FURTHER PRACTICE TEST 6

I. Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences.
discrimination forced remarkable preference domestic
eliminate sue slightly pursue courage

1. The oil price has ___________ increased this year.

2. According to some psychological experts, the fact that women have to work more than men at home is one of
the signs of gender ______________.
3. In Africa, many girls desire to study but they are __________ to leave schools because of poverty.
4. In order to _________ hunger and poverty so that many citizens have better lives, the
government should act urgently and strictly.
5. It is said that there is gender _________ in favor of boys in recruitment in the police and army forces.
6. She had to struggle and overcome criticism to _________ her dream.
7. Success comes to those who have enough _________ and will.
8. Linda decided to __________ that man for causing accident because she believed that he deserved to be
punished.
9. When the children see how their parents work hard to support the families and share ____________
responsibilities, they will try to study harder.
10. French are famous for being romantic and France is well known for having made a _______ progress in
gender equality.

II. Match each word/phrase on the left with its description on the right.
1. eliminate a. liking to talk a lot
2. courage b. to remove or get rid of something/somebody
3. talkative c. connected with the home or family
4. domestic d. great in amount, size, importance, etc.
5. considerable e. the ability to do something dangerous without showing fear

III. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. She faced ____________ because she not only had few friends but also was unwelcomed in that area.
(lonely)
2. That a women becomes a ____________ has ever been considered to be weird, as people have assumed that
this job is only for men. (firefight)
3. Although she was aware of gender ____________ in favor of boys, she applied for that position. (prefer)
4. This university is ranked as one the most successful institutions which have made ____________ progress in
gender equality. (consider)
5. In order to eliminate gender inequality, domestic ____________ need to be shared by both husbands and
wives, (responsible)
6. The number of female ____________ has increased sharply for the past few years. (enroll)
7. My uncle is very ____________ about rhinos. He has studied about them for a long time. (knowledge)
8. By knowing their children’s strengths and ____________ parents can find appropriate strategies to educate
them. (weak)
9. She contributed to the formation of an ____________ for female pilots, gave advice to women on careers and
helped inspire others. (organize)
10. Even today, her life and career remain ____________ to many people. (fascinate)

IV. Choose the best answer.

1. In some companies, it is suggested that female officers should be supported by their male co-workers. The
underlined word has the closest meaning to:
 A. colleges B. colleagues C. villages D. collectors
2. Paul: “I suppose that working mothers are good educators for their children.” - Kate: “_____”
A. I agree with you. They know little about educating.
B. I couldn’t agree more. They are able to teach their children at home.
C. That’s true. They don’t know how to teach their children.
D. Because educators are teachers.
3. In order to be ______ for this position, candidates must have not only an MA degree but also work
experience.
A. qualify B. quality C. qualified D. qualification
4. Taking part in social activities and interacting with different cultures widen their knowledge and gradually
______ them.
A. nature B. mature C. future D. picture
5. “The protesters couldn’t persuade the president to change the law.” has the closest meaning to:
A. The president couldn’t be persuaded to change the laws.
B. The president couldn’t persuaded to change the laws.
C. The president couldn’t be persuade to change the laws.
D. The president couldn’t persuade to change the laws.
6. The afternoon meeting _______ because three of the five committee members are unable to attend.
A. might postpone B. might postponed C. might be postpone D. might be postponed
7. Dental appointments _______ so as not to conflict with school commitments.
A. should be arranged B. should not be arranged C. should be arrange D. should not arrange
8. This beer can be served ________ beefsteak.
A. from B. by C. with D. as
9. Many parents think that fast food ________ in schools.
A should not sold B. should not be sell C. should be not sold D. should not be sold
10. Jenny and Jim have been looking for a caretaker to look after their parents who are both old and sick in
their house. The underlined word has the closest meaning to:
A. test taker B. caregiver C. test giver D. checker
11. Modules ________ in the minimum amount of time.
A. cannot always be completed B. cannot be completed always
C. can always be not completed D. can be not always completed
12. The return of assignment, exams and final grades _______ by lecturers’ time.
A. could affected B. could be affected
C. could affect D. could be affect
13. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. accept B. inspire C. reveal D. workforce
14. A Study Guide __________ by all Independent Study students.
A. must be purchase B. must purchased C. must be purchased D. must purchase
15. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. pursue B. courage C. hobby D. standard
16. Both gender should be provided _______ equal rights to education, employment and healthcare.
A. from B. by C. with D. on
17. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
Students enrolling (A) for the (B) first time will be charge (C) 9 dollars per (D) course.
18. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
Any bicycles brought (A) onto school (B) grounds should clearly label (C) with the owner’s (D) name.
19. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. bulky B. handsome C. employ D. basic
20. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
 A. machine B. answer C. mistake D. alone

V. Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.

1. equality / essay / An / gender / on / be / written / must / by / student. / each
An essay on gender equality must be written by each student.
2. processed / will / When / these / files /be/?
When will these files be processed?
3. A/ course / finished / must / in / a / maximum / be / of / weeks. / four
A course must be finished in a maximum of four weeks.
4. serious / Obesity / be / health / considered / be / to / a / problem / can
Obesity can be considered to be a serious health problem.
5. achievements / in / information / technology / and /will / made /be/ scientists. / More / by
More achievements in information and technology will be made by scientists.

VI. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE FOR 2015
Twenty years ago, when the world convened a landmark conference on women's human right, the
devastating conflict in the former Yugoslavia prompted desserved attention to rape and other war crimes there
against civilians. Two decades later, with girls as young as seven not only targeted but used as weapons (1)
_________. violent extremists, it would be easy to lose heart about the value of international gatherings. But while
we have a long way to go to achieve full equality - with ending gender-based violence a central goal - progress (2)
________ has proven the enduring value of the 1995 Beijing Conference on Women.
Since the adoption of its Declaration and Platform for Action, more girls have attained more (3) ________ to
more education than ever before. The number of women dying in childbirth has been almost halved. More women
are leading businesses, Governments and global organizations. I welcome these advances. At the same time, on
this International Women’s Day, we must (4) __________ that the gains have been too slow and uneven and that
we must do far more to accelerate progress everywhere.
The world must come together in response to the targeting of women and girls by violent extremists. From
Nigeria and Somalia to Syria and Iraq, the bodies of women have been transformed into battlegrounds for warriors
carrying out specific and systematic strategies, often on the basis of ethnicity or religion. Women have been
attacked for trying to exercise their right to education and basic services; they have been raped and turned into sex
slaves; they have been given as prizes to fighters, or traded among extremist groups in trafficking networks.
Doctors, nurses and others (5)________ for trying to operate in their professional capacity. The women human
rights defenders brave enough to challenge such atrocities risk - and sometimes lose - their lives for the cause.
We must take a clear global stance against this total assault on women’s human rights. The international
community needs to translate its outrage into (6) __________ action, including humanitarian aid, psychosocial
services, support for livelihoods and efforts to bring perpetrators to justice. With women and girls often the first
targets of attack, their rights must be at the centre of our strategy to address this staggering and growing (7)
________. Empowered women and girls are the best hope for sustainable development following conflict. They
are the best drivers of growth, the best hope for reconciliation and the best buffer against radicalization of youth
and the repetition of cycles of violence.
Even in societies at peace, too many girls and women are still (8) _________ of domestic abuse, female
genital mutilation and other forms of violence that traumatize individuals and damage whole societies.
Discrimination remains a thick barrier that (9) _______. We need to expand opportunities in politics, business and
beyond. We need to change mind-sets, especially among men, and engage men in becoming active change-agents
themselves. And we must back up our resolve with resources based on the sure understanding that investments in
gender equality generate economic progress, social and political inclusion and other benefits that, in turn, foster
stability and human dignity.
 This is a vital year for advancing the cause of women’s human rights. The international community is hard at
work on establishing a new sustainable development agenda that will build on the Millennium Development Goals
and shape policies and social investments for the next generation. To be truly (10) _______, the post-2015
development agenda must prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment. The world will never realize 100
per cent of its goals if 50 per cent of its people cannot realize their full potential. When we unleash the power of
women, we can secure the future for all.

1. A. by B. on C. over D. through
2. A. past two decades ago B. over the past two decades
C. last two decades ago D. over the past two decade
3. A. accept B. stress C. access D. actress
4. A. acknowledge B. acknowledged C. knowledge D. knowledgeable
5. A. have assassinated B. have been assassinating
C. have been assassinate D. have been assassinated
6. A. mean B. meaning C. meaningful D. meaningless
7. A. fortunate B. challenged C. challenge D. opportunities
8. A. targets B. budget C. forgets D. regrets
9. A. must shatter B. must be shattered C. must shattered D. must be shatter
10. A transform B. transforms C. transformative D. transformation