MOCK TEST 3 - 101

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 1 to 7.
The ongoing discourse surrounding anthropogenic development and its alleged role in global warming prompts
a critical examination of the information presented. While mainstream narratives emphasize the alarming impact of
human activities on the environment, a growing minority questions the extent of media sensationalism versus
grounded evidence. The divergence of opinions among experts and the interpretation of varied statistics further
complicates the issue.
Undeniably, there exists a substantial body of evidence indicating a gradual increase in global temperatures.
Prominent weather predictors assert that air temperatures have risen by just under half a degree Celsius since the
twentieth century's onset. Despite this, some argue that such changes are part of the natural ebb and flow inherent in
the global weather cycle. A study of U.S. meteorologists' perspectives revealed that less than 20% attributed
temperature shifts in the last century to human activities, with the majority attributing them to natural cyclical
patterns.
Acknowledging the infancy of our understanding of weather systems is crucial. Factors like rainfall, cloud
formation, ocean dynamics, and various gasses' impact, including methane and ozone, remain inadequately
comprehended. The limitations in understanding these variables cast doubt on the reliability of predictions based on
them. Dr. James Hansen, an influential figure in climate science, initially warned of catastrophic consequences due
to global warming but now contends that using artificial climate models for predictions is nearly impossible.
Contrary to the expectation of a warming planet, he suggests an increase in vegetation due to elevated carbon
dioxide levels.
Advancements in computer-based weather models have led to more nuanced temperature predictions,
challenging earlier projections. Examining the reported rise in global temperatures over the last century reveals that
the majority occurred before widespread industrial processes and greenhouse gas emissions, questioning the
immediate impact of human activities.
The conflicting narratives about the environmental impact of human actions prompt reflection. Critics argue
that scientific evidence indicates a minimal two percent contribution of man-made sources to greenhouse gasses,
with the majority originating from natural emissions. This raises a fundamental question: should society heed the
urgent calls to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and adopt eco-friendly practices, or should skepticism prevail,
especially when voiced by industries with substantial stakes?
In conclusion, the debate between environmentalists advocating for immediate action and skeptics
downplaying the severity of human impact on climate change remains inconclusive. The complexity of climate
science, coupled with diverse expert opinions and evolving models, leaves the jury still deliberating on the most
appropriate course of action.
Question 1. The word "alleged" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. widely accepted and supported by evidence B. claimed to be true but not yet proven
C. false or lacking any basis in reality D. uncertain and subject to further investigation
Question 2. What does Dr. James Hansen regard as impractical climate predictions?
A. Asserting the impact of human activities B. Using artificial climate models.
C. Predicting temperature shifts D. Acknowledging the infancy of weather systems
Question 3. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that more than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States
are of the opinion that ______.
A. global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes
B. global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made
C. the consequences of global warming will be devastating
D. global warming should make us lose sleep
Question 4. The phrase " inadequately" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. mistakenly B. significantly C. partially D. completely
Question 5. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Human Activities and Their Role in Global Warming
B. Natural Processes as the Primary Drivers of Climate Change
C. Scientific Evidence and the Urgency to Address Climate Change
D. Debating the Extent of Human Impact on Climate Change
Question 6. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. global temperature B. limitations C. weather factors D. various gasses
Question 7. According to the passage, all of the following statements are TRUE except:
A. Critics say that scientific data shows that man-made sources contribute just a little portion of greenhouse gas
emissions.
B. Global temperatures rose throughout the previous century as a result of widespread industrial processes.
C. Dr. James Hansen foresaw disastrous effects from global warming.
D. Advances in computer-based weather models call into question earlier temperature predictions.
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 8 to 12.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing
up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has
changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might
have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already starting
to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory
within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company, Briggo has
invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee
beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on
top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according
to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there's the
Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to
a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake
to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more
capable as time goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled
with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even
warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters.
These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before
everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
Question 8. All of the following are true regarding Briggo’s robot EXCEPT ______.
A. It serves multiple drinks simultaneously without requiring breaks.
B. It is more cost-effective, leading to increased profitability.
C. It ensures customers receive the perfect cream on top.
D. It can crush coffee beans and measure water quantities accurately.
Question 9. According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents’ time?
A. Things aren't as hard as they once were. B. The education system has got much worse.
C. Children have to walk longer distance to school. D. It hasn't changed much at all.
Question 10. The word “it” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. the Robomow B. the Nanda C. the Rooma D. the Briggo
Question 11. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The potential impacts of robotics on various aspects of society
B. The challenges faced by previous generations in comparison to modern life
C. The technological advancements in household appliances
D. The economic growth projections of robotics companies
Question 12. The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means ______.
A. boring B. intelligent C. important D. difficult
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 13 to 14.
Question 13. A. regular B. liveable C. historic D. violent
Question 14. A. remove B. consist C. carry D. protect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions from 15 to 16.
Question 15. The kids like Sundays. They don't have to get up early then.
A. The kids like Sundays since they don't have to get up early then.
B. The kids like Sundays although they don't have to get up early then.
C. The kids like Sundays if they don't have to get up early then.
D. The kids like Sundays so that they don't have to get up early then.
Question 16. He badly suffered cyberbullying himself. He realized the true dangers of social media only then.
A. Only when he had realized the true dangers of social media, did he badly suffer cyberbullying himself.
B. Such was his suffering of cyberbullying that he didn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
C. Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself, did he realize the true dangers of social media
D. But for his terrible suffering of cyberbullying, he wouldn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 17 to 18.

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Question 17. The team worked tirelessly to achieve their common goal, and their success was a testament to the
strength of unity and solidarity.
A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. fellowship
Question 18. Despite facing initial challenges, the new technology began to gain ground in the market as more
users recognized its efficiency and benefits.
A. become successful B. remain balance C. decline popularity D. make progress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions from 19 to 21.
Question 19. I was walking in the park the other day and I saw a bird building a nest.
A. Walking in the park the other day, I saw a bird building a nest.
B. Having walked in the park the other day, I saw a bird building a nest.
C. Walked in the park the other day, I saw a bird building a nest.
D. Walking in the park the other day and I saw a bird building a nest.
Question 20. I regret missing the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
A. I wish I could miss the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
B. I wish to miss the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
C. I wish I had not missed the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
D. I wish I did not miss the opening ceremony of the ASEAN GAMES last night.
Question 21. It was wrong of you to scare your brother like that.
A. You must not scare your brother like that. B. You should not have scared your brother like that.
C. You need not have scared your brother like that. D. You might not scare your brother like that.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 22 to 36.
Question 22. ______ I’ve looked this word up in the dictionary three times, I couldn’t catch how to use it in
writing.
A. Since B. If C. In spite of D. Even though
Question 23. The more interesting the lesson is, ______ engaged the students will be.
A. the least B. the less C. the more D. the most
Question 24. Although my parents were initially opposed to my plan to go to vocational college, they ______ my
decision after my explanations.
A. came forward to B. came up to C. came round to D. came down to
Question 25. Today’s parents are increasingly concerned ______ the fact that their children are addicted to mobile
devices at an early age.
A. on B. down C. about D. to
Question 26. ______ the environmental impact of plastic shopping bags, many local residents decided to replace
them with paper ones.
A. Having realised B. Have been realised C. Have realised D. Have been realising
Question 27. He saw an impressive advertisement for the latest product of a local company when he ______ TV.
A. is watching B. was watching C. watches D. had watched
Question 28. Had I put more efforts in studying English in high school, I _____ necessary qualifications to apply
for my dream job now.
A. wouldn’t have had B. would have had C. wouldn’t have D. would have
Question 29. The city authorities are taking many actions against the chaotic urban ______ in order to ensure the
pleasing and harmonious cityscape.
A. stretch B. land C. sprawl D. ground
Question 30. My elder sister suggests ______ to the United Kingdom in our summer vacation.
A. to travel B. travelling C. travel D. to travelling
Question 31. It is high time to ______ a halt to bullying and body shaming at schools.
A. call B. make C. lay D. do
Question 32. The class monitor is said ______ red-handed cheating in the history exam last week.
A. to be catching B. to catch C. to have caught D. to have been caught
Question 33. You can find a lot of _____ information for your presentation from online resources.
A. usefulness B. useful C. use D. usefully
Question 34. The only space in their house ______ in preparation for their wedding ceremony is the living room.
A. decorate B. decorating C. to be decorated D. to decorating
Question 35. As a new employee, I need to learn the ______ of this company’s policies and procedures.
A. straws B. strings C. rings D. ropes
Question 36. Mr Jack, who is a demanding teacher, always challenges his students and expects high ______ in their
work.
A. standards B. rates C. measures D. scores

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word in each of the following questions from 37 to 38.
Question 37. The factory down the road sadly continues to give off harmful emissions despite efforts to minimize
its effects on the atmosphere.
A. release B. increase C. adjust D. reduce
Question 38. All the students of that faculty are disaffected with their professor’s unfair behavior.
A. discontented B. discouraged C. disabled D. disqualified
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43.
The cities of the future will see a large number of intelligent homes that can communicate with their owners.
(39) ______, things that were earlier considered science fiction are already coming to life in smart cities such as
Masdar in the United Arab Emirates, where an automated underground transport network fully by solar power is
already running circuits.
With smart technology, the possibility of having huge savings on electricity and power is (40) ______. Sensors
are being developed so that street lights of the future will switch on only when you are close by. The smart
technology in self-driven cars will enable you to save on gas and other non-renewable energy sources. In fact, smart
cities will aim to (41) ______ the use of fossil fuels completely.
The cities of the future will have to adapt quickly to rapid technological advancements in IT and engineering.
The gap between technological leaps is going to decrease over time. Technology will help (42) ______ the current
gap between the government and public in the cities of the future, given that IT and digitization will make these
cities more open and social.
(43) ______ thing that we can all agree on is that the cost of building in these smart cities is going to be
considerable. An estimate can be derived based on the latest smart city developments in India. With the booming
population, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing to attract investments to fuel rapid development
projects in the country.
Question 39. A. As a result B. Therefore C. In fact D. In contrast
Question 40. A. within our reach B. beyond our repair C. outside our control D. out of work
Question 41. A. neutrally B. neutralization C. neutralize D. neutral
Question 42. A. leave B. widen C. close D. fill
Question 43. A. Most B. Almost C. Other D. Another
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 from 44 to 45.
Question 44. Two students are talking in an art workshop.
- Mary: "Your artwork is stunning! The way you blend colors is so fascinating."
- Peter: "Thank you so much! ______.”
A. I really appreciate your kind words B. I couldn’t agree with you more
C. You’re welcome D. I’ll be more careful next time
Question 45. Two members of the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program are talking about the new project proposal.
- Mary: "Do you think the new project proposal will be well-received by the team?"
- Peter: "______. It's a bit different from what we've done before, so there might be some mixed reactions.
A. There is no doubt about that B. Thanks for helping me
C. I didn’t know that D. I'm not entirely sure
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 from 46 to 48.
Question 46. It is claimed by scientists that climate change will affect the frequency and tension of extreme events.
A. claimed B. tension C. change D. extreme
Question 47. We need to create efforts in the right direction to conserve our natural resources and habitat.
A. resources B. create C. direction D. conserve
Question 48. As emissions increase, it trap more heat in the atmosphere, leading to a period of unprecedented
warming.
A. unprecedented B. leading C. it D. heat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions from 49 to 50.
Question 49. A. travelled B. combined C. behaved D. practiced
Question 50. A. chemistry B. mechanic C. charity D. orchestra

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