Test Unit 1 11th Grade Highlands

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1. John is _____ boy in our class. (tall)

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In the given sentence, "John is the tallest boy in our class," the adjective "tallest" is used to compare John's height with that of the other boys in the class. It implies that John has the greatest height among all the boys in the class.

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This quiz for 11th grade at Highlands examines individual perceptions of happiness through listening comprehension. It assesses understanding of emotional well-being and psychological resilience, highlighting how happiness is... see moredefined and experienced differently by each individual. see less

2. My room is _____ room in our house. (small)

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The given correct answer is "the smallest." This answer is correct because it correctly completes the sentence by using the superlative form of the adjective "small." The sentence is comparing the size of the speaker's room to the other rooms in their house, implying that their room is the smallest out of all the rooms.

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3. A: "Oh no! It's nearly half past and my train is at quarter to!" B: "Come on then. I _____ you a lift to the station."

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In this conversation, person A is expressing their worry about being late for their train. Person B responds by offering to give them a lift to the station. The use of "will give" in the answer indicates a future action that person B is willing to take. This suggests that person B is making a spontaneous decision to help person A and is willing to provide them with a ride to the station.

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4. Tom is _____ his brother. (old)

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The correct answer is "older than" because it indicates that Tom is more advanced in age compared to his brother.

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5. At the beginning of the story about Dean Johnson, we learn that

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In the beginning of the story about Dean Johnson, it is mentioned that he had turned on the television in order to relax. This implies that he was seeking some form of entertainment or distraction from his current state. The other options, such as being dissatisfied with work or having a desire to work in the film industry, are not mentioned in the given information. Similarly, there is no mention of him frequently watching television programs about celebrities. Therefore, the correct answer is that he had turned on the television in order to relax.

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The given answer "easier" is the correct choice because it is the comparative form of the adjective "easy." When comparing two things, we use the comparative form to indicate that one thing is more easy or less difficult than the other. Therefore, "easier" is the appropriate word to use in this context.

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The word "last" refers to the final or most recent in a series or sequence. It indicates that something is the final one in a chronological order or the most recent one that has occurred. In comparison to the other options, "last" stands out as the best fit for describing the position or timing of something.

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9. "Nobody supports my plan to climb Everest. But, believe me, I _____ it!"

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The speaker states that nobody supports their plan to climb Everest, but they still believe that they are going to climb it. This suggests that the speaker has made a firm decision and is determined to pursue their plan in the future. The phrase "am going to climb" indicates a future intention or plan, which aligns with the speaker's statement.

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The given answer "good" is the best choice because it is a positive adjective that describes something positively. The other options like "well," "great," and "fine" are also positive, but "good" is the most commonly used and straightforward term to express something positive.

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11. "Our plane ______ at 6.30 in the morning."

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The correct answer is "leaves" because the sentence is in the present simple tense and "leaves" is the correct form of the verb "to leave" for the third person singular subject "our plane".

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The word "asks" is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the given context. The other options, "suggests," "makes," and "insists," do not make sense in this context. The word "asks" implies that someone is posing a question or requesting information, which is a common action in many situations. Therefore, "asks" is the most appropriate answer.

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13. A: "Is the timetable sorted out for Saturday?" B: "Yes, the magician _____ at eight and then it's the music show at half past."

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In response to A's question about the timetable for Saturday, B confirms that the magician will start at eight and then it will be the music show at half past. The word "starts" is the correct answer because it is in the present simple tense and accurately describes the scheduled time for the magician's performance.

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14. "It _____ all day on Sunday, so the party will be in the house, not in the garden."

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The correct answer is "will be raining" because the sentence is referring to a future event (Sunday) and the use of "will be" indicates a continuous action that will be happening at that time. This implies that the rain will be ongoing throughout the day, suggesting that the party will be held indoors instead of outdoors.

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The word "sincere" means genuine or true in expressing feelings, beliefs, or intentions. Similarly, the word "honest" means truthful and sincere in behavior or speech. Therefore, "honest" is the correct answer as it is a synonym of "sincere" and fits the given list of words.

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16. In the fifth paragraph, the writer suggests that Dean Johnson

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The correct answer is "was brave to go and look for a new career in Los Angeles." This is suggested in the fifth paragraph where it mentions that Dean Johnson "took a brave decision" to leave his old life behind and pursue a new career in Los Angeles.

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17. A: "I'm really worried about Susan. What do you think has happened?" B: "Don't worry. She's probably just caught in traffic… She ________ here soon."

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In this conversation, person A expresses their concern about Susan and asks for person B's opinion on what might have happened. Person B reassures person A by saying that Susan is probably just caught in traffic and will be here soon. The phrase "will be" indicates a future action or state, suggesting that person B believes Susan's arrival is imminent.

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18. A: "There's someone at the door."  B: "Don't get up. I ______ it."

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In this conversation, person B is telling person A not to get up because they will answer the door. The phrase "will answer" indicates a future action, implying that person B plans to handle the situation of someone at the door.

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19. A: "Mum, I want to get away for a while. Can I come and stay with you and Dad?" B: "Of course, dear. How long do you think you ______?"

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The correct answer is "will be staying" because it indicates a future action that will happen after the request is made. The use of "will" suggests a willingness to accommodate the speaker's request, and "be staying" implies a continuous duration of time spent at the parents' house.

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20. Speaker 4: _____

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21. Speaker 1: _____

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22. Madonna is _____ Sandra. (popular)

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Madonna is described as "more popular than" Sandra, indicating that Madonna has a higher level of popularity compared to Sandra. This suggests that Madonna is well-known and has a larger fanbase or following than Sandra.

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23. How did Ron Holder respond to Dean's phone call?

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Ron Holder responded to Dean's phone call by being willing to give him some advice and information. This suggests that Ron was open to helping Dean and was willing to provide him with the assistance he needed.

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24. "Look at the waiter. He's carrying too much! He _______ all those plates."

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The phrase "is going to drop" is the correct answer because it indicates a future action that is likely to happen. The speaker observes the waiter carrying too many plates and predicts that he will drop them. This suggests that the waiter is currently in the process of carrying the plates, and the speaker anticipates an imminent accident.

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25. "Here's the schedule for the day! They ____a reception in the bar tonight at eight."

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The sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a future event, which indicates that the present continuous tense should be used. "Are holding" is the correct answer because it correctly conveys that the reception is scheduled to take place in the future.

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26. My friend is _____ my sister. (fat)

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The correct answer "fatter than" suggests that the speaker's friend has a greater amount of body fat compared to the speaker's sister. This phrase is used to indicate a comparative degree of fatness, implying that the friend has a higher level of weight or obesity than the sister.

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27. The phrase 'to prove his point' (paragraph 2) refers to Csongei's belief that celebrity assistants

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The phrase 'to prove his point' refers to Csongei's belief that celebrity assistants do a job that many other people would like to do. This means that Csongei is trying to provide evidence or support for his belief that being a celebrity assistant is a desirable job that many people aspire to have.

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28. "I saw in the news that the government ____ a new law regarding immigration."

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The phrase "is going to pass" is the correct answer because it indicates a future action that has been planned or is expected to happen. In this context, the speaker saw in the news that the government has plans or intentions to pass a new law regarding immigration. The use of "is going to" suggests that the action is imminent or likely to occur in the near future.

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The word "false" means not true or not real. It is often used to describe something that is not genuine or accurate. In this context, "false" is a synonym for "untrue," "fake," or "artificial." Therefore, the correct answer is "false."

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30. In the final paragraph, we learn that celebrity assistants

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The correct answer is "tend to see the job as their career goal." This is supported by the phrase "career goal" in the statement. It suggests that celebrity assistants view their job as a long-term profession rather than just a temporary position.

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31. When the writer first contacted him, Josef Csongei was

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Josef Csongei's initial reaction when the writer first contacted him was suspicion due to her profession. This suggests that he had doubts or mistrust towards the writer because of her occupation or the work she does. The text implies that Josef's suspicion was based on the writer's professional background, rather than any specific content she had written or her interest in his organization.

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The word "pieces" is the correct answer because it is the most suitable term to describe small individual components or fragments of a whole. "Parts" and "quantities" are more general terms, while "details" refers to specific information rather than physical objects. "Pieces" accurately conveys the idea of separate units or elements that make up a larger whole.

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The word "report" is the correct answer as it is the most appropriate term to describe the action of providing information or details about something. "Demand" and "announce" do not accurately convey the act of sharing information, while "tell" is too informal and lacks the specificity of "report". Therefore, "report" is the best fit for the given options.

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The word "keep" is the correct answer because it means to continue to have or hold something, to retain possession or control of something, or to remain in a particular state or condition. It can be used to indicate the action of maintaining, guarding, or holding something, making it the most appropriate choice among the given options.

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35. Istanbul is _____ city in Turkey. (large)

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Istanbul is described as "the largest" city in Turkey because it is the most populous and covers the largest area compared to other cities in the country.

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36. The weather today is _____ the weather yesterday. (bad)

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The given correct answer "worse than" is appropriate because it completes the sentence by comparing the weather today to the weather yesterday. It indicates that the weather today is of a lower quality or more unfavorable than the weather experienced the day before.

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The word "found" is the correct answer because it is the past tense of the verb "find." It means to discover or come across something that was previously lost or unknown. The other options, "discovered," "searched," and "recovered," are not the correct answers as they do not match the tense or meaning of the word "found."

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38. This problem is _____ that problem. (easy)

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The given correct answer suggests that the problem in question is easier than another problem. It implies that the difficulty level of the problem being discussed is lower compared to the other problem being referred to.

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39. What was Dean's immediate reaction to what he saw on the programme?

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Dean's immediate reaction to what he saw on the programme was to start making enquiries about how to find the people on the show.

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41. My English is _____ your English. (good)

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The correct answer is "better than" because it correctly completes the sentence and maintains the comparative form. The phrase "better than" is used to compare two things or people, indicating that the speaker's English is of a higher quality or proficiency level than the other person's English.

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42. Speaker 2: _____

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43. Elizabeth is _____ girl in our group. (beautiful)

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In this sentence, the speaker is comparing Elizabeth's beauty to that of the other girls in the group. By using the phrase "the most beautiful," the speaker is indicating that Elizabeth is the most attractive girl among all the others.

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44. I am _____ person in the class. (short)

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The correct answer is "the shortest" because it completes the sentence correctly. The sentence is asking for a description of the person in the class, and "the shortest" provides that description. It indicates that the person being referred to is the person with the least height among all the individuals in the class.

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45. What is _____ film on TV today? (funny)

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The given correct answer is "the funniest." This answer is appropriate because it completes the question by filling in the blank with the missing word "funniest." It is asking about the film that is the most humorous or entertaining on TV today.

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46. Speaker 3: _____

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47. Speaker 5: _____

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John is _____ boy in our class. (tall)
My room is _____ room in our house. (small)
A: "Oh no! It's nearly half past and my train is at quarter...
Tom is _____ his brother. (old)
At the beginning of the story about Dean Johnson, we learn that
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"Nobody supports my plan to climb Everest. But, believe me, I...
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"Our plane ______ at 6.30 in the morning."
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A: "Is the timetable sorted out for Saturday?" ...
"It _____ all day on Sunday, so the party will be in the house,...
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In the fifth paragraph, the writer suggests that Dean Johnson
A: "I'm really worried about Susan. What do you think has...
A: "There's someone at the door."  ...
A: "Mum, I want to get away for a while. Can I come and stay with...
Speaker 4: _____
Speaker 1: _____
Madonna is _____ Sandra. (popular)
How did Ron Holder respond to Dean's phone call?
"Look at the waiter. He's carrying too much! He _______...
"Here's the schedule for the day! They ____a reception in the...
My friend is _____ my sister. (fat)
The phrase 'to prove his point' (paragraph 2) refers to...
"I saw in the news that the government ____ a new law regarding...
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In the final paragraph, we learn that celebrity assistants
When the writer first contacted him, Josef Csongei was
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Istanbul is _____ city in Turkey. (large)
The weather today is _____ the weather yesterday. (bad)
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This problem is _____ that problem. (easy)
What was Dean's immediate reaction to what he saw on the...
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My English is _____ your English. (good)
Speaker 2: _____
Elizabeth is _____ girl in our group. (beautiful)
I am _____ person in the class. (short)
What is _____ film on TV today? (funny)
Speaker 3: _____
Speaker 5: _____
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