22 Đề luyện thi vào Lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh (Có đáp án)

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1. MỤC LỤC PRACTICE TEST 1 PRACTICE TEST 2 PRACTICE TEST 3 PRACTICE TEST 4 PRACTICE TEST 5 PRACTICE TEST 6 PRACTICE TEST 7 PRACTICE TEST 8 PRACTICE TEST 9 PRACTICE TEST 10 PRACTICE TEST 11 PRACTICE TEST 12 PRACTICE TEST 13 PRACTICE TEST 14 PRACTICE TEST 15 PRACTICE TEST 16 PRACTICE TEST 17 PRACTICE TEST 18 PRACTICE TEST 19 PRACTICE TEST 20 PRACTICE TEST 21 PRACTICE TEST 22
2. PRACTICE TEST 1 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. volcano B. locate C. oversleep D. icon 2. A. mushroom B. sculpture C. fabulous D. butter Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. surface B. remind C. wander D. spacecraft 4. A. benefit B. commercial C. encourage D. embroider Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. You need your shoes to repair, don't you? ABCD 6. I borrowed some milk from a neighbor of US as we didn't have enough ABCD for breakfast. 7. When they lived in Jakarta, they used to eating, Indonesian food. ABCD Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indSicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. ___ extended family include several generations living together in the same house. A. A B. An C. The D. Ø 9. The crowd at the basketball game were wild___excitement. A. for B. like C. in D. with 10. I've tried those tablets and they are not___in helping me stop coughing. A. effective B. successful C. profitable D. helpful 11. Which is___, Mount Everest or K2 in the Himalaya? A. higher B. the higher C. highest D. the highest 12. He couldn't reach the goal, ___surprised me. A. who B. whom C. which D. that 13. The school___all the students to take an interest in arts. A. noticed B. encouraged C. supposed D. managed 14. I like sitting on the beach watching the___in the evenings. A. sunshine B. sunrise C. sunlight D. sunset 15. There is___water in the well but not enough for everyone in the village. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 16. I bought these magazines___have something to read on the trip. A. for B. so that C. so as to D. in order
3. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?’" Ha and Mai: “___” A. Because they can pollute the environment. B. How come? Who can do that? C. That's a very good idea. Let's do that. D. What about this weekend? 18. Phuong: “I'm taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.” Daisy: “___” A. Good fortune. B. Good luck. C. Good outcome. D. Good success. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Don't worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you. A. look after B. live on C. rely on D. stand for 20. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear, school uniforms. A. ban B. arrangement C. reduction D. debate Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it. A. cover B. beautify C. show D. locate 22. Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap. A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (23) ___information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows US that almost 10% of Internet users are using it SO often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (24) ___that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (25) ___activity. According to a psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (26) ___or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (27) ___activities. 23. A. take B. get C. make D. catch 24.A. says B. speaks C. converses D. tells 25. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø 26. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems 27. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted
4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the biggest trends in television in recent years has been the rise of “Reality TV”. These shows, in which ordinary people are placed in unusual situations and then filmed without a script, have become some of the highest rating shows on television. Early programs of this genre, including Big Brother (from the Netherlands) and Survivor (from the United States), have led to dozens of copycat programs in many different countries. A common element to many of these programs is that a number of contestants are placed in a closed environment in which they are filmed 24 hours a day, and every week contestants are thrown off the show. What is it about these shows that makes them so popular? Perhaps it is because viewers enjoy watching ordinary people with real emotions being placed in extraordinary, situations. Or perhaps it is that people are really voyeurs - they enjoy being a spy, looking secretly into other people’s lives. 28. In recent years, "Reality TV has become more and more___. A. interesting B. unusual C. popular D. enjoyable 29. The underlined word ‘‘which” in the passage refers to___. A. a common element B. a closed environment C. every week D. the show 30. We can see that Big Brother is___. A. from the Netherlands B. from the United States C. a copycat program D. shown in many different countries 31. What is true about “Reality TV”? A. They are made by ordinary people. B. They create many copycat programs. C. They describe people’s lives. D. They are filmed without a script. 32. We can infer from the passage that___. A. “Reality TV” used to be more trendy B. “Reality TV" is becoming more and more competitive C. viewers enjoy watching something real but unusual D. viewers can become spies to look into other people’s lives II. WRITING (2.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meanin, to each of the following questions. 33. “I will help you,” Bob said to me. A. Bob told me he would help me. B. Bob asked me to help him. C. Bob said that he would help you.
5. D. Bob warned me that he would help her. 34. They had decorated the tree with colored balls. A. Colored balls had been decorated under the tree. B. The tree had been decorated with colored balls. C. They had decorated colored balls and the tree. D. With colored balls the tree had looked beautiful. 35. I don’t want to hear you complaining any more. A. I’ve had enough of your complaining. B. I wish to hear you complaining more and more. C. Why don’t you complain more? D. I’m too busy to listen to your complaining. 36. I didn't arrive in time to see her. A. I was early enough but I didn't see her. B. She was late so I couldn’t see her. C. I wasn't early enough to see her. D. I am so late that I can't see her. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 37. The mother made the little girl go to bed in time. The little girl___. 38. She can’t go to school today because she is ill. If she___. 39. My sister began to learn English when she was six years old. My sister has___. 40. The car was so expensive that my dad didn't buy it. The car was too___. PRACTICE TEST 2 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. garnishes B. preserves C. relaxes D. notices 2. A. ancient B. staple C. occasion D. afford Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. starter B. open C. punctual D. comprise 4. A. accessible B. simplicity C. stimulating D. efficiency Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. At first life was difficult for me because of I didn’t understand English.
6. A B C D 6. Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A B C D 7. Silicon chips contain thousands of circuits in an area as smaller than a fingernail. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. He rarely forgets to do his homework, ___? A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he 9. You need to keep milk cold. Put it in the___. A. cupboard B. basin C. Fridge D. freezer 10. My brother is eleven. He is still a/ an___. A. child B. Teenager C. adult D. infant 11. Ona clear night, the moon___so brightly that you can see your shadow. A. shines B. is C. Seems D. pours 12. Tom___a lot of presents on his birthday. A. gave B. was giving C. was given D. was been given 13. You look terrific today! That color really___you! A. wears B. matches C. Fits D. suits 14. The ___of the experiments proved to be very informative. A. consequences B. solutions C. effects D. results 15. Children should be___to realize their full potential. A. encouraging B. courageous C. encouraged D. discouraged 16. The food was so hot ___. A. that it burned my tongue B. for it to burn my tongue C. and then it burned my tongue D. to have burned my tongue Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Well done! That’s a very nice picture!” - “___” A. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Wow. What’s a nice compliment! C. Yes. I think so too. D. Right. I’ve painted a nice picture. 18. - “Must I finish my homework now?” - “___” A. Yes, you may. B. Yes, you need. C. No. you can’t. D. No, you needn’t. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
7. underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end. A. succeeded B. begun C. finished D. changed 20. Under the major’s able leadership, the soldiers found safety. A. guidance B. intensity C. flagship D. ability Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner. A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace 22. Animal communication is not a straightforward subject. It’s complicated because animals communicate differently with each other. A. impossible to express B. difficult to understand C. easy to interpret D. interesting to study Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The Atacama Desert is situated in South America. It is found near (23) ___thirtieth parallel south of the equator. (24) ___, the Sahara and the Rub’al-Khali deserts of northern Africa and nearby Saudi Arabia are 30° north of the equator. (25) ___the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa is about 30° south of it. The Gobi Desert of central Asia (26) ___a little farther than 30° north, at about 45°, while the Great Sandy and Gibson deserts of Australia fall back into the pattern, lying 30° south of the equator. This pattern is no (27) ___. All the hot deserts are found about the same distance north or south of the equator. 23. A. a B. the C. this D. that 24. A. Equally B. Consequently C. Similarly D. Differently 25. A. where B. whereas C. though D. when 26. A. lies B. stays C.locates D. stands 27. A. chance `B. accident C. opportunity D. coincidence Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The bee, like the ant. is a social insect. Bees live in groups in a hive, and every bee does certain work that helps the other members of the group. In a beehive there are three kinds of bees: the queen bee, the drones, and the workers. The worker bees go from flower to flower collecting nectar, or juice, which is composed mostly of sugar mixed with water. Bees draw this nectar into the honey sacks of their bodies, and enzymes in their bodies turn the nectar into honey. This newly made honey flows slowly from the underside of the bees and is stored in cells in the hive to be used as food during the winter months. Some people are in
8. the honey business and keep hundreds of hives. Beekeepers remove honey from the hives and pack it in bottles or jars. Honey usually appears as a clear golden-colored liquid, but this depends on the kind of flower from which the bees have taken the nectar. 28. Bees are called social insects because they ___. A. live in groups B. live near people C. need beekeepers D. work hard 29. What do bees do with nectar? A. Change it into sugar B. Convert it into honey. C. Give it to the queen bee. D. Use it to build their hives. 30. From the passage, we know that honey is sold in___. A. beehives B. golden-colored packs C. honey sacks D. bottles or jars 31. The underlined W’ord “which” in the last sentence refers to___ A. honey B. golden-colored liquid C. kind of flower D. nectar 32. The color of honey in its final stage depends on the ___. A. type of flower from which the nectar W’as taken B. amount of sugar the beekeepers give the bees C. quantity of water available to the bees D. season in which the nectar was collected II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. My written English is better than my spoken English. I am___. 34. You won’t get into university without passing your exam. Unless___. 35. Because of his hard work, he made a success of his business. He worked so___. 36. I found the film rather boring. I was ___. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. 37. There are quite a few things I would like to invent! (number) ___ 38. Some chimpanzees use sign language to talk to people, (communicate) ___ 39. In the city there are more places to go. They stay open later, (and too) ___ 40. Uncle Tom used to smoke. He seems to be in good health, (although)
9. ___ PRACTICE TEST 3 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. confused B. explored C. noticed D. vaporised 2. A. handicraft B. exhibit C. behave D. hyphen Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. collapse B. leisure C. bracelet D. accent 4. A. carnival B. astronaut C. nomadic D. satisfy Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Mercury is the smaller planet in the solar system and the closest to the sun. A B C D 6. My grandmother used to be telling us folktales when we were small. A B C D 7. There wasn’t hardly electricity in the mountainous regions ten years ago. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. If I___his advice, I would be a fool. A. followed B. would follow C. will follow D. had followed 9. Every possible test was carried___to decide the nature of her illness. A. on B. of C. through D. out 10. “Tom and Jerry” is one of the best American___ever made. A. operas B. westerns C. thrillers D. cartoons 11. The ground is dry, and we haven’t had any rain for months. It’s a real ___ A. flood B. drought C. storm D. typhoon 12. What’s the___at your school? Do you study all day? A. timetable B. program C. course D. lesson 13. She asked the pupil___still, but they kept moving out of the class. A. sit B. sat C. to sit D. sitting 14. I thanked him politely___. A. then have a quick walk away B. so that to walk away C. but walked away after that D. and walked quickly away
10. 15. The words of his old teacher left a ___impression on his mind. He is still influenced by them. A. fine B. broad C. deep D. wide 16. It___ us two weeks to complete the task given by the physics teacher. A. spent B. took C. got D. made Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Thank you very much for your help.” - “___” A. Thank you very much too. B. How nice of you to say so! C. Yes. That’s alright. D. You’re welcome. 18. - “Mum, I’ve won the girls’ long jump.” - “___” A. It’s nothing. B. All right. C. Congratulations! D. Don’t be proud! Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Binh is an active student. He has taken part in different charity projects in his town. A. been involved in B. taken care of C. looked forward to D. been grateful to 20. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not disturbed. A. location B. method C. culture D. network Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. We must not let small children play in the kitchen. It is a dangerous place. A. handy B. suitable C. central D. safe 22. With the help of the Internet, information can reach every’ corner of the world swiftly. A. at a low speed B. at a high price C. with some difficulty D. unexpectedly Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Before people had electricity and gas, they cooked on wood and charcoal fires. A fairly recent addition to cooking is the microwave. This (23) ___the cooking time. Fan ovens are also more efficient. Barbecue cooking outside in the garden on a warm day in summer is very (24) ___. In the kitchen, utensils are used to contain the food, and they vary from open pans to pans with lids, frying pans, steamers, pressure cookers and woks. The kitchen is now the ‘hub’ of the house. The family, friends and visitors, (25) ___waiting for a meal to be prepared, all gather in the kitchen and help to prepare the
11. dishes or watch others doing the cooking. The utensils available to aid the food (26) ___are plentiful. Different types of knives for example. Aprons and oven gloves help to protect us from spills and heat when taking hot dishes from the oven. Some people love cooking. (27) ___the meal, assembling the ingredients and then preparing the food. Others, however, prefer to open a tin of food and hot up the contents. 23. A. calms down B. speeds up C. carries out D. puts off 24. A. popular B. liked C. widespread D. accepted 25. A. where B. after C. once D. when 26. A. preparation B. training C. guidance D. instruction 27. A. developing B. arranging C. planning D. designing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Pronouncing a language is a skill. Ever}’ normal person is an expert in the skill of pronouncing his own language; but few people are even moderately proficient at pronouncing foreign languages. There are many reasons for this, some obvious, some perhaps not so obvious. But I suggest that the fundamental reason why people in general do not speak foreign languages very well is that they fail to grasp the true nature of the problem of learning to pronounce, and consequently never set about tackling it in the right way. Too many people fail to realize that pronouncing a foreign language is a skill - one that needs careful training of a special kind, and one that cannot be acquired by just leaving it to take care of itself. I think even teachers of languages, while recognizing the importance of a good accent, tend to neglect, in their practical teaching, the branch of study concerned with speaking the language. So the first point I want to make is that English pronunciation must be taught; the teacher should be prepared to devote some of the lesson time to this, and should get the student to feel that here is a matter worthy of receiving his close attention. So, there should be occasions when other aspects of English, such as grammar or spelling, are allowed for the moment to take second place. 28. What does the writer actually say about pronouncing foreign languages? A. Only a few people are really proficient. B. No one is really an expert in the skill. C. There aren’t many people who are even fairly good. D. There are a lot of people who are moderately proficient. 29. The writer argues that going about the problem of pronunciation in the wrong way is___. A. an obvious cause of not grasping the problem correctly B. a fundamental consequence of not speaking well C. a consequence of not grasping the problem correctly D. not an obvious cause of speaking poorly 30. The underlined word “one” in the passage refers to___.
12. A. skill B. careful training C. special kind D. itself 31. The best way of learning to speak a foreign language, he suggests, is by___. A. picking it up naturally as a child B. learning from a native speaker C. not concentrating much on pronunciation D. taking on systematic work 32. The underlined word “aspects” in the passage probably means___. A. pronunciations B. parts C. words D. sentences II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. It’s a pity that our teacher isn’t here at the moment. I wish___. 34. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again. The show ___. 35. He prefers typing to writing by hand. He’d rather___. 36. He speaks too quickly for me to understand. He doesn’t speak___. Write new sentences as simitar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. 37. Could you lend me some money until the weekend? (from) ___ 38. I can’t decide which hat I like more, the blue one or the green one. (choose) ___ 39. I don’t think my English is good. I cannot join our English Speaking Club, (enough) ___ 40. I don’t come from your country. I can’t understand your problems, (if) ___ PRACTICE TEST 4 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. attach B. charity C. technique D. exchange 2. A. socialise B. recognise C. devise D. promise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. nomad B. adore C. aware D. oblige 4. A. profession B. carnival C. official D. external
13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. I still have to finish my project, what keeps me very busy. A B C D 6. The more healthy he is, the most easy his life becomes. A B C D 7. Despite its smaller size, the Indian Ocean is as deep the Atlantic Ocean. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. - “Do you think he will send you a card?” - “If he___on holiday, he will.” A. is going B. went C. will go D. goes 9. Oh dear, there’s a leak in my water pipe; I’ll have to call the___. A. builder B. electrician C. carpenter D. plumber 10. You can___my surprise when I heard the news. A. see B. believe C. think D. imagine 11. They made themselves understood by using___language. A. hand B. sign C. finger D. acting 12. Trains stop here in order to___passengers only. A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in 13. The telephone is said to___by Alexander G. Bell. A. have invented B. be inventing C. have been invented D. being invented 14. She turned up at the par y dressed in the___style. A. final B. latest C. last D. actual 15. ___- “Are you leaving?” - “Yes, but I wish I___to go.” A. don’t have B. won’t want C. mayn’t have D. didn’t have 16. I was angry with her___. A. but it didn’t matter B. so she didn’t go away C. because she was rude to me D. and she is rude to me Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Could you do me a favour, please?” - “___” A. Sure. No problem. B. Do you really need help?
14. C. No, thank you. D. Yes. and when’s that? 18. - “What’s your new address?” - “___” A. It’s the old one. B. Go straight on. C. Flat 42B. 225 Addison Road. D. What do you want to know? Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Many language learners do not try to learn all new words they come across. A. study B. like C. meet D. understand 20. Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol. A. In conclusion B. For example C. Nevertheless D. Furthermore Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet. A. consuming B. growing C. lessening D. stopping 22. With butterflies in my stomach, he waited for his job interview. A. nervously B. patiently C. happily D. courageously Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Birds are fascinating to many people, and bird watching is a popular hobby. The best time to watch birds is in the early morning, (23) ___birds are usually very active at that time of day. The observer must keep still and quiet in order not to (24) ___the birds away. If you live in a part of the world where migratory birds spend their breeding season, then you will have the (25) ___to see nest-building activity. Over the ages, different species of birds have evolved with different types of nest-building skills. It makes an interesting study to (26) the different types of nests built by birds and to watch them as they build their nests. After the breeding season is over and the babies have left the nest, it is time for the birds to head for (27) ___parts of the world to spend the winter months. Birds navigate to their winter feeding grounds, using the stars or the sun as their guide. 23. A.so B. because C. though D. but 24. A. upset B. throw C. frighten D. worry 25. A. time B. prospect C. occasion D. opportunity 26. A. look at B. take after C. care for D. see off 27. A. warmer B. cooler C. hotter D. colder Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, loving and communicating. Some songs remind US of our childhood or youth. Others remind US of the
15. people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have, special musiC. Every’ nation has a national song like the American “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In the U.S., high schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes. Modem science has also changed musiC. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders and videos have changed the way we play and listen to musiC. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication. American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”,, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s most important exports. It brings people together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same musiC. Many people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American music can help you understand American people, their history and culture. 28. What is true about “The Star-Spangled Banner”? A. It is played in weddings. B. It is the U.S. national song. C. It is liked by every nation. D. It is one of American school songs. 29. According to the passage, music is changed thanks to the invention of the following EXCEPT___. A. international communication B. electric instruments C. tape recorders D. radio and movies 30. What is the earliest form of music in America? A. school music B. national music C. pop music D. folk music 31. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. Every nation has a national song. B. Music expresses American people’s feelings. C. People in the world share the same music. D. We can practise English by singing songs. 32. What can be the best title for this passage? A. An Introduction to American Music B. The Development of American Music C. The History of American Music D. The Future of American Music II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. I advise you to be more truthful in future. If I ___. 34. “Let’s have a picnic next Sunday,” Maria said. Maria suggested___.
16. 35. People believe that the wanted man is living in New York. The wanted man___. 36. We didn’t have enough money to buy the picture. The picture was too___. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 37. Claudia didn’t have an umbrella, so she got wet. A. If Claudia had an umbrella, she wouldn’t get wet. B. Claudia didn’t get wet because she had an umbrella. C. If Claudia had had an umbrella, she wouldn’t have got wet. D. If Claudia has an umbrella, she won’t get wet. 38. What an excellent job she did! A. She didn’t do the job well. B. What is an excellent job? C. What kinds of job did she do? D. She did a very good job. 39. “I would study Japanese if I were you,” my friend said. A. My friend said that she was studying Japanese. B. My friend advised me to study Japanese. C. I told my friend she should study Japanese. D. My friend said that she wanted to study Japanese. 40.I don’t really want to visit the art gallery. A. I’d rather not visit the art gallery. B. The art gallery is too far for me to visit. C. If I were you, I wouldn’t visit the art gallery. D. I am not allowed to visit the art gallery. PRACTICE TEST 5 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. daily B. simply C. apply D. emergency 2. A. tough B. thought C. laugh D. cough Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. responsive B. bilingual C. attendance D. operate 4. A. deceive B. sector C. mission D. burden Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. The number of visitors to the exhibition dropped considerable in the second week. A B C D 6. When too many firms enter competitive markets, their share of profits will fell. A B C D
17. 7. The term “middle class”describes people between the upper and the low A B C social classes. D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. Don’t blame me. I___him only if he hadn’t been driving so fast. A. will have followed B. had followed C. would have been able to follow D. could follow 9. The panda’s___habitat is the bamboo forest. A. nature B. natural C. naturalized D. naturally 10. Could you please ___an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith? A. do B. take C. make D. get 11. We have had the roof of our house___. A. replace B. replaced C. to replace D. been replaced 12. If everyone of US___the traffic rules, the road will be much safer. A. obey B. obeys C. obeyed D. will obey 13. There are far___students in this school than in that school. A. fewer B. less C. fewest D. least 14. Susan rarely stays up late, ___? A. is she B. isn’t she C. does she D. doesn’t she 15. — “Tom wasn’t there last night?” - “No, ___.” A. I wasn’t either B. either was I C. I wasn’t too D. neither I was 16. Most rodents eat grain, seeds and nuts. ___. A. but some eat almost anything B. instead a few doesn’t eat grain C. while some eat those things D. contrary few eat anything Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Let me help you with the box.” - “___” A. Yes. That’s very kind of you. B. I’m sorry. I’m busy now. C. What can I do for you? D. No. You must not touch it. 18. - “How far is your house from here ” - “___” A. Is there a bus from here? B. No. it isn’t. C. Yes, it’s very far. D. Two kilometers, at least. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. After her parents’ death, her chief inheritance was an old Bible, which she read and
18. valued. A. pursuit B. possession C. mistrust D. misery 20. They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They’re not good for their health. A. reduce B. begin C. speed up D. carry out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21.I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise. A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring 22. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. come up B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. go down Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. It has long been suspected that lack of sleep can actually lead to illness, particularly in young people. Research involving students aged 14-19 over a three-week period now appears to confirm (23) ___. The teenagers wore devices that recorded the movements they made, without being (24) ___of them, that indicated they were asleep. The results were then compared to the number of illnesses that they had (25) ___from during the three weeks, in addition to the number of occasions on which they had been absent from school. What the study showed was that students who slept (26) ___than seven hours a night caught colds, flu and other relatively minor illnesses more often. The problem is that as children enter their teens their natural sleeping patterns change, (27) ___in them going to sleep later and therefore wanting to wake up later - but they still have to get up in the morning to go to school. 23. A. this B. that C. these D. those 24. A. awake B. aware C. familiar D. sensitive 25. A.caught B. affected C. suffered D. experienced 26. A. more B. smaller C. longer D. fewer 27. A. resulting B. producing C. finishing D. forcing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects. The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them
19. become future leaders. Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls. During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people, teachers’ colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession. 28. In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could___. A. continue to exist B. pass this knowledge down C. invent writing D. make societies develop 29. The word “they” in the passage refers to___. A. cultures B. societies C. schools D. subjects 30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families. B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders. C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education. D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records. 31. The phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by___. A. made B. based C. founded D. built 32. The best title for the passage could be . A. Education in the Earliest Times B. The Development of Education C. Education in Modern Times D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education II. WRITING (2.0 points) Use the words and phrases provided to write meaningful sentences. 33. my/ opinion/ wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/ proud/ school//. ___ 34. holiday/ be/ so/ disappointing/ they/ decide/ ask/ money/ back//. ___ 35. if/ there/ be/ much/ exhaust fume/ air/ more/ people/ cope/ respiratory problem//. ___ 36. you/ know/ name/ lecturer/ talk/ natural disasters/ workshop/ two days ago//? ___ Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. 37. Luckily it wasn’t necessary’ for Jim to take the exam again, (need) Luckily Jim___. 38. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school. (Despite) ___ 39. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home, (instead of) ___
20. 40. We must replace the loudspeakers. The current ones aren’t satisfactory, (since) ___ PRACTICE TEST 6 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. weaved B. wandered C. published D. informed 2. A. reliable B. variety C. preserve D. resolve Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. helpline B. massive C. orbit D. career 4. A. emergency B. illiterate C. independence D. machinery Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Nowadays there are more and more places when we cannot use our phone. A B C D 6. Almost American Indian cultures have been agricultural societies since 2000 BC. A B C D 7. The children’s television program called “Sesame Street” was seeing in A B C 84 countries in 1989. D Mark the tetter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. My brother’s hobby is___old postcards. A. composing B. including C. taking D. collecting 9. Let’s go for a walk this evening, ___? A. won’t we B. will we C. shall we D. don’t we 10. He couldn’t___himself laughing at the expression on his friend’s face. A. help B. stop C. escape D. avoid 11. - “When did he go away?” –“___minutes ago.” A. Few B. A few C. A little D. Many 12. Most people prefer flying ___ going by sea because it’s much faster. A. from B. than C. to D. over 13. The problem with my grandfather is that he suffers from constant ___ A. sleepy B. sleepless C. sleeplessness D. asleep 14. I want you to___these instructions exactly. A. take up B. put out C. turn up D. carry out 15. Amy and Anna look like sisters but actually they’re not___. A. family B. relation C. familiar D. related 16. Staying in a guesthouse costs___renting a room in a dormitory. A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice
21. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “What can I do for you, madam?” - “___” A. I’d like a kilo of apples. B. You can go your own way! C. OK. Thanks a lot. D. Excuse me. I’m busy. 18. - “We appreciate your contribution to the success of our project.” - “___” A. It pleased me. B. It was my pleasure, C. That’s alright. D. You can say that again. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details. A. story B. gist C. list D. start 20. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continues to do so unless urgent action is taken. A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency 22. I think that the local authority should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in this lake. A. allow B. discourage C. recognize D. agree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on large rivers, and (23) ___every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people. Besides transportation, rivers (24) ___ food, water for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks. And in order to get water for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (25) ___a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries. However, the water often becomes (26) ___ when cities on river banks grow in size and the number of industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the (27) ___of the natural resources. 23. A. many B. a lot C. plenty of D. almost 24. A. provide B. support C. assist D. create 25. A.over B. across C. among D. under 26. A. crowded B. overloaded C. polluted D. excited 27. A. interests B. benefits C. tips D. receipts Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
22. In early days no medical college took a woman student. Elizabeth Blackwell, however, was determined to become a doctor. The young American wrote again and again to a number of medical colleges, asking if she could be enrolled but each time the answer was NO. Then one day, to her surprise, she got a letter from the dean of a college in Geneva, which said YES. At first Geneva College, like the other colleges, was not willing to enroll Elizabeth. But later the important people of that college learned that Elizabeth’s application had the support of a famous doctor, and they were afraid to offend that man. So the dean decided to play a trick by turning the matter over to the student’s general meeting of the college, thinking that the students would be the last to agree to take Elizabeth. When the boy students met, most students took no interest in the matter. Of the rest, some considered the young American’s idea interesting and some thought by having Elizabeth they would be proud of their college training the world’s first woman doctor. Very soon the students all agreed to accept Elizabeth. The dean of Geneva College was of course very sorry to learn this, but seeing that he could do nothing to keep Elizabeth out, he gave in. 28. Elizabeth was surprised by the dean’s letter, because it promised her to___. A. have free medical education B. go to Geneva C. become a student in his college D. go to Italy 29. At first Geneva College___accepting Elizabeth. A. did not consider B. thought about C. was interested in D. was not aware of 30. When the student body met to consider Elizabeth’s application, ___. A. most students were serious B. many of the students showed no interest in the matter C. most students took interest in the matter D. most of the students were not joking 31. Some students thought if they let Elizabeth join them they could make___. A. her proud B. the dean proud C. Geneva College proud D. him proud 32. The dean was very sorry when he saw his trick___. A. worked B. continued C. succeeded D. failed II. WRITING (2.0 points) Choose the correct sentence A, B, c, or D that is built front the words and phrases given. 33. We/ought/ submit/assignment/ tomorrow. A. We ought submit our assignment tomorrow. B. We ought to submit our assignment tomorrow. C. We ought to have submitted our assignment tomorrow. D. We ought have submitted our assignment tomorrow. 34. We/ hardly/ understand/ him/ because/ his accent. A. We hardly ever can understand him because of his accent. B. We may hardly understand him because his accent. C. We hardly understand him because he has his accent. D. We can hardly understand him because of his accent. 35. he/ retire/ eldest son/ take over/ business. A. After he retired, his eldest son took over his business.
23. B. After retiring, his eldest son will take over his business. C. After he retires, his eldest son will take over a business. D. After he has retired, his eldest son took over a business. 36. The patient/ recover/ more/ rapidly/ expected. A. The patient recovered rapidly he expected more than. B. The patient has recovered more rapidly he expected. C. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected. D. The patient rapidly recovered than he more expected. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. 31. Stupidly, I left my umbrella at home, (which) I left my umbrella at home, ___. 38. He was well trained by famous inventors. He went on to invent many useful machines, (and) ___ 39. I go swimming. I have to keep my eyes closed underwater. (When) ___ 40. The children played in the yard. Their mothers sat on the bench chatting, (whose) ___ PRACTICE TEST 7 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. artisan B. satisfy C. average D. facilitate 2. A. downtown B. show C. growth D. bowling Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. urban B. workshop C. index D. approach 4. A. habitable B. academic C. stimulating D. consequently Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. He decided doing the job himself as the cost of repairs to his car was so high. A B C D 6. Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom. A B C D 7. When I arrived at her house, I found that she has been out with her new friend A B C without leaving me a note. D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
24. 8. I wish I___English as well as a native speaker. A. spoke B. can speak C. am speaking D. will speak 9. ___if he knew the answer. A. He is helping me B. He would help me C. He will help me D. He has helped me 10. The band is currently on a nine-day___of Japan. A. tour B. travel C. trip D. excursion 11. You must___that your safety belt is fastened. A. secure B. guarantee C. check D. examine 12. From the hotel there is a good___of the distant hills. A. picture B. sight C. vision D. view 13. The light went out while I___dinner. A. am having B. was having C. had D. have had 14. Nowadays it is not easy___a well-paid job. A. find B. finding C. found D. to find 15. Peter has to study this afternoon, ___? A. has he B. does he C. doesn’t he D. hasn’t he 16. That’s the___difficult textbook I’ve ever used. A. more B. most C. very D. too Mark the tetter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “What is our new teacher like?” - “___” A. She likes swimming. B. She’s very tall. C. She’s small and gentle. D. She’s not well today. 18. - “Hello. Can I speak to Ms. Thinh, please?” - “___” A. Talking. B. Saying. C. Answering. D. Speaking. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time. A. right B. correct C. exact D. suitable 20. Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive? A. got information about B. found by chance C. talked to someone about D. met someone and asked Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. They would never admit that they made a serious mistake during the experiment.
25. A. refuse B. argue C. deny D. calculate 22. Watching the movie with all of my friends from school was fun, but it was too lengthy. A. ordinary B. short C. silly D. funny Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Halloween is celebrated on October the 31st every year. It originated from a pagan holiday and the Christian holiday of All Saints’ Day. The name Halloween is a (23) ___version of All Hallows’ Eve. Today, it is more of a fun day for children and has largely lost its religious roots. Halloween has (24) ___easily identifiable symbols. The colours orange and black are widely used. In particular, orange pumpkins and fires and black witches, cats and costumes are common (25) ___of this day. One of the biggest Halloween activities is trick-or-treating. This is when children knock on doors and ask for a small gift. If they don’t (26) ___ anything, they’ll play a trick on the person who opens the door. Halloween is also a popular topic for Hollywood. Many horror movies have been made about it. (27) ___ this, Halloween is now known in many countries that never actually celebrate it. 23. A. lessened B. shortened C. extended D. reduced 24. A. many B. a lot C. a little D. few 25. A. characters B. qualities C. features D. spirits 26. A. make B. do C. catch D. get 27. A. Instead of B. Because of C. In spite D. Contrary to Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Almost every language in the world has dialects, and American English is no exception. At the present time there is an interesting study on American speech habits. This study has shown that different words are frequently used in different parts of the country to denote the same thing. For example, in the east, Americans use the word “soda” to denote a soft drink. In some parts of the west, a soft drink is “tonic”. Such differences are usually a source of conversation and sometimes misunderstanding happens. Speech and life all over the world have often changed. New words are being used when new discoveries are made and new concepts are formed. Usage determines what is correct or incorrect. Fifty years ago, it was incorrect to say “It’s me.” But today it is acceptable simply because most Americans say that instead of “It’s I.” People change, so language changes. What is wrong today may be right tomorrow. 28. Which of the following is true, according to the passage? A. American English has no dialects. B. American English has dialects. C. There is no study on American speech habits. D. American English has no exception.
26. 29. The study has shown that___. A. different words are used in different parts to denote the same thing. B. different words are used in different parts to denote a different thing, C. there are no different words in different parts. D. dialects do not exist in American English. 30. Differences in speech can lead to___. A. dialects B. changes C. new concepts D. misunderstandings 31. What determines whether a word is correct or incorrect? A. Change B. Usage C. Dialect D. Study 32. According to the information in the passage, language___. A. makes misunderstanding happen B. is the same in almost every part C. frequently changes D. makes people change II. WRITING (2-0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. That meal was excellent! What___! 34. Jenny doesn’t play tennis as well as she used to. Jenny used___. 35. Have you ever been to Thailand before? Is this your___? 36. Sarah can swim further than I can. I cannot___. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Use the words and phrases provided to write suitable sentences of a postcard. Dear Hoa, 37. We/ be/ holiday/ London/ and/ weather/ here/ great/ sightseeing//. ___ 38. Yesterday/ visit/ Hyde Park/ and/ go/ boat trip/ Thames/ Tower Bridge//. ___ 39. Last week/ visit/ Buckingham Palace/ hope/ see/ Queen//. ___ 40. After/ dinner/ tonight/1/ go/ some/ friends/ Harrods/ do/ shopping/ there//. ___ PRACTICE TEST 8 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is
27. pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. skyscraper B. conflict C. citadel D. cognitive 2. A. surface B. century C. excursion D. suburb Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. tunnel B. structure C. complex D. event 4. A. picturesque B. favourite C. paradise D. negative Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. The park keeper told US not walk on the grass or we would be fined. A B C D 6. John used to smoking cigarettes when he was a young man. A B C D 7. Tom didn’t drive a car since he had an accident two years ago. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. Although everybody says the film is boring, ___. A. I want to see it B. but I want to see it C. I will never dislike it D. and I will go and watch it 9. “Will you___me your calculator for my examination this afternoon?” A. borrow B. lend C. allow D. permit 10. What should we do to reduce the level of environmental___? A. pollution B. pollute C. polluted D. polluting 11. ___I hadn’t spoken English for many years, I picked it up again after a few weeks. A. Since B. In spite C. Even though D. Because 12. Thanks to TV, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programmes in inexpensive and convenient way. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 13. I will watch the film only if___. A. the reviews are good B. the reviewers are nice C. they review it better D. my friends suggested it 14. I suggest that you be ___with what you have done. A. humorous B. joyful C. interested D. satisfied 15. “You won’t find kangaroos anywhere else on___,” said the Australian. A. planet B. world C. earth D. ground 16. How___do you have, Mrs. Parker?
28. A. many luggage B. much luggage C. many luggages D. much luggages Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Do they like Mary?”- “___” A. Yes, they like to see her. B. Sure, she’s such a nice girl. C. Certainly. They’re like her. D. No. They’re not alike. 18. - “Wow! What an amazing study you have!” - “___” A. I don’t study here. B. What a comment! C. No. It’s not always clean. D. Yes. It’s very convenient. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Everything seems to be very complicated, and the police have promised to look into the problem. A. discover B. examine C. investigate D. communicate 20. The new camera didn’t work, so she took it back to the shop. A. was out of date B. was out of order C. didn’t break down D. became too old Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Conversations you strike up with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be trivial. A. helpful B. unimportant C. insufficient D. noteworthy 22. The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years. A. coming up B. getting on C. going down D. taking off Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. For many people, playing card games is one of the most enjoyable ways of spending their leisure time. Indeed, in some (23) ___, card games and even an element of gambling amongst friends and family is quite common on certain special occasions, such as New Year’s Eve. Winning at cards is a bit like having your fortune told - it is a (24) ___bit of fun. Even if you don’t win, you can take comfort in sayings, such as “unlucky at cards, lucky in love.” It is often amusing to (25) ___ someone who has never played cards before beat all the experts. This is called “beginner’s luck” and it adds to the fun. Some people find it fascinating just watching a game of cards, (26) ___ others find the whole thing incredibly boring if they are not taking an active part. (27) ___, for some people card games become an addiction that they cannot control. 23. A. counties B. environments C. cultures D. parts 24. A. non-profit B. uninteresting C. useless D. harmless
29. 25. A. look B. watch C. keep D. view 26. A. while B. since C. because D. as 27. A. Usually B. Absolutely C. Unfortunately D. Generally Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The first English settlers in America soon discovered that they had to learn to make the best of the local foods. They had brought wheat and rye seeds with them, but these, were difficult to grow in fields still full of tree stumps after the colonists’ amateurish clearing operations. Corn, on the other hand, was easy. From the North American Indians they learned not only how to grow it but how to cook it in a dozen simple and enjoyable ways - as porridge, flatbread, and as a kind of frumenty. They were pleased, too, to recognize their friend, the turkey (the Indians’ furkee). From the Indians the settlers discovered not only what was edible but how to cook it. One example is the seacoast clambake, a way of cooking clams and corn. Another cooking technique discovered was the barbecue, which seems to have filtered north from the Caribbean where the Carib Indians salted and smoke-dried meat over a fire of animal hides, a technique they called boucan. 28. We can see from the passage that the first English settlers___. A. enjoyed the taste of indigenous foods B. had come to America well prepared for farming C. were amateurs when it came to planting crops D. were dependent on the North American Indians for everything 29. What does the word “it” in the second paragraph refer to? A. wheat B. rye C. corn D. porridge 30. The underlined word “edible” in paragraph 3 probably means___. A. can be cooked B. can be eaten C. expensive D. very bad 31. It can be inferred from the passage that___. A. the first settlers were expert at cutting down trees B. the first settlers preferred English cooking C. the first settlers and the Indians both valued the turkey D. the Indians and the first settlers enjoyed cooking food together 32. The best title for the passage would be___. A. The foods and cooking techniques of the North American Indians B. Carib Indian foods and cooking techniques C. Difficulties encountered by the English settlers in growing crops in North America D. The new foods and cooking techniques used by the English settlers II. WRITING (2.0 points)
30. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. He is sorry now that he cannot go to the football match. He wishes ___. 34.I was busy yesterday. I could not go to the meeting. I couldn’t___. 35. My mum gets up early in the morning and she is used to it. My mum is used___. 36. You will catch a cold if you do not keep your feet dry. Unless___. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. 37. Two years ago, Maria started learning Japanese, (for) Maria___. 38. Nick sent me a text message yesterday, (received) ___ 39. Mark Twain was a great American writer. He wrote Tom Sawyer, (who) ___ 40. He went out of the room. He did not say anything, (without) ___ PRACTICE TEST 9 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. communicate B. stimulate C. concentrate D. illiterate 2. A. weave B. treatment C. pleasant D. tease Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. verbal B. unique C. solar D. weightless 4. A. embroider B. poisonous C. emphasize D. messenger Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Dew usually disappeared by seven o’clock in the morning when the sun comes up. A B C D 6. The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns A B C D on television. 7. We solved the problem by using a computer rather than to do it all by hand. A B C D
31. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. I believe that it is___to hold a door open for other people. A. polite B. politic C. joyful D. generous 9. They___to see us more often i f they had a car. A. have come B. came C. will come D. would come 10. - “Shall I put the books on the floor?’ - “No, I want to keep the___.” A. tidy room B. room tidily C. room is tidy D. room tidy 11. My mother is___in her use of gas when cooking. A. economical B. economizing C. economized D. economic 12. It is not very easy to study a foreign language by___. A. oneself B. himself C. itself D. herself 13. We are looking for a kitchen hand___cooking must be good. A. which B. whose C. of which D. that 14. - “Must you wear uniform to school every day?” - “No, we___.” A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. shouldn’t D. can’t 15. We climbed to the top of the mountain, ___. A. where we had a picnic B. where we had a picnic on it C. that we wanted to have a picnic D. on which we had a picnic there 16. “___lending me your correction pen for a moment?” A. Can you B. Would you mind C. Could you please D. Why aren’t you Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “I’d like to book a flight to Melbourne, please.” - “___” A. No, of course not. B. Do you mind if I said no? C. Yes, sir, single or return? D. You can’t. We’re busy. 18. - Tim: “Hey, Duong. I’d like you to meet my sister, Anna.” - Duong: “___” A. All right, Anna. B. Pleased to meet you, Anna, C. Yes, I’d like to meet Anna. D. Long time no see Anna. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. It’s easy to confuse me for my brother; we are twins and we look the same. A. mix up B. choose out C. pick down D. take after 20. The notice should be put in the most visible place so that all the students can be well- informed. A. popular B. often visited C. easily seen D. beautiful
32. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing. A. too different to work together B. having little in common C. related in some way D. getting on well 22. The earthquake in October 1989 in Loma Prieta caused extensive damage in the area. A. widespread B. narrow C. long-lasting D. complete Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Harvard University is the oldest university in the USA. The university started in 1636 and it got its name two years later after John Harvard’s death. AU the library he had was given (23) ___the university. Since then, the university has grown and Harvard has become one of the most famous universities in the world. Now people all over the world (24) ___ about Harvard. Many famous people have studied at Harvard, including the poet T.s Eliot, the president Barack Obama and the actress Natalie Portman. (25) ___Harvard students have won Nobel Prizes. Education at Harvard has changed a lot over its history. Charles Eliot, president of Harvard from 1869 to 1909, made the biggest changes. For example, before Eliot was president, students didn’t (26) ___ entrance exams. Today, thousands of students want to study at Harvard but only about 10% of them pass the entrance exams. Harvard is not all about education. Sport and culture are also very (27) ___ Twenty-first-century students work hard and they also play hard. 23. A. with B. for C. to D. from 24. A. know B. get C. see D. realize 25. A. Much B. A lot C. Plenty D. Many 26. A. take B. make C. write D. go 27. A. decisive B. important C. vital D. valuable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. To accomplish a three-dimensional or 3D effect in a movie, two steps are necessary. First, the movie needs to be shot a special way. Then, the movie needs to be viewed in a special way. To shoot a 3D movie, it is necessary to use two cameras at the same time. This is different from a regular movie, which is shot with only one camera. The two cameras are placed next to each other. The placement of the cameras imitates how two eyes each see one scene from a different perspective. The same picture is shot by each of the cameras at the same time, but each of the cameras films the scene from a different angle because of the position of the cameras. When you go to the theater to view a 3D. you must wear special glasses to get the three- dimensional effect. [40A] Both pieces of film are projected simultaneously; when the pieces
33. of film are projected at the same time, the special glasses then force each of your two eyes to see the film in a different way. [40B] Your left eye sees the film shot with the left camera, and your right eye sees the film shot with the right camera. [40C] If you try to watch the movie without the special glasses, it will seem like you have double vision. [40D] 28. The best subject for this passage is___. A. the way to create a 3D movie B. problems involved in 3D movies C. the use of cameras in 3D movies D. where 3D movies can be seen 29. Look at the word “perspective” in paragraph 2. This word could be best replaced by___. A. distance B. position C. angle D. perfection 30. What is NOT stated about the cameras used to shoot a 3D movie? A. There are two of them. B. They are placed side-by-side. C. They film at the same time. D. They film from the same angle. 31. According to the passage, to see a three-dimensional film, you need a special A. kind of movie theater B. kind of spectacles C. type of movie projector D. method for processing film 32. The following sentence could be added to paragraph 3: The movie will seem very unclear and fuzzy. Where would it best fit into the paragraph? A. 40A B. 40B C. 40C D. 40D II. WRITING (2.0 points) Write meaningful sentences, using the words and phrases given below. 33. We/ be/ very/ tired/ last night/ because/ we/ play/ football/ afternoon//. ___ 34. The stands/ being/ fill/ by/ spectators/ when/ we/ come//. ___ 35. The match/ be/ great/ fun/ if/ it/ not rain/ now//. ___ 36. That/ be/ the play/ perform/ the stage/ by/ famous/ actors/ actresses/ last night//. ___ Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 37. I am only interested in why he did it. The only thing___. 38. The switch was too high for him to reach. He wasn’t___ 39. She dances beautifully and sings sweetly, too. She not only ___ 40. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. Although___
34. PRACTICE TEST 10 I. MULTIPLE CH01CE(8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. underground B. packaging C. global D. galaxy 2. A. channel B. access C. volcano D. attraction Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. support B. precise C. explore D. system 4. A. scientific B. adventurous C. alternative D. contaminate Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Ice skating and to go skiing are popular winter sports in the Northern United States. A B C D 6. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun. A B C D 7. World hunger it is one of the most urgent problems that we face today. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. The secretary to___I talked didn’t know where the meeting was. A. which B. who C. that D. whom 9. There has not been much supply of water recently, ? A. does there B. has there C. hasn’t there D. has it 10. ___it is getting dark, we will not wait for him any longer. A. Unless B. While C. Since D. Although 11. - “When___?” -“In 1928.” A. penicillin was discovered B. penicillin discovered C. was penicillin discovered D. did penicillin discover 12. When it began to rain, the children___in the yard. A. played B. were playing C. have played D. had played 13. She had changed so much that ___anyone recognized her. A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly 14. Our form teacher couldn’t come to the party’, ___was a pity. A. that B. which C. what D. this
35. 15. The average___of pocket money received by teenagers fell to £4 a week this year. A. number B. sum C. digit D. amount 16. Captain Henry, ___, crept slowly through the underbrush. A. trying to avoid the enemy B. attempting not to encounter the enemy C. being remote from the enemy D. not involving himself in the enemy Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!” - “___” A. Thank you. B. No, don’t say so. C. Just lucky. D. No, no. I ran slowly. 18.- “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?” - “___” A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not. C. I’m afraid, I can’t. D. I hope not. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school. A. nervousness B. silence C. self-control D. agreement 20. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200.000 people and left countless wounded and homeless. A. imprisoned B. injured C. killed D. enriched Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now. A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager 22. When you put on clothing or make-up. you place it on your body in order to wear it. A. take off B. look after C. wash up D. get on Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Will robots change our lives in the future? It’s a funny question to ask when they’re changing our lives now in so many ways and they have been for years. From the first time you saw a toaster (23) - “___” by itself, we’ve casually accepted that machines can be trusted to do things for us. Right now all modern technology is designed to (24) - “___” the world to you: phone, radio, television, internet, but if trends continue, robots will soon bring you to the world, everywhere, and at the (25) - “___” of thought.
36. It’s a future goal - something we know we (26) - “___” do. Robots won’t just change our lives in the future, they’ll expand them. Not just for fun. but for necessity. We’ve taken the first steps into welcoming them (27) - “___” our homes, we just have to wait a bit to proctor them into making US more human. Do you agree? 23. A. pop up B. to pop up C. popping up D. popped up 24. A. transport B. fetch C. carry D. bring 25. A. tempo B.speed C. beat D. rate 26. A. need B. may C. can D. ought 27. A. into B. with C. for D. from Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Me Donald’s and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American cultural patterns. By the late 20 lh century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the state’s wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining. 28. Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks___. A. are popular because of their nutritious values B. are traditional meals of the US people C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China D. became popular with other European and Asian countries 29. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word “cuisine”? A. cooking B. cooker C. cookery D. cook 30. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. America’s cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. B. Fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports. C. Me Donald’s and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe. D. Traditional meals cooked at home are not common in the US.
37. 31. Which of the following statements is true? A. By the late 20 th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the US. B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables than they do now. C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americans by the late 20 th century. D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter. 32. An innovative style of cooking was created in California___. A. to attract more immigrants to the state B. and made the state’s wines well-known C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens D. by combining the local specialties with immigrants spices II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. That factory is producing more and more pollution. More and more___. 34. “When the sun rises, I feel like singing,” Kitty said. Kitty said that ___. 35. He succeeded in winning the race. He managed ___. 36. I’m sorry I can’t understand the instructions clearly. I wish ___. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 37. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold. A. In spite of the snow, I felt quite cold. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing. C. Although it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold. D. Although I didn’t feel cold, it was snowing. 38. People say that prevention is better than cure. A. That prevention is said is better than cure. B. It is s id that prevention is better than cure. C. Prevention is better that cure is said by people. D. Prevention says to be better than cure. PRACTICE TEST 11 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. oceanic B. remote C. occasion D. metro 2. A. festival B. cultural C. sculpture D. virtual
38. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. external B. determine C. mysterious D. customer 4. A. miraculous B. individual C. certificate D. astronomy Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Now that the stress of examinations are over, we can go somewhere for our holiday. A B C D 6. The English summer course will start in May 29th and finish in August. A B C D 7. There were so a lot of people trying to leave the burning building that the police A B C had a great deal of trouble controlling them. D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. The earthworm is a worm ___in moist, warm soil in many geographical areas. A. where is it found B. is found C. and found it D. which is found 9. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed the heavy fog. A. as a result B. on account C. instead of D. due to 10. It is___to translate each lesson into your language. This is not a good way to study English. A. productive B. unproductive C. producing D. unproducing 11. A good clock always keeps___time. A. certain B. accurate C. true D. serious 12. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to___. A. meet B. compare C. beat D. balance 13. The soldier was punished for___to obey his commanding officer’s order. A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting 14. It is believed that she’ll be a billionaire by the time she___forty. A. is B. was C. will be D. would be 15. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their___in the burning bus. A. occasion B. happening C. event D. experience 16. ___the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. Despite D. Although Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “I think you’ve taken my bag by mistake.” - “___”
39. A. What a shame! B. Pardon? C. I’m so sorry. D. Have I? 18. - “May I have something to drink, please?” - “___” A. Yes, of course. Help yourself. B. Of course you may. C. Why do you have to ask? D. You must help others too. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside. A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful 20. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour’s window yesterday. A. told off B. complimented C. caught D. taken care of Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural areas. A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal 22. Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education. A. advisory B. inspirational C. commercial D. voluntary Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. People enjoy living in large cities. But cities have problems. One problem is that they frequently grow very rapidly. Transportation (23) ___ complicated. There are a lot of cars, buses and bicycles. As a result, people are trying to improve the big cities, and they are also planning for new cities. Plan A is a large city (24) ___ smaller cities around it. There is an open land with trees, fields, and lakes between the large city and smaller cities. Each small city is (25) ___. It has offices, schools, hospitals, and places of entertainment. In Plan B the cities are (26) ___by a road. In Plan c, the cities are in rings around the central city and all of them are connected to each other. The goal of all these plans is to limit the (27) ___of the large city. 23. A. becomes B. returns C. happens D. develops 24. A. in B. for C. with D. at 25. A. entire B. finished C. total D. complete 26. Ạ. chain B. connected C. attached D. fastened 27. A. progress B. growth C. movement D. improvement Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. It is often considered that the schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids a miserable school life, but a new study suggests that classrooms are another popular place.
40. The study, presented recently at the American Public Health Association’s yearly meeting in Philadelphia, is based on the results of the research from more than 10,000 middle school students who answered questions online. Of those researched, 43% said they’d been physically bullied within the last month. A bit more than half said they had been laughed at in an unfriendly way, and half reported being called hurtful names. About one third said groups had excluded them to hurt their feelings. 28% said their belongings had been taken or broken; 21% said someone had threatened to hurt them. According to the results, two-thirds of the students said they had been bullied in more than one way over the previous month. The study authors mentioned that 8% of the students who answered said they had missed school at least once during the school year because of fear of being bullied. 25% said they had taken other actions, such as missing recess, not going to the bathroom or lunch, missing classes, or staying away from some area of the school to escape from experiencing a bully. Bullies did too much to the school life. 28. Bullies can happen in the following places EXCEPT___. A. schoolyards B. classrooms C. bathrooms D. teachers’ offices 29. The underlined phrase ‘‘laughed at” in the passage is closest in meaning to___ A. made fun of B. smiled nicely C. shouted at D. looked after well 30. Which of the following might some students do to protect themselves from bullies? A. They miss school. B. They call their parents for help, C. They try to hurt others. D. They break others’ belongings. 31. How does the writer feel about bullies at school? A. Excited B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Puzzled 32. Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage? A. Bad School Life B. Bullies at School C. Fear at School D. School Problems II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. My father said I could use his car. My father allowed___. 34. Don’t stop him doing what he wants. Let___. 35. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” He suggested___. 36. The law of supply and demand should govern the prices of goods. The prices ___. Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.
41. 37. It’s over six months since Duong last had his hair cut. (for) ___ 38. Thanks to satellite technology, it is now possible to predict hurricanes quite accurately, (able) ___ 39. Fewer students attend ABE in the summer. The program only offers classes in the morning, (so) ___ 40. The hostess specified the times for drinks and dinner. Her guests knew when to arrive at the party, (whose) ___ PRACTICE TEST 12 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. fortress B. forbid C. afford D. orbit 2. A. facilitate B. process C. official D. simplicity Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. media B. effect C. measure D. wonder 4. A. recognition B. affordable C. community D. congratulate Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or a concert since she was 17 years old. A B C D 6. Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the A B C meal and so on. D 7. It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world’s rapidly A B C increased population. D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. ___for bamboo seeds to grow into plants that can be used for commercial purposes. A. It takes several years B. Several years to be taken C. By taking several years D. Although taking several years 9. There’s somebody behind US. I think we___. A. are following B. follow C. have followed D. are being followed
42. 10. The cat was afraid when it saw its___in the mirror. A. picture B. look C. sight D. reflection 11. The doctors say it may take him a long time to get___the shock. A. past B. above C. through D. over 12. Do you think there less conflict in the world if all people___the same language? A. would be/ spoke B. were/ would speak C. were/ spoke D. would be/ would speak 13.I met some old friends___I was on holiday in Malaysia. A. when B. since C. because D. until 14. Before entering the room you’d better___your shoes. A. carry on B. take off C. take in D. put on 15. The___of the air has certainly brought great benefits to man. A. conquer B. conquest C. conqueror D. conquering 16. I will___you this book if you promise to return it next week. A. offer B. borrow C. lend D. allow Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. - “Could you pass me the salt, please?” - “___” A. Certainly, here you are. B. It can’t be passed. C. The salt? Why’s that? D. No, I couldn’t. 18. - “I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A!” - “___” A. Don’t worry about it. B. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course. C. Mr Brown is a very good teacher. D. Good luck to you! Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project. A. dare B. promise C. persuade D. insure 20. Most animals can communicate with members of their own species, but not with other groups. A. specialized researchers B. kind of plant C. geographical areas D. type of animal Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
43. 21. Whenever he returns to this place, he is happy and contented. A. discouraged B. displeased C. satisfied D. serious 22. “Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise infrequently.” A. nearly every day B. at a gym C. in the open D. quite often Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fish farming is only one of the many recent experiments man has begun in the endless battle to feed himself. It is not as easy as it (23) ___. One doesn’t simply find a pond, stock it with fish and wait for them to multiply. I knew one amateur who did just this. He looked on his pond as a fishing hole (24) ___his friends. One morning he awoke to find its surface covered with dead fish. They had died quite naturally - from suffocation. Commercially (25) ___fresh-water fish need just that - and plenty of it. A good stream feeding the pond is one way to (26) ___that fish will stay healthy. Not only does it supply life-giving oxygen, it also helps to clear away the fish’s own (27) ___matter. With the oceans being overfished in recent decades, fish farming may soon take over there too. 23. A. sounds B. hears C. listens D. feels 24. A. with B. from C. for D. of 25. A. fed B. made C. raised D. kept 26. A. insure B. ensure C. assure D. reassure 27. A. rubbish B. refuse C. garbage D. waste Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Package holidays, covering a two weeks’ stay in an attractive location are increasingly popular, because they offer an inclusive price with few extras. Once you get to the airport, it is up to the tour operator to see that you get safely to your destination. Excursions, local entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, skiing - you name it - it’s all laid on for you. There is, in fact, no reason for you to bother anything yourselves. You make friends and have a good time, but there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people. This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time travelling. Of course, there are carefully scheduled stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments, but you will probably be allowed only a brief stay overnight in some famous city, with a polite reminder to be up and breakfasted early in time for the coach next morning. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient, but time is always at your elbow. There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend your holiday with a group of people you have never met before, may not like and have no reasonable excuse for getting away from. As against this, it can be argued that for many people, particularly the lonely or elderly, the feeling of belonging to a group, although for a short period on holiday, is an added bonus. They can sit safely back in their seat and watch the world go by.
44. 28. When you go on a package holiday, you don’t have to___. A. arrange anything yourself B. pay for any extra activities C. follow the tour schedules D. travel in an organised group 29. People going on package holidays___. A. are unable to amuse themselves B. expect to be amused by tour operators C. find most of their interests catered for D. are able to make friends with lots of local people 30. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. You are constantly on the move when you are on a coach tour. B. A coach tour is always exhausting. C. You don’t get enough sleep on a coach tour. D. You get no chance to visit historic buildings in famous cities on a coach tour. 31. “Time is always at your elbow.” This means___. A. you can take your time visiting a place B. you have to spend a lot of time visiting a place C. your time is always limited when visiting a place D. there is always no time for you to visit any place 32. In spite of its disadvantages, spending a holiday with a group is good particularly for___. A. schoolboys and schoolgirls B. the lonely or elderly people C. newly married young couples D. those who always travel by themselves II. WRITING (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. 33. Did they understand the problem? They didn’t ___? 34. What speed is allowed on this motorway? How fast ___? 35. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to develop the project?” I suggest ___. 36. We have to cut down on our driving because there is an oil shortage. Because of ___. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Don’t use more than five words. 37.I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead, (exchanged) I took the book back to the shop and___that was better. 38. This is the most amusing book I’ve ever read, (amusing) I’ve never read a___one before. 39. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. (most)
45. He is___we have ever met. 40. My parents moved to New Zealand five years ago. (since) It___my parents moved to New Zealand. PRACTICE TEST 13 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. dragon B. factor C. design D. publish 2. A. responsible B. accommodate C. experiment D. terrorism Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 3. A. particular B. superstar C. smart D. harvest 4. A. boxing B. luxurious C. relax D. galaxy Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. Because it was unsafe and too expensive to repair, the 70-years-old building A B C D had to be demolished. 6. These interested paintings were donated to the library by Gilmore Foundation A B C 20 years ago. D 7. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to US. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. I couldn’t live with a person who had such disgusting___. A. customs B. habits C. uses D. actions 9. ___the tree to get bird’s eggs, the boy had a bad fall. A. Climbing B. To climb C. Climb D. Having climbed 10. The water company will have to___off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out. A. cut B. take C. break D. set 11. As consumers’ response to traditional advertising techniques declines, businesses are beginning___new methods of reaching customers. A. the development B. be developing C. being developed D. to develop 12. ___accepting your job offer, I’d like to know a bit more about the company.
46. A. In advance B. In order C. Until D. Before 13. Can you___the papers with you when you come to see me, please? A. bring B. collect C. take D. get 14. It is too early in the___to expect many visitors to the town. A. term B. season C. time D. calendar 15. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ___mention this incident again. A. I will never B. I never C. will I never D. I don’t 16. It is honest of Frank to have returned___. A. a wallet back to its original owner B. to its original owner the wallet C. the wallet to its originally owner D. the wallet to its original owner Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 17. Bin’. “Hello. Can I speak to Lily, please? This is Bin.” Paula’. “I’m sorry she’s out. ___” A. You’ll have to wait. B. Would you like to leave her a message? C. Can you come again? D. This is a wrong time to call her. 18. Alice’. “Is Monday possible for you?” Chris’. “___” A. I hope so, too. B. I really enjoy meeting you. C. Yes. Thank you. D. Yes, that’s fine. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. They grumbled about the food. They didn’t seem to be pleased. A. argued B. complained C. thought D. bargained 20. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior. A. puzzled B. disgusted C. angry D. upset Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he had to resign. A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. supported 22. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work. A. busy B. bored C. idle D. scared Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
47. Earthquakes are the most destructive natural disasters. They usually hit without any (23) ___and result in a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or (24) ___ gigantic tidal waves which, in fact, are colossal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are capable of destroying coastal cities. (25) ___, the vast majority of fatalities and serious injuries come about when buildings collapse. Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to escape once the shaking starts. The savage (26) ___ of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain reaction in the building’s structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building’s height, its shape and construction materials are the most (27) ___factors deciding about the survival and collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its inhabitants. 23. A. notice B. warning C. caution D. advice 24. A. create B. build C. construct D. get 25. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Since D. However 26. A. services B. results C. forces D. waves 27. A. significant B. considerate C. trivial D. positive Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. There are many different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done on a regular basis. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five- minute exercises are just as effective. Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of air-conditioned gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specifically designed to tone the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors. There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people with a taste for adventure. Exercising is crucial in a different regime. The type of exercise a person takes up depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him. 28. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising? A. Five minutes is effective for them. B. They do not have much free time. C. Gymnasiums are expensive. D. They keep fit not by exercising.