PRACTICE TEST 001

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. played B. climbed C. warned D. needed
2. A. count B. touch C. down D. sound
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.
3. A. correct B. loyal C. selfish D. careful
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Many people still refuse to admit that smoking _________ harm to people’s health.
A. makes B. does C. creates D. experiences
6. My children are very bored ___________ staying inside and watching TV.
A. with B. of C. at D. on
7. The story was __________that I couldn’t help laughing when I read it.
A. too funny B. such funny C. very funny D. so funny
8. It was late, ____________________ I decided to go home.
A. however B. but C. although D. and
9. He doesn’t drive so ______ his father does.
A. carefully than B. the most carefully C. as carefully as D. carefully as
10. They will buy a new house when they get enough money, __________________?
A. will they B. won’t they C. do they D. don’t they
11. If you __________all of my questions, I could do anything to help you
A. answered B. answer C. had answered D. will answer
12. John never comes to class on time and _____________ .
A. neither does Peter B. so does Peter C. so doesn’t Peter D. neither doesn’t Peter
13. The problem ______ never happened.
A. that I expected it B. who I had expected C. I had expected it D. I had expected
14. They live in _______________________.
A. a little lovely old village B. a lovely little old village
C. an old lovely little village D. a lovely old little village
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.
15. Peter: “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.”
Anna: “______! You must be careful next time.”
A. Take care B. Excuse me C. What a pity D. You’re welcome
16. John: “Would you like to go hiking with us?”
Mary: “______.”
A. No, I don’t like B. I hate to go hiking
C. I’d love to, but I don’t feel well today D. yes, I’d like
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. I like playing sports like badminton. It is an exciting way to exercise.
A. interesting B. regular C. normal D. boring
18. Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge.
A. eliminate B. broaden C. restrict D. spoil
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.
19. His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry.
A. pleasant B. honest C. polite D. kind
20. We can even learn foreign languages such as English, Russian on computers.
A. known B. native C. natural D. expected
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to cause the
pollution. To stay from worries, we decided (21)______a health check with the local doctor. We phoned
to make an (22)________at 9 o'clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us (23)_____ the door with
a lovely smile. After (24)___ necessary forms, we were given different tests. All the tests were done very
quickly with the net of modern (25)_____ . As she did the checks, the doctor said that a lot of people were
worried about air pollution and came to help for health checks like us.
21. A. have B. to have C. having D. had
22. A. employment B. management C. appointment D. arrangement
23. A. at B. in C. of D. on
24. A. noting B. writing C. filling D. gapping
25. A. tools B. equipment C. work D. materials
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and a composer. He is known as the most
creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all
over the world. Charlie was born in London on the 16 th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in poverty
and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in
1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70
films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin
received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures
the art form of this century’. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.
26. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in _________.
A. the US B. London C. Switzerland D. England
27. When did he start appearing in films?
A. in 1910 B. in 1914 C. in 1972 D. in 1977
28. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for ________.
A. his state performance B. his background music
C. his character “the Tramp” D. his composing background music
29. Which of the following is not true?
A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B. He played classical music
C. Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D. He received an award in 1972.
30. The word “career” is the closest meaning to ________________
A. pantomime B. play C. life D. life-work
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. U.K (United Kingdom) consists of two parts which are Great Britain and North Ireland.
A B C D
32. We’re really looking forward to taking to the zoo this Sunday by our parents.
A B C D
33. She studied enough hard, so she passed the exam easily.
A B C D
34. My house had its roof blew off in the storm last night.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. They are going to build a swimming pool in this area next month.
A. A swimming pool is going to be built in this area next month.
B. A swimming pool is built in this area next month.
C. A swimming pool is going to build in this area next month.
D. A swimming pool they are going to build in this area next month.
36. “I can play the piano very well” said Lan
A. Lan said that I could play the piano very well.
B. Lan said that she could play the piano very well.
C. Lan said that she can play the piano very well.
D. Lan said that I can play the piano very well.
37. Put on your coat or you will freeze to death in this weather.
A. If you put on your coat, you will freeze to death in this weather.
B. If you put on your coat, you would freeze to death in this weather.
C. Unless you put on your coat, you would freeze to death in this weather.
D. Unless you put on your coat, you will freeze to death in this weather.
38. Mr. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.
A. Mr. Quyen taught Chinese for ten years.
B. Mr. Quyen taught Chinese ten years ago.
C. Mr. Quyen has taught Chinese for ten years.
D. Mr. Quyen has taught Chinese for ten years ago.
39. Although he took a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
A. Despite taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
B. Taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
C. Though taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
D. In spite taking a taxi, he arrived late for the concert.
40.That is the forest. They are living and working in the forest.
A. That is the forest where they are living and working.
B. That is the forest which they are living and working.
C. That is the forest they are living and working.
D. That is the forest where they are living and working in.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 002
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. sings B. leaves C. coughs D. stays
2. A. chemistry B. teach C. speech D. exchange
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.
3. A. damage B. destroy C. erupt D. describe
4. A. family B. practical C. conclusion D. uniform
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. As estimated in the report, the storm ______ great damage to the mountainous area.
A. make B. cause C. lead D. bring
6. Elizabeth is fond ______ going to dances.
A. in B. of C. at D. with
7. The book ______ into many languages recently.
A. is published B. has been published C. has published D. is publishing
8. I remember ______ him somewhere.
A. seeing B. see C. to see D. saw
9. I ______ in heavy traffic every day.
A. used to drive B. am used to driving
C. get used to drive D. used to driving
10. This is the only one of the novels ______ translated into English.
A. that has ever been B. which has ever
C. that have ever been D. has ever been
11. How many ______ took part in the 22nd Sea Games?
A. competitors B. competitive C. competes D. competitions
12. His eyes were so bad that he ______ read the number on the board.
A. shouldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. couldn’t
13. It is 10 years ______we first met together.
A. after B. while C. when D. since
14. We might be able to catch _____ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
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.
15. - Jane: “Thank you very much for inviting me to your house!”
- Laura: “______. ”
A. My pleasure is that B. That’s fine C. Take a seat D. It’s my pleasure
16. - Linda: “Would you mind lending me your bike?”
- Maria: “______. ”
A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Great
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods to
welcome Tet holiday now.
A. national B. customary C. important D. favourite
18. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
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.
19. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested
20. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated
C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (21)________almost anywhere.To generate
solar energy, we only need solar cells and (22)________! Solar cells can easily be installed on house
(23)________, so we don’t need any new space.Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess
many advantages:wind and water power rely on turbines which (24)________noisy, expensive and which
take up large space.Solar cells are totally silent and (25)________.As they have no moving parts, they
require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.
21. A. be used B. is used C. be using D. to be used
22. A. the earth B. the planet C. the sun D. the moon
23. A. yards B. roofs C. gardens D. doors
24. A. is B. be C. are D. was
25. A. polluted B. polluting C. non-polluted D. non-polluting
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more
important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions
and carefully keep them up.
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No letters are
delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published.
To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central
heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered
with cement painted garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and
England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in
banks, all shops and factories are working.
26. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Traditions and Customs in Great Britain B. The importance of Traditions and Customs
C. Traditional Life vs Modern Life D. Englishmen’s Hobbies
27. How important are tradition in Britain?
A. It is slightly important B. It is more important than in other countries
C. It is rather important D. It is somewhat important
28. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. Christmas B. a national holiday C. old traditions D. England
29. The words “keep them up” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. preserve them B. take care them C. leave them D. take them
30. Vacation aren’t special occasions in ______.
A. Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. B. Wales, Britain, Scotland and Ireland.
C. Scotland, Ireland and Britain D. Wales, Britain and Ireland.
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Why didn’t you came to my party last night?
A. Why B. didn't you C. came D. last night
32. Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.
A. to hold B. together C. sometimes D. it
33. When did you go last to the theatre?
A. When B. did you C. go last D. the theatre
34. The kitchen is not very big but there is a lot of cupboards.
A. very big B. but C. is D. cupboards
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “We like our uniform very much", the students said.
A. The students said we liked our uniform very much.
B. The students said they liked our uniform very much.
C. The students said they liked their uniform very much.
D. The students said they like their uniform very much
36. It was a two – hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
A. It took two hours to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
B. It takes two hours to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
C. It took two hours flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
D. It takes two hours flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
37. Peter enjoys playing football more than reading books.
A. Peter doesn’t enjoy playing football as much as reading books.
B. Peter enjoys reading books more than playing football.
C. Peter doesn’t enjoy reading books as much as playing football.
D. Peter enjoys playing football as much as reading books.
38. “What time do you start the course, Jenny?” Tom asked.
A. Tom asked Jenny what time she started the course.
B. Tom asked Jenny what time she had started the course.
C. Tom wanted to know what time did Jenny start the course.
D. Tom wanted to know what time had Jenny started the course.
39. Study hard or you can’t pass the exam.
A. If you study hard, you can’t pass the exam.
B. Provided that you study hard, you can pass the exam.
C. Unless you study hard, you could pass the exam.
D. In case you study hard, you couldn’t pass the exam.
40. Because Jane was sick, she couldn't come to class.
A. Because of Jane's sickness, she couldn't come to class.
B. In spite of Jane's sickness, she couldn't come to class.
C. But for Jane's sickness, she could come to class.
D. Due to Jane's sickness, she could come to class.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 003
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed
2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would
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.
3. A. reply B. appeal C. enter D. support
4. A. habitat B. pollution C. construction D. equipment
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. “Can you ______me a favor?”
A. make B. do C. take D. bring
6. This computer isn’t capable ______ running this software.
A. in B. of C. at D. with
7. Our house ____________ in 1986.
A. built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
8. Tomorrow we are going to meet Maryam, ____________ comes from Malaysia.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
9. He couldn’t meet his idol ______ he got stuck in a traffic jam.
A. because B. or C. so D. although
10. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is ____________ house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. a seven room D. a seven rooms
11. You like playing computer games, ______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. won’t you D. aren’t you
12. She is the most ______ girl I have ever known.
A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractively
13. It’s very hot today. I wish I ____________ on the beach now.
A. am B. will be C. were D. had been
14. Paola: "I don’t like chocolate desserts!
"Nicolas:“______. ”
A. Neither do I B. So do I C. I don’t, neither D. I do, too
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.
15. John and Mary have been dating for two weeks and he is asking her to go out for dinner.
- John: "Would you like to have dinner with me?"
- Mary: “______.”
A. I'm very happy B. Yes, I'd love to C. Yes, so do I D. Yes, it is
16. Jame: “You look beautiful with your new hairstyle!”
- Laura: " ________"
A. Not at all. B. Very kind of your part.
C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. Willingly.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on watch the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay attention to D. express interest in
18. School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided B. depended C. compulsory D. paid
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.
19. I am optimistic that the future is going to turn out more successful than the past.
A. afraid B. hopeful C. realistic D. pessimistic
20. I’m available this afternoon if you want to meet up then.
A. tired B. ready C. busy D. free
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Jeans are very popular with young people all (21)______the world. Some people say that jeans are the
"uniform" of youth. But they haven't always been popular. The story of jeans started almost two hundred
years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (22)______was made in Genoa was called
"jeanos". The pants were called "jeans". In 1850, a saleman in California began selling pants made of
canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. (23)______ they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became
(24)______with gold miners; farmers and cowboys. Six years (25)______; Levis began making his pants
with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began
wearing jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.
21. A. in B. on C. over D. above
22. A. which B. who C. what D. whom
23. A. Although B. But C. Because D. So
24. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
25. A. ago B. before C. later D. soon
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar
energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new
space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable
sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy,
expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no
moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.
However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during
daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work
effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional
sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the
costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally
friendly source of energy.
26. What does the passage primarily discuss?
A. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.
B. Solar energy's advantages over other sources of energy.
C. The cost of solar energy.
D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.
27. What does the word “they” in line 3 refer to?
A. solar energy users. B. other renewable resources.
C. advantages. D. solar cells.
28. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?
A. It is expensive. B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.
C. It is unfriendly to the environment. D. It depends on sunlight.
29. The word “advantages” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. very bad. B. resources C. benefits D. friendly
30. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?
A. They require little maintenance. B. They are non-polluting.
C. They cost little to produce. D. They operate quietly.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. She studied very well although her difficult living conditions.
A B C D
32. Everybody that I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream.
A B C D
33. The picture was painting by Michael last year.
A B C D
34. The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. People say that they bought this shop last year.
A. It was said that they bought this shop last year.
B. They are said to buy this shop last year.
C. It is said that they bought this shop last year.
D. They were said to have bought this shop last year.
36. “How much does this book cost?” He said to me.
A. He asked me how much that book costs.
B. He wanted to know the price of that book.
C. He wanted to know how much did that book cost.
D. He asked me to buy that book.
37. His mother tongue is French. He speaks English like a native.
A. Because his mother tongue is French, he speaks English like a native.
B. Due to his mother tongue being French, he speaks English like a native.
C. In spite of his mother tongue is French, he speaks English like a native.
D. Although his mother tongue is French, he speaks English like a native.
38. Bill and Peter are not old enough to ride motor-cycles.
A. Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles.
B. Bill and Peter are so young to ride motor-cycles .
C. Bill and Peter are so young that they ride motor-cycles.
D. Bill and Peter are young enough to ride motor-cycles
39. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.
A. The poor people in the flood region have been helped by people all over the country.
B. The poor people in the flood region are helped by people all over the country.
C. The poor people have been helped by people all over the country in the flood region.
D. The poor people are being helped all over the country in the flood region.
40. Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit.
A. If Jack didn’t pass the speed limit, he wouldn’t be stopped by the police.
B. If Jack passed the speed limit, he would be stopped by the police.
C. If Jack hadn’t passed the speed limit, he wouldn’t have been stopped by the police.
D. Unless Jack didn’t pass the speed limit, he wouldn’t be stopped by the police.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 004
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. lead B. head C. meat D. heat
2. A. dangers B. products C. reserves D. mountains
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.
3. A. bamboo B. panda C. danger D. wildlife
4. A. architect B. computer C. elephant D. luxury
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I can’t ______ this network because I don’t have an account.
A. accept B. access C. surf D. get
6. We should put garbage bins around here to prevent lazy students ________throwing trash.
A. with B. from C. about D. by
7. The gentleman to ____________ we spoke yesterday is making a speech.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
8. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Viet Nam. ______, it is not the capital of Viet Nam.
A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
9. I suggest ____________ some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
10. The film was ____________ any of the others.
A. much better than B. much good than C. so better as D. as much better as
11. There were a number of cottages scattered ____________ across the hillside.
A. now and then B. here and there C. here and now D. there and here
12. I hoped this book would help me with my history project, but in fact it wasn’t very ______.
A. inform B. informed C. information D. informative
13. Ann is ill today. The doctor said that she __________to stay in bed for a few days.
A. should B. can C. ought D. must
14. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one________to hospital.
A. was taken B. was taking C. has taken D. has been taking
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.
15. - David: “It’s terrible. I don’t think I will be able to pass the exam. ”
- Mary :“______”
A. Let’s try it. B. Don’t worry. Everything will be all right.
C. Ok. What’s that? D. Why not pass it?
16. Mary and Laura are colleagues. Laura is commenting on Mary’s new house.
- Laura: "What a lovely house you have!"
- Mary: “_____________”
A. No problem. B. Thank you.Hope you drop in.
C. Of course not.It’s not costly. D. Thanks.I think so.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Next month, we’re going to visit Rome, where there are a lot of very old buildings.
A. enormous B. ancient C. modern D. marvelous
18. If the petrol goes up, I will have to use a bicycle to work.
A. falls B. increases C. decreases D. raises
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.
19. At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
A. decreased B. got dressed C. landed D. slowed down
20. My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.
A. too different to work together B. almost exactly the same type
C. really disliking each other D. getting on very well
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for
doing math problems. (21)____________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs
are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. (22)____________ are
made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word
games and puzzles for children and adults.
There are many wonderful computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (23)____________.
Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (24)____________. It is a happy sound,
like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even
seem to have (25)____________. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings.
Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like a human being.
21. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double
22. A. Programs B. Other C. Others D. They
23. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers
24. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked
25. A. movies B. thinking C. senses D. personalities
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Up to now, there are still many people thinking films are things that are made to be shown on screen
for entertainment. It is not right. There are many other kinds of film that are made for other purposes. For
example, educational films are made for school. They are about the certain subjects that students are
learning. Especially, when a person who learn a foreign language, educational films in the target language
are very useful. Industry needs training films which introduce about machinery and equipment, and how
to operate and work on them. Documentary films present factual events and circumstances of a social,
political or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and
people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a viewer can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the
world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, either good or bad, is the
result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents. And we, the
viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.
26. According to the passage, all films are made ______.
A. only for entertainment B. to be shown in theaters
C. to help students study foreign language D. for many purposes
27. Educational films are made ______.
A. for training manual workers B. to enter students
C. for teaching and learning D. for schools and for industry
28. Making a film ______.
A. requires a lot of money and efforts B. involve the talents and skills of many people
C. can take a lot of time D. is a collaboration between filmmakers and viewers
29. Which of the following sentences is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Not all films are made to be shown in theaters.
B. You can learn a lot about other countries by seeing films
C. Foreign films are essential for people who learn foreign language.
D. The ending film should be happy.
30. What does the word “they” in the passage refer to?
A. people B. kinds of films C. purposes D. educational films
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying at City University
A B C D
32. A shoemaker in the village felt sorry for her and made her a pair of red shoe.
A B C D
33. The house is too old. It’s high time you have it rebuilt.
A B C D
34. Her father used to being a professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Mr Pike is repairing the refrigerator at the moment.
A. The refrigerator has been being repaired at the moment by Mr Pike
B. The refrigerator is repaired by Mr Pike at the moment
C. The refrigerator is being repaired by Mr Pike at the moment
D. The refrigerator is being repairing by Mr Pike at the moment
36. That painting was given to the gallery in 2001. It is worth one hundred million dong.
A. That painting was given to the gallery in 2001 which is worth one hundred million dong.
B. That painting was given to the gallery in 2001 is worth one hundred million dong.
C. That painting which was given to the gallery in 2001 it is worth one hundred million dong.
D. That painting which was given to the gallery in 2001 is worth one hundred million dong.
37. Jim’s family is poor. We usually help him.
A. Because Jim’s family is poor, so we usually help him.
B. Although Jim’s family is poor, but we usually help him.
C. Because Jim’s family is poor, we usually help him.
D. Jim’s family is poor, because we usually help him.
38. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health.
A. Happiness and health are the most precious things.
B. Happiness is more precious than health.
C. Health is more precious than happiness.
D. Happiness and health are more and more precious.
39. “John left here an hour ago” said Jane.
A. Jane told me that John had left there an hour before.
B. Jane said John left there an hour before.
C. Jane told John to have left there an hour before.
D. Jane told me that John to leave there an hour before.
40. This is the first time they have experienced the wonderful feeling in space.
A. They have experienced the wonderful feeling in space before.
B. They experienced the wonderful feeling in space several times before.
C. They never experienced the wonderful feeling in space before.
D. They have never experienced the wonderful feeling in space before.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 005
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. tastes B. washes C. buses D. arranges
2. A. chemistry B. headache C. machine D. Christmas
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.
3. A. disease B. humour C. cancer D. treatment
4. A. dependent B. chemical C. humorous D. wonderful
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5.The people in my village _________ their living by growing and selling vegetables.
A. take B. earn C. do D. work
6. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied _______ a job.
A. for B. on C. of D. in
7. If our sources of energy ends, our life_______.
A. would destroy B. destroys C. will destroy D. will be destroyed
8. He is always busy. He has ________ time to relax.
A. much B. a little C. little D. a lot of
9. I'm fed up with_______ the same TV programme every night.
A. watch B. watching C. to watch D. watched
10. Your sister used to visit you quite often, ____________?
A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. wouldn’t she D. hadn’t she
11. He _____________ stop making personal calls at work, or he will lose his job.
A. would rather B. had better C. could D. will
12. Mrs. Hoa has ____________________
A. straight long black hair B. long black straight hair
C. long hair straight black D. long straight black hair
13. I don't know where_______ from.
A. does she come B. she does comes C. she comes D. is she comes
14. You will have to work hard if you want to___________.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
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.
15. Hung: "Thank you very much for a lovely party"
- Hoa: “___________. ”
A. You’re welcome B. Thanks C. Cheers D. Have a good day
16. Jane: “Congratulations! You have got high marks in the last term. ”
Mary: “_________”
A. Really? Never say so. B. I’d love to say so.
C. Thank you very much. D. You’re welcome
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. His school is located in the mountainous area.
A. lain B. stood C. situated D. stayed
18. There are some drawbacks in the city life nowadays.
A. improvements B. advantages C. changes D. disadvantages
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.
19. One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers.
A. awake B. unwell C. exhausted D. talkative
20. Keep only fish that you will eat; release the rest.
A. catch B. free C. take D. have
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Earnest Hemingway was born in Oak park, a small town in the state of Illinois.As a boy he was often
taken on frequently hunting and fishing trips (21)______ his father to Michigan (22)______ he soon got
acquainted with the life of the Indians and such virtues as courage and endurance.After school
Hemingway (23)______ as a newspaper reporter and then joined a volunteer ambulance unit to take part
in World War I.After the war he came home (24)______ a hero.He lived for several years in Paris after
that.He joined a group of expatriated American writers who considered (25)______ a lost generation.In
Paris he published "Three Stories and Ten Poems" (1923)and "In Our Time" (1924) in which his own
experiences of life are revealed, and which brought him fame immediately.
21. A. with B. for C. by D. to
22. A. where B. which C. that D. when
23. A. works B. was working C. has worked D. worked
24. A. an B. like C. as D. the
25. A they B. them C. their D. themselves
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT: ONE HOME AT A TIME
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes.It comes from
household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away.What
can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple
things.
First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again.Recycling can also
reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products.It takes very little effort.It is not hard to
place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin.Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home.It can be conserved by taking short
showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when
fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste.We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this
waste effectively.For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants.The
average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and
reusing.If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
26. What does the passage primarily discuss?
A. The ways to save the environment. B. The costs of recycling
C. Types of pollution D. The disadvantages of using plastic products
27. Recycling can help us ______ .
A. never cut down trees B. sell more paper products
C. place garbage bins easily D. use products again and again
28. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things EXCEPT ______.
A. fully use the washing machine B. repair leaky faucets
C. take short showers instead of baths D. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth
29. Recycling helps to reduce waste because ______.
A. plants need to develop B. waste can be recycled and reused
C. a person can do it in his home D. an average man produces compost for plants
30. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. cutting down B. the number C. recycling D. effort
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I look forward to see you on Tuesday after work.
A B C D
32. Whenever I open my mouth to speak English I always feel that other peoples are laughing
A B C D
33.These houses look very old. They should repaint.
A B C D
34. I wish that I hadn’t made too many mistakes in my essay.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
A. It was such a nice meal in the restaurant.
B. The restaurant always served nice meals.
C. The restaurant where we had the meal was so nice.
D. We had a meal in a nice restaurant.
36. “What do you think Steve is doing in the garden?” she asked.
A. She asked what Steve is doing in the garden.
B. She asked what is Steve doing in the garden.
C. She asked what was Steve doing in the garden.
D. She asked what Steve was doing in the garden.
37. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
A. This school is not as good as the one I studied at last year.
B. This school was as good as the one I studied at last year.
C. I studied in a good as the one I studied at last year.
D. The school I studied at last year was not as good as this one.
38. Sally decided not to do her homework and went to night club.
A. Sally went to a night club because she didn’t have any homework.
B. Sally went to a night club instead of doing her homework.
C. Sally was too lazy to do her homework.
D. Sally went to a night club after doing her homework.
39. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
B. We stayed in that noisy hotel, and we enjoyed it.
C. Although that hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
40. He lost his job three months ago.
A. It has been three months since he has lost his job.
B. It is three months since he lost his job.
C. They are three months since he lost his job.
D. It is three months ago since he lost his job.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 006
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. raised B. walked C. laughed D. helped
2. A. reduce B. fence C. prevent D. receive
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.
3. A. travel B. attract C. prepare D. allow
4. A. effective B. beautiful C. intereting D. dangerous
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. When I was at the primary school, my grandmother ______ me to school every day.
A. took B. is taking C. takes D. was taking
6. Chinese ______ by more than one billion people all over the world.
A. was spoken B. speaks C. is spoken D. is speaking
7. If she ______, tell her to leave a message.
A. called B. will call C. calls D. would call
8. She asked her boy friend ______.
A. where her hat was B. where was her hat
C. was where her hat D. her hat was there
9. Smoke and waste chemicals make the air and water ______.
A. pollution B. polluted C. pollutant D. pollute
10. In the 18th century, workers liked wearing jean cloth because it was strong and did not ______ easily.
A. wear off B. wear out C. wear on D. wear down
11. The film wasn’t really good, ______?
A. was it B. wasn’t it C. doesn’t it D. does it
12. I wish I ______ enough money to buy a laptop.
A. will have B. have C. have had D. had
13. Where are the photos ______ were taken at the Christmas party?
A. who B. which C. whom D. what
14. The word “jean” comes from a kind of ______ that was made in Europe.
A. material B. substance C. plant D. cotton
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.
15. Susan and Denis are talking about their favourite sports.
Susan:“Do you like playing soccer, Denise?”
Denise:“ ______”
A. That’s right. B. What for?
C. You like it. D. Yes, but I prefer playing tennis.
16. Hana:“I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save water. ”
Jenifer:“______”
A. How do we save energy? B. That’s a good idea.
C. Let’s take a shower. D. What do you save?
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. I am disappointed that people have destroyed this land.
A. dissatisfied B. happy C. pleased D. interested
18. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.
A. causes B. begins C. happens D. carries
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.
19. At times, this can be risky, and the keepers have been injured and one has been killed.
A. good B. useful C. healthy D. secure
20. Use water sparingly and keep water clean.
A. dusty B. dirty C. wicked D. halfway
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
The human civilization underwent many changes and development with the passage of time. In course of
time, cities became the major centers of livelihood. A city has large population compared to a town and a
village. Life is full (21)______ activities in a big city. It is a center of education, trade and industry,
(22)______, etc. Life in a big city starts early in the morning. School children, office-workers, and others
fill (23)______ roads, bus-stops and the vehicles. The market places get crowded with people. Life in the
city has certain charms. The factories and the industrial centers give employment to thousands of people.
Those (24)______ work hard in cities rise in life. Here, neighbors live like (25)______. Everyone finds
himself in hurry and worry. The atmosphere is polluted. There is competition in every sphere. However,
cities add to the economic development of a nation.
21. A. of B. on C. in D. terrorism
22. A. recreation B. pollution C. crime D. against
23. A. an B. the C. a D. much
24. A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
25. A. family B. enemies C. strangers D. friends
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
One of the most urgent environment problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.Having
clean drinking water is a basic human right.But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made
many sources of water undrinkable.Lakes and even entire seas have become large pools of poison.Lake
Baikal in Russia is one of largest lake in the world.It contains a rich variety of animals and plants,
including 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.But they are being destroyed by
the massive volumes of industrial pollutants which pour into the lake everyday.Even where law existed,
the government did not have the power to enforce them.Most industries simply ignore the regulations.The
Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface.But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all
marine pollution.Almost sixteen countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.Water is
free to everyone.A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was
limitless.Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage.Clean water is now
scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source.We should do something now.
26. One environment problem in the world today is_________.
A. industrial pollution B. population explosion
C. acid rain D. the fresh water shortage
27. What is the message to the readers?
A. We should do something to protect our water resources.
B. We should encourage people to use safe water.
C. We should limit the clean water in the world.
D. We should use a lot of clean water.
28. Many sources of water are not drinkable because of the following reasons EXCEPT_________.
A. industrial pollution B. acid rain C. poison D. garbage
29. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.
B. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.
C. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
D. It has 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
30. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. nearly 16 B. exactly 16 C. less than 15 D. exactly 15
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.

31. He didn’t give me any ink, so I couldn’t write no more.

A B C D
32. I went to the library to get as many information as I could.
A B C D
33. The participants said that they have to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice.
A B C D
34. Jane looked sadly and worried this morning. I wonder what happened to her.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
A. I had my car repaired last week but I left it there.
B. I had my car repaired and have left it there since last week.
C. That’s the garage where I went to have my car repaired last week.
D. I have had my car repaired since last week.
36. She hasn’t played the piano for five years.
A. The last time she didn’t play the piano was five years ago.
B. She played the piano five years ago.
C. The last time she played the piano was five years ago.
D. She didn’t play piano five years ago.
37. Tom said, “I want to visit my friends this weekend. ”
A. Tom said he wants to visit his friends this weekend.
B. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends this weekend.
C. Tom said he wants to visit his friends that weekend.
D. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.
38. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.
A. Helmets must be worn at all times when you are riding a motorcycle.
B. You must never wear your helmet while you are riding a motorcycle.
C. Helmets should be taken off at all times when riding a motorcycle.
D. You must never take off your helmet before you are riding a motorcycle .
39. I thought parking was allowed here.
A. In my opinion, only you are allowed to park here.
B. I was under the impression that parking was allowed there.
C. They allowed people to park here.
D. They didn’t allow people to park here.
40. When I was a child, we went to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
A. When I was a child, we used to go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
B. When I was a child, I sometimes went to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
C. We are used to going to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
D. We have been used to the local park every Saturday afternoon since I was a child.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 007
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. sports B. develops C. roofs D. floods
2. A. great B. steak C. beach D. break
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.
3. A. important B. special C. generous D. favourite
4. A. persuade B. threaten C. conserve D. suggest
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. She’s running slowly through the park. She’s________ .
A. walking B. riding C. jogging D. driving
6. He can’t buy that bicycle because he has ________ money.
A. a lot of B. much C. little D. few
7. Wearing uniforms helps poor students feel equal _________ others.
A. up B. on C. off D. to
8. Not many students know the ________ of learning English.
A. importance B. importantment C. important D. import
9. There are two temples and ______ of them are very old.
A. one B. all C. both D. each
10. After Mary________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have finished
11. Thousands of lives were saved________ the scientists had warned them about the tsunami.
A. although B. however C. because D. therefore
12. No house in the village is ________than mine.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuler C. beautiful D. as beautiful
13. Mary often drinks coffee in the evening, ________?
A. doesn’t Jane B. does not she C. does she D. doesn’t she
14. I wish Miss Brown _______ come here and stay with us next week.
A. should B. can C. would D. will
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.
15. Anna: “Thank you very much.” - Ba: “______________”
A. That's very kind of you. B. You’re welcome.
C. Great! D. Well done!
16.- Mother: “Could you do me a favor?”
- Kate: “______________”
A. No, thanks. I’m fine. B. Yes, that’s kind of you.
C. Yes, sure. D. Thanks. I'd love to.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
18. Mr.Parker grows maize on his farm.
A. rice B. corn C. vegetable D. tree
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.
19. We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight.
A. cleared B. purified C. honored D. respected
20. We can do something to save the earth.
A. waste B. kick C. shoot D. throw
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Agriculture is the world’s most important industry. It provides us with almost all our food. It also
(21)_____ materials for two other basic human needs – clothing and shelter. (22)_____, agriculture
provides materials used in many industrial products, such as paints and medicines. About half of the
world’s workers are employed in agriculture – far more than in (23)_____ industry.
Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industries. It began about 10, 000 years ago in the Middle East.
By that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had discovered how to grow plants from seeds and how to
raise animals in captivity. Having mastered these skills, they could begin to practise agriculture. As
agriculture developed and farm (24)_____ increased, fewer people were needed to produce food. The non
farmers could then develop arts, crafts, trades and other activities of civilized life. Agriculture therefore
not only greatly (25)_____ the food supply but also made civilization possible.
21. A. gives B. supplies C. brings D. takes
22. A. However B. Yet C. In addition D. Although
23. A. any other B. others C. some D. the other
24. A. land B. animals C. output D. houses
25. A. caused B. added C. provided D. influenced
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In the last 50 years, the media influence has grown widely with the advance of technology. First was the
telegraph, then the newspaper, the radio, the television and now is the Internet. We live in a society that
depends on information and communication to keep moving.
What we need to be aware is that most of our decisions, beliefs and values are based o what we know for
a fact, our assumptions and our own experience. In our work we usually know what we have to do based
on our experience and professional knowledge. However, in our daily lives, we rely on the media to get
the facts and figures about what is important and what we should be up to date with.
As a result, we have to put our trust on the media as an authority to give us the needed information.
However, the influence of mass media on our life, work and society is so big that we should know how it
really works to select the right pieces of information.
28. According to the passage, what is the most recent type of mass media?
A. TV B. newspaper C. the Internet D. telegraph
29. In our work, what do we rely on in order to know what to do?
A. experience B. authority C. study D. technology
30. What can be used to replaced “be aware” in the second paragraph?
A. have B. understand C. depend D. consider
31. Which of the following is closest meaning to “trust” in the last paragraph?
A. value B. belief C. assumption D. experience
32. In order to have the right information, we need to ______.
A. understand how the mass media works B. make good decisions on the mass media
C. get the most current news and facts D. use our experience and professional knowledge
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I wonder if you have ever visit my country because more and more tourists are coming now.
A B C D
32. The film on television made us so boring that we went to bed early.
A B C D
33. No matter what happens, he will not let me to borrow his computer.
A B C D
34. Mr.Smith is an old customer and the honest man.
A B C D
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Jerry said, “I’m studying English a lot at the moment. ”
A. Jerry said I am studying English a lot at the moment.
B. Jerry said he is studying English a lot at the moment.
C. Jerry said I was studying English a lot a moment.
D. Jerry said he was studying English a lot at the moment.
36. Our teacher always makes us do our homework before we leave the class.
A. We are always made to do our homework before we leave the class by our teacher.
B. We are always made do our homework before we leave the class by our teacher.
C. We always are made to do our homework before we leave the class by our teacher.
D. We always are made do our homework before we leave the class by our teacher.
37. She felt sick. She tried to stay cheerful.
A. Although her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
B. Due to her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
C. Despite her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
D. Because her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
38. All the guests enjoyed themselves at the party apart fromGeorge.
A. George was the only one who enjoyed himself at the party.
B. George was the only one who didn’t enjoy himself at the party.
C. All the guests including George enjoyed themselves at the party.
D. All the guests except George didn’t enjoy themselves at the party.
39. They moved to this suburb in 1997.
A. They lived in this suburb in 1997. B. They have moved to this suburb since 1997.
C. They have lived in this suburb since 1997. D. They have lived in this suburb before.
40. This tea is too hot. I can’t drink it.
A. This tea is so hot that I can drink. B. This tea is such hot that I can’t drink
C. This tea is too hot for me to drink. D. This tea is too hot that I can’t drink.
_____The end_____

PRACTICE TEST 008

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. wants B. says C. looks D. laughs
2. A. rather B. them C. neither D. think
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.
3. A. consonant B. hamburger C. tomorrow D. cucumber
4. A. hotel B. color C. picture D. student
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. When you come tomorrow, why not ______your girlfriend with you?
A. fetch B. take C. bring D. carry
6. You will see him when he ______ here tomorrow.
A. will come B. has come C. came D. comes
7. It was impossible for her to tell the ______ , so she had to invent a story.
A. joke B. tale C. truth D. lie
8. He often________ tennis in his free time.
A. plays B. is playing C. will play D. to play
9. My sister is studying hard ________her exam.
A. to B. at C. in D. for
10. Your explanation________ reasonable.
A. is not sound B. does not sound C. is not sounded D. is not sounding
11. “I________ it will come at all today?” – “ Neither do I’’
A. think not B. think C. don’t think D. do think not
12. I hope that this winter won’t be ________ last year.
A. as cold than B. as cold as C. as cold like D. so cold like
13. ______ he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man at home.
A. Although B. Despite C. In spite of D. Nevertheless
14. The man told us that the next train would arrive________.
A. at three thirty B. at three thirty o’clock
C. in three thirty D. in three thirty o’clock
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.
15. Peter:“What happened to them last night? They look depressed!”
Mary:“______. ”
A. Nothing went wrong. B. Everything good.
C. They received something. D. I don’t think anything happened.
16. Tom:“Oh, no! I can’t find my dictionary!”
Jane:“______. ”
A. Thank you for letting me know.
D. Don’t worry. It will be back very soon.
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it!
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The man decided to devote himself full-time to social work.
A. bring B. help C. work D. dedicate
18. Tonny was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven.
A. bored B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
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.
19. She called in my office this morning and we had a collective chat.
A. secret B. friendly C. personal D. public
20. He tried to start the car but he was unable to keep it running.
A. stop B. left C. ignite D. drive
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
There is possibly no one who has not heard of Walt Disney, one of the most famous cartoon producers in the
twentieth century, and (21)______ most people know hardly anything about him.
(22)______ he is considered one of the most successful men in history, he left school at the age of sixteen
and then studied arts for a short time. By the (23)______ years of this century, he had already started
producing some cartoons with his brother, who never (24)______ to become as famous as Walt Disney.
Perhaps his most well-known cartoon character is Mickey Mouse, first appeared in a 1928 film called
“Steamboat Willie”. One of the most (25)______ cartoons of all time is “Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs”, which was the first full-length cartoon in the history of the cinema.
21. A. yet B. then C. already D. however
22. A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Even
23. A. primary B. early C. beginning D. initial
24. A. achieved B. reached C. succeeded D. managed
25. A. common B. excited C. popular D. known
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is not
the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members. This
kind of large family is called an “extended family” or a “joint family”.
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother s or the father’s side of the family. It is
made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins. They live together in a large
house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to survive. The
members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect themselves from dangerous
animals and other enemies.
In developed countries, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share their
earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person.
As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection.
26. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Family types B. Living in joint families
C. Extended families D. Relatives in families
27. According to the passage, members of an extended family live ______.
A. together B. separately
C. far from one another D. close to the city center
28. Which of the following is NOT true about early people?
A. They hunted in groups. B. They fought against wild animals.
C. They had enemies. D. They shared their earnings.
29. What is the phrase “to be made up” closest in meaning to_____.
A. connect B. include C. live D. hope
30. According to the passage, which is shared among joint-family members?
A. possessions B. earnings C. luck D. hope
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in
each of the following questions.
31. Of the two lectures, the first is possibly the best, partly because the one who delivered it had
A B C
such a wonderful style.
D
32. John got his sister read his assignment, and then asked her to write the report for him because
 A B C
he did not have enough time.
D
33. Her parents don’t allow her go out in the evening.
A B C D
34. Our teacher said that all the exercises should done at home.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. We bought our house last year.
A. Our house was sold last year. B. Our house was bought last year.
C. Our house has been bought for a year. D. Our house has been bought since last year.
36. She feels happy because she has passed her exam.
A. Her good exam result makes her happy. B. She feels happy to take the exam.
C. She feels happy because of the coming exam. D. She feels happy because the exam has finished.
37. Although she took a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
A. Susan arrived late for the party because she didn’t take a taxi.
B. Susan arrived late for the party because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
D. Although she took a taxi, Susan can’t come to the party in time.
38. The journey to Bristol took six hours.
A. It was a six-hour journey to Bristol. B. It was a six-hours journey to Bristol.
C. The journey to Bristol was short. D. It was six-hour journey to Bristol.
39. “Can I borrow your car, Helen?” said Mary.
A. Mary asked Helen if she can borrow her car.
B. Mary asked Helen if she could borrow her car.
C. Mary asked Helen she can borrow her car.
D. Mary asked Helen she could borrow her car.
40. This is the most interesting film I have ever seen.
A. I saw that film because it is interesting.
B. If I knew the film was interesting, I would see it earlier.
C. I don’t think it is the most interesting, I would see it earlier.
D. I have seen a lot of films but this is the most interesting of all.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 009
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. stopped B. agreed C. listened D. cleaned
4. A. butcher B. butter C. summer D. plumber
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.
3. A. cinema B. position C. family D. scientist
4. A. arrest B. purchase C. accept D. publish
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. You_______ better be careful not to miss the train.
A. would B. should C. did D. had
6. It is written English, which is not systematically phonetic that_______ difficulties to foreigners.
A. causes B. gives C. makes D. does
7. There is _______ new English book on the desk.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
8. If I had enough time now, I ________ to my parents.
A. would write B. write C. will write D. wrote
9. When my father was young, he _______ in the army for four years.
A. served B. has served C. had served D. has been served
10. That is the new teacher about _______ the students are talking.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
11. _______ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
A. Because B. Since C. Despite D. Although
12. Lan has a big _______ of foreign stamps.
A. collector B. collection C. collecting D. collective
13. Greg prefers watching football _______ playing it.
A. than B. as C. to D. for
14. Your umbrella is blue, ________?
A. was it B. isn’t it C. doesn’t it D. did it
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.
15. Speaker 1:“It’s rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?”
Speaker 2:“______”
A. Yes, please B. Sure, please C. No, go ahead D. I don’t like it
16. Student 1: “What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?”
Student 2: “______”
A. I’m not sure. Maybe something with history
B. I’m not that great at technology.
C. Not much. My dad is an engineer.
D. Oh, languages are definitely not my strengths.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.
A. consist of B. gets C. divides D. takes
18. How can you find anything when the house is so messy?
A. spotless B. dirty C. clean D. tidy
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.
19. She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.
A. speechless B. noisy C. silent D. cautious
20. Despite opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor.
A. stopped B. left C. continued D. remained
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
When man first learnt how to make fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The fuel he used was
probably wood. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil would
(21)_____.
Coal was not used very widely as a (22)_____ of energy until the last century. With the coming of the
industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was used instead of wood.
Nowadays, (23)_____ of the huge factories and electricity stations would be unable to function if there
was no coal.
In the last twenty or thirty years, (24)_____, the use of coal has declined. As the result, there have been
changes in the coal industry. It is (25)_____ that more people would use coal if oil and gas were not
available.
21. A. heat B. burn C. fire D. light
22. A. resource B. reason C. cause D. source
23. A. much B. many C. more D. few
24. A. however B. therefore C. because D. since
25. A. believed B. considered C. made D. provided
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely
used, and the importance of vitamins in your foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life-giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general
health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the present
time, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of foods in
which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life-giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits
appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitami helps the blood to clot, so that danger
of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night.
Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the
hair from turning gray.
28. Which of the following can be infered from the passage?
A. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
B. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
D. A few people know the value of vitamins.
29. This article as a whole is about ______.
A. diet in relation to health B. prevention of diseases
C. what vitamins are and what they do D. how scientists discovered vitamins
30. We know the name of vitamins through ______.
A. the pictures B. the food
C. the letters of the alphabet D. the different tastes
31. The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. vitamin B. food C. diet D. medicine
32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.
B. Vitamins can be preparedin tablet and capsule form.
C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I know you are too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again.
A B C D

32. I feel really tired. I wish I didn’t go to the party last night.
A B C D
33. On winter day, we all used to sit around the fire and told stories.
A B C D
34. When I was on holiday last summer, I was going to the beach everyday.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation.
A. The project will be finished in in time for the presentation.
B. They failed to finish the project in time for the presentation.
C. They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation.
D. It was difficult for them to finish the project in time for the presentation.
36. I haven’t been to London since I left my college.
A. I didn’t go to London when I left college.
B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.
C. I have been to London since I left my college.
D. I have been to London to visit my college.
37. Her good exam result gave us no surprise.
A. She did well in the exam, which made us surprised.
B. We were not surprised at her good exam result.
C. We were surprised at her good exam result.
D. We thought she had got better exam result.
38. Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school. Do you know him?
A. Do you know him Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school?
B. Do you know Mr. Long, he is a strict teacher in our school?
C. Do you know Mr. Long, a strict teacher in our school?
D. Do you know a strict teacher in our school is Mr. Long?
39. “My teacher gave me this exercise yesterday. ” said the girl.
A. The girl said (that) my teacher gave me this exercise yesterday.
B. The girl said (that) her teacher gave her this exercise yesterday.
C. The girl said (that) her teacher had given her this exercise yesterday.
D. The girl said (that) her teacher had given her that exercise the previous day.
40. The doctor doesn’t have enough time to see you now.
A. The doctor has a little time to see you.
B. The door is too busy to see you now.
C. The doctor doesn’t want to see you now.
D. If the doctor has enough time, he will see you now.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 010
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. may B. can C. stay D. say
2. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
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.
3. A. animal B. chemistry C. history D. solution
4. A. attend B. arrive C. appear D. offer
B. VOCABULRY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Vietnam is a______ country. The weather is usually hot there.
A. tropical B. cold C. warm D. heat
6. I want to get in touch with Jane. If only I ______ her phone number.
A. knew B. am knowing C. know D. will know
7. Don’t interrupt me ______ I am working.
A. by the time B. while C. until D. after
8. My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent
9. We feel very _________ today.
A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. to excite
10. She likes watching the stars _________ night.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
11. He told me he _______ to leave the city the following day.
A. will have B. would have C. has D. had
12. __________Mrs. Hong is over 90 years old, she gets up early and does morning exercises.
A. Athough B. ecause C. However D. Therefore
13. The accident happened because he drove ____.
A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly
14. I would like________some earrings like yours.
A. buy B. buying C. to buy D. bought
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.
15. Trang: “Let’s me congratulate you on passing the final exam?”
Trung: “______. ”
A. Sorry for that B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. Not at all D. Yes, let’s.
16. Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
Ann: “______. ”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, I do C. No, I don’t. D. I’m happy for that.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Elaine looked up at the black, velvety sky studded with tiny, twinkling stars.
A. small B. short C. huge D. great
18. The baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.
A. died B. lived C. played D. distracted
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.
19. He's an ugly bruiser - I wouldn't like to meet him down a dark alley.
A. pretty B. hard C. young D. straight
20. He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
 A. health B. safety C. accident D. sport
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
My name is Dereck Stirling, and I am Scottish.I live in Hadlow, a (21)_______ English village
near London, and I work for the Swire Group, ritain’s largest (22)_______ company.The Group’s
activities are (23)_______ into five business areas:shipping, aviation, property, industries and
trading.Our best-known company is Cathay Pacific Airways.
I work at our London head office.I am head of Corporate Finance, and I am (24)_______ for
developing the business of the Group. I am always very busy and I do not have (25)_______ free time,
but when I do, I like fishing and growing my own vegetable, just for fun.
21. A. lovely B. loved C. loves D. love
22. A. own B. personal C. individual D. private
23. A. done B. divided C. made D. planned
24. A. in charge B. caring C. responsible D. capable
25. A. much B. many C. little D. few
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Going to party can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to inform
him /her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you,
you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the party. You will stick out like a
sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans. If you are not sure what
to wear, do ask your host.
During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes.
Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts. If you happen to be in a party you do not know anyone,
do not try to monopolize the host’s attention. This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend
to and can not spend all his/ her time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party. You could
try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking.
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first. If you have the time, you could even offer
to help your host clean up the place.
26. If you are invited to a party,you should ________.
A. take someone with you B. ask for your parents’ permission first
C. bring a small gift D. call to confirm your arrival
27. According to the passage,if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party,_________.
A. you will make people notice you B. people may be attached to you
C. you will feel uncomfortable D. you shouldn’t pay attention to your clothes
28. What should you do if you are in a party?
A. Talk to your host as much as possible. B. Move around and talk to other guests.
C. Try to break the ice up. D. Just make friends with friendly-looking people.
29. The phrase ‘break the ice’ means ________.
A. make friends B. attract people’s attention
C. make people feel more relaxed D. establish a relationship
30. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. You shouldn’t bring someone who hasn’t been invited along with you to a party.
B. You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up.
C. You shouldn’t be very clearly different from everyone at the party.
D. You shouldn’t leave without showing your gratitude to your host.
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. If you had the chance to meet famous writers what do you ask them?
A B C D
32. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A B C D
33. They asked me what did happen the night before, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
34. Last summer I have stayed on my aunt’s farm for a month.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Bich Nhi got good grades in her exam because she worked very hard
A. Bich Nhi worked very hard, so she got good grades in her exam.
B. Bich Nhi worked very hard, but she got good grades in her exam.
C. Bich Nhi worked very hard. However, she got good grades in her exam.
D. Bich Nhi worked very hard, as she got good grades in her exam.
36. He woke up late, so he didn’t have time for breakfast.
A. He woke up too late that he didn’t have time for breakfast.
B. He woke up such late that he didn’t have time for breakfast
C. He woke up so late that he didn’t have time for breakfast.
D. He woke up late enough to have time for breakfast
37. It is cheap to go by train. It is more expensive to go by air.
A. It is cheaper to go by train than to go by air.
B. It is as cheap to go by train as to go by air.
C. It is more expensive to go by train than to go by air.
D. It is as expensive to go by train as to go by air.
38. He has never played in such a wonderful theatre before.
A. He has played in such a wonderful theatre several times.
B. He never played in such a wonderful theatre.
C. It is the first time he has played in such a wonderful theatre.
C. It is in such a wonderful theatre that he has played.
39. People say that he is very rich
A. He is said to be very rich. B. He is said to have been very rich.
C. He was said to be very rich. D. He was said to have been very rich.
40. We will open more forums for students to share their ideas
A. More forums will be opened for students to share their ideas.
B. More forums will open for students to share their ideas
C. More forums are opened for students to share their ideas
D. Forums will be opened more for students to share their ideas
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 011
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. pockets B. dreams C. tables D. lessons
3. A. sugar B. sight C. source D. sale
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.
3. A. knowledge B. police C. farmer D. leader
4. A. pollution B. computer C. currency D. allowance
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Mary can ______ karate and she can play table tennis.
A. make B. do C. take D. have
6. Sally is quite keen ______ the idea.
A. in B. on C. at D. about
7. Please, open the window, ____________ you?
A. do B. will C. might D. can’t
8. He was in a dark, high-ceilinged chamber into _________ only a little light filtered from a small grimy
window at the top.
A. which B. that C. there D. where
9. It __________ the day before yesterday.
A. snowed B. snows C. has snowed D. was snowing
10. “How many products did you sell?”- “ __________ than we had expected”.
A. Less B. Lesser C. Few D. Fewer
11. It’s not an easy task. However, please have him __________it.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
12. How do you say this fraction 3/5 in English?
A. three over fifth B. three-fifth C. three-fifths D. three-fives
13. You will become ill________ you stop working so hard.
A. until B. when C. unless D. if
14. It was ______expensive car that we couldn’t afford to buy it.
A. such an B. so a C. so an D. such a
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.
15. Lan and Mai are in the campus.
- Lan:“Why don’t we have a look round the campus?”
- Mai:“ ”
A. Yes, thanks. B. All right. C. It’s my pleasure. D. Yes, why not?
16. Tom and Mary are doing exercise in class.
- Tom:“ Pass me that pen, please!”
- Mary: “______”
A. Here you are. B. No, it isn’t . C. Yes, please. D. It doesn’t matter.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Your house is always so neat – how do you manage it?
A. dirty B. messy C. tidy D. organised
18. Young woman are in the majority in the fashion industry.
A. opposition B. support C. minority D. superiority
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.
19. She tried to look cold, but she was smiling instead.
A. calm B. heated C. interested D. mild
20. He was far from his own neighborhood or anything that might have looked familiar.
A. friendly B. near C. well-known D. strange
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age.But
actually the idea for a computer was (21)_______ out over two centuries ago by a man called Charles
Babbage.
Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician.He drew up plans for several
calculating machines (22)_______ he called “engines”.But despite the fact that he started building some
of these he never finished any of them.Over the years people have argued (23)_______ his machines
would ever work.Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building an engine
based on one of Babbage’s designs.
It has (24)______ six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially
made.Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science
Museum to (25)_______ people of Babbage’s work.
21. A. turned B. thought C. invented D. worked
22. A. which B. who C. there D. whose
23. A. until B. whether C. while D. though
24. A. taken B. cost C. spent D. got
25. A. remind B. say C. inform D. encourage
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or
oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date,
that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant
windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers.
Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the US, but today it
supplies only 4 percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to
convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to
make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
26. Which is the best title for this reading passage?
A. The Use of Water Products for Energy. B. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy.
C. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Wastes. D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power.
27. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the US was provided by________.
A. wind B. waste products C. water D. old
28. In the second paragraph the phrase “synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. biological fuels B. low burning fuels
C. fast burning fuels D. artificially made fuels
29. Which of the following in NOT mentioned as an alternative source of energy?
A. burning of garbage B. geothermal power C. synthetic fuels D. electricity
30. What does the word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. burning garbage B. geothermal power C. hydroelectric power D. farmers
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. If I won’t get up on time tomorrow, you must wake me up.
A B C D
32. You studied English at a university in London, weren’t you?
 AB C D
33. He asked me whether I know that man over there .
A B C D
34. The little boy laughed happy as he played with the teddy bear.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Getting a good job doesn't interest him.
A. He isn't interested in getting a good job. B. He isn't good at getting a good job.
C. He is only interested in getting a good job. D. He is good at getting a good job.
36. I regret going to bed so late last night.
A. I wish I hadn’t gone to bed early last night. B. I wish I didn’t go to bed so late last night.
C. I wish I hadn’t gone to bed so late last night. D. I wish I went to bed early last night.
37." Where are you going?" he asked her.
A. He asked her where was she going B. He asked her where she was going.
C. He asked her where you were going. D. He asked her where she is going.
38. I wish my English were good enough to go abroad.
A. If only my English were good enough to go abroad.
B. My English is too good to go abroad.
C. My English was good enough and I could go abroad.
D. My English is good enough to go abroad.
39. The house is small. I like living in it.
A. The house is small because I like living in it. B. The house is small although I like living in it.
C. The house is small but I like living in it. D. The house is small since I like living in it.
40. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My French friend is not used to driving on the left.
B. My French friend used to drive on the left.
C. My French friend is used to driving on the left.
D. Only my French friend didn’t use to drive on the left.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 012
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. house B. horse C. hour D. hot
2. A. finished B. opened C. looked D. stopped
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.
3. A. image B. predict C. envy D. cover
4. A. contrary B. graduate C. document D. attendance
B. VOCAB.ULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I have learnt English ___________ 2005.
A. since B. when C. in D. for
6. ___________ being tired, Nam helped his mother with her housework.
A. Despite B. However C. Because of D. Although
7. –“What does your father do?” -“He’s ____________ architect.
A. a B. the C. an D. X
8. If you want to lose weight , you __________be on a diet.
A. should B. would C. could D. would have to
9.The man _______ you met yesterday is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.
A. whose B. which C. whom D. where
10. Remember ________a raincoat with you. It’s going to rain.
A. bring B. to bring C. bringing D. brought
11. Nobody in my class likes that boy because of his ______.
A. lazy B. laziness C. lazily D. is lazy
12. Earthquakes , volcanic eruptions , hurricanes , and floods are all ______________.
A. natural resources B. natural disaster C. natural materials D. natural disasters
13. In the choir, Lan sings ______ than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuller C. more beautifully D. beautifullier
14. Minh said that he ______ to Hai Phong the next day.
A. would go B. will go C. is going D. goes
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.
15. - Peter: It’s rather hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window?
- Daisy:______.
A. I don’t like it. B. Sure, please! C. No, go ahead! D. Yes, please!
16. - Paul: Will you able to come to the meeting?
- John:_______ .
A. Of course, you will. B. I’m afraid not. C. Alright. C. Yes, I do.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Wearing uniforms to school is compulsory in many schools.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundent
18. People can make a good living in sales if they have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable life D. achieve considerable success
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.
19. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
20. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
English is a very useful language. If we (21)_______ English, we can go to any countries we like. We
will not find it hard to make people understand (22)_______ we want to say. English also helps us to
learn all kinds (23)_______ subjects . Hundreds of books are written in English every day in (24)_______
countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge all corners of the world. Therefore,
(25)_______ English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries.
21. A. have B. learn C. know D. write
22. A. what B. which C. where D. why
23. A. for B. at C. in D. of
24. A. much B. many C. little D. few
25. A. a B. an C. the D. X
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the
richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high
school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA:Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go
to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He
often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating
because he wanted open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “I don’t
think dropping out is a good idea. ” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his
speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this:Dad,
I always told you I’d come back and get my degree. ” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for
Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve
health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
26. When dis Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years
B. when he went to university
C. when he was a nursery school
D. when he played video games in Harvard’s computer lab
27. What did he studied at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
28. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means ______.
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
29. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill B. because he wanted to study at another university
D. because he was bored with studying C. because he wanted to start a software company
30. He is now running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation with ______ .
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. My sister is as taller as my mother.
A B C D
32. Mai learnt hard in order to that she might get the scholarship.
A B C D
33. Nam didn’t know where to find more informations about the course.
A B C D
34. This is the first time I tried to play badminton.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “ If I were you, I would buy this English dictionary”, Daisy said to Mary.
A. Daisy begged Mary to buy this English dictionary.
B. Daisy advised Mary to buy that English dictionary.
C. Mary told Daisy to buy this English dictionary.
D. Mary asked Daisy to buy that English dictionary.
36. Ba is the tallest boy in his class.
A. Nobody in Ba’s class is as tall as he is. B. Ba is as tall as other students in his class.
C. Some students in Ba’s class are as tall as he is. D. Ba is taller than some students in his class.
37. We started to live in this house in 2001.
A. We didn’t live in this house in 2001. B. We haven’t lived in this house by 2001.
C. We have lived in this house since 2001. D. We stopped living in this house in 2001.
38. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs.
A. The bird covered the nest with her wings in order to protect her eggs.
B. The bird covered the nest with her wings to want to protect her eggs.
C. The bird covered the nest with her wings so that to protect her eggs.
D. The bird covered the nest with her wings in order she wanted to protect her eggs.
39. This morning it rained very hard. We all came to school on time.
A. In spite of this morning it rained very hard, we all came to school on time.
B. This morning it rained very hard since we all came to school on time.
C. Because this morning it rained very hard, we all came to school on time.
D. Although this morning it rained very hard, we all came to school on time.
40. Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday because he was ill.
A. Because of ill, Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday.
B. Due to illness, Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday.
C. Because Nam was ill, so he couldn’t go to school yesterday.
D. Since ill, he couldn’t go to school yesterday.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 013
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. amaze B. decade C. average D. arrange
2. A. church B. choose C. chemistry D. change
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.
3. A. starter B. doctor C. spacecraft D. approach
4. A.separate B. confusion C. edition D. tsunami
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Peter has to study this afternoon, ______?
A. has he B. does he C. doesn't he D. hasn't he
6. Do you want me to ______ it easier for you ?
A. make B. do C. try D. take
7. To stop the light coming in the window we need some ______.
A. radiators B. locks C. shelves D. curtains
8. Tim's earning is not much. He can't. the flight ticket.
A. spend B. afford C. lend D. book
9. The light went out while I ______dinner.
A. am having B. was having C. had D. have had
10. It was____________ interesting book that he couldn’t put it down.
A. so B. such an C. a so D. a such
11. Two cars can’t pass each other________ the narrow road.
A. because of B. because C. although D. despite
12. The candidates ________ bring books into the examination room.
A. shouldn’t B. needn’t C. won’t D. mustn’t
13. Hoa:“I don’t go to work on Sundays” - Ba:“_____________.”
A. I am, too B. Neither do I C. I, too D. So do I
14. The boy is too young ______ a motobike.
A. riding B. to ride C. rides D. ride
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.
15. Hoa:“Would you like a cup of tea?” - Ba:“_______________”
A. Certain. B. Yes, please. C. Don’t mention it! D. I’m sorry I can’t.
16. Hoa:“Congratulations on your success!” - Ba:“_______________”
A. You can say that again. B. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to say so.
C. Never mind. D. Yes, of course.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. We have many chances to work in a big factory.
A. opportunities B. time C. money D. wealth
18. It’s a custom to give presents at Christmas.
A. habit B. hobby C. rule D. tradition
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.
19. Walkways allow visitors to enter the caves in perfect safety.
A. explore B. exit C. follow D. measure
20. We need to find ways of producing energy without destroying the environment.
A. damaging B. creating C. preserving D. changing
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Karate is more than just an art of self-defence in times of trouble. It builds character and keeps its
exponents in shape.
In karate, individuals learn to control their (21)______ and bodies, replacing
aggression with tolerance, and pride with humility. They also learn that fighting is always
(22)______ last resort in solving a conflict. Karate instils an iron-clad discipline, tutoring exponents to
stretch their tolerance and humility to levels beyond their normal phere of experience. (23)______ the
discipline, an exponent soon learns, one cannot master the martial art.
(24)______ there are many misconceptions about karate. Most of this misunderstanding results from
the violent shows on television or on the big screen. Due to all these movies, karate has now (25)______
misused through a lack of understanding of its basic principles.
21. A. minds B. heads C. skills D. brains
22. A. a B. an C. no article D. the
23. A. Excluding B. Without C. With D. For
24. A. Unfortunately B. Generally C. Luckily D. Specially
25. A. made B. begun C. become D. turned
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
For many people the language of the internet is English. “World, Wide, Web:Three English Words”
was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went
on to say:“If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it:learn
English. ”
In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy
to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, knowledge of
English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet.
Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days, or some weeks, but it takes
years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some
English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good
enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to do on the Internet.
26. This passage talks about_______
A. using the Internet. B. the role of English on the Internet.
C. learning English. D. services of the Internet.
27. The opposite of the word advantage in the passage is ______
A. unadvantage. B. inadvantage C. disadvantage D. imadvantage
28. The word it in the passage refers to______
A. English B. the service C. the Internet D. a language
29. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Internet is serviced widely. B. Using a language fluently won’t take you long.
C. English is very necessary on the Internet D. We learn English by using the Internet.
30. The word “commonly” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. widely B. successfully C. necessarily D. normally
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. If he really wanted to pass the test , he will have to work harder.
A B C D
32. He has lived in Da Nang since 1998, but he hasn't lived there longer as we have.
A B C D
33. I will call my parents as soon as I will get the news about my brother.
A B C D
34. Our class divides into four groups when we have English lessons.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. They were married in the summer of 2005
A. They have been married since the summer of 2005
B. They wanted their marriage to be in the summer of 2005
C. Their marriage was only in the summer of 2005.
D. Their marriage lasted in the summer of 2005.
36. She can type very well.
A. In fact she can type as well as me B. She is a very bad typist
C. She types better than me D. She is a very good typist
37. This bedroom is too small for the children now.
A. This bedroom is not big enough for the children now.
B. This bedroom is not small enough for the children now.
C. This bedroom used to be small enough for the children now.
D. This bedroom is big enough for the children now
38. It is time for lunch. I am not hungry.
A. It is time for lunch; therefore I am not hungry. B. Being time for lunch. I am not hungry.
C. It is time for lunch, instead I am not hungry. D. It is time for lunch, but I am not hungry.
39. They couldn’t think of anything better to do. They decided to play chess.
A. They couldn’t think of anything better to do, but they decided to play chess.
B. As they couldn’t think of anything better to do, they decided to play chess.
C. Deciding to play chess, they couldn’t think of anything better to do.
D. They couldn’t think of anything better to do, but they decided to play chess.
40. My grandmother can’t see if she doesn’t wear glasses.
A. My grandmother could see when she wore glasses.
B. Unless my grandmother wears glasses, she can’t see.
C. My grandmother can’t see in case she wears glasses.
D. My grandmother can see even when she doesn’t wear glasses.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 014
A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. near B. fear C. wear D. dear
2. A. enough B. although C. laugh D. cough
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.
3. A. design B. equal C. surface D. symbol
4. A. computer B. history C. hamburger D. teenager
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. The bus ________ before I reached the bus stop .
A. had arrived B. has arrived C. was arriving D. will arrive
6. The girl seemed _______ and anxious about something.
A. nerve B. nerves C. nervous D. nervously
7. On that hill you can find a ________ with a lot of wild animals.
A. hotel B. park C. theater D. zoo
8. That man lives next door, ______ he?
A. does B. doesn’t C. isn’t D. is
9. An English – speaking contest ______ at my school next week.
A. will hold B. will held C. will be held D. holds
10. Tom ______ go fishing with his uncle when he lived in the countryside.
A. used to B. is used to C. has used to D. was used to
11. If I had John’s address, I ______ him letter.
A. write B. will write C. would write D. wrote
12. My father asked us __________ too much time playing computer games.
A. not spending B. not to spend C. not spend D. not spent
13. ________I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because
14. Remember to turn ___________ all the lights before leaving the office.
A. on B. in C. up D. off
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.
15. Nam: " That's an excellent picture, Mai ! "
Mai: " _____________ "
A. It's kind of you to say so. B. Never mind.
C. Don't say so. D. No, I don't mind.
16. Mr Grill: “Could you tell me the way to the station please?”
A woman: “______.”
A. Yes, of course B. No, not really C. Yes, I could D. It’s so far.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Jack is approximately 9 years old. His birthday is in two months.
A. about B. badly C. carefully D. within
18. The weathy woman gave money to the poor children to help them have a better Tet.
A. hungry B. heathy C. rich D. funny
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.
19. All the students including Duncan will take part in the coming football match.
A. from B. besides C. except D. with
20. If you know one foreign language it will be easier for you to learn the second one.
A. local B. mordern C. popular D. native
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Louisa May Alcott was a famous writer who was born in Philadelphia, United States in 1832. Her
father was an honest and kind man though he was not very (21)______ at making money. As a result, the
Alcotts were often very poor. Louisa's father taught Louisa and her three sisters to read and write. When
Louisa was young, she (22)______ plays and stories for her sisters to act out.
Although Louisa's first story was published when she was sixteen, she did not get much money out of
writing until her book, 'Hospital Sketches', became successful. Her most famous book, (24) ______, is
'Little Women'. (24)______ most people do not know is, that the four girls portrayed in the story; Jo,
Meg, Beth and Amy are actually the four Alcott sisters. Several of her (25)______ were actually based on
her own family life and experiences.
21. A. capable B. able C. good D. awful
22. A. wrote B. created C. invented D. devised
23. A. therefore B. however C. so that D. hence
24. A. Which B. That C. Whether D. What
25. A. stories B. novels C. legends D. texts
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
" Ruff! Ruff! " barked Fido
" I think he wants us to follow him, " Farmer Dan said as he put on the collar for Fido.
Fido started sniffing. Then he bounded off down the road. Farmer Dan kept pace with Fido . Soon Fido
stopped. Mr Allan and Bobby caught up, followed by Timmy.
" Oh, what a clever boy!" said Boddy. " He has found the tea leaves which we have been looking for. It
was in a treasure chest buried near the stable all along" Fido set off again.
Let's follow him ! shouted Timmy
26. Fido is a ______ .
A. boy B. cat C. dog D. farmer
27. Fido ran down the road because he ______ .
A. wanted to follow the farmer B. did not like to have the collar
c. wanted to play with Farmer Dan D. could smell the tea
28. Bobby praised Fido for _______
A. being obedient B. helping him to find the tea leaves
C.being a good runner D. encouraging them to run
29. _____ was the first person to reach the stable .
A. Bobby B. Timmy C. Farmer Dan D. Mr Allan
30. Timmy followed Fido because he wanted to ________.
A. look for more tea leaves B. be ahead of Mr Allan
C. run so that he could keep fit D. play with him
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. One of the worse diseases mankind has ever faced is cancer.
A B C D
32. I don't mind to drive you home if you are tired.
A B C D
33. I could easy convince him not to become too excited with all the media attention.
A B C D
34. He has been selling motorbikes since 10 years.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. " Don't tell anyone the secret" James said to Anna
A. James said to Anna don't tell anyone the secret.
B. James told Anna not telling anyone the secret.
C. James said Anna to not tell anyone the secret.
D. James told Anna not to tell any one the secret
36. His hobby is collecting stamps.
A. He is very bored with collecting stamps. B. He hates collecting stamps very much
C. He is very interested in collecting stamps D. He doesn't like collecting stamps very much
37. Looking at old photographs makes me feel sad
A. I feel sad if sometimes I look at old photographs B. Whenever I look at old photographs I feel sad
c. Old photographs made me feel sad when I looked D. I looked at old photographs and felt sad
38. It took me two hours to do the test at school yesterday.
A. It spent me two hours doing the test at school yesterday.
B. I spent two hours doing the test at school yesterday.
C. I spent two hours to do the test at school yesterday.
D. It spent me two hours to do the test at school yesterday.
39. I don’t know anything about plumbing. I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself.
A. I don’t know anything about plumbing as I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself.
B. I don’t know anything about plumbing, but I can’t fix the leak in the sink myself.
C. If I know something about plumbing, I can fix the leak in the sink myself.
D. I could fix the leak in the sink myself if I knew something about plumbing.
40. Working in a coal mine is a hard job. It can be dangerous.
A. Working in a coal mine is a hard job; however, it can be dangerous.
B. Working in a coal mine is neither a hard job nor it can be dangerous.
C. Working in a coal mine is a hard job, and it can be dangerous as well.
D. Working in a coal mine can be either dangerous or a hard job.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 015

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. watched B. formed C. finished D. laughed
2. A. watch B. want C. match D. what
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.
3. A. design B. happen C. solar D. patient
4. A. tradition B. politics C. energy D. primary
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Mary has a sore ________ because she has tonsillits.
A. chin B. head C. throat D. neck
6. The meeting will start when everyone__________.
A. will arrive B. arrived C. will be arriving D. has arrived
7. The train ______ half an hour ago.
A. has been leaving B. left C. has left D. had left
8. I suggest that you ______ buy a present for her on her birthday.
A. may B. could C. should D. will
9. A modern hospital should ______ in this town soon.
A. build B. built C. be built D. have built
10. My favorite _______ is summer because I love the sea and the sun
A. weather B. season C. climate D. temperature
11. You will fail the exam ______ you learn harder.
A. if B. unless C. where D. or
12. After the break, we will________ with chapter three of the book.
A. persist B. insist C. continue D. keep
13. She wishes she ______________ the next exam.
A. passed B. will pass C. would pass D. passes
14. Don't talk in class, ___________________ ?
A. do you B. don't you C. will you D. did you
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.
15. - John: “What a delicious dinner! Thanks a lot”
- Laura: “______. ”
A No, it’s not very delicious. B. Yes, but the meal is tough
C. I’m glad you like it D. You’re also a very good cook
16. - Ha: “ Please give my love to your grandma”
- Mary: “______. ”
A. The same to yours B. Yes, I will. Thank you C. Yes, please D. I’m afraid I can’t
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Jennifer’s roasted hot dog was ruined when it fell into the fire.
A. flame B. water C. ground D. frigdge
18. It is worth making an effort to master these skills. They are very necessary in our life.
A. deciding B. enjoying C. trying D. exploring
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.
19. The girls were surprised when they saw the beautiful flowers that the delivery boy brought.
A. ugly B. pretty C. fast D. orange
20. I have failed my English test. I am afraid that my parents would be disapointed.
A. taken B. missed C. forgotten D. passed
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
LIVING ON THE MOON
The idea of living on the moon is no longer science fiction. However there will be drawbacks to living
there as well as advantages. On the positive side, people will be (21)______ to escape from the earth’s
overcrowded cities and live in an environment where everything is carefully controlled by technology.
( 22)______ addition to this , they will have wonderful clear views of the earth and stars, besides being
able to explore the mountains and craters of the moon. On the other hand, the moon is an unfriendly place
for humans. First of all, people will have to (23)______ special suits whenever they go outside and if their
equipment fails, they will probably die. Secondly, they will have to get used to being weightless or living
in artificial gravity and (24)______ recycled air and water. Finally, they will probably miss the plants and
wildlife that exist on earth. To sum up, the moon might be the idea place for a holiday or for scientists to
(25)______ research. It is not for ordinary people to live there all the time.
21. A. capable B. able C. possible D. potenial
22. A. For B. In C. From D. On
23. A. have B. dress C. make D. wear
24. A. using B. use C. used D. usage
25. A. make for B. carry out C. go into D. get on
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Cigarettes contain toxic substances like tar and nicotine. That is why we often hear people telling us
that smoking is harmful to our bodies. Smoking weakens our lungs as well as other parts of our body. We
will not be as active as before and will need more effort to move about.
Smoking affects our environment too. When we puff, we pollute the environment with smoke. This
makes our surroundings unpleasant and unclean. Since smoking does not do any good to us, we should
always say no to cigarettes. We should advise our loved ones to take a sweet instead whenever they feel
like taking a toxic puff.
26. Smoking is harmful to us because it ______.
A. makes us more active B. wastes our money
C. weakens our body D. makes us move about difficultly
27. Which word in the passage means'' harmful to our body''?
A. toxic B. pollute C. unpleasant D. effort
28. Which of the following is a harmful effect of smoking?
A. Hearing problem B. Loss of sense of smell C. Hair loss D. Lung cancer
29. How can we help a smoker quit his bad habit?
A. Give him more money.
B. Ask him to suck on sweets to replace smoking.
C. Hide away his cigarettes so that he cannot smoke.
D. Tell him to stop smoking every day.
30. Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. Cigarettes contain a lot of smoke. B. Smoking can kill us immediately.
C. We can help smokers quit smoking easily. D. Smoking causes more harm than good to us.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I was walking down the road when I saw the old lady fell over.
A B C D
32. The humming-bird is one of the most smallest birds we know of.
A B C D
33. I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.
A B C D
34. Even though being ill , Phong still went to school last Monday.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Although the weather was good, we stayed indoors.
A. In spite of the weather was good, we stayed indoors.
B. We stayed indoors despite the good weather.
C. Even though the good weather, we stayed indoors.
D. We stayed indoors but the weather was good.
36. They didn't let us feed the animals at the zoo.
A. We were not allowed to feed the animals at the zoo.
B. We were not allowed feeding the animals at the zoo.
C. We were not let to feed the animals at the zoo.
D. we were not let feeding the animals at the zoo.
37. You'd better get someone to sweep the chimney tomorrow.
A. You may get the chimney to be swept tomorrow.
B. You can get the chimney to sweep tomorrow.
C. You should get the chimney swept tomorrow.
D. You have to sweep the chimney yourself tomorrow.
38. Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him.
A. Phong didn’t notice the sign just because it was right in front of him.
B. Phong didn’t notice the sign; furthermore, it was right in front of him.
C. Phong didn’t notice the sign even though it was right in front of him.
D. Even if the sign was right in front of Phong , he didn’t notice it .
39. The old house burned down last week. No one lived there.
A. The old house burned down last week, so no one lived there.
B. No one lived in the old house, but it burned down last week.
C. No one lived in the old house, which made it burned down last week.
D. The old house where no one lived burned down last week.
40. In Vietnam, basketball is less popular than football.
A. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, football is less popular than basketball.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 016

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. bills B. plumbers C. cracks D. showers
2. A. smoke B. hope C. go D. shop
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.
3. A. festival B. attendance C. appliance D. material
4. A. embroider B. embarrass C. volunteer D. determine
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I have no idea where we are. I wish we ______ a map.
A. have B. had C. had had D. are having
6. The picture ______Mary painted is being in an exhibition.
A. which B. why C. what D. who
7. Are you looking forward ______ the football match tonight?
A. to watch B. for watching C. for watch D. to watching
8. The teacher needs to_________ the class into two to play the game.
A. decrease B. shorten C. reduce D. divide
9. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because
10. The church ______ about 100 years ago.
A. built B. has built C. has been built D. was built
11. Your sister works in a foreign company, ______ she?
A. doesn’t B. isn’t C. wasn’t D. didn’t
12. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.
A as B. by C. so D. to
13. If I were a superman, I _______.
A. flew B. will fly C. would fly D. fly
14. Son Doong Cave is recognised as _____ cave in the world by BCRA.
A. the larger than B. the largest C. the larger D. the most large
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.
15. - Susan: “ How far is it from your house to school?”
- John: “______. ”
A. Yes, very far B. About a kilometer C. How far it is! D. I cycle to school.
16. - Laura: “ Happy New Year. ”
- Hoa: “______. ”
A. The same to you B. OK. Good luck
C. You’ re happy, too. D. Alright. Congratulations!
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Young children do not fully know thet many household objects are dangerous.
A. impossible B. inexpensive C. unsure D. unsafe
18. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. stressed B. enlarged C. progressed D. reduced
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.
19. In Malaysia, the national language is Bahasa Malaysia ( malay), and English is a compulsory second
language.
A. required B. necessary C. widespread D. optional
20. Before our mordern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle.
A. ancient B. lazy C. serious D. peaceful
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world. The
Internet lets people (21)____ at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to
communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of (22)______ local
telephone call. Email allows (23)____ to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the
world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping, (24)____ saves a lot of
time. It is possible to use the Internet for (25)____ - students may connect with their teachers from home
to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through "online" rather than attend a class.
21. A. work B. to work C. worked D. works
22. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
23. A. use B. users C. useful D. useless
24. A. this B. which C. who D. that
25. A. educate B. educator C. educating D. education
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world.It occurs when a part of the population does
not have any fixed place to call home.Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some
time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to deal with.However, there are
more things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the
homeless is to volunteer your time.If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help
set up homes or improve an impoverished area.Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make
an impact in your own city.You can also sign up to help at a local soup kitchen:Most cities have a
mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
26. Homelessness occurs when a part of the population does not have any ____ to call home.
A. great place B. convenient place C. fixed place D. good place
27. What does the word "This" refer to?
A. Some time B. Homelessness C. Authority D. Each person
28. If you have a lot of free time, you might ____ to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip B. go on a holiday C. donate money D. donate clothes
29. The phrase "sign up" can best be replaced by ____.
A. list B. dedicate C. promise D. register
30. Most cities have a mission of offering ____.
A. jobs B. temporary shelter C. allowance D. education
EWRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. You need your shoes to repair, don't you?
A B C D
32. I borrowed some milk from a neighbor of us as we didn't have enough for breakfast.
A B C D
33. When they lived in Jakarta, they used to eating Indonesian food.
A B C D
34. This jeans have got too tight and I can't wear them any more.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. I have difficulty in contacting him.
A. I found difficulty in contacting him B. I find it difficult to contact him.
C. I dislike contacting him. D. I have contacted him but he is in difficulty.
36. People think that he was born into a rich family.
A. He is thought to have been born into a rich family
B. He is thought to be born into a rich family.
C. People think his family is rich, so he was born.
D. That he was born into a rich family is thought about.
37. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. He agreed to help me with my homework, so he got tired.
C. He was too tired to help me with my homework.
D. I wanted him to help me with my homework as I was tired.
38. “Be caful with your money” , said my father
A. My father said me to be careful with your money.
B. My father said to me be careful with my money.
C. My father told me be careful with your money.
D. My father told me to be careful with my money.
39. The United States has people from almost every country. It is a multicultural country.
A. The United States, which is a multicultural country, has people from almost every country.
B. The United States has people from almost every country, which is a multicultural country.
C The United States has people from almost every country as it is a multicultural country.
D The United States is a multicultural country to have people from almost every country.
40. The play started. We were not allowed to talk.
A. We were not allowed to talk, as a result the play started.
B. We were not allowed to talk; otherwise, the play started.
C. The play started despite the fact that we were not allowed to talk.
D. Once the play started, we were not allowed to talk.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 017

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. dreams B. notes C. bags D. songs
2. A. life B. tight C. child D. film
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.
3. A. survive B. control C. destroy D. finish
4. A. different B. terrorist C. contrary D. domestic
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. _____ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
A. As B. Because C. Even though D. Despite
6. The light went out while I______ dinner.
A. am having B. was having C. had D. have had
7. My friend, _____bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
8. He ______ just arrived in London.
A. have B. has C. is D. was
9. If it doesn’t rain, we ______ out.
A. will go B. would go C. could go D. go
10. She asked me if I ______ a laptop computer the following day.
A.buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy
11. He laughed _____ when he was watching “Tom and Jerry” on TV.
A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy
12. You need to keep milk cold. Put it in the___________
A. cupboard B. fridge C. basin D. freezer
13.Can you open this _____ of juice for me? I just can't do it!
A. carton B. glass C. packet D. tube
14. There's still ____ wine in the bottle.
A. some B. any C. few D. many
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.
15. - Nam: “Mum.I’ve got 6.00 on the TOEFL test”
- Nam’s mother: “______”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
16. Tom: “How did you get here?”
- John: “______.”
A. I came here last night. B. I came here by train.
C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
14. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
18. It is generally agreed that more funding is needed for education.
A. approved B. believed C. admired D. shown
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.
19. I thanked him politely and walked quickly away.
A. respectfully. B. rapidly C. rudely D. angrily
20. Some animals make identical sounds when they sense danger
A. loud B. different C. similar D. musical
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
A recent survey found that the two environmental issues of greatest concern to the average American are
the rate at (21)______ land is being developed and places in nature are being lost, and the loss of
rainforests. Almost 70 percent of the people (22)______ strongly agreed with the statement:“We have a
personal responsibility to the earth to protect all plant and animal life”. In (23)______ study by the
American Museum of Natural History, 70 percent of the scientists interviewed said they believe that
during the next thirty years as many as one fifth of all species alive today will (24)______ extinct. A third
of the respondents think as many as half of species on Earth will die out in that time. Most of the
scientists agree that human (25)______ is the main cause of the problem. Factors such as expanding
human settlements, logging, mining, agriculture, and pollution contribute towards destruction of
ecosystems, and species extinction.
21. A. who B. which C. what D. that
22. A. surveyed B. questioned C. talked D. studied
23. A. other B. others C. another D. the other
24. A. become B. come C. get D. begin
25. A. act B. action C. acting D. activity
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean three times. His first voyage brought him fame and popularity -
he discovered a new continent. But he had enemies who wanted to get rid of him. On his second voyage
the Government of the country that Columbus himself discovered threw him into prison.
He was sent back to Spain as a prisoner. But Columbus succeeded in proving that the lies his enemies
spread about him were untrue, and the Spanish Government gave him four ships to start on a new voyage.
But this third voyage was unfortunate from the beginning. The ships were met by terrible storms and the
time he reached the shores of Haiti, Columbus lost three of them. The remaining ship was about to go
down when Columbus reached the island.
It took Columbus almost a year to return to Spain. He was unhappy, disappointed and broken in
health. Worst of all, everyone forgot his achievements. He died in poverty in 1506 without knowing that
he discovered a new world. Before Columbus died, another traveller named Amerigo Vespussi returned
to Spain. He travelled along the coast of the land that Columbus discovered, and he proved that it was not
the coast of India, as Columbus thought, but unknown continent.
For a long time the new continent was called the New World. But at last, they decided to name it
America, in honour of Amerigo, whose voyage showed it was not India. America was discovered by
Columbus in 1492. It was named America in 1506, the year in which Columbus died.
26. Columbus was famous and popular for ______.
A. his three voyages B. discovering a new world
C. having many enemies D. being thrown into prison
27. When he returned to Spain, Columbus lived ______.
A. very happily B. in good health C. in poverty D. a better life
28. Columbus died in 1506 without knowing that he himself ______.
A. had reached a new continent B. had discovered the coast India
C. showed the world the unknown continent D. proved the new land to be America
29. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Columbus thought he had come to the coast of India.
B. People did not recognize Columbus' achievement.
C. The new continent was named after Amerigo.
D. The new continent was discovered by Amerigo.
30. The phrase "in honour of” used in the last paragraph mostly means ______.
A. in order for something to be done B. in order to show admiration for
C. in terms of someone's honour D. on account of someone's honour
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. It was believed that he himself has travelled all over the world for the shortest time.
A B C D
32. Marilyn Monroe, who acting in many films, committed suicide in 1962.
A B C D
33. The number of visitors to the exhibition dropped considerable in the second week
A B C D
34. There seems to be something wrong about the photocopier
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. I walked home in heavy rain.
A. Because it rained heavy I walked home. B. It was raining heavily as I walked home.
C. It was raining heavy because I walked home. D. As it rained heavily I was walking home.
36. How old do you think this building is?
A. When did you build this building? B. How many buildings did you build?
C. When was this building built? D. How old were you when you built this?
37. We don't have any money so we can't have a snack.
A. If we have any money, we can have a snack.
B. If we will have some money, we can have a snack.
C. If we would have any money, we could have a snack.
D. If we had some money, we could have a snack.
38. People say that Peter is very rich
A. Peter is said to be very rich. B. It was said that Peter is very rich.
C. That is said Peter is very rich. D. Peter is rich is said that by people.
39. We do all of our homework. We can’t play.
A. Unless we do all of our homework, we can play.
B. If we do all of our homework, we can play.
C. Because we do all of our homework, we can’t play.
D. We can’t play, yet we do all of our homework.
40. Helen made a cake for her dad’s birthday. The cake was decorated with sprinkles.
A. The cake Helen made for her dad’s birthday was decorated with sprinkles.
B. Helen’s dad made a cake which was decorated with sprinkles, for her birthday.
C. The cake decorated with sprinkles was made by Helen for her dad’s birthday.
D. Helen made a cake for her dad’s birthday as he liked decorating with sprinkles.
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 PRACTICE TEST 018

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. drinks B. rides C. travels D. leaves
2. A. must B. full C. cut D. sun
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.
3. A. happen B. expect C. expand D. admit
4. A. computer B. semester C. museum D. century
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. The secretary to_______I talked didn't know where the meeting was.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom
6. There has not been much supply of water recently, ______?
A. does there B. has there C. hasn't there D. has it
7. _______it is getting dark, we will not wait for him any longer.
A. Unless B. While C. Since D. Although
8. When_______?
A. penicillin was discovered B. penicillin discovered
C. was penicillin discovered D. did penicillin discover
9. When it began to rain, the children_______in the yard.
A. played B. were playing C. have played D. had played
10. She had changed so much that _______anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. all D. nearly
11. The average_______of pocket money received by teenagers fell to £4 a week this year.
A. number B. sum C. digit D. amount
12. _______ we arrived late, we didn't miss the speech
A. Despite B. Even though C. In spite of D. However
13. He______ for the acceptance from the company since last Friday.
A. was waiting B. has been waiting C. had waited D. waits
14. I was angry with her because__________.
A. she was so rude to me B. she is so rude with me
C. she was such rude to me D. she is such rude to me
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.
15. - John: “I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!”
- Nick: “_______”
A. Thank you. B. No, don't say so.
C. Just lucky. D. No, no. I ran slowly.
16. - Dam:“Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?”
- Laura:“_______”
A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not. C. I'm afraid, I can't. D. I hope not.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Alexander Graham Bell started experimenting with ways of transmitting speech over a long distance
A. taking back B. sending out C. looking for D. going on
18. The librarian asked the children to be silent because everyone was trying to study
A. noisy B. boring C. quiet D. early
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.
19. With the arrival of Jonh’s friends , the party became really enjoyable
A. coming B. approval C. leaving D. support
20. With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete.
A. without changing B. in use C. out of order D. up to date
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Being an only child, there was not much that Thahirah could do when she was alone. Reading her
books made her life seemed so much more interesting. She read so much that she earned the (21)______
'bookworm'. Because of all the reading that she did, her grasp of the English Language was so good that
no one in her level could ever beat her at it.
Her teachers were all so proud (22)______ her. They especially enjoyed her compositions as she had a
very good imagination and could write very well. One day, a surprise waited for Thahirah in school. Her
teacher had (23)______ some of her compositions to a friend of hers who was book publisher. The
publisher was so (24)______ with Thahirah's writing that he offered Thahirah the chance to write her own
novel. Thahirah wasn't so sure at first whether she had the talent to write a novel. But with her teacher's
encouragement she agreed. A few months (25)______, Thahira's book was published and put on sale.
They sold like hotcakes ! Everyone was proud of her and Thahirah discovered that this was what she
wanted to be an author.
21. A. pet name B. nick name C. surname D. first name
22. A. of B. in C. for D. with
23. A. explained B. illusstrated C. shown D. proved
24. A. surprised B. impressed C. annoyed D. shocked
25. A. soon B. forward C. before D. later
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Tigers are one of the most powerful and graceful animals in the world. The different species that still
exist today, namely the Bengal, Indochina, Siberian, South China and Sumatra tigers are in danger of
becoming extinct. Due to irresponsible hunting, the Bali, Caspian and Java tigers have already become
extinct. This could soon happen to the other species too.
In the past, tigers were considered as pests. With a smaller area to hunt, as man had taken up more of
the land to build upon, the tigers found less areas for themselves to hunt. They thus turned to farms to get
their food. Farmers' livestock were attacked by these tigers. People were then encouraged to hunt and kill
these animals with the promise of rewards. Even after the threat of tigers on livestock was over, man
continued to hunt tigers, this time for recreation. Poachers also hunt tigers for their body parts . The skin
of tigers is much sought. Bones and other organs are also used as ingredients in traditional Chinese
medicine. Although killing tigers is illegal, it is still being carried out and unless it is stopped, the
remaining species of tigers will soon become extinct too.
26. How many species of tigers were there originally ?
A. Four B. Five C. Eight D. Three
27. There were less hunting grounds for the tigers because ______.
A. man had occupied the land B. the farmers put their livestock there
C they liked hunting livestock D. the tiger population was increasing
28. Man continues hunting tigers even when they are no longer pests because ______.
A. he treats it as a form of recreation B. he loves tiger very much
C. he still thinks tigers are pests D. he want to make the tigers extinct
29. Poachers are people who ______.
A catch tigers B. make Chinese medicine
C. hunt tigers illegally D. hunt tiger's body parts
30. Illegal poaching will ______.
A. cause the extinction of tigers B. increase the population of tigers
C. increase the amount of Chinese medicine. D. increase the price of body parts
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Ice skating and to go skiing are popular winter sports in the United States.
A B C D
32. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A B C D
33. I’m going out now. If anybody phones while I shall be out, can you take a message?
A B C D
34. In some countries, octopuses and snails are considered being delicacies to eat .
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. My mother drivers more carefully than my brother
A. My mother drives as carefully as my brother.
B. My mother is a more careful driver than my brother.
C. My mother always drive carefully but my brother doesn’t.
D. My brother is a more careful driver than my mother.
36. Street musicians are not allowed to perform in this station.
A. Musicians must not play in this station.
B. Musicians do not have to play in this station.
C. Musicians can leave instruments in this station.
D. Musicians must keep their instruments with them in this station.
37. The boy is too fat to run far.
A. The boy was very fat and couldn’t run far. B. The boy’s fatness didn’t stop him running far
C. The boy had to run far because he was fat D. The boy became ill because he was too fat.
38. The critics undervalued his new book.
A. His new book was valuable to the critics. B. The critics had a low opinion of his new book.
C. The critics turned downed his new book. D. The critics were fed up with his new book.
39. He tries to practises English everyday. He can speak English more fluently now.
A. The more fluently he can speak English , the more he practices English.
B. He can speak English fluently, but he tries to practise English everyday.
C. The more he practises English everyday, the more fluently he can speak it.
D He tries to practise English everyday, and he can hardly speak English more fluently .
40. She is learning computer programming. She wants to get a better job.
A. She is learning computer programming, so she has got a better job.
B. She is learning computer programming in order to get a better job.
C. She has got a better job because she is learning computer programming .
D. To learn computer programming , she may be able to get a better job.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 019

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. ships B. roads C. streets D. books
2. A. find B. think C. drive D. mind
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.
3. A. cattle B. country C. canal D. student
4. A. computer B. history C. hamburger D. teenager
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I’m really looking _____ Christmas this year
A. into B. after C. out for D. forward to
6. We have had the roof of our house _____.
A. replace B. replaced C. to replace. D. been replaced
7. If everybody _____ the traffic ruled, the road will be much safer.
A. had obeyed B. obeys C. obeyed D. will obey
8. There are_____ chairs in this room than in that room
A .fewer B. less C. fewest D. least
9. Susan rarely stays up late, _____?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. does she D. doesn’t she
10. - Tom wasn’t there last night.
- ________.
A .I wasn’t neither B. Neither was I C. I wasn’t, neither D. neither I was
11. - Are you leaving ?
- Yes, but I wish I _____ to go
A. don’t have B .will not have C. may not have D. didn’t have
12. He showed us the house _____ he was born.
A .which B. in which C. in where D. in that
13. We _____ the plumbers to install an air conditioner in the living room.
A. had B. got C. made D. arranged
14. - “What does your brother do?”
- “_____.”
A. He is painting in his room B. He is a painter
C. He is still single D. He likes to paint pictures
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.
15. - John: “I learned that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!”
- Nick: “_______”
A. Thank you. B. No, don't say so.
C. Just lucky. D. No, no. I ran slowly.
16. - Dam:“Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?”
- Laura:“_______”
A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not. C. I'm afraid, I can't. D. I hope not.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
18. My dad was trying to mend the broken door of the garage after the crash
A. beat B. repair C. pull D. make
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.
19. I was surprised by the absence of our teacher of English. It was the English- speaking contest!
A. fluency B. kindness C. thinking D. presence
20. Kevin’s teachers saw him as quiet and serious, but with his friends he was the opposite.
A. the contrary B. the quickest C. the best D. the same
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
You can make life more difficult for thieves by carrying your wallet in an inside pocket instead of a
back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in a (21)______. Most
pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your sight. On public transport, take hold of
it. You are also (22)______ to take traveler’s cheque rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use
cash dispensers which are on main streets, or are well lit at night.
A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or thefts of things (23)______ cars, like radios and cassettes
players. If your car is stolen, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even (24)______
it is, it may be badly damaged. Always lock all doors and windows, and think about fitting a car alarm
too. If you are buying a new radio/cassettes player, it is worthwhile choosing one that is security-coded
or removable by the driver. These precautions will help to put (25)______ thieves.
21. A. mass B. band C. crowd D. group
22. A. ordered B. told C. informed D. advised
23. A. from B. with C. into D. for
24. A. where B. unless C. if D. whether
25. A. off B. down C. out D. back
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Volcanoes have been erupting on the earth for millions of years.More than five hundred of them still
erupt today.These are called active volcanoes.Volcanoes are located in belts or chains.They are found
where the earth’s crust is weak.The weak spots let the hot rock escape when the volcano erupts.
Many volcano belts are mountain ranges along the edges of continents.One belt runs along the
western coast of South America up through the western part of the United States.Other volcanoes are
found in ocean basins.
About three-fifths of all active volcanoes in the world are in the Pacific Ocean.Many of these
volcanoes erupt under the water.The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that began erupting under
water and finally reached the surface of the ocean.
26. The passage says that about five hundred volcanoes_____.
A. will erupt this year B. are still active
C. are located under water D. have been discovered
27. Most of the active volcanoes are located in_____.
A. the Pacific Ocean B. South America
C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the western United States
28. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Volcanoes are found in belts or chains.
B. The earth’s crust is weak along mountain ranges.
C. Hot rock escapes during volcano eruption.
D. Volcanoes can be found in the ocean basins.
29. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that_____.
A. began erupting under water B. formed a mountain range under water
C. finally reached the surface of the ocean D. both A and C
30.The best title for this selection may be_____.
A. How the Hawaiian Islands Were Built B. At the Bottom of the Ocean
C. The Earth’s Volcanoes D. Why Volcanoes Erupt
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. The cost of living has gone up considerably the last few years.
A B C D
32. I think your garden needs to weed and you had better do it right now
A B C D
33. Can you tell me where that apples over there come from?
A B C D
34. Dew usually disappeared by seven o’clock in the morning when the sun comes up.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. It isn’t necessary for you to finish the work by Saturday.
A. You mustn’t finish the work by Saturday.
B. You needn’t finish the work by Saturday.
C. It is important for you to finish the work by Saturday.
D. It is compulsory that you finish the work by Saturday.
36. What a pity you failed your driving test!
A. I wish you had passed your driving test.
B. I wish you had failed your driving test.
C. If only you managed to pass your driving test.
D. If only you attempted to pass your driving test.
37. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
A. Because of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
C. He was not happy in his job because of getting a poor salary.
D. Despite the fact that he got much money, he was happy in his job.
C. He was unhappy in his job in spite of getting much money.
38. It’s ages since I last had a holiday at the sea.
A. I may have had a holiday at the sea ages ago.
B. I haven’t had a holiday at the sea for a long time.
C. I have never had a holiday at the sea before.
D. It’s ages since I last went to the sea.
39. “ Sorry. We have no tea left. ”
A. We told them we didn’t like tea. B. They asked me if I had some tea.
C. They said they had no tea left. D. They said we left no tea at home.
40. My band teacher taught me how to play three instruments. My teacher’s name is Ms. Godsey.
A. Ms. Godsey is my band teacher, so that he taught me how to play three instruments.
B. My band teacher is Ms. Godsey, taught me how to play three instruments.
C. My band teacher , Ms. Godsey , taught me how to play three instruments.
D. Ms. Godsey is my band teacher because she taught me how to play three instruments.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 020

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. typhoon B. goose C. blood D. stool
2. A. approaches B. sprinkles C. garnishes D. refuses
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.
3. A. money B. machine C. history D. mother
4. A. elephant B. sympathy C. solution D. animal
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Our form teacher couldn't come to the party’, _______was a pity.
A. that B. which C. what D. this
6. After two years’ hard work, she ___ in finding a job.
A. managed B. succeeded C. was able D. achieved
7. He is one of the most ____ people I have ever met. He never says anything interesting.
A. bore B. bores C. bored D. boring
8. I have got two sisters, _____of whom is married.
A. both B. all C. neither D. none
9. - “Shall I put the books on the floor?”
- “No, I want to keep _______
A. tidy the room B. the room tidily C. the room is tidy D. the room tidy
10. There’s somebody behind us. I think we______________ .
A. are following B. follow C. have followed D. are being followed
11. A lot needs______ to the house before anyone can move in.
A. doing B. be done C. to do D. done
12. I __________ when he came last night.
A. have read B. am reading C. read D. was reading
13. She was_________ she could not say anything.
A. too surprised at the news that B. such surprised at the news
C. very surprised at the news D. so surprised at the news that
14. It rained ___________ three days without stopping.
A. during B. for C. since D. while
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.
15. - Peter: “ Thank you very much for all that you’ve done!”
- Nick: “______. ”
A. No matter B. Yes, I’m proud of it C. It’s not worth it D. Don’t mention it
16. - Mai: “ Shall we go to the Ethnology Museum this weekend?’
- Susan: “______. ”
A. Nothing more to say B. Yeah. It sounds interesting
C. Why ask that question? D. No. You must be kidding
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle.
A. clever B. moving C. bright D. smart
18. All teachers should be aware of the real challenges that visually handicapped pupils have to face.
A. images B. tasks C. positions D. difficulties
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.
19. We still remember looking at the brilliant stars in the clear night sky
A. dim B. moving C. bright D. smart
20. The boy on the soccer team were hungry after the game , so they went o eat pizza
A. bumpy B. happy C. starving D. full
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
It is usually very hard to become familiar (21)______ the culture of a foreign country. If you live a long
time in that country, you will find out how little you really know about its culture. Books are often of
little use (22)______ they concentrate on differences between your own culture and that of the foreign
country. A lot of information they contain is not correct. It is even difficult for us to become (23)______
of the culture of our own country. A recent (24)______ showed that British people did not know what
was really typical of their country! They listed stereotypes when they were asked to (25)______ the
things they thought were typical of Britain.
21. A. with B. about C. for D. on
22. A. instead B. but C. despite D. because
23. A. interested B. amazed C. aware D. famous
24. A. novel B. survey C. cartoon D. interview
25. A. inform B. draw C. describe D. assist
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Francis Bacon, one of the most important philosophers of England, was born in London and educated at
Cambridge University. When he was only 15, he went to France to work for the English ambassador.
Two years later he went back to England to study law. At the age of twenty- three he was chosen to
parliament. His ideas about how scientist should study things in nature help to bring the modern way of
thinking called the scientific method.
One of the Bacon’s best known books was his Essays. Each Essay was a short piece of writing in which
he tried to give a lesson by discussing sides of a subject such as studying, conversation, friends and
healthy living. In many of his books, Bacon explained how scientists should study things as they really
existed in nature and then tried to figure out what caused a particular thing to be as it was. Later, by doing
experiments, the scientist could see that any one cause would always have the same result. This method,
which is called inductive reasoning, is used by all the scientists today, but it was new in Bacon’s time.
26. From the passage we know that ________
A. Francis Bacon was the most important philosopher of England.
B. Francis Bacon had good education.
C. Francis Bacon worked for a French ambassador at the age of 15.
D. Francis Bacon stayed in France until he was 23.
27. It can be known that Francis Bacon was famous for _______.
A. inventing the scientific method B. his books
C. his essays D. being a member of parliament.
28. His essays gave many useful lessons on all of the following EXCEPT_______.
A. studying B. conversation C. friends and healthy living D. fighting
29. The phrase “ inductive reasoning” in the last paragraph means _______.
A. to discover general laws from particular facts or examples.
B. to reach a conclusion by reasoning from general laws to a particular case.
C. to study things as they used to be.
D. to study things in a particular way.
30. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Bacon was a learned man.
B. Bacon did a lot of philosophy.
C. The inductive reasoning was used in Bacon’s time.
D. Bacon gave scientists a lot of useful advice.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I was tired after walking so far, so I stopped taking a rest.
A B C D
32. He put on his coat and leaves in a hurry.
A B C D
33. Only seventeen on one hundred business calls get through to the correct person on the first attempt
A B C D
34. New universities are being establish at a slower rate nowadays due to the lack of funds.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Would you like to come to my party?” said Frankie.
A. Frankie invited me to his party. B. I invited Frankie to my party
C. Frankie asked me to my party. D. Frankie said I could come to his party
36. People rumoured that her husband had died in the battle.
A. Her husband is rumoured to die in the battle.
B. Her husband died in the battle, and it is the truth.
C. People knew that her husband died in the battle.
D. Her husband was rumoured to have died in the battle.
37. I found it difficult to communicate in English.
A. I didn’t like to communicate in English.
B. I was not used to communicating in English.
C. Communicating in English was no difficulty for me.
D. I preferred communicating in English.
38. She worked very hard. She could not please her step mother.
A She worked very hard in order to please her step mother.
B. Although she worked hard, she could not please her step mother.
C. She worked very hard, so that she could please her step mother.
D. Unless she worked very hard, she could please her step mother.
39. Juniper was kayaking in the ocean. He saw a humpback whale at that time.
A. Juniper saw a humpback whale which was kayaking in the ocean.
B. Juniper was kayaking in the ocean when he saw a humpback whale.
C. Before kayaking in the ocean, Juniper saw a humpback whale.
D. Without kayaking in the ocean Juniper saw a humpback whale.
40. The bridge was very low. The ship couldn’t go under it.
A. It was a very low bridge, and big ships could go under it
B. The bridge wasn’t low enough for the ship to go under it.
C. It was a low bridge because the ship couldn’t go under it
D. The bridge was so low that the ship couldn’t go under it.
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 PRACTICE TEST 021

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. food B. good C. tooth D. tool
2. A. heavy B. bear C. measure D. eat
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 the following questions.
3. A. volunteer B. convenient C.remain D. support
4. A. maintain B. marine C. challenge D. device
B.VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR ANDCOMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. By_________1,500,000 tons of insects a year, birds greatly help American farming.
A. eat B. eating C. having eaten D. to eat
6. He is _______better at golf_______at swimming because he even doesn’t know how to hit the ball.
A. so – and B. any – so C. much – than D. no – than
7. Pictures_____showed the reality of war entered the living rooms of Americans on the nightly news.
A. that B. when C. where D. who
8. E. Coli has proven to be_________most dangerous bacteria that can be acquired from food and water,
even in developed countries.
A. one of the B. one of C. One D. of one
9. The hotels were all full so we offered to put Andrew_________for the night.
A. in B. under C. out D. up
10. Leif Ericsson is only one of many early voyagers_________discovered America long before the Days
of Columbus.
A. which B. by whom C. who D. whose
11. As my sister was going to be away for a long time, we all went to see her_________.
A. out B. up C. off D. after
12. “Did you enjoy your vacation?” – “Well, I didn’t like Egypt_________Turkey.”
A. the half of B. half as much as C. half the much D. half the time as
13. One of the best places_________the guitar-playing bands there is Plaza Garibaldi.
A. to have heard B. to be heard C. to hear D.hear
14. These exercises must_________ by my students.
A. are finished B. finish C. be finished D. finishing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.– “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” – “_________!”
A. Luck B. Best wishes C. Good luck D. Good chance
16. – Susan: “Can you do the cooking today?” – Bill: “_________!”
A. Oh, all right. B. No, thank you. C. I know that D. Yes, please
C.SYNONYMAND ANTONYM:
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.
17. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting
in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
18. When being interviewed, you should concentrate onwhat the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested on C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
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.
19. He wisely decided to tell the truth.
A. foolishly B. sensibly C. intelligently D. carefully
20. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. different B. genuine C. fake D. similar
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
One of the largest and most luxurious palaces in the world is the Palace of Versailles.
(21)__________near Paris, France, the palace has more than 2,000 rooms,(22)__________are
extravagantly decorated. Versailles was constructed during the seventeenth century. Its original use was
as a hunting lodge for King Louis XIV. However, he and his successors constantly expanded it until it
became a massive palace. Versailles became one of (23)__________prominent symbols of the French
monarchy, and it served as the royal court from 1682 to 1789. Following the events of the French
Revolution, the palace was (24)__________into a museum. Today, Versailles contains thousands of
works of art, including paintings, drawings, engravings, and sculptures. Due to its art and the beauty of
the palace itself, it is a prime tourist attraction at the present. As a result, millions of people visit the
palace (25)__________.
21. A. is located B. Locating C. Having located D. Located
22. A. every which B. all of which C. that are all D. what all
23. A. the most B. more C. much more D. most of the
24. A. designed B. constructed C. rehabilitated D. transformed
25. A. permanently B. consistently C. continually D. annually
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.
It is said that most people have no more than 30 friends at any given time, and 400 over the whole of their
lives. However, on social networking sites, most users have about 150 friends. If these numbers are
correct, then friendship means different things in different situations.
One of the reasons for having more online friends than real friends at a certain point in time is that
online friendships do not require much time and energy: it is easy to accept friendships and keep them
forever. Another possibility is that it is difficult to say 'no' when somebody asks us to be their friend
online, even if we feel we don't really know them. The fact that they ask us suggests that they do consider
us a friend, which is a nice feeling. Alternatively, they may be 'collectors' of online friends and just want
to use us to get a higher number of friends and appear to be popular.
Online friendships are quite easy, but in the real world decisions about friendships are harder to make.
There are no rules about friendship. There are no guidelines about how to make friends, how to keep
friendships going, and how to finish friendships if we want to move on. People have very different
opinions about this: some people would die for their friends and they value them more than family.
Others say that friends are temporary, only there to help each other until they are no longer needed. If
people with such different views become friends, this can lead to problems.
Because of these different definitions of friendship, it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships. We
may want them to be deeper or closer, or we may want to have more friends in our lives. Sometimes we
simply do not have the time to develop our friendships, or we fear we have left it too late in life to start.
If we move to another country or city, we have to find ways to make new friends again.
This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us. We should not think that it
could be too late to build friendships. We also need to understand that the need to be around other people
is one that is shared by many. Therefore, we should not be too frightened about starting to talk to people
who in the future may become our friends: it is likely that they too would like to get closer to us.
Remember what people say: strangers are friends we have not met yet.
26. How many friends do the majority of people probably have?
A. 30 real friends or fewer B. a minimum of 30 real friends
C. 150 internet friends D. 400 internet friends over the course of their lives
27. It is difficult__________.
A. to believe the numbers about friendship. B. to keep your friends happy.
C. to trust what you read on social networking sites. D. to give a definition of 'friendship'.
28. Friendship means __________.
A. different things to different people. B. dying for your friends if you need to.
C. helping each other until it is no longer necessary. D. accepting people with different views
29. Sometimes people worry because __________.
A. they think that they have too many friends. B. they spend too much time with friends
C. they think they are too old to make friends. D. there are no guidelines about friendship
30. Most of us __________.
A. are dissatisfied with our friends. B. build friendships late in life.
C. are frightened to talk to strangers. D. need to be with others.
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Some people enjoy preparingtheir own meals whileanother would rather eat out regularly.
A B C D
32. Thenews of the decision to invade with armed forces were not well received by the citizens.
A B C D
33. Air traffic controllers must usea form of communication that is universal understood because a
A B C
pilot’s understanding of instructions is critical.
D
34. Mary was determined to leave the office by 4:30 for catching early train home .
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. We should send their complaints to the boss.
A. Complaints should sent to the boss.
B.Complaints should be sent to the boss,
C.Their complaints should be sent to the boss.
D.Their complaints to the boss should be sent.
36. Lan / be /taller / work / fashion model.
A. If Lan were taller, she would work like a fashion model.
B. If Lan is taller, she will work as a fashion model.
C. If Lan were taller, she will work as a fashion model.
D. If Lan were taller, she would work as a fashion model.
37. She is the woman. I met her last week.
A.She is the woman whom I met last week.
B.She is the woman whose I met last week.
C.She is the woman where I met her last week.
D.She is the woman which I met last week.
38. The teacher said to them, “Don’t make noise in class!”
A.The teacher told them to not make noise in class.
B.The teacher told them don’t make noise in class.
C.The teacher told them not making noise in class.
D.The teacher told them not to make noise in class.
39. They will give you a lot of questions at the interview.
A.You will be given a lot of questions at the interview.
B. You will given a lot of questions at the interview.
C. A lot of questions will be given you at the interview.
D. A lot of questions will be given at the interview.
40. Mai said: “Nam must give his answer to me.”
A.Mai said that Nam had to give his answer to her.
B.Mai said that Nam must give her answer to him.
C.Mai said that Nam had to give his answer to me.
D.Mai said that Nam must give his answer to me.

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 PRACTICE TEST 022

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. mixed B. used C. voiced
D. increased
2. A. mass B. trash C. gather
D. wash
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 the following questions.
3. A. infrastructure B. ultimately C. acquaintance D.
temperature
4. A. bureau B. abrupt C. parade
D. predict
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. This car was the most expensive purchase I’ve ever________.
A. made B. taken
C. put D. done
6. Could you________in touch with John and arrange a time to meet?
A. put B. find C. get
D. go
7. It was________a boring book________I didn’t want to read it once more.
A. so – that B. so – as C. very – that
D. such – that
8. She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner, which is________English.
A. typically B. typical C. typing
D. typist
9. In my opinion, you must find a really qualified carpenter for a job like this, ________seems to require a
large amount of talent.
A. that B. which C. who
D. where
10. ________better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent.
A. If it prepares B. If prepares C. Preparing
D. Had it prepared
11. Nobody knows why________postponed until next week.
A. the meeting B. was the meeting C. did the meeting
D. the meeting was
12. After a while we began________ ________the ball back and forth.
A. the meeting B. was the meeting C. did the meeting
D. the meeting was
13. Many people are enthusiastic about herbal remedies, regarding them as an________way of treating
illness.
A. effectively B. effective C. affective
D. affectively
14. ___________my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to.
A. At B. In
C. With D. Through
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.– “I’ve passed my driving test.” – “________”.
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea. C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
16. – “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mrs. Smith.” – “________”.
A. Sure. B. Where are you? C. Hang on,
please. D. Of course you can.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. They try to imitate the wings and shape of animals in nature to produce parts of vehicles.
A. irritate B. irrigate C. paste
D. copy
18. They all started playing water polo when they were very young.
A. took away B. took up C. took over
D. took off
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.
19. If the weatherman has predicted accurately, tomorrow will be a perfect day for our picnic.
A. astutely B. correctly C. wrongly
D. acutely
20. Fruits and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency B. excess C. large quantity
D. small quantity
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Dear Helgar,
I would like to welcome you to our school. I know that being an (21)_________ student can be difficult,
especially when you are so far away from your home. As you may have heard, the Thanksgiving holiday is
(22)_________ I am aware that it isn't celebrated in Germany, but it's a very important holiday in the United
States. It is an occasion when American families gather to spend time with one another and enjoy a variety
of food. If you have nothing planned for that day, I would like to (23)_________you to visit my home for
Thanksgiving. My entire family is planning to be there, so you will get to hang out with us. My mother is
considered (24)_________cooks in the city, so you will get a great introduction to traditional American
home cooking. I hope you can come as I am positive that you (25)_________a wonderful time. Let me know
if you are interested.
Sincerely,
Greg Foster
21. A. exchange B. exchanges C. exchanged
D. exchanging
22. A. improving B. happening C. approaching
D. passing
23. A. invite B. require C. let
D. insist
24. A. the better B. one of the best C. as good as
D. the best
25. A. have B. are having C. will have
D D. have had
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
We owe the invention of paper to the Egyptian papyrus or the Egyptian paper. The Egyptians made
paper from the papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) that was commonly found along the banks of river Nile. The
pith of the plant was taken out and cut into long strips. These strips were placed diagonally over each other,
and for better binding, were placed under a weight for a couple of days. The quality of papyrus paper is
evident from the fact that they are still intact about 5000 years after they were written on.
Historical sources tell us that the ancient Egyptians were very secretive about the manufacturing
technique of their papyrus. This was because papyrus was one of the main commodities that was exported by
Egypt all over the region. Keeping its manufacturing process a secret enabled them to achieve monopoly in
the market.
26. What is the main topic of the article?
A. The importance of papyrus in Egyptian history.
B. Egyptian culture.
C. The making of papyrus and its commercial role.
D. Commercial trades between ancient Egypt and other countries
27. To make a piece of papyrus, the first step is to__________.
A. take out the pith of papyrus plants and cut it into long strips.
B. place strips of pith diagonally over each other.
C. place strips of pith under a flat stone
D. keep the making process a secret
28. Why did the ancient Egyptians keep the making process of papyrus a secret?
A. Ancient Egypt was not an open country.
B. it could be enable them to dominate the market.
C. It took ancient Egyptians much time to invent papyrus .
D. Ancient Egypt didn’t export papyrus
29. In the second paragraph, the word ‘its’ refers to__________.
A. papyrus’s B. Egyptians’ C. a region’s D.
the pitch’s
30. What can we infer from the article?
A. To make a piece of papyrus, you need to put strips of pith parallel over each other.
B. Ancient Egypt didn’t like trading.
C. In the ancient times, the Egyptians possessed a basic commercial awareness.
D. Papyrus was used within ancient Egypt only.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A B
C D
32. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family.
A B
C D
33. Your intelligence and energy will help you solve any problems you encounter; use these strengths wisely
A B C
D
34. Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes develop.
A B C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Do you know Long’s address?” he asked me.
A. He asked me for Long’s address.
B. He asked me if someone knew Long’s address.
C. He asked me if I know Long’s address.
D. He asked me if I knew Long’s address.
36. They are building a new bridge over the river.
A. A new bridge is building over the river.
B. A new bridge is being built over the river.
C. A new bridge is going to build over the river.
D. A new bridge is built over the river.
37. I used to go to the cinema on Sundays.
A. I usually went to the cinema on Sundays.
 B. I got used to going the cinema on Sundays.
C. I didn’t go to the cinema on Sundays.
D. I usually go to the cinema on Sundays.
38. You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise.
A. If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel healthy.
B. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.
C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.
D. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.
39. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
C. If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected.
D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
40. Father’s Day / be / celebrated / third / Sunday / June / countries.
A. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in countries.
B. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in some countries.
C. Father’s Day is celebrated on third Sunday in June in some countries.
D. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in some countries.

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 PRACTICE TEST 023

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. doubt B. suburb C. plumber D. climb
2. A. monthly B. sunbathing C. southern D. weather
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 the following questions.
3. A. efficiency B. profitable C. considerate D. mysterious
4. A. occur B. pollute C. typhoon D. access
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. His doctor__________him to eat less and do more exercise.
A. said B. suggested C. advised D. insisted
6. The curriculum at the public school is as good__________of any private school.
A. or better than B. as or better than
C. as or better than that D. as or better than those
7. It’s__________a box for me to lift by myself so I think I need some help with this.
A. big B. too big C. vey big D. such big
8. He is__________from a cut in his finger.
A. blooding B. bleeding C. blood D. bloody
9. The boss doesn’t criticize other people like that. Why does he have to run her_______all the time?
A. down B. over C. up D. in
10. Have you been to the new shopping centre on the__________of town?
A. centre B. middle C. outskirts D. suburbs
11. We’ll let you buy a motorbike__________you ride it carefully.
A. as if B. whenever C. although D. as long as
12. There are some parts of the world__________even now people cannot live.
A. to whom B. which C. that D. where
13. He enjoys__________tennis and keeps on__________sensibly; that’s why he is fat.
A. playing – eating B. playing – to eat C. to play – to eat D. to play – eating
14. Hanoi will have temperature___________23°C and 27°C tomorrow.
A. of B. around C. from D. between
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.– “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” – “__________.”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid. B. You are telling a lie.
C. Thank you for your compliment. D. I don’t like your sayings.
16. – “__________”. – “Oh, it’s great!”
A. How is the journey like? B. Would you like the journey?
C. What do you like about the journey? D. What do you think of the journey?

C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:

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.
17. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. a destruction B. an allowance
C. an exploitation D. a prohibition
18. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. releasing B. decreasing C. increasing D. keeping
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.
19. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being late D. Being cheerful
20. Pure water is often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to produce.
A. clean B. contaminated C. fresh D. flawless

D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Most birds build nests in which they lay their eggs, but the emperor penguin has no need of them.
This bird lives in Antarctica and must endure (21)__________weather than anywhere else in the world. In
order to(22)__________that its eggs are not harmed and that its chicks may hatch from them, the emperor
penguin takes care of its eggs on a unique manner. An emperor penguin female lays a single egg. Once
she lays the egg, the male penguin takes it and puts it(23)__________. There, the egg (24)__________by
a layer of stomach fat that the penguin rests above the egg. Since emperor penguins lay their eggs right as
winter begins in Antarctica, it is vital that the eggs remain protected from the elements. Therefore, for the
next two months, the males incubate the eggs until the chicks finally hatch. During this entire
(25)__________, the males look after the eggs while hardly even moving.
21. A. harsher B. the harshest C. as harsh as D. much of the harshest
22. A. ensure B. promise C. recall D. trust
23. A. on top of its feet B. with its feet at the top C. by the top foot D. at the foot of the top
24. A. protects B. is protecting C. is protected D. will protect
25. A. period B. periods C. periodical D. periodically
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.
I’m 18 years old and have never played on a sports team before, so I never received lessons or
training of any kind. I wish my parents had signed me up for soccer when I was younger because I
discovered that I wanted to play sports. I just have no skills. There is a soccer team at my high school, but
I definitely won’t make it. Most people on the team have probably been playing for years. I feel like I
missed my chance and that I’ll never be as good as them. Is it too late for me to learn to play from
scratch? I just figure that by the time I become “good”, I’ll be too old anyway. I tried teaching myself in
the past, but it seemed too unorganized and I didn’t know what I was doing. Is there some places that
teaches people of any age how to play soccer?

26. Why does the writer write this passage?

A. He wants to study how people play soccer
B. He is trying to apply for a soccer team
C. He needs advice on whether he should start learning soccer.
D. He has received a sport award for playing in a soccer game.
27. What can be inferred from the passage about the writer?
A. His parents forgot to sign up the writer for a soccer team.
B. He has never played on a soccer team before.
C. His friends have all participated in some sports teams.
D. He envies those who can play soccer well.
28.The word ‘figure’ closest in meaning to__________.
A. think B. want C. trust D. choose
29. The word ‘it’ refers to__________.
A. being too old to learn B. teaching himself how to play soccer
C. playing for many years D. looking for a good coach
30. What will the writer probably do?
A. Teach himself again to play soccer B. Find a job instead of play soccer
C. Ask his friends to teach him soccer D. Look for a place that teaches adults soccer

E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Youngsters nowadays often pay much attention to physical attractive.
A B C D
32. Although her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecturer.
A B C D
33. Those students are trying their best in order that get the scholarship.
A B C D
34. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A B
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. She is writing a letter to her pen-pal.
A. A letter is being writing to her pen-pal
B. A letter is written to her pen-pal
C. A letter is writing to her pen-pal
D. A letter is being written to her pen-pal
36. “I’m working in London now,” Nam said.
A. Nam said that he was working in London now.
B. Nam said that he is working in London then.
C. Nam said that he was working in London then.
D. Nam said that I was working in London then.
37. She hasn’t visited her hometown for two years.
A. She visited her hometown for two years.
B. She didn’t visit her hometown two years ago.
C. She didn’t visit her hometown for two years.
D. She last visited her hometown two years ago.
38. Somebody cleans the room everyday.
A. The room everday is cleaned
B. The room is every day cleaned.
C. The room is cleaned everyday
D. The room is cleaned by somebody everyday.
39. People don’t use this road very often.
A. This road is not used very often.
B. Not very often this road isn’t used.
C. This road very often is not used
D. This road not very often is used.
40. How do people learn language?
A. How arelanguages learned?
B. How are languages learned by people?
C. How languages are learned?
D. Languages are learned how?

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 PRACTICE TEST 024

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. finished B. abandoned C. arrived
D. rained
2. A. knees B. papers C.
trees D. bats
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.
3. A. wonderful B. consuming C. advantage
D. opinion
4. A. important B. community C. organize
D. disease
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. After__________peeled and chopped the vegetables, place them in boiling water for fifteen minutes.
A. being B. having
C. having been D. doing
6. She was very upset__________that all the places in the restaurant__________.
A. to hear – had been booked B. hear – are
booked
C. to have heard – have booked D. hearing – to be
booked
7. Did you know that learning to ski is__________than learning to skate?
A. far more easier B. much easier C. so much easier D.
as easy
8. A fire in the__________building could be a problem for firefighters.
A. ninety-story-tall B. ninety-tall-story C. ninety-stories-tall D. ninety
stories
9. Could you please refrain__________smoking in the lecture hall?
A. of B. up
C. down D. from
10. Proving the existence of beings from outer is a(n)__________at the moment.
A. impossibility B. possible C.
impossible D. possibly
11. There used to be a huge stadium__________is now a modern leisure centre.
A. there B. what
C. which D. where
12. If you can’t give up smoking entirely, at least try to cut__________.
A. off B. down C. out D. on
13. You should be concentrating on your project__________listening to music all night long.
A. so that B. even if C.
rather than D. such as
14. Mary isn’t_________her sister.
A. so pretty than B. as pretty than C. prettier as
D. as pretty as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.– “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” – “__________”.
A. I am glad you like it. B. Sorry to
hear that.
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
16. – “Thanks for your help, Linda.” – “__________”
A. With all my heart. B. It’s my pleasure. C. Never remind me. D. Wish
you.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. considerate B. sensitive C. warm-hearted
D. forgetful
18. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. informative B. delighted C. exciting
D. essential
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.
19. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently B. cleverly C.
reasonably D. brutally
20. The bomb caused a gigantic explosion.
A. enormous B. minor C. huge
D. amazing
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
These days, there are many students who do not attend physical schools but instead, stay home,
where they are homeschooled. While these students (21)__________study at their homes, they sometimes
visit their local schools. One reason for this concerns athletics. In many American states, homeschooled
students are permitted to play on their local school’s athletic teams. This is good news for the schools
because a lot of homeschoolers are(22)__________athletes. The students who attend actual schools are
mostly accepting of the homeschoolers. They usually have no problems with them and are often
simply(23)__________about what it is like not to go to school. So they tend to bombard the homeschoolers
with numerous questions. The homeschoolers(24)__________by mingling with the students at school. Some
of them rarely spend time (25)__________, so it helps them develop their social skills if they can hang out
and play sports with other kids.
21. A. primarily B. solely C.
relatively D. cautiously
22. A. exception B. exceptions C. exceptional
D. exceptionally
23. A. upset B. curious C. worried
D. hostile
24. A. benefit B. benefited C. benefiting
D. will have benefited
25. A. for individuals of their age B. of the individuals who
have aged
C. with other individual’s at their age D. by individuals that age
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.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture
of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would
often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend
himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was
mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to
show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
 The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their
own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed
in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South-sea islands greet
by rubbing noses.
26. At first, the purpose of shaking hands was ____________.
A. to show a good relationship with each other
B. to show that there were no weapons in hands.
C. to show that both parties were ready for a fight.
D. a gesture of good will
27. The word ‘them’ refers to____________.
A. the two parties’ weapons
B. the two parties.
C. the two parties’ left hands.
D. the two parties’ right hands.
28. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands ________________.
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date.
C. is replaced by other customs in some countries.
D. is considered not to be very polite.
29. The word “came on” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by ________.
A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet
30. Which of the following is NOT true about the handshake ?
A. It happened for the first time very long times ago
B. It is a gesture of good will.
C. It is very popular all over the world.
D. It is one of the social customs.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Although his family is poor, but he studies very well.
A B C D
32. No matter who rich he is, he never gives anything to the poor.
A B C
D
33. More school have been built recently to make it convenient for children to go to school.
A B C
D
34. It is believed that some dinosaurs were intelligent, ability to perform complex activities, and perhaps
A
B
even capable of social behavior.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Charlie said, “I’m thinking of going to live in Canada”.
A. Charlie said that 1 was thinking of going to live in Canada.
B. Charlie said that I am thinking of going to live in Canada.
C. Charlie said that he was thinking of going to live in Canada.
D. Charlie said that he is thinking of going to live in Canada.
36. Sandy said, “My father is in hospital”.
A. Sandy said that my father is in hospital.
B. Sandy said that his father was in hospital.
 C. Sandy said that his father is in hospital.
D. Sandy said that my father was in hospital.
37. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order to be safe.
A. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order they can be safe.
B. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order that they can be safe.
C. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as to they can be safe.
D. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as that they can be safe.
38. “When should I leave for France?”, he wondered.
A. He wondered when to leave for France.
B. He wondered when I should leave for France.
C He wondered if to leave for France.
D He wondered whenhe leave for France.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. These/ baskets/ make/ thin/ bamboo/ strips.
A. These baskets were made in thin bamboo strips.
B. These baskets were made by thin bamboo strips.
C. These baskets are made of thin bamboo strips.
D. These baskets are made with thin bamboo strips.
40. Phong/ walk/ fast/ it/ really/ hard/ keep up with/ him.
A. Phong walks fast, and it’s really hard for keep up with him
B. Phong walks fast, so it was really hard to keep up with him
C. Phong walks fast, and it’s really hard to keep up with him
D. Phong walks fast, so it was really hard for keep up with him

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 PRACTICE TEST 025

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. century B. culture
C. secure D. applicant
2. A. eradicate B. astronaut C.
standard D. fatal
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 the following questions.
3. A. offer B. canoe
C. country D. standard
4. A. pollution B. computer C.
currency D. allowance
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Being a private university, __________a well-organized charitable giving program in order to offer a
sufficient number of quality courses and activities.
A. development of B. it developed C. develop
D. developing
6.She__________on paying for the phone calls she had made before she left.
A. demanded B. suggested C.
required D. insisted
7. My grandparents don’t__________of people who have bad manners.
A. respect B. admire
C. approve D. appreciate
8. If you decide you don’t like it, bring it back and we’ll give you a__________.
A. receipt B. refund
C. guarantee D. reward
9. I have just quit______to the bookstore entirely because he made me______so angry and embarrassed.
A. going – feel B. to go – feel C.
going – to feel D. to go – feeling
10. Her response to my success was totally__________and took us all by surprise.
A. expectedly B. expectingly C.
unexpected D. unexpecting
11. One of the worrying problems is what to do for those__________education is so poor that they can only
manage simple, repetitive jobs.
A. that B. which
C. what D. whose
12. I have__________little free time__________I probably won’t be able to attend the meeting.
A. too – for B. such – that C.
so – that D. so – as
13. I know why you can’t read that sign; it is because of your eyes. I think they need__________.
A. testing B. to have them tested C. to test
D. be tested
14. Could you deal___________this problem? I’m rather busy.
A. with B. for
C. to D. by
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.– “Shall I help you with a suitcase?” – “__________”
A. Not a chance B. That’s very kind of you. C. I can’t agree more.
D. What a pity.
16. – “So, you have your fifth high school reunion coming up?” – “__________”
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion
was excellent.
C. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. D. No. You’re in no mood
for the event.

C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:

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.
17. They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement.
A. successful B. later
C. earlier D. important
18. I find it difficult to remain neutral when talking about that problem.
A. objective B. negative C. positive
D. middle
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.
19. The team worked hard to achieve their championship victory.
A. achievement B. feast
C. defeat D. score
20. Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.
A. turn down B. look up
C. slow down D. put forward
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
To all students,
Mr. Richards has just (21)__________the school that he will only be teaching with us for the next
few weeks of the semester. (22)__________to Texas to take care of his parents, both of whom are elderly.
Please give your best wishes to Mr. Richards before he leaves. Mr. Richards has been with us for five years,
and it is safe to say that there is no teacher (23)__________. As you all know, Mr. Richards teaches social
studies and history. Since we are in the middle of the semester, we do not have enough time to conduct a
(24)__________search for new teacher. We will do that during the winter break. Fortunately, Mrs. Paker has
agreed to come out of retirement, so she will take over Mr. Richards’ classes. Some of you may remember
Mrs. Parker, (25)__________two years ago prior to retiring. She is an outstanding teacher, and you will all
surely benefit from being in her class.
Dee Gorey,
Principal
21. A. informed
B. announced
C. insisted
D. alarmed
22. A. Moving back, he is
B. After moving back, he will
C. He has moved back
D. He is moving back
23. A. more popular than him B. as
popular as that
C. the most popular like him D.
more than he is popular
24. A. swift
B. thorough
 C. reduced
D. verified
25. A. who taught here
B. that is teaching here
C. who will teach her
D. which has taught here
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.
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming.
Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers
blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live
or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward
higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too
warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or
farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such
as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats
is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by
dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have
estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of
further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and
animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust
quickly enough and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming.
Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the
death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to
widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses
ocean ecosystems.
26. Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to_________.
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter
D. lose color
27. According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move_________.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
28. The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A. species B. ecosystems C. areas
D. areas habitats
29. It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,_____.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
30. The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates_________.
A. the water absorption of coral reefs
B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds
D. the slow death of coral reefs
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. The applicants who meet the requirements for the position they will be contacted in order to schedule
A B
C
D
an on-line interview.
32. It is recommended that people to take regular exercise.
A B C D
33. The word is becoming more industrialized and the number of endangered animals have increased.
A B
C D
34. My mother still spends 14 hours a day do the housework.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Charlie said, “Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow”.
A. Charlie said that Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow.
B. Charlie said that Nora and Jim were getting married the next day.
C. Charlie said that Nora and Jim were getting married tomorrow.
D. Charlie said that Nora and Jim are getting married the next day.
36. Charlie said, "1 haven’t seen Bill for a while”.
A. He said that he hadn’t seen Bill for a while.
B. He said that I haven’t seen Bill for a while.
C. He said that he hasn’t seen Bill for a while.
D. He said that 1 hadn’t seen Bill for a while.
37. The artisan moulded the copper to make a bronze drum.
A. The artisan moulded the copper because of they wanted make a bronze drum.
B. The artisan moulded the copper because they want make a bronze drum.
C. The artisan moulded the copper so that they could make a bronze drum.
D. The artisan moulded the copper so that they can make a bronze drum.
38. When she was a student, she did not have a good relationship with her classmates.
A. When she was a student, she got on well her classmates.
B. When she was a student, she didn’t get on well her classmates.
C. When she was a student, she didn’t get on well with her classmates.
D. When she was a student, she got on with her classmates.
39. I was very tired after a long trip to Hue. I still went to visit Tay Ho conical hat making village right
away.
A. Although I was very tired after a long trip to Hue, I went to visit Tay Ho conical hat making village right
away.
B. Despite I was very tired after a long trip to Hue, I went to visit Tay Ho conical hat making village right
away.
C. I was very tired after a long trip to Hue despite I went to visit Tay Ho conical hat making village right
away.
D. I was very tired after a long trip to Hue although I went to visit Tay Ho conical hat making village right
away.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
40. Last weekend/ I/ go/ Van Phuc village/ buy/ nice/ silk scarf/ mother.
A. Last week I went to Van Phuc village to buy nice silk scarf for my mother.
B. Last week I went to Van Phuc village and bought a nice silk scarf for my mother.
C. Last week I went to Van Phuc village to buy nice silk scarf to my mother.
D. Last week I went to Van Phuc village and buy a nice silk scarf to my mother.

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 PRACTICE TEST 026
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. astronaut B. ongoing C. rocket D. chop
2. A. imitate B. versatile C. satellite D. punctual
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 the following questions.
3. A. virtual B. burden C. promote D. sector
4. A. certificate B. operate C. facilitate D. affordable
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. A lot of people have come tonight to ___________the forum.
A. apply B. attend C. arrive D. concentrate
6. The villagers are trying to learn English___________they can communicate wotj foreign customers.
A. in order that B. even though C. however D. because of
7. The doctor wanted to go___________the test result with her patient.
A. over B. up C. down D. in
8. The farmers in my home village___________ride home on trucks; they used buffalo-driven carts.
A. didn’t used to B. didn’t use to C. not used to D. not use to
9. They offered him a place at the company, but he turned it___________.
A. up B. down C. on D. off
10. The new girl in our class, ___________name is Mina, is reasonably good at English.
A. whose B. who C. which D. that
11. Our teacher asked us___________in the previous examination.
A. how we did B. how did we C. how had we done D. how we had done
12. Women these days prefer to be___________independent.
A. finance B. financial C. financially D. finalize
13. I don’t feel___________at interviews because my English is not very good.
A. confidently B. confidence C. condifential D. confident
14. He asked_________to speak to.
A. who I wanted B. who I want C. I wanted who D. who did I want
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.
15. – Janet: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Jane: “___________”
A. No problem. C. Of course not, it’s not costly.
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. D. I think so.
16. – Mubarak: “Did you enjoy the movie yesterday?”
- Mark: “___________”
A. Certainly, I’d be glad to. C. Not really. I couldn’t follow the story.
B. Yes, it is warmer than today. D. No, I dislike moving.
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.
17. They suggested their students learn English to collaborate with their foreign teammates.
A. go out B. study abroad C. work together D. tell stories
18. Vietnam used to be male-dominated, with men being the voice of the family and society.
A. men doing housework C. men looking after children
B. men earning money D. men playing the leading role

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.
A. objected
19. My parents
to always disapproved
B. supported
of my smoking. TheyC. even
denied
told me once it would stop
D. refused
me growing
taller.
20. Thousands are starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry B. rich C. poor D. full
D. READING:
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.
Just imagine a day without paper, reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds, 'You
almost certainly see our products every day.' And they're right. But in most industrial countries, people are
so (21)__________to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for
PROVIDING them with the daily news - that its (22)_________ in their daily lives passes largely unnoticed.
At one time paper was in short supply and was used mainly for important documents, but more
recently, growing economies and new technologies have (23)__________ a dramatic increase in the amount
of paper used. However, the costs (24)__________ in paper production, in terms of the world's land, water
and air resources, are high. This (25)__________ some important questions. How much paper do we really
need and how much is wasted?
21. A. conscious B. acquainted C. familiar D. accustomed
22. A. task B. operation C. service D. role
23. A. called on B. came around C. brought about D. drawn
24. A. involved B. contained C. held D. connected
25. A. puts B. raised C. gets D. places
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Last weekend, six students from the Donoho School went on a fascinating trip back in time. These
students accompanied Jacksonville State University professor William Bannister on a fossil hunt. The
students, professor, and three graduate assistants headed to a valley near Cheaha Mountain. The valley was
not previously known to have any fossils in it. However, two months ago, some campers in the
valley stumbled upon some bones sticking out from the ground. When they brought them to the museum,
they were told that the bones were those of a brontosaurus, a species of dinosaur.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Damke Foundation, the students were able to accompany the
professor on his dig. They spent most of both Saturday and Sunday carefully digging in the area.
"We found a few bones," said Wendy Jacobs, a Donoho senior. "We're not sure which animal they're
from, but the professor assured us they were from a dinosaur."
The students, all of whom intend to major in science at college, are looking forward to returning this
coming weekend. "There's enough money in the grant for the next month, so we should get to return at least
three more times." said Donoho student Philip Peters.
26. What would be the most appropriate headline for this article?
A. Dinosaur Fossils Found near Cheaha Moutain
B. Donoho students meet professor bannister
C. Local studetns go Fossil hunting
D. Dinosaurs: Did they live arround here?
27. In line 5, the phrase ‘stumbled upon’ is closest in meaning to___________.
A. tripped on C. dug up
B. accidentally found D. conducted research on
28. Why does the author mention the Damke Foundation?
A. To claim it has an interest in dinosaurs
B. To note a group that is financing the students
C. To focus on its relationship with the Donoho School
D. To claim that it sponsord many local digs
29. Who is Wendy Jacobs?
A. A student at Jacksonville State University
B. One of professor bannister's graduate assitants
C. A fourth-year student at the Donoho school
D. A representative of the Damke Foundation
30. According to the article, when will the students go back to the dig site?
A. within a week
B. in two months
C. during summer vacation
D. next autumn
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. My father is very busy with his business; therefore he is always willing to give a hand with the
housework
A B C D
32. I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end
A B C D
33. Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures.
A B C D
34. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Charlie said, “I don’t know what Fred is doing”
A. Charlie said that he doesn’t know what Fred is doing.
B. Charlie said that he didn’t know what Fred is doing.
C. Charlie said that he doesn’t know what Fred was doing.
D. Charlie said that he didn’t know what Fred was doing.
36. He said, “I hardly ever go out these days”.
A. He said that he hardly ever went out these days.
B. He said that I hardly ever go out these days.
C. He said that I hardly ever went out these days.
D. He said that he hardly ever goes out these days.
37. I can’t swim so I’m not going scuba diving with Jack.
A. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Jack.
B. Unless I could swim, I will not go scuba diving with Jack
C. If I could swim, I will go scuba diving with Jack.
D. Unless I can swim, I will go scuba diving with Jack
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
38. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.
A. He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
B. He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
C. He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
D. He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.
39. I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.
A. I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
B. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
C. I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D. I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
40. They / live / Moscow/ before / they / move / London.
A. They had lived in Moscow before they moved to London.
B. They lived in Moscow before they move to London.
C. They lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
D. They had lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
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 PRACTICE TEST 027

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. applied B. steamed C. grated D. enrolled
2. A. promote B. global C. erode D. astronomy
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.
3. A. versatile B. breathtaking C. inaccessible D. dominance
4. A. flexibility B. bilingual C. confusion D. affordable
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. If you want to make your salad taste much better, add some olive oil to your dish and it_____do the trick!
A. has to B. ought to C. needs D. may
6. I wish I would have a chance to visit___________Mount Everest in___________Himalayas in the future.
A. Ø – the B. the – the C. the – Ø D. Ø – Ø
7. What___________ifthere___________only one language in the world?
A. will happen/ is C. would happen/ were
B. happens/ is D. would have happened/ was
8. I would like to know the names of the club members___________, as you have said, are responsible for
the coming celebration.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
9. I had to stand up and give a short speech_________the guest lecturer who cancelled at the last minute.
A. in place of B. in terms of C. in need of D. in relation to
10. ___________having to learn both vocational subjects and academic subjects at the same time, students
do not find it hard to perform well at school.
A. Although B. Though C. In spite D. Despite
11. Many English words have been___________over the centuries. The___________of form makes English
easy to learn.
A. simple – simplicity C. simplified – simplicity
B. simplicity – simple D. simplifying – simplicity
12. My sister is___________good at English so she could travel to the U.S alone last summer.
A. reason B. reasoning C. reasonable D. reasonably
13. Before you decide___________your future job, it is advisable to consider your abilities and prioriities.
A. on B. about C. for D. at
14. If parents behave well, they will _________ a good example for their children
A. set B. buy C. do D. take
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.
15.– Ann: “In order to be admitted to Harvard University, applicants need to prove themselves to be
inspirational to those around them during their college years and beyond”.
- Brendo: “___________”
A. Excellent C. Sounds hard.
B. How awful. D. Well-done.
16. – Alice: “I got the sack.”
- Bradford: “___________”
A. Good job. C. Well, maybe not.
B. Poor you. D. Congratulations.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. If you are not good at academic subjects, you should opt for vocational training in which you are
equipped with skills for a certain job.
A. consider B. get C. choose D. take
18. An advanced degree from a prestigious institution is a must when you apply for a job as an astronaut.
A. magnificent and well-known C. old-aged and famous
B. respected and of high quality D. modern and stimulating
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.
19. The machine has been out of order since last month.
A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders
20. Anyone who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. attends to C. looks for D. approves of
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you
meet speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not all speak in the
same way. There are also some (21)__________in the words they use, including the names of
(22)__________ objects that are part of everyone’s daily life. Although pronunciation and (23)__________
are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (24)__________opposite sides of the
world can understand each other quite easily. It does not seem to care where they learnt the language. And
of course this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen on learning English too. If you know
English, you are more (25)__________ to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the
United States or Australia.
21. A. mistakes B. corrections C. changes D. differences
22. A. common B. popular C. favourite D. general
23. A. reading B. composition C. dictation D. vocabulary
24. A. of B. in C. from D. at
25. A. likely B. probably C. possibly D. luckily
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Are sports bad for kids?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and playing with others. However, playing
sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive
behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000 kids play sports in the US.
Of these, 18,000,000 say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many
children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much
aggression in children's sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then
further strengthened through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers
because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending
children the message that winning is everything. At children's sporting events, parents may yell insults at
other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting
other players is acceptable or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the
media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed
over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and
coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They
should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It's not necessary to knock yourselt out
to enjoys sports. Winning isn't everything. In addition, children shouldn't be allowed to continue to play
when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health
isn't as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

26. What is the main idea of the reading?

A. Children often become like their parents C. Playing sports may have negative results
B. Children need to play sports in school D. Some sports can cause health
27. How may children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children C. Less than half of the children
B. More than half of the children D. About ten perfcent of the children
28. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults C. New rules in sports
B. Children with low grades in school D. Other players
29. What does the writter suggest?
A. Aggressive sports shouldn't be shown on television
B. Children shouldn't play sports intil high school
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise
30. What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Ignoring the problem
B. Finding the reason
C. Admitting there is a problem
D. Looking for a solution
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. I decided changing my job because my boss makes me work overtime.
A B C D
32. Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
A B C D
33. Meal time gives children a chance to learn how some of their favorite dishes make.
A B C D
34. Nam was the last student be interviewed this morning
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Charlie said, “I work 14 hours a day”.
A. He said that he works 14 hours a day.
B. He said that he worked 14 hours a day.
C. He said that I work 14 hours a day.
D. He said that I worked 14 hours a day.
36. Charlie said, “I’ll tell Jim I saw you”.
A. He said he’ll tell Jim he saw me.
B. He said I would tell Jim I had seen you.
C. He said he would tell Jim he had seen me.
D. He said I would tell Jim he had seen me.
37. The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
A. The place has a microgravity environment where astronauts live and conduct research.
B. The place which astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
C. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment here.
D. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
38. This is the first time I have seen a spacecraft.
A. I have ever seen a spacecraft before.
B. I have seen a spacecraft before.
C. I never see a spacecraft before.
D. I have never seen a spacecraft before.
39. When the USA put the first human on the moon, Russia had already sent the first human into
space.
A. After the USA put the first human on the moon, Russia had already sent the first human into space.
B. Before the USA put the first human on the moon, Russia had already sent the first human into space.
C. Before the USA had put the first human on the moon, Russia had already sent the first human into space.
D. The USA put the first human on the moon before Russia had already sent the first human into space.
40. Quang plays the piano very well. He lives next door.
A. Quang, whom lives next door plays the piano very well.
B. Quang, whose lives next door plays the piano very well.
C. Quang, that lives next door, plays the piano very well.
D. Quang, who lives next door, plays the piano very well.

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 PRACTICE TEST 028

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. collapse B. wander C. gather D. relax
2. A. exist B. exchange C. expect D. experience
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.
3. A. adolescence B. independence C. facility D. recognition
4. A. creature B. contact C. procedure D. manual
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Don’t phone between 7 and 8 o’clock. ___________dinner then and my wife doesn’t like being disturbed
when we’re eating.
A. We’ll be having B. We’ll have C. We’d have D. We’d be having
6. The teacher keeps a record of every student’s___________.
A. attending B. attendant C. attendance D. attention
7. He liked his work___________it was badly paid.
A. however B. even though C. even D. in spite of
8. There’s a world___________of energy and scientists are looking for alternative sources.
A. shortage B. lack C. exhaust D. loss
9. – Do you know the man___________to Anne? – No, I’ve never seen him before.
A. talking B. is talking C. who talking D. whose talking
10. If you make a good___________at the interview, you will get the job.
A. impress B. impressive C. impression D.impressance
11. _________the beginning, I didn’t want to have a party for my birthday, but now I’ve changed my mind.
A. At B. In C. On D. During
12. During his career as a teacher, he has___________students from different backgrounds.
A. taken over B. got on with C. dealt with D. faced up to
13. I want to___________that I turned off all the lights in the house, so I’ll go back and check.
A. insure B. reassure C. make sure D. inquire
14. Basketballs are_________than footballs.
A. expensiver B. the most expensive C. expensivest D. more expensive
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.
15. - An: “Thanks a lot for your sound advice.”
- Binh: “___________”
A. No worries B. Cool C. I doubt it D. Wonderful
16. – Shop assistant: “___________”
- Customer: “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favor? C. May I help you?
B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt! D. White, please!
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Let’s wait for Nick. I’m sure he’ll turn up soon.
A. arrive B. enter C. visit D. return
18. There are a number of drawbacksof living in the city.
A. benefits B. advantages C. disadvantages D. difficulties
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.
19. The water in the lake is so clear that I can see the stems of the water-lilies.
A. obscure B. colourful C. muddy D. transparent
20. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
THE FOUR-YEAR SPREAD OF BUBBLE TEA ACROSS THE UK
Four years ago bubble tea was relatively unknown in the UK, but the drinks are now ubiquitous on
High Streets, from cities to small towns, writes Lucy Townsend.
It is often brightly coloured, sometimes served with milk, with a layer of jelly-like globules - tapioca
balls - that settle (21)__________the bottom of the cup. Drunk through an extra thick straw with a spoon-
shaped tip, it is a mouthful of tea and chewiness - both a drink and a snack,
Chorley in Lancashire got its first bubble tea bar in July. Huddersfield has Bubble n Shake, there is a
mobile bubble tea van in Bristol, and it can be (22)_________in cities from Glasgow to Portsmouth.
Bubble tea hails from 1980s Taiwan. It was an evolution from the country's street tea vendors
(23)_______began experimenting with fruity flavours and colour to entice customers. The "bubble" actually
(24)_______ the froth on top of the drink which comes after it is violently shaken - some cafes use a
machine especially for shaking.How the tapioca balls arrived in the drink is a matter of debate - though the
most common story is that product development manager Lin Hsiu Hui (25)______sitting in a staff meeting
and poured the tapioca from her pudding into her Assam iced tea. The result was considered delicious.
While growing in the UK, it is even more popular in Germany, according to market research firm
Mintel. Even McDonald's has started serving it.
21. A. down B. in C. at D. out
22. A. discovered B. found C. searched D. sought
23. A. which B. where C. who D. whom
24. A. stands for B. regards to C. describes D. refers to
25. A. have been B. is C. has been D. was
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
In an effort to fight pollution and help the environment, the Marina Hills Ecology Club offers free
trees to institutions willing to plant them on their grounds. Among those that took advantage of the offer was
Marina Hills High School. After consulting with his teachers on where to plant the trees, Principal Max
Webb contacted the Ecology Club.But when the seedlings arrived, Webb had an idea. Instead of planting the
young trees in front of the school, he thought it would be better to put them behind the school, where the sun
gets very hot in the afternoon.“It gets so hot inside the building that the students start to sweat during their
afternoon classes,” said Webb. “Now the shade from our trees will bring them some relief.”
“There was no argument from the teachers,” he added. “When I proposed the idea, everyone said,
‘Now why didn’t I think of that!’”.The relief won’t come until the trees grow taller, but the school will not
have to wait long because it requested two species of trees that grow quickly. “Time is key, and we wanted
our trees to get big fast,” said Webb. “We were given a wide choice, from shrubs to fruit trees. We requested
eucalyptus and willow trees.”Webb said he is also looking forward to finally seeing some wildlife in the
school yard at Marina Hills High School. “If all you have is a grass lawn with no trees, you can’t expect the
local birds to come and visit,” said Webb. “They have no place to make their nests. Now that will change,
and we’ll be able to see birds from our classroom windows.”
26. What would be the most appropriate headline for this article?
A. Local school gets greener C. Principal discovers new tree
B. Student wins science award D. Teacher leads ecological club
27. What problem does Principal Webb talk about?
A. Pollution in the city C. Tall trees that block the view
B. Classrooms that are too hot D. Wild animals that destroy trees
28. What did the Ecology Club do for Marina Hills High School?
A. It helped design the school yard. C. It sold seeds to the school.
B. It put flowers in the classrooms. D. It provided free trees.
A. Which
29. What trees
decision
should
wasbechanged?
dug up C. Where the new trees should be planted
B. When the old trees should be cut down D. Which type of tree should be chosen
30. What can be inferred from the article about eucalyptus and willow trees?
A. They grow quickly.
B. They become extremely tall.
C. They are less expensive than fruit trees.
D. They do not grow flowers in the springtime.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. She is no longer young to enter a beautiful contest.
A B C D
32. Dinner time is a great time for family members to talk about that is going on during their day at work.
A B C D
33. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing the passengers that flight VN 251 to Hanoi is postponed due to
A B C D
bad weather.
34. I am very interesting in problems caused by pollution.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Charlie said, “I’ve been playing tennis a lot recently”.
A. Charlie said that I’ve been playing tennis recently.
B. Charlie said that he had been playing tennis recently.
C. Charlie said that he had been playing tennis recently.
D. Charlie said that I had been playing tennis recently.
36. She said, “Margaret has had a baby”.
A. She said Margaret has had a baby.
B. She said Margaret had had a baby.
C. She said Margaret had a baby.
D. She said Margaret has a baby.
37. The authorities are trying to solve the overpopulation of the city.
A. The authorities are trying to face up with the overpopulation of the city.
B. The authorities are trying to deal with the overpopulation of the city.
C. The authorities are trying to face with the overpopulation of the city.
D. The authorities are trying to deal upwith the overpopulation of the city.
38. If I were you, I would call the helpline immediately.
A. If I were your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
B. If I were in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
C. If I put in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
D. If I put me in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
39. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.
A. The children are looking up to visiting Hue next week.
B. The children are looking forward to visit Hue next week.
C. The children are looking up to visit Hue next week.
D. The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.
40. My father had gone home before we arrived.
A. After my father arrived, we went home.
B. After my father had gone home, we arrived.
C. After my father had gone home, we arrived.
D. After my father had gone home, we had arrived.

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 PRACTICE TEST 029

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. machine B. school C. stomach D. chemistry
2. A. description B. question C. attraction D. information
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.
3. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer
4. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. enlarge
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. We are expecting over 300 surders to take_________in this year’s national surfing championship.
A. place B. up C. part D. competition
6. The home side_________76-75 in a thrilling game of basketball.
A. won B. beat C. scored D. marked
7. He advised me_________for the interview at home.
A. to practice B. practicing C. being practiced D. having practiced
8. The stories of my grandmother, most_________have never been heard, should have been made into a
book so far.
A. of which B. in that C. for those D. of whom
9. Full impact of the strike will not be felt till next week; by_________time present stocks will have been
exhausted.
A. such B. those C. which D. that
10. We should_________our idea of our environment and look at the kind of cities we are building.
A. width B. wider C. widen D. widely
11. My uncle is a_________in the study of birds and their actions to pollution.
A. specialist B. special C. specialize D. specialty
12. Neither Professor Johnson nor any other faculty member_________to apply for the dean’s position.
A. intend B. intends C. are intending D. has intend
13. I have to buy Doggy Chunks for Fifi; she won’t eat any other_________of dog food.
A. selection B. brand C. mark D. variation
14. I can’t tell you the decision_________I know it myself.
A. as soon as B. while C. when D. until
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.
15. Mary: “It’s a nice day today. Let’s play a game of tennis.”
Linda: “_________”
A. Will we not play? B. Why not do we play? C. Shall not we play? D. Why not?
16. Ann: “More coffee? Anybody?” – Brian: “_________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid. C. I’d love to.
B. It’s right I think. D. Yes, please.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
18. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never
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.
19. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked
20. They appear surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. gloomy B. doubtful C. nervous D. optimistic
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Dear Mr. Thompson,
I would like to apologize to you (21)_________ in your class during the exam yesterday. I am so
sorry that I looked in my textbook while I was talking the test. I feel terrible about (22)_________ on the
test. I know that thisis not an acceptable excuse, but I did not have enough time to study for the test because
I had a basketball game the night before it. I was so tired that, (23)_________ I took a shower and went to
bed (24)_________. When I woke up, I remembered the test and tried to study.However, I only managed to
do that for about fifteen minutes.
Still, there is no justification for cheating, and I will accept (25)_________ you give me without
complaint. I will also do my best to work hard in your class and to be as good a student for the remainder of
the semester.
Sincerely,
Peter Wilson
21. A. With the action B. For my actions C. By my action D. At the action
22. A. Completing B. Researching C. Practicing D. Cheating
23. A. The moment I arrived home, C. To arrive in a moment at my home,
B. Momentarily arriving at my home, D. I arrived home in a moment,
24. A. Apparently B. Decisively C. Immediately D. Dramatically
25. A. Whoever punishes C. Whichever punishes
B. Whatever punishment D. However punished
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Recent research into the world of teenagers has suggested that they value friendship above
everything else. Children aged between 12 and 15 were asked what was important to them. Their answers
included possessions such as money and computer gadgets but also relationships with people. The teenagers
questioned said that friends were the most important to them, more even than family, or boyfriends and
girlfriends.
We wanted to find out more about the results of this research so we asked our readers what they
thought about the value of friendship. Here are some examples of what they said about their friends:
Ben, 15:
Every time I have a fight with my parents, I need some time on my own. But after that, the first
thing I do is meet up with my friends. After playing football for a while, or skateboarding, I usually feel
much happier again.
Rory, 13:
When I moved to a village in the countryside, I thought that it would be the end of my friendships.
But my old friends have kept in touch and they come and visit in the holidays. There's a lake nearby, so we
often go sailing, water-skiing or windsurfing. And I have made some new friends here too. at school, and
since I joined the rugby club.
Cartos, 11:
Last year, I broke my arm on a skiing holiday. Unfortunately, it was my left arm and I am left
handed. My school friends all helped and copied their notes for me.
It seems that our readers value their friendships very highly. From what they told us. they spend a
lot of time with their friends, just hanging out, or sharing hobbies and interests. They seem to need their
friends for advice, help, chats. and for having fun. Clearly, friends make each other feel better. Looking at
what our readers told us. the results of the recent research are not really surprising.
26. Why are Ben, Rory and Carlos mentioned in the article?
A. They know why teenagers value friendship. C. They gave information about themselves.
B. They read magazines. D. They are teenage boys
27. Which of the following best describes Ben?
A. He often has fights. C. He likes being alone.
B. He is happier than his friends. D. He likes some sports.
28. What do we know about the lake that Rory visits?
A. It is near the school.
B. It is used by a lot of people who do water sports.
C. It is near his home.
D. It is in a village.
29. Carlos mentions that he is left-handed because __________.
A. It makes skiing harder.
B. It makes it worse that he broke the arm he uses most.
C. It is an interesting fact about himself and he was talking about his left arm.
D. It is very unfortunate when you break your left arm.
30. The answers to the recent research and the answers from the readers __________.
A. were surprising.
B. were similar.
C. were not the same.
D. were both about sports
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Is it important that the secretary finishes the typing today?
A B C D
32. For years, this professional athletes have been known throughout the country for their tremendous
A B C D
abilities.
33. Before taking the exam, the students required to remove all the items from their desks.
A B C D
34. We were advised not driking the water in the bottle.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35.Charlie said, “I saw Jack at a party a few months ago and he seemed fine”.
A. He said he had seen Jack at a party a few months ago and he had seemed fine.
B. He said I saw Jack at a party a few months ago and he seemed fine.
C. He said he had seen Jack at a party a few months before and he seemed fine.
D. He said he saw Jack at a party a few months ago and he had seemed fine.
36. Tom said, “New York is bigger than London”.
A. He said that New York was bigger than London.
B. He says that New York is bigger than London.
C. He says that New York was bigger than London.
D. He said that New York is bigger than London.
37. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
A. You won’t be able to visit the USA if you have a visa.
B. You could visit the USA if you didn’t have a visa.
C. If you don’t have a visa, you can’t visit the USA.
D. If you have a visa, you will be able visit the USA.
38. The basketball court is far from my house. It is always full of players
A. The basketball court is far from my house which is always full of players.
B. The basketball court is far from my house which it is always full of players.
C. The basketball court which it is always full of players is far from my house.
D. The basketball court which is always full of players is far from my house.
39. She had learned English for five years and then she went to London.
A. She had learned English for five years after she went to London.
B. Before she had went to London, she learned English for five years.
C. She had learned English for five years before she went to London.
D. She learned English for five years before she went to London.
40. We’re not staying in the same hotel, so we can’t share a room.
A. Unless we were staying in the same hotel, we could share a room.
B. If we stay in the same hotel, we could share a room.
C. If we were staying in the same hotel, we could share a room.
D. If we are staying in the same hotel, we can share a room.

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 PRACTICE TEST 030

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. ingredients B. noodles C. crisps D. snacks
2. A. treasure B. unusual C. measure D. unsure
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.
3. A. vegetable B. encourage C. Italian D. traditional
4. A. sufficient B. nutritious C. adolescence D. unhealthy
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. You need to buy a_________of grapes, a_________of bread and a_________cauliflower.
A. bunch – clove – pinch C. bunch – loaf – head
B. handful – load – kilo D. carton – bunch – head
6. My brother is allergic_________prawns. His skin turns red when he eats them.
A. with B. of C. at D. to
7. If you would like to eat the vegetables raw, you_________wash it.
A. can B. must C. ought D. may
8. English tends towards_________.
A. simple B. simply C. simplicity D. simpler
9. The North can be characterized as_________, cooler and hillier.
A. more industrial B. industrial C. more industry D. more industrially
10. _________from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
11. I saw a thief take Peter’s wallet so I ran_________him, but I didn’t catch him.
A. into B. after C. over D. by
12. They have made a lot of progress_________the country became independent.
A. for B. since C. before D. until
13. This watch costs too much,_________?
A. doesn’t it B. isn’t it C. does it D. is it
14. Which is_________planet in our solar system?
A. smaller B. Smallest C. the most small D. the smallest
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.
15. Susan: “Do you want to watch this or the news?”
Kate: “Oh,_________. It’s up to you.”
A. I agree. C. Don’t mention it.
B. I couldn’t agree more. D. I am easy.
16. Jane: “Do you have a minute, Dr. Smith?”
Dr. Smith: “_________”
A. Well, I’m not sure when. C. Sure. What’s the problem?
B. Good, I hope so. D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive B. happen C. clean D. encounter
18. Unselfishness is the very essense of friendship.
A. important part C. romantic part
B. interesting part D. difficult part
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.
19. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. stay unchanged B. fluctuate C. remain unstable D. change
20. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble.
A. valuable B. precious C. priceless D. worthless
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
It’s always worth preparing well for an interview. Don’t just hope for the best. Here are a
(21)_________tips. Practise how you say things, as well as what you (22)_________to say. If you don’t
own a video camera, perhaps a friend of yours does. Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself. Find
somebody to watch it with you and give you a (23)_________of advice on how you appear and behave.
Before the interview, plan what to wear. Find out how the company expects its (24)_________to dress. At
the interview, believe in yourself and be honest, open and friendly. Pay attention and keep your answers to
the point. The interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and (25)_________do you.
21. A. little B. several C. few D. lot
22. A. intend B. consider C. imagine D. think
23. A. number B. slice C. plenty D. bit
24. A. colleagues B. employees C. customers D. employers
25. A. so B. Either C. neither D. or
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to
dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal
development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming
independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more
willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to
check up on them.
Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plans.
However, it is not a good idea that parents push teenagers to talk if they do not want to. Parents should also
watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs,
alcohol, or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with
these and get help if necessary.
26. This passage is taken from a __________.
A. handbook for parents B. school timetable
C. teenage magazine D. book for children
27. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to?
A. because most teenagers are quiet.
B. because teenagers don't want to talk to their parents.
C. because teenagers think adults are not honest.
D. because most teenagers hate adults.
28. When can you expect a young person to be more talkative than usual?
A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not yet checking up on them
B. When adults give them a lot of money to spend.
C. When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school.
D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs.
29. Some teenagers experiment with drinking or smoking because __________.
A. cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere.
B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap.
C. women like a smoking and drinking man.
D. they regard it as a mark of adulthood.
30. The word ‘behavior’ in the passagemost nearly means__________.
A. feeling B. manners C. activities D. reaction
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Before she became a film star, she has been a stand-up comedian.
A B C D
32. I’m trying to persuade my sister to drive, but I can’t get her do it.
A B C D
33. Computers are often used to control, adjustment, and correct complex industrial operation.
A B C D
34. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Stay in bed for a few days”, the doctor said to me.
A. The doctor told me stay in bed for a few days.
B. The doctor told to me to stay in bed for a few days.
C. The doctor said me to stay in bed for a few days.
D. The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days.
36. “Please don’t tell anyone what happened”, Ann said to me.
A. Ann asked me don’t tell anyone what happened.
B. Ann told me don’t tell anyone what happened.
C. Ann said to me don’t tell anyone what happened.
D. Ann asked me not to tell anyone what happened.
37. My friend, Peter, plays the guitar. He has just released a CD.
A. My friend, Peter, who plays the guitar, has just released a CD.
B. My friend, Peter, who has just released a CD playing the guitar.
C. My friend, Peter, who playing the guitar has just released a CD.
D. My friend, Peter, who has just released a CD, plays the guitar.
38. I’m so excited. I’m going on vacation with my family tomorrow.
A. I’m not excited that I’m going on vacation with my family tomorrow.
B. I’m excited that I’m going on vacation with my family tomorrow.
C. I’m so excited so I can go on vacation with my family tomorrow.
D. I’m so excited because I can’t go on vacation with my family tomorrow.
39. I wish I didn’t have to get up early tomorrow.
A. It’s my wish to get up early tomorrow.
B. I have to get up early tomorrow.
C. Getting up early tomorrow is not necessary.
D. I don’t have to get up early tomorrow.
40. Ian didn’t know how to water-ski, but he tried to do it.
A. Although Ian tried hard, he didn’t know how to water-ski.
B. Although Ian didn’t know how to water-ski, he tried to do it.
C. Ian didn’t water-ski because he didn’t know how to.
D. Ian didn’t try to water –ski because he didn’t know how to do it.

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 PRACTICE TEST 031

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. cultural B. eruption C. bury D. frustrated
2. A. climate B. admire C. provide D. promise
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.
3. A. interest B. performance C. vehicle D. pyramid
4. A. mausoleum B. citizenship C. temperature D. dormitory
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Life in France seemed strange at first. For example, I_________wine with my food.
A. didn’t use to drink C. wasn’t used to drinking
B. wasn’t use to drinking D. didn’t used to drink
6. Being_________is one of the worst things that can happen to someone.
A. employed B. employing C. unemployed D. unemployment
7. The people_________are all professionals.
A. I work with B. which I work with C. with which I work D. with who I work
8. There’s no point_________a garage if you don’t have a car to put in it.
A. to build B. that you build C. on building D. in building
9. You don’t realise how lucky you are. I wish I_________in your position.
A. am B. were C. will be D. would be
10. A large percentage of the population_________on very little money.
A. get away B. get by C. get over D. get through
11. Harry loves cars and he’s so_________about them.
A. well-known B. knowledge C. knowledgeable D. acknowledged
12. I am very sorry_________I said. Please accept my apologies.
A. of what B. of that C. for what D. for that
13. At the end of the play, the_________applauded enthusiastically.
A. audience B. spectators C. onlookers D. viewers
14. He asked me what_________.
A. is my phone number B. my phone number is
C. was my phone number D. my phone number was
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.
15. Susan: “Well, it’s been nice talking to you.”
Kate: “_________”
A. Yes, nice to have met you too. C. Nice to meet you, too.
B. Oh, yes, I’m afraid so. D. Have you been here long.
16. Jane: “I think golf is really great.”
Jack: “_________”
A. Do you? I think it’s boring. C. Neither do I.
B. Don’t you believe so? D. Almost every day.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she turned down my invitation.
A. returned B. rejected C. accepted D. offered
18. Air pollution has a bad influence on the environment.
A. impact B. result C. consequence D. affect
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.
19. It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B.polite C.unacceptable D. rude
20. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
UK fires starting gun on race to ‘zero emission’ economy
Government ministers are calling time on the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by tasking climate
experts (21)__________finding a path to a net zero emission economy.
The committee on climate change is (22)__________to strengthen the UK’s existing 2050 target to
drive emissions down by 80pc from levels in 1990.
The new target is likely to spur action to find low-carbon alternatives for British manufacturing,
transport and heating in what ministers believe is “one of the greatest industrial (23)__________of our
time”.
The UK has already cut is emission by over 40pc from 1990 levels, while the economy has grown by
over 60pc but new policies will be needed to go further, said the Confederation of British Industry.
“Businesses are committed to playing their part in the move to (24)__________zero-carbon future,
ensuring the UK remains a global leader in low-carbon performance,” said Tom Thackray, of the CBI, “but
they can only go so far without the correct policy measures to drive investment and change consumers’
(25)__________”.
21. A. for B. with C. of D. in
22. A. expected B. known C. reported D. suggested
23. A. opportunity B. possibility C. possibilities D. opportunities
24. A. Ø B. one C. that D. the
25. A. action B. role C. act D. behavior
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Mars has captured the imaginations of people since ancient times. People have long wondered if the
planet is home to alien life. Over the years, a number of theories con-cerning this matter have arisen.
In the nineteenth century, there were finally telescopes made that could closely examine at the
surface of the Red Planet. While looking at Mars, an Italian astron-omer saw many straight channels on its
surface. These were most likely caused by the action of either the wind or water in the distant past. When he
published his observations, he used the Italian word canali, which means "channels". However, English-
speaking astronomers interpreted the word as "canals" and assumed that he was referring to something akin
to manmade canals on Earth.
An American astronomer. Percival Lowell, believed that these "canals" had been built by a race of
intelligent beings that had lived - and might still be living - on Mars. The result of that highly publicized
claim was that a great number of myths about Mars suddenly arose. For instance, H. G. Wells wrote The
War of the Worlds, a book about a Martian invasion of Earth, in 1898. Over the next few decades, Mars and
Martians featured in countless science fiction stories, movies, and TV shows.
Years later, in the 1960s and 1970s, the United States sent several satellites to investigate Mars more
closely. The satellites found no canals. but one picture sud-denly ignited a great deal of interest in Mars. In
1976, Viking 1 took a snapshot of the Martian surface. In the picture was what appeared to be an enormous
human face. It was so large that it measured more than three kilometers long. This con-vinced people that
there was - or had been - intelligent life on Mars.
In 2001, however, the mystery of the Martian face was solved by Mars Global Surveyor. The
pictures that it transmitted proved that the face was just a mesa, a type of geological formation. As for the
"eyes, nose, and mouth" of the face, they were merely shadows. Despite this proof, many people are still
convinced that signs of life could be found on Mars someday.

26. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Martian face and other mysteries
B. What are Martians thought to look like?
C. Martian Civilization: What happened to it?
D. Mars and the belief that life exists on it
27. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Mars?
A. It is farther from the sun than Earth C. Humans hope to visit it someday
B. One of its nicknames is the Red Planet D. It almost surely had life on it at some point
28. What does the author point out by writing that a picture ‘ignited a great deal of interest’ in Mars?
A. Schools focused on educating students on Mars
B. More pictures of Mars became avaible
C. People wanted more satellites to be sent to Mars
D. Many people began to think about Mars
29. What does the author say about the Martian face?
A. It was discovered by a satellite C. It was found near some channels
B. It proved there was life on Mars D. It is located near some mesas
30. What did Mars Global Surveyor do?
A. It searched for hidden canals on Mars
B. It mapped part of the surface of Mars
C. It showed what the Martian face really was
D. It looked for signs of life on Mars
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in
each of the following questions.
31. I’m usually right about the weather, am not I ?
A B C D
32. Despite most mustrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning.
A B C D
33. Do you want to get up by yourself, or would you like me to wake up you ?
A B C D
34. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Don’t shout”, I said to Jim.
A. I told Jim don’t shout.
B. I told to Jim not to shout.
C. I told Jim not to shout.
D. I said to Jim don’t shout.
36. The book is interesting. It was bought last night.
A. The book is interesting which was bought last night.
B. The book which was bought last night is interested.
C. The book which bought last night is interestingly.
D. The book which was bought last night is interesting.
37. The plants may develop differently. The plants live on that island.
A. The plants live on that island may develop differently.
B. The plants that lives on that island may develop differently.
C. The plants that live on that island may develop differently.
D. The plants which lives on that island may develop differently.
38. I think you should spend more time improving your pronunciation.
A. If I were you, I would spend more time improving my pronunciation.
B. If I am you, I would spend more time improving my pronunciation.
C. If I am you, I will spend more time improving my pronunciation.
D. If I were you, I will spend more time improving my pronunciation.
39. The children couldn"t go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The children couldn’t go swimming because of the sea rough
B. The children couldn’t go swimming due of the rough sea.
C. The children couldn’t go swimming because of the rough sea.
D. The children couldn’t go swim because of the rough sea.
40. I used a credit card to buy a computer game. The game is called ‘Mars Mystique Mission’.
A. I used a credit card to buy the computer game is called “Mars Mystique Mission”.
B. I used a credit card to buy the computer game which called “Mars Mystique Mission”.
C. I used a credit card to buy the computer game which is called “Mars Mystique Mission”.
D. I used a credit card to buy the computer game what is called “Mars Mystique Mission”.

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 PRACTICE TEST 032

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. museum B. cultural C. drum D. sculpture
2. A. kits B. photographs C. laughs D. chores
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.
3. A. apply B. supply C. device D. order
4. A. dictionary B. emotional C. computer D. technology
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. I wish I_________you tomorrow, but it’s impossible.
A. can see B. could see C. saw D. would see
6.There_________between 4,000 to 6,000 languages in the world, depending on how you count them.
A. say to be B. are said that C. are said to be D. said being
7. A: “When did they first meet?” – B: “_________a rainy day_________May.”
A. At – on B. On – in C. In – in D. On – on
8. He suggested_________outside the theater.
A. meet B. meeting C. to meet D. met
9. People are becoming far more aware of_________issues.
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist
10. In the future, teachers will be_________rather than knowledge providers.
A. facility B. facilitation C. facilitators D. facilitate
11. By 1820, there were over six steamboats on the Mississippi River, _________were quite luxurious.
A. many of them B. which may C. many of which D. many that
12. We are responsible_________keeping our class clean.
A. about B. of C. toward D. for
13. I_________a few words of English while I was on holiday.
A. picked up B. took in C. went on D. looked for
14. She asked me if I would buy a computer_________.
A. tomorrow C. yesterday
B. the following day D. next day
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.
15.Anne: “I don’t think I can do this.” – John: “_________”
A. Not at all C. Sure, go ahead!
B. Oh, come on! Give it a try! D. No, I hope not.
16. Jack: “Oh, I’m really sorry!” – Jim: “_________”
A. You’re welcome. C. That’s alright.
B. Thanks. D. It’s my pleasure.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. He’s still financially dependent on his parents until he gets a job.
A. economically B. heavily C. totally D. physically
18. Astronauts are required to complete a special training program before they are allowed to fly into the
space.
A. advised B. obliged C. suggested D. opposed
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.
19. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware B. supportive C. intolerant D. tired
20. You can attach a document to this email.
A. detach B. stick C. close D. adhere
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Since usage of the Internet became widespread in the 1990s, it has (21)________a number of
advantages for people. For example, people use the Internet to communicate with others, to find information,
to make purchases, and (22)________themselves. Unfortunately, some people use the internet for illegal
purpose. Downloading files from the Internet without paying for them is one of (23)________illegal
activities people utilize the internet for. The main things that people illegally download are music, movies,
TV programs, and books. This internet piracy, as it is called, costs the makers of these products billions of
dollars a year. In the past decade, sales of music CDs and movie and TV program DVDs have (24)________
considerably. Many people simply download TV shows and watch them whenever they want. Some TV
shows have been cancelled due to the resulting low ratings. Thus far, most (25)________at stopping internet
piracy have failed.
21. A. discovered B. provided C. approved D. resulted
22. A. to entertain B. to entertaining C. to be entertained D. to be entertaining
23. A. as common as B. more common C. most common D. the most common
24. A. manufactured B. staggered C. removed D. declined
25. A. requests B. attempts C. demands D. challenges
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The idea of life in outer space has been talked about for a long time. Some scientists say that life
development on Earth was far too unlikely for it to have happened anywhere else. Things had to be perfect
for us to make it on this planet. Other scientists say that space is too big. Stars and other planets are far
too numerous for there to be no other life in the universe.
For many years, there have been reports of visitors from other planets. People all around the world
have claimed to see alien spaceships or even aliens themselves. There have been glimpses of these so-called
UFOs (unidentified flying objects) flying through the air and they have even been captured on video. Some
Americans believe that the U.S. Army found an alien spaceship crashed in the desert and then lied to the
press about it. Although these sightings may be true, scientists have not found significant evidence that
aliens exist.
If you go out into the countryside on a clear night and look up, you can see thousands of stars. These
stars make up a tiny part of our universe. There are more stars, planets, and galaxies than we can count. Even
the smartest scientists can’t even come close to defining how big space is. The number of possible stars and
planets out there is bigger than our ability to count. If we are really on the only planet that can sustain life,
then we are special in a universe full of amazing things.
26. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Visitors from Faraway Planets
B. The Possibility of Life on Other Worlds
C. The Life and Times of an Alien Life
D. The Mysterious Crash Landing in America
27. Why does the author mention “reports of visitors from other planets”?
A. To give an example of people who do not believe in science
B. To explain why scientists are not interested in studying aliens
C. To raise the issue of whether or not we are alone in the universe.
D. To inform people that a spaceship crashed in the American desert.
28. What can be inferred about finding aliens?
A.It’s not possible yet.
B. It’s already been done.
C. Aliens can be found in the USA.
D. Scientists already know the truth.
29. The word “numerous” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. rare B. large C.plentiful D.interesting
30. What have some people claimed about aliens?
A. Aliens often appear in dreams. B. They have encountered aliens.
C. Aliens are extremely dangerous. D. Aliens are always kidnapping people.

E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31.It was an extremely frightened experience in my life.
A B C D
32. Mark went on working despite he felt unwell.
A B C D
33. Frank is usually swimming before work, but this morning he is jogging.
A B C D
34. My parents often take careful of me when I am ill.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. He usually worn a pair of glasses.
A. He no longer wears a pair of glasses.
B. He used to wear a pair of glasses.
C. He doesn’t wear a pair of glasses anymore
D. All are correct
36. People think that an apple a day is good for you.
A. It is thought that an apple a day is good for you.
B. It was thought that an apple a day is good for you.
C. They are thought that an apple a day is good for you.
D. They thought that an apple a day is good for you.
37. They haven’t decided anything yet.
A. Nothing has been decided yet.
B. Anything haven’t been decided yet.
C. Nothing has decided yet.
D. Anything have decided yet.
38. The table is so heavy that I can’t move it.
A. It is such a heavy table that I can’t move it.
B. The table is too heavy for me to move.
C. Both A & B are correct.
D. It is difficult to move the table.
39. “I have something to show you now.”, he said to me.
A. He told me that he has something to show me then.
B. He told me that he had something to show you then.
C. He told me that he had something to show me now.
D. He told me that he had something to show me then.
40. “I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow,” she said.
A. She said that she is leaving leave there for Hue the day after.
B. She said that she was leaving leave there for Hue the day after.
C. She said that she would leaving leave there for Hue the day after.
D. She said that she is leaving leave here for Hue the day after.

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 PRACTICE TEST 033

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. tension B. vision C. admission D. permission
2. A. month B. northern C. think D. theme
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.
3. A. embroider B. heritage C. memorable D. craftsmen
4. A. unique B. traditional C. cosmopolitan D. delicious
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. _________non-verbal language is_________important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. Ø – an B. A – the C. The - Ø D. Ø – the
6. It is getting_________to understand what the professor is explaining.
A. more and more difficult C. difficult more and more
B. more difficult than usual D. the more difficult
7. Most of the diseases are caused by the unhygienic surroundings_________people live.
A. in where B. Ø C. in that D. in which
8. Most children find it uncomfortable_________like little kids.
A. being treated B. treating C. to be treated D. to treat
9. Hardly anyone is injured after the serious flood in this area, _________
A. does he B. do they C. aren’t they D. are they
10. It was_________that he was kept in hospital for nearby a month.
A. so a serious accident C. such serious an accident
B. so serious an accident D.a such serious accident
11. The government is being_________criticized in the press for failing to limit air pollution.
A. widely B. wide C. widen D. widened
12. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been_________overlooked for promotion.
A. repetitive B. repeatedly C. repetitious D. repetition
13. You will have to_________your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put out B. put off C. put down D. put up
14. His book has been translated___________several languages.
A. in B. into C. from D. with
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.
15.Minh: “_________”
Mai: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Do you mean it? C. Is it what you mean?
B. What’s the meaning of this word? D. I don’t get what you mean.
16. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Ken: “_________”
A. I see. C. Well, that’s very surprising.
B. Of course not. You bet. D. There is no boubt about it.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Her parents make her keep her own room tidy as a rule in the family.
A. unorganized B. tasteful C. messy D. neat
18. Making a speech in public was one of my unforgettable experiences.
A. forgetful B. remarkable C. memorable D. impressive
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.
19. Drinking water must be purified so that it doesn’t harm our health.
A. filtered B. contaminated C. impure D. tested
20. It’s started raining. Put on your raincoats, children.
A. put off B. put out C. take out D. take off
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not fully
understand. Sometimes you (21)_________the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The
strategy you adopt depends very much upon the degree of accuracy you require and the time at your
disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is
(22)_________remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an
approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a
(23)_________ of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate
from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to
consult an English-English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (24)_________ you are allowed to use one,
it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, You are,
therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. When you come across unknown words in an
exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning,
you will overcome a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than
you at first thought likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both
within the sentence and outside, and (25)_________use of clues from the formation of the word.
21. A. control B. inspect C. check D. examine
22. A. valuable B. worth C. essential D. vital
23. A. variation B. multiple C. diversity D. variety
24. A. Even if B. Provided C. Although D. In case
25. A. doing B. taking C. making D. coming
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Family life in the United States is changing. Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a
“housewife”. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. The husband earned the money for the
family. He was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening, so he did not do much
housework. And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends.
These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the
children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. They do not want to spend the evening
cooking dinner and cleaning up. They do not have time to clean the house and do the laundry. So who is
going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children?
Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and wife
agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. For example, the husband
always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry. Or the wife cooks dinner on some nights and the
husband cooks dinner on other nights.
Then there is the question of the children. In the past, many families got help with child care from
grandparents. Now families usually do not live near their relatives. The grandparents are often too far away
to help in a regular way. More often, parents have to pay for child care help. The help may be a babysitter
or a day-care center. The problem with this kind of help is the high cost. It is possible only for couples with
jobs that pay well.
Parents may get another kind of help form the companies they work for. Many companies now let
people with children work part-time. That way, parents can spend more time with their children. Some
husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. For these men there is a new
word: they are called “househusbands”. In the USA more and more men are becoming househusbands
every year.
These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their
children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may also find
changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.
26. Sixty years ago, most women ____________.
A. were housewives C. did not do much housework
B. went out to work D. had no children
27. Nowadays, there are __________.
A. more work outside the home than before
B. more and more women staying with the children all day
C. more housewives than before
D. more women going out to work than before
28. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that__________.
A. all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center
B. couples with low-paid jobs can’t afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center
C. in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care
D. grandparents can help care the children in a regular way
29. The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may ___________.
A. help families C. not happen
B. not change the children at all D. cause problems for a marriage
30. This article is about ________.
A. American men as househusbands
B. housewives in America
C. how more American women are working
D. how family life in America is changing
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Mrs. Thatcher has become Prime Minister in 1979 after winning the elections.
A B C D
32. John congratulated us to our excellent results although we didn’t know each other very well.
A B C D
33. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and
A B
educated personnel for the whole country.
C D
34. What would happen if the temperature is warmer?
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “I’ll come with you as son as I am ready.” Tom said to her.
A. Tom said to her that he will come with her s soon as he was ready.
B. Tom said to her that he would come with her s soon as he was ready.
C. Tom said to her that he will come with you as soon as he was ready.
D. Tom said to her that he will come with her s soon as he is ready.
36. “I must go now,” the father said to us.
A. The father said to us that he must go then
B. The father said to us that he had to go now
C. The father said to us that he has to go then
D. The father said to us that he had to go then
37. Huong looks good-looking and clever. Lien looks good-looking and clever.
A. Huong and Lien look so good-looking and clever.
B. Huong looks good-looking and clever and Lien does so.
C. Huong looks good-looking and clever, so Lien looks good-looking and clever.
D. Huong looks good-looking and clever and so does Lien.
38. We went home before it finished. The movie was very boring.
A. We went home before it finished, so the movie was very boring.
B. The movie was very boring, so we went home before it finished.
C. The movie was so boring, we went home before it finished.
D. We went home before it finished, the movie was so boring
39. He told her about the book. He liked it best.
A. He told her about the book which he liked it best.
B. He told her about the book which he liked best.
C. He told her about the book whom he liked best.
D. He told her about the book whose he liked best.
40. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.

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 PRACTICE TEST 034

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. official B. economic C. profitable D. comfortable
2. A. despite B. object C. predict D. separate
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.
3. A. congratulate B. category C. environment D.communicate
4. A. picturesque B. underpass C. dominance D. universe
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
5. Whatever happened I didn’t want to lose friendship of Vera.
A B C D
6. Simon finds it hard for making friends with other children.
A B C D
7. When I kept getting unwanted calls, I called the phone company and had my phone number change.
A B C D
2. The man was unable discovering who had thrown stones at him.
A B C D
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. The teacher divided class__________four groups for the role-play.
A.to B. into C. by D. in
9. It isn’t very__________that Paula is at home, is it? She usually works at this time.
A. likely B. unlikely C. likelihood D. unlikelihood
10. Let’s have breakfast in bed tomorrow,__________?
A. will we B. shall we C. don’t we D. won’t we
11. Could you please go to the grocery store on your way home? We’ve__________of tomatoes.
A. made out B. turned out C. run out D. put out
12. An: “Can I see you tomorrow?”
Binh: “Yes, but not in the morning. __________”
A. I’ll work B. I’d work C. I’ll be working D. I’d be working
13. __________the bad weather, we decided to go for a drive along the coast.
A. However it was B. In spite of C. Although D. Even though
14. The boy__________in the accident was taken to the nearest hospital.
A. was injured B. injured C. who injured D. that injured
15. While on vacation in Finland, John went on a(n)__________of Laplan, the northern part of the
country__________.
A. expedition B. tour C. excursion D. voyage
16. Many countries can attract many tourists in summer because their weather is________warm, often hot.
A. dependably B. dependently C. independently D. dependence
7. I like my new job_________better than my old one.
A. more B. most C. much D. very
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.
17.Minh: “Would you like another cup of coffee?”
Mai: “__________”
A. Me, too. C. Very kind of your part.
B. It’s a pleasure. D. I’d love one.
18. Tom: “__________”
 Mike: “I won’t say no!”
A. How are things, Mike? C. Do you know where the scissors are?
B. How about going to the cinema tonight? D. What do you prefer, tea or coffee?
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
19. I don’t know what is wrong with her. She seems to lose concentration very easily recently.
A. confidence B. positivity C. focus D. temper
20. Sometimes your flights can be delayed due to technical problems.
A. cancelled B. postponed C. removed D. deactivated
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.
21. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C. kind D. mean
22. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. slowly C. weakly D. shortly
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Ready To Buy A Car From Vietnam? VinFast Is Looking To Make A Splash
If Vietnam’s first automaker, Vinfast, is serious about contending in the global auto market, it’s
initial car designs don’t indicate that it is very serious about making a splash with design.
The company intends to show two vehicles at next month’s Paris Motor Show, a sedan and
crossover. Both vehicles were designed by Italian design house Pininfarina, which worked with VinFast.
“The strong distinguishable design, enhanced by elegant lines and refined details, gives our cars
several distinctive (23)__________,” said David Lyon, VinFast’s design director in a statement. “First and
foremost, these emanate around the V (24)__________ in the grille which references the country of
Vietnam, (25)__________ the Vingroup and VinFast brands. In conjunction with Pininfarina, we have
carefully sculptured each body line to express the natural beauty of Vietnam and the warm-hearted and
dynamic (26)__________ of its people through a modern and world-class design language.”
These vehicles could be from just about any carmaker in the world. The only thing (27)__________
about them is that they come from Vietnam. It will be interesting to see and hear how VinFast thinks it will
position the brand and designs relative to more established and reliable competition.
23. A. spotlights B. high points C. highlights D. peaks
24. A. trademarks B. brand C. icon D. logo
25. A. as long as B. moreover C. as well as D. thus
26. A. characteristics B. elements C. symbols D. representatives
27. A. odd
B. strange
C. curious
D. unique
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Earth orbits the sun while the moon orbits Earth. Occasionally, all three of them become aligned with
one another. When this happens, an eclipse occurs. There are two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. Both are
rare events simply because, due to the movement of all three celestial bodies, the times when they line up
with one another are infrequent.
Solar eclipses are easily the more spectacular of the two. For a solar eclipse to occur, the moon’s
orbit must take it between Earth and the sun. while the sun is much larger than the moon, the relative
nearness of the moon to Earth makes it appear to be the same size as the sun when viewed from the ground.
Thus, when the sun, Earth, and moon are perfectly aligned, the moon appears to cover the entire sun. this is
a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse may be either total or partial. When a total eclipse happens, the sun is
completely obscured by the moon. The sky darkens, and it appears to be night time. However, most solar
eclipse are partial ones. When they take place, the sun is only partly covered by the moon.
When a solar eclipse happens, it is observable from a fairly small area on the planet. Thus, when
there is a solar eclipse in North America, it is highly unlikely that it will be visible in Africa or Australia. A
solar eclipse only lasts for a few minutes since all three heavenly bodies are in continual motion. People
must also take care when viewing a solar eclipse since looking directly at it can cause damage – including
blindness – to their eyes.
Lunar eclipses happen when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. When this occurs,
the planet blocks sunlight from reflecting off the moon. Lunar eclipses take place at night. During one, the
moon appears very orange and is practically red in color. There are two different types of lunar eclipses.
Taken together, the result is that lunar eclipses happen more frequently than solar eclipses. In addition, lunar
eclipses may last for hours and can be seen from a wider area on the planet. There is no harm in directly
observing a lunar eclipse either, so looking at one will not damage a person’s eyes.

28. What was the passage mainly about?

A. How eclipses have affected history
B. Two types of eclipses
C. The problems eclipses cause
D. Solar eclipses
29. What is the word ‘spectacular’ in line 5 closest in meaning to?
A. distinct
B. impressive
C. lost lasting
D. common
30. Why is the moon able to cover the sun during a solar eclipse?
A. Because of its large size
B. Because of its brightness
C. Because of its closeness to Earth .
D. Because of its rotation
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about solar eclipses?
A. How they can harm people
B. How long they may last
C. How much of the sun cannot be seen during them
D. How often they happen
32. What can be inferred from the passage about lunar eclipses?
A. It is possible to see them from every-where in the world
B. They are less dangerous to people than solar eclipses
C. Superstitious people believe they bring bad luck
D. During a full moon, they can be extremely bright.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. ‘Can you lay the piano?”, he asked the girl.
A. He asked the girl if she can play the piano.
B. He asked the girl if she could play the piano?
C. He asked the girl if she can play the piano.
D. He asked the girl if she played the piano.
36. “I’m having a good time here, said Maryam.
A. Maryam said that she was having a good time there.
B. Maryam said that she is having a good time here.
C. Maryam said that she was having a good time there.
D. Maryam said that she had a good time there.
37. This is my opinion. You can do nothing to change it.
A. You can do nothing to change it my mind.
B. There’s nothing you can do to change my mind.
C. There’s nothing can be done except changing my mind.
D. You can do everything to change it my mind
38. Although the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
A. So the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
B. Because the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
C. Since the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
D. Though the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. there / new / customs / different / be / countries / for / celebrating / year.
A. There are customs different countries for celebrating the New Year.
B. There are various customs for celebrating the New Year in different countries.
C. There are customs in different countries for celebrating New Year.
D. There is customs in different countries for celebrating the New Year.
40. day / May / celebrated / mother’s / second / Sunday.
A. Mother’s day celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
B. Mother’s day was celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
C. Mother’s day is celebrated the second Sunday in May.
D. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

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 PRACTICE TEST 035

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. honesty B. enhance C. helicopter D. husband
2. A. considerable B. represent C. atmosphere D. customer
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.
3. A. empathise B. depressed C. assure D. encourage
4. A. housekeeping B. cognitive C. embarrassed D. favouarble
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. Ann: “What do you know about the new chairperson?”
Jessica: “My assistant, _________worked for him for years, says he’s a wonderful man.”
A. that B. the girl C. who D. the one
6. Why did Berth ask you_________a bicycle?
A. that if you had B. do you have C. that you had D. if you had
7. Nobody knows how he is now. He_________alone a month ago, and_________of since then.
A. set off/ hasn’t been heard B. set on/ hasn’t been heard
C. set up/ hasn’t heard D. set down/ hasn’t been heard
8. Jack has a good chance of_______since everyone appreciates his ways of thinking and practical plans.
A. election C. electing
B. having been elected D. being elected
9. The children seem to be totally_________of working quietly by themselves.
A. unable B. disabled C. incapable D. able
10. They seemed to be extremely_________to the plight of the Libyan refugees when they sent these ones a
lot of humanitarian aids.
A. sympathetically B. sympathetic C. sympathy D. sympathized
11. My father_________an interest in collecting stamps. He had a valuable stamp collection.
A. got on B. kept in C. went over D. took up
12. If we_________earlier in the morning, we_________at the village now.
A. departed/ would have arrived C. departed/ would arrived
B. had departed/ would arrive D. had departed/ would have arrived
13. Be sure to_________a real effort to answer all the questions the interview asks.
A. take B. do C. make D. put
14. If we_________less paper, we_________have to cut down trees in the forest.
A. used – wouldn’t B. will use – won’t C. use - Ø D. used – won’t
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.
15. Jack: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
Jill: “_________”.
A. Yes, I’d love to C. I’m very happy
B. Yes, so do I D. Yes, it is
16. Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”
John: “_________”
A. Wouldn’t you? Why? C. I’d rather you didn’t
B. Would you, really? D. It’s out of the question.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. We can use either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture B. using speech
C. using verbs D. using facial expressions
18. Because their birthdays occurred in the same month, they shared a birthday party.
A. celebrated C. merited
B. spared D. experienced together
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.
19. The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them.
A. deficient B. few C. small D. tiny
20. Although Mary was eager to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.
A. ready
B. excited
C. willing
D. careful
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (21)_________. Many species
of animals are threatened, and could easily become (22)_________ if we do not make an effort to protect
them. There are many seasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable
parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (23)_________ and sold as pets. For many
animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats - the place where they live – is disappearing. More land
is used for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals polute the environment and
(24)_________ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human beings, will soon be the only ones
(25)_________, unless we can solve this problem.
21. A. threat B. problem C. danger D. vanishing
22. A. Disappeared B. vanished C. extinct D. empty
23. A. for life B. alive C. lively D. for living
24. A. Spoil B. wound C. wrong D. harm
25. A. Left B. over C. staying D. survived
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
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.
26. The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S. is _____.
A. said to be unstable B. remaining the same
C. going up D. going down
27. The past participle “homeschooled” in the first paragraph is best equivalent to “_____at home”.
A. Taught B. self-learned
C. Untaught D. self-directed
28. This estimated number was presented by _____.
A. a government office B. school teachers
C. the parents D. homeschooled children
29. More parents teach their children because they completely _____ the current educational system.
A. please with B. object to
C. appeal to D. approve of
30. The attitude of the author towards homeschooling can be best described as _____.
A. Acceptable B. favorable
C. remarkable D. indifferent
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Our astronauts chosen for fly spacecrafts were selected from military test pilots.
 A B C D
32. These exercises look easy, but they are very quietly difficult for us.
A B C D
33. Dislike the old one, this new photocopier can perform its functions in half the time.
A B C D
34. Please arrive on time in order to we will be able to start the meeting punctually.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Why do you come here late?”, she asked me.
A. She asked me why I came there late.
B. She asked me why I come there late.
C. She asked me why I came here late.
D. She asked me why you came there late.
36. “Do you like popmusic?”, hoa told Maryam.
A. Hoa asked Maryam if she likes pop music.
B. Hoa asked Maryam if she liked pop music.
C. Hoa told Maryam if she likes pop music.
D. Hoa told Maryam if she liked pop music.
37. The doctor about whom I told you last week is working here.
A. I told you about the doctor last week . He is working here
B. I told you the doctor last week . He is working here.
C. The doctor about that I told you last week is working here.
D. The doctor whom I told you last week is working there.
38. I always give my mother flowers on Mother’s Day .
A. My mother always is given flowers on Mother’s Day.
B. Flowers is always given by my mother on Mother’s Day.
C. My mother is always given flowers on Mother’s Day.
D. My mother is given always flowers on Mother’s Day.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. best / Mom / gift/ for / of all / American / day / leisure / is.
A. The best gift of all for American Mom is the day of leisure.
B. The best gift for all American Mom is the day of leisure.
C. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure.
D. The best gift of all for American Mom is a day of leisure.
40. Sunday / Father’s Day / be / celebrated / third / June / countries.
A. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in countries.
B. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in some countries.
C. Father’s Day is celebrated on third Sunday June in some countries.
D. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in some countries.

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 PRACTICE TEST 036

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. occasion B. immersion C. confusion D. explosion
2. A. plaid B. plain C. claim D. railway
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.
3. A. conflict B. event C. fortress D. structure
4. A. cooperative B. administrative C. insignificant D. alternatively
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. She used to learn how to play the piano, but she doesn’t have much_________talent.
A. music B. musical C. musician D. musically
6. The company tried to_________the public that they were not polluting the river.
A. convince B. impress C. examine D. urge
7. The damage to their house resulted_________the fire.
A. from B. in C. under D. with
8. I’ll do the shopping when_________the flat.
A. I finish cleaning B. I finish to clean C. I’ll finish cleaning D. I’ll stop to clean
9. I don’t enjoy my job any more. I’m fed up_________it.
A. about B. with C. of D. from
10. My uncle is an actor. He_________in several films.
A. has appeared C. was appearing
B. has been appearing D. had appeared
11. However fast he walked, we managed to_________with him.
A. catch on B. keep up C. carry on D. hold up
12. They think their child gets a good_________at his school.
A. educate B. educative C. education D. educator
13. “So you are a writer? How many books_________?”
A. have you written C. did you write
B. have you been writing D. were you writing
14. The competition makes the prices_________.
A. more cheap and cheap C. cheaper and cheaper
B. more cheap and more cheap D. cheaper and cheapest
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.
15. Jack: “I don’t think we should go to bed late.” – Jill: “_________”.
A. Neither do I B. So do I C. I don’t, either D. I think so, too
16. Kay: “Do you mind if I use your phones?” – John: “_________”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. C. Sorry, I have no idea.
B. You can say that again. D. Certainly, it’s true.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The new girl in our class is reasonably good at English.
A. fairly B. truly C. fluently D. slightly
18. He decided to learn English properly after a holiday in England.
A. easily B. hardly C. appropriately D. frequently
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.
19. On November 25th, 1972, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine Mary Celester,
causing all crew members to hastily abandon the ship.
A. hold on B. stay on C. take care of D. save for
20. For most male spiders courship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
A. complicated B. dangerous C. safe D. peculiar
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
I live in a small village (21)____ Henfield - there are about 500 people here. I love it because it is
(22) ____ and life is slow and easy. You never have to queue in shops or banks. The village is clean - people
look after it and don’t throw their rubbish in the streets. The air is also (23) ____ because there’s not much
heavy traffic. It’s much more friendly here than in a city . Everyone knows everyone and (24) ____ someone
has problem, there are always people who can help .There aren’t many things I don’t like about Henfield.
One thing is that there’s not much (25) ____ in the evening - we haven’t got any cinemas or theaters.
Another problem is that people always talk about each other and everyone knows what everyone else is
doing. But I still prefer village life to life in a big city.
21. A. was B. is C. called D. name
22. A. quietly B. quiet C. noisy D. noisily
23. A .dirty B. not clean C. clean D. dizzy
24. A .if B. and C. so D. but
25. A. doing B. to do C. jobs D. things
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are frequently
linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation
when they hit. However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them.
The Earth has three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the outer
layer of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land. Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates. There are a
few enormous plates and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is fluid.
As a result, the plates are in constant - yet slow - motion. The plates may move away from or toward other
plates. In some cases, they collide violently with the plates adjoining them. The movement of the plates
causes tension in the rock. Over a long time, this tension may build up. When it is released, an earthquake
happens.
Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so small that only
scientific instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful enough that people can feel them, yet they
cause little harm or damage. More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other
structures to collapse. They may additionally injure and kill thousands of people and might even cause the
land to change its appearance.
Since most of the Earth’s surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet’s
oceans. Underwater earthquakes can cause the seafloor to move. This results in the displacement of water in
the ocean . When this occurs , a tsunami may form. This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all
directions from the place where the earthquake happened. A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can
travel thousands of kilometres. As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea. This
causes the tsunami to increase in height. Minutes later, the tsunami arrives. A large tsunami - one more than
ten meters in height- can travel far inland. As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements,
and kill large numbers of people.
26. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How earthquakes and tsunami occur
B. What kind of damage natural disasters can cause
C. Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes
D. When earthquakes are the most likely to happen
27. Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A. The most severe type of nature disaster is an earthquake.
B. Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
C. A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
D. Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis.
28. Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
A. It is the smallest of the Earth’s three layers
B. The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too much
C. It is thicker on land than it is under the water crust
D. There are many separate pieces that make it up
29. The word “perceive” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. Comprehend
B. Detect
C. Locate
D. Prevent
30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?
A. How often powerful ones take place
B. How severe the majority of them are
C. What kind of damage they can cause
D. How many people they typically kill
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.
A B C D
32. Today is such beautiful day that I don’t want to do any chores.
A B C D
33. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good.
A B C D
34. Many opinions have been express on the likely effects of the computer.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Where do you live, the boys?”, asked the man.
A. The man asked the boys where they live.
B. The man asked the boys where they lived.
C. The man asked the boys where they lived?
D. The man asked the boys where did they live.
36. He said to me “I can’t do this test”
A. He said to me that I can’t do that test.
B. He said to me that I couldn’t do this test.
C. He said to me that I couldn’t do that test.
D. He said to me that he couldn’t do that test.
37. Mary brings to class a new picture she has painted.
A. Mary brings to class a new picture who she has painted.
B. Mary brings to class a new picture whom she has painted.
C. Mary brings to class a new picture where she has painted.
D. Mary brings to class a new picture which she has painted.
38. I am poor, so I can’t buy a car.
A. If I am rich, I can buy a car.
B. If I were rich, I can buy a car.
C. If I were rich, I could buy a car.
D. If I were rich, I will buy a car.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. Teacher / ask / me / if / speak / English / fluent /.
A. The teacher asks me if I speak an English fluent.
B. The teacher asked me if I spoke English fluently.
C. The teacher asks me if I can speak English fluent.
D. The teacher asked me if do I speak English fluently.
40. We / worried / that / people / not / stop / throw / trash / along / street/.
A. We worried that people not stop throw the trash along a street.
B. We can worried that people aren’t stop throwing trash along the street.
C. We are worried that people don’t stop throwing trash along the street.
D. We were worried that people didn’t stop to throw trash along the street.

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 PRACTICE TEST 037

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. watched B. stopped C. wanted D. walked
2. A. option B. nation C. question D. mention
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.
3. A. destroy B. receive C. attend D. allergy
4. A. solution B. increasing C. recommend D. abundant
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. When finding a new house, parents should_________all the conditions for their children’s education and
entertainment.
A. take into account B. put into effect C. make allowances D. get used to
6. _________decoration in the restaurant provide us with good appetite.
A. Tasty B. Tasteful C. Tasteless D. Tasting
7. _________the regular written work, you will be required to submit a long essay.
A. Apart from B. Beside C. In addition D. Beyond
8. _________at 2a.m, he was thought to be the suspect.
A. Seeing and leaving C. Seen leaving
B. Seen and left D. Seeing and leaving
9. Because of the rain, many people called to ask_________cancelled.
A. that the parade was C. if or not the parade will be
B. whether the parade would be D. that the parade would be
10. An artist_________will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying the child C. portrays the child
B. whose portrait is the child D. portrayed the child
11. This dish would taste_________without some parsley.
A. bad B. badly C. worst D. the worse
12. The government should do something to help_________.
A. the poverty C. poorest one
B. the impoverishment D. the poor
13. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to_________a very small income.
A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down
14. I learned how to cook by_________my mother in the kitchen.
A. watching B. to watch C. watch D. watched
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.
15.Jack: “What is your greatest phobia?”
Jill: “_________”
A. I’m afraid not. C. Probably people who smoke.
B. Worms, definitely! D. I haven’t made up my mind.
16. Peter: “Do you mind if I take a seat?”
Ann: “_________”.
A. Yes, I don’t mind. C. No, I mind.
B. No, do as you please. D. Yes, do as you please.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Since the research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many
people have cut down.
A. decreased the number of cigarettes C. ceased smoking
B. become frightened D. gotten sick
18. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they
express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. as well as B. unless C. instead of D. restricted
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.
19. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect
20. China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the manned space
activities.
A. put in B. put off C. put on D. put up
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most
environmentally desirable form of transport (21)_________towns, but such cold calculations do not mean
much on a frosty winter morning. The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (22)_________. It has none of the
difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even through the
3rush hour.
The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: “But isn’t it (23)_________dangerous?” It would be
foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an
alarming (24)_________of accidents involving cyclists. However, although police records
(25)_________that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist. It is possible to ride in
such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum.
21. A. on B. at C. to D. in
22. A. boring B. careful C. excited D. enjoyable
23. A. expectedly B. terribly C. comfortably D. strangely
24. A. size B. deal C. digit D. number
25. A. point
B. exhibit
C. indicate
D. display
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today.
Thousands of these How-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that
begin with the words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more money. Another may tell you how
to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to
succeed in it. If you fail; however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If you would
like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. If you never make any money
at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want to
have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”. If you are tired
of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or
enlarge a house.
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex. Today
people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve. How-to books
help people deal with modern life.
26. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to turn failure into success
B. How-to books
C. How to make a millionaire
D. How to succeed in love every minute of your life
27. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A. advice
B. How-to books
C. instruction
D. career
28. Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers?
A. “How to Turn Failure into Success”
B. “How to Live on Nothing”
C. “How to Make a Millionaire”.
D. “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”.
29. The word “step-by-step” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. faster and faster
B. little by little
C. rapidly
D. Slower and slower
30. It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. Today people are more interested in modern life.
B. Today people have fewer choices to make.
C. Modern life is more difficult to deal with.
D. Today people are more bored with the modern life.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Alaska’s vast areas of untamed wilderness attracts many people who enjoy the outdoors.
A B C D
32. More than ten students have failed the exam, that surprised the class teacher.
A B C D
33. Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all surface water must be treated.
A B C D
34. Please give me a few more sugar in my coffee. I prefer it sweet.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “Who puts the salt in my cup of coffee?”
A. Peter asked who put the salt in his cup of coffee?
B. Peter asked who put the salt in his cup of coffee.
C. Peter asked who puts the salt in his cup of coffee.
D. Peter asked who put the salt in my cup of coffee.
36. They said to him, “We are learning English now.”
A. They said to him that we are learning English now.
B. They said to him that they were learning English now.
C. They said to him that they were learning English then.
D. They said to him that we were learning English then.
37. Water these plants or they will die.
A. If you did not water these plants, they will die.
B. If you water these plants, they will die.
C. If you don’t water these plants, they will die.
D. If you are watering these plants, they will die.
38. Where is Lan? _ Perhaps she is working.
A. She may be working.
B. She can be working.
C. She must be working.
D. She will be working.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. what / you / often / do / birthday?
A. What do you often on your birthday?
B. What do you often do on your birthday?
C. What are you often do on your birthday?
D. What do you often do on birthday?
40. we / go / zoo / if / it / be / nice / Sunday
A. We go to the zoo if it is nice on Sunday.
B. We will go to zoo if it is nice on Sunday.
C. We will go to the zoo if it is nice on Sunday.
D. We will go to the zoo if it is nice Sunday.

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 PRACTICE TEST 038

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. comprise B. rivalry C. publish D. describe
2. A. volcano B. locate C. compose D. enroll
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.
3. A. meteorite B. satellite C. telescope D. astronomy
4. A. exotic B. official C. unusual D. adequate
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. ________I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.
A. However B. In spite of C. Even though D. Even
6. The school principal is________good terms with all the teaching staff.
A. about B. in C. of D. on
7. He was so carried away by the beautiful scenery that he lost________and had an accident.
A. attention B.concentration C.focus D. sight
8. The fans waved________as the movie star stepped out of the car.
A. excitedly B. excitingly C.excitively D. exciting
9. The hotel________we stay was perfect.
A. in where B. in which C. which D. that
10. They had better________that old building before it collapses.
A. pull down B. pull through C. pull over D. pull off
11. Actors have to________a lot of words before acting in a movie.
A. memory B. memorize C. memorial D. commemorate
12. Your jeans need________for the first time before you wear them.
A. washing B. to wash C. wash D. have washed
13. Everybody________Mr. Jones. He is a respectable member of our community.
A. looks up to B. looks up C. looks down on D. looks over
14. They got up too late, _________they couldn’t catch the bus.
A. then B. as C. when D. so
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.
15. Jack: “Shall we eat out tonight?”
Jill: “________”
A. That’s a good idea. C. It’s very kind of you to invite me.
B. That’s a question. D. You’re welcome.
16. Peter: “do you want me to turn up the heater?”
Ann: “________”.
A. It’s my pleasure. C. No, it’s quite warm here.
B. No, go right ahead. D. Thanks. I’ll be right back.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. This book is very useful because it explains grammar thoroughly.
A. carefully B. slowly C. interestingly D. simply
18. We need to find a way to provide substainable energy for daily use.
A. available B. polluted C. continual D. inexpensive
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.
19. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. varied
20. Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway.
A. easy to find C. unlikely to happen
B. difficult to access D. impossible to reach
D. READING
Read the followingpassage 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.
Harrods department store in London is the biggest shop in the UK. It started as a small fruit and
vegetable shop (21)__________a small number of staff, but it has (22)__________into a store with several
levels, hundreds of departments and thousands of staff. There are lots of restaurants inside, so regular
customers could (23)__________up having lunch in a different one every day for a month if they wished!
(24)__________above the store are the words ‘All Things for All People, Anywhere’, as the shop
says that customers can buy absolutely anything from Harrods. Up until the 1960s, you could even buy a
baby lion from its pet department!
At night, Harrods store front is lit up with more lights than any other store in London – 12,000 lights
in total. Also, the store has its own private water supply from three holes in the (25)__________, one of
which is almost 500 feet deep! Harrods is really full of surprises!
21. A. working B. employing C. using D. handling
22. A. increased B. become C. improved D. developed
23. A. put B. go C. end D. keep
24. A. Added B. Built C. Written D. Created
25. A. floor B. ground C. land D. space
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
While Western medicine is common throughout the world, it is not the only type of medicine that
people practice. Another kind of medical treatment is known as acupuncture. In general, it is considered to
be an alternative type of medicine, it was developed in China over one thousand years ago, but exactly when
and how it was created remain mysteries. Acupuncture involves the inserting of multiple needles into the
body. The needles are placed at certain points in the body depending on the type of problem the patient has.
According to the theory behind acupuncture, there are places on the skin that are connected to different parts
of the body. By pricking the skin with needles at these points, an acupuncturist can help a patient either
relieve pain or cure various problems.
Acupuncture is popular in many parts of Asia. It is also becoming more common and attracting new
patients in Europe and North America. But many people believe it is ineffective. The main reason they feel
that way is that it is difficult to understand how the entire process works. Research into acupuncture’s
capabilities has yielded varying results. Some studies show that it is quite effective at relieving pain. Other
ones, however, claim that it is merely like a placebo. In other words, people believe acupuncture treatment
will be effective, so it winds up helping them.
26. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A New Type of Medicine C. Western Medicine vs. Acupuncture
B. All about Acupuncture D. Acupuncture: Does It Work?
27. What does the author imply about acupuncture?
A. Its origins are not precisely known. C. It costs less than Western medicine.
B. Some Western doctors use it. D. The needles used vary in size.
28. Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A. The needles used can sometimes hurt the patients.
B. Most of the needles are inserted in the patient’s back.
C. Acupuncturists use more than one needle at a time.
D. Most acupuncture is used to trat fatal diseases.
29. Where is acupuncture becoming practiced more often?
A. In Asia B. In Australia C. In Africa D. In Europe
30. What is the word ‘ineffective’ closest in meaning to?
A. useless B. doubtful C. abnormal D. fraudulent
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. Almost all of the students were confusing because Ms. Kelly’s explanation was unclear.
A B C D
32. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A B C D
33. Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.
A B C D
34. The package must be wrapped carefully before it is post.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. She said to me, “I will go to China next week.”
A. She said to me that she will go to China the following week.
B. She said to me that she would go to China the following week.
C. She said to me that she went go to China the following week.
D. She said to me that she go to China the following week.
36. They asked him, “Do you like to play this game.”
A. They asked him if he like to play that game.
B. They asked him if he likes to play that game.
C. They asked him if he liked to play this game.
D. They asked him if he liked to play that game.
37. Nam will probably be there.
A. Nam is there.
B. Nam might be there.
C. Nam must be there.
D. Nam mightn’t be there.
38. He is too short to play basketball.
A. If he were not short, he could play basketball.
B. If he is not short, he could play basketball.
C. If he were not short, he will play basketball.
D. If he were short, he could play basketball
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. they / invited / I’d / go / if.
A. If they invited me
B. I’d go if they invited
C. If they invited I’d go
D. If they invited me, I’d go
40. Neil Armstrong / who / first / walk / moon / live / USA/.
A. Neil Armstrong, who first walked on the moon, lived in the USA.
B. Neil Armstrong who first walked in the moon lived in the USA.
C. Neil Armstrong, who first walks on the moon lives in the USA.
D. Neil Armstrong who first has walked in the moon lived in the USA.

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 PRACTICE TEST 039

A. PHONETICS
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.
1. A. death B. bath C. thus D. truth
2. A. several B. suppose C. decisive D. sister
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.
3. A. discovery B. calculator C. aero-plane D. difficulty
4. A. academic B. engineering C. available D. sympathetic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. They explained__________him how they should operate the machine.
A. to B. with C. for D. about
6. The twins look so__________their father.
A. like B. likely C. likeable D. alike
7. __________, the examinees knew it was time to stop.
A. Hearing the bell C. To hear the bell
B. When heard the bell D. To have been heard the bell
8. It’s high time your brother got a job and__________. He is in late thirties already.
A. turned up B. turned down C. set up D. settled down
9. It__________that to be a good musician, you have to learn to play when you are very young.
A. was said B. says C. is said D. had been said
10. Many people hate Mondays, saying that those days really__________.
A. get on them B. get them down C. get over them D. get off them
11. Is that the man__________has been stolen?
A. the car of which B. the car of his C. whose car D. the car of who
12. __________being a scientist, he also wrote fiction.
A. Owing to B. Besides C. According to D. Whereabouts
13. I__________a large pet if I had no time to exercise it properly.
A. will never have kept C. would never keep
B. never have kept D. would have kept
14. It was a day_________everything seemed to go wrong.
A. that of B. which C. where D. when
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.
15. Jack: “How is it going?” – Jill: “__________”.
A. By bike C. It sounds better
B. Not much D. Mustn’t grumble
16. Peter: “Goodbye, Ann!” – Ann: “__________”.
A. So long C. So so
B. Yeah D. The same
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.
17. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. do better B. treat better C. expect more D. speed
18. How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. succeeded in C. performed
B. hosted D. participated in
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.
19. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. compulsory
20. I am looking for a temporary job in my hometown.
A. permanent B. good C. complicated D. professional
Read the followingpassage 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.
It's quite rare to meet teenagers who don't like sports. When you are young, you know how important
(21)______ to do physical exercise if you want to be healthy and strong, and for that reason you often
concentrate on just one sport with so (22)______ enthusiasm that in the end you can't live without it. The
problem is, though, that as you grow up you have less and less spare time. At your age you have to study
harder if you want to get good marks to go to university, with perhaps only one afternoon a week to do any
sport. This happens just when you are at the best (23)______ for many sports, such as gymnastics and
swimming. By the time you finish all your studies you will probably be too old to be really good at sports
like those, but if you spend enough time on (24)______ while you are young, then one day you will find that
you are very good at your sport but too old to study, and you will find it (25)______ to get a good job.
Somehow, it doesn't seem fair.
21. A. this is B. you are C. it is D. things are
22. A. keen B. many C. great D. much
23. A. stage B. age C. period D. time
24. A. training B. making C. exercise D. sporting
25. A. impractical B. unlikely C. improbable D. impossible
Read the followingpassage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the "silent language
of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is
important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the United States,
people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the
handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other's arm or
shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two
and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable
when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person
by accident, they say, "Pardon me. " or "Excuse me. " Americans like to look the other person in the eyes
when they are talking. If you don't do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested.
But when you are stare at someone, it is not polite. For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well
done. Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show
you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right
to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger. Americans shake their index finger at
children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them.
Learning aculture's body language is sometimes confusing. If you don't know what to do, the safest
thing to do is to smile.
26. From the first paragraph we can learn that ________.
A. gestures don't mean anything while talking
B. It’s confusing to understand a culture’s body language.
C. gestures can help us to express ourselves
D. American people often use body language in communication.
27. If you are introduced to a stranger from the USAyou should _______.
A. greet him with a hug C. shake his hand firmly
B. place a hand on his shoulder D. shake his hand weakly
28. American people often ________.
A. show their friendship by touching each other
B. face each other directly when they are talking
C. say “Pardon me” to each other when they are talking
D. get uncomfortable when you stand close to them
29. When your American friend gives you a thumbs-up, he, in fact,_________.
A. shows his rudeness to you B. shows his anger to you
C. expresses his satisfaction to you
D. expresses his worries about you
30. Which of the following is NOT true about the culture of the United States?
A. It’s impolite to look the other person in the eyes while talking.
B. It’s rude to look at the other person for a long time.
C. Pointing at someone is usually considered rude.
D. It’s all right to raise your hand slightly to attract the waiter’s attention.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.
31. The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam.
A B C D
32. I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year.
A B C D
33. If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble later.
A B C D
34. Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. “ What are you going to do this weekend?”, she asked
A. She wanted to know what I am going to do that weekend.
B. She wanted to know what I was going to do this weekend.
C. She wanted to know what I were going to do that weekend.
D. She wanted to know what I was going to do that weekend.
36. He said to me: “ I can’t do this test.”
A. He said to me I can’t do this test.
B. He said to me he can’t do this test.
C. He said to me I couldn’t do that test.
D. He said to me he couldn’t do that test.
37. I want to meet Nga , but I don’t have her address.
A. If I had Nga’s address, I would meet her.
B. If I have Nga’s address, I would meet her.
C. If I had Nga’s address, I will meet her.
D. B and C are correct.
38. She goes to school late because she lives very far from school.
A. Unless she lives far from school, she wouldn’t go to school late.
B. Unless she lived far from school, she would go to school late.
C. If she lived far from school, she wouldn’t go to school late.
D. If she didn’t live far from school, she wouldn’t go to school late.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. celebrate / Independence / we / Day / second / September.
A. We celebrate Independence Day the second of September.
B. We celebrate our Independence Day the second of September.
C. We celebrate Independence Day on second September.
D. We celebrate our Independence Day on the second of September.
40. be / important / part / Mother’s Day / flowers.
A. Flowers are important part on Mother’s Day.
B. Flowers are important of Mother’s Day.
C. Flowers are an important of Mother’s Day.
D. Flowers are part of Mother’s Day.
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 PRACTICE TEST 040

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. national B. passage C. candle
D. chocolate
2. A. service B. advice C. police
D. practice
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 the following questions.
3. A. contribution B. opportunity C. temperature D.
unemployment
4. A. equivalent B. permanent C. accustomed
D. experience
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. In many families the important decisions are_________by men.
A. done B. arrived
C. made D. given
6. Today, women are increasingly involved_________the politics.
A. of B. in
C. with D. from
7. Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely_________.
A. imaginary B. imagining C. imaginative
D. imaginable
8. Please_________your cigarette. I’m allergic to smoke.
A. put off B. put out C.
turn off D. give in
9. John has taken_________swimming as he wants to keep fit.
A. up B. on
C. in D. off
10. All_________is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. that is needed B. need C.
what is neededD. the things needed
11. Because of_________weather conditions, California has an advantage in the production of fruits and
vegetables.
A. favour B. favourably C.
favourite D. favourable
12. We’ll need more staff_________we start the new project.
A. unless B. whether C.
in case D. or
13. _________, I can’t listen to opera for long.
A. Despite of my love for music B. Although liking
music
C. Whatever music I like D. Even
though I like music
14. This is_________football team in the country.
A. the better B. the worse C. the best
D. the baddest
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15.Jack: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Jenny!”
Jenny: “_________”.
A. Don’t mention it B.
No, I don’t think so
C. I can’t agree with you more D. Thank you
16. Minh: “Mum, I’ve got 8.5 on the IELTS test!”
Minh’s mother: “_________”
A. Good way! B. Absolutely! C. Oh, hard luck!
D. Good job!
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Human beings are constantly contaminating natural habitats of the wildlife.
A. reducing B. destroying C. polluting
D. promoting
18. The event, watched by millions of people all over the country, takes place annually.
A. regularly B. smoothly C. sometimes D.
once every year
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.
19. With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits.
A. joy B. confidence C.
studying D. apprehension
20. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. interesting B. simple C.
complicated D. boring
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Dear Fred,
I am very sorry that I was unable to attend your birthday party last Saturday afternoon. I had been
looking (21)________to your party for weeks and I would definitely have gone to it if I had not
(22)________a terrible cold on the evening before the party. When I woke up late Saturday morning, I felt
really weak. I didn’t even have enough strength to get out of bed by myself. Around 11 a.m. mother came to
my room to see why I hadn’t come out for breakfast yet. When she saw how pale my face looked, she was
very (23)________. She immediately went to the bathroom, got a thermometer from the medicine-chest and
came back and took my temperature. When she found that I was (24)________a temperature of 40oC, she
immediately sent for the family doctor. After the doctor had seen me and given me an injection and some
medicine, he advised me to stay in bed for the next few days and so although I very much wanted to
celebrate your birthday with you, I could not. I hope that you and all your guests enjoyed yourselves at the
party. I’ll visit you as soon as I’m (25)________and about again.
Yours sincerely,
Martin
21. A. up B. hopeful C.
around D. forward
22. A. caught B. received C. come
across D. attacked by
23. A. shocking B. angry C.
upset D. worry
24. A. giving B. running C.
suffering D. heating
25. A. on B. in
C. well D. up
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.
If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago, we would be
very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United Kingdom. The language most
commonly used between people of different nationalities, and particularly the aristocracy, was French. In
fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture and education. However, that is not the case nowadays.
English has replaced French as the international language of communication. Today, there are more people
who speak English as a second language than people who speak it as a first language.
There are many reasons why English has become the language of international communication.
Britain’s colonization of many parts of the world had something to do with it, but it is mainly due to
America’s rise to the position of major world power. This helped spread popular American culture
throughout the world bringing the language with it.
But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? Language specialists seem
to be divided over this issue. There are those who claim that it is important to have a language that the
people in our increasingly globalized world have in common. According to others, English is associated
with a particular culture and therefore promotes that culture at the expense of others. Linguists have
suggested “Esperanto”, an artificially put-together language, as a solution to international communication
problems but without success. So English will continue being the world language until some other language,
maybe Chinese, which is the most widely-spoken native language in the world, takes over as the world’s
international language instead of English.
26. According to the passage, a century ago ______________.
A. educated people throughout Europe spoke English.
B. foreign travelers to England spoke only French.
C. French was much more popular than English.
D. only the French aristocracy could speak English.
27. What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English?
A. Britain’s becoming an international power
B. The French losing many colonies
C. American’s becoming powerful
D. The development of American culture
28. What is true according to the passage?
A. The linguists don’t like Esperanto
B. Esperanto is difficult to learn
C. Esperanto is not a natural language
D. Esperanto is becoming more and more popular
29. The author believes that ___________.
A. English is easier to learn than Chinese
B. English will probably be replaced as an international language
C. Chinese is going to be the next language of international communication
D. Chinese is growing in popularity among non-native speakers
30. What would be a good title for this passage?
A. English in the future
B. English as an international language
C. English language means English culture
D. English - a difficult language to learn
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. Even though she looks very beautiful, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister.
A B
C D
32. Animals and man use the energy finding in food to operate their bodies and muscles.
 A B C
D
33. No one in our office wants to drive to work because of there are always traffic jams at rush hours.
A B
C D
34. I often look into new words in the dictionary whenever I don’t know their meanings.
A B
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Nobody told me that Tim was ill.
A. I was told that Tim wasn’t ill.
B. I wasn’t told that Tim was ill.
C. Tim wasn’t told to be ill.
D. Tim was told not to be ill.
36. We will send you the results soon.
A. You will be sent to the results soon.
B. You will send the results soon.
C. The results will be sent you soon.
D. The results will be sent to you soon.
37. “Why don’t you postpone your trip till the autumn, Jim?” said Sarah.
A. Sarah suggested that Jim should postpone his trip till the autumn.
B. Sarah asked Jim why he postponed his trip till the autumn.
C. Sarah wondered if Jim wanted to postpone his trip till the autumn.
D. Sarah didn’t think it was a good idea for Jim to postpone his trip till the autumn.
38. No one has asked me that question before.
A. That question has never been asked me before by anyone.
B. I have never been asked that question before.
C. I have ever been asked that question before.
D. That question has ever been asked me by no one before.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues
given.
39. My bother / wish / he / speak English / fluent / as / native speakers.
A. My brother wishes he could speak English as fluently as native speakers.
B. My brother wish he could Speak English fluently as native speakers.
C. My brother wish he could speak English as fluent as native speakers.
D. My bother wishes he could speak English as fluent as native speakers.
40. opinion / election / fair.
A. As my opinion, the election was fair.
B. In my opinion, the election was fair.
C. According to my opinion, the election was fair.
D. In my opinion, I think the election was fair.

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 PRACTICE TEST 041

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.
1. A. women B. love C. come D. some
2. A. wealth B. head C. bread D. steal
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.
3. A. tragedy B. tolerant C. productive D. socialize
4. A. receive B. install C. persuade D. cover
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.
5. Her parents don’t allow her go out in the evening.
A B C D
6. I asked him whose car he borrowed the night before.
A B C D
7. We are looking forward to spend our summer vacation in the country.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Bananas _______ to Europe every year.
A. are exported B. exports C. is exported D. exported
9. You have a ticket to the game, _____?
A. do you B. haven't you C. don't you D. have you
10. Jeans have never been __________ fashion
A. in to B. out to C. out of D. wear out
11. If anyone treated me like that, I _________ extremely angry.
A. am B. would be C. will be D. was
12. Buddhism is the official ________ in Viet Nam.
A. region B. religion C. capital D. currency
13. When I _______ lunch, someone knocked on the door.
A. had B. was having C. have had D. had had
14. Monkeys can’t sing, ______?
A. can they B. can’t they C. can it D. can't it
15. There is no ______that he has been here.
A. evidence B. evidential C. evidentially D. evident
16. The new camera didn’t work _______ Minh took it back to the shop.
A. so B. because C. and D. since
17. This is the only one of the novels published recently______ translated in English.
A. that has ever been B. which has ever
C. that have ever been D. has ever been
18. I remember ______ him somewhere.
A. seeing B. see C. to see D. saw
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.
19. Peter:Would you mind lending me your bike?
John:______.
A. Yes, here it is B. No, not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Good idea
20. Two students Peter and Anny are talking about women’s role.
- Peter: “ In my opinion, women should not go to work. ”
- Anny: “_________”
A. Yes, I don’t agree B. I completely disagree.
C. Yes, I do D. Yes, it was ever
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of order B. out of fashion C. out of work D. out of practice
22. Educators are complaining that students rely on social media so much that they lose the ability to
think critically.
A. insist on B. appear on C. depend on D. decide on
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.
23. It was necessary to divide the movie ‘Roots’ into five parts in order to show it on television.
A. adapt B. merge C. segment D. transact
24. I must have a watch since punctuality is a requirement in my new job.
A. being courteous B. being cheerful C. being efficient D. being late
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.
There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the last reported to cause the
pollution.To stay from worries, we decided (25)______a health check with the local doctor.We phoned to
(26)______ an arrangement at 9 o'clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us (27)_____ the door
with a lovely smile.After filling necessary forms, we were given different tests.All the tests were done
very quickly with the net of modern (28)_____ .As she did the checks, the doctor said that a lot of people
were worried about air pollution and came to help for health checks like us.
25. A. have B. to have C. having D. had
26. A. do B. take C. create D. make
27. A. at B. in C. of D. on
28. A. tools B. equipment C. work D. materials
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.
A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the
person who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people can still not figure out what the object
is after an investigation, it is called a UFO. If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called
a UFO because it has been identified.
Even though UFOs can be anything, people often use the word UFO when they are talking about alien
spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to describe an unidentified flying object.
Studies estimate that 50%-90% of all reported UFO sightings are identified later. Usually 10%-20% are
never identified. Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other
people). Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange. 80%-90% UFOs are
identified as one of three different things: astronomical causes (for example:planets, stars, or meteors);
aircraft; balloons. 10%-20% of UFOs are other causes (such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.)
29. What does the word “figure out” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. observe B. explain C. calculate D. require
30. Another word used to describe a UFO is _________.
A. spacecraft B. astronaut C. flying saucer D. cooking oil
31. Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things EXCEPT _________.
A. stars B. balloons C. clouds D. rains
32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. UFO means Unidentified Flying Object.
B. UFO is often used to talk about alien spaceships.
C. Many UFO sightings are hoaxes.
D. Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. Water these plants or they will die.
A. If you did not water these plants, they will die.
B. If you water these plants, they will die.
C. If you don’t water these plants, they will die.
D. If you are watering these plants, they will die.
34. Mary said to them, “Can I borrow you some money? I want to buy this shirt.”
A. Mary asked me if she could borrow me some money because she wanted to buy that shirt.
B. Mary asked me if she could borrow me some money although she wanted to buy that shirt.
C. Mary asked me if she can borrow me some money because she wantes to buy that shirt.
D. Mary asked me if she could borrow me some money although she wantes to buy that shirt.
35. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
36. In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
37. No one has sent me that letter.
A. I haven’t been sent that letter. B. I wasn’t sent that letter.
C. That letter hasn’t been sent me. D. That letter has sent to me by no one.
38. He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
C. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
D. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
39. Lee gave up her job.She planned to continue her education.
A. Lee’s education was interrupted because she wanted to find a job.
B. Lee gave up her job to continue her education.
C. Lee gave up her job in case she continued her education.
D. Lee gave up her job and continuing her education.
40. This is the first time I have gone out for a picnic.
A. I have ever gone out for a picnic.
B. I have never gone out for a picnic before.
C. I had never gone out for a picnic before.
D. I never go out for a picnic.
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 PRACTICE TEST 042

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.
1. A. proud B. around C. although D. about
2. A. charity B. character C. chapter D. channel
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.
3. A. contents B. patient C. beauty D. mature
4. A. argument B. employee C. recognize D. difference
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.
5. Sally dances very beautiful.She is a great dancer in our ballet class.
A B C D
6. Mrs. Brown got used to use chopsticks during meals after living in Vietnam for a month.
A B C D
7. Vietnam National anthem, calling “Tien Quan Ca”, was written in 1954.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Many people were injured when the building _________ .
A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupted
9. The number of people killed in the tsunami last year _______ more than 200, 000.
A. were B. was C. has been D. are
10. This product will be available at this market ______ September to December.
A. on B. from C. for D. in
11. Tet is a festival ______ occurs in late January or early February.
A. whom B. when C. where D. which
12. Mai speaks English_______ than you.
A. more fluent B. more fluently C. more fast D. more faster
13. Mr. Jones can support his family. He _______ work hard for a living.
A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. needn’t
14. They received ______advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. enough good C. too good D. such good
15. If people _________ public transport, there will be less pollution.
A. use B. will use C. can use D. used
16. My parents always think that chatting on the internet is time -______; it’s a waste of time.
A. spending B. worling C. consuming D. getting
17. It’s no use _______children_______quiet. They are always noisy.
A. to ask/ to keep B. asking/ keeping C. to ask/ keeping D. asking/ to keep
18. Mr. Pike sold his house, _________he?
A. didn't B. could C. did D. couldn't
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.
19. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Daisy!
- Daisy: _______
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right. C. You’re welcome! D. Thanks!
20. Tom: “When are we leaving for the concert?”
Kyle: "______"
A. No problem B. Certainly C. That’s right D. Straight away
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. I just want to stay at home and watch tv and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat
22. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public
A. impressed B. afraid C. confident D. upset
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.
23. In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.
A. difficulty B. illiteracy C. health D. wealth
24. You need to dress neatly and elegantly for the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. formally B. shabbily C. untidy D. comfortably
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.
Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts (25)______ they were not busy with
planting or harvesting crops. Over time, many villages developed the expertise to (26)______ specialized
products and so particular villages became famous (27)______ such things as weaving, woodwork,
lacquer work and metal products.
With industrialisation many villagers moved to the cities but not maintained their craft skills and
networks to produce products for the city market, for example, craft villages make furniture, grow
flowers or make utensils for the urban population. Other villages changed from making (28)______ crafts
to producing different products desired by an industrialised society.
25. A. where B. when C. how D. why
26. A. do B. get C. give D. make
27. A. for B. at C. in D. after
28. A. fashional B. traditional C. natural D. industrial
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.
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain
Athur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770
prisoners). Today there are about 3. 6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the
busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings
are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches
close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favourite city for immigrants from
overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous:its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge,
which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
29. The first population of Sedney was ______.
A. 1624 B. 770 C. 3. 600. 000 D. 2394
30. The things that make Sydney famous are ______.
A. the high buildings and exciting nightlife
B. brighter colours and exciting nightlife
C. Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House
D. warm climate and cool winter
31. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
B. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
C. Sydney is not a favourite city for people from overseas to immigrate into.
D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.
32. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney Opera House. B. The History of Sydney.
C. Sydney beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. They are going to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in Nha Trang.
A. Their 25th wedding anniversary are going to celebrate in Nha Trang
B. Their 25th wedding anniversary is going to be celebrated in Nha Trang
C. Their 25th wedding anniversary are going to be celebrate in Nha Trang
D. Their 25th wedding anniversary is going to be celebrate in Nha Trang
34. We consider that Mr.Thompson was the most famous professor in English linguistics.
A. Mr.Thompson is considered to have been the most famous professor in English linguistics.
B. Mr.Thompson is considered to be the most famous professor in English linguistics.
C. It is considered that Mr.Thompson to have been the most famous professor in English linguistics.
D. It was considered that Mr.Thompson was the most famous professor in English linguistics.
35. Elephants have the same importance now as they did in the past.
A. Elephants now are the most important. B. Elephants have never been so important.
C. Elephants are as important as ever. D. Elephants are as important as they will.
36. My friend told me, "If I were you, I would not ask him for help."
A. My friend advised me not to ask him for help.
B. My friend told me to ask him for help.
C. My friend prohibited me from asking him for help.
D. My friend suggested not asking him for help.
37. It’s difficult for me to understand what he implies.
A. I find it difficult to understand what he implies.
B. Understanding what he implies is found difficult.
C. What he implies is not very difficult to understand.
D. To understand what he really implies is difficult to find.
38. The man was shot in the bank robbery.The doctors are operating on him.
A. The man was shot in bank robbery where the doctors are operating on him.
B. The man whom the doctors are operating on shot in the bank robbery.
C. The man was whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery.
D. The doctors are operating on the man who was shot in the bank robbery.
39. He said to me, “I must finish these works on time. ”
A. He said to me that I must finish these works on time.
B. He said to me that he must finish these works on time.
C. He said to me that he had to finish these works on time.
D. He said to me that I must finish those works on time.
40. He is too short to play basketball.
A. If he were not short, he could play basketball.
B. If he is not short, he could play basketball.
C. If he were not short, he will play basketball.
D. If he were short, he could play basketball.

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 PRACTICE TEST 043

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.
1. A. says B. prays C. plays D. days
2. A. exchange B. champagne C. teacher D. children
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.
3. A. persuade B. polite C. publish D. supply
4. A. agency B. memory C. influence D. encounter
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.
5. At the moment I am spending my weekend go to camping with my friends.
A B C D
6. When she came to my house I lied in bed listening to music.
A B C D
7. Helen Killer, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of her teacher.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. If you study at the Brighton Language Center- UK, you can live in ______on campus.
A. dormitory B. mobile room C. hotel D. private room
9. The government supplied the victims______ food and water.
A. to B. with C. on D. for
10. I think I’ve lost my new hat. I’ve ________it everywhere but I can’t find it.
A. looked out B. looked in C. looked for D. looked on
11. He was believed ______ 3 years ago.
A. to have gone back hometown B. to go back hometown
C. going back hometown D. having gone back hometown
12. She felt tired.______________, she had to finish her homework.
A. However B. Therefore C. So D. Although
13. I telephoned the station to make________of the time of the train.
A. sure B. true C. real D. right
14. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one________to hospital.
A. was taken B. was taking C. has taken D. has been taking
15. When my father was young, he ______ get up early to do the gardening.
A. was used to B. use to C. got used to D. used to
16. He was a strict __________, he asked me a lot of difficult questions.
A. examine B. examining C. examination D. examiner
17. If you want to get good marks, you __________ study harder.
A. must B. could C. will D. shall
18. Bill is always trying _______me.
A. to avoid to meet B. avoiding meeting C. to avoid meeting D. avoiding to meet
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.
19. Teddy: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long”
Maria: “_______________”
A. Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here. B. You’re welcome
C. It doesn’t matter. Thank you D. My pleasure. Don’t worry about it
20. John: Congratulations on your winning.
Mary: ______ .
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you
C. No, thanks D. Yes, of course
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. He is fortunate to get help and support from his friends when living far from home.
A. rich B. lucky C. wealthy D. good
22. Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.
A. renovated B. demolished C. remodeled D. built
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.
23. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and
teachers.
A. relaxation B. nervousness C. emotion D. Stress
24. Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.
A. praised B. blamed C. accused D. commented
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.
It’s always worth preparing well for an interview. Don’t just hope for the best. Here are a
(25)_________tips. Practise how you say things, as well as what you (26)_________to say. If you don’t
own a video camera, perhaps a friend of yours does. Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself. Find
somebody to watch it with you and give you some (27)_________of advice on how you appear and
behave. Before the interview, plan what to wear. Find out how the company expects its employees to
dress. At the interview, believe in yourself and be honest, open and friendly. Pay attention and keep your
answers to the point. The interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and (28)_________do you.
25. A. little B. several C. few D. lot
26. A. intend B. consider C. imagine D. think
27. A. numbers B. slices C. plenties D. pieces
28. A. so B. either C. neither D. or
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.
The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident. Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park,
New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory. There, Edison was working on
a carbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system.
In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve a
telegraph repeater. He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way,
he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back. After he made some improvements to the
machine, he tested it. He recited “Mary Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his voice back to
a very surprised audience.
29. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Thomas Edison’s invention.
B. Improvements in telephone and telegraph
C. The History of Menlo Park
D. An accidental invention
30. In what year did the invention of phonograph occur?
A. 1876 B. 1877
C. 1878 D. the article does not say
31. What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph?
A. A telegraph repeater B. A telegraph diaphragm
C. A telephone repeater D. A telephone diaphragm
32. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?
A. He made improvements to the machine. B. He used a carbon transmitter.
C. He read a children’s rhyme. D. He produced the audience voice.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. You saw that smoke. It came from the hills.
A. You saw that smoke which comes from the hills.
B. You saw that smoke which came from the hills.
C. You saw that smoke that came from the hills.
D. You saw that smoke came from the hills.
34. “I’ll come with you as soon as I am ready. ” Tom said to her.
A. Tom said to her that he will come with her as soon as he was ready.
B. Tom said to her that he would come with her as soon as he was ready.
C. Tom said to her that he will come with you as soon as he was ready.
D. Tom said to her that he will come with her as soon as he is ready.
35. Children tend to learn English better than adults.
A. Adults tend to be the best at learning English.
B. Children do not learn English as well as adults.
C. Adults tend to learn English worse than children.
D. Children tend to learn English more than adults.
36. Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party.
B. I wish Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party.
C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.
D. It’s a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party.
37. This is my opinion. You can do nothing to change it.
A. You can do nothing to change it my mind.
B. There’s nothing you can do to change my mind.
C. There’s nothing can be done except changing my mind.
D. You can do everything to change it my mind
38. Although they are poor, they are very generous.
A. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous.
B. In spite of their poor, they are very generous.
C. In spite of they are poor, they are very generous.
D. In spite of their poverty but they are very generous.
39. I won't swim in the sea because it is too cold.
A. The sea isn't enough warm for us to swim in.
B. The sea is not so warm that I can swim in.
C. The sea is not warm for me to swim in.
D. The sea is not warm enough for me to swim in.
40. I want to meet Nga , but I don’t have her address.
A. If I had Nga’s address, I would meet her.
B. If I have Nga’s address, I would meet her.
C. If I had Nga’s address, I will meet her.
D. If I had had Nga’s address, I would have met her.
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 PRACTICE TEST 044

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.
1. A. houses B. services C. passages D. techniques
2. A. instead B. leave C. ready D. steady
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.
3. A. marry B. provide C. arrange D. advise
4. A.chemical B. sociable C. illegal D. primary
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.
5. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
6. I enjoy reading the editorial that you told me about it yesterday.
A B C D
7. Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. You______many good choices for the future if you are admitted to a famous university.
A. will have B. had C. would have D. would have had
9. I wish Ann ______ here.She will be able to help us.
A. were B. weren't C. is D. wasn't
10. My brother ______for this company since he left school.
A. works B. has worked C. have worked D. worked
11. I came ______ an old friend while I was walking along the street.
A. across B. into C. over D. for
12. Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _________ she is sick.
A. because B. and C. but D. although
13. Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more ______
A. comfort B. uncomfortable C. comfortable D. comfortably
14. ___________all over the world, English has become the international language.
A. Speaking B. Spoken C. Speak D. To speak
15. After two hours travelling by bus, they _________ a quiet town by the beach.
A. arrived B. got C. went D. reached
16. If you want to lose weight , you______go on a strict diet.
A. can B. should C. could D. may
17. Living in a far-away town I can’t get______to the Net easily.
A. access B. work C. connect D. relation
18. There are a lot of people here, ______?
A. are they B. are there C. aren’t there D. aren’t they
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.
19. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much.
- Jane:“You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora:“_______”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks. I’m afraid so.
20. Anna: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
Susan: “_____.”
A. You’re welcome. B. Thanks, I will.
C. Good ideas, thanks D. It’s my pleasure.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in
1946
A. set up B. found out C. run through D. put away
22. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species.
A. do harm to B. set fire to C. give rise to D. make way for
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.
23. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
24. In the United States, elementary education is mandatory nationwide, with state governments having
no say on the issue.
A. compulsory B. desirable C. optional D. satisfactory
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.
Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are
ready (25)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown’s
instructions, they are divided (26)___________ three groups. They work in 3 different places.
Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (27)__________ by Mr. Brown. He will
take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the right place. They won’t
eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith (28)_____ the whose area is clean. They are all eager to
work hard so as to refresh this spoiling Area.
25. A. make B. making C. to make D. made
26. A. in B. into C. on D. to
27. A. collected B. chosen C. selected D. elected
28. A. until B. as C. when D. since
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.
Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European
settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million residents.
Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's most populous and
economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based on service
industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers
of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is located on Australia’s southeastern coast
at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.
Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the
city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera, Australian
Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover, the place often hosts
internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and
popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city.
Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney
Symphony Orchestra. The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural
nature of the city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer
months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi
Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and
October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks on New Year's Eve
and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January 26.
29. According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT______
A. It was set up in the 18th century.
B. Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia.
C. Now Sydney is the capital of Australia.
D. Today it has a population of nearly 4 million people.
30. The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with……
A. within continents B. into continents
C. out of continents D. between continents
31. According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera House?
A. International film festivals are held here. B. This place hosts live modern music programs.
C. Plays are not performed here. D. This building makes Sydney famous.
32. From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established……
A. on New Year’s Eve, 1791 B. in April, 1789
C. in October, 1790 D. in January, 1788
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I had never met Rose before. However, I recognized her from a picture.
A. Although I had never met Rose before, I recognized her from a picture.
B. I recognized her from a picture before I had never met Rose.
C. Although I had never met Rose before but I recognized her from a picture.
D. After I had met Rose, I recognized her from a picture.
34. The human brain is 8 times the size of a monkey’s. It weighs about 1, 400 grams.
A. The size of human brain is 8 times that of a monkey’s which is about 1, 400 grams weigh.
B. The human brain, which weighs about 1, 400 grams, is 8 times the size of a monkey’s.
C. The size of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8 times that of the human one.
D. The weight of a monkey’s brain is 1, 400 grams, 8-fold than that of the human one.
35. Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he’s too lazy to practice.
A. Tom is talented but he’ll never be a professional musician as he doesn’t practice.
B. As a professional musician Tom is not lazy to practice music lessons.
C. Tom is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy.
D. Though practicing lazily, Tom is a professional musician.
36. Tim broke his arm and couldn’t battle in the final.
A. Tim couldn’t battle in the final due to his broken arm.
B. If Tim hadn’t broken his arm, he could battle in the final now
C. If Tim didn’t break his arm, he could battle in the final.
D. But for his broken arm, Tim couldn’t have played in the final.
37. “What’s your trouble?” my mother asked.
A. My mother wanted to know what my trouble was. B. My mother asked what my trouble is.
C. My mother wanted to know what trouble is. D. My mother asked me what was my trouble.
38. He drives more carefully than Jack does.
A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as Jack does. B. Jack drives as carefully as he does.
C. Jack doesn’t drive as carefully as he does. D. He drives as carefully as Jack does.
39. Mary has the ability to collaborate with others in doing projects.
A. Mary has to collaborate with others in doing projects.
B. Mary must collaborate with others in doing projects.
C. Mary can collaborate with others in doing projects.
D. Mary should collaborate with others in doing projects.
40. Etna is an active volcano. The volcano is on the island of Sicily.
A. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano.
B. Etna which is on the island of Sicily, is an active volcano.
C. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily is an active volcano.
D. Etna, which is on the island of Sicily, is active volcano.
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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.
1. A. arrived B. expressed C. studied D. recalled
2. A. proud B. plough C. though D. noun
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.
3. A. permit B. refuse C. support D. offer
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
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.
5. Millions of people have visit Disney World in Orlando, Florida, since it opened.
A B C D
6. At summer camp last year children swam, rode horses, and were playing baseball.
A B C D
7. Inspiring by her example, other zoologists have worked with apes in the wild.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. He can’t hear because of his ______ .
A. deaf B. deafness C. deafen D. deafened
9. If I had enough money, I ______ abroad to improve my English.
A. will go B. had gone C. should have gone D. would go
10. _______his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of
11. No sooner ______the homework than he watched TV.
A. he did B. he had done C. did he do D. had he done
12. Your car is much more expensive than ______.
A. I B. me C. my D. mine
13. There is now much _______ water in the lake than there was last year.
A. lesser B. less C. fewer D. few
14. If you travel at very high _______, you increase the risk of having an accident.
A. haste B. hurry C. rush D. speed
15. She was busy at work, so she _______ by professionals.
A. had her house cleaned B. had cleaned her house
C. cleaned her house D. has her house clean
16. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight_______ to the cinema
A. rather than go B. rather than would go
C. rather than will go D. rather than went
17. Trung swims very well and _______ does his brother.
A. also B. even C. so D. neither
18. Young people like to wear jeans because they don’t easily _________
A. wear in B. wear up C. wear down D. wear out
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.
19. Mary is asking Bob for help.
Mary: “Could you help me to move this television, please?”
Bob: “ __________________”
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, of course. C. No, I’m rather busy. D. Yes, I am.
20. Jack and John are talking about their coming test.
Jack: "I think our coming test will be very difficult?"
John: “__________________. It’s challenging”
A. You must be kidding B. I quite agree
C. I don’t like you saying so D. I don’t think that’s a good idea.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. revived B. survived C. surprised D. lively
22. Many people think that a woman should maintain her attractiveness after marriage.
A. lose B. confide C. keep D. neglect
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.
23. Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. big B. sudden C. gradual D. small
24. She decided to remain single and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans
A. divorced B. separated C. celibate D. married
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.
The USA is encouraging Americans to wear face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or
not face masks are effective in helping slow down the (25)______ of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The
government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas
and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended that people (26)______ were
not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces.(27)______, it is now proved that face masks can
work effectively.They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and
reported infection (28)______ are lower.
25. A. release B. widening C. lengthening D. spread
26. A. which B. where C. why D. who
27. A. Moreover B. Although C. However D. Because
28. A. rates B. levels C. percentages D. scales
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.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean
water.Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and
garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have
become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a
rich variety of animals and plants, including 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the
world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the
lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the government do not have the power to enforce
them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's
water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly
throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now
scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.
29. According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is ________
A. safe water shortage B. pools of poison
C. industrial pollution D. population explosion
30. What is the serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It has 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
B. It is one of the largest lakes that contains a variety of animals and plants.
C. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
D. It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable.
31. What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?
A. laws B. the government C. animals D. plants
32. What is the message to the readers?
A. We should take action to protect our water sources.
B. We should take all water sources into account.
C. We should limit the use of water sources.
D. We should encourage people to use safe water.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I eat a lot. I cannot keep fit.
A. Due to eating a lot, I cannot keep fit. B. Although I eat a lot, I cannot keep fit.
C. The more I eat, the less fit I become. D. I become fit not only because I eat a lot.
34. The doctor about whom I told you last week is working here.
A. I told you about the doctor last week . He is working here
B. I told you the doctor last week . He is working here.
C. The doctor about that I told you last week is working here.
D. The doctor whom I told you last week is working here.
35. “Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
36. Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.
A. Lower use of energy is thought to lead to the introduction of the new regulations.
B. The new regulations are thought to encourage lower use of energy.
C. It is thought that the new regulations will encourage people to use more energy.
D. It was thought that lower use of energy was stimulated by the new regulations.
37. Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets in the solar system.
A. Some planets in the solar system are as big as Jupiter.
B. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
C. All other planets but Jupiter in the solar system are not big.
D. Among the planets in the solar system, Jupiter is the bigger than some.
38. A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London.
A. I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London.
B. I had no choice but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London.
C. There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London.
D. I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London
39. I did not dare to turn on the television.I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking up the baby.
B. Waking the baby up, I could not continue watching the television.
C. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
D. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up
40. He did not work hard.He failed the exam.
A. Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B. Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
C. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
D. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
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A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. stopped B. laughed C. walked D. lasted
2. A. ocean B. cotton C. chopstick D. solid
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 the following questions.
3. A. festival B. argument C. benefit D. embroider
4. A. entrance B. handle C. demand D. measure
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. The boy felt very proud_____ his success at school.
A. on B. at C. about D. of
6. Where_____ you go if you have a car?
A. did B. would C. will D. do
7. ________ taking me downtown on your way to work this morning?
A. Would you mind B. Can you C. Why don’t you D. Can you please
8. She bought me_____.
A. a leather brown bag B. a brown leather bag
C. a bag brown leather D. a bag leather brown
9. I don’t want to eat____ because I am not hungry.
A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
10. They didn’t go on a picnic_______ the weather was awful.
A. so B. although C. because D. because of
11. Nowadays the________ can know when a volcano will erupt.
A. scientifically B. scientific C. scientist D. science
12. She works for a national bank in Hanoi, ____________?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. did she D. didn’t she
13. Peter is short. He's not______ to be a policeman.
A. so tall B. tall enough C. quite tall D. enough tall
14. Jupiter spins faster than ______ planet.
A. any B. any another C. any others D. any other
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday.
John's mother: “Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is!”
John: “______.”
A. Never mind! B. I'm happy you like it.
C. That's right. D. Of course.
16. William is talking to Jennie about his headache.
William: “Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me.”
Jennie: “________.”
A. How do you do? B. What can I do for you now?
C. Don't mention it. D. I'm sorry. I can't.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
18. Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
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.
19. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
20. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated
C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Easter Island is a small triangle of rock situated in the Pacific Ocean. It’s about 2, 000 miles
(21)______ the nearest city. Easter Island is (22)______ for its statues. Hundreds of these huge, stone
faces can be found all over the island. Who made them? How did they move these giant pieces of rock?
What happened to the people (23)______ lived there? Studies show that people first arrived on the island
about 1600 years ago. They had a very advanced culture. They made many objects and they had their
own written language. (24)______, the number of people on the island grew and grew until it reached
about 10, 000 people. Soon there were too many people and there wasn’t enough food to eat. A terrible
war started and (25)______ of the statues were broken. When western explorers (26)______ the island on
Easter Day in 1722, the huge rock statues were the only sign that a great society had once lived there.
21. A. for B. from C. on D. by
22. A. important B. famous C. interesting D. fascinating
23. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
24. A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
25. A. few B. lot C. many D. enough
26. A. invented B. discovered C. sailed D. came
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.
Different Colours can affect us in many different ways; that’s according to Verity Allen. In her new
series ‘Colour me Healthy’, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and
the choices we make. They can even change our emotions and even influence how healthy we are.
‘Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things?’ says Verity.
‘Our toothpaste is always white or blue or maybe red. It’s never green. Why not? For some reason we
think that blue and white is clean, while we think of green products as being a bit disgusting. It’s the
same for businesses. We respect a company which writes its name in blue or black, but we don’t respect
one that uses pink or orange. People who design new products can use these ideas to influence what we
buy.’
During this four-part series, Verity studies eight different colours, two colours in each programme.
She meets people who work in all aspects of the colour industry, from people who design food packets, to
people who name the colours of lipsticks. Some of the people she meets clearly have very little scientific
knowledge to support their ideas, such as the American ‘Colour Doctor’ who believes that serious
diseases can be cured by the use of coloured lights. However, she also interviews real scientists who are
studying the effects of green and red lights on mice, with some surprising results.
Overall, it’s an interesting show, and anyone who watches it will probably find out something new.
But because Verity is goes out of her way to be polite to everyone she meets on the series, it’s up to the
viewers to make their own decisions about how much they should believe.
27. What is the writer doing in this text?
A. giving information about how colours influence us
B. reporting what happens in a new television series
C. giving information about a television presenter
D. giving his opinion of a recent television show
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28. According to Verity, why is a knowledge of colour important?
A. It can help you to choose the best products. B. It can give you new ideas.
C. It can help you to change people’s minds. D. It can help you to sell products.
29. Who does the writer respect least?
A. Verity Allen B. The people who name lipsticks
C. The ‘Colour Doctor’ D. The scientists who work with mice

30. Which of the following would make a good title for the text?
A. Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything.
B. Another great show from Verity Allen! Five Stars!
C. Don’t miss this if you work in Business!
D. Watch this programme! It will make you healthy!
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E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. I haven’t heard from Maria since a long time.
A B C D
32. Nam has not finished his homework yet, and Hoa hasn’t, neither.
A B C D
33. Mr Green has taught such many students that he can’t remember all of their names.
A B C D
34. She wanted to know how long did it take to get there.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. She knows more about it than I do.
A. I know as much about it as she does.
B. She knows as much about it as I do.
C. I don’t know as much about it as she does.
D. She doesn’t know as much about it as I do.
36. Even though it had been snowing all day, a great many people managed to get to the end-of-
term concert.
A. Very few people indeed were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow.
B. Since there had been snow all day long it wasn't easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert.
C. As it had been snowing heavily all day, a great many people just could not get to the end-of-term
concert.
D. A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the snow that fell all day.
37. Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.
A. If it weren`t for the heavy snow, you would notice how much further the bus had to go.
B. The buses would not have been cancelled if only it had not snowed so much.
C. Snow has caused the buses to stop running, though there will be an announcement of when they will
start up again.
D. If this snow keeps up, there will be an announcement to declare that the buses will no longer run.
38. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.
A. A lot of presents are given Martha on her birthday.
B. A lot of presents were given to Martha on her birthday.
C. A lot of presents gave to Martha on her birthday.
D. A lot of presents were given Martha on her birthday.
39. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation.
A. Thankfully, Diana shouldn’t need to have an operation.
B. Thankfully, there is some need for Diana to have an operation.
C. Thankfully, there mustn’t need for Diana to have an operation.
D. Thankfully, there is no need for Diana to have an operation.
40. The minister had to resign because of ill health.
A. Ill health led to the minister's resignation.
B. Ill health led to the minister had to resign.
C. Ill health made to the minister's resignation.
D. Ill health made the minister to resign.
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A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. count B. found C. could D. sound
2. A. happens B. rains C. cancels D. stops
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 the following questions.
3. A. animal B. holiday C. history D. solution
4. A. attend B. arrive C. appear D. borrow
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Robert is going to be famous one day. He _____ in three movies already.
A. appears B. has appeared C. is appearing D. appeared
6. In the picture, the two lovers were talking _____ a balcony.
A. on B. in C. at D. up
7. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
A. prevent B. can prevent C. are preventing D. can be prevented
8. - Where’s Polly?
- She _____.
A. studies in her room B. has in her room studies
C. is studying in her room D. in her room is studying
9. _____ problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. One of the biggest B. The biggest one
C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest
10. If Ba were rich, he _____ around the world.
A. should travel B. travelled C. must travel D. could travel
11. Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida _____ August 1992.
A. on B. in C. at D. since
12. Thomas has a garden which is _____ mine.
A. larger B. the largest C. as large as D. more large than
13. __________Mrs. Hong is over 90 years old, she gets up early and does morning exercises.
A. Although B. Because C. However D. Therefore
14. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ___________.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to help.
Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?”
Jane: “__________”
A. That’s very kind of you. B. Not a chance.
C. I don’t believe it. D. Well done!
16. Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games”
Kathy: “__________. It may harm their mental health”
A. You are wrong. B. Surely, they shouldn’t.
C. Yes, I share your opinion. D. I don’t quite agree with you.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. He had dared to speak out against injustice, and overnight he became a national hero.
A. quarrel over B. speak loudly C. declare his opinion D. have an interest
18. In water polo, a player is ejected after committing five personal fouls.
A. punished B. criticized C. forced out D. defeated with
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.
19. We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us.
A. neglected B. encouraged C. motivated D. touched
20. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
PLANET EARTH
Planet earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and comets
which (21)_________around a huge star we call the Sun. The Sun itself (22)_________of gas. Nuclear
reactions inside its core produce the heat and light that make life on the Earth (23)________. The Earth is
the third of four small terrestrial (Earth like)planets. Further out in our Solar System are four huge gas
planets, while distant Pluto, the smallest planet, is made (24)_________rock and ice. Our Earth is one of
the ten planets that orbit the Sun- a huge, burning-hot star in the center of our Solar System. The Solar
System and all the stars in the (25)________are part of our galaxy-the Milky Way, (26)______ contains
as many as 200 billions stars. Beyond our galaxy are millions more galaxies. They all add together to
make up the Universe.
21. A. run B. orbit C. turn D. walk
22. A. consists B. remains C. includes D. maintains
23. A. able B. possibility C. possible D. ability
24. A. from B. of C. for D. in
25. A. space B. Universe C. Moon D. sky
26. A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
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.
The Richter scale is a numerical logarithmic scale developed and introduced by Charles R. Richter in
1935 to measure the amplitude of the largest trace recorded by a standard seismograph one hundred
kilometers from the epicenter of an earthquake. Tables have been formulated to demonstrate the
magnitude of any earthquake from any seismograph. For example, for a one- unit increase in magnitude,
there is an increase of thirty times in released energy. The Richter scale considers earthquakes of 6. 75 as
great and 7. 0 to 7. 75 as major. An earthquake that reads 4 to 5. 5 would be expected to cause localized
damage, and those of magnitude 2 may be left. It is estimated that almost one million earthquakes occur
each year, but most of them are so minor that they pass unnoticed.
27. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Earthquakes B. The Richter scale C. Charles R. Richter D. Seismography
28. According to information in the passage, what does the Richter scale record?
A. The distance from the epicenter B. The amplitude of the largest trace
C. The degree of damage D. The location of the epicenter
29. What is the value of the tables?
A. They allow us to interpret the magnitude of earthquakes
B. They help us to calculate our distance from earthquakes
C. They record all earthquakes
D. They release the energy of earthquakes
30. According to the Richter scale, which of the following numbers would indicate that there had
probably been damage to the immediate area only?
A. 7. 0 B. 6. 0 C. 5. 0 D. 2. 0
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. You (A) can learn (B) a lot (C) about other countries by (D) to watch television.
32. (A) Since the liberation, (B) many changes (C) has taken place (D) in the whole country.
33. (A) My mother still (B) spends 14 hours (C) a day (D) do the housework
34. (A) Do you know (B) Jim's brother (C) who house (D) is in your neighbourhood?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. I haven't been to London since I left my college.
A. I went to London when I left my college.
B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.
C. I have just been to London.
D. I have been to London to visit my college.
36. The journey to Bristol took six hours.
A. It was a six-hour journey to Bristol.
B. It was a six-hours journey.
C. The journey to Bristol was short.
D. It was six-hour journey to Bristol.
37. Mr. Smith is not as keen on gardening as he used to be.
A. Mr. Smith is very keen on gardening.
B. Mr. Smith used to be keener on gardening.
C. Mr. Smith likes gardening.
D. Mr. Smith didn’t use to do the gardening.
38. "Can I borrow your car, Helen?" said Mary.
A. Mary asked Helen if she can borrow her car.
B. Mary asked Helen if she could borrow her car.
C. Mary asked Helen she can borrow her car.
D. Mary asked Helen she could borrow her car.
39. I didn’t tried hard, so I didn’t succeed.
A. If I tried hard, I would succeed.
B. If I had tried hard, I would succeed.
C. If I tried hard, I would have succeeded.
D. If I had tried hard, I would have succeeded.
40. Lee gave up her job. She planned to continue her education.
A. Lee’s education was interrupted since she wanted to find a job.
B. Lee gave up her job with the aim at continuing her education.
C. Lee gave up her job in case she continued her education.
D. Lee gave up her job with a view to continuing her education.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 048

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
2. A. manage B. massage C. coverage D. garbage
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 the following questions.
3. A. answer B. reduce C. empty D. subject
4. A. national B. interesting C. probable D. delicious
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. They are _______ on reading English books.
A. fond B. excited C. interested D. keen
6. The meeting wasn’t very crowded. There were______ people than we expected.
A. many B. few C. more D. fewer
7. He said he ______there the next month.
A. had gone B. will go C. went D. would go
8. ______ the weather was cold, he went out of the room.
A. Therefore B. Although C. So D. Because
9. Would you like _______ a cup of coffee?
A. have B. to have C. having D. had
10. Huynh Hieu Minh is one of the most famous______ in China.
A. actor B. actors C. actress D. actresses
11. Nam warned Ba ______ games too much.
A. play B. to play C. not play D. not to play
12. They tried their best ______ win the race.
A. so that to B. so to C. in order to D. but to
13. The film ______ on television every day from 6. 00 pm to 6. 45 pm.
A. shows B. is shown C. is showing D. is being shown
14. They find it ______ to study Maths.
A. easy B. easily C. ease D. easiliness
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. – Mr Smith: “Would you like a cigarette?”
- Mr Jame: “______.”
A. No B. No, thanks C. I don’t smoke D. I don’t like it
16.- Laura: “ What a lovely house you have “.
- Mary: “______.”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so D. No problem
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The boy was brought up with a family in the countryside.
A. reared B. bred C. raised D. grown
18. The air conditioner Mary has just bought is very hard to use.
A. boring B. difficult C. simple D. easy
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.
19. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
20. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to stiffer B. something enjoyable C. something sad D. something to suffer
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
London is the big city, but many of the people who live there regard it as a number of small towns put
together. Each district has its (21)_______ identity and atmosphere. And some parts are even described
by their (22)_______ as villages. Much of the centre of the city consists of shops and businesses and the
majority of people live in the suburbs. Many of them travel to work in the city every day (23)_______
train, bus, tube or car. The (24)_______ of living in London is higher than most other parts of Britain,
and many people are paid extra money on top of their salaries because of this.
Millions of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights,
(25)______ Buckingham Palace, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its
theatres, red buses, and black taxis. London has (26)_______ attractions, both for people from overseas
and for people from other parts of Britain.
21. A. own B. private C. an D. only
22. A. students B. inhabitants C. owners D. visitors
23. A. with B. by C. on D. in
24. A. price B. level C. condition D. cost
25. A. such as B. due to C. in spite of D. because of
26. A. a lot B. many C. much D. lot of
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.
THE STORY OF A TOWN
Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the south-east of England. At first the town was a fishing
village and did not become popular until about 1800. Rich people began to visit Brighton in large
numbers and when King George IV decided to build a house there, it became very fashionable. The King
continued to visit it until 1827, but Queen Victoria did not like the house. It is open to the public every
day and there is a special exhibition there in the summer.
Brighton offers all kinds of entertainment, from concerts and plays in the Theatre to local attractions like
the Aquarium.
The area of old houses known as The Lanes is a very attractive shopping centre, where visitors can
buy souvenirs and antiques. The houses were once lived in by fishermen but have now been converted
into shops. Not far from The Lanes is a modern shopping centre with licensed restaurants and tables
outdoors where you can enjoy a drink in good weather.
Brighton is within easy reach of London and has been a popular day out for Londoners for many
years.
27. Why did the town become popular?
A. Because it's on the sea. B. Because it was a fishing village.
C. Because Queen Victoria liked it. D. Because the King built a house there.
28. What things does the text say can you do in Brighton?
A. Visit the fisherman. B. Fish, shop and swim.
C. Buy antiques and souvenirs. D. Visit the cinema and the theatre.
29. How have the fishermen's cottages changed?
A. They are restaurants now. B. They are shops now.
C. They are very fashionable now. D. They are nearer to London now.
30. What kind of buildings are in The Lanes?
A. Modern shops. B. Old pubs. C. New houses. D. Converted houses.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. The reason why (A) he's not feeling very well (B) is simple - (C) he's ate too much (D) as usual.
32. I (A) can't coming out this evening (B) I'm afraid because I (C) have too many jobs (D) to do in the
house.
33. I saw (A) the men, the women and (B) the cattle (C) which (D) went to the field.
34. He (A) never (B) allows us (C) smoking (D) in this room.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Some of the people couldn't find a seat in the concert hall.
A. There were not enough seats for all the people in the concert hall.
B. There were enough seats for some people in the concert hall.
C. There were some people with a seat in the concert hall.
D. There were not enough seats even for some people in the concert hall.
36. Shall we go for a walk?
A. How about go for a walk?
B. How about to go for a walk?
C. How about we go for a walk?
D. How about going for a walk?
37. The doctor doesn't have enough time to see you now.
A. The doctor has a little time to see you.
B. The doctor is too busy to see you now.
C. The doctor doesn't want to see you now
D. If the doctor has enough time, he will see you now
38. The new hospital is bigger than the old one.
A. The new hospital is not as big as the old one.
B. The new hospital is not as small than the old one.
C. The old hospital is more smaller than the new one.
D. The old hospital is smaller than the new one
39. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My French friend is not used to driving on the left.
B. My French friend is used to driving on the left
C. My French friend has no problems with driving on the left.
D. My French friend had difficulty to drive on the left.
40. Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too.
A. Mariah can either sing well or write good songs.
B. Mariah can neither sing well or write good songs.
C. Not only does Mariah sing well but she also writes good songs.
D. Not only does Mariah sing well but she write good songs as well.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 049

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. hurt B. further C. sure D. burn
2. A. noticed B. booked C. stopped D. provided
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 the following questions.
3. A. apple B. butter C. mother D. advance
4. A. protection B. referee C. dictation D. increasing
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I like the job better than Bob ______.
A. did B. do C. does D. done
6. I'll give you another hour ______.
A. making your mind up B. making up your mind
C. make up your mind D. to make up your mind
7. "Have you had enough to eat?" "I'd like ______ , please".
A. another B. one more C. some more D. any more
8. The organization ______ 25 years ago.
A. found B. founded C. was found D. was founded
9. Please turn off all the lights when ______.
A. you leave B. you will leave C. you will leave left D. you had left
10. Up to now, "Mary Lester" is the largest ship that ______.
A. was ever built B. has ever built C. has ever been built D. had ever been built
11. ______ I was really tired ,I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of
12. His grandfather ______of heart failure in his sixties.
A. dead B. died C. was died D. was dead
13. I don't especially care ______ those types of movies.
A. by B. to C. for D. with
14. ______ to the beach on the weekend.
A. Let's go B. Let's going C. Let's went D. Let's to go
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. -Anne: “Make yourself at home. ”
- John: “__________”
A. Yes, can I help you? B. Don’t mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That’s very kind. Thank you.
16. - Minh: “Do you mind if I borrow a chair?”
- Hung: “__________. Do you need only one?”
A. I'm sorry B. Not at all C. Yes, I do D. Yes, I would
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM
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.
17. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
18. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations
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.
19. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart
20. The music is what makes the movie so memorable.
A. incredible B. forgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh when we explain how we used to stand
next to a wall in the kitchen to___(21)___ a phone call. Mobile communications, already highly advanced
compared with a decade ago, will completely change communications in the next few years. ___(22)___
there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know little about the mobile
telecommunications industry and its technology.
There are three types of mobile phone. These are hand portables, pocket- sized hand portables and
transportables. The smallest and most popular are the pocket- sized hand portables. These work on
rechangeable batteries, which allow an average on separate batteries. Mobiles that are fitted permanently
in a vehicle do not___(23)___on separate batteries. They require an external aerial on the vehicle. This
can mean a stronger signal with clearer___(24)____ . Transportables have a higher power capability and
can be used___(25)___anywhere. They come with powerful battery packs for longer, continuous use and
may also be put___(26)___ a vehicle, using its eletrics. They tend to be bulkier than hand portables.
21. A. make B. give C. take D. do
22. A. In addition B. Because C. As a result D. Although
23. A. rely B. create C. carry D. insist
24. A. wave B. letter C. speech D. speed
25. A. mostlly B. hardly C. most D. almost
26. A. on with B. into C. up with D. in to
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.
Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca Cola,
but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1, 6 billion gallons are sold every year. Coca
Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the name Coca Cola was
given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton's partners. Later, in 1888, the business was sold to
another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produced this drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas.
Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola has been produced there.
Since 1982, a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people - diet Coke. They have
used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.
Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi
Cola, Sp-Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular. People drink Coca Cola with
their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialize with friends. It is certain that more and more
people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century.
27. Coca Cola was first made______.
A. in the USA B. in England C. in Australia D. in Canada
28. The name Coca Cola was given to the drink by______
A. Dr. Pemberton B. Asa Candler C. Frank Robinson D. Dr. Pepper
29. Diet Coke is used for ______ people.
A. fat B. sick C. thin D. small
30. Coca Cola is_______.
A. more popular than other drinks of the same kind
B. less popular than other drinks of the same kind
C. as popular as Sp Cola
D. as not popular as other drinks of the same kind.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Mary (A) isn't happy (B) in her new job at first but she (C) is beginning to enjoy (D) it now.
32. We decided (A) not (B) to go out because it (C) was raining quite (D) hardly.
33. When we (A) are in London last year, we didn't have (B) time to see all (C) the things we wanted (D)
to see.
34. I didn't mind (A) to walk home but I decided to (B) take a taxi because I was (C) so tired (D) after
work.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Taking photographs is not permitted here.
A. Photographers must not use flash here. B. Do not remove these photographs.
C. Do not use your camera here. D. Photographs are on sale here.
36. I thought this film would be better.
A. The film was boring. B. The film made me bored.
C. I didn't like the film because it was boring. D. The film wasn't as good as I expected.
37. You press this button to stop the machine.
A. If you press this button, the machine doesn’t stop.
B. You can use this button to operate the machine.
C. This button helps you to stop the machine.
D. The machine can't stop without this button
38. I have never read such a good book before.
A. This book is the best I have never read.
B. This book is the best I have ever read.
C. This is the first time I had read such a good book.
D. This is the first time I read a good book.
39. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.
A. We enjoyed boring trips.
B. We were bored with the trip.
C. The trip bored us.
D. We liked the trip very much although it was boring.
40. The old house burned down last week. No one lived there.
A. The old house burned down last week, so no one lived there.
B. No one lived in the old house, but it burned down last week.
C. No one lived in the old house, which made it burned down last week.
D. The old house where no one lived burned down last week.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 050

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. enough B. although C. laugh D. cough
2. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
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 the following questions.
3. A. festival B. attendance C. appliance D. material
4. A. abroad B. volume C. compose D. reduce
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. They ______ Ho Chi Minh City last summer.
A. visit B. will visit C. have visit D. visited
6. He asked me if I______ to school by bicycle every day.
A. am going B. go C. was going D. went
7. ______ Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11am and 1 pm.
A. In B. For C. On D. At
8. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday, ______?
A. didn’t it B. wasn’t it C. was it D. did it
9. She was sick yesterday, _____ she was absent from school.
A. since B. so C. because D. But
10. He______ for the acceptance from the company since last Friday.
A. was waiting B. has been waiting C. had waited D. waits
11. All of us were________that he came first.He hasn’t been working hard so far.
A. surprising B. to surprise C. surprised D. to be surprised
12. I telephoned the station to make________of the time of the train.
A. sure B. true C. real D. right
13. They are living in a house that________in 1930.
A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building
14. My motorbike ______ so I had to come by bus.
A. fell down B. fell over C. broke down D. broke up
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. “Pass me that pen, please!”- “________”.
A. Here you are B. No, it isn’t C. Yes, please D. It doesn’t matter
16. “ Shall we go to the Ethnology Museum this weekend?’ - “______. ”
A. Nothing more to say B. Yeah. It sounds interesting
C. Why ask that question? D. No. You must be kidding
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. The librarian asked the children to be silent because everyone was trying to study
A. noisy B. boring C. quiet D. early
18. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase
A. light B. difficult C. tiring D. huge
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.
19. I thanked him politely and walked quickly away.
A. respectfully. B. rapidly C. rudely D. angrily
20. I was surprised by the absence of our teacher of English. It was the English- speaking contest!
A. fluency B. kindness C. thinking D. presence
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
For many young people, sport is a popular part of school life and being in one of the school teams
and playing in matches is very important. If ___(21)___ is in a team, it means a lot of extra training and
often spending a Saturday or Sunday away from home___(22)___many matches are played then. It also
involve traveling to other towns to play ___(23)___ other school teams and then ___(24)___ on after the
match for a meal or a drink. Sometimes, parents, friends or ___(25)___ students will travel with the team
to support their own side.
When a school team wins another one, it is the whole school that___(26)___ proud, not only the
players. It can also mean that a school becomes well-known for being good at certain sports.
21. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
22. A. because B. so C. so that D. although
23. A. for B. with C. against D. versus
24. A. being B. staying C. leaving D. spending
25. A. other B. another C. others D. the other
26. A. feels B. comes C. turns D. gets
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.
It is very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us to
look nice. How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the
tooth. This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there then the decay slowly spreads inside
the tooth. Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the
small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are
growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a
dentist. Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a
day-once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean
between our teeth after a meal. Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body:milk,
cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits
and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are harmful because they stick to
our teeth and cause decay.
27. Good teeth help us to ______ .
A. have good eyesight B. be important C. chew our food D. have good health
28. When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth______.
A. send poison into the blood C. become hard
B. begin to decay D. make us feel quite ill
29. A lot of people visit a dentist only when______ .
A. they have well brushed teeth C. they have holes in their teeth
B. they begin to have toothache D. their teeth grow properly
30. Sweets are harmful because they may make our teeth ______.
A. crack B. decay C. painful D. black
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings.
A B C D
32. If it rain, I will stay at home and watch TV.
A B C D
33. Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A B C D
34. Each of the beautiful apartments in the buildings was quickly sold to their new owner.
 A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. The boy is too fat to run far.
A. The boy was very fat and couldn’t run fast. B. The boy’s fatness didn’t stop him running far.
C. The boy had to run a lot because he was fat. D. The boy became ill because he was too fat.
36. My band teacher taught me how to play three instruments. My teacher’s name is Ms. Godsey.
A. Ms. Godsey is my band teacher, so she taught me how to play three instruments.
B. My band teacher is Ms. Godsey who taught me how to play three instruments.
C. My band teacher , Ms. Godsey , taught me how to play three instruments.
D. Ms. Godsey is my band teacher because she taught me how to play three instruments.
37. It’s ages since I last had a holiday at the sea.
A. I may have had a holiday at the sea ages ago. B. I have had a holiday at the sea for a long time.
C. I have never had a holiday at the sea before. D. It’s ages since I last went to the sea.
38. He had spent his childhood in Oslo. He knew the city well.
A. Having spent his childhood in Oslo, he knew the city well.
B. He had spent his childhood in Oslo, but he knew the city well too.
C. Spending his childhood in Oslo, so he knew the city well
D. Knowing the city well, he had spent his childhood in Oslo.
39. She worked very hard. She could not please her step mother.
A She worked very hard in order to please her step mother.
B. However hard she worked, she could not please her step mother.
C. She worked very hard, so that she could please her step mother.
D. Unless she worked very hard, she could please her step mother.
40. No one in this class is as tall as Peter.
A. Peter is as tall as others in this class. B. Peter is the tallest in this class.
C. Everyone in this class is taller than Peter. D. Peter is not as tall as others in this class.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 051

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.
1. A. climate B. comprise C. notice D. divide
2. A. adventure B. mature C. nature D. pleasure
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.
3. A cover B. account C. install D. prevent
4. A. document B. celebrate C. energy D. pedestrian
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.
5. When I was on holiday last summer, I was going to the beach everyday.
A B C D
6. In the modern world, people can easily communicate with telephone, radio, and computer.
A B C D
7. The package containing books and records were delivered last week.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. My pen pal and I are far away from each other, but we always ______
A. keep on B. get on C. keep in touch D. write on
9. Is physical education_______ in your school?
A. traditional B. additional C. national D. compulsory
10. Her good behaviours made a deep_______ on all the class members.
A. impression B. expression C. kindness D. happiness
11. It seems difficult for me to have a trip______ at present.
A. abroad B. outside C. above D. inside
12. They have______ for nearly two years, but this was their first meeting.
A. worked B. written C. corresponded D. talked
13. ______she was tired, she finished the scarf for her dad.
A. Because B. So C. But D. Although
14. They really enjoy the peaceful______ in Vietnam.
A. impression B. atmosphere C. expression D. faces
15. This is a difficult problem. I wish I _______ the answer.
A. know B. knew C. had known D. would know
16. She arrived _______two o’clock______ the morning.
A. at/ on B. in/ in C. at / in D. on/ in
17. After I found all the information I needed, I ______the computer.
A. looked for B. switched on C. turned off D. put off
18. Tan doesn’t know______about sports.
A. nothing B. things C. anything D. something
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.
19. The waiter: “What do you want for desserts?”
Customer: ______
A. What about spaghetti? B. No thanks. I’m not thirsty.
C. Walnut Banana Bread pudding is a great idea. D. She’ll make a cheesecake.
20. Alan: Can I borrow your pencil?
Peter: ______.
A. I’m afraid I can’t B. Here you are C. I think so D. It doesn’t matter
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. At weekends the city is always packed with people.
A. crowded B. busy C. noisy D. polluted
22. The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.
A. consist of B. gets C. divides D. takes
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.
23. I am in favor of the statement that recycling is one of the best way to protect our environment.
A. disagree B. support C. advocate D. encourage
24. She had a cozy apartment in the city center. She loves being there after hard working hours.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. happy D. small
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.
New York – The “ Big Apple”
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty (25)______make
a beautiful sight. New York has a (26)______ of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most
famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come from many different countries. There are more
nationalities in New York than in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other
city except London, especially in the summer. Visitors come from all (27)______ the world and have a
wonderful time. There are so many sights for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the
best museums in the world or the (28)______ little streets of Greenwich Village.
25. A. who B. whom C. that D. where
26. A. attraction B. impression C. population D. people
27. A. in B. from C. over D. of
28. A. to charm B. charm C. charmed D. charming
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.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression.
Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally,
spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.
A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm,
and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques
also express human thoughts and feelings.
29. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Signal flags D. Body language
30. The word “these” I the first paragraph refers to___________.
A. thoughts and feelings B. tourists
C. the deaf and the mute D. sign language motions
31. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for_______ .
A. spelling B. ideas C. whole words D. expressions
32. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
B. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
C. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
D. Everybody uses only one form of communication
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. She raised her hand high. She wanted to attract her teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
B. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
C. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher’s attention.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.
34. My brother isn’t good at English. I’m not either.
A. Neither my brother nor I am not good at English.
B. Neither my brother nor I am good at English.
C. Not only my brother but I am good at English as well.
D. Both my brother and I are good at English.
35. 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.
36. “Yes, I stolen your purse” The boy said to the young woman.
A. The boy denied stealing the young man’s purse.
B. The young woman thanked the boy for stealing her purse.
C. The boy admitted stealing the woman’s purse.
D. The young woman accused the boy of stealing her purse.
37. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights because of fog were cancelled.
B. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled
D. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog
38. Bill took a taxi. He still arrived late.
A. In spite of having taken a taxi, Bill arrived late.
B. Despite of having taken a taxi, Bill arrived late
C. Although of having taken a taxi, Bill arrived late
D. Though having taken a taxi, , Bill arrived late
39. The nurse said to Mrs. Green “How old is your son?”.
A. The nurse asked Mrs. Green how was old her son.
B. The nurse asked Mrs. Green how old son was.
C. The nurse asked Mrs. Green how old her son is.
D. The nurse asked Mrs. Green how old her son was.
40. The students never understand you, do they?
A. Do the students never understand you? B. Are the students never understand you?
C. Don’t the students never understand you? D. Do they the students never understand you?
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 052

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. raised B. picked C. laughed D. watched
2. A. turn B. burn C. curtain D. bury
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 the following questions.
3. A. computer B. obvious C. dependent D. acquaintance
4. A. festival B. decorate C. celebrate D. important
B.VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. If I had the map now, I_________ a short-cut across the desert.
A. could have taken B. take C. could take D. can take
6. Finally, my friend Lan suggested _______ to the beach instead of going camping.
A. go B. to go C. going D. went
7. _______chooses to be honest is, certainly, nearer to God.
A. Anyone B. Who C. Anyone of us D. Whoever
8. This detailed map is_________ the atlas.
A. more useful B. more useful than C. more useful as D. usefuler than
9. We ________ in Lenin Park when it rained.
A. walked B. have walked C. were walking D. walk
10. The word “Jeans” comes from a kind of ______ that was made in Europe.
A. substance B. form C. element D. material
11. Malaysia is________ into two regions: The East and the West Malaysia.
A. separated B. divided C. parted D. comprised
12. Mr. Long said that he________ in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. lived B. is living C. has lived D. will live
13. Mr. Quang visited Canada and ________United States of America last year.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
14. Write to me and tell me all ______your holiday in France.
A. of B. about C. for D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. - Anna: “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?”
- Laura: “_________”
A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not.
C. I’m afraid, I can’t. D. I hope not.
16. - Thu: “You look great in this new dress”.
-Mai: ___________.
A. With pleasure B. Not at all
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
C.SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17.I think we should not throw trash onto the water. It is very dirty.
A. cans B. paper C. money D. garbage
18.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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.
19.We should reduce the electricity we use to save money and natural resources.
A. use B. earn C. waste D. keep
20.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
D.READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most
environmentally desirable form of transport (21)______ towns, but such cold calculations do not mean much
on a frosty winter morning. The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (22)______.It has none of the
difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling, (23)_______ you are more cheerful after a ride, even
through the rush hour.
The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is:“But isn’t it (24)______ dangerous?”. It would be foolish to deny
the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming
(25)______ of accidents involving cyclists. However, although police records (26)______ that the car driver
is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist. It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a
minimum.
21. A. in B. at C. to D. on
22. A. boring B. careful C. enjoyable D. tiring
23. A. although B. because C. however D. so
24. A. expectedly B. strangely C. terribly D. comfortably
25. A. size B. number C. deal D. digit
26. A. point B. indicate C. display D. exhibit
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.
Ted Robinson has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police.
In the letter he was asked to call at the station. Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went
to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more. At the station he was told by a smiling police-
man that his bicycle had been found. Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a
small village four hundred miles away. It’s now being sent to his home by train. Ted was most surprised
when he heard the news. He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found. It was
stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen.
27. Ted was worried because_________.
A. he received a letter B. he went to the police station yesterday
C. the police would catch him D. he didn’t know why the police wanted him
28. The police who talked to Ted was_________.
A. pleasant B. worried C. surprised D. small
29. Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news?
A. Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago.
B. Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen.
C. Because he thought he would never find the bicycle.
D. Because the bicycle was sent to him by train.
30. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The police asked Ted to go to their station.
B. The policeman told Ted the good news 5 days ago.
C. Ted is no longer anxious now.
D. Ted is 35 years old now.
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31.People who (A)exercise frequently (B) have greater physical endurance than (C) those who doesn’t (D).
32.They suggested (A) ban (B)the sale of (C)alcohol at (D)football matches.
33.According to (A)the sign on(B)the restaurant door, all (C)dinners are requiring (D) to wear shirts and
shoes.
34.Although (A)his leg was broken however(B),he managed to get (C)out of the (D) car.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. It is 9p.m now. The children should go to bed.
A. It is time the children to go to bed. B. It is time for the children to go to bed.
C. It is time for the children to going to bed. D. It is time for the children go to bed.
26. I spent one hour going to work by bicycle.
A. It took me one hour to go to work by bicycle. B. It took I one hour to go to work by bicycle.
C. It took me one hour going to work by bicycle. D. It took my one hour to go work by bicycle.
37. The last time it rained was two months ago.
A. It is two months since it has rained. B. It is two months since last it rained.
C. It is two months since it last rained. D. It is two months since it was last rained.
38. He tried hard. He couldn’t set up a new world record.
A. He couldn’t set up a new world record although he tried hard.
B. He couldn’t set up a new world record even though trying hard.
C. He couldn’t set up a new world record because he tried hard.
D. He couldn’t set up a new world record because of he tried hard.
39. I was sorry that I forgot inviting her to the party.
A. I really wish I had invited her to the party. B. I really wish had I invited her to the party.
C. I really wish I invited her to the party. D. I really wish I have invited her to the party.
40. I’m afraid he will lose his job due to his laziness.
A. If he works harder, he’ll lose his job.
B. If he doesn’t works harder, he’ll lose his job.
C. Unless he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job.
D. Unless he works harder he’ll lose his job.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 053
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. chemistry B. kitchen C. watch D. catch
2. A. invited B. wanted C. ended D. liked
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 the following questions.
3. A. economic B. activity C. disappointed D. scientific
4. A. detective B. romantic C. national D. adventure
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. She dresses in red ________ everyone pays attention to her.
A. because B. so that C. even though D. in order to
6. The government should do something to help_________.
A. the poors B. the poor ones C. poor D. the poor
7. When I looked round the door, the baby_________ quietly.
A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. slept D. were sleeping
8. Do you feel like_________ to the cinema or would you rather_________ TV at home?
A. going-watching B. going-watch C. go-watch D. go-watched
9. The policeman warned us_________ there.
A. not to go B. to not go C. not to going D. not go
10. This food is the worst I_________ tasted.
A. had never B. have ever C. did D. had
11. The children were too________ to sleep
A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. excitement
12. I haven’t written any letters home since I_________ here.
A. came B. come C. coming D. comes
13. It’s time we went. If we don’t leave now, we_________ the last train.
A. miss B. will miss C. would miss D. missed
14. They asked me a lot of questions, most of_________ I couldn’t answer well.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Peter: “ Oh, I’m really sorry”.
John: “______.”
A. It was a pleasure B. That’s all right C. Thanks D. Yes, why?
16. An: “Let's go to the new movie down town.”
Nam: “______. ”
A. No, but I have seen it already B. Sorry, but I have seen it already
C. Thanks, but I have seen it already D. Shut up. I have seen it already
SYNONYM AND ANTONYM
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.
17. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design.
A. enlisted B. inserted C. erased D. avoided
18. It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package.
A. bus B. container C. room D. table
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.
19. He wisely decided to tell the truth.
A. sensibly B. intelligently C. carefully D. foolishly
20.You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. new B. formal C. neat D. informal
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Singapore is an Island City of about three million people.It is a beautiful city with lots of parks and
open spaces. It is also a very____ (21)____city.
Most of the people____ (22)____in high- rise flats in different parts of the Island. The business
district is very modern with ____ (23)____ high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older
sections. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are
very beautiful and date from the colonial days.
Singapore is famous ____ (24)____ its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers.
Most of the goods are ___(25)___. Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European
food, and the ____ (26)____is quite acceptable.
21. A. polluted B. dirty C. smoggy D. clean
22. A. live B. living C. lives D. lived
23. A. lots B. a lot C. many D. much
24. A. at B. of C. for D. with
25. A. duty free B. free duty C. no duty D. none duty
26. A. money B. fee C. price D. currency
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.
If your application indicates that you are qualified, the employer may request an interview. The interview
enables you to learn more about the job. It also helps the employer find out if you are the best person for
the job. Many people prepare for an interview by learning about the employer’s business. You can find
such information in an organization’s annual report or on its website. This kind of knowledge can help
you ask intelligent questions during your interview. It also shows the interviewer that you are interested
in the employer’s business.
Most interviewers pay close attention to the way an applicant acts, dresses and answers questions. You
can make a good impression by arriving on time and by being confident, prepared and well-organized.
Your clothing should be clean, comfortable and professional. Wear the kinds of clothes appropriate to the
company, unless the workers wear uniforms. The interviewer will probably ask about your interests, your
work experience and your goals. Answer all questions briefly. You should also prepare questions to ask
the interviewer about the company and the position you are seeking. Send a follow-up letter to everyone
who interviewed you no later than two days after the interview. In the letter, thank the interviewer for the
time spent discussing the position with you. Let the interviewer know if you are still interested in the job.
27. The interview is necessary to _____.
A. the interviewer B. the company
C. the candidate D. both the interviewer and the interviewee
28. Visiting the employer’s website _____.
A. helps you read the organization’s annual report.
B. only wastes some of your time
C. may help candidates prepare questions to ask the interviewer
D. is not necessary before an interview
29. You can make a good impression on the interviewer _____.
A. by wearing casual clothes B. by wearing the company’s uniform
C. with your acting skills D. with your punctuality
30. The follow-up letter should _____.
A. include your gratitude to the interviewer and your interest in the job
B. interest everyone interviewed for the job
C. include the good time you experienced at the interview
D. be written after two days of the interview
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A B C D
32. It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
A B C D
33. When I turned on my computer, I was shocked to find some junk mails, so I
A B C
delete them all.
D
34. The children were very boring with the film and wanted to go home.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Somebody accused me of stealing money.
A. I was accused by somebody of stealing money.
B. I was accused of stealing money.
C. I was accuse of stealing money by somebody.
D. I was accused stealing money.
36. The burglar might come back. You’d better change all the locks.
A. You’d better change all the locks or the burglar will come back.
B. You’d better change all the locks in case the burglar comes back.
C. If you don’t change all the locks, the burglar will come back.
D. The burglar will come back unless you change all the locks.
37. The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
38. The flowers don’t grow fast because there isn’t much rain.
A. The flowers will grow fast if there is more rain.
B. The flowers will grow faster unless there is more rain.
C. The flowers would grow faster if there were more rain.
D. The flowers would grow faster unless there were more rain.
39. I often went fishing with my brother when I was a child.
A. I used to go fishing when I was a child.
B. I am used to going fishing when I was a child.
C. I still go fishing with my brother now.
D. I was going fishing when I was a child.
40. The hotel is not spacious. The hotel is not comfortable.
A. The hotel is not spacious but comfortable
B. The hotel is either spacious or comfortable.
C. The hotel is both spacious and comfortable
D. The hotel is neither spacious nor comfortable.
 PRACTICE TEST 054

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. turned B. played C. published D. minimized
2. A. further B. ethnic C. sunbathing D. therefore
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 the following questions.
3. A. harmful B. slowly C. cloudy D. unique
4. A. encouragement B. material C. embroidery D. economic
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. In many families the important decisions are ______ by men.
A. done B. arrived C. made D. given
6. Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _________she ate her favorite roasted duck.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. where
7. I wish I ________ find the time to do more reading.
A. may B. could C. will D. can
8. No one is a better cook than his mother, ________ ?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. are they D. aren’t they
9. Donald Trump is ________ President of ________ United States.
A. the / the B. a / ∅ C. the / ∅ D. the / an
10. If we _________enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
A. will have B. have C. had D. would have
11. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
12.Today, women are increasingly involved _______ the politics.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
13. I suggest you ________Ha Long Bay. It's very picturesque.
A. to visit B. visiting C. visited D. should visit
14. Don’t touch the window. It _______.
A. has just painted C. just have been painted
B. just painted D. has just been painted
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Waiter: - Would you like a drink?
Customer:- ___________ .
A. I don’t like coffee B. Coffee, please C. I prefer tea D. I’m very thirsty
16. Nam: “Would you mind lending me your bike?”
Lan: “______. ”
A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Great
SYNONYM AND ANTONYM
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.
17. John has a thorough knowledge of the history of arts.
A. complete B. scientific C. practical D. wonderful
18. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. coming up B. getting on C. going down D. taking off
20. There is a slight difference between the twins.
A. small B. considerable C. little D. minor
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (21)_______you about it . I was very
(22)_______when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before . I didn’t think
about the problems of speaking English (23)_______I met my host family . At first I couldn’t
communicate with them because my English was so bad . All the five years I had been learning English
but I wasn’t much used at all (24)_______we didn’t have real practice at school . Even though my
grammar was good, my pronunciation wasn’t. My problem is (25)_______ ‘l’ and ‘r’. For example,
Australian people often asked “What do you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted (26)______ them that we eat rice ,
but they didn’t understand when I said “We eat lice”…
21. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak
22. A. exciting B. excite C. excited D. excitement
23. A. after B. until C. when D. while
24. A. although B. even C. because D. so
25. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. telling
26. A. tell B. to tell C. told D. telling
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.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is also the highest trash pile in the world.
About 400 people try to reach the top every year. Having many climbers means a lot of trash.
It is very dangerous to climb Mt.Everest. The air is very thin and cold. Most people carry bottles of
oxygen; they could die without it. When the oxygen bottles are empty, people throw them on the ground.
When strong winds rip their tents, people leave them behind. They don’t have the energy to take the trash
away. They only have enough energy to go down the mountain safely.
Trash is a terrible problem. Since people first began to climb Mt.Everest, they have left 50, 000 kilos
of trash on the mountain. Several groups have climbed the mountain just to pick up the trash. When
people plan to climb the mountain, they have to plan to take away their trash.
27. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Wind on the mountain B. A problem with trash
C. A dangerous mountain D. Climbing safely
28. Why do climbers leave their trash on the mountain?
A. Special groups will pick it up. B. The wind will blow it away.
C. They don’t have the energy to take it away. D. Other climbers will use it later.
29. Why do climbers on Mount Everest carry bottles of oxygen?
A. The weather is not cold. B. Climbing makes them tired.
C. The air is very thin. D. They are thirsty.
30. In line 5, what does the word them refer to?
A. tents B. oxygen bottles C. strong winds D. people
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. He suggested to go to Ha Long Bay since it's a famous natural wonder of Viet Nam.
A B C D
32. The novel, which written by a well-known writer, should be read.
A B C D
33. If I will have to make a difficult decision, I will discuss it with my friends.
A B C D
34. They asked me what did happen the night before, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. Tom said:"I have already had breakfast, so I am not hungry."
A. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he is not hungry.
B. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he is not hungry.
C. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he was not hungry.
D. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he was not hungry.
36. She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.
A. I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.
B. She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.
C. I have ever met such an intelligent woman.
D. She is more intelligent than I am
37. Althought she seems intelligent, she’s not to be relied on.
A. She’s too intelligent to be relied on.
B. However she seems intelligent, she’s not to be relied on.
C. She may be intelligent, but she’s not to be relied on.
D. However intelligent she seems, she’s not to be relied on
38. He is likely to go to the capital.He would like to find a steady job.
A. He is likely to go to the capital in order that he likes a steady job.
B. He is likely to go to the capital in view of finding a steady job.
C. He is likely to go to the capital with a view to finding a steady job.
D. He is likely to go to the capital considering a steady job.
39. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her.
A. It was so brave of him that to tell her what he thought about her.
B. He was too brave to tell her what he thought about her.
C. He was such a brave man to tell her what he thought about her.
D. It was brave of him to tell her what he thought about her.
40. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home.
A. We stayed at home instead of going to the theatre.
B. We stayed at home for fear of going to the theatre.
C. We stayed at home in spite of going to the theatre.
D. We stayed at home because of going to the theatre.
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 PRACTICE TEST 055

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. proud B. plough C. though D. noun
2. A. arrived B. expressed C. studied D. recalled
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 the following questions.
3. A. permit B. refuse C. support D. offer
4. A. composer B. funeral C. musician D. tradition
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is_________ honest person.
A. a B. an C. the D. X (no article)
6. If I had enough money, I____________ abroad to improve my English.
A. will go B. had gone C. should have gone D. would go
7. The film ________ before I came yesterday.
A. had started B. started C. has started D. starts
8. _______his poor English, he could communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of
9. I assume that you are acquainted with this subject since you are responsible ______writing the
accompanying materials.
A. for B. with C. to D. with
10. We saw many soldiers and tanks _______ were moving to the front.
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
11. The main ______ of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters.
A. parts B. ingredients C. components D. compositions
12. It’s an important part of your cultural identity to keep your _______ in speaking English.
A. accent B. skill C. vocabulary D. language
13. John's________ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.
A. punctuality B. punctual C. punctuate D. punctually
14. I don’t know much about computer, so I asked the assistant for_________ advice.
A. a little B. many C. a few D. lots
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Mai: “I’ve won the first price in the English speaking contest”.
Peter:“ _______”
A. Stay calm. Everything will be alright! B. Congratulations!
C. If I were you I would get some sleep. D. I understand how you feel.
16. Mary is asking Bob for help
Mary: “Could you help me to move this television, please?”
Bob: “ __________________”
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, of course.
C. No, I’m rather busy. D. Yes, I am.
SYNONYM AND ANTONYM
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.
17. It was late at night, the wind was blowing and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost
jumped out of her skin.
A. was surprised B. was asleep C. was terrified D. was delighted
18. We're surprised to hear that his musical talent was nurtured by their loving parents when he was a
child.
A. abandoned B. limited C. fostered D. restricted
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.
19. You will be penalized for being late.
A. rewarded B. punished C. motivated D. discouraged
20. It is amazing to be in a new place which you can discover new things by yourself.
A. lonely B. unsurprising C. exciting D. scary
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
I first met Maryam at a farewell party (21)_____ by Lan two years ago. Her charming face caught my
attention. We exchanged greetings and became friends. Since then we have kept (22)_____ touch and
shared our common interests. Maryam is two years older than I am. She is in grade 12 in a senior high
school. She works her hardest and always comes top in her class. She especially loves (23)_____
sciences.
I am proud of have a pen pal (24)_____ her. I hope our friendship will (25)______forever. I always
remember her parting words, "This moment has become unforgettable for me. I will be thinking about
you. Mai. " And this morning I got a letter from her. She said that she would come to Viet Nam next
summer vacation. I am looking forward to (26)_____ her again. I am thinking of a plan for what we are
going to do during her visit.
21. A. hold B. held C. holding D. was held
22. A. with B. at C. on D. in
23. A. natural B. nature C. naturally D. naturalize
24. A. as B. alike C. liking D. like
25. A. take B. last C. lengthen D. widen
26. A. see B. seeing C. seen D. saw
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.
Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live
in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.
Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect
seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a
room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families.
Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated.
When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would
be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together
in adversity.
Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the
unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.
27. Good manners are _______________________.
A. of great value B. of the community
C. traditional D. only for the old
28. What was seen as a boy’s main duty?
A. to respect seniority B. to support his family
C. to do housework D. to share good things
29. The sentence:“When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it”
means they would _____________________.
A. deny their mistake B. admit their mistake
C. keep it a secret D. be punished
30. This passage is about_______________________.
A. people who possess good manners B. what bad manners children in the past had
C. the preservation of bad values D. good manners and their value
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Keith had so interesting and creative plans that everyone wanted to work on his committee.
A B C D

32. Linda has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.
A B C D
33. Each of the members of the group are made to write a report every week.
A B C D
34. She studied very well although her difficult living conditions.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. No one has seen Linda since the day of the party
A. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party
B. Linda has been seen since the day of the party
C. Linda wasn’t seen since the day of the party
D. Linda was seen since the day of the party
36. “Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.
A. Paul suggested that Jenny go out to dinner with him that night.
B. Paul insisted on Jenny going out to dinner with him that night.
C. Paul invited Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.
D. Pau offered Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night
37. Fanxipan is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula.
A. There are some mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula higher than Fansipan.
B. The Indochinese Peninsula includes one of the highest mountain on earth.
C. The highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is exclusive Fansipan.
D. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is as high as Fansipan.
38. Israel, India and Pakistan are generally believed to have nuclear weapons.
A. There’s a general belief that that Israel, India and Pakistan should have nuclear weapons.
B. It is generally believed that Israel, India and Pakistan have nuclear weapons.
C. They believed that Israel, India and Pakistan should have nuclear weapons.
D. It generally believes that Israel, India and Pakistan have nuclear weapons.
39. The book costs $15.50 but I have only $14.50
A. I have more than enough money to pay for the book.
B. The book costs no more than I have with me.
C. I have just enough money to pay for the book.
D. I need a few more dollars to pay for the book.
40. As I didn't witness the scene myself, I didn't report the case to the police.
A. I'd report the case to the police but I didn't witness the scene myself.
B. I'd have reported the case to the police if I had witnessed the scene myself.
C. I wish I witnessed the scene myself so that I could report the case to the police.
D. Although not witnessing the scene myself, I think I shouldn't report the case to the police.

_____The end____
 PRACTICE TEST 056

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. asked B. danced C. cashed D. studied
2. A. south B. course C. bound D. cloud
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 the following questions.
3. A. answer B. surprise C. ticket D. language
4. A. invention B. discover C. interview D. continue
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Some people deny the connection ______ smoking ______ill health.
A. of / and B. of / with C. between /and D. of / to
6. Let's get her ______us some water.
A. to bring B. brings C. bring D. bringing
7. He spoke in ______that we couldn't hear him.
A. such a low voice B. such low voice C. so softly D. such a loud voice
8. People have different ways of preparing______ exams.
A. in B. to C. with D. for
9. He lighted the candle ______ I might read the note.
A. so that B. as long as C. because D. and
10. George took ______ of the fine weather to do a day's work in his garden.
A. notice B. chance C. advantage D. charge
11. Is this______difficult exercise you’ve ever done?
A. the more B. the most C. more D. most
12. Tears not only ______foreign subtances from the eyes, but also contain chemicals that fight many
common pathogens.
A. washing B. are washing C. wash D. for washing
13. If I won the lottery, I _______you half the money.
A. had given B. give C. gave D. would give
14. Cheese __________ from milk.
A. made B. is made C. was made D. is making
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. - Peter :"What kind of TV program do you like best?"
- Mary:"____. ”
A. I like them very much. B. I only watch them at weekends.
C. It's hard to say, actually. D. I'm too busy to say
16. - Hang: “ Thank for your help, Lan:” 🡪
- Lan: “ ______”
A. with all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. There is no alternative.The president must approve the bill if the Congress passes it.
A. possible agreement B. amendment C. other choice D. time to think
18. My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents.
A. encouraged B. satisfied C. disappointed D. pleased
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.
19. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. far C. near D. opposite
20. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
More than 90 percent of teenagers nowadays use social media. The increasing usage of social media
has led to (21)________ large number of teenagers to be bullied or become a bully online. Cyberbullying,
a (22)___________ to describe bullying that happens on technology platforms, is a serious problem.
Studies show that teenagers often say mean thing and hurt other people because they are not aware of the
effect of their action. When you socialize in real life, facial expressions and body language allows you
(23)_________ what you say can be hurtful. The same thing cannot be said about when you socialize,
using social media. Teenagers also bully because they can get away with it. Teens can (24)_________
bully their peers online without facing any real consequences. Being bullied can lead to (25)______, low
self-esteem or suicide thought. Cyberbullying also (26)__________ the bullies who often have problem
like violence tendency, alcohol and abuse.
21. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
22. A. way B. mean C. term D. kind
23. A. realize B. to realize C. realized D. realizing
24. A. easy B. easily C. easier D. the easiest
25. A. depression B. happiness C. cheerfulness D. pleasure
26. A. effect B. effects C. affects D. affect
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.
Education System of Viet Nam in the Past
Because of 1, 000 years under the control of China, there were no records which indicated a formal
education system in Viet Nam. In 939, Emperor Ngo Quyen expelled the Chinese invaders and declared
Vietnamese independence. But the first two dynasties Ngo and Dinh did not last so long, and were busy
with the national defense, so the education was just in pagodas. Ly Cong Uan, the founder king of the
dynasty had been educated in a pagoda.
To the Ly dynasty, the fundamental education system was officially improved. King Ly Thanh Ton
established the Temple of Literature at the ancient Capital of Thang Long to encourage people to
appreciate the education. In 1075, the first exam was done by the order of King Ly Nhan Ton to select
scholars for the office and the later year, 1076, the Imperial Academy, the first university in Viet Nam’s
history, was set up for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials.
There were also many private classes taught by prominent scholars such as Chu Van An, Le Quy Don,
Nguyen Binh Khiem, Phung Khac Khoan, Vo Truong Toan… The students would only study literature
and ancient history of China, of Viet Nam for entirety of their schooling. Later on, the Public
Administration curriculum was finally added to the programme. When the Ho Royal family ruled the
country, students were taught simple mathematics.
From 1918 to 1945, Viet Nam’s education programme adopted the western education system with
three levels:elementary, high school, and college. At all levels, from 1945 the Vietnamese national
language is officially used. Students have the opportunity to learn literature, history, philosophy, law,
science, math, medicine and other languages.
27. In the 10th century, parent __________.
A. could let their children have a formal education.
B. were too busy to send their children to school.
C. could send their children to pagodas to have some schooling.
D. didn’t want their children go to school under the control of China.
28. All of the following were done during the Ly dynasty EXCEPT that __________.
A. all good students could go to Imperial Academy
B. King Ly Thanh Ton established the Temple of Literature
C. the Imperial Academy was established in 1076
D. King Ly Nhan Tong ordered to hold the first exam to select scholars.
29. In the past, students mostly learned _______________.
A. public administration B. science subject and mathematics
C. the ways to rule the country D. literature and ancient history
30. We can infer from the passage that __________.
A. the private classes replaced the Imperial Academy
B. education was highly appreciated during the dynasties
C. mathematics was highly developed during the Ho dynasty
D. the prominent scholars such as Le Quy Don couldn’t teach at the Imperial Academy
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. District 3 is considered to be a good residential area as there’s not many crime here.
A B C D
32. You had better change your attitude to work unless you will get a sack.
A B C D
33. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.
A B C D
34. It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. It is reported that the prisoners escaped by means of a helicopter.
A. The prisoners is reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
B. The prisoners are reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
C. The prisoners are reported to escape by means of a helicopter.
D. The prisoners are reported to have been escaped by means of a helicopter.
36. Poverty and overcrowding are ruining the life of people in many cities.
A. Crowds of people in many big cities are ruining their life.
B. Only poor people in many big cities have their life ruined.
C. Due to poverty and overcrowding the life of people in many big cities is being ruined.
D. Overcrowding in many big cities has made people poorer.
37. He can’t support his family even after having found some .extra work.
A. Before having found some extra work, he can support his family.
B. His family support him to find having found some extra work.
C. Although he has found some extra work, he can’t support his family.
D. He can’t support his family although having found some extra work.
38. Taking that job will mean your having to travel a lot.
A. If you took that job you’d have to travel a lot.
B. You should take that job despite travelling a lot.
C. You will have to travel a lot when you take that job.
D. You mean to travel a lot if you take that job.
39. The last time I had a swim in the lake was ten years ago.
A. I haven’t swum in the lake for 10 years.
B. I last didn’t swim in the lake ten years ago.
C. I don’t like swimming in the lake for 10 years.
D. I will not swim in the lake.
40. A house in that district will cost at least $ 100, 000.
A. If you have $ 100, 000, you can surely buy a house in that district.
B. $ 100, 000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
C. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for more than $ 100, 000.
D. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for less than $ 100, 000.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 057
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. watched B. ploughed C. coughed D. disliked
2. A. clear B. hear C. peace D. area
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 the following questions.
3. A. many B. ladder C. forest D. invent
4. A. ability B. acceptable C. education D. hilarious
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. We might be able to catch _____ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
6. If she __________ him, she would be very happy.
A. would meet B. will meet C. met D. should meet
7. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
8. Linda refused ______ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A. to participate B. participate C. participating D. to participating
9. Most ___ understand that disciplinary actions do not always work with students.
A. educate B. educationally C. educational D. educators
10. They named their daughter __________ their favourite movie star.
A. of B. for C. after D. on
11. Many people in our village are still __________. They can’t read or write
A. unhealthy B. traditional C. creative D. illiterate
12. He came to Paris 6 months ago ______ French
A. so that to learn B. in order to learn
C. for learning D. being learning
13. There is no point in phoning him this afternoon. He______in the garden and won’t hear
the phone.
A is working B. will be working C. works D. will work
14. The concert is amazing, _____?
A. isn’t it B. was it C. doesn’t it D. did it
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. - Lucy:“What attractive new glasses you have got, Sue!”
- Sue:“________.”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
16. Anna:“Would you mind if I open the window?”
John: “______. ”
A. No, not at all B. You’re welcome C. You can D. Yes, if you like
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student.
A. simple B. large C. small D. complex
18. I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left.
A. for relaxation B. for a whole night
C. a long period of time D. for a short period of time
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.
19. Linh is feeling a bit frustrated about her study. She’s failed the exam once again.
A. worried B. depressed C. relaxed D. embarrassed
20. Do you think we can live on selling silk scarves as souvenirs?
A. have enough money to live B. not have enough money to live
C. earn enough money D. live by
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Pets can improve your life
The role of animals in helping people recover from a range of health and emotional problem has
long been widely recognized. Now a survey (21)______ is reported in the Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology appears to show that owning a pet can benefit healthy individuals, too. A number of
experiments, (22)______ by two universities in the United States, indicate that pet owners are generally
happier, (23)______, fitter, more confident and better able to cope with everyday issues than non –
owners.
The researchers discovered that individuals have just as close a relationship with the key people in
their lives (24)______ they have with their pets. And although they found no (25)______ that people
choose emotional relationship with pets over relationships with (26)______ people, a study of
universities showed that owning a pet helped them get over the break-up of a relationship with a partner.
21. A. which B. who C. where D. when
22. A. carried B. conducted C. governed D. operated
23. A. healthy B. healthier C. more healthy D. as healthy
24. A. because B. because of C. as D. although
25. A. testimony B. support C. evidence D. indication
26. A. every B. other C. another D. others
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.
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we
communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their
field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated
experiences and consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through
developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Yet, some of the older
children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutoriol support or instruction from a teacher. For
the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum
number of study hours per years; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times
that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other
countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will
automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that students’
learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The
software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each invidual student and generate
similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted
to the students’ needs.
27. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Students don’t have to go to school any more.
B. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.
C. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.
D. The effect of information technology on education.
28. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?
A. No time. B. Three. C. Four. D. Once or twice.
29. What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?
A. Virtual reality. B. Teacher. C. Computer software. D. Parents.
30. What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?
A. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored.
B. Students’ weak achievement can be identified.
C. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.
D. Students can stay at home to learn.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Passing (A) the driver’s (B) test is a necessity (C) requirement for all people wishing (D) to drive a
motor vehicle.
32. It was such (A) worried (B) news that they all sat (C) there saying (D) nothing.
33. Although (A) both of them are (B) trying to get (C) the scholarship, she has the highest (D) grades.
34. Many nations protect (A) endangered species by forbidding (B) hunting, to restrict (C) land
development and creating preserves (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. I liked reading your article about global warming in the newspaper
A. I was very interested to read your article about global warming in the newspaper.
B. I was very interesting to read your article about global warming in the newspaper.
C. I was interested in reading your article of global warming in the newspaper.
D. I was very interesting in reading your article of global warming in the newspaper.
26. I’m afraid I disagree with you. Many points are not reasonable.
A. I am afraid I don’t agree to you about a number of points.
B. I am afraid I can’t agree to you on number of points.
C. I am afraid I don’t agree with you on a number of points.
D. I am afraid I can’t agree with you about the number of points.
37. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business
38. He is by far the richest man I know.
A. He is the richest man in my country.
B. He is one of many rich men I know.
C. He is richer than all his friends.
D. He is much richer than anyone I know.
39. By next May he will have worked here for 5 years.
A. He no longer works here.
B. He has now worked here for 5 years.
C. He is going to work here for the next 5 years.
D. He is at present working here.
40. She would have sung for us if he had asked her.
A. He didn’t ask her to sing so she didn’t sing.
B. She was going to sing for us but she then changed her mind.
C. She sang for us although he didn’t ask her.
D. He asked her to sing but she refused.
 PRACTICE TEST 058
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. official B. delicious C. ocean D. concern
2. A. dangers B. products C. reserves D. mountains
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 the following questions.
3. A. kingdom B. flower C. design D. after
4. A. arrangement B. document C. technical D. architect
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. When I came to visit her last night, she _______a bath.
A. had B. has C. is having D. was having
6. The house felt terribly cold _______the central heating had been on all day.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. although
7. He told me______ the safe before he left.
A. to remember to lock B. remember locking
C. to remember locking D. remember to lock
8. “No one _______touch anything in the room", said the policeman.
A. has to B. will C. can D. had better
9. Everyone is ready, _______?
A. isn’t he B. isn’t she C. aren’t they D. is he
10. They have 2 children, ______whom is married.
A. all of B. some of C. both of D. neither of
11. Are you someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak ______?
A. fluent B. fluence C. fluency D. fluently
12. You remind me _______ somebody I knew a long time ago. You look just like her.
A. to B. for C. of D. in
13. I________ in Florida for three years when I was young.
A. live B. used to live C. have lived D. would live
14. I like Betty and Maud, but I think Maud is the ___________ of the two.
A. nice B. nicer C. more nice D. nicest
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Alan: “Will you be able to come to the meeting?”
Peter: “______.”
A. I’m afraid not B. You must be kidding
C. I’m sorry not D. Of course you will
16. Mai: “It seems to me that the summer is nice here. ”
Tam: “______. It’s really lovely. ”
A. You’re exactly right B. You’re dead wrong C. I couldn’t agree less D. You could be right
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. Computers are recent accomplishments in our time.
A. calculations B. documents C. achievements D. structures
18. She left school and immediately started to make her own way without help from her family.
A. find her living B. hold her living C. earn her living D. try her living
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.
19. She is carrying out a health project for the disadvantages in inner cities and rural areas.
A. suburban B. urban C. mountainous D. costal
20. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. genuine B. similar C. fake D. different
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Many health experts believe that children and young people today are more unhealthy than they used
to be. So why has this happened?
One reason is bad eating habits. __( 21 )__ of young people don’t have a healthy diet. They eat too
much fast food like hamburgers and pizza and not enough fruit and vegetables. In the US, many children
__( 22 )__ fast food regularly since they were very young. In fact, almost one-third of American children
aged four to nineteen have been eating fast food __(23)__ all the time. ___(24) ___, they don’t do
exercise and spend too much of their time watching TV, surfing the Internet or playing computer games.
So how can you change your habits if you have been following an unhealthy lifestyle for a long time?
First, change your __(25)__ and eat more fruit and vegetables. Next, find an activity you enjoy. Why not
try something different like rock climbing, surfing or hiking? Many young people have found that
__(26)__ fit and healthy can be a lot of fun.
21. A. Lots B. Very few C. Much D. Many
22. A. ate B. have been eating C. eat D. are eating
23. A. nearly B. most of C. for D. most
24. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Although D. And
25. A. recipes B. menu C. ingredients D. diet
26. A. became B. to be become C. becoming D. become
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.
Every year, students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children.
Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn
English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not
many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own
language, mathematics, and English. In England, America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their
native language, which is English, mathematics, and another language, perhaps French, or German or
Spanish.
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
higher studies, because some of their books are in English at college or university. Others learn English
because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
27. According to the writer _______ .
A. only adults learn English B. no children like to learn English
C. English is popular all over the world D. English is useful only for teenagers
28. Most people learn English by ______.
A. talking with foreigners B. watching videos only
C. working hard on their lessons D. hearing the language in the office
29. Many boys and girls learn English because _______ .
A. it is included in their study courses B. they are forced to learn it
C. English can give them a job D. they have to study their own languages
30. In America or Australia many school children study ______.
A. English as a foreign language
B. English and mathematics only
C. their own language and no foreign language
D. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Thousands of people are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
 A B C D
32. There is few evidence that the children in language classrooms learn foreign languages better than
A B C
adults in similar classroom situation.
D

33. He bought a lot of books, none of them he has ever read.

A B C D
34. Not only did she pass the exam but did she also get a scholarship.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. His record at high school was poor.He failed to apply to that university.
A. His record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that university.
B. Failing to apply to that university, his record at high school was poor.
C. His record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that university.
D. His record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that university.
36. My new neighbour is a famous author.My new neighbour is also an influential political
commentator.
A. My new neighbour is both a famous author and she is an influential political commentator.
B. My new neighbour likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
C. My new neighbour is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
D. My new neighbour writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
37. My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot summer day
A. My father doesn’t like fishing a lot on a hot summer day.
B. Although he likes fishing, my father doesn't want to do it on a hot summer day.
C. Fishing is my father’s favorite enjoyment on a hot summer day.
D. Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot summer day
38. I have to hurry to deposit this money before the bank closes
A. The bank closed before I could deposit this money.
B. If I hurry, I can get to the bank before closing time to deposit this money.
C. I have to take some money out of the bank before it closes.
D. The bank is closing my account as I haven’t deposited any money.
39.When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car.
A. The traffic is always so heavy that you'd better walk to work; it's quicker.
B. There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive.
C. During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic.
D. It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day
40. Mary apologizes for having kept them waiting.
A. Mary has been waiting for them so long time.
B. Mary is sorry they were very late.
C. Mary says they called to say they will be late.
D. Mary is sorry that she made them wait for her.
 PRACTICE TEST 059
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. looked B. crashed C. stopped D. lived
2. A. mind B. bike C. fit D. tidy
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 the following questions.
3. A. attend B. struggle C. reduce D. reward
4. A. chemical B. sociable C. illegal D. primary
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Do you go out ______ ?
A. in the afternoon on Fridays B. on Fridays in the afternoon
C. on afternoons Friday D. on Friday afternoons
6. He couldn’t afford the other bike ______ his poverty.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
7. You should pay more ______ in class.
A. part B. care C. notice D. attention
8. He likes stamps. He is a stamp ______.
A. collect B. collecting C. collector D. collects
9. If he works in a noisy factory, his hearing problem ______ worse.
A. is B. will be C. would be D. would have been
10. Peter never goes to work late, ______?
A. does he B. do he C. doesn’t he D. does
11. Why don’t you ______ this word in the dictionary?
A. look up B. look after C. look for D. look down
12. Most people prefer flying__________going by sea because it’s much faster.
A. from B. than C. to D. over
13. I wish I__________English as well as a native speake
A. spoke B. can speak C. am speaking D. will speak
14. An endangered species is a species __________ population is so small that it is in danger of
becoming extinct.
A. whose B. which C. what D. who
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Tina: “Congratulations for your first running prize!”
Michael: “______. ”
A. Never mind. B. You too.
C. It’s very nice of you to say so. D. Are you kidding?
16. Alan: “Do they like Mary?”
Peter: “_________”
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.
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17.T he 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200, 000 people and left countless wounded and
homeless.
A. imprisoned B. injured C. killed D. enriched
18. 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
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.
19. Embracing new technologies will help the country to develop more quickly.
A. rejecting B. obscuring C. disobeying D. contradicting
20. The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine.
A. unimpressive B. unspoilt C. unadorned D. untouched
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often (21)______in tropical countries such as
Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for (22)______years. The seeds
are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered
(23)______muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (24)_____. After 3 or 5 months, the
rice is ready (25)______. People often drain away water before collecting rice. Eating rice is a special
action in the world. They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (26)______, they use two short
sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries in
which people use chopsticks very well.
21. A. plants B. stays C. grows D. keeps
22. A. thousands B. thousands of C. thousand D. thousand of
23. A. in B. of C. with D. by
24. A. beautify B. beauty C. beautiful D. beautifully
25. A. to pick B. to be picked C. picking D. being picked
26. A. However B. Besides C. Moreover D. Instead
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.
My village is generally called Langde which consists of Upper Langde and Lower Lane. My own
village is Upper Langde, 32 kilometers away from Kaili city and 17 kilometers away from Leishan
Country. My hometown is located at the foot of a scenic mountain with a murmuring crystal clear river in
front. Groups of waterwheels by the river side produce beautiful folk songs day and night.
My father said that we have this festival runs for three consecutive years. People do not kill fattened pigs
during the first and second years but only in the final year. So the most special year is the last one,
namely the 13th year. As you can imagine, it is not easy to see many in one lifetime. I can’t remember
what the last one, 13 years ago, was like. Fortunately my village held the festival from 22 nd February to
2nd March this year and the one this year was a very spectacular.
27. The writer’s village is ______.
A. in Upper Langde B. 32 km away from Leishan County
C. in Lower Lane D. 17km away from Kaili city planned
28. What is NOT mentioned in the description of the author’s hometown?
A. It produced beautiful folk songs B. It is near a river
C. You can go there on foot D. It is near a mountain.
29. When are the fattened pigs killed?
A. Every thirteen years of the festival. B. During the first year of the festival.
C. During the second year of the festival D. In the final year of the festival.
30. The word “namely “ can be replaced by.
A. such as B. that is C. like D. for example
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. Did your house built a long time ago?
A B C D
32.The weather was bad because we had to cancel our picnic.
A B C D
33. He lived with his grandmother since he was ten.
 A B C D
34.China is by far most populated country in the world.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. We have learnt Enlish for 4 years.
A. We started to learn English 4 years. B. We started learning English 4 years ago.
C. We have learned to start English 4 years. D. We have started to learn English 4 years ago.
26. He often played the piano at night.
A. He used to playing the piano at night. B. He is used to play the piano at night.
C. He used to play the piano at night. D. He is used to playing the piano at night.
37. She doesn’t go to China with us.
A. We wish she goes to China with us. B. We wish she did went to China with us.
C. We wish she went to China with us. D. We wish she can go to China with us.
38. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
A. They probably forgot about the extra class. B. They surely forgot about the extra class.
C. They must forget about the extra class. D. They may forget about the extra class
39. The baby has been giving his parents a lot of sleepless nights lately.
A. The baby has been sleeping very well lately.
B. The baby's parents have had to wake him often recently.
C. The baby has been waking up his parents often lately.
D. The baby's parents have had to sleep at different times recently.
40. Keith couldn't figure out what was the matter with Carol.
A. Carol told Keith she couldn't solve the math problem.
B. It seemed that Carol was angry at Keith.
C. Carol had nothing to say to Keith.
D. It wasn't clear to Keith what Carol's problem was.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 60
A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. A. dictation B. question C. foundation D. action
2. A. famous B. nervous C. loudly D. serious
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 the following questions.
3. A. entrance B. handle C. demand D. measure
4. A. cinema B. position C. family D. scientist
B. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. They haven’t finished the project, ________?
A. haven’t they B. have they C. do they D. don’t they
6. He asked me ________?
A. where did I live B. where I lived C. where do I live D. where I live
7. The police told him ________ his car at the entrance to the hospital.
A. not park B. don’t park C. not to park D. don’t to park
8. I’ve looked _______ my book everywhere but I can’t find it.
A. for B. after C. at D. in
9. Euro 2016, ______ is the men's football championship of Europe, will be held in France.
A. who B. that C. when D. which
10. My uncle ______Paris two or three times.
A. has visited B. is visiting C. was visiting D. often visits
11. The dragon _____ the enemies of the Church.
A. symbolizes B. symbols C. symbolic D. symbolism
12. He wore dark glasses ______avoid being recognized.
A. in order to B. so that C. so as D. in order that
13. - What do people do ______a living in your village?
- They plant rice and vegetables.
A. to B. with C. of D. for
14. In the choir, Lan sings ______ than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuler C. beautifullier D. more beautifully
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following exchanges.
15. Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora:“_______”
A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks. I’m afraid so.
16. Peter: “Would you mind if I used your phone?”
Mary: “______ . ”
A. Please do B. No, thank you C. No, I can’t D. Yes, I do
C. SYNONYM AND ANTONYM:
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.
17. He is a very well- known singer in the USA.
A. wonderful B. smart C. famous D. best
18. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
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.
19. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
20. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
D. READING
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Water is one of our most precious resources; put it simply, without water there would be no
life.Unfortunately, many of us seem to have (21)_______ this fact, and as a result the world is facing the
danger of running (22)_______ water.The actual (23)_______ of water on earth has changed little since
the time of dinosaurs.The problem has been caused by people’s misuse of our water supply.This not only
means that we have polluted our rivers and seas, but also that we are (24)_______ a great deal of this
precious resource.Unfortunately the destruction of the rain forests has (25)_______ this problem worse
since much of the rain that falls is lost because it runs off into the sea.The population of the earth is
increasing daily, so it is vital that we (26)_______ a solution to this problem before it is too late.
21. A. looked over B. omitted C. forgotten D. missed
22. A. out of B. into C. off D. away with
23. A. sum B. total C. number D. amount
24. A. exploiting B. wasting C. spending D. throwing
25. A. caused B. done C. created D. made
26. A. recover B. work C. find D. come up
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.
Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of the
people who get lung cancer die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and
throat cancer. Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early deaths
in the world every year.
Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the air.
They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands. Children whose parents smoke have
more breathing and lung problems than other children. Women who are married to smokers are more
likely to have lung cancer than those married to non-smokers. We are all aware that smoking is bad. So
why do people smoke?
27. The number one cancer among men is____________.
A. tongue cancer B. throat cancer C. lung cancer D. mouth cancer
28. Every year, smoking causes about one million____________.
A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured men
29. The word “it” in the passage refers to____________.
A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath
30. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?
A. People who live in the city B. People who live with smokers.
C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in the country.
E.WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
32. Have you ever considered work as a teacher after graduating from university?
A B C D
33. When she came to my house this morning, I still slept.
A B C D
34. I often spend one hour to learn English every evening
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
35. The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.
A. We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time.
B. This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time.
C. This time we have to do the most difficult test of all.
D. The test we have done this time is not difficult at all.
36. “No, it’s not true.I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said.
A. Jean refused to steal the money. B. Jean did not intend to steal the money.
C. Jean admitted stealing the money. D. Jean denied having stolen the money.
37. The road is so narrow that cars can not park here.
A. The road is too narrow for cars to park here. B. The road is too narrow that cars to park here.
C. The road is such narrow for cars to park here. D. The road is so narrow for cars to park here.
38. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
A. No matter how much louder he can shout, I still will take some notice.
B. No matter how much louder he can shout, I still will take some notice.
C. No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take any notice.
D. No matter how many louder he can shout, I still won’t take any notice.
39. I wish I had gone there with her.
A. I hadn’t gone there with her which makes me feel bad.
B. If only I went there with her.
C. I regret not having gone there with her.
D. If I had gone there with her, I wouldn’t have felt bad now.
40. The reasons for his resignation were a complete mystery to some people.
A. The reason why he was resigned had been a complete mystery to some people.
B. Some people might find it confused to understand his reasons for resignation.
C. Some people were completely mystified by the reasons for his resignation.
D. Some people were curious about his reasons for his resignation and they considered it a mystery.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 061

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.
1. A. curly B. bury C. hurt D. nurse
2. A. recommended B. enjoyed C. recognized D. arrived
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.
3. A. event B. behave C. surprise D. damage
4. A. impossible B. academic C. optimistic D. education
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.
5. I sometimes wish that I will have another car.
A B C D
6. Your friends went to your native village last weekend, weren’t they?
A B C D
7. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. She asked me where I _______ from.
A. come B. came C. to come D. coming
9._________ John’s mother’s birthday, he made her a big cake.
A. In B.X C. At D. On
10. She will get good marks if she _________ hard
A. studies B. studied C. study D. studying
11. My mum ________ to her hometown recently.
A. didn’t return B doesn’t return C. hasn’t returned D. returned
12. You should avoid ________ chocolate if you want to keep fit.
A. to eat B.eat C. eating D.ate
13. After he __________ his homework, he went to bed.
A. finishes B. finished C. has finished D. had finished
14. If she ________ harder, she ________ get higher marks.
A. worked/ will B. works/ would C. worked/ could D. worked/ can
15. You have read this article on the website, __________?
A. haven"t you B. do you C. have you D. did you
16. My brother doesn’t have an Iphone. He wishes he________ one.
A. has B. have C. had D. will have
17. Lan got up late, __________ she couldn’t catch the first bus.
A. as B. so C. when D. then
18. She suggested __________ to the beach for a change.
A. go B. to go C. going D. goes
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.
19. Nam: I’ve just finished my painting. Look! Tam: “_________ “
A. How cool! B. I wish I could do it
C. Wow, I can’t imagine that. D. Sure
20. Jane: “Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term.” Mary:“_________”
A. Really? Never say so. B. I’d love to say so.
C. It is kind of you to say so. D. You’re welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. His school is located in the mountainous are
A. lain B. stood C. situated D. stayed

22. There are some drawbacks in the city life nowadays.

A. bad B. advantage C. good D. disadvantages
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.
23. The church is quite an ancient building.
A. old B. fresh C. historic D. modern
24. She"s been trying to find a good job in the city and she"s finally succeeded.
A. stopped B. failed C. lost D. managed
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.
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is
difficult to (25)………..the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty- first century
because so many changes have occurred Even the changes that have (26)… over the last ten years are
amazing.
People in the past were not (27)………… to travel so long distance within such a short period of
time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and
more people travel by plane. Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (28)
……… and machine to make their work easier.
25. A. compare B. suppose C. predict D. discuss
26. A. considered B. expressed C. occurred D. arranged
27. A. capable B. able C. might D. use
28. A. rules B. ideas C. tools D. teams
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.
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.
29. In spite of its disadvantages, spending a holiday with a group is particularly good for ____
A. schoolboys and schoolgirls B. the lonely or elderly people
C. newly married young couples D. those who always travel by themselves
30. "Time is always at your elbow." This means ___________________
A.your time always is limited when visiting a place
B. your time is always limited when visiting a place
C. you can take your time visiting a place
D. you can take your time visiting a place
31. 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
32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. A coach tour is always exhausting.
B. You are constantly on the move when you are on a coach tour.
C. You get no chance to visit historic buildings in famous cities on a coach tour.
D. You don"t get enough sleep on a coach tour.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. Study hard or you will fail the exam.
A. You don’t fail the exam unless you study har
B. If you don’t study hard, you will fail the exam.
C. You don’t study hard, so you will fail the exam.
D. Because you study hard, you don’t fail the exam.
34. My school has no playground equipment or extra activities.
A. I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities.
B. I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities.
C. I wish my school can have playground equipment or extra activities.
D. I wish my school will have playground equipment or extra activities.
35. Children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family. We are pleased about that.
A. We are pleased about children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
B. We are pleased that children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
C. We are pleased that children allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
D. We are pleased for children to be allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.
36. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
A. In spite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
B. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
C. In spite his leg broken, he managed to get out of the car.
D. In spite of his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
37. They reported that the troops were coming.
A. It had been reported that the troops were coming.
B. It was being reported that the troops were coming.
C. It was reported that the troops to be coming.
D. It was reported that the troops were coming.
38. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.
B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night.
C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.
D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.
39. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?
A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small?
B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small?
C. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small?
D. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small?
40. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago.
A. We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years.
B. We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years
C. We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years ago.
D. We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years go.
 PRACTICE TEST 062
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. ocean B. remote C. occasion D. metro
2. A. festival B. cultural C. sculpture D. virtual
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. it is 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. break 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. knowledge C. event D. experience
16. _______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. Because of 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.- Passenger 1:“I think you've taken my bag by mistake.”
-Passenger 2: “_______”
A.What a shame! B. Pardon? C. I'm so sorry. D. Have I?
18. - Laura: “May I have something to drink, please?”
- Jane: “_______”
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.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
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago. B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago. D. During three years, I met her once.
34. "How beautiful your dress is!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
35. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
C. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
36. Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
37. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
38. He cannot afford a new computer.
A. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it.
B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer.
C. So, he would buy a new computer.
D. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it.
39. The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily.
A. It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery.
B. The heavy snow prevented the roads from-being slippery.
C. Thanks to the slip of the roads, it snowed heavily.
D. The heavy snow made the roads slippery.
40. “You’d better take a taxi; it was raining hard outside”, she said.
A. She told you’d better take a taxi in case it was raining
B. She advised us to take a taxi because it had been raining outside
C. She gave us a lift because it was raining heavily
D. She didn’t lend us any raincoats but a taxi
___The end___
 PRACTICE TEST 063

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.
1. A. hates B. works C. stops D. lives
2. A. school B. child C. cheese D. church
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.
3. A. recent B. suggest C. apply D. divide
4. A. expensive B. official C. impossible D. beautiful
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.
5. She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs.
A B C D
6. The questions the teacher wrote on the board was not easy.
A B C D
7. She walked ten kilometers a day to get water enough for her family to use.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. If we go on littering, the environment _________seriously polluted.
A. becomes B. will become C. became D. would become
9. The boy was very hungry _________he ate nothing.
A. so B. and C. therefore D. but
10. The man suggests _________to the seaside in the summer.
A. to go B. go C. going D. goes
11. A dripping faucet_________500 liters of water a month.
A. can waste B. is wasted C. waste D. are wasting
12. He sighed _________when he heard the news.
A. sadly B. sad C. sadden D. sadness
13. Please _________the lights. It’s very dark.
A. turn on B. go on C. get on D. put on
14. Not only _________her father, but you will know about his job if you go with us.
A. you meet B. will you meet C. you are meeting D. do you meet
15. The man sat down on the chair _________started to tell the story.
A. so B. and C. or D. because
16. You should travel by bike _________by motorbike to save energy.
A. therefore B. instead of C. however D. because
17. Please go _________with what you’re doing. Don’t look at them!
A. on B. out C. away D. down
18. The new appliance does not only work _________ but also saves energy.
A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effectiveness
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.
19. Anne: "I think that's worth celebrating. Don't you agree, Charlie?"
Charlie: " __________ "
A. Yes, I do actually. B. No, I agree.
C. Nevermind. D. Yes, I think so.
20.Tom: "You've got a lovely singing voice, Mary."
Mary: " __________ "
A. It's all right. B. Congratulations!
C. Thank you. D. No, thanks.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.
A. visitingB. existing C. safe D. helpful
22. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour's window yesterday.
A. told offB. complimented C. caught D. taken care of
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.
23. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn't be in so much trouble now.
A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager
24. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Our demand for water is constantly increasing. Every year there are more and more people in the
world. Factories turn out more and more products and (25) _______more and more water. We live in a
world of water. But almost all of it - about 97% - is in the oceans. This water is too salty to be used for
drinking, farming, and manufacturing. Only about 3% of the world's water is fresh. Most of this water is not
easily available to man (26) _______it is locked in glaciers and icecaps.
There is as much water on earth today as there ever was or will ever be. Water is used and reused
over again. It is never used up. Although the world as a whole has plenty of (27) _______ water, some
regions have a water shortage. Rain does not fall evenly over the earth. Some regions are always too dry,
and others too wet. A region that usually gets enough rain may suddenly have a serious (28) _______and
another region may be flooded with too much rain.
25. A. need B. must C. should D. necessitate
26. A. so that B. because C. though D. even if
27. A. salty B. new C. clean D. fresh
28. A. flood B. drought C. famine D. abundance
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.
New York has Central Park; London has Hyde Park while Kuala Lumpur has its own piece of green
belt amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. It's an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting, all
without having to leave the city. The Lake Gardens was created by Sir Alfred Venning, who persuaded the
ruling government to allow him to turn a swamp land into rambling trails with man-made lakes, spanning 60
hectares. However, as the city expanded, the Lake Gardens reduced in size. But it is still a sizeable area and
boasts of more than just grass and water within its grounds. For example, the gardens incorporate the
National Monument, Bird Park, Hibiscus Garden as well as Malaysia's Parliament House. Additionally,
Carcosa Seri Negara is on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens. Today, the nineteenth-century British
colonial mansion has been converted into an exclusive hotel.
29. According to the passage, what do New York, London and Kuala Lumpur have in common?
A. They each have a lake in the city.
B. They each have a swamp land in the city.
C. They each have a park in the middle of the city.
D. They each have a 60-hectare garden in the city.
30. In the Lake Gardens, you can visit the following spaces EXCEPT _______.
A. Hyde Park B. the Bird Park
C. the Hibiscus Garden D. the National Monument
31. Over time, the Lake Gardens has become smaller because_______.
A. it is swampy B. the city developed
C. it is too noisy D. it is getting overpopulated
32. The word “converted” in the last sentence is closest in meaning to_______.
A. built B. consumed C. made D. changed
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. We’ll get there early so that we’ll be able to get tickets.
A. If we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.
B. If we don’t get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.
C. If we get there early, we won’t be able to get tickets.
D. Unless we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.
34. “Close your books and go out to play”, the teacher said to us.
A. The teacher told us close our books and go out to play.
B. The teacher told us to closing our books and go out to play.
C. The teacher told us closing our books and go out to play.
D. The teacher told us to close our books and go out to play.
35. My dad worked in a factory in the past, but doesn’t work there now.
A. My dad used to working in a factory.
B. My dad used to be working in a factory.
C. My dad used to work in a factory.
D. My dad used to be work in a factory.
36. Mr. Peter has written a lot of articles for the CNN News.
A. A lot of articles have written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.
B. A lot of articles have been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.
C. A lot of articles has written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.
D. A lot of articles has been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.
37. Although he was tired, he finished doing his homework.
A. In spite his tiredness, he finished doing his homework.
B. In spite of his tiredness, he finished doing his homework.
C. In spite of he was tired, he finished doing his homework.
D. In spite his tired, he finished doing his homework.
38. He is a much slower speaker than my brother.
A. He speaks much more slowly than my brother.
B. He doesn’t speak much more slowly than my brother.
C. He speaks much more quickly than my brother.
D. He doesn’t speak much more quickly as my brother.
39. They often went to school by bike when they were young.
A. They used go to school by bike when they were young.
B. They used to going to school by bike when they were young.
C. They used to go to school by bike when they were young.
D. They used to went to school by bike when they were young.
40. She has taught her children to play piano for 4 years.
A. She started teaching her children to play piano 4 years ago.
B. She started to teaching her children to play piano 4 years ago.
C. She started teaching her children to play piano for 4 years ago.
D. She started teaching her children to play piano since 4 years.
 PRACTICE TEST 064
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.
1. A. leaves B. songs C. deserts D. knives
2. A. chalk B. chemistry C. chapter D. approach
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.
3. A. question B. investigate C. motorcycle D. notice
4. A. comfortable B. restaurant C. informal D. special
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.
5. I've been studying French since I have started high school.
A B C D
6. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
A B C D
7. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. Mary __________ the country by the time this letter reaches her.
A. is going to leave B. will leave C. is leaving D. will have left
9. Most Americans don't object __________ being called by their first names.
A. for B. to C. in D. about
10. Let's go to the library, __________?
A. shall we B. will we C. would we D. should we
11. __________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. While B. Despite C. Meanwhile D. Although
12. The bomb __________ in a crowded street.
A. went out B. went off C. came off D. came out
13. I'm sorry for __________ such a fuss about the unfruitful plan.
A. making B. doing C. paying D. taking
14. Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of __________.
A. pollute B. polluting C. pollutants D. polluter
15. The speaker said __________ nothing worth listening to.
A. complete B. completing C. completely D. completion
16. This switch is __________ high for him to reach.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
17. This is the first time I __________ the experiment on plant breeding.
A. have done B. do C. would do D. did
18. I have been invited to a wedding __________ 14 February.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
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.
19. - "You look nice today. I like your new hair style." - " ."
A. It's nice of you to say so B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.
20. - "A motorbike knocked Ted down I" - "__________."
A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted I
C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike!
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. story B. gist C. list D. start
22. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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.
23. My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I've just met!
A. assist B. deny C. refuse D. prevent
24. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard
disk would last forever.
A. certainly B. absolutely C. possibly D. generally
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.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries.
American students do not stand up (25)_______their teachers enter the room. Students are encouraged to ask
questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent. Most
teachers (26) _______students to enter class late or leave early if necessary. Despite the lack of formality,
students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates.
When students want to ask questions, they usually (27) _______a hand and wait to be called on. When a
test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider
that students who are talking to each other (28) _______ a test are cheating.
25. A. when B. where C. that D. whether
26. A. let B. allow C. make D. encourage
27. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. put
28. A. in B. when C. while D. during
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.
Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs
of man. The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the world.
Today, nearly two thirds of the world's population lives within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.
In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on
land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many man's needs. The list
of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have
been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals existing on the ocean floor are ready to
be mined.
Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and
shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people.
Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature
of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer
possible use as a source of energy.
Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new
materials has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe
that by the year 2020 the problems that prevent US from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy
source of the sea will be largely solved.
29. The major things that the sea offers man are________.
A. fish and oil B. minerals and oil
C. food, energy sources, and minerals D. ocean currents and waves
30. We can conclude from the passage that________.
A. the sea resources have largely been used up.
B. the sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been developed.
C. the problems that prevent US from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved
D. by the year 2000, the technology will be good enough to exploit all these resources
31.The words "Oriental people" in the fourth paragraph means________.
A. people in Asia B. people in Africa
C. European people D. American people
32. The best title for this paragraph is________.
A. Seafood B. Sea Harvest
C. Man and the Sea D. Technology for Exploiting the Sea

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. It's a pity I can't cook as well as my mom.
A. I wish I could cook as well as my mom.
B. I wish I can cook as well as my mom.
C. I wish I could cook as good as my mom.
D. I wish I can cook as better as my mom.
34. Shall we use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation?
A. She suggests use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.
B. She suggests to use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.
C. She suggests to using environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.
D. She suggests using environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.
35. Finish your homework or you can't go out with your friend.
A. Unless you finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.
B. If you don't finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.
C. If you don't finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.
D. If you finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.
36. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book.
A. I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book.
B. I spent 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book.
C. I spent 4 hours to reading the first chapter of the book.
D. I spent 4 hours read the first chapter of the book.
37. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis.
A. Tennis is as dangerous as snowboarding.
B. Tennis is not as dangerous as snowboarding.
C. Tennis is as dangerously as snowboarding.
D. Tennis is not as dangerously as snowboarding.
38. Nobody saw her book at the party last night.
A. Her book was seen at the party last night.
B. Her book was not seen at the party last night.
C. Her book were seen at the party last night.
D. Her book were not seen at the party last night.
39. Jenny took a taxi, but she still arrived late for the interview.
A. In spite of Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
B. Although taking a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.
C. Although Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
D. In spite of took a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.
40. We didn’t go out because of the heavy rain.
A. We didn’t go out because it rained heavily.
B. We didn’t go out because of it rained heavily.
C. We didn’t go out because it didn’t rain heavily.
D. We didn’t go out because it rained heavy.
_____ The end _____
 PRACTICE TEST 065

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.
1. A. watches B. misses C. makes D. wishes
2. A. book B. pool C. school D. soon
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.
3. A. suggested B. remember C. restaurant D. increase
4. A. population B. government C. understand D. scientific
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.
5. It’s late. It’s a time for us going home.
A B C D
6. I thought I recognized the assistant which served us.
A B C D
7. The twentieth century was a time when there was a lot of important events.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. My house _________in 1986.
A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
9. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
10. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _________comes from Malaysia.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
11. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
12. If you get up early, you _________late.
A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be
13. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.
A. am B. was C. were D. had been
14. When he lived in the city, he _________to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
15 My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent
16. Hoai cannot remember the name of the restaurant _________she ate her favorite roasted duck.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. where
17. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower.
A. was B. were C. will be D. would be
18. Nobody went to the party, _________?
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they
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.
19. Sally: "What about collecting used paper every day?" ~ Jenny: " _______"
A. Yes, you must. B. Well done.
C. That's a good idea. D. Thanks, it's nice of you.
20. Peter: “Would you like some more tea?" ~ John: " _______"
A. Yes, give me some B. Yes, you would
C. No, I won't D. No, please
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The development of basic skills like how to cross the street, or what to do when you get lost, must be
carefully taught at primary school.
A. social B. necessary C. cultural D. difficult
22. I’m happy that my sister is getting on very well in her new job.
A. making progress B. avoiding punishment
C. feeling surprised D. learning new things
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.
23. The spoken language differs considerably from the written language.
A. greatly B. a lot C. very little D. similarly
24. In some rural areas, English is an optional subject for school children.
A. compulsory B. interesting C. voluntary D. academic
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.
Newspapers, magazines, and books are the written media. Newspapers are one of the main sources
for spreading news and events (25)______ the world.
Radio and television supply information and entertainment to the public. Motion pictures are one of
the most (26)______ forms of entertainment. Movies can also teach people many other subjects.
The multimedia computer helps students learn about a particular topic in a (27)______ of ways.
When we use the Internet, we can give and get a lot of information very (28)______.
25. A. all B. throughout C. out D. on
26. A. right B. interested C. expensive D. popular
27. A. variety B. difference C. change D. kind
28. A. exactly B. correctly C. secretly D. quickly
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.
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is
divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km
of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq. km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian
unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population
in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition, there are other religions
such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay).
English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children
is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all
secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a
compulsory second language.
29. According to the paragraph one, which of the following is NOT correct?
A. The sea divides Malaysia into two regions. B. A ringgit consists of 100 sen.
C. Malaysia is a member of ASEAN. D. Malaysia has got about 640 km of the sea.
30. Kuala Lumpur ____________.
A. had over 22 million people in 2001 B. is the second largest city in Malaysia
C. is the capital city of Malaysia D. is the biggest city in West Malaysia
31. The national religion of Malaysia is ___________.
A. Islam B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Bahasa
32. The number of languages widely spoken in Malaysia ______________.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I’m sorry I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
A. I wish I can go to your birthday party tomorrow.
B. I wish I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
C. I wish I could go to your birthday party tomorrow.
D. I wish I couldn’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.
34. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organize the fair?”
A. He suggested that we should meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
B. He suggested that we shouldn’t meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
C. He suggested to meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
D. He suggested to meeting to discuss how to organize the fair.
35. Nobody has invited me, so I’m not going to the party.
A. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m going to the party.
B. Because of I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.
C. Because I have been invited, I’m not going to the party.
D. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.
36. They have a great interest in artificial intelligence.
A. They are great interested in artificial intelligence.
B. They are greatly interested in artificial intelligence.
C. They aren’t great interested in artificial intelligence.
D. They aren’t greatly interested in artificial intelligence.
37. Although it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.
A. Despite it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.
B. Despite the rain heavy, we all enjoyed the excursion.
C. Despite the heavy rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.
D. Despite the heavily rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.
38. Our school library contains over 50 thousand books.
A. There is over 50 thousand books in our school library.
B. There are over 50 thousand books in our school library.
C. There have been over 50 thousand books in our school library.
D. There has been over 50 thousand books in our school library.
39. She loves Japanese food. She goes to that Japanese restaurant every week.
A. She loves Japanese food so she goes to that Japanese restaurant every week.
B. She loves Japanese food because she goes to that Japanese restaurant every week.
C. She loves Japanese food because of she goes to that Japanese restaurant every week.
D. She loves Japanese food as she goes to that Japanese restaurant every week.
40. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.
A. I asked them where they are going on their holidays.
B. I asked them where are they going on their holidays.
C. I asked them where they were going on their holidays.
D. I asked them where were they going on their holidays.
_____ The end _____
 PRACTICE TEST 066

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.
1. A. arranged B. wanted C. climbed D. stayed
2. A. lazy B. sticky C. supply D. baggy
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.
3. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory
4. A. benefit B. commercial C. encourage D. embroider
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.
5. Tom has got the job. You must congratulate him for his success.
A B C D
6. The cooker who is in the kitchen doesn’t work anymore.
A B C D
7. She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. He went to a seaside resort because he was __________ on water-skiing.
A. bright B. eager C. keen D. interested
9. It took him years to __________ the shock of his wife dying.
A. take on B. get over C. go off D. put off
10. He was advised that he __________ singing lessons.
A. should take B. will take C. had taken D. took
11. He will not be __________ to vote in this year's election.
A. old enough B. enough old C. as old enough D. enough old as
12. _______ extended family include several generations living together in the same house.
A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
13. The crowd at the basketball game were wild_______excitement.
A. for B. like C. in D. with
14. I've tried those tablets and they are not_______in helping me stop coughing.
A. effective B. successful C. profitable D. helpful
15. Which is_______, Mount Everest or K2 in the Himalaya?
A. higher B. the higher C. highest D. the highest
16. He couldn't reach the goal, _______surprised me.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
17. He will take US to the town __________ we can see old temples.
A. that B. which C. when D. where
18. This is the first time I __________ the experiment on plant breeding.
A. have done B. do C. would do D. did
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.
19. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." ~ John: "_______ "
A. No, I don't think so B. Many thanks C. Sorry, I don't D. Not at all
20. Lan: “Why don’t we go out for a picnic?” ~ Trang: “___________”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea.
C. Because I’m busy. D. You’re very kind to say so
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. 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
22. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn't be in so much trouble now.
A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager
24. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase 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 (25) _______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
says 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 (26) _______activity. According to a
psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (27)
_______or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is
one of the most (28) _______activities.
25. A. take B. get C. make D. catch
26. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
27. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems
28. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted
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.
It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and
worth of a friend when he has been taken from US by death more than when he was with US in the flesh; it
is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of
education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health,
when we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. We are so used to
vigorous health that we take it for granted. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know
we have lungs and liver, heart and stomach. But when any of these gets upset and gives US pain and
sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable blessing it is to be well.
Loss of health makes US miserable, and a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our efforts
so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life. What
must we do to keep our health?
We must be moderate in eating and drinking and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome simple food.
Gluttony has killed thousands, and strong drink tens of thousands. We must, when young, get plenty of
sleep, which is "nature's sweet restorer", and not try to burn the candle at both ends. We must live as much
as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get sufficient and regular physical
exercise, and keep our bodies clean. And we must avoid bad habits and secret sins as we avoid the devil, and
keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind in the sound body.
29. Accordingtothe passage, weoftenappreciateourfriends________________.
A. only when they are with US B. only when they are good to US.
C. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from US.
30. We do not take care of our health because________________.
A. we are always in good health B. most of the diseases can be cured nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living
31. Poor health makes us. ________________
A. useless B. unable to fulfil our expectations
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
32. The best title for the passage is. ________________.
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. Health and Our Success
C. How to Keep Our Health D. The Value of Health
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in 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.
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.
37. The exercise was so difficult that we couldn’t do it.
A. It was so a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it.
B. It was too a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it.
C. It was enough a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it.
D. It was such a difficult exercise that we couldn’t do it.
38. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well.
A. He wishes he can speak English well.
B. He wishes he could speak English well.
C. He wishes he is able to speak English well.
D. He wishes he was able to speak English well.
39. Tom passed the test easily.
A. Tom have no difficulty passing the test.
B. Tom has no difficulty passing the test.
C. Tom had no difficulty passing the test.
D. Tom didn’t have no difficulty passing the test.
40. My friend cannot run as fast as me.
A. I can run faster than my friend.
B. I cannot run faster than my friend.
C. I can run faster as my friend.
D. I can run faster more than my friend.
_____ The end _____
 PRACTICE TEST 067
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.
1. A. volcano B. locate C. oversleep D. icon
2. A. closed B. looked C. rained D. followed
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.
3. A. surface B. remind C. wander D. spacecraft
4. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment
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.
5. One reason birds have been so successful is because of their able to escape from danger quickly.
A B C D
6. Dreams are commonly made up of either visual and verbal images.
A B C D
7. Water has been vital to the development and survivor of civilization.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. The school_______all the students to take an interest in arts.
A. noticed B. encouraged C. supposed D. managed
9. I like sitting on the beach watching the_______in the evenings.
A. sunshine B. sunrise C. sunlight D. sunset
10. There is_______water in the well but not enough for everyone in the village.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
11. I bought these magazines_______have something to read on the trip.
A. for B. so that C. so as to D. in order
12. I have been invited to a wedding __________ 14 February.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
13. You don't seem very __________ about the party. Don't you want to go tonight?
A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastically
14. All __________, no matter how small, will be much appreciated.
A. contribute B. contributed C. contributions D. contributor
15. I wish Susan__________harder for her examination.
A. will work B. worked C. has worked D. works
16. Mary was really__________by the beauty of Hanoi.
A. impress B. impression C. impressed D. impressive
17. Would you mind if I__________your dictionary?
A. borrow B. am borrowing C. borrows D. borrowed
18. She __________a letter when the telephone rang.
A. wrote B. was writing C. was written D. has written
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.
19. 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?
20. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. 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
22. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover B. beautify C. show D. locate
24. 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal
species that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers, (25) __________ were once found in a
large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By the year 2025 their (26)
__________ in the world is estimated to be down to zero. The dangerous thing is that people don't hunt them
for money but mainly (27) __________ they enjoy hunting them. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as
other endangered species are very important to the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these
animals must be passed to save them. Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many
ways. Reserves and national parks have been established. Money provided by world organizations has been
spent on maintaining the parks. The use of products made from (28) _________ species has been stopped.
25. A. whose B. which C. that D. who
26. A. population B. amount C. quantity D. diversity
27. A. for B.therefore C. because D. so
28. A.dangerous B. danger C. endangered D. endanger
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.
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.
29. In recent years, "Reality TV has become more and more_______.
A. interesting B. unusual C. popular D. enjoyable
30. The underlined word ‘‘which” in the passage refers to_______.
A. a common element B. a closed environment
C. every week D. the show
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
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. He started working in this company five years ago.
A. He has worked in this company for five years.
B. It was five years ago did he start working in this company.
C. He hasn’t worked in this company for five years.
D. It is five years since he has worked in this company.
34. The woman was too weak to lift the basket.
A. Although she was weak, she could lift the basket.
B. The woman shouldn't have lifted the basket because she was so weak.
C. She was so weak that she couldn't lift the basket.
D. The woman lifted the basket, so she wasn't very weak.
35. "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy.
A. Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy.
B. Tom advised Daisy to take a break.
C. Tom suggested not taking a break.
D. Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy.
36. They got success since they took my advice.
A. They took my advice, and failed.
B. If they did not take my advice, they would not get success.
C. But for taking my advice, they would not have got success.
D. My advice stopped them from getting success.
37. They did not let me in because I was not a member of the club.
A. They invited me although I was not a member of the club.
B. They did not allow me to enter because I was not a member of the club.
C. They invited me to the clubs as if I had been a member.
D. They asked me to get out of the club because I was not a member.
38. The last time I went to the museum was four years ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for four years.
B. Four years ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted four years.
D. At last I went to the museum after four years
39. They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
A. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
B. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
C. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
D. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
40. This is the first time I attend such an exciting holiday.
A. The first holiday I attended was exciting.
B. I had the first exciting holiday.
C. My attendance at the first holiday was exciting.
D. I have never attended such an exciting holiday before.
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 PRACTICE TEST 068
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. grate B. staple C. marinate D. shallot
Question 2: A. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays
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. fashion B. pattern C. symbol D. design
Question 4: A. prisoner B. disaster C. agency D. president
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 wishes her parents come here tomorrow.
A. wishes B. parents C. come D. here
Question 6: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also containthe other materials.
A. types B. ores C. also contain D. the other
Question 7: His doctor advised him to stop to smoke.
A. His B. advised C. to stop D. to smoke
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: Have you ever met the man _________ Mary’s cousin?
A. who married B. who is married C. whom married D. who was married
Question 9: They are living in a house that _________ in 1930.
A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building
Question 10: If the weather _________ worse, we won’t go to the beach.
A. gets B. will get C. got D. would get
Question 11: I’m learning English _________ I want to get a good job after school.
A. but B. because C. so D. therefore
Question 12: My sister is very fond _________ eating chocolate candy.
A. at B. about C. of D. with
Question 13: My sister is very _________ of spiders.
A. terror B. terrify C. terrified D. terrifying
Question 14: The interviewer asked me why I _________ learning English.
A. like B. will like C. liked D. would like
Question 15: Your father doesn’t work in that bank, _________ he?
A. is B. isn’t C. does D. doesn’t
Question 16: You look terrific today! That color really__________!
A. wears B. matches C. fits D. suits
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 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.
Question 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 underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 19: The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. succeeded B. begun C. finished D. changed
Question 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.
Question 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
Question 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 on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Jeans are very popular with (23)_________ people all over the world. Some people say that jeans
are the “uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans (24)_________
almost two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth made in Genoa was
(25)_________ “jeanos”. The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850, a salesman in California began
selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants”
became (26)_________ with gold miners, fanners and cowboys. Six years later Levis began making
his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon after, factory (27)_________ in the US and Europe
began wearing jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.
Question 23: A. rich B. old C. young D. poor
Question 24: A. start B. starts C. was starting D. started
Question 25: A. call B. calls C. calling D. called
Question 26: A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
Question 27: A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. fanners
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of the
people who get lung cancer die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and
throat cancer. Many smokers have heart disease arid pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early
deaths in the world every year.
Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the air.
They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands. Children whose parents smoke have
more breathing and lung problems than other children. Women who are married to smokers are more
likely to have lung cancer than those married to non- smokers.
We are all aware that smoking is bad. So why do people smoke?
Question 28: The number one cancer among men is _________.
A. tongue cancer B. throat cancer C. lung cancer D. mouth cancer
Question 29: The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer is _________.
A. drinking B. overeating C. breathing D. smoking
Question 30: Every year, smoking causes about one million _________.
A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured men
Question 31: The word “it” in the passage refers to _________.
A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath
Question 32: Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?
A. People who live in the city. B. Who live with smokes.
C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in the country.
Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one.
Question 33: “Do you know Long’s address?” he asked me.
A. He asked me for Long’s address.
B. He asked me if someone knew Long’s address.
C. He asked me if I know Long’s address.
D. He asked me if I knew Long’s address.
Question 34: They are building a new bridge over the river.
A. A new bridge is building over the river.
B. A new bridge is being built over the river.
C. A new bridge is going to build over the river.
D. A new bridge is built over the river.
Question 35: I used to go to the cinema on Sundays.
A. I usually went to the cinema on Sundays.
B. I got used to going the cinema on Sundays.
C. I didn’t go to the cinema on Sundays.
 D. I usually go to the cinema on Sundays.
Question 36: You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise.
A. If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel healthy.
B. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.
C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.
D. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.
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 37: “Alice in the Wonderland” was written for children. It appeals to many adult readers.
A. Though for children written, “Alice in the Wonderland” appeals to many adult readers.
B. Though written for children, “Alice in the Wonderland” appeals to many adult readers.
C. Though it written for children, “Alice in the Wonderland” appeals to many adult readers.
D. Though writing for children, “Alice in the Wonderland” appeals to many adult readers.
Question 38: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement ended six-month negotiation which 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.
Question 39: Think it through very carefully. Or else, you will not come up with the right answer.
A. If you think it through very carefully, you will not come up with the right answer.
B. Although you think it through very carefully, you will not come up with the right answer.
C. However carefully you think it through, you will not come up with the right answer.
D. Unless you think it through very carefully, you will not come up with the right answer.
Question 40: He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue his work.
A. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue his work.
B. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue his work.
C. Feeling tired, he was determined to continue his work.
D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue his work

_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 069

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. garbage B. standard C. solar D. lunar
Question 2: A. worked B. wanted C. stopped D. asked
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. dancer B. cycling C. traffic D. balloon
Question 4: A. develop B. introduce C. discover D. continue
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: We can savenature resources by usingsolar energy.
A. save B. nature resources C. using D. solar
Question 6: Mr. Thanh, who sing English songs very well, is my teacher of English.
A. who sing B. English songs C. well D. is
Question 7: My father asked us not to spending too much timeplaying computer games.
A. asked B. not to spending C. too much D. playing
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: Do you mind if I turn _________the T.V? I want to watch the news.
A. off B. out C. down D. on
Question 9: They are used _________outdoors and under pressure.
A. to work B. to be working C. to working D. Worked
Question 10: She asked me what _________.
A. is my name B. my name is C. my name was D. my name
Question 11: They have known each other _________they were children.
A. to B. for C. while D. Since
Question 12: It’s very kind _________you to help me.
A. to B. of C. with D. for
Question 13: If you eat too quickly, you may not _________attention to whether your hunger is
satisfied.
A. pay B. take C. keep D. Show
Question 14: If children don’t play sports, they _________sleepy and tired.
A. would feel B. will feel C. would have felt D. had felt
Question 15: Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _________ two o’clock in ______ afternoon.
A. Ø - the B. the - the C. a - a D. the - an
Question 16:If he had driven more _________, he wouldn’t have had an accident.
A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 17: “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here!”
-“__________”
A. What a pity! B. It’s our pleasure.
C. Sorry, we don’t know D. That’s nice of you.
Question 18: “Take care! Have a seat trip back!”
-“__________”
A. Thanks for coming B. Sounds good
C. Thanks, bye D. Good luck next time
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.
Question 19: They were qualified for the job, but they were not recruited.
A. competitive B. selected C.competent D.applied
Question 20: Wage discrimination affects women negatively.
A. motivates B. influences C. encourages D. affords
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.
Question 21: Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yes it is one of
the limited and most endangered natural resources on our planet.
A. Clean B. Drinkable C. Polluted D. Running
Question 22: One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.
A. costly B. excessive C. safe D. economical
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.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been increase in the number of
animal___(23)___ that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers,__(24)__ were once found
in large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By the year 2025
their__(25)__ in the world is estimated to be down to zero. “The dangerous thing is that people don’t
hunt them for money but mainly___(26)___ they enjoy hunting them. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as
well as other endangered species are very important to the world’s ecosystem. International laws
protecting these animal must be passed to save them. Countries around the world have begun to solve
the problem in many ways. Reserves and national parks have been established. Money provided by
world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks. The use of products made them
from___(27)__ species has been stopped.
Question 23: A. kinds B. types C. families D. species
Question 24: A. whose B. which C. that D. who
Question 25: A. population B. amount C. quantity D. diversity
Question 26: A. for B. therefore C. because D. so
Question 27: A. dangerous B. danger C. endangered D. endanger
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B or C on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike.
Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them. There are
effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined. Most people will find it much
easier to go for a gentle jog around the park.
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports.
You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the
beach. The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and
cool in the summer. There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time
and money on, and that’s your running shoes. Remember that you are not looking for a fashion
item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury. They can be
expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time. It’s always best to get
expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop.
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do much at the beginning –
especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time. Try a mixture of walking and running
for ten minutes about three times a week at first. Once you are happy doing that you can then
start to increase the amount you do gradually. After a few months you should hope to be able to
run at reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week. It’s important that you
feel comfortable with whatever you do. If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep
doing it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to
your bad habits. In any case, training too hard is not very effective. Research has shown that
somebody who exercise for twice as long as or twice as hard as another person doesn’t
automatically become twice as fit.
(Source: Solutions intermediate student’s book)

Question 28. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Exercise B. Gentle jogging C. Keeping fit D. Running shoes
Question 29. What is true about the exercise bikes?
A. Exercise bikes do not help you get fit.
B. It is more costly than most other sports.
C. Many people prefer it to gentle jogging.
 D. Most people don’t use it for very long.
Question 30. The word “determined” in the passage probably means________.
A. Confident B. decisive C. flexible D. positive
Question 31. According to the author, you should________.
A. go jogging around a park or on the beach
B. go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
C. keep warm at all the times when you are jogging
D. spend time and money on fashionable items
Question 32. It is started in the passage that_________.
A. you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B. you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
C. you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D. you won’t necessarily be lot fitter by running twice as fast
Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one.
Question 33. He started learning French six years ago.
A. He has learned French for six years.
B. It was six years ago did he start learning French.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.
D. It is six years since he has learnt French.
Question 34. People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 35. “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
Question 36. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year
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 37: The woman was very weak. She couldn’t lift the basket.
A. Although she was weak, she could lift the basket.
B. The woman shouldn't have lifted the basket because she was so weak.
C. She was too weak to lift the basket.
D. The woman lifted the basket, so she wasn't very weak.
Question 38: They did not let me in. I was not a member of the club.
A. They invited me although I was not a member of the club.
B. They did not allow me to enter because I was not a member of the club.
C. They invited me to the clubs as if I had been a member.
D. They asked me to get out of the club because I was not a member.
Question 39: They made too many mistakes. Therefore, they failed in the exam.
A. They made very many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
B. They made too many mistake for them to fail in the exam.
C. They made so many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
D. They made such many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
Question 40: The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.
A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
B. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
C. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
D. The coffee was so hot that it didn’t keep us awake.
 PRACTICE TEST 070

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.
1. A. walked B. finished C. fixed D. mended
2. A. spend B. invent C. media D. access
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.
3. A. typhoon B. disaster C. temperature D. experience
4. A. eruption B. tornado C. predict D. snowstorm
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.
5. It is normal for students to be nervous when they were preparing for a new school year.
A B C D
6. This is the best place which I think of for our holiday.
A B C D
7. The teacher felt angrily when he saw what was happening in the classroom.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Students will ______ a two-hour examination at the end of the year.
A. take B. make C. come D. do
9. This job is a lot different______ what I’m used to.
A. with B. from C. about D. for
10. The young birds depend______ their parents for food several weeks.
A. at B. into C. on D. by
11. She was______ that she always came top of the class.
A. so clever B. too clever C. such clever D. clever enough
12. I could not eat______ I was very hungry.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. because of
13. English is thought to be______ Math.
A. harder than B. more hard than C. as hard than D. the hardest to
14. The city will have to find a solution to reduce traffic jams, ______?
A. will it B. won’t it C. won't they D. will they
15. He made a______ of Roman coins and medals.
A. collect B. collective C. collection D. collector
16. According to our school's regulations, students______ use mobile phones in class.
A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. won’t
17. ______ go on a diet, you will not lose weight.
A. If you B. If you not C. Unless you D. Unless you don’t
18. She wore______ the party last night.
A. a long white wedding dress B. a white long wedding dress
C. a wedding white long dress D. a long wedding white dress
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.
19. Mike and Jenny are at their first meeting.
- Mike: "Let me introduce myself. I'm Mike." - Jenny: "______. "
A. You are welcome B. It's my pleasure
C. I'm very pleased D. Pleased to meet you
20. Two roommates are studying and the room is dark.
- Linda: "Would you mind opening the window?" - Jane: " ______. "
A. I agree with you B. Yes, you can
C. Not at all D. Yes, I'd love to

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. Maths and English are compulsory subjects in this course.
A. effective B. difficult C. required D. separated
22. What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. difficulties B. disadvantages C. advantages D. pictures
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.
23. Playing computer games for too long is not good for our eyesight.
A. careful B. effective C. harmful D. enormous
24. It was getting late, so we hurriedly gathered all our things and ran home.
A. leisurely B. quickly C. joyfully D. mutually
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.
One thing that was really a turning point for me was when I learned Spanish. I was always kind
of scared of learning a foreign language, yet I was really envious of kids (25) ______ could speak
another language. When I started learning Spanish, (26) ______, I found that I was pretty good at it.
The moment I reached that breakthrough stage - you know, when you discover you can actually speak
and (27) ______ with people in the language - I felt really proud of myself. I realized that learning a
foreign language was not an impossible thing after all. Now I can speak three: Spanish, Italian, and
German. And I am (28) ______ Korean this year.
25. A. who B. which C. whom D. what
26. A. therefore B. however C. though D. but
27. A. practice B. express C. talk D. communicate
28. A. doing B. making C. taking D. speaking
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.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean
water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and
garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable.
Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia
is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300
rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive
volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even though laws have been made,
the governments do not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the
regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping
ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost sixteen countries regularly throw industrial wastes a
few miles offshore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the
world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean
water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect it. What should we do to save this precious
source?
29. What is the main idea of the reading text?
A. People are throwing poisons into bodies of water.
B. Clean water is becoming scarce due to pollution and sewage.
C. Laws have been made to prevent countries from polluting the environment.
D. Sea water is increasingly polluted by industrial wastes.
30. According to the reading text, Lake Baikal ________.
A. is the smallest lake in Russia
B. has 1,300 rare and endangered animals
C. is located in the Mediterranean Sea
D. gets a large amount of industrial sewage every day
31. What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?
A. plants B. governments C. laws D. animals
32. The word "marine" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. underground B. mountainous C. inland D. aquatic
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong founded Vinfast Automobile Company in 2017.
A. Vinfast Automobile Company is founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
B. Vinfast Automobile Company was founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
C. Vinfast Automobile Company were founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
D. Vinfast Automobile Company has been founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
34. "I am working for an international bank in Hanoi now," my brother said.
A. My brother said (that) he was working for an international bank in Hanoi then.
B. My brother said (that) he was working for an international bank in Hanoi now.
C. My brother said (that) he was working for an international bank in Hanoi at this time.
D. My brother said (that) he was working for an international bank in Hanoi.
35. If you don’t follow the guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-
19.
A. Unless you don’t follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
B. Unless you followed guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
C. Unless you follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may not be affected by Covid-19.
D. Unless you follow guidelines from The Ministry of Health, you may be affected by Covid-19.
36. The last time we met Nguyen Quang Hai football player was two months ago.
A. We have met Nguyen Quang Hai football player for two months.
B. We haven’t met Nguyen Quang Hai football player since two months.
C. We haven’t met Nguyen Quang Hai football player for two months.
D. We haven’t met Nguyen Quang Hai football player for two months ago.
37. Jenifer is more intelligent than all the other students in my class.
A. No student in my class is as intelligent as Jenifer is.
B. No student in my class isn’t as intelligent as Jenifer is.
C. No student in my class is as intelligent than Jenifer is.
D. No student in my class is more intelligent as Jenifer is.
38. My sister failed the exam because she was lazy.
A. Because my sister’s laziness, she failed the exam.
B. Because of my sister’s laziness, she failed the exam.
C. Because of my sister was lazy, she failed the exam.
D. Because of my sister laziness, she failed the exam.
39. “What is your name?” Mary asked Tom.
A. Mary asked Tom what his name is.
B. Mary asked Tom what his name was.
C. Mary asked Tom what his name were.
D. Mary asked Tom what your name was.
40. Jack can’t tell you about that sight because he doesn’t see it.
A. If Jack saw that sight, he couldn’t tell you about it.
B. If Jack didn’t see that sight, he could tell you about it.
C. If Jack saw that sight, he could tell you about it.
D. If Jack didn’t see that sight, he couldn’t tell you about it.
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 PRACTICE TEST 071

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.
1. A. tried B. obeyed C. cleaned D. asked
2. A. near B. fear C. bear D. dear
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.
3. A. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
4. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
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.
5. Before she became a film star, she has been a stand-up comedian.
A B C D
6. The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment.
A B C D
7. Thank you for inviting me to the party. I wish I can but I can’t.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. I telephoned the station to make________of the time of the train.
A. sure B. true C. real D. right
9. I’ve lived in this house ________1990
A. from B. since C. for D. in
10. She can’t afford that book because she has________money.
A. a lot of B. few C. much D. little.
11. She spoke quietly to him ________nobody also could hear a word.
A. because B. if C. although D. so that
12. That man is ________ deaf to hear what we say
A. so B. enough C. too D. not
13. Vietnamese language is different ________English language.
A. from B. on C. in D. at
14. The _________destroyed the Central Bank
A. famine B. strike C. capitalism D. earthquake
15. Over the next few days, the girls _______Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
A. will visit B. visited C. are visiting D. visits
16. I had _________ to the countryside last month.
A. a two-day trip B. a two-days trip C. two-day trip D. two-days trip
17. No one died in the accident, _____?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn't he D. did they
18. He's a choreographer who has drawn _____ from Javanese dance.
A. inspired B. inspirational C. inspiration D. inspirationally
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.
19. Mary and her friend –Jane are talking about their plan at weekend.
-Mary:“Why don’t we go to the cinema ?”
- Jane:“_____________”
A. Will you join us? B. Yes, lets! C. I’d like it D. What play is it?
20. David and Linda are talking about the environmental problem.
-David:“ I think to reduce pollution people should use public transport instead of their own cars.”
-Linda:“________”
A. I don’t know.I just don’t think it’s for me. B. What nonsense!
C. Yes, let’s. D. I can’t agree with you more.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
 A.beside B. away C. near D. close
22. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
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.
23. When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
24. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
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.
Electricity is the most common form of energy used today. In the modern world, (25)_________
is instantly available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has numerous uses. The most common use
of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to (26)_________ the
electric motor of machines. In offices, electricity is used to light up (27)_________ workplace. It is
also used to operate air-conditioners, computers (28)_________ many other machines.
25. A. gas B. water C. electricity D. coal
26. A. driven B. drive C. driving D. drove
27. A. a B. any C. the D. many
28. A. but B. so C. because D. and
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.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world.It comes second in the number of
speakers after Chinese.In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a
key to success.However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly.You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror.Learning by heart all the words does not help
much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt.Reading books,
listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words.Besides.English learners
should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages.Practicing
speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
29. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. remember B. forget C. communicate
30. A good way to correct your mistakes is ________.
A. avoiding speaking English
B. stopping learning English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
31. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
32. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. how to learn English effectively
B. people who study English in Vietnam
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. He told her about the book. He liked it best.
A. He told her about the book which he liked it best.
B. He told her about the book which he liked best.
C. He told her about the book whom he liked best.
D. He told her about the book whose he liked best.
34. I always give my mother flowers on Mother’s Day.
A. My mother always is given flowers on Mother’s Day.
B. Flowers is always given by my mother on Mother’s Day.
C. My mother is always given flowers on Mother’s Day.
D. My mother is given always flowers on Mother’s Day.
35. I'm looking for a job as a secretary.
A. I'm looking for someone who works as a secretary.
B. I'm trying to find a job as a secretary.
C. A secretary is looking for a job as my job.
D. I was offered a job as a secretary.
36. Mr.Richards lost his job because he was late every day.
A. If Mr.Richards were late every day, he would lose his job.
B. If Mr.Richards had been late every day, he would have lost his job.
C. If Mr.Richards weren't late every day, he wouldn't lose his job.
D. If Mr.Richards hadn't been late every day, he wouldn't have lost his job.
37. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
A. The black dress is cheaper than the white one.
B. The black dress is not as expensive as the white one.
C. The white dress is not as expensive as the black one.
D. The white dress is as expensive as the black one.
38. Although she is intelligent, she doesn't do well at school.
A. In spite of intelligent, but she doesn't do well at school.
B. Despite being intelligent, she doesn't do well at school.
C. Even though her intelligence, she doesn't do well at school.
D. In spite the fact that she is intelligent, she doesn't do well at school.
39. The dictionary was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
A. The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy.
B. The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy it.
C. It was an expensive dictionary so that meant I didn't buy.
D. It was so an expensive dictionary that I didn't buy it.
40. "Don't walk on the grass", the gardener said to us.
A. The gardener said to us don't walk on the grass.
B. The gardener told us not to walk on the grass.
C. The gardener suggested us not to walk on the grass.
D. The gardener advised us not walking on the grass.

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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.
1. A. laughed B. missed C. wasted D. dropped
2. A. leak B. beach C. leaf D. great
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.
3. A. account B. conserve C. install D. faucet
4. A. energy B. natural C. appliance D. furniture
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.
5. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
6. The woman who son is excellent in maths lives next door to us.
A B C D
7. The students laughed happy when they saw the monkeys eating bananas.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Nguyen Du is a famous Vietnamese _______________ .
A. poem B. poetry C. poetic D. poet
9. The class is ________ control because of the game.
A. off B. away from C. out of D. below
10. Nam wanted to know what time___________.
A. the movie begins B. the movie began
C. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin
11. These clothes need ___________immediately .
A. washed B. be washed C. to wash D. washing
12. Sarah has to stay in bed for a few days _________ she is sick.
A. because B. and C. but D. although
13. We can't go along here because the road ________
A. is being repaired B. is repairing C. was repaired D. repaired
14. The material, called jean, was named_________ sailors from Genoa.
A. as B. after C. of D. out
15. If you have finished the test, you_______the room
A. would leave B. may leave C. will be leaving D. could have left
16. It was _______ an interesting book that he couldn't put it down.
A. very B. enough C. such D. so
17. I wish I ________ what to do to help my mother now.
A. know B. will know C. knew D. have known
18. Susan is very __________ of telling other people what to do.
A. fond B. interested C. keen D. bored
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.
19. Mary and John are talking on the phone.
Mary: “I passed the driving test yesterday.”
John: “________!”
A. With pleasure B. Congratulations C. Have a good time D. You’re welcome
20. John and Anna are having dinner together.
Anna: “Would you like some more chicken?”
John: “______.I’m full.”
A. Yes, please B. No, thanks C. Yes, I would D. No, I wouldn’t
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. It was getting late, so we hurriedly gathered all our things and ran home.
A. leisurely B. quickly C. joyfully D. mutually
22. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B. continue C. finish D. consider
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.
23. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island.The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency
24. Mr.Brown is a very generous old man.He has given most of his wealth to a charity
organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C. kind D. mean

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.
Levi Strauss, a young immigrant from Germany, arrived in San Francisco in 1850. California
was in the middle of the Gold Rush, thousand of men were coming to California to dig for gold.
And Levi Strauss came to sell canvas to these gold miner. Canvas is heavy fabric, (25) ______ Levi
Strauss thought the miners could use the canvas for tents.
One day Strauss heard a miner (26) _______ that he couldn’t find clothes strong enough for the
work he was doing. Strauss got an idea. He quickly took some of his canvas and made it (27)
______ pants. These are pants were (28) _____ the miners needed. In one day Strauss sold all the
pants he had made.
25. A. so B. because C. although D. and
26. A. complain B. tell C. ask D. talk
27. A. from B. for C. into D. to
28. A. that B. what C. which D. whom
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.
In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in
teaching and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively
to improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms.
Meanwhile, children spending the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their
typical school days proceed as if television did not exist.
There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.
Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs
and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work. Secondly these schools
have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing
instructional programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard the quality of television and its
usefulness in the classroom.
Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good
readers. However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading
books and newspapers but watching television instead.
29. The text is about ________
A. the use of television at schools. B. teaching and learning television
C. educational specialists. D. watching TV outside school.
30. When TV first appeared, educational specialists ______
A. did not appreciate it. B. did not appreciate it.
C. believed it would be useful for schooling. D. banned children from watching TV.
31. According to the text, TV ______
A. has not been used properly in classrooms. B. has been used effectively in classrooms.
C. has not existed in classrooms. D. has not attracted students’ interest.
32. There are ______ explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. “ Do you have a camera?” she asked.
A. She wanted to know if I have a camera.
B. She wanted to know if I had a camera.
C. She asked me whether I did have a camera.
D. she asked me whether did I have a camera.
34. The exam lasted three hours.
A. We finished the exam at three o'clock.
B. We had three-hours exam.
C. It was a three-hour exam.
D. It takes us three hours to take the exam.
35. They are watering the flowers in the garden.
A. The flowers are being watered in the garden.
B. They need some water and flowers in the garden.
C. There are some water on the flowers in the garden.
D. They are putting the flowers in water in the garden.
36. Unlike her friends, Jane prefers an independent life.
A. Jane doesn't like her friends because she prefers an independent life.
B. Her friends live in an independent life and Jane doesn't like it.
C. Jane doesn't like her friends to live in a dependent life.
D. Jane prefers an independent life but her friends do not.
37. When they arrived, the good seats were already taken.
A. They didn't get good seats because they arrived too late.
B. They arrived late enough to get good seats.
C. They had to stand for a long time to have good seats.
D. They couldn't get good seats although they arrived early.
38. Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.
A. Keep calm or you will pass the driving test.
B. As long as you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
C. Unless you keep calm you will pass the driving test.
D. Pass the driving test is without keeping calm.
39. The exam was much easier than he had expected.
A. The exam was much easier that he finished it all.
B. He did not find the exam as difficult as he had thought.
C. It's possible for him to perform well on the exam.
D. He had expected that the exam was easy.
40. John and Mary have been married for five years.
A. John and Mary's marriage life lasted five years.
B. It took John and Mary five years to prepare their wedding.
C. It is five years since John and Mary got married.
D. John and Mary got married after five years of being friends.

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 PRACTICE TEST 073

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.
1. A. opened B. closed C. contained D. finished
2. A. pond B. post C. ghost D. go
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.
3. A. admit B. suggest C. remind D. manage
4. A. understand B. engineer C. benefit D. Japanese
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.
5. My mother told me to watch the milk and don't let it boil over.
A B C D
6. They are having their house being painted by a construction company.
A B C D
7. He never goes to school late, doesn’t he? He always leaves for school early.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. The camera______Sarah bought yesterday was made in Japan.
A. who B. which C. where D. Who
9. She did all the work ______ her own.
A. by B. on C. for D. with
10. He was made _________ for two hours.
A. to wait B. wait C. waiting D. waited
11. That is a mini bus. It can carry only fourteen_______.
A. travelless B. passengers C. drivers D. conductors
12. They told their parents that they _______to do the test.
A. try B. would try C. will try D. can try
13. If we had known your new address, we ________ to see you.
A. came B. will come C. would come D. would have
come
14. Cathy got up early. ______ , she did not catch the train.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. So
15. If you want to take a space trip, you must be in excellent _______ condition.
A. physics B. physically C. physical D. Physic
16. Peter was not feeling well, so we gave him ______ to do than you.
A. fewer work B. less work C. little work D. least work
17. It is a ______ skirt.
A. French cotton flowered B. cotton French flowered
C. flowered cotton French D. flowered French cotton
18. If you want to attend the course, you______pass the examinatin. It is a requiement.
A. must B. should C. can D. could
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.
19. A man and a woman are talking at the station.
Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"
Woman: “______.”
A. Oh, thank you B. Oh, you're night.
C. It must be boring. I'm afraid D. Poor you!
20. Two students are talking in a new class.
Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?”
Student 2: “____________”
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I am so glad.
C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
22. The áo dài is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women.
A. unfamiliar B. race C. customary D. occasional
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.
23. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. revealed B. frequented
C. accessible D. lively
24. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
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.
Drought is a condition that becomes when average rainfall for a fertile area drops far below the
normal (25)________ for a long period of time. In areas (26)_______ are not irritated, the lack of
rain causesfarm crops to wither and dead . Higher than normal temperatures ussually accompany
periods of drought . They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start easily during drought . The soil
of a drought area becomes dry and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (27)________ away by the
hot, dry winds . Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and
may even die (28)______ the lack of water.
25. A. average B. number C. amount D. rainfall
26. A. who B. what C. which D. where
27. A. to blow B. blew C. blowing D. blown
28. A. because B. because of C. for D. as
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.
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in. Many people think so and go
to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have
a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. Almost every
village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around.
Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.
The Village green is a wide stretch of grass. Houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is
now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.
Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't find
in the village shops.
29. What can be easily seen in most villages?
A. a church B. a tower C. a shop D. a cottage
30. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Many villagers now have water inside their homes.
B. People are buried near the village church.
C. Many English people prefer living in the country.
D. People can buy anything from the village shops.
31. What does the word “it” refer to?
A. grass B. a cottage C. a house D. the village green
32. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The English countryside B. Advantages of country life
C. Things in an English village D. Summer holidays in England
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. “Tsunami” is a Japanese word. This word means “harbor wave”.
A. “Tsunami” is a Japanese word which it means “harbor wave”.
B. “Tsunami” is a Japanese word it means “harbor wave”.
C. “Tsunami” is a Japanese word which means “harbor wave”.
D. “Tsunami” means “harbor wave” is a Japanese word.
34. He said to me “I can’t do this test”.
A. He said to me that I can’t do that test.
B. He said to me that I couldn’t do this test.
C. He said to me that he couldn’t do this test.
D. He said to me that he couldn’t do that test.
35. Although the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
A. So bad was the traffic yesterday that I arrived at the meeting on time.
B. Because the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
C. In spite of the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
D. Despite the bad traffic yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
36. We started to write to each other three years ago.
A. We used to write to each other for three years.
B. We have written to each other for three years.
C. We wrote to each other since three years.
D. We used to write to each other in three years.
37. If it hadn't been so late, I would have called you.
A. It was not late when I called you.
B. It was late, so I did not call you.
C. It was late, but I called you.
D. It was not late but I did not call you.
38. This flat is too small for my family.
A. This flat is not enough big for my family.
B. This flat is not big enough for my family.
C. This flat is not very big for my family.
D. This flat is not rather big for my family.
39. To find a house in this city is difficult.
A. It's impossible to buy a house in this city.
B. It's difficult to find a house in this city.
C. It's very difficult to build a house in this city.
D. It costs a lot to rent a house in this city .
40. Nobody has invited her to the party.
A. No one has been invited to the party.
B. She has invited nobody to the party. "
C. Nobody has given a party to her.
D. She hasn't been invited to the party.

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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.
1. A. appeared B. agreed C. increased D. borrowed
2. A. rather B. them C. neither D. think
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.
3. A. disease B. humour C. cancer D. treatment
4. A. determine B. consider C. encourage D. overcome
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.
5. Mrs Adams was surprise that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski.
A B C D
6. Lan was extreme pleased that she got an A for her assignment.
ABCD
7. My friend, whom bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. What will you do if you __________ the final examinations?
A. will pass B. would pass C. pass D. passed
9. Don’t worry, everything is _______ control.
A. under B. without C. in D. at
10. UFOs mean _______ flying objects.
A. unknown B. unidentified C. unable D. unimaginary.
11. Jeans have never been out of fashion ______people began to wear them in 1960s.
A. since B. and C. although D. or
12. The local police are still ______missing villagers after the storm.
A. giving up B. looking for C. turning on D. going on
13. The teacher told the students always to tell the_____________.
A. right B. truth C. information D. fact
14. I wish my summer holiday __________ longer.
A. will be B. is C. were D. has been
15. The problem with him is that he suffers from constant_____________.
A. sleepy B. sleepless C. sleeplessness D. asleep
16. Everybody likes to be independent, ________?
A. does he B. isn’t he C. aren’t they D. don’t they
17. The volcano on the island is still________________ .
A. alive B. performing C. busy D. active
18. He is very lonely. He doesn’t have _________ friends.
A. few B. any C. much D. some
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.
19. - Anna: Would you like to have lunch with us?
- Laura: _______.
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
20. - John: Shall I get a taxi for you?
- John’s lecturer: ______.
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Oh, that would be nice
C. Let’s do D. Yes, why not?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. Button decided to continue with his studies for another two years.
A. get on B. go on C. carry out D. turn off
22. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult
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.
23. I’ll have to whisper to you, otherwise he will hear what we are saying.
A. shout B. whistle C. talk D. say
24. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested
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.
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process:You speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Two-
way (25)_______ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and
(26)_______, and an agreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message. In
speech, the coding system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person
speaks at a time may seem too obvious to mention. In fact, the signals (27)_______ in conversation
and meetings are often verbal. For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end of a
sentence, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s eye
may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger.
When (28)_______ visual signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed.
25. A. exchange B. interchange C. communication D. correspondence
26. A. announcer B. receiver C. messenger D. transmitter
27. A. use B. are used C. using D. used
28. A. their B. these C. this D. that
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.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the
Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England
and had not extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a
result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small
enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business,
banking and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is
English. Two - thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language
of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers - Today there are
more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers,
constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world.
29. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The French influence on the English Language.
B. The English history.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and Technology.
30. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600
31. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT______.
A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries D. colonization
32. The word “enclaves” in line 6 could be best replaced by which of the following.
A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. “Why do you come here late?”, she asked me.
A. She asked me why I came there late. B. She asked me why did I come there late.
C. She asked me why he came here late. D. She asked me why he did come there late.
34.You can enrich your knowledge by listening to the radio.
A. You can be rich if you listen to the radio.
B. Listening to the radio makes you know less.
C. Listening to the radio enables you to be rich.
D. Listening to the radio can make you know more .
35. It took him two hours to do his homework.
A. He did his homework two hours ago. B. He finished his homework two hours ago.
C. He had his homework done in two hours. D. He spent two hours doing his homework.
36. He last had his eyes tested a year ago.
A. He hadn't tested his eyes for a year. B. He didn't have any tests on his eyes in a
year.
C. He hasn't had his eyes tested for a year. D. The last time he tested his eyes was a year
ago
37. No one but the seven-year-old boy saw the accident.
A. Only the seven-year-old boy saw the accident.
B. No one at all saw the seven-year-old boy's accident.
C. The seven-year-old boy saw no one in the accident.
D. No one in the accident saw the seven-year-old boy
38. Most people get fewer colds in summer than in winter.
A. A person is more likely to get a cold in winter than in summer.
B. More people have summer colds than winter colds.
C. People get colder in summer than in winter.
D. Winter is much colder than summer.
39. He couldn't afford the flat.
A. He didn't have enough money for the flat.
B. He had never afforded for the flat.
C. He couldn't stay in the flat because of having much money.
D. He wouldn't buy the flat despite having much money.
40. The weather is terrible. I am very depressed now.
A. If the weather had not been terrible, I wouldn't be so depressed now.
B. If the weather were not terrible, I wouldn't be so depressed now.
C. Unless the weather were terrible, I wouldn't have been so depressed now.
D. Had the weather been terrible, I would be depressed now.
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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.
1. A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
2. A. enough B. laugh C. cough D. plough
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.
3. A. study B. apply C. rely D. reply
4. A. energy B. recycle C. logical D. grocery
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.
5. Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.
A B C D
6. When our vacation,we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
A B C D
7. The next important question we have to decide is when do we have to finish our work.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Hurry up, or you won’t_________ the last bus.
A. miss B. take C. catch D. go
9. Tourists enjoy traveling ________ boat along the Mekong river .
A. on B. in C. by D. at
10. My memory is poor. I can’t learn these new words _________ .
A. in mind B. in heart C. of mind D. by heart
11. She did the test very well and I did it well ________.
A. even B. also C. too D. so
12. It rains heavily, _________ I can’t go to the movie with you.
A. because B. and C. so D. but
13. You should have a dictionary to ______ the words that you don’t know their meanings.
A. look for B. look up C. look into D. look after
14. Fifty dollars ______too much to pay for that shirt.
A. are B. is C. were D. been
15. It was an_________ day.
A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoyment D. enjoyably
16. Television______can enjoi various interesting programs by selecting the right channels .
A. lookers B. watchers C. viewers D. seers
17. Let’s go dancing,______?
A. shall we B. will we C. do we D. should we
18. My teacher would rather I ______the problem by myself.
A. solve B. solved C. solving D. to solve
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.
19. Mary: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?”
John: “ ______”
A. No, you can’t B. All right C. You’re welcome D. You needn’t do
that
20. Son: “Could you get to the park before 3 o’clock?”
Dad: “______. I’m still at the meeting then”
A. I think so B. Yes, I could C. I’m afraid not D. I’m afraid so
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
22. My elder brother failed the exam, which depressed my parents.
A. satisfied B. encouraged C. pleased D. disappointed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.
23. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. Neglecting B. Overlooking C. Watching D. Noticing
24. I knew my father would discipline me for my bad behaviour.
A. punish B. reward C. congratulate D. pray
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.
No writer in American literature is more famous or more loved than Samuel Longhorn
Clements. (25)______in Missouri in 1835, he grew up on the bank of the Mississippi river and later
adopted the (26)_________ Mark Twain. The village environment inspired the two novels
(27)______ made him famous:"Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" and ":Life on the Mississippi",
told of his adventures on the river (28)________ of that period.
Mark Twain's life as a writer started during the Civil War. At that time he worked as a
newspaper man in Nevada and California. His short story "The celebrated Jumping Frog of
Calaveras County" was an immediate success and his new career began.
25. A. Was born B. Born C. Is born D. Be born
26. A. pen name B. surname C. name D. real name
27. A. where B. who C. whose D. which
28. A. ships B. trains C. boats D. planes
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.
Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children
learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.
However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link
between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many
TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And
of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the
cause of lower grades.
Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only
educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them
to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
29. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Benefits of kids' TV shows B. Effects of television on kids
C. Why kids love TV D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV
30. According to the passage,watching a lot of TV may ______
A. cause weight problems in children B. cause children to be more famous
C. cause children to get better grades D. cause students to study more
31. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. programs B. experts C. kids D. problems
32. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. TV is always bad for children.
B. TV is only good for entertainment.
C. Kids should watch only educational shows.
D. Television has some benefits along with problems.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. This film is more interesting than that one.
A. This film is as interesting as that one. B. That film is not as interesting as this one.
C. This film isn’t as interesting as that one. D. That film is as interesting as this one.
34. Mary said,"I don’t know what Fred is doing".
A. Mary said that she doesn’t know what Fred is doing.
B. Mary said that she didn’t know what Fred is doing.
C. Mary said that she doesn’t know what Fred was doing.
D. Mary said that she didn’t know what Fred was doing.
35. He wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. He was injured.
A. Unless he hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If he had been wearing a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured.
C. If he wasn’t wearing a seat-belt, he would have been injured.
D. Were it not for a seat-belt, he wouldn’t have been injured.
36. I didn’t know that he was a liar. I now regret it.
A. I wish he wasn’t a liar. B. I regret that he is a liar.
C. I wish I had known that he was a liar. D. I regret to beileve him and what he said.
37. Nam won the scholarship; he studied well.
A. Nam, who studied well,won the scholarship. B. Nam, that studied well,won the scholarship.
C. Nam who studied well won the scholarship. D. Nam won the scholarship,so he studied
well.
38. They have built a new bridge across the river.
A. A new bridge across the river have been built. B. A new bridge has built across the river.
C. A bridge has been built new across the river. D. A new bridge has been built across the
river.
39. He started working as an engineer 5 years ago.
A. He worked as an engineer 5 years ago. B. He had worked as an engineer for 5 years.
C. He didn't work as an engineer any more. D. He has worked as an engineer for 5 years.
40. The bank was open until nine o'clock and the department store until ten.
A. The bank opened at nine and the department store at ten.
B. The bank closed at nine and the department store at ten.
C. The bank opened at nine,and the department store closed at ten.
D. The bank closed at nine,and the department store opened at ten.

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 PRACTICE TEST 076

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.
1. A. eats B. tapes C. lives D. cooks
2. A. official B. collect C. collapse D. colony
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.
3. A. inject B. victim C. treatment D. contact
4. A. advertise B. consumption C. history D. influence
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.
5. Energy-saving bulbs should use to save electricity.
A B C D
6. The teacher, together with 30 students, are going to attend a party this Saturday evening.
A B C D
7. In spite of John came to the show late due to the heavy rain, he could see the main part of the
show.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Traffic rules _______ by all people.
A. must be obeyed B. must obey C. must obeyed D. must have
obeyed
9. They are playing _______ Liverpool players.
A. against B. versus C. to D. of
10. There you are! I _______ for two hours. Where have you been?
A. am waiting B. wait C. waited D. have been
waiting
11. The weather was _______ bad _______ we couldn’t go out.
A. such/that B. too/that C. such a/that D. so/that
12. It took him three weeks _______ how to swim.
A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. to learning
13. I couldn’t go to the party _______ a sudden cold.
A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
14. After a lot of difficulties, he _______ to open the door.
A. succeeded B. could C. tried D. managed
15. Hurry up! They have only got _______ seats left.
A. a little B. a few C. a lot of D. plenty of
16. The people _______ live in Greece speak Greek, don’t they?
A. whom B. who C. which D. where
17. A(n)______ is a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface.
A. snowstorm B. earthquake C. volcano D. typhoon
18. According to the weather _________ , it will be raining tonight.
A. prediction B. information C. announcement D. forecast
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.
19. Mary: "Thank you for a lovely evening."
- Peter: " ______________."
A. You're welcome B. Have a good day C. Cheers D. Thanks
20. Student 1: "I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy."
-Student 2: "__________"
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. Great! Let's do that.
C. Yes, thanks. D. I'm sorry, I can't.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.
A. come without knowing what they will see B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom D. come by plane
22. Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
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.
23. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
24. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
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.
When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which
can be heard all over the world on the BBC.If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned down in
1834, the great clock would never have been erected.Big Ben takes its (25)______ from Sir
Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of
Parliament were being built.It is not only of immense size, (26)______is extremely accurate as
well.Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.On the BBC, you
can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones (27)______ to the clock
tower.Big Ben has rarely gone wrong .Once, however, it failed to give the correct time.A painter
who had been working on the tower hung a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it
(28)______.
25. A. place B. name C. fame D. time
26. A. but B. however C. and D. so
27. A. connects B. are connected C. is connected D. connect
28. A. down B. up C. with D. time
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.
The Beatles
In the 1960s, the Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world.Since
then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is difficult now
to imagine how sensational the Beatles were at that time.They were four boys from the north of
England and none of them had any training in music.They started by performing and recording
songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs.Then they started writing
their own songs and that was when they became really popular.The Beatles changed pop
music.They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written
themselves.After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.The
Beatles did not have a long career.Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970.They
stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans
were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However,
today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out.Throughout the
world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.
28. The passage is mainly about _______
A. how the Beatles became more successful than other groups.
B. why the Beatles split up after 7 years.
C. The Beatles’ fame and success.
D. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song.
29. The four boys of the Beatles ______.
A. came from the same family B. came from a town in the north of England
C. were at the same age. D. received good training in music.
30. What is not true about the Beatles?
A. The members had no training in music.
B. They had long stable career.
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.
D. They changed pop music.
31. The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. notorious B. bad C. shocking D. popular
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. David felt sick from eating too many green apples.
A. David felt sick because he has eaten a lot of green apples.
B. David felt sick because he has eaten so many green apples.
C. David felt sick because there were too many green apples he ate.
D. David felt sick because he had eaten too many green apples
34. Charlie said, "Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow”.
A. He said that Nora and Jim are getting married tomorrow
B. He said that Nora and Jim were getting married the next day.
C. He said that Nora and Jim were getting married tomorrow.
D. He said that Nora and Jim are getting married the next day.
35. I don't know the answer, so I can't tell it to you.
A. If I knew the answer, I wouldn't tell it to you.
B. If I knew the answer, I would tell it to you.
C. If I knew the answer, I will tell it to you.
D. If I had known the answer, I would tell it to you
36. When did you last ride a bike?
A. What time is it since you ride a bike?
B. How long is it since you last rode a bike?
C. How much time did you ride a bike?
D. How often did you ride a bike?
37. The day was so cold that we stayed indoors.
A. It was such cold a day that we stayed indoors.
B. It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.
C. It was a so cold day that we stayed indoors.
D. It was a cold day so that we stayed indoors.
38. I am sorry that I didn't learn English when I was younger.
A. I regret not to have learned English when I was younger.
B. I regret not to be learned English when I was younger.
C. I regretted not to learn English when I was younger.
D. I wish that I had learned English when I was younger.
39. Someone has robbed the bank near our house.
A. The bank have been robbed near our house.
B. The bank near our house has been robbed.
C. The bank near our house had been robbed.
D. The bank near our house has robbed
40. I'm grateful that you helped my brother do that work.
A. Thank you for helping my brother do that work.
B. Thank you about helping my brother do that work.
C. Thank you because you helped me do that work.
D. Thank you that you help my brother do that work
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 077

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. culture B. popular C. regular
D. fabulous
2. A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable
D. determine
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. economics B. inspection C. regulation
D. individual
4. A. absolute B. Important C. responsible
D. familiar
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
5. The more you practise, the fluently you can speak.
A B C D
6. They stopped to work because of the hot weather.
A B C D
7. They have lived next door to US for years, therefore, we hardly ever see them.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
8. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell
and many__________ quit their job.
A. craftsmanship B. craft unions C. craftsmen D.
crafts
9. Making rice paper__________ jobs and income for many locals, and helps many families out
of poverty and become well-off.
A. keeps B. gets C. applies
for D. creates
10. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together to
form__________.
A. cooperates B. cooperation C. cooperatives
D. cooperative
11. The artisan is delighted to__________ to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style.
A. demonstrate B. explain C. express
D. provide
12. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We__________ be hurried.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't
D. mayn't
13. It gets__________ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult B. more difficult
than
C. difficult more and more D. more and more difficult
14. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours__________ they can meet
customers' demands.
A. so B. so that C. but
D. in order
15. How are you on with your work? - It is OK
A. calling B. getting C. playing
D. looking
16. When we arrived at the meeting, the first speaker__________ and the audience
A. had just finished / were clapping B. had just finished / clapped
C. was finishing / clapped D. finished / had clapped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. "Why don't we visit the Happy Mind Charity Centre this weekend?" - “__________”
A. Because it is so useful. B. That's a good idea I
C. I'll tell you about this centre. D. Until next time.
18. "Hello. I'm Minh, the leader of Dream Sky volunteer team" - “__________”
A. Nice to meet you. I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
B. It's nice of you so say so. I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
C. Fine, see you again soon, Minh.
D. Don't mention it. I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
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. Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems.
A. worried B. nervous C. hopeless
D. uneasy
20. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or
house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful
D. whole
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. At first, he was reluctant to help US. However, after persuading for a long time, he agreed to play
the guitar at our tea-shop.
A. hesitate B. willing C. eager
D. keen
22. Stop being mean to everyone or you'll have no friends.
A. unkind B. cruel C.
miserable D. kind
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.
In the Middle Ages the vast majority of European cities had walls around them. They (23)
__________to defend the city, but they also kept out undesirable people, like those with contagious
diseases.
Most of London's gates had been (24) __________by the end of the eighteenth century. However, by a
stroke of luck, the last of them was preserved. This gate is, in actual fact, not called a gate at all; its
name is Temple Bar, and it marked the (25) _________between the old City of London and
Westminster. However, as the (26) _________of traffic through London increased, Temple Bar
became an obstacle to its free flow. In 1878 it was decided to take it down, so its stone were numbered,
dismantled and put in storage. A couple of years later a wealthy businessman bought the stones and re-
erected them at his house in Hertfordshire.
In the 1970s the Temple Bar Trust was (27) _________with the intention of returning thegate
to the City of London. Much of the money for this project was donations from the Temple Bar Trust.
The stonework needed a lot of restoration, which was carried out by the Cathedral Works
Organization. Today, Temple Bar stands next to St Paul's Cathedral.
23. A. supposed B. served C. expected
D. meant
24. A. devoted B. demolished C. declared
D. decreased
25. A. division B. part C. line
D. boundary
26. A. amount B. quantity C. bulk
D. number
27. A. set out B. set up C. set
off D. set back
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high- quality protein,
eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg
yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two- thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This
knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the
development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs.
These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked.
They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in
banking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A
second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called "designer" eggs. These eggs
are produced by hens that are fed low- flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and
rice bran. In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of
cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise
the blood cholesterol in humans.
Eggs producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies
to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol
levels have brought mixed results. It may be that is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant
of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol
derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certainly dietary fats stimulate the
body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of
eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help
reduce the blood cholesterol level.
28. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
B. To make people how about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten.
D. To convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes.
29. What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. Increasing price B. Decreased production
C. Dietary changes in hens D. Concerns about cholesterol
30. What is meant by the phrase "mixed results"?
A. The results are blended B. The results are a composite of
things.
C. The results are inconclusive. D. The results are mingled together.
31. Which of the following could best replace the word "somewhat"?
A. in fact B. a little C. indefinitely
D. a lot
32. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2
D. 1/3
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I find it impossible not to worry about Lan
A. I can’t help feeling worried about Lan
B. I feel worried about Lan, but I can’t do anything to help
C. I can’t do nothing to help Lan although I feel worried about her
D. I’m unable to worry about Lan
34. You’d better take a taxi; it was raining hard outside
A. You’d better take a taxi in case it was raining
B. She advised us to take a taxi because it was raining outside
C. She gave us a lift because it was raining heavily
D. She didn’t lend us any raincoats but a taxi
35. My brother and I go to that school
A. I went to that school and my brother, too
B. I went to that school and so my brother did
C. I went to that school and so did my brother
D. I went to that school and so my brother did, too
36. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time
A. There were not enough time to hold the meeting
B. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early
C. The meeting was planned to start in a short time
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual
37. When they arrived, the good seats were already taken
A. They didn’t get good seats because they arrived too late
B. They arrived late enough to get good seats
C. They had to stand for the whole show
D. We couldn’t get good seats although we arrived early
38. They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans
A. They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money
B. They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money
C. They didn’t know his plans and never took money from him
D. They took the money he offered them without realizing his purpose
39. He could not afford to buy the car
A. He couldn’t buy the car because it was too expensive
B. He bought the car because it was expensive
C. He bought the car though it was expensive
D. He had enough money but he didn’t buy the car
40. Tam is not good at English and neither am I
A. Neither Tam nor I am good at English
B. Either Tam or I am good at English
C. I’m not as good at English as Tam is
D. Tam isn’t good at English but I am
PRACTICE TEST 078

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
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 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 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
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. my/ opinion/ wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/ proud/ school//.
A. In my opinion, wear uniforms encourages students to be proud of their school.
B. In my opinion, wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud of their school.
C. In my opinion, to wear uniforms encourages students to be proud of their school.
D. In my opinion, to wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud of their school.
34. holiday/ be/ so/ disappointing/ they/ decide/ ask/ money/ back//.
A. The holiday was so disappointing that they decided to ask for their money back.
B. The holiday was such disappointing that they decided to ask for their money back.
C. The holiday was too disappointing that they decided to ask for their money back.
D. The holiday was enough disappointing that they decided to ask for their money back.
35. if/ there/ be/ much/ exhaust fume/ air/ more/ people/ cope/ respiratory problem//.
A. If there is too much exhaust fume in the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problem.
B. If there will be too much exhaust fume in the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problem.
C. If there are too much exhaust fume in the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problem.
D. If there was too much exhaust fume in the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problem.
36. you/ know/ name/ lecturer/ talk/ natural disasters/ workshop/ two days ago//?
A. Do you know the name of the lecturer whom talked about natural disasters at the workshop two days ago?
B. Do you know the name of the lecturer whose talked about natural disasters at the workshop two days ago?
C. Do you know the name of the lecturer which talked about natural disasters at the workshop two days ago?
D. Do you know the name of the lecturer who talked about natural disasters at the workshop two days ago?
37. I’m always nervous when I travel by air
A. I feel safe when I travel by air
B. I’ve never travel buy because some times feel nervous
C. Travelling by air always makes me nervous
D. I always feel nervous, so I never travel by air
38. “Let’s go on a walking today?”, said Trang
A. Jane suggested going on a walking
B. Jane wanted us to going on a walking
C. Jane suggested to go on a walking
D. Jane allow us to go on a walking
39. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded.
40. I haven"t eaten this kind of food before.
A. This is the first time I"ve eaten this kind of food.
B. I haven"t eaten this kind of food already.
C. This is the first kind of food I have eaten.
D. Even before I have not eaten this kind of food.
_____The end_____
 PRACTICE TEST 079

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 phones.
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 84 countries in 1989.
A B C D
Mark the letter 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 from 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
17. Grocer: “What can I do for you, madam?”
Customer: “_______”
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)_______ 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.
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 students’ 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 boy students 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
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.
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.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
37. “ I’m sorry I have to leave so early” he said
A. He apologized for having to leave early
B. He apologized that he has to leave early
C. He apologizes for having to leave early
D. He apologizes for having to leave early
38. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John suggested to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John made us put a better lock on the door.
39. I don’t have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat.
A. If I didn’t have enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
C. If I had enough money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that coat.
D. If I didn’t have enough money now, I wouldn’t buy that coat.
40. You should clean this room every day.
A. This room should be cleaned everyday.
B. This room should been cleaned everyday.
C. This room should clean everyday.
D. This room should be clean everyday.
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 PRACTICE TEST 080

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 of
primary 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
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.
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 20lh 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.
31. Which of the following statements is true?
A. By the late 20th 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 20th 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
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. He said, “If I have a pen, I can write the answers”.
A. He said if he had a pen, he could write the answers.
B. He told me to give him a pen to write the answers.
C. He could write the answers because he had my pen.
D. I could write the answers if he gave me his pen.
36. The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase.
A. Although she was very weak, she could lift the suitcase.
B. The woman shouldn’t lift the suitcase because she was so weak.
C. The woman lifted the suitcase, so she wasn’t very weak.
D. She was so weak that she couldn’t lift the suitcase.
37. People must not leave bicycles in the hall.
 A. Bicycles must not be left in the hall.
B. Bicycles in the hall must not being left.
C. Bicycles in the hall must not left.
D. Bicycles must been not left in the hall.
38. If the homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
A. Unless the homework is easy, I will ask you for help.
B. Unless the homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
C. Unless the homework is easy, I won’t ask you for help.
D. Unless the homework isn’t difficult, I won’t ask you for help.
39. That expression on his face has some meaning.
A. That expression on his face is meaningless.
B. That expression on his face means.
C. That expression on his face is mean.
D. That expression on his face is meaningful.
40. Bad habits can do harm to our health.
A. Bad habits cannot be harmful to our health.
B. Bad habits can be harmful to our health.
C. Bad habits can be harmless to our health.
D. Bad habits can be harmful with our health.
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