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English Graduation Practice Test – Test 3
Suggested time: 50 minutes. Questions: 40 multiple-choice items. Choose one answer, A, B, C or D, for each item.
Questions 1–6. Read the announcement and choose the best option for each blank.
Weekend Bird Count
Join our student team for a bird count at Greenbank Riverside Park on Saturday. Participants will work in pairs and note birds they can identify without disturbing them. Please arrive (1) ______ 8:15 a.m. at the east gate. You do not need to be (2) ______ expert; the leader will provide a picture guide. Bring water and wear shoes that are suitable (3) ______ walking on wet grass. Observations will be recorded in a shared sheet, and the group will explain how the information can (4) ______ local conservation work. If it rains heavily, the event (5) ______ moved to the following weekend. Register by Thursday, (6) ______ the team can prepare enough guides.
- 1. A. by B. in C. on D. at
- 2. A. a B. no article C. the D. an
- 3. A. for B. with C. of D. about
- 4. A. informing B. be informed C. inform D. have informed
- 5. A. is being B. has C. was D. will be
- 6. A. unless B. whereas C. even if D. so that
Questions 7–12. Read the project update and choose the best option for each blank.
Green Roof Survey
Our class is collecting information about plants on building roofs. We have asked residents (7) ______ live in the area to share photographs and approximate locations. Each photograph is checked by two team members before it is (8) ______ to the map. The map does not show the names of residents, (9) ______ it is available to the public. We are especially interested in roofs with a wide (10) ______ of plants, from grasses to small shrubs. Next month, a local gardener will explain which species are easiest to maintain. The survey should help us understand how green roofs (11) ______ during the dry season. A summary of the findings (12) ______ at the school exhibition in June.
- 7. A. whose B. who C. whom D. which
- 8. A. adds B. adding C. add D. added
- 9. A. because B. so C. although D. unless
- 10. A. various B. variety C. vary D. variation
- 11. A. response B. respond C. responsive D. responded
- 12. A. will present B. presented C. will be presented D. has presenting
Questions 13–18. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.
Listening for birds
Many bird species are easier to hear than to see. A walk before sunrise can therefore become an exercise in careful listening. At first, a beginner may hear only a general mixture of sounds. With practice, the listener starts to notice differences in pitch, rhythm and distance. A recording can be useful, (13) ______ it should not replace attention to the surroundings. A bird call may be repeated by another bird, or it may come from a different direction than expected. Keeping a field note helps the observer remember (14) ______ was heard and where. It is important not to play recorded calls loudly to attract birds, (15) ______ this may disturb them or change their behaviour. Local guides often explain how to recognise a common species before introducing more difficult examples. The aim is not to identify every sound at once, rather, confidence (16) ______ with each careful observation. When uncertain, observers can mark a sound as unidentified rather than (17) ______ a guess. Over time, careful notes allow people to compare what they hear across seasons. The habit turns a familiar walk (18) ______ an opportunity to notice change.
- 13. A. unless B. because C. so D. but
- 14. A. which B. what C. whose D. whom
- 15. A. because B. although C. despite D. so that
- 16. A. grows B. grow C. growing D. grown
- 17. A. make B. making C. made D. to make
- 18. A. into B. in C. from D. over
Questions 19–24. Choose the option that puts the sentences in the correct order.
- 19. Arrange the conversation. (a) “I’ll meet you beside the information board.” (b) “Where should we meet before the guided walk?” (c) “The board is next to the east entrance.”
A. a–b–c B. b–c–a C. c–a–b D. b–a–c - 20. Arrange the email. (a) Could I borrow the class binoculars for Saturday’s survey? (b) Dear Ms Carter, (c) I will return them to the science office on Monday. (d) Thank you for considering my request. (e) Best, Nam
A. b–c–a–e–d B. a–c–b–d–e C. b–d–a–c–e D. b–a–c–d–e - 21. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) Finally, they compared the counts from the two locations. (b) The students first chose two parks with different amounts of tree cover. (c) They visited each park at the same time of day. (d) This made the observations easier to compare.
A. b–d–c–a B. c–b–a–d C. b–c–d–a D. a–b–c–d - 22. Arrange the conversation. (a) “You can find the checklist on the club website.” (b) “How should I record a bird I cannot identify?” (c) “Thanks. I’ll note its size and colour as well.”
A. a–c–b B. b–a–c C. c–b–a D. b–c–a - 23. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) The volunteers then placed the signs along the path. (b) The park manager asked the group to mark a quiet area for nesting birds. (c) They checked that each sign could be seen without blocking the path. (d) First, they agreed on wording that was short and polite.
A. c–a–b–d B. d–b–c–a C. b–a–c–d D. b–d–a–c - 24. Arrange the conversation. (a) “Would you like me to send you the species list?” (b) “I enjoyed the walk, but I could not remember the names.” (c) “Yes, that would be helpful. I’ll review it before next time.”
A. a–b–c B. b–a–c C. c–a–b D. b–c–a
Questions 25–30. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Counting birds together
A community bird count invites volunteers to record the birds they see or hear in a particular place and time. The activity can produce useful information, but only if participants understand what to record. A count that includes every bird in one park and only the most noticeable birds in another cannot be compared fairly. Organisers therefore give volunteers a shared guide and ask them to follow the same route or spend the same amount of time at each site.People do not need to identify every species to contribute. A careful note such as “small brown bird, seen near the pond at 7:20” can be more useful than a confident but incorrect name. Experienced observers can later review uncertain records, especially when a photograph or sound recording is available. Good projects make it clear which observations are confirmed and which remain uncertain.
Repeated counts may reveal changes in where birds appear or when they are active. However, a single count cannot prove why a population changed. Weather, season, construction and the number of observers may all affect the result. To interpret the data, researchers compare records over time and consider other evidence as well.
For volunteers, the value of a count is not limited to the final table. Participants learn to notice habitat, share observations and ask more focused questions. The best projects return their findings to the community and explain both what the data suggest and what they cannot yet establish.
- 25. Why do organisers give volunteers a shared guide?
A. To prevent people from visiting different sites
B. To make every volunteer identify every species
C. To ensure that different participants collect comparable observations
D. To replace all later review - 26. Which record does the passage suggest may be useful?
A. A detailed description marked as uncertain
B. A guessed species name with no location
C. A list of birds seen at any time
D. An observation copied from another volunteer - 27. Why may experienced observers review uncertain records?
A. To check identifications using additional evidence
B. To remove the need for shared methods
C. To make the count shorter
D. To decide what the weather was - 28. The word “confirmed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. frequently repeated B. recently collected C. checked and accepted as accurate D. difficult to find - 29. What cannot be concluded from a single count alone?
A. The time at which an observation was made
B. The number of volunteers who joined
C. The exact reason a bird population changed
D. Which route a participant followed - 30. What does the passage show about community bird counts?
A. Why only scientists should observe birds
B. How community bird counts can be useful and what limits their conclusions
C. How to keep birds as pets
D. Why habitat has no effect on bird behaviour
Questions 31–40. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Restoring a wetland beside the city
Wetlands are often described as natural sponges because they can hold water after heavy rain and release it gradually. They also provide feeding and nesting areas for many kinds of wildlife. Yet wetlands near growing cities may be cut off from rivers, filled for construction or crossed by roads. Restoring them can involve removing barriers, replanting native vegetation and improving the quality of water that flows through the site.Such work takes time. A newly planted wetland may look untidy, and some plants need several seasons to become established. Project teams monitor water depth, plant cover and the presence of wildlife rather than relying on a single visual impression. They also compare the restored area with nearby sites, because changes in weather can affect both places at once.
Local communities can help, but their role should be planned carefully. Residents may report rubbish or record sightings, while trained staff handle tasks that require specialist equipment. People who use the wetland for walking or fishing can explain where paths are needed and which areas should remain quiet. If access rules are unclear, visitors may unintentionally enter sensitive nesting zones. Clear signs and marked paths can reduce this risk without treating the whole wetland as closed to the public.
Restoration does not return a place to an untouched past. It creates conditions in which ecological processes can recover while people continue to use the landscape responsibly. Success may include cleaner water or more native plants, but it also depends on maintenance and long-term observation. A wetland is not a finished project on the day planting ends; it is a living system that requires continued care.
- 31. Why are wetlands compared to sponges?
A. They are made of soft soil only.
B. They absorb every pollutant completely.
C. They prevent all flooding in a city.
D. They can hold water and release it gradually. - 32. Which activity may be part of wetland restoration?
A. Filling the site for construction
B. Replanting native vegetation
C. Removing all paths
D. Introducing any plant species available - 33. Why do teams monitor several indicators and compare sites?
A. To avoid relying on one impression and account for wider conditions such as weather
B. To prove that planting always succeeds immediately
C. To prevent residents from taking part
D. To remove the need for long-term care - 34. The word “They” in “They also compare the restored area” refers to ______.
A. nearby sites B. seasons C. project teams D. plants - 35. What role can local residents have?
A. Report rubbish, record sightings and explain how people use the area
B. Carry out every specialist task
C. Decide that the wetland must be closed permanently
D. Replace the need for trained staff - 36. Why are clear signs and marked paths useful?
A. They make wildlife stay in one place.
B. They can guide visitors away from sensitive nesting areas.
C. They stop all public access.
D. They remove the need to explain rules. - 37. What does the writer mean by saying restoration does not return a place to an “untouched past”?
A. Restoration aims to support recovery while recognising present-day human use.
B. Wetlands have never changed naturally.
C. People should not care for wetlands.
D. Restored areas cannot support wildlife. - 38. Which factor is mentioned as part of long-term success?
A. Measuring only the number of visitors
B. Finishing all work in one day
C. Removing community access
D. Ongoing maintenance and observation - 39. The word “sensitive” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. highly visible B. recently built C. easily disturbed D. completely safe - 40. Which title best describes wetland restoration as a continuing process?
A. Why Cities Should Remove All Green Space
B. How to Build a Road Through a Wetland
C. Wetland Restoration as Long-Term Care
D. A Short Guide to Fishing Equipment
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Answer key and explanations
- 1. D. A clock time takes the preposition “at.”
- 2. D. “Expert” begins with a vowel sound, so “an expert” is correct.
- 3. A. The phrase is “suitable for” a purpose or activity.
- 4. C. “Information can inform local conservation work” is an active structure: the information can guide that work.
- 5. D. The future passive “will be moved” describes a possible change to the event.
- 6. D. Registration is requested so the team can prepare enough guides.
- 7. B. “Who” refers to residents and is the subject of “live.”
- 8. D. A photograph is “added” to a map; the passive past participle is needed.
- 9. C. The map is public although it does not show residents’ names.
- 10. B. “A wide variety of plants” is the correct noun phrase.
- 11. B. The map will show how roofs “respond” to dry conditions.
- 12. C. The summary receives the action, so use the future passive.
- 13. D. A recording is useful, but it should not replace attention to surroundings.
- 14. B. “What was heard” is an indirect question about the content of the sound.
- 15. A. The reason not to play calls loudly is that doing so may disturb birds.
- 16. A. “Confidence grows” is singular present tense; “with each observation” identifies how it develops.
- 17. A. “Make a guess” is the natural collocation.
- 18. A. The phrase is “turn something into” an opportunity.
- 19. B. The question is answered with the location, followed by the meeting plan.
- 20. D. The greeting, request, return plan, thanks and sign-off form a coherent email.
- 21. C. The sites are selected, visited at the same time, comparability is explained, and results are compared.
- 22. B. The question prompts the checklist suggestion; the final sentence acknowledges it.
- 23. D. The request is introduced, wording agreed, signs placed, then checked.
- 24. B. The speaker describes a difficulty, receives an offer and accepts it.
- 25. C. A shared guide and method make observations from different participants more comparable.
- 26. A. The passage values careful description even when a species is not identified.
- 27. A. Additional observers may use photographs or recordings to check an uncertain identification.
- 28. C. “Confirmed” means checked and accepted as accurate.
- 29. C. One count alone cannot explain why a population changed; other factors and data are needed.
- 30. B. The passage explains the method’s value as well as limits on interpretation.
- 31. D. The text says wetlands hold water after rain and release it gradually.
- 32. B. Replanting native vegetation is explicitly listed.
- 33. A. Multiple indicators and comparisons help separate site changes from broad conditions such as weather.
- 34. C. “They” refers to the project teams mentioned in the previous sentence.
- 35. A. Residents can report rubbish, record sightings and explain how people use the wetland.
- 36. B. Signs and paths guide visitors and reduce accidental entry into nesting zones.
- 37. A. Restoration supports ecological recovery while recognising ongoing human use.
- 38. D. The final paragraph says maintenance and long-term observation matter.
- 39. C. A sensitive nesting zone is easily disturbed and needs protection.
- 40. C. The passage presents restoration as continuing care rather than a one-day task.