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UNIT 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY

Practice Test 1

PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. pack B. chat C. many D. relax
2. A. bread B. head C. health D. beach

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. suburb B. garbage C. local D. police
4. A. speciality B. electrician C. original D. preservation

VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
5. The Tower of London is one of the top tourist attraction in the UK.
A. The B. top C. attraction D. in
6. They don’t know how to preserving the natural beauty of their region.
A. how B. to preserving C. natural D. their

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. As a(n) _____, you will do so much more than stopping fires from burning.
A. police officer B. electrician C. firefighter D. artisans
8. Every year, the town hosts a festival celebrating the area's artisanal cheese, a(n) ______ that attracts visitors
from all over.
A. speciality B. handicraft C. device D. appliance
9. The _____ of traditional crafts is essential to keep our local culture alive for future generations.
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservable D. preserver
10. The bakery had to stop taking orders for the day after they ______ of flour and other key ingredients.
A. get out B. run out C. find out D. go out
11. It's important to get _____ your neighbors to create a friendly and supportive community.
A. on well B. around C. down with D. on well with
12. His handwriting _____ me of the letters my father used to write when I was a child.
A. takes B. makes C. reminds D. calls
13. She wondered how _____ more residents involved in the local clean-up project.
A. getting B. to getting C. gets D. to get
14. They wondered _____ reliable information about local events.
A. where they can find B. where to find C. where could find D. where to be found
15. She asked the instructor ____ to improve her drawing skills.
A. what B. where C. who D. how
16. He questioned _____ to include in his presentation.
A. how B. where C. what D. which
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
17. Myra: “Do you mind opening the window for me?”
Son: “_____”
A. No, not at all. B. Yes, go ahead. C. Yes, I do. D. No, I mind it.
18. Nam: “Could you help me set up my presentation?”
Linh: “_____.”
A. No, thanks for letting me know.
B. Sure. What part do you need help with first?
C. Yes, you should ask others.
D. You’re welcome. You did a great job!

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The local community works hard to preserve the historic buildings that tell the story of our town’s past.
A. destroy B. damage C. protect D. improve
20. The annual parade is meant to symbolise the unity and spirit of our local community, bringing everyone
together in celebration.
A. represent B. contradict C. oppose D. misrepresent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. When we aren’t at home, our neighbours take care of our cats.
A. look after B. are responsible for C. keep an eye on D. neglect
22. The dancers performed a traditional dance that has been part of our culture for centuries.
A. customary B. modern C. historic D. ancient

READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
My Town – Newquay
by Alex Howarth, 14
I live in Newquay. It’s a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is
the best place to surf in the UK. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how (23) _____. I go surfing
with my friends every weekend. My favourite place is Fistral Beach.
I love Newquay (24) _____ there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you
can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering is different because it is rock climbing, jumping into
the sea and swimming in the same activity, but you (25) _____ always go with a special instructor.
If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You
can also go horse riding on the beach or (26) _____ Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other (27) _____ too, like
mini golf and bowling. Come and see for yourself!
23. A. surf B. surfing C. to surf D. to surfing
24. A. therefore B. so C. even though D. because
25. A. should B. may C. will D. can
26. A. visits B. visit C. visiting D. to visit
27. A. priority B. attractions C. activity D. zoos

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West
England. This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making. Basket making
began in the area a long time ago. At the beginning of the 19th century, more than three thousand acres of
willow trees were planted commercially there because the area provided an excellent natural habitat for their
cultivation.
I'd seen willow baskets before I visited the Levels, but I was still amazed at the numerous products
created by the basket makers there. They make lobster pots, bread trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air
balloons.
Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the basket making industry to decline, willow
growing and basket making have continued to play a significant role in Somerset's rural economy. Willow
growers and basket makers have dealt with this challenge by finding new markets and innovative ways of using
willow. They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens. Some even weave willow coffins.
Therefore, people here can still live on the craft that their great-grandparents passed down to them.
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The history and decline of willow basket making in Somerset.
B. The various products made from willow in Somerset.
C. The visit to the Somerset Levels and its willow basket making tradition.
D. The impact of plastics on traditional crafts.
29. Which of the following products is NOT mentioned as made by the basket makers in Somerset?
A. Lobster pots B. Bread trays
C. Passenger baskets for hot air balloons D. Furniture
30. What does word "they" in the second paragraph refer to?
A. Willow trees B. Basket makers C. Products D. Tourists
31. What does the word "decline" in the third paragraph most nearly mean?
A. increase B. fall C. change D. improvement
32. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. More than three thousand acres of willow trees were planted in the 19th century.
B. The arrival of plastics in the 1950s completely ended the willow basket making industry.
C. Basket makers have found new markets and innovative uses for willow.
D. Some willow products include charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens.

WRITING
Write completed sentences with the given words. Change the words if necessary.
33. This/ restaurant/ famous/ its/ amazing/ seafood dish/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
34. They/ wonder/ where/ buy/ tradition/ handicrafts/ at the moment/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
35. The doctor/ advise/ him/ cut down/ sweet food/ drinks/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
36. Could/ show/ me/ how/ open/ this gate/,/ please/?
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
37. She doesn’t know how she can get to the art gallery. (TO)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
38. In my village, the old artisans teach the younger ones the techniques to make beautiful baskets. (PASS)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
39. The family tradition was to give the antique jewelry from generation to generation. (HAND)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
40. “Where can we meet for the next practice session?” he asked the coach. (TO)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
UNIT 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY - Practice Test 2

PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. park B. marry C. garbage D. artist
2. A. collector B. special C. resident D. souvenir
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. shorten B. preserve C. obey D. remind
4. A. community B. delivery C. environment D. neighbourhood
VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
5. Could you explain how to do to increase community engagement in local events?
A. how to do B. to increase C. in D. local
6. Tourists to Hoi An usually buy tradition handicrafts such as lanterns as souvenirs.
A. buy B. tradition C. such as D. as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. _____ serve a vital role in our society by helping to manage waste.
A. artisans B. garbage collectors C. electricians D. firefighter
8. The local community center hosts a weekly _____ market where artisans sell their handmade goods.
A. product B. selling C. electronic D. handicraft
9. The Statue of Liberty is one of the top tourist _____ in New York City.
A. attractions B. attraction C. attractive D. attracts
10. The recipe for the famous apple pie has been passed _____ through generations in our family.
A. out B. around C. down D. back
11. Before I visit a place, I usually find _____ about its history.
A. down B. on C. of D. out
12. When you visit the museum, take some time to ______ and appreciate all the exhibits.
A. go out B. look around C. run out D. come back
13. They were unsure what _____ in the survey to gather residents' opinions.
A. including B. include C. to include D. to including
14. He questioned _____ social media for local communication.
A. why to use B. why did we use C. why we use D. why to be used
15. She asked _____ to find the best coffee in town.
A. who B. what C. where D. which
16. She needs to learn _____ to do in case of an emergency.
A. when B. how C. which D. what
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
17. Tom: “Could you show me how to use the new library system?”
Lan: “______”
A. Of course. I’ll walk you through the process right now.
B. Not at all. It’s not too complicated.
C. Help yourself. I’m busy.
D. No, thanks for asking.
18. Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”
Maria: “_____”
A. Yes, I do. B. No, not at all. C. Not for me D. Yes, it’s my pleasure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. In Denby products, we can see their beauty and function which make them world-famous.
A. well known B. ordinary C. unknown D. forgotten
20. Com Vong is wrapped in two layers of leaves to preserve its fragrance before being sold to consumers.
A. manufacturers B. providers C. customers D. managers

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. It's our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.
A. protect B. conserve C. destroy D. save
22. To improve air quality, the city plans to cut down on car emissions by promoting public transportation and
cycling.
A. shorten B. increase C. reduce D. drop
READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Dear Elisa,
Thanks very much for your email. It was fun (23) _____ about the places you find interesting.
I also like going to museums in my free time. There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of
Fine Arts the most. I love art, so when I have free time, I go to this museum. There's a great mix of art from
across the eras, including some really (24) _____ modern Vietnamese paintings. What I especially like about the
museum is that all of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French. It means that I can
learn lots of English while enjoying the art works.
Another place of interest that I love is the local park. It's near my house, so I go there almost every day.
Sometimes I go (25) _____ a walk around the park with my mother. Sometimes I choose a beautiful place in it
to sit and draw some sketches. And sometimes I just sit on a bench, doing nothing, just watching people (26)
_____ by. It's really relaxing.
I hope someday I (27) _____ a chance to visit your National Portrait Gallery and Hyde Park.
Until the next email,
Mi
23. A. reading B. to read C. read D. to reading
24. A. impression B. impress C. impressive D. impressed
25. A. for B. on C. to D. out
26. A. going B. passing C. taking D. visiting
27. A. had B. has C. will have D. am having
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Eating Locally
Would you give up some of your favorite foods if doing so helped the environment and the local economy?
More and more people nowadays are willing to make some small sacrifices to do just that in their own
communities. They call themselves locavores or localvores, and they try to limit their food supply to products
that are grown within a specific distance from where they live.
You might notice that the word locavore sounds quite a bit like herbivore or carnivore. Just as carnivores eat
meat and herbivores eat plants, locavores only eat food that is grown locally.
There are many reasons why people become locavores. Some people want to support their local farmers and
economy. Others want to reduce the size of their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the
environment. Some people eat local food for health reasons, or simply because they believe that the food is
fresher and tastes better. Many locavores find that their diet helps them learn new things about the food they eat
and the community where they live.
Produce on the shelves of most supermarkets in the United States travels an average of 1,300 to 2,000 miles
from the farm to the store. This travel distance is also called food miles. Locavores try to cut down the food
miles their produce uses by buying food that has traveled less than 100 miles. Most food that is produced and
purchased locally is usually sold within 24 hours of leaving the farm where it is grown or made.
Becoming a locavore might seem like a challenge. However, depending on where you live, there may be many
options for buying local food. Locavores enjoy researching the area in which they live to find the best stores or
farmer’s markets to buy locally grown produce, and a few communities have restaurants that serve dishes made
only from local food.
The next time you buy food, look closely. Where did all that food come from? You might be surprised. And you
might even consider becoming a locavore.
28. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the benefits of a locavore diet. B. To describe the history of local farming.
C. To compare different types of diets. D. To criticize modern supermarkets.
29. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Locavores only eat food grown locally.
B. Most supermarkets in the U.S. stock food that travels over 1,000 miles.
C. All locavores eat local food for health reasons.
D. Locavores aim to support their local economy.
30. According to the passage, what is the average distance that produce travels to supermarkets in the U.S.?
A. 100 to 200 miles B. 500 to 1,000 miles
C. 1,300 to 2,000 miles D. 2,500 to 3,000 miles
31. What does the underlined word "They" in the second sentence of the passage refer to?
A. Favorite foods B. People willing to make sacrifices
C. Supermarkets D. Carbon footprints
32. What does the term "food miles" mean in the context of the passage?
A. The distance food travels from the farm to the store.
B. The number of miles locavores walk to buy food.
C. The amount of time food stays fresh.
D. The cost of transporting food.
WRITING
Complete the sentences using the words given.
33. My neighbour/ ask/ how/ use/ the dishwasher/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
34. This/ beautiful/ headband/ remind/ us/ our holiday/ Greece/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
35. Tourists to Hoi An/ usually/ buy/ traidition/ handicrafts/ such/ lanterns/ souvenirs/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
36. It/ necessary/ us/ know/ our country/ history/.
→ _________________________________________________________________.
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
37. Can you tell me where I can find the nearest grocery store? (TO)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
38. My cousin helps me to look after my cat while I’m away. (TAKE CARE)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
39. Despite their differences, Sarah has a good relationship with her new colleagues. (GET ON)
→ _________________________________________________________________.
40. “How can I install this app in my phone?” she asked her friend. (TO)
→ _________________________________________________________________.