FRIENDS GLOBAL Unit 3&4

FRIENDS GLOBAL 12 – UNIT 3&4

PRACTICE TEST 1
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. confusion B. musician C. visitor D. museum
2. A. celebrated B. organized C. denied D. sneezed
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. pamper B. fidget C. depict D. visit
4. A. announcement B. voiceover C. profession D. employee
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Harry has a tendency to _______ his fingernails whenever he is nervous.
A. grin B. frown C. bite D. pout
6. I ran into John at the conference two days ago. He _______ in hospital.
A. shouldn’t have been B. can’t have been
C. needn’t have been D. didn’t need to be
7. After months of travelling solo through the Amazon, the young explorer was _______,
bearded and almost unrecognizable.
A. long-haired B. homemade C. deep-throated D. thin-boned
8. The hotel room was so ___________ that they decided to cancel the booking and find
another place for the night.
A. hospitable B. breathtaking C. well-equipped D. dingy
9. By the time their children finish high school, they _______ for almost two years.
A. are retiring B. are going to retire
C. will be retiring D. will have retired

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.

If you’re big on travelling, you should know that Europe is like a treasure chest filled with many
beautiful countries and cities worth exploring. But travelling is not just about sightseeing and
eating. Staying responsible and organized on your travels with the help of this app can allow you
to have a (10) ______ of a time.
TripIt
Managing a trip’s many moving parts, (11) ______ flights, hotels, and activities, can be a real pain.
As you plan your trip, TripIt compiles all of your relevant details into an offline-accessible master
itinerary.
Just send your (12) ______ emails to TripIt, and the app will make an entire trip plan for you,
complete with maps and directions. If you want to stay on top of your travel plans, the app can
notify you when your flights are changing gates or if there are delays.
10. A. seal B. whale C. dolphin D. turtle
11. A. instead of B. except for C. such as D. apart from
12. A. complaint B. confirmation C. contract D. communication

With hits like I Get Up, Forever You and Me, So Caught Up, The Teskey Brothers need no further
introduction.

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Sam and Josh Teskey will perform at Bimbadgen Estate on Saturday 18 January, with special
guests US indie rockers Band of Horses, Americana folk artist Sierra Ferrell, Irish singer-
songwriter CMAT and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Needs Braces.

After (13) _____ most of 2024 playing headline shows across the US, UK and Europe, as well as
several popular gigs, the brothers are planning to deliver the most satisfying show ever in their
career at A Day On The Green this November. (14) _____, this five-time ARIA winners’ triumphant
return promises to be a magical and memorable occasion.

Tickets go (15) _____ on Thursday 27 June at noon via Ticketmaster.

13. A. being spent B. spending C. having been spent D. spent

14. A. Addition B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus
15. A. on sale B. on loan C. in exchange D. in debt

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. Or you can go swimming in one of the hotel’s beautiful pools and watch the monkeys and
birds in the trees above you.
b. There are two excellent restaurants and after dinner you can go for a drink in one of four
treetop bars.
c. Ariau Amazon Towers is one of the most incredible hotels I’ve ever stayed in.
d. What makes it so special is that most of the hotel is up in the trees- 30 meters above the
ground!
e. It’s in the middle of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, about 60 kilometres from Manaus, the
nearest city.
A. b-d-e-c-a B. c-e-d-b-a
C. c-d-b-e-a D. b-c-e-d-a
17.
a. With so much to think about, it’s not surprising many people prefer going on holiday in their
own countries – or you might decide to stay at home!
b. If so, don’t forget to take off your shoes.
c. And if you visit an Arab family’s home, remember that it’s polite to drink three cups of
coffee.
d. Also try not to admire anything valuable because your Arab host will feel he should give it to
you as a present.
e. If you’re travelling in Asia, someone might invite you to visit them at home.

A. e-b-c-d-a B. c-e-a-b-d
C. a-e-b-d-c D. c-d-e-b-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.
Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling is a unique and thrilling festival (18) _____ in Gloucestershire,
England. This quirky event (19) ____ on the steep Cooper’s Hill, where participants chase a round
of Double Gloucester cheese down the slope. Once the cheese is released from the top of the hill,
competitors (20) ______ after it, trying to catch it or at least reach the bottom first. The cheese can
reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, making the chase (21) ______. The first person (22)
______ at the bottom wins the cheese. The event, rooted in local tradition, attract visitors from

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around the world, eager to witness or participate in the madness. (22) ______, including frequent
tumbles and injuries, the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling festival continues to be a beloved and
iconic celebration of eccentric British culture.

18.
A. annual held B. held annually
C. which was annually held D. which annually is held
19.
A. takes place B. takes after C. takes part in D. takes turns
20.
A. mustn’t sprint B. can’t sprint
C. are supposed to sprint D. should have sprinted
21.
A. danger and exhilaration B. not only exhilarating and then dangerous
C. both exhilarating and dangerous D. not danger and exhilarating at all
22.
A. to which the finish line is crossed B. who is crossing the finish line
C. crossed the finish line D. to cross the finish line
23.
A. Due to its risks B. Despite its risks
C. On account of its risks D. Instead of its risks

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.

The tradition of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ is a
cherished (24) _____ in many Western weddings. Each item (25) _____ different aspects of the
bride’s future and heritage. ‘Something old’ represents continuity and the bride’s connection to her
past, often a family heirloom. ‘Something new’ signifies (26) _____ and hope for the future, usually
the bride’s wedding attire or a new piece of jewelry. ‘Something borrowed’ is meant to bring good
luck, typically an item from a happily married friend or family member, symbolizing borrowed
happiness. ‘Something blue’ (27) _____ fidelity and love, often incorporated through accessories
like a garter or jewelry. Together, these items form a symbolic link between the bride’s past,
present and future, blending tradition with (28) _____ meaning on her wedding day.

24. A. heritage B. custom C. festival D. culture

25. A. symbolized B. symbolizing C. to symbolize D. symbolizes
26. A. optimism B. optimistic C. pessimistic D. pessimism
27. A. stands for B. calls for C. works for D. cares for
28. A. objective B. individual C. personal D. innate

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.

With the increasing awareness of global warming and the overuse of the Earth’s natural
resources, it would seem that the travelling public has never been so conscious of the effects and
impact that their holidays have, not just on the environment but also on local communities the
world over.

That said, Justin Francis, the co-founder of the website Responsible Travel, still feels there is a
long way to go so far as the public’s awareness of green travel issues is concerned. Francis

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believes that although some consumers are now actively pursuing these types of holidays, the
majority are still not aware of the growing number of choices. ‘I wish that people were springing
out of bed in the mornings thinking that they must select a holiday that does a better job of
protecting environments and communities. Sadly it does not happen, and the main factors are still
the right experience, the right price and convenient departure schedules,’ says Francis.

Despite a major airline’s recent announcement that it plans to fly jets on fuel made from rubbish to
shrink their carbon footprint, most people are aware that air travel is a controversial issue in the
environmentally friendly travel debate. While many insist that the only truly green option is not to
fly or to stay at home, those who still want to get away have an increasing number of choices
available to help them lessen the environmental impact and give more to their host community.

The Green Traveller website promotes holidays that can be reached by land, as well as offering
plenty of tips about having a greener holiday wherever you decide to go. Its managing director,
Richard Hammond, agrees that interest in this kind of travel has grown. ‘Very few holidays are 100
per cent green, so it’s really about having a greener holiday. The most basic choice is looking at
low-pollution forms of transport, or, if you are going somewhere really distant, minimizing your
impact at the destination,’ says Hammond.

29. What does Justin Francis say about attitudes to holidays?

A. Everyone’s top priority these days is to have greener holidays.
B. Most people’s reasons for choosing holidays remain the same.
C. Tourists are only interested in finding the cheapest travel deals.
D. Nowadays, more people who travel know about global warming.
30. What does the writer say about going on holiday by plane?
A. A lot of people believe that it is harmful to the environment.
B. Few people realize there is discussion about the harm it may do.
C. There is no way of making it less harmful to the environment.
D. The public think that new technology is making it harmless.
31. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to
A. Responsible Travel website B. The major airline’s announcement
C. The Green Traveller website D. a green type of holiday
32. The phrase ‘pursuing is closest in meaning to
A. dealing with B. opposed to C. hosting D. engaged in
33. What does Hammon say about green holidays?
A. Whichever company advertises 100 per cent green holidays is telling lies.
B. It is by choosing to stay at home that tourists can help the environment.
C. Most travellers but the young are interested in green holidays.
D. The carbon footprint you leave behind can impact how green your trip is.
34. What factor affecting people’s choice of holidays is not mentioned in the text?
A. weather B. price C. experience D. convenience

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.

The Audubon Society operates a summer camp for adults on Hog Island, Maine, a 333-acre
wildlife sanctuary. The average age of the campers is 45-50, but the amenities provided are
reminiscent of those at summer camps for children – dormitories divided for men and women,
wake-up bells at 6:30, sharing chores, and communal meals in a dining room overlooking the
rugged Maine coast.

A routine day of exploration begins at 8:30, when instructors, all qualified naturalists, lead small
groups of campers around Muscongus Bay, the habitat of prolific lobsters and the site of island
homes for terns, gulls, and cormorants. Deer, seals, and occasional whales and porpoises enliven

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the scene. Each day trip encompasses a specific theme in nature, such as the weather, birds, or
animal and plant ecology. Most of the campers are not stereotyped ecology fanatics but, rather,
city dwellers exhilarated by this opportunity to gain a rudimentary insight into the wonders of the
natural world.

An all-day boat trip to Eastern Egg Rock, a remote island, elicits the campers’ greatest
enthusiasm. Once the habitat of innumerable puffins whose eggs were pilfered by poachers, the
island currently has very few birds. Since 1874, the Audubon Society has been bringing puffins
from Newfoundland to increase the population, but it wasn’t until 1981 that any produced young.

The campers’ program continues non-stop into the evening hours. Lectures, slide shows, films and
‘how-to’ courses complement the day’s adventures. Compatible campers end their day seated
calmly before a blazing fire, discussing their life together in the great outdoors.

35. The instructors at the camp are

A. university professors B. middle-aged
C. trained in nature subjects D. tend to spend too much time instructing
36. The camp’s facilities can be described as
A. basic but comfortable B. damp and dirty
C. suitable for children only D. modern and well-equipped
37. A common practice at a summer camp is to
A. separate the instructors and campers B. take turns doing household work
C. wake up at 8:30a.m. D. provide for adults
38. After an active day in the outdoors, most campers are
A. ready for bed B. eager for more information
B. cold and hungry D. stereotyped ecology fanatics
39. The word ‘encompasses” is closest in meaning to
A. omits B. surrounds C. covers D. excludes
40. What is not true according to the passage?
A. Puffins on Eastern Egg Rock island used to be threatened by poachers.
B. There is a wide range of species around Muscongus Bay.
C. Participants can gain amazing experience with the nature at this camp.
D. Whales are often seen around Muscongus Bay.

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