FRIENDS GLOBAL Unit 3&4

FRIENDS GLOBAL 12 – UNIT 3&4

PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. customs B. festivals C. subjects D. occasions
2. A. organized B. invited C. supposed D. believed
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 stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. article B. memory C. performance D. holiday
4. A. influence B. develop C. elevate D. celebrate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Peter has just bought a new pair of _______ because the old ones were worn out.
A. queues B. aubergines C. sweets D. trainers
6. Visitors _______ to remove their shoes when entering the shrine.
A. should B. are supposed C. needn’t D. mustn’t
7. _______ your noodles loudly is a common way to show your appreciation to the chef in
China.
A. Raising B. Scratching C. Slurping D. Snoring
8. Not only can ______ save money but it also allows young people to make more friends on
the way.
A. a cruise B. backpacking C. ecotourism D. a package holiday
9. We will book the tickets _______ we’ve decided where to go this summer.
A. while B. in case C. until D. once

Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

Cheers to all bookworms out there!

We are giving you the most popular independent bookshop in Oxford which has been (10) ______
by Oxford students themselves since the beginning of 2024.
Gulp Fiction, located in the Covered Market, does more than just selling books. Despite being a
relative newcomer to the Oxford book scene, Gulp has become a hotspot for literary fans and
coffee addicts alike, as it promises a free hot drink with every book sold. It’s open till late
Thursday-Saturday too, hosting exciting events including jazz and folk gigs, book launches and
poetry reading, as it (11) ______ into a bar. If that isn’t enough to tickle your fancy, Gulp also
supports local charities, including Oxford Women’s Hub. (12) ______, it offers free local delivery if
two books are purchased at the same time!
Check out their website or follow them on Instagram for more updates.

10. A. required B. resigned C. recommended D. recollected

11. A. transforms B. transports C. transfers D. transits
12. A. However B. In spite of this C. To sum up D. What’s more

If you are looking for a perfect place to (13) ______ your batteries, see a variety of scenic
landscapes in a compact region, or to experience the buzz of adventure activities. Then get off the

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(14) ______ path and explore the diversity of nature by taking any Auckland day walk or walking
tour.

In the Waitakere Ranges along the West Coast, participants can discover rugged black sand
beaches, waterfalls, streams, and untamed rainforests that are (15) ______ to unique wildlife and
ancient kauri trees. Enjoy the view of the Tasman Sea that separates Australia and New Zealand.

Alternatively, take a magnificent scenic flight to Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Walk past
giant Nikau palms and rare native flora and fauna over unique wetlands to the Kaitoke natural
thermal springs.

Check out the website for details of the tours!

13. A. pamper B. recharge C. soak up D. replace

14. A. defeated B. triumphed C. beaten D. smacked
15. A. home B. environment C. habitat D. dwelling

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
16.
a. Some citizens believed that perhaps there were evil spirits in the town causing the illness.
b. In return, Guan Yu drove out the evil spirits plaguing the town.
c. Hence, the fireworks display, held every February, is an event to honor and thank Guan Yu.
d. According to legend, in the 17th century a terrible plague had been making the people of
Yanshuei ill for years and no one could find a cure.
e. People then decided to ask the war god, Guan Yu, for help, impressing him with a massive
fireworks display.
A. c-e-b-a-d B. d-e-b-a-c
C. d-a-e-b-c D. a-d-e-b-c
17.
a. Not only did Martin provide us with intriguing information of popular sights but he also took
us to many hidden places that were worth a visit.
b. He used to be a university lecturer, and now works as a local tour guide who will offer you
an enjoyable time around the city.
c. We, a group of exchange students, had an amazing time last summer when booking a city
break guided by him.
d. It is obvious that the best way to explore a city is with a friend who is courteous, humorous,
and well-informed.
e. Failing that and if it is London you are visiting, then the next best thing may well be Martin
Priestly.

A. c-b-e-a-d B. d-c-b-a-e
C. e-b-c-a-d D. d-e-b-c-a

Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, (18) ______ as the Athens of the north. While it may lack the
favorable climate of Greece, its architecture (19) ______ by classical styles. The New Town, which
started to be built in the 1760s, boasts numerous important buildings, inspired by classical
architecture. Today this area of Edinburgh is (20) ______ galleries, cafes, restaurants and shops,
making it a popular destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists that visit the city all year

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round. Perhaps the attraction that tourists (21) ______ is the iconic building Edinburgh Castle, with
parts of it dating back as far as the 11th century.
Back in the 19th century, the city was completely different from the bustling tourist hub it is today. It
was because of the Great Fire of Edinburgh in 1824 that the city was covered in a haze of smoke
for almost a decade. Add to that the amount of waste from the human population, and it’s not
surprising that it was (22) ______. Luckily, today Edinburgh is celebrated for (23) ______. One of
them is the Fringe Festival, which takes place every summer and fills the city with performers and
tourists from all over the world.
18.
A. which is often referred to B. often referring to
C. which refers to D. is often referred to
19.
A. is notably influenced B. notably influenced
C. influences notably D. will have been notably influenced
20.
A. crowded of B. full of C. cramped with D. covered by
21.
A. ought to not miss B. shouldn’t miss
C. don’t have to miss D. mustn’t miss
22.
A. extremely smelly B. smell extremely
C. smelly extremely D. extreme smell
23.
A. more pleasant aspects than B. farther more pleasant aspects
C. much more pleasant aspects D. nearly more pleasant aspects

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

Las Fallas, Valencia’s famous festival, takes place every March and runs for a week. It takes a
whole year to organize, and everybody joins in the (24) _____. The city is alive and buzzing all
week, but, like all good parties, it is at night when people really (25) _____ some serious
celebrating.
The tradition of Las Fallas began in the 18 th century. At that time, craftsmen used wooden
candelabra to light up their workshops. To (26) _____ the end of the winter, they burned their
candelabra on bonfires, and had a party. Later they made the candelabra into (27) _____ statues,
and then dressed them up to look like well-known but unpopular local characters. Nowadays, the
statues are made of cardboard. Some of them are over thirty meters high and are worth 200,000
euros, but they all go up (28) _____ before the end of the festival.

24. A. preparations B. renovations C. inventions D. conversations

25. A. turn down B. settle down C. come down with D. get down to
26. A. memorize B. celebrate C. honor D. idolize
27. A. alike B. lifelike C. likely D. lifelong
28. A. in turns B. in person C. in flames D. in fashion

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 29 to 34.

ATTENTION, PARK RANGERS!

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As summer vacation season is around the corner, the National Parks Authority asks all rangers,
both old timers and newbies to memorize the following list of regulations.

Keep these points in mind when dealing with visitors. Ensure all visitors are aware of the park
regulations upon entry. It is obligatory that each group of visitors be provided with a copy of the
park regulations. Failure to do so will be considered a gross neglect of duty.

 Visitors planning to camp in the park must obtain permits and be assigned campsites. This
is necessary to facilitate control of camper services, as well as to reduce the danger of
forest fires. Campers and other visitors who fail to comply with park regulations are subject
to fines for a first offense. Camping permits are available at different rates depending on
your schedule.
 Visitors must not feed park animals; however, they may participate in supervised animal
feedings. The feeding schedules will be posted near feeding sites.
 Visitors may not pick or pull up any plant or flower within the park limits. This is punishable
with fines of up to $150.
 Visitors are responsible for taking home their own trash. Littering or dumping is punishable
with fines of up to $500.

This is not our park. It belongs to Mother Nature. Protect it for her by enforcing all park regulations.

29. What is a duty of park rangers?

A. to water the plants near the park
B. to give park regulations to visitors
C. to collect trash at the campsites
D. to ask for permission when feeding the animals
30. Campers have to obtain permits in order to
A. ensure payment of required fees B. avoid camping in dangerous areas
C. allow for counting of all campers D. reduce the possibility of forest fires
31. The phrase ‘obligatory’ is opposite in meaning to
A. mandatory B. voluntary C. obvious D. excessive
32. Once visitors fail to abide by the rules,
A. they will have to pay a fine.
B. they will be asked to leave the park immediately.
C. they will not be allowed to camp in the park.
D. they will be forbidden to enter the park from then on.
33. How may park visitors feed the animals?
A. If they ask a park guard to help them.
B. If they agree to buy the food from the park rangers.
C. If they join the park’s animal-feeding program.
D. Under no circumstances
34. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Only experienced park rangers are required to inform visitors of the regulations.
B. Visitors can protect the park by sharing the regulations on their social media.
C. Park rangers are in charge of distributing the schedules of the feeding program.
D. Nowhere in the park are visitors allowed to leave their trash behind.

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 35 to 40.

When Christopher Columbus landed on America’s shores, he encountered copper-skinned people

whom he promptly called ‘Indians’. Mistaken in his geography, he believed he had reached India.
Current estimates indicate that there were over a million Native Americans inhabiting North

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America then. There are approximately 800,000 Native Americans today, of whom about 250,000
live on reservations.

The early settlers maintained an amicable relationship with Native Americans, who shared their
knowledge of hunting, fishing, and farming with their uninvited guests. However, as settlers began
to take over Native American lands, tensions grew. By 1745, Native American tribes united to fight
the French, and the conflict lasted until 1763. Although the British promised to limit westward
expansion, adventurers like Daniel Boone ignored this and pushed further west. Sadly, Native
Americans were gradually forced off their lands, often tricked into giving them up for a bit of
jewelry, leading to violent conflicts. Despite some victories, like the Battle of Little Big Horn in
1876, Native Americans eventually lost most battles and were confined to reservations. The last
significant conflict was at Wounded Knee in 1890, ending hopes for peace between Native
Americans and settlers.

Although the Bureau of Indian Affairs has operated since 1824, presumably for the purpose of
guarding Native Americans’ interests, Native Americans on reservations lead notoriously deprived
lives. Poverty, unemployment, and poor medical healthcare have hurt a once proud race. In recent
times, Native Americans themselves have taken a more active role in fighting for better living
conditions through legal and public appeals.

35. It can be inferred that the writer

A. works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
B. thinks Native Americans are satisfied living on reservations.
C. admires the settlers for their endurance and bravery.
D. sympathizes with Native Americans.
36. The early settlers in America
A. had to fight Native Americans
B. found the Native Americans very helpful
C. taught the Native Americans hunting and fishing
D. were indifferent to the Native Americans
37. The word ‘amicable’ is closest in meaning to
A. cold B. distant C. friendly D. thoughtless
38. The British made an agreement with the Native Americans to
A. treat them fairly B. get the Indians’ land
C. stop the expansion to the West D. send Daniel Boone across the continent
39. The word ‘deprived’ is opposite in meaning to
A. extravagant B. limited C. disadvantageous D. unfavorable
40. Apparently, the author feels that the Bureau of Indian Affairs
A. has been of great help to the Native Americans.
B. was established in the 19th century.
C. enriches the culture of the Native Americans.
D. has never done much for Native Americans.

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