REVISION (The first term examination)
PRACTICE TEST 1
Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. economy
B. economics
C. independent
D. institution
2. A. university
B. international
C. agricultural
D. philosophy
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
3. A. closed
B. advanced
C. required
D. replied
4. A. tertiary
B. teacher
C. person
D. prefer
Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
5. They sometimes complain _______ the noise in the neighborhood.
A. to
B. with
C. about
D. in
6. She will never try _______ that again. It was such a nasty experience.
A. to do
B. to be done
C. doing
D. do
7. Remember to go to the interview __________ time.
A. in
B. by
C. on
D. with
8. Those ________ to go with me, please raise your hand.
A. want
B. who wants
C. who want
D. to want
9. Would you like to go to the movies this weekend ? – Sure. By then I __________my exam.
A. will finish
B. finished
C. will have finished
D.have finished
10. They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday.
A. made / had taken
B. have made / take
C. had made / took
D. will have made / have taken
11. Let‘s put off that meeting to next Monday.
A.postpone
B. arrange
C. start
D. decide
12. German people always say Please when putting a plate in front of _______while English people in that
case would say Hope you enjoy it.
A. a friend
B. an acquaintance
C.a guest
D. a relative
13. __________garden looks like a mess. Why don‘t you cut __________grass?
A. a /a
B. a / the
C. the / the
D. x / x
14. He __________for Canada two years ago and I __________him since then.
A. left / did not see
B. has left / have not seen C. left / do not see
D. left / have not seen
15. It is very kind of you to __________me a hand.
A. give
B. help
C. raise
D. shake
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
16. ―Oh, no. Did I do that? I‘m sorry.‖ – ―__________‖
A. Oh, that‘s alright. It can happen to anyone.
B. Did I? I‘m sorry.
C. I‘m worried about that.
D. No, of course not.
17. ―__________‖ – ―Oh, thanks. I‘m glad you like it.‖
A. What does your house cost?
B. I like your house, especially the nice view.
C. I don‘t know how to get to your house.
D. Who designed this beautiful house?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
18. The air has become more and more pollutedbecause of exhaust fumes from vehicles.
A. preserved
B. wasted
C. contaminated
D. conserved
19. The word/phrase that is closest in meaning to the bold words in this sentence “Waving is one of the ways
to attract someone’s attention.” is ________
A. get
B. call
C. ask for
D. want
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
20.―This important duty needs toprecedethe others.‖
A. go before
B. go by
C. follow
D. chase
21. Harry displayed enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness
B. weakness
C. indifference
D. softness
22. The villages__________by the hurricane.
A. have been destroyed
C. had been destroyed
B. were destroyed
D. has been destroyed
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.
23. Julie (A) failed her (B) driving test(C) because she (D) hasn‘t practisedenough.
24. (A) Most of the jobs in the (B) manufacturing factories (C) will take over(D) by robots.
25. If Mary had taken (A)my advice, she (B) wouldn't have beenin (C)such(D)difficulties now.
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the one given.
26. ―Would you like to stay for dinner?‖ she asked me.
A. He asked me if I liked to stay for dinner.
B. She was very kind to offer me the dinner.
C. He offered me a dinner.
D. She invited me to stay for dinner.
27. ―Whose car did you borrow last night?‖ I said to him.
A. I said to him whose car did he borrow last night.
B. I told him whose car had he borrowed the night before.
B. I ordered him whose car he had borrowed the night before.
C. I asked him whose car he had borrowed the night before.
28. if / I / have / money / I / buy / a new suit
A. If I had enough money, I will buy a new suit.
B. If I have enough money, I will buy a new suit.
C. If I have enough money, I would buy a new suit.
D. If I had enough money, I bought a new suit.
29. ―Do you enjoy living in the city?‖ asked the man.
A. The man asked if I enjoy living in the city.
B. The man wanted to know if I enjoy living in the city.
C. The man said whether I enjoy living in the city.
D. The man wanted to know whether I enjoyed living in the city.
30. what / foreign / languages / taught / are / in / schools / your / country?
A. What foreign languages are taught in schools in your country?
B. What are foreign languages taught in schools in your country?
C. What languages foreign are taught in schools in your country?
D. What foreign languages are taught in your country in schools?
Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks:
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (9) ______ the Internet
and other new technologies, (10) _______ no longer any need for school buildings, formal class, or teachers.
Perhaps this will be true one day, but this is hard to (11) _________ a world without schools. In fact, we need
to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better, not (12) _______them. We should invent a
new kind of school that is (13) ________to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even
companies.
31. A. despite
B. because of
C. thought
D. because
32. A. there are
B. they are
C. it is
D. there is
33. A. know
B. realize
C. imagine
D. consider
34. A. to eliminate
B. eliminative
C. eliminator
D. elimination
35. A. limited
B. linked
C. contributed
D. addressed
Read the passage and choose the best answers:
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad.
First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign
language can be very disappointing and can affect the student‘s grades. It can be very expensive to pay the
costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to
get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new
culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote
friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with
research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student
may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The
leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field.
Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as
well.
36. _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
37. When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
38. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
39. At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language.
B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue
D. doesn‘t have to learn a language
40. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor
B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field
D. All are correct
PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. promise
B. decide
C. maintain
D. attract
Question 2: A. important
B. mischievous
C. supportive
D. exciting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 9. A. concerned
B. raised
C. developed
D. maintained
Question 10. A. signal
B. slightly
C. polite
D. excite
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question5: (A) Hoa‘s parents (B) didn‘t allow her (C) going to the cinema with (D) her friends yesterday.
Question 6: International students (A) should (B) take full use (C) of (D) tutorial appointments
Question 7: He (A) said that he couldn't (B) remember (C) where had he left (D) his car.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8: He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
A. biology
B. biological
C. biologist
D. biologically
Question 9: As an _______, Mr. Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency.
A. educate
B. education
C. educator
D. educative
Question 10: Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful
B. optimistic
C. stagnant
D. pessimistic
Question 11: Arnold ______ for all the trouble he had caused to us.
A. complimented
B. apologized
C. excused
D. complained
Question 12: The man _________ designed the building is my mother.
A. who
B. whose
C. when
D. what
Question 13: It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time.
A. says / is taken
B. is saying / has been taken
C. is said / takes
D. was said / was taken
Question 14: The bicycle you lent me badly needed ________.
A. to clean
B. cleaning
C. clean
D. to be cleaning
Question 15: Annie has three brothers, _________are pilots.
A. all of whom
B. who all of them
C. that all of them
D. who they all
Question 16: - Anna: Where is Jimmy? - Alice: He is_______ work. He is busy______ his monthly report.
A. on/ for
B. in/ about
C. to/ through
D. at/ with
Question 17: Thanks ______ the inventions of labour-saving devices, housework will no longer be a burden.
A. for
B. with
C. about
D. to
Question 18: Each of us must take___________ for our own actions.
A. probability
B. ability
C. possibility
D. responsibility
Question 19: Don‘t pay any _______ to her — she‘s just being difficult.
A. attention
B. formality
C. intention
D. acceptance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays.
A. children whose parents can't afford their schooling
B. children who die at birth
C. people who live 100 years or more
D. people who suffer from fatal diseases
Question 21: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attension is appropiate.
A. coming nearer to
B. leaving
C. pointing at
D. looking up to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 22. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.
- John: ―______‖
- Mary: ―Yes, I‘d love to.‖
A. Do you often have time for a drink after class? B. Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class?
D. Would you like tea or coffee after class?
Question 23. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: ―I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.‖
Daisy: ―______‖
A. It doesn‘t matter at all.
B. There‘s no doubt about that.
C. It is very kind of you to say so.
D. I am sorry to hear that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident
B. be optimistic
C. be pessimistic
D. be smart
Question 25: English, Math and Literature are core subjects in the National Curriculum
A. intersting subjects
B. subjects that all students don‘t have to study
C. very important subjects
D. subjects that students feel like studying
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26. I haven‘t met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D. I didn‘t meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 27. I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English
B. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well
D. I would have spoken English well if I could get the job
Question 28. He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
A. Had it not been for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
B. If his parents hadn't supported him, he wouldn't have been successful in his career.
C. But for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
D. Without his parents' support, he would have been successful in his career
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following sentences.
Question 29. The young girl has great experience of nursing. She has worked as a hospital volunteer for
years.
A. Before she worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.
B. Much as she has worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.
C. Having worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of nursing.
D. With great experience of nursing, the young girl has worked as a hospital volunteer for years.
Question 30. Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone
in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (31)______ to look directly at people when
speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (32)______ of honesty.
Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to look
to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (33)______, stand close together and look intensely into each
other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts want.Given
such differences with even the most common expressions, people (34)______ travel or work abroad have a
real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware
of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (35)______ to consider your own body language before
dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues
can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.
(Source: Reading Fusion 1 by Andrew E. Bennett)
Question 31. A. forbidden
B. encouraged
C. opposed
D. assisted
Question 32. A. taste
B. sense
C. sound
D. touch
Question 33. A. therefore
B. in addition
C. in contrast
D. moreover
Question 34. A. where
B. which
C. whose
D. who
Question 35. A. use
B. usefulness
C. useful
D. usefully
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to
find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for a table. To make a reservation, just give your name,
the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to dinner, you
should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives. However, if your companion insists on
paying his or her share, do not get into argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that
they do not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or
waitress‘s tip is not added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about
15% of the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
Question 36: When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant ___________.
A. a reservation is not necessary
B. you should make a reservation
C. there are always many tables available for you
D. you always have to wait for a long time
Question 37: To make a reservation, you ______________.
A. just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group
B. have to give your address, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group
C. just give your name, the time you arrive and your address
D. just give your name, the time you arrive and your telephone number
Question 38: When you invite someone to dinner, you ______________.
A. let him to pay himself
B. should prepare to pay the bill
C. give the bill to him
D. share the bill with him
Question 39: If your companion insists in paying his share, _______________.
A. do not agree
B. it will be impolite
C. you should let him pay as he expects
D. you should get into argument with him
Question 40: In most American restaurants, _______________.
A. the tip is added to the bill
B. the tip is about 15% of the bill
C. you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses
D. waiters and waitresses never get the tip
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PRACTICE TEST 3
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1.A. imagined
B. constructed
C. fascinated
D. rewarded
Question 2.A. roof
B. groom
C. school
D. floor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. request B. tutor
C. lecture
D. language
Question 4.A. responsible
B. academic
C. understanding
D. economic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Question 5.She (A)saw her brother (B)get off(C)the plane and (D)to walk toward her.
Question 6.We (A)can communicate (B)not only through words (C)and also through (D)body language.
Question 7.I'll go ahead (A)and get (B)the ticketsifI (C)will have some free time(D)this afternoon.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8. ______ 25th APEC Economic Leaders‘ Meeting officially opened in Da Nang on Nov. 11, 2017.
A. An
B. A
C. The
D. Ø
Question 9.Remember to say goodbye ______ the interviewer before leaving the interview.
A. with
B. at
C. for
D. to
Question 10. Martha graduated ______ high school two years ago.
A. from
B. with
C. in
D. at
Question 11. The businesswoman ______ combines her career with family life.
A. success
B. successfully
C. succeed
D. successful
Question 12. Maths, Literature and English are ______ subjects in Vietnam.
A. compulsory
B. educational
C. parallel
D. optional
Question 13. The job applicant appeared relaxed and ______ before the interview.
A. nervous
B. stressed
C. bored
D. confident
Question 14.It is considered ______ in many cultures to whistle to a waiter to draw his attention.
A. polite
B. rude
C. social
D.proper
Question 15. The food and drinks ______ at the wedding banquet were very delicious.
A. serve
B. to serve
C. serving
D. served
Question 16. There is a ______ for a shop assistant on Saturdays.
A. degree
B. recommendation
C. vacancy
D. qualification
Question 17. The students ______ essays got 6 or more points don‘t need to rewrite them.
A. that
B. who
C. whose
D. which
Question 18. It ______ heavily outside. Please put on your raincoat or you‘ll get wet.
A. rains
B. was raining
C. rained
D. is raining
Question 19. We ______ some nice people at the Christmas party last weekend.
A. met
B. meet
C. were meeting
D. had met
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 20. Jack finds that Daisy dances very well. - Jack: ―You are a great dancer!‖ - Daisy: ―______‖
A. Certainly, I am.
B. Yes, of course.
C. Thanks. I do think so. D. It‘s nice of you to say so.
Question 21.Kim failed the driving test again. - Kim: ―Failed again, I‘m afraid.‖ - You: ―______‖
A. Well, good luck.
B. Oh, hard luck.
C. Lucky you.
D. I‘m not sure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. I am pleased to advise you that your application has been accepted.
A. allow
B. persuade
C. recommend
D. inform
Question 23: Paul is really a careful student, he's used to jotting down anything coming to his mind.
A. saying down
B. writing quickly
C. illustrating quickly
D. keeping secret
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24:You need to dress neatly and elegantly for the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. orderly
B. formally
C. untidily
D. comfortably
Question 25: Harry displayed enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness
B. weakness
C. indifference
D. softness
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.
Question 26: If he wrote to her, she would be happy.
A. Maybe he will write to her, and then she will be happy. B. When he wrote her, she wasn‘t happy.
C. He didn‘t write to her, so she was very sad.
D. She isn‘t happy because he doesn‘t write to her.
Question 27: It is said that the tulip originated from Constantinople.
A. People said that Constantinople was the first person to grow the tulip.
B. The tulip is said to have originated from Constantinople.
C. It is said that the tulip is only available in Constantinople.
D. The tulip is said to have been the symbol of Constantinople.
Question 28: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We didn‘t miss the train because it left late.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. Because the train was late, we missed it.
D. We almost missed the train.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following sentences.
Question 29: He neglected my advice. That’s why he lost the game.
A. He lost the game because he listened to my advice.
B. Had it not been for my advice, he would have lost the game.
C. Though he listened to my advice, he still lost the game.
D. Had he listened to my advice, he wouldn‘t have lost the game..
Question 30: You are not trying very hard now. You will not pass the exam.
A. Unless you don‘t try very hard, you will not pass the exam.
B. Unless you try harder, you won‘t pass the exam.
C. If you try harder, you will not pass the exam.
D. If you don‘t try very hard, you will pass the exam.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 31 to 35.
At most British universities the academic year is divided into three terms. Students study a main subject (31)
______ their degree course, which is usually a mix of compulsory courses and electives. Teaching methods
vary among universities. Most students have lectures and seminars and there are practicals for those (32)
______ a science subject. At some universities students have individual (33) ______ or supervisors. In Britain
a professor is the person (34)______ a department or a senior members of staff. Other teaching and research
staff are called lectures. In the US most people (35) ______ teach at colleges or universities are addressed as
professors.
Question 31:A. throughout
B. at
C. on
D. in
Question 32:A. making
B. doing
C. learning
D. researching
Question 33:A. professors
B. assistants
C. tutorials
D. instructors
Question 34:A. in charge of
B. in charge in
C. in charge by
D. in charge for
Question 35:A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. whoever
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
The next time you are watching a film and you see one of the characters jumping out of a plane, falling
off a horse, or being blown through a window – spare a thought for the stunt artist. Lots of people think that
stunt artists are just ―extras‖ who play small, unimportant parts in films and television. Nothing could be
further from the truth.
A stunt artist must combine the skills of an actor with the physical abilities of a first-class athlete. He
or she must be extremely fit, and highly trained in a number of activities like scuba-diving, horse riding,
martial arts or parachuting.
It is not easy to get started in a career as a stunt performer. Film and television producers look for
experience and proven ability, so it is unlikely that they will take on a complete newcomer. However, because
of the nature of their profession, stunt artists tend to retire early. This means that new performers must be
employed, or there will be no one to take over when the present generation quits.
Even when a stunt artist becomes well-known, the work is not regular. It may sometimes be necessary
to travel to the other side of the world for a job which involves long hours and great physical danger. It is not
a glamorous occupation either. Unlike the famous actors for whom they sometimes risk their lives, few stunt
artists are recognized in the street by adoring fans.
Question 36. The phrase ―spare a thought for‖ is closest in meaning to ______.
A. save some minutes for
B. look after
C. give a hand to
D. think about
Question 37. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that stunt artists ______.
A. are really important
B. are not important C. appear only on TV D. perform only in films
Question 38. All of the followings are required of a stunt artist EXCEPT ______.
A. having the ability of a physicist
B. having the skills of an actor
C. being highly trained
D. being extremely fit
Question 39. The profession of a stunt artist is described as ______.
A. glamorous
B. regular
C. dangerous
D. recognizable
Question 40. The most likely candidate for the job of a stunt artist is the one who is ______.
A. a complete newcomer
B. inexperienced
C. experiencedD. a new performer
----- The End -----
PRACTICE TEST 4
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. washed
B. formed
C. turned
D. boiled
Question 2: A. refreshment
B. success
C. intention
D. decrease
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. inform
B. explore
C. prevent
D. cancel
Question 4: A. attitude
B. manager
C. invention
D. company
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: My parents hope to travel around ______ world next summer.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø (no article)
Question 6: If you watch this film, you ______ about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. learned
B. were learning
C. will learn
D. would learn
Question 7: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he ______ along the street.
A. was walking
B. would walk
C. walked
D. had walked
Question 8: Candles________ from beeswax bum with a very clean flame.
A. making
B. which made
C. made
D. are made
Question 9:______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Gaining
B. Receiving
C. Improving D. Raising
Question 10: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a ______ of completion.
A. degree
B. certificate C. diploma
D. qualification
Question 11: Today, Australia is one of the most_________diverse countries in the world.
A. culture
B. cultural
C. cultures
D. culturally
Question 12: In some special ________situations, pointing at someone is completely acceptable.
A. society
B. socialize
C. socializing
D. social
Question 13:We're over the________! Who wouldn't be? We've just won $1 million.
A. clouds
B. moon
C. stars
D. planet
Question 14: Most young people nowadays believe in ______ marriage - first comes love, then comes
marriage.
A. unique
B. arranged
C. contractual
D. romantic
Question 15: You should try to_________to your family ‗s _________.
A. obey/rules
B. stick/rules
C. follow/regulations
D. take/regulations
Question 16: Students of the final years are always_________pressure of finding a well-paid job.
A. in
B. above
C. out of
D. under
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised
B. doubted
C. considered D. refused
Question 18: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three day excursion
with her classmates.
A. permit
B. persuade
C. offer
D. support
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits
B. protects
C. encourages D. limits
Question 20: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access
information online.
A. regularly
B. attentively
C. occasionally
D. selectively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: Ancient people used pots for cooking, storing food, and carry things from place to place.
A. pots
B. cooking
C. carry
D. from
Question 22: Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
A. on
B. principles
C. chemists
D. mathematics
Question 23: Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet
A. information
B. can find
C .in
D. the Internet
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24:Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.''
Mitchell: ''_______________. Art helps develop creativity.''
A. I quite agree
B. You must be kidding
C. I'm of the opposite opinion
D. I don't think that's a good idea
Question 25. Mary is talking to the shop assistant.
- Mary: ―Have you got this blouse in a smaller size?‖ - Shop assistant: ―______‖
A. You should ask yourself.
B. I‘m so happy that you have taken it.
C. How can you believe it?
D. I‘m afraid it‘s been out of stock.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 26. Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We didn‘t miss the train because it left late.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. Because the train was late, we missed it.
D. We almost missed the train.
Question 27. ―Why can‘t you do your work more carefully?‖ said Henry‘s boss.
A. Henry‘s boss criticized him for doing his job carelessly.
B. Henry‘s boss urged him to do his job with care.
C. Henry‘s boss suggested doing the job carelessly.
D. Henry‘s boss complimented him on doing the job carefully.
Question 28: My uncle is a businessman. He was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
A. A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
B. My uncle is a businessman, ranking the wealthiest of the country.
C. My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
D. A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
B. If only Jenifer didn‘t reject the job offer.
C. Jenifer wishes she hadn‘t rejected the job offer.
D. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
Question 30: This is the exact time. You have to work hard for the coming exam.
A. It's about time you worked harder for the coming exam.
B. It's about time for you work harder for the next exam
C. Working harder for the next exam is the exact time.
D. Preparing for the coming exam is what you are doing.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (31) ............. to be successful? Having
someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (32) …...... - we all know someone who sees a
single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's
important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little…(33)….., and you'll
find life more rewarding as a..(34)................ . .Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence
but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to propose . Optimists are more likely to start
new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your attitude to the world. Some people are brought
up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything goes wrong. Most
optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to (35) …….... failure as the end of the world - they
just get on with their lives.
Question 31. A. counted
B. expected
C. felt
D. waited
Question 32.A. amusement
B. play
C. enjoyment
D. fun
Question 33. A. energy
B. effort
C. work
D. effect
Question34.A. result
B. reason
C. purpose
D. product
Question35. A. regard
B. respect
C. suppose
D. think
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
On her first day in Indonesia, Lisa thought people were ignoring her requests. The day was hot and she
needed a cold drink. She went into a store and asked, ―Do you have cold drinks?‖ The woman there didn‘t say
anything. Lisa repeated her question. Still the woman said nothing. At this point, Lisa gave up and left the
store. She soon learned that the woman had answered her. She had lifted her eyebrows, which in Indonesia
can mean ―yes‖.
This reminded Lisa of an experience in Bulgaria. She went into a restaurant that was famous for its
stuffed cabbage and asked the waiter, ―Do you have stuffed cabbage today?‖. He nodded his head and Lisa
eagerly waited. The cabbage never arrived. In Bulgaria, a nod means ―no‖.
In China, Lisa had a different kind of problem. When she asked her students,‖ Can we meet at 8:00 next
week instead of our usual time?‖, they immediately answered ―yes‖. So Lisa was greatly surprised when the
students never came to class. Her friends explained that the students couldn‘t come at 8:00 but they said they
could. In China, it is disrespectful to disappoint someone, especially a superior, by saying ―no‖.
Question 36. Lisa left her store because _____.
A.the store keeper didn’t answer her question
B. the woman in the store didn‘t hear anything
C. she thought people were ignoring her requests D. she needed a cold drink
Question 37. How did the store keeper answer Lisa‘s question?
A. By saying ―yes‖.
B. By saying something impossible to understand.
C. By lifting her eyebrow.
D. By nodding her head.
Question38. The word This in the passage refers to _____.
A. The day was hot in Indonesia.
B. Lisa wanted to drink a cold drink.
C. People ignored Lisa‘s requests.
D. What the store keeper did to Lisa in Indonesia.
Question 39. Why did Lisa ask for stuffed cabbage?
A. Because that Bulgaria restaurant was famous for it. B. Because she enjoyed eating it.
C. Because she was very hungry.
D. Because she eagerly waited for it.
Question 40. People living in _____ think it disrespectful to make a superior disappointed.
A. Indonesia
B. China
C. Bulgaria
D. England
PRACTICE TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1A. maintains
B. laughs
C. drops
D. books
Question 2: A.heir
B. exhaust
C.height
D.honest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. applicant
B. ambitious
C. essential
D. performance
Question 4: A. confirm
B. entrance
C. highland
D. weather
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 5:H e passed the exam with flying color, that made his parents delighted
Question 6: The student must have her assessment form fill inby the examiner during the oral exam.
Question 7:Teenagers should talk to their parents before doing an decision
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question8; When choosing the partner, American are quite ……..with physical attractiveness
A interested
B excited
C keen
D concerned
Question 9: Their children________ lots of new friends since they________ to that town.
A. made/ have been moving
B. made/ are moving
C. have made/ moved
D. were making/ have moved
Question 10: If he________ the lesson yesterday, he could do the test better today.
A. has reviewed
B. had reviewed
C. will review
D. reviewed
Question 11: That‘s the scientist …………..contribution to the whole project is crucial
A that
B whose
C who
D whom
Question 12 : He read ―the old man and the sea‖, a novel…………by ernest Hermingway
A written
B writing
C which write
D that wrote
Question 13: Gold _______________ in California in the nineteenth century.
A. has been discovered B. was discovering
C. was discovered
D. had been discovered
Question 14 : Without your help, I________ the technical problem with my computer the other day.
A. wouldn‘t solve
B. couldn‘t have solved
C. could solve
D. can‘t solve
Question15: I‘m sorry, but I‘ve got________ much work to do to come to the beach today.
A. too
B. such
C. enough
D. so
Question16: The girl was used________ birthday presents from her brothers.
A. to receive
B. to receiving
C. to being received D. to be receiving
Question17: The bus_________ on the way here, so I was half an hour late for my appointment.
A. got off
B. come apart
C. broke down D. set out
Question18: : Unable to remember______ his car, he walked all around the neighborhood looking for it.
A. where parking
B. where he has parked
C. where he was parking
D. where he had parked
Question 19: : By the end of lastMarch,I________ English for fiveyears.
A. will have been studying
B. had been studying
C. had been studied
D. will have studied
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 20: - Mary: "Wow! What a nice coat youare wearing!" -Daisy: "_____________"
A. Certainly. Do you likeit,too?
B. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
C. I like you tosaythat.
D. Yes, of course. It'sexpensive.
Question 21: - : ~ Ann: ―Let‘s go camping this weekend, after the 1st term exams.‖ ~ Bob: ―____________‖
A. That sounds great!
B. Do you think it‘s good?
C. Yes, I accept that.
D. No! I don‘t quite agree.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the italic part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided
B. depended
C. compulsory
D. paid
Question 23: : You can use special symbols in your e-mails if you want to show you're down in the mouth.
A. definite
B. depressed
C. deflated
D. decided
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
ITALIC part in each of the following questions.
Question24: The storm was unexpected. No one was prepared for it so some people couldn‘t escape and got
injured.
A. should be followed B. may be avoided C. must be prevented D. can be predicted
Question 25: . Today students are under a lot of pressuredue to high expectations from their parents and
teachers.
A. nervousness
B.emotion
C.stress
D. relaxation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 26:"Why don't we go out for dinner?" said Mary.
A. Mary requested a dinner out.
B. Mary ordered a dinner out.
C. Mary demanded a dinner out.
D. Mary suggested a dinner out.
Question27:My friend told me, "If I were you, I would not cut class so often."
A. My friend prohibited me from cutting class so often.
B. My friend advised me not to cut class so often.
C. My friend suggested not cutting class so often.
D. My friend warned me against cutting class so often.
Question 28:We couldn't have managed our business successfully without my father's money.
A. Had it not been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed our business successfully.
B. We couldn't have managed our business successfully with my father's money.
C. If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give US his money.
D. If we couldn't have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father's money.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 29:People rumour that the Prince secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
A. The Prince is rumoured to have secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
B. It was rumoured that the Prince secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
C. The Prince was rumoured to secretly get married to an ordinary girl.
D. The Prince had secretly got married to an ordinary girl, as it was rumoured.
Question 30:I haven't visited my hometown for a few years.
A. I have been in my hometown for a few years.
B. I was in my hometown for a few years.
C. I didn't visit my hometown a few years ago.
D. I last visited my hometown a few years ago.
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (31)________ between the human and
the machine. All, body part will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human brain with the ability
to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able
to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (32)________ we will appear to be alive long after we are dead.
Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts, to
the new body. Then we can choose to live for as long as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes
possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure (33)________ to do them automatically. So we will be able to
reside within whichever duplicate we want, whenever we want.
Miniature robots will be built (34)________ through your blood stream and repair damage. Also,
larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will swallow a very small
cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a
video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to
help a doctor (35)________ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick.
Question 31:
A. change
B. difference
C. appearance
D. variety
Question 32:
A. because
B. soon
C. but
D. so
Question33:
A. over
B. out
C. down
D. up
Question 34:
A. travelling
B. to be travelled
C. to travel
D. travel
Question 35:
A. watch
B. observe
C. notice
D. diagnose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
Increasing numbers of parents in the U.S. are choosing to teach their children at home. In fact, the U.S.
Department of Education has estimated that in 1999, about 850,000 children were being homeschooled. Some
educational experts say that the real number is double this estimate, and the ranks of homeschooled children
seem to be growing at the average rate of about eleven percent every year.
At one time, there was a theory accounting for homeschooling: it was traditionally used for students
who could not attend school because of behavioral or learning difficulties. Today, however, more parents are
taking on the responsibility of educating their own children at home due to their dissatisfaction with the
educational system. Many parents are unhappy about class size, as well as problems inside the classroom.
Teacher shortages and lack of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible for thirty or
forty students. The children are, therefore, deprived of the attention they need. Escalating classroom violence
has also motivated some parents to remove their children from school.
Although there have been a lot of arguments for and against it, homeschooling in the U.S. has become
a multi-million dollar industry, and it is growing bigger and bigger. There are now plenty of websites, support
groups, and conventions that help parents protect their rights and enable them to learn more about educating
their children. Though once it was the only choice for troubled children, homeschooling today is an accepted
alternative to an educational system that many believe is failing.
Question 36: The past participle ―homeschooled‖ in the first paragraph is best equivalent to ―_____at home‖.
A. taught
B. self-learned
C. untaught D. self-studied
Question 37: This estimated number was presented by _____.
A. a governmental office B. school teachers
C. the parents
D. homeschooled children
Question 38 : According to some experts, the exact number of homeschooled children in the US in the last
year of the 20th century must be _____.
A. 1,600,000
B. 850,000
C. 1,900,000 D. 1,700,000
Question 39: Parents can teach children at home with the support of __________.
A. The internet, conventions along with support groups
B. support groups, teachers and websites
C. documents, websites and support groups
D. books, support groups and the Internet
Question40. Which is the best tittle for the passage:
A. Reasons for Homeschooling in the USA.
B. The Trend of homeschooling in the USA.
C. Homeschooling- one of the ways of education in the USA.
D. Education system in the USA.
PRACTICE TEST 6
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. imagined
B. constructed C. fascinated
D. rewarded
Question 2. A. roof
B. groom
C. school
D. floor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. books B. dates
C. speeds
D. months
Question 4: A. booked
B. jumped
C. missed
D. arrested
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 5: (A) The book Tom (B)reading was (C) written by a (D) famous author.
Question 6:(A)Don‘t forget to show (B) enthusiastic when (C) the job is explained (D) to you.
Question 7: He is (A) a famous architect(B) who designs won (C) an international award (D) last year.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8: Non-verbal ______ is usually understood as a process of sending and receiving messages through
gestures, body language and facial expressions.
A. communicate
B. communication
C. communicative
D. communicator
Question 9: Going away to college has made him much more ______.
A. dependently
B. depending
C. dependent
D. independent
Question 10: Maths, Literature and English are ______ subjects in Vietnam.
A. compulsory
B. educational
C. parallel
D. optional
Question 11. The job applicant appeared relaxed and ______ before the interview.
A. nervous
B. stressed
C. bored
D. confident
Question 12: If Bill Gates hadn‘t invented Windows software, he________ a millionaire.
A would have become B. might not have become C. might not become D. couldn‘t become
Question 13:The meal, ______wasn‘t very tasty, was quite expensive.
A. that
B. it
C. which
D. who
Question 14: That‘s the coffee bar________ I usually meet my friends.
A. which
B. that
C. in that
D. where
Question 15:_________ you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him?
A. If
B. Since
C. Had
D. Did
Question 16: Sarah has never really got ______ with her sister.
A. on
B.in
C. at
D. from
Question 17: He graduated ________York with a degree in Psychology.
A. at
B. to
C. from
D. with
Question 18: Be sure to _______ a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks.
A. make
B. do
C. put
D. take
Question 19: When you come to the interview, remember to bring with you letters of ___________ from you
teachers or your previous employers.
A. friendship
B. thank-you
C. recommendation D. refusal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 20.Jack finds that Daisy dances very well.
- Jack: ―You are a great dancer!‖ - Daisy: ―______‖
A. Certainly, I am.B. Yes, of course.C. Thanks. I do think so.
D. It‘s nice of you to say so.
Question 21.Kim failed the driving test again. - Kim: ―Failed again, I‘m afraid.‖ - You: ―______‖
A. Well, good luck.
B. Oh, hard luck.
C. Lucky you. D. I‘m not sure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is asking you.
A. pay attention to
B. object to
C. be related to
D. express interest to
Question 23: I am pleased to advise you that your application has been accepted.
A. allow
B. persuade
C. recommend
D. inform
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: When we apologize, weadmit our wrongdoing or discourtesy, usually offer a reason for it and
express regret.
A. politeness
B. impoliteness
C. rudeness
D. disrespect
Question 25: Speaking to a person isof verbal form of communication.
A. oral
B. speechless
C. spoken
D. formal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26: It is known that Vitamin C is good for treating colds.
A. Vitamin C is very well-known for treating colds.
B. Vitamin C is known to be good for treating colds.
C. Vitamin C is known as a cold treatment.
D. Vitamin C is known to have been good for treating colds.
Question 27.My father started gardening 2 hours ago.
A. My father was doing the gardening at 2 o‘clock. B. My father had been gardening for 2 hours.
C. My father has done the gardening for 2 hours.
D. My father did the gardening within 2 hours.
Question 28.“You have passed your exams. Congratulations!” said the teacher.
A. The teacher congratulated you on passing their exams.
B. The teacher congratulated you on passing my exams.
C. The teacher congratulated me on having passed your exams.
D. The teacher congratulated me on having passed my exams.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following sentences.
Question 29: My mother doesn‘t like coffee. My father doesn‘t like coffee.
A. Mymother doesn‘t like coffee but my father likes it.
B. Mymother likes coffee but my father doesn‘t like it.
C. Neither my mother nor my father likes coffee.
D. Either my mother or my father likes coffee.
Question 30: We didn‘t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn‘t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
We may choose to wear particular colours just because of personal preference or fashion. However,
particular colours have always had special meanings or uses. Black, for instance, is generally thought of as
suitable for serious occasions and in the West it is (31)______ for funerals. This is not the case in China,
(32)______, where white is worn at funerals.
Some colours may be chosen for practical reasons. Road workers, (33)______ need to be easily seen,
often wear jackets with bright yellow or orange stripes which are clearly visible to drivers. Green is generally
regarded (34)______ a calming colour, and so it is often used in places like doctors‘ waiting rooms. Blue is
many people‘s favouritecolour, and there may be a connection between this and the popularity of blue jeans.
Blue also symbolizes loyalty and for this reason fashion consultants (35)______ wearing blue clothes to job
interviews.
Question 31. A. tradition
B. traditional
C. traditionally
D. traditions
Question 32. Ahowever
B. therefore
C. as a result
D. consequently
Question 33. A. which
B. whom
C. whose
D. who
Question 34. A. like
B. with
C. as
D. of
Question 35. A. recommend B. permit
C. allow
D. enjoy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
DISAPPEARING ART
Duncan Hamilton creates great works of art, but he doesn't use paint or pencils. He's a sculptor, but he
doesn't use wood or stone. He always works quickly and the longest he's ever spent on a sculpture is two
weeks. So what kind of material does he use to create his art? Ice!
Duncan has had an interesting career. He started out as a chef and then became interested in ice sculpture.
Now he has his own business, making fantastic ice sculptures for all kinds of purposes, including for the
cinema, advertising, tourism and for magazine photos. Duncan has made everything from a life-size igloo in
London's Trafalgar Square to a 12 metre-wide castle for a wedding, and ice cubes for drink adverts.
So how does he make his sculptures? Duncan and his team work very carefully to produce their ice. This
is because it has to be very clean and clear. It also has to be stored at certain temperatures. If the ice is
completely frozen, it can be very hard to work with. Not only that, but the ice can burn, so the artists have to
wear special protective clothes.
Unlike other forms of art, ice sculptures don't last forever because they melt. Some people can't imagine
losing something they've created like this. Luckily, Duncan doesn't mind watching his sculptures slowly
change and then disappear. Many of the sculptures even look better after a few hours at room temperature.
The average ice sculpture lasts for six or seven hours and may take a couple of days to completely melt, but
the smaller ones don't last long at all.
Question 36. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?
A. To talk about the importance of art.
B.To explain how one artist works.
C. To say why ice sculpture is popular.
D. To describe the disadvantages of being an artist.
Question 37.What would a reader learn about Duncan Hamilton from the text?
A. He has always been a successful artist.
B. He prefers to work alone.
C. He makes sculptures from all kinds of material.
D.He is popular with the media.
Question 38.What does the writer say about the ice?
A. Duncan's team make it themselves
B. It must be completely frozen.
C. The team have to make it quickly.
D. It is completely safe to work with.
Question 39.The writer says that Duncan's sculptures
A. are always huge.
B. generally last for a day.
C. take about a week to make.
D.can improve when they start to melt.
Question 40.Which of the following could also be a title for this text?
A. How to make an ice sculpture
B. How to change your career
C. How to make art a business
D. How to get on television
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PRACTICE TEST 7
I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. breathe
b. creature
c. creative
2. a. context
b. photocopy
c. academic
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
3. a. secondary
b. certificate
c. category
4. a. interview
b. possible
c. particular
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
5. Are you getting ………….. well at college.
a. over
b. off
c. in
6. The boy was scared although his father told him that ghosts were …………………
a. imaginary
b. imagine
c. imaginative
7. ………………… must satisfy the requirement for admission to the university.
a. Applications
b. To apply
c. Applying
8. If we have done something to hurt someone‘s feelings, we should…………….
d. clean
d. conceal
d. primary
d. concentrate
d. on
d. imagination
d. Applicants
a. apologize
b. excuse
c. thank
d. smile
9. Qualifications and …………… are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness
b. experience
c. attention
d. impression
10. If you ……………. dinner tomorrow, I ……………. back later.
a. had had – would have come
b. had – would come
c. have – will come
d. have – would come
11. I spoke to the boy ………….. father is a famous scientist.
a. who
b. whom
c. whose
d. that
12. As soon as the supplies arrive, they will …………… to the starving people.
a. be distributed
b. be distributing
c. distribute
d. have distributed
13. If you …………… our tickets, we …………….. on our way to Nha Trang now.
a. hadn‘t lost – would have been
b. hadn‘t lost – would be
c. didn‘t lose – would be
d. don‘t lose – will be
14. Fighting ………. tears, I ran back to my room, thinking I would never feel ……… home ………. college.
a. against / at / in
b. back / at / at
c. with / at / at
d. back / as /
at
15. Students usually .............. their GCSEs at the age of 16.
a. pass
b. make
c. take
d. follow
16. She applied for the new ................. of training officer.
a. job
b. post
c. place
d. work
IV. Choose (a, b, c or d) that indicates the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
17. ―Could I borrow your pen?‖ – ―…………………‖
a. No, please do.
b. Of course.
c. Not at all.
d. Yes, you would.
18. ―Would you mind turning down the volume?‖ – ―……………………..‖
a. Of course.
b. I‘d be glad to.
c. Yes, sure.
d. Not at all.
V. Choose (a, b, c or d) that indicates the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following sentences.
19. As all of us can‘t be available today, let‘s put off the discussion till later.
a. present for the event
b. scheduled for the event
c. arranged for the event
d. appointed for the event
20. Professor Johnson has a thorough knowledge of tax system.
a. hazy
b. wonderful
c. complete
d. scientific
VI. Choose (a, b, c or d) that indicates the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following sentences.
21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
a. stay unchanged
b. remain unstable
c. fluctuate
d. restrain
22. 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
VII. Choose the correct sentence with the same meaning as the given one.
23. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
a. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
b. Your assistance discouraged us from getting achievement.
c. If you assisted us, we couldn‘t get achievement.
d. But for your assistance, we couldn‘t have got achievement.
24. That boy‘s sister sits behind me at school.
a. That‘s the boy whose sister sits behind me at school.
b. I sit behind that boy‘s sister at school.
c. That‘s the sister of the boy who sits behind me at school. d. I sit behind that boy whose sister is a
schoolgirl.
25. I am very interested in the book you lent me last week.
a. The book is interesting enough for you to lend me last week.
b. It was the interesting book which you lent me last week.
c. The book that you lent me last week interests me a lot.
d. The book which you lent me last week is too interesting to read.
VIII. Choose (a, b, c or d) that indicates the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following sentences.
26. The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
a. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
b. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
c. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
d. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
27. He didn‘t succeed in his job. His father didn‘t encourage him.
a. He will succeed in his job if his father encourages him.
b. If his father encouraged him, he would succeed in his job.
c. He would have succeeded in his job if his father had encouraged him.
d. If his father didn‘t encouraged him, he wouldn‘t have succeeded in his job.
IX. Identify the underlined words or phrases that need correcting to be perfect sentences.
28. An address (a) is writing on (b) the back (c) of the envelope (d).
29. Education is a subject (a) which (b) many British people deeply care (c) about it (d).
30. If someone (a) come (b) into (c) the store, she will smile (d) and say, ―May I help you?‖.
X. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The University of Oxford, informally called ―oxford University‖, or simply ―Oxford‖, (31) ………. in the
city of Oxford, in England, is (32)………… oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also
considered as one of the world‘s leading (33) …… institutions. The university traces its roots back to at least
the end of the 11th century, (34) ……….… the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically,
Oxford is consistently ranked in the world‘s top ten universities. The University is also open (35) ……..….
overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the
summer months.
31. a. put
b. placed
c. located
d. stood
32. a. the
b. an
c. a
d. that
33. a. learning
b. scholar
c. graduating
d. academic
34. a. because
b. although
c. since
d. if
35. a. to
b. for
c. from
d. up
XI. Read the passage carefully, and then choose the correct answer.
At the school-leaving age, some school-leavers go into college, and others go directly into the workforce.
For children that go directly into the workforce, there needs to be a certain amount of academic preparation.
Firstly, decide on a future career. If your child knows that college is not the path they want to take, they need
to have a good idea of what they want to do. A 10th grader should have a good idea of what it is they want to
do when they are done with their schooling.
Secondly, once your students have decided on a future career, you need to map out a plan of action. They
will need to spend some time becoming an authority in their area of interest. This can be done through
reading, taking classes, and keeping up with changes and innovation in their area of interest through reading
blogs and industry periodicals.
Thirdly, gain experience. A good way for a teen to gain experience in their area of expertise is to take
part time job and to get internships. This is very important because having this kind of early life experience in
their sought-after field can take the place of a degree.
Finally, demonstrate skill. Your students should do something that demonstrates they are skilled enough to
handle the job. If they are interested in making furniture, they should build an armoire. If they want to be a
computer programmer, they should write a program. If they want to be an artist, they should have an artist
portfolio.
36. At the school-leaving age, ………………………..
a. most school-leavers go directly into the workforce
b. school-leavers who want to go to work directly need to have an academic preparation for their future
work
c. all school-leavers are eager to enter colleges or universities
d. some school-leavers need an academic preparation to enter college
37. It‘s necessary for school-leavers…………………..
a. to go to work to earn their own money
b. to decide that college is not the path they want to take
c. to decide on a future career before going into college or university
d. to have a good idea of what they want to do when leaving high schools
38. Once the students have decided on their future career …………………
a. the teacher needs to map out a plan of action to help the students get some knowledge of their area of
interest
b. the teacher should read as many industrial periodicals as possible
c. the teacher needs to spend some time becoming an authority in his or her area of interest
d. they need to ask the teacher for some advice
39. According to the passage, it‘s true to say that the students who want to go directly into
workforce…………
a. should take any job before deciding their career
b. should do something that demonstrates that they are skilled enough to handle the job after taking the job
c. should take a part time job and get internships to gain experience
d. can only gain experience after they have applied for good jobs
40. The main idea of the passage is ………………..
a. what the teacher should do to help his students to go into the workforce
b. many various kinds of jobs for school-leavers
c. some useful steps school-leavers should follow if they tend to go directly into the workforce
d. there‘s a tendency for school-leavers to go directly into the workforce
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