TEST 5 - English Practice Test

TEST 5

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

OrbitalAudio: Where Earth's Vibrations Meet Cosmic Rhythms

➢ OrbitalAudio consistently brings heavenly music to your ears. Our (1)________ transforms ordinary listening into extraordinary interstellar journeys instantly.
➢ We absolutely love (2)________ beautiful music for people looking for deep relaxation. The premium headphones (3)________ by our talented experts are incredibly comfortable for everyone.
➢ Our dedicated team gives complete satisfaction (4)________ loyal customers with every high-quality product. A match (5)________ in heaven, OrbitalAudio combines earthly (6)________ with stellar sound quality unlike anything you've experienced before!
❖ Try OrbitalAudio today and feel the universe in your music!

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Read of the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Blue Planet, Green Future: Ocean Conservation Essentials

❖ Dive into ocean protection today!
➢ Ocean (7)________ starts with small actions from everyone. We can save coral reefs (8)________ future generations.
➢ This beach is beautiful, but we need (9)________ location for our cleanup event. Let's (10)________ endangered marine species together!
➢ The (11)________ we create protects countless sea creatures. (12)________ of the ocean creatures depend on our actions today.
❖ Join our beach cleanup this Sunday at Blue Bay!
❖ Contact: [email protected]

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

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a. Lily: Dad, can fish sleep with their eyes open?
b. Lily: Wow! Then my goldfish is the sleepiest pet in the world!
c. Dad: Yes, Lily. Fish don't have eyelids, so they always sleep with their eyes open.

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a. Sam: I left some cookies and milk by the door last night, and they were gone this morning!
b. Mia: You are so silly, but I want to see this magic door too.
c. Sam: I found a tiny blue door in our garden wall, and I think fairies live there!
d. Mia: Maybe it was just a mouse or a bird, or maybe your brother took them.
e. Sam: Let's hide tonight behind the flowers, and we can catch the fairies when they come out!

Question 15:
Dear Mom,
a. When you are angry, I feel sad because I don't like to make you upset.
b. I promise that I will try harder because I love you very much.
c. If we talk calmly next time, we can solve problems better because shouting doesn't help.
d. I am sorry that we argued yesterday because I didn't clean my room.
e. I understand why you want me to help more around the house since we are a family.
Love,
LK

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a. People who live in cities are happy when vertical farms are near because they can get fresh food quickly.
b. When farmers use vertical farms, they can grow more food because they need less ground.
c. If more countries build vertical farms, many people will have enough food because we can grow plants anywhere.
d. The plants in vertical farms can grow all year even when it is cold outside because they are inside buildings.
e. Vertical farms are special buildings where plants grow up instead of out because they use many floors.

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a. Famous singers have more fans who follow them on social media because their songs play on the radio and TV.
b. Musicians make music that people like to hear because they want to share their feelings.
c. Small musicians must work hard to get new fans because there are many songs on the internet.
d. If musicians make special videos or play at live shows, they can get more people to listen to their music because people remember fun things they see.
e. When musicians put their songs on the internet, many people can listen to them because the internet goes everywhere.

Read the following passage about The Urban Self-Sufficiency Movement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Many families are growing their own food in cities today. (18)________. Urban gardening is becoming more popular because fresh vegetables taste better than store food. If you start a garden at home, you will learn many new skills. Growing food is not difficult, but it needs time and care. You can plant vegetables in your backyard or even on your balcony using pots.

Small gardens that use vertical space are perfect for city homes. People (19)________. Children love to help with gardening because they can see how plants grow from seeds. Urban self-sufficiency means growing your own food; it also means sharing with neighbors. (20)________; these spaces bring people together. Some families save money by growing expensive vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.

Seeds are planted in spring, and vegetables are harvested in summer and fall. (21)________, many urban gardeners find joy in simple living. The taste of homegrown vegetables is often better than store-bought ones. Today, more schools are teaching children about gardening. Homegrown vegetables (22)________. The urban gardening movement is growing fast; it changes how people think about food. By growing even a small amount of food, city families become more connected to nature and their food sources. This connection helps people understand where food comes from and why it matters.

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Read the following passage about Ancient Environmental Knowledge for Modern Crises and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Indigenous people have lived close to nature for thousands of years. They understand how to use plants and animals without harming the environment. Many tribes know which plants can heal sickness and which ones are good to eat. This knowledge comes from watching nature and learning from older people in their communities. Indigenous people believe that humans must respect the earth because we are part of it, not separate from it.

In forests, indigenous communities take only what they need. They hunt animals but never kill too many. They collect fruits, nuts, and special plants from the forest floor. When they farm, they grow different plants together, which keeps the soil healthy. This is very different from modern farming that grows only one crop in large fields. Indigenous farmers do not use chemicals that hurt the land. Instead, they use natural ways to stop bugs and help plants grow.

Water is very important to indigenous people. Many tribes have special ceremonies to thank water spirits. They know how to find clean water sources and how to keep rivers clean. Some groups can predict rain by watching animals and clouds. This helps them plan when to plant seeds. Indigenous communities that live near oceans understand how fish move with the seasons. They know when to fish and when to let fish populations grow back.

Today, scientists are learning from indigenous wisdom to help solve environmental problems. Climate change is making weather patterns strange, but indigenous knowledge can help us adapt. Some modern farmers are now using old methods to grow food without chemicals. Forest managers are asking indigenous people how to prevent big fires. Schools are teaching children both science and indigenous ways of understanding nature. By respecting this ancient knowledge, we might find solutions to modern environmental crises.

Question 23: Which of these is NOT mentioned as something indigenous people can predict?

Question 24: The word "sickness" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

Question 25: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

Question 26: The word "spirits" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ________.

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention indigenous farming and hunting practices?

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer explain how indigenous wisdom is being applied to current problems?

Read the following passage about the How Music Will Respond to Our Emotional States and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

In the near future, music will play to the tune of our emotions. Technology is making great strides in creating systems that read how we feel and change music to match. When feeling down in the dumps, special headphones might detect this and play songs to lift your mood. This connection between brain signals and music is not science fiction anymore. Big tech companies and small startups are racing to perfect devices that can sense our emotional states through brain waves, heart rate, and even facial expressions.

[I] How does this technology work? First, sensors collect data about your body. These might be in headphones, watches, or special hats. [II] Are you happy, sad, stressed, or relaxed? Once your emotional state is detected, the system selects music that can either match your mood or change it. [III] The music can change in real-time too. If you start to relax, the tempo might slow down. If your attention wanders, the melody could become more interesting to pull you back in. [IV]

These neuro-adaptive melodies have many uses. Students can listen to music that helps them focus better while studying. Workers might use these systems to stay alert during long tasks. People with anxiety or depression could benefit from personalized sound therapy. Some hospitals are already testing these systems to help patients manage pain or sleep better. Athletes use similar technology to maintain optimal energy levels during training sessions.

As this technology becomes more common, we will need to think about privacy. Who should have access to data about our emotions? Will companies use this information to sell us more products? Despite these concerns, the potential benefits are enormous. Imagine a world where music understands exactly what you need when you need it. Your personal soundtrack could help you sleep, work, exercise, and relax better than ever before. The future of music will not just be about what we want to hear but what our brains and bodies need to hear.

Question 31: The phrase "down in the dumps" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ________.

Question 32: Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
Then, computer programs analyze this data to guess how you feel.

Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential use for neuro-adaptive music?

Question 34: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

Question 35: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.

Question 36: The word "depression" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

Question 37: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

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