PRACTICE TEST

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. shapes B. sources C. purposes D. courses
Question 2: A. ethnic B. thirsty C. southern D. through

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. model B. damage C. campus D. design
Question 4: A. edition B. charity C. description D. volcano

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I had to look into the word 'possession' to check how to spell it.
Question 6: The festival is heavy dependent on sponsorship for its success.
Question 7: The snowy weather in the Netherlands caused less traffic problems on the roads than it had been expected.

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 8: In ______ 18th century, jean cloth ______ completely from cotton.
A. the / has been made B. ø / was made C. the / was made D. ø / has been made
Question 9: I always keep fruit in the fridge ______ keep flies off it.
A. so that B. so as to C. in order D. in order that
Question 10: I think we met once, a couple of years ago. ______ you use ______ with Kevin Harris?
A. Did / to work B. Were / to working
C. Did / to working D. Were / to work
Question 11: My teacher gave me ______ useful advice on which career I should choose in the future.
A. a B. an C. some D. any
Question 12: You can ______ access to your data by typing in a user name and password.
A. put B. make C. do D. get
Question 13: When she first arrived in New York, she had difficulty communicating in English ______ all her years of
study.
A. although B. despite of C. however D. in spite of
Question 14: I wish I ______ a successful volleyball player in the future.
A. were B. was C. would be D. had been
Question 15: Jack stopped working for Bank of America 2 months ago. He ______ unemployed since then.
A. had been B. has been C. was D. would be
Question 16: We have enough time for the discussion, ______?
A. have we B. haven’t we C. do we D. don’t we

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Peter: "How often do you go to school?" Harry: “________________.”
A. I go there early B. Every day except Sunday
C. I don't think so D. I go there by bus
Question 18: Susan: “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle”. Mary: “________________.”
A. Shall I? Thanks. B. Oh, well done.
C. I feel interesting to hear that. D. It’s nice of you to say so.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: I asked why, but he gave no reply.
A. response B. feeling C. saying D. reason
Question 20: She is always behaving badly. Consequently, she doesn't have many friends.
A. In the end B. Finally C. As a result D. Nevertheless

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden.
A. disadvantages B. drawbacks C. benefits D. discouragement
Question 22: They have been investing in costly new equipment.
A. cheap B. high quality C. expensive D. valuable

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Try to speak as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English! There is nothing (23) ________ than
conversation to help you improve. Although you can (24) ________ reading, writing, and listening on your own, it’s
obviously better to speak English with someone. The best way to do this is to be in an English speaking environment.
(25) ________ an English course in an English language school, or better still, learn English in an English-speaking
country.
 The quickest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers. Also, get into the habit of thinking
(26) ________ English, don’t translate from your own language into English, it will slow you down. When you talk, use
the sentences (27) ________ instantly and naturally feel right to you, these are often the correct ones. Many students
learn to develop an ‘intuition’ about English, use yours and trust it.
Question 23: A. more B. better C. less D. worse
Question 24: A. learn B. include C. recognise D. practise
Question 25: A. Take B. Take part C. Make D. Ask
Question 26: A. by B. about C. of D. in
Question 27: A. what B. which C. where D. whose

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Half of the planet’s population lives in cities, yet they consume 75% of the world resources and create most of
its pollution. This means that all governments are going to have to create effective recycling plans. In cities where
recycling schemes have been successful, it is possible to recycle 95% of all household waste. It takes 30 – 40 % less
energy to make paper from recycled materials than it does to make it from trees. Statistics show that there is a growing
awareness of the importance of recycling, and countries such as Sweden already recycle much of their waste.
As the burning of fossil fuel is a major cause of pollution we will have to turn to other energy sources and what
could be a better source than the sun? Solar energy is getting cheaper and can produce power even when it is cloudy.
The Japanese have already developed solar-electric roof tiles which are going to make entire buildings self-sufficient,
greatly cutting down the need for fossil fuel.
Question 28: Who consumes 75% of the world resources?
A. People who in the countryside. C. People who recycle.
B. 50% of the world’s population. D. All the planet’s population.
Question 29: What is the advantage of producing paper from recycled materials?
A. It needs less energy to produce it. B. It is better quality.
C. It is of less value. D. It comes from household waste.
Question 30: The word ‘awareness’ in the first passage means _________.
A. development B. survey C. understanding D. improvement
Question 31: What is a major source of pollution?
A. Solar energy. B. The green house effect.
C. The ozone layer. D. Fossil fuel burning.
Question 32: The phrase ‘cutting down’ in the second passage is opposite in meaning with ________.
A. reducing B. increasing C. controlling D. stopping

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or
using suggestions.
Question 33: More people will use solar energy in the future.
=> Solar energy _________________________________________________________________________________
Question 34: I advised him to do morning exercise regularly.
=> I suggested _________________________________________________________________________________
Question 35: “Why aren’t you coming over for dinner tonight?” Mrs. Smith said to me.
=> Mrs. Smith asked _____________________________________________________________________________
Question 36: Linda is a more careful typist than her friend, Elena.
=> Linda types __________________________________________________________________________________

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in
brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: We are going back to Venice. Venice is a city in northeastern Italy. (which)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 38: The sun was shining. It wasn't very warm. (Although)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 39: The story isn’t simple. A six-year-old child cannot understand it. (enough)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 40: He doesn’t know how to prepare for a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. (If)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
 PRACTICE TEST

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. shapes s B. sources siz C. purposes siz D. courses siz
Question 2: A. ethnic B. thirsty C. southern D. through

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. `model B. `damage C. `campus D. de`sign
Question 4: A. e`dition B. `charity C. des`cription D. vo`lcano

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I had to look into the word 'possession' to check how to spell it.  look up
(to) look into = to investigate điều tra
(to) look up tra từ
Question 6: The festival is heavy dependent on sponsorship for its success.
dependent (adj) phụ thuộc
Adv + Adj
 heavily (adv)
Question 7: The snowy weather in the Netherlands caused less traffic problems on the roads than it had been expected.
traffic problems là cụm DT đếm được
little – less (dùng với DT không đếm được)
 fewer traffic

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 8: In ______ 18th century, jean cloth ______ completely from cotton.
A. the / has been made B. ø / was made C. the / was made D. ø / has been made
on Monday/ Monday morning/ June 1st
in June/ June 2022
in 2022
in summer
in the 18th century
Question 9: I always keep fruit in the fridge ______ keep flies off it.
A. so that B. so as to C. in order D. in order that
so that/ in order that + 1 mệnh đề (S + V)
in order to/ so as to + 1 ĐT dạng nguyên thể
Question 10: I think we met once, a couple of years ago. ______ you use ______ with Kevin Harris?
A. Did / to work B. Were / to working
C. Did / to working D. Were / to work
Question 11: My teacher gave me ______ useful advice on which career I should choose in the future.
A. a B. an C. some D. any
adivce (n) lời khuyên  DT không đếm được
DT không đếm được:
- Không dùng ‘a/an’
- Không dùng ‘many’, ‘few’, ….
Question 12: You can ______ access to your data by typing in a user name and password.
A. put B. make C. do D. get
(to) get access to … truy cập vào …
Question 13: When she first arrived in New York, she had difficulty communicating in English ______ all her years of
study.
A. although B. despite of C. however D. in spite of
Question 14: I wish I ______ a successful volleyball player in the future.
A. were B. was C. would be D. had been
Question 15: Jack stopped working for Bank of America 2 months ago. He ______ unemployed since then.
A. had been B. has been C. was D. would be
Question 16: We have enough time for the discussion, ______?
A. have we B. haven’t we C. do we D. don’t we

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Peter: "How often do you go to school?" Harry: “________________.”
A. I go there early B. Every day except Sunday
C. I don't think so D. I go there by bus
Question 18: Susan: “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle”. Mary: “________________.”
A. Shall I? Thanks. B. Oh, well done.
C. I feel interesting to hear that. D. It’s nice of you to say so.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: I asked why, but he gave no reply.
A. response B. feeling C. saying D. reason
Question 20: She is always behaving badly. Consequently, she doesn't have many friends.
A. In the end B. Finally C. As a result D. Nevertheless

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden.
A. disadvantages B. drawbacks C. benefits D. discouragement
Question 22: They have been investing in costly new equipment.
A. cheap B. high quality C. expensive D. valuable

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Try to speak as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English! There is nothing (23) ________ than
conversation to help you improve. Although you can (24) ________ reading, writing, and listening on your own, it’s
obviously better to speak English with someone. The best way to do this is to be in an English speaking environment.
(25) ________ an English course in an English language school, or better still, learn English in an English-speaking
country.
The quickest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers. Also, get into the habit of thinking
(26) ________ English, don’t translate from your own language into English, it will slow you down. When you talk, use
the sentences (27) ________ instantly and naturally feel right to you, these are often the correct ones. Many students
learn to develop an ‘intuition’ about English, use yours and trust it.
Question 23: A. more B. better C. less D. worse
Question 24: A. learn B. include C. recognise D. practise
(to) practise doing sth luyện tập làm gì
Question 25: A. Take B. Take part C. Make D. Ask
(to) take a course
Question 26: A. by B. about C. of D. in
in English/ Japanese/ Vietnamese/ … bằng Tiếng Anh/ Tiếng Nhật/ Tiếng Việt
Question 27: A. what B. which C. where D. whose

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Half of the planet’s population lives in cities, yet they consume 75% of the world resources and create most of
its pollution. This means that all governments are going to have to create effective recycling plans. In cities where
recycling schemes have been successful, it is possible to recycle 95% of all household waste. It takes 30 – 40 % less
energy to make paper from recycled materials than it does to make it from trees. Statistics show that there is a growing
awareness of the importance of recycling, and countries such as Sweden already recycle much of their waste.
As the burning of fossil fuel is a major cause of pollution we will have to turn to other energy sources and what
could be a better source than the sun? Solar energy is getting cheaper and can produce power even when it is cloudy.
The Japanese have already developed solar-electric roof tiles which are going to make entire buildings self-sufficient,
greatly cutting down the need for fossil fuel.
Question 28: Who consumes 75% of the world resources?
A. People who in the countryside. C. People who recycle.
B. 50% of the world’s population. D. All the planet’s population.
Question 29: What is the advantage of producing paper from recycled materials?
B. It needs less energy to produce it. B. It is better quality.
C. It is of less value. D. It comes from household waste.
Question 30: The word ‘awareness’ in the first passage means _________.
A. development B. survey C. understanding D. improvement
Question 31: What is a major source of pollution?
A. Solar energy. B. The green house effect.
C. The ozone layer. D. Fossil fuel burning.
Question 32: The phrase ‘cutting down’ in the second passage is opposite in meaning with ________.
A. reducing B. increasing C. controlling D. stopping

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or
using suggestions.
Question 33: More people will use solar energy in the future.
=> Solar energy will be used by more people in the future.
Question 34: I advised him to do morning exercise regularly.
=> I suggested (that) he (should) do morning exercise regularly.
Question 35: “Why aren’t you coming over for dinner tonight?” Mrs. Smith said to me.
=> Mrs. Smith asked me why I wasn’t coming over for dinner that night.
Question 36: Linda is a more careful typist than her friend, Elena.
=> Linda types more carefully than her friend, Elena (does).

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in
brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: We are going back to Venice. Venice is a city in northeastern Italy. (which)
We are going back to Venice, which is a city in northeastern Italy.
Question 38: The sun was shining. It wasn't very warm. (Although)
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
Question 39: The story isn’t simple. A six-year-old child cannot understand it. (enough)
The story isn’t simple enough for a six-year-old child to understand.
Question 40: He doesn’t know how to prepare for a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. (If)
If he knew how to prepare for a presentation, he would feel (more) confident.