NAT English Practice Test
Directions: Choose the best answer to complete each dialogue.
Situation 1: A teacher and a student discussing a historical figure.
Teacher: Class, as you know, the famous scientist Dr. Jane Goodall recently delivered a keynote speech on wildlife conservation.
Student: Yes, teacher. It (1) ______ when I watched her presentation online. She has dedicated her whole life to animals.
Teacher: Indeed. Her efforts have inspired millions around the world to protect nature.
Student: Many youth organizations are (2) ______ her work by launching local tree-planting events.
Teacher: That's wonderful. (3) ______ our part to protect the environment in our school community as well.
1.
1. was breaking
2. touched my heart
3. was touching heart
4. broke my mind
5. was heart broken
2.
1. honoring
2. mourning
3. bowing
4. ignoring
5. collecting
3.
1. Let's do
2. I will make
3. We shall take
4. We must make
5. Let's paying
Situation 2: A traveler is making a hotel room adjustment at the front desk.
Receptionist: Good afternoon, sir. How may I assist you today?
Guest: Good afternoon. Is it possible to request a late check-out (4) ______?
Receptionist: Certainly, sir. Late check-out can be arranged (5) ______ hotel room availability.
Guest: That’s perfect. Could you please (6) ______ on my account right away?
Receptionist: Of course, sir. (7) ______ your confirmation is updated in our system.
4.
1. for this stay
2. for right now
3. for this minute
4. for your travel
5. for own good
5.
1. according to
2. regarding to
3. accordingly
4. within
5. due to
6.
1. note it down
2. set it off
3. call it
4. ring it up
5. check it out
7.
1. I'll make sure
2. You'll be announced if
3. I'll see if
4. I'll make them see
5. I'll confirm when
Situation 3: A festival organizer is interviewed about the Yi Peng Lantern Festival.
Reporter: Good evening. The sky looks mesmerizing tonight with all the floating lanterns.
Organizer: Yes, our team has been working (8) ______ to ensure safety and prevent fire risks.
Reporter: Fantastic! It seems the celebration will (9) ______ despite the rain earlier.
Organizer: Absolutely. Chiang Mai is ready to offer visitors an unforgettable cultural experience.
Reporter: Thank you. I am sure this magnificent tradition will (10) ______ to everyone attending.
8.
1. over the clock
2. over time
3. on time
4. under the clock
5. around the clock
9.
1. take place smoothly
2. be in place smoothly
3. be held at the place safely
4. be in touch closely
5. go on again
10.
1. make you join
2. give a good connection
3. bring great joy
4. be united
5. make great joy
NOTICE
Due to urgent restoration work on the main exhibition gallery,
The National Museum of Bangkok
will be closed to the public
from today until 12th November 2026
11. According to the announcement, why is the gallery closed?
1. The museum is hosting a private royal banquet.
2. The facility is undergoing maintenance and restoration.
3. Tourists visited the venue in record numbers.
4. The venue is being relocated to another city.
5. A special festival is taking place inside.
12. According to the announcement, what can visitors do at the gallery during the first week of November 2026?
1. Attend a special historical lecture.
2. Visit the gallery as usual during reduced hours.
3. They cannot enter because it is closed to visitors.
4. Purchase discounted tickets for future dates.
5. Watch live art restorations taking place.
About Amazon
Amazon is one of the world's largest online retailers and technology companies. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in his garage in Bellevue, Washington. Originally starting as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded its vision to sell electronics, clothing, household goods, and digital media. Today, Amazon operates worldwide, delivering millions of packages every single day.
A major reason for Amazon's massive growth is its obsession with customer convenience. Features like "one-click ordering" and fast shipping services allow customers to purchase products effortlessly. Amazon strives to build a platform where buyers feel confident that their orders will arrive reliably and on time.
Another pillar of Amazon's strategy is innovation. The company introduced e-readers with the Kindle, revolutionized cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), and developed smart home devices powered by Alexa. Amazon also emphasizes sustainability by investing in electric delivery vehicles and aiming for net-zero carbon emissions.
In recent years, Amazon has continued to transform daily life with AI-driven recommendations and automated logistics centers. By merging technology, wide selection, and rapid delivery, Amazon stays true to its core mission: to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
13. What does the term "customer-centric" in the passage imply?
1. Prioritizing low prices over product quality.
2. Focusing primarily on physical retail stores.
3. Placing customer satisfaction and convenience at the center of business.
4. Selling products exclusively to business partners.
5. Restricting platform access to premium subscribers.
14. Which factor is NOT mentioned as part of Amazon's strategy or success?
1. Cloud computing services (AWS)
2. Fast and reliable delivery
3. Selling home furniture and electronics
4. Opening chain coffee houses globally
5. Investment in sustainable electric vehicles
The Importance of Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise, often called cardiovascular or "cardio" exercise, is vital for long-term health. During activities like running, swimming, or cycling, large muscle groups move rhythmically, increasing the demand for oxygen throughout the body.
During aerobic activity, your breathing deepens and your heart beats faster to pump oxygen-rich blood to your muscles. Over time, regular aerobic training strengthens the heart muscle itself, enabling it to pump more blood with each beat. This lowers resting heart rate and reduces blood pressure, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Beyond physical fitness, aerobic exercise has profound effects on mental well-being. It triggers the brain to release endorphins, chemicals that relieve pain and boost mood. For students and teenagers, engaging in routine exercise enhances cognitive flexibility, sharpens focus, and helps manage academic stress.
To gain these benefits, health experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. Simple habits like taking brisk walks, riding a bicycle, or dancing can make a substantial difference in overall vitality.
15. What happens to the heart as a result of long-term aerobic training?
1. It beats faster during sleep.
2. It pumps less blood per beat.
3. It becomes stronger and lowers resting heart rate.
4. It requires more effort to circulate blood.
5. It stops releasing endorphins into the bloodstream.
16. Why is regular aerobic exercise beneficial for students?
1. It reduces the need for night sleep.
2. It sharpens focus and helps manage stress.
3. It cures infectious illnesses instantly.
4. It replaces the need for balanced nutrition.
5. It eliminates muscle movement entirely.
17. Which of the following is recommended by health experts in the passage?
1. Avoiding all physical exercise during busy exam weeks.
2. Exercising only once a month for intense sessions.
3. Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly.
4. Relying solely on medication instead of activity.
5. Running at maximum speed every day without rest.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as understand the emotions of others. While high intellectual ability (IQ) can help you perform well academically, a well-developed EQ is essential for navigating social relationships, teamwork, and personal wellbeing.
Individuals with high EQ demonstrate self-awareness. They understand what triggers their stress and how their feelings influence their actions. Rather than reacting impulsively when facing conflict, they pause to evaluate the situation calmly. A famous quote by psychologist Daniel Goleman states: "If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-awareness... no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far."
Another cornerstone of EQ is empathy—the capacity to understand another person's perspective and feelings. Empathy helps build trust among teammates, resolves disputes amicably, and fosters strong leadership skills.
Ultimately, emotional intelligence is not a fixed trait; it can be cultivated over time through active listening, self-reflection, and practicing open-mindedness in daily interactions.
18. What best describes a person with high emotional intelligence?
1. Someone who suppresses all emotions permanently.
2. Someone who reacts impulsively to stress and disagreement.
3. Someone who understands their own emotions and shows empathy to others.
4. Someone who relies solely on academic achievements.
5. Someone who avoids working with other people.
19. According to Daniel Goleman's quote, what happens if a person lacks self-awareness?
1. High IQ will guarantee complete success regardless.
2. They will struggle to achieve meaningful success despite intelligence.
3. They will automatically develop high empathy over time.
4. They will never face social conflict.
5. They will easily solve all emotional challenges.
20. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
1. High IQ is the sole requirement for professional leadership.
2. Emotional intelligence can be learned and is key to personal and social success.
3. Empathy prevents individuals from making logical decisions.
4. Impulsive reactions are helpful during conflict resolution.
5. EQ remains unchangeable throughout a person's lifespan.
The Impacts of Deforestation
Deforestation, the large-scale clearing of forests, poses one of the greatest threats to global ecosystems. Earth's forests act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen. When vast forest areas are destroyed for agriculture, logging, or urban expansion, this natural balance is disrupted.
Millions of species depend on forests for shelter, food, and breeding grounds. The loss of trees leads to habitat destruction, forcing wildlife into smaller regions or toward human settlements, which dramatically increases the risk of extinction for endangered animals.
Furthermore, trees play a critical role in maintaining healthy soil. Tree roots bind the soil together and absorb rainwater, preventing topsoil erosion and mitigating flood risks. Without root systems, heavy rain easily washes nutrient-rich soil into rivers, causing land degradation and increased flooding in nearby communities.
Combatting deforestation requires coordinated global action, including stricter logging regulations, sustainable agricultural methods, and reforestation programs. Protecting forests safeguards biodiversity and stabilizes our global climate.
21. What key function do forests perform regarding climate regulation?
1. They generate greenhouse gases to warm the planet.
2. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
3. They eliminate the need for agricultural land.
4. They prevent rivers from flowing into oceans.
5. They stop seasonal weather variations.
22. What happens to soil when trees are removed?
1. Soil becomes richer in mineral nutrients automatically.
2. Roots grow deeper to hold topsoil together.
3. Erosion increases and flood risks escalate.
4. Land becomes completely immune to water damage.
5. Rainfall stops completely in forested zones.
23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of deforestation?
1. Agricultural expansion
2. Commercial logging
3. Urban development
4. Reforestation projects
5. Clearing land for human settlements
24. Why are reforestation programs important according to the text?
1. They increase commercial logging profits.
2. They replace wildlife habitats with farmland.
3. They help restore ecosystems, protect soil, and absorb carbon.
4. They eliminate the need for rainfall in dry areas.
5. They restrict human expansion to urban areas only.
25. What is the overall message of the passage?
1. Deforestation affects only local wildlife, not global climate.
2. Clearing forests is necessary and has no environmental downsides.
3. Forest preservation and restoration are crucial for ecological balance.
4. Agriculture should completely replace natural forests worldwide.
5. Soil erosion is impossible to control regardless of trees.
26. After living in London for three months, she is finally __________ the cold weather.
1. getting used to
2. getting used with
3. being used to
4. being used with
5. getting used to with
27. We managed to finish our outdoor picnic __________ the sudden heavy rain.
1. despite
2. in spite of
3. despite of
4. because of
5. beyond
28. The scientist __________ research won the global award delivered a speech yesterday.
1. whose
2. where
3. who
4. whom
5. to whom
29. The guest speaker delivered her presentation __________ to the audience.
1. clear and confident
2. clear and confidently
3. clearly and confidently
4. clearly and confident
5. confidence and clearly
30. Regular exercise improves physical health; __________, it boosts mental clarity.
1. More or less
2. Despite
3. In contrast
4. Regardless
5. Furthermore
31. The university laboratory __________ we conducted the biology experiment was modern and well-equipped.
1. in which
2. which
3. of
4. before
5. regarding to
32. ASEAN __________ ten member states in Southeast Asia.
1. is comprised of
2. comprises of
3. comprised of
4. is comprised
5. comprises
33. __________ I was studying for my final exams, my brother __________ music loudly.
1. When / was playing
2. When / played
3. While / played
4. While / was playing
5. Whilst / played
34. The principal, together with the teachers, __________ attending the regional conference today.
1. are
2. is
3. were
4. have been
5. be
35. She __________ abroad before she moved to Japan last winter.
1. never travels
2. never traveled
3. has never traveled
4. had never traveled
5. had never been traveling
36. The film was disappointing because it was neither __________.
1. exciting nor entertaining
2. exciting or entertaining
3. excited nor entertained
4. exciting nor entertain
5. excited or entertaining
37. He planned to finish his assignment, __________, and meet his study group for dinner.
1. visiting the library
2. to visit the library
3. visit the library
4. to visiting the library
5. visited the library
38. The number of traffic accidents in the province __________ significantly this year.
1. had
2. have
3. has
4. have been
5. has been
39. The data provided in these research articles __________ highly accurate.
1. is
2. are
3. were
4. are being
5. have been
40. She insisted __________ paying __________ the coffee despite my objections.
1. to / of
2. of / for
3. on / with
4. on / for
5. to / for
Directions (41–45): Choose the word that does NOT belong in the group.
41.
1. Hypothesis
2. Theory
3. Concept
4. President
5. Model
42.
1. Executive
2. Director
3. Manager
4. Trainee
5. Supervisor
43.
1. Quantity
2. Amount
3. Volume
4. Measure
5. Quality
44.
1. Dismiss
2. Fire
3. Terminate
4. Employ
5. Discharge
45.
1. Novel
2. Poem
3. Short story
4. Drama
5. Dictionary
Directions (46–50): Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
46. Since time was running out, the speaker gave a __________ summary of the proposal.
1. nonsensical
2. complicated
3. brief
4. descriptive
5. lengthy
47. The new policy had a noticeable positive __________ on employee productivity.
1. affect
2. effect
3. echo
4. itinerary
5. convoy
48. Scientists at the research institute made a major __________ in renewable energy technology.
1. breakthrough
2. outlook
3. title
4. breakout
5. hypothesis
49. Social media platforms have a profound __________ on modern communication habits.
1. inspection
2. influence
3. knowhow
4. method
5. innovation
50. During their jungle trek, the hikers had an unexpected __________ with a rare species of bird.
1. conflict
2. creature
3. consult
4. evidence
5. encounter
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| 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 41 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 42 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 43 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 44 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 45 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 46 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 47 | 2 |
| 8 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 3 | 48 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 49 | 2 |
| 10 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 30 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 50 | 5 |
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