekends free to do things together as a family. On Thursday evening, I bring all
the laundry to the laundry room and sort it. Before I go to bed, I get the first load going in the
washing machine. On Friday, I continue the washing and drying as soon as I get up. During the
day, in between meals and laundry, I do my cleaning. Each week I do basic cleaning like
sweeping and vacuuming and one other additional thing that I didn't do the previous week.
Friday is usually a very busy day, and I don't get to spend a lot of time playing badminton with
my children. However, once I get my work done, it leaves me free to spend the rest of the week
with them.
My theory is that I don't quit my job to stay at home and do chores. It's important to me to have
a fairly clean house and keep up with everything while still having time with my little ones.
Questions

Burt is applying for a new job and is very confident about himself.
Rachel: Hi, Burt. (51)………………………………………………………………………
Burt: Yeah. I just had an interview yesterday.
Rachel: Oh. How did it go?
Burt: I think I did well. (52)……………………………………………………
Rachel: This Friday? Looks like (53)………………………………………… as quickly as possible.
Burt: Yeah! I think so, too.
Rachel: What are your chances of getting that job?
Burt: I believe I have a very good chance. (54)……………………………………………………. .
Rachel: Well, good luck, then.
Burt: Thanks. (55)……………………………….
Questions 56-65. The following sentences are incorrect, because they present lists of ideas, but
do not use parallel construction. Rewrite the sentences correctly, using parallel construction. For
example:
a. The air was cool, dry, and was clear.
Corrected: The air was cool, dry, and clear.
b. He has started making kites and to fly them.
Corrected: He has started making kites and flying them.
56. We walked out of the door, down the steps and went across the street.
57. She loves singing, dancing and to play the piano.
58. The wind moaned, shrieked and was howling.
59. The music was fast, brilliant and sounded exciting.
60. He proposes to borrow money, open a store and going into business.
61. The town boasts four libraries, two theaters and there are many schools.
62. The clouds were thick, black and looked threatening.
63. He likes running, jumping and to ride a bicycle.
64. They worked carefully, quickly and were quiet.
65. The vegetables were fresh, tender and tasted delicious.

KEY

Questions 56-65
56. We walked out of the door, down the steps and across the street.
57. She loves singing, dancing and playing the piano.
58. The wind moaned, shrieked and howled.