G9. FR. Practice test 2

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning with the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

 I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than talk on the phone.

• in person

• facing them

• seeing them

• looking at them

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

• created

• began

• developed

• introduced

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

The gender grap in primary education has been eliminated.

• similarity

• inconsistency

• variety

• difference

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.

• famous

• notable

• insignificant

• impressive

Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

• grate

• staple

• marinate

• shallot

Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

• pays

• stays

• plays

• says

Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

• recipe

• tablespoon

• benefit

• ingredient

Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

• designer

• collector

• dancer

• inventor

He was quietly proud.....his literacy achievements.

• on

• at

• of

• with

..............! There's a big hole in front of you.

• Look at

• Look out

• Look over

• Look down