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REVIEW TEST 1
LISTENING
LISTENING FOR DETAILS
Listen to the talk about men and apes, and then complete each
sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. (RT1_Track1)
1. Men and apes differ little in their _____________ .
2. Both men and apes have _____________ instead of claws or hooves.
3. Like apes, man have no _____________ .
4. Both apes and men differ from other animals in having _____________ .
5. Apes can make and use simple tools. Only man, however, can _____________ .
SPEAKING
VOCABULARY
TOPIC: FOOD
Exercise 1. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. I have a __________ and always crave desserts after a meal.
a) mouth-watering
b) nutritious
c) adore
d) sweet tooth
2. I enjoy trying different __________ from around the world.
a) traditional cuisine
b) ingredient
c) recipe
d) beverage
3. I have a strong __________ for spicy food.
a) appetite
b) picky eater
c) mouth-watering
d) sweet tooth
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4. I usually have a __________ when I'm too busy to cook.
a) ready meal
b) junk food
c) beverage
d) picky eater
5. Which word best describes someone who is very selective about what they
eat?
a) adore
b) picky eater
c) beverage
d) ingredient
TOPIC: DAILY ACTIVITIES
Exercise 2. Use given words to complete the answer.
1. How do you like to relax after a long day of work or studying?
productive energetic devote
unwind
Answer: Personally, I find it important to strike a balance between being
_______________ and allowing myself to _______________. After a busy day, I like to
engage in activities that help me relax and recharge. For example, I enjoy
practicing yoga or going for a run to release any built-up stress and tension.
These activities not only help me rejuvenate but also leave me feeling energized
and ready to _______________ myself to the tasks ahead. Finding that balance
between being productive and taking time to unwind is crucial for maintaining
a/an _______________ and fulfilling lifestyle.
2. How do you usually spend your weekends?
quality time hectic life binge-watching
concentration
Answer: Well, since I have a _______________ during the weekdays, I value my
weekends as an opportunity to unwind and spend _______________ with myself
and my loved ones. Sometimes, I indulge in _______________ my favorite TV shows
or movies, which allows me to disconnect from the daily grind and simply enjoy
the storyline. However, I also make sure to allocate some time for activities that
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require _______________ and focus, such as reading a book or pursuing a hobby.
This helps me maintain a sense of balance and ensures that I make the most out
of my weekends while also recharging myself for the upcoming week.
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READING
READING FOR DETAILS
Read the passage and then complete the task below.
Prairie ecosystems are characterised by even terrain or gently sloping rolling
hills, and by a predominance of herbaceous plant life. Trees, shrubs, and other
woody plants are virtually absent in prairies, and there is very little shelter from
the solar radiation and harsh breezes. Prairies generally receive a moderate
amount of yearly precipitation, but summers are occasionally marked by severe
drought. Consequently, for plants to thrive in the prairie ecosystem, they must
endure seasonally dry conditions. Among the herbaceous plants suited for life in
these ecosystems are prairie grasses, which have several adaptive mechanisms
for survival.
Leaves of prairie grasses vary in width, but most are long, thin blades. On the
epidermal layer of the leaves are small holes, called stomata, which can be
opened to let in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, or closed to retain moisture.
Because carbon dioxide is essential for plant photosynthesis, the stomata must
remain wide for gas exchange; however, air spaces within the leaf are full of
water vapour, which evaporates unless the pores remain closed and presents a
challenge during dry conditions. To overcome the problem, prairie grasses have
evolved to distinguish between day and night. In the daytime, the grasses keep
their stomata shut to minimise moisture loss. The plants then expand the pores
in the evening when the air is cooler for respiration.
Complete the notes below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
How Prairie Grasses Survive
Harsh prairie conditions
Flat land with a few small hills
A limited amount of protection from (1) _______________ and high winds
Some rainfall every year, but summer months bring drought
Prairie grasses' evolutionary adaptation
Stomata: Tiny holes on the (2) _______________ of the leaves
Open to allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out, or closed to preserve
moisture
The stomata remain closed during the (3) _______________ to decrease loss
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of water
The plant pores are opened in the cooler nighttime air
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WRITING
VOCABULARY
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the given list.
reached to witnessed stood
decrease
1. There was a _____________ of 600 in the number of customers coming to the
restaurant.
2. The number of students passing the examination _____________ a peak of 200 in
2023.
3. There was a drop _____________ 3000 units in the amount of electricity produced
after 2 years.
4. The sales figures for the past year _____________ at 7000$ in 2010.
5. 2014 _____________ a sharp increase in the proportion of people who invested in
stocks.
STRATEGY: Write an introduction.
Read the following question and write a suitable introduction for it.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed
by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000.
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