PRACTICE TEST 6 the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other 15. The twins are so alike; I can not tell one from the other.
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. A. different B. similar C. changeable D. confident
1. A. ancient B. advance C. account D. appear 16. Scientists want to find out if there is, or has ever been, life on Mars. They
2. A. experience B. efficient C. extensive D. evidence are planning to send people there.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part A. get some information B. make a discovery
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following C. find plants and animals D. carry out experiments
questions. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
3. A. timber B. absorb C. climbing D. suburb the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
4. A. doubtful B. trouble C. amount D. surround 17. The teacher spoke well of Ellen in front of the class for being brave.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. dismissed B. praised C. honoured D. criticized
following questions. 18. The accident happened because a simple safety device wasn't properly fitted.
5. ……………… popular opinion, many Welsh people do not speak Welsh. A. controllable B. easy C. complicated D. cheap
A. In spite B. Because of C. Contrary to D. Opposite Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of
6. The little girl started crying. She ……………… her doll, and no one was able the following exchanges.
to find it for her. 19. -"Make yourself at home.”
A. has lost B. had lost C. was losing D. was lost -“……………………”
7. " ……………… is your motorbike?" - "It's a Wave." A. Yes, can I help you? B Not at all. Don't mention it.
A. What sort B. What colour C. What size D. What make C. Thanks! Same to you. D. It's very kind of you. Thank you.
8. You will have to ……………… your holiday if you are too tired to travel. 20. - "What do you think of horror films?
A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside -“……………………”
9. I'm absolutely no good at all ……………… any kind of sport. A. Oh, my god B. I haven't seen them for a long time
A. with B. at C. on D. for C. Oh, I find them really disgusting D. I just saw a film last night
10. ………………, the athlete broke the world's record after two attempts. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. Surprise B. Surprised C. Surprising D. Surprisingly correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
11. Speed limits on the road ……… to protect pedestrians as well as motorists. The Twin Towers
A. serve B. prove C. succeed D. intend The side-by-side towers in New York City, which were home to Manhattan's
12. My father is fond of sports. He goes to the Sports Club to watch …………… World Trade Center, were more commonly known as the Twin Towers. Each
every Saturday. skyscraper was an incredible one hundred and ten stories high. Then, on
A. racing horse B. race horse C. horse races D. horsing race September 11,2001, the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. What
13. It's Grandmother's birthday tomorrow, so don't forget to wish her many happened on that date in history should never be forgotten.
happy ………………. The attack on September 11th was not the first time the area had been
A. returns B. congratulations C. anniversaries D. days targeted. In 1993, a bomb had been detonated in the North Tower. This
14. He told us about his future plans ………………. explosion killed six people and injured thousands of others. The tower, however,
A. because he wanted some tea was able to withstand the explosive power of the blast.
B. when we were having afternoon tea In 2001, both towers were attacked. Two planes were flown directly into the
C. after we have had afternoon tea buildings. The effect of these attacks was immediately catastrophic. Neither
D. although he offered me some coffee building was built to withstand such structural damage, and the collapse of each
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to building was imminent. The South tower fell in less than one hour after being
attacked, and the North tower collapsed soon afterwards. Both towers were
completely gone. The land where the World Trade Center once stood is now 30. A. function B. task C. right D. ability
known as Ground Zero. The day when the towers were attacked is remembered Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
as one of the most infamous days in America's history. correction in each of the following questions.
21. What is most likely the reason the World Trade Center buildings were called 31. The first domesticated bird in earth was probably the goose.
the Twin Towers? A. The B. domesticated C. in D. probably
A. The two buildings had similar working hours. 32. The fish in the lake in the city centre have died because the polluted water.
B. The two buildings were built on the same acre of land. A. The B. in the city C. have D. because of
C. The two buildings were identical in design. 33. If teachers teach environmental issues at school, students would be more
D. The two buildings were nothing alike. aware of protecting wildlife.
22. The underlined word "detonated" most probably means ………………. A. issues B. will be C. aware of D. wildlife
A. attacked B. exploded C. constructed D. damaged 34. Australia is home to unique animals like the kangaroo and koala, that are
23. Which statement is a fact about the story? native to Australia.
A. The World Trade Center was attacked more than once. A. home to B. like C. which D. native
B. The buildings would have survived if they had not been identical in 35. Generally speaking, proteins that come from animal sources are complete
design. whereas those that come from another sources are incomplete proteins.
C. September 11, 2001 is the most infamous date in America's history. A. Generally speaking B. animal sources C. those that D. other
D. No one should ever construct another building at Ground Zero. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
24. The underlined word "infamous" as used in the text is closest in meaning to to each of the following questions.
……….. 36. "May I borrow your bicycle this afternoon?"
A. famous for something bad B. interesting and admirable A. "Would you mind lending me your bicycle this afternoon?"
C. famous for good quality D. attractive and long-lasting B. "You must lend me your bicycle this afternoon."
25. Which title would be a good alternative for this text? C. "Do I have to borrow your bicycle this afternoon?"
A. September: A Bad Month B. The End of Time D. "It is necessary that I take your bicycle this afternoon."
C. A Day When All Hope Died D. The World Trade Center Attack 37. In these plans nothing has been overlooked.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the A. These plans have covered nothing.
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to B. These plans have covered everything.
30. C. In these plans nothing has been looked over.
What do we mean when we speak of a calorie? Well, we know that the food D. In these plans everything has been looked over.
we eat is (26) ……………… and provides heat. Some foods can provide much 38. I'm very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
heat and other foods provide very little. The foods (27) ………… provide much A. We shall never meet each other again.
heat provide many calories. We measure the amount of heat a food provides in B. I've been looking for you for a long time.
calories, just as we measure your (28) …………… in inches or your weight in C. I'm looking forward to meeting you again soon.
pounds. A calorie is a measure of the heat required to (29) …………… the D. Please don't come and meet us again.
temperature of one gram of water one degree centigrade. One calorie of food can 39. Her living conditions were not good. She studied very well.
also raise one pound of matter to a height of 40 inches. Two thousand calories a A. She studied very well although her living conditions were not easy.
day of food in the body can provide a lot of heat and the (30) ……………. to do B. She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions.
a lot of work. C. Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well.
26. A. burn B. burning C. burned D. to burn D. Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well.
27. A. what B. that C. whom D. whether 40. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
28. A. height B. length C. width D. weight A. Schooling doesn't influence a child as much as his parents do.
29. A. produce B. raise C. lower D. change B. A child's parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
 C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling. A. Computers are being used more
D. A child's schooling influences him as much as his parents do. B. When using computers more
C. An increase in the use of the computers
PRACTICE TEST 7 D. The increasing use of the computer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. A. effect B. unique C. affect D. visual 15. My sister's eyes resemble our mother's eyes. They both have brown eyes.
2. A. accessible B. directory C. manufacture D. experiment A. run after B. look like C. feel like D. look for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part 16. I couldn't understand what the child said because his words were in the
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following wrong sequence.
questions. A. order B. spelling C. sound D. writing
3. A. gym B. garbage C. giant D. generous Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
4. A. widespread B. heating C. disease D. treatment the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 17. On Saturday night I'd like nothing more than sitting in my cozy little room
following questions. reading a book.
5. Flower oils are ……………… of the ingredients used in making perfume. A. inexpensive B. warm C. uncomfortable D. dirty
A. among expensive B. among the most expensive 18. You're lending them money again? You must be out of your tiny mind!
C. being most expensive D. very expensive A. wealthy B. foolish C. reliable D. smart
6. I met a lot of new people at the conference ……....… names I can't remember. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of
A. whose B. which C. who D. whom the following exchanges.
7. The little boy failed to give ……………… reason for his absence from school 19. - “……………………”
last Monday. "At 28 Tran Quoc Hoan Rd."
A. satisfactory B. correct C. adequate D. right A. What a nice house! B. When were you born?
8. I will lend you the book providing that you ………… it not later than Sunday. C. What's your surname? D. Where are you living now?
A. will return B. return C. is returning D. returned 20. -"How do you find York, Nam?"
9. It is ………………….. to fail a job interview, but try again. - “……………………”
A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointedly D. disappointment A. I just came here yesterday. B. Oh. It's ancient and very nice!
10. New York Harbour, ……………, is one of the largest and finest harbours in C. I think it was built in 71 B.C. D. Oh, it's a city in England.
the world. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. where is ice-free in all seasons B. that is ice-free in all seasons correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
C. which is ice-free in all seasons D. it is ice-free in all seasons there The Old Woman and the Doctor
11. The last family ….…… was on the occasion of Grandma's birthday two An old woman became almost totally blind from a disease of the eyes. After
years ago. consulting a doctor, she made an agreement with him in the presence of
A. anniversary B. collection C. meeting D. gathering witnesses that she would pay him a high fee if he cured her. However, if he
12. Last month two terrible storms ………… the central provinces of Viet Nam. failed, he would receive nothing. The doctor prescribed a course of treatment
A. struck B. collapsed C. erupted D. buried and visited her on a regular basis to apply ointment to her eyes. With each visit,
13. Cold temperatures, short growing seasons, and heavy snows prevent he took away with him some article from the house, until at last, when he visited
……….. at high elevations. her for the last time and the cure was complete, there was nothing left. When the
A. grow trees B. trees are growing C. trees growing D. trees growth old woman saw that the house was empty, she refused to pay him his fee. After
14. ……………… is helping to break new ground in drug research. repeated refusals on her part, he sued her before the magistrates for payment of
her debt. On being brought into court, she was ready with her defense. "The
daimant, "she said, "has stated the facts about our agreement correctly. I more carefully so that we only cut down trees (30) ……………… it helps other
promised to pay him a fee if he cured me, and he, on his part, promised to trees survive and remain healthy, or as part of a replanting program.
charge nothing if he failed. Now, he says I am cured; but I say that I am blinder 26. A. go with B. depend on C. deal with D. turn down
than ever, and I can prove what I say. When my eyes were bad, I could see well 27. A. conservationists B. teachers C. physicists D. artists
enough to know that my house contained a certain amount of furniture and other 28. A. get B. take C. have D. make
things. But now, when according to him I am cured, I am entirely unable to see 29. A. Unfortunately B. Unhappily C. Generally D. Miserably
anything there at all." 30. A. unless B. whether C. when D. though
21. Why did the woman refuse to pay the doctor? Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
A. She claimed he charged her nothing. correction in each of the following questions.
B. She claimed he had received his payment. 31. People usually wear clothing with two basic purposes: warmth and
C. She claimed he did not cure her. decoration.
D. She claimed he stated the agreement incorrectly. A. wear B. for C. basic D. warmth
22. What does the word "prescribed" mean as it is used in the text? 32. Many of the houses damaging in the storm belonged to the poor villagers.
A. advised a medical treatment B. wrote down directions A. Many of B. damaged C. in the storm D. the poor
C. wrote down ahead of time D. gave rules for one's visit 33. Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook
23. What role does the magistrate play in this story? food and even run automobiles.
A. He will determine the best way to fix the woman's eyes. A. like B. may be C. heat D. cook
B. He will perform a marriage ceremony. 34. My uncle is now a businessman, so he has got only a few time for
C. He will judge if a crime has been committed. entertainment.
D. He will determine if payment is due. A. is now B. so C. a little D. for
24. The underlined phrase "The claimant" in the story refers to ………………. 35. Although her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the
A. the old woman B. the doctor C. the witnesses D. the magistrates concert.
25. What is the moral of the story? A. Despite B. severe C. to walk D. to attend
A. Through evil doing, one loses any reward for the good he has done. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
B. We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified in the end. to each of the following questions.
C. Wealth unused might as well not exist. 36. You might fall if you're not careful.
D. Things are not always as they seem. A. Unless you are careful, you might not fall.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the B. If you are careless, you cannot be easy to fall.
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to C. Be careful or else you will have a fall.
30. D. You are not careless and you could not fall.
On the topic of cutting down trees, not everyone is in agreement. There seem 37. I spoke slowly and clearly. I wanted the foreigner to understand me.
to be different views on this topic, and these (26) ……………… a number of A. I spoke slowly and clearly so that the foreigner could understand me.
factors. For example, people who enjoy walking in the forests would like to B. I spoke so slowly and clearly that I wanted the foreigner to understand me.
prevent people from cutting down trees. Also, we need trees for our oxygen and C. I spoke not only slowly but also clearly and the foreigner understood me.
according to (27) ………………, if we continue to cut them down, we will D. The foreigner could understand me easily as I spoke slowly and clearly.
certainly destroy our planet. 38. "Please don't tell anyone my new address, Tom, "said Jane.
On the other hand, people who (28) ……………… a living out of timber A. Jane told Tom to tell everyone her new address.
think they have a right to cut down trees. I think this is fine provided that they B. Jane asked Tom not to tell anyone her new address.
plant new trees to replace the ones they cut down. (29) ………………, a lot of C. Jane said to Tom and anyone else her new address.
illegal logging also takes place and these trees are not replaced. D. Tom wanted Jane to know his new address.
As far as I am concerned, the best approach would be to manage our forests 39. I think you'll find the house easily, as the directions are quite clear.
 A. I think you'll find the house easily if the directions are clear. A. make up for B. are making from C. make out of D. are made of
B. I think the directions are not clear, but you'll find the house easily. 11. The Statue of Liberty in New York is a monument which ………… millions
C. The house is quite clear on the map, so you don't have to find it. of visitors every year.
D. The directions are quite clear, so you ought to find the house easily. A. attracts B. interests C. pulls D. collects
40. It is impossible to cross the road in the rush hour because of the traffic. 12. There's always ………………… traffic in the city center at rush hour.
A. People usually find it difficult to cross the road in the rush hour. A. full B. crowded C. heavy D. plenty
B. People cannot cross the road in the rush hour because of the traffic. 13. Half of the children were away from school last week because of an
C. In the rush hour people are not allowed to cross the road because of the outbreak of ……………… influenza.
traffic. A. an B. a C. the D. ϕ
D. The traffic makes it possible for people to cross the road in the rush hour 14. They enjoyed living there ……………….
A. in spite of the bad condition of the house
B. because of the bad condition of the house
C. owing to the house was in bad condition
PRACTICE TEST 8
D. in case the house was in bad condition
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. A. inspire B. compass C. patient D. vanish
15. I could hear voices, but I couldn't make out what they were saying.
2. A. intelligent B. immediate C. experiment D. ecosystem
A. try to understand B. manage to hear
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
C. refuse to listen D. make every effort
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
16. The camel likes an arid environment, but a moist environment is better for a
questions.
penguin.
3. A. occasion B. skyscraper C. measure D. decision
A. dry B. wet C. warm D. friendly
4. A. replaced B. depressed C. informed D. astonished
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
following questions.
17. I'm sure you'll agree that this issue is vitally important to the success of our
5. We met each other at my grandparents' house three years ago and …………
project.
friends ever since.
A. achievement B. failure C. treatment D. completion
A. are B. have been C. were D. had been
18. You know it's not going to change the course of world history. It's really
6. Sydney is now the land of mixed population ………… people from all over
quite a trivial matter.
the world.
A. strange B. dangerous C. terrible D. important
A. from B. with C. by D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of
7. The sun, …………… is one of millions of stars in the universe, provides us
the following exchanges.
with heat and light.
19. -"What's the weather like in Vietnam now?"
A. which B. that C. who D. what
- “ ………………..”
8. My home town is ……………… situated on the Luc Nam River.
A. It's sunny and hot B. It's mid-summer now
A. attracting B. attractive C. attractively D. attracted
C. We have rainy season D. It often rains in spring
9. There are many large rooms with ……………… walls in the old castle.
20. - "I hear that 'Discovery' is a very good TV channel."
A. beautiful decorated B. beautifully decorating
- “ ………………..”
C. beautifully decorated D. decorating beautiful
A. Yes, it's very boring B. No, I don't hear that
10. Volcanoes are divided into three main groups, based on their shape and the
C. Yes, it's very exciting D. No, our TV channels are few
type of material they ……………….
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25. 30.
I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists The Great Barrier Reef is the earth's largest reef system. At a length of over
and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met 2,500 km it is the largest (26) ……………… structure. You can even see it from
the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit space. However, the reef is in danger of dying. Because of global (27)
annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn't far to the hotel and everyone ………………, the temperature in the atmosphere keeps rising. This also affects
was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn't used the Hotel Riviera before but the water temperature. When the oceans get too warm the colourful reefs (28)
our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced ……………… grey and die. The reef is also dying from pollution caused by
our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms factories on the Australian and Indonesian coasts.
for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days It's a pity that we don't (29) …..…… the environment the ways the
before. He insisted that he recognized my voice and that I had made the phone Aborigines did thousands of years ago. They respected nature, the animals and
call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn't have enough rooms. plants around them. They never killed more animals than they could eat. (30)
In the end the manager phoned other hotels in the town and found rooms for ………………, when Europeans arrived in Australia they destroyed a lot of
everyone but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had gone so we had things that the Aborigines valued.
to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still 26. A. living B. alive C. live D. life
don't know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn't me. 27. A. cooling B. heating C. warming D. changing
21. What is the writer trying to do? 28. A. make B. turn C. get D. come
A. Argue B. Apologise C. Explain D. Complain 29. A. take care B. look at C. make for D. care about
22. Who was the text written by? 30. A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
A. One of the tourists B. The coach Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
C. The hotel manager D. The tour guide correction in each of the following questions.
23. Why weren't any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera? 31. I wish everybody is fully aware of the importance of preserving their
A. A conference was taking place there. traditions and culture.
B. There were more people in the group than expected. A. were B. of C. preserving D. culture
C. Someone had forgotten to book them. 32. People are not allowed to enter the park after midnight because of lacking of
D. Someone had said they were not needed. security.
23. What happened in the end? A. are B. to enter C. after D. lack
A. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager. 33. The economic reform started in Vietnam in 1986 helped millions of people
B. The tourists couldn't stay together. to get out of poverty.
C. The writer found other hotels with rooms. A. The B. which started C. millions of D. out of
D. The writer called the coach driver back. 34. The teacher felt badly about not giving us permission to go outing overnight.
24. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists? A. The B. bad C. not giving D. overnight
A. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had 35. Scientists say that in the future incurable diseases will be cured, and "bad"
given our rooms to other people. genes will probably placed.
B. The hotel we were taken to wasn't good enough so we asked to change to a A. in the future B. will be C. and D. place
different one. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
C. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach, so it was really late to each of the following questions.
when we got to the hotel. 36. Rice can't possibly grow in such poor soil.
D. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they knew nothing about A. It's impossible for rice to grow in such poor soil.
us. B. Growing rice in such poor soil can be realized.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the C. Rice is incapable of growing in such poor soil.
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to D. Such poor soil may be suitable for rice to grow.
37. We have never experienced such bad floods in our region before. 6. As long as they ………… for more than three days, they can sleep at my flat.
A. Those are the worst floods we have ever experienced in our region. A. don't stay B. haven't stayed C. aren't staying D. wouldn't stay
B. We only sometimes experience very bad floods in our region. 7. My cousin will spend at least one year working abroad ……………… he can
C. Bad floods have never happened in our region before. find out how things operate overseas.
D. In our region, we have never seen and will never see bad floods. A. because B. as so C. so that D. as long as
38. Hoang was succeeded by Chung as the president of the 3R Club. 8. The house ……………… I was born and grew up was destroyed in the flood
A. Hoang was more successful as the president of the 3R Club than Chung. last month.
B. Hoang followed Chung as the president of the 3R Club. A. which B. where C. that D. when
C. Chung followed Hoang as the president of the 3R Club. 9. My friend's uncle felt ……………… when he failed the driving test the
D. Chung was more successful as the president of the 3R Club than Hoang. second time.
39. I don't think you should ring him now. It's rather late. A. anxious B. annoyed C. discouraged D. determined
A. You might not ring him now because it's rather late. 10. Many people, including me, like the slow ……..… of life in the countryside.
B. You'd better not ring him now as it's rather late. A. step B. pace C. speed D. space
C. It's very late now, but I think you should ring him. 11. The government ……………… the flood victims with food, clothes and
D. I don't think it's late now, so you should ring him. medicine.
40. The new supermarket looks good. It seems to have few customers. A. gave B. provided C. offered D. carried
A. The new supermarket is really good; that's why it has few customers. 12. The more waste paper we recycle, ……………….
B. Due to its good appearance, the new supermarket seems to have few A. the more trees we preserve B. the most trees we preserve
customers. C. the best trees we preserve D. the least trees we preserve
C. The new supermarket looks good, and so it seems to have few customers. 13. Robots and computer-controlled machines have already joined the workforce
D. Although the new supermarket looks good, it seems to have few in highly ……………… country.
customers. A. industrially B. industrialist C. industrialized D. industrialization
14. About five hundred buildings and houses ……………….
A. have damaged in the flood B. are damaging in the flood
C. will have damaged in the flood D. were damaged in the flood
PRACTICE TEST 9 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 15. For once, fortune was on our side: the weather improved in time for the
1. A. immature B. unforeseen C. impolite D. impatient game.
2. A. equality B. scientific C. technology D. contaminate A. much money B. nice sunshine C. heavy rain D. good luck
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part 16. I never cook on Saturday; we always dine out somewhere.
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following A. eat in a restaurant B. cook dinner somewhere
questions. C. go shopping for food D. go without dinner
3. A. occasion B. account C. accident D. occur Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
4. A. calendar B. participate C. afar D. charming the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 17. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and soon will
following questions. be out of control.
5. The day was marvelous: the sun was shining, the birds were singing, so we A. speeding up B. running out C. going down D. carrying out
……………… to go for a picnic. 18. This candidate for the position has little experience, but she seems very
A. decided B. was deciding C. had decided D. would decide bright. I think they should hire her.
A. clever B. slow C. trustful D. boring
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of A. people buying computers
the following exchanges. B. computers looking like people
19. - "Would you like to join our volunteer team this summer?" C. people thinking like computers
- “……………… " D. computers being able to perform intelligent tasks
A. Yes, I'd love to B. Yes, I do too 23. The word "fed" in paragraph 2 suggests that ……………….
C. I'm very happy D. Yes, it is beneficial A. computers are given food to eat to do work
20. -" ………………?" B. information has to be input into the computers
-"Three to one for Tiger." C. nourishing vitamins have to be provided to computers
A. Which teams played in the final match D. information has to be obtained from computers and given to another
B. Which team became the champion source
C. What was the name of the visiting side 24. Robots save time for businessmen by ……………….
D. What was the score of the match A. training other workers B. being built in factories
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the C. doing the job of one person D. not being needed to be trained
correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25. 25. According to paragraph 3, employers can save on money by using robots as
Computers are gradually replacing human labour in many areas of our lives. ……………….
An important area in computer technology is the use of computer systems to A. robots need not be paid B. robots are not expensive
perform jobs which require intelligence, such as learning how to sing or spotting C. robots cannot be trained D. robots can create more jobs
familiar objects. Most computers cannot do these things because they do not Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
have a "brain" to think. However, things are changing as people come up with correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to
newer and smarter computers. 30.
Computer scientists have come up with computers which can "think". These It is now generally recognized that stress is a major cause of heart disease,
special computers do not actually have "brains" but are fed with many facts and and contributes to many other illnesses. Stress is increased by (26) ……………
pieces of information about the job they are built to do. For example, there are such as worry, overwork and lack of exercise or relaxation. It is just as important
computers which can identify which area contains gold or other materials. They from a psychological point of view to (27) ……… as it is to take physical
learn about the important qualities of the mineral such as its colour, weight and exercise. Relaxing does not necessarily mean just lazing about and doing
the areas it is most likely to be found. This makes it easier for the computers to nothing. The (28) ……………… of a weekend away or the diversion of sporting
spot the mineral in different parts of the world. activities are considerable. If you are suffering from high stress levels, or wish
Computers can also be used in factories. Businessmen and factory owners to wind down (29) ………… a trying day, it is generally advisable to have a
use computers in the form of robots. These robots contain computer systems that change of scene. Although there are some individuals who thrive on stress, for
enable them to perform the job they are programmed to do. A single robot can most of us, it can (30)…………..…… exhaustion, mood swings and even severe
do a job which would have taken three people to do; this saves businessmen depression.
precious time. There would no longer be any need to train workers for different 26. A. factors B. effects C. ingredients D. items
tasks and it would be cost-effective for employers as well. 27. A. train B. amuse C. relax D. enjoy
In time to come, it is possible that computer systems would take away many 28. A. profits B. benefits C. improvements D. progresses
jobs. However, there is also an increased need for people who can build, design 29. A. while B. before C. when D. after
and repair computers. Thus, not all jobs will run out in the near future. 30. A. result from B. change to C. lead to D. suffer from
21. According to paragraph 1, what is one task which needs "thinking" that Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
computers are not able to do? correction in each of the following questions.
A. Performing jobs B. Spotting familiar objects 31. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
C. Replacing human labour D. Coming up with newer computers A. was B. nervously C. waiting D. for
22. The phrase "things are changing" in paragraph 1 refers to ………………. 32. They asked me what did happen last night, but I didn't want to tell them.
 A. asked B. happened C. didn't D. to tell three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
33. The concert was watched via satellite by an audience estimating at over 5 1. A. fabulous B. opposite C. circumstance D. official
million people. 2. A. multimedia B. community C. geography D. considerate
A. was watched B. an C. estimated D. million Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
34. Despite it is mid-winter, yesterday's temperature was high enough to turn on differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
the air conditioning. questions.
A. Although B. yesterday’s C. high enough D. the 3. A. cable B. disaster C. radiation D. volcano
35. Modern transportation can speed a doctor to the side of a sick person, even if 4. A. thermal B. theme C. bathing D. footpath
the patient lives on an isolate farm. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. to B. sick person C. even if D. isolated farm following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning 5. The building has a smoke detector …. any fires can be detected immediately.
to each of the following questions. A. if B. as if C. such as D. so that
36. He borrowed my book, but he forgot to return it. 6. I hadn't realized she was a foreigner ……………… she spoke.
A. I will never let him borrow my book again. A. in case B. only after C. until D. when
B. He never returned the book he borrowed me. 7. The old houses were …………… down to make way for a new block of flats.
C. I lent him my book, but he didn't remember to return it. A. put B. hit C. knocked D. banged
D. I asked him for my book which he forgot to return. 8. Ann has a lot of English books, ……………… she has never read.
37. A human brain is more complex than a computer. A. a lot of that B. some of these
A. A computer is not as complex as a human brain. C. many of which D. which many of them
B. A computer is as complex as a human brain. 9. If you ……………… doing your work, don't sit there playing games, Duong.
C. Compared to a human brain, a computer is too complex. A. don't finish B. won't finish C. aren't finishing D. haven't finished
D. A computer is much more complex than a human brain. 10. The ……………… about travelling by train rather than by car is that you
38. "Don't walk on the grass," the gardener said to us. can sleep or read during the journey.
A. The gardener said that we didn't walk on the grass. A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment
B. The gardener told us not to walk on the grass. 11. Nowadays children would prefer the subject of history ……………… in
C. The gardener suggested not walking on the grass. more practical ways.
D. We did not walk on the grass, as the gardener told us. A. be taught B. to be taught C. to teach D. teaching
39. "Make sure you arrive early tomorrow!" 12. In spite of all the difficulties, the Vietnam team succeeded ………………
A. He reminded me to arrive early the following day. climbing Mt. Everest.
B. He would like to make sure to arrive early that day. A. of B. in C. at D. to
C. He asked me if I could arrive early the next day. 13. My grandma was seriously ill last month but fortunately, she is now making
D. I had to make sure you would come the next day. a steady ……………….
40. The flood may rise higher. We have to move upstairs. A. recovery B. treatment C. survival D. healing
A. We'll have to move upstairs soon if the flood rises any higher. 14. My friend was in a difficult situation, so I agreed ………………
B. Unless the flood rises any higher we won't have to move upstairs. A. to help her out B. helping her out
C. If we don't move upstairs, the flood may rise higher. C. with helping her out D. that she would help me
D. We have to move upstairs in case the flood rises any higher. 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.
PRACTICE TEST 10 15. The kinds of sun cream you use may affect your skin.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other A. cause B. increase C. influence D. worry
16. He only has average general intelligence, but he is an excellent artist.
 A. ability to think B. ability to work hard energy and up to 75 per cent less water than making paper from virgin fibres.
C. specialized skill D. musical performance Also, it reduces the demand for virgin fibre in the world.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to So, have you done your part to save Mother Earth?
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. What does "recovered paper" in paragraph 1 refer to?
17. I was virtually finished with the paper when my computer lost the file. A. Old newspapers, magazines and other unwanted papers
A. stopped B. found C. damaged D. changed B. Paper transported to the paper mill
18. The uses of computer-based technology in hospitals have become extensive. C. Paper wrapped in tight bales
A. widespread B. serious C. expanded D. limited D. Paper containing food, plastic, metal and other rubbish
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of 22. According to paragraph 1, "bales" are …………………....
the following exchanges. A. papers flattened by huge rollers
19. -"How long have you been friends with Lam?" B. papers pulped on a huge wire mesh
-“……………………..” C. papers stored in large containers
A. I met him at my aunt's house B. For five years D. large amounts of paper tied tightly together
C. He lives in my neighbourhood D. In June 2016 23. What happens to papermaking fibers as a result of repeated recycling?
20. - "What does your new English teacher look like?" A. It smoothens the fibers.
-“……………………..” B. it enables the fibers to bond together quickly.
A. I like her very much C. It dries up the fibers so that they can be cut into smaller sheets of paper.
B. She has been teaching English for 5 years D. It shortens the fibers, thereby rendering them unfit for further recycling.
C. She is slim with long black hair 24. Recycling paper benefits the environment by ……………….
D. I am sure you will like her A. increasing the demand for wood
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the B. encouraging the destruction of forests
correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25. C. requiring not less than 50 per cent less energy
Old newspapers, magazines and other unwanted papers are collected by the D. needing about 25 per cent more water than virgin fibers
rag-and-bone man. The recovered paper is then sorted according to the grade 25. What impact does recycling paper have?
or type of paper before being sent to the recycling centre. There, the sorted A. It will result in a variety of vegetation.
papers are gathered and bundled into tight bales before they are transported to a B. It will result in the destruction of fewer trees.
paper manufacturing factory where they will be recycled into new paper. Only C. It will result in the destruction of more trees.
paper free of contaminants such as food, plastic, metal and other rubbish can be D. It will result in the creation of more rivers.
successfully recycled; otherwise, impurities and bacteria might be introduced Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
into the recycling process and thereby affect the quality of the paper produced. word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
At the paper mill, recovered paper is chopped up and mixed with water to People's lives will change dramatically in the next 50 years. We anticipate
form pulp slurry, which is then subjected to a series of washing where soap-like advances in genetics, medicine, and transportation, the opening of international
chemicals called surfactants remove ink from the paper. After the deinking markets, and more. People look enthusiastically (26) ………… the future. Yet,
process, the pulp slurry is sprayed onto a huge flat wire screen that is rapidly life today is also dramatically different from life 50 years ago, and that life was
moving through the paper machine. Water drains out and fibres bond together dramatically different from life 100 years ago.
into a web of paper which is pressed between rollers to squeeze out more water Is life "better" now than it was fifty years ago? For many people, (27) ………
and smoothen the surface. Heated rollers dry the paper, which is then slit into answer is yes. But for many, the answer is no. Hunger, poverty, misery, and
smaller rolls or sheets and finally removed from the paper machine. cruelty existed a hundred years ago. They existed thousands of years ago, and
Papermaking fibres can be typically recycled five to seven times before they they exist today. "Technology" and "development" have (28) …………. life
become too short and are rejected by the paper machine. Recycling paper dramatically for great numbers of people. But to some people these benefits are
certainly benefits the environment because it requires at least 50 per cent less not available, and their existence alone does not address the (29) ……..…… of
those people. For all our" advancement", a large part of our world lives worse, 39. People live together in one place. They form a community.
or no better, than it did fifty years ago. A future in which all people could (30) A. Although people form a community, they live together in one place.
……… the fruits of this advancement would be a future truly worth celebrating. B. In order to live together in one place, people form a community.
26. A. to B. for C. at D. on C. People form a community when living together in one place.
27. A. an B. a C. the D. ϕ D. Forming a community makes people live together in one place.
28. A. progressed B. improved C. advanced D. changed 40. "You shouldn't sit up until you feel better," the doctor said to my mum.
29. A. problems B. circumstances C. conditions D. troubles A. The doctor ordered my mum to sit up if she wanted to feel better.
30. A. benefit B. achieve C. include D. enjoy B. The doctor suggested that my mum should sit up until she felt better,
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs C. The doctor told my mum that if she wanted to feel better, she should sit up.
correction in each of the following questions. D. The doctor advised my mum not to sit up until she felt better.
31. There is a guest house at the corner of this street where we can stay there.
A. is a guest house B. at the C. of this street D. can stay PRACTICE TEST 11
32. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
A. always B. with C.o D. friends differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
33. More and more schools have built recently to make it convenient for questions.
children to get schooling. 1. A. bronze B. hotel C. romance D. scope
A. More and more B. have been built C. to make D. to get 2. A. stressed B. booked C. equipped D. compared
schooling Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
34. We wish today is sunny so that we could spend the day in the countryside three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
communicating with nature. 3. A. purpose B. surround C. pastime D. comment
A. were B. so that C. could spend D. in the 4. A. handicraft B. determine C. nutritious D. adventure
35. A large amount of popular expressions in our language have interesting Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
backgrounds. following questions.
A. A large number B. popular C. have D. backgrounds 5. On July 20th, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong ……………… down onto the
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning moon, the first person ever to set foot on another celestial body.
to each of the following questions. A. was stepping B. stepped C. has stepped D. was step
36. The bus normally takes longer than the train. 6. Phong always gets up early every morning ….…… he's not late for his work.
A. The train normally isn't as fast as the bus. A. so that B. eventhough C. because D. as soon as
B. The train and the bus doesn't take the same length of time. 7. Stratford-on-Avon, ……………… many people have written about, is
C. The train normally takes a shorter time than the bus. Shakespeare's birthplace.
D. Among the means of transport, the train is the quickest. A. where B. that C. which D. who
37. No one has set foot on this small island before. 8. Mr. Thanh hoped ……………… to join the club. He could make important
A. This small island has not been set foot on before. business contacts there.
B. Setting foot on this small island is a wish of many people. A. inviting B. being invited C. to invite D. to be invited
C. This small island needs people to come and explore. 9. I think ……………… young need to be encouraged and supported in society.
D. This small island has no natural plants or animals. A. a B. an C. the D. ϕ
38. The Covid-19 pandemic made it impossible for us to start our school year. 10. I'll ……………… your suggestion and discuss it with the sales department.
A. In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, we were able to start our new school year. A. setup B. think over C. find out D. look at
B. We couldn't start our new school year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. 11. He was ………… to see that his bonus was a bit less than he was expecting.
C. We could start our new school year because the Covid-19 pandemic happened. A. delighted B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. interested
D. The Covid-19 pandemic didn't prevent us from starting our new school year.
12. Please ……… the eggs just a little so that even the whites are not quite hard. seahorses that look after the eggs. Male seahorses keep the eggs in pouches at
A. boil B. stew C. simmer D. grill the front of their bodies. The fry must look after themselves as soon as they are
13. You have to fill out an …….... for admission to the hospital at the front desk. born.
A. applicable B. application C. applicant D. apply Seahorses are fish but they are not very good swimmers. Their fins are very
14. Could you tell me ……………… to fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City? small. This makes it hard to move and steer in the water. They can use their tails
A. it costs how much B. how much does it cost to grab onto seaweed or coral so they can stay in one place. Seahorses have no
C. how much it costs D. how much costs it teeth and they do not have a stomach. Food passes through the body of a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to seahorse very quickly. To stay healthy, they must spend most of the day eating.
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. One seahorse can eat up to 3000 small shrimps in a day.
15. This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor 21. Seahorses got their name because they ……………….
swimming pool. A. move like horses B. eat like horses
A. private B. special C. ordinary D. typical C. breathe like horses D. look like horses
16. These documents will provide you with all the information you need to 22. Seahorse eggs are kept ……………….
write your report. A. on coral B. in a pouch C. in the seaweed D. on the sand
A. reserve B. transfer C. supply D. assist 23. What does a seahorse use to attach itself to seaweed?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to A. its tail B. its teeth C. its fins D. its mouth
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 24. Which question is answered in the last paragraph?
17. Lack of sleep can have an enormous negative impact on a student's grades. A. What are seahorses? B. Where do seahorses live?
A. positive B. cognitive C. affective D. creative C. What do seahorses eat? D. How do seahorses move around?
18. The majority of young professionals in the capital have moved there from 25. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
provincial towns. A. Seahorses' fins are very small. B. Seahorses' teeth are not sharp.
A. seniority B. authority C. priority D. minority C. Seahorses don't have a stomach. D. Seahorses' food is small shrimps.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
the following exchanges. correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to
19. -"Hi, Paul! How's it going? Getting over the jet lag? 30.
-" ……………… " When delicious food is served at a restaurant, it can be gobbled down by a
A. Yes, I was born and grew up here. hungry customer (26) ……………… minutes. He does not give a thought about
B. Yes, I slept pretty well last night. the amount of time or effort required to prepare the dish. Preparing a complete
C. No, I couldn't get it. meal is (27) ……………… challenging and interesting as advance planning and
D. No, I didn't eat anything yesterday. preparation are necessary.
20. -" ……………… " Cooking can be relatively easy once you learn how to do it and constantly
- A pizza base, some cheese, some bacon, an onion, and an apple. practice it. For people learning to cook for the first time, they should (28)
A. How much is this pizza? ……………… help and advice from friends and family or read up cookery
B. Why do I have to make a pizza? books for ideas. Before making a trip to the provision shop to buy the
C. Who is going to make a pizza? ingredients for the meal you intend to cook, make (29) ……………… that you
D. What do we need to make a pizza? have the right utensils and condiments in your kitchen. To gain the confidence
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the you need, start with a simple dish or two that does not require too much
correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25. preparation time. Before cooking, prepare the (30) ……………… like cutting
Seahorses live in the ocean. They are fish but some people think that up the vegetables and thawing and seasoning the meat. When everything is
seahorses look a bit like 'land' horses. A group of seahorses is called a herd. ready, you can start to cook.
Baby seahorses are called fry. Female seahorses lay eggs but it is the male 26. A. for B. into C. within D. about
27. A. both B. either C. neither D. as poisoned.
28. A. want B. take C. call D. seek C. The soil would be poisoned if farmers used too many pesticides and
29. A. good B. sure C. fine D. great herbicides.
30. A. flavours B. microwaves C. ingredients D. recipes D. If farmers used fewer pesticides and herbicides, the soil wouldn't be
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs poisoned.
correction in each of the following questions. 40. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.
31. As soon as I will get my exam results, I'm going to visit my uncle in the A. It's not good to stop spending too much time on computer games.
countryside. B. It's better to avoid spending too much time on computer games.
A. get B. exam results C. to visit D. the countryside C. It's not good to postpone spending too much time on computer games.
32. My brother used to working downtown, but he moved to the suburbs three D. It's better to continue to spend too much time on computer games.
months ago.
A. work B. downtown C. moved D. suburbs PRACTICE TEST 12
33. He didn't have money to buy food because he has forgotten to ask his Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
parents. differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
A. to buy B. because C. had forgotten D. to ask questions.
34. The scientists are investigating an area on Mars which liquid water may be 1. A. sculpture B. budget C. nuclear D. punish
found. 2. A. preserve B. versatile C. resort D. cuisine
A. are investigating B. on C. where D. be found Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
35. If people use contaminated water for cooking, their health would be badly three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
affected. 3. A. combine B. promote C. translate D. purchase
A. contaminated B. cooking C. will D. badly affected 4. A. dominate B. practical C. tomato D. universe
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
to each of the following questions. following questions.
36. "Why don't we travel to Phu Quoc island by ferry?" they said. 4. This time tomorrow I ………………. with my cousin in London on Viber.
A. They asked why we didn't travel to Phu Quoc island by ferry. A. will chat B. am chatting C. chat D. will be chatting
B. They suggested travelling to Phu Quoc island by ferry. 5. The astronaut ………………. had a speech in our school this morning has
C. They wished that we travelled to Phu Quoc island by ferry. flown into space three times.
D. They wanted to travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry. A. which B. whose C. that D. whom
37. Life in the countryside isn't as stressful as life in the city. 6. Susan had to do the shopping for her neighbor, ……………….?
A. Life in the city is less stressful than that in the countryside. A. didn't she B. hadn't she C. does she D. isn't she
B. Life in the countryside is more stressful than that in the city. 7. Nhung has lived in Sydney, Australia for five years so she speaks …………..
C. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside. A. perfect English B. perfectly English
D. Life in the countryside is so as stressful as life in the city. C. English perfect D. English more perfect
38. You are not allowed to leave the room without permission. 8. My mouth is burning! This is ………………. spicy food that I don't think I
A. You mustn't leave the room without permission. can finish it.
B. You might leave the room without permission. A. such B. so C. very D. too
C. You have right to leave the room without permission. 10. She teaches relaxation techniques to help patients ……………. the pain of
D. You don't have to leave the room without permission. their illness.
39. The soil is poisoned because farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides. A. look through B. live on C. pass down D. deal with
A. The soil won't be poisoned if farmers use fewer pesticides and herbicides. 11. In the morning, Sandra usually eats a ………………. of bread and drinks a
B. If farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides, the soil will be
cup of coffee. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. slice B. bow C. stick D. bunch correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
12. Because Nga is a ………………., she is often chosen to translate between Bamboo is an amazing plant. Did you know it is actually a grass? In fact,
English and Vietnamese speakers. giant bamboo is the largest member of the grass family. Some types can grow an
A. official B. bilingual C. domestic D. flexible incredible 90 centimetres in just one day. Some bamboo plants can grow to over
13. Before you ………………. a man, you should always walk a mile in his 30 metres tall, which is as tall as a gum tree.
shoes. You probably know that bamboo is the favourite food of pandas, but
A. critic B. criticism C. criticize D. critical chimpanzees, gorillas and elephants eat it too.
14. Both my books ………………. from my room last night. Bamboo is also extremely useful to people. It is a very valuable construction
A. were stolen and my wallet B. and my wallet were stolen material because it is so strong. In fact, whole houses can be built from bamboo.
C. and my wallet was stolen D. were and my wallet stolen In some parts of the world, bamboo is used as scaffolding (the frame used to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to support building work).
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. The range of things that can be made from bamboo is huge. Furniture,
15. We took off our shoes and socks and walked without shocks or shoes along cooking utensils, and musical instruments can all be made from bamboo.
the beach. Bamboo fibres can be used to produce a soft, cotton-like material forT-shirts and
A. hotfoot B. out-footed C. flat-footed D. barefoot underwear. Bamboo fibres are also used to make paper. Bamboo can even be
16. Is there any place in particular that you'd recommend I visit while I'm in used to make bicycle frames and boats.
Hanoi? 21. Bamboo is a type of ………………...
A. counsel B. suggest C. expect D. assign A. tree B. wood C. bush D. grass
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to 22. According to the text, one way bamboo is amazing is that ………………...
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. it can grow extremely fast B. it grows near gum trees
17. Because she is so depressed, Barbara has been crying in her bed all day C. it comes in many sizes D. it grows anywhere
long. 23. Which activity uses bamboo as scaffolding?
A. delighted B. worried C. interested D. confused A. plumbing B. building C. cooking D. sailing
18. The departure time on Saturday is different than the time the bus leaves on 24. According to the text, which part of a bicycle can be made from bamboo?
Sunday. A. the frame B. the wheels C. the pedals D. the seat
A. stopover B. check-out C. arrival D. expedition 25. The main purpose of this text is ……………...
Mark the letter A, B, C o D to indicate the option that best completes each of A. to encourage people to use bamboo more often
the following exchanges. B. to list everything that can be made from bamboo
18. - "Can you come and give me a hand, Nam?" C. to give interesting facts and uses for bamboo
- “……………………….” D. to outline where bamboo is mainly grown and used
A. OK. Wait for me for a while. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
B. Sorry. I don't have anything to give you. correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
C. Fine. I can come with you now. Last Friday, Ms. Mabel brought her class for an excursion to the fire station.
D. No. I cannot hand it back to you. She wanted her students to see and learn how things were run inside the red
19. - "It's well worth going to Ha Long Bay. It's very picturesque." brick building and what the firemen had to do (26) ………………. emergencies.
- “……………………….” She introduced them to Mr. Jackson, the chief of the fire department.
A. No. I'm not going there next month. Before Mr. Jackson showed the students around the fire station, there was a
B. This is the first time I've ever been there. short (27) ……………………. between the students and him. He wondered how
C. I've gone to Ha Long Bay. much the students knew about the occupation. The students were only too eager
D. Yes, that's what I've heard. to show off what they knew or learnt from school about firemen. It was evident
that they were (28) ………………. to find out more about what firemen do B. My uncle is thinking of opening another restaurant in London next month.
besides extinguishing fires and rescuing people. Mr. Jackson told them a C. My uncle is opening another restaurant in London next month.
fireman had to (29) ………………. many tests before he could be certified as a D. My uncle delays opening another restaurant in London next month.
professional. In addition, a fireman must be strong and physically fit. 39. We should move the furniture to higher places because of the flood.
At last, Mr. Jackson brought the eager students to look at the fire engines. He A. The furniture to higher places should be moved because of the flood.
(30) ………………. out to them the hydraulic platform on the fire engine which B. The furniture should be moved to higher places because of the flood.
they use to put out fires in flats or other high-rise buildings. C. The furniture to higher places because of the flood should be moved.
26. A. during B. for C. among D. with D. The furniture should because of the flood be moved to higher places.
27. A. explanation B. debate C. discussion D. argument 40. Tom lives in the area affected by air pollution, so he has breathing problems.
28. A. surprised B. excited C. embarrassed D. frustrated A. If John didn't live in the area affected by air pollution, he wouldn't have
29. A. check B. measure C. assess D. pass breathing problems.
30. A. focused B. pointed C. looked D. worked B. Tom will have breathing problems if he lives in the area affected by air
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs pollution.
correction in each of the following questions. C. If Tom lived in the area affected by air pollution, he would have breathing
31. We will come home early in order to we can help you with the preparations. problems.
A. will come B. so that C. can help D. with D. Tom won't have breathing problems if he doesn't live in the area affected
32. If you don't join this English club, you wouldn't have chance to practice by air pollution.
speaking English.
A. didn't join B. have C. to practice D. speaking PRACTICE TEST 13
33. The new English teacher whom comes from Australia is very kind and Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
helpful. differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
A. new English B. who C. from D. very kind questions.
34. I'm not sure why she left, but she mentioned to have an appointment or 1. A. wheat B. spread C. disease D. reason
something. 2. A. chamber B. bachelor C. machine D. challenge
A. why she left B. but C. having D. or something Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
35. It's only my first week in Paris, and I saw so many interesting things already. three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. only B. first week C. have seen D. interesting 3. A. private B. package C. remote D. promise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning 4. A. recognize B. attendant C. tradition D. delicious
to each of the following questions. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
36. Peter usually had lunch in the canteen, but he doesn't now. following questions.
A. Peter got used to having lunch in the canteen. 5. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish …………. on earth for ages
B. Peter expected to have lunch in the canteen. and ages.
C. Peter suggested having lunch in the canteen. A. existed B. are existing C. exist D. have existed
D. Peter used to have lunch in the canteen. 6. The current constitutional problem is …………. by the top legal minds in the
37. Steven felt unwell, but he went on working. country.
A. Though he felt unwell, but Steven went on working. A. studying B. being studying C. being studied D. been studied
B. In spite of feeling unwell, Steven went on working. 7. The professor told me that I was doing well, …………. my final grade was
C. Steven went on working despite he felt unwell. awful!
D. Steven went on working although feeling unwell. A. so B. therefore C. in spite of D. yet
38. My uncle plans to open another restaurant in London next month. 8. I must hurry. I want to get home ………..…. to see the football match on
A. My uncle would have opened another restaurant in London next month.
television. A. I'm terribly sorry for being late. B. Thank you so much for your help.
A. on time B. in time C. by time D. at time C. It's a pleasure to meet you. D. Well, I'll see you later then.
9. It's very noisy in the new neighbourhood; ……………., we enjoy living there. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
10. An arrangement between the two couples ensured there was always someone Kandimalal is a large crater in the Kimberley region of Western Australia,
to ………………. the children. 145 kilometres from the town of Halls Creek. Scientists say that Kandimalal was
A. take care B. keep up C. bring in D. look after formed about 300,000 years ago when a meteorite struck the earth.
11. Please read the ………………… carefully before you fill out the form. Measuring some 880 metres across and about 60 metres deep, Kandimalal is
A. instructions B. advices C. labels D. proposals the second largest meteorite crater in the world. The crater used to be 150 metres
12. There is a greater ………… between New York and Tokyo than there is deeper, but it has since been filled with wind-blown sand from the Great Sandy
between New York and Washington D.C. Desert. Although the area is arid, rainfall collects in the centre of the crater, and
A. space B. length C. distance D. journey this allows trees to grow there.
13. Because it is expensive to eat at a restaurant every day, it is more.…………. Kandimalal has long been a part of the dreaming of the local Djaru people.
to buy groceries and make your own meals. One of the stories says that a rainbow serpent slithered through the earth and
A. economic B. economical C. economist D. economics came to the surface in the centre of the crater.
14. Neptune is about thirty times as far from the Sun ………………. The first time Kandimalal was seen from above was in 1947 during an aerial
A. like the Earth is B. such as the Earth survey of the region. The area around the crater became a national park in 1969
C. as is the Earth D. where is the Earth and has since become popular with tourists who have four-wheel drive vehicles.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to 21. Scientists believe that Kandimalal was formed by ………………
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. a volcano B. a meteorite C. heavy rainfall D. wind-blown sand
15. Like most presidents before him, the new U.S. president will reside in the 22. According to the text, how do the trees in the crater get enough water?
White House. A. The Djaru people look after the area.
A. live B. work C. sleep D. grow B. There is an underground river system.
16. During the seven-day journey by the sea, the ship traveled to three different C. The tourists bring water into the crater.
countries. D. Rain gathers in the middle of the crater.
A. flight B. transfer C. route D. voyage 23. According to the text, what did the rainbow serpent do?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to A. It fell into the crater. B. It filled the crater with sand.
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. C. It came up through the crater. D. It slithered around outside the crater.
17. You don't need to be carrying light things and getting out in this weather. 24. In 1947, people saw a new view of Kandimalal ………………….
A. empty B. heavy C. easy D. ugly A. by flying over it B. by climbing into it
18. The exit to the front of the building was locked, so we had to use the back C. by walking around it D. by driving through it
doors instead. 25. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. staircase B. window C. entrance D. escalator A. to explain how to get to Kandimalal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of B. to provide information about Kandimalal
the following exchanges. C. to encourage tourists to visit Kandimalal
19. -"How would you like your steak cooked?" D. to help protect the environment around Kandimalal
-" ……………………. " Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. Well done, please. B. A little bit cheaper, please. correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
C. I'd like it hot, please. D. Cook it immediately, please. Most people are fascinated with whales and would long to see one up close.
20. -" …………….………. " Whales are mammals. Like man, they (26) …………. in air so they must come
- "Don't mention it. It was the least I could do." to the surface at regular intervals. They also give birth to their young alive. The
young calf stays with its mother for over a year, feeding on the milk produced weekend.
by its mother. Whales vary in (27) ……………., from nine-metreminke whale D. My uncle was used to ride his motorbike to the countryside at the
to the thirty-metre blue whale that often weighs as much as 150 tonnes. weekend.
Man first hunted whales for the oil in their blubber, a thick layer of fat (28) 37. "Why don't you take an intensive English course?" he said to me.
………………. keeps them warm. This oil was used as fuel, for example, in the A. He suggested that I should take an intensive English course.
lighting of candles. It was vital in illuminating homes and businesses in the 19 th B. He recommended taking an intensive English course.
century. Whale oil was also used as a lubricant for the machines in factories (29) C. He urged me that I must take an intensive English course.
………………. the Industrial Revolution. D. He prevented me from taking an intensive English course.
Today, whale oil is used for making margarine and for softening leather. The 38. We are hoping that the newly discovered cave will attract more tourists.
poorer quality meat is made into animal food. A. That the newly discovered cave is being hoped will attract more tourists.
Wildlife experts say that whales are in (30) ………………. of extinction if B. More tourists will be attracted by the newly discovered cave we are
the hunt for whales continues. The number of blue whales for instance, has hoping that.
fallen to about three thousand. C. The newly discovered cave will be attracted more tourists by that we are
26. A. drink B. breathe C. laugh D. jump hoping.
27. A. shape B. colour C. size D. age D. It is being hoped that the newly discovered cave will attract more tourists.
28. A. which B. who C. where D. when 39. I cannot go on a trip around the world because I don't win the lottery.
29. A. among B. about C. into D. during A. If I win the lottery, I can go on a trip around the world.
30. A. damage B. death C. danger D. injury B. I could not go on a trip around the world if I didn't win the lottery.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs C. If I won the lottery, I would go on a trip around the world.
correction in each of the following questions. D. I cannot go on a trip around the world if I don't win the lottery.
31. I think she ought join some clubs so she can meet people who have similar 40. Everyone stayed late at work last week apart from Billy.
interests. A. Billy was the only person who didn't stay late at work last week.
A. ought to join B. can meet C. who D. similar interests B. Billy was among all the people who stayed late at work last week.
32. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their C. Everyone who stayed late at work last week included Billy.
audience. D. Everyone liked Billy who stayed late at work last week.
A. so well game B. that C. surprised D. audience
33. Mr. Brown didn't remember bringing his passport when he went to the PRACTICE TEST 14
consulate. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
A. didn't B. to bring C. when D. went to differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
34. Some of the most important books for my report is not available in the questions.
school library. 1. A. proof B. groove C. igloo D. blood
A. Some B. for C. is not D. the school library 2. A. theory B. thereby C. thesis D. thunder
35. I'm still not sure I really understand it despite Tom explained it in detail. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
A. not sure B. although C. explained D. in detail three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning 3. A. adventure B. heritage C. pyramid D. benefit
to each of the following questions. 4. A. significant B. environment C. conversation D. accommodate
36. My uncle no longer rides his motorbike to the countryside at the weekend. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
A. My uncle got used to riding his motorbike to the countryside at the following questions.
weekend. 5. It's against the law to kill the black rhinoceros. They ……………. extinct.
B. My uncle used to ride his motorbike to the countryside at the weekend, A. became B. are becoming C. become D. have become
C. My uncle is used to riding his motorbike to the countryside at the
6. Because of the light, the city seemed ………………. from the way that I had 20. - "Excuse me. ………………. "
remembered it. - "You go three blocks to Washington Street, then turn right. It's on the
A. different B. differently C. to different D. to be differently corner, across from the bank."
7. Bogota, ……………. is the capital city of Columbia, is a cosmopolitan city. A. Could you tell me when the library opens today?
A. that B. which C. where D. when B. Could you tell me where the library is?
8. Henry denied …………. a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies before lunch. C. Could you tell me whether the library is opened?
A. having ate B. to have eaten C. eating D. to eat D. Could you tell me how the library is now?
9. Don't ask me to decide. I'm not very good ………………. making decisions. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
A. on B. at C. in D. about correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25
10. When the weather is cold, I usually ………………. my jacket. There are 4400 living species of amphibians. Frogs, toads, newts and
A. warm up B. put on C. tidy up D. give away salamanders are all amphibians. Many live mainly on land, but most spend at
11. You're too trusting. It's one of the hard facts of life that not everyone as least some of their lives in water. The largest amphibian, the Chinese giant
…………… as you are. salamander, is 1.8m long.
A. polite B. clever C. obedient D. honest Frogs and salamanders are able to breathe through their damp skins to a
12. He came here to return the book he had ………………. from me last month. certain extent, both in the water and on the land, but toads rely largely on their
A. sold B. bought C. lent D. borrowed lungs and cannot remain underwater for long. Toads and frogs are similar in
13. He has applied for several different jobs, but is yet to find full-time ……… many ways, although toads usually have rougher, drier skins and may waddle
A. employment B. employer C. employee D. employable rather than hop as frogs do.
14. I don't understand this sentence. Can you ……………….? Some toads produce spawn in strings like necklaces, rather than the mass of
A. explain to me this word B. explain me this word eggs laid by frogs.
C. explain this word to me D. explain to me for this word Most amphibians lay their eggs in water. Frogs' eggs are called spawn. The
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to eggs are protected from predators by a thick layer of jelly. A tadpole develops
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. inside each egg. When it hatches, it is able to swim using its long tail, and it
15. Because she owes me money, my neighbor tends to keep away from me breathes through gills. As a tadpole grows, first hind legs then forelegs begin to
when she sees me outside. form. Lungs develop, and the young frog is able to begin to breathe with its head
A. prevent B. avoid C. attack D. surprise above water. Gradually, the tail shortens until the young frog resembles its adult
16. The children have seen various kinds of animals and birds at the zoo. parents.
A. plentiful B. similar C. different D. abundant 21. The text describes amphibians as animals that …………………
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to A. do not have lungs B. can live on land and in water
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. C. use their gills to eat and breathe D. cannot swim very well
17. Because of the blizzard weather, my departure to New York will be 22. According to the text, the world's largest amphibian is a ………………….
delayed. A. frog B. toad C. newt D. salamander
A. release B. transfer C. schedule D. arrival 23. One of the differences between frogs and toads is that ……………….
18. The knife's pointy blade was too blunt to slice into the stubborn package. A. frogs have drier skins B. frogs develop tails as adults
A. sharp B. plain C. dull D. rusty C. frogs can stay underwater longer D. frogs lay eggs in strings
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of 24. Young frogs start to breathe with their heads above water when they
the following exchanges. …………
19. -" ……………………. " A. develop lungs B. develop internal gills
-"Actually, it's a little too hot for me. I prefer cold weather." C. hatch out of their eggs D. start eating insects
A. What's the weather like today? B. Is it hot or cold for you? 25. The underlined word "predators" in the passage probably means …………
C. It's a nice day, isn't it? D. Do you like cold weather? A. animals that eat other animals B. animals that feed on grass
 C. amphibians living in water D. amphibians living on land Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the to each of the following questions.
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. 36. Quang had his brother fix the ball yesterday.
Planning a trip can be as interesting as the holiday itself. However, ensuring a A. Quang had the ball to fix yesterday by his brother.
trip is well planned (26) ……………… a lot of preparation work beforehand. B. Quang had the ball to be fixed by his brother yesterday.
You have to decide on the destination, the things to bring as well as the itinerary C. Quang got the ball fixed yesterday by his brother.
for the trip. D. The ball was fixed by Quang had his brother yesterday
First and foremost, you need to decide on your destination and when to go. 37. They're twins, but they don't have many interests in common.
You may also want to find out about the events and festivals that are taking (27) A. Despite they're twins, they don't have many interests in common.
………………. at your destination during the period that you are visiting. You B. They don't have many interests in common though they're twins.
may want to include them in your programmes. C. Although they're twins, but they don't have many interests in common.
Budgeting is another important factor to consider. It would determine your D. They don't have many interests in common because they're twins.
mode of transportation and accommodation. If you have company, you should 38. That's the most delicious meal I've ever had.
discuss (28) ……………. advance the programmes that you want to do together A. I have ever had some more delicious meal than that.
or alone during the trip. By doing so, you may somehow (29) ……………. any B. That meal isn't so delicious as the meal I've ever had.
unhappiness from occurring at the last moment. C. That meal was as delicious as the meal I've ever had.
After confirming the place and time to go, and the budget and itinerary, the D. I have never had a more delicious meal than that.
things that you need to bring will be next on your list. Some questions that you 39. They wanted to know where I came from.
will ask (30) ………………. are "Are you going during the warm or cold A. "We want to know where do you come from," they said.
season?" or "Do you need extra clothing?" You can check out with the travel B. "Where did you come from?" they asked.
agent or even surf the Internet to find out about the weather conditions of your C. "Where do you come from?" asked they.
destination. D. "We wanted to know where I came from," they said.
26. A. requires B. expects C. proposes D. purchases 40. Unfortunately, we do need to work today, and I don't like it.
27. A. time B. place C. room D. space A. I wish that we didn't need to work today.
28. A. on B. with C. for D. in B. If we worked today, I would like it.
29. A. cancel B. dismiss C. prevent D. delay C. I hope that we won't need work today.
30. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself D. We don't need to work today.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions. PRACTICE TEST 15
31. They suggested to spend the summer holiday on an island in Pacific Ocean. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
A. spending B. on C. an island D. Pacific Ocean differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
32. If he worked more slowly, he didn't make so many mistakes. questions.
A. worked B. slowly C. wouldn't D. so many 1. A. mould B. spouse C. lounge D. couch
33. Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of disease in some areas 2. A. hero B. hotel C. honour D. habit
of the country. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
A. of sanitation B. is C. cause of D. some three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
34. If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or 3. A. promote B. respect C. decide D. service
tennis? 4. A. decorate B. embroider C. fabulous D. cognitive
A. to keep B. take up C. such as D. or tennis Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
35. They decided having a picnic in the country as it was a sunny day. following questions.
A. to have B. in the C. as D. sunny
5. The whole team must ………………. together in order to win the game. A. present B. human C. natural D. ancient
A. to work B. worked C. working D. work Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of
6. The paintings ………………. with small red dot have already been sold. the following exchanges.
A. which are marked B. who are marked C. that mark D. are marked 19. -"Do you mind if I open the window?"
7. If energy ……………. inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world -" ………………. "
would be different. A. Sure, go ahead! B. I'm afraid I don't mind!
A. is B. will be C. were D. would be C. Yes, I can open it! D. Sorry, you must close it!
8. Mr. Bruce is always willing to help, but he doesn't want …………. at home 20. -" ………………. "
unless there is an emergency. - "I love to read and do the gardening. I picked two buckets of tomatoes last
A. to call B. to be called C. calling D. be called week."
9. A good thing we could stop him ………………. making that stupid remark! A. What did you do last week?
A. from B. against C. at D. for B. When did you pick two buckets of tomatoes?
10. She forgot to ………………. the tap, so there was water all over the floor. C. Where do you like to go at weekends?
A. turn off B. switch on C. close up D. lock down D. What do you like to do in your free time?
11. Every person needs a friend to make them …………. when they think they Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
will never smile again. correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
A. whisper B. scream C. weep D. laugh Once upon a time, there was a man with a fine house, healthy animals and
12. Some people make decisions based on …………. rather than logic, which fertile land. He was also blessed with a handsome, loving son. But the man was
can lead to making the wrong choice. worried about his son, because the boy had grown up knowing only good times
A. opinion B. emotion C. guidance D. courage and good fortune.
13. As we walked around this pretty little island, we were charmed by the…… "What will happen when something goes wrong for him?" wondered his
of the local people. father. "How will he know what to do?"
A. friendly B. unfriendly C. friendliness D. befriend So one day, the man asked the boy to go into the forest and collect wood. To
14. I couldn't understand the lecture, and ……………….. help him carry the wood home, the man gave the boy an old cart and two horses.
A. neither could Mark B. so couldn't Mark As he was leaving, the man said to his son, "If the cart breaks down while you
C. Mark couldn't neither D. Mark couldn't also are in the forest, don't worry. Necessity will teach you what to do."
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to The boy collected as much wood as he could load onto the cart. But when he
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. turned to come home, the cart broke under the weight of the wood. "I hope that
15. During the snow storm, many people made the decision to abandon their Father's friend lives nearby," thought the boy, and he started crying out,
cars on the highway. "Necessity! NE-CESS-ITY! Where are you?" The boy called and called, but no
A. lose B. save C. leave D. sell one came, so he decided to fix the cart himself.
16. They all watched him without making any noise, waiting for an When he arrived home, he said to his father, "You said Necessity would
explanation. teach me to fix the cart, but I couldn't find him anywhere. I had to fix it all by
A. silently B. slowly C. carefully D. cautiously myself."
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to The man smiled to himself and thought, "Necessity really is the best teacher."
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Why was the boy's father worried?
17. After several weeks of not being able to sell the home, the owners increased A. His son was lonely. B. His son was not strong enough.
the price by 10,000 dollars. C. His son was always getting lost. D. His son had never had any problems.
A. purchased B. reduced C. expanded D. divided 22. Why did the father send his son into the forest?
18. The students are constantly asking about the relevance of studying modern A. He wanted to punish his son. B. He wanted his son to learn.
history when they live in the present time. C. He was too old to go himself. D. He was fighting with his son.
23. What did the boy do first when the cart broke? 35. We admire Peter for his intelligence, cheerful disposition and he's honest.
A. He called for help. B. He cried to himself. A. for B. intelligence C. disposition D. his honesty
C. He blamed his father. D. He walked back home. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
24. Which word best describes the boy's father in this story? to each of the following questions.
A. lazy B. cruel C. wise D. funny 36. "Remember to pick me up at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning," he said.
25. What is the main message of this story? A. He told me to remember to pick him up at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning.
A. We should take care of the environment. B. He reminded me to pick him up at 7 o'clock the following morning.
B. Family is the most important thing. C. He reminded me to remember to pick him up at 7 o'clock the next
C. Working hard makes you a better person. morning.
D. It is important to know how to solve problems. D. He told me to pick him up at 7 o'clock the next day morning.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the 37. Richard never succeeded in getting his homework done on time.
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. A. Richard never had to get his homework done on time.
Owning a pet can be a great pleasure. It is a chance to love and care for a B. Richard was never interested in getting his homework done on time.
living creature. By watching and (26) ………………. its growth and behavior, C. Richard never delayed getting his homework done on time.
you will discover that having a pet can be exciting and amusing. D. Richard was never able to get his homework done on time.
It is also said that owning a pet reaps benefits to your health. You will have 38. During the storm, they did not let the children leave the school building.
lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. Owning a pet gives you a A. During the storm, the children weren't allowed to leave the school
greater (27) ………………. of well-being and decreases your stress level. building.
Different types of pets need different kinds of care. Some pets are easy to B. The children weren't reported to leave the school building during the
look after (28) ………………. others are difficult. Pets are not toys and a certain storm.
amount of work is needed if you want to take care of them properly. You must C. During the storm, the children weren't expected to leave the school
be willing to spend a part of each day to (29) ………………. your pet's needs. building.
All pets, big or small, depend on their owners (30) ………………. food, D. The children weren't requested to leave the school building during the
housing and protection. Although love is very important, it alone is not enough. storm.
26. A. exploring B. surveying C. observing D. looking 39. The bus driver stopped frequently to allow the tourists to see the sights.
27. A. sense B. feeling C. level D. rank A. If the bus driver stopped frequently, the tourists could see the sights.
28. A. when B. unless C. so D. while B. The bus driver stopped frequently because the tourists could see the sights.
29. A. feed B. meet C. see D. buy C. The bus driver stopped frequently so that the tourists could see the sights.
30. A. for B. with C. of D. about D. Although the bus driver stopped frequently, tourists could see the sights.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs 40. The rent for this apartment is more expensive than we had expected.
correction in each of the following questions. A. We had expected such an expensive rent for this apartment.
31. Last Sunday while Sandy cleaned out the attic, she found her mother's B. The rent for this apartment is not as cheap as we had expected.
wedding dress. C. We hadn't expected such a cheaper rent for this apartment.
A. was cleaning B. the attic C. found D. mother's D. The rent for this apartment is as expensive as we had expected.
32. I still remember the man whom taught me to play the guitar when I was
small.
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33. We are going to give John either a T-shirt nor a pair of shoes on his birthday. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
A. are B. to give C. or D. on underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
34. I wish we live in a bigger house because then I'd have a room of my own. following questions.
A. lived B. bigger C. I'd have D. my own
Question 1. A. watched B. visited C. looked D. stopped A. continued B. began C. fought D. made
Question 2. A. father B. reuse C. better D. bigger Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the questions.
following questions. Question 17. Tom felt nervous the moment the plane took off.
Question 3. A. culture B. pollute C. improve D. attend A. ran B. turned off C. landed D. flew up
Question 4. A. reduce B. invite C. decide D. famous Question 18. I find playing sports an exciting way to exercise.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct A. interesting B. boring C. normal D. regular
answer to each of the following questions. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
Question 5. The doctor advised my uncle to stop ……………. because it's quite response to complete each of the following exchanges.
harmful to his health. Question 19. Robert: "Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"
A. smoke B. smoking C. to smoke D. to smoking Mary: "…….……………."
Question 6. ………………. his aunt really likes the apartment, she can't afford A. No, I won't B. Yes, I will C. Never mind, thanks D. Yes, I'd love to
to buy it. Question 20. Jim: "What a beautiful painting!"
A. Because B. So C. Although D. If Nam:" ………………"
Question 7. Your brother passed the final exam, ……………….? A. You're welcome B. It's very nice of you to say so
A. did he B. does he C. doesn't he D. didn't he C. I'm glad to tell you so D. I don't mind if you say that
Question 8. I got some ………………. advice on how to make a presentation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
from my English teacher, so I passed my oral test. sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
A. useless B. usefulness C. useful D. uselessness Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in
Question 9. More and more young people are moving to the city as there are the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the
………………. of job opportunities here. many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village
A. much B. a lot C. a little D. many remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts.
Question 10. The students enjoy ………………. badminton every morning. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then
A. to play B. plays C. playing D. played they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water
Question 11. Last Sunday we arrived at the waterfall nearby ………. 7.00 a.m. or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their
A. on B. of C. in D. at time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out
Question 12. The light went out while he ……………. dinner with his family. their parents as much as they can.
A. is having B. was having C. had D. have had Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it's so wonderful to live
Question 13. The artwork was ………………. done by the artisan. among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able
A. carefully B. careful C. careless D. care to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.
Question 14. They decided to learn French ………………. study in Paris. Question 21. The word "they" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to …….…..
A. so that B. in order C. so as to D. in order that A. the houses B. the villagers C. the builders D. the schools
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) Question 22. According to the passage, the villagers' lifestyle may seem
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following ………. to many people.
questions. A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring
Question 15. We should go to the mountainous area to enjoy some fresh air at Question 23. The villagers not only fish but also ………………. the sea life.
the weekend. A. damage B. pollute C. look at D. look after
A. windy B. rainy C. unpolluted D. polluted Question 24. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay
Question 16. My brother went on with the project even though his boss said it because…………..
was impossible to do it. A. they live on the land B. they live far from the sea
 C. they don't live directly on the water D. they live directly on the water B. His children have never tried Japanese cuisine before.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer C. His children tried Japanese cuisine at first.
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. D. His children last tried Japanese cuisine a long time ago.
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken Question 36. "Let’s go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year's Eve," Mai said.
part in environmental projects, such as tree planting and improving the school A. Mai suggested that we went to Ngoc Son temple on New Year's Eve.
grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there's always more that can be (25) B. Mai suggests going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year's Eve.
………………. to improve the place where we live. C. Mai suggested going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year's Eve.
This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local D. Mai suggested go Ngoc Son temple on New Year's Eve.
people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: Question 37. Your house is more modem than mine.
"No one (26) ………………. to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, A. My house isn't as modem as yours.
we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) ………………. time B. My house isn't as modem as yours house.
in." This kind of local action is not just about (28) ………………. environment. C. My house is more modem than yours.
It also helps people to get to know (29) ………………. neighbors and it can D. My house is as modem as yours.
help build stronger communities. Question 38. "If I were you, I would raise money for the poor," I said to
If you care (30) ………………. the state of your town, and you are interested Thomas.
in taking part in the project, please contact the school for further information. A. I said Thomas to raise money for the poor.
Question 25. A. does B. do C. did D. done B. I asked Thomas why didn't he raise money for the poor.
Question 26. A. stay B. stays C. want D. wants C. I asked Thomas why he doesn't raise money for the poor.
Question 27. A. spending B. giving C. paying D. doing D. I advised Thomas to raise money for the poor.
Question 28. A. the B. a C. ϕ D. an Question 39. Ally wants to buy that dress, but she doesn't have enough money.
Question 29. A. her B. its C. their D. his A. If Ally had enough money, she will buy that dress.
Question 30. A. about B. in C. at D. on B. If Ally has enough money, she can buy that dress.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined C. If Ally had enough money, she could buy that dress.
part that needs correction in each of the following questions. D. If Ally have enough money, she could buy that dress.
Question 31. I wish all the children in the world don't have to live in poverty Question 40. Her father invited him to the conference.
any more. A. He is invited to the conference by her father.
A. the B. in C. wouldn't have to D. all the B. He were invited to the conference by her father.
children C. He was invited to the conference by her father.
Question 32. The doctor which we met in France has just sent us a greeting D. He has been invited to the conference by her father.
card.
A. has B. who C. a D. met
Question 33. You should to read more books if you want to improve your
English vocabulary.
A. if B. read C. vocabulary D. to improve
Question 34. We cancelled our camping trip because of it rained heavily
A. because B. heavily C. camping D. cancelled
Mark the 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.
Question 35. This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine.
A. His children tried Japanese cuisine before.