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English Graduation Practice Test – Test 9
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.
Student Fact-Checking Workshop
Would you like to (1) ______ how online claims can be checked? Join our workshop after school on Thursday. Participants will work (2) ______ pairs to compare a short post with its original source. You do not need (3) ______ experience in research. Please bring a notebook and arrive (4) ______ time. The activity is free, (5) ______ students must sign up by Wednesday so that we can prepare the materials. We look forward to (6) ______ your questions.
- 1. A. learn B. learning C. learned D. to learning
- 2. A. around B. in C. between D. among
- 3. A. many B. any C. few D. each
- 4. A. on B. by C. in D. at
- 5. A. but B. because C. unless D. although
- 6. A. hear B. hearing C. to hear D. heard
Questions 7–12. Read the project update and choose the best option for each blank.
Building a Source Checklist
Our class created a short checklist for students who use online information in a report. First, readers should identify the organisation (7) ______ published the material. They can then look for the date and the evidence (8) ______ supports the main claim. If another website repeats the same statement, that does not necessarily mean it has been independently (9) ______. The checklist asks students to compare more than one reliable source and note where the accounts agree. It also reminds them to separate facts from opinion, (10) ______ both may appear on the same page. Students tested the checklist during a library lesson and suggested two changes. The revised version (11) ______ next week in the school newsletter. The class hopes it will help readers ask better questions (12) ______ accepting a claim immediately.
- 7. A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
- 8. A. that B. what C. whose D. whom
- 9. A. check B. checking C. checked D. checks
- 10. A. unless B. so C. although D. because
- 11. A. will publish B. published C. will be published D. has publishing
- 12. A. beyond B. between C. during D. before
Questions 13–18. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.
Reading a chart online
A chart can make information easier to compare, but it can also hide important details. Before drawing a conclusion, readers should check what the title describes and which group of people or places the figures cover. A graph may start its vertical scale above zero, making a small difference look larger than it is. This does not automatically make the chart dishonest; the reader still needs to examine how the scale is used. It is also important to look at the source and date. A chart created several years ago may no longer describe the current situation. If the original data are available, readers can compare the labels with the numbers and check whether units are explained. A line that rises after another line does not prove that one event caused the other. Other factors may have changed at the same time. When a chart is shared without its caption, people can lose the context that explains what was measured. Readers should try to find the full report (13) ______ the graphic came from. If that is not possible, they can describe the chart cautiously and say what remains unknown. A useful question is not only “What pattern can I see?” but also “What information would I need (14) ______ this interpretation?” Careful reading does not require expert mathematics; it requires noticing what the chart (15) ______ and what it leaves out. Different charts may show different parts of the same subject, so it can help to compare (16) ______ rather than rely on one image. A conclusion is more trustworthy when its limits are (17) ______ as clearly as its findings. A chart is evidence to examine, not an answer (18) ______ itself.
- 13. A. where B. which C. whose D. who
- 14. A. support B. supported C. to support D. supporting
- 15. A. show B. shown C. showing D. shows
- 16. A. it B. their C. them D. theirs
- 17. A. stated B. stating C. state D. states
- 18. A. on B. by C. in D. at
Questions 19–24. Choose the option that puts the sentences in the correct order.
- 19. Arrange the conversation. (a) “I’ll open the original report and check its date.” (b) “This post says the figure doubled last year.” (c) “Good idea. The chart may use an older set of data.”
A. a–c–b B. b–a–c C. c–b–a D. b–c–a - 20. Arrange the email. (a) Could you tell me where the library keeps its guide to online sources? (b) Dear Ms Shah, (c) I am preparing a report about community transport. (d) I would like to compare the information with the local council’s website. (e) Best, An
A. b–d–a–c–e B. c–b–d–a–e C. b–a–d–c–e D. b–c–a–d–e - 21. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) The students then checked whether the article linked to its original data. (b) First, the class chose a claim that appeared in several posts. (c) They found that the posts all referred to the same report. (d) This meant that repetition alone was not independent confirmation.
A. b–c–a–d B. a–b–d–c C. b–a–c–d D. d–b–a–c - 22. Arrange the conversation. (a) “It shows the number of responses, not the whole population.” (b) “What does the survey chart tell us?” (c) “So we should be careful about applying it to everyone.”
A. c–a–b B. a–b–c C. b–a–c D. b–c–a - 23. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) The group added a note explaining the date and sample size. (b) A student noticed that the chart had been shared without its caption. (c) They returned to the original report to find the missing context. (d) Then they shared the chart again with the note attached.
A. d–a–b–c B. c–b–d–a C. b–a–d–c D. b–c–a–d - 24. Arrange the conversation. (a) “Can you show me where the figures came from?” (b) “I found an interesting chart for our presentation.” (c) “Yes, the report is linked below the image.”
A. a–c–b B. b–a–c C. c–b–a D. b–c–a
Questions 25–30. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Following a claim back to its source
A striking claim can spread quickly when many accounts repeat it. Repetition may create the impression that a statement has been confirmed, but several posts may all rely on the same original report. To understand how much support a claim has, readers can follow links back to the source and check what the source actually says.The source may contain a table, a survey or a quotation. Each has limits. A survey describes the people who responded, not automatically everyone in a city. A quotation may be shortened, so the surrounding sentences can change how it should be understood. A chart may compare figures from different years or groups. Readers should check labels, dates and definitions before drawing a conclusion.
Not every source is equally reliable for every question. An organisation may be knowledgeable about its own programme but not independent when evaluating its success. A news report can provide context, while a research paper may describe methods in more detail. Looking at more than one source can help, especially when the sources were produced independently and use different evidence.
Careful checking does not mean rejecting every surprising claim. It means matching the strength of a conclusion to the evidence available. If information is incomplete, readers can say what is known and what remains uncertain. That approach may feel less dramatic than sharing a confident headline, but it gives other people a fairer account of the issue.
- 25. Why may repeated posts create a misleading impression?
A. They are necessarily written by experts.
B. They always use different evidence.
C. They prevent readers from following links.
D. They may all rely on the same original report. - 26. What does a survey describe most directly?
A. The people who responded
B. Every resident in a city
C. The opinions of people who did not see it
D. The cause of a change - 27. Why should readers check the sentences around a quotation?
A. Short quotations cannot be shared.
B. A quotation is never accurate.
C. The surrounding text always changes its words.
D. Context may affect how the quotation should be understood. - 28. What may be a limitation of an organisation evaluating its own programme?
A. It may not be independent.
B. It cannot know what programme it runs.
C. It must use only surveys.
D. It cannot publish information. - 29. The word “That” in “That approach may feel less dramatic” refers to ______.
A. sharing a confident headline
B. stating what is known and what remains uncertain
C. rejecting every surprising claim
D. repeating the original report - 30. How should readers evaluate a claim they encounter online?
A. News reports and research papers have identical roles.
B. All surprising information should be rejected.
C. Repetition is the best way to confirm a claim.
D. Readers should trace claims to sources and match conclusions to the evidence.
Questions 31–40. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
When data travel without context
Numbers can be copied from a report into a post, a slide or a short video. During that journey, labels and explanations may disappear. A figure that originally described one town, one month or one group of respondents may then be presented as if it applied everywhere. The number itself has not changed, but its meaning may have.One way to preserve context is to keep the source close to the figure. A chart should identify what is being counted, the time period and the group represented. If the data are estimates, that should be stated. If a survey includes only people who chose to respond, readers should not assume it represents people who did not participate. A caption can summarise these details, while a link allows interested readers to consult the fuller report.
Even with context, data do not always answer the question people care about. A rise in the number of library visits, for instance, may show that more visits were recorded, but it does not reveal by itself why the change occurred or whether each visitor had a useful experience. To investigate those questions, researchers might combine counts with interviews or observations. Different methods can complement one another, though they may also produce different kinds of evidence.
When a claim is shared online, readers can pause before forwarding it and ask what the number measures, who collected it and what is missing. This habit is not about distrusting every statistic. It is about treating data as information with a context, a method and a limit. A clear explanation makes it easier for others to judge whether a figure supports the conclusion attached to it.
- 31. What may happen when labels and explanations are removed from a number?
A. The number automatically becomes false.
B. Its original scope may be misunderstood.
C. It can no longer be copied.
D. The source becomes more reliable. - 32. What should a chart identify, according to paragraph 2?
A. Only the largest number
B. The name of every person who viewed it
C. What is counted, the time period and the group represented
D. The author’s favourite conclusion - 33. Why should readers be careful with a survey of people who chose to respond?
A. The survey is always about a whole country.
B. Surveys cannot contain numbers.
C. All respondents provide false information.
D. Respondents may not represent people who did not participate. - 34. What does the example of library visits show?
A. A count may not explain the reason for a change or the quality of the experience.
B. Library visits should not be counted.
C. Every rise means the service improved.
D. Interviews are always more accurate than counts. - 35. Why might researchers combine counts with interviews or observations?
A. Different methods can provide complementary kinds of evidence.
B. They want to avoid explaining the methods.
C. The methods always produce identical results.
D. Counts cannot be recorded. - 36. What does the writer mean by “data travel without context”?
A. Numbers move between countries physically.
B. Figures are shared after their labels or original scope have been lost.
C. Reports cannot be linked online.
D. Data are always kept in one location. - 37. The word “consult” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disagree with B. refer to or look at C. remove D. copy without reading - 38. What is the writer’s view of statistics?
A. They always prove a conclusion by themselves.
B. They should never be shared online.
C. They are useful when their context, method and limits are considered.
D. They are less useful than opinions. - 39. What question does the passage recommend asking before forwarding a claim?
A. How dramatic is the headline?
B. What does the number measure, who collected it and what is missing?
C. How many people have already shared it?
D. Does the number support what I already believe? - 40. Which title best summarizes the advice on keeping context when data are shared?
A. Keeping Context When Data Are Shared
B. Why Numbers Should Be Hidden
C. How to Make Every Chart More Colourful
D. The History of Online Video
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Answer key and explanations
- 1. A. “Would you like to learn” uses the base verb after “would like to.”
- 2. B. People work “in pairs.”
- 3. B. “Any experience” is natural in a negative statement about necessity.
- 4. D. The set phrase is “arrive on time.”
- 5. A. The workshop is free, but signing up is required.
- 6. B. “Look forward to” is followed by a gerund.
- 7. C. “Which” refers to the organisation and acts as the subject of “published.”
- 8. A. “Evidence that supports the claim” is a defining relative clause.
- 9. C. The phrase is “has been independently checked,” a passive present perfect form.
- 10. D. The sentence gives a reason: facts and opinions may both appear on a page.
- 11. C. The revised version receives the action, so the future passive is needed.
- 12. D. Readers ask questions before accepting a claim.
- 13. A. “The full report which the graphic came from” is the intended relative clause; “which” refers to the report.
- 14. C. “What information would I need to support this interpretation?” uses a to-infinitive of purpose.
- 15. D. “The chart shows” agrees with the singular subject “chart.”
- 16. C. “Compare them” refers to different charts.
- 17. A. “Limits are stated” is a passive structure.
- 18. C. An expression is “an answer in itself.”
- 19. B. The claim is stated, a source-checking action is proposed and the risk of older data is noted.
- 20. D. The order is b–c–a–d–e: An greets Ms Shah, explains the report topic, asks where to find the guide, gives the comparison as the reason, then signs off.
- 21. C. The claim is chosen, its source checked, the common report found and repetition distinguished from independent confirmation.
- 22. C. The question prompts an explanation; the next sentence gives its implication.
- 23. D. The missing caption is noticed, the source checked, context added and the chart shared with it.
- 24. B. The chart is introduced, its source requested and the link identified.
- 25. D. Several accounts may repeat the same report rather than confirm a claim independently.
- 26. A. A survey directly describes those who responded; it may not represent non-respondents.
- 27. D. The surrounding sentences provide context that can affect interpretation.
- 28. A. An organisation may know its programme but lack independence when judging its own success.
- 29. B. “That approach” refers to stating what is known and uncertain.
- 30. D. The passage emphasises tracing sources and matching conclusions to evidence.
- 31. B. Removing labels can make a local or limited figure seem universal.
- 32. C. The text lists the measure, time period and represented group.
- 33. D. People who respond may differ from those who do not.
- 34. A. A count of visits alone does not explain cause or visitor experience.
- 35. A. Counts, interviews and observations can contribute different evidence.
- 36. B. The phrase describes figures being shared after scope and explanation are lost.
- 37. B. “Consult a report” means refer to or look at it.
- 38. C. The writer supports using statistics with their context and limits in mind.
- 39. B. These questions help readers examine what a figure represents and omits.
- 40. A. The passage focuses on retaining context when data are shared.