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PRACTICE TEST
TASK 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 pts)
1. A. abrupt B. nuclear C. ultimately D. funnel
2. A. innovation B. compulsory C. government D. official
TASK 2: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others (0.5 pts)
3. A. interactive B. limitation C. opinion D. disappointed
4. A. provide B. earthquake C. appliance D. conserve
TASK 3: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the bank space in each sentence (2.5 pts)
5. Should all motorcyclists _____ to wear helmets?
A. are dangerous B. be compulsory C. are impressed D. be interested
6. One of the benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope _____.
A. with the unexpected B. to unexpectedness C. with expectance D. from unexpected things
7. The government warns us of the environmental _____.
A. waste B. pollution C. energy D. power
8. Our flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City was delayed _____ the terribly big wind.
A. although B. because of C. in spite of D. because
9. Do you know the girl _____ car Tom is driving?
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
10. If you want to save money, you should _____ the amount of electricity your family uses.
A. increase B. reuse C. reduce D. recycle
11. Scientists are looking for an effective way to reduce _____.
A. terrific solution B. unnecessary suffering C. energy consumption D. uneasy problem
12. Raw sewage is pumped directly _____ the sea.
A. for B. into C. in D. on
13. Researchers on the environment have made some important _____.
A. discoveries B. destructions C. congratulations D. science
14. Although he is very busy, he tries to find time to _____ to his parents every weekend.
A. take a break B. take care C. pay a visit D. look after
TASK 4: Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign (0.5 pts)
15. What does the sign say when you enter the shop?
A. Water alcohol gel for you.
B. You need to use sanitized liquid before meals.
C. You must wash your hands with sanitized liquid before entering.
D. People must buy this antiseptic hand bottle 1 litter with pump.
16. When people visit Mausoleum’s Ho Chi Minh and see this sign near the entrance. It means:
A. Taking photos is allowed.
B. You shouldn’t take photos here.
C. You mustn’t take photos here.
D. This camera isn’t working.
TASK 5: Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts)
In many Western countries, people (17) _____ Halloween on October 31st. The word Halloween (18) _____ “All
Hallows’ Eve”. It is the night before All Saints’ Day, a religious holiday in some parts of the world. On this night,
children dress up in special costumes, (19) _____ masks, and go door to door saying “trick-or-treat” to get candy.
Many people decorate their homes with paper ghosts, black cats or witches to give their houses a (20) _____ look.
People also decorate their homes with jack-o-lanterns. They carve scary faces on pumpkins, and (21) _____ inside
the pumpkins. In some places, both children and adults (22) _____ of haunted houses. They all seem very excited
about the festival.
17. A. celebrate B. are organizing C. are going to hold D. will celebrate
18. A. gets from B. coming from C. comes from D. stands for
19. A. wear on B. wear in C. put out D. put on
20. A. bored B. relaxed C. careful D. scary
21. A. lit candles B. turn on the light C. light candles D. turn on candles
22. A. take part in B. can make tours C. turns up D. can go on tour
TASK 6: Read the passage and decide whether the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE (1.5 pts)
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Many parents are concerned that their children will spend time on social networking which they could be using to
do their homework, exercises, or interact with people in the real world.
They may feel that social networking sites are a waste of their children’s time. However, new research claims that
the communication opportunities provided by social networking encourage young people to explore their interests,
develop technical skills, and work on new forms of self- expression. The three-year study carried out by a University of
California research team that interviewed over 800 teens and conducted over 2000 hours of online observations. It
found that social networking helps teenagers learn the social and technical skills they need to be knowledgeable
citizens in the digital age.
The study concludes that social networking contributes to young people’s extended friendships and interests.
While the majority of teens use social networking sites to “hang out” with people they already know in real life, some
use them to find like- minded people. Those interested in chess or international politics, for example, can expand their
circle with others who share the same interests and can find information that goes beyond that they have access to at
school. They can also publicize and distribute their music, art work, or writing to online audiences, and gain visibility
and enhance their reputations. Teenagers create new modes of self-expression and rules for social behavior online.
New forms of online media allow them to acquire technical skills through creating videos, writing blogs or customizing
their online profiles. The researchers said teens usually respect one another’s authority online, and they are often
more motivated to learn one another than from their parents or other adults.
Social networking has become a societal reality. Children and teens commonly use these sites to interact like
adults. With social networking such an important part of youth social culture, it can be extremely difficult to completely
keep teens away from social networks. Instead, it is better for parents to allow their kids to access the appropriate
websites while teaching them to use them safely and responsibly.
23. Most teenagers are said to use social networking sites for interacting with existing friends.
24. According to the passage, teens spend 2000 hours online annually.
25. Parents had better give their children instructions to use the social network properly.
26. It is said that it’s not easy for teens to avoid social network.
Read the passage again and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
27. The word “It” in line 7 is nearest in meaning to:
A. a social networking site B. an interview C. research D. the University of California
28. What information is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Social networking has given teens the ability to connect with others.
B. Social networking is beneficial for teens.
C. Majorities of teens say social media helps them find different points of view.
D. The author mentions international politics to give an example of a shared interest.
TASK 7: Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
29. It is still a bit ____________________ to use the Internet in everyday life. (cost)
30. They showed a ____________________ about animal communication. (document)
31. She is one of the most active ____________________ of the campaign. (preserve)
32. Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the ____________________.
(environmentalist)
33. The fashion industry is always desperate to ____________________. (innovation)
34. It is ____________________ proven that there is the relationship between lung cancer and smoking.
(science)
TASK 8: Rearrange the word given to make the meaningful sentence (0.5 pts)
35. the water we use / in many parts / because fresh water is running out / of the world / We also need to save /.
→ We also need to save ________________________________________________________________
36. during the fire / and half an hour / Police said / which lasted two / nobody was injured /. //
→ Police said ________________________________________________________________________
TASK 9: Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
37. “What an attractive dimple you have!”, Tim said to Liz.
→ Tim complimented __________________________________________________________________
38. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months.
→ The last __________________________________________________________________________
39. The doctor advised me to avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.
→ The doctor suggested that ___________________________________________________________
40. This man was wearing sunglasses. He works as a private investigator.
→ This man, _________________________________________________________________________