An Lac High school
TEST OF UNIT 13-14
A. PHONETICS
1 — 5. Pick out the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounce differently from that of the
other words.
1.A.browse B.tow C. blow D.close
2.A. dangerous B. patient C. nature D. damage
3.A. secret B. season C. serious D.sugar
4.A. write B. work C. would D.way
5.A. whole B. when C. which D.why
6 — 10. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
6.A. hospital B. careful C. balance D. describe
7.A. heritage B. improvement C. disturbing D. establish
8.A. terminal B. convenient C. digital D. camera
9.A. information B. appropriate C. documentary D. entertainment
10.A. education B. activity C. opposition D. demonstration
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
11 — 25. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes cad sentence.
11. Let’s check our hotel room_______ before we pay for it.
A.out B. away C. up D.off
12. He lost the tennis match, so we will try to cheer him__________-
A.off B. away C. on D.up
13. Clean all the countertops _____ before you leave the kitchen.
A. out B. off C. away D. about
14. Did you clear ________ your desk drawers before you moved to your new office?
A.up B.off C. out D.at
15. She cleaned _________ all the food she spilled onto the floor.
A.up B. out C. of D. away
16. He will cross_____ each item as it is depleted.
A. away B. off C. up D. with
17. He asked her___________, but she didn’t have time to visit him just then.
31. The game ended up in a tie.
A. The players were all wearing ties.
B. The teams ended with the same score.
C. The players regularly became confused about the end of the game.
D. The referees stopped the game early
32. The lady informed me that tickets are sold out.
A. The tickets have just gone on sale.
B. All the tickets have been sold.
C. The concert has been cancelled.
D. The lady still has a few tickets for sale.
33. Jim came down with flu and had to stay in.
A. Jim came down and then had to stay home with flu.
B. Jim had to stay home in case he caught flu.
C. Jim had to stay home because he had flu.
D. Jim came down to stay with flu. V
34. Don’t believe in him.
A. You shouldn’t count on him.
B. You shouldn’t trust him.
C. You shouldn’t believe what he says.
D. A and B are correct.
35. Tom couldn’t figure out what was the matter with Carol.
A. Carol told Tom she couldn’t solve the math problem.
B. It seemed that Carol was angry with Tom.
C. Carol had nothing to say to Torn.
D. It wasn’t clear to Tom what Carol’s problem was.
C. READING
36—45. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or B that best fits the space in the following
passage:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) organization was (36) ______ by the United Nations in 1946 ‘to
provide food, clothing and rehabilitative programs (37)______ European children brutalized by War II
UN membership is open to any country willing to further the UN mission and, abide by its rules Each
country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote Each country is also expected to pay
dues to support the UN. As of 2004 the UN had 191 members, including nearly every country in the world.
The UN’s influence in world affairs has fluctuated over the years, but the organization gained new
prominence beginning in the 1990s. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. Still, the UN faces
constant challenges. It must continually secure the cooperation of its member nations because the
organization has little independent power or authority. But getting that support is not always easy. Many
nations are reluctant to defer their own authority and follow the dictates of the UN.
46. What are the missions of the United Nations?
A. To promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems.
B. To encourage respect for human rights.
C. To maintain world peace, and develop good relations between countries.
D. All are correct.
47. According to the United Nations’ Charter, ________________________
A. each country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote
B. member nations pledge to settle their disputes peacefully
C. member nations pledge to refrain from using force or the threat of against other countries, and to refuse
help to any country that opposes actions
D. All are correct
48. The United Nations has __________________________
A. power over all country members
B. no power at all
C. little independent power
D. much power over developing countries
49. Why does the UN face constant challenges?
A. Some countries refuse to pay dues to support the UN.
B. There is not much cooperation among its member nations.
C. Some countries do not follow the dictates of the UN.
D. B and C.
50. The word “pledge” would probably be best replaced by _____________