TEST 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. dear B. near C. bear D. fear
Question 2: A. enough B. plough C. rough D. tough

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. advice B. justice C. circus D. product
Question 4: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: When we see Mr. Minh tomorrow, I ____ him of that.
A. will remind B. remind C. have reminded D. reminded
Question 6: Mary had to look after her younger brother when her parents are on business, _____?
A. hadn’t she B. didn’t she C. had she D. did she
Question 7: He is not ____ tall as his father.
A. the B. as C. than D. more
Question 8: It’s no good ____ to him, he never answers letters.
A. write B. being written C. writing D. to write
Question 9: The child was ____ by a lorry in the main street.
A. run out B. knocked up C. run across D. knocked down

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Camford Museum
The exhibition here is based (10) ____ large models showing how living creatures use their amazing
skills in the wild. Dress up like (11) ____ jungle creature to discover how they deal with a (12) _____
environment. Or help build a model of a giraffe – and even get one from the shop to take away!

Question 10: A. in B. around C. at D. behind

Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: A. changer B. changing C. changed D. change

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 School Announcement
School Assembly
There will be a school assembly in the (13) _____ on Monday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM.
The assembly will cover important topics for the upcoming semester.
Science Fair
Our annual Science Fair will (14) _____ on Friday, February 16th. Students are
encouraged to start preparing their projects.
Health and Safety
As always, we remind everyone to follow health and safety guidelines. (14) _____ you are
ill, contact your class monitor or your homeroom teacher immediately.

Question 13: A. auditorium B. classroom C. gymnasium D. stadium

Question 14: A. hold B. have held C. be held D. be holding
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.”
b. We packed our bags with sandwiches, fruits, and cold drinks.”
c. As the sun set, we packed up our things and headed home, tired but happy.”
d. We spent the day building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, and swimming in the sea.
e. It was a day well spent with family.
A. a - b - d - c - e B. b - a - d - e - c C. a - b - c - d - e D. b - a - c - d - e
Question 17: a. I hope this letter finds you in good health.”
b. We are planning a family reunion next month and would love for you to join.
c. Please let us know if you can make it.
d. It’s been too long since we last caught up.
e. The reunion will be at our usual spot by the lake.
f. Looking forward to your positive response.
A. a - b - e - d - c - f B. a - d - b - e - c - f C. a - b - d - e - c - f D. a - d - b - c - e - f

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks
As education systems are diversifying and expanding, the creation of new jobs and opportunities are
changing the way individuals make their career choices. Career guidance, a counselling program that helps
students choose the right career path based on their educational and professional choices, can be of great
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assistance when it comes to this important decision. (18) ______, career plays an increasingly significant role
in each individual's life. With numerous courses, certifications, colleges, and job opportunities on hand,
choosing the right career path could become intimidating for students. Hence, career counsellors can step in
(19) _____.
Furthermore, career counselling also assists students in gaining insight into essential requirements of
undergraduate institutions that provide education and training for their future careers. (20) _______ students
are guided to explore various career options and the educational requirements needed to pursue those options,
they can develop viable strategies to meet those demands. Thus, students are more likely to (21)______.
Besides, career counselling is the professional assistance that must be provided by educational
institutions. (22) ______ students tend to rely on their family and friends, leading to choices where they end
up in careers that they do not see a successful future in. As a consequence, the importance of career guidance
and counselling in schools must not be ruled out.
To recap, with such changes in modern education in place, though career planning has become more
complex and confusing, (23)______.
Question 18: A .Naturally B. Principally C. Noticeably D. Positively
Question 19:
A. to sort out on students' behalf the most appropriate career options available
B. to undertake rational and unbiased assessments backed up by good expertise
C. to make students feel impelled to opt for the best-fit career matches on offer
D. to offer their own expertise enlightening the right career route to each student
Question 20: A. Until B. In case C. Once D. If only
Question 21:
A. face unexpected challenges during their academic journey
B. be assigned majors irrelevant to their future occupations
C. navigate potential challenges in their future studies
D. be admitted to study majors suitable for their future occupations
Question 22:
A. While career counsellors provide future trends and prospects of different jobs
B. Where formal sources of career-related guidance are not easily accessible
C. Though chances of getting someone whose thoughts are aligned are quite small
D. If schools raise awareness and gain understanding of career counselling
Question 23:
A. career consultancy empowers students in making the right career choices early on in their lives
B. numerous students fall prey to career confusion, finding themselves not reaching their potential
C. career counselling might be needed to clear the confusion and distractions coming along the way
D. counselees may feel at ease to discuss the issues bothering them in career counselling sessions

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Why is culture important and how does it answer the question “What is cultural identity?”? Culture is
the underlying foundation of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around then. It is the
basis for any superstitions they may have. It is the aversion to (24) _____types of meat, or which days you
can work on. Culture gives us a (25) _____ starting point when beginning to search for our roots.
Knowing (26) _____ a person comes from will help to define how they look at their family
obligations as well as how they celebrate important milestones in life. As a person has given up their cultural
identity, they no longer can identify themselves with the things that were (27) _____ the most important
things in their lives. They lose direction. As time (28) _____ by and they continue to forget about their past
and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced.
(Adapted from http://nobullying.com/ cultural-identity)
Question 24: A. especial B. special C. specific D. typical
Question 25: A. definitive B. definite C. definition D. definitively
Question 26: A. by which B. how C. when D. where
Question 27: A. at once B. once C. one time D. for once
Question 28: A. goes B. flies C. passes D. walks

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
People used to know more or less how their children would live. Now things are changing so quickly
that they don’t even know what their own lives will be like in a few years’ time. What follows is not science
fiction. It is how experts see the future. You are daydreaming behind the steering wheel; is it too dangerous?
No! That’s no problem because you have it on automatic pilot, and with its hi-tech computers and cameras,
your car “know” how to get you home safe and sound.
What is for lunch? In the old days you used to stop off to buy a hamburger or a pizza. Now you use
your diagnostic machine to find out which foods your body needs. If your body needs more vegetables and
less fat, your food-preparation machine makes you a salad.
After lunch, you go down the hall to your home office. Here you have everything you need to do your
work. Thanks to your information screen and your latest generation computer, you needn’t go to the office
any more. The information screen shows an urgent message from a co-worker in Brazil. You can instantly
send back a reply to him and go on to deal with other matters.
Question 29: The passage mainly discuss about .
A. the pace of life in the future B. food that people will eat in the future
C. what the life is like in the future D. the role of the computer in future life
Question 30: According to the passage, people in the future ____.
A. usually have daydreams while driving B. will have a balanced diet for their meals
C. won’t need to work for living D. will be much lazier
Question 31: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ____.
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 A. the future B. the car C. the steering wheel D. automatic pilot
Question 32: With the help of high technology, you can .
A. work at home without going to the office B. have everything you need to do your work
C. work and travel quickly D. deal with a lot of matters at the same time
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true about life in the future?
A. There’s no need to concentrate much when driving
B. Eating is a problem because food contains too much fat
C. Getting information is a matter of just a few seconds
D. Contacts between people are almost instant

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For
example, all over the world, both crows and ravens have some connection to war and death. In early times,
crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods’ approaching arrival.
This idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases,
guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was
most certainly a portent of death in the near future.
Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people individually, the raven is considered to be good
luck for the crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a “raven master” is, even today, an actual
government position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that
these birds can never fly far from the seat of the British government. This way, the kingdom will never fall to
ill fortune.
Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow.
Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps
inspired by the swallow's red-brown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of
Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later,
however, farmers began to consider swallows signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is
sure to be blessed in the following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be
certain to end any good luck they might have had.
Though many people think these superstitions are old wives’ tales, there is actually some evidence to
support them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles. Thus,
large numbers of crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on
insects that can cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his barn may actually
have healthier animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives’ tale,
maybe you had better find out if there is any truth to it first!
Question 34: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. The crows and their predictions B. The different beliefs in birds
C. Superstitions about birds D. Are birds bad lucks?

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Question 35: What does the phrase "this idea" in the first paragraph refer to?
A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death.
B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war.
C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck.
D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods' departure.
Question 36: The word "portent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. augury B. suddenness C. confidence D. conviction
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens?
A. They are driven away by people all over the world.
B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England.
C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government.
D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby.
Question 38: As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as .
A. the death of Jesus Christ B. good luck for farmers
C. crop failure for the farmers D. good blessedness for the following year
Question 39: The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by
A. happiness B. consequence C. beginning D. completion
Question 40: Which of the following most accurately reflects the author's suggestion in the last paragraph?
A. The old wives' tales are more often used for fun than the truth.
B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them.
C. People should not make fun of the superstition.
D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks.

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 TEST 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. grammar B. damage C. mammal D. drama
Question 2: A. thought B. thumb C. then D. think

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. reduce B. retail C. repair D. relate
Question 4: A. chemistry B. origin C. employer D. emphasis
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: When her husband was in the army, Mary ____ to him twice a week
A. wrote B. was writing C. was written D. had written
Question 6: He’d better leave a message, ____?
A. didn’t he B. hadn’t he C. had he D. did he
Question 7: Why don’t we go on the coach? It is ____ cheaper than the train.
A. a hit quite B. quite bit C. quite a bit D. a quite bit
Question 8: Why doesn’t he fancy_______with us to the pub?
A. coming B. having come C. to have come D. to come
Question 9: My big brother always _____ for me when my mom yelled at me.
A. stuck up B. blocked up C. hooked up D. stood up

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The Valley Activity Summer Camp.

While we offer accommodation, many of our students choose the option of living (10) ____, with
local families. Great exam preparation classes, (11) ____ into account your special needs. We also offer
the best climbing walls in England and sports facilities include a pool and tennis courts. Excursions over
the weekends are included in (13) ____ booking fee.

Question 10: A. in B. around C. at D. out

Question 11: A. taken B. taking C. takes D. take
Question 12: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

Dear students,

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 We are excited to announce that our annual school fair will (13) ____ on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The
fair will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.
There will be a variety of games, food (14) ____, and performances for everyone to enjoy. We encourage
all students to participate and make this event a success.
Please note, (15) ____ it rain on February 2nd, the fair will be postponed to the following Friday,
February 9th, 2024.

Question 13: A. be celebrated B. celebrate C. have celebrated D. celebrating

Question 14: A. riots B. supplies C. stalls D. carts
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. “The city was bustling with activity.”
b. “I decided to visit the local museum.”
c. “After a day of exploration, I returned to my hotel, feeling content.”
d. “I started my day with a hearty breakfast at a café near my hotel.”
e. “The museum had a fascinating collection of artifacts.”
A. d - a - b - e - c B. a - d - b - e - c C. d - a - e - b - c D. a - d - e - b - c
Question 17: a. “I hope this letter finds you well.”
b. “I wanted to share some exciting news with you.”
c. “I look forward to hearing from you soon.”
d. “I have been promoted at work!”
e. “It’s been a challenging journey, but I’m thrilled about this new opportunity.”
f. “Please write back when you get a chance.”
A. a - d - e - b - f - c B. a - b - e - d - f - c C. a - d - b - e - f - c D. a - b - d - e - f - c

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks
Tourism, the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment
for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes, is a major source of income
for many countries. (18) _____, tourism plays a crucial role in the economy of many regions. With numerous
tourist destinations, attractions, and experiences, planning a trip could become overwhelming for individuals.
Hence, travel advisors can step in (19) _____.
Moreover, understanding tourism also helps individuals appreciate the diversity and richness of
different cultures and natural beauty. (20) ______ individuals are guided to explore various tourist
destinations and the experiences they offer, they can develop strategies to make the most of their trips. Thus,
individuals are more likely to (21) _____.
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 In addition, providing information about tourism is the professional service that must be provided by
travel agencies. (22) ______ individuals often rely on online reviews, leading to a limited understanding of
the destination. As a result, the importance of professional travel advice must not be overlooked.
To sum up, with the rapid changes in global travel trends, though planning a trip has become more
complex, (23)______.
Question 18: A. Consequently B. Primarily C. Evidently D. Positively
Question 19: A. to help individuals plan their trips effectively
B. to provide unbiased assessments of different tourist destinations
C. to encourage individuals to visit the most popular tourist spots
D. to use their expertise to guide individuals on their travel journey
Question 20: A. Until B. In case C. Once D. If only
Question 21: A. face challenges in their travel planning
B. be assigned tasks irrelevant to their travel plans
C. navigate potential challenges in their travel
D. plan trips that meet their needs and interests
Question 22: A. Where formal travel advice is not easily accessible
B. While travel advisors provide insights into travel trends
C. Though chances of finding a suitable travel advisor are quite small
D. If travel agencies raise awareness and understanding of tourism
Question 23: A. travel advice empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their trips
B. numerous individuals struggle with travel confusion, finding themselves not reaching their
potential
C. travel advice might be needed to clear the confusion and distractions along the way
D. travelers may feel comfortable discussing their travel challenges with travel advisors

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties (24) ______up about 10 percent of the population -
but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the righthanded gadgets,
awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand. What (25) _____
someone to become a lefthand? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (26) _____
between genes and environment While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who
dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found
different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties. But no matter (27) _____ it is that drives someone to use their
antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to
have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s time to brush up
on your left-handed knowledge and help (28) _____ an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
Question 24: A. consist B. account C. hold D. make

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Question 25: A. causes B. makes C. gets D. does
Question 26: A. collaborate B. collaboration C. collaborating D. collaborated
Question 27: A. which B. who C. what D. that
Question 28: A. put B. bring C. make D. take

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with
indignation. They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community service
program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has been broken in.
Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service. The
Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week at the
Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other games with
the senior citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company. That
experience inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.
John, 15, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George
County animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access television channel in
hopes of finding homes for the animals. "Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I
like animals; I don't want to see them put to sleep. "
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed her
hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's
frustrating to have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes you feel like you're doing it for the
requirement and not for yourself." The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides
information on organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their
hours. "It's ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this summer has
worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton. "So many people
won't do the service unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it, they'll really like it and
hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has become a part of mine."
Question 29: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of mandatory volunteering programs for students
B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland
C. Students of 1997’s attitudes towards obligatory volunteering
D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA
Question 30: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
A. video B. animal C. volunteer D. footwear
Question 31: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. doing obligatory volunteer work B. writing essays on their volunteer work
C. helping out the community D. completing a mandatory requirement
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Question 32: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?
A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her feel good.
B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing essays.
C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her course.
D. She doesn’t like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by the school.
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.
B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.
C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.
D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
How long will a baby born today live? 100 years? 120 years? Scientists are studying genes that could
mean long life for us all.
There are already many, many people who have passed the landmark age of 100. In fact, there are
now so many healthy, elderly people that there’s a name for them: the wellderly. These are people over the
age of eighty who have no major illnesses, such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes.
There are many scientific studies of communities where healthy old age is typical. These include
places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan. In Calabria, the small village of
Molochio has about 2,000 inhabitants. And of these, there are at least eight people over a hundred years old.
When researchers ask people like this the secret of their long life, the answer is almost always about food and
is almost always the same: ‘I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.’ ‘I eat a little bit of everything.’ ‘I neither
smoke nor drink.’
In the past, scientists looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long life, these
days they are also looking at genetics. Researcher Eric Topol says that there must be genes that explain why
people are protected from the effects of aging process. The new research into long life did scrutinize groups
of people who have a genetic connection. One interesting group lives in Ecuador. In one area of the country
there are a number of people with the same genetic condition. It’s called Laron syndrome. These people don’t
grow very tall – just over one metre. But Laron syndrome also give them protection against cancer and
diabetes. As a result, they live longer than other people in their families. Meanwhile, on the Hawaiian island
of Oahu, there’s another group of long-lived men, Japanese-Americans. They have a similar gene to the
Laron syndrome group.
Back in Calabria, researchers constructed the family trees of the 100-year-old people. They looked at
family information from the 19th century to today. It is concluded that there are genetic factors that give
health benefits to the men. This is a surprising result because generally in Europe, women live longer than
men. So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that it is an interaction of genes, the
environment and probably a third factor – luck.
Question 34: Which of the following is NOT true about the Laron syndrome?

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 A. This syndrome is a health problem for groups of people in Ecuador and Hawaii.
B. It is the result of a genetic condition.
C. People diagnosed with this syndrome are prone to diabetes.
D. Ecuadorians having Laron syndrome are approximately one metre tall.
Question 35: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Secrets of A Long And Healthy Life B. Tips To Increase Life Expectancy
C. How To Live More Than 100 Years? D. Human Lifespan Is Determined by Genetics
Question 36: Who are the wellderly?
A. They are old people with health problems. B. They are young people with health problems.
C. They are healthy young people. D. They are healthy old people.
Question 37: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Different factors lead to a healthy old age.
B. More European men live to a healthy old age than women.
C. In the past, more people lived to a healthy old age.
D. We will all live to at least 100 years.
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, _________.
A. scientists have been studying places where only one healthy old person lives
B. scientists have been studying places where there is no healthy old person
C. scientists have been investigating places where most people live to be a hundred
D. scientists have conducted many studies of places where healthy old age is normal
Question 39: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to_______.
A. scientists B. explanations C. things D. diet and lifestyle
Question 40: The word “scrutinize” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. weigh B. peruse C. inspect D. discover

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 TEST 3

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. danger B. space C. take D. hang
Question 2: A. attitude B. initiation C. extension D. pretension

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. deploy B. maintain C. import D. attain
Question 4: A. referee B. kangaroo C. cigarette D. committee

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: All students have to wear uniforms at school today, _______ ?
A. do they B. don’t they C. are they D. haven’t they
Question 6: In over ten years, he ____ more than 100 bicycles to needy students in Central Viet Nam.
A. gave B. have given C. has been given D. has been giving
Question 7: Don't be afraid ____ me if you have any further queries.
A. not to ask B. asking C. to asking D. to ask
Question 8: His illness was ________ than we had thought at first.
A. much serious B. more serious C. more seriously D. serious
Question 9: This guide will help the learners ______ their difficult exam with flying colours.
A. get through B. get along C. get on D. get over

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
WRITERS WANTED
Wowee Magazine is looking for writers for its website. Pay is based ______ the number of people who
read your articles. You may also receive______ free tickets and products to test. This is a great opportunity
to get ______ work experience.
We want people who are: chatty interesting passionate skilled
Contact us at [email protected]
Question 10: A. on B. at C. for D. in
Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 12: A. valuable B. valuablly C. valuated D. valuation

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 Announcement of Sports Event
The School Youth Union would like to announce:
Our school is organizing an annual sports day on June 27 th at 8a.m in school ground. The students
who _____in participating can give their names. Various sport events will be held like badminton,
basketball, races…The students who perform the most excellently will be chosen to_____ in the
interschool sports event in our town.
______ you have any question, please contact me via email: [email protected]

Question 13: A. interested B. are interested C. have interested D. interesting

Question 14: A. compete B. contest C. test D. take
Question 15: A. Should B. Had C. Were D. Do

Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16 :
a. What’s more, we can reduce stress and feel better when reading books.
b. First of all, it provides us much information that we need to know about the things around us.
c. Everyone can receive a lot of advantages from reading books.
d. Besides, reading books also help us concentrate on things.
e. The last but not least is that reading can improve our writing skills.
A. c-b-a-d-e B. c-d-a-b-e
C. a-d-b-c-e D. a-c-b-e-d
Question 17:
a. I heard about this opportunity in a public announcement last Monday.
b. I am interested in your community development projects because I really care about the life of people in
the community and want to offer my services to you.
c. I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the local center for community development.
d. Currently, all my Sunday afternoons are free, and I will be able to help at the center if I am chosen.
e. I look forward to hearing from you.
f. I am always available for an interview on any weekday after 4.30 p.m. or at weekends.
A. c-b-a-d-e-f B. c-a-b-d-f-e
C. b-a-c-d-f-e D. b-c-f-d-a-e

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Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
(18) ______ in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a
computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an
everyday event.
(19) ______. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous
benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every
conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has (20) ______and more
convenient.
However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the
widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone
and face-to-face conversation. With ever increasing use of information technology (21) ______ are likely to
increase in the future.
In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has
led to (22) _________. Yet perhaps the biggest threat to IT in years to come will be the computer virus -more
sophisticated or more destructive strains are almost inevitable.
In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe (23) ______ in the future
are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.
Question 18: A. The last two decades have seen enormous changes
B. Many enormous changes were seen in the last two decades
C. People saw enormous changes in the last two decades
D. In the last two decades, we had to experience enormous changes
Question 19: A. A lot of advantages we have received so far
B. People have received so many breakthroughs so far
C. These developments have brought many benefits to our lives
D. Many benefits are being brought for our lives
Question 20: A. made much easier life B. made life much easier
C. to make life much easier D. to make much easier life
Question 21: A. these negative elements B. those negative elements
C. that negative elements D. this negative elements
Question 22: A. many concerns that children accessing unsuitable websites
B. regarding many concerns children accessing unsuitable websites
C. many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites
D. accessing unsuitable websites of many concerns regarding children
Question 23: A. the new technology development B. relating to new technological developments
C. to new technological developments D. developments relating to new technology

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Students going to stay with a host family in another country usually have to make a number of
cultural adjustments. They may find it difficult to (24) ___ friendships with the children in the family and
they will certainly have to get used to a variety of new things, including food, the climate and the language.
An extra difficulty may be the different expectations (25) ____ the host parents have of them in comparison
with their own parents.
They may be (26) ______ for the fact that they are expected to help with the housework, or come
home earlier in the evenings than they ever would at home. They may not have as (27) ______ independence
as they are used to, and they may sometimes be surprised by the behaviour of the children in the family who,
although usually friendly and welcoming may sometimes seem a little immature. (28) ______, language
exchange students generally enjoy themselves and often form lasting friendships.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Guy Brook-Hart and Helen Tiliouine)
Question 24: A. land B. force C. shape D. form
Question 25: A. whose B. where C. whom D. which
Question 26: A. unprepared B. irresponsible C. illegal D. impolite
Question 27: A. each B. much C. a few D. many
Question 28: A. However B. Therefore C. For example D. Otherwise

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a
positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organizations, youth clubs,
hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic
participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion.
Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities
can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is
especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied
and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection,
humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations.
Objectives of the Year:
1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU;
2. To empower volunteer organizations and improve the quality of volunteering;
3. To reward and recognize volunteering activities; and
4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering.
The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an Increase In volunteering
and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement
at local level and its significance in the wider European context.
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Question 29: What does the word “their” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. talents B. organizations C. citizens D. schools
Question 30: According to the European Commission, which value does civic participation strengthen?
A. society’s wealth and well-being B. cultural awareness
C. solidarity and social cohesion D. safe environment
Question 31: According to the passage, why does volunteering provide important learning opportunities?
A. Because people have opportunities to gain new skills and competences.
B. Because it helps connect people to others.
C. Because it gives people a sense of being involved in a community.
D. Because it provides people with chances to learn from the differences.
Question 32: Which of the following does NOT belong to Objectives of the Year?
A. Improving the quality of volunteering B. Encouraging volunteering activities
C. Facilitating volunteering in the EU D. Raising awareness of value of social relationships.
Question 33: The word “engagement” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. marriage B. involvement C. vow D. appointment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
Nature has always provided a stimulus for inventive minds. Early flying machines clearly were an
attempt to emulate the freedom of birds. Architects and engineers have often consciously modeled buildings
on forms found in nature. A more recent example of the inspiration given by nature is the invention of
Velcro. The inventor of this now common fastening device noticed that small burrs attached to his dog's coat
grasped the hairs by means of tiny hooks. This led him to invent a synthetic fabric whose surfaces mimic the
clasping properties of this natural seedpod.
Animals and plants have evolved solutions to the kinds of problems that often interest engineers and
designers. Much current research in material science is concerned with actively examining the natural world,
especially at the molecular level, for inspiration to develop materials with novel properties. This relatively
new field of study is sometimes known as biomimetics, since it consciously attempts to mimic nature.
Researchers have investigated several interesting areas. For example, they have studied how the
molecular structure of antler bone contributes to its amazing toughness, how the skin structure of a worm
contributes to its ability to crawl, how the sea cucumber softens its skeleton and changes shape so that it can
squeeze through tiny gaps in rocks, or what gives wood its high resistance to impact. These investigations
have led to several breakthroughs in the development of composite materials with remarkable properties.
Predictions for future inventions that may be developed from these lines of research include so-called
smart structures that design and repair themselves in a similar way to a variety of processes in the natural
world. For example, engineers have envisaged bridges that would detect areas heavily stressed by vehicle
movement or wind. The bridge structure would then automatically add or move material to the weak areas
until the stress is reduced. The same principle might be used to repair damaged buildings. Other new
materials that have been imagined are substances that would copy photosynthesis in green plants in order to
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create new energy sources. The potential impact of biomimetic research is so great that the twenty-first
century may come to be known as the "Age of Materials."
Question 34: The passage is primarily concerned with _________.
A. future research into the uses of Velcro B. the effect of the Age of Materials on nature
C. the development of products based on nature D. problems that preoccupy designers and engineers
Question 35: The word “emulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. stimulate B. captivate C. imitate D. activate
Question 36: Which of the following is true about Velcro?
A. It was first used to remove dog hair from the owner’s coat.
B. It exemplifies how a natural structure inspired a useful invention.
C. The inventor of Velcro was very famous before his invention.
D. It has set a trend for tiny hooklike structures in synthetic fabric.
Question 37:The word “novel” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. unique B. familiar C. fictitious D. legendary
Question 38:Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. sea cucumber B. skeleton C. shape D. worm
Question 39: According to the passage, what do investigations in biomimetics suggest?
A. Biomimetics is not promising.
B. Biomimetics may lead to the development of new creatures.
C. Biomimetics may lead to useful inventions.
D. Biomimetics has provided the new material for smart structures.
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following would NOT be a useful biomimetic product?
A. Tomatoes mimicking the structures that give sea cucumbers the ability to squeeze through cracks
B. Bulletproof jackets mimicking the structures that give wood its resistance to impact
C. Glass in windshields mimicking the structures that give antler bone its toughness
D. Cables mimicking the structures that give spiderwebs their flexibility and tensile strength

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 TEST 4

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. hate B. save C. cake D. man
Question 2. A. potential B. important C. integral D. benefit

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. maximum B. inflation C. applicant D. character
Question 4. A. struggle B. answer C. confide D. comfort

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. YouTube ____ to become the world most popular video-sharing website since 2005.
A. has grown B. have grown C. grew D. grows
Question 6. The old man refused to leave the museum, _______?
A. was he B. didn’t they C. didn’t he D. wasn’t he
Question 7. The movie last night was _________ than I thought it would be.
A. scary B. scarier C. the scariest D. more scary
Question 8. The doctor advised him ___________ more exercise and eat healthily.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. did
Question 9. His son's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to__________ it.
A. get round B. come through C. go over D. get over

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
SITUATION VACANT

Required workaholic male/female youngsters, graduate with minimum two years ___(10)____ experience in
Marketing, Office administration, Team lead, Content developing etc. for ___(11)_____ posts for a new
branch office in Noida. Age below 30 years. Should have ___(12)____ good command over English. Salary
as per qualification and experience. Walk in with your resume from 22nd November to 25th November 2020
between 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. at Hotel Nalanda.

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Contact Mr. Abhay Upadhyay, CEO, Aspire India Pvt. Ltd., Noida.
Ph.: 09878345902.
E-mail id: ceo@aspire india.com
Question 10. A. of B. at C. in D. with
Question 11. A. various B. variety C. vary D. varies
Question 12. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

NOTICE
Farewell meeting of retired teacher
All the students offer school is hereby informed that Mr. Sanjay Sinha, one of the best teachers in our school
is going to retire from his service life on 6th August 2020. It is a very sad day for all of us that he will not
come to school and teach mathematics. The student’s cultural committee has decided to arrange a farewell
meeting to make him honor on 6th August 2020 at 4:00 PM in our school assembly Hall. So all the students
____(13)____ to participate in this program to make him honored for what he has done for all of us. We have
also arranged a small cultural program in his honor on that day so the students are also requested to
____(14)_____ the names who are willing to take part in this cultural program in his honor. ___(15)___ you
need more details, please contact the undersigned.
Monali Ray
Secretary
Cultural Committee
Nabanita Girls’ High School
Question 13. A. are asked B. asks C. asking D.have asked
Question 14. A. submit B. subscribe C. stimulate D. propose
Question 15. A. should B. had C. were D. do

Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16.
a. On the contrary, schools in the city typically offer lower-quality education and it can be challenging to find
extracurricular activities.
b. Additionally, they are able to play outside without being concerned about their safety as when they are in
the city, where they are kept inside and driven towards using smartphones and computers.
c. As a result, children can learn to protect the environment and live without modern conveniences.
d. Firstly, the countryside allows children to be in touch with nature, taking care of animals and helping with
gardening.
e. Some individuals believe that raising children in the country is an ideal option.
A. a- b- c- d-e B. e- d- c- b- a C. e- d- b- c- a D. e- d- b- c- a
Question 17

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a. Dear John, when we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages.
b. Firstly, it is a great device for education.
c. Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social media, so you can attend a lecture happening in
America while sitting in India.
d. Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for free.
e. Best wishes.
f. Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.
A. a- b- f- c- d-e B. a- f- b- e- d- c C. a- f- b- c- d- e D. a- b- c- d- e- f

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games
for children. Firstly, reading books can help children improve their academic achievements. Children reading
books regularly are likely to have competent literacy skills, _______(18)______ because schools often
require students to comprehend a great deal of knowledge from reading various subjects’ content. Hence,
being competent in literacy skills can provide children with an added advantage ____(19)_____. Children
with an advantage in literacy skills tend to have higher results in school exams, because they not only have
wider knowledge but also better reading and writing skills.
More importantly, reading stories as a way of entertainment is instrumental in cultivating children’s
creativity. In this technological world, when children depend too much on TV and computers in various
life aspects, __________(20) is an undeniably wonderful stress reliever to keep children away from
electronic devices. Besides, reading books encourages children to use ___(21)_____ to comprehend the plots
and characters of these stories, which in turn sharpens their creativity. For illustrations, when immersing into
Harry Potter for relaxation, children have to use their creativity to fantasize and _______(22)____ with the
existence of many fictional characters such as witches, dragons, or monsters.
In conclusion, I once again affirm that engaging in stories from books can bring more benefits for children
than spending time _______(23)____, because children can gain both educational benefits and great joy
when enjoying book stories.
Question 18. A. which is important for their study C. that is important for their study
B. make it important for their study D. it is important for their study
Question 19.
A. when completing their assignments C. having completed their assignments
B. to completing their assignments D. complete their assignments
Question 20. A. engrossing in books C. to engross in books
B. engross in books D. engrossed in books
Question 21.
A. their imagination B. his imagination C. her imagination D. its imagination
Question 22

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A. understand the magical world C. understanding the magical world
B. understands the magical world D. understood the magical world
Question 23.
A. on TV and video games C. TV and video games
B. to TV and video games D. at TV and video games

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a
machine (24) ______ would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory work
could be (25) ______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors.
And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never been
one job, it has always been many. A factory robot one task carries out endlessly until it is reprogrammed to
do something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand, has to do (26)
______ different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and
positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (27) ______ , there have been some developments
recently. Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology
to produce the hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs that will (28) ______ the machine.
(Adapted from Cambridge English Compact Advanced)
Question 24. A. that B. what C. where D. when
Question 25. A. given B. prepared C. managed D. succeeded
Question 26. A. each B. little C. some D. much
Question 27. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Besides
Question 28. A. perform B. enforce C. work D. operate

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
For many years, scientists have been arguing about global warming. While they don't all agree about
what this might mean for Planet Earth, many think it is going on - and that we can do something about it. We
need a few more years to gather facts before anyone can say for sure. But people need to start now to do
things to stop it.
There are many types of gases in our atmosphere. Some of them absorb the heat from the sun and control
our climate. "Greenhouse gases” are those that hold the heat around the planet's surface. When we increase
the level of these gases, we upset the balance. These extra gases trap even more heat.
Some scientists say global warming has already started to change the environment. The Earth's
temperature has risen one degree Fahrenheit this century. Many scientists believe it could rise from two to
eight degrees Fahrenheit in the next hundred years. This would be the fastest rise in 10,000 years.

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 Sea levels could rise. Ice sheets could melt and add to the water level. Many places near the coast would
be in danger of flooding. If the climate change is too large and too fast, some plants and animals could really
suffer. They could even die out. Weather could become more violent and extreme. In some places there
would be more forest fires. But in other areas there would be more rain and snow, storms and floods.
(Adapted from nytimes.com/article/climate-change-global-warming-fag.html)
Question 29: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Global warming and its negative effects. B. Global warming and forest fires.
C. Global warming and suggested solutions. D. Global warming and its advantages.
Question 30: According to the passage, gases control our climate by _______
A. increasing its level B. absorbing the heat
C. changing the environment D. upsetting the balance
Question 31: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______
A. century B. global warming C. temperature D. environment
Question 32: The word "extreme" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______
A. severe B. gentle C. quiet D. peaceful
Question 33: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage!
A. Climate change would cause forest fires everywhere.
B. Scientists have all agreed about global warming.
C. The gases we increase trap even more heat.
D. Scientists say that global warming can never change the environment.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
Over the last several decades, environmental specialists have proposed various strategies aimed at
slowing down this process of deforestation in developing countries. Many of these proposals are indeed
valuable ideas in that they are realistic attempts to address some of the causes of deforestation, such as
farming, cattle ranching, and commercial logging. All of them rely on government involvement of some
kind.
There are three broad categories of solutions: state economic policies, internal agreements, and
international programs. Economic policies generally attempt to limit the activity of small farmers through
government action. Government actions can include the clear proper definition and enforcement of property
rights, meaning that squatting, or illegally setting on land, would be more difficult. Subsidies can be used to
encourage conservation. That is, money may be paid to supplement the income of those farmers who make an
effort to reduce the usual amount of damage to the forest that their farms cause. In addition, taxes can act as a
deterrent to undesirable land use.
An internal agreement may be made between governments and indigenous or native people living in
the moist rainforests and open woodlands of the tropics, where the vast majority of this deforestation is
occurring. Such an agreement would allow people to carry on traditional activities adapted for some
economic benefit.
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 Finally, international agreements usually involve the exchanges of monetary aid in return for
government action to protect its forests. One such plan seeks to help pay a nation’s debt in exchange for
restrictions on certain kinds of activities in rainforests. Instead of selling logging concessions to pay down
that obligation, the government receives money for banning or restricting logging in its forests. There is also
the proposal of a global fund created in order to grant money to countries that choose to protect their
environments.
It is clear that something must be done to protect the forests of the world. If the current rate of
deforestation continues, the world’s rainforests will vanish within 100 years, causing numerous adverse
effects on the global climate and eliminating the majority of plant and animal species on the planet.
(Adapted from Mastering skills TOEFL IBT Advanced)
Question 34. The word vanish in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. develop B. flourish C. disappear D. remain
Question 35. The word them in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. proposals B. developing countries C. decades D. the causes of deforestation
Question 36. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The three types of solutions mentioned will save the rainforests.
B. Deforestation is not a very serious problem.
C. State economic policies are more effective than international agreements.
D. Indigenous people in the tropics depend on forestry to make money.
Question 37. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Environmental experts have been concerned about the impact of deforestation.
B. Governments should provide economic incentives for responsible land use.
C. Several plans for minimizing the adverse environmental effects of deforestation.
D. Suggestions for indigenous peoples and governments to modern environmental situations.
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Government can offer subsidies to enhance preservation.
B. Internal agreements are likely to help poor countries to pay national debt.
C. State economic policies can be one of three broad categories of solutions.
D. All of the proposals count on government participation.
Question 39. The word deterrent in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. incentive B. punishment C. improvement D. hindrance
Question 40. According to paragraph 4, an international agreement is ______.
A. among indigenous groups B. more effective than an internal agreement
C. between countries D. in state economic policies

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 TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. drink B. think C. bring D. fine
Question 2: A. culture B. student C. distance D. mistake

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. broaden B. provide C. pursue D. succeed
Question 4: A. important B. dependent C. critical D. increasing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: For the last 20 years, we _______ significant changes in the world of science and technology.
A. witness B. have witnessed C. witnessed D. are witnessing
Question 6: Your mother is cooking in the kitchen, _______?
A. isn’t she B. doesn’t she C. won’t she D. is she
Question 7: Exercising regularly is _______ than sitting for long periods of time in front of a screen.
A. as beneficial B. more beneficial C. the most beneficial D. most beneficial
Question 8: Recently health foods have increased in _______.
A. popular B. popularity C. popularize D. popularization
Question 9: Everyone laughed when he _______ the teacher so well.
A. looked up B. took off C. sent off D. called up

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

Do you speak English?

Are you interested in museums?
Would you like a holiday job where you could meet people from all over (10) _______
world?
We are looking (11) _______ someone to work in the City Museum shop during the
holidays.

Question 10: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)

Question 11: A. for B. on C. at D. in
Question 12: A. friend B. friendship C. friendliness D. friendly

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 Book reviews wanted
Have you read a book in which the main character behaved in a surprising way?
Write us a review of the book, (13) _______ what the main character did and why it was
surprising.
Tell us whether or not you (14) _______ recommend this book to other people.
The best review (15) _______ in the magazine.
Question 13: A. explaining B. complaining C. containing D. remaining
Question 14: A. should B. would C. can D. do
Question 15: A. publishes B. publish C. will be published D. published

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. First, doing housework helps children develop some important life skills such as doing the laundry,
cleaning the house or taking care of others.
b. They will certainly need those skills in their lives later, when they start their own families.
c. I think children should do housework for a number of reasons.
d. Second, children can learn to take responsibility when they do housework. They know that they have to
do something even though they don't like to do it.
e. So doing housework is really good for children and I believe that they should do it.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
Question 17:
a. Thirdly, the government needs to have policies to prioritize women, so that they have better chances to
develop their ability, and better conditions to contribute more to the society, and to compete equally with
men.
b. Dear Mary, I hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been thinking of several ways to improve gender equality
and give women better chances to develop their ability.
c. Finally, more jobs should be made available to women so that they will have better conditions to develop
themselves to be equal to men.
d. Firstly, the importance and roles of women should be propagated to the development of society.
e. Secondly, education system should do more to improve the knowledge of people about women, and to
eliminate the prejudice of neglecting women and their value.
f. Lots of love.
A. b-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f

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numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Many young people strive to be independent. (18) _______, and you don't have to rely on anyone
else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to (19) _______ and older
brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management (20) _______ and self-esteem. With
good time management skills, you can perform (21) _______, including your responsibilities at school and at
home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. These
skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at school and (22)
_______.
Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for
things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will
remind you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your
activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important. Thirdly, develop routines
because routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks.
Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they
are great keys to success and (23) _______.
Question 18: A. meaning you are able to take care of yourself
B. What means you are able to take care of yourself
C. That means you are able to take care of yourself
D. meant you are able to take care of yourself
Question 19: A. depend on your parents B. depended on your parents
C. to depend on your parents D. depending on your parents
Question 20: A. can help you build your confidence B. which can help you build your
confidence
C. where can help you build your confidence D. can be helped to build your confidence
Question 21: A. their daily tasks B. our daily tasks
C. my daily tasks D. your daily tasks
Question 22: A. have more for family and friends time B. family and friends have more time for
C. have more time for your family and friends D. family and friends have for more time
Question 23: A. you can become independent. B. her can become independent.
C. this is can become independent. D. that is can become independent

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
WATER: OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
There are (24)_______ people around the world who do not have enough water for their daily needs.
And as the world's population increases, so does the demand for water. Today, nearly 20% of the world's
population live in areas (25)________ there isn't sufficient fresh water. Not only that, but 25% live in

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developing countries that suffer from frequent water (26)_______. They lack the systems necessary to carry
the water from the rivers to where it would be used.
If there is not enough clean water to drink, people will drink water of poor quality. This can increase
the risk of (27)_______ diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Water is a precious resource, but in countries
with with anticipated above-average rainfall, like the UK or Holland, it is often taken for granted .
(28)_______, with anticipated increase in global temperatures in years to come, we should all learn to be less
wasteful.
Question 24: A. a little B. much C. another D. many
Question 25: A. that B. where C. when D. whose
Question 26: A. shortages B. problems C. qualities D. threats
Question 27: A. conducting B. contracting C. concluding D. containing
Question 28: A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. For example

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
Have you ever felt that there aren't enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs,
look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us,
Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he
decided to do something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a
45-minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.
He said, "It gives the user a good workout. I've only used it for two weeks but I've already noticed a
difference." "I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the
garden, so it's nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast
and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day." The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a
wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes,
and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn't use any electricity, of course. Mr Gadsden, the
boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an invention which
cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.
Question 29: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of daily exercise B. Ways to do the washing properly
C. Cycling makes you healthier D. A fascinating invention
Question 30: The word “ran” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.
A. moved B. allowed C. managed D. changed
Question 31: According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle
washer?
A. His electricity bills are reduced. B. He puts on weight.
C. He helps his wife with the washing-up. D. He becomes more involved in recycling.
Question 32: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. difference B. the cycle washer C. the fresh air D. workout
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A. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.
B. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.
C. It doesn't require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
D. Alex's machine isn't effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly
everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their
phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion. What if they all
put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? If anyone picked up
their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was
born.
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to
disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures
also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive home,
which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with. The fact that the phone cannot be
heard - it is on silent - nor seen - the flashing lights are hidden by the box - means that they are no longer
tempted to use it.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is
likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers desperate to
text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day, however, dinner takes less than an
hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest of the family certainly makes up
for the time spent offline.
Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another. Time
seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three o'clock in the
morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away.
Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more agreeable end to the day. And
then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban electronic devices
altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information is far from relaxing, and the
sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With technology out of the room, a line has been
drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.
Question 34: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Dependence on Technology: Time for Change! B. Getting Rid of Your Mobiles: For Better or
Worse?
C. Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind! D. Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup
Question 35: According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that_______.
A. people were willing to remove all their gadgets B. the prices for food were too expensive

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Question 36: The word “highlights” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.
A. tackles B. expects C. proposes D. emphasizes
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. fact B. phone C. light D. box
Question 38: The word “ban” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. allow B. forbid C. prohibit D. prevent
Question 39: Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?
A. People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members.
B. Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together.
C. Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents.
D. Brian's idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology.
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Having a conversation at dinner definitely strengthens the bonds among family members.
B. Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep.
C. People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings.
D. The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred.

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