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FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST 2 ENGLISH 12
(2020-2021)
POINT(S)
Choose the word that has the underlined letter pronounced differently from the others. (1.0)
1. A. stadiums B. teams C. participants D. roads
1. A. uniform B. university C. student D. customer Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (1.0)
3.A. mindset B. absorb C. preserve D. deplete
4.A. organic B. urbanise C. combustion D. bronchitis
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (1.0)
5.Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date
6.We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
A. accident B. fullness C. mass D. crowd
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (1.0)
7. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. worthless B. practical C. profitable D. economical
8. Cigarette butts are not biodegradable and contain extremely toxic soluble chemicals.
A. venomous B. deadly C. endangered D. harmless
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (4.5)
9.The impact of increased ________ has been harmful to the environment and has led to the growth of greenhouse gas emissions.
A. conservation B. sanitation C. urbanisation D. sustainability
10.Nylon is a ________ fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.
A. natural B. agricultural C. upmarket D. artificial
11. In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
12. Todd _______ playing with his dog. He plays with it every day.
A. is loving B. loves C. was loving D. love
13. Let's go for a long walk, ______?
A. will you B. shall we C. don't you D. let us
14. The police are chasing to catch the men _______ are driving dangerously.
A. who B. whom C. they D. which
15.We might be able to catch______ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
16.Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
17. After the students_______ out, the teacher _______ the class door.
A. has gone – had closed B. went – had closed C. had gone - closed D. went – closed Choose the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.(1.5)
18. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plants and animal species . A B C D
19. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interview before leaving the office.
A B C D
20. A mental health center can help children with autism to get over themselves and become more social.
A B C D
KEY
Choose the word that has the underlined letter pronounced differently from the others. (1.0)
1. A. stadiums B. teams C. participants D. roads
1. A. uniform B. university C. student D. customer Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others. (1.0)
3.A. mindset B. absorb C. preserve D. deplete
4.A. organic B. urbanise C. combustion D. bronchitis
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (1.0)
5.Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date
6.We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
A. accident B. fullness C. mass D. crowd
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (1.0)
7. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. worthless B. practical C. profitable D. economical
8. Cigarette butts are not biodegradable and contain extremely toxic soluble chemicals.
A. venomous B. deadly C. endangered D. harmless
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (4.5)
9.The impact of increased ________ has been harmful to the environment and has led to the growth of greenhouse gas emissions.
A. conservation B. sanitation C. urbanisation D. sustainability
10.Nylon is a ________ fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.
A. natural B. agricultural C. upmarket D. artificial
11. In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
12. Todd _______ playing with his dog. He plays with it every day.
A. is loving B. loves C. was loving D. love
13. Let's go for a long walk, ______?
A. will you B. shall we C. don't you D. let us
14. The police are chasing to catch the men _______ are driving dangerously.
A. who B. whom C. they D. which
15.We might be able to catch______ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
16.Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
17. After the students_______ out, the teacher _______ the class door.
A. has gone – had closed B. went – had closed C. had gone - closed D. went – closed Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.(1.5)
18. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plants and animal species . A B C D
19. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interview before leaving the office.
A B C D
20. A mental health center can help children with autism to get over themselves and become more social.
A B C D
