CLASS 9
International
Benchmark
Tests in English,
Mathematics
& Science
English
Practice Test
ABOUT THIS PRACTICE TEST
This Practice Test has 17 questions. It has been designed to give you an idea of the
main IBT assessment. The questions have been divided into the following five
categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Vocabulary
ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS
Each question has four options. Choose the BEST answer from the four options
A, B, C or D.
You will find the key to the answers on the last page of this booklet.
EQUIPMENT ALLOWED IN THIS PRACTICE TEST
You may use a pencil for this Practice Test. You may NOT use a dictionary.
ESTIMATED TIME FOR THIS PRACTICE TEST
You should be able to complete this Practice Test in approximately 30 minutes.
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Reading
Gorillas
The largest of the great apes, gorillas are among our most endangered
species. Having endured decades of civil war in the region, gorillas are
confronted by the devastating consequences of increased habitat loss,
poaching for the bushmeat trade and the spread of dangerous diseases
like Ebola.
While the efforts to safeguard the different subspecies are meeting with
varied levels of success, each remains a conservation priority for the
Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). On the cusp of extinction prior to the
hundredth anniversary of its discovery, the mountain gorilla population, which
still numbers under 700 individuals, is beginning a slow increase, thanks to a
dedicated effort and sound conservation initiatives. But the western lowland
gorilla, the most numerous and widespread of the four subspecies, faces a
severe Ebola crisis which, recent reports show, has caused a 56 percent
decline in population across its range, with some of the hardest hit areas
suffering even more.
WWF continues to work in the field and engage its conservation partners in
order to address these threats and protect this wondrous and endangered
species. Together, we can provide a more secure future for the gorilla.
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1 What are the four main threats to gorillas?
A
B
C
D
civil war, diseases, poaching and climate change
diseases, civil war, habitat loss and poaching
habitat loss, climate change, poaching and diseases
zoos, poaching, tourism and diseases
2 The most numerous and widespread of the four subspecies of gorillas is the
A
B
C
D
mountain gorilla.
northern highlands gorilla.
western lowland gorilla.
rainforest gorilla.
3 The main recent threat to the western lowland gorilla is
A
B
C
D
disease.
human activity.
climatic change.
cross breeding with other gorilla species.
4 The main purpose of this text is to
A
B
C
D
argue that there are only three subspecies of gorillas.
discuss the habitat and life cycle of gorillas.
describe the threats facing gorilla conservation.
outline the risk of diseases spreading to the human population.
5 Which statement best describes the conservation status of gorillas?
A
B
C
D
Only some subspecies of gorillas are endangered.
Gorillas are among our most endangered species.
Some gorilla subspecies are now extinct.
The future for all gorillas is now secure.
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Grammar
Choose the best word for each blank space.
I have been watching the Olympics __(6)__ 32 years. It __(7)__ a great pleasure
to watch so many human beings __(8)__ such sporting greatness.
6
A.
B.
C.
D.
in
for
since
during
7
A.
B.
C.
D.
has been
had been
is being
was being
8
A.
B.
C.
D.
achieve
achieves
achieved
achieving
Spelling
Choose the correctly spelt word for each blank space.
In my __(9)__ , my secretary handles all my __(10)__ . Nothing __(11)__ has
happened yet.
9
A.
B.
C.
D.
abcence
absense
absence
abscence
10
A.
B.
C.
D.
corespondence
corespondense
correspondance
correspondence
11
A.
B.
C.
D.
disastrus
disastrous
disasterus
disasterous
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Punctuation
Choose the best option for each blank space.
Cristiano Ronaldo plays for __(12)__ a Spanish football club. Although he
was born in Madeira ___(13)___he has played overseas since 2003.
In 2012, Diego Maradona declared that Ronaldo was "the best player on
the __(14)__
12
A.
B.
C.
D.
Real Madrid,
, Real Madrid,
Real Madrid;
, Real Madrid:
13
A.
B.
C.
D.
in (Portugal)
in Portugal;
(in Portugal)
in; Portugal
14
A.
B.
C.
D.
planet."
planet".
Planet,".
Planet".
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Vocabulary
Choose the best word to replace each bold word. The meaning of the sentence
should stay the same.
The activist alleged that governments were acting irresponsibly by deliberately
not acting against known smugglers of wildlife parts. They were not even
apprehending known criminals.
15
The best word to replace alleged is
A. claimed
B. believed
C. explained
D. demanded
16
The best words to replace deliberately are
A. foolishly
B. carefully
C. mistakenly
D. intentionally
17
The best word to replace apprehending is
A. warning
B. arresting
C. punishing
D. following
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Answer Key
1.
B
2.
C
3.
A
4.
C
5.
B
6.
B
7.
A
8.
A
9.
C
10.
D
11.
B
12.
A
13.
C
14.
B
15.
A
16.
D
17.
B
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